Tlie Daily Review.
Towanda, Pa.. Thursday, July 7, 1881
EDITORS .
8. W. ALVOttD. NOBLE N.ALVOKD
"itat I g MSevietr" onti/ 545 cent f per
month. 'fry it.
The Best Education.
As these are vacation days with most
of onr colleges, the commencement exer
cises having already been held in
most of them it may not be inopportune
to say something on the important ques
tion. There are reported to be in the
United States some 850 colleges to which
can be added several hundred seminaries,
academies and institutes, lesser lights in
the educational tirmanent This is a
state of things of which we all are proud
as we know that education is one of the
corner stones of our Republic, one of the
levers of our power and a leading cause
of our greatness among the nations of the
world. Of late years there has been a
•'big run" with "our boys" for an educa
tion at these institutions and to take a
course, graduate and receive a sheep skin
is a commendable enterprise, a worthy
uccomplisnment for which we honor
them, notwithstanding the side show at
tachments iu way of base ball, rowing
matches and an occasional play spell at
hazing, one of which the public has con
demned more or 1 ess. In view of this
"run," a discussion is going on as to the
real benefits and practical usefulness de
rived by the student in the course. A
moug the objections raised is that the
tcndancy is to drift the mind into new
and foreign channels, drawing it from
natural grooves, thus warping those in
born tust s traits and propensities which
when properly developed, make the great
geniuses of the day and the master intel
lects of the world.
It is further urged that the training
not only draws the mental faculties into
new grooves, blunting those natural in
clinations with which the student is gift
ed, but often leading him to choose a pur
suit in practicing which he encounters
friction and thus pegs away through life,
out of gear and pulling against the tide
of reaction. It is also said that the
many books, lectures and the general
paraphernalia surrounding him over-tax,
befog and bewilder the mind, cramming
it with theory, stimulating it beyond its
natural strength and capacity, thus mak
ing a wreck of what might have made a
brilliant intellect if properly developed.
And last it is claimed that the studies are
of no practical use to the masses, being
adapted to those occupying high posi
tions in the literary and scientific world.
These are a few of the objections raised?
Others could be given but we deem it un
necessary.
By giring these objections we would
not have the reader infer that we sub
scribe fully to them nor that we are op
posed to colleges or the boys taking a
course. What we would specially say is,
that too much of the matter obtained
during the course is of but little practi
cal use iu the general pursuits of the day,
particularly to the business class who
figure so largely iu all the leading enter
prises and who need vigorous minds,
molded in natural channels or a practical
aud experimental training in early life fit
ting tliem for the pursuit they follow.
This is a business age and the United
States a business land, all enterprises
moving off at electric speed, afiordiug no
delay to unearth fossils nor time to pur
sue.
The masses have no appetite for dead
languages nor abstruse sciences; they
choose the rough and ready, and useful
matters of life, cutting oft' all superfluities
iu science, art and literature. We have
no snail pace and fogy systems, such vs
prevails in Europe. Here our air is
charged with electricity, it permeates
every avenue of our political and business
sphere, giving a double value to time aud
curtailing our use of it. Life is too short
and our routine of living run ou too rapid
a scale to give four years to college, and
two or three thereafter learning a profes
sion. It may do for some, but not for
the masses in whose interest we speak.
The right metal is the main thing and if
that be in a person he will die out a name
aud fame without the hot house culture
of the college. If the dead languages or
high methods, or any deeply hidden sci
ence be needed, he will fathom the depths
and polish his mind and shine with the
great geniuses of the age, and best of all
lie will be vigorous and self-made.
BUSINESS LOCALS.
L. C. Nelson can furnish any kind of nur
sery stock grown in this country, true to name,
ami will replace if any die at half price in fall
delivervof SI. Strawberry plants, all the tinest
varieties ready the 12th of Julv; an abundance
of the best varieties of grape v nes cheap.
Send postal for prices. 2m
Towanda, Pa., June S, 1881.
Canary Tlirds, Seed, Cages, Cuttle Bone,
Shepards' Song Restorer, Mocking Bird Food,
etc., at C. P. Welles' Crockery and 99e store.
PLATFORM WAGON FOR SAI.K. bran-new
and of best material. Will be sold low for
easli or good paper. Enquire of A. WICIIAM
or O. A. BLACK, Towanda, Pa.
Two good water tanks one holding -10 bar
rels and the other 10 barrels, the .small one
lined with lead, for sale cheap.
8-1W M. E. ROSEXITKLD.
(Jet your hair mattress made oyer at Ottar
son's.
Go to G. S ACKI.KY A GO'S for cheap Cow
Bay. 90.
Owing to the increased demand for ice,and
the inability of the regular team that runs on
week (.lays to run on Sunday. 1 have made
arrangements with Mclntyre'sdray to deliver
ice to our regular customers on Sunday morn
ings, commencing and continuing during the
heated season.
JOHN ADAMS.
Having sold my retail Furniture and Un
taking business, known as the Bridge Street
Furniture Store to E. B. Pierce 1 would re
spectfully recommend those in need of goods
in his line to call on him at. the old stand.
1 also wish to inform those indebted to me
that it will be necessary to settle the accounts
soon. N. P. HICKS.
January 1,1881.
IIOTKL FOR SAI.K. -I offer the American
Hotel property for sale on very reasonable
terms —one half the purchase money down
and the balance in ten years. Possession
given April 1, 1881. There is a good barn
connected with the property. This hotel is
located on the corner of Bridge and Water
streets, in Towanda borough. The free
bridge and new depot near to it make this
hotel desirable for any one wishing to engage
in the hotel business." Call upon or address,
JOSKPII G. PATTON. Towanda, Pa.
ICE!
John Adam's Ice Wagon has been running
for the last month, delivering lee to his many
customers. Ice gathered one mile and a half
above town. Orders solicited, and prices
satisfactory.
"What everybody wants is the best organ for
the least amount of money : Therefore every
body wants the Burdett; and when you've
said that, you've told the whole story."
So say the brightest and busiest organ
dealers throughout the land, who are furn
ishing this matchless instrument to a musiea
public, which is rapidly learning to distinguish
its marvellously pure and beautiful voice
from that which is not music. For sale by
J. A. Manville, No. J Bridge St., Towanda. "
The finest building lot in Towanda borough
corner of Poplar and Second streets, between
the residence of Hon. E. O. Goodrich and
E. Walker, will be sold cheap. Apply to O.
D Kinuev
FARM FOR SALE.— I oiler for sale on reason
able terms a valuable farm, located in the
valley of the Towanda creek, about 2 1-2
milas from Towanda, containing 7a acres,
under a good state of cultivation, well water
ed, a young orchard of choice trees, good
framed dwelling house, and fine barn—
with underground stabling. I will sell this
arm on long time, or exchange it in part for
property in Towada borough.""
JOSEPH G. PATTON.
Second hand Herring Safe for sale cheap,
quire at this office.
For sale very cheap, one of the celebrated
Rochester Filters, nearly new. Holds a barrel.
Call at this office.
The Revised Edition of the New Testament
in three different styles and ranging in price
from 20 cents to #1 25, just received at Whit
comb's Book store. 210
One of those thin gum overcoats sold by
Bosenlield is cheaper and much more coliven
cut than an umbrella.
A GOOD HOME CHEAP.— I offer for sale
VERY CHEAP, the house and lot, South
east corner Third and Elizabeth streets in
this borough. The house is in good repair,
the lot large, with good well of water and
water in the house. The property will be
sold for half its value on long time.
June 9, 'Bl. 0. D. KINNEY.
Business Cards.
ALVORD & SON,
JOB BR INTERS,
DAILY REVIEW OFFICE, Main street, Towanda I'a
DSAVERCOOL,
• Manufacturer of
OFFICE FURNITURE, DESKS,
And Library Tables. Shop corner Second and
Poplar streets. mar 23 81
DR. T.B. JOHNSON,
FIIYSI CIAN AND. S U ROE ON,
Ofllce over 11. C Porter's Drugstore, Resideuct
corner Maple and Second Streets,
ELSBREE & SON,
A1 TORNEYS-AT-LA If,
South side Mercur Block, Towanda, Pa.
N. C. EI.SBKKK. | L. EI.SBIIEE.
FL. IIOLLISTER D. I). S.
■ (Successor to Dr. E. H. Angle.)
OPERATIVE AND MECHANICAL DENTIST.
Office on State street, second floor of Dr. Pratt's
office. 10jan80
F THORNTON,
TUNEII AND REPAIRER
Of Pianos and Organs. (Over 17 years experi
ence.) Orders received at Holmes & Passage's
Music Store.
GW. RYAN,
•c O UNT YS UP Ell IN 7EN DEE 7
Office Means' Block.
HENRY STREETER,
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW*
TOWANDA, PA.
JAMES T. lIALE,
A TTORNEY-A T-LA IV,
Office over Stevens & Long's store.
JOHN W. CODDING,
ATTORNEY-A T-LA }V,
Office Mercur Block, over Kirby's Drug Store.
OJ). KINNEY,
A T TOIINE I -A 7 -LA W,
Office corner Main and Pine Streets, Towanda, Pa.
PECK & OVERTON,
Attorneys-at-Law, Tnvanda, Ta.
D'A. OVERTON. I BKNJ. M. PECK.
ANGLE & BUFFING
ATTORNE YS-A T-LA W,
Office formerly occupied by \V. Watklns.
QOAL ! COAI, :
enroll* roic C.JSII :
At AI.tI.LOS: *'S WMICSf, formerly Pierce's
Sullivan Coal,
LARGE STOVE, fS 00
SMALL STO VE, X 2d
CHESTNUT, X 2d
EGG, X 00
GRA TE, 3 00
SMALL CHESTNUT, 2 15
With same additional charges for cartage.
W.M. MALLORY
October, 24, 187&.
CAYUGA LAKE HOTEL, on Lake
Cayuga, Sheldrake, Seneca county, N. Y.,
open from June lath to October; accommo
dations for 250 guests; very low rates can be secured
over Lehigh Valley R. It. For terms and descrip
tion address JOHN E. ALLEN, Osborn House,
Auburn, N. Y., until June 15; thereafter at Shel
drake, N. Y. JOHN E. ALLEN, Proprietor.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE. — The co
partnership heretofore existing between the
undersigned, under the firm name of llill &
Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The
business will he continued by N. I*. llicks, to whom
all money due the firm must be paid, and all ac
counts against the firm be presented.
W. HILL,
E. C. DEWEIIS,
J. G. ITTTKNGER,
N. I'. 111CKS.
June 15, 1881.
Having purchased the Planing Mill and Furni
ture Factory on the river bank, near the bridge, 1
will keep in stock a good assortment of Doors, Sash
and Blinds, and be prepared fo do plaining and oth
er work at short notice. Casli Paid For Lumber.
Office in Warehouse, back of Pierce's furniture
store. N. P. 11ICKS.
POR
ILTTIR CM FIND Shave
Go to the
WARD HOUSE SHAVING PARLOR
WILLIS FAIRHILD
Formerly
STEDGE
I Is there.
2* S USUAL
the fashionable clothier, is the first to
open a
FULL LIME
OF
SPRING
CLOTHING
to which he invites the particular atteu
tion of
THU v r it
llis assortment comprises tke most fash
ionable goods in the
READY-MADE CLOTIIIXG LINE,
purchased lor cash, and will be sold
CHEAPER than any other house in the
country can oiler the same quality of
goods.
A full line of MEN'S AND BOYS'
HATS AMD
CAPS
Also a better assortment ot FURNISH
ING GOODS than can be found elsewhere
in Towanda.
Cali, examine, and satisfy your
selves.
M. E. KOSENFIELD.
March 9, 1881.
C 0AI " ~
Nathan Tidd,
DEALER IN
PITTSTON, WILKES - BARRE, AND
Loyal Sock Coal.
Invitee the patronage of liiw old friends and the pub.
lie generally. 1 shall keep a full assortment
ot all sizes,
AND SHALL SELL AT
LOWEST PRICES FOR CASH.
Yard and ollice, foot of Pine street, just south o
Cour ijouse
Aug3o. N. TIDD.
T\T EW SPRING GOODS!
Now is the time to make your
selection of a
,I'£ W SPRI.VG SUIT
from the attractive array of suit
ings on exhibition at the tailoring
establishment of
Parrott Gresscl
These goods have just been
opened and are of the latest styles
and very best quality.
We guarantee fits, and make
prices as low as lowest.
CURED BY
DR. BURR'S NEURALGIA AND SICK
HEADACHE PILLS.
A universal cure for Neuralgia, Sick Head
ache, Nervous Headache, Dyspepsia,
Constipation, Paralysis, Palpita
tion of the Heart, and Head
ache arising from over
stimulation either
from
OPIUM Oil ALCOHOLIC SIMULANTS.
These Pills are very pleasant to take (they dis
solve in the mouth 1 * and effectually cure all dieases
arising from a deranged nervous system.
If your druggist is not supplied, ask him to pro
cure it for you, from the wholesale dealers. Sent
to any address on receipt of 50 cents.
For Sale by
CLARK B. POUTER,
SH. BEAN,
Plain and Ornamental Painter,
AND PAPER HANGER.
All work in his line promptly executed on shor
notice. From long experience both in city and
country, he prides himself on being able to suit the
most fastidious.