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By Woodward Rippltng.

Chapter I.
 It was midnight; the house was sur rounded by great chunks of darkness, the placid moon shone placidly on the placid placidity Of the silentinight, the silence of which was cnly broken by the distinct bark of tree as the wind sighed through it's foliage.
 Chapter II.
 The beautiful girl with the olive eyes had just bade her father fond good night-and placing her hand. which was cold like that of serpent on the door knob, opened it which closed her fla ther's mouth.
 Chapter III.
 The incandescent light had been blown out by sudden gust of wind, and within all were peacefully slulnher- ing piece by piece.
 Chapter IV.e The leg of the horse which received the fatal bullet had since died. and so dismounting he crept like baby to- ward the house. He was dressed i'll a velvet jacket and pants of the same color. Hastily setting fire to he house he withdrew exclaiming in Portuguese, Ha, Ha. have revenge. Chapter V.
 The bell rang 4-3 and the occupants of the aforementioned house ran carrying pails of water screaming. The negro servant appeared. pale in the face and a pail in each hand. "Oh," groaned MT Billyuns, "my safe is in the house con- tajnir.g $11, 100000 in gold Can it not be saved?"
 @ Chapter VT. A chocolate-complexio lad with hair of the same, flavor is seen to ap. pear. T will save it." he cries. Cast ! ing his eyes first upon the crowd and then picking them up and throwing them in the burning building he inme- diately follows them. Picking up MT Billyuns' red-hot safe in his arms he runs three miles toward Ansonia, Conn. and drops it in a cistern. Chapter VII. | Miss Billyuns-Willie Green: Married
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olive oil and sixty-one pieces of silk were also found in the hold of the lighter, and so Captain Davis was ar rested,
 He, however, was discharged this morring.
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swamped her. Her machinery was just as rotten as her hull
 We're any of us lucky to be alive%
 But the survivors of the expedition will yet get to Cuba, and that shortly.
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Annual Entertainment.

The second grand annual entertain ment and ball given by the Bay viaw. Athletic club will be held in the old Union armory Friday evening, Febral- ary 2. Music will be furnished by Fitz- gerald's orchestra. Prof. Coleman will prompt.
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will Meet Monday.

The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Seamen's Friend society will be held Monday, February 3, at clock p. m., at Center church chapel
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Buddias High school Talent.

The following story Is taken from the current number of the Pioneer, live little monthly published by the pupils of the Willimantio high school. The au- thor is Louis B. Lincoln, son of Post master M. E. Lincoln of Willimantic, and one of the editors of. the Pioneer:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-25

Iterday, and with tears in her eyes she
pleaded with everybody who would give
her hearing, begging that she be not
taken away from Mrs. Dowdy, whom
she believes TO be her mother.
Pending the settlement of the ques-
ton the child is put in charge of Super
intendent Harrison, of the orphans
home, to be turned over to nobody until
the further order of the court.
Petitioners aver that Mrs. Dowdy is a
woman of no means, dependent upon her
daily labor for such meager support as
she can give herself and child, whereas
petitioners are amply able so provide for
and educate the child, and are willing
and anxious to do so. They own com
Portable home at Dawson, as we'll as
plantation in Terrell county, and other
property, and the said Mrs. Hunter is
worth in her own right in the neighbor-
hood of $5, 900. Moses Hunter is engag-
ed in active business, and both he and
his wife are willing and anxious to rec
ognize their child as their legitimate
daughter.
They claim that their child is now
reaching those years of budding woman
hood, when she needs the loving care
and admonition of fond parents, and
they, therefore, come before the world
and claim her, land demand her custody.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-25
TROUBLE AHEAD FOR LEGISLATIVE
ASPIRANTS.
The Dear People viii Quiz Them About
Several Things.

The Dear People viii Quiz Them About
Several Things.
| Those patriotic citizens who have de-
sire to serve the people in a legislative
capacity will not find smooth road in
their race for fame this year. There are
indications that there is trouble, and lots
of it, ahead of them. The people are GO
ing to annoy them with pointed and
embarrassing questions. There are sew
eral issues upon which they will be re-
required to express themselves, the two
most prominent of which are the United
States senatorship and the anti barroom
bill. AS the first will probably be settled
by a vote of the people, it is not likely
to enter into the campaign as prominent
ly as the latter.
There is no doubt that the anti.bar-
room bill will play an important part in
the campaign. In fact, the friends of
the Bush bill are now surveying the field,
and are emphatic in saying that they
will vote for no man for a legislative
position who is not committed to the
measure. The ministers also promise to
take hand in this fight. The NEWS
heard two of them discussing it the
other day, and one of them said their
side of the question would be preached
from the pulpits throughout the county
The gentlemen who undertake to stand
between the fires of the silver and the
gold people and the barroom and anti
barroom people this year will realize be-
fore the battle is over that they are in a
very undesirable predicament.
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FOR
Ladies and Children.

The ladies and children can
now have a place to go and
have their shoes fitted perfect
ly. The Muse & Cox Co.
have arranged a nice setteefor
their special benefit. \ on can
come or send your children,
or we will be glad to send
them to your home. We es-
pecially ask that the ladies
look at our stock Of SHOES,
and if we haven't got what
you want we will get them for
you, Remember we make
shoes our specially. There
fore, we can interest you in this
line. Try US and see for your
self, and if we can't suit you
don't buy. Our goods speak
for themselves, Our prices
convince all,
Thanking the people for the
attention and patronage al
ready given US, and hoping to
merit a continuance of the
same, re are yours for satlsfac-
ton, MUSE & cox co.
w. P. .Hornady, Mgr.
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TEACHERS IN SESSION.
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE COUN-
TY ASSOCIATION SATURDAY.
Glass Room Work. Mr.. Murphy
Talked.

/ The Terrell County Teachers Asso-
citation met In It's regular monthly es-
sion in the public school building last
Saturday, and carried out, successfully,
a most interesting programme. In the
absence of the president, Mr.. Grubbs,
Vice-President Crowell took the chair
and announced that all would go to
Miss Finch's room to witness the
/ classroom work done in her grade.
| Miss Finch had dozen or more of her
pupils present, andshOwed by regular
classroom work the very best methods
OF teaching reading in the primary
grades. She gave some useful and sug-
| gestive hints which those teachers pres
ent would do well to consider. Sen
tence building and silent reading were
admirably illustrated. All the work
done was of very high order, and
showed her to be skilled teacher.
From Miss Finch's room the associa-
ton went to Miss Bledsoe's, where a
most pleasing as well as instructive
programme was given. Language les
sons that were admirable, story max
ing, songs and recitations were the
special features of the attraction. Miss
Bledsoe has her pupils under perfect
control, and the work they did showed
thorough training, and that, too, of a
very superior order. The work done in
both Miss Bledsoe's and Miss Finch's
room was pronounced by gentleman
present OF large experience in schools,
and who has best opportunities for OBJ
ervatlOn, TO be equal to the best he had
ever seen.
After returning to the chapel inter-
esting and instructive papers were
read by Messrs. Scarboro and Hitler.
Mr.. ScarbOrO handled tsTheory VS..
Practice" in manner that showed
conclusively that practical knowledge
and tact are far superior to theories,
however nicely spun, without these
requisites. Mr.. Killers paper on "The
True Aim of Education" fully sustain
ed his reputation as logical thinker
and close observer. 1t commanded the
attention of all, and more than one
gathered new thoughts and higher
Ideas Of what an education should be.
Upon invitation, Mr.. A. A. Murphy.
OF Columbus, gave short talk, show
ing the necessity for live, progressive
teachers and concert of action.
Mr.. j. I'll. Whitchard, the county
school commissioner, was present and
made plea for improvement in our
schools. He seems to be thoroughly in
earnest and doing all he can tosfurther
the school interests of Terrell county,
May the day speedily come when our
rural districts will have what they need
and what they deserve, as good schools
as do our cities, and they run nine
months n the year.
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A Difference of Opinion.

Was the fruit crop killed by the re cent
cold snapP That is question upon
which the people differ almost as widely
rs they do upon the money issue. Some
say that the young fruit has boon killed,
while others are equally as positive that
it has been damaged very little, if any.
Time Twill tell who is right. Gardens
suffered much, and many tender plants
succumbedI to the cold. Some of our
citizens will have to plant again.
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A SENSATIONAL STORY
IN WHICH DAWSON PARTIES ARE
THE CENTRAL FIGURES.

Mrs. Maggie Hunter Wants Possession of
Daughter Whom She Claims to Haye
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-25
Read It.

The Fair has an attractive new adver-
tisement in this issue of The NEWS.
Besides the usual stock of dry goods, an
elegant line OF furniture, carpets and
rugs has been added. The Fairs speci al
ty is the best goods at The lowest prices
The Fair is a money saver.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-25

One Minute Cough Cure touches the
right spot. 1t also touches it at the
right time if you take it when you have
cough or cold. See the point? Then
don't cough. SALE>DAvIs DRUG Co.
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A New Residence.

Mr.. F. A. Ruggles has begun the cree
ton of handsome new residence on the
vacant lot on Church street next to the
Baptist church.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-25

RamOn's Nerve and Bone OIL cure
rheumatism, Cuts, Sores, Burns an
lTuises, for 25c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-25

A hurting shoe is an abomination to a
lady, but comfortable one is her de-
light. Muse & Cox Co .scan fit you.
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owens & Gurr have the best b rSe
sheer in the state.
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Henceforth we will build all our
best buggies. Ifyou want a genuine
A. grade buggy don't fail to see us
before you buy. We will continue
handling GAINESVILLE Buggies, Stud
ebaker and Tennessee Wagons also.
Don't forget that we can make
your old buggy new at our repair
shop. Our professional horse sheer
can make your old horse young with
a pair Of light steel shoes and a few
nails. Come to see us.
OWENS & GURR
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EIvfra HcIaIiates.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:

the Eult(r OF Inc Evening STAR:
have read the letter, signed Minerva.
protesting against my playing the piano
and singing. My name is not Elyira, but
l well know whom this nasty Minerva is
abiding to. 1 well know, too, who this
Minerva is, and she need not think to es-
cape under a fictitious name. If she dares
again to interfere with my amusements
and pleasures / shall expose her. The
mean thing is too poor to buy piano and
too stupid to play it If she had one. She.
too, has no more voice than crow, and is
simply jealous of her neighbors.
l will not be hindered in accomplishing
myself by any cross, jealous or even tired
neighbors. If Minerva does not fancy
music she can move elsewhere, and l give
the same advice to the other GROWERS in
the block. Women now have some rights,
and are not to be kept down by MInervas
or Apolos, either. i shall bang the
''wretched instrument an hour longer
each day, ana put in two more hours on
my vocal culture, and the windows shall
all be open, too. ELNIRA
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Compulsory Vaccination,

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
In the act "To prevent the spread of con-
tagious diseases" now before Congress.
section % provides THAT the person in
charge of any institution supported or aid
ed by the District shall cause each in
mate thereof to be successfully vaccinated
Immediately upon his admission thereto"
Under such law, every patient at the
hospitals, no matter at what expense. or
under what physical conditions, must be
vaccinated, in advance Of any desired
trea tment.
Also, any lady who visited the city, and
took board at the Young Women's Chris
tan Home, would be compulsorily yaoci-
mated before she begun her sightseeing,
and the chances are that she would never
begin 1t.
A mashed-up patient carried to the
Emergency Hospital must be Immediate
ly' vaccinated.
Under section 25. the Commissioners ara
authorized to have every person in the
District comprisorily vaccinated, whenever
they consider it necessary
1t seems to me. especially when there
1s question as to the usefulness of vacci-
nation to be desirable to avoid a law 40
OBNOXIOUS. ANTI-ROT
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To Settle as CoIonists.

Three hundred "time-expired' men Of the
German West African colony have declared
their intention to settle in the colony as
farmers. The country is similar in climate
to our arid regions, and perfectly healthy.
Since WITHHOLD, the Hottentot chief has
been subdued it is also quiet. The English
South African press has published letters
supposed to be written by WITHHOLD, in which
he claims to be badly treated by the Ger
mans. The Dutch press prints these let
tiers, too, but adds the denial from Witbooi
who declares that the German governor
keeps faith with him and his people, ard
that he CWitbooD does not intend to re-
nounce his allegiance to Germany The
English papers fail to publish his denial Of
having written complaining letters.
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THE TAwNEY BILL.
Ono Not in Government Employ
FavOrs It's Provisions.

WIZ NOt government Employ
FavOrs It's Provisions.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:
I would like to express my opinion in re-
gard to the much-talked-of Tawney bill. I
am not government employe, and there
fore have no fear in expressing my opin-
ion.
1t has been asked why Congress can
withhold any portion of the salary of gov
eminent employees for the purpose Of Great
ing fund such is prescribed by the
Tawney bill
The legislative body has the same right
to create fund for the clerk as to appro-
pirate pension for the soldier.
The army and navy officers are educa ted
at government expense drawing at the
same time good salary, and after few
years are given the best life positions the
country has to offer. The naval officers are
sent around the world on long sea trips,
With very little work and big pay, and at
certain age are retired with a very good
pension. The private soldier, an automato ton
in time of peace, with very small salary,
yet has just so much that he can contrib
ute toward the support of the aged soldier.
The fireman and policeman, like the SOL
der, are pensioned. Furthermore, the
school teachers have accumulated a fund
for the benefit of their superannuared Sis
tiers and brothers. Now. if these provide
for their future, why can't the government
SleIh uo lHe same LOT themselves, eSpe-
cially those who have spent the best years
Of their life in office? If Congress makes
provision for the soldier, let it also do
something for the government clerk, who
is just as faithful, patriotic and American
as the soldier. But If our government is
too poor to pension the clerk the least il
can do is to legalize the Tawney bill. Ex-
perience will show where imperfections lie
and where amendments are needed.
IL L held government position l would
consider 1t a privilege to be allowed to
place per cent of my salary at per
cent interest with the government. There
could be no safer investment for the young
clerks who are making such fuss about
their salaries and who claim that their po-
sitions are merely stepping stones by
means Of which they intend to reach
they Will have in d few years at their dis
posal a sum that would otherwise have
been wasted. Let me further say that the
clerk who thinks he is working for a gov
eminent that will dishonesty withhold
what lawfully belongs 20 him should resign
at once l see nothing in the Tawney bill
that would compel those who are opposed
to 1t to hold their positions after 1t becomes
law. There are capable hundreds On the
civil service list waiting for positions. and
they would be glad to contribute > per
cent of their pay without interest if they
could only obtain positions like those occu-
pied by these Directing youngsters who
have never been taught to respect old age.
Heads OF departments admit that the old
Men do the important work. and these
much-despised old fossils dare not express
their opinion for fear of losing their posi-
tons.
l sincerely hope Congress will pass this
bill so amended that the old clerk will be
benefited Immediately. JUSTICE
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Modern Fire-FiGktinE Appliances and
Methods.

To the Editor of The Evening Star
There seems to be no doubt that so far as
efficiency is concerned the local fire depart
ment is about perfect as it can be under
the circumstances. No doubt the Washing
ton firemen, taken man for man, including
their chief are as brave and daring as any
firemen anywhere. but they are sadly handi-
capped for want Of modern appliances, and
of those who would know how to use them
or to teach others their use. If tall build
Hg. like the Cairo were to catch fire there
would be little, If any, means for rescuing
inmates in the upper stories A late exhibit
ton drill Of New York firemen, and they
have similar drills in all European fire de-
partments, showed the firemen climbing up
to the top of eighteen and twenty-story
buildings by means of one light ladder or
even hook which the fireman held in one
hand and hooked on to the window stills.
They were provided with strong chutes, for
safely conveying inmates from the top Of
these buildings to the ground; netting was
provided and safely used, for persons who
persisted in jumping from great heights
Our firemen are sent into burning buildings
without even the simple Safeguards against
inhaling smoke and fame that have been
IN use elsewhere for years. The older fire.
men now In service learned what they know
by running wild der machine" and what
they picked up in actual service. During
thirty years residence here 1 have never
seen the flremen taken out for drill, I'M
less 1t was trying to set up one of their
heavy, cumbersome ladders. There should
be an increase of men or engines when
found necessary, but just now there seems
to be more need for placing the force on a
modern footing. eek.
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"YoU" AND .ssTHoU.v
A Correspondent Gives His Views on q
Recent Fren6h Decree.

Correspondent Gives His Views ON q
Recent Fren9h Decree.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:
An article from the New York Tribune,
printed in The Star, discusses the recent
decree issued by the new French minister
of war forbidding officers to address SOL
diers under their orders fby the familiar
pronoun "thou." and directing them to
henceforth employ the more formal you"
While the writer of the article Is correct
in many of his statements, his manifest
ignorance of the finer shades of the Ger
man and French languages has led him
into a deplorable errcr. and the good adj
vice he gives the French war department
is impudent nonsense. -,---
Thou is an endearing, form of address,
used among relatives in France and Ger
many. 1t is also, by special agreement,
used among chosen friends and members
of the same society The common people
almost universally use the same form of
the pronoun among themselves, but never
in addressing strangers. In poetry and in
prayer the solemn 'thOu' is used as in
English, but-and here is where the critic
fails-it is also commonly used in Ger
many, and was also universally In France,
by superiors in speaking to interiors For
this reason the Prussian king ennobled his
soldiers, after fashion, whom the officers
before that time treated and addressed as
servants, by requiring officers of all grades
pronoun lie.
In English thou was formerly used by
masters to servants in the same manner,
and superiors addressed interiors as thou.
In an old play called THE Miller of Mans
field" it's use is plainly shown. The king
who met the miller in the forest. where he
lost his way during a hunt, inquired of the
sturdy fellow how he might regain the
road. and, naturally. addressed him as
chou"
To this the miller answered: Come don't
thee and thou me in such fashion;
suppose 1 am as good man as thou art,
at any rate" His use Of thou was in the
nature Of retort.
1t is not safe to play the critic in such
matters unless one is thoroughly informed
and a person may be able to speak and
even read a language quite fluently with
out having a knowledge of these finer
shades of expression
For instance, many who speak no Ian
guage but the English, and who think they
are fairly well educated, do not compre-
bend the delicate shades Of meaning con-
veyed by woman and lady, when used by
Well-bred men and women.
The order of the French war department
Is perfectly proper, now that men of all
grades may be found in the ranks. In the
old days, when private soldiers were serfs,
or but little better. 1t was natural for Off
GERS to use the form Of address in which
they spoke to servants and interiors gener-
ally. The order is in imitation Of the old
kaisers, which, 1 think, was issued over
fifty years ago, and the only strange fea-
ture In the case Is that republican France
should be so far behind despotic Prussia.
w. J. HERBERT.