HIGH AND LOW TARIFFS.
A very interesting article on the effect
of high and low tariff appears m the cur¬
rent number pi'the North American Re
view, from the pen of Governor Russell,
of Massachusetts.
He says that the Wilson tariff bill em¬
bodies a policy which “has been the pol¬
icy of our nation through most of it GiiY.”
and that, under the low tariffs of 1846
1857, f
and “many of the great manufac¬
turing cities were founded, and their in
. dustries established.”
The average rate of tariff duties from
1846 to 18(50 was only about 25 per
cent., while the average in the Wilson bill
is fully 40 per cent.
What reason, then, is there to believe
' that the Wilson bill will bring disaster to
American industries? History proves
that the country prospered, all lines of
,
manufactures and business flourished in
the low tariff period from 184b to 18(50.
The census records show that t he cash
value of farms in this country more than
doubled between 1850 and I860; the in¬
crease being 104 per cent. But in the
twenty years from 18(50 to 1880 the in¬
crease in the value of farms in the United
States was only 49 per cent. It would
therefore seem that it would require more
than forty years of high tariff to increase
the value of our farming property as
much as it increased in ten years under a
low tariff. The value of all real and per¬
sonal property in this country increased
184 percent, from 1850 to 18(50.
There has never been any increase com¬
parable to this in any decade of protec¬
tion. The total value of our mechanical
and manufacturing industries increased
87 per cent from 1850 to 1860. Ju that
deade our coal product increased 182 per
cent., the wages paid in that industry number in¬
creased L‘57 per cent., the of
hands employed 144 per cent, and the
capital invested 254 per cent.
Our foreign trade for the year 18(50
$45,0(10,000 amounted to $687,472,17(5, which was
more than it had been in
any previous blighting year.
The effect of high tariff on
our shipping has been marked. Between
1850 and 18(50 there were 2.2(55 ships
and barks built in the shipyards of t he
United States, and in the twenty years
following the total number built in the
same yards was only 1,468.
One more contrast between the low tar¬
iff and high tariff prosperity may be giv¬
en. From 1850 to I860 the number of
families increased from 4,598,240 to 5,-
210,944. The number of seperate dwell¬
ings or homes in 1860 was 4,969,9(52, so
that in that year, after a long low tariff
in pepiod, all the there land were only 241,242 families
without seperate homes,
then came the high tariffs, and in 1870
there were 586,510 families without sep¬
erate homes, 128 an increase of homeless fam¬
ilies of per cent, in ten years; and in
1880. after ten years more of high tali 1 ”'
kQT“ there were to call 990,108 their families uiihlut
a own, an SI a further in
crease ceq£. Oi homeless families <j>f nearly 10 0
per r
phe«e ,\ re uo p d r y f a<i ts. They C.'.?
more in eloquent than any words could be
and showing the different effects of high
low tariffs on this country, and they
cannot be made too familiar.—At. Jon’-.
PASSED NO REFORM LAW'S.
The legislature that has just now
jouincd 5
tiling was not distinguished ab^tThe for UP'
in particular. ; t is of
same standard of excellence most of
the pre „ as
.^■ecdlfig legislatures. It passed
a mP’uber of local bills and some
general ones, but it did not {>ut any of
the reform suggestions made by the gov
ernor into laws, with the exception of
thv.t relating to (he payment of the sal¬
aries of the school teachers. Tn future
the teachers are to be paid quarterly.
But nothing was done to provide for a
better convict system nor to insure a
fairer distribution of the tax burden The
governor urged the ueeepsity foi- a slave
reformatory, and the arguments in behalf
of such institution were strong ones, j
Thev fell, however, upon unwilling ears,!
and tlie proposition to establish a re
forniatory met with but little encourage-.
ment.
That there are members of the 1 “£] >.'•■
tAi-e who Arc men of ability there is n5
doubt, but is it not a fact that, as a rule,
these men are more concerned about
matters which relate to themselves AVnl
their political ambitions than the busi¬
ness they are expected to attend to?
They are looking for further political and
preferment, and hence what they say
do is intended to catch the attention of
the public. They are easily the leaders,
however, and upon all important legislature matters
practically dictate what the
fihall do.* The great majority of the
members will be unheard of again out
side of their respective couuties. While
iu the legislature they endeavored to do
their duty. If they failed it was not so
much their fault. It was practically all that im¬
possible for them to grasp was
being done.
As a matter of fact, the people in choosing are not
as careful as they should be
their representatives. As a general tiling
they eleet the men who seem to want the
places. It is not Strange, therefore, that,
as a rule, there are fewer really able men
io the legislature than there ought to be.
We shall not have good laws—laws the
people will respect and obey—until the
practice prevails of sending first-class
men to the legislature from all the coun¬
ties.—8av. News.
We will make a big reduction in
Dress Goods during the holidays.
Call aud get bargains. R. F. Don¬
aldson.
L The Lucky Number. •*,
Tfm drawing for tlie large and pretty
doll (•.Niilttp'd by The World’s Fair Store
for some \Vreks- past, was conducted
Christinas day, at 10 o’clock in the morn¬
ing, in McLean & Co's, store, Dr. McLean,
Mr. George Reese and tin 1 Times editor
conducting the affair. Two hundred and
ninety- three chances had been taken at
the pfire, Mr. Baum ha ving kept, in a book
provided for the purpose, theuame of eve¬
ry person that had purchased goods in
his store to the amount of ST every $5
purchase entitling to one chance at the
prize. For instance: if any person had
made purchases to the amount of $20,
his name was entered four times on tin*
list, and he got four chances at the doll.
The drawing was conducted by placing
202 blank cards in a box, along with one
on which the word “Doll” was written.
Dr. McLean drew out thecards and passed
them to Mr. Reese, who examined them
and called out whether blank or otherwise
while the Times man checked opposite the
names as they came in the list, beginning
with the first. The drawing had proceed¬
ed so far, and ileese had sungout “blank,’
‘blank,’ ‘blank,’ until 'theassembled crowd
began to grow somewhat nervous and to
declare that he would not be able to
change his tune if the “doll” card should
come out, when, at the 249th number the
name of B. ( ’. Braunen was checked off,
as the “doll” was called out by Reese.
This doll was a handsome Christmas
present, and everybody who had taken a
chance was really disappointed that his
or her name did not happen to fall at the
lucky point on the list.
Mr. Branuen came into town a day or
so afterward and finding that he had
drawn that large doll at The World’s
Fair Store, expressed the opinion that a
barrel of Hour would have suited his cir¬
cumstances better than the prize. Of
course Mr. Baum did not hesitate to ex¬
change a barrel of $4.50 flour for a $12
beauty, and Mr. Branneu went away
happy. Later, however’ Mrs. Braunen
came to town, and was anxious to be al¬
lowed to pa.v for the flour and take the
doll; but it was no go. Mr. Baum had
a use for it.
GUNSMITH.
I am now prepared to repair you Guns.
Bring them and give me a trial and 1
will give you satisfaction.
J. CAMPBELL,
Nov. 16—3 in. SAM, GA.
WATCHES. CLOCKS, JEWELRY!
tv
met
M. E. GRIMES, . .
. . The Statesboro Jeweler,
df Mutt- enlarged my store for tlie convenience
BSy customers. I carry the largest stock
of watches, jewelry and spectacles ever in this
county. Am able to give you first-class work
on nil fine watch andjewelry repairing. Gold
jewelry made to order. Your name written
in seamless gold-filled wire M, for E. 50 GlRMUs, cent#.
Send all orders to
Statesboro, Ga.
W. T. SMITH,
Livery Feed and Sale Stable.
Statesboro, GFa.
PHOTOGRAPHY
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p01 . dozen . Hue Cabinets and Crayons
specialties. Views and Frames at re
daced prices. J. N. M ILSON,
« H»H Street, Savannah, Ga.
ii Millinery.!
\5
U#-* 1 1 have a nice, select stock of MS
Fall and Winter Millinery
that I am offering at very close figures.
The Ladies of Statesboro and vi
einity an- i-espectiully invited to
call and inspect my goods elsewhere. and get
my prices before buying
/
MRS. S. A.YvitaSOi\.
/MAIM WM
J. V. WILLIAMS. J. A. O. CAJViOJi.
J. P. WILLIAMS & CO.,
Gen. Commission Merchants,
Naval Stores, Cotton.
No. 120 Bay Street.
SAVANNAH, 6A.
WM. HUGGINS
Practical Uriel Layer.
■STATESBORO GA.
Estimates iniMe on all kinds of Brick
work add satisfaction gnmnteed.
O.C.&B.L. ALDERMAN,
BUILDERS AM C3ftTRA£TERS.
Staten •drcyro, G!-a.
Will build store houses and dwellings.
All work, for both, town and county,
done on short notice. Satisfaction on
the prices and quality of work guaranteed.
s^mxnsaaaarxa
1 desire only t*o call the attention of ginuers
to the genuine
Davis Sea-Island Cotton Gin,
manufactured and for sale by
W. 1). DAVIS,
Statesboro, Ga.
Headstones
1 am now prepared to furnish Headstones
aud Monuments at lowest posible prices.
I). C. MOCK,
apltf 3ELKHAP, GA.
d\h
5 St3i
Hi
THAT I
FOR THE
money
THAN ANYONE IN
Statesboro. f
C. A. LAME.
$ ■ft#
E. J. O’CONNOR,
—DEALER IX
PURE LIQUOR ’
903 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA.
Choice Old Whiskies,
Brandies, Gins,
Bums, Wines,
And Liquors of all Kinds.
The Largest Liquor House
IS THE SOUTH.
J«g“ Mail orders receive prompt attention.
W. L. DOUGLAS
S3 SHOE noVWtp.
Do you wear them ? When next In need try t p*b»
Best in the world.
* 5.00 £ \* 3.00
* 4.00 St-..,: .....Attn 2.50
* 3.50 Mf FOR LADIES
* 2.50 W#2.oo 11
* 2.25 i yFOR # 1.75
* 2 00 P*I.7S BOYS
. .
von m
If wu WM* a fine DRESS SHOE, muse In the West
styles, don’t pay $6 to $8, try my $3, $3,50, $4.00 or
$5 Shoe. They fit equal to custom made and look and
wear as well, If you wish to economize In your feob»«sr,
do so by purchasing W. I, Douglas Shoes, Maine and
price stamped on the bottom, look for It when you buy.
W.L. DOUGLAS, Brwkton, HUH, SoUbf
J. w. OLT J FF & CO • 9
STATESBORO GA,
NEW SHOP
V ass
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k as w 11 ^5^ S
Will Match and Dress Lumber, Make Moulding, Hand Rails and Cotumn*
«•
feU' Give me your orders; 1 will give you satisfaction.
T. L. Davis
Successor to Geo. J. Davis & Co. STATESBORO, GA..
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MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER W
Steam Engines and Boilers, Saw Mills,'Cotton Gins and Presses, Cane Mills, Symp
Kettles, Evaporators, Grain Separators, Mowing Machines, Reapers & Horse Rakes.
Grist Mills for Corn and Wheat Improved Plows, Cultivators, etc.
Steam and Water Valves, Pipes, Shaftings and Pulleys, Mill Supplies of all Kinds.
Machinery of all kinds repaired on short notice at low prices. Work guaranteed.
All Machinery Sold by rne Guaranteed to be First Class'and as Represented.
16?“ You will save money by calling on, or writing me for description and prices oi
any machinery you may need, or any old machines repaired.
50—ly S. G. LANG, Sandersville, Ga.
^MILLINERY,^
SIN ORDERING STATE WHAT COLOR YOU WANT
A BARGAIN.
Ladies’ and Children’s Felt Hats,
Trimmed with Velvet, Fancy Rib¬
bon, Feathers and Ornaments,
any color you want.
PRICE ONLY $1.50.
JUST LOOK!
Ladies’ Felt Hats Trimmed with Silk
Velvet, two bands of Gilt Braid, Ribbon,
Fancy Feathers and Ornament s, a Neat
and Stylish Hat; Colors, Blach, Brown,
Tan, Red, Blue, Grey. with Price, only $2.00.
iggjT Sent C. O. D. privilege of exam¬
ination before paying.
Trimmed Felt Sailor Hats, in all colors, only 46 cents, worth 75.
We make a specialty of mail orders, and guarantee satisfaction.
■ ? 39 WHITAKER 3L,
XMAS-:-Go® L SL
—NEW STOCK TO ARRIVE, AT---
1 ) o Y A. ld SON’S
DURING THE NEXT'FEW DAYS.;
0 SEFDL AID ORHAMENTAL AETICLES
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
11 s3&se& UPRIGHT and HORIZONTAL.
Stationary, Portable&Semi-Portablej I
ill From 3 Horse
Powerupward tatssll
fLXLA&i oncl b© ileus
O^.nBC3TT0n6!NSCHILLS affording r.^ Pov/or for La st Money, Jr !_
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am 40 O O !a SnenassSi 0?swH<a.
Cn. our i":ct- Vumuim-i n: l U: -it bi.l on year v.-cv--.
J A ft i JS Zm ••,.i. '• b t* C.A York O U Cltv. «
SPRINGFIELD, Ciicj.oril ri!0 Liberty St. New ;y;y
For prices of above Engines, or further information, apply to
WM. PATRICK, Sale Agent, Woodelirf, Screven C’oimty, Ga.
THE LEADERS.
LARGEST FIRST-CLASS
CLOTHING HOUSE
IN THE SOUTH.
Largest aud most complete stock of
FINE CLOTHING
-FOR
MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN.
Uniform and Professional
Suits, Hats, Caps, &c.
GOODS SENT C. «. D.
With privilege of examining before
p aying.
ISelf-mersurement _______
Rules for free
on request.
QUALITY D1GHCST.
PRICES
Ji. II. LEVY & BF?
S2AVA.3srisr2Via:, AC. ■
and I have coramoiK^I ’ti Pg'« 1
in Statesboro Madiine\ tIIHH
tit of 'V;; |
etc., all kinds and am fancy prepE \f*L V V|
of BALrSt
in the way of -
PICKETS, BRACK
SCROLL WORK, WIN DOT
FRAMES, MANTELS,
STAIRS. BALUSTRADES,
NEWELS, COUNTERS, ETC.
WORTH double the MOMEY!
Ladies' Hats in assorted Colors, Trim¬
med with Fine Ribbon, Rosettes, Silk
Velvet, Fancy Feathers, Aigrette and
Jet Ornaments. Price, only $2.50.
isST Sent with privilege of examination.
A BEAUTIFUL HAT!
Ladies’ Felt Hats in assorted Colors,
with Velvet edges brim, of Fancy Felt, Fold of Silk
on trimmed with all.Silk Rib¬
bon, Prince of Wales Tips, Aigrettes and
Fancy Ornaments. Your choice of colors.
Price, only $3.00, JgTSent, C. O. D. with
the privilege of examination.
OUR MAGNIFICENT
STOCK OF FINE
Fall and Winter
CLOTHING
OVERCOATS,
IVDIKHRV It,
NECKWEAR,
HATS, CAPS ana
FCKXISH1XGS
Is the largest, most complete aud
/ elegant in the South.
We make a Specialty of
MAIL ORDERS,
guarantee satisfaction i m ©v*
ery case.
