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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13
We Are on q Railroad.

For the first time In the history Of Able.
Vile. regular passenger and freight trains
pass the town.
Two trains on the G., c. & N. pass here
daily, going North and South, and we can
look toward either end Of the road and take
o train 10 our liking.
Heretofore, we have been at the head OF
.ickety little branch. over which cannon
ball train used to be shot one or twice day
Now, the track Of the branch has been im
proved. and we have no less than four trains
n day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13
OFF TO THE CENTENNIAL.
The AbbeviIle Rifles Leaves for Co.
luInbla.


lumbIa.
The Abbevlle Rifles, under command OF
Capt. w. {. MCGOWAN, left yesterday after.
noon to join with other military companies
in the Columbia Centennial festivities The
roll is rs follows:
w. C. McGowan, Captain.
J. A. Harris, Lieutenant.
A. NJ DuPre, Lieutenant
r. l.. DOugass Orderly Sergeant.
Lyd Anderson,
w: Bradley,
wv. Bowers.
w. d. Barksdale,
j. w. Callahan,
J. NJ. Caldwell,
is Evans,
w. b. Hester,
A. b. Edwards,
Samuel Hammond,
10 Jones.
D. w. Kellar,
Lewis Perrin,
] l. Perrin,
VIII Perrin,
&C. Perry.
Thos. Qunrlps,
Frank Shillito,
l.. W. Sign,
JO Scott,
ia. White.
In additionlto the company, Colonel A, w
Smith. and AdJutant Fl, T. Wardlaw went
with the company.
Florence Kennedy was drummer.
John Patton, l.. Augustus Richey, and
John Boozer went 10 make themselves gener
ally useful TO the company.
The military were very much pleased at the
consideration which the railroad gave
them in sending special car for their accom-
The members OF the company were dressed
In full uniform, and carried their guns and
knapsncks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13
Editor Bailey.

Editor Bailey OF Greenville commends our
County Commissioners for publishing the
poll list, and thinks the same publication in
Grsenv VILE might do good. II Editor Bailey
would see School Commissioner Bailey, and
make arrangement to pay the printer, as did
the School Commissioner in Abbeville Coun.
ty. we have no doubt that the printers In
Greenville would publish the list.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

. The grand jury In New Orleans found no
against anybody for the killing OF
Italians in New Orleans. 1t was honest In
them 10 do so. To have indicted anybody
would have been mockery and cheat.
speaking for the Press and Banner, we think
the lyncbers should have gone further, and
put some of the jurors to death. as they did
the Italians.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13
Old TunbIfn.

EpGEF1ELD, May GA large force OF hands
arrived In town on last Tuesday, and under
the supervision Of Contractor Potts, the grad.
ing on the extension Of Carolina. Cumberland
Gap and Chicago line Is In full operation and
heing rapidly pushed. l have been reliably
Informed that 1t has been definitely settled to
rnn the road through TO Greenwood.-Corres-
pondence News and Courier.
1t Is to be hoped now, that we Will be both
cred no more about our bonds,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

THE Edgefield Chronicle says: that Potts
has received 5000 worth Of rations and ne
groes to eat them were expected to arrive
last Wednesday. They are 10 work on the
Cumberland Gap. See If we don't hear more
Of our bonds before we hear the whistle OF The
engine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

Come and see the "Planet Jr:" the finest
cnItiyator in the country. Smith & Sons.
II YOU have not priced Smith & Sons color.
ed and black over shirts yon should do 30 ut
once. They are the cheapest and prettiest In
town.
I.awsons and challles In new spring shades
ct cents. w. E. Bell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13
The Chester Enterprise.

Mr.. ]. r. Bigham. formerly of the Gastonia
Gazette is now associated with Mr.. Boylin in
the publication Of the Chester Enterprise.
The Press and Banner extends good wishes to
the Enterprise. When men like Its present
editors are at the head, success is assured.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13
For Sale
At a Bargain.

0NE a5HoRsE POWER WESTINGHOUSE
~ Engine and Boiler. Two w Saw tratt
Gins, Feeders and CondenserS. One BOSS
Power Press, Seed Conveyor, and every thing
complete for ginning. in iirst.class order. For
further particulars address,
J. H. OLDHAM,
Greenwood, 8. &.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13
Alliance Plon ic.

Ben Terrell, the National Alliance Lectu.
rer. will deliver public address at Abbeyllle
on Tuesday, June 2, at eleven O'Clock. The
public are cordially invited to attend.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

Col. JAMES A. HoYT has sold his interest
In the Baptist Courier TO Rev. A. j. S. Thomas
of Orangeburg, the transfer to be made on the
first of July.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

Cow peas are very scarce this season but
farmers can be supplied from 2. Rosenberg
& Co.
Eight yards satin worth 100 for so cents
y. Rosenberg & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

Smith & Sons are showing beautiful line
OF white and colored wash dress goods
Now Is the time to re.pot your plants.
w. joel Smith & Sons have large stock OF
Flower Jars.
White Brothers would respectfully ask the
ladies TO examine carefully their Stock Of
Dress Goods. consisting OF Grenadines, Sum.
mer Silks, Pineapple Cloths, India Pongees,
Mousselines, &C., DC.
Ladies and Misses gloves and mitts in
black and colored from 20 cents to rs cents,
W, E. Bell.
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ABBBVILLB'S BANKS.
FARMERS BANK OF ABBEvILLE.

The Amount Which Each Share-Hol.
der Had Paid I'm TO the Capital
Stock at the Time the Report was
Nade...Re efu rn ed at Par,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

The Greenwood Observer, a six page paper
has been received. 1t Is "a good paper.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

Trains 8, 10, l3 II, l5 1917 A. 4Sdaily except
Sunday. Main Line trains l3 and Ia daily between Co.
lurnbia and Asheville. Daily except Sunday BE-
tween Alston and Greenvllle.
J. A. Dod-un Supt., w. II. Green, Gen. Msnr.
jas. l.. Taylor, Gen. Pass Ag't, Sol Hass, Traffic
Manager.
D. CARDWELL, Division Pass. Agent.
Columbia, B, G.
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NoTE-The subscription TO the above stock
share OF 800.
On deferred instalments, when paid In full,
o discount was given OF 10 per cent. The
actually paid in on respective shares and sub.
scriptiOns.
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342l.

342l.
Report Of the Condition Of
The National Bank Of AbbeVilG,
At AbbevilIe, in the State of South
Carolina. at the Close of Business,
May 4, 1891.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
uneau.

Miss Ella Sabin, recently elected to
the presidency of Downer college, is a
native of Wisconsin and graduate of
the State university. She has achieved
great success in her work in Oregon,
having been for two years past super
intendent of schools in Portland, a city
of 12O, 900 inhabitants.
Banker Cook finally succeeded in OBJ
tanned bail last Friday evening, and
was released from Jail. He left for Chi
cago at 3 A. NJ Saturday, probably IN
order to avoid any other warrants that
might be sworn out against him. His
bondsmen are Andrew Willard and
John Malone, of Beaver Dam, and j.
E. Malone, of this place.
A game Of baseball between Jeffer-
son aud Watertown is advertised to be
played here on Sunday afternoon next,
and it is expected that special train
will be run from Fort Atkinson to Ju-
neau during the early part of the day
While visiting friends in Chicago,
Miss Charlotte Warren met with seri-
Gus accident last Sunday by being run
against by street car, from which she
was alighting, resulting in the breaking
of her hip bone, an injury that will con
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
Highest of all in Leavenng PowerU. Report Aug IT, 1885,
Rl%aI BakiRg Bs,kdsg,!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

fine her to her bed for several months
and possibly result in making her a
cripple for life. AS the car was started
up before she had got off, it is believed
the accident was the result of criminal
carelessness on the part of the conduc-
tor, for which the company can be held
responsible.
Bids for heating the school-house will
be opened at the clerks office on Tues
day next. Quite number of bids have
been received.
A severe accident happened at the
new Lutheran church on Friday last,
by which carpenter fell from scat
fold some forty feet high to the ground
below, and was severely injured about
the head.
The Dodge County Veterans associa-
ton which held a pleasant reunion at
Beaver Dam some days ago, will meet
at Mayville next year The officers
elected for the ensuing year are: Presi-
dent, G. r. Henderson; vice -presi-
dents, O. F. Weaver and VIM. Lueck
secretary, G. w. Rehfeld; treasurer,
John Brown c. A. Pettibone was
elected historian with j. A. Barney as
his assistant. w.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
Jefferson.

The Ladies' Shakespearean club en-
joyed a picnic on the shores of Rock
lake last Thursday
The school census Just taken in this
city shows that there are S48 children
between the ages of 4 and 20 years, 400
males and 439 females
Mrs. Schumacher aud Mr.. Franz, of
this city, were married at Milwaukee
last Saturday, by the Rev. Holtzhauer.
The age-of the groom is about 60 and
that of the bride 20.
The second nine from this place went
out to Helenville last Sunday to wipe
up the earth with the club of that burg.
Our boys found surprise party in
store for them and were defeated to
the tune of % to 49,
At meeting held Tuesday evening,
baseball association was formed by
electing the following officers: r. B.
Kirkland, president; O. f. Roessler,
vice. president George Grimm and
Emil Stoppenbach, directors; Frank
Kispert, manager, secretary and treas
urer.
A. r. Bechaud received some inter-
esting relics last week from his brother,
r. P. Bechaud, of Kelley, Secor county,
n. M. The relics consisted of pitcher
found in Aztec ruins in the western
portion of New Mexico and a stone axe
discovered fourteen feet underneath
the surface Of the ground. d.-Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
Annual Encampment c. A. r.

For the above meeting to be held at
Detroit, Mich, August 3 to 8, inclusive,
the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Railway company will, on July 81 to
August 2, inclusive, sell excursion tick
cts at fare one way for the round trip.
Tickets good to return on trains leaving
Chicago or Milwaukee August to 19,
inclusive. An additional extension of
time with final limit to September 80
will also be made on all tickets depos-
tied August 10 to II, inclusive, with
Joint agent Of terminal lines at Detroit
For further information apply at depot
ticket Office G.. w. WEBB. Act.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul.
GOING EAST

Trains arrive from MadisOn at 8:1O A N and
5:15PM.
Train No. 81 arrives from Milwaukee and de-
parts for Madison at 9:zS A. NJ.
Trains Nos. ], ?, g. 4, Z. s. 55 and So, run daily
between Chicago and Minneapolis.
All other trains run daily except Sunday.
No. 5 and run daily except Sunday between
Chicago and Minneapolis
Trains Nos 43 and "A run daily eyceptSunday
between Chicago and Portage.
Trains No 20 and 29, daily except Sun
day.between Watertown and Chicago
Sunday Excursion trains from Milwaukee ar
rive at 1926 and 1:i3 p. NJ. and departs for
Nil yankee at $50 P. NJ. and 6:15 NJ.
G. w. WEBS, Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
Lake Mills.

The season has been unusually quiet
in Lake Mills thus far.
Ed Cooper's handsome new resi-
dence is nearly completed. This house
ranks among the finest in the village.
The building committee has adopted
the Smead warming and ventiiating
system for the new high school build.
ing.
The Foundation for the new high
school building has been laid and
teams have been at work for several
days grading the yard. 1t is expected
that the building will be ready for oc-
cupancy at the beginning of the winter
term.
While Miss Nellie Smith, of Harvey
and Mrs. Bowen, of Chicago, were driv-
ing near the lake Monday evening,
their horse became frightened and
started to run, throwing both ladies
out. Miss Smith received several Sc
we're bruises and her collar bone was
fractured. Mrs. Bowen escaped with
out any severe injuries, but was con-
siderably bruised.-Le0der.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
ustisfOrd.


John Stew of the village, was
thrown from5~le roof of Dehne's mill
Thursday, am lied from the injuries
received befo . morning of the next
day. His mtlher and brother, Of Mil
waukee, atten ed the funeral Saturday.
Miss Brook ms, Of Milwaukee, is the
guest of Miss Flora Randall.
Quite large party Of people, young
and old, tripped the light fantastic toe
in Edgsr Boeing's new barn Friday
evening.
Henry Wilson and George Cutler, of
Freeland. Penn; Thomas Cutler, OF
Dodgeville, with John Wilson, of Wa
tertown, visited with Geo. Wilson and
family, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Ryder, of near Ju-
neau, took in the party Friday evening.
Henry Beisner and four daughters,
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Wilson
the past week. SAY So.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
ClyInan.

Miss Anna Walsh visited at Water
town Saturday and Sunday, the guest
of Miss May Driscoll.
Miss NJ. A. Egan, of Redwood, visit
ed with relatives here a few days last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Rich, of Chicago, are
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. J Mahoney.
j. A. Bunnell will move into the vii
lage in September, having purchased
the residence of William Luplow at the
north end of Main street.
Miss E. Glendenning. Of Chester, has
been the guest of Miss Katie Robinson
the past week.
Miss Nellie Harvey, of Watertown,
is visiting with Miss Florence Coler.
Engineer w. Caughlin is home on a
short vacation.
G. w. Sloan, of Juneau, spent few
hours in the village on Monday
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29

At special term of this court held
at the court house in the city of Jeffer-
son on Tuesday, July q, 1891.
Present: Henry Colonius, Co. Judge.
In the matterof the estate of William
Emerson, late of the city of Watertown,
deceased. The application of Bridget
Emerson for letters Of administration
Of said estate. John g. Conway, attor-
ney. w. II. Porter, guardian ad Item.
Bridget Emerson appointed admins
tratrix. Bond in the sum of $3.50.
In the matter Of the estate of George
Seitz, late of the town of Pennington.
deceased. The application of George
Niebler to admit to probate the last
will of said deceased and appoint him
executor as therein provided. Kirk
land & Grimm, attorneys. l. W. Bird,
guardian ad Item O. J. Kerschen-
steiner, one of the subscribing wit
nesses, sworn, will proved and admit
ted to probate. George Niebler ap-
pointed executor and gives bond in
the sum of So, 5,00O.-Jeferso1a Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29

only the four chisels purchased the day
before, but fourteen bits, one brace and
auger were stolen. Alarm was at once
given and the people turned out seven
strong, but received no reward. There
is no doubt but that the one and the
same sneak committed both acts. ],
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29

Mails close at the Postoffice daily as follows:
Going North 1870 P. NJ. ~9:00 P. M.
South *10:15 A M, f9:e0 P NJ
:" East. 1855 A. M, *5:o5 P NJ, 900 P. NJ.
/" West.~...6:30 A. NJ, *12:40 P. NJ, 800 P. M.
Farmington, Concord and Plpersville, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, 700 A. M.
Lebanon sFuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays.
100 P. M.
Sundays excepted. Saturdays excepted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
Our Neighbors.
WaterlO0.

Waterloo.
There are few cases of the whoop-
ing cough in the village.
The Standard Oil company have de-
clded to build warehouse in this vii
lage, in which to store their oil.
Married, at the Catholic church in
this village, by Rev H. Dreis, Tuesday
morning, July q, Fred Thompson and
Miss Ella Hafford, both of Hubbleton.
Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
MI n. BARBER,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office, Noack's block, second floor, corner
Main aid Second streets Office hours from 8
to IL L. ID.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
BUSINESS CARDS.
.ALL & SKINNER,

HALL & SKINNER,
ATTORNEYS. COUNSELORS AT LAW AMI
SOLICITORS IN CHANCERY.
Have complete abstract of the records of al
titles and membranes on real estate in 3effer
son county. Office over Wisconsin Matt ona
bank, at the former Office of Enos & Hall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
IL 9 ! ! C :. |!

|! D. w. SchWab C Co.,
Aug. Weggenan & Son,
Chas. Lynch,
M. A. Began,
VIM. Q. Raue,
Theo. Dobbratz,
| G.. Gloger,
T. FSuesch & Son,
A. Toelke,
.. & E. Kusel,
VIM. Weber & Co.,
Henry Winkenwerder,
Richard Geschke,
E. A. Heck,
VIM. Ct. Pritzlaf & Co.,
II. Bellack,
Straw & Murphy,
David Steussy,
Louis Mueller,
Ulrich Habhegger,
j. F. Mundt,
w. D. Sproesser,
JOS Salick & Son,
Aug. Wiggenhorn,
Goeldner Bros,
f. Reichow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29

Tho United States leads the world
in the number and extent of it's libra
ries. The public libraries of all Europe
put together contain about 21 900, 900
volumes, those of this coun try contain
about 5O,OOO,OO0.
John Hoffman has just completed
one of the finest barns to be found in
Jefferson county. Dimensions, 36xS2
feet, with wing 30x35 feet, with 20 foot
posts, and has all of the modern i'm.
provements. Mr.. IL. is a model farmer
and has the finest herd of Devon cattle
to be found in many county-Rome
Cor. Of Jefferson County Uaion
The Congregational church in the
United States has membership of
49l ,6S5, and Sunday school member
ship of 597 ,35l. There are in the coun-
try 1859 Congregational churches, with
1910 ministers. The church has seven
theological seminaries, and its educa-
tional and missionary work is as nota-
BILE as that of any church in the coun-
try. There are in England and Wales
1855 Congregational churches, provid-
ing sittings for 1,645,0O0 persons. In
Scotland and Ireland there are 14t
churches, and in the colonies and de-
Tendencies 694 churches.
Don't Do 1t
Said my physician, who for six months
had doctored me for dyspepsia without
success, when | told him | was going to
try Sulphur Bitters, they will only make
you worse. | did try them, and now I
am we'll man and can eat anything
Sulphur Bitters are a great foe to doctors
George Bostett, n. Y. C. ard FL. r. Rad
road.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
RAILROAD DIRECTORY

Time given in this directory is Goth meridian
fine known as Central Standard Time"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29

0ClI1IASI % SOS SOSuOIIOlIlSy SL
Jacob Koerner,
Rack & Jones,
Vim. A. Beurhaus,
G. A. Trayser,
Vim. II. Rohr,
Henry Meyer,
VIM. I'rachte,
Brandt G -Abele,
Jossi Sc Habhegger,
Q. A. Schatz,
Emil Seibel & Co.,
Aug. Gamm, Sr.,
E. w. Kurzweg,
Koch & Seifert,
CRUDE & Achtenhagen
Schempf Bros,
Leonard Schempf,
H. J. Strauss,
Jacob Brunner,
Chris. Becker,
Fred Pohlmann,
F. FL. Bertram,
H. Brennecke,
w. f. Gruetzmacher,
lThos. Brooks,
Henry @. Mayer,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29
Fail Teachers Examinations

Fail Teachers Examinations
For Jefferson county will be held as
follows: Jefferson (East Side school
building), August 17-1S; Watertown
High school building), September IL;
Waterloo, September 4-5; Rome, Sep
tember $40; Jefferson County super
intendent's Office, October 1917.
At the last examination only those
should appear who have found it i'm
possible to attend any of the others.
All teachers whose certificates expire
this fall and others desiring to teach in
this county must attend one of these
public examinations. Work will COM
mence at 9 o'clock the first morning.
A teachers institute, conducted by
Profs. s. Y. Gillian and c.. P. Sinnot.
will be held IN the High school build
ing, Jefferson, during the week begin
ming August "a. Hotels and private
families have kindly consented to
board teachers at very low rates, 1t is
expected that all who propose to teach
in this county the coming year will at
tend this institute, from its opening to
its close. j. O. PERKINS,
County Supt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-29

YET C. SPALDING,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON AND EXARIN-
ING SURGEON FOR PENSIONS.
Office in Bank of Watertown building. up
stairs
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-10-13

Less than half the ainildren in Missouri
Of school age attend Sunday school
out of PSI. COO, 900 people in all India
less than IL .0O0, 900 can read and write.
About / 400 members of Cambridge
University, England, have signed resolu-
tons protesting against the admission Of
women TO the university.
The University Of the City of New
York has just added a school of the sci
ence of education 20 itself, and hereafter
will confer the degrees of Master and
Doctor OF Pedagogy.
The head mistress of the high school
for girls in Birmingham, England, sug-
gests that parents who are anxious as 70
the career and future of their daughters
should train them 10 be teachers of COOK
cry. She finds from the Liverpool Cook
cry School that there is constant de
xnand for qualified teachers, and that
more applications were received than
could be satisfied. The remuneration
varies from $3.50 to SIS week-excel.
lent wages for England.
Miss Susan b. Anthony is authority for
the statement that there is project to
build in Rochester, N. Y, new univer
city which will be coeducational for the
sexes. Miss Anthony says: There
are many wealthy people in Rochester
who think it is shame that daughters
OF workingmen can not obtain colleg-
late education. The wealthy people can
send their daughters TO Cornell, Univer.
sity of Michigan, Wellesley, any of the
State and nearly all of the sectarian col.
Ieges in the West. 1t is the East which
is conservative in closing the doors to
girls. Even the wealthy, however, pre-
fer to have the university training al
home.
Statistics from the late census regard.
Eng education will be interesting to think.
ing people. Massachusetts, in the last
decade increased in population 25 per
cent, but her public school enrolment
was only II per cent. In Connecticut
the increase of population was only 20
per cent and the increase of school at
tendance was but per cent. In Maine
the gain in population is two per cent,
and the diminution in school enrolment
IL per cent; and in Vermont the dim
mutton is 10 per cent In Virginia the
gain In school attendance was % per
cent, while the population gained only 0
per cent. In South Carolina the gain in
population was 1s per cent; in school en-.
rollment 81 per cent. In North Carolina
the increase en population was Is per
cent; in scholars ~ per cent. In Louisi-
ma the school enrolment increased
SO per cent, and the population 10 pen
cent In Maryland the increase of schol.
airs was % per cent; of population II per
cent