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THE DAILY TIMES-ENTERPRISE. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1889. SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU At K. Tbomas Jr's-126 Broad Street. O. S. Bondurant Vounteer Observer AT- Weather Ihilletiu for the 21 hours ending at 7 o’clock I*. M., Sept. 13, 1889. Tkmperatoric. 7 a. 71 2 p. 7 p. 86 Maximum for 24 hours 96 Minimum “ “ “ 65 Rain-fall H. WOLFF & BRO.'S WE ARE DAILY KECEIVIMG -OUR STOCK Which is the hand somest we have had in years. Your kind inspection is solic ited. H. Wolfl & Bro., Leaders of Styles.and Low Prices. 109 & 111 BROAD ST Bob Beverly, of Meigs, took in the city yesterday. Ilomer Young, of Metcalfe, took in the metropolis yesterday. Mrs. J. W. Marshall, of Macon, was at the Stuart yesterday. The Willows is being put in fine coudition for the winter season. Mr. Robert Mardre left yesterday morning for a visit to Americus. Mr. John P. Brooks, of Quitman, passed through the city yesterday. Mr. P. Sampson, of the Alnharaa Midland Ry., was in town yesterday. Electric lights were put in the Pitt man stores on Jackson street, yester day. Electric lights have been put in S. Sampson’s fruit storo on Jackson street. Miss Lena Paine left yesterday for a visit to Atlanta. She will he gone some time. Mr. F. C. Coles and wife, of Coler idge, Ala., were guests of the Whid- don yesterday. Misses Fannie Blackshcar and Addie Ramsey went up to Boston yesterday to visit friends. Mr. James Turuor, of Turner Bros., Monticello, Fla., was in the city yesterday, C. H. Ricliardsou, M. D., of Lake Charles, La., was registered at the Whiddon yesterday. Wagon loads of cane come into town frequently now. The prospects arc favorablefor a good crop. Mr. Calvin Carroll has moved his meat market into one of the new Pittman stores, recently completed. Contractors say that it is hard for them to get hands to work. They are all off on the (arms, picking cotton. Hon. J. I). Harrell, of Bainhridge, was registered at the Stuart yesterday, lie was en route home from Atlanta. Mr. Dave Elias got back yester day from New York, where he has been buying shoos for the City Shoe Store. The real estate dealers here arc re ceiving letters from Northern parties in regard to renting houses for the coming season, daily. Mr. Will Taylor has bought a block of nine tenement houses, corner of Oak and Washington streets, from Mr. John W. Cochran. It is paying prop erty. Miss Bennie Jackson, of Bainhridge who has been spending a couple of weeks in the city the guest of Mrs. E. II. Smith, returned home yes terday. Mr. W. B. Williams, of Sanders, Ky., a brothcr-in law of Capt. Shuck Whittaker, is in the city visiting him. We hope his stay in the city may he a pleasant one. Mr. Frank Winn has sold out his dairy business, including his fine herd of Jersey cows, to Capt. Varncdoe & Sons. These latter will carry on an extensive dairy business. Mr. L. A. M. Collins, of Flint, was in the city yesterday, to make arrange ments to lease a lot of land near Moultrie, owned by parties here, tor turpentine privileges. If you send any cotton seed to town to sell, send it to Mr. George W. Henderson, of the cotton seed oil mills, and you will be sure and get the fullest market price for it. Only two cases wero before the mayor yesterday. Henry Montgom ery and Lou Wilson had engaged in an altcrcatiou, which was settled in the police court by the former paying $2 and the latter 81 for the privilege of haying abused each other. CURTRIGPHT & I) ANIEL Arc now receiving a large and elegant assortment of the celebrated Zeigler and Reed’s fine Ladies Shoes. J. S. Turner’s, Stacy Adams’ and Bannister’s Men Shoes. Boys’ and Misses’ School Shoes a Specialty. Sign of tlie Bier Boot. Tho Statement. What of the Night? The Railroad Outlook. A. B. asks what is the prospect for a new railroad. It is generally known that a number of leading gentlemen stand ready to invest at least $100,- 000 in the enterprise. Matters are gradually, but, perhaps, neccessarily slowly, assuming shape. Thero is, as every one knows, a feeling of distrust, on the part of capitalists, in reference to making investment, just now, in Georgia railroads. This distrust, and hesitation, is traceable to the threat ened unfriendly, not to say harsh measures being agitated in the legis lature against railroads. It is fair to presume that no such legislation will pass the present legislature. When this threatened danger is passed, as it soon must be, there is every reason to hope, and believe, that Northern cap ital will bo forthcoming to aid us in the construction of the proposed line. In the meantime the friendB of the movement say they arc watch ing the points and will, nt the proper time, move vigorously In the matter. This, we understand, is about the sit uation. There is, however, in addition to the recognized timidity of capital, another obstacle to overcome. It is a recognized fact, that the great corporations which have, already, a firm grip and grasp on a large portion of Georgia territory, are opposed to the construction of new and .compet ing lines. This, also, has to he met and overcome—if possible. Before dismissing the subject, wo may be pardoned for expressing the opinion, that this last difficulty, rich, powerful and determined as nmy he the great corporations which permeate Georgia, may he overcome. Wo make these suggestions, as lo the be-st mode ot procccduro: 1st. Have the one hundred thous and subscribed in proper legal form. 2nd. Make an assessment on the shares sufficient to raise money enough to have the liuc surveyed. 3rd. Procure the right of way, by deeds, canvassing, at the same time, the adjacent territory along the line, for subscriptions of land and money. 4th. Send a representative man or men—to New York. Let them say to capitalists. “Here is our charter; here arc deeds to a right of way, 200 feet wide; here is what is pledged along the line; here is the survey, and estimated cost; here is a subscription list for $100,- 000, which is worth one hundred cents on the dollar.” Supplement this with maps, showing tho country, and statistics as to its resources, add capi tal will be found ready to cmbnrk in the enterprise. What we have sug gested ran be done; and then, hav ing thus put the ball in motion, there is every reason to anticipate success, no matter from what source opposi tion may, come. If the line of action suggested is 'carried out—and we sincerely hope that it, or some better plan, will bo—Thomasvillo is certain to get a new outlet. These sugges tions arc modestly and respectfully referred to the gentlemen who are recognized as the leaders in this move ment. We honestly believe if they are carried out that the new road will he a certainty. Another Riding Party. There was another riding party Thursday night. They are getting to bo very popular. The moonlight nights are too lovely not to be en joyed out doors, 'file atmosphere is bracing and cool, and a sweet fra grance prevadcs the soft night air. Tho songs and merry laughter keep time to the patter of the horses hoofs. The party rode several miles around the boulevard which surrounds the city. Several places iu town were serenaded when the party returned. Mr. S. L. Mallard, and Mrs. II. W. Hopkins were the chaperones. The others were, Misses Rosa Neal, John nie Sloan, and George Mitchell. The gentlemen were, Messrs. Charley Graves, C. S. Bondurant, Charley Smith, Norric Harlv, and Maurice Grausman. To the Editor of the Times-Enterpriee: I notice the statement made by Messrs Wright and Hayes, of the finance committee, shows a bonded indebtedness, due in 1917, of$i5,ooo, and that the liabilities of the town arc 817,735, and the estimated resources $21,669. This is the way the committee put it. The resources of the town, as put down by committee, must be estimat ed. Why not put down an estimate of the expenses of the town for the year 1S89, and show the difference between the resources and expenses 2 Then the people could see what bal ance would be carried to the payment of the debts. As it now stands, it would appear that the town would be able to pay towards the extinction of the debts $21,669, which would extinguish the debt in less than two years. This, of course, is a fallacy; lorjwhen the expenses of the town is deducted from the resources, perhaps only a small balance would Dc left, to be ap propriated to the payment of the debts. Will the committee give an estimate ol the expenditures of the town, item izing the same, so that die people may see what becomes of their money, and what balance, if any, will be left to be applied to the liabilities ot the town as stated by the committee ? Fi.f.tchekvii.i.e. In tho Sweet Byc-and-Byc. ‘‘How’s business? ’ the reporter ask ed Mr. Strickland, "ho represents Davis Bros., yesterday. "Very good,” said the gentleman, as the curling smoke of a ‘‘Henry Clay" ascended, while he rested his heels on the railing running along the front piazza at the Stuart. "I have sold to-day,” continued Mr. Strickland, “to a gentleman in Thom- asville, the finest and costliest piano I have ever sold; and I have sold many very fine pianos.” Here the gentleman knocked the ashes from his cigar, and said, look ing over at the jail: “When is the jail to be moved;,” ‘‘In the sweet bye-and-bye,’’ hum med the reporter, as he, also, surveyed the county’s prison. A Useful Citizen. Mr. N. Haddix is an old gentlemen who came to Thomasvillc several years ago, so enfeebled that he had little hopes of ever being able to recuperate. The climate, however, put him on his feet again, and he is now an active, sprightly old gentleman, who feels that he cannot do or say too much for Thomasville. As a consequence, he has mailed many of our pamphlets to friends and acquaintances in the cold section. Ifc informs us that he never misses a day sending off our pa per to some one, and these lines are spggpstcd by a response which lie re ceived from sending a late issue of the Times-Enter prise. The writer, an old gentleman iu Cheviot, Ohio, says: “I see your mayor published a call for a mass meeting for the people to take a vote on the question of a pub lic park. I am iu favor ol public im provements. I also see by your paper that they hope the bloody shirt hon ker will be defeated. I hope lie will, and I hope the state will guard well her rights in tho trial of Nagle, who so justly killed Terry. Now, Mr. lladdix, I am plesed with your paper, and hope this will find you well.” The conductor, with his trainer, was promptly on the ground, at Monti- cello, Thursday afternoon, at tho hour appointed lor the foot-race; .but as the lawyer failed to put in an appearance, the referee declared the conductor the winner, and the stakes were turned over to him. Rev. T. A. Barrow, of Mitchell county, will preach in the Baptist church Sunday moruiug and again at night. He is a brother ot cx-l. T nited States Senator Pope Barrow, and a brother-in-law, of the lion. J. L. Hand, of Pelham, Mr. Editor:—There is more in terest felt in the success of the Cordelc railroad than is generally expressed. If you know anything about it, suppose you say something in your paper, that will show the public its present status. You are presumed to he on the inside of every important enterprise for tiie benefit of the town. Indeed,you are regarded ns the special champion of Thomasville, having in the past, shown your faith by your works. If the prospect is encourag ing, everybody will be gratified. If not, everybody will he sorry. The principal stockholders arc known to he men of wealth, intelligence and enterprise, and the general silence on the subject has thrown a sort of gloom over the public mind, that is very de pressing. There may he a good rea son for this, if so just say so, and wc will all take courage and hope for the best. A. 15. Messrs. Lee Brown and Will Taylor have sold the handsome private resi dence on the corner of Love and Warren streets, to Mr. John W. Coch ran. Thomasville real estate keeps, as Plunkett would say, “cr moving.” Railroad Nows. The railroad bridge of the Augusta, Tallahassc & Gulf Railway, across the Ocklockonce river, is taking on shape. All the piles of the bridge proper have been driven and work is now progress ing on the draw pier. The draw will be one hundred feet long and will swing in the centre. This week, the work of laying the timbers will begin, and in six or eight weeks the rails will be laid and the bridge completed. As soon as expected cargoes of rails arrive, the road will be built inft Tal lahassee with a rush.—Floridian, Come on to Thomasville. The syndicate previously reported as purchasing the Columbus Southern Railroad, and to make it a part of a through lino from Chattanooga to Florida, have applied to the Legisla ture at Atlanta for a charter for the Georgia and Tennessee Railroad Company, with powers of construc tion and consolidation with the Chat tanooga, Rome and Columbus, the Columbus Southern, and other roads, and to conucrt with the Georgia, Midland & Gulf railroad, by the ex tension of the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus, from Carrollton, to Warm Springs, and the construction of a line from Dawson to the Florida const south of Thomasvillc,—Maufac- turers’ Record. Why should not this lino be brought to Thomnsvillc ? Messrs. McIntyre and Alexander both voted for the resolution to ap point a committee to confer with the lessees, in reference to the claims for betterments. This is a step in the right direction. The question should be settled—settled promptly and equitably. The County Commissioners. Orn.-a llnxmi C.irvrv L'»mmiksii>\krs. ) TmiMASvri.i.K, CA.. Sc|.t. i:, tssa. (■ Board met in called meeting. Pres ent, Hon. A. P. Wright, Chairman; Commissioners Bullock, Finn, Mal- lette and Lilly. Motion to rescind action taken last meeting in regard to location of jail; passed. Motion in regard to purchasing lot l’iney Woods Hotel Co., as offered by Mr. S. I,. Hayes, fot the sum of one thousand dollars, payable December 1st, next, accepted and all papers per taining to said purchase be submitted to Hon. W. M. Hammond, to ascertain if Hotel Co. can make legal titles; passed. Board adjourned to call of the chairman. A. P. Wright, Rf.ddex Smith, Chairman. Clerk. Gin House Insurance, —with— IlaiiNoll <& Merrill, Thomasvillo, Ga. dtfcwto octl-le CATARRH CURED, health and sweet breath secured, by Shilol’s Catarrh Remedy Price 50 cents. Nasal Injector free WES are daily receiving Fall A Winter CLOTHING! and our line ol Light WEIGHTS MUST 60! Call and get] OUR Prices before buy ing at Cost Prices, and we will YOU MOBTEY Clothier?, and Furnishers, 109 Broad St.,' ThomaavUlo, Ga