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T1MBS-BNTBRPBMK. rHOMA8VILMC.ajSOR0IA, SBP1BMBEB 16 1904 PURCHASED. | THESCHOOUAMENDMENT. —' rorjuw/ Want* More — Thom** County LandlNow. — 8 "Montgomery Saturday oompletod the transfer of two piece* of ST- #«*«"•• the I ’ rolWrtT:of the estate of the late Henry G : Toruer. valuable iarct odjoin»3|th«S Morse and Weight places, and is lost outside the city limit*. Mr.T.L. IMxou who re cently purchased the Cochran place add- ed to hi* holding* in tliat neighborhood by tho purchase of a fifty »<=re farm be- longing to W. 1. McIntyre. ■ L . rtl gp® An Explanation ofElt*'.Meaning by Mltoneli. Nurseries In Good Trim ' - - * -m(i ento- after and Mr B.1- Smith assistant state otologist left Saturday afternoon several day* epent at Tl.oma.riUe Cairo. WliUe bore he visited tho nurs eries of several dealers in fruit treos, pecans, eto. Ho reports that the trees awi !n gool condition, whiro any bus iness Is transacted. Iujonty one place vrst he unable to Issue a certificate. He ' siysthtt the peos.i industry will boa great factor in the devolopmcut of tho POPULI8T COMMITTEE. Official Proouedln9»°f Their Conven tion in ThleCliy. Thomasvllle, Oa, Sept. KWH. the Peoples party met to day in con- ventlon as requested. The meeting was opened at 11.80 a. m. by Chairman J. B. Watkins. After the object was explained the first business wa» the election of a new county committee. PJ o' This resulted as foUowr. , ■ I,. 0. Lunaford Chairman. Ihomasvllle, Dls., Dr.M.A.Cassady. Metcalfe, " Boston, ** Cairo, Ways, •« Pavo, “ Ooolidge, “ MgrriUvlUu, " a hlookonee, Meigl, 8| ' Emory Stringer. J. D. Cooper. W. H. OuUin*. Phillip McKinnon. J; It. Gaudy. D W. Murphy. Torn B..nv;i*b sr. . J, |* iM.om , W. f. White, ill!. Jeye The mcel.’ig thou ratified the action of the Spil-adeld Convention in tho nomination of Thomas E. Watson of Georgia for tl.o president of the U. S, and Thomas H. Tibbies of Nebraska for tio» president and eudoned them a* our At the state meeting in Atlanta, Sept, lit. J.S. Ward Jr. of Thomas qouuty was ohoson elector for the Sooond Con- gressioual Distilot. The meeting Confirmed tl.« notion of tho Atlanta meeting. The meeting tlion organised a Wat- ■on Cinb wltl. 88 members. J. B. Watkins, Clirmn. ' J..8. Ward Jr. Sooty. Populist Matting. A meeting of the Populist at the oonrt house Saturday; was ationded by some 80 people. A speech was made by_ J. 0. Ward, Jr.', and eouuty offioo.e elected. Mr. Luns ford, of Thomason, was made chalruiun There will be no county ticket out in the fall election. Tho now* return from Tallahassee time, days are much more satisfactory to pesos loviug people. During li.e latter put of the week the whites and blacks held a mam meetiug aud declared tint "Before Day Clubs” Jdld not exist than both reoe* pledged themselves to tlm maintenance of law,“and order. We trust that, the trouble Is ovor, set tled by tlie good sense of our neighbors. Mrs. Otis Bell has returned from tlie west aud is tlie guest of Mrs. E. J. young in Quitman. V Miss Mary Eva Mallette went dewn to Boftoi* to Sliced the time until tlo . ppeuing of school there. A Mr. J. D. Carroll came up from Pet- Fla., where ho is now stationed it Sunlay and Monday! villi Who wore delighted to see li:m »60U, 1 speu FiMk Harris, of Pavo, vislied — -W Monday. He says 1 is nttrely poaoifel and Iho j* there were withett Mr. J.^. Ward, Jr., of Ochlockonee who takes a keen interest in public af fairs has requested an osplanaitiofi of the umendment to tlie state constitution providing for local taxation for sohool parposes. Tlie Times Enterprise takes pleasure in presenting this morning a fait explanation^! thejproposed amend ment, writtcnjby J. V. Mltcholl, in or- dtr tliat the people of the Tconuty nay understand and vote intelligently on this subject at the election on October utii. Mr. Ward’sjthtee questions are: (1) rglmtjs a school district? (3) The rate; how and by whom flxedroollectedjand disbursed? 18) Ooncralfiaformatlon on the sub ject. Mr. Mitchell writes aslfoUowa; EilitorJJ Tlmos-Euterprise:—I .have read the communication of Hon. J. S. Ward. Jr., which you.lianled me today with a request that X answer,, the ques tions he asks in regard to the, constitu tional amendment* providing for local taxation for tho purpose of supporting the stale school fund In Militia Districts or Sohool Districts. Till* i* pi Mr. Ward suggest* a very Important amend ment to our constitution and one in which all the peoplo should feet £a deep Interest and should understand bofore they vote upon It. As onr constitution now stauds mu- niclpalcorporation*have aright upon recommendation of thoir oorporat* au thorities to apply to tlie legislature for the pavage Of an not allowing them the right to tax themselves for school par- poses. Counties have the same right upon . recommendation of tlielr Jgraud juries. There is no way provided by our law whereby Sohool Districts or Militia Districts can tax themselves for tlie purpose of railing f nnda with which to supplement the state school fund and thereby liavo tlie benefit of belief sell.sill. This umendment eeek* to give re the illtloreui school districts ntid ml.itludistricts tho same right aud put them uponuu equal oducutiouai fooling with tlie count) o: municipal corpora, j •ion. , NuW' how tlie umendment qmi- prws to do ibis: Let me answur the first question Mr. Ward aaka; what is a school district aud linw is it bounded etc? in answer to Hie question I wisli to say tlint our county Board of Educa tion has uot uivnled the ojuuty iuto school districts aud in this conuty there are no aehool districts In the seme in which the term is used in the proposed amendment. If thts amendment is ratified 1 am of the opinion that It a community or poople in tho county wish to be Incorporated a* a sohool dis trict and lew this local tax for sohool purpoees they osn have a bill prepared fixing the boundary of the proposed school district, Using the tax rate they wiali and fixing such other, provisions they think ueoessary toiAiporly cm- duct their sohool uud have thoir bill paired by the legislators and give tlie people living in tlie dlstriot tlie right to vote on ilw question after the bill is passed by the legislature. So much for the sohool district. If a militia dlstriot desires to levy a local tax to carry on the schools within its borders, a bill can be prepared and sub mitted to the legislature fixing tlie tax rate that the people of that militia dis trict think proper and providing ail other thlnga ueoessary for tho conduct of tlie schools in that district. This bill to bo voted on by tlie poopiu of tho dis- triot before it becomes a Iqw. The tax rate is fixed by the bill providing for the schools in tlie different districts aud tlie people of Hie differeut districts in hav ing tho bill prepared will say what rate ■hall bo fixed Tlie tax la collected by the trustees of tho school named in tho bill and It not paid at tlie proper timo ia collected by exeention issued by the school author ities, This is tho usual way of collec. ting tho tax but each district can pro- vide for that in the bill providing for the school. If this nmendmont is ratified at the October election, thou thepeopleof each district can by bill introduced in tire loxislatnre provide.'in tho way I have tried to show, for local taxation for their alitco’s nml this bill before it famine* 1 ,W will have to be voted for by twi lhrdsl'2-8) Of these voting in an elec tion held in tlie district for the pur; oso of ratifying the act. Tlie bill providing tm the school! In tho difforcut districts, wifi alio have to make pro\|»it u< for submitting the questions to the people of tli i different district* for tbeir ratifi cation. Very Respectfully Fondren Mitchell. Have been suffering from Impure Blood for many years, having Boil* and otbe Eruptions. Having heard of S. S. 8.1 de cided to try it, and am glad to say that it has done me a great deal of good. I Intend to continue to use it, as I believe it to be the beat Blood Medicine on the market. Cleveland, Teun. W. K.;Dbthrs. For over fifteen years I have suffered more or leas from Impure Blood, About a I had a boil appear on my leg c knee, wHich was followed by three more on my neck. I saw S. S. 8. advertised and decided to try it. After taking three bottles all Boils disappeared and I nave not been troubled any since. i Gxo. G. Tirana. Ill W. Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. NewsrkTohio, il From childhood I I had with bad blood, akin eruptions and boils. I had boils ranging from five to twenty in number each season. The burning ac companying the eruption was temble. S. S. 8. seemed to be just tbe medicine needed in my case. It drove out all impu rities uud bad blond, giving me perma nent relief from the akin eruption and boils. Tbit baa been ten years ago, and I have never had a return of the disease. Mu. J. D. Atukrton. Write for onr book on blood and ekin diseases. I Medical advice or any special in formation about yonr ease will coat you nothing. Tho Swift Spselfio Company, Atlanta, C*. have never had a retur Mas. J, sss Wedding Rufnors. Prophet* mat.imduial already hoar the advance chimes of wedding bells. They say their visions will become reali ty this foil, wiied tho daughter of one of Thomnavillo'* leading families will wed a resident of a North Georgia city. TUey farther predict that tlie bride eleot will leave for the north this month to purchase nn elaborate trossran. Mr. Albert Grant, who has been liore with Ids brotiior Mr. John Granl for several weeks went to Macon Sun day. SECOND-HAND MACHINERY For Sale. Newly Overhauled. One 13 H. P. Tubular Boiler ” 2o " • " “ “ io '■ •• Vertical •' " 8 “ ' Locomotive “ on wheels. One io H. P. Vertical boiler and en gine. 1 No. 1 DeLoach Saw Mill, Simples Feed. I—4S inch Inserted tooth saw. Smsli saws. ■ —Soule steam feed rope teed as good as new. I—15 H. P. center crank engine. 1-35 — « good as new. I—Button jaw mantle, t—Set 36 stringer togging trucks new a—Sots 36 pole ,. „ ,. , I—3J4 Duplex Steam pump, new. 1—11-3 Gardner governor. ., 1—2 t-a „ ., good as new. 1—2 1-2 King governor. 1—2 1-2 Monarch governor. 1—2 1-3 Pickering governor. 12—Sets 12 Pickering Carriage truck, new, tbe best made. Prompt intention upon work. We will be prepared to furnish cane mills in 30 days. THOMASVILLE IRON WORKS Works near A. O. h. R. R. Depot. P. O. 102; Telephones 184 and 210. SUMMER. RATES. Those who wish day board or pleas ant rooms with board can be aooom dated. Everything clean, comfortable- aud homelike, good and prompt service given to ell. phone 171. Masu'.-y Hotel. T3E33B- Our bargain days come six times a week and our price* are low enough to be within the reach: of everybody: HERE' ARE SOME BARGAINS. For Light house keeping: nothing; takes the place-of an oil stove. The 1.00 kindiwe soil at 79c. REPORT OF THE CONDITION -OF- The Thomasville Nathional Bank, —AT— ' Thomasville. I*t rim Stale of G* -.v-'U, »t the clow of Imamu.*, Tuesday Seplwn- tier (till, 1601 meatmens. Lotus and Discount* —'53 - .’i,30l 20 Overdrafts, men red end UI.M! cared 67.588.6?1 U. 8. Bonds to securecireuiu- tjuu 25,1210 1.0 Premium* onU. 8. Bonds. 875.87 Bunking housa fixtures and furniture 1,882.83 Other real estate owned 3,631.36 Due fromNetlonalBankelnot reserve egents) 3a,047.78 Due from 8tete Bank and Bankers 0,144.33 Dnh from approved reserve agents Oliecks aud other ca-h Items Notes of otlierNatioual Banks Frantloual paper onrrenoy, nickels and cents Lawful money Reserve in bans, vis: Specie. »8 876.80- Legal-tender note* 8,600.00— $10,876.80 Redemption fund witli U. S 10,830.0! 818.67 1,000.00 227.44 Treasurer (5 per ceut. of circulation) Total • LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..$100,000.00 Surplus faud Undivided profits, less e«- ponses aud taxes paid... 25,000.00 Nntioual bank notes out standing Dae to S nto Hunks uud bona ers 17.804 » Dne to Trust Companies and Saving Banks 10,100.07 Due to approved reserve agents 40.82U.C0 Dividends unpaid 327.60 Individual deposits subject to check.. 111.404.04 Demand certifleatesof deposit 1,000 00 Timo certificates of deposit.. Certified checks Notes and bills rediscounted. Bills payable, including cer tiorate* of deposit for uiou oy b.rrowca 18,242.60 4.30 16,422.04 16,000.00 Total $832,263 OS State of Georgia, County of Thomas, ss: I, W. H. Rockwell, cashier of the above-named btmL, do solemnly swear tliat tho above statement is tree to the best of my knowledge aud belief.- \Y. H. Rockwell, Cashier. Subscribed ami sworn to before. i this 10th day of Sept. lOOi, J. T. Culpepper, Notary Public Correct—Attost: S. Cteverhian. W. A. Pringle, M. R Mallette. Directors. WANTD TO BUY TEN MILLION CAR LOADS WOOL* -AND- Cow Hide; Fur, Beeswax, Etc. HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID. J. W. WATKINS A CO., j. ii. Watkins. • • • Manag Office at Williams' Stable 328 W season St.. Thomasville, Ga. —TO— Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Ok- California, Cloorado, Otah, Wyoming, Oregon, Montana, Washington and other points West, Northwest and Southwest f. G. HOLLENBECK. • Dist. Passenger Agent, LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE R.R. A REMARKABLE RECORD. Elliott's Emulsified Oil Liniment has made a remarkable record as a cure for stiffness of muscle and jniut*. It mat ters uot whether the trouble was caused by a sprain or strain, rheumatism or other causes. It will relieve the sore ness and pain at once and soon reduces the swelling and removes the stiffness. Every bottle is guaranteed. Full half pint bottle 35 cents at J. W. Peacock. SYMPTOMS OF LlVEtc DISEASE Sick headache, constipation bilious ucss, melancholia, dimness, dullness aud drowsiness, coated tongue slimy teeth, bad breath. Rydalo’s Liver Tablets .will relieve any of these syrap toms in a few hours and speedily cor rect the trooblo. Tlioy act upon the liver, bile bladder and dn.-t, intestines and bowels as a stimulant and tonic. Tlioso who nse these tablets llml their notion perfect and results satisfactoryr Fifty chocolate coaled tablets in each box." Price 25 cents. J. W. Peacock. 65c Cedirwood tubs, 49c, 75c. Cedarwood tubs 59c $1.25 axes the very thing you need this time of the year will go at 89c 25c garden hoes will find good many buyers at 18c. Here is a lump of bargains for little money, sugar and butterdishes, cream pitcher and spoon holder worth 60c will sell at 38c. 25c rakes will he 18c. Men's fleece lined undershirts worth 39c we will sell them at only 25c. Men’s Elastic Seam Drawers the 50e kind only this week at 38c. ———— - i Sick Headache. For several years ray wife was troubl ed witli wliat physicians called sick head ache of a verv severe character. Slio doctored with'several enimont physici ans and at a great expense, only to groxv worso until until she was unable to do my kind of « ora About n y car ago sho began taking Chamberlain's Stomach aud Liver Tablets amt today weighs more than she ever did before and is real well." tays Mr. Geo E. Wright, of New LauSoo. Now York. For sale by J. W. Peacock. d. & w. i BOSTON MERIT 113 Broad Street. Alex S VeSger, Manager.