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VOL. XXVlll. NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS! GEESLNIG & HOBBS, We nre now receiving our STOCK FALI and WINTER GOODS, Consisting in part oi DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS. SHOES HATS, DOMESTICS, CALICOS, DUES." GOODS, NOTIONS. Etc > GROCERIES, Our lines of Groceries arc full and coin plot-. BACON, Baud, meal, flour GRITS, RICE, SUGAR, COFFEE. Full lino of including everything In Hard ware, Cutlery, &c. GEESLING- a HOBBS. Main St., Thomson, Ga. TANARUS NKAIi, IlisNTx&T. Will be found at his office in Thomon tu first Monday in each month and remain two weeks. TEETH EXTRACT HI: WITHOUT i A /A* r /. I TE Won SPEi'/A f.TY ’JC Ii IS Phobnu. Bkuo Stoke I* rod la v.erj 0— "neat o t u. an . 3EST OnL HINfJ NEW rtooc the cm • W,rHUS “®' )S *MTrtk .n Ik. DRUGS and PATENT MEDICINE' sara s- set—- '.EADERS to nj' our E?n'e BS - WE are THr . A. I. MATHEWS, {Successor to JDli. J *V. QUILUA^,) MAIN STREET, THOMSON, GEORGIA J AMES'E.’" OIAATt, dealer iy 1>I!Y GOODS, DRESS GOODS, NOTION?, BOOTS and SHOES and HATS. I curry a Large and Select Stock of JFlret-ClaS. G-rocories, —CONBISTINQ OF Bacon, Fleur, Meal, Lard Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Tobacco. ALSO PLOWS, SHOVELS, HOES and all Farming Implements. Clbson Drug Compnay Yy Fare offering DRUGS and PATENT MEDICINES at prices that defy competition. Look at our prices and judge for vonrself. am. when you need medicines, come trade with the peonle who bring prices down. Regular Our Price. Price. SYRUP SARSAPARILLA $1 00 75c SCOTT’S EMULSION COD LIVER OIL.. 100 750 S S S 1 00 750 ESSENCE JAMAICA GINGER 50c 300 FOCTZ’ CATTLE POWDERS 25c Isc GILDER’S PILLS 250 150 CARBOLIC SALVE 25c 15c ALLCOCK’S PLASTERS 20c 10c HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA 15c 10c SALTS 1b.... 10c 5c Everything else in proportion. GIBSON DRUG Cos. MAIN STREET Thomson, Georgia M’KINLEY’S MESSAGE As Read Before Congress at the Opening Session. SUMMARY OF SALIENT POINTS Document Deals at Creat Length With the Situation In China, The Philippines and Cuba. Vital Questions Fully Considered. The message of William McKinley, president of the United States of America, delivered to the last session of the fifty-sixth congrats Monday, contains more than 20,000 words and deals with questions of vital import tance to the present administration aud to the American people. It is a document tersely written, full of de tail aud emphatic in suggestion. The message deals principally with the Chinese situation, the future policy in the Philippines, tho govern ment of Cuba, tho building of the Nicaragua canal, a construction of a cable lo Hawaii and Manila, the basis of a standing army, the eitenaidu bf commercial relations With foreign countries, a suggestion to overthrow the trusts aud a positive but liberal policy at home. Mr. McKinley urges the construc tion of better cable connection with foreign countries, better postal facili ties nt home and abroad. He roasts lynching and declares that punish ment to the guilty must be imposed tiy the courts and not by mobs. He is opposed to the 1 qnor traftio in conn tries where the inhabitants are Unciv ilized. He asks that sufficient protec tion bo given alien citizens in the United States aud that an indemnity be paid for the lynching of five Ital ians in Louisiana and the lynchers be punished, aud that federal jurisdiction bo given in such matters so as to in sure the punishment of offenders against liberty and life aud for the protection of foreigners sojourning within our borders. The message fully reviews the Chi nese muddle, giving a graphic ac count of the siege of the legation ill Pekin and thoir memorable defense, lie applauds the heroism of tho Amer ican relieving force aud reiterates that tho United States is not at war with China and uevor has been. In dealing with the Chinese situation ho suggests that the open door policy should figure and that sufficient guar antee of personal safety should be el tended Americans in China. A considerable portion of the mes sage is devoted to the Paris exposition and the good results accruing from the exhibits made by this country at the fair. The president is delighted that not withstanding tho intricacies of the South African war, the friendship with Great Britain has never become es tranged and the United States and England are still enjoying the most cordial relations, with a future reploto with promised continuance. Tho inter-ooeau canal project meets with his hearty approval and ho re views the present situation in Nicara gua with pleasure. Our relations with Spain, despite the late war, are cordial, and the president urges that the congress see to it that peaee and good will between tho two countries is maintained in the future. Certaiu indemnities are rec ommended to be paid Spain. The government of the United States is still waiting for the Sultan of Tur key to make adequate reparation for the Armenian outrages and the re building of the college at Harpoot. The picsident is assured of the good will of Turkey, notwithstanding tho present complications. The Buffalo exposition and the Mexican congreßs are given attention, and the general plan of displaying the resources of the government meets with the president’s approval and en dorsement. Quite a portion of the message is de voted to the expenses of the army and navy and figures are given showing a mere economical administration of af fairs in these departments. The refunding act, tho president de clares, has greatly benefited the cir culation of our government,. The imports and exports have ex ceeded by millions the records of the past. The president suggests tho reduction of the war revenne and tho upbuilding of American shipping. More attention is given to the Phil ippine situation than any other subject rind the president fully outlines his policy in the cast. He advocates a lib era government 'or the Filipinos, de claring the nation is susceptible to higher education. The uncivilized in habitants of the island he would treat as we did the American Indians. The government of the Philippines is to he free, but under the direction and en forcement of the United States. The Filipinos are to select their municipal and executive officers, bnt they must be loyal to the wishes and laws of this country. He suggests an extension of the school facilities, with free primary institutes end the adoption of a uni- THOMSON. GA., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1900. #The Red Hot Shoe Man Always has Red* Hot Bargains in First-class Sluts. R. Q. TARVEC Mj?r. Good Solid Shoos A Specialty. Your Slim- Inti wifi lie jusl lull' what it is now it you buy your Shoos from II CROAT EASTERN SHOE CO. R. G. TARVER. Mgr., 907 Broitd St., - Augusta, tin. versn.l language—the Fnglish lan guage. The laws are to bo conserva tive, just and equitable; taxes are not to be < xceesive an 1 no burdens are to bo inflicted upon the people which can bo avoided. The treaty of Paris r.s to property rights must be upheld. In o'.her words, the policy uh out lined for the people of the Philippines will secure to the nation the advant ages of the government of the United States, with all the rights and privi leges of self-government, just us soon as the natives show themselves capa ble of governing themselves. The president’s idea is that tin' islands have been pacified, save for the guerilla waifure, and ho believes that an army of 15,000 natives Will in a short time bring peace ill all the group, will insure safety to lives and property and Will secure a vast increase in business. Until the islands are thoroughly pacified the military governor is the highest authority, acting under the orders and jui indict ion of the Taft commission, hut when pcaco is finally brought about a civil government must bo administered, The message reviews at considera ble length the protfrecss that has been made m Cuba towards bringing about a self-government for the people. The president cites many instances to show that We are at peace with all the world and that annually our com mer a 1 and our social relations are increu-ing iu cordiality. Gradually the commerce of the United States with our South Ameri can neighbors is improving and the future is replete with promise, An army of 00,000 men is recom mended,the president to bo empowered to increase to 100,000 if emergency should demand, Within the last four years, $00,000,- 000 have been paid for improved coast defenses, requiring an army of 20,000 inen for garrison duty. The message reviews the improving along this line and gives many interesting details of what has been accomplished. The progress made iu the extension of the rural nia 1 system and the bet tering of the postal system meets with the approval of the president and ho urges the congress not to neglect this important branch of the government. A civil service is promised the Fili pinos, under the Taft commission. A recommendation is made that all the heroic acts in both army and navy should be regarded and that the ap preciation of the government should be shown individual members of the army and uuvy who have done valiant service; especially to the volunteers who remained iu the Philippine ser vice after their term of enlistment had expired. Pensions, too, are talked about, and the president expresses the desire that aged, maimed aid infirm soldiers and seamen f-liall be supported liberally. Reference is made to the great strides Hawaii has recently made and the president dtdares that peace and prosperity reigns on the island. Ho recommends the building of a cable to Hawaii, which, in time, is to be ex tended to Manila and to bo owned and controlled exclusively by the United Btfttes. Attention is paid the compilation of the United States census and liberal applause is given the census bureau for its faithful work. The agricultural statistics show a remarkable progress throughout the entire country. In closing the message, the presi dent urges that iu this era of pros perity, we should not become ex travagant, but should administer the affairs of the country economically and conservatively, cutting expendi tures wherever possible, but not to the detriment of the public good, STEAM PIPE EXPLODES. Ktiffiufcer And Fireman Scalded to lJaath hr ileftult of Accident. A steam pipe buret at the Matinee A Feltou Lumber company's planing mill at Macon, Ga., Monday, killing two men and seriously wounding an other. Engineer E. It. Hathaway and his negro fireman were scalded (ruin kind to foot with hot water and they died soon after being taken to the hos pital. Another negro w* badly horned. Its HUES SHEAR ALLEGIANCE. Over Two Thoun ind Filipino* Volants 11 5* Suit**ndor to Oftici'til Young. The war department Monday receiv ed the following dispatch telling of llifc Volttutaty surrender of a large number of insurfefiltifs to General Young, at Santa Maria. The ouiisßioO in the telegram comes of faulty trans mission or an inability to plausibly decipher the missing words: Manila, —Adjutant General, Washington. - Two thousand one hundred and eighty Katipunan iusurrectos, whom Cousiqu enrolled (bolomen) came from mountains and surrendered,to General Samuel F. M. Voting today at, Santa Maria. They renounced insurrection fttid ewefe al legiance to the United States. Tile oath was administered by the padre (priest) at the church with impres sive religious cifcuiotiies. General Young attributes the surrender to the president’s re-election and vigor ous prosecution of the war. Although no rifles were surrendered, this is im portant, as indicating a reaction among the people. MaoAktuur.” OSTEOPATHS TURNED DOWN. The GfeorglA Senate Not In Favor of ttlreiialnsr U Now Cult. The adverse action of the Georgia senate on the report of the general judiciary committee ou the osteopathy bill came in the nature of a surprise, as the passage of the measure was re garded ns certain. When it was seen, at last, that the issue would be a close onto in tlio senate, An attempt was made to amend the bill, so as to allow ostcopathists to practice their profes sion in the state without formally rec ognizing them by law. The amend ment failed and the bill was subse quently defeated by a vote of 19 to 18. AWAITING DIG REWARD. Gibson, llw Child Sluyor, Alleged to lie Secreted lly 111* Cantor*. A dispatch from Ashland, Ky., nays: William Gibson, who is charged with burning his two-year-old stepdaughter to death with a poker, is undoubtedly captured, and it is said the officers have given up the chase. A message from Hush, Ky., says he has been captured there, and is being held for a reward. His captors are miners, and have him secreted in tho mines. Governor Beckham will offer a reward of SSOO but bis captors will not turn him over unloss tho reward is raised to SI,OOO. HOOD .SHOWING MADE. Postal Affair. In Philippine. Are In Pine Shape— Big Snrplu. Shown. J. W. Vallie, director-general of posts of the Philippine islands, in his annual report to the postmaster gen eral, shows a surplus of $19,628 to the credit of the Philippine-postal service. The revenue to June 30 last was $117,- 848 and the expenditures $1)8,220, making both years of the department’s existence show a surplus. Decided progress has been made iu opening postoffles. MUCH COIN AND BULLION. i United State* Treitßury find llranohe* Are Well Stocked With Cold. The largest stock of gold coin aud bullion over held in the United States is now accumulated iu tho treasury nnd its branches. The total has been rising steadily during the whole of the present year, and the amount is now $474,108,836, or about $76,000,000 greater than at the close of 1890. GERMANS- AGAINST BOXERS. Kaiser Lose* Twenty Men In Fight Near Pro Ting F. ! Jt is reported in Tien Tsiu that the Germans lost twenty killed and many wounded west of Pao Ting Fu, where they were attacked by 2,600 boxers. A quantity of loose powder exploded in the last arsenal occupied l>y the Itussianß. It is supposed the explo sion was caused by two Chinese smok ing. Both Chinamen were killed. 'J.’he shock was felt at Tien Telit Men’ Stylish Single and Double=Breasted Suits. We are well aware that we can offer an exceptional op portunity <o our many patrons and friends of (his county, when we show you our large and excellent stock of SUITS of all sizes, patterns and the very beat of quality. For Furnishings and Hats we can certainly please you. Ssoaocxet3bLii3.gr grat is our Ladles’ Department, filled with the latest Tailor- Made Suits, Skirts, Silk Waists, Flannel Waists and many other handsome novelties. I. C. LEVY’S SON & CO., Tailor-Fit Clothiers, 338 13R0A1) ST., - AUGUSTA, GA. G. E. LYNDON ...DEALER 1N... Carriages, Mips, PMois, Surreys awl Waps OF Alitj SIZES, 1 Imve on hand ono of the largest stocks of CARRIAGE**, BUGGIES, PHAETONS, SURREYS, TRAPS and ROAD WAGONS ever brought to this section of the state- Also a large ami well selected stock of Harness, Saits, Bridles, Harness Material, Wapn and Bamlaierial, Lap Holies, WMrs, Collars, Horse Boots, Axle aid Harness Oil And everything usually kept in a iirst-elnss Carriago Xtepository, Cheap for Cash, or ou time to responsible parties. Those wishing to buy on time and who arc strangers to us would save time and trouble by bringing letters of crodit from reliable parties. I am now opening up 1 (JEUUD OF BUGGIES AID CARRIAGES which I intond to sell at old prices. If you want a Good Vehicle cheap,write or come to see mo. J. S. BARNWELL Manager. Washington, Ga., July 27, 1900. G H EMBHEE, WITH C .A. -WYLDS, DISTILLER OE Corn "Wli isßLey, AND DEALER IN WINES AND LIQUORS OF ALL KINDS ioo Proof Corn Whiskey at $1.50 per Gallon. Country Trade 'elicited and Prompt Attention Given to All Orders. 803 Broad Street, - - - Augusta, Georgia. /as* E. 6ms&, Gotten. IF’etctor, —THOMSON, GEORGIA— I hereby announce *o the Farmers of MoDnfUo and neighboring counties that I have bufit in Thomson a COTTON WAREHOUSE IOR THE PURPOSE OF Storing and Selling: Cotton. I give this business my strict personal attention, and by selling direct to export buyers, hop# to be able to givo the farmers tho benefit of the Vtry Best Prices for their Cotton I am prepared to make advuncos on Cotton at a reasonable rate of interest, with goodeeoarity. I solioitand hpo to merit a liberal p* ronage. Very rsp:oliully, JOHN E. GMQ&S* 1 '.■'■■—ggß Our Job Printing Department Is complete and up-to-date. We are prepared, therefore, to fill your order with promptness, assuring satisfaction by doing good work at snch prices as WILL SAVE YOU HONEY, NO. 44.