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VOL. IX—NO. 311. THOMASVILLE. GEORGIA, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 11, 1899. $5.00 PER ANNUM Worth Reading 500 Yards colored Piques, worth 12 1-2 and 15 cents, your choice for 7 1-2 cents. 200 Yards colored Organdies, 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, l()c. L SlGiiim — BKADQUARTKRM FOR— nothing, Gent's Furnishings, Dry Goods and Notions. — ^(lltNT KOH — Standard Fashions and Dutchess Trousers. l*hon<t* 1 OS. LOCAL HAPPENINGS. The New* of the Day Told In Brief Personals, Etc. This May is a temperature smasher. The .savannah train was thirty minutes late ye t.eriiay. Attention is directed to the new ad of Wertz & Son elsewhere. The old e.onfeds are doubtless having a huge time in Charleston. County court, was in session yesterday, Judge Roddenbery presiding Miss McCollum went, over to Bainbridge yesterday afternoon to visit relatives. Mr. Giadiug went up the road yesterday morning on a business trip for the Motion. The “Oant-Get-A ways’' are thinking of organizing pretty soon for the summer. Charley Winter went down to Quitman yesterday afternoon on a short business trip. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Simons, of Mon'.icello, came up yesterday on a short visit to frieuds th>s city: Observer Thomas run up the local showers flag yesterday morn ing. So far, however, it has had no effect. Mrs. J. H. Nantz left yesterday for North Carolina where sbo will spend a couple of months with relatives Mrs S. E. Fudge returned yes terday from Tampa, Fla , where sho has been spending some months with relatives. MiBenger Guilford is in the of- fi e of the Southorn Express Com pany here, temporarily filling Agent Grantham’s place, who has been assigned to duty on the road for a while. Raiford Robison has returned from the coast.as brown as a berry. He left Dr. Taylor and son Fred aud Edgar Brandon down there. They will return the latter part of the week. Raiford says he had plenty of sport, but the sand flies were too much for b|m. The express people sav that the vegetable business out of Florida is heavier this season than ever before As high as twenty nine cars of vegetables have been transferred in Waycross in oue day during the past week. Every north bound passenger train it, loaded to its full capacity with express cars. We learn Irorn Mr. B. C. John son, who was in town yesterday that Mr. B. F- Turner, a well known and prosperous farmer who lived about, three miles north of Boston, died Tuesday night after a hrieT illness. He leaves a wife and four children. Mr. Turner was one of the substantial citix-ms of the county and bio death is very generally deplored. Euneral ot Mrs. nallard. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Law Mallard, who died Monday night, took place from the residence of her son in-law, Mr. P. S. Heeth, on Love street, at ten o’clock yes terday morning. The service were impressively conducted by Rev. E D. McDougall, pastor of the Presbyterian cuurcb, of which the deceased had been a life long member, At the conclusion of the services at the house tbo remains were followed to Laurel Hill cemetery by a long ) roces sion of sorrowing relatives and friends, where the last sad rites were said and the body tenderly lowered into its last resting place. The following gentlemen acted as pall bearers: James Watt, J. T. Culpepper, Robt. G. Mitchell, U■ W. Hopkins, J. II, Merrill and K. T. McLean. For Stealing Egg*. Herbert Hamilton, a negro boy, plead guilty in the county court yesterday morning to larceny. He bad been stealing eggs. Judge Roddenberry sentenced him to pay a lineof tuirtv dollars and costs or work nine months on the gang. firs. Hutchingson Dead. The community was shocked yesterday morning to learn of the death of Mrs. Hutchiugpou, wife of Dr. M. M. T. Hutchingson. which occurred about eight o’clock. Mrs Huchingson bad been quite ill forseveral weeks, boteven those who knew her condition best, were not prepared to receive the news of her death. Mrs. Huchingson had been liv ing in Tbomasville for about ten years, having moved here with her husband from Florida in .Sep tember,1889. She was a daughter of Col Robt. Brown and was born May Itjtb, 1849, making her only a few days short of fifty years of age. On the 7th ot May, 18(38, she was married to Dr. M. M. T. Hutchingson iu Lake City, Fla , where they resided for many years. Mrs. Hutchingson was a woman of many noble traits of character. Having united herself with the church at, an early age, she de voted a good portion of her life to the Master’s work and was ready at all times to serve him. She was a devoted wife, and while all who knew her will miss her, her loss will be most keenly felt by him who has for so many years been her companion in life. To the bereaved husband tlie blow is indeed a heavy one, and he has the sincere sympathy of everyone in biB great lose. The funeral will take place from the residence on Jackson street at nine o'clock this morn ing. Stockholders Meeting. 1 he regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Thomas- ville Real Estate and Improve ment Company was held at tbo office of Hansell & Merrill on Tuesday afternoon. A goodly nqmber of the stockholders were present and the years business of the company was carefully re viewed. Treasurer Parker's an nual statement was submitted, which shows the affairs of the company to be in excellent shape. The following figures taken from Mr. Parker’s statement will give an idea of what this company is doing: ASSETS. Present worth of loans 40,817.-7 Stock Investments ".DOf-Oh Bill Receivable (195 85 Heal Estate 2,250.00. Rents Uncollected 19.02 Instal'ment Dne 574-00 Cash in Bank 3.22C .00 its,441.94 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock SO,000.00 Unpaid Balance on Loans 9 81 Undivided Profits 4.J32.l!l 54,44194 All tbe old officers were re elected as follows: Jos. Hansell Merrill. President. W. A. Pringle, Vice-President. Jno. F. Parker, Secretary and Treasurer. Hansell rfe Merrill, Attorneys. Board of Directors—W. U. Brati- ilon, E M. Mallet,te, W. A. Prin gle, T M McIntosh, S. L. Hayes, George W. Kerri 11, C. P. Hansell, J. H. Merrill, S Hteyerman, L. H. Jerger, James Walt. Auditing Committee—W. H. Rockwell, B. H. Wright, J. E. Robison. IN GALA ATTIRE. The Old Vets Are Having A Great Time In Charleston. Charleston, S. C., May 9. — In gala dress of hunting and festoons of electric lights, Charleston is to- night welcoming the visitors and delegates to the Ninth Annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans. Al! day the raiIroads have been emptying hundreds of the men who wore the gray and their friends, and the little city which heard tin? first hostile shot of tbe war between tiie states is nobly undertaking the task of caring for a crowd, which by tomorrow threaten!, to lax itsevery resource. Facilities for 40,(Hit) persons have been provided and the pros pect is that every -cot will he needed. The principal streets are hand somely decorated with -bunting the red, white and blue, of tbe “Lost Cause,” and the stars and stripes mingling fraternally; side by side flutter Old Glory and tit. A idrew's Cross, while the white palmetto of South Carolina gleams every where from its blue field. Most of the more distinguished ex Confederates are already in the city ; ameng them being Gens. Gordon, the commander in-chief of the association; Stephen D. Leo, Wade Hampton, Clement A. Evans, Cabell, George P. Harrison and Gon. Harden Gen. Wheeler will arrive tomorrow. Raleigh Went Aground. Charleston, S. C., May 9.—The cruiser Raleigh, which was bound in to be present at the Confeder ate reunion, went aground early this morning about 300 feet, out side of the south jetty. Capt. Cogblan declined assist ance from all tugs. Late tbis afternoon, when the tide filled, the cruiser was pulled oir and proceeded up the harbor to her anchorage. It was staled by her officers that a superficial examination disclosed no injuries to her hull. The Raleigh was coming in with a cost pilot aud the point at which she grounded is known as “North Breaker,” just outside of the jetty- She went no t lie shoal broadside aud lay easy in per fectly calm water, and tugs had no difficulty in freeing her from her awkward position. Tbe accident necessitated a postponement, of the official recep tion to the cruiser and this will be carried out to-morrow morning according to programme. Came Near Fighting Each Other Washington, May III.—Advices from Manila bring full and inter esting details of tho trouble be tween the Filliplno generals, Lu na and Mascarado, and of the . A Pleasant Occasion. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Parnell gave a very delightful party Tuesday evening complimentary to their nephew, Mr Geo. W. Parnell, who is spending a brief vacation* here from his studies in the University of Tennessee. The affair was in every way a tuo-t enjoyable one. The bouse was beautifully deco rated for tbe occasion, the Uni versity colors, orange and white, being freely used in the deco rations. Delightful re fit's lime nt s were served during the evening. Among those present were Misses Ess iet amp bell, Ellen Case ally ,llu-a Davie, Rbelta Williams, Bessie t’raigiuiles, Lottie Parnell, Nellie Parnell, Lillie T. Parnell, Birdie Lowther, Clare Terrell, and Messrs. G. W. Parnell, R >y i'e- kle, Jim William , Will Davis, T- G. Mitchell, C. II. Craigmiles. W K. Uraigmiles, Torn Williams and Mr. Terrell. civil war that was narrowly averted by Ag uiiialdo’s entreaties. The opposing forces were actually drawn up in line of battle and only awaited the word to com mence lighting. This an i a positive confirma tion of the news that Luna has been dangerously wounded in the Bhoulder in the battle of Santa Tomas, is the most important items of intelligence brought to day by the army gunboats. La ! gunta lie Bay and Cavadonga, j which returned today from a | brisk expedition up the San For- : nan,in river, j The base bull Povs met yester day at:ornoon nt the fair grounds and negan z-i. It will be the strongest amateur base ball team in South Georgia. We will give the lull tiaiu and its plans in to morrow’s paper. Big Arrival of New And Up-To-Date Summer Wash Goods -A.T 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 week we invite you to cull and see the new novelties on display in our store. In New styles of the latest Parisian 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, out as its Jate now, we place them on sale at about cost, 19 cents yard. BIG PLUMS. 20 Styles extra fine colored Lawns and Organdies, which are 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 stripes. Superior value for price. Beautiful new Black Silk and Wool Crepons for suits and skirts. 1 he handsomest we had this season. Immense assortment of Indian Linen .nd Victoria Lawns. 10c. Quality down this week to 8c. yd. 12 l-2c. 16c. 10c. 12 l-2c 19o. 25c. 30c. 15c. “ 19c. “ 25c. Persian Lawns, Kgytian Mulls, French Nainsooks, French Organdies, etc, complete. 5 Pieces 40 inches wide India Linen worth iq". yard, this week toe. 5 St; ,'!es of Homespun Linen finished suitings, the pop. ular fad tor summer ■‘kirts, to l>e sold at 20c. yard. Full line of everything for spring in dry go ds and notions, a' Tlie Le?y Mercantile Co., Mitchell House Block. earsilk TRAOCMARK. LINING 25* ayard Look like silk and wear better. 254 ayard