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The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

To the Editor of the N. Y Herald.
An extended tour which / recently
made through the Southern States, in
the interests of education, has afforded
me an insight into and an understanding
of Southern educational work, causing
at once surprise and reflection. l am
sure that many of your readers will
also be surprised at some of the revela-
tons hereby derived. My observations
were in the field occupied by private
schools. / do not speak here of the
work Of common schools in the South.
SOUTHERN EDUCATION.
was entirely unprepared for reve
lation such as have had in the matter
of Southern education. may promise
that immediately before going South /
had an extended tour of observation of
several months among New England
schools and colleges, and then among
some in New York and Pennsylvania.
Added to this extended experience OF late
months l may say that during a profess
sional life have for years had much
interest in becoming conversant with the
work of education in general. My late
observations in the South covered many
schools, private and UNCONVENTIONAL, in
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, New
Orleans, Tennessee and Kentucky.
do not hesitate to say that l have
seen as good schools q do not say as
many onesl South as ars to be found at
the North. And in the matter of female
scholarship I hardly know whether I
ought to except such famous Northern
institutions as Wellesley, Vassar, Smith
College and Holyoke. And l am i'll.
clined to believe the Southern claim that
for standard of scholarship the fine Uni :
vsrsity of Virginia is at least as high as
Harvard or Yale. The number of South
ern schools much surprised me. In a
complete list of colleges and schools in
the United States and abroad which
have consulted find some thirty hun
bred colleges and private schools in the
States Ct Virginia, West Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee and
Kentucky.
STATUS OF THE COLLEGES "H
The day has now passed for Southern
parents to send their children to North
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10
Hon. Abram S. Hewitt, of New

Hon. Abram S. Hewitt, of New
York, like many other eminent and
wealthy men in the country, has a
passion for stock farming. He has
two large cattle and sheep ranches
in Texas, and three cattle ranches in
Wyoming Territory, and says that OF
all the investments he has made-and
he is one of the largest iron manu-
facturers in the country-these stock
ranches are the most profitable and
satisfactory.
To friend of ours he recently
manifested lively desire to estab-
fish an extensive stock ranch in the
"piney wood region of Mississippi,
and is only debarred from doing so
by the fact that his business already
represents interests in four or FIVE
States and Territories, and is en-
ploying almost all of his capital.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

In the opinion of Senator Plumb,
of Kansas, Ohio will demand next
year "the usual price for her support
of the Republican ticket" That is
she will be willing to give her TWEEN
ty three electoral votes for an Ohio
Republican for the Presidency. If
the party wants her support 1t must
step up with "the usual price"
She is regarded as Republican
State by Democrats generally, but if
one would listen to Ohio Republicans
who seek to nominate another Re-
publican for President, he would be
convinced it was the most doubtful
State in the Union.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

CINCINNATI is without doubt the
great American "Musical Centre"
and spends money lavishly in the
encouragement and development of
the art; and she holds such Musical
Festivals every year as no other city
on the continent can equal either in
character of entertainment or financial
results; but she lags behind in the
support of the Drama if we are to
judge her by the outcome of her
''Dramatic Festival on the evening
Of the first of May, when "The
Hunchback" was presented, with Nc
Cullough, Barrett, Nat Goodwin and
Mary Anderson in the cast, and yet
fully a fourth of the seats were
empty.
If it had been a Musical Festival,
the great whisky and pork metropolis
would have crowded that hall so
densely that there would not have
been standing room left.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10
.Admfnistrator,s Notice.

The undersigned having been appoint
NJ. Basham, deceased, by the Clerk of the
Chancery Court OF Monroe county Miss.
in Vacation, April 10th, 1883, now, there
fore. all persons having claims against
said estate, are hersby notified to exhibits
the same, and have them registered by
said Clerk within one year from this tins
or they W Ill be forever barred. $500,
JAMES J. BKSHAM,
MAY " 1889. Administratnr, 1
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

Much ill feeling is said to exist in
some of the Russian regiments owing
to the fact that rewards have b, en-
offered to induce the men to de-
nounce any of their comrades who
are known to be nihilists. This is
said to offer a premium toperjury and
to afford means to vicious men to
wreak vengeance upon their personal
enemies.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

CoNKL1NG is to deliver the Memo
rial Address on Decoration day, in
New York. As Lord Roscoe did not
avail himself of the many opportuni-
ties the late war afforded for the
display of sanguinary beligerency
towards the South, it is not unlikely
hat he will take advantage of all the
privileges that the coming occasion
will confer,
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10
1.2O4 Prizes. Amounting in Gold. Gas, 40
Tickets. $2. Halves, 81.
Executors Notice.

The undersigned having been appoint
ed Executor Of the last will and tesla
ment of Eliza Dinkins, deceased, BY the
Clerk of the Chancery Court of Monroe
county, Mississippi, at monthly Rules the
fore, all persons having claims against
said Estate, are hereby notified TO exhibit
the same, and have them registered bv
said Clerk within one year from this time.
or they will be forever barred.
May 8, 1883. Executor.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

THE 'stalwart" wing of the Re-
publican party is using all of its
arguments and bIaFny to induce the
"Independent'' ofshoot to return to
the fold. But the Independents are
themselves now so strong and we'll
organized that they even have the
impudence to claim to be ''the party"
and demand that the stalwarts shall
enact the roll of returning prodigals.
At present there is no appearance of
reconciliation between the factions,
yet it may take place at any time if
the stalwarts admitting their inability
to rule gracefully conclude to obey
It's bitter pill but they may agree
to swallow it.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

Sitting Bull, whose band massacred
General Clusters command, has con-
cluded to devote the rest of his days
to the peaceful avocation of farming,
in the vicinity of Fort Randall.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

IHE conversion of "Windoms,' or
three and half per cent, bonds,into
three per cents, that was suspended
last March has been resumed $751;
100000 had been refunded up to
the Ord inst.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

SUNSET Cox says that "the high
protective advocates in the Demo
cratic party can be generally located
by geological survey" This means
of course that they are confined to
those regions that are largely engag-
ed in mineral and coal industries.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

THE city elections in Indiana on
the LIST inst, resulted in splendid
Democratic victories almost every
where. Among others they carried
the Republican stronghold of Vim
cennes. On the same day they car
ried the election for the whole Dem
ocratc ticket in the city of St. Paul,
Minnesota.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

A boy in Washington by name of
Frank Honesty,was arrested in Wash-
ington last week for stealing the door
plate off of the Corcoran Art Gallery.
"What's 10 q name"
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

THE Jackson Clarion in speaking
of the death of Col. Jack Hays, the
renowned Indian fighter and Mexican
war soldier, says: "He was a native
1--WE believe) Of Yazoo county Mis-
sissippi, or his earlier years were
spent in that county,"
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10
DRESS GOODS.

The constantly increasing demand fos
BLACK DRESS GOODS has induced us 10
provide for the Spring and Summer sea-
son, the most extensive line OF these
goods ever exhibited here. Among many
other styles will be found
SILK WARP HENRIETTA CLOTH.
SILK WARP DRAP d'ALMA,
DRAP d. RHEIMS,
NUNS YELLING,
ALBATROSS CLOTH,
TAMISE CLOTH,
PLAIN, BROCADED
AND LACE BUNTINGS
BRILLIANTENES,
ALPACAS, IT G.. +,
Together with full line of our cele.
brated
BLACK CASHMERES.
which, for Color, Finish and Quality.
surpass all others with which they come
IN competition. We invite attention to
the above line, knowing we can please all
and save every purchaser money, in ad
dition to supplying the beet goods in the
market.
(a4-2m.) STERN BROS.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

Hon. Van H. Manning, Of Holly
Springs, has been invited to deliver
the annual address to the Law Glass
at Georgetown College, District of
Columbia, ON the 18th of June.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

On the first of May it was estimated
that over 5000 operatives in various
lines of industry were out of employ
ment in Pittsburg, Penn. They were
stIlkino coal miners, chiefly.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

Hon. l.. E. Houston, chairman, in
a card in this issue, calls a meeting
of the County Executive Committee.
to assemble at its headquarters on
Saturday, May 10Th, for the transac-
ton of important business. Let there
be a full attendance.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

THE reduction that has been agreed
upon by iron masters in the scale Of
wages, is exciting great discomfort
everywhere in the mining and manu-
featuring districts, except in the South
and if persisted in it is expected that
a strike will take place on the first OF
next month that will exceed any
thing of the kind that this country
has ever known.
The iron masters in the Southern
States have not, thus far, connected
themselves with the reduction move
ment, and they probably will not.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

The President has decided tc
name the three steel cruisers to be
built for the Navy, "Chicago," "Bos
ton" and ATLANTA This compli.
ments thriving city in the West
East and South. The name for the
new di dispatch boat that is to be
built, has not been decided upon
but it is understood that it will be
called eitLer "Hiawatha' or Eagle
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10
Thursday, May 10, 1888.
Congressional Executive Com
uuiffee. First District.
Meeting OfDemOcrmtic Executive
Committee.

ABERDEEN, MISS, May 5, 1883.
The Democratic Executive Committee
of Monroe county will meet at the Com
mittee Head Quarters on Saturday, May
the 10Th, 1883, for the transaction OF
business. LOCKE E. HOUSTON,
Chairman.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

We do wish that ex-Congressman
Lynch would give the press report
of certain interview he had with
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Raum, in the presence of a Virginia
Representative in regard to Missis-
sippi patronage. We have heard the
story we'll told but cannot remember
all Of the particulars.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10
BLACK CASHMERES.
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions OF youth, nervous weakness, early
decay, loss Of manhood, &C, will send you a
recipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE
This great remedy was discovered by a.missi0n-
ar, In South America. Send Z self addressed
envelope to the REV. JosRPa 7. 1NMAA, sta
fion d. NesC, York Citv.
Aug, 24-wfTl
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

Our people were panied to learn
of the death of Mrs. E. A. McALLIs-
T R, formerly of Aberdeen, which oc-
Cured at her residence in West Point,
Friday morning the 4th inst. after a
long illness.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

Four new engines have been purchas-
ed and are ready for service on the Can.
ton, Aberdeen & Nashville Railroad.
They have been named, respectively
"Starkville," "West Point" "Aber,
deen," and "Jacob Gattman." We con-
graduate our enterprising fellow citizen,
Mr.. Gattman, upon this distinction.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

WoHAN's primitive beauty and vigor, which
the action of certain constitutional agents.
Tn Sc agents necessarily regulate, build up,
fsrtif, and antagonist all existing female ir-
Irregularities and excuses, or obsti uctions which
load the locked up secretions add iron to blood
strength to system ann vitality to erves Such
q remedy is found in the use OF ENGLISH Fee
MALE BITTKRs,
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

WHEN Whitelaw Reid, the man
aging editor of Jay Gould's organ,
the New York Tribune, lived in
Zenia, Ohio, his name was Jacob"
which he changed to "Whitelaw'
when he moved to Gotham.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

A tremendous earth quake occurred
in Tabreese, Persia, last week, which
destroyed a vast amount of property
and many lives. Earthquakes are
very rare in that portion of the world.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

THE German Assembly of the
Southern Presbyterian Church will
convene in Lexington, Kentucky, on
the 18th inst.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

Mrs. James Mather, of Harrison
county, Iowa, is the happy mother of
a quartette of robust babies. The
parents are stalwart Democrats.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

BESIDES being an able Judge and
excellent presiding officer, Hon. J
w. Buchanan, during the current
term of the Circuit Court has dis
played much tact in expediting bus
mess, and has made admirable pro-
gress in disposing of cases upon the
dockets, to the great benefit Of liti-
giants and witnesses.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

Union City, Indiana had quarter
of a million dollars blaze last Friday.
The fire was seen for distance of
twenty five miles.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10
ONE TRIAL.

If you have been using other plasters
one trial of ALLCoCK's Porous will con
vince you of their wonderful superiority
Take no other so-called porous plasters
that claim to be better, they are all frauds
Cotton up to sell on the worldwide rep
utatiOn Of the genuine article. 1.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

Ayers Hair Vigor restores the original
color, by its stimulating action at the
roots, produces VIGOROUS growth, and
gives the hair that beautiful lustre which
results only from strong, healthy con-
dItion.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

RICHARD James,t the Superintendent
of the Liverpool post office, is study
ing our postal arrangements,in Wash
ington.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

Senator Anthony's condition is
said to be somewhat improved, but
his friends are not at all hopeful of
his recovery.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

The sections of the new revenue law,
making reductions in the tax on tobacco,
cigars and snuff, went into operation on
the LIST inst.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

Twenty five steamships of large
tonnage, arrived at Newport News,
Virginia, during the last week in
April.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

CoL,Mapleson's contract with Patti
for next season, is at $4,000 night
for fifty nights, and bonus of $780,
900.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

JUDGE Edmunds OF Vermont, Presi-
dent Pro tenn Of the Senate, is now
10 Mexico.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

Gen. U. s. GRANT may not want a.third
Presidential term, but if prudent man,
" Ii keep DR.. MoFFETTs TEETHINA in the
house for young Sartoris. 1t can be found
at--any Drug Store.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

A company with capital OF $751;
900, is about to take charge of the
porcelain works, in Augusta county
Va.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

CHEAPEST FASHION MAGAZINE in the world
100 large pages, pages new music, 1000 en>
cravings each issue. 80 cents per year; isi ngle
copies 10 cents. STRAwBRIpGE b CLoTHIER,
sth and market Sts., Philadelphia. a26,'s3.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

THE Legislature of New York has
repealed what were known as the
"Sunday blue laws"
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

NAPA county, California, expects to
make 5000, 900 gallons of wine this
year.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

Pro Iron Kelley expects to visit Europe
this summer.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10
HENRY G. MYERS,
Secretary of State.

Tive great evils-hradt che and constipation
nffiictng nearly all humanity, are relieved BY
BAIiEY'E SALINE APERiENr.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10

THREE Naval Cadets have been
forced to resign on account Of color
blindness.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-05-10
ELY'S CREAM BALM

A F0NIIve cure Tor CaiHrrh, COlU I'M the Usa'
Catarrhal Deafness and Hay Fever. 1t rfftcir. .
iily cleanses the nasal passages of the ca atrhsI
viru promo en- healthy srcrrtons, allays nj
mstioh' proteats the membrane from addition
Gods, completely heals the sores and restot 4
me senses OF taste and smell. Beneficial resn l.
rea llaed from af'w nppl ations. Agreeable
ana simple to nse. Package mailed fol 80 cent ,
sold by all druggists ELY CREAM RAIh,
CO.. Owfg", New York.
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THE SOUTH.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS.
THE THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE.

ADVANCED CONDITION OF COLLEGES AND
PRIVATE SCHOOLS.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-07-05
rne Au,i.monoporist Convention.

CHICAGO, July 4.-About 250 delegates
responded To the call for national confer
snce of anti. mono iolisiS, and held sessions
here to-day, which was prolonged we'll Into
night. The original call outlined as the
purpose of the Convention the organization
OF a new political party, and delegates we're
requested 10 appear who were "in favor Of
the reariclinn of The power of corporations,
holding of pubic lands for actual settlers,
suppression OF gambling in the necessities of
life, and the overthrow of all monopoiiss."
The proceedings during the forenoon and
afternoon sessions were marked by disorder
and confusion, the Committee on Creden-
tials experiencing difficulty in determining
who were properly accredited delegates.
There was also some sharp preliminary spar
ring on The tariff question, it being soon de-
veIoped that tine New York deleg tion
favored protection, while Nebraska and
nearly all the other Western State delega-
iions favored free trade. Tue election OF a
New York man for permanent chairman
WAS looked upon as victory Tor the protec-
tionisis. Another contest was provoked over
the admission of Dennis Kearney and
Stephen Maybell, OF California, as delegates,
which resulted IN the refusal by the Conven-
tion to recognize them as euch.
The meeting was called 10 order by Edwin
delegates had been called together TO in
suguraie a new declaration Of iudepend-
ence, one which will relieve them from the
power of mouopolies, and which was a high
er creed than could be found either ia the
Republican or ID Democratic party platforms.
1t was found that the following Siates
were represented: New Hamushire, New
York, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, Colorado
Dakota, Caliiornis, Missouri, Kentucky and
the District OF Columbia.
Allen Root, of Nebraska, wss chosen tenn
porsry chairman and C. g. Post, Of Indiana
| temporary secretary.
Mr.. Root, on taking the chsir, after sd
verting TO the call for the Convention, said
that tne laboting classes of America wanted
,po' free trade, bat tariff based upon equity
and not one like that which for thirty yesri
had kept up mock show OF protecting thi
| people, while it had in reality been robbin;
them OF 100000, 900 yearly
Committees on Resolutions, Credential
and Permsseu Organization were appointed
and the Committee ON Credentials reporte,
shortly after the noon recess. When Cali
| fornia was reached it was ascertained tina
the names oil Kearney and Msybell hs'
been omitted. The chairman of the com
mittee explained that their credentials ha
been signed by local meeting called b
themselves, while five other delegates Iron
/ California had credentials under the call ID
sued Tor the Convention. Supplemental
this report, the secretary of the Conyentio
read various letters and kilograms from anil
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-07-05
New Transatlantic Cables.

Alderman Hadley, of London, has COM
pleted arrangements for the laying and oper-
alton of a new cable line between England
and America. The name of the new company
is the American, British and Continental
Company Its capital stock 10 81 SOC, 900,
divided into 100000 shares at ESQ each. This
has all been snbscribsd by English capital
ists. The main Office will be in Londoz. The
objects OF the association are to establish COM
munication between Sable Island and Belle
Tale and other points on the shores OF the Do.
minion of Canada, and OF Great Britain and
the European Continent, or elsewhere, snd
also between any points on the Pacific Coast
of the Dominion of Canada and japan, Chi.
ma, Australia and India. Although this
scheme contemplates girdling the earth, for
the present, al least, operations will be cor
fined to cable-laying between England aud
America.
Two cables are proposed. One will start
from point 10 the north Of Glasgow, Scot
land, and land at Belle Isle, which is about
800 miles north of Hearts Content, New
foundland, The laBding point OF the original
Atlantic cable. This will be known as the
northerly route. The southerly route will be
established by laying a cable from Penzance
10 Sable Island, From thence to the east
erly end of Long Island will be laid con-
Meeting cable, which will afford telegraphic
communication direct between London and
New York City. The land for the Long Is
land terminus has already been secured. The
cables are now being manufactured at Hen.
ley's works, London. The work OF laying
them will begin in September next or the
month following, and the company predict,
that it will be completed during the present
year. By new process of manufacture, ths
| cost of the cable over the southern route il
estimated at G6500 The average cost o
| Atlantic cables has been about 81 100000.