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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-12
AN INTERESTING REPORT.

The following are extracts from the
annual report Of John 7. West. Supcri1-
tendent of Schools of Norfolk county,
for the year ending July 81, 1897:
Number OF school buildings used, 70;
number owned by the county. Go; num-
Der built during the year, .; number OF
rooms In all, liz; value of school prop
erty. $50, 400.
Number of schools open. 1O7; with an
average term of ST. months, distributed
as follows:
Western Brcnch-92 schools, open S.3
months.
Deep Crcek-1l schools. opca 7.5
Pleasant Grove-14 schools. open rs
months.
Butts Road. II schools, open 10
months.
Westinghouse schools, 9.3 months,
Tanners Creek. 10 SCHOOLS. open 81
months.
There were employed TOT tcachers-6O
white and AZ colorcd--at on average sal
airy Of 1910 per month.
There were eclrolled G,166 pupils, being
b6 per cent. of them white and AZ per
cent. Of them colored school population.
The per cent. Of attendance was II
for white and 65 for coored pupils
The cost Of tuition per month per
pupil enrolled was IS cent?.
RECEIPTS.
From the State levy, s1S.353.11: from
the county levy, s12, 2O9.55; from the dis
trict levy, S6.069.98; from per cent
penalty delinquent and saloon taxes,
SI902.ol; from special appropriation by
Board of Supervisors, $3.50; total receipts,
$44,GS5.25.
Distributed as follows: Western
Branch, Sl3.055.03; Deep Creek, s29l0.33;
Pleasant Grove, s4.O65.94; Butts Road.
ss.120S5; Washington, S10.9l4.1S: Tan
ner's Creek. s0,453.7O: undlstributed,
$264.S2; total S446S5.25.
EXPENDITURES.
Western Branch. for teachers salary,
$9,227.60; for real estate, building and re-
pairing. sl.O54.72; for clerks, s62; for
Treasurer's commissicc, s395.75; for rent
fuel and other contingent expenses
$986.5s.
Deep Creek, for teachers salary, So
827bo: for real estate, building and re-
pairing, sSS7.4O; for clerks, s22; for Treas
urer's commission. $lO2.43; for rent. fuel
ana other contingent expenses, S93Sl
Pleasant Grove. for teachers salary.
s2sso'OO; for real estate. building and
repairing, S245.S2; for clerks. SOS: for
Ireasurer's commission. Sl16.67: for rent,
S123.17
Butts Road. for teachers salary,
~S'<ooVo, ioI real estate, building and
repairing, $G4l,57; for clerks, $22 for
Treasurer's commission. SIZES; for rent,
fuel and other ccntingent expenses.
S12S00
Washington, for teachers salary,
shos6.5O: for real estate, building and
repairing. S2,o21.65: for clerks, $40; for
ITeasurer's commission, S342.74; for rent,
fuel and other contingent expenses,
$4S930.
Tanners Creek. for teachers salary,
So,l04.O2; for real estate, building and
repairing. s3,44s.11; for clerks s3S; for
Ireasurer's commission. S3i3.33; for rent,
s44O25.
Total: for teachers salary, s2aO55.52:
LOT real estate. building and repairing,
H,fs9.27; for clerks. s2l2; for Treasurer's
commission. s1.413.16; for rent, fuel and
other contingent expenses, S2,241.l2.
In the past ten years the system has
grown from 60 to LOT schools; from nm
enrolment Of $3.50 to 6.l66 pupils. This
shows 10 more schools and 1,1SS more
pupils than the cities of Norfolk and
Portsmouth together.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-12
UNIFORMS ADOPTED,

at meeting of the Portsmouth Hook
and Ladder company. held Friday night,
the company adopted red Shirts black
pants and black ties, with black belts,
white letters on them; also black he'll
NETS A contract was entered into with
n New York firm for the belt and hats.
The merchants OF this city will be re-
Questad TO bid for the PANTS and shirts.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-12
SUITS TO ORDER.

In this issue Mr.. NJ. Rosenbaum gives
notice that he Is making n most ex-
cellcnt suit for sl4. They are medium
caVy-weights. He claims that the
quality Is such that no living tailor can
make them under the new tariff for less
than S25. He says this il not done to
advertise the price, but the quality of
me goods Sec advertisement
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-12
AN ELECTRIC CAR ON FIRE.

Last night shortly after o'clock
box on one of the electric cars on the
Fort Norfolk railroad got hot and set
the floor OF the car on fire. The car was
stopped on the corner OF Middle and
London streets. several buckets Of
water were gotten from Mr.. L. p. Nash's
YARD and the fire was put out. Some
OF the passengers became very excited.
The car had to be carried back to Port
Norfolk
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-12
ErwoRTH LEAGUE MEETING;

The regular monthly meeting OF tho
npw0rth League or Central church will
ne hcld Tuesday evening at s o'clock.
Miss Palmetto Grimes and Miss Bessie
wyatt VIII render nn Instrumental
duett. Miss Flo Martin will sing and
heV. DIR. Johnson will deliver the ad-
dress No admission fee.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-12

the close Of the sermon. At o'clock
p. m. the subject will be "a Step For
ward to Saints and Sinners" The
evening meeting will be short and evan
gelistic.
South Street Baptist church-Scrvices
at IL q. m. and 1850 p. m. by the pastor.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-12
STRUCK ON THE NECK WITH !
PITCHER

n negro man swore out q warrant
against liquor man last night, charg-
Ing him with hitting him in the neck
with a pitcher. cutting him quite badly.
He was bailed for his appearance on
Monday,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-12
E. Johnson, of Atlantic city whose b,pb

Il. Johnson, OF Atlantic City, whose high
reputation as a pulpit orator is we'll
known throughout .le State. will be
present and deliver an address. Mrs.
Allccl. of Norfolk, one of the sweetest
and most charming singers in this
vicinity, Will also take part in the ex-
erciscS. Other interesting features will
be added to the programme and the
exercises Will be of a nigh and enter
tanning character.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-12
MISSIONARY MEETING

The Missionary Society OF Wright
Memorial church will hold its meeting
this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. DR.. III
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-12

One lot of children's sailor suits, 81 In
all 10 Tomorrow at s1.S5. Retter be on
hand early for O. snap bargain. The
Hub. I'M
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-12

nave this matter ,n hand consider what
l nave said and they will confer a favor
on SUFFERER.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-12-30
BRYAN'S rlExIcANTRlP.

The Two Republics, the lending
newspaper OF the City Of Mexico, has
an article entitled What Bryan Will
Learn" in the course Of which itsays:
An American silver dollar has less
silver in. it than the Mexican peso, yet
1T viii buy over two pesosin exchange.
IfMr. Bryan masters not only this
fact, but the reasons thereof, he will
certainly modify his views ON the sill
yer question. FL ILL.,.
The peso is the unit OF Mexican mon
ey. 1t is the coin oftinal redemption.
It's value depends upon the market
value OF the silver in it. s.
The gold dollaris our unit. It's val
ne depends upon the market value o!
the gold in it. Our silver dollar il
held up tosthe value OF the gold dol
lar; it is in reality, a form of credit
money, analogous to a Treasury
note. Its value does not depend up.
on the market price of the bullion in
it. ... =~...
France, Italy, Switzerland, Be|gi-
um, Holland, and the other countries
OF the Latin Union, hold their silver
up to parity with gold in the same
way that we do. They do not admit
silver to free coinage, as they do gold.
They refuse to increase the volume OF
silver, from the danger OF it's falling
to it's bullion price, and thus wiping
out over half it's current value, to the
loss OF the people in whose hands It
is.
This danger is the reason of the
opposition to the free coinage OF sill
YER in the United States. Mexico has
a bimetallic coinageluw. She admits
both gold and silver to- free coinage;
but only silver comes to tile mint.
She has no gold in circulation. !:
Let US hope that MIR. Bryan will
learn some of these elementary facts
in finance and abandon his dream If
the possibility of creating value by
an act of Congress. -Toledo Blade.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-12-30

The year 1887, now. drawing to a
close, has been kind one to thetpeo-
pie OF the United States. Compared
with the year previous: there is a
great contrast in the existing: condi-
tions. Then closed factories. idle la
Dor, stringent money market, de-
preston, dependency and despair
were the order OF the day. Now a
great change has been wrought.
Factories are opening up, idle labor
and capital being employ ed, and i'm
provement noticed in all kinds of
business. Farmers are receiving
good prices for all products OF the
farm. Money is flowing easily in the
natural channels of: trade. Bright
prospects are ahead. Hope and
courage fill every breast. Surely,
the people of this country have rea-
son to be thankful to an all-kind
Providence for the many blessings
bestowed during the past year, and,
standing at it's close, let US hope
that the new year, 1898, soon to be
ushered in, may deal as kindly with
us as did 1897.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-12-30

The three Roseau papers are en-
gagged in a disgraceful controversy
which will do none of them any good
Abuse by tongue or pen may not
break bones, but it does not heal re-
sentiments, and is poor way to build
up a town.. When "a vicious dog
barks at you it is not a good way to
stop and bark back. Even if you
have to suffer some, you have at least
the satisfaction of knowing that a
barking dog is not admired in any
community. 1919.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-12-30

The editor of the Prairie City News:
Kodak used to know a young woman
whose name was Mary. When she
grew up and went to college she
dropped the ''r'' from her name and
it was May. About year ago she
married and now she has dropped the
''y" and they call her "Ma."- Colfax
Qa.) Clipper. -. ~~>.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-12-30

f. A. NELSON, editor ofthe Hallock
News, was united in marriage to Miss
Florence Dure, also OF Hal|ock, on
Dec. 22nd. This is the second news
paper man married within a short
time at Hallock and the third one Is
soon to follow. The business of the
''press'' is surely furnishing ut Hal
lock.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-12-30
y Grain and Chaff. s

The biscuit manufacturing con-
Germs of the country have decided to
advance the prices of their products.
Prices go up and crackers go down.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-05-26

seem that nearly all the ma
nations of Europe are afraid of each
other. The several royal families ere
so closely connected with each other
by marriage and otherwise that they
are exceedingly cautious, lest the
whole group Of neighboring nations
become involved IN the difficulty,
For instance, King George, of Greece,
is the son of King Christian, of Den
mark, and was elevated to the Gre
clan throne by election some thirty
years ago. He married Olga, who
was Russian grand duchess, and
aunt to the present Gar Alexander.
The Prince of Wales married Dan
ish princess, which makes him son-in-
law to the king Of Denmark and
brother-in-law to the king OF Greece.
Then the Grown Prince Constantine,
of Greece, heir apparent to the
throne, and grandson OF tie king Of
Denmark, marries the daughter OF
the late Emperor Frederick, of Ger
many, aud sister to the present EN-
peror William. There was most too
much kinsi.ip mixed up among the
nations to let the disturbance go on
longer, as it might result in a tre-
mendous family quarrel.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-05-26

would be good one, but such is not
the case if the county boards of edu'
cation do their duty il requiring
teachers to make the necessary stan
dard on examinations, and grant GER
tifcates to only such persons as are
qualified to teach the grades in ques-
ton. But we are pleased to note
that at an adjourned meeting of the
State Board, held about ten days
ago, these two rules have been modi-
fed, so that any teacher, whether
related or not to trustees, may low
be employed in any school upon the
written approval of the County Board
of Education" and that second grade
certificates shall be dividedinto classes
A and B, which practically amounts
to the old rule on this particular ques-
ton. We hope to see the day when
only first grade teachers will be en-
ployed in all the schools throughout
the State, and believe that, that day
is not many years distant, but radical
changes are not always wise, and
sometimes work more for hindrance
than Tor improvement.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-05-26
Answer to ''GoOd Times"

Editor MANNING TINES:
In the last issue of your valuable paper
I read a communication from correspond
ent signing himself Good Times in
which he takes it upon himself to criticize
an article clipped from the "Siyer Knight
Watchman" that appeared in q previous
issue, aud attempts to prove that times are
not hard, on the contrary. that times were
never better, and refers back to the condl-
tons existing seventy-fve years ago.
Now, although I canoot remember as far
back as he can, still, from what have read
and even to use his own words, his argu-
ment is fallacious think have kept at
least as we'll abreast of the times, especially
in the field of labor, as has my venerable
friend and know whereof speak. Hard
times are but little known in this section
of our country as compared with the North
and EaSt-the man ufacturing district. One
does not appreciate the poverty and misery
that exist there unless be has lived and
suffered under the conditions prevailing.
4 laborer there works from ten to thirteen
hours day in stuffy dirty and unh he ,lthy
factory or mill, for mere pittance, hardly
enough to keep body and soul together.
'Tis true, that wages are higher, but so also
is living. But those that work, even under
the conditions mentioned, consider them
selves fortunate. How many. though, are
there who do not have even the actual
necessaries Of life; men who are unable to
obtain work and whose children are often
compelled to 60 barefoot and with scant
clothing during the cold weather, while
their wives must take IN washing to buy
bread and ofientimeS the poor woman is
unable to obtain even that, Tor the supply
of washerwomen is always greater than the
demand.
One has but to pick up Northern news
paper to learn Of the miserable sufferers.
and they suppress majority of the more
revolting cases of misery; if they published
ali the facts it would be i lasting disgrace
to the country The number Of unfortu-
nate women is increased every day. 1t is
an exceptional case indeed. where girl will
enter into life of sin and shame from
choice. But necessity knows 10 law. Ah!
these are the good times my friend speaks
What is the cause? Your reply perhaps
j.; that they are indoent or demand too
high wages. Nothing of the sort. The
men are not lazy, and all they ask for is
employment at wages that will furnish
them with iecessaries, without the luxuries,
of lite.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-05-26
SENATOR McLAURIN T.!

On yesterday TIE TINES received 8
private telegram announcing that
Governor Ellerbe had rendered the
appointment Of the United States
Senatorshinto I'll the vacancy caused
by the death OF Senstor Earle, to Con-
gresham Johr L. McLaurin, of this
district.
When last aeek within an hour or
two after the sad death Of Senator
Earle we received the news, We could
not control the speculations of our
mind, and before we had scarcely re-
covered from the sad shock, the ire
pressible thought came to US "Who
will succeed him." and the answer
just as quickly came, "John L. Nc
Laurin.'
McLaurin was the logical man
for the position. His well known it-
ness as representative in the halls
of national legislation made him Inc
choice of large majority Of the vot-
ers of the State, and in his selection,
Governor Ellerbe could not have bet
ter voiced the wishes of the people.
Congressman McLaurin is young,
strong and active, possessing a mind
inferior to none of his colleagues from
this State and few, if any, in the na
tional lower house. He is Justly pop
ular, and his abilities having already
been recognized in Washington, he
has won for himself and his State,
honors which no South Carolina Con-
gresham has enjoyed in many years.
Few men possess his readiness in de-
bate, and his clear and analytical
mind, in addition to fearless cour-
age to express his convictions on i'm
portant national matters regardless
of the opinions of politicians, give
him worthy and enviable promi-
nence.
Senator McLaurin will wear his
honors well, and as he has done in
the lower house he will do in the Sen
ate-refect honor upon himself and
his State, and win the increased ad-
miratioc Of the people of South Caro-
lima.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-05-26
Rev. Henry VI. Mood.

The grace OF ones personality adds
much to his influence among men.
There was a calm, natural and dlgnl.
fed bearingsin the manner Of the
subject of this memoir that attracted
attention in any assembly. l have
frequently observed him in the con-
ference room. and his handsome ply
sique, graceful bearing and nobility
of mind, written so plainly on his
manly countenance, always inspired
my heart with nobler conceptions OF
life. He was. indeed, one of natures
noblemen, with the grace which cul:
tivation and refinement lend, added
to him. Divine grace lays hold OF
the body as well as the soul and uses
it for the glory of God. The genteel
bearing of Henry N. Mood was a fac.
tor in the hand of God for impressIns
the refining and ennobling influences
upon all with whom he came IN con
tact in this life. He was the highest
type of the educated Christian gen
tleman, pure in heart, gentle in man
ner, Suave and polite to every one,
meek as child of God should be,
and holy in heart and life.
His cast of mind would have made
him eminent in any profession. His
mind was analytical, but not to the
degree that destroyed its synthetic
qualities. Like all noble natures he
loved nature, and would have made
a great naturalist if the trend OF his
life had been in that direction. He
made frequent incursions, however,
into the field Of natural science, and
brought with him into the pulpit the
aroma of the flowers and the e1hllar.
ating freshness of the fields and
woods. He was naturally teacher,
ani no one could sit under the int1u-
ence of the gospel as unfolded by
him, without growing mentally as
we'll as spiritually. When he spoke
upon even the most commonplace
subjects he invested them with an
interest that at once arrested the
attention Of the whole audience. |
remember having heard him preach
a sermon to the undergraduates Of
the South Carolina Conference at
Newberrv in 1878. The sainted DR..
6. W. Holland, then president OF
Newberry College, occupied the pew
in front of me- l noticed that his
attention was riveted on the speaker
as he discoursed on the subject,
The Ministry is not Profession" ="
1t was the first time the learned Lu-
the~en divine had ever seen Henry
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-05-26
Jordan Entertainment.

The spring session of the Jordan Aca'
deny closed with appropriate exercises last
Monday night, the principal feature OF
which was an address by Rev. J. Walter
Daniel, of Sumter Mr.. Daniel took for his
subject "Sunshine;' this lecture being close
akin to his famous lecture on 'Moonshine,
we'll remembered here, and for more than
an hour held the rive.ed attention OF his
audience, who frequently interrupted him
with peals of laughter Sunshine might
be termed an advance stage of "Moonshine.
and we'll does he handle the amusing side
of love and courtship.
Misses Beulah Burgess and Harriet
Plowden, having completed the eighth grade,
read essays which did themselves credit
and were given certificates by Nr. Gee. the
principal, certifying their completion OF
the regular course The program was well
interspersed with quartettes, piano aud
violin music, which made the exercises
most pleasant The past year has been 2
most gratifying one with the managers OF
the school, and the next session begins IN
September.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-05-26
SENATOR JOSEPH II. EARLE.

The death of Senator Joseph Il
Earle, which occurred at his home
in Greenville on the 20th, might justly
be regarded at this time as a great
public calamity. Senator Earle was
Just fifty years old,and fell the victim
of a short illness from Bright's dis
ease.
Our views and Senator Earle's hav
not always been in harmony on poll
tical matters, but when he was nomi'
mated for Senator over Governor
Evans we then gave him our un-
divided support: as We knew him to
be a man of great ability and one
who would make his impress weight.
ly felt in the councils OF the nation,
therefore we feel free to comment
upon his many virtues.
Senator Earle was for many years
the honored son of our sister County.
Sumter. and is too well known per-
sonally in this county to require al
our hands any sketch Of his life
Those who associated with him al
WAYS knew him as man of unques,
toned integrity and plobity of char
scter, as we'll es one possessing 9
penetrating aud masterful intellect
He possessed broad and analytical
mind, which was ever ready to grasp
momentous questions of State and by
sound reasoning arrive at just and
well founded conclusions. In the
Legislature, in the State Senate, II
the forum, in the Office of Attorney
General OF the State, on the bench
he always won the respect of his as
sociates, and even those who were
not intimate with him recognized II
him the elements of true and cul
tured gentleman and gave him theil
admiration.
He had not long been elected to
one of the highest positions in the
nation, and having lately taken his
seat, began Immediately, by his dig
nifed and courteous bearing, to STAMP
upon his colleagues and all Will
whom be came in contact a strong
impress of that elevated caste OF man
hood OF which he was a true expon-
ent.
Truly a great man has fallen. Tc
human eyes it would seem that al
was the case with the lamentec
Henry Grady, grim death has nippeo
life fraught with great usefulness
and Just at time when it was enter
ing upon the work of returning to al
anxious and expectant citlzenshil
some reward for high honors worth
| ily bestowed.