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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. (=x=s 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