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8 DAILY ENQUIRER - SUN: COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 25, 1886. INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Delectnlave for the Teeth. Swiss Cheese—E* M. Walsh & Co. New Dwelling for Rent - John Blackmnr. Summer Music School—Prof. Geo. W. Chase. Regular meeting of Chattahoochee Encamp ment. Married. Married on the 22d day of June, 1886, at the residence of the bride’s father in Muscogee county by the Rev. C. C. Willis, Mr. Eugene K. Moore and Miss Mollte M. Jackson. Death of u Little lloy. Loveita, the little fourteen-months-old son of Mr. and Mre. Stephen Rowe, died at their home on upper Oglethorpe street at 2:80 o’clock yester day morning. The funeral took place at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Colored Base Halllsts. The Black feet of Girard and the Columbus Mutuals, both colored clubs, played a match game of base ball at Star park yesterday after noon. The Girards won the game by a score of 7 to 6. Cordon Bets One and Baron One. Two counties acted on the gubernatorial ques tion yesterday. They were Oconee and Twiggs, both regarded ns safe for Bacon, fJordon carried Oconee by a majority of fifteen, and Bacon car ried Twiggs by a majority of fifty-six. A large number of counties will act to-morrow. A Primary Election. Marion county will select delegates to the gubernatorial and congressional conventions by u primary election on the lltli of July. We learn from reliable authority that there will be prac tically no opposition to Hon. Thos. W. Grimes in the county. (tenoral Clayton Elected. Montgomery, Ala., June 21.—General Henry ; I). C layton was to-day elected president of the j university of Alabama. He was one of the de feated candidates for governor, and his election is a worthy recognition of one of the ablest men of the state. It gives entire satisfaction. St. John's Festival. Mt. Hermon lodge, F. A. M., celebrated St. John's day by a festival at their hall last night. There was a large attendance of Masons, and the j occasion was one of the most enjoyable of the kind that has been given in Columbus in a long time. Death in Duller. The Butler Herald of yesterday announces the death of Mrs. Mary B. Benns, mother of the edi- j tor of that paper. Mrs Benns was a most esti mable Christian lady and her death is but the transfer to a brighter beyond. We sympathize i with friend Benns in the bereavement that has j come to him To Be Hung To-Day. George B. Davis, the murderer of Archie 1 Reams, will be hung at Seale to-day. The exeou- j tion will take place nt 12 o’clock. Although it is | to be private, quite a number of people will go I down from this city in the hope of being able to j witness the hanging. The coffin iu which Davis is to be buried was shipped from this city to J Seale yesterday. It is made of common pine. For iKNiiult and Battery. The case against Messrs. J. R., E. G. and W. H. I Maxwell, charged with assault with intent to murder, was called for a preliminary trial before | Judge Wynne yesterday. The warrant against j J. R. Maxwell was dismissed. E, Cl. and W. II. j Maxwell were held for assault and battery and , required to give bail in the sum of $100 each. I Mr. J.F. Moore was also held for the same! offense. Arrival of the Steamer Smith. The steamer Milton H. Smith arrived yester- day, bringing a good miscellaneous freight and one bale of cotton, wlrich was consigned to F. J. Jenkins & Co. Following is n list of her passen- j gers: O. W. Wakefield, Apalachicola ; Miss Ann ; Ledbetter, Chattahoochee: Col. II. Hussy, Miss ; Eftle Price, Mrs. Hattie Baldwin, Master Sam ! Baldwin, Columbia; J. D. Rambo, Ft. Gaines; | Jno. Williams, Father Schlenke, Eufaula ; W. T. i Barr, Col. W. S. Shepherd, Florence; eight on | deck. Fieri Ion or Officers. Friendship lodge No. 282. Knights and Ladies of Honor, held its regular semi-annual election of officers last night which resulted as follows: Protector -R. J. Hunter. Vice Protector—L. R. Hoopes. Chaplain- H. H. Hunter. Secretary—M. M. Moore. Treasurer—J. A. Lange. Guide—H. .J. Abbott. Guardian—L. A. Chalmers. Sentinel—T. Cl. Coleman. Personal. Mr. C. H. Cook, of Hamilton, is in the city. Mr. C. K. Chapman and sister, of Americus, are visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. J. L. Willis returned from Talbotton yes terday, Mrs. Cecil Gubbett, of Montgomery, who has been visiting relatives in the city, left for home yesterday. Will Brannon and James Gilbert returned yes terday from Oxford, where they have been at tending Emory college. Mr. E. CL Willingham left for Chattanooga last night. Miss Willie Watt returned yesterday evening I from Oxford, where she has been attending Emory commencement. Miss Annie Battle has returned from Cuthbort where she has been attending Andrew Female college. LOCAL LACONICS. —Indications for North Carolina, South Caroli na, Georgia, Florida and Alabama: Generally fair weather, stationary temperature, variable winds generally southerly. —The gun club will have its regular shooting match at Star Park this afternoon. —The closing exercises of the orphan asylum school will take place this morning, beginning at 9 o'clock. —The case of Mrs. Kavanaugh vs. the Mobile ami Girard, which was set for to-day, has been postponed until some day next week. -Mrs. D. A. J. Willis, of Howard, has been Stricken by paralysis. —Two white tramps were driven from a freight car at the depot yesterday morning. They had spent the night in the car. — For a wonder it did not rain yesterday. HOTEL ARRIVALS. RANKIN HOUSE. R. T. Armstrong. Alabama; E. R. Schmitz, Cin cinnati; J. L. Meyer, Montgomery; M. M. Stone, Louisville; W. R. Bromwell, Nashville; H. E. Hayes, Rochester; C. L. Davis, Warm Springs; J. W. English. Atlanta; J. H. Baxley, Alabama; G. H. Young, F. M. Colburn, Boston; J. B. Fitz gerald and sister. Florence; J. Harris, Savannah; T. M. Allen, Baltimore; T. M. Wood, North Caro lina: J. O. Davies, Newnan; Jtvo. Mason, jr., Lou isville; W. B. Lowe. Atlanta; W. I. Pitts, Waverly Hall; R. B. Maguire, Cincinnati. CENTRAL HOTEL. J. M. Ridgely, Texas: B. D. Chalkley, Rich mond; Miss Addle Ledbetter, Mt. Pleasant, Fla. ; J. D. Rambo, Fort Gaines; li. Ingram, sr.„ MiU'vyn '■ O. \Y. Wakefield, Apalachicola ; G. L. Scatidrett, Butler ; R. K. Gould, St. Louis; W. B, Kendrick, Virginia: R. Watt, Chicago; W. J. Carlisle, Opelika; J. R. Kennedy, Ostvichee; 8. S. Shusv, New York; W. I. H. Pitts, Waverly Hall; J. H. Peyser, Savannah. SENT OCT INTO The Closing Exercises of the Columbus Public Schools. Nineteen Young GriidiiateN Here he Their Diplo mas—linn the Medals Were Awarded -Compo sitions b) the Girls and Speeches hy the lloyn— Other Interesting Exercises. The closing exercises of the nineteenth annual session of the Columbus public schools took place at Springer opera house yesterday. The pro gramme included compositions by young ladies and a debate by the boys of the graduating classes, music, the award of medals and the pre sentation of diplomas. A large number of visi tors were present to witness the exhibition, and were highly entertained. The exercises were opened with music by the class, followed by prayer by Rev. W. A. Carter, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Little Louise Miles then rendered, in a fruitless manner, an exquisite piano solo. “Our Companions” was the subject of an ex cellent composition by Miss Lula Hurt. She read in a clear and distinct voice and graceful manner. The main thought of the reader was to impress upon those around her the importance of selecting in life only pure and virtuous com panions. At tts conclusion she was the recip ient of deserved applause and several lovely bou quets of flowers. Miss Eula Averett read in a most creditable manner a splendid composition on the subject of “They Also Serve Who Only Stand and Wait.” The leading thought suggested was that there was good accomplished by the cautious and care ful, as well as by the ambitious and daring. She concluded among applause and a perfect shower of beautiful bouquets. “The Star Light,” a beautiful song, was ex. quisitely rendered by a class of lowly girls. The discussion by the boys of the graduating class was next on the programme. On motion of Ed Wells, B. H. Crawford, Esq., was elected chairman, and on motion of Bar:-chal Andrews, the reporter of the Enquirer-Sen was requested to act as secretary. The chairman announced that the subject for discussion was: “Is morality promoted by the advance of civili zation?” The entire class engaged in the discus sion, which was spirited and interesting. Some of the boys developed striking oratorical powers and were loudly applauded. Charlie Williams, who was the last speaker, announced that the debate had closed and asked the chairman to render his decision. Mr. Crawford said he had not expected to be called on to preside over the discussion, but he bad been much pleased by the manner in which the debaters had acquitted themselves. He felt justified in sajing that the board of trustees felt proud of them as graduates of the public schools. He said that each side had sustained its position so well and so thoroughly that he was unable to decide the question and would leave it to the au- “A Six Mimit Wntt was next ino- took her iposition” by Miss xt on the programme, and ed and well written humorou kept the audience in an almost con- )f laughter, and at its conclusion the *ader was warmly applauded and amidst a showerofbeautiful floiv- ith i Miss Maggie Shackelford folk tertaining composition on the subject “People I Will Talk.” She said that no matter how we j lived and what we did people were sure to criti- j cizo our actions. She, therefore, advised her j class mates to always do the right and let the i people talk. Miss Maggie read with ease and j grace, and was heartily applauded. Little Ethel I’hillips won enilHiskisliv nppkuise ! by the exquisite manner in which she rendered a j charming piano solo. “Timm's Letter,” a humorous recitation, was excellently rendered by Charlie Williams, and j provoked a great deal of laughter and applause. A beautiful song and chorus by the entire class, i accompanied by the orchestra, closed the exer- i eises with the exception of the delivery of medals ' and the presentation of diplomas. John Peabody, Esq., said that the most intei- i esting feature of the exercises was next on the j programme. That was the awarding of medals 1 and the presentation of diplomas. He said that j no money had been spent in preparing for the ex- | hibition, and no time had been iost by the teach- | ers or pupils. The exhibition simply showed ! what the children had learned in their every day studies at school. There had been no attempt at display. Even the use of the opera house had been generously donated by Theo. M. Foley, the manager. THE MEDALS AWARDED. Mr. Peabody then presented to Louis Bize a gold badge awarded to him by Mr. L. G. Sclniess- ler for his manly deportment at home as well as iu school and on the street. Mr. Peabody announced that the C. M. Kinsel gold medal, olfered to the best scholar in the j boys’ graduating class, had been awarded to I Charlie Williams, whose average had been 90.51. j The medal was presented by Mr. Kinsel himself | jti few inspiring and encouraging remarks. I Mr. Peabody said that at the beginning of ! the session Mr. W. B. Blade had oll'ered a j memorial medal in honor of his lamented grandfather, Rev. Thomas Slade, to be | awarded to the girl having the best average in i the graduating class. Two young ladies, Miss J Lulu Hurt and Miss Alice Snow, had attained the average of 99.8(5. As Mr. Slade had ottered only I one medal and there were two young ladies who bad won, the board determined to furnish an- j other medal. As the fact of the tie existing had • not been known until the night before, there had j not been time to have medal made, hut it would j be prepared at once and given to one of the | young ladies. Mr. Slade then delivered the j medal in a very appropriate speech, and said had he known of the tie he would certainly have pro vided another medal. Mr. Peabody stated that the medal offered by | Mayor Grimes to the girl having the best average ; in the primary department hud been awarded to Lucy Hurt, whose average was 99.09. The mayor j presented the medal in a few very appropriate remarks. presentation or diplomas. Owing to the feeble health of Judge B. F. Cole- | man, the president of the board of trustees, the 1 duty of presenting the diplomas to the gnulu- j ating classes was assigned to John Peabody, esq. , Mr. Peabody said he had no intention of address ing the classes. He simply desired to say that the trustees had done all for them that they proposed j to do. They had received a good common school j education. The teachers had been diligent and i faithful in training their minds and morals, and now the rest remains with the graduates them- I selves. It is for them to decide whether the ad vantages they had received would be properly used. He paid a high compliment to the fidelity and capability of the entire corps of teachers, amt took occasion to say that during the past year they hud all done their work faithfully and well. He then presented diplomas to the following: SJBoys—Barschal Andrew's, L. A. Bize, W. J. Burrus, Phillip Schley, Everett Strupper, Henry | Whittle, Arthur Walker and Charlie Williams. I Girls—Eula Averett, Mo lie Cofield, Willie Cofield, Lula Hint, Bessie Ingram, Alice Snow, Laura Bramhall, Almeta Smith, Maggie 8> ackel- i ford. Emma Thornton and Alice Wart. This closed the exercises, and Superintendent Mooty declared the schools closed for the session. The exhibition yesterday w’us most creditable indeed to Prof. Battle and Miss Myra Birdsong. who have charge of the highest grades in the re spective schools. There was abundant evidence that they had given their best efforts to the men tal ami moral training of those under their charge. Both of these teachers have been con nected with the public schools for a number of years, and the patrons as well as the trustees have not been slow in appreciating their merits and ability in the training and instruction of the youth. The musical feature of the exhibition was under direction of Mrs. M. E. Wells, whose superior talent as a teacher of music is fully rec ognized. TIIE ANNUAL REPORTS. What Superintendent Root) has to Kay—The State ment of Treasurer Bl«ekniar.| Oppiceof Suphlin tbs dent Public Schools, Columbus, Ga., June 24. 1886.—To the Honorable Board of Education—Gentlemen: I have the honor herewith|to submit the 19th annual report of the progress and condition of the schools under yourenarge, which is for the year ending with June, 1886. The following summary of statistics shows the present condition of the schools: Number of teachers in grammar depart ment, white 7 Number teachers in primary department, white 8 Superintendent teaches part of each week... 1 Teachers in music department, white 1—17 Number teachers in grammar school, col’d . 5 Number teachers in primary department, colored 11—16 Supernumerary teachers, white 3 Supernumerary teachers, colored 3— 6 Total teachers and supernumeraries 39 Number of male teachers, white 2 Number of female teachers, white 18—20 Number of male teachers, colored 2 Number of female teachers, colored. 17—19 SCHOLARS. Enrollment in boys’ school, Prof. Battle principal 317 Enrollment in girls’ school, Miss M. H. Bird song principal .- 449 Enrollment in colored schools, Prof. W. H. Spencer principal 976 Normal class—white 20 Normal class—colored 23 Total enrollment 17S5 AVERAOE ATTENDANCE. Boys’ school, Prof. Battle 255 Girls’ school, Miss Birdsong 383 Colored schools, Prof. Spencer 601 Normal class—white 16 Normal class—colored 18 Total average attendance 1273 September 8th Prof. Bartlett’s letter of resigna tion was read before the board, and his request granted. Prof. Battle was then made principal of the boys’ school and Miss M. II. Birdsong prin cipal of the girls’ school for the year. All the teachers in the girls school were advanced one grade, leaving the vacancy below .Miss Brown. September 15th an election was held to fill this vacancy, and Miss A. A. Berry was the successful contestant. Misses Mary Slosh ell and Katie Mason were re-elected supernumeraries, and .Mrs. Mary L. Wells was placed at the head of the music department. At this date Prof. P. Ik Peters’ resignation was accepted on account of continued ill health, and Prof. W. II. Spencer was asigned t'> duty, temporarily, as principal of the colored schools, and the superintendent was authorized make such transfer of teachers as seemed to best, and to take charge of Normal class. No vember 10 Miss Katie Mason tendered her resig nation as supernumerary, and it was accepted. At the same time Prof. Peters’ death was an nounced to the board, and Prof. Spencer was olected principal of coored schools. Professor Hodges was placed in charge of Cl a f! in school, and Airs. Peters was assigned to his former posi- | tion. December 8th one supernumerary was deemed sufficient, superintendent being empow ered to call a second when needs of the school demanded two. Resignation of Miss Lucy B. Love, second in position in Chitlin school, was accepted, and Miss H. T. Murray was elected a teacher in the colored schools Miss Dora B. Spencer, principal pri mary department in Mercer street school, on ac count of severe ami continuous illness, was re lieved from duty, and on Febriu rv 23 Miss Amanda B. Canty was elected. The teacher far lowest grade in girls’ school was elected on the I condition that her salary was to be in proportion | to her patronage, and the room was not to be opened for work until there were twenty appli- I cams. The schools opened Monday, 28 Septein- j her, 1885, and on that day Miss Berry’s room was j illed. .More than they primary children have been turned away for want of room, About fifty little 1 boys were sent to the girls school and distribute d m'tugst the lowed grades, beating capacity iu grammar department in each school fa ample: I out in primary department tax payers will expect : enlarged accommodations. The offire has been pla \ered, and this item of expense will be re turned in the preservation of your i. -oks and fur niture and in the comfort of yourselves and Nor- : nial ciass. Coal-burning stoves have been placed in boys’school, and all the desks have been so arranged that the light comes from the rear or side. All the grammar grades sit in the upper. rooms and primary grades below. During our primary ! recesses, the primary teachers', in turn, have su pervised the pupils in the yard, and suppressed I any disposition to make noise—very much to the | comfort and e.fieicncy of grammer department. Writing has been introduced into our primary ! grades, and some of our second-year children | write very neat letters. We are more than satis- i tied with our advance in this direction. NORMAL CLASS. All the teachers have been very prompt in their ' attendance on normal class Each teacher, in ; turn, was required to prepare an essay on some subject connected with school work. 'Die sub ject was selected by superintendent and given to the teacher two weeks m adqanca. After the pa per was read before the class, each teacher gave tier views on the subject, and general discussion ensued. I think the teachers will sustain me when l say these weekly exercises were produc tive of great good. The teacher is the school- just what the teacher is the school will be. It will find his level, and there it will remain. ‘The pivotal question in pedagogy is the question of the teacher; this question ut learning, skill and personal power in the teacher is really that be fore which all others pale: and. when it is fully settled, the knowledge which is of most value will find its way into the schools and the minds of the people, as easily and naturally as the sun light finds its way into every nook of the j landscape.’’ .1 AN 1 TOILS. Our janitors have been prompt and ready. They have served their schools faithfully, and have been obedient to call of superintendent and ; principals of s hools. It would be gratiiying at this point to make personal mention of many teachers, whose in creasing skill has attracted attention and who j are deserving of great praise for their valuable services. Among these are some of our youngest j teachers. I know you will agree with me, for your action has shown it, that the position of i principal should be reserved as an honor for such I of the teachers as have long been in the service) of the boaru; have shown peculiar fitness for the ; work, and have attained special success in the j schools of this city. Your schools have grown in i numbers, have raised the rate oi attendance. I diminished the rate of tardiness, have improved I m discipline, and from any point from which j they nmy be viewed, I believe, an appreciable gain nuty be seen during the year. BENEFICIARIES. It is tiie custom of the Columbus Public Schools to furnish each mipil, on entering, a complete outfit—such as books, slates, pencils, paper— everything a child needs in the school work, and charge him a small fee for the use of these things. Those who are not able to pay this fee apply to trustees, and on n written permit from tnem, the superintendent receives such children into the sciioois without demanding a fee. Such children are caileu beneficiaries. Beneficiaries first session in boys’ school, 28; second session, 37; third session, 40. In girls’ school, first session, 14: second t»ession, 41: third session, 36. Average, 226 beneficiaries, at $1.50 each -$139. Amount received ftom city treasurer $15,464 00 Amount received from schools 2,480 CO Amount received front misuse ofbooks... 3 50 disinterested care, the same independent devo tion to the interests of the schools of this city that you have shown in the past, and that through your unrequited labors they may con tinue to be the reliance of parents, the hope of pupils, and the pride of us all. A. P. Mooty, Superintendent. Treasurer’s Report. Receipts and disbursements from June 1885 to June 1886. RECEIVED. City appropriation f 15,464 00 Scholars 2.491 05 $17,955 05 Balance due treasurer 7 28 $17,962 33 DISBURSED. TeacherR salaries $13,2-13 37 Superintendents’ salary 1.600 00 School books and stationery 1,053 32 School house and furniture 562 28 Fuel 367 05 Piano i tuning and moving) 16 00 Printing ^newspaper) 28 10 Insurance 213 74 Hack hire 5 00 $17,088 86 Balance brought forward from session 1884 and 1885, due treasurer 878 47 $17,962 33 A. O. Blackmar, Treasurer. Columbus, Ga., June 24, 1886. De*lec-tii»lnve. ^ Tartar in different individuals is black, brown, green, yellow, or nearly white Let your dentist remove it; then keep it off yju: f ' thbj* using Delectalave. For >ale by all drug# Pimples, Blotches, Eruptions of the Skin indi cate that you need a dose of Fontaine’s Great Discovery. For sale by Brannon & Carson and City Drug Store. wy25 tf A fine lot of choice Fish and Crabs to-day. J. L. Trbadaway & Co. A few good Pants-makers wanted. Apply to L. Meyer, je25 2t Room No. 3, Masonic Building. Imported Swiss Cheese. je25 3t E. M. Walsh & Co. To the Voter* of MiiMcotfoe County. I announce myself a candidate for treasurer of Muscogee county to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Tim Markham, and respectfhllv ask the support of all voters. Election 13th of July. John C. Cook. je23 d Aw td COLORED PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The Closing Exercises at St. James Church This Morning. The closing exercises of the colored public schools will take place to-day. The following committees from the board of trustees have been assigned to duty at the different schools and re quest the mayor and aldermen named to ac company them : mercer street school. Trustees—B. F. Coleman, president; John ! Peabody, vice-president: John King, Isaac j Moses, B. H. Crawford, A. O. Blackmar, VS’. S. j Needham. Council—Mayor Grimes, W. H. Brannon, B. T. j Hatcher, T. M. Foley. D. P. Dozier, F. McArdle, j G. W. Dillingham. CLAFLIN SCHOOL. Trustees—C. A. Redd, James Smith, Dr | Bussey. N. N. Curtis. Council—I. Joseph, E. S. McEachern, A. M. Elledge, Rollin Jefferson. Graduating exercises for the colored schools ' will take place iu St. James church this morn- i tug at 10 o’clock. The following programme for / the occasion has been arranged: Prayer by Rev. M. D. Brookins. Solo—White Wings—J. H. Green. • Essay-Nothing Great is Lightly Won—Helen | Cooper. Solo—Maggie Darrow’s Welcome—F E Banks. I Speech—Make the Right Step—J. H. Green. j Solo—O. Restless Sea—Mary Lou Howard. Essay—Cultivating Thought—F. E. Banks. Solo —Under the Daisies—Mary Lou Howard, j Address by Rev. L. t Thomas. Rnin ! Rnln! Wet or hot weather suggests the need of an Umbrella. A. C. Chancellor is offering 300 Silk, Ginghams, Derby and Gloria Umbrellas very close. Now is the time to invest your cash with him. d&wtf It i* InteroKtlng To hear the “many voices” quoting Chancellor’s close cash prices. d&wtf Energy nn<l Perseverance Will win. Also will close prices move Clothing, Hats, Umbrellas, Trunks, &c. A, C. Chancellor has the goods. d&wtf Barrel Pickles and Yankee Beans at dtf Robert Justice’s. Agent. The Most Popular Uigur in Market. Garrett’s No. 11, Conqueror, PicktviCk and One Hundred Per Cent. They are sold by R. S. Crane, who keeps only the finest and best Chewing Tobacco, known as D. H. Spencer & Son’s Calhoun, Sulli van’s Best. Free and Easy, Lucy Hinton, Fanny Edell, Lorillard’s Climax and Liggett & Myers’ Star Brand. You will also find at Crane’s Lor- illard's and Railroad Mills Snuff, 1 ounce cans at 10 cents per dozen. Eminent physicians claim that skin diseases are caused by soap made from fancied grease. Use the Frank Sidall Soap and avoid all such troubles. Sold at dtf Crane’s. Barrel Pickles and Yankee Beans at dtf Robert Justice’s, Agent. Duffy’s Pure Malt Whisky for medicinal use. McEwan's, Edinburgh Ale, Guinness’ Exira Stout. dtf RobtS Crane. Cl a." '>ng. Delivering diplomas Benediction. THE ( OLl MH A Chut With Receiver Levy About Its Approach* bur Sale. An Enquirer-Sun reporter hearing certain rumors in regard to the sale of the property of the Columbus cimpress company, which occurs at an early date and in which ithe public are inter ested, called at the office of Mr. L. C. Levy, the receiver, and asked him :-f it teas true that pri vate negotiations fur tire purchase were on foot, looking to tile removal of the property from Co- Mr. Levy said "there is not a word of truth in it. The order of court under which I sell re quires a public sale. The only foundation for speh a report 1 know of, is the receipt of letters, asking for information as to the property and price from parties wishing to establish a small compress at interior points, to which. I replied by sending them a copy of the order cf court commanding a public sale, with a copy of the ad vertisement from the Enquirer-Sun.” “Is it not likely that a local company will be organized to purchase and run it?” “If there is, I have heard nothing of it.” re plied Mr. Levy. “In your opinion, would it not be a great mis take for the cotton interests and river trade to lose the compress?” “I have not consid ered the question from that standpoint, and am not informed as to those in terests. I am only acting as an officer of the court in this matter and under an imperative or der to sell for the benefit of creditors. Yon would probably gain more information on this subject by interviewing the river men and wrrehouse- men.” There are a number cf business men who think the compress should be kept where it is, to be used in case of a blockade, if at no other time. For the benefit of those who may not know, we will state that this compress is not the one built here by the Central railroad. Thr Guards’ Rifle Practice. The Columbus Guards had their regular week ly rifle practice on south commons yesterday af ternoon. Following is result of the score : SQUAD A. Geo. B Whiteside 4 4 3 3 3—17 E. Hoehstrasser 3 0 3 5 3—14 R. M. Jones 0 3 0 5 2—10 F. Ticknor 0 3 3 0 0— 6 H. H. Hunter 5 2 4 5 2—18 Wooten 2 2 3 3 3—13 Geo. W. Brown 3 3 4 5 J. M. Broadnax 4 5 3 4 A. Bussey 5 4 2 3 L. Redd 2 3 0 0 Chas. Wall 0 3 4 2 McCurdy Sparks 3 2 4 3 ! Columbus Agency of Columbus and Western Railway and Southwestern Railroad C'om- ; pany of Georgia, Columbus, Ga., June 6, 1886. Round Trip Excursion Tickets | To Boston. New York. Philadelphia and Balti more via Savannah and steamer, also to all Sum mer Resorts are now on sale at Union Passenger | Depot at greatly reduced rates. For prices and j further information apply to C. W. Meyer, ticket ' seller. W. L. Clark, Agent. j G. A. Whitehead. Gen’l Pass. Agent. jyfidtf Messina Lemons, 360 in box, at $5 50, at 1 dtf Adams & Bowers’. ; Gold Watches, Gold Watches, Gold Watches, Gold Watches, : Gold Watches, Gold Watches Diamonds, Diamonds, Diamonds, Diamonds, J Diamonds, Diamonds. Silverware. Silverware, i Silverware, Silverware, Clocks. Clocks. . Clocks. Clocks, i Evegla«ses, Spectacles, i Eyeglasses, Spectacles. Eyeglasses, Spectacles, Jewelry, Jewelry, Jewelry. Jewelry. At C’. Schomberg’s Jewelry Store, 105 Broad : Street. Columbus. Ga. dtf A Profitable Investment. Hon. J. H. Stead. State Senator in Colorado, j writes: "Thirty years ago I took a policy iu the Mutual Life for $1,000, annual payments $22.08. 1 which I paid • or 20 years, making $465. For the j last ten years the premium has been paid by the j dividends. In other words, I have not paid any- j j thing for ten years I am now informed from the ! i general office of the Company that my policy is i 1 worth $1,800. Had I continued to pay the pre- i miuras in cash, as I should have done, the policy j ' would be worth $2,300 to $2,400. But I have se- i cured $1,800 for my family by an investment of j j $-165, which is an excellent showing. I reconi- | mend Life Insurance because I believe in it, and | j believe in the Mutual Life Policies. Yours truly, J. H. Stead, i I Next! Apply to D. F. WlLLCOX, | je5 tf 1145 Broad St. j Wanted. i A situation, after closing of the schools, by a ! ■ youth, age 14, with best of reference. Address B. A. L.. Box 71. city. jel2 tf | Messina Lemons. 360 in box. at $5 50, at I dtf Adams & Bowers’. I Dividend Xotirc. A semi-annual dividend of three per cent, on the stock of the Eagle and Phenix Manufacturing Company is due and payable at the office of the Company June 30th, 18SG. Transfer books will close June 20th. A. I. Young, dtd Treasurer. fieri,** S, i’linttalioocliee BtllHU.,- -TT l<unii A**<»,*11.1101,, 1 Books of subscription for above series now nt office of Yonge & Grimes. ' len vmWI CUFF B ' Sec ’ v Treas. Messina Lemons, 3B0 in box, at $5 50, at dtf Adams * Bowers', Ni,Np«>ii<l<>rH i Hunpender*. If you wish to see a fine assortment in in grades, at the lowest possible prices call ,,, ^^or. ' r. U. H II.KINN, General Auctioneer. Real Estate Ntock and Bond Agent, Special attention given administrators’, execu tors’ and assignees’ sales, selling and renting Real Estate at public or private sale. Office over Abbott & Newsom’s corner. For Sale—My Residence on Broad street J« U tf F. G, Wilkins, 01,1 Newspaper* for Hale. Those who want old newspapers for putting under carpets can get them at this office at 50 cents a hundred. sep29tf Messina Lemons, 360 in box, at |5 so, at ^ Adams & Bowers’. Fresh Ohio Creamery Butter, 25c. per pound 30 pounds best Pearl Grits for |1.00, 13 pounds choice Head Rice $1.00. Cash will secure bar- gains at ^ Crane’s. Important. When you visit or leave New York City via Grand Central Depot save baggage expressage and $3 carriage hire, and stop at Grand Union Hotel, opposite said depot. Six hundred elegant rooms, fitted up at a cost of one million dollars, $1 and upwards per day. European plan. Elevators. Restaurant supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad to all depots. Families can live better for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any other first-class hotel in the city, jylOdly CITY I>Hr« STOIC F. Mineral Water! Kotin Water! Our Fount is now in frill blast, and we arc drawing the best Soda Water in the city. Also all the popular Mineral Waters of last season, with new ones destined to become so soon. KENTUCKY BLUE LICK WAJER, So popular the past three seasons and endorsee? by all who have tried it. ARCADIAN OR “IDEAL” KESH. A favorite water and universally recommended! by physicians. A specific for certain diseases, and par excellence as a table water; superior tc- Apolinaris for the same purposes and a cheaper water. On draught and in pints and quarts. ARCADIAN GINGER ALE, A new and most palatable drink, on ice. Try it. DEEP ROCK. This water is too well known to need word.-:- from us. SARATOGA. A most pleasant water and already a favorite with those desiring a mild water. We keep our stock of Drugs, Perfumery. Fancy- Articles and Toilet Requisites up to our stand ard, i. e., the best only, and will be pleased to serve you. CITY DRUG STORE, Geo. A. Bradford, Manager. Teethina (Teething Powders) allays Irritation, aids Digestion, Regulated the Bowels,Cures Erup tions and sores and makes Teething Easv. ap29-d&vv*5m Defect s vc HyeHigli I. Parties having defective Eyes tire invited to call and have them examined by the Opthalma- sopic test free of charge, and if Spectacles can be* of benefit they they will be fitted at moderate price. J. H. Bramhall. Watchmaker. Jeweler and Optician. New number, 1117 Broad street (west side). Old number. 103 Broad street (west side) C<> ‘•im bus. Go ieb2Tt( rom state school commis sioner $2,265 64 rom poll tax $17,947 50 921 88—$3,187 52 $14,759 98 This, divided by 1785, total enrollment, gives $8 26 cost per scholar to the city per annum. Annual cost per scholar to the city last year was $8 53. “Our form of government is the strongest iu the world, with an intelligent citizenship; it is the weakest in the world with any other. Pop ular governments, bused on universal suffrage, can never succeed, unless the ballot is controlled by intelligence. This theory may not have been well defined in the minds of the founders of the public school svstem, but this is the only tenable ground of defence for the state’s engaging so extensively in the work of education. It is a matter of too great importance for her to neglect it, and she cannot safely leave it to the irregulai efforts of societies and individuals. The state supports the schoolmaster, because the school master supports the state. In no country is the public school so essential to the public welfare a< in our own. It is by far the most American ol all American institutions, and is as necessary to the existence of government as is t lie stomach to the life of the human body.” - In conclusion, gen tlemen ol‘ the board, permit me to express the belief that you will continue to show, the >Jtr.u- Distance 200 yards. Possible score 25. Privates Broadnax and Bussey having made the best record, will be captains of Squad A. and B. respectively, at the contest next Thursday af ternoon. Base Ball Brevities. Following is the result of the games played yesterday : Augusta—Augusta 7, Macon 2. Charleston—Charleston 1, Savannah o. Pittsburg—Pittsburg 1, St. Louis 2. Detroit—Detroit-Philadelphia game called on account of rain first inning. Brooklyn—Brooklyn 25, Baltimore 1. Philadelphia—Athletics 6, Metropolitans 7. Louisville—Louisville 5, Cincinnati 12. Chicago—Chicago 9, Washington 8. St. Louis—St. Louis 2, New York 10. Kansas City—Kansas City 10. Boston 7. Memphis—Memphis 9. Chattanooga 1. Atlanta—Atlant 6. Nashville 3. 89 < EXTRAI. RAILROAD OF GEORGIA. Ctinttnliooclice Encampment, So. I. O. O. F. Regular meeting this (Friday; evening at 8 , o’clock. Election of officers. All visiting Patri archs in good standing are cordially invited to | attend By order of Geo. O. Berry, C. P. 2d&4th fri L. G. Schuessler, Scribe, j Glad tidings. Relief and cure of throat and lung diseases. Fontaine’s Cure is guaranteed to cure a cold in 12 hours. Sold by Brannon & I Carson and City Drug Store. my25 tf j Summer Music School. Prof. Geo. W. Chase will teach during the sum mer months at his city residence. A good oppor- ' tunity for boys as well as for young ladies. »dlw American Fruit Fro serving Fin hi. One gross'received by je23 lw Brannon & Carson. Sleeping Far Accommodation. Columbus, Ga., Jan. 26, 1886. A Sleeper is attached to train No. 18 between Columbus and Macon, leaving Columbus every night at 11:35 o’clock. Berths can be secured upon application to C. W. Meyer, ticket seller, Union Depot, or to Con ductor of train. W. L. Clark, Agent. G. A. Whitehead, General Passenger Agent. jan 28tf _ Medina Lemons, 360 in box. at $5 50, at dtf adams & Bowers’. Notice. qffice of the Mobile & Girard R. R. Co. Columbus, Ga.. June 1st, 1886. The Annual Convention of the Stockholders of the Mobile and Girard Railroad will be held at the depot in Girard. Ala., Wednesday, July 7th, at 10:30 o’clock a m, when an election for Presi dent and six Directors will take place. Proxies in voting must show power of attorney and certificate of stock. By order J. M. Frazer, Secretary. je2 dtjy7 Before you leave the city get a bottle of Per fection Shield Whisky. It is old and mellow. dtf H- S. Crane. Sash. Doora, Blinds* Etc., at Cost. As I shall soon have to move my store stock and wish to reduce it as much as possible, I will sell for the next sixty days at cost; but to secure this bargain the cash must be left with the order. Sash. Doors, Blinds, Wood. Slate and Iron Mantels, Paints, Brushes, Hardw. re. etc., etc. j e 20if T - L. Gkuzard. VI nil tod—A Medium Size Snfe. Address the Cash Clotping and Merchant Tailoring Establishment. -A. C: Chancellor, d&wtf 1135 Broad Street. Close Prices Will draw the trade. Chancellor has a large rtock and is turning it into cafh rapidly. He is not afraid to slaugl ter goods. d&wtf Fob* Bent. Store House No. 60, on west side of Broad street formerly occupied by James E. Cargill as a dry goods store. Possession given immediately. jylStf Apply to Louis F. Garrard. FoiiI ! Coal! Now is the time to place your order for sum mer delivery. I am prepared to sell Monte vail o Dixie and Henryellen Grate Coals at as low a figure as can be had. See me before buying. je20 lw D. E. Williams, Agent. Fresh Country Eggs at R. Justice’s, Agent, tf ISoy M* nii«l Men’s Socks. Thirty dozen White Socks, sizes 7 to 11, as a special drive—15 cents a pair. These goods are worth double the money, aiul the price will sell them at once. A. C. Chancellor. d&wtf Duliiialioii Insect Pow'ilcr. The great destroyer of all kinds of insects. At wholesale and retail by je23 lw Brannon & C’arson. Picnic. Fresh Pickles, Crackers, all kinds Deviled and Potted Meats, Sardines, Chipped Dried Beet, Pure Candy, Fresh Lemons, Olives, etc. dtf Robt. S. Crane. A EE ABOARD FOR THE AIOIXTAIXK Convenient KclicdnlcH—CTioap Fare— De lie'll* in 1 Tri p—Ben n I i f u I Keenery. The popular Sunday Passenger Train on tbe Columbus and Rome Railroad will commence thc- season Sunday, May 16th, and continue to run each Sunday during the summer, leaving Union Depot at 7:38 a m for Greenville and intermediate stations; and will return, leaving Greenville at 4:15 p m and arrive at Columbus at 7:25 p m. Round Trip Tickets to all stations at one fare, good only on day sold. The view of the scenery from Summit is well worth the cost of the trip. T. C. S. Howard, G. P. A. W. L. Clark, G. M. niyl4 sat3m RUNNING OF TRAINS. Arrival anti Departure of All Train* at Columbus Carrying’ Passenicers- lu Effect May 2. t*s« ARRIVALS. COLUMBUS AND ROME RAILWAY. Mail train from Greenville 10:11 a. m Accommodation from Greenville 6.21 p. m. SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD. Mail train from Macon 2:25 p. m Accommodation from Macoxi 2:43 a. m COLUMBUS AND WESTERN RAILWAY. Mail train fr om Montgomery U:*J5 a. m. Mail train from Atlanta oMi p* m. MOBILE AND GIRARD RAILROAD. Mail train from Troy and Eufaula......... 9:55 a. m. Accommodation from Troy, Eufaula and Montgomery ••••••. p. n Accommodation from Union Springs...11*15 p. m DEPARTURES. COLUMBUS AND ROME RAILWAY. Mail train for Greenville Accommodation for Greenville o.za a. SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD. Mail train for Macon.. IrK D ™ Accommodation for Macon •••• y;;; 11 ’ p ' COLUMBUS AND WESTERN RAILWAY. Mail train for Atlanta o.S ,V m Mail train for Montgomery 11 MOBILE AND GIRARD RAILROAD. Mail train for Trov..... G' plif.ini'u” 1-5,5 a m Accommodation for Troy and Eufaula.. 4.5a a. Accommodation for Union springs ami Montgomery ° ° v '