The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, September 27, 1877, Image 2
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WD*NSBORO, S. 'C.
Thursday, September 27, : 1877.
S. MEANS DAVIS, 1itor,
-JNO. S. REYNOLDS, Assool&to Rditor.
THE DEATnof Sonator Bogy has
'caused a flatter among the Missouri
-statesmen, any number of whom, in
'their own opinion at "least, are
worthy of bearing his mantle. As
he was a Democrat, and will be
succeeded by a Democrat, his doath
is of no political significance.
IT IS RRIATED that in the fdush tinves
-of California, when robbories and
murders had become -so froquent,
and desperadoes :so -shameless, that
the whole community rose in arms
and demanded vergeattce, a certain
'lawyer became a candidate for judge.
Mounting his mustang, he set ont
VA an electioneering tour. When-I
ever he met a voter he would merely
touch his hat, with the remark,
"Good morning, Colonel, I'm in for
hanging every d- d one of them,"
stick spurs to his horse and ride on.
Upon that platform he was triuni
phantly elected. And ho straighton
ed things out. That is the kind of
judge we want for the Radical ras.
sals of South Carolina.
How to fbture a Gooa School in
Winnsboro.
Mr. B. R. Stuart, who has devo
ted a large portion of his life to the
education of youth, has recently pro
posed a scheme for the promotion of
education in this State. Briefly
-stated, his plan ia to establish in
every town a high school, one-half
of the expenAitures of which are to
be defrayed by the State, and the
other half by the pupils. He pro
posos to incorporate these institu
tions into the public Achool system,
and to have them placed under the
supervision either of a State inspec
tor or of a professor of the State
college. The "aiding system," pro
posed by 3r, Stikart, and knodolod
upon the: schools of Prussia and
other European nations, possesses
many meritorious features, and is
well adapted to our present condi
tion, where the people are too poor
to maintain privato schools, and the
Legislature too frugal in its appro
priations to secure advanced public
instruction. These "half--and.-half"
Achools are peculiarly fitted to mark
the transition stage between the old
and the new system.
While Mr. Stuart's proposed
scheme is admirable in theory, its
details, we fear, cannot be carried
out. Hie asks that one-fifth of the
State appropriation be set aside for
the maintenance of these high
schools. Unfortunately, the State
fund is not sufficient to support
even elementary schools for more
than three months ; and it is not
improbable that the State Superin
tendent will strenuously oppose the
diversion of any portionW of it to
other purposes. IRecourse must be
had to other sources of aid. In a
word, the old local tax law must be
depended upon to supply the need
ful cash. So objectionable had this
law become under the Radical mis
rule that it was expunged from the
utatute book last session. The in
terests of public instruction demand
its re-enactment with restrictions
and safeguards against abuse.
As tho constitution expressly
provides that the poll tax shall
never be increased,locai school taxa..
tion has always been levied solely
upon propqrty. For this reason it
appears to us that it would not be
unconstitutional to pass a law sub"
mitting the qluestion of a local tax
to those votera only who pay taxes
other than the poll tax. This would
* ~ obvia~te the uabuses to whioh the old
law was subjected, and would, we
think, be not'unaceeptable to proper'
ty 'ownerd. , And granting, even,
that Ahoe Xegislature would refuse to
enact a gen,eral law of this nature, it
would not refuse to pass a special
Act for any community of taxpayers
desiring It.
Amending, therefore, the details
of Mr. Stuart's scheme, we would
make the ,following suggestion.
oven of Winnsboro, obtain from the
Legislature the right to levy a local
tax. By means of this tax, and the
portion of the 'State fund due the
town for a white school, at least
twolvo hundred dollars should be
realized. A contract should thon
be made with the Mount Zion Socie
ty to establish a graded school with
primary, intormediato and high
school dopartments. Since the
Stato guarantoe elementary in
structions, the primary departmonot
should be opon, froo of charge, to
all white childron in the township.
For the higer grades, Mr. Stuart's
proposition should be adopted, the
tuition foe being fixed at, say, onow
half the rates now charged at the
Institute. No pupil should be
entitled to enter the high grados
without paying his tuition.
Such is, in brief, the outlino of a
scheme which appears to supply the
pressing need of the people for
education. It will be impossible,
for many years yet, to secure public
schools of a high grade. An annual
tax of four mills is required in
wealthy Massachusetts for her
schools, 'and the amount raised, is
over six million dollars yearly, or
more than twenty dollars to each
child. The tax in South Carolina
realizes about one dollar per child,
and yet people grumble about ex
travaganco. The necessity for "half
and-half" schools, in this condition
of affairs, becomes apparent.
If the school amendment be rati
fied, the money may be raised with
out resorting to local taxation.
If this plan be tried one year, with
a liberal supply of money, and good
teachers, we believe it will be per
manontly adopted. The difliculty
of raising the required sum will be
come less difficult year by year.
In this connection it may be stated
that the Peabody trustees will con
tribute throo hundred dollars a year
to any school averaging oighty-five
scholars for ten scholastic, or nine
calendar months. Such a school
could be secured in Winnsboro by
the plan proposed above.
We commend this whole matter
to the serious consideration of the
Mount Zion Society, and the citizens
generally. Whatover steps they
may take, should be taken promptly,
for a host of children are growing
up in ignorance, and will sn00 be
beyond the reach of the instructor's
voice.
The Last Encampment.
Editor Columnbia RegUister:
Under the above caption I read a
communication in the .Nincty-Six
auardian, giving an account of an
encampment in April, 1865.
I do not know what Confederate
troops were last in camp ; but I do
know that Hagood's brigade was in
camp eight miles from Monroe,
N. C., on Saturday night, the 6th of
May, 1865, under military discipline,
tents pitched, wagon train parked,
guards posted, &c.; and that
Walter's battery of Washington
Artillery were encamped near by. I
say I know, for "I WAS THERE."
A STRANoE EXPLOSION.--There was
a curious explosion in the First
Presbyterian church at P'lattsburg,
New York, the windows being
blown out, tile furnaces shattered,
and the ceiling ruined. Those who
ontered the main audience-room
found it filled with gas, tile carpets
and cushions blazing, several of the
memorial windows ruined, three
small arched windows over the
organ completely shattered, and the
heavy outside front door blown out
into the street. The statemont of.
Sexton Prindle is that 110 spent a
portion of the day in the main room,
sprinkling benzine upon tihe cushw
ions and carpets, according to
directions given to him, to kill the
mothls with which the carpets and(
upholstery w~ore infested. Ho
thinks that about two-thirds of a
barrel of benzine was used in this
manner. After finishing his work
up stairs he went down into the
lecture room, and made his prepara
tions to start a fire in tile furnace,
in the southwest corner. He cut
kindlings and ignited a match,
when a shock camne which thlro* him
fifteen feet, and rendered him in
sensible.
Rev. Dr. James A. Duncan, a dis
tinguished divine of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, and Prosi
(lent of Randolph Macon College,
died at Ashland, near Richmond,
Va., on Monday. He was a brother of
Major D. R. Duncan, president of
the Spartanburg and Asheville
Railroad.
PANTHERS IN AIREN.-A boy by tIle
naalin of Jones, cesiding near H1ollom
Crock, about twenty miles frow
Aikivn, was attacked b>y a panthoi
lasit 'week, and badly torn and bitton
about the nock aid shouldors. Twc
of theso aniinals havo boonl seen, au
are creating great terror in thal
neighborhood.-C( ourier Journal.
THESPIAN HALL.
-ONE EVENING ONLY.
SATURDAY, September - - 29,
CWAS. 11. PRATT, Manager.
The most Finished Entertainment oi
America.
The Marvellous Living Wondor in Comedy
SOL SMITH RUSSELL,
And his Great Concert Company,
Jur,s G. LUinAUD, Musical Director,
Comprising the following artists: Mis.
Dora Wiley, Soprano, Miss Anna Hol.
brook, Contralto, Miss Annie L'Estolle,
Pianist, Miss Helen. Marz, Mezzo Soprano,
Mr. Jules G. Lumbard, Prolundo Biasso,
Air. L. M. Packard, Tenor, Mr. Waltol
Pond, Baritono. And thu inimitable
SOL SMITH RUSSELL.
All the Late Musical Novelties of the da3
will be Prdsentod.
Poors open at 7; Concert commoncen at 8
ADMISSION 75 CENTS.
.i Seats cah be secured in advance al
A. P. Miller's Confectionery, without ex
tra charge.
sopt 25-t3 Tuos. W. BiowN, Agont.
Hulrrali for llamptJon!
GRAND SPRING OPENING,
-AT THE
Diy Goods, Fancy goods, wid
Millinery hazaar,
0 r, a beautiful and full line of latesj
novelties in Spring and Suinnei
Millinery and Fancy Goods, consisting ij
part of:'ladies', Misses' and Children'F
trimmed Hats, Flowers, Ribbons, Silks,
Nets, &c.
A large lot of Ladies' Collarettes,Fichm
and other fancy articles. Inspection of
the Ladios and public generally solicited.
We u ill endeavor to plense tho most fias
tidious. All we ask'is that you call, and
see for yourselves, and give us a trial.
New Spring Prints. Centeunial Stripes,
Dress Goods,White Goods,Dress Iiprov
ers, Corsets 'Hosiery, Gloves, Notions
Clothing, Hats, Shoes, &c.
Agent for Butterick's reliable pape
patterns. Ladies', Nlisses' and Children'
now patterns in store.
GROCERY DEPARTMENT,
Just filled up with fro- b Groceries, Con.
fectionaries and everything usuilly founc
n a first class house of tho kind.
A lot of Furniture, Laths, Shingles, &c.
Lumber low for Cash.
J. 0. BOAG.
You can find all you want by calling
On
ap)ril 14 JT. O. Tcoag.
Mount Zion ( olleglate InIstituIte.
THlE fall session of this well
kno *'n Institute began or
~Monday, August 27th.
TVhe course of instruct ion
em braces Mathermatics, the
'Jlassics, Science and the usual English
branches. Special attention will be paid
to elocution, reading, spelling and writ
ing, Pupils will receive that careful
drill in the rudiments which is essential
to securing a thorough education, ]Black=
board exercises will1 enter largely as ai
method of instruction. T1hoecllege
building is commodious and conveniently
located. The Principal hopes, with the
p)olitical and material improvement of the
State, to secure a liberal patronage, by
means of which the .lnstituxto may be re
stored to its former popularity and useful
ness.
TERMS :
Classical department, per session
of twenty weeks, - - $30.00
Intermediate, - - - 25.00
Primary.------------20.00]
Payment to be made quarterly in ad
vance.
Rn. M., DAVIS, Principal,
Faug 14-txtf Winnsboro, 8. 0.
SOMETHING NEW.
~~have 'ust received some very fino old
.LCorn Vhiskey, Peach and Apple Bran
cty, :from Stone Mountain, Georgia, and
Lincoln county, Virginia, and various
(ther grades of ,Westorn Rye Whiskeys,
North Carolina Corn and RLyo Whiskeys:,
Domestic and Imported Wines and
Brandies.
-ALSO
A large stock of bottled goods, consis
ing of Champagne, Lager Beer, for
aiily use, Ales, Porters, Soda Water &o.
One barrel fresh Newark Cider on draught
Cool drinks of all descriptions. Tobacco
Cigars, &e.
--AT OUn HOUSE.
J. D. McCAURLEY,
may3 Proprietor.
MVORRIS' HOTEL.
T have just finished painting, paporint
L. and thoroughly renovating my Hoteo
from top to bottom, and now have it in
first class order and am prepared to en.
tortain my guests with much more con
vience and comfort than erotofore.
Ofilee on first floor and opening on main
street, with dinning room and sample
room adjoining. Every effort will be
made to make my guests comfortablo.
//' Hotel located next door to F.
Elder's large grocery and dry good stores.,
and in the central and business portion of
town. Charges to'suit the times.
A.(A. MORRIS,
april-2-1 Proprietor.
|
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Health and Beauty Combined."
WO'MAN's RIoTs.---Ono who has long
8tudied this absorbing subject, now pro
sents to the wonici of our country th<
result of his investigations. lo is happy
to say that he has at last discovered "Wo
man's Bemt Friend." It is adapted es.
pocially to thoso cases whoro tho wol1l
is disordered, and will cure any irregu
larity of the "menses.' Dr. J. Bradl1oId's
Femalo Regulator acts like a charm in
"whitos," or in a sudden chock of thc
"monthly menses," from cold, troublo of
mind or like causes, by restoring th<
discharge in overy instance. So also ir1
chronio eases its action is prompt and
deoisive, and saves the constitution fronm
countless evils and prematuro decay.
This valuablo prepnration is for sale ati
$1,50 por bottle by Dit. W. E. AixF-x, Pro
pared and sold by J. Bradilold. Atlanta,
Ga. A thousand women testify to itH
Yoerits. sept 25-2w
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Attorney at Law
AND TRIAL JUSTICE.
_NVY All business entrusted to him in
either capacity will receive prompt att'en.
tien
Office on Washington street, one doo
cast of Winnsboro Hotel.
[1. A. GAILLAU4D. JNO. S. RICYNOLDs,
GAILLARD & EYNOLDS,
ATTORNEYS. AT LAW
VO. 3 LA W RANGE.
A. M. MACKEY,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
No. 1, L.f w ltANGE
Winnsboro, S. C.
/p' Special attention paid to the speedy
collectiou of claims, Will practico in all
the courts of this State and the United
Sates.
HERE THEY COIE!
INN THEY COME!
0
undersigned are daily receiving
one of the largest Stocks ever brought to
Winnsboro.
BOOTS AND SHOES
bought direct from the maanufacturco,
HATS AND OAPS,
a large variety. A splendid lino of
CLOTHING to arrive.
DRY GOODS
of every description --particularly staple
goods.
Notions in profusion.
We pledge ourselves to sell any line of
GOODS8 as cheap as they can be bought
in Columbia.
Call and see us before buying, We will
save you money.
LADD BROS,
sept 20
Winos, Liquors, Tobacco, &c
1TINE Palo Sherry Wino, fine N. 0.
.1'Souppernong Wino, fine old1 Porte
Pert Wino, tine imported Claret Wino,
For table use.'
ALSO,
Fine article dry Souppernong Wilne,
Otard's & Co. genuine Cognac Brandy,
punrc N., C. Applo Brandy, choico Stone
Mountain (Georgia) Corn Whiskey, pure
N. (1. Sweet Mash Corn Whiskey, My
Cabinet Rye-the best whiskoy in town,
and a full stock of all other good Liquors.
Also, the celebrated Indian Pale Ale,
fresh Lager and Sweet Sparkling Cider oni
draught. The largest and best selected
stock of Havana Cigars and Cigarettes in
town, Bllackwell's genuine Smoking To
bacco, Messina Oranges and Lemons for
sale low for cash by
jneo12 "F. W.IHABENICH T.
PREPARE TO SOW WHEAT.
A S the stock law is to be enforced in
Fairfiold we have laid in a large lot
of Bllue Stone, Lucerne and Clover
F'eds. INoi sale by
sept 20,MMASTER & BIUCE.
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