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FOR SALE.

EOR SALE, A YOUNG BAY TN
L HORSE (marel OF good size and ac- (c7N
ton; perfectly sound and gentle. sold for no
fault whatever. Apply az the RICHMOND
STOVE WORKS, Twenty-Gtth ana Main streets.
&C 0-eod3t
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EDUCATIONAL.

MISS BLAIR'S CLASSES WILL
vi meet In parlor Of Young Mems Christian
Association OCTOBER 2JTH at 1870 O'clock.
Tne study OF American History and Literature
will DO resumed, and by request the Shakes
peare class will then be roorganlzed and its
time OF meeting be decided. oc 3, 0&24
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AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days.
tNRUsTEE,s AUCTION SALE

BY y. p. Elan & Co.
Real Estate Auctioneers,
Ills Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-06

TRUSTEES SALE OF VERY VAL
L LIABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY
OK WEST BROAD STREET \ SHORT
DISTANCE WEST OF RICHMOND,
AND \
FINE BRICK-YARD PROPERTY AT
ROCKETS BY AUCTION.
, 1893-02-15
II, THE PRIVATE SCHOOLS.

In the course Of the year three private
schools have been closed, namely Mr.. Stewards
private boys school, Miss Gibbons's school
and Miss toote's school. On the other hand
the Rev. ii. Lawaetz has been authorised to
establish, from the LIST August 1892, q private
boys school, for which a subsidy from the
pubic funds has been granted subject to the
conditions contained in Chap. II of the School
Ordinance. The building used for the school
Is very suitable for the purpose, having seve-
raj large airy class rooms, and being situated
in large grounds a%ffordins a good playground
for the children it stands on a rising ground
at the foot of the hills on the southeast side
OF the town. The school is we'll supplied
with furniture, apparatus, books and maps.
At the close of the year the school numbered
III pupils, in the instruction of whom the
Rev. H.. Lawaetz is assisted by Mr.. T.
Ash and Miss j. Jacobsen.
A public examination of Mr.. Paul's schools
was held on the 3rd August, the results of
which were satisfactory in some Of the sub
lects, and, although in others they were ra-'
Their poor, the Board considered itself iusti-
tied IN recommending the continuance Of the
yearly grant of $500 which had been made to-
the school from the 1st of November 1891.
The average attendance in the St. PatIicks
(Roman Catholic) School in Fredsriksted has
been for tie boys 73 out of l02. or 7l1 per
cent, for the girls 80 out of 1873 or 81 per cent
or for the whole school 1862 ont of 235, or
nearly SO per cent Cn the previous year 70
per cent?, The yearly examination held in
July, at which l64 pupils we t present, show
ed that the pupils had made fair progress. AT
the beginning OF October a female teacher was
appointed to take charge Of the girls. an i'm.
Provement which had been long needed.
The temporary authorization previously
given to Mr. a. Smith and Mrs. johnson to
keep private schools in Chlistiansted has been
continued.
For further particulars conce rning the phi
vate schools see the following table:
, 1893-02-15

Concerning the relation between the num-
Der of children bound to attend school who
are found il The municipality and the number
regis tered in the list, of the public and pri-
vate schools the Board does not omit to re-
port, as f, llows;
l. In regard to the town of Christiansted j:
The total number of Children returned On
the lists taken up by the Police in the month
of November 1892 was 8l7 lin 1891, 666),
which were entered on the Police list az
follows;
, 1893-02-15

From the above table it will be see n that
the total number Of children on the lists Of
the public schools is nearly the same as III the
previous year. The small decrease observa-
BILE has been almost exclusi vely. in the coun-
. try schools in the western part OF tile island,
namely in Diamond, Two williams and Anna
Nv Schools. There has be en- a slight increase
in the average number of pupils registered IN
the Cbristiansted Free School and a slight
decrease in tue Fredsriksted Free School.
The average attendance at the public
rohools during 1892 has been over 81 per
cent. a slightly higher Per centage than IN the
best year in this regard since the present com
pulsory system has been introduced. The
Improvement is observable in nearly all the
Schools, but ESPECIALLY in the ChrlStiansttd
Free School, where tho attendance IN 1892
has reached 884 per cent, or 4 per cent over
the average of the same school IN the plevl-
Gus wear. This average attendance is not very
far short of that reached by the Communal
Schools in St. Thomas during 1892: which he's
been 81 per cent. The order in which the
schools stard in regard to their 'ayerage at
tendance in 1892 is: /, Christiansted Free
school. IS Q =; Froderiksted Free School
"a 0 3. East Hill and Annaly SCHOOLS,
each 79 Q 4, Peters. Rest School. 76o Q;
< TIA Princesso, Friedensfeld and Two Will
Hams Schools, each rs Q O. The total aver
age attendance in the country schools was 1873
out of 1,02o or 763 Q Q, against IA 0 IN
the previous year.
In regard to School fines it was stated III the
Report for 1891 that 125 fines were standing
over unsettled at the end Of the year. OF
these 1876 fines 80 were later RENTED. %
amounting to $500 were paid, and so We're
.xniatad. In the course of 1892, 3,O3l fines
were imposed (in 1889, 2,678; in 1890, 1926;
in 1891, 1885,, of which 1,67l were remisted,
752 (S1O3. 25) were paid, and 485 were ex-
mated: ia remained over unsettled at the
close of the year.
There have been some changes IN the staff
If teachers during the year. Mr.. John G.
Isaac. teacher at Two Williams School, died
ON the 18th of January, after a faithful ser
vice of sixteen years in the public schools.
The school at Two Williams has been under
the charge of Miss A. Stevenson, formerly
saving teacher at the Diamond School. Mr..
P. E.. Paul. teacher in Frederiksted Free
School. whose leave of 6 months. granted him
in order that he might try the experiment OF
establishing a private boys school in Frede-
riksted. expired on the 31st of January. re
signed his post from that date, aud MIR. j. N.
Sosnss. teacher at Ea Princesse School, who
had been acting as teacher in Frederiksted
Free School during Mr.. Pauls leave OF alb
.encs, was appointed in his place. At La
princesse School, Mr.. E. Kerr, formerly as
,istant teacher at Diamond School, who had
, 1893-02-15

been conducting the instruction In q very
satisfa Glory manner during Mr.. SoaneS's alb
sence, was continued as acting teacher. Nlr.
w. b. King, who bad been a most efficient
teacher IN ChriStiansted Free School from
August 1884. died on the 9th of March. His
place was supplied for a time by a teacher
without permanent appointment and from the
LIST of May by the appointment of Mr.. /. Ash,
teacher in the Nisky College, st Thomas
and formeIl y assistant teacher IN Mr.SteWarts
School. Mr.. Ash has since been granted SIX
mont his leave of absence in order hat he may
assist the Revd. II. Lawaetz in the instruction
Of the pupils # the private boys school open
ed in Christiansted in August 1892. During
Mr.. ASKS absence, Mr.. w. Jackson, teacher
at East Hill School conducts the instruction
Of his classes in Christlansted Free School,
while Mrs. Reynoldson, formerly assisting in
Christiansted Free School, is temporarily in
charge IF East Hill School. The LIST and End
girls classes IN ChristIansted Free School,
which before the st of August were taught
by Miss A.. Moorhead aud Mrs. Reynoldson,
Jointly are now taught by Miss A. Moorhead
and Miss H. Summersill. At Diamond School
the place of Mr.. Miller, whose time as tenn
porarv assistant expired ON the 3lst OF JaHu-
airy, was supplied by the employment Of lwo.
additional paid monitors the place Of the
sewing teacher, Miss A. Stevenson, temporari-
ly appointed as teacher Of Two Williams
School, has been supplied by Miss F. ..
Browne. Miss James has been 'appoirted as
sewing teacher at Two Williams School in
place Of Miss P. Isaac, and Mrs. Williams at
Annually School in place'of Miss J. Morton.
The animal examinations were held in the
Christiansted Free School on the 10th end
goth of May, in the Eredsriksted Free School
on the 18th May. and in the Country Schools
during the time between the 29th of August
and The 18th September. Besides the public
examinations others were held in the Country
Schools in the months of February and August
for fixing the amounts of the monthly pre- nj
ums to be paid to the teachers, and in the town
Schools in November and December for ascer-
tanning what progress the pupils had made in
the preceding half year. On the whole the
results Of these examinations must be regard
ed as satisfactory. In several of the schools,
but especially in La Princssse School, the
public examination showed that considerable
progress had been made in Arithmetic. At
the examination of the Country Schools held
in August. the Schools stood in the following
order in regard to the average number OF
marks obtained by each bound scholar on the
list 1, La Princesse School, 1928; 2,
Annaly School, 1911; 3, East Hill School,
IA; 4. Peters Rest School, 1867; S, Erie
densfeld School, 1857; 6, Two Williams
School, 9.33; Z, Diamond School, 8.O7. The
most marked advance was in Annually School,
which in the August of the previous year
, 1893-02-15

stood last on the list, with an average Of 100
marks, and in August 1892 stood second, with
gu average of 1911 marks.
The preparatory class in { hlistiansted
FREQ School was re-opened on the 10th Janu-
airy 1892 and was closed after the public a.
animation in May, whrn it numbered l0l
pupils. The instruction was conducted, as on
previous occasions by Miss j. Jacobsen.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
VIZ LIS MURDBRERS.
THE ROEE TIGHTENING AROUND THE
NECKB OF HARRISON STEVENS
AND JIM MAJORS.
A COnvesation Overheard in the Jfil That
Flxd the Guilt Upon Them--Tne
lesult of the COnorer's In
vestigatiOn--A Speedy
Fri

There's no doubt that the murderers
of J. q. Fells are in Terrell county Jail.
Therere only two of them, and their
names &, Harrison Stevens and Jim Ma
iors. lie other two prisoners. Bill
crutchgs and Henry Crawford. were
released'riday st the conclusion of the
onorer'lnvestigation.
The poi OF the guilt of Stevens and
Majors ems to be conclusive. and thew
furnishethe evidence that will in prob
ability use the rope TO tighten around
their mes themsel yes.
Tues@ night Messrs. Fl. P. Slade and
John M'ahee, the latter a brother-in-
law of n Wells, spent several hours in
the jail II in the rear of the cells occu-
pied byte prisoners and heard them
discuss tragedy and their probable
fate if tfacts should come out.
Mr.. Sic was the first witness TO tes-
tify Frig morning when the coroper's
Jury me- continue their investigation.
As THAN witnesses to be examined
were in wson the inquiry was concIud-
ed here lead of at BronwOod. Coroner
Daniel athe jury, accompanied by a. few
citizenspared to the Jail at 10 o'clock |
and the n the shade of the trees exam.
ined MISSES and wrote the verdict fix |
ing the me upon Tie two negroes |
named %e,
Mr.. Sc testified that on Tuesday
Jim MB and Henry Crawford were
taken fl. Jail and carried to the scene
of the Dg for the purpose of pointing
cut the rise they took along the creek
while ling on the morning of the
tragedyd when they we're returned to
Jail thight Crawford was placed in
tie cell b Stevens. The witness and
Mr.. Joliagahee concealed themselves
near thll to hear what was said. As
soon asler Tedder locked the doors
and deaed the steps Stevens asked ,
Cranfolow he came out during the Z
day, ananford replied that they chad q
the dew play-they tracked us up
and 1ole swamp and across the field +
and e is no doubt about the =
tracks g the right ones, as they a
measuTlem." Stevens then wanted to a
know ig visited 1.-THE place where we
killed W to which Crawford replied 4
that thd, and that as he was not with a,
them ! Mr.. Wells was killed he :;
though was hard 70 be in jail suffer .
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Dress Goods /.

Our shelves and counters are lust
ieaming with beautiful dress goods and
cheap dress goods. We have the choicest
styles and patterns, and all the new and
beautiful weaves in all the latest color
ings with trimmings to match beautiful
ly, and at prices within the reach of all.
A lovely line of Worsteds, Cashmeres,
Henriettas, Hop 5acking, Fannels,
Brcadcloths, Epinglines, Bengalines, Bril-,
iantines, Serges, Satin Berburs, ETC.,
etc. A beautiful wool worsted at sic.
per yard A beautiful Wool Cashmere,
double width, at 1z4c, per yard, and all
finer goods will be sold at same rate.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Shoes

We have secured some great bargains
in Shoes, and we propose to sell them
accordingly. We Will inaugurate line
of prices that cannot fail to attract the
attention of every bargain seeker We
will not be undersold; we mean exactly
that, no more and no less. We buy these
goods from the best manufacturers, pay
ers the inside. We viii sell YOU Ladies'
Grain But. Shoes, to Z, at zoe. La
dies Glove Grain But. Shoes to 7, at
S5c. High Grade Grain But. Shoes as
81. 90. Mems nice Sunday shoes SIPS
and so on for all grades. Don't fail 60
see these goods and getour prices before
you buy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27

night of the fire, just after the alarm
ceased ringing, he heard Stevens groan
and say, "Oh, Lord, | wish | had NOT
killed that manr'
This concluded he testimony. and tina
jury was but few moments in MAKING
the following verdict:
I'VE, the jury empannelled to INQUIRE
INTO The cause Of the death of J. G. Aells
hnd tli;tt he came to his death from gum.
shot Wounds in the hands of Harrison
Stevens, and in our opinion the same i
murder; and we find jim Majors enuaIIv
as guilty in aiding and a6etting the
Crawford and sclutchings were then
released. '0N
An extra session of court will be con
vened by Judge Griggs tomorrow for he
purpose OF trying Stevens and Majors
Judge Query represented the state ia
ierreting out this awful crime. and did
valuable service in unearthing the gniItv
parties. 10y
The good citizens Of Terrell comfy ara
profoundly stirred and indignant at tbe
liza )ollcal crime, but are respecting the
aw and will let justice be melted ONT ~
he fiends through the legal channel.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
THE SPECIAL TERM.

y me Order of Judge Griggs Calling II.
DeIow Is the order issued by Judge
Grlggs calling the special term of con,t
10 try Harrison Stevens and Jim Maiors
for killing J. G. Wells.
The prisoners were brought ont to the
court house Monday morning to ARA nos
Tor counsel. Colonel NJ. 6. Edwards
will defend them
mere is Judge Griggs' order:
III appearing to me necessary that
special term OF the superior court in and
Tor Terrell county be held for the mr.
pose OF disposing of criminal business i
is therefore ordered that the snner;or
court IN and for Terrell county convene
IN special session on Thursday. SeDtey,.
Der 2oth, 1898, at $50 O'Clock a. m. for
the purpose of trying criminal business
ana especially to try such who NAV he
indicted for the murder of j. @. Wells
l. Is further ordered that the GRAND
jurors VINO served at the Nav term 1902
OF said court and the pelit jurors via
served during the first week ef said Ne.
Term, 1898, of said court, be and anne.y
at the court house in Dawson seiJ
county, on said Thursday, SeDtemha,.
18th, 1898, at $50 o'claek a. m. tn So
as grand and petit jurors for and dnr;no
said special term.
ordered further that this order he n,t
on the minutes of Terrell Superior co,f,t
ana that the sheriff of said conntv :,
once serve said grand and petit ipross
"itn notice 10 appear and serve az afora-
!. GiVen under my hand and ofNc;.i
signature this September 23rd. 1904
j. u. 0RI66s, j. s. pc
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27

ing for other peoples meanness. Ste
VEINS SAD yes, it is, but you must stick
70 the tale we first told; it won't do 4
IN Dit OF good to tell anything
Mr.. w. G. Avera, who, with Messrs
j. L. Cook and john Miller f,,ll o99i =
and measured the tracks in their nonr ~
about the creek, testified that the tracbs
correspondent exactly with those ~ ,st tho
prisoners, and told in detail ahn,t NV
the tracks We're followed and measnrod
MI. Avera testified that there were hnt
TWO tracks leading to where the murder
occurred, one of the three HAVING t,,rnod
back some distance down the creeIr and
gone in the opposite direction. He also
Testified that Majors was taken TO where
n track started and told to follow the
course they went on the fatal Saturday
| morning while out hunting. Witbont
speaking a word Majors followed tLa
Identical tracks that the witness and
othef gentlemen had traced and measnr- |
! Gu ABOUT the swamp, and when the nris. /
oher reached the spot where Mr. Wells |
was found dead he stopped still.
Mr. - L.. Cook was next sworn and
I9stlheu that Stevens, who lived on his
place, got some loaded shells from him
on Saturday morning, and that fhe wad
taken from Mr.. Wells body corresncnded
exactly with those used in LOADING the
shells he let Stevens have. NV
THIS TELLS THE STORY.
Henry Crawford. one of prisoners WAC
next sworn. Crawford was brougbt down
from his cell in the Jail, and Ills testi.
mony disclosed the entire affair copceyn.
ing the atrocious crime. He said that On
the morning of the killing he Harrison
Stevens and Jim Majors went bnnring
near Wright's bridge. Stevens and Maiars
trled to persuade him to 90 above the
bridge on Wells land, as huntino was S
peter there. Crawford refused to 90
VII. WeIls, land being posted and hunting /
PROMPTED thereon. They separated. the !
TWO former going above on Wells land =
ma CRAWFORD retracing his steps down y
ne creek. soon afterwards Stevens and y
MAJORS returned TO him and seemed m1cb u
ISu' ana Urea to avoid him. They 2
inlaliy conhded in him, say NO that Mr. II
: eils hdu caught them on his land and !.
~ 80 a. 'ef 5neih ABOUT ii. A controversy =
rose ana MI. Wells was talking about =
Cnem, and, while remOnstrat- - -
lg with Majors about the matter ST. II
ems shot him from behind. They 1rCred al
ranford thai they must all ali sfiet 80 c.
ether and feign ignorance of the affaiT q
rantord said that he did not tell This as
ne day the murder was discovered he. Sa
iuse Stevens had the reputation of being
Oad ana desperate negro, and he was VI
raid that he would kill him. 40 al
BIZ -oortuchiDgs was next broueht OF
'wn from the Jail, but he did nc t throw w
y night on the affair, and his connec- sa
ID, II any, with the crime could mot he
oven. Serutchings testified that on the 81
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Clothing.

$1,000 worth new Clothlng-nobby
suits and they are for you. We are
bound to sell them, prices talk, we mean
business, we have bought too many, but
we can and wiz make prices that will
move them and move them quick. Every
iaan, boy and child who comes in our
store that wants suit shall be supplied
if quality, style and price can do it, We
have made this one of the most import
ant features of our business. We have all
the new styles and cuts, and will give
you perfect fit. Our selection as to styles
and price is unequaled. We will sell you
a No. boys SUIT 4 to Il years old, at So
have them at SL0O, $1.25, ST. so and up
to 5000 suit, and every one a bargain
or no sale. We will sell You mems suits
from $3.50 to up as high as you want
them. We viii save you % per cent.
Just get our prices is all we ask.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Dress Broadcloths

These goods bid fair to be very popu-
lar this season, and why not? They are
all the best features that go to make a
perfect and desirable costume. They are
unequaled for durability, service and
style. We have all the qualities and col
DIS. Be sure to see them. We will show
you grand line, and best value for the
money.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Hats

We have big stock and they must he
reduced. We will offer some of our
best bargains in this line; our buyer
struck it rich in this LIE. We will sell
you hats cheaper than you ever dreamed
of Just think of Mans Fine Fur Hat
tor 20 cents. All shapes and all colors.
They would be cheap at $3.50 You
make mistake j Won don't see this line.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Wraps

We can beat the world in this line. We
Wraps ard Jackets, and they are for our
customers. We have all the news styles,
shapes and colors. We can sell you a
nice all wool Jacket for Sl.25, worth
g 80. We viii sell a beautiful cloth
cape for $3.50, worth 5000 Don't fail
to see this line.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
DR. ess TT i innings

Every lady should sec this line. We
have every new novelty that is to be had
in endless variety. Wehave the cuttings
OF the maTket-all the new things in
Braids, Gimps, Bands, Tiusels. Moss
Effects, Silks, Velvets. Velvete as. Plaid
Novelties, etc, etc. Ia TACT everything
that the mind could suggest OF tile ncart
could wish for.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Shirts

Our stock is unequaled in this line and
simply unapproachable in quality and
"a ~ y UvutIOi the ct5leb,atod fosa,1I.
ro|ief brand, and they stand o obald /.
VIII sell you mems good uniauinSinl91 i..d
shirtS from 400. up; good lanndried
s sl from 5oc. up-wIll save you money
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Dress Flannel

We are showing grand array from 20
to Coo per yard-every piece bargain
The qualities and price beyond compari-
son.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Umbrellas.

We have an elegant line of The new
and nobby goods, and pr ces lower than
the loves. The Worlds Fair Souvenir
Umbrellas are the newest and nobbiest
things OF the season.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27

We have enlarged our line and can
show you all the latest shapes and new
designs-we give you styles that are cor
rect and prices that can't be matched
see them, they are very rich and varied.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Quilts

IN VS. are showing. this season by far the
handsomest line of Marsailles Onilts evan,
IN Dawson and values that can't he
matched. Do not neglect your Interest
by failing to see this line From e21c ~,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Caliooes and Ginghams

10000 yards best and prettlest styles
lust from the mills, all new and fresh,
and the latest patterns. We will sell
Calicoes from Al to 6c4, Ginghams from
81 to SIC. Don't fail to come and look
at these goods and prices.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Underwear

In this departn. ent we excel all former
efforts-an immense stock--prices eX-
tremely low. We will save you 25 per
cent; try us and see "We are in it"
If YOU don't think so come and see.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Silks and TT immi ngs

We have never been able to show lust
such an endless array Of beautiful things
They are a perfe2 ct feast to the eve. and
must be seen to be appreciated. All the
beautiful Eeaves such us Surrah, Faile
Armure, China, Gross Grain, Ottoma,,
Persian Effects, Rainbow Effects, ON
brey Effects. Don't fail to Inspect them.
From 25e, per yard up.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Hop sa cking .

This fabric IS truly the thing for fash
ionable wear. Comes in all the beautiful
shades and colorings, ii makes a very
stylish suit. 1t is beautiful weave,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Corsets.

We carry the best makes Thompson S
Glove Fitting, Kabo, c. B., Warmers,
etc., etc. You are sure to find just what
you want in ourimmense stock. 35c. up.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
Gloves .

All the best and popular makes and
new shades; we can please The most fas-
tidious. The prices are right-the style
and fit is perfect.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-09-27
DOnestics.

Our line was never more complete, and
all domestics are cheap. Checks, Sheet
inc. Shifting, Ticking, Sea Island, Pillow
Casing, Bleaching, 104 Sheeting, Canton
FLANNEL, etc, we will offer lower than
ever sold before in Dawson.