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VOL. IX—NO. 310. THOMASVILLE. GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, WAY 10. 1800. $5.00 PER ANNUM forth Reading 500 Yards colored Piques, worth 12 1-2 and 15 cents, your choice for 7 1-2 cents. 200 Yards colored Organdies, e regular 20 and 25 cent quali ty. Come and get first choice for 10c, 300 Yards Madras Cheviot, all in desira ble patterns and good value at 12 1-2 cents your choice, 10o. L — RKA PQn AKTKRH FOR Clothing, Gent’s Furnishings, Dry Goods and Notions, —ArtKVT run— Standard Fashions AND Dutchess Trousers. Phone JOS. LOCAL HAPPENINC1S. The News ol the Day Told In Brief Personals, Etc. See * lie ceimcil proceedings elsewhere in to-dav’8 paper. We were glad to see Mr. M. R. Mallette, of Boston, in town yes terday. Dr. Peacock made a Hying run up on the Albany division yester day morning. Thonmsville’s delegation to the Charieston re n.iion left yester day morning. Torn B.ittoiuB is spending to day in .Savannah looking out for uiub- tered out. soldiers. Kditor Blanton, of the Pelham South Georgia Home, paid Thotn- asville a visit yesterday. Dnsh Winn has opened up bis grocery on Broad street. It is one of the neatest places in town. Soda fountains and ice cream parlors have been doing a rush ing business for several days. Mr J. D. Smith and family, of Marianna, passed through the city en route to Charleston yester day. Conductor Lovett Pierce, one of the cleverest men on the Plant System, spent yesterday afternoon in the city. Another big crowd went, through on 80 yesterday afternoon to Charleston. The train con tained nine cars. Mr. E. <1. Bought,ie, of Louis ville, one of the cleverest fellows out of jail, was autographed at the Stuart last night. Mrs J MeC. Tliarin, who has been spending a few weeks with friends in this city, left, yesteraav afternoon for Charleston. We hope the hove will attend that base ball meeting at thoptrk at four o’clock this afternoon. Tbntuasville will he dull indeed this summer without a ball team. Our editor and a party of old confeds leTt, yesterday morning at six o'clock for Charleston to take in the re-union. They will he absent the remainder of the week. Mr. Roht. Higdon amt family, of High Springs, Fla., after spend ing a day or two with Judge Rod- denberry in this city, went, over to Whigham yesterday afternoon to visit relatives anij friends. Mr. S. T. Phi I pot, the elever proprietor ot the New Albany jun, at Albany, came down last night to see bis Tbomasville friends, all of whom, it is need less to Bt.y, were glad to greet him. Mrs. V. 0. Peacock, of Coch ran, Ua ,who, with her two brignt little children, has be-n visiting her pareuts, I)r. and Mrs. T. S. Dekle, in this city, for several weeks, returned jioqie yesterday morning. Mr. Frank Cross is in town with liis air-brake instruction car in structing the employes of the System at this place in the hand ing of this intricate and impor- taut part of the road's tuechauical equipment. We hope the boys will take au interest in the tiioveineiit to organ ize a baseball team. What we should have is “a strictly amateur team composed entirely of home talent. And there is plenty of just such material here to make up a strong nine. Tbomasville fans will be sorry to learu that Cliugipan, (jonL-vilio’s cracker- jack shortstop, was struck on tho head by a pitch ed hall in Pittsburgh day before yesterday and badly injured. Clingiuau is one of the fastest men In the business. Funeral Notice. The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Sarah Law Mallard and family, are invited to attend her funeral from the residence of Mr. P. S. Heel h this morning at 10 o’clock. Interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Death of an Old Citizen. Mrs. Sarah Law Mallard, an old and highly esteemed citizen of this city, died at. the residence of herson-in-law, Mr. P. H. lleet.h, Monday night. The deceased had been an in valid for a long time ami while her death was sudden it was not wholly unexpected. Mrs. Mallard was stricken with paralysis some two years ago, since which time sue has been con lined to her room About two weeks ago she had another attack which weakened her considerably, but when the family retired on Monday night it was not thought that she was any worse than usual. -Yesterday morning, however, she was found dead, having expired some time during the night. Her features were composed, the eyes closed and in her hand she held a tan, showing that she had passed away without a struggle. Mrs. Mallard was horn in Sun- hury, Liberty county, Ga., April 23, 1823, and was a little over 76 years of age. She was a daughter of Rev. Samuel H. Law and the wife of Capt. Cyros S. Mallard. In early life she united with the Presbyterian church and was al ways an eminently consistent Christian. She moved to Thomas- ville about twenty-five years ago, since which time she has lived with her children, lour of whom still reside her. She was the mother of nine children, six of whom survive her, viz: Mr. W. J. Mallard, of Atlanta; Messrs. S. L and J. S. Mallard, Mrs. S. A Jones, Mrs. P. S. Heetb, of this city, and Mrs. Delcgall, of Sa vannah. A pure Christian woman, a lov ing mother, a kind neighbor and a devoted friend has gone lo her reward. The bereaved family have the sv mpathy of every one in their affliction. As will be seen bv notice else where the fuueral will take place from the residence of Mr. P. S lleeth at ten o'clock this morning. Surprised His Friends. There was a wedding in Tbom asville Monday night which was altogether unexpected ami quite a surprise to the friends and rela tives of both the parties. The contracting parties were Mr. Paul P. McIntosh, formerly of this city, and Miss Laura A. Batten- tine, both ot Luraville, Fla. The ceremonv was performed at the residence of Mr. 8. H. Hall, a kinsman of the groom, by Rev. K D McDougall, in the presence of only a few friends. The bride, who is a most lovely young ladv, has been visiting friends in this city for some time. 8unday morning Mr. McIntosh came up. They wore old sweethearts, and the few necessary details were soon arranged and the ceremonv came off as stated above. Mr. McIntosh left with his bride at two o’clock yesterday morning for Luraville, where they will in future reside. The groom ia u son of Dr. P. A. McIntosh and a young man of the highest character. That he and Ins young bride may liRve smooth sailing over the sea of lifo ia tho wish of liia hosts of Tbomasville friends, The First Excursion. Tom Bottoms has commenced to advertise the first of bis series of summer excursions, which he will run from Valdosta, Bainbridge an<! Tbomasville to Albany on May 30th, on acoiiut of the emancipation celebration on that day The rates are lower than ever before, heing only $1.00 from Valdosta and Bain bridge and 50e from Thomasville for the round trip. At these prices he will carry thousands of people Mr. A. M. Watson left yester day morning for Charleston, where be will spend a few days ami then proceed to Norfolk and other placet further north. Mr. Watson took with him a number of fast steppers from his stable of race horses and will enter the big races at Charleston, Norfolk, Bal timore, Philadelphia and other places on the circuit. Ho took with him a splendid string of horses, all in good training and we expect to hear a good account of them. - The President Takes Another Rest. Washington. May 8.—Presi dent, and Mrs. McKinley left to night for a week or ten days' stay at Hot Spring, Va. The trip was made ir. the handsomely equipped special train, which left here at 11.4a o'clock over the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and is scheduled ‘.o arrive at. the springs about. 8 o'clock to morrow morning. The President and Mrs. Mc Kinley occupied the private car Cleopatra, which was attached to the iear of the train, the remain der of the special being made up of the compartment car Patagonia and the combination smoking and baggage car Atlantic. The train was equipped with every conven ience for the comfort of the trav elers. The party included also Mr. George B. Cortelyou, the assistant secretary to the President; Dr. and Mrs. P. M. Rixey and Mr. Barnes of the White House cleri cal force. Dewey Coming Home. Washington, May 8.—The navy department has selected a nuc- cessor to Admiral Dewey to com mand the Asiatic station. Orders were issued to-dar de taching Rear Admiral Watson from command of the Mare Island navy yard and ordering him to report to Admiral Dewey at Ma nila to relieve that officer when he feels that he can be spared there. Rear Admiral Kempff, at pres ent on waiting orders, has been ordered to succeed Admiral Wat son in command of tbe Mare Island yard. It was staled at the department, to-day that Admiral Dewey will come from Manila direct to New York when he returns to the United States. However, it was added, the admiral will not stait until the commission of which he is a member, has completed ttie work it has undertaken, at least so far as it, relates to the restora tion of peace in the islands. (len. rules Refuses to Talk. Washington, May 8 —“The President is commander-in-chief of the army, and my superior. He has approved the findings of the Wade court, of inquiry. Therefore, I have no comment to make. It would be au unsoldiery act were I to do so." With these words Gen. Miles replied to a Star reporter who saw him for a moment to day with regard to the probable action he would take in view of ibe adverse report of the court Situation Improving In Cuba. Washington, May 8 —The fol lowing dispatch has been re ceived at the department: Havana, May 8 —Adjutant General, Washington: Capt. Hickey line returned from au ex tended trip through the eastern pait of the island and reports a general improvement of conditions at all points. Full report by mail. Bkookk. (icrmany Afraid of us. Berlin, May 8.—The Neuste Nacbrichten of this city, in au article urging the immediate in crease of the German naval power, confesses that Germany is “not able to compete with the United States at sea quite apurl from English intervention." Mrs. .1. Wyman Jones left, yes terday afternoon for her northern home. Her Thoma-ville friends wish her a pleasant summer and au early it,turn to Tbomasville. Mrs. S. G. McLendon left ves-j terdivy afternoon for a visit tul Charleston. i Big Arrival of New And Up-To-Date Snmrnor Wash Goods TheBigStore We never get tired in showing to the public that we appreciate their kind patronage, and always take pleasure in catering to their wants. So this vvtek we invite you to call and see the new novelties on display in our store. 15 New styles of the latest Parbian Novelties in colored Piques, which is the most popular fabric of the season for shirts and waists. The goods were bought to sell at 30 cents yard, but as its late now, we place them on sale at abou* cost, 10cents yard. BIG PLUMS. 20 Styles extra fine colored Lawns and Organdies, which ire worth from to 10 to 15 cents yard. We will sell at 8 cents yard. Your choice. New style of Dress Linens in plain and changeable and silk .-tripes. Superior value for price. Beautiful new Black Silk and Wool Crepons for suits and skirts, 'he handsomest we had tins season. Immense assortment of Indian Linen and Victoria Lawns, 10c. Quality down this week to 8c. yd. 12 l-2c. 16c. 19c*. 25c. 30c. 10c. 12 l-2c 15c. 19c. 25c. Persian Lawns, Kgytian Mulls, French Nainsooks, French Organdies, etc., complete. 5 Pieces 40 inches wide India Linen worth ipe, yard, this week 10c. 5 Styles of Homespun Linen finished suitings, the pop ular fad for summer skirts, to ho sold at 20c. yard. Full line of everything for spring iti dry goods and notions, a' The Levy Mercantile Co., Mit chell House Block. earsilk TRADEMARK. LIN I1NJG