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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.'