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The Public Schools of Georgia.
fP The report of State School Com-
misaioner Hook, covering the educa
tional'operations of this State for
>V 1887 and 1888, shows that theen
rollment of pnpils in the pnbHo
schools for 1887 was 342,894, of
which 208,865 were white and 138,
429 were colored. This was an in
crease over (be previous grear of 32,
570, but the Average regular attend
ance shewed a decrease or 117. The
attendaaP^of children
, j people’'or schbol age was 7]
cent, for the whites and 49.4 per cent,
for the colored.
^ The fund for public school pur
posed'is derived from the following
sources: Half rental of the State
road, dividends' on Georgia railroad
stock, tax on shows, liquor tax, hire
of convicts, fees for inspecting fertil-
izerp sind poll tax. The fund for
> 1887 was $489,008.64, and it will be
increased this year by about $25,000.
From this, however, may be deducted
the expense of printing, and the sal
aries of State county commissioners,
amounting to about $30,000. Divid
ing the fund for 1887 among those
composing the school population,
each child was entitled to 82 cents;
dividing it among the pupils en
rolled, each was entitled to $1,35.
Commissioner Hook takes the po
sition that the school term should
]l be prolonged to six months. He
- shows from, a report m|jde by his
, predecessor, the late Dr. Drr, that to
do this the fund would hove to be in
creased to more than $1,000,000.
That is f a considerable sum, but
uld afford to pay it for the
Extravagant Figures.
Tho Atlanta Constitution says
“Undoubtedly a -Presidential elec
tion is an expensive affair, but if the
New York Herald is to be believed
the cost of a campaign is more than
the country can afford.
Several prominent business men
who wdre interviewed by the herald
claimed that the cost of l a national
election,' measured by its effect upon
Wiitmis, was $600,000,000. It is
«taMd*hit the clearing house, reports
Shoirthis estimate'tobe correct
The truth is, a ( Presidential elec
tion is only a slight check to the bus
iness of the country. The farmers
go on producing, and the factories
continue to run. Consumers have to
buy goods as usual. It is true that
the great'feapitalists and speculators
are slow about making investments,
but after the ballot has decided the
issue they wake up to the fact that
there has been no revolution, and
then they proceed to place their mon
ey where it will yield the largest re
turns.
The A:;:ri : -an people are too sen
sible and law-abiding to permit their
material ini. .••■*tu' to suffer. We
indulge iii some very loud talk once
every four years, but we do not pro
pose to smash everything in sight.
The 22nd session of
Geoigla Methodist Conf
begin at Eastman Dec. 2.
“Turn the rascals out,”
Globe-Democrat It is 1
The people have just ’
again.
The uanpalgn liar is op
bnthis mutterli
beard in the land
The time is apj
telegraph editor will ke
the headline: MTlie Bli;
Northwest”
South
ace will
ESTABLISHED 1876
“WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH ' • 1
[of a job,
11 to b«
S. W. APTE, Prop’r.
OFTH&i—
Mbs hose
standing
In the
ies able
Minded
premi
is do-
inistra
beat to
Attention ladies. Thirty six inch
henrietta cloths only 35cts a yard
at J. J. Lissner <fe Co.'
itton mills
235 in
ready to
ire being
that the
iwing for
dentT would raise the re
quired amount, and no one would
feel tho VRirden very greatly. In
fact such a tax could not be re
garded as a burden. It would be an
inveslmont on the p rt of the peo
ple, that would bring big returns to
this and future generations.
Boys and Tobacco.
From Science.
In an experimental observation of.
thirty-eight boys of all classes of
society, and of average health, who
had been using tobacco for periods,
ranging from two months to two
years, twenty-seven showed severe
injury to the constitution and in
sufficient growth; thirty-two showed
the existence of irregularity of the
heart’s action, disordered stomachs,
coughs and a craving for uclohol;
thirteen had intermittency of the
pulse, and one had consumption.
After they had abandoned the use
of tobacco, within six month’s time
one-half were free from all their for*
i* mer symptoms and tho remainder
had recovered by the end of Jthe
year.
California’s Earthquake. 1
San Francisco, Nov. 19.—Obsen
vations on the movement of the
earthquake taken at the universi
ties of Oakland and Alameda, show
the motion and direction to be vir
tually the same as in this city. The
University of Calirornia reports the'
■shock to be the severest since 1871.
• A In some places children are re
ported to have been rolled out of
their cradles.
The shock was followed by a
rumbling sound, 'which was distinct
ly audible. ,
, Byrap of Figs
Natures own true laxative. It is
tho moBt easily taken, and the most
effective remedy known to cleanse the
system when billions or costive; to
dispel headaches, colds and fevers;
to cure habitual constipation, indi
gestion, pllss, etc. Manufactured on
jy by tho California Fig Syrnp Com-
“ ^al For salo
pony, San Francisco, Ci
ny Lloyd it Adams.
Pullman Car Service.
Some excitement has arisen in
railroad circles over the bill now
drawn up and ready for presentation
before the Kansas State Legislature!
The bill regulates the price of berths
at $2 per night and $3 per 24 hours.
The Upper berths, when vacant, must
be closed to aid ventilation, and the
maximum wages of the porter is fix
ed at $2.50 per day instead of $12
per week, the former rate, while it
makes it a misdemeanor for the por
ter to accept any “tips” or remuner
ation for services rendered ffom the
passengers. The measure also deals
with the through and local tariffs of
the service, and wherever any dis
crepancies have appeared a remedy
has been proposed. Heretofore it
was possible for a passenger travel
ing any distance to beat the through
rote for the same accommodations.
On hiring porters the company has
considered the tips received from
passengers as an item in the salary
paid; and as a consequence has forc
ed many impositions upon the trav
eling public.
It is said that insurance compa
nies don’t regard Presidents of the
United States as good risks. A sto
ry is afloat that a Washington agent
attempted to, work President Cleve
land for a $50,000 policy. He didn’t
meet with'much encouragement, and
wrote to his company for instruc
tions. He was told not to press the
matter, as Presidents were “extra
hazardous ’ risks,” and the advertise
ment would hardly pay for taking
the chances.
The late Dr. Hostetter left no will,
though he was several times a mil
lionaire. It came about in this way:
He had bequethed $l,000,000 for an
art gallery in Pittsburg, but he be
came angry because tlje city control ■
ler had some of his property levied
on to pay a security debt. The doc
tor thought tho action was hasty, as he
would have paid tho debt anyway,
and ho at once tore the wilt into
shreds. He could not be induced to
make another.
Something to remember. Thai we
aro selling 40 Inch henrietta doth at
5Sets a yard. J. J. Lissner it Co.
The newspapers Of the
rule, are giving the peoplf
sible advice as to the
tion. It may be condt
words. Keep coot
There are very few c
to purchase their untnai
debt and pay from $8 to
um. This the United Si
ing under a Dernoci
tion. It would have.;
have let well euough'alpj
In 1879 there were l
in the South: now the
, , i
operation, seventeen
begin work, and fo;
built. It must be ad
South has made a_
nine years.
The Now York He
duced a new .feat!
Its prinoipar fi
tions from the poets,
very nice, and it may 4
able familiarity with
t -
can get coinfection, so
speak, with tbe headline. -
Building biScks made of corncobs
form the object of a new Italian pat
ent The cobs are pressed by ma
chinery into forms similar to bricks,
and held together by wire. They are
made water-tight by soaking with
tar. These moulds are very light
and strong. Their weight is less
than one-third of that of a hollow
brick, and they can never get damp.
The question, “What will be Gen.
Harrison’s southern policy?” is not
answered by Gen. Harrison in his
brief letter to the Augusta Chronicle.
In fact what the general gays makes
the answer more uncertain than
ever. He does not seem to have de
cided what it will be, but. will hold
his views on the southern question
subject to modification on farther
consideration. Does this mean. that
he will wait and seee whut the party
leaders think?
as intro-
rnalism.
qaota-
may be
nsider-
but
fc
to
Dr. William Osier is disposed to
deny the statement that pnnemonia
is on tbe increase in this country.
The latest number of the University
Medical Magazine contains an arti
cle from him, in which ho takes the
position that it has not, and basis
his belief on figures derived from
several hospitals which he mentions.
The Medical News, summing up the
matter, says the question is stiil un
settled, but the probability is there
has been an increase disproportionate
to the increase in population.
The coal barons have begun their
old game. They have closed their
mines in the Monongahela district,
thus throwing 6,000 miners ont of
employment, with little prospect of
working during the long winter
months. How can these rich mill
ionaires sleep at night when they
know they are stealing the bread
from the mouths of these poor miners’
wives and children?
A
He is all right—he is selling goods at wav low down prices. Hfa im
mense Clothing Stock is unsurpassed in styles, qnality and prices.
Fine Black Imported Corkscrews, $14 per salt, worth $20. .
Fine English Melton Square and Bound Cat Sacks at. $16,50, worth
0 and $22. .
All Wool Sdotoh Sheviots in donble and single breast from $10 up to
$13.50 worth $15 and $18. r V‘. -
Children and Boys Salts.
I have the largest line in Children and Boys Saits from $2 and upwards.
Boys’ knee pantS 40c. ana upwards, and an immense line of boys, youths
and mens’ Overcoats. .
HATS and CAPS. I have the largest line, and at very rednoed prices
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes.
The finest and cheapest Shoes for ladies, children- and gentleman.
Tranks, Satchels, Umbrellas, Ete.
Trunks and Satchels—all styles. Silk Umbrellas from $1.75 up. A
large variety of Leather Goods in traveling companions and Cuff and Col*
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
lar boxes.
Uulnundricd Shirts at 45c., worth 76c.
Gents’ Linen OoUan at 10c, worth 20c.
Fine Silk Neckwear at He, worth 13c.
All. wool Flannel Top Shirts .r
o:u 79o. upwards.
All Wool Undawear at SIM a aalk-worth. *4.00
Hen’s Office Jackets at $2.60, worth $4.00.
Also a full 11ns of Cardigan Jackets, Ladles’ and
dents’ Shoes at astonishing lowprice.
Polite attention is given to all who give us a call. Perfect fits guaran
teed, and qualities warranted. Gome and convince yourselves. We don’t
say anything that we do not mean. We came here and' made a success,
and intend to stay and keep our reputation up on lowest prices for honest
goods. «b \ 1
At Marlin's old diy goods stand, New Castle street.
Grand Opening!
lery, Notions, Fane; Goods,
DRESS TRIMMINGS,
Children’s Worsted Goods,
Elegant Corsets,
Zephyr and Saxony Yarn, Embroidery Silk,
Demorest Reliable Patterns
For Ladies' and Children’s Dresses.
Great Bargain, in ladles' and children's Ho
siery half the usual prices. Tho lad lei aro re-
spcctfull y invited to como and we for thomselvcs
E. EARLE,
216 Newcastle Street,
Brunswick, Ga.
1888. TAX NOTICE. 1888
State and County Taxes.
I will be at tho following named places on the
dates mentioned for the purpose of collecting the
State and County Taxes for the year 1883 to-wit:
REGULAR ROUND.
St. Simons Mills Store, Oet. 11, Nor.7, and Dec.
Bethel, Oct. 12. Not. 0, and Dec. 6.
Pennlck’s Store, Oct. is, Nov. 10, and Doc. 6.
Branswiok (Council Chamber), Oct. 16,16, 17;
Nor. 12,18,14 and Dec. 7,8,10.*
SPECIAL CALL.
No. 1 E.T. V. & G. B. B.. Nov. 17, Fancy Bluff
Nov. St, Powell’s and Jordan’s Stores, Nov. 26.
aii other days not aboro mentioned, I can be
found at my Oiice in tbe Council Chamber. Pleaao
remember dates. H.J.BBAD.
September 26, 1888. T.C.G.C.Ga.
NOTICE
PUTNAM'8
Livery Stable!
Corner Monk and Oglethorpe streets
securing from my stable
The Finest Turn-Outs
AND THE BEST sEKVKiE.
A T. PUTNAM,
McDonald & dean,
M larkei,
Fulton’s Olf Stand, - Newcastle St.
WE WILL KEEP AJFCLL SUPPLY OF
FRESH BSEF.YliL, MUTTON,
And Pork, Vouimm autl Game in their
Give us a call. sep-lm
OGLETHORPE
The park. Cowa can get in the
in snail
park, but never again shall high
prices prevail in tola place, if we
can keep them down.
J, J. Lissner & Co.
Tetke Stockholders of tks Oglethorpe National
. Bank, Braaswlek, Ga.
A spccl
Oglcthor
:1a! meeting of the stockholders of the
lorpe National Bank is hereby called tor
er the advisability ot Increasing the capltafstock
of said Bank to 1160,000. ^
at ltibanklnghousoatlOo’clock.a^ni^
day^DcC; 13th 1883, purpoeeofmeei
M. ULLUAN. Prest.
JNO. L. N. HESNMAN, Cashier.
d. A. BUTTS,
Physician and Surgeon.
:CI northwest, corner of
1 KM;
j door from
‘ stlmtta* glTenfito dUeasee of
GRANT STREET. .
J. R. MINE H AX, Prop’r.
(Successor to II. 8.’McCrary.)
Gentle lues, Bw or Sale.
iW*n orders tor DUAY1NG p:
tended to. Open day and night,
with Telephone Exchange. ’
Moi&ssamuvt.'flK a
MESSRS. CONEY &PABKEB,
Who arei^
*“ Prop.'