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pH “•'‘re upon the oceans, annies fought,
Jg^U^marts sent up their emoke and
jffichtfP, and there were funerals,
K'u^brf “nd wept, end their own shad-
-^Si'T^tlng of the final day.
BaTie i the hours, the sun plunged to hi
3*f the West in blood! Ciutsprang the
Bat cta3«> ‘heir aspect for the grief di-
Jlute pity of their goldon eyes
*“ “ Jd each lKcaino a sneer of fire!
S^rawas afraid, n ud there did corno
^Jy^gterrorirthealr.
Scavenging
»ss^£' ! sa 4 d:tt“»
R„t all was over soon. The radiant oarth,
. wltlv cinder, a stupendous coal,
Wa tered upon its ancient path. And then
rtt bright orbs sparkled, and tho great sut
ing satire'universe was peaoe and joy!
l“ corf is Time’s illegitimate,
£ t’uncord, daughter of Eternity.
WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
T |,e cost, Appearance and Construe-
■Ion-In the Elevator,
[tieorge Alfred Townsend.]
It is a majestic thing to stand below
sml look upon this wondorful shaft,
tthi’-h has, even at tho lop, the extent
„( .. considerable house, and at tho base
to I think, sixty foot square. It has
rntt about $1100,000, but more
tiuui a fifth of tliis was spent
fixing tho 0,11 foundations, so
u to render it sure tiiat tho
weight of the shaft could ho supported,
due almost regrets to seo this monu
ment finished whon ho thinks of the
musical clatter made by tho innumera
ble workmen with their wooden mallets
and colli chisels cutting away at the
sionc. Tho "Anvil Chorus” was hardly
more pleasing io tho oar. The monu
ment is not situated on very high ground.
It is probably not more than forty or
fifty feet above the tide. But it is in
the very eye of Washington, inclosed by
all the hills, and there are some boauti-
tjful elfects from this noblo shaft, which
i,. I think, over 500 feet high.
As you go into Washington from the
north yon can seo this shaft, now rising
behind tho capitol, which is on a hill,
and tho monument is about a mile
further off. Yet tho shaft clearly rises
to the eye nbovo tho dome of tho capitol
when tlio passenger is some two miles off
from tho dome. Tho shaft is seen to
move nearer and nearer tho dome, and
Busily stands right behind it, like a tall
man looking down on a kite. Slowly the
shaft passos oil to tho loft,
and seems to In) working through
the sir. It is nil made of
a very nice quality of American mar
ble from a little way out of Baltimore.
This monument marks rathor a new
era in the building of great shafts. No
ether shaft now existing that I
lnow of was constructed by tho aid of
steam. When this monument was be
gun die work of building it was either
done by hand or by some Small hoisting
engine. The stones when put into the
base of tho monument wore very irregu
lar in size, and that part of tho work
which proceeded somewhere between
1(110 and 1855 is tho worst portion of
the monument. *
When the work was taken up by a
direct government appropriation the larg
est and licst elevator was immediately
purchased and sot up in tho center of
tho monument, whore it is to remain
perpetually and carry up passengers.
Tins elevator runs between trussed iron
uprights, nil open, leaving a frightful
chasm between tho open elevator and
liic sides of tho monument. As you go
up higher nud higher, and begin to real
ize the stupendous descent in ease of an
accident, a fooling very liko hor
ror occurs to oven a courageous
man. The elevator seems to grow
small and lean. Tho supports at tho
comers looks liko straws. It goes up
rather slowly, carrying tho proeligious
stone, generally about sixteen feet long
by eight feet thick nnd wide, and when
the top is reached there are fbur cranes
of iron which seem to havo tho sagacity
of tho human hand. Thoy roach for
that stone as a blind man finds his
oread on tho taldo. When thoy take
hold of It, in a perfectly noiseless way,
11 is lifted up into tho nir and brought
down, and tlion tho crane seems to feel
for the snot in tho wet hydraulic cement
where the stone is filially dispo-eil al
most without the intervention of human
wings. In this way tho monument lny
literally walked into tho air.
llow Tobacco la Burnt.
[Exchange.]
Tobaeco raisers and producers of other
plants whose dried and curled leaves are
of valuo in tbo market, will bo inter
ested in tho latest explanation of the
causo of tho brown discolorations—
sjxds of small diameter, in which tho
tissue is nearly destroyed—that so often
impair the valuo of their products. It
•ppean that rain drops, aftor a shower
of a hot summer day, act as condensing
prisms to the nearly vertical beams of
the sun, concentrating tho ray upon the
surface of tho leaf just beneath tho cen
ter of tho drop, and thus producing a
Burnt spot of diameter corresponding
*uh that of tho drop itself and of depth
Jmporiiouate to tho intensity of the
For Building Partitions.
iScientific Journal]
A composition of sand, cork, and lime
molded into blocks is now on. trial in
hermany for building light partitions.
“ [s isaid to have the advantage of ox-
tluthng sounds better than ordinary
Wok work, while being light and a good
yon-conductor. But a composition of
“ten-wood sawdust applied to lath liko
~®mon plaster Is cheaper than tho
IJTman method of constructing parti-
JgjMj^mnchJightor, and has other
tk pjtoof tho good old crusted jokes ol
g* Meyela club-room is: “When a man
' bicyclist he says, 'good
Ratified by the People!
TOE PARTY OF ECONOMY! REFORM.
TVE RESPECT THE RIGHTS
OP' THE POOR
WE MAKE THE RICH RICHER.
GOOD WILL TO ALL.
PROTECTION VS. OVERCHARGE.
NO DISTINCTION IN SEX, NATION
ALITY OR COLOR.
ONE LOW PRICE TO ALL.
WIDE AWAKE AND BOUND
TO WIN.
REFORM
Whereas, Many citizens ol
this community have heretofore
subjected themselves to unnec
essary expense and burdensome
overcharges in the purchase of
goods; Therefore be it
Resolved, That the interests
of the people demand the for
mation of a new party which
shall concentrate its patronage
on one close-dealing candidate,
and thus combining with cor
rect principles, make still small
er profits practical and result in
the greatest good for all.
To this end weannounce our
self as the
People’s Economy Camlidate.
OUR PLATFORM!
Low tariff on all goods used
by the people, such as Dry
Goods, Notions, Fancy Goods,
Millinery, Clothing, Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Tranks, Etc.
As low prices surely increas.
es trade and results in the
greatest good to both buyer and
seller Values must govern
prices. Deal only in good re
liable goods, making the prices
as low as possible. (A poor
article is dear atany price.) No
misrepresentation. Sell every
article on its own merits and at
its true value.
JOIKT US!
Be on the winning side. Al
ready we are plected—elected
to sell you Hienperj than the
cheapest; elected to show you
the best and newest; in fact
elected as the people’s true bar
gain-giving, fair dealing candi
date. Be one to help roll up
the big majority in favor of cor
rect principles atuHlic advance
ment of true economy and re
form. See us personally nnd
learn our civil service principles.
In return for patronage we
promise Fair Dealing, Straight
finnds, Bed-Rock Prices.
Polls now open and will re
main so until further notice.
Vote early and often is the
wish of yours truly
JOHN R. SHAW,
Forsyth Street, Americus, Ga
DISTRIBUTION
200 VALUABLE GIFTS,
Americus Recorder
TO ITS ADVANCE PAYING SUBSCRIBERS.
ANO DEALERS IN
Monday, March, 3LS38ES.
Deidriog to Ineri'ftsc the circulation of the 11k-
CtiRDKit, nnd at tho wune litim to encourage the
payment of Htthgcriptions in a trance, wu have for
the past two year* annually dlatrIbntoil n number
of vuluahlo and useful present* among those of |
our subscriber* wlo paid tip nil arrears and one
year in advance. Thcae Distribution* were so
fairly conducted, nnd the prewjnti gave inch gen
eral satisfaction, wo liuve determined to make
another distribution on tho 2d of March next, at
which wo aball diatrthute among tho** of our
»ul>«'rilM*r* who pay up all nrreara and one year
ill advance the following present*: .
ONE TON
ta-MASTODON GUANO HH
E0*MASTODON GUANO !T£!
Manufactured by '.he Georgia Chemical Works,of
Augusta, Ga., nnd sold by Toole, Mt Gar rah &
Totidee, Americus, Un. This brand is ack nowl
edged to he without a superior In it* fertilizing
qualities, being of high grade nnd manufactured
of iho best material*. Thl* ton will l-o distrib
uted In three prizes-one of one half ton, one ol
600 pound*, and one of 400 pounds.
ONE TON
HTCOTTON SEED MEAL P£1
bstcotton seed meal nsa
I»« of the
>* Immediate
...a.- ii the soil for
■Rafter. It la also a tine food for stock.
WHITE SEWING .MACHINE!
WHITE SEWING MACHINE I!
WHITE SEWING MACHINE!!!
M.nul.ctiiri’il tiv th. Wlilt. M-lna Mechles
CMilliMiy, ulcvi’lon.l, Ohio. Till, mncliln. ha< n
Fancy l.iivcr, Ilnj|> l.t’.t, two Irruw.ra lit cticli
uud o‘l Table, a,i,11, tmndiomcl, lliii-hcil IliroiMth-
ml. There |M with It nil Ihe modern attach-
neuts. and It i* warranted tor live y«»r». "hi*
Improve.! Muchluo Is the crowning feature «r
vears of successful efforts: is a model of beauty,
ol unexcelled workmanship-, embodying all the
latest Improvumnt* known t- sewing maebln#
ncchonlsin, executin'? a la’gcr range of vora an I
|,Mill it I tetter than alio her rua.hw.er combined.
Hie machine can U'S. rii o’ tbu I »• > Good* rtor*
or JOHN It. till AW. "" K..r*yth mu who is
Hilo Agent fot 1 j sae ill A uteri jiis.
tSTOENTS* FINK HAT!‘&l
lur Hboe and liut dealers *>f
Uics the po.-re.-sor of the f »’
st hut to he fo md la Amel
l*y uyls fto.,1 the culite st-
BTPAIR OF LADIES' FINE SHOES !
FromThe celehr.kd mannri.. liOhii *■»[ ilJI.1im.at
of Slrlhley i Cm, ta... Inrmii.t iTm., *ho l.-re ut-
ia>n»d a national reputation in tin ir line, i in se
»lio«-s arc lh«? hmid*ime-| p. lr ever hr-uahi to
Amt-ricu*. and retail at in m pa.r. I hey cat.
b« seen at the Diy Goods and .-».«v Wore o dot'll
It Mt.iw, who is dole A-p-ul for .the *« po elsln
1000—TWO DON ES-1000
DUKE OF DURHAM(IGAUKTTEt#!!
ManufirtutaI by W. Duke, S-ns A Co.. Durham,
North Camllua. who b ive mad- Uls brand know n
throughout tho world us tie M»t, tic.itii ntnile
from old North Ctmhna l. »r, ti e ilne-t In the
world. The value of thess »-oXc» l« U*.0D. In
order that as many a, yossib c may enjoy their,
they will be distributed ir. | n kace* of .W) >acb.
* HANDSOME
tySETH THOMAS CLOCK l*^-J
Furnhbed by MeBilds* Co., of Atlanta.
ONE BOX-FIVE FOUNDS
•MAY LEE"SMOKING TOBACCO!
Manufactured by W. Duke, H->na k Co, Durham,
N. C., from old North Car-Hit* leaf, t 1 -# finest
mol log leaf in the world. The fox ia fully
wertk fVo dollnrs. and will bo *t predated by •
lover of pure weed, la order that more may «n-
cy this fine tobacco, It wiilo be dJ^rtbutW in
ickifts of ono pound neb.
0 —MONARCH «
CJT BOUND BOSOM SHIRTS!!
Front the* well-known house of Geo. II. Cluctt,
Uro. ,t Co., Troy New Yotk. Theso shirt nre
the very best made, both in material, ent and
workmanship. They are handsome, durable and
never Bill to give satiafoctton. Tiny can bo seen
at the store of John It. Hhaw. on Forsyth street,
who la agent for their sale. Go and tee them.
ONE BOX-FIVE POUNDS
“CROSS-CUT” SMOKING TOBACCO !
Mnnuloctnred by W. Duke, Son* & Co., Dur
ham, N. C.,lrom old North Carolina leaf, and put
Up in handsome foil packages. As we would hke
a* many aa possible Io try it, we .aball dia.rlbuto
it in packages of uuo ]H>tind each.
FIFTEEN BOXES-
TWENTY BARS EACH-
LIGHTNING SOAI*!!!
that It will wash clothing almost with
out the use of the wash board, at the same time
elensing without in tho leaat injuring the fabric.
It is tlie finest laundry soap over made, and in o -
possible an opportunity
-- -—dry soap
dcr to pivo ns many as pot .... . K|n , IIUU , v
bsri each.*' 1 W * ^ InJlloxes of 26
100- B-O-O-Iv-S 1—100
BY STANDARD AUTHORS !!
BOUND IN CLOTH AND GOLD !!!
These books are all by tho moat popular auibors,
pr«n|ed on good paper, handsomely bound In
Cloth and 4 old, and would mnkc a valuable ad
dition to any libraty.
S3T S-I-L-V-E-R W-A-T-C-II! *®|
Fine Cate and Oootl Movement-.
tSTSILVER BUTTER DISH !
w|ih Cover, a llaudaomo Article.
SILVER PLATED TABLE SPOONS,
SILVER I'LATED.TEA SPOONS,
SILVER PLATED FORKS.
CHAMBER SETT-FOUR PIECES,
;cHiNA|FRurr dish,
SILK HANKEItCHIKES,’
BltONZE LAMP,
HANDSAW,!
JEWELRY,
BUGGY WHIP,’
Ami a Numlier of Othi>r|Arilclra.
MANNER OF DISTRIBUTION:
The,I)iitribution;will be made^ln the following
manner; The name'otid postfofflee of each aub*
scrilxr will 1^ written ou a slip of paper and put
iu an envelope, and all placed in a box. The
name of each of the prcscnia to be drawn will
nlsti bo placed in envelope* and put ia another
box. On the day of (he distribution these boxes
will be turned over to a committee of responsible
gentlemen, wh». befote tbo drawing begins, wll
t-all upon some of the audience to mix the con
tents of the boxes'to their satisfaction. After
this, two boys, one at earb, will take envelopes
rimnltat conslv from the boxes ai d band them to
the committee, who will first read tin -ante and
th**t the present. The secretariea will keep
correct li«t of the names of the subscribers and
the articles dtawn a* they arc called out. This
will continue until every a tele has been drawn
I from the box of prcec-nt', when the committee
I will declare the distribution completed.
In the box of presents there will be io slaxss,
hence every name drawn' from the tox of names
J before the|presentt are eahausted wiil^etfone of
( these articles, most of which are worth many
times the amount paid for subscription.
• Remittances may be tt.ad. by post ofHcs
order or registered letter.
Clabs.-We will give a copy of the paper free
to any oue'gctting up a ^elub of ten tubscribers
either new of old cues renewing.
I Cash to‘ accompany names la all eases.
(Any one can act as ageot for the HECOBDEB,
hut we will not be responsible until we reseive
the money for lubscriptlon.
HWe gnnrantee to furnish a paper worth at leatt
tbo price asked fbr it— (JJ— beatdrs giving a* op.
"portunity it get one of the 'above^bandsome
presents* j
Remember that youf^nnottpoaaiUy invsi* M
In a better way (ban ;by>ubteriWBg for the U*
CORD EH. Address,
PIANOS
Barlow Block, -
Americus, Ga.
Wa desire to call tbs attention of tho pnblto to the loot Unt we bare at teat got
•ettled in onr new etore on tbe PUBLIC SQUABE and hate on band a Urge and
handsome stock or every thing in our line. Onr etock eonibtt partly of
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, of All Kinds!
SOLID SILVER AND PLATED WARE,
TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY,
GOLD PENS, PENCILS AND TOOTHPICKS,
WALKING CANES. OPERA GLASSES,
GOLD AND AND SILVER THIMBLES, ETC.
We are Hoadqnartere for
Spectacles and Eye-Glasses!
Can suit any end every one in Gold, Silver. Steel, Bron», ZyIonite. Celluloid or
Rubber Frames. We ere Sole Agents for KING'S CELEBRATED PATENT COM
BINATION SPECTACLES—tbe beet in the world. Wo sell tbe
Davis and Williams Singer Sewing Machines!
end hsve constantly on bend Needle*. Oils, Attachment! and Parte for all Machine*.
We hitve tho best equipped shop for tbo
Repair of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry
in this seotlon of tne State. We employ none bnl fint-ctos* workmen and gnarantea
all our work.
PIANO AND ORGAN DEPARTMENT.
This branch of onr business is steadily increaalngandall we ask la that‘peril e*
who expect to boy e Piano or Organ will call end examine onr etook and-get onr
prices before they boy. If wo cannot do as well or better for yon than you lean do
for yourselves we do not ask your patronage. Tbe feet that we have add Pianos and
Organs to dozens of tbe beet buainest men in Amerien* shows plainly that w* tell aa
low ns any one, nnd when yon buy (Tom ns yon have no freight to pay and cave the
trouble of unboxing tbo inetrnment, ns we piece it in yonv bonse and give yon a
FIVE YEAR’S gnarantea. Wo also hive on bend a large etock of email lluiieal In-
strnments, consisting of Violins, Gnitars, Banjos, Tambourines, Accordeons and
Harmonicas, and also keep Strings of the very best quality. Violin Bows, Tail pleecf,
Bridges, Rosin and ell kind of Musical Instrument Trimmings.
The Office of the Southern Express Company
is in onr store tnd their Agent, Mr. S. O. COOPER ie in our employ as Book-keeper
and Salesman tfnd will be glad to serve all wbo are needing anything in onr line.
CALL AND SEE US IN OUB NEW STORE!
ovlltf • JAS. FRICKER & BRO
Under Commercial Hotel,
FORSYTH ST., - - AMERICUS, GA!
New Goods! Low Prices!
TO FILL MY NEW STORE I HAVE ORDERED A LARGE STOCK OF
Boots, Stationery, Toys, Fancy Giois, Etc.
Testaments and Bibles from 5 cts. to $1400 each.
Albums - - - from 25 cts. to 10.00 each.
Papctrics - • • from 15 cts. to 5.00 each.
Toys .... from 1 ct to 6 00 each.
WRITING PAPER AND ENVELOPES A SPECIALTY !
Large Stock of Blank Books, Ink and Pens—Best Quality.
Best Grades of Tobacco and Cigar*.
Goods to suit all tastes and purses from Candy and Chewing
Gum to Quarto Dictionaries and Bibles.
PLEASE CALL AND EXAMINE PRICES I
flpjgrSpccial orders receive prompt attention.
AGNES AYCOCK.
Wheatley's Comer.
Ho! every one in need of Clothing,
“COME AGAIN” to Wheatley’s Corner and buy
The splendid succms which *Ueuaed|iur2efforU|bi Introducing tbe salt of
FTJNTE CLOTHING*
tii.our c , has InduceJjm U bring out fog the Spring trade the htfgft, hindeoae»t and
tnoet complete line of y
Perfect Fitting Clothing
EVER SHOWN IN AMERICUS t
These good* have been selected with great care and poeeeeef an elegance of design, Wait/ of lotah
and durability of texture, that few indeed can equal, sad none surpeee. la every loefnci we
GUARANTEE PERFECT FIT OR NO SALE
We havefsleo a large and well selected slock of per&ct flttiag
Shirts, Collars, Cufis, Neck and Underwear!
C And everythin. In Ike w.y of deal’s r.rnUXIsg Ooepe. Felite and sureties Osleerere wit take t
(ytosstre Is dtepIsjtK tkere beoatlhl geele okukevyea wM I* bey ernet.
THORNTON WHEATLEY,
Wheatley’s Comer, : ; : Americus, Ga.
