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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
Coed. far.NothlnG,

Do you sometimes feel that way 1?
Lassitudes Vertigo? Can't sleep ?
Can't enjoy meal? Can't engage in
pleasant conversation: Can't carry
on businesss Can't look hopefully on
the fatures Well, all that means dys-
pepsia and general disorder Of the
digestive apparatus. ~ now feel like
q new man." is what DIR. I. c. Nc
Laushlin, Of wolfesville. n. c., says,
after using Browns Iron Bitters. You
may have the same experience il you
are suffering from dyspepsia, liver COM
plant, or similar ills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
ENTERTAINMENT.

THE YOUNG LADIES OF TRINITY
L CHURCH corner Twenfieth and Broad
streets), will give an ENrERrAI NMENr
and SUPPER on til URSDAY and FRIDAY
EVENINGS for the benefit of the Library
March by The young ladies will commence
at % o'clock.
All are invited to attend and spend a
pleasant evening. my ys.2ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28

A correspondent writes to inform us
that we have done injustice to Mr..
BLAIR, who, he says, pleaded in each
case before Judge BOND that the cou-
pons had not been verified, but BOND
struck out the answer as no answer.
Mr.. BLAIR ought, then, to take the
cases right back to the Supreme Court
Of the United States. which has de-
cided over and over again that the State
has the right to require the coupons to
be proved to be genuine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28

There was not a colored citizen Of
any State between Pennsylvania and
Mexico whose vote was allowed to count
in the presidential election.-Cincin-
matt Commercial Gazette.
And by the same token there was
not a white Democrat in any but one of
the New England States, nor a Demo-
crat in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois,
Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas. or
Nebraska, whose vote was allowed to
count in the presidential election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
HOnors from the Pope.

A Wheeling wv. va.) special Of
Sunday says: Bishop John j. Kahn,
of the Catholic diocese of Wheel
ing, yesterday celebrated the tenth
university of his conservation. Dur
ing the services Bishop Kain read a
letter from Pope Leo comforting on
Monsignor J. +. Sullivan, Vicar-Gen-
eral of the diocese, the rank of domes-
tic prelate in the Pope's household,
which entities him to wear the episco-
pal purple.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28

BIG REDUCTIONS IN PARAsoLs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
AGREEMENTS.

pICHM0ND THEATRE. - Every
~ night until further notice. Matinee
Saturday. Great success of the DORA
WILEY OPERA COMPANY. Thursday,
OLlVETTE. until further notice. Miss
DORA WILEY and the world-renowned
comedian. RICHARD GOLDEN, together
with well-trained chorus. Costumes
rich and elegant Peoples popular prices;
10. 10, 20. and SOC. No extra charge for
reserved seats. my 2s-Its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
THIS TOPS THE CLIMAX:

THIS TOPS THE CLIMAX:
An ALL-wOoL BLUE NJ ID ID l. S L X
FLANNEL SUIT none genuine unless
hanger attached) for
1878. 1915, 1915, ss.75. ss.75.
This suit we guarantee TO be the best
made.
40 paIrs OF CHILDREN's KNEE-PANTS
for 45c.:
MEMS DRESS and BUSINESS SUITS we
start at $3.50 and end at $40.
All alterations done TO improve Mt free
Of charge.
Polite attention shown to all corners, whe-
Their to look or TO buy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
MAfARIAf, pOIaON

The drought in Southwest Georgia last
spring dried up the wells, and we were COM
PEELED to use water from the creek on the
plantation. The result was that all were
troubled with chills and fever. / carried
with me several bottles OF Swifts Specific,
and as long as took 1t had perfect health.
was afflicted with chiils. When resumed
It's use was all right again. We have used
IL In our family as an antidote for malaria
poison for TIVE or three years, and have never
known II to fail In single instance.
w. G. FURLOw.
Sumter county. Ga, September IL. 1884.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
Horrford.. Brcaa Preparation

MRS. A. A. GEDDES,
Teacher of Cooking, Cambridgeport,
Mass, says: :" have tested Horsford' IS
Baking Preparation thoroughly, and
consider il second to none.''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
LECTURE.

7 ECTURE.-TIIE REV. W. f. Ed
IL WARDS will deliver his humorous lee
ture. THE HURRY OF LIFE, NJ Park
Place churh on THURSDAY EVENING.
2sth instant. at $50 O'Clock. Tickets. 25
cents-which gives admission also. To the
Arcadian Lawn Party. my 2G-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
FESTIVAL AND SUPPER.

THE LADIES OF THE FIRST
Il PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH will hold
a FESTIVAL AND SUPPER in their Re-
ceptiOn- Rooms. corner Of Grace and Madi-
son streets. on WEDNESDAY and THURS
DAY EVENINGS Of this week. They Will
gladly welcome all friends. and will furnish
all the Delicacies OF the season at popular
rates. my 26-3tt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
Es5" SUMNER BARGAINS! SUM
MER NOVELTIES!
AT
TIALHlMER BROTHERS..

We can. without fear Of contradiction.
announce that we now show one OF the
largest, best-selected. and lowest priced
stocks ever shown I'm this city. We have
been daily receiving for the past two weeks
immense lots of goods. which will be shown
on our counters during this week at such
asiouishingly low prices as To induce all in
want Of DRY GOODS TO purchase Of US.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28

pa LADIES' UNDERWEAR
Our stock OF UNDERWEAR is very large.
We sell good goods only. which we sell at
very low prices.
PILLOW. SHAMS-l0O pairs more Of
those TUCKED PILLOW SlIAMS at sec. q
pair-would be cheap at 81.
LEVY & DAVIS.
Bargains in HOSE and SOCKS.
my 2s-eod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
Personal,
BUSINESS OPpOarUNIrIEs.
YsATIssR.DREssISG.

7 AIDES, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
II FEATHERS DYED. CLEANSED. and
CuRLkD. Careful attention given TO DYE
ING fEATHERS 70 MATCH DRESS e.
or HAT TRIMMINGS. OLD FEATH.
ERS kECURLED and REDRESS Ell
10 look like new. KID GLOVES and
l.ACES clesnsed. This Is the only place IN
the city where speciality Is made OF this
work. j. S1ORcK. FROM Paris.
Ostrich Feather Manufacturer,
sos east Broad street.
my 9-au. TuAThlms Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28

yyAIJ.EY-yIEw SPRINGS. NEAR
New Market. Va, opens JUNE ~, 1885.
New management Piciurcslus situation.
Gotd music livery. and drives. Terms
very liberal. Apply for circulars.
KDsENBkEtiER a MENIFEE,
my 2a-2w PfoprletOrs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28

neD- ANOTHER LARGE LOT OF
those very cheap LACE CURTAINS. A large
assortment OF WINDOW-SHADES. CUR
TAIN-POLfS. CORNICES. G AIMS,
LOOPS. and other fixtures for Curtains and
Window Shades. LEVY & DAVIS.
See our GENTLEMEv'S NECKWEAR for
the summer. We sell 10 so cheap that you
can afford to buy one for every day In the
week. my 2S-eod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
WE ARE CONFIDENT, AT

NV r. AXE JUNFIDENT ~
w TER an experience OF forty ye. F'h
In the FURNITURE BUSINESS, In say =
Ing we have some judgment as to tao wan.
OF the public, our long experience enabling
Us TO buy goods at prices that can't be un-
deTsold by any house In the city. our stock
being full and replenishsd with all OF the
late novelties az they are produced. Parties
wishing complete suits In WALNUT, MA
MOGANI, and OAK for PARLOR-, BED
and DlNING-R0 will ind Il To their
interest 10 examine our stock before buy
Ing. Terms made satisfactory In all IN
stances. l.. GATHRiGHT & SONS
IL and l6 Governor street
NH l-Su, Tu&Th8m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
DREST0N BELYlN,
FURNITURE,
No. Is GOVERNOR STREET.
NH I0-3ml
Roth ERT a CO

II A. ATKINSON, THE OLD-@
LIZ ESTFURNITU RE-! DEALER and ~
UEDERTAKER In Richmond, doasJyE
not pr aless to sell his goods at cost, but as
he bnvs l9I gash only he pledges himself TO
sail a. LOU a. any other house in the city.
IL 80. cons .sntly on hand all the styles
~ Enynffpre wh,' Oh In kept In first-class
furniture. house, VIII 'ch he offers at saai!
pront. Undertaking dose q. al mous' Osa
~" 'So Doio'e p"iS"s ap 2-eOi3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
HEALTH, PLEASURE, COMFORT

The season of1sss will open NJ the RAW
LEY SPRINGS. Virginia. JUNE 15rH.
Send for illustrated aud descriptive pa m :
state Medical Society, other eminent ply
sirians, and visitors.
Excellent BRASS and STRING BAND.
Pstronized every season by the most re-
fined and cultured society.
]. WATKINS LEE.
General Manager.
J. 2. HoUcR. President. my 27-2awim
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
CHINA. GLASSWARE, &c.
~ : = > e'l0'70l7NN0NN7.1l8l l0(-l-y~rrl
CT l B $ 0 Ms
poUBLE-PoINrED
AROMATIC WOOD ToOrH-PiCKs.

The beauty and soundne<s OF the teeth =,
the Inhabitants OF Southern Eurvpo attract
the attention OF travellers In those cauu.
tries. who have attributed II tn the uniyeY.
sal use OF WOOD ro0rii-PICKS after eat,
an unpleasant breath. Cali and buy q box.
Only l0c, 1907 MAIN STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28

DRESS GOODS Of every conceivable style
and the newest shades.
BLACK AND COLORED SILKS OF every
Kind and shade-an immense stock
BLACK GOODS lneVery style for mourning
and other wear.
WHITE GOODS-the largest stock ever
shown by us. Every style and kind Of
WHITE GOODS that Is in use can be
seen nj our establishment.
LACES in Egyptian and Oriental, Swiss.
NanSoolt. and Cambria.
EMBROlDkRlES for trimming VIII tie
dresses.
SWISS AND NATNSOOK SKIRTINGS. Ia
yards-somrthing lovely for "A dress.
BID, SILK, AND Isle GLOVES IN the
newest shades.
FANS FANS In all the desirable cOlOrs-
new and cheap stock.
JERSEYS! JERSElS, at 81 worth twice
the money. We carry all the FINER
GRADES or IT RSElS; also, JERSEYS
FOR CHILDREN.
THOMSON = GLONE-FITTING CORSETS.
all kinds, for which we are agents.
INFANTS AND CHILDREN ) MUSLIN
CAPS, the largest assortment in the
city, and at prices one half their real
value.
OUR LADIES' UNDERWEAR DEPART
MENT has been largely added TO- and
We show an extensive line much cheaper
than they can be made for.
Donot miss the opportunity Of purchasing
some bargains AZ
THALHIMER BROTHERS.,
Fifth and Broad streets.
my 2l-Su. Tu&Th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
PROPOSALS.

UT NAlN VI
THE STATE-H HOUSE AT COLUMBIA. S. e.
COLUMBIA, S. C, May IS. 1885.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
the Architects office. at the State House in
Columbia. ). C.. until 2 o'clock z. NJ. OF the
lST DAY OF JUNE, 1888, for the GRAN
ITE-WORK and MATERIAL required for
the completion Of the main building OF the
State House, in accordance with the draw
ings and specifications, which can be seen
and any additional information obtained
at the Architects office.
The granite To be used for the builalng
should reese bic in color the one now In the
! pulldlpg. which came originally from the
/ CRANKY quarry, within three miles OF the
! state House.
Each bid should be accompanied by A
worked sample Of the granite TO be used.
WhelesOever the granite Ia taken from,
10 should be completely cut at the quarry
boxed shipped. marked and deposited at
the State House yard.
Bond with approved security VIII be re-
quired for the faithful performance OF tho
work and It's completion and delivery with
in specified time not exceeding six months
from the above date.
Proposals should be addressed ITO the
Comm ssiOners for the Completion OF the
State House" Columbia, \. e.
The commissioners reserve To themselves
the right to reject any or all bids offered.
Proposals for the use u the state quarrles
near Columbia will be- considered by the
Board. JOHN Il. NIERNSbE.
Architect State House,
my l9-l0t Columbia =. &.
s.. The time for the reception OF pro-
posals is extended from the LIST To- the 10TH
OF JUNE. Newspapers when are publish
ing this advertisement Will publish five days
longer than heretofore ordered. my 2d-st
CEALED PROPOSALS FOR BUILD
- ING \ MASONRY DAM
AND
LAYING CAST-lRON WATER-PIPES
will be received by the Water Committee
OF the town OF Liberty. Va, until o'clock
Z. NJ. Of
MONDAY. JUNE 1sr.
The approximate estimate Of quantities g
as follows:
225 cubic yards BUBBLE MASONRY. fi
mortar;
80 cubic yards CEMENT, concrete:
feet b. NJ. LUMBER, i'm foundations:
$4,000 linear feet 6-inch CAST IRON PIPE,
TO be laid:
1900 linear feet finch CAST-IRoN PIPE.
to be laid;
1000 linear feet HOUsE-sERvICEP PIPE,
To be laid.
Plans and specficat ions can be seen al the
office of the Water Committee.
T.. VI. BOWER,
{. A. BOARD.
SAMUEL GRIFFIN,
X. :. QUARLES.
my lO-Su. Tu&Th3w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28

RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAILROAD,
RICHMOND, VA, May 20, 1855.
NOTICB.-For the accommodation of
Richmond people desiring TO attend the
Musical Festival at Petersburg. May 9th,
2Sth, and ,2qth, this company will run a
SPECIAL TRAIN on these dates at COM
Portable hours. The train will leave Rich
mond at T., NJ, and returning leave Pc
t"Hburg at ii Z. NJ, thus giving an oppOr-
tuAity after the close OF business To spend
the evening at the Festival, and return iii
rectly after the entertainment.
Fare for the round trip, including admis-
sion TO the Festival, 81.
j. X. KENLY.
superintendent Transportation.
i. ". EMERSON.
General Passenger Agent. my 2G-4t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28

Day" PApER.--We show an assort-
ment ofNOTE. LETTER, and CAP PAPER:
n large stock OF ENVEl,OPBS--very cheap:
CARDS. PAPER. and ENVELOPES In
boxes: PENS. PENCILS, INK. School
children viii find 10 TO their advantage TO
buy Of US LEVY & DAVIS.
A large assortment OF JERSEYS.
my 2o-eO1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
TheLa,o pre.iden, Garfield. children

IWHSHIHgIUI FUsl.I
Hon. j. Randolph Tucker qualified
in the Circuit Court of Alexandria yes
terday as guardian Of the children Of the
late President Garfield.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
EDUCATIONAL.
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTI.
TUTE.

The BOARD or VISITORS win meet In
annual session on BOTH OF JUNE TO make
APPOINTMENTS rCADErS and for such
other business as may be brought before IL.
Applications will BE- received by the under
signed for STATE-CADET and PAY-CA-
DEF appointments rom any senatorial dis
trict OF the state. For full Information ad-
dress FRANCIS III. SMITH,
my lc-su. Tu&ThtJe20 Superintendent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28

HEADQUARTERS STUART Ia
Il L HORSE GUARDS, RICHMOND. I'm
VA, May 2s, 1ss5.-Members of the TVM
troop viii attend an important
business meeting TO he held at the cOmpa-
ny's room, Regimental ArmOry, THIS
t1hursday) EVENINGat $40 o'clock.
BY order OF %. :. ALLEN. Captain.
JULIAN BRYANT
my2s-1t SECRETARY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
MEErlNssS.
MILITARY NOTICES.

~~rO0r 1890 - 80 CIrr0.~~~c~0
HEADQUARTERS + C0MPANYs
IL ASSOCIATION, RICHMOND. May n
27, 1ss5.-The serni-annual reunion OF
+. COMPANY ASSOCIATION will be held
at the Old Pump-HOuse on FRIDAY. May
goth. Conveyances will leave at A. VI.
from the corner OF Fifth and Main streets
and at i. NJ. from the corner Of Eleventh
and Main streets. Every member is desired
10 he present.
Contributing members Of F. Company
are cordially invited TO be with us.
By order OF
{, II. SKINKER, President.
X. a. BROCK, Secretary. nv 2S-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28

ny LINEN CoOns We chow the

nGy- LINEN GOoDS.-wc show the
largest and best assorted stock OF TABLE
CLOTHS, NAPKINS. DOILfES, TOWELS,
TOWELIlNG, TRAY.CLOTIia. CRUMB-
CLOTHS. STAMPED SPLASH HERS.
SCARfS. TIDES, and MATS: TABLE
CLOTHS and NAPKINS I'm sets to match.
We lsoshow large assorme Mt ofTURkEY-
RED IABLE-DAMASK and NAPKINS;
PIANO and TABLE.CovERS.
LEVY K DAVIS.
An immense stock OF PARASoLS aud
UMBRELLAS. my 2s-cod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
EXCURSIONS.

nj OONLIGHT EXCUR-S i,lTaJ
4tA SION on the steamer t2.s1--1--z-.
ARIEL on THURSDAY EVENING the
2sth instant under the auspices Of the La
DIES BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OF SEC
OND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The
boat will leave the wharf at half-pasi and
return at IL o'clock. a fine BAND OF
MUSIC viii be in attendance. Arrange
ments have also been made To have the
street-caIs In waiting on the return of the
boat. Tickets, soc; children. f-prlce
For sale at Il. =. Towards corner ninth
and Broad; at Beckwith & Parhams. Polk
Miller's, and OF the ladies OF the church.
nv 26-TukTh2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-28
hLLEGHANY SPRINGS, VA,
now TIE
LARGEST, MOST POPULAR, AND FASH.
UNABLE RESORT IN VIRGINIA,
will be open for the reception Of guests on
the
FIRST DAY OF JUNE.

The accommodations are FIRST CLASS, AZ
fording every comfort for both invalid and
plcasure-seeker.
The hotel is commodlous aud supplied
with every requisite improvement. includ-
ing post. telegraph and eXpress-oiices,
billiard saloon. hot. cold. and shower baths.
Fine driving roads and beautiful walks
extend In all directions. and the surround
ing scenery Is not equalled by any watering
place IN Virginia.
A good livery is attached to the estab-
lishment.
A fine Brass and String Band OF Music
has been engaged.
Pamphlets containing n full desert ptlon
OF the Springs with certificates OF some OF
the remarkable cures OF dyspepsia and
other chronic diseases will be furnished on
application to PURCELL. LADp y CO.,
Richmond. Va. or
e. 4. CALHOUN.
General Manager Allegheny Springs. Va.
my l2-2m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-06-26
Washington City, I'D. G..

Give a good teacher school and let him
know that If he does his duty he will re-
main three, four or five years, and | venture
to assert that he will accomplish two.fold
what he does under the present mode of APP
pointment, He would give more of his at
tentlon to advancing his pupils and spend
less time in counting the favor of those peo-
pie who are influential in making appoint
mens.
1t Is unfortunately the fact that In many
school districts there are few men who, If
not trustees themselves, exert such influence
that II they do not like teacher, or IL he Is
not contributing In some way to swell their
pockct-books, find no trouble in getting rid
Of him. In proof Of the above Qf any one
doubts they arc facts let him inquire of
teachers and he will nnd that nine out of
ten would not teach II they could get other
employment; not that they do not find ii
congenlal, not that they do not love it, but
there are so many difficulties to be met and
overcome, that they are not willing to battle
against them.
Another matter think that needs look
ing after is the appointment of trustees. A
number Of schools have men as trustees
who are not patrons Of the schools, and who
in some instances, take less interest in secur-
ing the appointment Of capable teacher
than TO further their own individual inter-
ests. This is thing which can and should
be remedcd.
notice with pleasure the movement in
the school Of Baltimore In regard 10 the ap.
pointing Of teachers, and believe that be.
fore many years in that city, as well as all
over the State, different method will be
pursued. Believing that II Is the thing that
will set our schools on lirmcr footing and
securing more competent teachers, wish
IL God speed.
June 20, 1886 EDUCATION.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-06-26
Register Of Wills.

Mr.. Eoitor Your correspondent, sob
server" says that the contest for the nomi-
nation for Register will he between Carter
and Watkins, and as Mr.. g. has had the
office for twenty years he should be routed
out and Mr.. Watkins put in; but during all
that time no one has brought anything
against Mr.. Carter, and he has performed
the duties Of the Office in straightforward
and business.lke manner, and TO the inter
est and satisfaction OF every one, and that Is
more than can be said Of nine-tenths Of the
ofIlceholders, and is the very best reason
why we should re-elect him. Now, sob.
server says Mr.. Watkins is Democrat and
lawyer, but think Mr. Carter knows all
the law necessary for the duties Of the Office,
and no good Democrat can object to Mr.. C's
Democracy but would rather have a good
man for the place than a good Democrat, not
saying that Mr.. w. may not be a good man :
but think it bad policy TO rotate out good
officer for the chance Of putting in bad
one. Now where 10 the farmer that has
made good crops and never failed for TWEEN
~ years with Pabulum that would be fool
enough to try New.method at the same
price. GEORGE BoEIFANT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-06-26
School Affairs.


Mr.. Ellitor AS have always been much
Interested in the schools of our county, be-
licying that 10 them we must look If we OK
pect the rising generation TO become useful
and intelligent citizens, think IL not amiss
To make some remarks ,ncerning their
management and progress. have no pa
thence or sympathy with that class Of people
who look on the dark side of everything,
and imagine that nothing improves, but
that everything is going wrong, because
most Of such notions may be attributed 10
ignorance, so will not say that our schools
have become worse, for believe 10 the CON
trary.
The schools have reached an approximate
state of perfection which Is not surpassed
by any other county in the State, Il base
my opinion on the annual report Of the
State Board Of Education,) bull think there
are many things that are capable of i'm
provcment. The first principal drawback
is the lack Of funds 10 run the schools the
entire scholastic year. For one, could
never see why the full amount asked for by
the Board has never been appropriated.
have never heard an individual say but
what il would be best TO give the amount
requested, even if IL did Increase the taxes
a few cents. Two or three weeks is short
time, but the decrease in the teachers salary
for that time is considerable.
The old-lashioned idea that any one who
could read and write was competent 10
teach small children has almost entirely ex-
ploded, and not until public opinion takes
hold Of this fact and demands trained teach
ers will our schools reach that degree of per.
lection which Is 10 be desired. From what
observations haYe made, have arrived al
the conclusion that children Just entering
school require more careful attention than
those who have attended for any length Of
time. The old adagc, "as the twig is bent
the tree incllnes," is applicable in this con-
nection. Now, If this be true we must have
teachers who are trained for the work, and
in that case we must pay such salary as
will secure good instructors. No man with
good common sense will spend time and
money in acquiring q good education, only
to receive a mere pttance insufficient 10 pro
vide for the wants Of his family, and 10 Sc
cure the books, periodicals, etc., with which
every teacher should be provided, and with
out which he will not be able ~ do good
work, any more than physician or farm
CIR who does not pretend 10 read.
Another great drawback 70 the forwari
movement Of our schools is the appoint
mcnt Of teachers. No teacher, no matte
how well qualified, nor how successfully ht
may manage bic school, knows from on,
years end 10 another how long he - 10 re
tain possession Of school, and consequently
he Is always more or less concerned abon
II, and II necessarily detracts from his pow
er for teaching.