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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.”