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imm aEaaa Amebicus Recorder. Tbe DAILY RECunDF.lt U paMI.bcJ erery noCBlaf (Monday uetpttd). The WKKKLT RKCORDSIt (lx pnblWnd r morning. ■tmonnioy bates. DAILY ADVERTISING RATES. Tnuvient Rates—23c per aaaare of ten lines for first Insettlon, and l«e for <arh subseqqent Inaer- lion. Local Notlee* Ac per line for first insertion and 8c rer line for each xubacqncnt insertion. Special rates for contracts ran be made with flte publisher. ^ ^ 0 LZ8«*KB, PaUisber. U, C. STOREY, Local Editor. TOOT»T TAXiS. LOCAL SCHEDULE. On and after Sunday, Aojput 3rd, trains will « n as follows:) ty pta-nyer down arrlres dally,...... 1:83 p ** «p “ “ *28 p Hltht “ to Albany, " lftoa p m. •» •* from Alban/, “ ' Artesian—T30 feet. Mr. Lee Jones, of Mscon, was down Sunday for a visit. Mr. Willie Hawkins went up to Macon yesterday for a visit. Hugh Brown, of Julian's shoe department in Mscon, was down Sunday to see tho hoys. CBCSHEO Oil THE ItAIL. A Oalbb.rt Negro crippled for lift, Pat. Erakine is suffering Irom a badly sprained ankle, which lie Saturday night the town was fail of negroes, and the streets were al most blockaded, so great was tbe crowd. When negroes come to town in crowds, they generally drink a great deal more liquor than is good for them. Bob llaiford, a C'uthbert negro, and two compan ions were out for a "tear” that night, and about 2 a. ro. bad suc- turnedona small rock Saturday i cec(jcd lngctting verydru „ k . Bob " from Albany, “ 4:28 . m ... Jit down orrln.if.ilj .1 tap. Anight up arris, dolly ot VlVOam. It tmlgtit dolly except Motideydown 1:42 am. “ ■» « “ op, 3:20 a r LOTT WARREN, Agent. DKPAHTURK OP MAILS. Going went nod south close nt.. IKK) pm Going cant and north closo nt.... 3:00pm Nightmailnorth closest HKIOpm For Bnens Vista knd KUnvillo closes daily except Bondey at 12:30 p m Lumpkin, Preston, Wanton. and Plains ofOnaaelosoton Mon day, We lnendayand Friday at 1:00 p m PriendSbip, Dmoasvilie and Church Hill el ones daily, except .Sunday, nt B8K) n n: llotlslord, Providence and Heals closes Hatnrdny at tiKK) a m Hudson clones Frill ly ah 8KK) a m Lamar closes Tuesday and Fri day nt 8:00 a in The above arrangements will continue unlit ehange in rnilroad schedule. W. A. Bl-aca, P. M. Colton Report. (iooti Middling. 9£ Middling 9 Low Middling Received yesterday 115 Received previous to date. ..3,920 night. Tho half hour rain of Sunday afternoon laid the dust, at least, and before it can rise again we are hoping for more. The Amebicus Recohueii now issnes a daily sheet, and it is a very creditable and interesting paper.—Rome Courier. Hereafter we shall insist upon the political fence being built of barbed wire. There is too much sitting on it nt present. was escorted to his temporary homo on Troup street, across the Mr. Frank Norris left . for Americas, Ga., where ho will be connected with Mr. John R. Shaw, one of tbe enterprising dry goods merchants of that city. Mr. Norris is widely, and favorably j known through this country, es- : peciaily in Selma, as this has been I his home since early childhood. 1 He is a thorougli business man and j has tbe esteem and confidence of j tbo community at large. Iiis many friends here will regret bis j departure, but wish him success in j his new home Selma Daily Times. Mr. Frank- entered upon his i duties at Mr. Shaw’s dry goods I store Munday morning. We Iff Y0BLST01. 0NTHEWARp ATB. J.ffaieMmHoj^^SS Or Cflnswuiencfji railroad, where his companions left j heartily welcome him to Americas, him. Bob says he came back to j a nd hope he may remain long with Controlless of Prices Receipts to date 1,035 “Our Hoaat’’ cigars at McKenzie’s, tl “(Hit Sinner’’ cignn at McKenzie's, tl Sweet Rriar Whisky at McKenzie's. If Fresh Snowflake oyster crackers at M. A. Ford A Co’s. Apples and Cabbage at the yy llakory' Call socii. If Sausage, Onions, ami Cheese at the Star llokery. If Kmporor Cigars, genuino llavauiia; twenty-five in n box, at McKenzie's. if Skill in connection with pure drugs can always be relied on nt .1. A. & D. F. llANKNPOnT’s. If Go to Harris A James, and get some of tlioso lino Mixed Barrel Pickles. Sspl 30 wl Colored ll.sr.., Thu charge lor the colored hcarso and a span of horses will hereafter bo 84.00. if I). It. Hint.. Capt. W. A. Seale has secured the contract for furnishing the cross ties and the lumber for the trestle work^for the new railroad. All day long Sunday the road to the new railroad was filled with carriages and pedestrians, going out to see the new railroad. The people here take a great interest in its being built. A wagon loaded with cotton passed through town Monday last going to Americas. The building of the A. P. A L. Railroad has al ready lmd some offeot on the move ment of cotton.—Lumpkin Inde pendent. Mr. Lott Warren, agent at the depot,and Mr. C. C. Stone, assis tant, were botli taken down with tbe fevei last week, and help had to be telegraphed for to Macon. Both gentlemen are improving, we arc glad to say. Tom Merritt, late of the firm uf Evans A Merritt, left tor Dallas, Texas, Monday noon. Albert Morgau, son of Hon. W. H. Mor gan, accompanied him and will also make his home in that state. We hope they will be prosperous. Notice. We will ho closed again on Monday, Sept. 3!Uh on account of holiday. Will open bright and early Tuesday morning, J. Waxki.iiavm A Co. . Now York Store. “Elder Down" and "Celia Idly" aro elegant complexion powders and ore uxed in many places with porfcct aatis- laotion. In white fleah and pink at If J. A. A I). F. Davesi’OBt'h. Lilly Clay’s Opera Company, with their Ladles ltrann Hand, will appear at Glover's Opera Honse on Wednesday, •Sept 24. Secure seats at Mrs. Lewis' and Mias Aycook's. . id ^ Hol.MKS St'HE CURE MOOTS WASH AND dentifrice is an infallible care for doer- ated Sore Throat, Bleeding Gums, Sere mouth and Ulcers. Cleans tbs Teeth and keeps tbe Gnms healthy. Prepared sole ly hyllra. J. P. A W. It. Holmes, Den tists, 102 Mulberry Street, Macon, Ga. For aala by hr. W. P. Burt, dentist, J. E. Hall, and all druggists and dentists. angUmli. Thi Hcmou Wliy, I. W. Harper'* Kelson County Whiskey is preferred altfive all other Brands is because it is the most regular and most perfect Product, iuooDteatably ever made. A long experience In the manufacluN of the Harper, Iba large capital of the Distiller which enables him to hold bis Wblaker until it has fully ma tured. together with the fact that the Wbiakoy is bought by and shipped ms to direct from tbo Distillery accounts for the unrarying satisfaction it has given those best educated to a line Whiskey. J. Israels, Sole Agent, aprl2 Cm Americas, Go. THF. "LANGTRY" HOOP SKIRT WITH BUSTLE COMBINATION. There hoi nerer been anything in Sivle, uiIoEask durability, that gave the gen eral satisfaction to the wearer that the "Langtry Skirt" does. Ask any lady who haa ever worn one, and she will tell you that she will wear no other -only 4L2.">. Second lot jnit receive,!. JOHN R. SHAW. N. II.—Call and see the -Perfection" Bustle. The lightest, moat comfortable and durable Bustle In the world—73o to tl-CKk Alio tbo celebrated "Duplex,' "B-meTin" and "Dr. Strong's* Corset), JOHN B. SHAWt The drill arrived from Macon yesterday, and work was resumed on the artesian. Many are expect ing water to lie reached in the next hundred feet. Last week a stream was struck that brought water up to within twenty feet of the top. The first issue of the Daily Recorder, published by Will L. Glcssner, of Americus, Ga., is be fore us. It is a neat paper same sign of tbe Daily Jell. Tbe median ioal makeup is first class. Success ltro. G Findlay fO.) Daily Jeficrsonian. tbe railroad and was standing on the track when the morning up freight struck him, knocking him off. Confused by the Jar, ns he had not seen the train, or heard it, he reached out his right hand, which was caught under the wheels. In trying to extricate it, lie got bis right foot under, and one sidcofit was crushed. His groans and cries drew people to him, nnd lie was carried to a neighhoiiug cabin. Bob’s injuries indicatr that he was lying on the side of tbo track, ns he has two bad cuts on his head, and his right hand mashed, and the right side of his right foot. About six o’clock, Sunday morn ing, Dr. lliukle was sent for, and with the assistance of his ten year old son Terry, he amputated the negroe's hand nnd foot, cutting oil the btnd at the wrist, and leaving the heel of the foot Oil. The next morning a Recorder man went down with the doctor to see how the man was getting along. He was perfectly rational, and was somewhat better than he had been during the night. He begged the doctor “for God’s sake not to let me have so much misery,” meaning that lie wanted large doses of mor phine. With the poor care that negroes give to tiieir sick, the doc tor Is afraid it will be a hard strug gle for tiic man to puli through. us. Coming with sucli a strong recommendation, he cannot fail to : win many friends. Eddie Hare’s Dentil. Monday morning the people of Americus were startled with the sad news of the death of Eddie Uaru the night before. He had Tho Lumpkin ' Independent of last week makes a very severe oharge against a warehouse in Col umbus. It the matter is as bad as represented, tho Independent would be doing its planter friends a seivice by publishing tho name of the warehonse. Wo publish tit i article in another column. that awfui disease, hemorrhagic fever. His death is a severe blow to Ids mother, and brother and sisters, for he was greatly be loved. (Julet and polite to every body, lie was an universal favorite, and his old companions in sports will greatly ndss him. May he have the peace of the righteous. Marshal Casli’s t'apm. Marshal Cash, of Macon, was in | the city Monday, and as usual j created it panic among the negroes. Wiio he is after this time we do not know, nor wore we able to find out. It is supposed lie came down for some witnesses needed in the IT. S. court in Macon, and all day he was busy in a still hunt after them. ,30 Days AT J0llllR.M, A CARD, To All who are suffering from Ibe error, nod indiscretions of youlu, nervous weakness, early decay loss of manhoods &c., I will semi a ipe that will cure you, FREE OF l KARGE. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addressed envelope to tho Rev. Joseph T. Inman, Station J), flew York City Boots, Sloes, Hats, ANNOUNCEMENTS. s vm iisJi country. FOR MAYOR. We are authorized to announce the name of A. BELL as a candidate for Mayor of Americus at the Municipal elec tion iu December next. nugi tf N'o. 125 A 120 Forsyth St., CARPETS ! Amerious, - Georgia FOR SHERIFF. Wo Are authorized to Announce the nnmo of W. H. COBB ns a candidate for Sheriff of Sumter county. If elected, N. H. White, of the loth District will bo his deputy. to New Advertisements A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. Hundred mid Ten Acres, eleven and tho other h.vf In wood#, with plenty of „ her. There Ik on the nlaco tome very fine bottom 'and, ditched and in cultivation. Good Gin Houm nnd 8crow, Tenant Homes itlfflclcnt for tbo fUrin, Eight-room Dwelling Home, conven- i ntly arranged, one-half tuilo of Magnolia Hpringa, and near the late anrveyed Americus, Preston nnd Lumpkin Railroad. Convenient to chanhaud scho.d. Fost-oiUce on the piaco (Plain* of Dura). Plenty of good water. I am deter mined to (toll, and If you will not giro me mv ~ “ ~ ” ” me and price, I will take youra, if reasonable. September 23. dltwtf UlflHtyflllME COMPLETE SINI THAN KVKU HKI’oljl; DRY GOODS, REMOVED. REMOVED. Notions, Fancy Goods, Scarce Chance. There has been a change famine in this city the past week, and the mau who is so uu fortunate as to have a twenty dollar note must pay 25 or 50 cents should ho wisli to get it changed. Every (all when cotton picking begins, change grows scarce, hut it lias never got so bad as it is now. In order to accommodate our patrons, how ever, we will agree to take five dol lar hills instead of ones. CSrYLES, Dry Goods and We are in receipt of the first numbets of the Americus Daily Recorder. This now candidate for public favor is neatly printed, well edited and wilt prove a great factor in advancing the interests of Americus. This enterprise is one of tho results of building the A. P. & L. Railroad.—Lumpkin Independent. TURNIP SmJ * Fresh at lunmr j. A. A D.F Davenport's While hunting chinquepins in the grove near the depot last Sun day morning, Frank Russcy climb ed on a dead limb about fifteen feet irom the ground whicli fell with him. He fell ou bis back, al most driving the breath out of his body. Restoratives were applied, and he was soon able to go home. cioacds During the Jo wish holiday, Saturday, September 20th, and Monday, Septem ber 29tb, my atore will be closed. My customers, especially those wanting ice, will confer a favor by getting a fall sup- ply the days proceeding the above. Will open at 0 p. in. Kespectfnlly, etc., lw J. Imiaki.. BOOTS AID SHOES, HATS A» LAPS, TRIALS DID SATCHELS. CLOTHING! Etc., Etc.. sill I'oIM At such BRICKS that SALES, tin.! will lie Sllcli rXASHWF.fr ABLE ARGUMENTS lliat NO BOI SE CAN MATCH NOB COMl'KTITWS BEACH. These arc STF.ltX sn.l STI'B- BORN FACTS that will CONVINCE** i CONVENT you on the anhjfrt of AND DEALER IN GENUINE BARGAINS A Thief Arrested. Monday morning Policeman Bud Wheeler airested tho thief who got into the strong box of tbe Americus Ice Co., some weeks ago. ne is a negro named Jonas Gridin. The watcli was found in his poscssion, hut the rest ot the stolen property bad been made away with. He was handed over to the sheriff for safe keeping. dent's Neck and Underwear, AMERICUS, GA. i TO GYLES’ CORNER, j (Formerly tbe Commercial Hotel OflUa.) j STYLES. You will Unit How is ECONOMY ^ ! ' j SOLID COMFOltT in ilaHin* w>'>* '" ' and we will prove to you that we af Not Giving You Wind ELEGANT STOCK I FlilE AMD MEDIUM GOODS! PRICES BELOW COMPETITION. TIIE GRANDEST DISPLAY EVER BEFORE known in AMERICUS. i if ytin will take thu troubh If you fin not improve this oN'ortimi? SOME DAY when you n-»Ii» * |j SPLENDID BARGAINS you M $loo,ooo! (ONE WXDKKD.TIIOrAAMl DilI.r..\l!Sp The Americus Recorder is mak ing its daily viaita now to the de light of ite readers. Tbe Conett- tntion values it among its best exchanges, and is gratified to learn that the success of the Recorder has been eucb as to warrant a daily issue. It is also an evidence that Amerlcua is growing to a first place among the cities of Georgia. —Allaota Couiiltntien. Republican Meeting. Saturday night the Republicans . bad their meeting in Liberty nail j to elect delegates to attend the . congressional convention. From I what we can learn rather a stormy j time wa* had, but the delegates go i uninstructcd. Xonc but Kepubli- ’ cans were admitted. You will be Sick! "AND DON’T YOU FORGET IT i. JOHN It. SHAW. innuke with the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society; LARGEST VARIETY IBBTfl *1,100,0711. i New Irish Potatoes. Capt. A. C. Bell presented us yesterday with a nice mess of new Irish potatoes, the second crop this year on the same ground. They are of good size, and would tell well in any market. This •hows what can be done on Sumter oouaty land. A. h, BEES, Agent, At Bank of Amerlcua August 87. m2 LOWEST PRICES! P. S. NO. I. | l'he firm or firms in Au«rion-> i could buy goods for less, or cau ,u i less profit, than your humble ^ ' ' ! ALL DIF.D OU MOVED AWAY BEF »* j I came here, 1*1 years ago—“An* i yon forget it.” JOHN It. SHAW' Cheap Engines. .CAN NOW UK FOUND AT THE MAM. MOTH KHTAHLISFIMEN’T OF Engtnss, the best mads, which I will sell : J WAXELBAUM HO dirt cheap If called forioon. “* »»■QJAlJUDa.Um Ot UU. "If IL T. BYRD. sepl7tf Wagon Wanted. Warned, to rent, a four-bone v*{oa fbr thru or /oar ncDtfci. Apply at Udi •&*«. 1 NO BF.ST1U0TI0NS AS T< * *t' * TY, therefore CITY AND COI MERCHANTS ns well ns LARGE • TERS, will consult their beat l®*'^’; giving u*» call before making * lf “ JOHN B. SHAW- Atasricai, Go., Augnit 1