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UBLIf SGH90I;SYSTEf 0? IKMANA.
HY REV. JOSEPH ElWlX SXttfll.
Good Road9 and Fre Jramiportationj
Long .farms; Brick IIouscsj Good
Salaries; Compulsory Laws and Truant
Officers.. ' .
I take g.leat pleasure in giving
some information about the
public schools of Indiana, since,
if I mistake not, the Indiana
schools are equal to those of
any State in the Union. The
peoplo take groat pride in them,
and support them liberally.'
The report of the Superintend
ent of Public Instruction for
1900 shows that there are en
rolled in the schools 504,807,
with a daily attendance of 429,
,56fy that is, 75 per cent of the
children enrolled are in school.
Thefts are gathered into
10,038 school houses, only four
of which are log building, and
4,810 are brick. .This number of
buildings may be smaller than in
some States, with a much smaller
population, but this result is
brought aoout by abandoning
the small schools and consolidat
ing the schools of the township
into one or two schools located
as conveniently as possibte.
Where transportation is
desired or is necesary, it is
supplied. It is much cheaper
to provide transportation two or
three miles than to keep up a
school at a cost of from $25 to
&50 Der Dupil: besides the
rjurjils are in better school-
houses, have better teachers,
the attendance is from 50 to 150
per cent greater, and the schools
have longer terms. There are
some objections to this arrange
ment. Bad roads in many
districts seem to be the worst,
but the splendid pike roads,
which are being built very fast,
together with the Inter-Urban
Electric Roads, are making
possible and popular the con
solidating of many rural schools.
THE TEACHERS.
The'se children are under the
instruction of 15,G17 teachers,
7,208 of whom are men. The
average salary is two dollars
and five cents xer day. These
teachers are elected to their
position by the Trustees of each
township. These Trustees be
ing elected by popular vote may,
and often do, use their power to
strengthen their party, ap
pointing the children 6r relatives
of their tonstituents. But this
evil is checked and in manyf
'iscs averted by the Contity Su
)erintendent, who may be, and
tften is, of a diffont political
.arty; and he will seoto it thSt
uses hfts office for political pur
poses. Besidesa spiendu knowl-
edge of . che regular common
school branches, each "teacher
musj have special knowledge of
pedagogy, psychology and
philosophy. To increase their
knowledge, they have a regular
coursQ o"f reading, upon which
they are examined by the
County Superintendent. At
least one Saturday in the month
during which the school runs is
set apart to "County Institute
Work." Here .one of the teach-
CECU-. KHOliES DEAD.
. iTJie .New . Pnntwear fnr Snrtrtrr
1 lie Groat Manipulator of South Afiifim I
Affairs Expires ot.fieait Trouble'on
the 2Cth.
The great Cecil Rhodes, se 1
well-known in South African
history, expired.on the evening
of the 20th. H had been ill for
several weeks and his daath was
no surprise. He had dlseasw of
the heart. The English govern
ment will give him uublic burial.
He was a man conspicuous for
his purpose to bring all South
Africr. under English dominion
' and draw to himself a large and
ers, appointed by the Trustees,
presides at every meeting' and ovr increasing estate.
carries out a regular outline
of
They're Putting on Easter Airs.
Cur merchant men are putting
This Department is at present verybright and
interesting with the
New Styles in Fo.otwear.
We carry a larger and better assortment of tine
and medium grade shoes than many
Shoe Stores,
This spring tho manufacturers have made the
effort of their lives to combine with the bests vies
the most service and the greatest possible comfort
and this department is just full of good things
study. This consists of pre
pared papers on the subject of. on Easter airs in an unusual do-, 1riee
Tbe Begina for Women. Ideal
Tat. Kid, best known for' dress.
$3.00
the day, followed by general
discussion. For this work each
teacher receives the same per
day as for teaching. This In
stitute work alone costs the
gree.
Mr. R K Black, who always
$.00 is such a popular price.
We make a specialty here three
or four best makes known. We
goods side at the Cannon & Fetzer
store to get Something better has
State $208,797,88, or a little a window all draped and flowing
more than 3 per cent of the 'with the latest patterns of ladies,
changes the window on the dress Cilu show yu aDy fit-le yu caQ
call for at $2.00
lace or button, are tbe lw,t SI
made for the price, $l.2.
B. and Ps. "Korrect Shape,"
the finest grade Patent Vi n j
Colt. Price $,-,.od
Snow's Original ldt Colt.
Style and service. rm- $4 00
whole amount expended, which
was for 1889, $6,534,298,74. I
dress and ornamental trappings.
It is one of his best jobs. Tho
must not neglect to say that this shoe window above suits the eye
ettendance to "Institute" is 'and the understanding.
obligatory upon trustee and
teachers. Every summer the
teachers are almost compelled
The Department store has
three windows tastefully ar
rayed. One window has goods
to attend a six weeks' session ac to be seen only before they are
the State University or Normal, I purchased. The whole display is
where they must learn all of the charming.
new theories and fads of popular
teachers.
We have no rich teachers here
either, but I believe that wo hare
a high grade of teachers and
our school system is rapidly
raising the standard.
(continued tomorrow.)
At the Graded Schtol.
Entertainment by Fourth Grade
Friday afternoon, March 28th.
PROGRAMME.
Song "Come Away, Come Away."
Welcome Lujy Brown.
Signor Ritz has Easter eggs
in profusion and variety.
The Racket store window is
full of reminders of the Easter
egg season and is dyeing. for th
occasion.
Fetzer's drug store is full of
the legendary rabbit and his
Easter egg as well as many oth
er seasonable emblems, such as
"happy go-luckies'' just emerged
from the shell.
Dove & Bosfc can't bo boat just
G rover's ITand Turned Soft
Sine for Tender Feet, guaranteed
cora and bunion ourers. Prioe $2.25
The H. O. Godman Shoe Co.
and Wolf Bro's & Co. make our
$1.50 Shoes. To those who know
11 . I Al ' . V .
i no orana mis ia a punicient guar- i
antee. All styles and weights ! Price now
I Snow's Olcl QJcr--, prrin.;
weights. Vici, Velour ur Pn; cp-
Leather, button or lnc , pr e
$3 00 and $:iit",o
James Means' Shoo for Mtu
haye stood the test and1 sold witii
J the best $3 00 Shoes for 80 yea.
heel or spring heel. $1 50
Lady Florence and the Old Vir-v
ginia, both made in the Rich
mond penitentiary, in all Btyles,
$2.50
Cheaper Grades for Men IV. x
Calf, Velour ard Viois, mm
styles as found in the lisfv
grttues qtu.uu, jjii.ao, fcl.'U and XZ.im
LADIES' OXFORDS ooming in on every freight. The most umpletfr
line in the city. Prices from $1.00 to $3.00. It will interest you t. m them.
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P.ecitation-"Careful Sfho1ar,,-Mae now fcI boets.
Buchanan.
Recitation "The Cross Old vNToman"
Ethel Johnson.
Recitation Lik a General" Mary
Po'ter.
Song ':Easter B(Jlls."
Recitation "Grand Pa's Glasses"
Cooper Miller.
Recitation "Long Comes Liza"
Paul Means.
Son.? "Train to Poppy Land "
The Coqcord .Drug Company
has a beauty in the corner winjj
dow. It is a seedling orange
bush well taxed with its three
dozen lmJo yellow granges, sug
gesting perpetual spring glory.
Mr. J W Foil has a beautiful
display of goodies smiling
Recitation-" Wroii-feidc Out"--Adele through his large clear window.
jonnson..
Recitation Mult Tables" Maggie
Ilendrix,
Song-"Winlien Biinken 8Dd Noddon."
Recitation'Tin Soldier"--Kay Pt
terson. Concert Recittition--"Dai8iea" Ten
Girls.
Sone:--Lullaby" Girls.
Recitation "Sejlin Baby" Mary
Burrnere.
Kecitation "Old Raamuff Ilerbeit
Smith. .
Jhe Chi!tre!Ts Friend.
Th ?ro is no u?o trying to per
suade America mothers that ft
suristitute exists for IJprry IJavis'
The Bell & Harris Furniture
Company never had so ico a
front display as now. They are
delighted anyhow with their new
quarters.
Light.
Liiui ' r M-
nnrl. from Qin'ninpfl inrnc nnrl
t very teacher passes his ex- iegs to stomachatj. Other
i-mination is able todoso. Better preparationlrMAY do good, Pain-
; killer is certain TO A big dif
chan all, the ieoplo arc jealcf,jfertncc, and one thaf has been
;or their children and Oill soon ognized for sixty years.
! iVhCJejk- but one Painkiller, Per
rork the ruin of a man who 'ry Davis'.
Painkiller. They know how iUK . 1-1T,:ut nnM nn
relieve the troubles of child- " "w-'iV"-" iU ued
Meteors Strike the Earth in Day
A Winchester special of the
efi . A 0 a 1 t i f ni
z-iin to me Kicnmona l imcs re
lates tiie following' u
riijononienMn : ,
'Tlo rcid:-nls of tMo Millvccd
neighborhood, Clarke cour4y,
1 et .
saw a tsDiiwor ot meteors in
IH5 TU JL 1ST IB
is what we are after. The day of auctions be over. Our
stock of Furniture and House Furnishings the best. t lie
State affords. Buying in car lots and savins freighted,
discounts gives us a long lead over small buyers. Whfn
in need of anything in our line if you'll give us a cnM we
will convince you in a minute that wo can give you the
best goods for the money invested. A fine line of
Bed Room Suits, Parlor Suits, Dining Suits, Hall Racks,.
Side Boards, Rocking Chairs, Dining Chairs, Dining
and Parlor Tables, Cook Stov.cs, Oil Stove?, Refrigera
tors, Ice Cream Freezers, Hammock and Lnwn Swings,
everything you can think of to make you feel comfortable
Bell & Harris Furniture
Co:
FOR OVER SIXTY EARS
Mr8.. "WiHslow'B Hoothinj? "Syrup has
been uned for over eijtty years by mil
lior.g of mothers for their ohildren
whie teething, with perfect success. It
poothce tbe child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind colic, and is
tbe nest remedy ior jjiarraoea. n win
relieve the poor little sufferer immedi
ately. Sold by druggists in every part
of the world. Twenty-five cents a bot
tler ' Bo sure and ask for ''Mrs. Win
slows Sooth ng Syrup," and take no
othr kir rf
. 1
Concord - National
Bank
. . I f las raifl 54.000 in dividends
paralleled ; u opened doors in July,
18H3. Its surplus and undivided
f UU "IJ - I -COO.
is iror.i badloans ju
J JH lO."
history are 35.00. It
ucd any one or een
first appcaranco occurred at 2 its ollicors are : ' J M'Odell.
o'cloclfin the afternoon, when president; D IColtrane, cashier;
they folf the ground wiJi ! L D (oltrano, assistant cashier;
such force that tho earth was ' J M endrix, bookkeeper,
iarrod and window, ra,o. A , Tl
large hole was made in .the Harris, Elarn King, J M Odcll
ground. and D B Coltrane.
OF COURSE TOD
about getting
yourself a
pair of Spectacles
Why study any
longer ?
But go to ' Cor-
roll's and havo
your eyes tested
Your money bacic
if Glasses don't
suit.
Yours to .please,
.w. c.
CORRELL
Dr. W, H. Vakefie!dr
CIIARll)TTE, C,
limits his practice to disoasrs of
Eye, liar, Nose and Throat.
The Doctor will be in Concord at
the St. Cloud on Thursday,
March L'Tth.
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