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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-06
AN Open Letter From the Board of
School Trustees to the Public.

criticism Of "a Patron,' the same
being made under an assumed name,
We fccl, as public servants we arc
due the public at all times an explain
alton, especially where misconstruc-
tionS are placed on our actions.
We have been criticised for chang
ing our text books of the different
grades at the same time Il general
complaint waS in circulation that our
school was below the average and not
up to the standard.
We respectfully inform you that
our school system has been changed,
a High School having been added
The 1910 grades are instructed un-
der the departmental plan, each grade
Is under the supervision Of three spc-
clal teachers, as well rs the general
supervision of our superintendent.
The selection of books for all
grades WAS made from the list of the
very best schools in the State. Not a
book tour former broks) WAS discard
ed, or IL new book added unless alb
S"lutcly necessary, and every book
on our list will be needed and must
be used by the different grades.
Our selection of books has rccciv-
ed the approval of our supcrintcnd-
cnt, rs we'll rs the endorsement of the
best educators of the Statc. Our in
deav"r is to bring our school, not only
to your desire, Ca standard schoon
but to make il the Model School Of
South Carolina. SO that our graduates
may be qualified To enter college or
upon any business vocation, become
useful and intelligent citizens, become
a propclling rathel- than static force
III the general progress and up
building OF th" community in which
they may reside. Surely this is Il
laudablc undertaking and should re-
rriv" your hearty cooperation.
The selection Of our text books WAS
not the only consideration of your
board but also the selection Of SUP
"rnlrndrnt and corps Of teachers, the
sanitary condition Of our school build
IN" as well as the general welfare Of
patrons, scholars and instructors, re.
rrlvrd our most earnest and serious
consideration. Not Il word of en-
rouragcmcnt or commrndalion has
been said in public print for all our
efforts towards the upbuiIdiny Of our
school, only criticism and abuse.
We are working without comprnSa-
tI"n. are always ready and willil" 10
d" the very best We can for all parties
concerned but we feel that we are
entitled to the support Of our ciiz-
ems and should receive manifrsia-
tl"ns that our labnrS are appreciated.
not abuse ami imSinuations as TO
graft from the sale Of books, because
we have nothing whatever to do with
In" sale or exchange Of books
Our local book dealer will Subslan-
tlatr our assertion.
Your present board Of school lruS-
tees have been in charge Of vuur
school affairs only about two wears,
Il good deal has been accomplished.
We cite only few Of the improve
mrnts made 10 show that the crils>;sm
against the board is unwarrantcd, un-
just and unfair.
When taking charge there was an
Inurbt rLnpSs uT uhnui 1900 1'h;u ,,.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10

- ENTERTAINMENTS are very scarce in
IL Persia, as there are no theatres:
~ Strolling musicians and professional
story tellers contribute to the peo-
pies amusement; but the most popular sport
is that of athletic exhibitions. OF these there
are many kinds, some, chiefly wrestling match
es being given in the street, the athletes rely
ing ON the hberality of the onlookers for their
pay. But if one would see the athletes OF
Persia at their best, he must go to the GOV.
cred arenas where they perform to cultured
audiences
The professionals of Persia form class by
themselves, and are carefully trained, diet
ed and disciplined as champion oarsmen, al
though on quite different methods from our
own.
The athletes of Greece and Rome thought
to maintain their prodigous strength by fire.
qeunt and violent exercises in the gymnasium;
but the Persian professionals follow quite an
other course.
They avoid severe exertion and fatigue.
They eat five or six times day, and are
warmly clothed, especially during the cold
season.
As the Persians also treat their horses in
the same way-and all the world knows the
endurance, strength and beauty of the Per
sian breeds-this system may not be so alb
surd as it at first appears to us with our
different notions and practice.
These athletes on ordinary occasions go
abroad but once daily. and then toward even
ing, and walk with great deliberation.
When the period for practicing or for ex-
hibiting in public approaches, the Persian
athlete lies in bed for several days, gathering
force for the contest of strength: Our plan
is to gain strength by exercise; theirs not SO
much to gain as to keep what strength they
have.
Strange as this theory of the conservation
of forces may seem, there is yet no question
that some Of these Persian athletes some
times display prodigious power.
The public exhibitions are held in places
especially constructed for the purpose. The
arena or pit is excavated at least five or six
feet below the surface, and the earth is
beaten hard and rolled smooth. The spec
tators sit, Persian fashion, on their knees
and heels on the floor of the gallery built
around the arena, and carefully protected by
an awning OF roof from the elements.
The arena. whether oval or round. has an
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10

| the victor and receives substantial rewards
from the spectators.
After this sport is over the wrestlers begin
| When they are ready to grapple, each places
his right hand on the head of the other, as
salute; They then grasp each other with de-
IDera1lon, placing one arm over and the 9TH
er Under the shoulder of the opponent.
Then the struggle begins in earnest. As
with us, the chief object of the Persian wrest-
Ter is to throw his antagonist, and on the back,
| if possible
| AT the very outset one or other of the
! Wrestlers drops on his hands and knees, and
then has to resist the efforts of his antago-
MIST to turn him over on his back.
One might easily imagine that tall mus
GUAR athlete would have little difficulty in
accomplishing that feat, especially as it is per-
mitted by their rules to lift ones antagonist
by the leather band of the breeches; but the
strength, suppleness and quickness of the Per-
sian athlete are such that the maneuyer is one
of extreme difficulty.
AS last resort, the wrestler who is down
may still further resist the attempt to turn
by falling fiat on his stomach Experience
shows that in this position skillful athlete
offers still greater powers of resistance than
ON his knees.
If the standing wrestler finally succeeds in
laying his antagonist fiat on his back the lat
ter remains there long enough to thank him,
then springs to his feet and once more sa-
lutes the victor with every mark of deep re-
spect The latter receives the courtesy with
silent gravity, as conscious that he in turn
may soon be among the vanquished; for the
victor must meet all newcomers until he en-
counters one both stronger and fresher than
himself
Cases have occurred of Persian athletes
who have successfully overcome every antago-
mist who has presented himself at one exhibit
ton of strength men having been known to
conquer from twenty to twenty-four contest
ants in one afternoon.
Presents are showered on each victor, the
one remaining last in the field sometimes
receiving hundreds and thousands of dollars
from the wealthy and enthusiastic spectators;
This sport is highly esteemed in Persia, and
men Of rank and physical strength sometimes
condescend to enter the arena and try bout
with the professional athletes.
The latter are shrewd enough on such occa-
sions to give the victory to their wealthy an
taponists. who flushed by their success, pre-
sent costly gifts to the professional.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10
CONTINUED FROM PAGE TWO


We'll, we'll if you're bound to be gnr g.
sonable, have your own way" he said, I'M
patiently.
What did tell you"
well, l never!"
Yes, the proofs of 10 Morris guilt were
In his box the pocket-book, coins and a
one-dollar bill were found; in another wallet
JOS own-a twenty-dollar bill, almost tho
very amount missing from the stolen pocket
book
Dodge was exutant at recovering his lost
"TliI have him arrested" he cried.
Don't. do it, Dodge" pleaded Mr. Wal
pole. quite. crestfallen at the proofs. Of the
guilt of his favorite apprentice; III dig
charge him, and send him away, but give. the
boy chance. Don't make row until IT.
turn, will you?"
The hard old man appealed to did not reply.
Mr.. Walpole had to run for the train. He
had just time to tell his foreman TO give 10
Morris walking-papers in the morning.
Dodge cornered the foreman as soon IA Mr..
Walpole was gone. The man listened in start
led surprise.
Il want to find that boy" said Dodge.
"He hasn't been home to supper yet"
That looks suspicious in itsef." :.
mo; he often does overtime at the shop"
Then come with me and find him."
1t was dusk when they reached the shop.
The back door was open. The foreman start
ed as he examined it.
why, it's been forced open, le muttered.
"And there's light insde"
They peered in. At tool-chest, forcing the
lock with chisel, was 10 Morris.
"The boy intends to steal your tools.
told you he was thief. Here, you young
scoundrel, we've caught YOU"
Eagerly and excitedly William Dodge had
advanced He caught the amazed boy in a
tight grip just as the tool-chest broke open.
10 looked at Dodge in amazement, and
then, with some confusion and dismay, at the
foreman's astonished face.
What do you mean, sirg' he cried.
MEAN? l mean that | intend to take you
to Jail. Nat accused you Of stealing my
pocket-book today at the Office, and I've
found it in your room at Wapoe's. Sec il ?
All, you meek-faced deceiver, I've found you
out!"
"Merciful goodness, it's the-the pocket
book"
The whole truth flashed over JOS mind.
.'Ahal you confess it. eh?" cried Dodge,
triumphantly
mo, sir!o replied 10, Indignantly. LET
me explain, sir. | found that pocketboo
today"
'Found it? Ha, ha! A fimsy falsehood.''
sneercd Dodge, incredulously.
Indeed | did, Mr. Dodge' cried 90 arm
estly. Your nephew attacked me, and after
the Eight found it and placed it in my room
for safe-keeping."
NAT says you stole it, and his story turns
out straight" retorted Dodge, convincedly..
- 10 was about to speak further, but lie
checked himself suddenly. What mean boy
Nat wasl
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10

robbing Squire Lanes house! Burglars!
Burg"
"It's Nat Davis!" cried the constable
NAT! Natl" yelled the sheriff.
"Lane! Thieves! The be!" shouted Nat,
at the top of his voice. Quick! I've given
the alarm. They'll escaped"
| The sheriff sprang to action. His alarm
| whistle awoke all the noisy echoes.
Iramplng footsteps came hurrying along the
street.
The night watchmen answered the signal OF
| their chief
Thieves at lanes" briefly explained the
sheriff. Hurry the boy back to JAIL aud
come after us, he supplemented, hastily, to
the constable.
Nat Davis had halted. He stared at 10,
breathess and wondering.
What's he arrested for?" he asked Of the
constable.
Stealing your uncle's pocket book and
breaking into Mr.. Walpoe's tool-shop,' re-
piled the constable, sententiously. Come,
yonngster hurry YOURSELF
And he dragged 10 away.
William Dodge's nephew reeoiled.
well, knock me down with a featheri"
gasped the dumfounded youth. They've ar
rested him for stealing the money l took, and
caught him as he was getting the tools to set
me free. Nat Davis, you've done one good
act tonight. fXou amt sneak and COW
10 Morris free concluded Nat, in re-
morseful whisper.
Then he glanced at the retreating forms OF
10 and the constable at the grim, forbid
ding walls of the Jail, whittier their footsteps
were tending, and then with thoughtful
expression on his face, at the bag of burglars
tools in his hand.
Nat was in mental maze at that moment
that did not often come to his careless ma
ture. The vivid experiences of the day were
revived one by one as he groped in an aim
less sort of way in his pocket, and his
thoughts seemed centreing down to one point
of interest-the Fix" 10 Morris was in
His fingers touched the bank-bill he had
stolen, and they tingled and burned-not 10
spend 1t, either.
The bag of tools told of narrow escape
from crime his hand, happening to grasp in
his pocket the medallion he had taken from
the tin box cover in the tree he drew it forth
and glanced at it curiously
Near by was a street lamp, from which rays
of light fell across the round bit of brass. 1t
did not have raised letters and figures, rs he
| expected-the stamp of name and town
| no, its lines were indented, and as astonishod
| Nat santed it to catch the light, he read
with marveling eyes, scratched across the
smooth surface, name that startled hiA
| John Morris"
That meant mystery Over beyond, in The
grim JAIL was the boy it concerned. That
meant persecution. Mats better nature now
aroused made him think fast and to a pur-
| pose.
Its all wrong" he muttered "and I'm no
sneak" And then. grimly, I'll get 10 Nor
| ris out of this scrape I've got him into if it
takes an arm. I'm going to act square"
ITO be continued next Sunday.)
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So resentful did 10 momentarily feel, that
he decided that it would be Just punish
ment to leave Nat in the tree all night.
He was shrewd enough to comprehend that
he must play cunning for cunning to straight
en- out the dilemma he was in
Self-reliance had taught him forethought.
He was innocent, but circumstances were
against him.
Nat was thoroughly bad, false, undeserving
of sympathy, and would never tell the truth,
if liberated from the tree. If he could deal
witt, Nat in confinement. confession might
result.
He had promised not to tell Mats uncle OF
the boys predicament. He would not break
his word, but he could not remain under IA
false imputation of guilt.
DO, what does this meanT asked the fore
man, sternly, pointing TO the broken door
and the forced lock of the tool-chest.
10 flushed guilty; but he said in an ear
nest tone:
1T means thai few minutes ago | discoy-
cred certain person in trouble near here. IT
required a saw and an ak to Gberate him, and
l hurried here"
"Stuf!" calculated Dodge. Another false
hood" -,
hurried here, as L say. One of the workmen
seems to have taken the key Of the shop
away, for l could not find it in its usual
place. 1t was a matter of haste, and l con-
Guided to force the door, and fix it afterward.
up, and l broke the lock of the tool-chest.
"Ha, ha! What a fairy story" jeered
Dodge.
"Do you not believe mel" asked 10. anx-
ously, of the foreman.
The man looked dubious, and was silent.
"Who was this certain person in dis
tress?" asked Dodge, sarcastically.
81 won't tell YOU" 10 answered, shortly.
"But you wait I'll prove my innocence
yet"
"You broke in here to steal the tools, and
cut out with them and my stolen money
remarked Dodge. Come, young man, your
career ends in the village jail"
10 glanced appealngly at the foreman
"It's no use, 10" said the man, sadly; "it 5
clear case against you, fear, and you may
as well own up to Mr.. Dodge. The affair is
entirely in his hands"
Eyes, and I'll make an example Of him, too.
You come along, you young thief!
10 reached the jail with his captor Few
minutes later. He neither struggled nor
pleaded for liberty now. He felt resentfnl
toward Nat Davis yet confident that morn
ing would see all the dark affair satisfactorily
cleared up and his fair name indicated.
The sheriff listened in amazement to the
story Dodge told of the young prisoners guilt
He placed 10 in the cell corridor, and lock
ed the boy in there.
For some time, he and William Dodge On.
deavored to induce 10 to confess.
81 have nothing to confess, replied 10,
spiritedly. 81 have told you the truth. The
twenty dollar bill is my own-my savings
Send for Mr.. Walpole."
"Mr. Walpole has left town. said the
sheriff
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10
Persian PaStinneS

A number enter the arena at once and be-
gin with prolonged exercises with heavy In
dian clubs, which they swing in every posi-.
ton, gradually increasing the weight until
toward the close of this practice clubs of oak
are sometimes welded in each hand weighing
sixty pounds. This club exercise continues
over two hours the movements are made to
the accompaniment of music, and, toward the
close, the strongest athletes stand on one leg
and balance the clubs at arms length for
several seconds
This species of exercise is Of great antiquity
in Persia. The athlete who is able to outlast
all the others in the club game is accounted
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10

average circumference of one hundred and
forty feet. In the better class of amphithea.
tres the floor of the arena is sometimes spread
with the thick, massive felt carpet, and the
sides padded with cushions to prevent any In
jury to the performers.
!, When time is called, the athletes run for
ward and leap from the gallery into the
arena, sometimes alighting and balancing them
selves some moments on one leg-a remarkable
feat.
Their only garment is pair of close-ftting
brooches of leather. Their skin is oiled, to
enable them to elude the grasp of their oppo-
nents.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10

1t was about midnight when the officer hap
pened into the corridor again.
"Well, Jo,' he said, in kindly tone,
Mr.. Dodge has gone home, and you've had
time for reflection. Come, lad, confess to me.
If you'll tell me all about it, Dodge will let
you off this time"
|. am innocent affirmed 10, staunchly.
Then prove it,"
II will to you. 1 couldn't to Mr.. Dodge"
WHY not?"
81 promised" y
Promised whom"
"His nephew" !
eyes"
Not to let his uncle know where he was"
What has Nat to do with your innocenceT'
Everything"
"How so?'S
"He stole the money; but he is now shut
up where he can't get out. 1t was to re
lease him that broke into the Workshop"
30, are you telling the truth?"
eyes, SIR"
"Where is Nat%
I'm tree"
Gin a treei" echoed the sheriff, in a won
dering tone.
Eyes. sir; in tree Now, if you will come
with me, I'll take you to where he is
You amt planning an escape, Jo? asked
the sheriff, suspiciously.
me to force Nat to confess the truth before
we release him, I'll take you to the tree"
The sheriff reflected. He even consulted
over the affair with constable.
"Al a trick to get free. That boys a
sharp one," 10 heard the constable say.
"Pll try it, anyway. You come along,
said the sheriff.
An hour later two men and a boy came
tramping back into the town.
Utterly crestfallen, 10 Morris felt the con-
stables firm grip on his arm.
They had visited the tree-no Nat!
He had been released short time previ-
ously by the burglars Roger and Barlow.
10 was mystIfed dismayed He read in
the faces of the officers plain conviction of
his duplicity. =,
Lying won't pay you. young man" said
the constable sternly. You're hard onc!"
Indeed, he was there have told the
truth" reiterated 10, almost tearfuly.
Two squares from the Jail, the sheriff came
to sudden halt
"Whats that?'' he calculated.
Clang- clang-clang-c -clang-clang!
.Iane's bell" exclaimed the constable.
Clang-clangl
'What does it mean?"
"An alarm"
"Firew
"Or thieves"
Clang-clang!
The startled three stood gazing blanXiy in
the direction of Squire Lanes palatial home.
Its something wrong" said the sheriff.
"Hello! Who's this?"
A wild fgure-that of boy-came dashing
along the street at this moment.
"Stop! stop!" commanded the sheriff.
Burglars! Burglarsl Burglars! They re
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-10

! ENTERTAINMENTS are very scarce in
I Persia, as there are no theatres:
I Strolling musicians and professional
story tellers contribute to the peo-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-30
MOSHER-LAMPMAN
Business College

enroll in this school because We can easily convince them Of the superiority Of sT
TO YOUR Own sATIsFACT1oN OF THE TRUTHFULNEss Of The folOvns state
mentt
ootF9rrF fSuEht in Omaha Expert who have examined it have vet to raise the
it's PRACTICAL. THOROUGH AND TTMEsAvlNG FEATURES. Many who have
examined or bookksspEE since taking courses in SoeSr SCHOOL, T +L I 10 I us om ina
learn in other schools in vice hat time; We can show you why they can co. this
ton nor shading both of which Objectionable features are found in all PtmAne
systems It is also free from the Ions. cumbersome outlines Of GreEg shonhsna ~
teal results We have students who within ten months have acquired the ability 70
write dhhcuh new mansr at the rate OF j" words a minute a us "mch o~nnot
3 The MosherLamrman school is head quaters for permanently TIT following
from he very highest source Of ayhoriym Ama1ca: our country is eEgdany
rich in professional penmHn Of the highest comp1hhmeni Many OF tnses AZ here
M anpma has students in school at the present time whose writing exoes the
Wrk done by teachers OF penmanship in other school There is no q pge q zen.
write a good PUSHES hnd one that vii be a breadandbuter winner and a credit
of an work Oh this snb@cr in III United States Ii is taught in the majority Of
business colleges and in fe schools Of many large cities Including New York.
the book. do not forget tMt the man who has ability to write a book Of sch merit Is
work &
GENERAL INFORMATION.
ROOMS AND EQUIPMENTS. our rooms are the best lighted md ventlshd and
desks are uequaned by hose in any oherc college in Omaha
GYMNASIUM. We give our boys the full privilege Of the Young Mems Christian
like privileges in the Young wonsns Christian association
BOOKS AND STATIONERY. We ave you from 20 to 60 per cent on the differ
emit articles of books and stationery necessary for your work
SESSIONS We have both day and evening sssons Night school is held from
during the light months winter erm6r S%M
in Omaha that actually Employs none ut expert teachers in every department
FALL TERN BEGINS TUESDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER | Com in and
phone or write but BE SURE TO INVESTIGATE OUR SCHOOL before you de-
eide whHet to attend
KOSHER LAMPMAN.
nth AND FARNAM STREETS, OMAHA NEB.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-30

Births-John A. Bruce, 14s North Thirty
third street. boy. Cologero BenedettA Fran
china, 103e South Twenty-second street,
girl Harry Leon. lMO South Eighteenth
street. boy; Charles r. Lundeen, 43OS Pa
Cific street, girl; Samuel NOyick. 119' Cas-
teIlar street. girl; RaEmus Olsen. 42ss
Seward street, boy; James Sharp, 2sOt
L-eaveuworth street. boy. Frank E. Weeks,
1884 Burdctfe street. boy.
Dearhs-Lee Narrower, GIG South TWeu-
fieth street. ~ years. Jennie Grimes Doups,
S4 South Twenty-seventh street, II years;
d. Thomas Hudeck, 1917 South Nineteenth
street, &c years. Eric Sjostrom- THIRTY
fourth street and Meredith avenue, & years,
Letiela Walker. &a Davenport street, q
years.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-30

to Select a School

You should attend the shol IN which you can get the best results There h a ret
difference between schools o N some points people disagree but any ,prfessonel
man or any business man. or any other thinking man will gree that the best place 70
obtain a business education is In the school having the RES COURSES 0F III
and the MOST EXPERIENCED AND EXPERT CHE NLNETN-NlNE