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FRIDAY MARCH <i. Dbl.
'I'iio Present School System, ec.
Since our acquaintance with the
school system of Irwin county, we
nre compelled to think that the
/school commissioners are trying
to handle the matter judiciously,
while we are free.to admit that there
is a greet many imperfections in
the system as it stands, yet just
how to remedy the imperfections is
;• problem not easily solved. Even
.our wisest and best educators differ
as to the exact methods to persue
for tbe best results. Tnat some¬
thing is needed, is appearent, to al¬
most every one, but just how to
jiuppiy that something is the ques«
lion.
But we suggest in the first place,
that the present system, as imper¬
fect as it may be, is capable of do¬
ing a great deaf more good than it
is now doing. But ali the blame
jean not be placed upon the manag¬
er;; of the school system. Patrons
are responsible for more failures in
/school matters than can be found
from all other sources put together.
In many cases they fail to patron¬
ize the schools taught at their own
doors, and in many other cases
1 ney send but a part of the time.
The child gets his lessons irregular¬
ly, and hence knows very imperfect¬
ly what he goes over. Besides the
bad effect on the child, it confuses
giid discourages the teacher. He
sees that his work, at best, will be
but imperfectly done, and however
hard he mnv labor, his efforts will
not be appreciated.
For our schools to do their full
work, pat;onsgnust'laarn to think
more of true man hood, than they
tin r f money. They must quit ask¬
ing themselves at the first of the
year, “What can 1 make my chil¬
dren worth to me?” But ask, “What
can I do for my childten through
this year, to make them good men
and useful in life?” It is not a mat¬
ter of what people expect to realize
from their children, t ut a question
(4 what they can do for the best
ijUinreat and development of them.
If would be a mean contemptable
motive in parents were they to ed¬
ucate their children with the bare
hope of getting money from them,
for the money expended on them.
Higher motives than these should
lend parents to educate their chil¬
dren. Jt is not a matter of dollars,
tj.fli they should expect, but true
manhood, developed and educated
up to its full capactv, so that they
may fill any station in life with cre¬
dit to themselves and honor to
.their parents.
We are aware of the fact that to
do ttiis it will cost a vast amount
ol sacrifice in many cases. But
wirt parent should hesitate to
make this sacrifice, which effects so
iuuii/1 UiC uieume interest of
their offspring. They should will¬
ingly make sacrifices, if by so do*
log they can Jay the ioundatiou of
lifetime happiness and uselullness
jor theii childeen. Then do not
depend absolutely cm the free
school money to educate your chil—
urwii. This is insufficient. You
can riot get a good teacher, tlior-
oughiy competent, without paying
good wages. Let tbe free school
ilio ney only assist you in securing
your teacher. X. Y. Z.
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ADVICE TO ROYS.
It is a fact, too well known to
be doubted, that many a young
man becomes discouraged at his
future 1 prospects before he has
the first round in tbe
laddar of life, upou which he en-
lunded to climb to such a h'lght of
success, as would distinguish him
0 In-iii g the ^reat yien o| .the
JTzn ZV
, -takes too liiyh will surely reach
the mark. Well, that may be true.
j But tlw man never oiiiubs higher
than be intends. The trouble witn
| Uo we Uli > °‘ J “l‘ l 10 look lor some
vvay auo, coni>tquenily lufiuc*
lug n, we Juso s-gtu of the liisr
I in at'H. We ure shura itien to place
! me Second, mucii lower, in order to
| feaulj U with ;ta illue trouble, tt»
i poeiiole. Let us think 1 or a rno-
j mcnl, ot the mato wondei'tur men
of our day- Can we tninli of one,
Who bus distinguished himself by
planlUfc, tome easy w«y, by which
tu glide luto the house of lame?
•Success is the reward uf labor, and
without labor, theie is but little
success. Cnaractev first, Education
second, then attei a true mauly
character-has been lorrned, and a
good education acquired, the mark
of success may be reached by per-
severance. This however, is not
done tn a day. Character is not
formed in g day. Education in a
Week, and success, mauy times, is
much farther off than both ol these.
But why should we get discourag¬
ed? Should uot ilie examples ol
many others encourage us? Let
us choose some avocation in life
and go to it, in spite ot ail the dis¬
advantages with which we may
meet.
Spanish Cruelties.
The cruel outrages commited up¬
on the Cubans by/ the Spaniards,
have aroused the sympathy of con¬
gress, and nearly all American peo¬
ple. Resolutions of sympathy were
oassed 0 in coDgress, not .lung since
which may mean something serious
in the n ar future. It seems that
America will interfere soon, if the
work of butchery is not discontin¬
ued. Reports say that a great
many of the prisoners taken by the
Spaniards, are mercilessly shot
down and numbers of quiet citi¬
zens murdered as though they were
serpents of the most hideous na¬
ture. America is not atall blood¬
thirsty, nor does she want war, hut
she does wish to see the people of
Cuba treated humanly.
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ITEMS FROM FlTZGEEAI).
WEEKLY REVIEW Ok 1 THE
PROGRESS OF THE COLONIST.
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COLONIST JUDSON WEST.
Messrs Editors : After an ab¬
sence for several weeks from the
columns of your paper, I will once
more endeavor to give your readers
some idea-of what is going on in
our ‘ Magic City”.
What was a pine Sorest of three
months ago is being rapidly trans¬
formed into a city. No doubt, there
are more store buildings here now
than all of two or three counties, of
south Ga., combined.
J. H. Harris lias his large store
building nearly completed and will
move his large 3 tock of goods from
the old Drew building, down in
Swan, into the City the first of the
coming week.
Paulk&Pautk have already mov¬
er’ into theirs. Another large store
building on corner of Pine and
Grant, 24 by 90 two stories high is
nearly enclosed. Three or four
Other large business houses are
being erected on East Pine Ava.
besides the minor ones. East
Pine, so far, is taking the lead.
The main streets of the city are
being rapidly graded and put into
utce shape. Main Street and Cen¬
tral Aveuue, have been set out in
trees which make a very good
appearance. ,
The G. A. R. R., has com¬
menced the erection of a large d<«
pot, which will be quite a credit to
the town. They are also going to
put down an arteaion well...
Mr. Pope, while here a few days
ago, said that .$ 30,000 would be
spent here by his company in the
way of improvements. It. is ex-
pected that lifts road bed will be
gradtd this far in a few days.
With the two roads, we will have
good rail road accomodations for
.til -.1! points, lints and ana will Will be De of el much muen
benefit, not only to our citv, but
tb„ snrruundini' ooom.y .. well.
Two sasb, blind and door fac-
tones, will soon be in operation,
on •mployiM fifty bands, the
oi.her ou«» liundrerl. Several
smaller factories will soon be star?
toil. The erection of an Ice fac»
tory will be commenced in a few
days.
Mr. Fitzgerald wilt be here again
the first of the coming week. He
expects to bring bis architect with
hiui, and to begin making arrang¬
ements to put up a mammoth
brick building, covering several
Jots in the center of the city. The
first floor will be used as business
rooms, and the second, for hotel
purposes.
Mr. Tift bought three line lots
on Central Avenue a few days ego,
and will erect a fine large building
with Georgia marblj lront. Several
other large buildings will bo star-
ted this spring,
I couid take up ali your valua-
ble space trying to give your read-
ers an idea of what we are doing
here, and then (ail to give them a
very clear conception of the mag*
nitude and proportions that we
have attained to in so shorUa time.
Two parties from Columbus Ga
this week said that it was simply
wonderful, and was far beyond any
idea that they had ever nad of it.
Every day brings in new comers
from the neighboring cities, and a
oreat many are investing with the
entention of locating here. To al!
such, we say, come on, we are
glad to see you.
Judge Hii! on Hie Wing.
Messrs. Editors : I am up here
in that nolfie o'd county of Dooly,
haviug a good time.
The farmers seem to he in good
spirits and w,ell up with their work.
Politics are warming up some.
Judge Whipple and Mr. Bedgood
will be the representatives from this
county without opposition. They
are tbe right'men in the place.
I v/as certainly glad when I saw
that Lige Young had quit the race
as he was badly in the way.
I had hoped to have carried an
old girl to the lecture last, night.
She said she wanted to go very bad
but not bad enough to go with me.
I think that she was afraid it would
make another fellow mad.
SPAIN DON’T LOOK FOR WAR.
London, March 2 —A high official
connected with the Spanish embas¬
sy here said in'an interview to-day
that in Spanish circles it was not
regarded as likely tnat war would
ensue in consequence of the action
of the United States Senate con¬
cerning Cuba. President Cleveland
he said, was a man of calm judge¬
ment, who was not likely to force
matters and who held the key to
the situation. Nevertheless, he said
Spain would take prompt precau¬
tionary mersures. The excitement
of the people in Spain in view of
the circumstances, he thought, was
pardonable. Should the House of
Representatives and President
Cleveland endorse the view of the
Senate, Spain must accept 1 those
acts as hostile, but in course of sub¬
sequent negotiations the acute
stage might be expected to pass off
and the insurrection in Cuba would
be suppressed before the end of fhe
Spring months.
Spain would never agree to sell
Cuba to the Cubans. They had
uot money enough to pay for the
island any wav. It was untrue, too
he said, that the measures employ¬
ed by Capt. Gen. Weyler were in¬
human. Severity must be exerted
against people who prefer rapine
and looting to honest hard work.
Morning News.
The Honor Roll of the Inaha
school and several other items ol
interest is left out this week for
lack of space, but will be published
in next week’s issue.
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Announcement;*.
FOB TAX COLbCTOR,
The friends ot It. L. Henderson an
Itonrce tils name as a candidate for tax
collector of Irwin County,
FO,tOttlH>ARY.
At the earnest solicitation ot tnv
friends l announce myself a candidate
for re-election to the office of Ordinary
of Irwin cm uv
DA NT Kb TUCK R.'If.
FOB TAX RECEIVER.
Through tt e urgent demands of iny
friends, I hereby announce myself a.
candidate for the office of tax receiver of
Invin couatv. I respectfully solicit
toe support ot the people, promising it
elected, to serve them to the best of my
ability, Respectfully,
C. L. ROYAL.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
In response to the urgent solicitations
af r»y freinds, I hereby announce my¬
self a candidate for representative of Ir
win county in the lower house of the
general assembly; subject to the demo¬
cratic nomination. If elected, 1 pledge
myself to serve the people totlie oes of
my ability. Yours tc serve,
LOTT WARREN.
We hereby announce the name of Mr
J. J. Lee for ordinary of Invsu Co., be¬
lieving if he is eleeted that he will faith
fully perform his duties, Respt.
many Citizens.
I am a candidate for Treasuivr of'J Ir¬
win county and respectfully solicit your
support Truly Yours.
LOVE YOUNG.
HllSBb unlEBiaSBM&i& LXiic .•.•^.raiiYn
FITZGERALD, GA.
Cor. Thomas & Oconee Aviv.
Dealers in Fancy and
Family groceries, gar¬
den seed, stoves, nails,
etc.
JUST RECEIVED
A carload of crockery from
Stevens’ Pottery, Jugs, Churns,
Chimney Tops, etc.
BIMiTi =3 C
Hay,
Grain <&
React
All kinds of country Pro¬
duce bought and sold.
LITE STOCK. SPECIALTY
FITZGERALD GA.
H. BERNARD. Manager.
R. T. BAISDEN,
Aggressive and up-
to-date Retailer,
FITZGERALD, GA.
• Call on me before Puchasing
your DRY GOODS, NOTIONS
HATS, SHOES, ETC.
R. T. BAISDEN.
SYCAMORE
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Sycamore, <3~a-
Offers fine school advantages,
(loop building well lurnished and
beautifully located.
Systematic instruction; Careful diseip-
ne; Thorough work.
Patronage Solicited.
R. F FAIR,
Piii cioal.
Mirny Persons are t>rom
down from overwork or household cares.
iBrown’s Iron Bitters Rehuitds the
•s-’-tem, aids digestion, removes excess of tiita
"Vl cures malaria, gcuho genuine.
Bis Bargains m ClotMiu
hand As we will have soil many thorn suits of heavy dot]
WO at
WEItT LOW wm
vv0 (1 , ° Uot . ™t , to . them ,, Over loft \ another
«« Carry SOftSOb.
will oiler all o( GUI' Heavy Clothing I
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Now it you want a. good suit of clothes or a he ivy pair
pants, and all other goods at very low prices, corue in at
buy before they are all gone. Come and look over our #00
whether yOU buy Or not¬
H- -JEFP’BEY, Manager,
X Vslibum, (lOOigf
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We have located him at last. He is at the Post office,
THAT CHEAP STORE
Still underselling everybody in town. Go and see him and ba
convinced. He ( carries a first-class lot of Men and Boy’s h»t s j
Dry goods, Shoes, Undershirts, Overshirts and Dress Shirts a:
cheap as the cheapest, according to quality. Also a cheap lot al
Stationary.
WE CAN SELL GROCERIES CHEAP
as they from can be bought. Water 1’epper white arid kerosine spice, oil, 10c. best per that poundj toj|
bacco 23c up. can be
bought, 20c per gallon, sugar, 18 pounds for $,1.00. 780 mutohes
for 5c. Flour, Rice, Coffee, and all kinds of canned goods Ago
numerous to mention.
We pay highest market prices in -merchandise for all kines of
country produce. The above prices are for spot cash, This is
why we can sell cheap. Yours for business,
. Agent,
COLON Y JORXJO WTO RE
FITZGERALD, GEORGIA,
Patent Medicines of all hinds,
ToileL Articles, Fin c Station ery,
Lamp goods a,vd harden seed.
FINE CIGrARSandTOBAC
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Wb GENERALMEBOHANDI Hbyb FITZGERALD, Esmoved to GEORGIA Our Sew 1 Stoiv
On Grant Street, Half Square South of Post Office.
Come to Bee Us,
And if we can’t convince you that it is to your interest to trade,
with us, we will quit the business.
■P’
exnnis,
—DEALER IJV—
C EIERAL MERCHANDISE,
FitKg;ei*alcl, C*-*
I propose to meet the cl
prices on all goods in my <
and will apprecif te the pal
age of my f riends and the
lie generally.
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