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A BILL. (Continued from 1st page) by law in ease of parties failing or refusing to make returns to the Tax Receivers in this state. Said May >r and aldermen may relieve from such double tax if they sec fit. The Mayor and Aldermen shall as soon as practi cably after the books have been closed each year, carefully examine the. re turns and correct all such as nrc in their judgement incorrect, and as sess the property returned at such val ues as shall seem to them fair and equitable, and add to any return the full value of any property not Return ed, and as soon as said assessments and corrections, if any, nrc completed the clerk shnll turn over the hooks for that year to the treasurer of the city who shall proceed to collect the taxes as assessed by the Mayor and Aldermen. The treasurer shall re port to the Mayor and Aldermen all taxes not collected when the hooks for any year have been closed nnd the Mayor and Aldermen shall order the clerk to issue executions against all persons who have failed to pay by the date fixed for issit ing execution, which execution shall be a lien second only to the lien for state and county taxes on all property owned by the defaulting tax payers. The cxecu tions shall be turned over to the Marshall of said city who shall pro ceed to collect themdn the same way as executions for state taxes are col lected and shall levy, advertise and sell property subject to such execution under the law governing Sheriffs in levying, advertising and selling prop erty under executions for shite and county taxes. The deed of the Mar shal of said city to any property sold under any such execution shall pass the title to said property to the pur chaser as completely and absolutely aithe deed of such defaulting tax payer would have dtfne, provided nowever, that any person whose prop erty has been sold for taxes be allow ed to redeem the same by paying to tho purchaser at any time within twelve months from the date of sale the full amount of his bid with ten per cent, premium thereon. Section 19. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid: That the Mayor of Baid city shall hold a police court as often ns may be necessary for the trial of offenders against the by laws ordinances, rules and regulations of said city, and may when presiding in said court punish any persons con victed of violating any by law, ordi nance, rule or regulation of said city by sentencing said offender to pay a fine not exceeding one hundred dol lars, or to imprisonment in the guard house of said city or the common jail of said county, for any time not ex ceeding sixty days, or to work on the streets or public works of said city for any time not exceeding ninety days, and may imposo any [one or more of these punisments for the same offence.' Said court may snforce its judgements by imprisonment in the guard house or the common jail of Thomas county, or work on the public works. When presiding in said court the Mayor shall have power to punish for contempt of court any person disturbing said court, refusing to obey its mandates or iu any way guilty os contempt thereof by fine not to exceed twenty dollars for each act of contempt or to contempt or to commit to the guard house of said city or the jail of said county of Thomas, for any time not longer than ten days. In the absence, sickness or disqualification of the mayor the mayor pro-tcmporc (the mayor and aldermen being authorized heiYby to elect one of the aldermen to serve as mayor pro.tcmporc at such time as they sec fit) shall have and may ex ercise all the powers conferred, by this charter upon the mayor. TIuj marshal and clerk shall be the offi cers of said court and shall have for their attendance and services in said court such fees as may be fixed by the mayor and Aldermen which fees shall ft collected as part of the penalty in all cases of conviction. Any person charged with any violation of the ordi nance, rules or regulations of said city shall, unless the offence is of such a nature as to require the arrest and confinement of the party, be served by the marshal or any policeman of said city with a copy of a summons, signed by the clerk,and bearingtestin the name of the mayor or mayor pro- tem, setting out in a plain, summary way the the nature of the oficncc charged, and the time when and the place where the party is required to appear and stand a trial. The pre siding officer of said court may re quire bond and security for the ap pearance of the party so summoned, and in default thereof may commit the offender to the guard house to await a trial. Any party under bond who shall tail to appear at the time and place named in the bond shall be liable to arrest and imprisonment,and the court may dcclaic the bond for- . foiled, and notify the securities there of! that unless they produce their principal within one week, judgment will be entered up against them for the amount of said bond, and execu tion issued against said principal and his sureties for the amount of Mid judgment and ccsts, Nothing herein contained shall be ‘ to prevent the arrest securty of said city, or prevent the commision of a crime. Section 20. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That said Mayor and Aldermen may enact any and all by-laws, ordinances and regu lations necessary to lay out a fire dis trict in said city, and to enlarge, change or modify Us limits from time to time, and to prescribe when and how, and of what materials buildings in said limits may lie erected or covered, how thick the walls must be, and how chim neys and stove pipes and flues are to be secured; and generally to do all such things as llicy may deem nee cssary to protect said city as far as possible from the dangers of fire, and prevent the spread ol any fire from one building to others. They shall also have authority to order any changes in the construction or arrangement ol chimneys, flues, stoves, or pipes,or die removal thereof, when, m their judg ment, the same are dangerous or likely lo become so, and make the owner or occupant ol the premises pay the ex pense of such changes, which expenses shall lie collected as taxes arc colli Ct rl. Section 21. Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Mayor and Aldermen shall have full power and authority to compel all persons resident in said city who are subject to road duly under t.ic laws ol this stale to work ihc streets of said city lor such time, not exceeding 15 days in each year, or lo pxy such a sum of money not to exceed ten dollars in any one year, as commutation lor such \york, and in lieu thereof as the said Mayor and Aldermen may ordain; and the said Mayor and Aldermen may make all ordinances necessary to carry this power into effect, and to punish by fine not exceeding twenty dollars or work on the streets twenty days, any and all persons subjects to road duly who re fuse to work or pay the commutation. Thirty days continuous residence in the corporate limits of said city shall be sufficient to constitute one a resident ot said city so as to subject him to liability to do strccl work. Section 22. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That when ever a majority in frontage of the own ers of property in two or more ad joining blocks fronting on any street shall petition, in writing, the Mayor and Aldermen of said city to have the street paved and curbed and the side walks paved, said Mayor and Aldermen may have said street and side walk, either or both, paved and curbed and assess two thirds of the cost of such "curbing and paving upon the property abutting on said street according to frontage on said street, as taxes, and shall, if necessary, issue an execution against each piece of property for the amount so assessed against d, such execution lo be a lien of the highest dignity against said property until the same is paid, and the property so subject be levied on and sold by the Marshall, after adver tising the same in the paper doing the city printing, once a week for four weeks before regular sheriff’s sales day, and the Marshall’s deed shall operate to convey title to the purchaser as ab solutely as the deed of the holder or owner of said lot would. Section 23. lie it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That said Mayor and Aldermen may appoint a Board of Health consisting of not less than five members, one of whom shall be elected president by the members of said Board, and shall be a reputable physician in regular practice in said city. Said Board of Health shall be charged with the duty of looking after the sanitation of the city, and shall prescribe rules and regulations for keeping the city in as good sanitary condition as possible. The rules and regulations adopted by said Board shall be submitted to said .Mayor and Aldermen, and, when approved by them, shall be binding on all citizens, and shall be enforced in the same manner as the ordinances, and any violation thereof shall subject the of fender to arraignment before the Mayor and punishment, on conviction by tine, imprisonment, or work on the streets, as in case of other viola tions of the city ordinances. And said Board of Health shall decide when it is necessary to establish quarantine against any place or dis trict in order to guard against the introduction of any contagious or in fectious disease, and against what points or what territory quarantine shall be established, and how the quarantine shall be enforced, and the quarantine regulations, when furmu- uluted by said Board and approved by the Mayor and Aldermen, shall be binding, and may be enforced by the authority of the said Mayor and Aldermen against all parties coming into or passing through said city, and any person or persons seeking to enter said city who cannot show a proi>er health certificate and other proof required by said regulations, may lie compelled to comply with all quarantine regulations and be pun ished lor any violations thereof by fine not exceeding $100, imprison ment under guard at the quarantine station for any time not exceeding 60 days, or both. Said Board of Health may order the removal of any thing on the premises of any without irarrrant or summons of any citizen of said city which they deem Ll ■ when it is necessary to injurious to the health of said eity, 1 the peoce, good order or and may use the power of said city to coni]>ol the removal thereof, and may, by themselves, or an inspector ap pointed for that purpose, visit the premises of every citizen of said town inr I he purpose of ascertaining whether said premises are in good sanitary condition or not, mid when the owner or occupants of any house or lot refuse or neglect to keep the same in good condition the Board of Health may have the same done at the expense of said owner or occu pants, or both. Said expense to be collected as taxes are. Section 21. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid; That said Mayor and Aldermen shall have full power and authority to make, ordain and enforce all such by-laws, rules, ordinances and regulations as may appear to them necessary and proper for the security, welfare and interest of said city, or for preserving the health, peace, order, morals or good government of the same, and shall have, in addition thereto, all the powers and authority granted to towns or villages by Sections 779 and 782 to 790, inclusive, of the Code of 1882, not inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions'of this charter. PROFESS ION A Li CARDS. W. C. SNODGIIASS. B. F. HAWKINS NOlit; I! ASS ,t HAWKINS, s Attorueys-al-Law. ■(Office. Formerly occupied by Entorprisojof- Foor, unfortunuto Dntrnchinn! In what a pad plight he must have been. And yet his misfortune was one that often befalls singers. Many a once tuneful voice among those who belong to the “ genus homo ” is utterly spoiled by ** cold in the head,” or on the lungs, or both combined. For the above mentioned ** croak- er” we are not aware that nny remedy was ever devised; but we rejoice to know that all human singers may keen their heads clear and throats in tune by the timely use of Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Hemcdy nnd Dr. Pierce’s Golden Med ical Discovery, both of which are sold By druggists. Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy cures tho worst coses of Catarrh in the Head, no matter of how Jong standing, while for nil laryngeal, bronchial, throat nnd lung affections. Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery is posi tively unequnlcd. It cures tho worst linger ing coughs and builds up the flesh and strength of those who have been reduced by wustiug diseases. It is guaranteed to benefit or cure in nil diseases for which it is recommended, it taken in time and given a fair trial, or money paid lor it refunded. Copyright, 18SS, by WOULh's Dis. Msd. Ass’W. Dr. PIERCE’S PELLETS regulate and cleanse the liver, Rtoinach nnd bowels. They are purely vegetable nnd per fectly harmless. One n Dose. Sold by druggists. 25 cents a vial. KSTAIIMNI1KD I KIN. E. «. WOODWARD, GENERAL Commission Merchant, Melons anil l’ears Specialties. 17-1 CHAMBERS ST., NEW YORK. WALTEIt S. HILL, Produce Commission Hunt, —FOR THE MALE OF— Southern Fruits 5 VEGETABLES, LeCnnte Pears and Melons a Specially. 206 DUANE NT,. NMV YORK. Relorem-cs: Irving National Rank, N. V.; Fruit ({rowers' National Rank, .Smyrna, Del. Represented in Thomnstfllc by A. C. Rrown. WANTED, 500 Gars Watermelons, 5000 Baskets of Early Fruits, For which I will pay highest market-price in cash, or sell on commission, and I will pay a reward of $25 to the person shipping me the car of the largest melons this’senson. This reward is over and above the market price of said car when received. A. 1\ KICKKTS Wholesale Fruit ami Produce Dealer, Chattanooga, Tenti. £ Reference: People’s Rank and other banks here; also R. (». Dun k Co., and the wholesale merchants of this city generally. J Ry shipping ycur Green and Dried Fruits, Melons VEGETABLES, Or anything you may have, to us.JJWe have a very large trade in the above articles, and can place your shipments tons good adrnnt- ag s as any house on the market. We invite correspondence from all parties having any thing in our line to ship., (SUMMERS, MORRISON k CO., Commission Merchants, 174 South Water Street, Chicago, Illinois. Reference: Metropolitan Nat. Bank, daw ip M.McLVOTSH, Physician & Surgeon, Thomasvillo, Georgia. 5//"OFFICE over'.Stark’s,leorner^ Broad and Fletcher Streets. £)U. JOK-Li 1*. COYLE. WJENTI8T THOMAS VI LLE.f.GEOKGI A. OFFICE. llro.il! St., ovcrtl’ickett’s. J II. COYLE, I). I). S., Resident, Dentist, Tliomahvlllc, Georgia. Offers Ills services to tn citizens of Thom asvillo ami vicinity. Ofllco hours—From 9 a. m. to 1 p. ni., and from2 to 5 p. m. Office-On Jackson struct. M M 1TC1IKI.1-. • * Fl» I I 1 L ITCH El. E A MITCH EEC, . AttJNrioys-at-Ltiw, E AN,SEEL & MERItICI , Att<>nicys-at-La\v and InsurJ anco Agents.. rhumasvlllc, • • Offlce—Over Watt’s Store, g <1. McLENDON, Attorney-at-Law, Promp'attention gtvea toj.al trusted to him. Office—Over Watt's store, corner Jackson streets. w. W. BRUCE, M. D. • Office, up-stairs. QJI S. DEKLE, M. 1)., Office in Hayes Building. Residence—Corner College avenue and Mag iioIIh street. Telephone communication, No. 25 for night calls. William Halley & Co., PRODUCE COMMISSION - MERCHANTS. Melons a Specialty. 107 WEST STREET, XMV YOICK. Itc lWviicc; New York County Notional Dank. il&w'Jin Jarob T. ilfimcll. Joseph 11'. Thom. BENNETT & THORN, PRODUCE Commission Merchants, No, 302 North Front SI., Philadelphia, - Pa. (i-l l-2in Bennett & Hall, < 0.11 .MISSION ItlKltC’HANTS, Fruits and Produce. Melons and Pears SPECIALTIES. No. 101 WEST STREET, NEW YOIIK. Hunt & Voorhees, 179 READE ST., N. Y., Commission Healers Southern Fruit aCProduce- Particular attention paid tojjthc sale of peaches, pears and melons, i reported daily and returns Sales report promptly made. JOSEPH PIKE'S SON, Commission Merchant, —And Dealer In— Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Florida & Georgia Frnits & Vegetables A SPECIALTY. OS PA UK 1>E.A€'K. NEW YOIIK. Melons and LeConte Pears Solicited. Represeitcil in. Tliomnsrille by A. brown and John W. Mitchell THE BEST Direct Route! FROM ALL PRINCIPAL POINTS IN THE9BOUTU TO CHICAGO AND THE NORTHWEST. wo through express trains dally, with Pul! man Palace Buffet Sleeping Cars by night, and Chair Cars by day, between Clu- clmmui and Chicago, Indianapo lis and Chicago, and also bo twoon Louisville and Chicago, whore closo con* auctions aro mado for St. Paul, Fargo, Blsmnrk, Pul- land, Omaha, Kansas City, San Francisco and points Intermediate— New Fast Mail, Leaving Louisvlllo, Dally except Sunday, a 7’30 a. in. Cinclnnaltl, Dally, except Suuday at 7:13. Arriving at Chicago at 6:35. Tho most rapid service ever attempted be tween the Great Commercial Cities on the Ohio Itl vor and Chicago. jfTWl lirough Coupon Tickots, Baggage chock ed to destination, and your safety And com fort provided for, are among tho points that have made tho MORTON ROUTE Universally and desorvedly popular. CRN B.CARSON, Vice-pros’t and Oon’l Mgr W. II. McDOEL, Gon’l Traffic Manager, E. O. McCORMICK, Gen,I Passenger Agent B. W. GLADINO. L assenger and Freight Agt., 158 Broad St.. Thomasvillo Go. W. D. SCOTT, Sheet Metal * * * Plumbing Worlcs. I have experienced workmon In my employ and nm prepared to do all kinds of sheet metal and plumbing work in tho best possi ble manner. GALVANIZED IRON CORNICE, Architectur al and Ornamental Work in Iron, Zinc or Copper. SLATE nnd TIN HOOFING, Sheet Brass and Copper Work, Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitting. HOTEL AND JOB WORK A SPECIALTY. I keep on hand a full stock of Bright and Rooting Tin, Galvanized, Russia, Smoke stack nnd Plain Iron, Shoot Brass, Planlsliod, Tinned and Plain Coppors; Zinc, Solder, Spelter and Wire. My prices aro reasonable and thoso who contemplate having work done or purchasing anything In my lino will find It to their In terest to confor with mo beforo plnclng their orders. Office nnd shop ovor Watt & Bro.’s, Broad 8t„ Thomasvllle Ga. Mr. Joseph M. Drcycr offers his services lo tho public as a stenographer and type writer. All work promptly done and satis faction guaranteed. Apply to or address. JOSEPH M. DRKYER, at Me ulyre & McIntyre’s office, Broad st Whiddon House (Opposlto Plnoy Woods Hotel.) THOMASVILLE, - GA E. B. Whiddon, Prop. Tills houso, located In tho must desir able and central purt of tho city, Is now and complete In every particular. Fur nished in tho most ologunt manner and provided with all conveniences of mod ern hotels. Tho menu Is ported, and tho service rondored by trained and.po- llto servants. Terms reasonable, and prices graded according to accommoda tions furnished. Carriages from tho houso moot all trains. declO-ly GriliM & Levici Contractors & Builders T1IOMASVILLE, t£A. We will bo glad to make contracts for, or superintend, all classes of bulldlugs, public or private, In cither brick or wood. Will fur nish plans and specifications If required. If you want nny building done call on us, nnd we will submit estimates ^hothor contract Is awarded us or not. We will guarnnteo satis faction In all our work. Wo refer to the many buildings erected by us In Thomasvillo, and to all parties for whom wo have worked. Shop on Fletcher st., 2nd door from Broad. Thvmasvillo, Ga., April 3,1889. The Elmwood, Marietta, Ga. Tliis new and beautiful hotel, elegantly furnished, ELECTRIC BELLS, GAS, First class in all of its appointments, has been leased by M. G. Whitlock, former own er and proprietor of the late “WHITLOCK HOUSE.” IIis table and service will satisfy the most fastidious. His lieds nrc delightful. Terms reasonable. Address, M. G #- WHITLOCK, Marietta, Ga, N. S. Eaves, CONTRACTOR and BUILDER ^Thomasvillo, Georgia. ■I will be glad to make contracts foi the construction of all classes of buildings, pub lic and private, tn either brick or wood. I will guarantee In every Instance to glvo satisfaction. Dosigns and plans drawn and careful estimates made. My Motto—Good, honest work at fair prices. If you want any building done call on me. I wilt submit estimates whether contract is awarded me or not. I refer to the many public buildings erected by mo In Thomasvllle and elsewhere, and all parties for whom I have worked'! TO SELL Easy Terns, The Old Bill Bryant place on Jackson JSt., in Fletcherville. LARGE LOT, Healthy Location. Good neighbors, and convenient to South Georgia College and Depot. Terms so easy that anybody having the will, can have a good home. Apply imme diately to E, I Mallette, REAL ESTATE BROKEN, Thomasvillo. - Gooi-ria