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Americus Recorder.
XjOOATj
IK, C. STOREY, Local Editor.
LOCAL SCHEDULE.
On and after Sunday, August 3rd, train* * will
ran a« follow*:' *
n* v passenger down arrive* dally, 1:83 p m.
.< “ up “ *• 8:28 pm.
jfigbt to Albany, io:oh p
.j Albany,
from Albany, '• ..
ft eight down arrive* Monday,
4:22 a
.... 4:49 pn
Niabt freight doily except Monday down 1:42 a m.
.. “ “ “ '* up. 3:20 a ro.
LOTT WARREN, Agent.
departure op mails.
ftoiug west nod south close at.. 1:00 pm
Going east and north close at.... 3:00 p m
Niabt mail north close at 8 .-00 p m
For Bnena Vista and Ellaville
closes daily except Sunday at 12:30 p m
hunlpltin, Preston and Bottsford
closes on Monday, Wednesday , . . .
«ntl Friday at.... 1.-00 p m appointed, as most of the counties
COKUKHSIOlUtl/ CONVENTION.
Hoa. C. F. Crltp Horn laatad by Ac-
•IpillMt r
Pursuant to the call of the Demo
cratic executive committee, the
delegates from the several coun
ties of the Third Congressional
District met in convention at the
Opera House in Americuson Wed
nesday laBt, for the purpose of
placing in nomination a candidate
for Representative in Congress. It
being generally understood that
there would be no opposition to
the renomination of Judge Crisp,
it was not expected that the attend
ance would be very large, but in
I this respeot we were agreeably dis-
Friendship, Draueavillo and Church
Hill cloaca daily, except Sunday,
at 8:30 n
Bottaford and Providence clones
Saturday at 83)0 a
Hudson closes Fridty at 83)0 a m
Hamar cloaca Tuesday and Fri
day at 8:00
The shove arrangements will continue
until change in railroad schedule.
W. A. Black, P. M.
To My Friends.
On and after the 15th inst. I will
be found at the dry goods store of
Thornton Wheatley, and respect-
billy invite my friends to call and
see me when in want of goods in
my line, IjEE Allen.
Concert To->Ight.
A children’s concert will be
given at Watts’ Hall to-night for
the benefit of the Methodist church.
Admission, ten cents. A pleasant
evening is anticipated, and all arc
cordially invited to attend.
- To the Ladles.
We have a few dozen very fine
slippers we are going to clear out.
If you want something nice, pretty,
and neat, you can get them at al
most yapr own price.
Calvin Carted & Son.
Superstitious Negroes.
The negroes who occupied the
house which was struck by light
ning last Saturday are very super
stitious about the affair, and be
lieve some one was doing wrong
who lived in it. The consequence
is, they are stirring things up to
find out who the wicked one is.
For Representative.
Mr. J. H. Daniel, of the ncwSCth
district, is announced in this issue
ns a candidate for Representative.
•Air. Daniel is an intelligent and
prosperous planter, a man of prac
tical ideas, and one who knows the
wants of tlie farmer. He would
make a safe and practical legislator.
Treed.
Mr. W. W. Moore was standing
in about a foot of water fishing in
the Muckalcc the other day, when
he heard a noise behind him. Turn
ing, he discovered a large blunt-
lai! moccasin. The snake showed
light every time a stick was thrown
at it, and Mr. Moore embraced a
sapling, which gave him a better
view of Ids majesty. The snake
a»on lett. quickly followed by
•iioore and his fish.
Noah’* Ark.
Headquarters for icc and lemons.
We will sell ice all the season at
thrce-fourtlm of a cent per pound
I’rompt attention paid to all orders
reciivod. Wynn A' Hell
More Room.
Messrs. Kendrick und Wheatley
have purchased the building lately
occupied by F. A. Gyles, and are
having the burnt rubbish cleaned
°W- As soon as workmen can be
*eeured, the building will be ren
ovated, a passage cut into T.
Wheatley's store, and he will move
part of Ids stock into it. This will
Hive him more room in his main
building-, and make a pretty busi-
ness place.
Another Fire.
Wednesday morning another
alarm of fire was sounded at the
“*ual hour, between three and four
r, elock. It proved to be the dwell-
“* house of Mr. B. W. Patterson,
“ear Muckaiee bridge. The fire
sight near the chimney, and it is
101 hnown whether it was an accl-
,f nt or the work of an incendiary.
Hie fire caught Patterson’s store
”ce or twice, but was extin-
'lished. The lire department
lr ned out, but did not go to the
line, on account of the distance.
“»t a few weeks ago Mr. Patter-
10 had bnilt both store and bouse,
had hardly got settled down in
* new quarters. His insurance
1 furniture and honse was 91,300,
hicb we understand will Rally
*er the Ion.
were fully represented.
The convention was called to
order by Dr. J. B. Hinkle, chair
man of the executive committee,
who in a few brief and appropriate
remarks stated the object of the
meeting and expressed the hope
that its deliberations would be
characterized by harmony, all sec
tional lines being wiped out, and
nil meeting as citizens of one dis
trict and members of one party,
desirous only of advancing the best
interests of their people and party.
The Dr. paid a glowing tribute to
the national Democratic ticket and
pointed to the cheering signs of
succoss, closing with an eloquent
appeal to all lovers of liberty to
come forward and resoue the gov-
erment from the corrupt hands into
which it had fallen.
The convention was then per
manently organized by the election
of Judge W. D. Nottingham, of
Houston, as chairman. Messrs.
McClung, of Macon, Cheney of
Schley and Smith of Telfair were
appointed to oonduct Judge Not
tingham to the chair.
Upon .taking the chair Judge
Nottingham thanked the conven
tion for the compliment tendered
him and said be would endeavor to
impartially discharge the duties of
the position. Ho took his election
not so much as a personal compli
ment as an assurance that Houston
county, a new member of the dis
trict, was to be made to feel at
home with her new associates. I
can assu,re you in return, that we
will march shoulder to shoulder
with you in upholding the banner
of Democracy and reform. Hous
ton, that has never wavered in the
hottest contest, will be true to her
past record. There are abundant
evidences that ibe proceedings of
this convention will be character
ized by harmony and unity of pur
pose, for it is a time-honored cus
tom that a faithful and efficient
public servant, who has been true
his constituents and labored
zealously for their interests,
should receive recognition of his
faithfulness in an endorsement of
his course. Tbcro being no local
issues to discuss, and our time be
ing limited, we will proceed at once
to business.
On motion of J. H. Black, of
Sumter, Messrs. B. R. Calhoun of
Kastman, M. Henderson of Irwin,
and J. H. Hodge of Houston were
elected secretaries.
On motion of C. W. Hancook, of
Sumter, the roll of counties was
called for the names of delegates,
when the following were banded in
to the secretary:
Dodge— B. R. Calhoun.
Dooly—J. P. Thurman, H. J.
Morgan, J. B. Davis.
Houston—J. H. Hodges, W. E.
Collier, W. D. Nottingham, S. S.
Taylor, B. W. Judge, J. M. Mar
shall. .
Irwin—J. W, Paulk,M. Hender
son.
Lee—W. H. Long, J. P. Watson.
Laurens—W. G. Weaver, Ira S.
Chappell.
Macon—J. D. Frederick, J. H.
McClung, J. B. Murray.
Pulaski— R. M. Hodge.
Schley—J. N. Cheney, A. M.
Caskey. H. W. Cockrell, C. L. Bat
tle, C. H. Smith, W. D. Murray, C.
L. Peacock, A. Allen, W. H. Mo.
Crory, T. J. Battle, T. F.Rainey,
J. M. Thornton, E. S. Baldwin.
Stewart—J. A. Fort, M. L.
Everett. I
Sumter—C. W. Hancock, W. R.
Stewart, J. C. Nicholson, J. B. |
PUsbury, G. W. Glover, M. J. Me-
Ore*.
Telfair— H. J. Smith, A. C. Me- j
Lennan, C. C. Smith.
Webster—W. W. Simmons, J.
R. Stapleton. ' *' l
J. A. Fort, of Stewart, offered
the following Resolutions, which
were i^nominously adopted: r \ g
Re so l ved,. That this convention
approves and endorses the course
of our Representative, Hon. C. F.
Crisp, in Congress, and highly com
mends him for the ability be has
employed and for the zealous care
with which he has watched over
the interests of this district.,
Resolved, That we heartily and
cordially ratify the nomination of
Hon. Grover Cleveland, for Presi
dent, and Hon. T. A. Hendricks for
Vice-President, and endorse the
principles declared in the National
Democratic platform at Chicago,
and that in the election of oar
nominees the republic will secure
tine' administrative reform in all
branches of the publie service and
honesty and purity in public office,
' On motion of C. C. Smith, of
Telfair, the convention proceeded
to the nomination of a candidate
for Representative in Congress.
Mr. R. M. Hodge, of Pulaski,
placed in nomination a gentleman
Who had proven himself to be with
out fear or reproaob; one who bad
responded promptly to the patriot
ic call for men in the late jrar and
battled bravely for the cause wo
loved so well; one who had distin
guished himself in every sphere to
which he had been called; a tried
patriot, a distinguished jurist, a
rising statesman—Hon. Charles F.
Crisp.
W. E. Collier, ot Houston, sec
onded the nomination.
On motion of Maj. J. D. Fred
erick, of Macon, Hon. Chas. F.
Crisp was nominated by acclama
tion.
On motion, the chair appointed
Messrs. Smith of Telfair, Hodge of
Pulaski, and Collier of Honston a
committee to wait upon Judge
Crisp and request his presence be
fore the convention.
Judge Crisp being escorted to
the stage, said, in substance: I
assure you that I appear before
you with a heart overflowing with
gratitude. To be the representa
tive of the intelligence of sixteen
counties is a great honor, and one
ot whioh any man may well leel
proud; but when one is so chosen
not only by a majority but by ac
clamation, it is an occasion of pro-
tou nd gratitude, and it makes a
man search his heart and conscience
and resolvo to do bis duty by bis
aountryand hisbonstituenoy. This
is not an occasion fora speech, and
I desire only at this time to ex
press my gratitude to you for the
high compliment you have paid me
and express my gratitude to you
for it, that you may bear it homo
with you to the people of your
counties. On a more fitting oc
casion I will address you upon the
issues of tho day, it being my in
tention to visit you at your homes
before the election. At no time
since the war has there been such
flue prospects for Democratic suc
cess. The day has come when the
people demand reform in the ad
ministration of the government and
purity in the character of their of
ficers. It is a hopeful sign of the
times that party ties are no longer
sufficient to bind the people to the
support of men whose characters
are corrupt, and the approaching
national election can but result in
the selection ot a man tor the Presi
dency whose administration as
Mayor and Governor lias been one
of purity and reform. In con-
blusion, I will say that i shall al
ways do what I think will best re
present the interests and wishes of
the people of the district I have
the honor to represent, and if I
should fail in this it will he for the
want of ability rather than of in
tention.
Mr. Smith, ot Telfair, moved that
a committee he appointed to offici
ally notify Judge Crisp of bis nom
ination and request his written ac
ceptance of the same at such time
as be may sec proper. The chair
appointed Messrs. J. II. Black of
Sumter and J. N. Cheney of Schley.
On motion, the roll ol counties
was called for tho selection of one
executive committeeman from each
county, With the following result:
Coffee—W. L. Wilcox.
- Dodge—R. B. Calhoun.
Dooly—J. P. Thurman.
Houston—A. L. Miller.
Irwin—M. Henderson.
Laurens—Ira S. Chappell.
Lee—J. F. Watson.
Macon—J. H. McClung.
Montgomery—John McRse.
Pulaski— R. M. Hodge.
Schley—J, N. Cheney.
Stewart—J. A. Fort.
Sumter—C. W. Hancock.
Telfair—O. C. Smith.
Webster—J. R. Stapleton.
Wilcox—D. Johnson.
On motion tbo thanks of the con
vention wore returned to the peo
ple of Amcricus for courtesies ex
tended, and to the chairman snd
secretaries for the prompt dis
charge of their duties.
The convention then adjourned,
Immediately upon the adjourn
ment of tho convention tho Execu
tive committee met and organized
by tbo eleotlon of C. C. Smith, of
Telfair, chairman, and C. W. Han
cock, of Sumter, secretary.
convention comments.
Judge Nottingham made a splen
did presiding officer. •
The speech of Mr. Hodge, of
Pulaski, in placing Judge Ciisp in
nomination was ono of the neatest
and most appropriate ot the kind
wo haro ever listened to.
The delegates were well pleased
at the appearance of Americus, and
many were surprised to find so
large a city.
Albert and Eugene, sons of Dr.
Hinkle, made the opening of the
convention pleasant by' some fine
mueie on tbe violin and organ.
Most of tho delegates returned
home on tbe first train, affording
our citizons no opportunity to
show them over our handsome
city, ns they bad made prepara
tions to do.
Wo had pleasant calls from
Messrs. J. H. Hodge, editor of the
Perry Home Journal, and W. E,
Collier, of Fort Valley, and Maj,
J. D. Frederick, of Marshallvlllc.
Dr. J. B. Hinkle entertained tbe
delegates who remained over at his
residence in the evening, and a
most enjoyable time was spent.
Two gentlemen wished to uttend
the conventon and went up into the
court room and patiently waited
/or tho convention to assemble un
til tbe crowd in the Opera House
had dispersed.
The Reaaou
Why, I. W. Harper’s Nelson County
Whiskey is preferred above nil other
Brands is because it is tho most regular
and most perfect Product, inoontestably
ever made. A long experience in the
manufacture of the Harper, tho large
oapital of the Distiller which enables him
to hold his Whiskey until it has fully ma
tured, together with the fact that the
Whiskey is bought by and shipped me to
direct from the Distillery accounts for
tho unvarying satisfaction it has given
those best educated to a flue Whiskey.
J. Iauaels, Sole Agent,
aprl2 Cm Amoricns, Go.
Tardy WitneMe*.
When Judge PUsbury convened
county court Thursday morning, a
great number of witnesses were ab
sent, and it was some time before a
case could be found in which every
body was ready. When the
witnesses came straggling in an
hour or two late, they were celled
to tbe rail and questioned—
“Were you served with e sub-
poena?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Why were you not here?”
“I forgot it.”
“Any money?”
“No”
“Two days.”
Or, if the witness is lucky
enough to have some money, he or
she is lined $5 or $10.
THE “LANGTKY”
HOOP HKIBT WITH BUSTLE
COMBINATION.
There bos never been anything in Biylk,
Ease and durability, that gave the gen
eral satisfaction to the wearer that tbe
“Langtry Skirt" does. Ask any lady
who has ever rrorn oue, and she will tell
yon that she will wear no other—only
$1.25. Second lot just received.
JOHN K. SHAW.
N. B.—Call and soe the ••Perfection”
BnHtle. The lightest, most comfortable
and durable Bustle in the world—75c to
$1.00. Also tbe celebrated '’Duplex,"
••Bon-Ton" aim "Dr. Strong’s’' Corsets.
i, ■ JOHN B. SHAW.
:feit points.
Miss Katie Wheatley has re
turned home.
Mr. N. G. Prince, his wife, child
ren, and Miss Cora Prince are at
home again.
The latest—Broom Pins.
James Fricker k Bro.
By reference to onr advertising
columns it will be seen our Baptist
friends are making ready to build
again.
The festival given at the Library
grounds Wednesday night was well
attended, and netted the Baptist
eburoh about $4S.
Tbe roofing is nearly completed,
flooring is being laid, and carpen
ters, plasters and-brick masons are
bard at work finishing up the Bar-
low blook, and there hasn’t been
one-hundreth part of the fuss rais
ed about it that there has been
about the Kimball House.
Broom Pins for the Broom Bri
gade, just received by
James Fricker & Bro.
Yesterday morning a Webster
county fanner brought in a large
lump of somo hard substance and
deposited it in front of Davenport’s
drug store. He wanted to know if
tbcro wasn’t iron in it, and to a
certain extent tbere was some, but
bow much could not be told. It
will probably lie examined closely.
New Advertisements
XTotloe Builders.
Wo will let to contractors the building
ot a brick church at Amerious, Ga., on
20th inst Sealed bids will tfe received
np to that date. For information
Bruce & Morgan, Atlanta, or plans and
specification# in the hands of Rev. J.L.
Vass, Amoricns, Go. Committee reserve
the right to rejeot any and all bids.
trl tw
any c
r&r
DURHAM BllOH,
DURHAM’S
IMPROVED
STANDARD TURBINE!
Is tho'best constructed and fin-
(shod, gives better percentage,
more power, and I* sold for leas
money, per hose power,'than
any oth*r Turbine In the world.
’ York.
SEE 1
BOOK ATCMTC are treated with
" surprise AGE IN TO that I* unexampled
In what Is now for the Hint time offered tb»m
by tho I ITERARY DEVOLUTION.
Homo of La th» ben* alnnd- 11 ard book* of the
world, superbly illustrated, richly bound, tcUllel
nt a mero l ruction of fbrraor price*. QlG DIS
COUNTS and exclusive territo- D ry given
good agent*. 100-page cittalogr.o free. Write quick.
JOHN B. ALDKN, PoldUler, 893 I’earl bWt,
New York. | aug«w4
Holmes’ sure < toe mouth wash and
dentifrice is an infallible cure for Ulcer
ated Bore Throat, Bleeding Gums, Sore
month and Ulcera. Cleans the Teeth and
keepa the Gums healthy. Prepared sole
ly by Drs. J. P. & W. K. Holmes, Den
tists, 102 Mulberry Street, Macon, Ga.
For sale by Dr. W. P. Burt, dentist,
J. E. Hall, and all druggists and dentists.
eub3m6.
DISSOLUTION.
AMKaicvM, O*., July 18th, 1884.
Tho partnership beretofbro existing between J.
II. McTjrier and J. A. Miller, Jr., la tbla day dis
solved by mutual consnut, <J. A. Miller, Jr„ ra-
tirlng. Tbe Arm bu*iue*s will bo wound up by J.
II. MoTyler at the old stand, where the) bu*lnos*
will continue In the name of J. H. McTyicr.
J. II. MoTYlKK,
• J. A. MILLER, Jr.
In retiring from business i take this method of
returning my thank* to thoao who have favored
MeTyler A Miller with their patronage and solicit
continuance of the name with my *iiccesw»r,fJ.
II. McTyier, and cordially recommend him a* a
gentleman worthy of their rwapwt and patronage.
JulyjOwa J. A. MILf.KU, Ja.
After Tri/lno for VO Years
The Right One Ims Conic at hist!
Knights of the Golden Star
Ih a Mutual Aid Association, a good, hon
est und Christian institution, recom
mended by white and colored. It is
chartered lor tbe United States und Terri
tories tor 20 years and has been in exis
tence for nearly three years. Has a fine
Library in each Lodge for the young
ladies and gentlemen. Hus 59 lodges in
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Ten
nessee, and is now being established in
Florida and South Carolina. Has never
had any money stolen from it, and has
Home of tbe best men in tbe country at
tbo head of it. It has paid oat to
Hick members, $438.50.
Distressed members 192.50.
On death benefits 857.05.
Printing, etc. s 575.00.
Grand total *2,003.05
Is not behind in a single assessment.
The cost to a member is not over *4
or $5 a year. Monthly dues only $2 per
year. All persons desirous to form one
of these Associations will write for infoi-
mation to D. H. Ha aids,
P. O. Box 140. Americas, Ga.
junel5m2
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