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• ,'T-r-<.WftT^ ; ’“ *s^v:fI j T~\ .- sigp:r*3* T^nmairillr Timn T .u*a«vtilr Culcrpriae. THOM AS VILLE, GEORGIA, SATURDAY, AIJGUiT 25, 1900. NEW SERIES, VOL. XI—NO, Tile Weekly Times-Enterprise. ilisiiko Every Saturday. >n near Corner Jackson Streets StHSaCitlPTloN RATB8. Daily Timm-Fstubprisk it very momini; oxcept Monday, cownp r One Year $5 00 Six Kont>* 2.5P One Month 60 Advertising rates tnrnished upon appli- CIIIE ALL YOUR PAIRS WITH Pain-Killer. A Medicine Chest in itself. SIMPLE. SAFE AND QUICK CURE FOR [cramps. Diarrhoea,Golds, Coughs, Neuralgia, Rheumatism. 25 and 60 cent Bottles. J BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. f ONLY THE GENUINE, PERRY DAVIS’ If ieports are true ctip'd will cut some important capers id Thotuaeville in tbe near future. A choice line of everything in the ►ilverware line has just been re ceived. The goods are elegant and of the very latest designs. A lo. k through my stock “will convince you of the above men- tinned state of facts. L. H. JERGER’S, 130 Su. Broad Street. Tbe old Reliable Produce Com mission House in Apples and Pears. Win. jUuiicaiiNon, 95 Park Phc*, - Mtw York References—DeJournette & Co., Dal- on, G»., C. K. DeJournette, Brunswick, Ja. t or your bunker. 6-23 d&w 2m Jas. Grib ben Contractor and biuaar, Thomusville. - - IN THE TOWN AND COUNTY WHAT HAS TAKEN PLACE DURING THE WEEK. Interesting Items Picked Up All Over the County nnd Careful ly Prepared and Served to Our Readrs. 0, here is a modernized proverb. Quite good to remember you’ll find; ’Tis: “People who live in glasshouses Should be careful tc pull dowu the blind." To say that August has been a scorcher is putting it mildly. If tbeie is a vagrant law in Tbomasviile it should beeuforced. TheT. T. &‘G. is doing a fine business, both freight and pas senger. The boys have been telling some great stories about tbe trip to Moultrie. * Rev. W. B. Bennett, of Quit- an, preached an interesting ear* on in tbe Baptist church Sunday to a large congregation. Tbe two committees, one on street carnival and tbe other on races, are laying plans for tbe coming event*. With tbe men back of them both will be a big success. Tbe white man who was con victed some days ago of wife bippuig and sentenced to the ebaiu gang for twelve months, * a- cir.-ied dowu to Brice’s yes terday afternoou. The Plant System is advertis ing a rate of oue fare to Macon ou September 24th on account of tbe street and agricultural fair in that section. Tickets will be good to return until October 1st. Judge Roddeoberv and family have established a camp at Indian Spring, on the river, where they will spend tbe next three or four weeks. They are nicely equipped for camping and will doubtless have a pleasant time of it. Supt. Ruff, of tbe T. T. & G , was iu town yesterday. He says that in future bis road will know how to prepare for an excursion running out of this city. He didn’t know how fond tbe people of Thomnsville were of traveling ou cheap rates to a wet towu. On account of the G. A. R. en campment at Chicago Aug. 27*b to Sept. 1st the Plant System will sell round trip tjekets from all The Barbecue at Moultrie. Thursday, the lfidi, was a red letter day iu Moultrie. Tbe whole town was in gala attire, and everybody was happy as a big sunflower. There were no long faces. You could see pros perity beaming in tbe faces of the people. And they were all on tbe streets, there to meet, wel come and mingle with their neigh bors from Thomaeviile and other points. And Thomaeviile was there by a very large majority. They were there to see tbe grow ing town aud to enjoy tbe hospi tality so lavishly provided for the occasion. Long tables, covered over for protection * against tbe sun, stretched around tbe court bouse. And on them were piles and piles of substantiate and del icacies. Every oue pronounced the barbecued meats as being very tine. The dinner was ample and was very much enjoyed, aud if everybody did uot get enough it was their fault Tbe citizeuB of Moultrie just took the doors off the hiuges and invited tbe visitors to help them selves. They were told il they wauted anything aud did uot see it, just to a»k for it. But we may add that about everything auy oue c»m d desire was in sight, eluding a varied assortment of liq lid refreshments. One of tbe interesting features of the day was the laying of the corner stone of tbe Methodist chuich by tbe Masons. This was performed iu a most impressive manner, Professor A. Q Moody acting su place of tbe graud mas ter. RACE WAR IN LIBERTY Liberty City, Aug. 17 —Matters here are in a serious state and there is no telling what may hap pen and where it will end. Last night a determined effort was made to wreck a Plant System train at Aimar’s Mill, where the negro Small was killed yesterday, by breaking the lock to the switch aud tnruing it so as to throw any westbouud train iuto the -side track at that place, on which were standing a number of empty aud loaded cars awaiting shipmeut. It is also stated that croesties were placed on the track, but were arranged so^that they would derail westbouud trains. Fortu nately a freight train going to ward Savannah knocked the ties off aud broke back tbe switch, aud traiu 28 passed over tbe switch without the result desired ou the part of the would-be wreck Tbe music furnished by the Valdoeta baud was excellent and caught tlw crowd at every toot of a horn. Congressman Griggs delivered le of hie characteristic speeches to a large and enthusiastic crowd at tbe court house. There is but oue J‘ui Griggs. H i wins plaud its wherever he goes. Always popular iu Colquitt, his speech on Thursday made him more so. Philosophy, rich buoior’aud simou pure democracy were charmingly m»xed throughout bis speech. There were many amusing street features, such as climbing a greasy pole, bag races, foot races, base ball, etc., etc. There was uot a dull hour during tbe day. Tbe very best of order was preserved by a competent corps of police men. White nine saloons were in full blast duriug the day, ths writer did not see a drunken man ou tbe streets \ Charley Pidcock entertained a party of Thomaeviile friends in royal style; in fact, tbe Thomas- ville party were handsomely en tertained all around. In behalf of tbe party from Tbumasville we beg to tender thanks to the big-hearted, pro- During the earlv morning it became rumored that tbe negroeB intended to attack and go iuto every house iu the town. This rumor became so strong that on the advice of cittzitis, tbe sheriff wired the governor that the mat ter bad passed beyond tbe control of t;.e civil authorities and asked that troops be seut here. The governor promptly wired Captain Hughes to consult with Sheriff Brewer, and if they thought it advisable, for Hughes to call out his command^ the Liberty City Guards. Late this afternoon Captaiu Hughes decided to call out a de tachment of Lis (Omuiand in order .si8l the citizens iu the pro tection of the towu, as it is said that the uegroes are determined to burn Ihe towu. large Dumber of tbe more nervous among the ladies have gone out of tbe town for tbe night. Armed citizens are patrolling tbe streets to.night, among them being members of both of the mil* itary commands in this county, but all in citizin’s dress. POWERS IS GUILTY. SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRlSON- flENT. Jury Out Fifty-Five Minutes—Pow ers Nearly Fainted. Georgetown, Ky., Aug. 18.— Caleb Powers was declared guilty of killing William Goebel thij afternoon and sentenced to life imprisonment. The verdict was taken quietly, Powers’ friends accepting it with sullen silence. Powers nearly fainted. He ex pected a disagreement. He was at once taken to jail after sentence was pronounced. The jury was out fifty-five minutes. BLOOD FLOWS IN PEKIN. Battering The Walls ot Tbe Forbidden City—Where is The Dowager Empress? points on its lltxj to Cbic.KO Htl^siv# people of Moultrie for low rates. Tickets will bs sold their uniform courtesies and Gs on August 25rb, 20ih and 27th limited to return September 3rd. 1 will be glai to m*** contract* for, •u|wrintend ali c!ai*e* ot building*, publl. or prirat?, ir. eith*r brick or wood. Will tnrniab plan* aud specification* i: required. It you want Any building done call __r| I will submii estimate*, whether con tract ia awarded mo or not. I will xmersa- tee satisfaction in all my work. I rater to the many uoildinga erected ujr me ia Thom apvilla, and to all par«ie» for whom I baT« workei. dhop or, Pletch • ns L 2d door Broad 1* ‘ m lv Miss Sabie Evans, a ebarmiug young lady of Thomas couuty, is visiting the family of Mr. J- E. Dyke on West Broad street. Among tbe visitors in attend ance upon tbe barbecue and picnic yesterday was Mrs. J. L Avera and Miss Emma Ifinson, of Thom- asville.— Moultrie Observer. id mule as good as new. We sell r lerond-band MACHINERY ON K ARY TERMS. Mrs. Charles Harvin, of Talla hassee, died Thursday aud was buried yesterday afternoon. Mre. Harviu was a daughter of the late Henry Mitchell, and a lady most generally beloved by all who kuew her. Mrs. J. J Blackshear, sister of the deceased, went wti to Tallahassee yesterday morning to attend the funeral. It wilt pay you to see ua before you elsewhere. We also carry a large stock inspirators and mill supplies. We can ft nish your iron and brass castings on short notice Wo have grates m-oif specially can* mill furnaces; also ftonta for same. TIIOMASVILLK IRON WORKS. Mr. R N Applewhite has pur chased through E M. Mallette, tbe real estate agent, what is >n as the Blackshear Wil-*ou place in tbe Glasgow neighbor hood. Mr. Mallette says there is a good demand for small farms but that he has prepared himself to supply tbe demand and be can nterest prospective buyers. .IiHtkNon Street. TIFTON, TIinna>ville & Gulf R. R Co, THOM AS VILLE ROUTE I Time Table, in Elloct July 31st, 1900 lUblcct lo Change Without Notice alia No. 5 No. 11 M 11 21 1! 21 II 34 . 11 43 I*. M. ISOS is is No. P. M. ...Urbona III 57 12 20 12 U3 11 50 11 57 1*51 Hu logins. |ll W Z.ZBarber*.’.’ ""!!|11 17 Aberdeen. _Lv.ll 00 Lv... . Moultrie _Ar 11 00 Sunset *“ Murphy - Mascot te ... Coolidfe Crockett ........ Humboldt Merrill* ...Du: ...Brick Yard...- > ._Tljoina*vtllo..... A M. CONNECTIONS. At Tlflon: Plant Hy*tcm of railwa |i» Southern and Florida and Ti At Tbumaavlile: Plant System of rail way*. Where no time U shown (tain* do not W A 1IKATU. Oen’l Mg r WFHtUjMU Oeu KrT and PaM Aft bounded hospitality on the occa sion. Conductor Hightower handled the large crowd from here well aid safely, notwithstanding tbe crowded condition of the cars. Mayor Hopkins had tbe best seal on the train—on tbe eugioe with Engineer Jenk Tbe T T. & G. allowed the crowd an extra hour, leaving Moultrie at 6 instead of 5 o’clock Tbe party was safely landed at borne in good time, and every delighted with their trip to the big barbecue in Moultrie. Yjung Female College. In another column of to-day’s paper appears the announcement f tbe above college, the fall StB ion of which will commence Sep tember 3rd, 1900. Youug Female College is oue toe best known ed ucational institutions in the state. It offers superior advantages for a thorough and practical education and gives instructions in' branches. Special attention is given to literalnre, languages and the sciences and anequalled ad vantages can be had at this col lege in music. Pnder President Baker’s management there is no better school for girls in this see •ion. See ad. Fifty Dollars a Bale. This sounds well to tbe farmer. And this is what Mr. James F. Evans, tbe warehouse man, paid Wm. Cargill for tbe fir?t bale of new cotton brought to town. The next bale was brought in by J. S Rachel. Mr. Evans bought it, paying 9£ cents per pound for it. Yesteraav several new bales were received, bringing, on an average, 9 cents per pound. These prices may not be fully sustained but tbe price is not likely to go much lower, while many think it will go higher. “Fifty dollars a bale" sounds like . business.—Daily T.-B, Aug. 19. In the Shadow of ^n Orange Tree, We are pleased to learn that tbe Baptist ladies. realized quite a neat enm at their lawu party in tbe court bouse square ou Friday euing. And but for tbe fact, that their refreshments rau out, thev would have made much more. They are talking of duplicating tbe occasiou soon, and, if so, they will no doubt brf well patronized. One of the features cf the occa- uu was a talking machine, op erated through the window from Judge Montgomery’s office. But it had uo monopoly of tbe talking business. Groups ot pretty girls in white gowns flitted about like fairies (though they were quite substantial) mid the myriad lights, keeping up a musical chatter mong the flowers and shrubbery until tbe last light was extinguish ed. And they doubtless kept it up until home was leaebed, and sweet sleep closed their bright eyes. It may have been a mere coin cidence, but it waB rather signifi cant, that a most pharming girl and her beat be$q lingered long at tbe table in tjie shadow of the orange tree growing in the square That orange tree m*y furnish flowers for an interesting event in the not distaut future. Our congratulations are tender ed in advance. Don’t ask us who the couple were. We are not going to tell on them. Pekin Entered. New York, Aug. 17 —A Jour nal special from Berlin says: “An lal dispatch to the Gerrnau government from Shanghai an nounces that Pekin was entered without fighting, and that tbe envoys and all foreigners iu Pekin have been liberated Shanghai, Aug. 17 —Li Hung Chang bas received a ’telegram announcing that tbe allied forces entered Pekin on Wednesday, the 15th, without opposition. Tbe British troops will land here to morrow. All ie quiet here and iu the Yang Tse valley. London, Aug. 17.— A special from Shanghai says tbe allies en tered Pekin on the lfith. Yuan Kai’t troops have gone tbence to Sheusi to protect the Empress, who, according to reports receiv ed by the local officials here, has left Pekin with Prince Tuan. Tbe imperial household aud tbe bulk of tbe army and Boxers, on Aug 7th, left for Hsiau Fu. This Happened in the State of Lincoln, Chicago, August 16—William Fikua, a colored man from Nash ville, Tenu., came dangerously near being lynched in the street to-uigbt. He had snatched pocketbook from a woman aud led the police a long chase through tbe alleys and dowu-town streets While the officers were taking their prisoner to tbe police station they were followed by a crowd fully 500 strong, which shouted “Hang him," “Lynch him,* “Take him away. ” The crowd made a desperate ef fort to take Fikua. Ropes were procured, and if the colored map bad been taken from the police he would certainly have been hanged Washington, Aug. 19.—Admiral Remey’s dispatch which contains much interesting information ifl a few words, is as follows: “Che Foo.—Bureau of Naviga tion, Washington.—Taku eigh teenth.. Telegraph line to Pekin uterrupted. Information, Japan ese sources, Empress Dowager de tained by Prince Ynngedo, iuner city, which being bombarded by allies. Chaffee reports entered legation grounds evening four teenth. Eight wounded during day’s figbtiug; otherwise all well. Remey." The atartliug feature of the dispatch is that fighting within tbe ciry of Pekiu was continuing, according to tbe advices of Ad miral Remey. The inner, or as is popularly known, the Forbid den City, evidently had uot been taken. It is surrounded by a massive wall of solid masonry, more iban 20 feet high, and it is not regarded as surprising that tbe Chinese should make their fiual stand within its shadows. While uo surprise was evinced in the statement of Admiral Rem ey that the iuuer city was being bombarded, some concern was expressed that the final stand of tbe Chinese troops within what they regard as most sacred pre cincts might prove a very serious affair. Pekin comprises practi- tic&ily four cities in oue. Iu tent of area it is about tbe size of New York city. The four seg ments of it are tbe Chinese City, the Tarter City, the Imperial City and the Forbidden City. The last is tbe “inner city," mention ed iu Admiral Remey’s dispatch, qud is the residence of tbe Em peror and the imperial court. Nobody is allowed within its massive walls, except by special permission of tbe Emperor or Empress Dowager. Tbe Chinese minister, Mr. Wu, very positive that tbe Emperor, Empress Dowager and tbe entire Chinese court left Pekin before the arrival at the gates of the allies. Minister Wu said to the Associated Press to day that he had official advices to the effect that the Emperor aud Empress Dowager had gone from Pekin to tbe province of Shen Si, a consid erable distance west ol the cap! tal city. Position Wanted. Attention is called to the card elsewhere by a young lady who wants a position as a teacher or companion. The applicant is known to the writer ms an accom plished and oiostestimable young lady. She will take a school in a village or in tbe country, either as principal or assistant. Sbo would make a charming cornpan ioa for some old lady,- or would make a model governess in a fam il? where children are to be langbt and managed. 8ee card in an other column. The President in Danger. New York, Aug. 18 —Instead of two, as has been reported, high government official says there are fourteeu anarchists under ar rest at tbe detention prison of tbe bureau ol immigration. All be shipped back whence they came immediately. Two go back to morrow. All are charged witl^ being in tbe cont-piracy to assassi nate President McKinley. They have been taken singly and in pairs from incoming liners within tbe past ten days. SAFE AT LAST. The Allied Army In Pekin—The Lit tle Japs Lead. Washington, August 17.—The allied armies have captured and eutered Pekin in tbe face of ob stinate resistance, aud the mem bers of the foreign legations are safe. Official confirmation of the fall of the Chinese capital came to tbe United States government to night in the shape of two cable grams, one from Admiral Remey and the other from Consul Fowler at Che Foo. Admiral Remey’s dispatch is as follows: “Taku, Aug. 17, 1 a. in—Bu reau Navigation, Washington. Just received telegram from Tien Tsin, dated 16, 10 p. m. Pekin was captured on August- 15. For eign legations are safe. Details follow shortly. Remey." That from Consul Fowler, giv ing importaut details of tbe oc currence at tbe time of the capture of the city, was giveu out iu tbe subjoined official statement : “Che Foo, Aug. 17, 1900. (Re ceived 7:55 p. m ) “Secretary of State, Washing ton.—Seventeenth Japanese ad miral reports allies attacked Pekin, east, 15th. Obstinate resistance. Eveuing Japanese eutered capital with other forces. Immediately surrounded legations. Inmates sale- Japanese lost over 100; Chinese, 300. Fowler." In Memory of Willie Brooks. Death is the common lot of all. As it is tbe common lot of all leaveB to wither <iud fall to tbe earth, so it is our lot to die and be buried in tbe earth We kuow aud real ize this, but how it wriugs our hearts with anguish to see our loved ones takeu from us. This time death chose a shining mark for none knew Willie Brooks but to love hiqi. He was geulle and modest as a girl, sweet-spirited and nobio. He was au earnest, consecrated Christian. He said to me just two years ago, that his highest aim in life was to serve the Master, that bis trust was in bis Haviour. Dear, faithful, good Willie, bow we miss you here! His place was never vacant in the Sunday school. How his pretty, bright eyes sparkled with intelli gence and earnestness as we went through the lessons, and how many times has he encouraged bis teach er with words of sympathy and appreciation. Ah! the busy hands are motionless, tbe burning heart is cold, the gleaming eyes are dim, the melting voice is silent. Thank God for tbe home beyond the quiet gra^ve. His life is ended to rest, to sleep, and O how sweet ly*ju JesuB. One Who Loved Him. Kansas Corn Crop Short. Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 19.— Two-thirds of Kansas, west of the three easternmost tiers of counties, is experiencing one of tbe moBt severe droughts in the history ef the state, and the general opiuion is that tbe Kansas corn crop will be the smallest, iu proportion to its requirements for feeding, that has been raised in many yeais.' In 1899 it was 225,000,000 bushels. Died? At her home, uear Ochlockonee, on tbe 14th iust., Mrs. Atbienia Milly Braswell, wife of Mr. A A. Braswell, breathed her last. Tbe pall bearers were: Rev. J. B. Allgood, F. Hay, L Singletary, C. Hall, F. M. Hurst, C. Rackley, A Porter. Mrs. Braswell was boru in Frank lin couuty, Ga , April 4, 1847, aud came to South Georgia with her parents? where she has always lived since. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church, beiug convert- el while quite young. And yet, when not expected, the Ang6l of Death, with sileut tread, came and clasped a precious mother aud devoted wife, and wafted the blessed form to realms of light, where pain aud sorrow comes uo more. In the death of that dear one there is left an aching void in a home where never more will be one to take its place, for there is not one in this world so lo* al, so loviug aud eo true as mother. Mrs. Braswell was a model of Christianity—always serviug her blessed (saviour iu whatever way presented. In her death a hus band and twelve children,' five of whom are married, lose a devoted wife and a true, faithful mother. The deceased also leaves a num ber of brothers and sisters, besides a host of other relatives aud frieuds, to mourn her death May God in hip infinite mercy bless and protect those dear ones who are waiting and watching for the loved one who bas passed over tbe river aud is— Home at last," on heavenly mountains, Heard the “Come and enter in;" Saved by life's fair flowing fountains, 8avt*d from earthly taint and sin. Free at last from all temptation, >re need of watchful care; Joyful iu complete salvation. Given the victor’s crown to wear. Saved to greet oa hills of glory, Loved ones w« have missed so long ; 8aved to tell the sinner’s story, 8aved to sing redemption’s soug. Welcomed at the pearly portal, Evermoie a welcome guest; Welcomed to tbe life immortal, In the mansions of the blest. A Friend. Seventh Senatorial District Conven tion. Delegates to the 7th senatorial district convention convened in Moultrie on Thursday, the 16th. On motion R. L. Bhipp was elected chairman flud C. P. Han- seil secretary. The following delegates were present from Thomas: John Trip lett, C. P. Hansell, T. N. Hop- kius and Roscoe Luke, and from Colquitt the following delegates responded: W. A. Covington, John T. Register, Frank Cooper, A. J. Rogers, B. F. Sharp, E. Till man and R. L Shipp. The delegates from Brooks failed to arrive. Mr. W. A. Covington placed iu nomination for senator from the 7tb district, Hon. J. B. Norman, Jr, who had beeu declared the choice of Colquitt county, by an overwhelming majority. Mr. Covington paid a high tribute to Mr. Norman’s fealty to the demo cratic parly, aud to his personal worth as a public spirited citizen. The nommatiou was seconded by John Triplett in behalf of tbe rhi-mas couuty delegation. The question being put by tbe chait-mau Mr. Norman was unani mously declared to be tbe uomiuee of ti e democratic party tor sena tor fiom the 7th district. O', motion of T. N. Hopkins tbe chair was directed to appoint a committee of three from the Col quitt couuty delegation to notify .vlr Normau of his nomination. A resolution was adopted to appoint a senatorial district com mittee to consist of a chairmau and one member from each coun ty iu the district to hold office for the next two years. The follow ing gentlemen were elected: John Triplett, chairman; from Coquitt, Frank Cooper; from Thomas, T. N, Hopkins, and from Brooks, Stanley Bennett. A resolution strongly endorsing Capt Charles P. Hansell for sistant secretary of the senate, was unanimously adopted by a rising vote. On motion the convention ad journed sine die. R. L. Shipp, P. Hansell, Chairman. Secretary. Bryan is still paramounting the imperial issue. Fltz appears to be one of the ‘Boxers" himself. These are dog days, and every canine has his day. Augusta is the first city to or ganize a Bryan club. Imperialism means the death knell of the republic. Has the beginning of tbe end been reached in China? The’ backbone of summer ap pears to be retaining its rigidity. Settling day has come for Chi- i. But it cannot be effected in a day. Labor Day, Sept. 3, will be generally observed throughout the country. It is up to Li HungCbangv Will ^ that oily old diplomat be . equi on. to the ocaeion. We have two wars on hand nl.... One in the Philippines and the other in China. A big slump ii ket is reported, shutting down. the lumber m&r- Many mills are Indian Famine Fund. The following contributions have been made to tbe Thomas ‘oonty India Fund: Previously reported $10 75 Sebum Walker 25 J. Hjort 50 R. W.Glading 1.00 James Watt. 10.00 Mrs K. aud childreu 1.00 H. Brown 1.00 obn A (bridge 50 B. Edwards 1.00 Biadford Aneley 10 H. and family 6.00 R. Lee Wylly 1.00 C. T. Stuart 1 00 Tu'al $34 10 This sum has beeu remitted to Ex.-Gov. Northen. It will be cabled immediately to India and this week will be doing its bene ficent work of saving human life. While tbe amount is not large, it nfficient to rescue seventeen humau beings from death by starvation. Mr. Mallette will continue to receive contributions to this great charity. Tbe need pressing as ever. 99 in the shade and not a breath stirring* is a condition and not a theory. That was the record on Suuday, aud collars and banian- iVy wilted and grew limp. Tbe work of putting, tbe race track in condition for the fall races will be commenced this week- We understand that Mr. John Spair jvill have charge of the work which ia equivalent to Baying that it will be well done. There is a heavy demand tor dwelling houses in Tbomasviile, We know of half dozen nice fam ilies who are anxious to move here but cannot secure houses. W. A. Heath, general manager of the T. T. & G , and Mr. W. F RudisiU, traffic manager of the same road, have both been trying to get houses in Tbomasviile and move their families here, but so far have beeu unable to do so. 8upt. Ruff has secured a place on Clay and Hansell street, and agent 8picer bas occupied one of tbe cottages on Jefferson street, between Crawford and Dawsou Mr. Heath says there are a num ber of others connected with tbe T. T. & G. who will have to move their families to Tbomasviile, but cannot do eo until th*y can find houses to put them iu. It would seem that there is an excellent Aeld for investment here in the way of tenement houses. A select force of secret detect ives hover around the president at all hours and everywhere. Eleven nations are to be settled with by China. This will keep Li Hung “figgerin” some time. Fitzsimmons aud Sharkey, the sailor, will maul each other in New York on Saturday night. It seems probable .that the late scate about y.ellow fever in Tampa was without any founda tion Gangs of idle uegroes about the towns-should be picking cotton. Farmers will give them employ ment. There will be some brilliant speeches during the campaign, but money will do most of the talking. Here is a personal item from he Macon Telegraph which will interest our readers: Mr. H. M. Atkinson has taken tbe place of H. I. Kimball iu At lanta. But there is a difference. At kineou is practical and people have confidence in him, while Kimball waB visionary, and capi tal hi<l iu a cellar and yelled for help wheuever he came iu eight. Mr. Atkinson has already done more for Atlanta than was accomplished by Kimball in the course of twenty Jyears, and there seems to be uo limit to his influ ence. energy and public spirit. He is destined to become a recognized leader in Georgia, iu all matters affecting our material development." Mr. Atkinson, as is well known, one of the principal promoters and owners of the Tifton, Tbom asvilie and Gulf road. We are glad to have such a man interest ed in our new railroad. And th Mr. Atkiuson are associated two hustlers, Messrs. Hightower and Heath. These gentlemen are developers not wreckers. Tbe T. T. & G. is fortunate in having such backers and pushers. It is very generally understood now that. Pope Browu will be a didate for governor at tbe election. The world brings a long breath at the relief ot the foreigu minis ters in Pekin. The strain has been very great. The coatless man, about which so much is being said and written, will disappear below the horizon with the first frost. Greed for more territory may embroil Europe iu a general war. Let the United States take a lesson from this daugerous outlook. Iutim&tions are being thrown out that your Uncle Allen Candler has that one eye of his fixed on Steve Clay’s seat in the senate. “It is a great comfort*,’’ said tbe cornfield philosopher, “to find that the teu commandments read ‘thou sbalt not’ instead of ‘1 shall not.’ *’ The Augusta Chronicle remarks that “fifty dollars a bale for cot ton reminds oue of the good old times in Georgia and makes the farmers feel happy." The state elections to occur be fore the November elections are Arkansas, September 3; Vermont, September 4; Maine, September 10; Georgia October 3. It is asked why Thomaeviile does not bave its “band" and its chorus of men and women? Cer tainly it bas taleut that only needs eucouragemeut. The School of Music aud Fine Arts on War- reu street we are authorized to say will offer every facility for a leader of band (musical icstru me tits) violin, cello, cornet, flute, etc., to use its hall for practice when not in use, or a room de tached from the maio building. The ball is especially adapted for musical concerts, aud will ac commodate a good sized audience As there is, at preceut, no public hall suitable for such entertain ments the one on Warren street should be utilized by our music loving population. There is some fine local taleut here aud it ouly needs to )>e developed. ‘The Chinese Boxers," sa>sthe Rochester Sentinel, “appear to re gard the Christian missionaries about as Mormon missionaries are regarded in this country." Eogland, Russia, Germany, Ja pan and France, are growing ugly about their “spheres of influence" in China. There is danger of a general war between powers. Com Paul, Aguinaldo aud the Dowager Empress of China are all trekipg. Aud McKinley will be fastening his saudals on the morning of the 4th of March pre paratory to starting to Canton. Wonder what the northern pa pers will have to say about mob bing negroes on Broadway, New York ? It was equal to the late race riots iu New Orleans in many ’ respects. Every negro seen, whether on the streets or on cars, .was chased and badly beateu when, caught*