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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-20

me awful disaster 10 the Elbe shows
how great steamer may be destroyed
bv little boat only tenth her size.
The Elbe was a ship of 4, $40 tons, the
Crathie, it is said, Of only 496 tons. A
torpedo boat could not more successfully
have sunk a huge ship than the Crathle
did. From the time the Elbe was struck
till she was at the bottom Of the sea was
not more than 20 minutes, and $50 people
were drowned in the waters. Many more
might have been saved but for the crlml-
nal carelessness habitual to ship COM
panies and ship officers. So few great
sea disasters occur i'll our time that a
reckless disregard Of old fashioned pre-
cautions prevails None of the large pas
senger steamers carry boats enough to
hold all on board in case such an accl-
dent as happened to the Elbe should be-
fall Above all the roar Of the waves
and confusion on the Elbe arose the
fearful cry. There are not boats
enoughr" That was one reason why so
MANY were lost Another reason is the
boats are so seldom used that the sailors
grow quite unaccustomed to cutting
them loose and launching them IN a
hurry, although the law in maritime
countries requires that this should be
done frequently and at stated intervals
Few of those charged with the task OF
cutting the boats loose were accustomed
to the work. and so precious time was
lost. Seafaring men say that when one
of the great iron steamers is struck
severe blow amidships, she is dead GER
tain to go down. Nothing can save her
MI 49,. R~rxs~. D1~z,da~
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-20

About all the fun there is in this
country this winter is furnished by
Mayor Pingree of Detroit. He is whole
circus in himself
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-20

If Mr.. Cleveland would issue about
81. 900, 900 ear ruff, bearing a low rate
of interest, he would do magnanimous
and lovely thing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-20

The people of the northwestern lum-
bering districts are not only suffering
greatly from the extreme cold, but are
in changer of their lives from another
cause. The wild beasts have become
desperate from hunger, and are attac k
ing the people. A pack of wolves at
tackled a party OF six men, in Wisconsin,
and 1T was only after desperate fight
that the wolves were driven away. Near
Danville, in the same state, bear cap
tured and carried off a tour-year-old
child. However, the brute was killed
after chase of two miles, and before
the child had been seriously hurt.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-20

1t is said that newspaper IN New
York city paid Ward McAllister 800
a week for letter mot more than col
umn and a half in length. 1t would
have been hard work for McAllister to
have written a gram natical sentence, so
a reporter was assigned every week
to go up to his house and take down a
rambling talk. Then the reporter went
back to the office, dressed up the notes
aud sent the proof to McAllSter, who
made few trivial corrections and sign
ed his name. Most of the bright things
in the letter were inserted by the re-
porter, who worked hard six days in the
week for $40. Yet they say there's lit
tie in a name in journalism,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-20

If you are feeling
out of sorts, veal
and generally Ell
hausted, nervous
have no appetite
and can't work.
begin at onceta a
ing the most relIai
BILE strengthenlns
medicine, whicha
Brown S Iron BIZ
tiers. A few bot
ties benefit
comes from thS
first do8e-I
zV0n't stain yoa1
teeth, and Il I
pleasant to takel
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-20

EADACHE cured in 20 minutes by DR.. Miles
PaTN Pills. Zone cent Dose" At druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-20

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-21

Dublin. Tex. 90.-Doublin IS in II.
The Gainesville Compress company OF
Gainesville. Tex, has purchased land
at the junction OF the ~ c. n Il. W. e
r. q. Railways for the purpose of
erecting cotton compress. the press Ia
TO be hrst-class Mass Press with
capacity OF 1000 bales every ten hours
run, MIR, Gus McKeme will begin the
erection Just as soon as material can
be put on the ground.
The prospect for ne building OF the
Thurbcr and Ilano Coal and Iron rail-
road by way OF Dublin Is good, and
It is believed by the citizens here that
work. Will begin inside Of sixty days.
Dublin has taken the initial step
In passing an ordinace authorizing the
election OF aldermen by the qualified
voters or the city at large.
AZ call meeting OF the city council
a few days ago the aldermen that hold
over resigned, their designations 10 take
enect April ., and passed an ordinance
In accordance with the above.
Tho Mccain Trading company made
deed OF trust yesterday. t-sets SEA
gool6, nabllJ-es about $4,000 r. II.
spencer was named as trustee.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-21

Secretary Pittuck Is gentleman or
quiet manners and has been very Iaith-
full In the performance of his duties.
w. r. Oavitt Of Bryan IL "A new mem
her of the association, but takes n
deep and earnest interest in all the
proceedings. Mr.. Cavitt is connected
with the board OF the State Agricultur-
al and Mechanical College at Bryan and
is a man of very practical ideas.
lot IT. Smyth of Grandview, the wei
known stock man, was one OF the most
Interested members. Mr.. Smyth was
called upon and said he had never
made a speech In his life, but he was
full of valuable suggestions,
President Pearce makes good pre-
siding officer. he is most kindly dis
posed toward the members Of the press,
which was duly appreciated.
II. f.. Butler. better known "a Uncle
Snort" Is one Of the popular mem
bers OF the association. Mr., Butler
comes from the fine little city of WaNa-
hachie. His nom de plume IS well
known to agricultural papers, He Is n
gentleman OF genial humor and takes
in good part the good injured pleas
antries perpetrated on him during the
meeting.
The next Issue of the Farm and
Ranch will contain an excellent half
tone cut Of a group OF members.
Thirty odd new names have been
added to the roll OF the association re-
Gently.
As representatives OF good, solid,
substantial citizenship, the Swine
Breeders Association and Farmers
Congress are models.
Manager W. b. Skinner OF the Union
Stock Yards certainly deserves great
credit for the deep interest he has eX-
hibited in the meetings. as well rs for
the hearty generosity he displayed in
his attentions TO the guests at the
stockyards.
Among the newspaper representa-
tives present were William Shaw of
the Texas Farmer Dallas; w. r.
Cole OF the Southern Mercury. Dali
! las; o. r. porublaser editor Hill
! County Reformer, Gran1view Sen
| tinel Peoples Paper, Waxahachie. and
| Cleburne Herald,
Gen, r. n. Waul Of Galveston was
one OF the most interested observers OF
the proceedings OF the Swine Breeders
association.
The man with the sure cure for hog
cholera" made his appearance.
More hogs and less cotton" Is the
motto of the swine breeders.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-21

Gainesville, Tex, Feb. 2O--C. o. Bar
ton and Claude Weaver are spending
this week In the territory, In the
vicinity Of Chlkasha ON n big hunt.
Mr. Jack Allen went to Honey Grove
in response to telegram informing
him OF the dangerous illness of his
father, who Ii so years old,
Miss Hattie Foreman returned TO
Nocona this morning.
Rev. j. W, I'm left today for
Curalcnnh 10 attend the annual meet
ing OF the missions OF the secretaries
of the different conferences of the
Methodist Episcopal church In Texas.
on legal business.
Wharby n CO.. went to Whltewrght to-
day on business.
A marriage license was issued today
to @, r. ROzzel aud Miss ]. b. Benton
The nrtoslan well has reached depth
of $50 feet with the water standing IN
the well more than 500 feet.
Whaley g. Co. have glnned 2G0S
bales OF cotton this season up to date
and they have about ten bales on hand
now 20 gin this week
The l-year-old baby boy OF MIR. and
Mrs. John KeS%l. residing in the north
part OF the city, died yesterday even.
ing,
The Santa Te's valentine given to
Gainesville was not very loyable pic
ture.
The pupils OF the high school will
give frst-clnsa entertainment Friday
night al the auditorium.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-21

Waco are here fighting the house sub
stitute fee bill. which Is considered mos,
obnoxious by the REPRESENTATIVES, "
the populous counties OF the state.
The rankosg; fake Of the season was
the report published In certain new,
papers connecting Col. ED HOUSE w.
the railway commlssionershlp' ~
not even respectable JOKE ~
House is wealthy and he Is a WI
wick Warwloks are born. kallway
commissioners are made. Col. house ?
name has never been talked or or even
imagined in connection with FOSTERS
place. The accusation is ridiculous.
Hon, Il. II. Ward Of Travis, after
severe Illness OF n week, was IN ms sen.
this morning. Ham Ward " an upio
lawyer and strong in debate he "
a forcible aud fluent speaker ready
and quick wltted and always commands
the attention Of the house Wheh ne
takes the floor.
DR.. j. ". Nix, the Popullst member
from Red River, Ia at his home az
Clartsvllle. called there by sickness IN
his family.
Hon. A. c. Thompklns of Hampstead
returned to the city this morning lie
was detained at home several days by
the Illness of his wife.
Judge Seth w. Stewart Of Fort Worth
came In this morning on legal business
The hot iron was buried deep IN the
flesh OF several representatives OF GER
tain newspapers when II was an
nounaed In the columns OF the Gazette
and Post that Hon William r. Wilson
Of West Virginia had been invited 10
deliver the commencement address ht
the state university, and also that MS
name had been favorebly considered
IN Connection with the presidency Of the
university. Hon. william l.. wilson
had been invited to deliver the address,
and the "turned-down" representatives
OF certain newspapers were deeply
wounded In the seats Of their knowledge
because they had been ingloriously
scooped. Hon. william L. Wilson'S
name has been considered IN conncc-
ton with the presidency Of the unlver-
suy. OF course. with the presidency
hut pending before the house 1t places
the regents In AN awkward position "a
say TINT any man has been considered
for the office. The Post and Gazette
published the item because It had be-
come common property, II was wills
pcred In official circles and was Il choict
morsel OF news at the hotels and othol
haunts OF statesmen. The publication
| of the Item was unexpected aS a mat
/ ter of course. but the Representatives
| of tho Post and Gazctte are here e
/ obtain the news and can not aford tC
keep "statc secrets" on account OF
| pending bills or defer to the wishes oil
| The unfortunate young gentlemen who
/ are supposed 10 be In Austin as news
gMtherers.
ThUmna c. wynn, member OF The
/ Twcnty4third Legislature. 10 here to
day.
Hon Frark H. Burmelstcr Of McMul
len gave Julius Schultz n terrific dress
Ing down today THE Wild Dutchmaf
from MoNtullen had one inning"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-21

a., the next state fair. inc presueh'
was added 10 the committee
good deal OF discussion arose oNsl
n resolution offered by Alr. SaNe' ~, w
appoint committee on pios r'Sa
ne next annual spring meeting. me
resolutIon was carried. Messrs. Low
,har singleton, Cavitt and shaw Were
the committee appointed On 'ho''o"
the association adjourned .,s..o.,
Tbc following resolutions were offered
and Of course met unanimous approval
Resolved, that the thanks OF the u.s.
soclation are hereby extended 70 WV
Eort Worth reception committee
r,ssrs oscar White and Nat Washer.
ana through said committee to me
ciiizens of Fort Worth, for its lavish
Mentality. extended TO us, and the
generous measure in which TINS en-
1ernrislnp city has manifested It's ap-
nraclotion of the work OF the assocla-
Hon for complimentary tickets TO IT'S
elegant opera house, for free license 10
take the entire city IL needed lot our
purposes. and for courtesy anu seheI-
osity to the indiVldual men'oeis VI
the association.
rbnf mis- association fully appre-
c,atas the services Of Col w. -. Skin
ner. manager of the Fort Worth PACK
ing House Company, In behalt or tnls
| association, and his name as an non
orary member; also. for free tianspor-
| tation on street car lines, and also Tor
his able paper, read before this asso-
| citation. ,-
That we thank the representative
of the santa Fe Railroad Company fof
| the generous offer of premiums TOT
nork hogs raised in Texas, and to the
Irort Worth Packing Company for lib
eral premiums offered through Col
skinner.
That we heartily thank the press Of
the state for liberal services in behali
of this association, and this meet
| ing
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-21
A DASH OF HERoIsM .
The YouIR Chinese Emperor VIII
Die nt His Post.

1he Young chinese Emperor VIII
Die at His Post.
New York, Feb. 20, The North China
Herald OF January 4, received per last
mail, has the following.
The following extraordinary edict
has been furnished us as coming from
official circles in PelSin:
"Weng Tung, Ii Hung Tsao und Wen
Ting Shih memorialized the emperor
lately, suggesting the removal of the
capital westward. In reply the young
emperor Is said to have issued an edlct
the substance OF which was this: When
we flrst took charge OF the affairs OF the
ountry, II was our intention to intro
duce many reforms. Suddenly and UNI
eNpectedly the japanese have broken
the peace, taken away our Corean de-
pendency and taken possession OF the
borders OF our empire. We have sent
out generals with their armies to pun
ish the Japanese and drive them away,
but We never intended to disturb the
peace of the Japanese empire. This
our ancestors and foreign nations all
know. Little did we expect that the
generals Were incompetent and the sol
diers insubordinate, so that the ia
panese gained victory after victory
and place after place. ill our ancestors
in their very graves are disturbed. This
Is because We are unworthy and have
employed unfit men. II. however, the
worst comes and the japanese get the
sacred affairs, then there remains moth
Ing for us but to perish with them.
When that time comes may your rev
erently escort the Empress Dowager
Westward and elect Il worthy man as
emperor and zoo look after the sacred
affairs OF our ancestors and wipe out
this disgrace"
II appears that this edlct was issued
TO those in the palace precincts nearly
q month ago. but has Just become
known outside.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-21

Austin, Tex, Feb. 2O.-SIudge Nugent
SAID here the other day that il he were
a member OF the legislature when the
Martin election law came up for amend
ment he would move TO have 1t EMIT
ieu, "A bill to be entitled an act to
and keep the Democratic party perpet-
TALLY In power"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-21

fsris. Feb. 20.-The council OF state
souey decided that II the German reich
sag should vote 90 pay bountiss on
sSsar exports from Germany, steps
should Immediately be taken by the
government to counterfeit the erect OF
such bounties in the French market.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-21

Chicago Feb. 20-rhe formal OPEN
ing OF the Santa Re. Prescott and phoe-
nix rvad has been Get for March II. The
road runs from Ash Fork. on the Allan
tic and Pacific division, to Phoenix.
Arlz.. the entlre length OF the line be-
ing 1896 miles.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-21

7'lII AnIonI0 News.
dsuse Nugent, late Popuilst candi-
as,e for governor. doesn't want a re-
vision OF the constitution OF Texas.
800 Judge Nugent put patch on the
OF his pants when the original
'Al wears 100 thin for servicef
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-21

Men may coma and men may 20; the
wind whistles high. the wind whistles
low, and the cold creeps through and
over. Can you keep the cover pulled
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-21

Jeremiah Joyless.
NM. Professional GrnmbIer.
TN IN Velasco's future prosperity star
live for. az ma "Aush' "
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-21
W. II. CAVITT,
a, j. NANCE,

Mr. Cavitt called tho attention Of ,h.
members TO the state experiment sta.
ton at Bryan. With which he Is CON.
neeted, stating II any member desired
information. literature would be sun.
on motion OF Mr.. Singleton tho pro.
gram OF the day was placed aside 10,
the transaction Of other business
A communication was read from NJ.
W. j, Cooper OF Holland, Tex, express,
ing his regrets at not being aha -
attend on account of siekness. win
his good wishes. wan
MT. skinner offered some very nice
resolutions. rendering the thanks ~
the association TO the press 81 "
state for courtesies shown, fin.t1
mnusiy adopted. 1hi-
liessrs. lie Baron. Singleton ana n.
witt were appointed a eomnI,,s "a
ssleet an expert Judge out Of tha 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
PROFESSOR HrxLxY AxD TIE SCISSORS.

From The Westminster Budget.
Rather good story Is told about Professor Hux-
ley. when he delivering "A lecture at the Lit
erary and Philosophical Society Newcastle-on-Iyne
about twenty years ago The subject was ne go o
graphical Distribution Of Fossil Remains or AMI
mails consequently numerous diagrams were re-
qurci. GA Alexander the porter OF the institution,
and quite distinguished character among tho
members OF the society. assisting the professor
to hang tn" diagrams. The screen on which the da-
grams were hung WAS not very large. and Huxley.
do az he would. could not succeed without the blank
corner OF one diagram overlapping the Illustration
o; another one on which the professor placed great
Importance.
anler 70 bring a pair Of scissors. Lord Armstrong
tthcn Sir William Or. Watson, and several others
present the time. The scissors were
brought but ;he joint somewhat loose. the
professor WAS not abe To cut the paper ana threw
the scissors IN disgust adding that they were
useless "Ncrt guid shears professor said Alex
anler Il tell you they won't cut said Huxley.
Try again" said Alexander. they Will cut. Inc
professor tried again. AMI. not succeeding. SAID
somewhat angrliy Bring me another pair OF scs-
sOrs."
Sir William Armstrong then stepped forward and
ordered Alexander 20 60 and buy new pair. Vera
guli shears Sir William" persisted Alexander. and
picking the scissors The table and placing his
forward and asked Huxley how he wanted the paper
cut Il tell You they won't cut. said the professor.
Bring me "A new pair instantly said Sir William.
"A tefce ther-r vera gud shears. only the PROBES
sor Gamma cut wi them" replied Alexander. well.
thcn cut II here" said Huxley. somewhat tarty.
at the same time Indicating the PLACE with his fore
finger Alexander took hold OF the paper and IN
sorting the scissors pressed the blades together and
of the required portion "a neatly as II he had
used straightedge. them turning to the professor
eye said "Seeance an ART dnna gang thegither.
frl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
FIGHTERS or VETERANS or 20.

From The TOStOn TItfaIU
The item going the rounds TO the effect that there
are only seven daughters Of revolutionary soldiers
in the United States has resulted in the development
OF the fact that Vermont has a least five daughters
OF the Revolution OF the first generation. The two
venerable ladies' OF Bennington included In the
rent item two sisters who married brothers
named Buck THE 81. Adams Messenger" discov-
cred third in the person OF Mrs. +. +. Jones. OF
Georgia. who, In spite OF her ninety three years
Is blessed with undiminishei intellect and general
good health 1.-THE Woodstock Standard" now comes
10 the front with two additional daughters O. the
Revolution The first mentioned is Mrs Sarepta
Cowen. OF Quechec. who ia seventy-four years OF
age ana who has two brothers. Charles r. Whit
man. of Quechec. aged cighty-one. and William
Whitman OF Brattlcboro. aged neary seventy nine
Mrs I-tscy II Pc,ton. OF Woodstock who will be
ninety years old June Is another her father, John
NJ call having served five years in the War OF the
Army He was born In .he year l16l and enlisted
probably from New Hampshire. IN IN. During HIS
military services Mr.. Call had acquaintance with
General Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16
TIE HOME or THE CARY SISTERS.

From The Worcester spy.
Cl0vernOOk. the home Of the poet sisters. Alice
and Phebe Cary, Cincinnati. has been pur-
chased by their lifelong friend, Mrs. VI. Louise
Thomas whose married the Oldest Of the
Cary sisters and IL Is intended TO preserve IT In
the family a Cary memorial. II is Mrs. Tnomas's
plan restore all The oldtmc loveliness Of Clover
nook by placing In Il her century-Old mahogany
furniture blue china, books. Revolutionary relics
OF priceless value. and making II the summer home
OF the family. The place at present contains TWEEN
ty-six acres. with good brick house and new barn
upon H. the original frame building In which the
poet sisters born having been sold some years
ago and removed 10 Mount Healthy, mile north
II has a charming grove OF several acres OF wood
land. and Il beautiful stream crosses the place
These generations of the Carys distinguished them
selves the service OF the country First Colonel
Christopher 10 whom this grant OF land made
by James Madison. the fourth President OF the
United States about a century ago. In return for
loyal and gallant services IN the Revolution:
ond. Robert. his SON and the father OF the poet
sisters In the War OF 1912. He present at the
surrender OF Hull and third. Warren. who still
lives upon the old place. did good service in the
late Civil War. Alice Cary was the hrst president
NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16

the ship Is afforded by protective deck. forming
Steel arch inches thick. th" crown OF which Is
feet inches above the water llnc. the edges at
the sides being I feet below the water level. The
space given up the machinery, -. feet long, IL
fur,ber ,rotccted by coal buukcrs. the walls OF
which used as supports Tor the protective deck
and the bunkers. when filed. present wall 81
coal 10 feet thick between the engines aud the
shell OF the ship and have capacity Of 2oo tons
Although special attention has been given to
steam power and speed. the difference between the
Terrible and the Columbia and Minneapolis on this
point Is not marked "a II Is In size aud strength
and battery. The engines Of the new cruiser are
expected 10 develop 500 horsepower with max
,rruro snced Of "a knots Here the proportion fails.
for the Minneapolis and Columbia, with only half
the displacement OF tho Terrible. have engines of
1900 horse power. ana speed on rial OF zfV'5 ana
% 8 knots respectively. While the speed OF the Ter
ro IL reckoncd at % knots under natural draught.
II is evident that she Will have to use her blowers
IN heat the records OF the American cruisers. The
mos, important point about the machinery OF the
new boat is the fact that her power Will be OBJ
tanned from forty-cghi water tube boilers Of the
ellevle type The four after spaces on either side
OF the machinery section each contain eight boil
ers arranged in three groups, the forward and art
eroups being OF two boilers side by side the central
group consisting Of two pairs placed back to back
and fired from athwartships stokeholes. The re-
naming boilers. sixteen In number. are placed In
four forward rooms arranged In pairs on each side
OF the bukhead and fired from longitudinal stoke
holes The inencss OF the vessel forward makes
this arrangement necessary. These boilers exhaust
into four tunnels oval In sections and have CRATE
surfac. of 200 square feet and heating surface OF
$500 square feet. with working pressure OF $50
pounds to the square inch. reduced by "A Beieville
valve to 20 pounds the inch the high pressure