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Americus Recorder.
W. V, WuSSi*». Mltor.
' UBcUl Uryan of Webster Conntj.
SUNDAY, Br.PT.f4th, ISM*.
DAILY RECORDER.
TO BKI8BUBB TUESDAY, SEPT. 16.
The proprietor of the Rrcokdkr h«v-
tag b*«iinynyUm«s solicited during the
to issne a daily paper, and be-
lieyiag thulbe time haa oomo when
r ■ "Amerletu can give a living support to
auch a paper, haa conclnded to snake a
eanvaaa of the eity, and if sufficient sup
port ia guaranteed the BEOonnmt will be
laaued aa a Daily on and after Tuesday,
Kept. 10th, being leaned overy morning
*• except Monday.
The paper will be a six column folio,
the present size ef the Tri-Weekly, and
the price will be Fifty Cents per monlh,
payable monthly. While it will not con*
• tain full Associated Press telegraphio re
ports, we expect to make arrangements
by which all events of special Importance
will bo sent as special telegrams.
In taking this Step we aro fully aware
of the additional expense and labor in
volved, and have no hope of realixiog any
immediate prnflt from the venture. All
we oak is Bufflolent support to pay its
way. We believe that the publication of
a dally paper in Americus will be of gnat
benefit to the city in a number of ways.
It will prove of great convenience to our
merchants, of interest to tbs people gen-
orally, and serve to give our city a greater
reputation abroad for enterprise and pros-
n.. Dai «a*A fin not inland to advanco
parity. But we do not intend to advsnoo
any argument in favot of it. Our propo
sition is purely ^business one. If the
people of Americus want a dally paper,
we ore prepared to give them one; if they
do not, ws do notjeare to foroo one upon
them.
Our canvasser will call upon our peo
ple during the week to receive their sub
scriptions nod advertisements, and wo
hope all will give him a prompt answer
—jevorno-as the time is limited and
l,o cannot entor into arguments.
In caso the Daily is started, the Tri-
Weokly will be discontinued. ,
VERY OAUS5Y
We learn from Sunday’s issuo
oftho Americus Recorder that the
board of directors of the A. P. &
L. Railroad had deotded to make
the road a narrow guage.
With the predicament that Amcr-
ious is in wo cannot imagine any
outlet that is comparable to this.
Americus never lias nor does
not now want any other connection
with Webster and Slowart coun
ties than that which they have en
joyed for years past, while this
railroad project has been thrust
upon them they feel compelled
to do something to pacify these
people, and wo sec that they great
ly underestimate their intcligencc
when they throw out any such
baits.
• If the people of Webster and
Stewart counties can obtain any
benefit Irom such a road, wo arc
free to oonlcss our inability to sec
it. Americus would be nothing
more than a terminal point for
tills road, and tho extra expenses
of transfers and delays would
mako it imperative upon tho pco-
pie to dlsposo of their products in
Americus as heretofore, and the
pro ills, asa matter of course, would
be greatly lessenod. Wo hope the
people of these counties will not
allow themselves to be treated
in such a manner. Smitbville is
now, and ever has been willing to
assist them in obtaining a road
that will alone bo conducive to thei r
interests, and wo candidly say that
in our opinion it is the only favora-
blo point for them Smithville
Enterprise.
Suppose the people of Webster
and Stowart counties wore to build
a standard guage road to Smith-
vllle, how much better olf would
they be than with a narrow guage
to Americus? In cither case they
would have to depend upon the
Southwestern railroad for further
' transportation, while at Americus
they'would find tho best market in
seettou in
b
this section in which to sell their
produce or purchase their supplies.
If a man shipped bis cotton from
Lumpkin or Preston to Americus,
there is nothing to prevent his ship
ping the cotton on to Macon or
Savannah, and the rate would be
the same on his cotton as any other
shipped from this point. The nar
row guage road would give him tho
advantage of having bis cotton
skipped from Lumpkin or Preston
to Americus cheaper than be could
over a standard guage.
The Enterprise seems to be un
der the impression that it was tho
Americus directors who changed
the guage of the road, forgetting
that Stewart and Webster both
have directors in the road, and if
they bad. not consented to the
changt of guage, it could not have
hsenatad*. It alio forgsti that
the people of Americus and Sum'
ter'county subscribed $40,000 to
the standard guage.
We do not blame the Enterprise
for seeking to build up its town,
but it should not seek to do so by
misstatements and by trying to
tear other townB down. When the
Smitbville and Preston road was
proposed, the Recorder had a kind
word tor it, and nothing in detrac
tion of Smithville, although it knew
tho road would in a measure injure
tho trade of Americus.
PLYMOUTH ROCKS.
Any ono wanting
DAVID JAMES.
HON. J. IS. HUDSON.
Webster, Sept. 13.—Mr. Em-
tor. Permit me to .ay a word in
behalf ol Hon. J. B. Hudson. Wc
watched his course with pleasure
and And in the Legislature his
record is one of which his con
stituents may lie proud and bis re-
election will be a deserved endorse-
ment of a worthy representative.
Of a private character above re
proach, and with a public record
• bat is honorable and consistent,
Webster couoly will be in him
well and ably represented. He is
not in the least responsible for the
State’s indebtedness, but is
thoroughly competent to aid in
formulating and in advocating
measures tending to its adjustment
and payment. The credit of Geor
gia being high, there is no trouble
in refunding the public debt at
a low rate of interest, and of a
sure hut gradual reduction without
entailing onerous burdens on the
people. Is not the republican par
ty, to which Judge Harrell belong
ed, responsible for the most
of Ibis indebtedness? And If
he had such wonderful finan
cial ability as lie would have
the people to believe he has In his
interview with your reporter, why
did he not, when he was in full uc-
oord with that party, exert himself
to prevent the incurring of these
debts? It is a matter of history
tkat a large part of tho State’s debt
was unnecessarily and uuwisely
contracted when the Republican
party was unfortunately in power.
Let the record speak for Mr. Joe
Hudson.. It f ills to show, since he
has been in publio life, nny useless
extravagance and waste of the
Stato’s money by the party to
whioh lie lias the honor to belong.
Pair Play.
Mrs. Lot Morrill is a woman of
great force of character, and wns
the confidante and trusted adviser
of her husband. “When Garfield
was nominated,’’ said Mrs. Morrill,
“be said to mo sadly and seriously,
‘My dear, the Republican candidate
will be elected this lime; unless
new methods sre used in the party
and new and better men become its
leaders, he will be the last one.
You will live to seen Democratic
president elected tour years hence.
I will not.’”
A convention of tho democratic
voters of Macon county has been
called to meet at Oglethorpe on
Wednesday next, to determine
what acticn the county will take in
regard to the action ot the recent
senatorial convention.
Why can’t the present unfortu
nate contest in this senatorial dis
trict be compromised in some way
honorable to both candidates and
save tho party from disruption?
The Montezuma Record has de
clared unconditionally in favor ol
Mr. Murray as candidate for Sena
tor.
New Orleans Exposition.
Tbs Savannah Nows has this to
say about raising a fund to enable
Georgia to make a display at the
Now Orleans Exposition:
Let every Georgian who has any
pride in bis Slato or Interest in its
future contribute as his means may
warrant to the fund for making a
f :and exhibit at the New Orleans
xposition.
Tho poorest county in Georgia
ought to contribute $100 towards
securing a creditable 8tato exhibit
at New Orleans, and the wealthier
counties ought to furnish from $2,-
000 to $3,000 each. The Commis
sioners ought to be able to collect
at least $35,000.
Now that onr commissioners for
the New Orleans Exposition ore
going to pass around the hat, let
every man, woman and child who
has any Stato pride “chip” in os
liberally as circumstances will al
low. No doubt any amount from
ten thousand dollars down to ten
Mrs. ELAM
will onnurY HER
NEW STORE
Jas. Flicker &Bro j* -
Regardless of Cost
AMERICUS, GA. ' i Or CmsegieMeit
IX HARLOW BLOCK,
OotoTaer 1st!
cents will be received and put
when it will do good for Gsorgla. auwisqi, Os., Bipt 14,lift 0
NEW HATS
Jn*t arrived ami can be Keen at her
old btore room, with Mr*. Fred
Lewin, South *ide of Public
Square, AmericnB, Ga.
wptHtf
WE HAVE MOVED TO THE COMMEU-
MERCIAL HOTEL CORNER, OPEN-
1NG AN IMMENSE NEW STOCK.
AND FOR
About September first we shall move into
our new store, at the old stand, Barlow Block,
Public Square, where we shall open the most
elegant assortment of goods in our line ever
brought to Southwest Georgia. At our pres
ent store on Cotton Avenue, we have a large
stock qf Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, Solid
Silver and Plated Ware, Pianos, Organs and
Sewing Machines, and everything else usually
kept in a Jewelry and Music Store, that must
be reduced to save moving and make room
for new goods. Therefore, for the next
Twenty Days, or until we move, will sell any
thing we have in stock at prices lower than
have ever been reached before
we cm
Hats and Underwear,
YOU KNOW WK AKK
THE “LEADERS.”
GYLES,
CLOTHIER AND HATTER,
AMERICUS, GA.
SILENT
I know my friends and cus
tomers think that I am rather
silent since my return from the
North, hut it was done on ac
count of moving into my new
mammoth store, and also in
opening and arranging the
stock. I will break the silence
by stating that I have bought
a very large stock of goods,
comprising Dry Goods, Furnish'
ing Goods, Clothing, Shoes,
Hats, and iu fact everything
pertaining to ladies and gentle
men’s wear. I “struck” in
time the Halstead, Haynes &
Co. stock, which was sold at
auction through the assignee,
Those goods are of the finest
and best makes, and I will offer
them at prices that will make
you think that I have got them
without buying them at all. I
will take pleasure in showing
and pricing them. Come and
examine whether you wish to
buy or not,
One word to the wise: I
bought these goods to sell, and
go they must for several rea
sons, hence take advantage of
the low prices and lay in your
fall supply in the wearing line.
Respectfully,
S. M. COHEN,
The Bargain Man,
Opposite Bank of Americus,
Sign of Red Flag.
Come and examine our stock, get our
prices, and we will guarantee that you will
be convinced that we mean what we say
Remember we have great bargains to offer for
CASH and the time in which to secure them
is limited. Come one, come all, and don’t
fail to come early.
JAS. PRICKER & BRO.
Americus, Ga., Aug. 13, 1884.
J. i i I. F.
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lllglTII
30 Days
AT
John R .fa’s,
No. 185 & 126 Forsyth SC,
Americas, • Georgia.
ewipiro: siM
THAN KVKH 1IKKOUK•
UNTIL KEl’TEMllElt 1st. NEXT. I OF-
FEB MY ENTIBE LINE OF
Spring and Sent
DRY GOODS,
N otions, Fancy G gods,
! BOOTS AM) SHOES,
HATS AM) ('APS,
TRUNKS AM) SAT®,
AND DEALERS IN A COMPLETE LINE OF PURE DRUGS
.mm! Amerious, Ga.
M. 11. COUNCIL.
.1. .7. W1LL1F011I)
COUNCIL & WILLIFORD,
PROPRIETORS OF
GEORGIA WAREHOUSE,
Opera llonxe Block, Americus, Un.
Wo would call the attention of Cotton Planters that wo are again preparod to
handle and atore their cotton on the moat favorable torms. Onr warehouse is new,
fire-proof, and separato from any other building*, tliu* insuring low rates ofinaumuce.
We propose to give our customer* fair weights, and veenre for thorn the highest mar
ket price. Thankful for tho liberal patronage bestowed npon ns last year, we ask a
continuance of the same. aug!3m2
TOOLE, McGARRAH & T0NDEE,
and Commission Merchants
pETCRN thank* to their Mend* of Bumter and adjoining couutie«| for tbalr very liberal patronage
n the past and eolicit a continuance of tha f ame In the (inure, we take pleasure in notifying! th
riend* and acquaintance* or
COL. T. M. PURLOW,
that ho will he with u, the comic, wowm la the capacity ol S«lc«m*n. Ilia experlcoco In Ibl. bu.1-
tie, coopled with hw well known Integrity, I mure correct weight. .ml (Sir deollo, In er-ry Irjunce
Americas a*:, -Inly II, ISSi. m2
For Sale!
THE WONDERFUL ROOK,
C. IT. COKER, of Oregon,
Formerly of Americas. Oa. Pries GOo aad
41 etch. Apply to JsOviL Coxxb,
Cotton ATenne, AidericUi, Oa.
ATt|a* 10,USE aa*
FOB SALE.
One .pin of kfnlee, one good two-horw wagon,
one goad spring wagon, with top. on. Iwo-horro
turning plow, one iwo-how cultivator, doable
mi wagon harneaa," doable »et homy hor.ru.
WIU to Mid cheap. Enqntr. at IhUofflee.
Angu.t 17, ISM If
TO PLANTERS.
A gentleman of experience and well rec
ommended deelree * eituetion aeorerieer
2:.eef. r
CLOTHING!
‘Xlto.f £Sto.
At ttuoh THICKS Unit will row*
SALES, anil will lie such USASSWMj-
ABLE ARGUMENTS that NO HOI st ;
CAN MATCH NOB COMPETITION
BEACH. These arc 8TE11N and STI I-
BOBN FACTS that will CONVINCE and
CONVKBTyon on tho subject ni
GENUINE BARGAINS
Vou will And there is ECONOMY AM)
SOLID COMFOBT In ilenlins will »•
anil wo will prove to you that wo are
Not Giving You Wind
if yon will take the trouble to call ou «“•
If you do not improvo this oppnrtuut j
SOME DAY when you realize wh*
SPLENDID BARGAINS you have M.
You will be Sick!
■‘AND DON'T YOU FOHOET IT.'li
JOHN It. SHAW.
P 'rho N tiVor ilrma in America.
could buy good* for lf«*. or caU IV
less profll. than yonr humble •
ALL DIED OB MOVED AWAY BEM'Bh
I came here, 1« years ago- "And ' <">
yon target it.”
JOHN R. SHAH.
. S. NO. 2 AND LASTLY.
NO BE8TBICTIONS AS TOQJ,*j” y
TY. therefore CITY AND C017.TM
MEBCHANTS aa well aa LAROF.i FA
TEHS, will consult their best lot t
Blviog no call before molting then 1
“ J0HNB.8HAW.
Amerteue, Ga., Augttit 1 194