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'j rmr yji/'-o 3ht VOL. II—NO. 79. T UOMASV1LLE, GEORGIA, SATURDAY MORN IN G, AUGUST 10, 1890. $5.00 PER ANNUM SHOES!! We have just re vived a line of ladies Lid Button Shoes rom 2 1-2 to 7 which re offer at the ex- remely low price of 12.00 per pair. These hoes will compare ftyorftbly with any hing you have been laying $3-00 fqr elsp- rtiore. AH we ask s a trial. We guar- i, n t e e satisfaction nth every pair, and >esides we promise to ave you from 50c. to 1.00 on every pair ou buy of us. Ask o spp tlye sljoes eypq f yoq dq not intend o buy. Respectfully, F.N.Lohiistein. LOCAL HAPPENINGS. The News of the Day Told in Brief—Personals, Etc. Keep the town clean and healthy. The streets in East Eud are being put in order. Mr. J. 8. Whiddon, of Albany, is in the city. Will Sparks returned to Macon yesterday afternoon. Mr. Malcolm Hicks took in Met calfe yesterday afternoou. Mr. Robert Evans returned to Thoraasville yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Shivers and child, of Albany, are at the Stuart See Alderman Mitchell’s notice. You must pay up—or work on the streets. The friends of Mr. W. L. Willing ham are glad to see him in Thomas- ville again. The Hussars were out lor a driil yesterday afternoon. The ranks were rather slim. Mr. G. W. Haines, tf the South ern Express Co., at Savannah, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Albert Riicy will return to-day from St. Teresa, where he lias been spending a few Jays. Steve Weston, of Albany, one of the cleverest fellows out of jail, was registered nt the Stuart lust evening. M-.<S. G. McLendon will leave this morning tor Montgomery, Ala., where he goes to look after some legal matte rs for the Plant system. Mrs. C. C. Comfort and daughter,' Miss Kate Comto'rt, of Boston, arc visiting Mr. and Mrs. Win. McLcflr don, at their pleasant suburban home. Cnpt. J. Cronin, superintoudant ot this devision of the Southern Express Company, was in the pity yesterday, looking after the companys 5 * 7 8 interest, The democratic convention of the first Florida district was in session yesterday, at Bartow, Twelve ballots were taken, Mallory leading Davidson, the present incumben'. A number of youug ladies, chaper oned by Mrs. H. W. Hopkins, speut yesterday at the river, and enjoyed themselves immensely. No gentle men were allowed, and this feature made it a novelty. Yesterday the thermometer showed a decided tendency to give us warm weather, and it seems flint the cold week jn August is nearly over. The indications yesterday were warmer, and local showora. The latter, to lay tbc dust, would make it decidedly more comfortable. Picket and Hacket. Justice Martin officiated yesterday in a wedding, in which tvrq tailored individuals were made one. It was Justice Martin's first attempt since his plection to office, but he succeeds I iu his new role, i\nd the marriage was July executed according to the laws of the state. The Romeo was a dark skinned Anglo-African, who answer ed “here” to the name of James Pick et, and the modern “Julia” gave hpr name as Emma Hacket. The couple was from Boston, and told the Justice that they were fleeing from the wrath of the old mau, and begged to be mar ried at once. The groom did not have a license, but said if the Justice would waive this little preliminary, he would procure ouc next time he came to town. A license was procur ed by au obligiug by-stauder, tpij the wedding panic ql} in a colored barber shop on lower Brond, The groom thanked the justice, profusely, and promised never, never, to forget him. Immediately after the ceremony the pair disappeared from tho crowd ou Broad, as they hurried to the depot to take the freight traia tor Valdosta, to stay until tho affair “blew <>vcr,”ns tho groom put it. A Handsome Present to Mr. L. - S. Morris. The beautiful silver tea service of six pieces, in Mr. Jerger’s window, yesterday, attracted considerable at tention and admiration. The hand some tet will he presented to Mr. L. S Morris by the cngiucers of the 8. F it \V. Ity. The occasion of the presentation will ben most happy one. The following simple inscription on the service will be prized more than the value of the costly set: “To L. S. Morris, by the Engineers of the S. F. & \V. Ry-, Thomasville, Aug. loth, 1890.” lip to yesterday Mr. Morris was an engineer on the S. F. & \V. Ity., but has resigned his position to'go into the briek business near Brunswick. He was one of the most popular engineers on‘thc road, and is everybody’s friend. His brother engineers and hosts of other friends, while regretting to part with him, wish him all possible suc cess in his new home. The Jennings Nursery Company The Times-Enterprihe job office has just completed au extensive cata logue of the above nursery ot about 40 puges, and which contains cuts oi all the leading varieties of penrs grown in this climate. The Jennings Nursery Company make a specialty of all kinds of pears, and in addition t) the catalogue.ind price list, Mr. Jennings has quite an cHiuustivc re sume of the history of tho LeConle, Kietler and other varieties of this de licious uml prolific fruit, which will be interesting rending to all growers ot pears. We arc glad to be able to say that the Jennings Nursery Com pany is doing a good business, as they deserve to do. Attacking Trams. Conductor C. M. Robinson, who runs ou 17 and 18, accommodation freights to Chattahoochee, seems tyi have an enemy who. is trying to do him lmrtn, Ou the arrival of his train curly yesterday morning, he re ported that about a niilo from the city whilo going through a cut, a negro standing on the embankment above threw a briek at tiie coach, striking the window sill, nod missing him only it few inches. Mr. Robinson says ho did not recognize the negro, and be fore lie could use his pistol, the nr- sailaut had been left far behind,. Top coach showed tV.yt marks where the Ip-ick had struck. This is the second time this week thqt his train has been briclintted nt the same cut, The First Gin Accident, Mr. W. €. Hare, of Cairo, a broth er of Kugincer J. C. Hare, of this oily, met with a very unfortunate accident at Cairo Thursday afternoon. He was ginning cotton, and in some way while reaching too fur in to pick wilt some motes, hit; ,'igkt hand was caught and drawn in the gin, laccrat- lug the hand terribly. Doctors John son nnd Wulker amputated the mem ber. Mr. Hare went down from here anil says that his brother is resting as well ns could be expected. Lovers May See It. The comet discovered by Prof, Brooks, is now visible. The comet is situated well tip in the northwestern heavens. It has recent ly passed between the last two stars in the handle of tho “Big .Dipper,” and is moving in a southerly course through Canes yenatici. Its present direction of motion is very nearly on a line drawn south from the star Mizar —the middle star in the handle ofthe Dipper—to a point two and one-half degrees above the stir Alpha C'nuum Vouaticoruui, The front gate, aud about tho hour ot 11 o'clock, p. in., is a good timo to see the comet, always provided the yard dog is tied up. Ladies, do not fail to use a small bottle of Shepard’s B. B. Cologne to try it. You will find it superior to anything you have ever ujeu, and af. terwnrds buy'in large bottles. A Pleasant Evening. Miss Kate Collins entertained a number ot invited Iricnds Thursday evening. They were invited to meet Mr. Geo. McLean,of Charleston, who is spending a lew days in the city with his sister, Miss Minnie McLean. All present report a delightful time, and pay Miss Collins numerous comp'i- meats ns a most entertaining hostess. Fighting the Force Bill. Quay.Junawed by Harrison, Reed & Co., continues his fight against the force bill. A caucus of republican senators met on Thursday night, to discuss Quay’s proposition to post pone the bill. Hoar offered an amendment that the bill be taken up. Quay, however, downed the hoary headed sinner from New England. A dispatch says: Senator Qiiay won in the caucus, knocking out Senator Hoar’s amend ment to his resolution on a square vote by a lair majority. His resolu tion was not adopted because the hour was late, and Senator Hoar asked an adjournment, but the major ity of the caucus were so evidently opposed to the consideration of the lorce bill and a gag ru'e and in favor of his resolution tha’ it seemed certain to be adopted. The debate was very lively. This is one light in which we wish Mat Quay well. He is right—for once. Gordon Indorsed. LaGiianoe, Ga., Aug. 14.—At the session of the Agricultural Society to day Col. J. O. Waddell, of Cedartown, was, on motion of Col. l’ark, of Ma con, elected President by acclamation. Col. 8. D. Bradwcll, ol Liberty coun ty, was elected First Vioe-President by acclamation. R- W. Jamison, of Macon, was elected Secretary. A resolution was unainiously adopt ed indorsing Gov. Gordon for United .States Senator, A resolution asking the Legislature to appropriate sufficient money fur six months of public school was adopt ed. «■• Smash the Lottery. Washington, Aug. 13.—Tho lot tery offers to the republican managers of a bribe to defeat the anti-lottery legislation have been increased by the promise, in addition to large oontribu- tions of money, tu send five republi can members from Louisiana and two from Arknusns to the next House, The lottery lias distributed tickets freely among employes of the House and of the postofflcc department. Parts of the first, third and fourth prises drawn in the lottery came to Washington. The Strike Playing Out. New York, Aug. 14.—The Grand Central depot had fairly ussumed its normal appearance this morning. Whatever may be said of tho status of the strike in Albany, there is no indi cation here that the railroad hu 1 * * * } been crippled. There is no sigu of the fire* men striking. Chief Arthur ot the engineers brotherhood, says his organ ization is not taking any part iu the strike, and that he does not believe thefiremeu will either. Felton’s Race for Congress. Rome, Ga., Aug. 14.—Tho mass meeting of Jefiersoniau democrats called for Saturday morning promises to be a large affair. Dr. Felton has been invited to speak (ted has accept ed-. It is the talk of the town. Dr. Felton will preach at the First Methodist church in this place next Sunday. The fight betweeu Col. Everett and Dr- Felton for congress will he lively if the doctor enters the race. Florida’s First District- Jacksonville, Fla,, Aug. 14.— At midnight the First district demo cratic cor.vcution at Bartow was still balloting for a nominee for congress. The aspirants arc Congressman Da vidson, present member.- 8. R. Mai lary of Pensacola; S. M. Sparkman of Tampa and T. M. Shackleford af Brooksville. INDIANA SATURATED WI1H GAS. A Whole County Likely to be Blown Up- Indianapolis, Aug. 14.—A special to the Sentinel from Shelbyville says: “Much excitement still prevails over the recent gas explosion. It is now discovered that the whole neighbor hood in the vicinity of the young vol cano is saturated with natural gas, and the soil is lull of it. One can run a crowbar in the ground at any place and then light the gas which proceeds from the soil in various quantities. “This would indicate that gas from the gas wells has found its way below the limestone. This bears out the theory that gas for some time lias been escaping from the sides of the gas wells and diffusing itself in the sand and gravel below the limestone. In Vanburen township, twenty-four miles north of the eruption, in water wells a few feet below the superstruct ure of stone gas from the wells has broken into them. “The whole township seems to be filled with combustible gas, and the inhabitants are threatened with disas ter. It is altogether probable that the diffusion of gas affects growing crops. A great question may yet arise as to the advisability of sinking gas wells, or if they arc sunk whether other methods should not be used to case and confine the explosive. Pockets of gas are no doubt forming beneath the limestone all over the region of the gas belt, and it is only a question of time when it will break forth. “ft is yet a question as to which is the most hazardous, accumulation of gas in pockets, followed by eruptions, or permitting it to permeate the soil, as it is now doing, poisoning water and diseasing acres. It is reported to-day that boys were roasting corn by gas jets produced by sticking canes down in the soil a few feet. Such be ing the case the cit zens will soon abandon their homes and firesides. The fissures ol the ground blown to atoms are now filling with water, tnrough which gas occasionally forces its way.” Carried Over the Falls. Niagara Falls, Aug. 14.—Two men in a boat were caught in the rapids on the Canada side of the river to-day and were swept over the falls. It is not known who they are. They made a desperate attempt to save themselves. One jumped from the boat and tried to swim ashore. Improving. We arc pleased to see the following iu yosterday’s News: Col. J. H. Estill, who was confined to liis bed with 11 severe attnek of muscular rheumatism for a month, is nblc to be out again, and his physi cians give him reason to hope that in a very few dayn ho will be iu tho en joyment of his usual good health. Charley Crisp was renominated for congress at Hawkinsville, yesterday. He may be speaker of the next house. -AND A— Glean Sweep -AT THAT— Will beinaugurat- edat Levy’s! Levy’s! Levy’s! There is grave danger of a split among the doroocrats io South Caro lina. The Tilnmnites captured the convention iu Columbia, turned things up side down, and tluu w hat is called the “straight domocrats" with drew. Harmouy may yet be brought about. SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU —AT R. Thomas irV126 Crud Stmt O.S.Bondurant Volunteer Obsorvcr Weather Bulletin Tor the 00 hours ending ul 7 o'clock p. m., Aug. to, 1800. TehFIKATCR*. 7 11. m 71 2 p. in 88 7 p. Ill 81 Maximum for 74 hours 88 Minimum “ “ “ 83 Rain-full 0.00 Local rains slightly cooler. That hacking cough can be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. Wo guarantee ii. For sale by Hicks It Peacock. Notice. All parties not having paid their strict tax, within 10 days, will assemble nt Mar. ket House for work on streets. W. II. MITCHELL. 8 15 lod Acting Chinn .Street Com. 1. ric Poisoning of the blood is one of the results of kidney disorders. This is entirely removed by using La mar’s Extract of Ruchn aud Juniper. All of our Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Straw Hats, Etc., must be closed out]in 80 Days WITHOUT FAIL Our customers are aware that Mr. Levy is now in New York making big purchases for FALL and room we must have at any sacrifice ot goods. We mean exactly v r hat we advertise, and to be convinced call at once at LEVY’S Dry Goods House. Mitclicll House Corner.