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VOL. XII—NO 161
THQMASVILLE. GEORGIA, SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 14. 1901.
>.00 PER ANNUM
Dress Goods
This week we will put
sale all our woolen dress goods
at greatly reduced prices:
Fancy Colored Jacquards
formerly 35c, at 24c
46-in. Henrietta in colors,
formerly 65c, at 49c
42'in all wool Venetian,
formerly 65c, at 50c,
32-in all wool Skirting,
formerly 60c, at 48c,
64-in a'l wool Homespuns,
formerly $1.25, at 98o
64 in all wool Venetian,
formerly 81.25. at 98o
54 in Broadcloth
formerly 81.15, at 98o
Court
46-in B'aok Jacquards
formerly 65o, at*48c.
-in Black Henrietta,
formerly 85o, at 73c
44-in Blaok Poplin,
formerly $1.00, at 83c
42-in Black Sa ! iels,
formerly $1.00, at 73o
50 in JBlack Peble Cheviot,
formerly 8125, at 98o
54-in Black Crovenet,
formerly 81 50, at 81.23
These goods will be sold
only for this week at the above
prices and if you are in need
of suit or dress call early and
secure some of these bar
gains.
L
What we Advertise we Sell,
What we Sell Advertises Us.
Crossett’s Shoes,
Duchess Trousers,
Howard Hats,
Broad and Jackson Sts,
aoxnt ton—
Standard Patterns,
State Relieved If Supreme
Says It Is Legal,
Atlanta, Dec. 12.—The house by
a vote of 99 to 44, to-day passed
by substitute, the Howell resolu
tion, providing for the payment of
interest on the bonded debt for
1902, out of the public property
fund, if the courts say this can be
done.
Gov. Candler will sign the reso
lotion tomorrow, and will at once
notify State Treasurer R. B. Park
to tranfer $325,800 from the pub
lic property f.und to interest ae
count. Treasurer Park will refuse
to do this, and' Gov. Candler will
then instruct the Attorney General
to bring mandamus proceedings
against the Treasurer, and the
matter will go through the courts.
The bill will be ready to be filed
in the superior court by Saturday
and it is expected the supreme
court will render a decision with
in a week or ten days,
Gov. Candler is anxious to have
a decision, in the matter before
Jan. 1, as the interest on the
bonded debt mast be paid at that
time.
Gov. Candler will be represented
in the matter by Attorney General
J. M. Terrell and the state treas'
urer will have as his counsel form
er Chief Justice Logan B. Blech'
ley, who has taken a great iuter
est in this matter, and Orville A.
Park, of Macon.
In Our Shirt Sleeves DowniHere,
Fergus Falls, Minn., Dec. 13.—
Twenty-five below zero here.
- Liebon, N. D., Dec. 13.—The
temperature is today thirty-two
below zero, the coldest in twenty
years.
Cbsynne, Wyoming, Dec. 13,
The blizzard that is raging
throughout southern Wyoming is
terrific.
Rock Springs, Wyoming, Dec
13.—Charles Carnes, a stock herd
er, has been frozen to death in the
blizzard.
Kansas City, Deo. 13.—Reports
from Kansas and Western Missouri
show that rain fell all day yester
day, turning to snow at night.
The First Ticket.'
Following the ordering of a
white primary, we publish-else
where the first ticket suggested
for mayor and aldermen. The
ticket embraces some of the best
men in the town, and will no
doubt command a good vote.
Read what Mallette has to say
about “the home”
Alass Meeting.
The mass meeting at the court
house on Thursday evening was
called to order by Capt. R. P
Dose. Se nominated Capt. Cbas
M. Smith as chairman. Cap'
Smith was unanimously elected
Upon motion Mr. Wyche Linton
was elected secretary. Capt. Doss
moved that the meeting order
white primary for municipal
officers, whereupon Judge
Hopkins offered the following
resolutions:
Resolved 1st, That the white
citizens of the city of Thomasville
without regard to political affilia
tions,and in order to promote por-
ity in our mnntoipal elections
hereby deolare in favor of and do
so permanently establish the
“white primary” method of nom
inating all munioipal officers of
the city, who are by present laws
and those that may be hereafter
enacted,elected by the vote of the
people.
2nd, Be it farther resolved that
said primary elections shall be
held on the first Monday in Jan
uary, 1902, and annually thereaf
ter upon such dates as may be
fixed by the executive committee
at least 20 days before the gener-
election day of each year under
the superintendence of three man
agers td be appointed by the ex
ecutive committee hereinafter pro
vided lor by the duly qualified
registered white voters of said
city in all respects .as the general
elections for mayor and'aldermen
are'now held, except that the re
turns of said eleotion shall be
made to the said executive com
mittee who shall declare the re
sult by publication of the names of
those receiving tbe highest vote
for tbe respective offices as tbe
nominees of tbe white oitizens of
the city.
3rd. That all contests resulting
from said eleotion shall be deter
mined by said committee, whose
judgment shall be final.
4tb. That tbe execntive com
mittee shall consist of five citizens
of said oity who are white voters
thereof, who shall be elected at
this meeting, and who shall hold
office for two years, or until their
successors are elected by mass
meeting, and who eball have pow
er to elect a chairman and secre
tary and to fill vacancies occur
ring from any cause. And fur
ther to aot in all matters necessa
ry to carry out the trae intent and
spirit of this resolution.
Bacb resolution was adopted
separately, and then the whole
highest number of votes were de>
dared tbe executive committee,
as provided for in tbe resolutions:
J. L. Beverly, A. H. 8. Cooke, W.
Pringle, J. 8. Montgomery and
A. M. Watson.
There being no further busi
ness, tbe meeting adjourned.
C. M. cim.tb,
Chairman.
Wyche Linton,
Secretary.
The Street Fair and Carnival.
Blsewbere will be found the ad
vertisementeof ’Andrews Carnival
Company. It will open on next
Wednesday and run four days
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
and 8atnrday. Mr. Jacob Edi
moods, the general agent, was
busy yesterday swinging stream
ere across the streets announcing
the coming of tbe carnival. Mr
Edmonds bas the indorsements of
leading citizens wberever.his com
panies have exhibited, testifying
to the high and unobjectionable
character of tbe ebowe. One of
these companies recently visited
Milledgeville, and Dr. Chappell
president of tbe Georgia Norma)
and Industrial school for girls
after .going through the shows,
gives a high endorsement as to its
features; and Mr. Edmonds as'
eures us that the shows coming
here is of equal merit, if not bet
ter in every way, than the comg
pany which showed in Milledge
villa. The company comes here
under the auspibes of tbe Thomas
ville Guards, which company will
share in the receipts.
Sweet Charity.
As has been their custom for
years tbe Epworth League will
get up a Christmas box for the
poor tbis year. This little body
of workers keep in touch with the
poor aud needy of tbe city. By
eetual canvas they ascertain tbe
wants and needs of tbe needy and
it is tbeir intention to provide
for these in tbe shape of a present
on Xmas eve. They will canvass
the town within tbe next few days
for donations. Be prepared to
help them in some way, thereby
encouraging these good people in
their work, besides helping to
make happier tbe Xmae of those less
fortunate than yourself.
Oneoannot be foo careful about
fires during tbe holidays. It is
always a dangerous time for i
conflagration.
MARKET REPORT.
Oorrbotbd Daily by Saudbl W
Mays & Company.
Dec 13, 1901.
New York futures are quoted as
follows today:
On motion the meeting went in
open, close. Yes. Close
to an election for an execntive
Deo.
8.21
8.22
committee
January
8.16 8.17
8.17
Tbe following receiving the
March
8 21
8.22
Closed steady.
Savannah closed steidy.
Middling m.
Savannah opened steady.
Middling V/ a .
Receipts 801,870.
Until They Are Closed Out
TTsTIEi- WITL OPPEE
All Wool French Flannel, 35c.
85c Taffeta silk, all shades, 67 l-2c.
54-inch double face Skirting, worth $1.75, at $1 49.
36-inch Henrietta at 24c.
Guaranteed Kid Gloves, 89c.
36*inch all wool Flannels, 35c.
Blankets, Comforts, Jackets,
Capes and Woolen Dress Goods
At greatly reduced prices. These goods are all new and desirable,
but we are determined not to carry any over.
Harry Steyerman.
ftr/Wrs/T STOR£
Mitchell House Bloch.
HOLIDAY TRADE.
IN EVERY DEPARTMENT
We are making reductions in prices. These
remarkably low prices will hold good
only uni il further notice.
OUR $i.2s KID GLOVES
Reduced to 98c
OUR $i,oo Klu FLOVES
Reduced to 89c
'fsiSp** *"
Ladies Fancy Hosiery,
65c grade at 47c.
Ladies Fancy Hosiery,! 50c grade at 39c.
‘‘ “ “ 40c grade at 32c.
“ “ “ 25c grade at 19c.
*' “ Handkerchiefs, 350 grade at 27c.
“ ,, 30c grade at 24c.
“ “ 15o grade at lie.
Linen Towels
60c grade at 49 cents
35c grade at 28 cents.
Fancy white table scarfs 393 red u ted to 293,
1 *‘ “ “ 50c reduced to 39c, x
Ladies Belts,
The Best and Newest Assortment in [ThomasviUe.
Our 65o Belt, Special 54c.
Our 60c Balt, Special 49c.
Our 50o Belt, Special 39c. ,
Our 40c Belt, Special 29c,
A big line ot ladies purses at remarkably low prices.
A. Few Spec-'als in
Our Nhoe Department.
Ladleb’ fine Kid Button or Lice Shoe, Our 82.25 Leader
special 81 89.
Our $2,75 Leader, special $2,29.
Ladiea Walking hats, $1.25 grade at 98c.
A Few Specials in Our
Clods and (rent’s Furnishing Dept.
You never heard of anything like it. No old stock, or carried over
stock to be closed out. but fresh, new, stylish, perfect fitting garments to be
Bold at remarkably low prices.
PANAMAS are all the go and all you want iu a gents’ perfect fitting hat.
Sold everywhere at $2 25; we are offerihg tbe same goods, same styles, $1 49
A big variety of mens’ and boys’ stiff bosom shirts, cuffs to match at 44c.J
Mens’ white unlaundiied shirts, the best in tbe world for the moaey, re
duced to 44c,
Tha Boym Want Sttmotlxiug New loo ilk©
Hulldayifs
8) we are offering a $3 50 line ot boys’ suits, sizes 8 to 16, at $2.69.
Uur $4.50 grade of boys’ suits in a fancy worsted. Very dressy, and
guaranteed, at $3 89.
The finest and best grade of mens’suspenders, kuown all over the world
The great “Hams Suspender.” A new pair if not satisfactory. 19c.
Mens’ garters, best silk elastic, special at 13c.
During ttis sale we will make you a special offer in our die
department:
1 goods
A DISL0UNT UF 10 PER CENT. Every $1.00 worth of goods bought in
our Dress Goods Department cost you only 90c. The above special bargains
are for Spot Cash only. Positively uo charges made on these prices.
Mitchell House Block.
Our motto: ‘‘More goods tor the same
money, or the same goods tor less money.”