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Ofije ikpnblicnn. c. W. HANCOCK, SIDITOTt AJtSHD FKOPHIETOic. .ah run: us, a noici; ia. Saturday August 18, 1383, Official Organ of City of Americus. Official Organ of Sumter County Official Organ of Schley County. Official Organ of Lee County. Official Organ of Webster County Publisher’s Notice. We desire that those who are indebted to ns will settle at their earliest convenience. We have carried a number of our friends through a long and dull summer season, and of course it has been a tax upon our resources, and now that cotton is coming in and bringing a good price, we hope that onr friends will not forget ns. The numerous amounts due are relatively small, hut in the aggregate they amount to a great deal to us. We mention this in a spirit of pleasant reminder, because we are all too prone to neglect small matters, and sometimes, though not intentionally, to the injury of our friends. Tire question, “what will be the fu ture of the negro?” can never he satis factorily answered until we have seen the negro of the future. Oscar Wilde, having probably run through with his money, has returned to this country for more, and we sup pose there will he snobs enough to furnish it. There are a hundred thousand Jews in the city of New York. They are noted for their charity, sobriety, benev olence, intenso love of family and rev erence for old age. There is no class of people which trouble poor-houses and jails so little. Homo of our Georgia exchanges are discussing tho position recently taken by Dr. Ilaygood on the negro problem, and criticising him with some severity. The doctor is said to be a learned man and also a good man, and it is prob able that his goodness got tho better of his learning on the occasion that he expressed himself on the problem in question. Talbot county voted on the fence question on Saturday. The whole vote as cast stood—Fence 927, No Fence 050; hut some of the votes intended to cast for Fence were rejected for infor mality, and the returns from two pre cincts that went heavily fur Fence were also rejected for irregularity. This reduced the vote to 540 for Fence, and 583 for No Fence. The fence men have employed counsel to contest the count. Tho grand jury of Douglas county went to work in a summary manner to correct the evil practice of under valu ation of property when given in for taxes. They examined tho tax books and decided that more than three hun dred persons had failed to return their property at its true market value, and then they made the proper additions in each case, increasing the value of one man’s property over nine thousand dol lars. If tho Legislature fails to acton tho question, other grand juries should consider the action of that of Douglas county. “Chatham” writes from Atlanta to tho Savannah News-. “The passage of the general temperance hill was cele brated last night by a lively drunk on the part of several members, including a prominent temperance advocato of the hill. The measure, therefore, goes to the Senate with this scandal added to the questionable manner in which the vote was secured that gave the needed majority. The truo friends of tem perance in Georgia may hold aloof from such proceedings. Their cause is dis honored bv the very men who profess to be its warmest advocates.” The Savannah News gives tho Leg islature a good lecture: “Tho indica tions are* that the Legislature will remain in session until the middle or latter part of September. Compara tively little business lias been done thus far, and the signs that better pro gress will he made in the future are not encouraging. The free pass system seems to have a demoralizing effect. With passes on all the lines leading ont of Atlanta the members, if we are rightly informed, spend too much of their time at home or at the pleasant summer resorts of the State. On Fri days so many members leave the city, to he gone until Monday, and some times until a later day of the week, that often there is not a quorum in either House for two or three days. Of course little can be done without a quorum, because unless there is a quo rum no business of importance can he transacted except by unanimous con sent. There are very few measures to which no one has objections. Jf it was not for the passes on the railways members could not afford to spend so much of their time each week at or in pleasure trips.”. The Sabbath School Exercises at Bottsford. On Thursday morning of last week, the senior, in company with Rev. J. 0. A. Cook, left the cares, perplexities and labors that beset an editor, to spend a day of recreation in a retired and “cool sequestered spot” iii the buhurbs of Bottsford, where there is no sound to disturb the ear louder than the song of the oicaca. The occasion was that of the annual picnic of the Sunday school scholars of Bottsford, and Quarterly meeting. On our arrival wo found between three and five hundred persous present. The scene was one of the most pleasant celebrations that has ever occurred in that part of the county. Peace, har mony, good will, marked the occasion. It was a joyous festival to tho old as well as the young. The ceremonies of the occasion were carried out with an ease and grace, simply charming, and with an effect surprising and pleasing. About 10 j o’clock the exercises com menced by singing that beautiful song, “Precious Promise,” in which all the children joined, after which an appro-i priate prayer was offered to the Throne; of Grace by Rev. Mr. Turner. Another song, “Tell me all about Jesus,” was' sung, after which came the address of Rev. d.O. A. Cook. He based his remarks on the sweet name Jesus, and adapted them especially to the children. The address was a fine one, abounding in good sense and sound advice to par ents and children. He rivited the at tention of all the old and the young, renewing in all, the fires of energy and zeal for the cause they had assembled to celebrate. At tho conclusion of Mr. Cook’s ad dress, tile whole congregation joined in signing that beautiful hymn, “Jesus, Lover of my Soul,” during which Mr. Cook stood in front of the railing, when a large number of children and older ones approached and gave him their hands, asking that prayer be made in their behalf. The scene was a very affecting one, as the little children gave the preacher their hands as a token of their love for the good word he had spoken to them. Rev. Mr. Littlejohn then closed the Sabbath school exer cises with prayer. Rev. Mr. Austin, the Presiding Elder, then announced a recess of fifteen min utes. At the re-assembling of the congregation, the Presiding Elder preached a most admirable sermon. The congregation was then dismissed. THE DINNER. It, was announced that a basket din ner would bo served up in the beauti ful grove near the Church, and a gen era! invitation was extended to all present to partake, which invitation was very heartily accepted, for we saw in the countenances ot tho large crowd that they could appreciate a good din ner just at that time, and the writer was among that number. If there is any one thing in the world that we know more about than another, and can ap preciate, it is a good dinner—good eat ing. The ladies spread their various baskets of good things on the tables, and after a blessing by Mr. Cook, a war of extermination of the viands was commenced, and continued until the good things were all removed from sight. The quantity, quality and style were just right—just such a repast as a poor editor needs occasionally to fill up and make him feel independent. After dinner the crowd adjourned in squads—the older ones taking their po sitions around the church building, discussing the crops and other matters, and the young folks, generally pairing off, sought the more shaded corners in the grove or a secluded nook, or up into a buggy under a spreading oak, to while away a few hours in sweet con verse. In conclusion we can only hope for a recurrence of this happy occasion, for it was a day of genuine enjoyment. To Mrs. L. P. Howell are we in debted for our share of the good things served up on this occasion. The Historic Spring. We have heard comment and some argument about the spring at Ander sonville called Providence Spring, and we think it hears the proper title, but deny and repudiate the statement that the spring sent forth its crystal waters as by magic after the stockade was built atul filled witli Federal soldiers. If our memory serves us rightly we were ouc of the number that located the stockade, and we selected that place on account of that spring and the stream that flowed freely across the grounds. There are probably many facts con nected with this historic place that we are not familiar with, but we do say we are right on this important point of interest. Liver, Kidney and Bright’s Dis ease. A medicine that destroys the germ or cause of Bright’s Disease, Diabetes, Kidney and Liver Complaints, and has power to root them out of the system, is above all price. Such a medicine is Hop Bitters, and positive proof of this can he found by one trial, or by asking your neighbors, who have been cured by it. * An Electrical Lady. A Nevada City lady of high social standing, says the Nevada Transcript presents a singular case for the consid eration of scientists. For many years she has been afflicted with acute neu ralgic pains in various parts of tho body, and, some time since, hoping to find relief, resorted to the use of an electric battery. She used the appar atus for six months but found no relief. At this time nothing was noted of an unusual character as the result, and although several months have since elapsed, it was only when the recent cold weather commenced that any ex traordinary symptom followed. One night a short time ago the lady had oc casion to enter a dark room and pick up a woollen coat which was lying there. As she did so she was both surprised and frightened to observe a bright light, surrounding the hand that held the garment. At the same time the electric current passed along the arm, shocking her quite severely. When her husband was told of the fact he discredited its reality, thinking there was more imagination than any thing else in it. So the next evening, to convince the incredulous Letter half, she turned the gas ont in the room where they were sitting and letting her hair down began combing it. A re markable display of light was the re sult. The sparks flew around in every direction and there was a sharp, crack ling sound as the teeth of the comb passed between the hair. In laying her hands upon iron the lady does not observe the peculiarities referred to, but the instant she touches a woollen cloth the fire begins to fly and the shocks follow one another in rapid suc cession. SMITH AND HIS FLAGS. Some lleminisicences of Anderson vili.e—“Providence Spring”—The Murder of “Providence.” Atlanta Journal. “What do you know about Mr. Smith?” was the question a Journal reporter tackled Assistant Secretary Sims with at the Y. M. C. rooms this morning. “Which Smith?” “The Toledo flag man.” “O, yes; well, I saw him. He came in here and registered his name. Here it is.” And as he turned over the leaves of the register we read, as fol lows: “Frank W. Smith, Toledo, Ohio, Gen. Secretary It. It. Young Men’s Christian Association. Remarks— First visit to this city since last Sab bath in May, 1804, on my way to An dersonville.” “What did you think of him?” “He is a good-looking, bright-eyed fellow, some forty-five, perhaps, and a good, ready talker.” “Any cranky symptoms?” “None except on this flag business. He must be cranky on that.” “Did you ever receive that delayed dispatch he spoke of?” “Never heard anything from him by telegraph or otherwise on the subject. We don’t know a thing except what we have seen in the papers.” “Then nothing had ever been thought of a reception to him here?” “Nothing whatever.” The reporter wended his way to the Capitol, and sat down by Senator Fred erick, who was quietly awaiting the sound of the President’s gavel. “Senator, yon live near Anderson ville, and have known that immediate section a long time. I suppose you have drank from the refreshing fount known as ‘Providence Spring?’ ” “Not much. The last time I was there, the water was not very refresh ing.” “What was the condition of it?” “About that of all such springs in low, marshy places. You know in many places it’s common for the veins near the surface to break ont suddenly, and as suddenly to disappear. By tak ing care of them, opening out a reser voir, draining the surroundings, or box ing in, a good permanent spring is often secured. This is one of that kind. The last time I saw it, it was in bad condition, but I suppose it lias been put in better condition now.” “Then it was not a special Provi dence?” “No more than things in general are providential. I have often been amused at the wonderful stories published in Northern papers about Andersonville, and especially about Providence spring.” The writer happened to be on the ground about the time of the alleged “breaking out” of this spring, and had always thought it a different spring entirely. At ono time the little stream running through the stockade became so muddy and marshy that Captain Wirtz had a survey made and by considerable labor changed the course of the stream to more elevated and harder ground. There was great rejoicing the morning it was turned the new channel, and considerable thanksgiving. Then sev eral of theso springs were opened in the marsh, affording water until tho constant tramp of the soldiers convert ed them into mud holes. The fonlest blot on America’s history is the mur der of the man who, though rough in language, was zealous in liis care for the thousands of prisoners in his hands. Ayer’s Sarsparilla is designed for those who need a medicine to purify their blood, build them up, increase their appetite, and rejuvenate their whole system. No other preparation so well meets this want. " It touches the exact spot. Its record of forty years is one of constant triumph over disease. Who Was She. A SAD AND MYSTERIOUS ENDING OF A LIFE IN MONTGOMERY. Macon Telegraph. In the Montgomery Advertiser we find the following account- ol a sad death in that city. The facts that are set forth in the account form something of a seqnal to a domestic trouble which occurred near Macon some time ago. There is a slight break in the chain of circumstances, however, and for that reason do not connect the two. Per haps some of our readers may be able to throw some light on the mysterious lady. The Advertiser says: One moruing in the month of Feb ruary last, a lady and gentleman, claiming to be brother and sister, went to a large dressmaking establishment in this city and slated to the proprietor that the lady wanted to learn dress making; that she did not expect or care for any wages, she simply wanted to learn the trade, that she had money in plenty. The brother indorsed in every particular what the sister said. The proprietor agreed to take the lady and loam her the trade. She went imme diately to work and has been working constantly atul diligently at the busi ness ever siifce. About a month ago she engaged < hoard with Mrs. Fannie Vaughn, in the eastern portion of the city. A few days ago she was taken sick and on Sunday died. When she came here she gave her name as Mrs. Arra Smith and her brother’s name as a Mr. Bazemore. Dining the whole of the time she stayed here she has never mentioned her family nor has her brother ever been to see her. No clue could bo found among her effects as to who or what she was, or where she came from, and five dollars and ten cents was all the money she had. She was buried yesterday afternoon. Efforts have been made to find out who she was and where she came from, but to no effect. She spoke a great deal of Macon, Ga., but gave no particulars as to persons or places. Mrs. Smith was tall, above the medium height, with dark hair and eyes, and a verv handsome woman. This notice is given in the hope that some relative or friend may see it and throw some light upon a life that seems to have ended in dark ness and mystery. The woman referred to showed by her deportment and conversation that she was well educated and had bcc-n accustomed to good society. The Montgomery Advertiser con tains this additional paragraph: “The reference to the death of this lady yes terday morning was not so full as to particulars as it should have been. Her brother, Julius 11. Bazemore, lives at Jackson, Butts county, Georgia, and he was written to on Wednesday last and telegraphed to on Sunday. Dur ing her sickness she had good medical attention and careful nursing. On Sunday she was thought to bo deci dedly better and sat up, and it is thought the exertion caused death from heart disease. Dr. Haygooci’s Scheme Will Not Do. Atlanta, August 9, 1883. Editors Telegraph and Messenger : Having been painfully impressed with the dangerous results likely to arise in tho perhaps not distant future from such views as arc being promulgated by a few Southern men (notably, tho Rev. Dr. Ilaygood, the Southern rep resentative of the most advanced fana ticism of the North,) in regard to the negro. I have been gratified to obseive that your paper is usiDg its influence to counteract tho baneful effects of the teachings of these latter day Southern negro apostles, who are rehashing the old and oft-repeated equal humanity and brotherhood of their illustrious predecessors, Seward, Phillips, et id omne genus. Stripped of tho superfi cial and sophistic amplification which so strongly characterized the late ad dress of the Rev. Dr. Havgood in Ten nessee, (not to say pandering to fanat ical and revolutionary Northern sen timent which it is understood lie is be ing largely paid to propagate, or at least represent) and a recent sermon of tho Rev. Dr. Gallavvay upon the same line in this city, what is the real practical outcome of their teachings? Manifestly this, that there is do essen tial difference between the negro and the white race in any particular, save in the laggard condition of the former in the inarch of civilization, for which, with regard to those who are among us, we are largely responsible and are burdened with the impeiative obligation to elevate that race as rapidly as possi ble to our own plans. Is it possible that a thinking people looking to the preservation of the puri ty of the white race, and to the hor rors and degradation which would inev itably result from such an equalizing process, can stand idly by while such incendiary doctrines are being dissemi nated, or can give aid and comfort to those who are engaged in this new crusade, (whether under tho cover of ’religion or not,) against the peace, the purity and I may say the very exist ence of the race in the South? This is no imaginary picture, but solemn, sober, awful reality. If the teaching of these new converts to the most objectionable and extreme views of the old advocates of the equality of the negro race mean anything, they mean all I have indicated. There is no stopping place to our descent to the piano where we shall meet the negro half in the admixture of blood, in de moralization and degradation. White Humanity. Physicians use Shriner’s In dian Vermifuge in their practice and pronounce it a first class article. A trial will convince the most skeptical of its intrinsic merit. Real genuine and pure Port wine, also fine cooking sherry, imported French brandies, gin and pure whis keys for medical purposes at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store. Preaching; a New “Gospel.” Banner-Watchman. Rev. Morgan L. Callaway, last Sun day, preached a regular “Brother in Black” sermon in the First Methodist Church, and took up a subscription for tho education of the negro, but only two persons, we learn, contributed anything. Several left tho building during the discourse. The character of the sermon was entirely unexpected to the congregation, who could not in dorse the sentiments of the minister. IMSS Thankful for past patronage, a continua tion is earnestly solicited. One new 45 uni (•in for sale at $2.25 per saw. One 45 and two 40 second hand Gins in first-class re pair for sale at #1 per saw, all warrant ed. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Shop on Lee street, Americus, Ga. auglß-lm P. L. MIZE. Application for Charter. Notice is hereby given of the formation of a company for the purposo of construct ing, maintaining and operating a Railroad for public use in the conveyance of person and property under and by virtue of the provisions of “An Act to provide a general law for the r" rporation of Railroads and to regulate the same,” and the fiJiiowing is a copy of the Articles of Association: Ist. The name of said Company shall be the Buena Vista and Americus Railroad Company. 2nd. Said Railway is to be constructed, maintained and operated from the town of Buena Vista in the county of Marion, State of Georgia, to the city of Americus in the county of Sumter, said State, and connect ing at or near said city of Americus with the Southwestern Railroad, on such terms as may be agreed upon between the said Buena Vista and Americus Railroad Com pany, and the lessees of the South western Railroad Company. 3rd. The length of said Railway, as near as can be ascertained before actual meas urement and location, will be twenty-six (2G) miles, passing into the counties of Marion and Sumter, said State. 4tli. The amount of the capital stock of said Company shall be three hundred thous and dollars, divided into six thousand shares of fifty dollars each. sth. The number of Directors, who shall manage the affairs of said Company for the first year, and until others are chosen, shall be four, and the following persons shall constitute the Board of Directors for the first year: Evan T. Mathis, Thomas B. Lumpkin, Wm. J. Reese, and liamp Ste vens, all of the county of Marion, State of Georgia. 6th. The Board of Directors shall have full power to adopt rules, regulations and by-laws for the management of the affairs of said Company, and do and perform all and every act necessary for the construc tion, equipment and management of said Railroad Company, not inconsistent witli the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Georgia. 7 th. Tho principal office and headquarters of said Railroad Company, for the transac tion of ail the business, appertaining to the management of said Railroad Company, shall be located in the town of Buena Vista, county of Marion, said State. auglß-3m Stock Ordinance. “An ordinance to make it unlawful for cows and sheep to run at large within the corporate limits of the city of Americus, and to prevent the same. Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Americus, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same, That from and after the first day of Octo ber, to tlie first day of April, of each year, it shall be unlawful for any cow, calf, heif er, bull, steer, ox, ram, wether, ewe or iamb, to run at large within the corporate limits of the city of Americus. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained as afore said, That all such animals running at large in violation of the foregoing section shall he taken up and impounded by the impound ing officers of the city. Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, etc., that each animal so impounded as aforesaid, shall be sold by the Marshal of this city at public sale, not less than eight days from the time such animal, or animals, shall be taken up and impounded, Provided, that the said Marshal shall ad vertise such sale by written posters in three or more public places in said city, giving time and place of sale, three or more days before said sale. Provided further, that any owner, or claimant, may reclaim said animal, or ani mals, at any time before said sale by paying all cost and expenses of impounding and keeping same. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, etc., That the fee for taking up and impounding a cow, calf, heifer, bull, steer or ox shall be twenty five cents, and for each day’s keeping of the same fifteen cents. That the fee for impounding all other ani mals embraced in this ordinance shall be twenty-five cents each, and for each day’s keeping of the same ten cents. That tlie fee for selling any animal or animals embraced in this ordinance, to in clude the service and cost of advertisement, shall be one dollar. Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, that all or dinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed. D. K. BRINSON, auglß-30d Clerk and Treasurer. Letters of Dismission. GEORGIA—Lee County. To all Whom it may Concern: Whereas, B. F. Cock, Executor on tho estate of J. P. Cock, late of Lee county deceased, having filed his petition in my office applying for letters of dismission from said Executorship, These are therefore to cite and admonish all parties interested, whether kindred or creditors, to show cause on or before the No vember term of Ordinary’s Court,to be held on tlie third Monday in November next, why said letters should not be granted to the said petitioner as prayed for. Given under my hand and official signa ture, this 16th day of Augusr, 1883. augis-3m G. C. Edwards, Ord’y [Continued.] chapter n. wonderful and mysterious curative power i3 developed which is so varied in its opera tions that no disease or ill health can possi bly exist or resist its power, and yet it is Harmless for the most frail woman, weak est invalid or smallest child to use. “Patients “Almost dead or nearly dying” For years, and given up fcy physicians of Bright’s and other kidney diseases, liver complaints, severe coughs called consump tion, have been cured. Women gone nearly crazy 1 From agony of neuralgia, nervousness, wakefulness and various diseases peculiar to women. People drawn out of shape from excruci ating pangs of Rheumatism. Inflammatory and chronic, or suffering from scrofula! Erysipelas! Sait rheum, blood poisoning, dyspepsia, indigestion, and in fact almost all diseases frail Nature is heir to Have been cured by Hop Bitters, proof of which can be found in nearly every neigh borhood jn the known world. All of the popular patent medicinet and a few of the unpopular ones as Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store. Books, Books, Books ! ——W—WMli—l (iir—i in .-Ma-wr A PULI; STOCK OF SCHOOL BOOKS ——AND School Stationery FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. BM Boob, Paper aol Hopes ALL CHEAP FOR THE CASH. ml uiMcun . *■—■ .•uwmnMK. ivißr\nn<,uno. Newspapers and Magazines Received. Rulterick’s Patterns in Stock. augis-H ag-nes aycock WHALING 1 ; f|N r'- v, v .’ '•* 14s SjjUT' "iS®. : . K; : ; ..;ujf a fP : : a A *[ pt- \ : ,/ . \ fill •; • A tiT-A: ■' ' V - : ! 8 I | \j| ; ; Iblbabgmk: m J-OHIIsr R. IW, Forsyth. Street, AMERICUS, GCA-. Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! THE LARGEST STOCK EVER EXHIBITED IN /USURIOUS. OVER SSI DIBIT STYLES. Including Ladies, Misses and Children’s PHILADELPHIA CUSTOM MADE GOODS. ALL OF WHICH 1 AM OFFERING AT PEIGES I SPECIAL DRIVES IRS NEWPORT and OXFORD TIES, OPERA, VICTORIA and JERSEY LILY SLIPPERS, AND ALL LOW CUT SUMMER WORK TO CLOSE. This Immense |jp Must be Reduced. The best value for the PRICE can always be obtained every day in the week (Sunday excepted) from G a. m., to 8 p. m., at JOHN E. SHAW’S Forsyth Street, Arr\ericus, Ga., '•VJVI* TCOU FOIIGET ITS Neat! Cheap! ** PRINT** O v 4' NEATLY Q EXECUTED V fPt >Burnm^ Cheap! Neat! CASH. STRICTLY CASH. ON AND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER NEXT, OUR TERMS WILL BE STRICTLY CASH. WE MEAN WHAT WE SAY, and our friends will save unpleasantness to us, and perhaps mortification to themselves by recognizing the fact at once. Persons indebted to us are requested to call and settle their bills as early as possi ble. We are determined to close our books speedily, to “Ring out the old, ring in tlie new, King out tlie false, ring in tlie true.” M. H. FORI) & CO., Lamar Street, Americus, Ga. augl-3m JOHU 3ER,. SHAW, Forsyth Street, AMERICUS, G-A.. Notice of Dissolution. The firm of BOSWORTH & JOS SEY was dissolved l>y mutual consent, on August Ist, 1883, L. 13. Bosworth having purchased the interest of 13, F. Josscy, and assuming all liabilities of the late firm. Farties indebted to the late firm will make payments to L, 15. Boswortii. [Signed,] L. 13. BOSWOKTJI, 13. F. JOSSEY. Thanking our many friends and custom ers for their liberal patronage in the past, and hoping by strict personal attention to business, and attending to the wants of our customers, that 1 will be favored witli a share of their patronage, when in want of any articles in my line, Kespectfully, augß-tf. L. 13. BOSWOImI. M. I). COUNCIL, .7. J. WILLIFORD COUNCIL & WILLIFORD, Proprietors Georgia Warehouse, Northeast Corner Public Square, AMERICUS, - - - GEORGIA. Having leased tho New Brielc Warehouse on Troup Street, wo invile a share of the patronage of tho cotton planters of tlds and surrounding counties. Our facilities for storage are ample, our warehouse secure against fire, our advantages for showing and sampling cotton lino, while our advan tages for unloading are not equaled. tsy We are also agents for the celebrated WINSHIP GINS. julylHtf. Baking powders—various sorts and siy.es at Dr. Eld ridge’s Drug Store.