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CLASS ROLL, 1898.

Hattie Belle Avaritt, Willie Mills Evans, Hinton HartweH Ferguson, Harvey Hogg, Lucy Belle Hudson, Mildred Olive Larehe, Emily Thom as Mitchell, Ruthie May Mitchell, Nellie Irene Sallee, Jessie EIla,Sweet Mary Jane Taylor, Charles Hector Iriplett, Jr
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A RESIDENCE ROBBED
The Residence of MT. H. c. Me Gaughy Entered Last
 Night.

X sneak thief entered and robbed the residence of Mir. H. c. McGaughy on West Sixth avenue last night. Nothing valuable was stolen, except Mir. Ernest McGaughy's coat and a pocket book containing $3 in cash and few receipts. The thief made an entrance by prizing off the rear kitchen door, with a hatchet, which which was found on the back porch this morning,
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Deputy J, F. Culpepper yesterday arrested Henry Phillips and Bob Chatham. Both were wanted by the police to answer the charge of assault with intent to kill. They were locked up to await trial.
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ESJUST AS GOOD FOR ADULTS. WARRANTED. PRICE so cts
Cured i'll One Night.

Charles H. Connelle, Esq, leading lawyer of York, Pa, says: Your Bra gillian Balm cured me of one of the worst colds l ever experienced, in one night. l think it the greatest medicine i'll the market, and you can use my name any way you like.
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that have characterized history, he concluded that the modern tendency of all governments is toward Demo- cracy, which would be the govern ment of the future. Mr. Trip. lett's oration elicited careful at tention and was received with applause.
 After the rendition of another musical selection by the orches tra, Miss Jessie Sweet was next introduc- ed. Her subject was "Words. Most beautifully did she handle her theme. She showed the power and influence of Words, and reeited from history the words and senten- ces which had greatly in fuenced mankind. The magic effect of the word "mothero was dwelt upon. The famous declaration of Patrick Henry-"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"-was reeited and it's magic effect on the revolution of '76 told. Wm. J. Bryan's famous utterance in the Chicago conven- tion-'You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns; you shall not crucif1y mankind on a cross of gold"-was recited and received with enthu- siasm. The essayist also told of the magical effects of Remember the Maine" on the sailors engaged in the present war with Spain, and the influence of the names of "Dewey and Sampson" in the present con- test These allusions were re- ceived with round after round of applause, and Miss Sweet proved herself most interesting and ac- complished essayist,
 To Mir. Harvey Hogg was assign ed the difficult and delicate task of valedictorian, but in addition to these labors he also prepared an ora tion. His subject was "The Nineteenth Century" He reviewed the pro- gress of the century in the arts, sciences, literature and invention, and showed the advancement of this over former centuries. And as this century has made more pro- gress than all the centuries that have preceded it, who could tell what the next century would bring forth, the speaker asked. This question, he declared, could be safely con- Gded to future generations, which would no doubt be as competent to deal with it's problems and which would make as great progress as the present. After concluding his oration, MT. Hogg delivered his yaledictory to the school board, teachers, fellow students and class mates. This difficult and delicate duty was appropriately and excellently performed, Mr. Hogg has a good stage presence and a fine delivery, and throughout acquitted himself with great credit.
 After the conclusion of the vale dictory, Prof. Hinemon presented the graduates with their diplomas. His remarks were most appropriate, his tribute to American woment be- ing especially fine. After the pre- sentation of the diplomas came the presentation of flowers, and the stage was soon a veritable flower garden as well as a perfect bower of beauty,
 Another selection by heorchestra concluded the evenings entertain ment, which was one of the most enjoyable and edifying in the history of local school circles.
 The graduating exercises of the class of 1898 will long be a pleasing memory
 A RESIDENCE ROBBED
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MARSHALS
Findley Hutt, Jr3 Chief.
AIDES.

Asa Mccain, Alex Barrow, Cliff lon Dreyfus, Allan Orto, Harry Hanf, Porter Grace, Clifton Howell and Ernest Reed
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8Adt NGY 40eSs LuGY hetlG ludSOHa Mildred Olive Larehe, Emily Thom as Mitchell, Ruthie May Mitchell, Nellie Irene SaHee, Jessie EIla.Sweet Mary Jane Taylor, Charles Hector Iriplett, Jr,
 At the beginning of the exercises Prof. Hinemon stated that while there were twelve graduates, in or. der not to draw out the program un til late in the night, there would be only two essays read and two ora lions delivered. He explained that each member of the graduating class had nevertheless prepared an essay, which had been read in the presence of the school and had been critically examined and accepted, but that for this public occasion two of the essayists and two of the orators had been selected by the class by ballot. Any of the mem bers of the class, Prof. Hinemon went on to explain, could deliver as eXcellentan essay as those that would be delivered in the presence of the audience, and he then introduced Miss Mary Taylor Us salutatorian.
 Miss Taylor's subject was the Songs Of the South She review ed the songs and literature of the Southland, reading copious extracts from the songs and poems of the South's sweetest singers. Among those mentioned by Miss Taylor were Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner;' James Ride. Randall, author of My Marylaud;" Father Ryan, the poet-priest and author of the beautiful poem, "The Sword of Lee, a part of which the essayist recited; Gen. Albert Pike, author of that touching and pathe- Sic poem, Every Year, and Ed, gar Poe, the weird writer of the Raven and tAunabel Lee. Miss Taylors essay was beautifully writ ten and well received.
 The subject of Mr. Charles H. Triplett, Jrs oration was Future &overnmentas Judged from Govern ments Past and Present. In his oration Mr. Triplett showed a familiarity with all the ancient and modern governments aud displayed broad research and wide investiga- sion. He handled his subject in a philosophical manner and demon strated deep thought and care in its preparation. After reviewing the governments of ancient aud modern times, and the political revolutions
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sick and wounded, without medical t. tendance, proper stores, or the com honest sickroom necessities. It was then the inefficiency of the govern ment and the seemingly hopeless in- ability of the men in office 10 meet the situation was shown. Later he wit messed the continuation of this ineffi- ciency at Montauk Point, where the great hospital camp is located. He saw mismanagement written on the powder strewn hills, where incom- potency has left its trademark on every side.
 He is aware the site was officially determined upon as far back as July 2gth, when Surgeon Gen. Sternberg ordered an officer there to prepare for the reception of the Fifth army corps. He knows that two weeks elapsed and no steps were taken to even erecttents at the camp. He knows, too. that when Gen. Young arrived on the ground August ,. he at once started in to make up for lost time. Two days later orders came from Washington. and Gen. Young had to change his plans and begin again, for the government. having failed elsewhere. now proceed ed 10 show weird and wonderful ac- tivity at Montauk Point. Up to the 14th of the month work was inter rupted at every turn in the imbeeile attempt to organize the camp by means of red-tape and telegraph.
 The soldier may not know exactly whom to blame for all the lack of sense of which he has been made the vic- tim, but he is doing some hard thinking under his battered hat, ma turing fresh cause for complaint hour by hour and day by day. His ideals have been badly shattered in the proc ess. He went away a hero, he returns i'll and needy to find no proper pro visions have been made for his care. He has been banged about on the cars. lain for days that were like dull eter- mites on side tracks. or he has been detained in quarantine, packed close and sweltering in the fierce heat, hot and feyerish from his wounds and the malaria or typhoid in his blood. and he is battered, bruised, sore alike in body and spirit. This. ard s156o a month. is his reward fer risking his life to fight the battles of his country.
 In no country have victorious sol diers returned to such home coming; our men have keen literally showed around like cattle. and they knowit.
 At Montauk Point the excuse that the camp was ot ready seems to sat isfy the department having control of
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Died 10 Save His Pet.

James Dillon, of Trenton. N. J., ten years old, was drowned in the Asanpink creek while trying to rescue pet puppy which his fa- ther had thrown into the water to drown. The dog had been placed in bag Q which was attached stone to sink if tc he bottom. After hrow- ing the outfit into the creek Mr. Dillon returned to his home. The string att taching the stone to the bag broke and the latter floated to the surface. The Dillon boy waded out to recover the dog when he stepped into deep hole. Miss Lillie Boughrer, who lived near by, ran to the creek and plunged in to save the boy, but was unsuccess- ful. When the body was recovered fife was extinct.
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vincing him that did not mean to of. fend him, and aon't think he ever did quite take me into full communion again. l was awfully sorry, but it taught me lesson. 1 tell you, Helen, you may condemn mans methods CT his morals, but if you would find the way to his heart you must laugh at his jokes. Tom has little story I have listened to no less than a dozen times. Everyone seems to enjoy it, so every time we get in new crowd l manage to have him tell it. Some one told me the other day that Tom thought his sister was remarkably bright woman and it gave me a wonderfully approv- ing conscience" And then this willy little woman said she couldn't stay any longer, and she rushed off to have q talk with Jones himself.
 She told him shat she had just left Helen. who was sick and wretched and she was determined to know what was the matter.
 He said if Helen wouldn't tell her he surely wouldn't feel justified in doing so. It was little matter in which he was wholly to blame, and his heart swelled with pride at his wife's loyalty in shielding him. Then he hurried home and apologized and she apolo- gized, and joy reigned again among the Joneses.-Banner of Gold.
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railroads and steamship lines handy, and the men returned from the front with the very same bandages on their wounds that had been placed there days and often weeks beforel Yet nothing was done for them in Tampa; they were rushed off to Fort McPher- son just as they were. I have served in the northwest, in the Indian coun- tly, but I never saw anything like that"
 q was awfully mad at the spaniards when I enlisted,'' observed youthful looking trooper who was seated half dressed on the side of his cot, busy with T letter home, "but ain't nearly so mad now. I've got it in for those nearer home. My. thought I could stand the physical test, and l was afraid the recruiting officer would get
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She went fbere and the woman she D,et on the corner never heard of such a street and had lived on the South side ten years.
 Sine made a grand detour, taking in numerous streets in every direction, and then it began 10 grow dark. and, worn out with Ter afternoons quest, she took ear for her husbands office, and when she told him what a tom- fool chase she had been making, he just shouted Why. don't you know tLat 50 seconds make a minute? They liSe out on Sixty-second street!'
 He insisted that he didn't mean to aanoy her. It was a threadhare old joke, and he supposed she knew what le meant all right.
 But she assured her friend she didn't believe him at all. She knew it was i,4gt one of those miserable unfeeling practical jokes, and she wouldn't stand it.
 Fortunately the friend was wise little woman who knew just how te pour oil on the troubled waters. She soothed the hysterical woman into condition of quiet. She humored her in the idea that it was a mean joke. But you must forgive me, Helen" she said, eff 1 tell you you have made an awful fool of yourself Even if it was all done purposely, as you say, you should have told him it was a mighty es1te little joke if il did involve two hours of professionalism for you, and then you ought 10 have accepted his little excuse graciously. He would have been so ashamed and sorry and anxious to prove his regret that you would doubtless have been surprised by a new sealslin sack, instead of ponting around for a week. By the way, Helen. l think you were rather stupid about that street. 1t seems to me I would have had a snealdng suspicion that minute meant Sixty second"
 ''Very likely you would, Kate, but you know you are clever"
 No. l am not clever at all, but have a whole lot of tact
 sYes, and a lot of wit"
 "Never made witty remark in my life, but I make opportunities for other people to say smart things and they appreciate it and give me credit for getting them a chance 10 shine"
 "Yes, l have seen you pretending o be tremendously amused over some nonsense that Lad neither pfth nor point. l don't understand how you could do it
 And I don't understand how under similar cireumstancesyou would per init yourself 10 look so thoroughly bored and disgnsted. l am afraid, Helen, you have reached a selfish peri cd without the tact to secure the ad- miration you crave"
 "Why, Kate, ycu were not always so considerate. l remember when you were pretty severe in your criticisms"
 "One of them came near costing me one of my most valued friends. too. He had just told a little circumstance that he thought was immensely funny and proceeded critieise it: He was highly indignant, and it was two months before succeeded in con-
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VICTORY.

fRespectfully dedicated to Capt. Philip, of the battleship Texae, July 8, 1s9s.l The victory's oursi The foeman's vaunted fleet
 Pledged to defend its naughty nations pride, Is torn with shot and Ahell, and furnace heat
 And men afame with passions fereer tide
 Sink from our sight: Don't cheerH In foreign homes, heart. ache and valnly plead
 For quick return of brother, son or sire; Body and spirit fast are being freed Meath kindly wave, es steel=girt funeral pyre.
 Twill soon be o'erl Don't eheer!" Their work is done: they bravely fought and lost Restrain the victor's vibrant, ringing Send no exultant note the space across To mock the vanquished in the hour of death.
 They're dying. boys! Don't cbeerf" Now 10 the God of battles, lift the heart With reverent, upward look, and pledge anew In this, the hour of triumph that your part
 Shall stIl be borne to home and honor true.
 My hero-boysi Don't cheer" --Sara c. Wilbur, in Midland Monthly.
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While the men at the head of affairs have been busy writing letters, whose purpose it was to quiet an outraged public, because of the treatment ac- corded our soldiers. the soldier him self has said nothing, but his feelings have been the more intense for this re- straint, and his indignation at what he considers official red-tape, official stu pidity. and official indifference, is deep and bitter. It is no exaggeration of the situation 10 say that the United States will muster from its service this fall almost 100000 men who are ineensed to the last degree.
 There are certain questions the sol d:er is asking himself. For instance, he wants to know why, after having endured the hardships of the Cuban campaign. from which he returned sick. worn and wounded, he found no camps prepared where he might go to recuperate; why. as the shortest way to be rid of them, many of his com rades were given 30 days furiough, their transportation andration money and pushed out into the street, sick and utterly exhausted, and told to go home and get well. He has read in the newspapers how these men have been picked up by the score, in New York city, alone, where they had dropped in their ragged uniforms. with their guns in their hands, to be cared for, or helped on their way by private char i1y--the individual stepping in and do- ing what he had already paid his gov ernment to do.
 Therefore the soldier wants 10 know what's wrong with the brains of the government. He began 10 ask himself this question when the first trans ports arrived from Cuba bearing the
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work on water tanks, while the gov ernment was not able to even pitch tents.
 It is to be hoped some one will be called upon to explain just why Mon tank Point was selected for the camp. It is true, it is pretty and picturesque, notwithstanding that it is an absolute ly treeless eXpdnse of sand hills, but aside from it's beauty there was noth- ing to recommendit. It was necessary 10 build roads before either lumber or tents could be moved to the site ofthe future camp. This was no ordinary leveling of rough places; the very first fill" was some 20 feet deep and several hundred yards long.
 The first soldiers to arrive reached camp to find teams and laborers busy through the thick mud, dragging heir camp kits after them, and gained the hills beyond, where they threw them selves down on the rain-soaked ground to acquire more rheumatism, malaria or typhoid, as the case might be, while the road making went merrily on. Or those who were on the sick list hung round the hospital headquarters, good part of the time in the rain, and watched the carpenters lay a board walk 800 feet long and 15 broad that now serves as q passageway between the tents, They slept shelterless on the bare earth while this highly use- less labor was in progress. and all this while they wondered much a the iudg- ment that directed the formation of the camp.
 On Saturday. the 18th. little thing occurred which made the sick men in the hospital toss under their covers with indignation. 1t was not until mid afternoon when the first visitors stag gered up through the mud to their quarters that they were informed peace had been declared; perhaps they felt this more keenly than any of the discomforts to which they had been wantonly subjected. As one sick sol dier expressed it: "We were right in it a few months ago. There wasn't anything too good for us then, but I guess we were just plain chumps. after all."
 The surgeon in charge of the ward turned aside to say to the reporter who had brought the news: "It was a fine, a magnificent display of loyalty and patriotism the way these men and the thousands like them responded to the call for troops, and it's great pity they should feel as they do. that they are ignored and cast aside, now their york is done."
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WOES OF CONDUCTORS.
One of Them Describes the Uniimit, ed Red Tape Usurpation Over
 0Id-Time Methods.

Perhaps the travelling public sell dom stops to think of the vast amount of red tape that is now wound around the work of the passenger conductor" remarked an old-time railroad man.
 Tn the old days, say 9 years ago, all the passenger conductor was re- quired to do was 10 place the rubber band around a bundle of tickets he had collected and send them in to the office. The cash collections on an aver age night run in those days were large, because no tickets were sold after six o'clock p. m, the hour when all ticket offices closed. The cash collection on 8 train often amounted to S300 in one night. The conductor, at the end of a round trip, would take his money to the cashiers window, and would write a report on a sheet of paper that would read something like this: Dear Sir Please find inclosed $500 for cash eoi- lections on trains Nos. and 6, Deeem- Der 16, 1s6o.' The conductor did not even take a receipt from the cashier. All the cashier did was to smile and say: Good morning.
 But passenger conductor to-day has more trouble sometimes than a boy fighting yellow jackets nest, Red tape has been piling around i him for years, until to-day he spends about all his time in punching mysterious holes = tickets, writing duplicate cheeks and making out tedious re- ports. The coupon tickets are all bound around with red tape Cash collections make an immense amount of tedious work to-day. The con ductor must now account for eyer-1 cash fare collected by giving the pas senger drawback, or else duplicate cheek in the presence of other passen- gers at the time the fare is taken. Then, too, the conductor has to sort all kinds of tickets in station order and return them in that manner, fill out blank giving the number of each kind of ticket lifted on the train. This report must be sent in by the conduc- tor before going out on his next run. Therefore, he is compelled to make out his report as he goes from station to station, and this means from one to or more hours hard work on the re- port along on run. It would take half day for me to give all the de tails of this red tape. For instance, a certain number of punches must be in ticket of one kind, and a certain number in another style of ticket. If one punch mark is not made the conductor receives a letter calling his attention to the discrepancy and he is liable to be suspended if it occurs again" State Journal.
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on to my age--I am only 17-but ins, wait till the next little war eomps alongl I won't get caught twice: ask the rest; this is a dead sore outfta And with that he returned to his let. ter.
 "Have you heard anything about how soon we are 10 be mustered out9, the fever patient asked the reporter.
 Say" said the letter writer, anx- iously, looking up from the pad on his lap, do you think it will be ite,xt month? I want to get home for my birthday, and that comes the 18th of September"
 Don't you worry" remarked the conyalescent, wisely; you'll be kept hanging around here mostfofsthe fall, probably
 ..We didn't expect picnses.' ex- pIained the man with the fe2er, who evidently considered that. the unsol- dierIy taIl0eofs hissfellAws needed some explanation We expected to do the fighting, aid we counted on the gov ernment seeing that we got what we needed, and nice Hash it made of i{s. part of the contract. Why, some of the boys never even got their uni forms. Then we weren't treated right any of the time. My company was packed on the ears when it wasdecided we were to come north and sent to Fernandina. and there we stayed in the cars from Wednesday until Fri day. We had 30 or 40 sick men on our section, but that made no difference. At last we started north; you never saw such a happy crowd as when we knew we were to come here
 And how have you found it here?" was asked.
 "Oh. it was pretty tough at first; there was no water to drink"
 That's always hard on man down with the fever" interjected the con valeseent.
 "The milk was pretty apt to be sour. and sometimes it was noon be- fore anything was brought us to eat; and there was no ice until the Red Cross took hold. I guess. though. we have been about as well treated as you could expect"
 But perhaps the fever patient didn't expect much.
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