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■- .. titles* YOL. II—NO. 136 THOMASYILLE, GE0EG1A, WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 22, I860, LOCAL HAPPENINGS. The News of the Day Told Brief—Personals, Etc. -THE- “We’ve found the store where buyers get the very best attention, With great variety of goods, too numerous to rnent ; on. J3o low the prices are, they beat the lowest calculation; Which makes us ns a family sing out like all creation ” And that is the reason we trade with f. N. LIMi -THE- FAIR an 1 SQUARE PLACE TO BUY Staple & Fancy DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, Furnishing Goods, Summer is dead. The Grand Jury is working to-day, Fires were comfortable yesterday. Mr. W. M. Grier, of Valdosta, >s the city. A good many arc predicting an early frost. A splendid play at the op'fcrn house to-morrow night. Dr. L. H. Peacock, of Bainbridge, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Ed. Kingsbury, of Quitman was in the city yesterday. Mr. J. G. Carwford, of Vnldoata, was in the city yesterday. Squire Barrow and family, of Bos ton, were in town yesterday. Winter clothing is being put led out of closets and donned again. Go to the opera houso and Ece the Fairies’ Well, to-morrow night. Mr. B. Armstrong and wife, of Lowell, N. C., are at the Stuart. You will miss a good thing if you do not go to tho opera houso to mor row night. The criminal docket will ho taken up this morning. Tho jail birds will have the floor. Rev. A. C. Stevenson, a rcprcsenla- tive citizo i of the Big Creek neigli borbood, was in town yesterday. Tho wife of Oscar Wilson, a well known colored painter, died Monday, and was buried yesterday aflernoou Mr. W . L. Willingham, of H, Wolff & Bro’s. branch store at Bos ton, is spending a day or two in the city. Tho democratic executive commit’ tee of the county will meet to-morrow and fix the time for the county officers primary. Tne lithographing for “The Fairies’ Well’’ are up, and if the pictures rep resent anything like the true j la^ it must be very good. Sheriff Hurst was picking up jurors right and left yesterday afternoon. A good many dodged, but when “Gus” gets a man in sight, he generally cor rals him. Editor Glenn, of the Southwest Georgian, took in the piny at tho opera houso on Monday night. Edi- tor Glenn knows a good thing when he secs it. KOTIONS, Ac. “ALWAYS RtockeS with a full lino of new and seasonable goods. ALWAYS Beady to make you the lowest prices, qunlity considered. ALWAYS Ready to servo you well and save you money. F. It LOHNSTEIN, 132 Broad St. Mr. R. G. Fleming, Jr., son of Capt. R. G. Fleming, arrived yesier- irdny and has matriculated at the 'South Georgia College. He will take nianner. a special course ! n Mathematics. Mrs. Junius Smith and Mrs. O. D. Ball, Jr., and three children, arrived yesterday from Portsmouth. This is Mrs. Ball’s first visit to Thomasville, the place of her birth, since her mar riage. Gentlemen who are going to ride in tho Hussar’s tournament on the 12th of November will have their first practice in Paradise Park this after- noou. They will begin a little before 4 o’clock. Go out and see how the boys ride, Monday Night. A good aud'ence greeted “Hemii- nie or the Cro s of Gold” at the opera house, on Monday night. Much has been s?id about th's play, and the audience expected a good even ing’s entertainment; and they were, not disappointed. Mr. Redmond, as Paul Durand, sustained the high reputation which preceded him. Ho is a magnificent specimen t>f a man, physically’, and admirably adapjed to the heroic part he played. Pablo was good, very good. His drollery was irresistible. Mr. Moulton, as the miser, played his part remarkably well. Miss Lieb, ns tho wife of Durand was quite natural, sustaining, through out her, difficult role in a manner which won the plaudits of the nudi enec. Tho "Countess” was a finished piece of acting. One could not help, while condemning the woman, ad miring her acting. Mis3 Pearce, as Estelle Duval, fair ly captivated the audience. The duel scene \\;as very thrilling, as was, also, the scene wheu the bomb buret on tho back of tho stage. Mr. Redimind and M : ss Lieb were called befo-o tho curtain at the close of tho-second act, by tumultuous ap plause. Railroad Notes. The pay train on this trip paid off entirely in gold winch accounts for the unusual quantity of that coin in circu lation at present. The depot was flooded with negro hands bound fur the new railroad yes terday. Large numbers are going through, and from here, to the exposition and fair. Mr. G. Denung, Traveling Passen ger Agent of the S., F. & W. Ry., was in the city yesterday talking the cheap rate excursion fare to Savannah. That 'E3 round trip.rale to Savannah will draw a crowd. Low rates always 0. - Superior Court. The entire day, yesterday, was con sumed 'o trying n laud case; Oweos vs. Smith. The case went to the jury last iiight, after a long and exhaust ive argument by counsel, pro Rtld con. The criminal docket will be token up this morning. ' Tennessee Canal Open. Col. J. W. Barlow, Uuited States army, of Nashville, engineer in charge of the Tennessee river improvements, has formally aunounccd that the Mus- 1 Shoals canal is now open for navi gation. The whole Tennessee valley will celebrate the event in a suitable Chattanooga will send a boat load of iron to St. Louis, and will bring through a boat load of foreign goods from New Orleans. The open ing will take place some t ! mo iu Oc tober. Dixie’s Iron and Steel. Chattanooga, Oct.—The mem bers of the British and German Iron and Steel Institute have been here two days. They liavo seen the historic battlefields, have been shown the most prominent industries and were given a final reception to-night at the chant’ her of commerce, after which they left fo- Middlesborough, Ky., where they will stop to morrow. They ex pressed themselves as simply amazed at the vastness of the mineral resour ces of the south aud tho favorable outlook for their development. CAN COMPETE WITH THE WORLD. Sir James Kilson, president of the English Society said: It is possible to mako iron in this section as cheaply as any part of the world. Percy Gilchrist, one of the found ore of the bnsic steel process says: The ores hero are pecu batly adapted for steel making. Win, Whitowell says: Basic steel made from Tennessee iron compares favorably with that made ; n Eng land. Will not handfo Loitery Business. New York, Oct. 20.—The United States Express Company has issued peremptory order t” all of its agents not to r.’ccive money, tickets or lists of drawings from the Louisiana Lot tery Company, or : n any way to assist iu he transaction of the lottety bust ness, and saysjthat any statements that the company is acting to the contrary are false. Now let the Southern Express Co, fj'low suit, and the evil will be pretty well scotched, 'lhe lottery business in the United States should be stamp- ed out. blain by |ils own Hand- Washington, Oct. 20.—A. B. Mullet, formerly supervising archi tect of the treasury, and for several years past a successful architect in private practice, shot and killed him- sc'f to night at his homo in this city. He designed tho New York postoffice building, and tho building in Wash iugton used jointly by the slate, war and navy departments. Up Goes Drugs- - The Ph :, adelphia Record says ilia*, sinco the passage of the McKinley biM, the prices of most of the drugs bavo gone up sky high iu that city. About the only drug that is not di rectly affected by the b :, l is quinine, and that commodity is on tho free list. There ; s not a druggist in the city with any considerable stock that has not been enriched. The same paper continues in its scusational way by stating: “A visit to several drug Btorcs showed that prices hod beeu elevated since the passage bi” from 19 to 33 par cent. This is true of every article sold in a drug store that comes from foreign lands. The domestic drugs will bo influenced indirectly, because by a general uuderstnndiug among druggists the increase in prices will bo nveragol and distributed among tho different foreign ami domestic articles.” THE SCHOOL OF EXPERIENCE TEACHES USEFUL LES SONS. DON’T LET IT COST YOU TOO MUCH. Sellable ^3’erehant#. Three. Mammoth Establish• menis. MITCHELL HOUSE BLOCl. What Harrison Will do. New York, October 18—A Wash ington special to tho Herald sav3 it is understood that the president has resolved upon three things, and ns far as present indications go he wi'l ad here to them. First, he intends to call congress in extra session early in November; sec ond, ho will nominate At.orncy Gen eral Miller to tho vacancy in tho su preme court; third, he wi" mako Wil liam II. Taft, present solicitor, gonernl of the department of justice, head of tho department. Mr. Taft’s father was attornev general during General Gran’t last term. In England they “stand” for office; in thus country they “tun” for office, ind they do some tall running, at that, Some candidate barely hits the ground in high places. O, yes, they bavo to run for office over here. New England Storm Swept. Boston, Oct 20, 1. a. m.—An u usually severe storm prevailed yes terday throughout New England Dispatches from Gloucester, Mass, ar.d Portland, N. H. say that no marine disasters are yet reported, dispatch from Highland Light says steamers and sailing vessels are mak- g for Provinceton. In Fall River, Mass., streets are flooded. Rev. Win. Reynolds, a devoted minister, and a most estimible gen tleman and citizen, will leave in a couple ol weeks lor Abelene, Texas, where he will make his home in the fu ture, The prayers of many will follo .v him and his to their new home. Fruit Stands. Fruit stands ate beginning fo ap pear in large numbers all over the business portion of the streets. The winter fruits, such os oranges, ba nanas, different varieties of grapeB, apples, lemons,etc., aro now in season, and make the stands present an at- attractive appearance. 1 Scottish Rite Masons. Washington, Oct. 20.—Tho su premo council thirty-third degree of the Aucient aud Accepted .Scottish Rito of Freemasonry, began its reg ular biennial session hero to-day in the holy house of tho temple, Veuer- able Grand Commaudcr Albert M, Pike presiding. At noou shnrp the gavel rapped, and at that moment the colors of the supreme council were run up on top of tho building. A Raging Lion at Largo- The cage of Sells Bros.’ circus con taining a huge African lion tumbled from tho car near Collinsvil'e, Texas, releasing the lion. He took to the woods, whero he was found the next morning feasting on a cow, that being the second cow he had killed. He was shot through the heart. The Dying Admiral. Washington, Oct. 19.—The condi tion of Admiral Porter is not so favor able to-day. Last night he was very restless and did not secure much sleep, This afternoon he had a slight set back, but to-night is reported to be rcstit g comfortably. His physic ; an says 1 here is no immediate danger of death. Suicide of a Candidate- Rochester, N. Y., Oct. 20.—I. S. Emory, candidate for congress on the wo kingrren’s ticket, committed sut- cide by cutting an artery in his right arm and bleeding to death, at the Liv ingston hotel, last night. A Female Convict Pardoned. Atlanta, Oct. 18.—The governor today pardoned Ellen King, sent up from Glynn county for two years for assult to murder. The person assault ed by her was on the point of killing her aged mother. Senator Colquitt, after a careful survey of the field, says Gordon will be elected senator. And "Alfred” is a mighty good guesser. Curiosity that is Full of Danger. We know what the girl who never thinks talks about. Now, we would like to find out what the girl who never talks thinks about.—Atchison Globe. * Mrs. Annio W. Baxter is tho reg ular! y nominated democratic candi date for clerk of tho county court of Jasper county, Missouri. Mrs. Bax ter, prior to January, 1888, was Miss Auuio White. It is likely to ho a cold day 011 the 4th of November—for the repttblioars. The democrats expect to freeze n good many of them out. Iu fact it will bo a sort of a freeze out game. Wo hopo wo have educated yon to rely open our promise to rerve your best later- e-e -a Wo have reason to bclierc the lessen has been aptly learned. Season after sea- roa our trade has extended. Season after bc.-son oi.r patrons have returned again and age-n. Season after season wo harejadept- cd the same liberal policy in transacting b isincss with everybody. The result is na- |r al—you wait for our nnnouncemeats, *nd then—you're with us. . “LEVY’S." IIB'IE'S AN EARLY FALL BARGAIN THAT’LL PROVE INTERESTING. England r.nd Germany will divido up Africa. The “Dark Continent” will 1 ot he dark much longer. Tho rays of civilization are already penetrat ing the dense jungles of tho interior. Govc.-nor Gordon has pardoned Joseph Brown out of the chain gang ia Elbert couuty. Who was it said that Jo Brown was against Gordon for the Senate ? Remember that * the election for congress comes off on Tuesday, the 4th day of November. Do not forget the day, and do not forget to turn out and vote for Turner. We'd like you to remember one importaat filet concerning our use of tho word “itr-' gnin." Perhaps you've noticsd that there arc some concerns that never sell anytkilg executing “bargains?'-' They use the word at nil times and under nil circumstance*. No matter what they sell, no matter what the quality of the article, no matter what the p -ice—its a “bargain" just tbo une— th ,t is, if you're willing to take the dealers won! for it. That isn’t the sort of bargain v.e arc about to refer to, and what this little preparatory chat has been leading yon up to. Buyers who visit our stores will leara the liberal definition of the word “bargain.' 1 “LEVY’S.” Tho Slate of Texas is as largo as the States of Georgia, Floridn, Ala bama, South Carolina, North Caroli na, and two slates' the siza of Mary land. South Georgia ought to he well represented at the state fair ill Macon this week. The faro is low, aad tho attractions great. Matteson is harking up the wroug tree down ii this se'etion. The blacksmiths arc holding a con vention iu Atlanta. SIGNAL SERVICE BURP YU R. Thomas fr’r 126 Broil Street. R. Thomas, Jr. VolunteerlObsorver Chicago is pulling herself together in the matter of inaugurating work on the worlds fair grounds. It is high time. Weather Bulletin for the 24 hours ending 7 o'clock p. m., Oct. 21, 1890. Trm-KRATcav. 7 a.m 55 2p.m (j* 1 Maximum for 24 hour* (8 Minimum “ “ “ /(j Rain-fall q.00 Pair and slightly warmer. LADIES AND CHILDREN’S WRAPS. Our wrap department is niwopen forth*- inspection of the ladies. Never have we unpacked such a varied assortment in ladies Wraps New Markets, Circular*,’ p i’-ir Cloaks, Walking Jacket^ Jersey Ceets, Capes, Plush Wraps, Infitnt Clonks, etc., etc. We think you’ll admit that Thosaasrille never had a stock to tonch It. 2nd bock, LETrS. >3