The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
VALDOSTA NEWS NOTES.
RccOmmen datiOns of the Grand
JurS-Strcet Fair in June.

JurS-Strcet Fair in June.
Valdosta. Ca. May 26.-The grand jury,
which closed its labors yesterday, was
one of the busiest that has been in session
here, and it's recommendations covered i'm
portant questions for the county. The
most important recommendation, from the
Naldosta point of view, was for new
Court House, to be erected here at a cost
not exceeding $40, 600, and not less than
$4,000. The grand jury also recommend
ed the following commission to have
charge of the building during the course
of construction: E. L. Thomas, E. l..
Moore, Perryman Carter, James Corbett,
Frank Arnold, w. w. Webb and w. s.
Fender. The recommendation also urges
the issuance of bonds for enough money
10 complete the structure. This is the
fifth grand jury in succession, that has
recommended new Court House, but this
one has gone into the ma tier with more
enthusiasm than any of the others. 1t IS
believed that the Court House will be built
during the next twelve months, as those
who have opposed the measure before are
pretty well disguised with the present
temple of justice.
The grand jury also recommended the
adoption of the dog law in this county,
to be operative after the first of next jan
Lary.
The jury also recommended that the
Naldosta Nidettes be given $780, with
which to build a rife range and otherwise
improve the company's equipment.
Another recommendation urged that
steps be taken to merge the county schools
into a system similar to that of the city,
and that the rate be increased two mills
to go to the county schools.
Bess1es these important recommends
tons, the jurors found time to make num-
erous criminal Investigations and num-
Der of true bills were returned against
parties charged with gambling, immoral
ity and other crimes.
1t has been rumored upon the streets
here that the Georg' a Southern and Flor
ida Road is going to dissolve relations
with the Atlanta, Valdosta and Western,
and return to the old depot on Hill ave-
nue.. This is only a rumor and there may
be no foundation for it. The roads have
been using the same depot here for some
time and have operated under a joint
agency.
The committees that have been appoint
ed to work up the band tournament, car
nival and street fair for June have been
busy for several weeks and report their
programme in first class shape. They ex-
pect to, have six or seven brass bands
here, besides a large number of street
attractions. The railroads have granted
the lowest rates that have ever been given
to ValdOSta and the outlook is that large
crowds will be on hand to witness the
event. The tournament is TO be in full
blast for three days.
The first Of the closing exercises of the
institute were given at the City Hall last
evening, and consisted of exercises by the
young ladies of the High school, An ex-
cellent musical programme was rendered.
There were several recii ations by Misses
Mamie Coffey, Ada Williams and Katie
Stump. The leading features were the
tableaux, King Winters Carnival" by
score of little girls and boys, the ANA
zon Drill" by a bevy of girls from the
Eighth grade, and THE Lotus Eaters, -
recited by Miss Emma Denmark and act
ed by e ght young ladies' A very large au-
dience attended the entertainment.
The Plant System has a large force at
work here tearing away the old cotton
shed, which has stood near the depot
here for many years. The old shed has
been on fire a dozen times from sparks
from passing trains and has defed the
storms, but 1t has held its own until the
hand of man was turned against it. 1t
has been an eye-sore for some time and
there is general rejoicing over It's de-
struction.
The City Council held meeting this
morning to receive the resignation of Mr..
Maxcy Ashley as clerk of the Council,
Mr.. Ashley having entered business
which required all of his time. At the
next regular meeting his successor will
be chosen.