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\'OL. II—NO. -1*. TIIOMASVJLLE, GEOHGIA, SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 15, 181)0, $5.00 PER ANNUM J: vr THIS WEEK. at 5« Guo case figured Lawn do per yard. One ease light Calico at per yard. 10U dozen Ladies ‘Collars all styles and shapes at 10c. SOUTH GEORGIA COLLEGE Mattie Evans, Scotland, Mis* Willie I Smith, Italy, Miss Rena Brandon, Commencement Exercises—A j (; ermanv< Pleasant Evening. '1'fic y 0llU g i iU ]; ( . s were dressed in An immense andicncc assembled in | ,ho co, " rs of tl,e 1,il * io,ls thc - v inl P er ’ the Chapel Of S. (i. College Friday j so,liltcd 11,1,1 at intcrvals d “ r,n & the evening to hearnud see the commence-! drill, they sung the* national airs of ment exercises. The program for the I the countries for which they stood CLOTHING REDUCED. Nice Slimmer Coats for < r >0c. Suits from 3.60 to 10.oo all wool. SHOES! SHOES! New Lot Received. Five cases Ladies Kid Hut ton Shoes we will sell for the next 30 days for l.oo other houses sell lor l.oo. STRAW HATS! STRAW HATS! Mens.J Boys and. Misses at almost any price. Look through our immense stock. Slimmer is upon us and we will sell you more Goods for less money than any other house. V6X Broad Street. evening was a varied one, and if there be any fault to find with it, it might he .»nid that it was a hit long. The Trnitoes and Faculty occupied scats on the stage, and a few other gentlemen were so favored. Miss Birdie Woodson, in the open ing instrumental piece showed that she had a fine conception of music, and that she had been well taught, Mr. J. W. I)uren ir “The Oration at Valley Forge,” gave evidence that he has in hint the making of an ora tor. Miss Marion Hayes rendered Men delssohn's Rondo Capriecio, in a manner that received the hearty ap proval of the audience. Mr. II. IV. Roberts in an extract from the matchless speech of II. W. Gradv, at Boston, showed that he was not unworthy to take on his lips the fervid eloquence of the dead orator. The Magnetic Wall/. Hong ns sung by Miss Rosalie Ilowkins, was the sweetest event of the evening. Miss Ilawkins has a sweet, flexible voice, that she has in perfect control. It is not often that aThomasville audience has an opportunity to listen to a voice of such purity and truenrss. Later in the evening, Miss Ifawkins sang 1 Marguerite” and this most plaintive of all modern songs never had a truer interpreter. To a prolonged and per- acveiing encore, Miss Hawkins sang “Way Down on the Suwannee River,” and in its rendering, she lost none of the favor her preceding dibits had given her with the audience. Prentiss’ Mississippi Contested Elec tion was well declaimed by Mr. B. Arrington. Miss Carrie Wo Ilf rendnred two difficult instrumental pieces Etude de Styles and n Mazurka, by Godard in a superb manner. Mr. I lav in H. Kiefer declaimed an Extracts from Daniel Webster's speech in n memorable murder ease, in a way that pleased the audiei.ee, and must have been gratifying to his friends. Miss Sara Woodson gave Polka de Concert, a difficult instrumental piece which made a pleasant ending to part first of the programme. The Caprice Ilongrois a duet by Misses Jarrell and Williams was a gem. Two young gentlemen, Mess. .1. McMullen and .1. Roberts took the affirmative side of the proposition that the abolition of slavery had henefitt.’d the south, while Me.-s, C. Denmark and C. W. Holloway took the nega tive. Judge H. IV. Hopkins was referee, and gave the decision in favor of the affirmative side. Mr. B. F. Hawkins then delivered the medal given by Capl. Miller of the Cadets to the best drilled member ol the corps, Cadet Eugene Smith. Mr. Hawkins next delivered the medal for declamation to Mr. II. W. Roberts, and the one oflercd for the best speaker in the debate, to Mr. J. Roberts. Capt. llansell of the Guards then presented Capt. Miller of the Cadets corps a handsome sword and a belt in the name of the Cadets. Capt. Miller was completely taken by sur prise, hut responded in an appropri- priatc fashion. He lias made him self very popular with the men of his command, and lie is one of the best drill officers in the Slate. The National Drill the last event on the programme was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. Ten young ladies took the part of a like number of the leading nations ns follows: The United Stales was personated by Miss Birdie Smith, England by Miss Rena Davis, the United States Navy, Miss Daisy Scott, Austria, Miss Jessie Carroll, Ireland, Miss Marion Ilayes, France, Miss Fannie Lee, Spain, Miss sponsors. The marching and evolutions of the young Indies were very creditable, and showed that Capt. Miller who had charge of the preparation for the event was equally as efficient in drilling the young ladies ns he is the cadets of the college. ft was a late hour when the exercises were con cluded, and the audience dispersed to their several homes thoroughly satisfied with the pleasures of the even ing. Thomasville's Way. The Valdosta Times of yesterday uses some very strong languaj speaking of the lack of interest the merchants and people of the town have shown in the proposed road to Madison, Fla. Valdosta was asked to give §10,000, and a committee iva: appointed to canvass the town. They worked very hard and'secured §0,750, There is a conspicuous absence of the names of Ihc merchants in the list of subscriber* as published in the Times, When our city was asked to donate terminal facilities to the Georgi Southern it Florida road, involving a cost of something like §18,000 the money was raised without much trou ble. The Ti.mks-Entkui'KI.sh gave part like a little man. We fail to see the Times Company in the. list of sub scribers to the Valdosta road. While this failure is no excuse for the failure of the merchants of our sister town lo do their duty, may it not he that it luul its effect? The best officer is the one that says to his men, “Follow me”—rather "Go on, I will be there later.” Melon Mention. The Ti.wK.s E.vn:i:i>ia*K, would like to see the exchange and syndicate in In the Race. Prof. A. Q. Moody was in town yesterday, and made it known , to a number of gentlemen that lie augurnted, a success. It would like it was a candidate for the legislature. I for '»«'>>’ reasons, but it is constrained Professor Moody is well and favora- I t() say Hmt unless shippers arc careful bly known throughout the county, as 1° l ,l 'J on b’ ripe ami merchantable a sterling good citizen, a Christian I melons, the chances of success are not Tne New Schedules. The change of schedule which goes into effect to day is as follows : No. 5 known as the Albany express, but now the Alabama Midland express, arrives at 6: 50 a. m., and leaves for Bain- bridge at 7 : 20 : returning No. 6 ar rives here at 5 : 55 p. in., and leaves for Savannah at 6:351'. m. No. 33 the new train to be put on between this place and Albany leaves at,8 : 30 a. m., and No. 34 from Albany arrives at 5:40 p. m. No. 53, lccomodation freight leaves Tlioinasville now at 5:45 p. 111, instead of 2 o’clock, and the returning freight known as No. 54, arrives at 6:00 a. 111. The only other change is in the Monticello train, which reaches here at 5:30 instead of six, thirty minutes earlier. The Ala bama Midland express makes con nection with I„ & N. Ry. to and Ircm all points west. gentlemen, a good democrat, and as a man who would fill any position, to which lie might aspire, with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents. The gentleman will cheerfully submit his claims to the democratic party aud abide by its decision. As a Mark of Esteem. The residence of Mr. J. L. Linton, on upper Broad street was the scene of a very pleasant allair Inst night. Capt A. G. Miller of the South Georgia College Cadets ryas the recip ient of a souvenir from the young ladies that took part in the National Drill Friday night. They presented him with a handsome scarf and pin, as a testimonial of their gratitude for his skill in preparing them for the drill. Miss Irene Davis made the presen tation speech. Capt. Miller was ta ken by surprise, but in a few remarks showed that lie appreciated their kind ly act, after which refreshments were served. Besides those that took part in the drill that were present Miss Hope Linton was also an interested observer of the pleasing event. Postponed. The entertainment that was to have been given by the ladies of St. Thom as church Guild has been postponed to Thursday evening 2<>th ins. Pre pare to give the ladies 11 liberal sup port for their object is a very lauda ble one. Full particulars will be given later. at all flattering. The parties most at interest in tins matter are the grow ers, and on them will fall the subse quent loss caused by the departure from tho rule we have laid down. The syndicate Inis sworn weighers to protect its interests in one direction, and they ought to have sworn men to puss on the merchantable quality of melons, as well as their size. Hon esty is the best policy in shipping melons, as well as in other things. Hussars Meeting. The Hussars will hold a meeting at their armory to-morrow night . It is important that every member attend, the arrangements for the Tourna ment, July 4th, will he up for discus* sio:i and action. Will Attend Church in Uniform. Both the Guards and Hussars will attend the Presbyterian church this morning in uniforms. Rev. Mr. Her- liener will preach a special sermon to the members of the two companies. It is especially appropriate that the gallant boys of the Guards commend themselves to the Divine protection during the time they wiM be away from home. ATTENTION ! Off For Augusta. The Guards leave to-day at li:35 for the Augusta encampment. Thorn- asville looks with pride and expect ancy on tlie.se representatives of Her citizen soldiery, and she will look to hear a good report from them. One thing is certain, no more soldierly body of men will he at. the encamp ment. Attention Hussars. You are hereby ordered to turn out at the Guards Army, Broad street this morning at 10:.‘50 sharp, in uniform. \Vear sabre belts hut no sabres and spikes instead of plumes. The command will after wards attend services at the Presbyte rian church in a body. K. T. Mai Lkan, Conid’g - it. R. Evan.-, < >. S. The - Old - Reliable CITY A Big Sale. Cairo, Mr. \V. B. Roddenbery, shipped his first car of melons fo John Stout, the well known eommission man cf New York last week, A es- terday the car was sold for §110 gross, which will net something over §300. This lays the Chicago sale in the shade, and stands as a splendid model. This fine sale will make Mr. Stout very popular with the shippers. He is already the agent of the Melon Growers Association, in New York. Hon. W. 1. Humphreys and Capt. J. G. McCall, both of Quitman, have announced themselves ns candidates for the democratic nomination for members of the lower House of the General Assembly. Mr. Humphreys has served before. Roth gentlemen announce that they will look carefully after the interests of the farmers. Our sister county is likely to have some very warm' politics before the prima ry settles who will he the democratic nominee. Thomasville Guards. You hereby ordered lo assemble, in uniform without arms, to-day at 10:30 a. m. in front of your armory on Broad street,for the purpose of attending ser vices at tire Presbyterian churen. You are also ordered to assemble at the passenger depot, S. F. .V \V. Ry., at 6 o'clock p. m., sharp, with arms, ac coutrements nnd baggage ready to Hardeman in the Ring. Col. Hardeman has given to the pr-.ss a letter announcing bis candi dacy for governor. Speaking directly to alliancetnen, be says : ‘ Demand for yourselves nothing but what is right, submit to nothing that is wrong. So act as to command the symyatlnes of the whole people. Rely not too much on promises made to you by men who in their zeal may promise more than can be accomplish ed. Remember the grange—and no better organization was ever instituted for the planters’ welfare. It drifted Iromits mooring, entered into politics under the guise ol direct trade, where it great resulls were assured, much saving in cost and much increase in profits to every farmer in Georgia Some, high in agricultural position now, made these promises (as they arc making others now). They were never fulfilled ; distrust of the members in their organization followed, and the grange died, and upon its tomb could be written, “Killed; too much politics, too much promised, too little fulfilled." Profit by the lesson you own history teaches you.” start lor Augusta. By order of C. P. Hanski.i., Capt. Comd’g. Be prompt. C. M Smith, O. S. “I ask not your support because my association with your order, seek no man’s vote upon the plea of being an alhanceinan, tor I have been taught to believe the alliance organ: zation was nut a political one. to lie controlled and transferred at the will j of those in power.” l Just what effect Col. Hardeman’s ! candidacy may have on the campaign, j it is difficult, just now, to determine | That he is a strong and popular man, ! all admit; but it looks now, that Col. Northcn lias the inside track. Both j Hardeman and Northcn are alliance , men, and it Col. Hardeman can di- tioned some days ago, is doing as well '’tde that vote with Northcn, which is as could lie expected under the cir- 1 hardly probable, then a dark horse— cumstauccs. | or two or three dark horses—may be brought in on the home stretch. The \ contest, at last, has assumed an mter- 1 esting phase. Miss Kate Clifton, left yesterday ‘or a short visit to Marianna, Fla. Mr. S. M. Goldbach, who was the victim of the murderous assault, men- Rev. A. NY. Clisby will occupy the pulpit of the Methodist church this morning, in the absence of the pastor, who is in Macon attending the com mencement exercises of Wesleyan Fe male College, of which institution lie is a trustees. Mayor Hopkins is having the last link of the boulevard opened, and by another season, Thomasville will have the finest circular drive in the south, 1 encircling the town. Marshal Spair 1 is at the head of the work, which is to > say that it will he well done. Some ofihe finest trotters in the country will he spinning around the bouievuid ' I next season. 1 SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU K. Thomas JrY till Broil Street. C.S.BoiuIurii!it|Voluutoor Obsorver Weather Built tin tor the 21 hours (Mining at 7 o'clock June lit. I SIM. 2 p. in 7 l»- m Maximum for Minimum *• Rain-tall Indication temperature. To the Front, AVith the most complete line OK FOOT-WEAR, KOK MEN AND BOYS, LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN, In The City. Our line of Shoes embraces the Best Manufacturers in this country, and every pair of custom made shoes is sold with a guarantee. Gentlemen in need of a tine hand-sewed shoe in any style, will find the famous Wil liam Kneeland & Co’s shoe the cheapest and most durable in this country. Our line of Ladies’ and Children’s low cut shoes range from 75c a pair upwards. In all lines of shoes you will find our stock superior to any in this market, and it Avill pay you to al- ways call and see us, when in need of shoes. The’Old Reliable CITY SHOE STORE NK\r DJOll Til I.KVV3 DRV UtlOl) llOI’SK. Mitchell House Block.