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VOL 1 -NO 15. Special OFFERINGS -FOR This Week, AT 5,000 yards Checked Nainsook at 5c, worth toe. 5,000 yards Checked Nainsook at 8c, worth 12 1-2. 5,000 yards Checked Nainsook at to, worth 15c. 5,000 yaids Figured White Lawn at 12 1 *2c, worth 20 vThis is a special drive and is well worth your atten tion - . 5,000 yards white India Linen at 5c, worth 10c. 5,000 yards white India L'nen at 8c, worth 12 :-2 5,000 yards white India Linen at 10c, worth 15. We have the best and largest assort ment of white lawns ever offered in this market. Would call your special atten tion to our 20c Number, which in width, fin ish and sheerness of woof, surpasses any thing ever shown at this price. 25 dozen bleached damask towels, knotted fringe, at 15c, well worth 25c. 25 dozen Iluckabock Towels at 10c, worth 25c. For 25c we can give you the very best towel, 1 14 yards long, all linen and last colored borders, ever shown in Thotnasvillc. Our new and elegant selection of Challtes are still all the rage, and arc sel ing at a very satisfactory rate. In summc r silks we have still some very choice patterns left, which we are offering at greatly reduced rates. Our remnant counter lor this week contains some very desirable bar gains, and mothers v.ould do well to take advantage ot this. News Notes About Town About People You Know, or May Not Know. PUT IN PITHY PACKAGES. Hot weather. Spring chickens bring good prices. The ice works are doing a fine busi ness. Bainbridgc will have a big picnic to-day. Go to the shooting match this af ternoon. See notice ot house to rent by Bass & McKinnon. Heard’s pond is the favorite fishing point. Hon. Arthur Patten spent yester day in Boston. There are some fine vegetable gar dens in Thomasville. Many strange faces can he seen daily on the streets. Mr. Stanley Crittendon, of New York, was in the city yesterday. Willis Moore weut down to Chatta hoochee on business yesterday. It rained hard within five miles of Thomasville yesterday afternoon. The examination of public school teachers took place at the court house yesterday. The W. C. T. U. will meet at the Library half an hour later than for merly, 4J p. ni. Messrs. W. B. Gronber and L. B. Frances, of New York, arc in the city on business. Mr. Edwin i>. Newton, of New York, is among the strangers in the city. Hon. Guyte McLendon returned yesterday from a couple of days visit to Savannah. All lines complete. Stock acknowledged to be the largest. Prices lower than ever. Do not fail to come and inspect. We are anxious to ^howyou our goods whether you buy or not. FlUusteii, 132IBBOADI3T.. lOOS.tJAOKSON Mr. Theo J. Varnndoe, of Balti more, is among the guests of the Stuart. The brick industries around the city are flourishing, and mud is being rapidly converted into brick. Mrs. Foot, daughter and niece, will leave to-day fur their home in Philadelphia. They will probably re turn next season. Mr. John Montgomery is now keep ing hooks for Messrs. West & Fcarn during Mr. Fearn’s illness. Mr. Sam Quarterman and sister, Miss Emmie, of Quincy, Fla., were in the city to-day, cn route to Savan nah. The Guards armory is now being put iu order lor the compauy. The boys have gone to work in earnest. The boys will have to practice if they expect to stand a chance of car rying off the bat fiom Monticello. THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 30, 1880. . Paradise Park. It is well known by our people that the town has an option on Paradise Park which expires with the year, the price being placed at 8500 an acr^ and the Mayor and council have, tBercforc, ordered an election to be held on June 26th to allow the voters of Thomasville an opportunity of ex pressing their choice for or against the issue of bonds for the purpose of com pleting the purchase of the Park. The question must be decided by a two-thirds vote of the qualified voters of the town. We confess we are surprised to find that there is some opposition on the part of our people to the purchase, but must presume^ that it is solely ou the ground of indisposition to go into debt. There are many good people who arc opposed to saddling the city with a bonded debt, and going no further that that, they oppose any measure looking to internal improve ments requiring an expenditure of money. Now iu all kindness, and with a full recognition of the right to maintain and express an opinion ou this and all other subjects on the part of the pub lic, we would be glad to have these parties investigate this matter thor oughly. As an investment it is, un doubtedly, a good thing—the property can be sold to-day for more money than the option calls for. Then, this being the case, what risk does the town take in the purchn.se ? None. On the other hand, if it is purchased for a park—property contigious will enhance in value; residences will be erected, and the revenue to the city in the way of increased taxes will more than pay the interest on the bonds. That portion of the city offers a fine, and as yet undeveloped oj.portu- There being no business of import ance for that body, the council had no meeting last Monday night. There is au interesting and friendly rivalry between the crack shots ot the T. G. C. as to their individual scores. Mr. Sam Wolff returned yesterday from a trip of several weeks to New York. He reports a pleasant stay in the great metropolis. Improvements continue to go up on all sides in the city. There area good many houses building and to be built this summer. Miss Hattie Hall has returned from Mitchell, where she has been teaching school, to spend a few days at home. Mr. J. M. Hurst, a substantial farm er ot this county, near Cairo, was in town yesterday, and gave the Times- Enteiipkise an appreciated call. We should be glad to see a thousand more of bis sort on the same mission. property will be improved with ele gant residences, thereby increasing ?n value the park property. As an illus tration take the case of Savannah, who has a park something like what ours ought to be. Central park—her pride—thirty years ago was about like ours now. To-day it could ho cut up into building lots and sold for 85,000 an acre. We hardly think the objection will be raised that the property is not worth the price—then it falls back to the proportion that the town should not go into debt for it. But why not? Can’t wo always get ottr money for it, if it becomes necessary, and in fact a considerable advance on the price paid. As to the interest ou the bonds, the taxation on improved property which will naturally follow, will more than pay that. Take, for instance, the case of one or two handsome invest ments made in the city the past year. Property heretofore lying idle and bringing in no revenue to the city, has been handsomely improved and now yields a fine revenue yj, the way of taxes. Let those who express opposstion to the park purchase con sider these things and we think they will change their opinion. Thomasville Gone to Heaven. Little Carrabelle. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Wiggins, departed this life on the 24th inst., aged five years, 7 months and 14 days. She had been sick a short while with measles, which at last terminated in death. She was the pet of the house hold, and loved by every one who know her. Only about two weeks since her baby sister was taken away, and the hearts of fond parents and family were made sad and left wound ed and bleeding. And now another darling one has taken her flight into the unknown world, bringing grief and sadness to the once wounded and yet unhealed hearts; but, notwith standing, it is well with the children; they are now together in that beauti ful home--the Paradise of God. Although bereft of these dear loving ones, there is consolation iu the thought and hope of being reunited after the trials of earth are ended. And there will be rejoicing around the great white Throne in Heaven, where trials and sorrows are un known. ’ A Friend. Very Unfortunate. Universal regret was expressed on our streets yesterday,ou reading the in- telligeneeof the attempt made to com mit suicide by Mr. Alex J. McKinnon. Mr. McKinnon is one of Thomas county’s most energetic and worthy citizens, but has over-burdened his system and mind with business affairs, and his healtli being very poor, his mind lias been impaired, and as a result we have the unfortunate occur rence at Indian Springs. It is very much to be hoped that he will speedily recover. Legal Advcitising. We learn from one of our good friends who has taken the weekly Times and Enterprise both for years, that the impression prevails, from the notice . we, published in reference to legal advertising, that the .advertise- .. , . .. , ments will only appeftt" rnty. fqr building, sites, and as .soon as] a .. . it is definitely settled, the adjacent ATT ** i legal'advertisements, notices of county commissioners, city council and oth.er official advertising, will be published in every paper we print—the weekly Times, the weekly Enterprise and the Daily Times-Enterprise. There fore no subscriber need he uneasy about seeing the official notices here tofore published in the two papers. In fact it is better than heretofore, for all legal advertising will he pub lished in each paper. Pear Blight. Mr. Waite, the government expert sent here to investigate the diseases of pear trees, will only he here a few days longer. He asks us to say that he will be pleased to show the pear- blight microbes to any one desirous of seeing them, at his hotel, the Whid- dou House, between •’! and 5 o’clock this evening. SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU AT R. Thomas Jr's-126 Broad Street. O. S. Bondurant Vounteer Observe Weather Bulletin for tile 28 hours ending at. 7 o’clock P. M. May 28, 1889. Tf.m PK RATUUK. 7 a. ni "1 2 p. 90 7 p. 79 Maximum for 24 hours -90 Minimum 11 “ “ 09 Rainfall - Latest Telegraphic News. FRBNCE’S HATIAN DEALT TheSigniflcanca of the Meeting at Pensa cola. Pensacola, Fla., May 28.—Re garding the surmised object of the meeting at this point of the French minister, and the commander of the French war vessel, Roland, that it is iu connection with Frcnch-Haytian affairs, other stories than that wired the News lustjnight luve been afloat. It is looked upon by the well inform ed as certain that the French and the Legitime government have come to an understanding whereby, in consid eration of liberal concessions, the former is to aid the hitter in its efforts to to subdue Gen. Hyppoliteand it is also believed that .Secretary Blaine has smelt a mouse, aid that the ap pointment of commissioners by the Unitvd States government to negoti ate peace betwe in the disputants is a checkmate to the Freuch move. w.aink’s ideas. Said a prominent genthemau to-day in the hearing of the News corres pondent: “Foreign interference in the affairs of an American republic will not he tolerated by this or any other United States administration so long as the danger of such an interfer mice ns outlined by Monroe be kept in view. It is in conformity with the Monroe doctrine that Secretary Blaine accepted. He 1ms unearthed the game of France with reference to Hayti, and he will block it peacefully if lie may, forcibly if ho must. A Cyclone Near Kansas City. May 28.—A disas- Brown and daughter were killed. Ills wife had a leg almost torn off, and his son had an arm and leg broken. It is reported tlint six or seven other persons wore killed, but the wires are all down, and no information can be obtained. We understand the Gun Club will visit St. Simon’s Island this summer to bring home some of the prize money. They will leave on the 12 th of June. Miss Lillie Jarrell, a very interest ing young ladv of La Grange, who bus been visiting Miss Mollie Smith for sonic time, returns home to-day at 9:30 o'clock. Miss Jarrell has made many friends here who regret her departure. Miss Dena Mitchell leaves for La Grange this morning, where she will spend some time with Miss Jarrell, of that place. The many friends of Miss Dena will miss her during her ab sence from home. The rain signal was changed to the fair weather flag yesterday, and still we have no rain. May the present iu dication prove as delusive as the last one. Well,'it bus rained at last! A Family Affair. Adclade Randall (colored) had her husband, Sam Davis, a drayman, ar rested yesterday morning, charged with assault and battery upon her. Sam in retaliation got out a warrant charging her with the same offense. Changing the System. For the purpose ot putting in some cut-offs, or in other words,providing a means of culling off different portions of the city without cutting off all, the water was cut off yesterday, for some time.'i' Hereafter it will not be necessary to cut off water except in that portion ot the city, where the mains are being laid. This was done tor the purpose of extending the mains, and will be a convenience. The Corner Stono Of St. Thomas Episcopal church was laid last evening. The stone was prepared by Mr. P. F. Coleman, and nicely’ lettered. . The stone contained copies of the Timks-Enteui'RIse, Weekly Times and Enterprise and various articles that will beof interest to future gener ations. The work of laying brick will go on rapidly and the church will he completed and ready for occupancy by next winter. The lecture under the auspices of the W. C. r. U. will he on the 11th of June. Free. Everybody is invited, The lecturer is both able and cloauent. Messrs. Lou Willingham and Frank Edmuuson will leave to-morrow for their home in LaGrangc for a months recreation. These young gentlemen have been closely confined at their place of business and will doubtless enjoy their holiday im mensely. Capt. Finn has returned from At lanta. Crosljy And The Calvinists. New iouk, May 28.—In the Pres byterian general assembly to-day, Dr. Crosby got a motion adopted explan atory of the vote on the prohibition question, which was taken yesterday. This motion was to the. effect that while the vote favored prohibition, it was not to he looked upon as ex pressing any political sentiment what ever. The Thomasville Ilase Hall Club went down to Iloston to play the Bos ton club yesterday, ar.d notwithstand ing the heavy rain they played the game, getting back about 9 o’clock last night. The Thomasville club beat the Bostons by 18 to 16—playing nine innings. Messrs. Gus Stark, Cicero Young, McDougald, McCants, Taylor, White, Mitchell, Linn amt Titus were the ThomasAille club. J. H. Coachman, E. Daniels, J. B. Dauiels, J. W. Taylor, Fred Clark, E. W. Dauels, J. M. I land, M. C. Smith and B. P. Coachman were the Boston club. Read tho notice of Mr. Thompson, superintendent of water works, and file your application for water, if you want to he supplied promptly. Mr. Cook and wife, of Brooklyn, who have been spending the winter at Mr. Roberts, returned homo yes terday. TO WATER CONSUMERS. Parties desiring water are requested to file their application with Mr. E. 0. Thompson, at his store or through the post-office. As the mains are ready to lie laid on various streets, the work will he done on the streets tiling tie moat applications. This to expe- dite tlic work and supply consumers E.O.THOMrSO.V.Supt. Levy’s Dry (Ms Hoist Mitchell House Corner PRICES AT LEVY’S Many reductions in prices have been made on fine goods to close out . for the season. and see our iuc line of assorted Dress Goods. Only about 20 pieces left. We have another invoice of Hemstitch ed embroidered floun- ings coming. They will be open for in spection on the 22nd. For genuine good goods, at closing out pnees, call at - * n -M m ' S if] -a iH 4 ■m .JgU Wm