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VOL. XII-NO *63
THOMASVTLLE. GEORGIA., TUESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 17, 1901.
5.00 PER AJYPTUM-
A few sensible suggestions
for handsome as well as
useful Christmas
gitts.
Silk Shirtwaists,
Handsome Silk or
Wool Dress Pattern,
French Flannel waist
Jackets,
Raglans,
Automobiles,
Kid Gloves,
Handkerchiefs,
Hosiery,
Ladies’ and gents’
Umbrellas,
Fur Coilaretrs,
Neckwear,
Purses,
Chatelains,
Rugs,
Blankets,
Table Linen,
Towels,
Bed Spreads,
Ladies’ and men’s
Shoes,
Overcoats,
Hats, -
Mackintoshes,
The Hlney Woods Hotel
Mr. Tortey, who has been bare
about a week, assisted by Mrs
McQueen, tbe housekeeper; Miss
Beckett, tbe bead lanndrese; Miss
Ida Hopkins, wbo bas charge of
tbe linen room, and other mem-
bers of tbe force, bave gotten ev
erytbing pretty nearly ready for
opening tbe Piney Woods. Tbe
first floor is in shape/ and it never
looked prettier. Tbe rest of tbe
boose will be pat iu order Jin tbe
oext few daye. Some improve'
meats have been made, notably
among wbieb is tbe putting in of
a new and much larger boiler in
tbe engine room, one which bas
ample capacity to famish sufficient
steam for beating tbe entire booee
and all other purposes. No date
ior a formal opening of tbe ho
bas been fixed yet, but we under
stand that tbe house will be ready
to receive goeete—and eome are
expected to arrive—between now
and Chrietmas. Mr. Torrey in
forme ue that there ie every pros'
peot of one of tbe most (prosperous
seasons in the history of tbe bonse
Settle v Decision to be Held up—Time'
ly Resolution by senator Jones.
Washington, Dec. 16.—At a con
ference between'Admiral Scbley
and hie eouneel today it was do*
oided to ask Secretary Long to
withhold bis approval of the find
ings of tbe conrt of inquiry until
snob time as tbe Admiral can file
objection thereto. It is under
stood that tbe request' will be
granted.
In tbe senate today Senator
Jones, of Arkansas, introduced
joint resolution tendering tbe
thanks of congress and tbe Amer!
can people to Admiral Scbley for
his "dietAguisbe.l conduct of tbe
engagement with tbe enemy off
Santiago.” Tbe resolution
referred.
A Magic Show.
Young America is going to as
sert himself dnriug tbe holidays.
He ie going to get all tbe fan bo
can. Ae a starter some widejr
awake boye are going to bave a
magic show, in which there will
be moving and stationary pictures
at 128 Washington street, on next
Satnrday, the 21st.
Tbe doors will be opened at 1:30
p. nr and tbe performance will be
gin at 2 o’olook .sharp. Price of
admission five and ten cents, tbe
former being tbe price of admis-
aion for those under 13 years old.
Go early add avoid tbe rash.
Attention, Boys.
L
Broad and Jackson Sts,
—AGENT FOB—
Standard Patterns,
W6 Advertise wo Sell,
(hat we Sell Advartiees Us.
will.give away several hundred
borne in front of their store at
3 o’clock this afternoon. It goes
without saying that the boys will
be on hand. And then stuff cot
ton im yoar ears for tbe din will
be-on,
COLDEST IN-YEARS.
BLINDING BLIZZARDS BRINGS DIS
ASTERS AND GREAT
SUFFERING.
Reports Bring News of tbe Coldest
Weather Experienced in Long Years
Cold Waves Sweep the West and
Northwest, Breaking All Records
fa risny Places.
It was cold, very cold, here yes
terday morning,’but as wilf be
seen by tbe following dispatches
it was mild compared with many
other places.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Deo. 14 —Ten
lives bave been lost in the blizzard
wbjcb bas been raging in Wyom
ing. In tbe southern, western and
eastern portions of tbe state re
ports ehow that the weather fortbe
past twenty four hones bas beehof
unusual severity, tbe temperature
felling to 24 degrees below zero at
many places, ana in a few places
going as low as 30 degrees below.
Omaha, Neb., Dec. 14.—Tbe
present cold wave which struck
Nebraska Friday noon has been
the most severe experienced in De
cember for twenty years. The
thermometer has ranged between
10 and 16 degrees below zero all
day in Omaha and some points in
the state report a temperature of
24-bel/w.
St, Louie, Mo., Deo. 14 —Tbe
coldest weather for this time of
the year in nineteen years was ex
perienced in St. Louis last night
w>8 and today. The records of' tbe
local weatbef bureau show bat two
instances of colder weather at tbie
season since tbe records began iu
1871, thirty years.
St. Panl, Minn., Dec. 14 —Tbe
northwestern states daring tbe
past 48 boure bave reported tbe
severest cold wave ever known
daring tbe month of December.
All stations report record-break
ing low temperatures, ranging
from 16 to 39 degseea below. 1
Philadelphia, Dec. 15.—A storm
which for severity and destructive
ness baa not been equalled in this
section for twenty-five years, visit
ed Eastern and Central Penney 1
vania last night, causing almost
unprecedented damage and result
ing in tbe loss of at least four
human lives.
Billings, Mont.,‘Dae. 16 —Eist-
ern Montana ie enveloped iu one
of tbe heaviest snowfalls ever
knowo here. Tbe enow averages
from two to six feet ou tbe level,
and railroad travel wili be inter
rupted for several davs.
Tbe thermometer registered 20
below zsro tonight, with a strong
north wind blowing, which will
send it from 10 to 20 lower by
morning.
Austin, Tex , Dee 15 —Tbe
cold wave which has been sweep-
ing over the north and west for
tbe paat four days, and wbieb ap
peared here ou yesterday, bas
grown iu intensity dnring tbe
day, and tonight it*ia bitter eoid.
Memphis, Tenn., Deo. 15 — Riv
er navigation between this point
and St. Louis is closed and packets
plying between tbe plaoes will tie
up until the river gets clear of ice
Chicago Dec. 15 —This was tbe
coldest day Cbicago bus experi
enced in tbe month of December
since the weather bureau was es
tablished here 30 years ago.
Atlanta, Dee. 15:—Two people
have been found bv tbe police
frozen to death as tbe resalt of tbe
cold snap. Both wera negroes.
Louisville, Dec. 15.—Tbe official
thermometer went to 7 degrees
below at 2 .o’clock this moruiug
At 10 o’clock tonight it was 1 de
gree below, and falling. ~
Lima, 0., Dec. 15 —The tern
perature fell from 56 above to 8
below zero from Saturday to Sun
day morning in this city. It
remains at zero tonight.
Cincinnati, Dec. 15—Shortly
after 8 o’clock tonight tbe tber
mometer reached zero bore and is
still falling.
Sheboygan, Wis.,Ddo. 15 —Tbe
tbermomater dropped to 18 de
grees below zero today.
y -
Miss Rena Davis, wbo has been
living in Atlanta for eome time, is
at home for tbe holidays.
MARKET REPORT.
CORBBOTBD DAILY BT SAMDBL W
Mats & Company.
Dee 16. 1901.
New York futures are quoted as
follows todav: •
2*P4/trAfFMT STOfff-
Mitchell House Block.
HOLIDAY TRADE.
.
open.
alo8e. Yes. Close
Deo.
8 25
8.19
814
January
8.20
8.19
8.12
Mated
8.23
822
8.16
Closed steady.
Savannah olo«ed steady.
Middling 7 15 16
Savannah opened steady.
Middliog 7%
Receipts 94,612.
DRESS GOODS
FOB THIS “WEEIS:.
All Shades except Black,
85 cents grade.
44-inches, all shades,
85 cents grade,
59 c
59 c
70c
44=inch Granite,-
Whipcords,
Imperial Serge, 90c grade
* . I ~
Diagonal, ""tl":!.,,, < 49c
Skirting, $1.45
Harry Steyerman,
IN EVERY DEPARTMENT
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
Ladies Fancy Hosiery,
65c grade at 47c.
Ladies Fancy Hosiery,|50c grade at 35c
*' “ ” 40c grade at 32c.
“ “ “ 25o grade at 19c.
■ “ Handkerchiefs, 35c grade at 27c.
“ ,, 30c grade at 24c.
“ ” ” 15c grade at 11c.
Linen Towels
60c grade at 49 cents.
35c grade at 2^cents.
/
Fancy white table scarfs 393 reduted to 293.
’* “ “ “ 50c reduced to 39c,
Ladies Belts,
The Best and Newest Assortment in ‘ThomasviUe.
Our 65o Belt, Special 54c;
Onr 60c Balt, Special 49c.
Our 50c Belt, Special 39c.
Our 40c Belt, Special 29c.
A big line ot ladies purses at remarkably low prices.
A. Pew Specials ia
Our Shoe Department.
Ladles’ fine Kid Button or Lace Shoe, Our $2.25 Leader
special 31.89.
Our $2.75 Leader, special $2,29. '
Ladies Walking bats, $1.25 grade at 98c.
A Few Specials in Our
Clotlg and Gent’s Fmislii flejt.
You never hear-l of anything like it. No old stock, or carried ovtr
stock to be closed out. but tresh, new, stylish, perfect fitting garments to be
so'd at remarkably low prices.
PANAMAS are all tbe go and ad'you want in a gents’ perfect fitting hst.
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."
Mens’ white unlaundtied shirts, the best in the world for the money, re
duced to 44c,
®l»* Boys Want's omet Iiing; New fox* the
Holidays*
Sa we are offering a $3.50 line of boys’ suits, siz-a 8 to 16, at $2.69.
Our $4,50 grade of boys’ suits iu a tanoy worsted. Very dressy, and
guaranteed, at $3 89.
The finest and best grade of mens'suspenders, kuown all over the world
The great “Harris Suspender.” A new pair if not satisfactory. 19o.
Mens’ garters, best silk elastic, special at 13c.
During this sale we will
department;
make you a special offer in our dies* goods
A DISCOUNT OF 10 PER CENT- Every $1.00 worth ofgoods bought in
onr Dress Goods Department cost you only 90c. The above special bargains
are for Spot Cash only. Positively no charges made on these prices.
Our motto:
Mitchell House Block. '
‘‘More goods tor the same
money, or the same goods for less money.”