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nteniose. VOL. XII—NO 162 THOMA.SVILLE. GEORGIA, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 16, 1901. $5.00 PER ANNUM A few sensible suggestions for handsome as well as useful Christmas - > gifts. Silk Shirtwaists, Handsome Silk or Wool Dress Pattern Frenfth Flannel waist Jackets, Raglans, Automobiles, Kid Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Ladies’ and gents’ Umbrellas, Fur Collaretts, Keck wear, Purses, Chatelains, Rugs, Blankets, Table Linen, Towels, Bed Spreads, Ladies’ and men’s Shoes, Overcoats, Hats, Mackintoshes, Broad and Jackson Sts, —AGENT FOB— Standard Patterns, What we Advertise we Sell, What we Sell Advertises Us. DEWEY STANDS BY SCHLEY. But Benhamand Ramsey Are Against Him—The People Will Accept Dewey’s Verdict—End of a Celebrated Case. . Washington, Dec. 13.—The most prolonged, interesting and im portant naval tribunal ever held in this country came to a close to day, baviDg in open and secret session lasted three months, short of one week, when Secretary Long wae handed the findings of the coart of inquiry which inquired into the conduct of Rear Admiral Schley daring the Santiago cam paign. For seven weeks the court heard testimony and for folly a month it- deliberated npon that mass of evidence, finally reaching the conclusions announced today. Admirals Benham and Ramsey reports against 8cbley and Dewey filee a minority report fully vin dicating Admiral Schley. Admiral Dewey sayk: "In the opinion of the under- aigned the passage from Key West to Cienfuegos was made by the Flying Squadron with all pos sible dispatch, Commodore Schley having in view the importance of arriving off Cienfuegos with as much coal as possible in the ships' bunkers. "The blockade off Cienfuegos was effective. Commodore Schley, in permit ting the steamer Adnla to enter the port of Cienfnegos, expected to obtain information concerning the Spanish squadron from her when she came oat. "The passage from Cienfnegos to a point about twenty-two miles eonth of Santiago was made with as much dispatch as was. possible while keeping the squadron a unit 'The blockade of Santiago was effective. * "Commodore Schley was the senior officer of our squadron off Santiago when the Spanish squad ron. attempted to escape on the morning ot July 3, 1898. He was in absolute command and is enti tled to the credit due to such com manding officer for the glorious victory which resulted in the total destruction of the Spanish ships “George Dewey, Admiral U S. N. "Sam C. Lemly, Judge Advocate Gen., U. S. N.” When the conclusions of Admir al Dewey were read to him Ad miral Sebley showed bis pleasure and it was evident from hie man ner that he regarded the state 1 moots from Admiral Dewey as a vindication of bie course. He declined to make any state, meat concerning the csnrt’s find iogs, and excusing himself from the little company which bad gathered about him, weot to his apartments,where Mrs. Sebley bad been anxiously awaiting to hear the court’s decision. It is said at the Navy Depart ment that there will' be no further proceedings in this celebrated case on the department’s initiative. * Snow and Blizzards. Milwaukee, Wis.. Dec. 13.— About four inches of snow fell throughout the state today. Guthrie, 0. T., Dec. 13.—Since early this morning the heaviest snow storm that has visited Okla homa in ten years has been rag ing. In many places fonr inches of snow are on the ground. Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 13.—Zero weather and worse is prevailing all over Central and Southeastern Nebraska tonight and, the mercn- ry is steadily falling. Topeka, Kan., Dee. 13.—Severe cold weather is reported from numerous points in Kansas tonight Temperatures range from two to three degrees above, to five de grees below zero. Denver, Col., Dec. 13.—In the mountain region of Colorado tne thermometers generally registered below zero today, the lowest tem perature reported being 21 de grees below zero at Gnnnisou. Last Hours of the Legislature. Atlanta, Des. 13.—It was 11:45 o’clock tonight when the bouse and senate adjourned eine die, and the general assembly of 1900-01 went out of business. The house ex pired singing "God Be With Us Till We Meet Again," while the senate bad a general jollification and love feast. Psyne Whitney and Bride Coming to Thomssvllle, Washington, Dee. 13.—It is an nounced that the early portion of the honeymoon of Payne Whitney and bride, Miss Helen Hay, who are to be married February 6, will be spent in Georgia. Mr. Whit ney has taken a home at Thomas- villa. After a stay there, they will come to Washington for a short visit aud then will go abroad. The Mitchell Opening. Manager Reid will open the Mitchell for the season of 1901 2, on next Tuesday, the 17th lust., Re has spared neither pains or ex pense in putting this well-known winter resort hotel in the very best possible order for the reception and entertainment of guests. Kvery room in the hotel has been overbanled, and* made ready for the comfort of the patrons. The splendid dining room has been retouched and presents a most at tractive appearance. In fact, notbiug has been overlooked by Mr. Reid, wbicb would add to the comfort and convenience of gnests. They will find the Mitchell a home li'ke hotel, and the service, in every department, aH that could be asked or desired. The indications are that the season now opening in the south will be a successful one, and the Mitchell ie very sure, under the present admirable management, to do its full share of the business. A Sheriff and Negro Shot. We learn from Mr. Dan Hecbt, who was present and saw the duel, that Sheriff Edwards, of Gadsden county, Florida, and a negro were both shot in a deadly duel at close quarters yesterday juet beyond Climax, on the River Jonotion branch of the Plant 8ystem. It seeme that the sheriff was guard ing a negro prisoner whom he had arrested for some crime. 8ome eight or ten shots were fired at close range. The train pulled off and left both the wounded men where they fell. It is likely that both will die. We learn later that the railroad authorities sent an engine aud crew back to the scene of the shooting and foond the sheriff and negro both dead. Cold weather is at hand. No donbt about that. If you would keep warm at a moderate expense read Col. J. W. Dillon’s ad about coal. He ie handling the best in the market. The little folks are snuggling np mighty close to 8anta Claus these days. MARKET REPORT. OoREECTBD Daily by 8 aud el W. Mays & Coup any. Dec. 14, 1901. New York futures are quoted as follows today: open. close. Yes. Close Deo. 8.18 8.14 8.21 January 8.16 8.12 8.17 March 8.30 8.1S 8.31 Closed steady. Savannah eloaed steady. Middling 7% Savannah opened steady. Middling 7% Receipts 43,929. DRESS GOODS FOES THIS WEEK, All Shades except Black, 85 cents grade. 44-inches, all shades, 85 cents grade, 44=inch Granite, Whipcords, Imperial Serge, 90c grade Diagonal, Skirting, Harry Steyerman. 45-inches, all wool Garnet and Brown, Double Faced, $1,75 grade at 59 c 59 c 70c 49C $L45 MT STORf- Mitchell House Block. HOLIDAY TRADE. IN EVERY DEPARTMEN T We are making reductions in prices. These remarkably low prices will hold good only until further notice. OUR $1.25 KID GLOVES Reduced to 98c * OUR $1,00 KID FLOVES Reduced to 89c IP** Ladies Fancy Hosiery, 63c grade at 47c. Ladies Fancy Hosiery,{50c grade at 39c *' “ “ 40e grade at 32c. “ “ “ 25o grade at 19c. '■ “ Handkerchiefs, 35c grade at 27o. “ „ 30c grade at 24c. “ “ “ 15c grade at 11c. -v-Sr.' Linen Towels 60c grade at 49 cents. 35c grade at 28 cents. Fancy white table scarfs 393 reduted to 293. “ " ‘‘ 60c reduced to 39c, Ladies Belts, The Best and Newest Assortment' in jThomasville. Our G5o Belt, Special 54c. Our 60c Balt, Special 49c. - Our 50o Belt, Special 39c. Our 40c Belt, Special 29c. A big line of ladies purses at remarkably low prices. A. Few 8pec ; als in Our Shoe Department. Ladles’ fine Kid Button or Lace Shoe, Our 82.25 Leader special 81.89. Our |2.75 Leader, special 82,29. Ladies Walking hats, $1.25 grade at 98c. A Few Specials in Our Clotlg and Gent’s FnrnisMm Dent. 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 so'd at remarkably low prices. PANAMAS are ail the go and aH you want in a gents’ perfect fitting hat. Sold everywhere at $2 25; we are offerihg the same goods, same styles, $| 49 A big variety of mens’ and boys’ still bosom shirts, culls to match at 44c. J Mens’ white unlaundiied shirts, the best in the world for the money, re duced to 44o, U?Iio Boy* Winit Something Now Toi« the Holiday* • So we are offering a $3.50 line of boys’ suits, siVs 8 to 16, at $2.69. Our $4,50 grade of boys’ suits in a fancy worsted. Very dressy, and guaranteed, at $3 89. The ffnest and beat 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. Daring this sale we will make you a special offer in our dress goods department: A DISCOUNT OF 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 lor the same money, or the same goods lor less money.”