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CHAPTER XI.

Miss Bostal shut the door when the
detective had gone, drew shivering
sigh as she folded the shawl more
tightly about her thin person, and
went into the dining-room.
Sitting on one of the horsehair-coV-
cred chairs in the darkness, was Nell.
Miss Bostal sighed again as she placed
carefully upon the table the lighted
candle she had brought with her from
the drawing-room.
Il feel very guilty and ashamed Of
myself" she murmured, rather peev-
ishly, "for having told the man you
were gone when knew you had gone
no farther than this. But + had to
choose the less of two evils, for I was
afraid, my dear, that you could not
bear another long, worrying cross-e1-
animation from him just now."
"You were quite right, Miss Theo-
dore, and as kind as you always are"
said Nell, affeotionately.
The poor girl looked indeed worn
out, and the words she uttered seemed
to come mechanically from weary
lips.
Come into the kitchen, child, where
1t is warm" said Miss Bostal, brisk!y.
II will make you nice, hot cup of tea,
and then you will feel better"
HAS Jem Stickels gone, then?'
asked Nell, apprehensively.
"Oh, yes! I sent him OH very quick
ly."
"Do you" Nell faltered and began
to blush and to tremble-"do you think
| he told the-the detective-anythingF'
"I'm sure don't know, dear. These
men are so exceedingly reticent,. it Is
| impossible to tell what they do know" }"
answered the elder lady.
Nell watched her and gathered from
her manner that Hemming had told
her nothing disQuieting. For Miss Bos-
tails whole attention was devoted. at
that moment, to measuring out the
smallest possible quantity of tea which
could be made to supply two persons.
"And besides" went on Miss Bostal,
when she had shut up the tea-caddy,
what could Stlckels have to tell him
And what trust could be put in Stick
els's stories?"
Nell looked at her with wide eyes of
wonder and terror.
Didn't I tell you" she said, in q
husky whisper, that Jem told me he
had seen-the thief-with his own
eyes? He told me he could give proofs
-proofs!'
"Well. well, my dear" returned the
elder lady. composedly, as she put ner
little brown teapot tenderly on the
stove to draw, what If he did? My
own idea is that Stickels made up a
story in order to get you to talk to
him; for it's evident the poor lad Is
crazy about you"
Nell made q gesture of disgust.
"Ah. but you shouldn't treat him Sc
hardly; 1t makes him desperate"
Nell rose from her chair, and came
close to the lady's side.
"A1iss Tllcodora." she whispered
with a face full of fear. 1T was moi
to get IN excuse to talk to me that
Jem said-what he Gid. He told me
ne advised me to confide in you-to tel
you what he told me, and-every
thing"
"Well. my dear, tell me If you like y
said Miss Bosta]. putting kind hand
on the girls shoulder.
"Shall I"
Nrlrs face was deathlike in its ashy
whiteneSs.
"Why, my child. yes. tell me, OF
course. Come, come, what is there to
get SO miserable abOut7 If you really
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State, was early organized, stringent
laws passed and vigilant watch kept
to prevent destruction.
The terror of fires in the Rocky
Mountains Is akin to that Of volcanoes
and earthquakes. When once started
by careless hunters, match thrown
into a bunch of dry grass, or by in
cendiaries, timber thieves and the like,
vast tidal waves Of fame sweep the
pine clad slopes rising to lofty alti-
tudes and stretching for miles along
the great ranges. 1t has been observed
that the absence Of timber even in the
mountain parks interferes with the
rainfall, causing periods Of drought,
or violent rainstorms doing great dam.
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gen, C2 of q recipient in which this is.
OXYGEN APPARATUS FOR BALCONIES.

gen, (2) Of a recipient in which this is.
turned into gaseous oxygen, and (3) Of
a kind of mask which renders the res
piration Of the gas certain.
Pure oxygen almost always causes
nausea and illness. To avoid this NJ.
Cailletet has placed in the mask O.
shutter with variable opening, ena-,
bling the wearer to mix with the oxy-.
gen q certain volume Of air. The aero,
naut regulates this opening so that the
oxygen increases in amount with the
height, and, with the object Of pre-
venting the condensation Of the water
vapor contained in the respired gases.
he allows it to escape by a flexible
tube furnished with q special valve:
and hidden under the .aeronaut's
clothes to prevent freezing.
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Author ofss The House on lhs Narsh," etc. =
ebert Bonner's Sons,

"And now," asked the lady, as she
seated herself on a prim, stiff backed
chair covered with faded needle-work
what is it you want to ask me"
"Well, ma'am," said the detective
who sat on the edge of his chair, and
felt surprise at the amount Of dignity
there was about the little prim, shabby
lady, "it's just this: I want to know
if any little accident happened to
young lady who spent the morning
with you-Mlss Claris?"
He saw his breath and hers on the
cold air of tile little room, and thought
it was much warmer in the fields out
side. The lady was evidently aston
ished at the question.
Little accident?" she repeated. "Not
that 1 remember"
"Was she doing any sort of work fol
you, ina'am? She said something about
ironing, think"
"She didn't do any ironing" an
swercd the lady, promptly, "but did,
"She told me she was Ironing and
burned her hand"
The lady shook her head.
ut was I who had the iron all the
time," she said, decidedly.
But then the detective noticed that
the lady gave him quick look, and
that she then, as if recollecting her
self, altered he- tone. He instantly
decided that she was making up a
story for the benefit of her protege.
II recol1ect, now think Of it, said
she. that I did come very near her
with the iron, and that was afraid
bad burned her. though she said it was
nothing, and, indeed, could see moth
ing"
Thank you, ma'am," said the de-
tective, rising at once. "And now
would you be so good as to let me see
her and the man Jem Stickels togeth-
er, at once, before they leave this
house"
IF they are here, you can, certain
ly,n said Miss Bostal, as she at oEce
left the room and went down the pass
age toward the kitchen.
In q few minutes, however, she re-
turned with q blank expression.
"Tm sorry to say" said she, "that
they have both left the house. Whether
together or no." she added, with de-
mure and pinched little smile, II can't
say"
The detective took his leave, not in
the best of humor.
Jem Sickels was the person to be
"got at" that was certain. But Hem
ming's fear was that he had been "got
at" already.
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Mountains rise to the snow line hem
ming in this Middle Peak, fortunately
supplied with rivers flowing swift and
deep from the canyons Of the snowy
range. But the raint II is said to be
decreasing with the destruction of pine
forests of the higher mountains.
In view of the vital necessity Of pro-
tecting the timber yet remaining in
Colorado, the Forestry Association,
composed of the best men in that
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ing cut, which clearly also shows the
nature of the innovation, which lies in
the method Of putting on the eye. A
needle thus equipped is said to pass
through the material with much more
ease than is experienced with the old
style, and the strength Of the cotton
cannot be impaired by its repeated
passages through the cloth, as is fire.
uuently the case with the instrument
now in vogue.
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An Improvement in Needles.
An Improvement has just been made
by q French needle manufacturer,
which is said to have several advan-
tages. It is shown by the accompany
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The largest single item of trace be
tween the United States and Korea l.
kerosene, which for the year I9<
amounted to $So5,22o.
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0 scllouS ploDie" AoA oSANANS ~
Dolve. Important facts are herewith
presented on the subject. 1t is be-
lieved that the rapid destruction Of
the great forests Of the country by
careless settlers, lumbermen and wood
pulp makers are the chief cause Of
this marked recent change in our cli-
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wholesale wiping out Of forests.

THAT forests affect the airs tenn
perature there is no doubt. Evapora.
ton within the limits Of forest goes
on much more slowly than outside.
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A watch may give tick, but VAS
ieWeler doesn't.
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This means moisture, and with mois-
ture comes cooling Of the atmos-
phere. In regions largely forested the
temperature is usually much lower.
1--WE have long observed that areas
originally humid are dried up by de-
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, HESE modern hot waves,
! with sunstroke and death on
every hand, have become a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-26
RAILROAD MEETING
A GREAT SUCCESS.
Portion Of Americus Committee Come
Back Yesterday.
THINK FAv0RABLY OF PROJECT
Nearly 500 Delegates From Georgia
and Alabama Towns Attend. Make
Spec ches and Whoop Up The New
Enterprise Generally.

Two members of the Americas dele
CATION TO the great Brunswick railway
meeting essrs Crawford Wheatley
and O, G. Clay-returned home yester-
day, aud while of course they could
give no positive assurance that Ameri
Gus will get the road they are quite en-
thuslastic over the general outlook.
The other members of the committee,
with Mayor Fe der, remained ov5r
day longer and will come home this
afternoon. The Americus gentlemen
are of the opinion that the Brunswick
& Birming ham Railway will be con-
structed. The greatest enthusiasm
prevailed at the meeting of railway
magnates aud delegations of citizens,
aud oratorY flowed freely. The first
spike, made of pure silver, was driven
by President Machen in the presence
of a vast throng. The visiting dele
gates were royalty entertained by the
hospitable Brunswickians, aud the
meeting was made permanent organi-
cation. Many cities and counties along
the probable route made fattering
offers to the new company in the mat,
ter of cash contribution, depot sites
aud free rights-of-way.
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GUERRY DWELLING
BURNS YESTERDAY,
Residence In East Americas Nearly
DESTROYED,
FIRE STARTED IN A FIREPLACE,
And Quickly Got Beyond Control
House Was In Flames When Trucks
Arrived and But Little of Property
Could Be Saved.

The residence of Mr.. J. W. Query,
on Mayo street, East Americas, was
burned at 10 O'Clock yesterday morn
ing, with the greater portion of the
furniture, little being saved SO rapidly
did the building burn.
The fire started in one of the rooms
and was accidental.
The house was we'll afame before q
runner could reach the nearest tele-
phone, 20O or 300 yards away. and send
in an alarm.
The department responde prompt
Iy, and the run of nearly a mile was
quickly made. A stream was turned
upon the burning building, while at
the same time the firemen looked af-
! ter other houses.
There were several others close at
hand, and but for favorable wind
the fremen might have had a diffienlt
task IN protecting these neighboring
dwellings.
AS 1t was, only the Query property
burned or caught fire.
Mrs. Query, it is said, had left the
room in which the blaze started only
a short time before. A fire was burn.
ing in the CRATE, and it is likely that g
spark or frebrand fell upon the carpet
aud started what proved a costly blaze,
Mr.. Query was insured for 81, 100
with W. G. Furlow, 5000 on dwelling
and $500 on furniture.
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Shirts and Underwear Reduced.

Reductions right down the line now,
and substantial worth while reductions.
You would almost think we were gsing to
quit selling Shirts and Underwear, and
wished to close out everything in a rush,
But 1t IS simply this we don't want to
make long drawn out operation of one
that can be settled quickly. These Janu-
ary stocks are unwelcome here. ITS wear
ing time, not showing time, and the best,
quickest methods of finding wearers are
shown light here.
We offer our entire line of Colored
Shirts, made by the best makers in the
United States In the Monarch, JOS. Fowler
and International makes; not one in the
lot that has ever been retailed for less than
81; some are the ST Is kind, others are
worth ST. so; the whole lot Is placed on
center table and priced at SOC each.
twenty dozen Mems Fancy Stripe I'm
derwear, shirts and drawers, up to January
Isl, was 75c per garment or 81 SO per suit;
they are ACC per garment or Csc per suit.
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THESE WIDOWS DUE PENSIONS
And Should Make Application In
Ample Time.

There are several widows of Confed-
crate soldiers in Americas and Sumter
county who draw pensions from the
state and some of these may not know
that it is necessary to renew their APP
plications for this benefit. Applica-
ton must be made to Judge 7. "A. Al
len, of the Court of Ordinary, without
delay. Among those who have thus
far failed to make application are Mes
DANES M, A, Aubrey, R. j. Braswell,
r. L. Galloway, M. A. Gibson, NJ g.
Chambliss, Hannah Griffin, Nancy
Lane, Sue Lanier, A. E, Rylander and
Josephine Mcleod.
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Persons who suffer from Indigestion

Persons who suffer from Indigestion
can not expect to live long, because
they cannot eat the food required to
nourish the body and the products of
the undigested foods they do eat poison
the blood. II is important to cure in
digestion as soon as possible, and the
best method of doing this is to use the
preparation known as Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. Ii digests what you eat and re-
stores alb the digestive organs to perfect
health. w. A. Rembcrt.
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FINE DANCERS AND MUSICIANS
With Galaxy of Other Artists in Suns
Ministries.

Monday night will witness the finest
minstrel event of the season in Ameri-
Gus Suns Great American Minstrels,
who come here for the first time. It
brings two fine bands and the best
talent obtainable. The company trav-
els in their own Pullman Palace car
and number fifty people, headed by
the famous comedian, Henry J York
eY, assisted by an able corps of sing
ers, dancers, musicians, acrobats, bur-
lesqaers. European novelties, and last
but not least, Mr., Gus Sun, the wiz
ard who has astonished two conti-
nents with his wonderful juggling and
balancing. The engagement promises
to be a record breaker, and program
of unusual merit. Seats now on sale
at Hudson's drug store
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Robbed the Grave.

A start thing incident, of which Mr.,
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, 1t is narrated by him as follows
II was in most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually in
the back and sides, no appetite-gradu-
ally growing weaker day by day. Three
physicin had gwen me up Fortunate
ly, friend advised tfvlny Electric Bit
ters;' and to my great joy and surprise,
the first bottle made decided improve
ment. | continued their use for three
weeks, and am now we'll man. I know
they saved my life, 'and robbed the grave
of another victim" No one should fail
to try them. Only so cents per bottle al
4. J Eldridge's Drug Store.
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IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the importance of
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with transient action; but
that it is generally known that Syrup
of Figs will permanently overcome
hsbltual constipation, we'll informed
people will not buy other laxatives,
which act for time, but finally injure
the system. Buy the genuine, made
by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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COTTON TOOK RUNNING START.
And Went Sailing Above Ten Cents
Yesterday.

The threatened "squeeze"in January
cotton is evidently on, Judging by the
rapid advance in the market yesterday.
That position went bounding upwards,
and will go even higher. Opening at
9.87 it advanced rapidly and closed at
1907 a gain of 30 POINTS for the day,
This is the highest point January has
touched since the fateful slump last
October when it fell from 10. IS to s. rs
or $40 points, The other positions
showed no great gain yesterday, fact
which makes the squeeze" more ap-
parent
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DR.. GAINES AT PRESBYTERIAN.
President Of Agnes Scott College in
AmerIcus.

The Rev. F. Fl. Gaines, D. D., Presi-
dent of the Agnes Scott Institute, of
Decatur, will occupy the pulpit of the
Presbyterian church here tomorrow at
II a, M, and 7;3O p. m. DIR. Gaines is
one of the ablest and most cOnsecrated
ministers of the Southern Presbyterian
church. This, together with the high
reputation of Agnes Scott Institute
among southern colleges for women,
will draw large congregation, no
doubt, to hear him. He will be the
guest of Rev. Leroy G. Henderson
during his stay IN Americas.
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A FORTUNE IN GEORGIA MULES.
Farmers Spending Vast Amount Fo
Them.

The farmers about Americas have
probably invested hundred thousan
dollars in mules this year, or a sum
nearly approaching that figure, while
other towns in this part of the state re-
port enormous sales as well. Dawson
has Tece1ved and disposed of thirty
three carloads of mules already, and
the "season" is just at It's height.
Averaging twenty-five mules to the
car the number sold would be 8.25, and
at $40 per head the amount paid would
be $115, 500. Millions Of Georgia
money will go for mules this year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-26

The usual bargain limits selections
compels you to take only the styles that
happen to be in the offering at a low price.
If you want to pick and choose you must
pay more. This sale is unapproached by
all others in'that it not only offers splendid
embroideries at most exceptional prices,
but it provides variety of over two hun
dred styles. You can get the best bargain
possible, yet you can select from more styles
than are found IN most of the regular stocks
at full prices
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Boys CIothing--S6 Suits at S3.z5.

This is one OF the results of closing out
of our Clothing stock. They are double
breasted suits of all-wool Cheviots; some
blue, others of desirable mixtures; sizes
to 10 years; about IS suits ia this lot in
which values run up to SO; now uniformly
priced at s. rs.
Another group of Boys Suits in which
values run up to s. so will be sold at SIPS
per suit; sizes S to a years.
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That ThrObbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you if you used DR..
Kings New Lite Pills. Thousands of
sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easy to take
Try them. Only 25c. Money back
if not cured, Sold by E. Ejdri dgo.
druggist
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Wonerful Shoe Bargains.

100 PAIRS Mems Oak Kip Tie Shoes
Every pair guaranteed to be made of solid
leather, light and heavy soles, sells every
where at 81 IS; our price 95c per pair.
100 Pairs Mems Satin Calf Shoes, in
lace and congress, light and heavy soles,
made of honest, solid leather regularly sold
at 81 Is, now at 81 IS per pair.
Misses Black Kid Shoes, spring heels,
kid tips, button and lace, regularly sold at
S1.00; now at 65c pair.
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Sale of IS Rugs at One-Third to One
Third Below Value.

This is a cleau-u sale of variots odd
lots left over from Christmas selling. The
thrifty housekeeper finds an opportunity
for big saving in tho cost of very i'm
portant part of the furnishing.
We've only IS to sell at the price so to
avoid Disappointment please come early; the
prices were $50, 81 IS, 81 and 81 Is; now
you can buy them until this lot is sold at
ST.. 90 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-26
FIRST FIRE IN a YEARS TIME,
Distance ana Delay Caused First
Fire Loss

The Query fire yesterday was the
first loss in Americas in more than @
year-that is, where the building en-
dangered was not saved with only
slight damage. Last yeat $ record fol
the department was a magnificent one,
the total loss by fire in Americus dur.
ing the entire year being less than six
hundred dollars. But for the long dis
lance and delay in getting the alarm
yesterday the Query house would have
been saved as we'll.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-26

This season there is large death
rate among children from Group and
lung troubles. Prompt action Will save
the little one from these terrible dis
eases. We know of nothing so certain
to give instant relief as One Minut
Cough Cur. It can also be relied upon
in grippe and all throat and lung trou-
bles of adults. Pleasant to take, W.
A. Rambert.
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IS CAPTURED NEAR AMERICUs
And Carried to Arkansas for Wife
Murder.

Murder.
The sheriff of Monticello, Ark was
in Amerlcus yesterday en- route back
to that state with David Lloyd, an aged
negro, charged with wife murder. The
crime OF which Lloyd stands charged
was committed Christmas, the old ne
gro Immediately fleeing to Georgia for
safety. He stopped at Leesburg, and
a letter written to relative at home
betrayed his whereabouts. LLOYD is
about sixty years of age and, it is said,
does not deny the killing. The sheriff
had him securely chained, hand and
feet.
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WARNING

Tenderness, aching in the small of the
back is a serious symptom. The kid
neys are suffering. Take Smiths Sure
Cure at once. IC is reliable kidney
remedy and symptom regulator, and will
cure the trouble before it develops it's
dangerous stage. Price so cents. For
sale by DodsOn's Pharmacy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-26

When threatened by pneumonia or
any other lung trouble, prompt relief is
necessary, as it is dangerous to delay.
We would suggest that One Minute
Cough Cure be taken as soon as indica-
tons of having taken cold are noticed.
It cures quickly and its early use pre-
vents consumption. w. A. Rem bert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-26

J. A. Lambert of Rachael, N. g.
writes; ST heartily endorse Foley's
Kidney Cure. It does what you claim
it will do and there is nothing equal to
it, and l thank you for the good it has
done me-" Accept no substitute.
Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-26

Use 24-Hour-F Fever Cue
for Grip. 1t will drive out
every trace of Grip poison
from the system, 1t places a
Grip victim beyond the point
of danger in a day Guaran-
teed by
DODsON S PHARMACY.
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HOSIERY Bargains.

Ladies fast black Hose, high spIiced
heels and toes, full length, regular sold at
&c; a special leader here at 3 pairs for 25c.
Mems Half Hose here at 3 pairs for 25c.
Misses fast black Hosea leader 3
pairs for 25c.