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Americus Recorder.
W. b, QbBIIMKB, Bdltor.
OBcUl Organ of Webati
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■UNPAT, SEPT, 3(.1*SA.
If Mr. Blaine really desires all
the people to read bis Mulligan
letters, why don't the Republican
papers publish them?
The election for Governor,
State House officers and members
o( the Legislature will be held on
the 1st day ofOetobcr.
Mr. Blaine says he wants every
voter In the land to read the Mill
ligac letters. But we observe,
parenthetically, that he did not
send them out to the voters him
■elf.
The man who wants to know
where the truth lies in the Repub
lican platform Is informed by a
contemporary that the truth never
lies at all. There arc plenty of
other things in the platform, how
ever, that do He.
OUR POLITICAL PROPHET
likn Sam* Pr.poatarons Prediction.
As jet not come to life, which in their
Aod
The editor of the Republican
has got tired of running a “one-
horse” paper, and advertises for
“a scientific trainer to teach inex
pert s to ride two horses at the
same time, going In opposite direc
tions without letting a foot slip on
either."
The cotton orop will be too short
for the farmers, but will be long
enough for the manufacturers. The
shutting down of some factories
and the running of others on pnrt
lime will greatly lessen consump
tion. By the time an active de
mand for cotton springs up, the
most of the crop will have passed
out of the hands of the farmers.
It is stated that the husband of
Mrs. Belva Lockwood, though be
is a Democrat, supports her claims
for the Presidency. Well, that is
truly loyal and natural; but as it is
a family matter, and no other man
in the country is known to be a
supporter of Mrs. Lockwood, Mr.
L. ought to bo on the ticket with
her for the Vice Presidency. That
wouldn’t be an uncommon relation
for him, or many other married
■ten.
The Washington Post thinks
that the policy of the Democratic
party is to hope for a viotory in
Ohio next month as n welcome
gratuity, not as n necessity; to re
joice over it, if it comes, as an un
expected benefaction, making the
election of Cleveland and Hen
dricks sure; but to look upon that
State as tho natural and indispen
sable meat of tho Republican par
ty, and feel no discouragement or
disappointment if it goes as it has
always gono In presidential years.
N. C. Thompson, of Rockiord,
Ills., who failed recently for half a
million, wont from Perry, in this
State, to Rockford just beforo tho
war. His lather, Norman B.
Thompson, mado a small fortune
selling goods to the planters of
Houston county, and his son,
known as "Cornelius,” became a
wealthy banker and manufacturer
in Koekford. He had two broth
ers in the Confederate Army, with
whom he had little sympathy, and
they both died in povorty since the
war. N. C. Thompson was one of
tho prominent citizens of Rock
ford who protested so vigorously
against the action or the Pair As
eociation at that place which invit
ed ex-Presideut Davis to deliver
an address several years ago.
L’AUNE FOR CONHRATIII.ATIOV
Those who are grumbling, it
musL be admitted not without
cause, over tho hard times tempo
rarily prevailing in this section,
should take a look over the entire
country, and they then would he in
a measure comforted. With a long
and extensive drouth in the Caro
lines, Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and
other sections, destroying the corn
and grass crops; with early and
severe frosts in New Kogland; with
wheat down to half price in tho
West; with a half crop of cotton
in Arkansas, and less than that In
Texas, It does seem that the people
of Southwest Georgia, with a line
corn orop and an average crop of
cotton, have cause for congratula
tion. All sections have their dis
advantages, but this section prob-
ebly has as few as any them, and
yonld be thankful (a propor-
At the risk oflhepld laying that
a prophet is without honor in his
own country,' and reiving upon
foreign parts for the laurel wreath
which shall entwine my brow—
fully persuaded that Americus will
erect a handsome monument over
my remains alter I have been dead
a century or two—I embark upon
my prophetical career.
When you come to think about
it, ft takes very little to become a
prophet All you have to do is to
predict, and it isn’t your fault if
your predictions are not fulfilled.
If they should by some lucky
chance prove true, all you have to
do is to point with prids to your
prophesies and reap the rich re
ward of honor. 11 they should not
prove true, say nothing about it
and the over confident public will
forget that you ever made any pre
dictions. Then, again, if you are
careful to Intersperse a few ifs
among your prophesies, you can so
arrange it that you can claim the
kouor of their fulfillment in any
event. For instance, predict that
if Ohio and West Virginia go dem
ocratic by n large majority, the
chances for republican success is
decidedly slim. You see I have
tho bulge on the politicians, lor
they cannot but acknowledge the
truth of the proposition, and my
reputation is made. And if yon
will notice the predictions of all
prominent political prophets you
will find that they are made after
this manner. The word “if” is a
very prominent factor in tho major
ity of political predictions.
Following this well established
custom,J venture tho prediction
that if Cleveland is elected presi
dent, it will be by the largest ma
jority of cleotoriul votes that any
candidate has received since the
days of reconstruction. 1 base my
prediction upon the (act that it will
result Irom a dissatisfaction and
disgust among tho pcoplo that is
not confined to any section, but is
national in its character. It don’t
a 1 ways do to bet on the disgUBt
business, for a hide-bound partisan
bos been known to eat crow and
swear that he liked the feast. It
must also be remembered that tho
Republican stomach is an extraor
dinarily tough one, having for
years been accustomed to digest
wonderfully foul diet, .and the
smell of corruption seems to be ns
sweet inccnso to Republican nos
trils. Now, please to notice how
nicely I havo “hedged” on my dis
gust prediction.
Getting down closer to business,
I predict that ir the democrats
carry New York they will have no
need of its electoral votes to elect
their candidate; and if they do not
carry it, they will need a portion
of its votes. Why do I say this?
Because it Is the fashion to make
such contingent predictions, and I
want to keep up with the process
ion. Then, again, I think that the
same causes that will enable the
democrats to carry New York will
enable them to carry Wisconsin,
Michigan, and probably Illinois;
while il defeated in New York the
same causes will defeat them in
the other States.
What do 1 think of Ohio? Well,
the trouble with Ohio is, that
while it occasionally takes a spurt
and surprises both democrats And
republicans by going democratic,
It has an ugly habit of being a very
certain Republican State in Presi
dential years. It is} true that the
Germans hold the balanco of pow- ]
er, but they arc a very practical !
people and exert their power in
favor of the democrats only upon j
local questions whioh affect them.
There is no particular local ques
tion in the coming state eleotioa
which affects them, and if they
vote with the democrats in Octo
ber it will only bo beeauso they
regard Blaine as a prohibitionist
and wish the result of the October
election to affect the result of tho
Presidential election. Now isn’t
that prediction according to the
political Hoyle?
Coming nearer home, I think t
am life In predicting that Georgia,
will go demooratio by a. majority
nearly equal to the number of dem;
ecratic votes cast. I wish all the
' States were in the same fix,
then would the task of the
political prophet be an; easy one.
There is not much fun in such a
state of things, but there is a won
derful amount of silent satisfaction
that is conducive to good temper
and digestion.
As to this congressional district,
I have no fenr except that the dem
ocrats may be so certain of success
that they will not turn nut to vote;;
but It is probable that the coming i
republican convention at Hawkins-
ville may put a little life into them j
and force them to give Judge,
Crisp a respectable majority. And '
MEECIAJ, HOTEL OOBNEB,
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AND FOB
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Hats anil Underwear,
YOU KNOW WE ABE
We invite everybody and the public
j orally to call at our shop and examine om
| immense stock of First-Class Finished Singlf
speakingofthe’tttwkins’viTle eon- j THl? “I.R A DRRS1 ” j AND DOUBLE SEAT BUGGIES and ONE Hr.iivt
Wagons, of all styles and sizes. All of which
are of our own manufacture, and will be sold
as cheap as it is possible to sell such work in
any market. In reference to our Single mid
Frank Bell is going to have a for
midable colored competitor for the
republican nomination, and 1
should not be surprised if Frank’s
brass turned out to he a funeral
Bell—-forgive the pun, it Is such a
poor little one.
GYLBS.!
And that is about as near home 1 TY U1 U A TY a r> •
as i care to come, for if some one i QLOTHIER AND HATTER -OouDie fteat 4'exter Buggies, WG will say 1V0
j were the first to introduce them in this conn.
should ask me what I thought 1
about this senatorial district, 1
should be obliged to confess that 1
don’t know, and that would be era-1
AMERICUS, GA.
barrassing. Besides, everybody! I J • D !"\J HP j
knows that there is no profit in *»-*■*- * ‘ ™ J- .
local polities, at least not as to the j
candidates. After the election 1 i
may find time to give you my views
on theso minor matters. At pres- 1 know m )’ and CUS-
ent, oliow me to subscribe myself I tom era think that I am rather
respectfully yours, j silent since my return from the
1’. Phqphet. j North, but it was done on ac-
! count of moving into my new
try, and have from the beginning up to the
A POSITIVE NOVELTY.
PREPARE FOR A SURPRISE!
Wednesday Evening, Sept. 24,1884,
GLOVER S OPERA HOUSE.
AM, IkADIKS I ALL LADIES I
mu mn opera
ODIUM OF Lillies IIHV,
A pluming in tho greit London and I'orl* MuccMs
uSUNT
ADAMLBSS
BDE3NT.
(fnl Splendor nod .Magnificence, by n
of OtJartnlng and Cultivated
Lady Comedienne*, Lady VocalUta,
!*ady Specialist*, ' Lady Mualcti
Hemrtnbor ! All Ladle* ! No Gentlemen.
Positively the first time ot an •ntire Kvonlqg’i
Entertainment presented by n Com
pany of Lndlcs only,’
8nporb Complete Ladle* Orchestra.
Grand Ladies Military Hand.
Tho theatre transformed for the above
ocension into
•AL O-Ardon or Bden.
HEAR IN MIND THE DATE,,
Wednesday Evening, Sept. “4th.
It make* tho advent of the only real novelty
that you will witner* thl* season.
NO ADVANCE IN PRICK8.
Reserved Seat* well In advance, at Jthe
n*nal place*—Mr*. Lewis nnd Agne* Ayock.
Ml.* LILLY CLAY,
Polo Manageress and Directress.
0T“ADMISSION AB UHUAL. UeplDd
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 ol goods,
comprising Dry Goods, Furnish
ing Goods, Clothing, Shoes,
ITats, and in fact everything
pertaining to ladies and gentle
men’s wear. I “struck” in
time the Halstead, Haynes &
Co. which stock, was sold at
auction through the assignee.
These 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.
Anicivou«,|Ga., Sept. 14, 168-1, t£
1 present time constantly improved them, and
j we believe we now have them perfect. We
keep on hand all the while finished from 15 lo
25 of these Buggies, with first-class Harness to
each buggy, and can sell you a Buggy and
Harness as cheap as anybody. All we ask is
to give us a trial.
A word now fo those who have old bug
gies and wagons and desire to have them re
paired or made new: We will give you more
work, and a better job, for less money than
any other shop in Americus. Try us and he
convinced.
Americus, Ga., July 25, 1884.
Wheatley's Corner,
Ho! every one in need of Clothing,
“COME AGAIN” to Wheatley’s Corner and buy
mincing the Nile of
FT JNT2 CLOTHING
, ha* lmlnccd.il* t v hr ins* out for tho Spring trod* tho tarjrri
Perfect
Fitting Clothing
EVER SHOWN IN AMERICUS !
Ttieon goods have boon selected with groat euro
and durability of texture, that few indcod c
GUARANTEE PERFECT FIT Oil NO SaLE
We havojnlto a largo and well selected Mock of j*r>cl fitting
Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Neck and Underwear!
K. T. BYRD,
I everything In the way of Gent’* Furnishing Goop*. Polite mid
ipleaaurs in delaying those lieuutlful good* whrthor you v
THORNTON
Wheatley’s Corner,
WHEATLEY,
: : Americus, Ga.
BOOKS !
BOOKS!
HAVING MY STOCK THAT WAS LEFT FROM THE KIBE IX »Mil'l l
AND REPLENISHED WITH NEW GOODS. I AM NOW PltEPAI!
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Forsyth. Street, .... Americus, Ga
AGENT FOR THE LEADING
parnes
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CALL AND SEE ME, WHEN IN WANT OF INSURANCE OR GINS.
septlSmS rp. I
BOOKS : = AND PERIODICALS
AT PUBLISHERS PRICES!
Best and Cheapest Writing Paper and En
velopes in town!
Croquet, Base Balls,
Hammocks, Chess, and
Light Reading for Summer Bays.
BUTTERICK’S PATTERN GIVEN AWAY.
NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE.
Jk.GrTVESGt AYOOCK'
AMBRIOPB
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