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iiir -iVcUi'ii Bcpuhi'can. ikI East close at - 2 HU i OCa! schedule in I »ft.T Sunday, April 20ih, train* i*s*ng*T down arrives dally 12-54 p a ii-.ei.ger up arrives daily 3*1 p m |j;nsenger down arrives dally 9.49 p m eight do v u dally erceytSuu- daily -epts >OT 1' \S AKKEN, Agent City Tax Raturaa. (M*ks f<<r receiving Tax Re city property fur the year Cl’k and Treas. t few gallons of siveet hickory nut for the hair and all toilet usee, .erior to every other thing of the id. just received at Hall’s Drug Our Artesian Well. l'ho work on our artesian well has r>n discontinued for some days on •mint of the delay in getting the ling that had been ordered. The ed yesterday, and the ivork will go steadily on to its cotn- r>r Notice to the Methodist Sunday School. I ’lease meet at the Church prompt- y l»y si o’clock next Friday morning lo got badges anti f»»rm in procession fur the Doll. I.OTT VVarIIKX, Superintendent. Wooten * Ford. UV call attention to the advertise- inent of Messrs. Wooten A Ford in ..-ilay’s issue. Thesegentlemen have i very heavy stock, are doing a large ui-iness, keeps always on hand a full apply of everything in their line and lives £'<od bargains. Call and see To the Public. ladies of the Methodist church e te have a strawberry Fmti- their Parsonage, on Tuesday ion and night, May the 13th, they hope to have a fea-t of lorries, ice cream, sherbert, ;t»\, etc., enough for each and ested t list all I ho old folks folks, that feel interest* iron nary celebration that place at the Methodist t Sunday night, the 11th meet early Sa unlay tuorn- iratethe church for the oc- Election of Offices. The State Sunday School Conven tion having suggested a change In the time for the election of officers of the various couuty Associations from the Annual Meeting in August to the first Slate Convention, the Sumter county Sunday School Association, will hold an election for all officers on Friday next, 9th inst. Ixjtt WaRBES, Pres’t. A health writer says: “Sleepless people should court the sun.” Those who don’t care much about sleep, generally court the daughter, and the daughter, If “her head is level,” buys her Dry Goods of JonN R. Shaw and makes them up on the White Ma- I’endulu .. B8tl Affalr ’ PROGRAMME OF L£ERCI*ES Mr. Willia A. Hawkins, Jr., son of Hon. W. A. Hawkins, of this city, I Of the second Convention of Sum- shot and killed Mr. Wes Hardy, for- terc,,nn *y Sunday School Association rneriy of Gainesville, Ga., at Annis- i au< * An °ual Celebration, by the Sun- ton, Ala., on last Friday, the 2nd in-! Schools of the county at stant. The information received here, j ameuicus, frii>ay may 9th, 1881. vlthmtiranMtn u.. r.M—t-m ! All Sunday School workers, pa rents and children, of the various re ligious denominations, are cordially invited to be present, and take part in the exercises. MOUSING. >. The Sunday Schools, with their friends, will please form at their respective Churches, and march to the Baptist Church. 9:30. The Sumter county Sunday School Associations, visiting friends il Sunday Schools, will form in pro cession, and march to Magnolia Dell. AT MAGNOLIA DELL. 10:00. Scripture Reading and pray- ", by Rev. A. T. Mann. 10:20. Service of song by all the Schools. Opening remarks by the President ofjhe Sumter county Sun day School Association. Appoint- of Committee on Constitution and By-Laws. 10:00. Report of delegates to 11th Convention of Georgia, 8. S. S. As sociation. 11:25. Song. 11:30. Address by Rev. E. J. Ben ton. 12:15. Recess for dinner. • AFTERNOON. 2:00. Election of Offices and Organ ization ofS 8. Districts In the county. ~:30. Report of the Committee on Constitution and By-Laws. 2:45. Service of Song. 2:50. The obligation of parents to attend the Sunday Schools with their children, by Rev. W. Tharpe. 3:10. Song.. $40.0 r 12 n •acli. rnths. James Frick kr * Bro. Sot C- mine. n our last issue we stated that the Cht Rev. Bishop Gross would ach in this city on the 14th. A nmunicj-tion received by a gentle- ii of the city, says that owing to •umstances over which he has no trol, he cannot possibly be here at time designated. Messrs. C. M. Wheatley, John Windsor, R. J. Perry, and L. J. Bla lock, constitute the committee o rangement, grounds aud refresh ments for the Union Celebration. If so desired, parties with baskets place them in charge of this commit tee at the Baptist church, or on grounds. With reference to the facts of the kill ing is yet meagre and the develop ments of the preliminary trial, which takes place to-day, will be looked for by our people with interest and anx iety . The facts as far as they have reached here are these: Hawkins and Hardy were playing pool,they differed about something connected with the game, and Hawk- ms gave Hardy the He. Hardy struck Hawkins with a billiard cue and Hawkins left the room. About fif- teen or twenty minutes afterwards, Hawkins returned, when Hardy re newed the difficulty by striking him with his flat. Hawkins retaliated by shooting Hardy In the abdomen. The ihooting took place about seven p. n. Friday, and Hardy died at three o’clock the next afternoon. Hawkins deeply affected when Hardy died and remarked: “I would I were in his place.” A telegram to the Constitution says: “The public seem to think the shoot ing was somewhat justifiable.” Hon. Willis A. Hawkins and Col. E. N. Broyles, of Atlanta, brother-in- law of Mr. Hardy, are at Anniston where they will conduct the investi gation to-day. Since the above was put In type oflnd in the Atlanta Constitution fuller particulars of the difficulty, which are published elsewhere in this issue. The California Missionary. We have received the first issue of the above paper, published In Visalia, California, and edited by Mrs. Willie B. Folsom. Mrs. Folsom is a sister of Geo. G. Folsom, compositor in the •fficeof the 8dmteb Republican. She resided in this place several months and was married here to Rev. J- W. Folsom. Our people know her, and they know her to be worthy of the solemn responsibility she has as sumed and well qualified to discharge its duties. The Missionary is an eight page paper, full of useful information and instructive suggestions, and ha* a variety of facts, incidents and ar guments. It will immediately take rank among the first-class religious journals of the land. V e are pleased to notice among its clippings the account given by the Sumter Republican of the inter esting missionary meeting held at this place. We wish the Missionary unbounded success, t.nd trust that it may grow in influence and circulation until its columns are read in over) household in ihe land. PICNIC HATS. At Mrs. M. T. Elam’s everybody can be supplied with hats now, of any style. Cart Wheel, Jumbo, Southern Queen, Cape May, etc. Dozens in the house and more com ing. May Ctb, 1884. “Oh, mamma! where did you buy ••Where else my dear, than at Johu R Shaw’s, who has this season the handsomest assortment of Parasol- and Fans in Americus.” Interesting Exercises. The Union Sabbath School mass meeting, composed of the varion*- Sabbath Schools in the city, will be in session at the Methodist church to night and the Baptist church to- row night. Mr. Benton, the gifted Sabbath School evangelist will be present both evenings and entertain the audience with his rich and exhaustive sup ply of advice, admonition, instruc tion and precept. The schools will sing many beauti ful songs which they have practiced and prepared with care, and the casion will be one of both profit and pleasure. The Union Sabbath School Celebra tion composed of all the Sabbath Schools in the county, will take place Friday. The various schools will semble at the Baptist church and march thence to Magnolia Dell. Ar rived at the Dell, the day will be given to the usual exercises and amusements of a Sabbath School pic nic. Much interest is felt in the siun and great pleasure anticipated by our young people. We hope the attendance will be large, the weather favorable and the enjoyment complete and uninter- Ho! for mo Picnic. A picnic will come off at Double Branches, on J. W. Baily’s place, 12 utiles southeast of Americus, oi 17th. A large platform will bo ( ed, and every arrangement made to conduce to thecomfort'ofall who may 1k> present. We intend to make the people enjoy themselves to the iullest extent, and we intend to have a bij crowd and a real big day. Every body is invited to come and bring full bu-kel 8:15. “Feed jay Lambs,” by Lott Warren, Esq. $40. Speeches by visiting friends. 4:00 Association Songs. 4:20. Singing of Doxology. Bene diction by Rev. W. Tharpe. EVENING. Children’s Sunday School Jubilee at the Baptist Church. 7:30. Service of Song, led by M. Callaway, Esq. :40. Experience meeting. Par ticipated in by S. 8. workers. 'Free to all. 1:10. What shall we do? “Sow the Seed,” by E. J. Benton. 1:50. Association Song. »:00. Dismission by Rev. B. B. Hinton. Marshal—X. G. P •* A Good Man Gone. Mr. 8. 8. Sullivan received a tele gram . ests day statingthat his broth er, Mr. Jo-hua D. Sullivan, died in Augusta Monday night of consump tion. Mr. Sullivan was a native of Americus, a printer by trade, and an upright, honorable man. The burial will take place in Macon to-day. B«we Morgan, Ross Wilson, Acey Bailey, A. Patrick. Committee. An In:ereauag Incident. 1 luring Mrs. McLain’s recent atten •lance on the Sabbath School Conven tion held in Columbus, she related her experience as a missionary to China, told how her heart clung to that benighted people and how anx iously she desired to make the collec tions necessary to complete a church edifice in the city of her mission la bors; ill In. the course of her remarks she htld up a small basket, “this basket” said she, “I brought from China full df little heathen gods, I want It full of money to aid in building a temple there to the only true God.” The Convention readily filled the basket with silver money and returned it to lier. It held *102. Besides this amount, *23 were subscribed private ly to the same beneficent object dur ing her stay in Columbus. When the world gets filled with iuch people as Mrs. McLain, Heaven anil earth will not be far apart. Tho Season of Plonlos. Just at this time picnics seem to be the order of the day. Quite a num ber were held in tills county yester day. Prof. A. J. Clark’s School held a picuic at Andersonville and returned last night. Another picnic at Parker’s mill, about three miles from the city, drew off quite a number of oar young peo- pie. And tho third and largest was that of the Episcopal Sabbath School, at Magnolia Dell. A fine concourse was at the Dell, a magnificent banquet spread and pleasure seemed to reign supreme in every young and guile less heart. Prepare fo Picnics. The best place in the city to get your fresh cakes, buns, bread, dies, Ac., for picnicing Is at W. J. Phillips A Co.’s, on Cotton Avenue. Baking is done every day, and you cannot fail to get such things as yon want fresh. W. J. Phillips A Go., are also pre pared to roast or barbecue fresh meats, at short nctioe, for picnics dinings. Give them a trial if you want something nice. may7 tf esdy. ready for business and •xtend an invitation to everybody who are needing or ever expect to need BOOTS, SHOES and HATS. We are now located in Messrs Council t Williford’s warehouse entrance, ind intend closing out our entire itock in a very short time, and i nemberCASH will bring you bi gains. Calvin Carter A Son. The Right Way. Not long since an elder of the Bap- ist denomination had his little flock gathered on the banks of one of the quiet but deep streams of Terrell county, to witness the baptism of ncwly-hom sister, who kicked the beam in the neighborhood of two hun dred and fifty pounds. The elder ex horted bis hearers for some time on the true policy of immersion, assuring them that it was the only “true way Relieve in de Lawd.” He said, taking up a handful of water and pouring it out: “Dat is de way de Mephodists baptize,” and then gath ering some more water and sprink ling it around, “Dat’s how de Pres- by teriums do it; but (le Baptists do it right, and dis am der way, bringing bis right band down on Fat ty’s head with a flop, her feet shot up out of the water and the two disap peared beneath the waves and quiet reigned for nearly a minute. The bubbles began to rise, and the people thought that the good parson and Fatty had indeed gone up or down the golden stair. Two Methodist yonng men, who had witnessed the affair cooly, threw off their coats and shoes, plunged into the water, dived down and brought the half-drowned couple out. As soon as the elder cauld talk he indignantly exclaimed: “That wasaxhunned foolish way to git your sins washed off. Tse done wid yer.” place to buy them. New printed bor ders received ev*-ry few days. White Hemstitched at prices that are ply “stunning.” • MARRIED. At the residence of Mr. Fretwell, in this city, on the evening of the 1st of May, Mr W. B. Ragan and Miss Mattie Smith, daughter of Mr. J. B. C. Smith; all of this gity. Hon. J. P. cle, Maj. A. K. Schutnpert, on Thurs day evening I bo first of May, Mr. B. Johnson/of the firm of Elam Johnsoa A Co., of Atlanta, and Miss Lizzie Raines, daughter of Mrs. M. E. Raines, of this city; Rev. J. R. Littlejohn officiating. May their days glide as smootbe. as the fall of the dew, Maj their pleasures bo many, their sor- May their lives le a season of sunshine For style, quality and low prices PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. This Is truly a Sunday School week with three mass meetings. Calvin Carter A Son are offering big bargains in shoes for cash. Remember the various calls mado in to-day’s paper, and be not slow to improve them. White goods—everything you can call for at Thornton Wheatley’s. Read tho notices in another column and bear them in mind. Tidy towels stamped for embroid ery at John R. Shaw’s. The strawberry festival will be one of the most pleasant occasions of the i. You know tho ladies of our city never fall at anything they tempt to do. The celebration of the “Children’s Day” at the Methodist church next Sunday night will be very interest ing. A11 are cordially Invited to at tend. The anniversary ball of the Wide Awake Fire Company No. 1. wiU take place on the 15th. We will have more to say on the subject in oiir next issue. Parasols and Fans, Fans and Para sols, “world without end” at John R. Shaw’s. Mr. ColUer, the civil engineer em ployed to survey the Une of the rail road to be built from Americus; to Lumpkin, has recovered from his re cent sickness and Is now at his post and the survey will begin immedi ately. The Chief of the Fire Department of Americus a few days ago, turned to Wide Awake Firo Company No. 1 fifty dollar*, as a prize won In the steamer contest in the recent fire- mantic tournament In Macon. Parents you are vitally Interested in tho Sunday School ftoilu Go to meetings to-night and to- morrow night. It will do you and your children good. Opera Slippers, Empress Slippers, New Port Ties and ell kind of Low Cut Summer Shoes, for Ladies, Misses and Children, at John R. haw’s. A grand annual celebration aud Jubilee and a Centenary Children’s Day, all in one week make it indeed memorable one. There are ripe watermelons on sale t Key West already. The revised Old Testament will bo finished in July and published du ring the autumn. Consult tho advertising columns of the Sumter Republican. Yi be benefited. ( " 3 ^ M i Eld ridge Cutts, wfco ha* $een at tending college at Oxford, TSa., re turned home Tuesday night, on a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Shields, o Thomson, Ga., are visiting our city, the guests of Mrs. S. C. Leonard.— They have just returned : from tended tour through Florida. Mr. Shields Is ho much pleased with the •‘Land of Flowers” that he has in vested in an orange grove. A new post office named “Seal** Mill”Is just established In Snmter county. The mail will go there week ly from Americus. * * vey of the Americus-Lum p- kin railroad was to have been begun Monday, but is delayed by the sick ness of the civU engiueer, and will be commenced as soon as he recovi sufficiently to engage In the work. The Presbyterian church building now in the course of erection, when finished will be the handsomest aud most attractive of the kind in the city. This new and beautiful piece of architecture will front on Jackson itreet near the Library building. Ifyou want a pair of shoes you will do well to call on Calvin Carter ASon at Connell A Williford’s vanhorn A Pike county school teacher r ceived the following excuse recently: Tomie stnde home coz he had close and thats excuse enuff god nose.” Col. W. M. Hawkos, Of Americus, will deliver the Annual Literacy Ad- dress of the South Ga. Male and Fe male College, Tuesday, June 10th.— Datcson Journal. The ladies say they are always sure of polite attention and good bargains when they trade with John R.Shaw. Oar flower gardens are looking just splendid, and their perfume is wafted to ns from every direction; Flowers are one of God’s choicest blessings, and seem to be as His jewels, set, on this world, to give the poor as well ns the rich a share of the blessings of life. The hot springs Sentinel criticises the word circumstances, and question its proper use in any case or sense. We will give one example of the cor rect use of that word, viz; An ordina ry “damphool” is not a circumstance to some editors. Bargains in Fishing Tackles at Dr. Elrtrldge’H Drug Store. Don’t It make you feel good to hear the hammers ringing in oar town. It looks like business to yea} the .Im provements that are going oh.7 W* From present indications, “milk and peaches” will be popular this summer. »“• D' * Rev. E.J. Benton, State Sunday School Evangelist has reached the city, and is a guest of Major Moses Speer. He gave us a pleasant call Tuesday. . r. P. Walker, of Webster County was in town on Thursday and paid this office a pleasant visit. Maj Walker says the Americas, Preston and Lumpkin Railroad project is working finely and that his people are not only alive to the importance of the work but will heartily aid in pr securing it to completion. He thin the Auiencus people are working in real earnest in the matter and the road WrlUrzr Regular Meeting, i Chamber Amkiucus.Ga. 1 April 28, 1884. J Present—Mayor Felder; Aldermen Hawkins, Cobb, Bell and Williams. Absent Aldermen—Bart and Mor gan. Minutes of last regular and called meetings read, and Alderman Haw kins moved to correct the minutes of called meeting held April 23rd, so as to read as follows: That the ques tion of paying freight on machinery for well, be referred to the well com mittee and his Honor the Mayor,with authority to act. Motion carried and the minutes were then confirmed. The foUowing bills were ordered paid: . Charles Jackson, *1075; Jasper Welden, *195; Ike Terry, *12 50; Cicero Ellis, *12 50; A. J. Buchanan, *6 00. The bill of piping from. National Tube Works, for *825 90, was referred his Honor the Mayor and Well Committee, with authority to act. The following bills were referred to the Street Committee: G. W. Glov- •, $17 26; Martin Grinton, *3 75 and *1 50. Petition of J.T. Callaway, for trans fer of Skating Rink license to H. D. Watts, was granted. Petition ef S. Montgomery for per mission to improve and make wooden additions to dwelling on corner of Jefferson and Jackson streets, was re ferred to Committee on Fire Depart ment with authority to act. Council adjourned, D. K. Brinson, Clerk and Treasurer Regular Meeting, } CouncilCiiambkr, Americus Ga. j- May 5, 1884. J Present—Aldermen Bell, Burt, Morgan, Cobb and Williams. Absent—Mayor Felder and Alder- an Hawkins. : Alderman Bell in the chair. Min- ^of JasvmecUPg re^ and con- r motion of Alderman Williams, that portionX)f the minutes of March Sl.-t, relative to payment of poliee- Wheeler for ten days suspen sion, was confirmed.. Mayor Felder in the chair. His Honor, the Mayor, opposed the payment of the amount to police- Wheeler, and notified the Clerk and Treasurer not to pay tho game. On motion of Alderman Cobb, G. W. Thomas granted permission to enclose the four foot alley between iis two lots in Oak Grove cemetery, n T pay<nent pf five dollars to the ci'kfJHie HAW The question of boring a well on 1 occupied by Sexton of Oak Groi cemetery, was referred to Cemetery Committee, with authority to act. morion of Alderman Bell, the qu stlon of building sidewalk from store of D. B. Hill to Lamar was referred to Street Committee, with authority to act. Policeman W. W. Wheeler pointed and authorized to act as Mar shal of the city, during the absence of Marshal Lingo. The foUowing bills were ordered G. W. Glover, *17,26; Chas. Jack- son, *12,37; Central Railroad Co., *3,- 81; Martin Grinton, *3,75 and *1,50; P. H. Williams, *3,85; Wheeler Re flector Co , *61,50. Proposition of C. C. Evans, engin; eer of Mechanic Fire Co., to increase ;bt of ateamer, Sumter, to committee on Fire De- ,. v . L tiuDliJ v*. S. M. Moore'' reports toll from bridge, from the 16th to 30th of April, *18,00. Report of magazine and cemeteries for the month of April, received and ordered spread upon the minutes. Council adjourned. D. K. Brinson, Clerk and Treasurer. Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins. We are pained to learn that Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins died at her home near Friendship, in this county, or Monday the 5th, of pneumonia. Mrs. Perkins was a daughter of Rev. Jas, Glass, once owner of Magnolia Springs, a man of sterling integrity and exalted Christian purity. Under the pious exa aples and devout teach- hood She passed through many affliction! i the years that followed, but she has carried to the close of life the idence of her acceptance, and naught but human weakness and human frailty would wish now to call her away from her bright eternal home. THE ANNISTON TRAGEDY M THC K1LIJXQ TOOK rLACE—THE COMING TRIAL OF HAWKINS. Special to the Constitution. Anniston,May 5.—Willis A. Haw- Ins, Jr. who killed Mr. Hardy Frl- ay evening was taken to jaU Satur day. He is a son of Hon. Willis A. Hawkins, of Americas, a former Judge on theSupreme bench of Geor gia. Mr. Hawkins telegraphed his bat when his case goes before a jury they will torn him loose. He came hero two or three months ago from Americas for the purpose oflocating started, and prior to tho killing v._. on intimate terms with the victim of his bullet, as well as the older Mr. Lou. Hardy, proprietor of the hall. Tho sympathies of the citizens go out hand. Hardy was a young n post mortem, finding the ball in c... s described in Saturday’s special. will be interred, as decomposition set in almost immediatety after death. THE HOT BLAST ACCOUNT. Hastening to the place, the Hot Blast reporter found Mr. Wes Hardy lying ou a bed with his hands across the pit of his stomach, and vomiting quite freely. He was very sick from the wound, “sicker than over before in my life,” he said when interrogat- A Distinguished Visitor. Mrs. Young J. Allen of Shanghai China, with her trio of lovely girls, spent Wednesday in our city, the guest of Mn». Alma McLain. Mrs- Alien has been in Georgia two years in behalf of her children’s education. She is now making a farewell visit to her friends, as she will return to China next fall. She has five children here at school, while the eldest, complished daughter, is an able assis tant in the Hoglo Chinese University in Shanghai. Already the Chinese associate the name of Miss Mellie Allen with all that is pure, beautiful ennobling. In 1885, Edgar Allen will -graduate at Emory and go forth to prepare himself to follow in his fath er’s foot steps. When we remember that Mrs. Allen has been the only teacher her children have ever had in China, we ascribe to her the grand- ty in any public enterprise.—Lumpkin Independent. We havejust received a lot of the latest style Canes. They are quite npr30tf Jas. Pricker & Bro. Ladles READY MADE UNDERWEAR. Best made! Best quality! Best fit ting garments in the market! Com prising Chemises,Drawers, Night Gowns, Skirts and Corset Covers. JOHN R. SHAW. Gloves! Gloves! An attractive line In all the new shades in Kid, Jersey Silk Taffeta, Silk Lace Mitts, Berlin and Lisle, also Black Kids, at John B. Shaw’s. seems that Mr. Willis A. llawkii , Jr., formerly of Americus, Ga., but ore recently of this city, aud anoth- party were engaged in a game of pool in the billiard saloon of Mr. Lou Hardy, brother of the victim. Dur ing the gamo a dispute arose about how many games tho parries had played, and from one word to another Hawkins called young Hardy a ” whereupon Hardy retal iated by giving his opponent a blow with a billiard cue. Hawkins left with the remark: “This is not the end of this.” A few minutes afterward Hawkins returned to the Red Light restaurant, next door to the billiard room and was speaking of the difficulty to Mr. Lou Hardy and other gentlemen present. Mr. head from Hardy, whereupon he pulled his pistol and fired, tho ball striking its victim in the region of the stomach, hitting tho second rib, glancing and entering tho cavity. After firing Hawkins turned and pronounce his wound not necessarily dangerous. HAWKINS’ STATE In reply to our question, Mr. awkins stated that" — * ‘ iftlculty very much peued in this way: ild him I did thing more than usual. This did not satisfy him, and I told him he coub take it as he pleased. He then struck me with a billiard cue and beat up badly. I left and went to my room and after awhile returned, and was standing in front of tho Red Light restaurant telling his brother about the difficulty, when he came op and slapped me and his brother letter from Andersonville. Axdersorville, Ga., May 7, ’84. Editors Rotcbucan: Last Friday aaemed to be a general holiday for all tba fcboolc Oar tchool, Prof. A. J. Clark’s of Americas, Prof. B. H. Wil kinson's of Ella ville, and part ofoth- met at this place and pieniced to gether. We were not prepared to eo tertain such a crowd as re would like to h* v « done, bat no one hesitated to aay that he enjoyed It very ranch. It indeed a pleasure to meet so many of oar old friends, and the beantifal young ladies of your town. Some of the Americas “boye” seemed to enjoy tho company of oar sweet damaela very ranch, and it is thought the smiling face of one of year noble young men •ill be seen up this way quit# often, if coarse, this was a splendid time for Cupid, who reigned with all his maj- ty, and it is said ' he gained a faw ore subjects. Tba moat important part cf the programme of the day waa inner, whieb was ’ announced at 12 ’clock to be ready at- the Naylor Spring. Well, you bet, there was plenty of good things to eat, and made waa handed around ae free •ater. The eveniag waa spent by the old people in talking about the of the day, and by the young ml ladies in attending Cnpid’a calls. Glover dr Son have completed their iw store, and they moved into it yea- rday. It is beautifully finished on * inside, and when the ontside is painted it will add 25 per cent to the looks of the ville. Captain A. J. Parsley hat opened store here, and he is doing a very good business. He will move into the home which Glover dr Son vacated, soon as Dr. Harrison has it repaint- There is no nse in talking, the w railroad and the prohibition law hound to help this place some, be- use such men as the above would not open stores here before. The citizens of Andersonville held meeting on the 20th nit., te discuss the matter of building a hotel. The following coirnnittre was appoiated to solicit subscription, and to confer with contractors, to find out about what a certain size house will cost: Dr. B. L. Joiner, Dr. W. B. Harrison. C’apt. A. J. l’ursley. and H. Snttoi Dops Buena Vista want Americus As I i shot him and then again called him a liar and he tdap- laid him, and Hawkins shot him. THE BURIAI, OF HARDY. Special to the Constitution. Cartehsville, May •».—The re mains of Mr. Western Hardy, who was killed Friday evening last in Anniston, Alabama, by Willis A. Hawkins, Jr., were buried in the family lot in the CassviUe cemetery yesterday. Mr. Hardy formerly liv ed in this county, and was a most ex cellent and exemplary young* Wo have ju*t received a lot of the latest style Canes. They arc quite handsome, but not expensive. We ihall be pleased to show them to our :ustomers, feeling confident they will please them, ways from here to Americus and people will be glad when the railroad reaches Buena Vlsra. —Cbr Marion Sentinel. “M” has evidently not yet feather ed out as a full grown Solomon, will be seen by the foregoing extract. In populousness and wealth Ameri cas Is the foremost city In Southwest ern Georgia, which is showh by the census reports of the tax digests, and ita prosperity cannot be seriously tarded or ita reputation fatally dam aged by the flings of “M.’ But M M’s” got an axe to grind and a powerful dull one at that. He don’t want the Buena Vista people to waste their time in securing the tom down houses and old brick, which the little hamlet of Americus stands ready to surrender; for by so doing they will delay the railroad to Andersonville, via Praneville, and “itsa long ways from Draneville to Americus.’ “M” wants’to exercise economy in the matters of shipment and personal transportation and enlarge his cop pers from thedevelopingsoftheroad. Well “M,” well give you a short piece of information, the Andersonville road will bring losses to those who invest in its stock and it will not en hance the value <ff Draneville proper ty, after It passes that point. The people of yonr village are upright, honest, law abiding citizens, and will regret to see them sustain any losses, either by over estimating the alue of the road stock or the enhance ment in the prices of Draneville prop erty. To tha Ladies. We havejust opened a largo lot of Ladies, Misses and Childrens slipper whMi have been received since the firo that we wish to close out at cost for cash. Ifyou wish something nice and goods cheap, we invite yon to Calvin Carter & Son. COMMERCIAL REPORT. CARCFCI.LT OORBBCrXD EVERT WECK L. B. JBOSVroitTIl, laalar la Qrigtrltt Hi Produce, FORSYTH STREET. Americus, Ga., May 1, 1884. j Bacon-—Clear ribbed siites— ;shoul-1 dera-r - ; Balk clear ribbed sides 91«, I Bulk shoulders 7c; Hama, sugar cured! canvass 15c. Baa*—$1.25 per 100 lbs Coax—White choice s:»e Meal—White 85c. Oats—Feed 65c. Hat—Mixed $1.25. Picklk8—Barrel 75 per gal; Banker Hill assorted $2.00 per bucket. Nora—20 to 30c. per lb. Raisins—£ box $1.15; 4 box *2.00; 1 box $3.50. Soda—Ann and Hammer brand 10c per fb. Flour—Patent 100 lbs. $3.75 Fancy $3.50; Family $3@$3.25. Lard—Prime leaf ll@15c; Leaf in ken. 12Jc. Molasses— Olioica Cuba, per gallon 40e; Sugar house 40@50c; .Georgia can* 60c; New Orleans 50@75e. Maple Syrup $1.50 per gal. 8uoar—Cut loaf per pound 124«; Powdered 124, crushed aad granulated 10c; **C” white9@ 10c; Yellow 8c. Coffee—Rio choice per pound 16|c; prime 15c. Bcttee—Choice Goshen per pound 40c; oonntry. buying 20c, selling 25c. Crcksx—Extra cream p»sr pound 20. Crackeks—Ginger snaps 15c; milk and rit-am 15@20; soda 10@12. Eooh—Baying 124 Selling 15; Caroles—Paraffine 25«80c; Star 15@ 20c. Wax Candies, 50c. Beeswax—20@25c. Field Peas—Bnyiug $1.15, selling $1.25. Pearl Grist—4e. Rice—8@10c. Irish Potatoes—bnsh $125 Matches—(f) dozen boxes) 15(<i20c Oysters—lib can, per dozen, $1 00 @125; 2fo can, per dozen, *150(^200. Oil—Kerosene, per gal 25c; Machine, $1 25@1 50. Starch—Pearl Gloss, per lb, 10c; Common, 8@10. Soar—Family, per lb, 7(§>10c; Com mon, 5@7c. Salt—Liverpool $5 sack, $125; Virginia jjj) sack, $2.10(5-2.25. Shot—Drip and Bnck, per sack, $1.95. Tobacco—Ping, per lb, 35c(«'$1.50; Smoking, 40c@$1.00. Sweet Potatoes—Per bnshel, 80c. Viseoap.—White Wine, j*er gal, 40 @50c; Old apple, 40@50c. Whisky—Low Proof, per gal. $1.35 @1.70; foil proof $2.00@3.50; three to four years old, $3.50@4.00; fir $5.00@6.00. Imported Brandies—*1.50, $2.00(31 $2.50 in bottles. Can Goods—3 lb Tomat<>ex per doz. $2.00; 2 lb Tomatoes per doz. *1.60; 2 lh Corn per doz. *2.25; 2 it> String Beans per doz. *1.50; 3 tb Boston Baked Beans j>er can 25s ; 3 tb Cod- Fish Balls per can 25c.; 3 lb Can Peaches per can 25c.; 3 It* Bartlett Pears per < NEf YORK STORE. NOTICE. of fine Spring and Summer Clothing, Hats and Shirts which reached us since the fire. We had the misfort une to have some Suits, Hats Trunks, etc., damaged by water, and this lot of goods has been reduced and will he sold at slaughtering prices as we are determined to get them out of stock at once. Come early as the goods are moving off fast. Fanners wishing to supply hands will find It to their advantage to ex amine these goods at their tremendous reduction. Respectfully, GYLES, the Clothier and Hatter. CRAZY PATCHWORK I Raving a large assortment of remnants and ’ jdm* brocade silks, satins and puttinc them np in assorted u nishing them for “Crazy ushloos. Mats, Tidies. &o. I—Is a handsome bundle of silks, aatius and brocaded velvets . ent.) Just the thing for the most pattern of fancy work. Sent post- l*»ia ior 56 cents in postal note c- * —* itamps. Package No. 2—Con tali limes as much as Package No. postpaid for *1.0®. These are all very finest quality and cannot be equi at an> otner silk works in the U. 8- att Umes our pric-e. They will please any lady. One order always brings a dozen m»ia. Ladies’ Manual “» Fakct Woke, with 400 UlustraOoua and full Instructions fdi^a-ttsUc fancy work, handsomely bound, postpaid, dO cts._«bder now. Address, Tork. Sumter silks, cashmeres in spring shades, black plaids, Leno checks, fig ured and plain. Nuns veiling, Albat- bundles Package N> exquisite aUL (alldiff-rent) Just the thing Patchwork” Cushions ) all ot the at three rosso cloths, end all the latest novel ties in dress goods at Thornton Wheatley's. An army of worms, gnawing, gnaw ing night and day, eating the vitals a war, is irequently the cause of convul sions and fits. Shriner’s Indian Yer- i tf Jas. Frickf.k & Bro. THE CHILD IB DEAD. Untimely grieved to chronicle the death of little Mary Della, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson. Died April 2nd, 1884; age, one year and six days. Another angel has winged its flight to the throne of its Maker. Only few moments before death’s grim grasp had incompassed her, she 1 as lovely ea a spring bird, and beautiful as a May flower. unaccountable caus< common bean had been left upon the floor. Child-like and innocent of the danger, pnt it into her mouth and was choked, from which she died in stantly. She was her father’s pride, her mother’s joy. God’s works mysterious to us, therefore we should question them. The bereaved parents have our heartfelt sym pathy. little child, with cliutei thy dear. Tbouth in tho past divinely lalt. More lovely are they now. God bade thy gentle aoul depart On bilghtly ablmmmng wing*; Yet near thy clay thy mother’* heart AU weakly, fondly clings. Mr beautlou* child, with lids of snow Closed o’er thy dim bine eyes. Should it not soothe my griet to know When in need of anything in Dry Goods Thornton Wheatley will make fresh, and not mixed np with a lot of “cheap John” trash. You will find everything just as represented and be waited on by young "* treat you right. Latest Novelties in New Jew elry. Roll Plated Bar Pins. Flno Mat ted Mourning Pins Silver Plated Bar Pins. Sir “’ ’ Rings, and all... Hoop Ear Rings. Silver Plated Hair ’.adies Collar Buttonr JOHN R. SHAW. n40c.; 2pound Pineapples sl—No. barrel *3.50; V barrel 6.50. No. 2. kit* $1.25r ^ barrel *3.25; 4 barrel 6.00 CT No. 3 kita LOO; } bai ' rel 5.50. p y pV * I s.® Special .Votires. P* ^ ® Millinery Goods, consisting ol Ladies ana Childrens HATS, Trim- med and untrimmed, Roses, Rose Pons, Ac., Ac. John R. Shaw. Thornton Wheatley’s low prices almost paralysing. This week heirs hisstock if in need of anything in 'iat line. m The rush in white goods the past few days has induced me to make other large purchases which are no being shown, and at prices never b fore heard of Thornton Wheatley. •4W?” ~ aa P © 9 S*o • 3 e* £0 f VJ 0 If you want a first class steam c glne for ginning and threshing, call on Harrold, Johnson A Co., awl ex amine their large stock of “Eclipse engines” at their engine yard, Cotton avenue. Engines on hand ready for Avoid delay. Nothing superior to that Blue Mot tled and Turkish bath Soup, cases sold in two months. Enquire at Hall’s Drag Store. best In the world. All shades and colors at John R. Shaw’s Medallion Braid at *1.2 spool. John R. Snxw. For the present, night calls for Dr Hosiery and Glove: Extra Large White Counterpanes at 75c, worth *1.00 of any body’s money. Second lot just received. John It. Shaw. Escurial Laces, Torchon Laces, Linen Laces, Val. Laces, Cream and Black Spanish Laces at Thornton Wheatley’s Tho Hem Stitch and Embroidery John It. Shaw. It seems from the efforts Carter A Son and the trade they ate getting, they ,1 A time like this demands God git Strong minds,great hearts, true faith and read) bands; M-n whom the lost of office does not kill; Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy; »s opinion-, and a will; honor—men who will not lie: n stand before a der 1 ney snine oejond «2L, Above thy silent cot 1 kneel. With heart all crashed and sore. While through the gloom these sweet “Not lost, but gone before.” his treacherous flatteries with out winking! Tail men, sun-crowned, who live above the iJpublic dnty, and ia private thinking; For while the _ rabble, with their thnaib- Thelr large professions and their little deeds Mingle in at) lish strife, lot Freedom weeps. Wrong rales the land,end waiting Justice sleeps!" J.G. Holland. Black Drees Silks, Colored Dress Silica, Colored Trimming Silks, Black and Colored Satins, Brocade Satins, Black Sarah Silks, Summer Silks, Pongee Silks, “Nonpareil” Velve teen, Silk Warp Henrietta Cloth, Al- batros, Nuns Veiling and a large line of Dress Goods, at John R. Shaw’s. Wool Wanted. Having made arrangements with a Mill to exchange wool for Jeans un der favorable conditions, lam pre pared to pay the highest market price. S. M. Cohen, Foot of Cotton Avenue. sheer than the old time victorias. kno wledged the handsomest line ever Don’t fail to call early as it is going JonN R. Shaw. Thornton Wheatley’s JonN R. Shaw. novelties at Thornton Wheatley’s Our parasols are new and not shop orn, bought very close and sold same way. Thornton Wheatley. E*curial Laces, Cream and 3iack, the latest goods ont, and at very low prices. Thornton Wheatley. Jost received a new lot Rich Em- Pendulum Clocks, from *1.50 to $40.00, each.. We warrant every one Table damasks napkins and towels it Thornton Wheatley’s. Oar 25 cents towel defies compett- Ion. Thornton Wheatley. NEW YORK STORE.