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%t C. W. HANCOCK, IBEIDITOiR, -A-ITT? ITEtOl’K.lErroi^. \nERHI'S. GEORGIA. Wednesday, September 19th, 1883, Official Organ ofCity of Americus. Official Organ of Sumter County Official Organ of Schley County. Official Organ of Lee County. Official Organ of Webster County Our Weekly Edition. The next Weekly edition of the Republican will be a fao simile copy of our “Special Edition” issued last Saturday, with the exception that it will contain a little more useful infor mation. Those whose cards appeared in our “Special Edition” will appear also in the Weekly edition, thus giv ing our advertisers the benefit of an additional issue of the Republican. This is doing better by our advertis ing friends than we agreed to. Short-Handed. We ask the indulgence of our read ers for the small amount of local and other news matter in this morning’s Republican. Our composing force was largely cut off this week. One of them left to join the public school, and another was taken sick, and we barely had force sufficient to get out the paper. Hence the scarcity of reading matter. A Deserved Compliment. A telegram received at the office of the Republican on Saturday morn ing last, announced the appointment of General Phil Cook, of this city, as one of the Capitol Commissioners. Since that time the General has re ceived official notification of his ap pointment, and it affords us pleasure to be able to say, has signified his ac ceptance. Thus has our worthy Gov ernor done honor to himself in hon oring one so deserving, and the com pliment is the more flattering in as mnch as it was entirely unsought and unexpected. Truly may it be said that the place has sought the man. Of General Cook’s fitness for the po sition it is unnecessary for us to speak, but if sound judgment, ster ling integrity, and long experience are important qualifications, his are equal to any man’s. We hope to see him honored with the position of Chairman of the Committee, as he filled a like position in the National Capitol during his whole term as Congressman, with great credit to himself and his State. Mr. A. F. Hill who, has been visit ing Hampton Springs, Fla., was in Americus a few days ago. He reports a complete cure of rheuma tism from which he has long suffered, and thinks the medicinal properties of those waters are equal, if not su perior to any in the world for rheu matics. The Columbus Times speaks of the Police Gazette as a “dirty publica tion,” and says “it should be stopped.” The City Court of Atlanta has shown how to stop the circulation of the pa per in Georgia. The execution of the law will keep the Police Gazette out of this Stato. Senator Warner, of the 12th district is one of the Senators who is over at tentive to the interest of his people, and very punctnal in his attendance of the Senate. The people of his district are indebted to him for several impor tant local measures, and the State has often been benefitted by his stand and vote on several measures. If you aro looking for a healthy climate—a climate unsurpassed on the continent; if you want rich and fertile lands, at reasonable prices, come to Southwest Georgia, where you will find all the advantages of good schools, churches, and refined and intelligent people, whose hospi tality is unbounded. Here you will find a hearty and cordial welcome. Come! The year 1883 will go down in the annals of history as one filled with more disasters of every description than any known in modern times. Every day’s dispatches bring news of new calamities until it seems that the prophesies of old Mother Shipton were about to be realized. It was foretold two years ago by several modern as trologers if such the star-gazers of the present day may be called that this year from a baleful conjunction of the planets, untold misery would be caus ed upon the globe. What, with con flagrations, earthquakes, tornadoes plagues and pestilence with gaunt fam ine threatening the cholera stricken inhabitants of Egypt,together with the plague now working terrible liavock in New Mexico, it appears that in stead of a cessasion of misery, increas ed misfortunes come with the waning year. It is to be sincerely hoped that with the approach of the winter sea son there will bo an end to many of the fearful trials under which the human family aio struggling. May another year with renewed good fortune make amends nearly as possi ble for the Trials of the ono now pass ing away. Death of Hon. Farlsh Furman. The many friends of this distin guished young Georgian in this city, and throughout the State, will receive the announeement of his death with deep sorrow. He died at his home near Milledgeville on the night of the 14th, of malarial fever. The death of this promising young man is peculiarly felt by a people whose eyes had so suddenly been turned upon him by his successful farming enter prises, and his probable solution of the problem that is puzzling our people. The remarkable feature in his life was the abandonment of a lucrative law practice and a most promising field of political preferment to devote his talent and energy to the practical demonstra tion of Georgia’s resources in the agri cultural line. His name was already familiar all over the South, and he was doing much to encourage the tillers of the soil, and bring that noble calling to a proper estimation in the minds of the Southern people, amd his loss is to be more deeply felt from the fact that he died with his great work only partially finished. The death of Mr. Furman is a public calamity, and will be mourned all over the State. But the shadow grows darker when we think of the void crea ted in his happy home, at Scottsboro, where a devoted wife and two bright little ones are left desolato. He was a tender, thoughtful husband and father, a true-hearted, warm friend, a patriotic, public-spirited citizen. Well may Georgia mourn when death claims such of her sons as Farish C. Furman.— Atlanta Journal. A Dance of Deatli. JEALOUSY LEADS A GEORGIA BELLE TO MURDER HER AUNT IN A QUADRILLE. By telegraph to the Now York Herald. Blackshear, September 7.—A rustic dance in the lower part of Pierce county was the scene of a sanguinary encoun ter between two country lasses last .night, Miss Mabel Smith and nernieco, Miss Roxy Wilson, both daughters of respectable farmers, and belles of the evening, who were rivals for the hand of a country swain, whose peculiar attractions were enhanced in the eyes of the maidens by a SIO,OOO estate, to which he is the only heir. His pref erence for Miss Smith’s company was very marked and Miss Wilson became infuriated with jealousy. At eleven o’clock she was so maddened that she made open threats that she would kill both her rival and her lover. Her brother, who was present, shared his sister’s anger, and, while they were all dancing in the same set about mid night, secretly put au open knife into his sister’s hand and went on with the dance. CUTTING IIER RIVAL. Suddenly raising the knife above her head the infuriated woman sprang upon her aunt, and at the first stroke almost disembowelled her. Before the horri fied spectators could recover from their astonishment she raised tho knife again and plungod it to the hilt in the young woman’s breast, cutting a gash which laid open her dress and exposed a bleeding wound to the view of every body around. ATTACKING the lover. Without waiting t© see the effect of the wound the murderess sprang like a tigress towards the thioat of her aunt’s lover, but was seized and disarmed before she could accomplish her pur pose. The young woman’s brother made no attempt to inferfere while the tragedy was being enacted, and after it was over calmly walked away and has not been sesn since. The murder ess, who is an uncommonly handsome country girl of nineteen years, is under arrest. Her father is said to be worth $25,000, and to have announced his intention to spend every cent, if neces sary to clear licr. Tho Thrice-Armed Panoply of Truth. The success of merit when once rec ognized as a success invariably excites detraction and stimulates envy, hatred, malice and all uncharitableness. No man or enterprise is worthy of regard whose reputation has not been some time assailed by tho baffled rage of somo disappointed one, whoso attempt to de fraud, defame or destroy a righteous cause has been defeated after detection. The panoply of truth, honesty and fair dealing to all has caused The Louisiana State Lottery to be invincible to any attack upon the integrity of the man agement of its distributions by Gen’ls G. T. Beauregard of La. and Jubal A. Early of Y’a., and while, here and there, some disappointed one may grumble, public opinion is unanimous that every thing is straight and square. The next drawing (the 161st monthly) will take place on Oct. 9th, and any information desired will be given on application to M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La. When wo see leaves drop from their trees in the beginning of autumn, such we think is the friendship of the world. While the sap of maintenance lasts, friends swarm in abundance; but in the winter of need they leave ns nak ed. Monkoe, Mich., Sept. 25, 1875. Sirs— l have been taking Hop Bitters for inflammation of kidneys and bladder. It has done for me what four doctors failed to do. The effect of Hop Bitters seemed like magic to me. W. L. Carter. Apple vinegar, white wine vinegar Guaranteed absolutely pure and strong—will not destroy pickles, at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store. Light. Lamps—Lights, all sorts at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store. A VALUABLE TABLE. Georgia’s Increase of Taxable Property. The following table, compiled from returns in the Comptroller’s office of the taxable returns from the counties of Georgia, is taken from the Atlanta Constitution of the 16th inst.: COUNTIES. DECREASE INCREASE. Appling $ 3,274 Baker $ 69,645 Baldwin 9,711 Banks 70,171 Bartow 3,112 Berrien 113,063 Bibb 616,226 Brooks 291,573 Bryan 8,305 Bullock ,49,681 Burke 34,704 Butts 158,234 Calhoun 33,682 Camden 59,654 Campbell 58,181 Carioll 141,274 Catoosa 58,133 Charlton 13,982 Chatham 604,715 Chattahoochee... 16,704 Chattooga 156,784 Cherokee 132,347 Clarke 227,009 Clay 38,058 Clayton 16,786 Clinch 35,053 Cobb 259,032 Coffee 180.40 G Columbia 28,498 Colquitt 40,734 Coweta 321,710 Crawford 25,109 Hade 97,343 Dawson 40,742 Decatur 352,005 DeKalb 370,543 Dodge 108,047 Dooly 78,910 Dougherty 170,603 Douglas , 40,422 Early.. 140,910 Echols 96,078 Effingham 72,378 Elbert . 64,181 Emanuel 50,679 Fannin 9,053 Fayette 46,257 Floyd ; j 584,170 Forsyth j 67,574 Franklin j 81,170 Fnlton j j 3,609,764 Gilmer j j 10,775 Glasscock 8,308| Glynn ; 146,653 Greene j 345,866 Gordon 50,748 Gwinnett 114,457 Habersham 22,566 Hall. 129,420 Hancock 3,731 Haralson 100,954 Harris 25,666 Hart 95,601 Heard 13,412 Henry 150,870 Houston 10,684 Irwin 50,264 Jackson 186,501 Jasper 9,828 Jefferson 26,555 Johnson 46,193 Jones 61,559 Laurens 30,961 Lee 8,524 Liberty 104,810 Lincoln 44,856 Lowndes 193,381 Lumpkin 71,392 Macon 71,826 Madison 50,799 Marion 39,515 McDuffie 27,517 Mclntosh 11,526 Meriwether 80,407 Miller 18,000 Milton 25,551 Mitchell 85,865 Monroe 31,394 Montgomery.... 77,679 Morgan 6,256 Murray 75,221 Muscogee 629,445 Newton 16,338 Oconee 68,249 Oglethorpe 111,689 Paulding 24,894 Pickens 30,616 Pierce 63,582 Pike 19,742 Polk 33,636 Pulaski 110,359 Putnam 97,370 Quitman 2,381 Rabun.. 33,706 Randolph 171,776 Richmond 1,684,160 Rockdale 14,641 Schley 71,843 Screven 87,674 Spalding 129,415 Stewart 47,913 Sumter 257,471 Talbot 12,754 Taliaferro 19,286 Tattnall 63,267 'Taylor 68,437 Telfair 10,434 Terrell 122,402 Thomas 291,029 Towne 18,692 Troup 50,609 Twiggs 94,798 Union 30,001 Upson 9,534 Walker 53,263 Walton 92,754 Ware 190,269 Warren 3,775 Washington .... 134,917 Wayne 207,238 Webster 62,327 White 33,322 Wilcox 50,311 Wilkes 121,924 Wilkinson 38,923 Whitfield 75,406 Worth 35,136 By taking Ayer's Sarsaparilla many a poor sufferer who submits to the surgeon’s knife because of malig nant sores and screfnlom swellings, might be saved, sound and whole. This will purge out the corruptions whioh pollute the bleod, and by which such complaints are originated and fed. fHORNTOI WhIATLII TO HIS FRIENDS, PATROLS AND THE PUBLIC GEN ERALLY,‘THE ARRIVAL OF /IIS STOCK FOR THE FALL AND WINTER SEASON, WHICH IS NOW COMPLETE IN ALL THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS ! NOVELTIES IN DRESS GOODS, SUITINGS, Bjuack and Colored Silks ! ATiTO 8— " Silk Velvets—Black and Colored! Velveteens—the Best Makes—in all New Shades! My line of MEDIUM and LOW-PRICED DRESS GOODS cannot be surpassed. We can sell a nice Worsted Dress Goods at 12.1 c. per yard, never offered before, under 20c. BLACK CASHMERES. Of these I have always made a specialty, and my stock this fall is better than ever. All Wool Black Cashmeres ranging from 37 Je. (worth 50c. anywhere), to as fine as $1.50 per yard. Also novelties in Black 6-4 dress goods, VERY GHEAP, and ENTIRE LY NEW. Avery full line of Novelties in Dress Trimmings. The ladies are specially invited to give these goods an examination. We shall be happy to show them. It is a little too warm just now to say much upon the subject of Cloaks, &e., <fco.-, bnt we have them, and in proper, time will toll the public all about them, but just now I have open a full assortment of the most popular article introduced to the Trade—LANGTRY JERSEY JACKETS—aII colors and styles—just right for the present season. My CLOTHING stock it being extensively advertised by the customers who have already examined and bought. Every suit sold is an advertisement. In this line I am AWAY BEYOND COMPETITION both in style and prices. Mothers need no longer worry about having Boys and Children’s Clothing made up. I have paid special attention to this Department, and can sell you a nics-fitting suit for your boys CHEAPER than you can have them made up at home. My BOOT and SHOE DEPARTMENT is complete, and presents attrac tions in style and prices. a Everything new in the HAT DEPARTMENT — nobby and staple styles, Men and Boys’. We can suit all tastes. Do not buy yo ir new Hat until you see ours. We will save you time, trouble and some money. JEANS, CASSIMERES, REPELLANTS, FLANNELS, PLAIN AND FANCY, Marseilles Quilts, Toilet Quilts, Housekeeping Linens, Table Cloths, &c. IN GREAT VARIETY.! The largest line of Aviil Grlov;ss ever offered in the city. JERSEY CASHMERE GLOVES and everythin' / in the Glove and Hosiery line. DOMESTICS OF ALL KINDS ‘ TEIY OTIAP* Parties who buy Goods to sell again are particularly requested to examine my stock. Macon and Atlanta prices duplicated, freight saved, in DOMES TICS, NOTIONS and EVERY OTHER LINE. ami see me. LOW PRICES, G 001) GOODS and SQUARE DEALING every time at WHEATLEY’S CORNER. A.MERIOT7S, - - - GEORGIA. sept!s-3m2d page H, P, WATTS, HEW pEW€U>Ofls;| Having moved into my new quarters at my old stand, corner Troupe and Forsyth streets, I am now prepared to supply you with GOODS CHEAPER TEAM EVER! as my facilities for business are much better. lam carrying a General Stock of Merchandise, and can therefore furnish you with almost anything you wish. I have an excellent assortment of DRY GOODS AI7D NOTIONS! My Boot, Shoe and Hat Department is complete. Having purchased largely, can sell cheap as the cheapest. My MEAT AND FLOUR were bought in car load lots, and my other Groceries purchased in proportion, consequently can furnish you anything in the FAMILY GROCERY LINE as low as any in the city. CALL AND SEE ME. ■ TO MY OLD FRIENDS AND CUS TOMERS ! Who gave me their patronage so liberally in the past, I would say you will now find me at the SHOE and HAT STORE of R. R. Stewart, where I will take pleasure in showing and pricing our Goods. We have one of the largest and most varied stocks ever brought to this market, and will be constantly renewing. Political economy has long since estab lished the principle that man succeeds best by confining his attention to one line of bus iness. This is certainly true in trade, since he has more time to acquaint himself with the best factories, study thoroughly the quality of the material, and thereby look to the true Interest of his customers, without having to rely upon the recommendations of mere Jobbers. Come and try us, and your experiment will make you very, vert happy. Respectfully, septl4-tf . P. F. BROWN. Dissolution Notice. Notice is hereby given that the copartner ship formerly existing between us, the un dersigned, as General Merchandise and Commission Merchants, under the style or firm of S. M. Cohen* Cos., was dissolved by mutual consent on the 25th of August, 1883, and that the said business will in future bo carried on by said S. M. Cohen alone, who will receive and pay all the debts of the late copartnership. S. M. COHEN, JACOB ISRAELS. Thanking the public for the liberal pat ronage bestowed upon ns in the past, the undersigned hopes that by fair and libera) dealings and attention to business ho will retain the patronage and confidence of all. Respectfully, aog29-lm S. M. COHEN. Dissolution Notice. Notice is hereby given that the copartner ship heretofore existing between S. B. HAWKINS, Jn., & CO. lias been dissolved by mutual consent, S. B. Hawkins, Jr.,hav ing purchased the interest of the Cos., and assuming all liabilities of the late firm. Par ties indebted to the late firm will make pay ments to the undersigned, septl-tf S. B. HAWKINS, Jn. CASH. STRICTLY CASH. ON AND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER NEST, 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, ling in the new, Ring out tlie false, ring in the true.” M. H. FORD & CO., Lamar Street, Americus, Ca. augl-3m All of the popular patent medicines and a few of the unpopular ones at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store. J. W. Harris & Cos., DEALERS IN bo'O'wb* Tinware, Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Saddles and Bridles, And All Kinds of House-Furnishing Goods ... EMBRACING Queensware and Glassware, Table Cutlery and Wire Goods, Wood and Willow-Ware. j PLOWS AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. I BriTirTTF'-IWlTinrf'lP'TWriTFWli-Bllt Hillin',I IlflUyuVWn.TfflTl Our Goods are Guaranteed to be as Represented! } WE SELL NO SHODDY TEASEL \ RUBBER BELTING AND ROPES! We think you can Save Money in examining our stock, as We fell Cheap as the Cheapest, and only ask a small profit on our goods. We are Now in Our Commodious Room at the Head of Cotton Avenue! where wo invite ALL who wish anything in any denartment of our line, to give us a call. IE EES 1 HU GIVE Til SUBFIRH IS SB HE § HI IBICES. septlj-lm P. H. WILLIAMS, DEALER IN eaecsaiss, • PUBS LIQUORS, FRESH MACKEREL, TEAS, TOBACCO, CIGARS, &c. Cotton Avenue, - - - Americus, Ga. I Offer Extraordinary Bargains in For Men, Boys, Ladies and Misses. Keep Constantly on Hand all the Best Brands of WHISKIES, BRANDIES, WINES and BEERS. Good Coffee, Sugar, Bacon, Flour, Snuff’, Canned Goods, Crackers, and everything else usually found in a first class Grocery House. I invite an inspeetion of my goods, and respectfully solicit/ your patronage. Ido not propose to sell lower than any one else, but shall ask a small profit on my goods. . septo-3in P. H. WILLIAMS. GRAND OPENING. D. 8~. HILL ' Is Now Ready to Furnish the Trade in Cheap of Fine Furniture, CHEAP OR FINE CROCKERY, CHIHA, GLASSWARE, Window Shades, Cornices and Lambrequins AT PRICES TO SUIT THE COTTON CROP. t r I have just received live car-loads of Furniture, purchased at rock-bottom prices , and will sell them accordingly. Gail and ex amine mv stock before purchasing elsewhere, and I will convince you that I MEAN BUSINESS. septl-3m Ha mil Iron*, DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, HEAVY GROCERIES, IIEA VYDRY GOODS, CROCKERY. . Large Stoek Of Boots and Stioes Just received. This lino of goods a special ty, and EXTRA BARGAINS offered. Lime, Cemeut and Plaster of Paris, READY-MADE CLOTHING, Bagging and Ties. Store on Cotton Avenue, AMERICUS, GA. Call and Examine Our Goods ! septl2-lm AYER’S Ague Cure IS WARRANTED to euro all cases of ma larial disease, such as Fever and .Ague, Inter mittent or Chill Fever, Remittent Fever, Dumb Ague, Bilious Fever, and Liver Com plaint. In case of failure, ufter due trial dealers are authorized, by our circular of July Ist, 1882, to refund the money. Dr. J. C. Ayer&Co., Lowell, Mass. Sold by all Druggists. REMOVAL. Mussns. HINTON & MATTHEWS have romoved their Law Office. They can now be found over the Warehouse of Council* Williford. septs-tt