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SWSfSPigtSi
that the emoke camofrom the
w S£of some remnant of the Semi-
. The Times* Democrat ex>
"t^rowth Impeding the progress
'"SSSfiabt Asher Is the hero who ar-
J3 1 inApalachieola, with the follow-
ffitetion, which pats out the
n!rida volcano, and the romance fa lost
.[the poor Seminole lingering in.the
tad of his fathers. At the same time
oujds to the attractions of the lovely
tadot frnits, flowers, Mid wonders,
perhaps from the snlphnrio pools came
die healing virtues which laid the foun-
Stionfor the legend^ that in Florid#
Saved the waters of eternal youth.
Cant Asher was in search of palmetto
Icoon the Ancilla river when he do-
3d the smoke or cloud from a point
ta the distanco. Bemembering tho
mw reports he had heard about
Sb smoke, he determined to un-
«rth this mystery, if possi-
yj, go, caljing his crew to-
oy trav
gdupthe riror, or creek, for it hardly
domes the name of river, for milos.
jhder ascending from its month twenty-
tnor thirty miles, ho judges, ho was
taught to an abrupt halt by a rook bar
rier in front Upon investigating hn
[ ouo d that the river ended ana was lost
underneath tho ground. Seeing that
the emote became more distinct at this
point, and seemed straight ahead, he had
the boat hauled up to the bank and
tpreng ashore, determined, if possible,
to pursue his investigations on foot. As
be sprang on shore he gave an exclama
tion of surprise. Scattered at various
points were huge rocks, towering many
feet shove bis head—a thing unheard of
in florida.
Mr. Asher describes some of the rooke
iibeing as large as an ordinary dwell
ing and apparently hollow, containing
much water. Ho describes them as
being of a flinty appearance, and when
struck with an iron or steel instrument
to emit thousands of sparks. A mile or
tvo farther on were seen numerous
mots that were formed into ronnd
basins, their sides being smooth and
beautifully polished. Mr. ABher sprang
upon the top of ono of theso basins. As
us toot came in contact with the flinty
substance a hollow sound was
emitted from tho rock. Calling
fora pole, and it being handed to him,
be pieced it in the center of the basin.
Tut was his surprise on drawing tho
(ele to the top may bo easily imagined
vben he discovered that the rock, being
Mow, was filled with a strong sul-
phurie water. Pursuing their way
tough the bog, sometimes up to their
bees, again on hard ground for some
Mstancs, then again scratched and
bruised by the underbrush, and fighting
jntaquitoes that seemed to resent this
intrusion ot their dominion, the little
tarty had a herd time of it. Presently
they came to where the river issued from
Us underground covert and pursued its
wsy onward, to again disappear In the
bowels of the earth.
Ur. Asher states that every few hun-
ared yards those pools would make their
•pprsrsnce, and from them would lssuo
rate, misty clouds that would ascend
besrenwsrd, seeming in the distance
Mbs clouds of smoke. He stated that
us wster tu these pools was as clear as
g»t»l and filled with beautiful fish,
both fresh and salt. He caught a great
toy of the fish, and attempted to drink
woeof tho water, but It was unpalata-
w-nanseating to tho smoll ana taste,
ns spent several days wandering around
points, and ho says ho
"wore thought there was suob a
m Florida. Ho discovered soveral
that be presumed would havo
'*red very well for houses, boing
■ as large, hollow, and the walls os
as glass. Ho appeared to think
strange that these monster rocks
he found in such a low, flat,
V rection. He says that the
•re separated by a distance of 200
mm rear their black, grimy heads
‘Jen from a level plain of marshy
were are no indications of there
in* . * MUi much less a volcano,
to section, and the smoke or cloud
THE PARTY OF ECONOMY! REFORM.
WE RESPECT THE RIGHTS
„ OP THE POOR
WE MAKE THE RICH RICHER
GOOD WILL TO ALL.
PRCTBOTION V8. OVERCHARGE.
HO DISTINCTION IN SEX, NATION
ALITY OE COLOR.
ONE LOW PRICE TO ALL.
WIDE AWAKE AND BOUND
TO WIN.
REFORM
Whereas, Many citizens of
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 woannounce our
self as the
m hi,cm film,
Americus Recorder
TO ITS ADVANCE PAYING SUBSCRIBERS.
Moadstyv Maarob. Sand,
Herorra for nan.
. (Dor. Pall Mall Gaatta.]
aSwii?/ mmd tl10 dress, not of the
IitL-.u® tllB Conqueror, or of the
.fh'hrentury, but of just 100 years
the most suitable and most
•hat was ever worn by the nrnle
' “>n of these islands. By revert-
> ire should got rid of twoincon-
ugly portions of our present
tly, the cylindrical hat and
■ squally cylindrical trouser,
of to-day is too cylindrical
to bo a satisfactory object to
for to artists. That a hat (to say
its shape) should be made of
ue material, which requires to bo
“7 protected from the weather
,*.5?* brushed if rained upon,
htoJL5 Uc ® lou »; that a man’s legs.
StbJkS. tnutedyclimate,should
Kfcafj tu J“ sloth Which reach
L-TS* *5? to* 10 admirablo con-
"w of mufl «ud dirt, both inside
>0Wds,i,equaUy By simply
rttat “I* 0 * 1 * elt ( not
ir«2fS? *j£'*“ebe*and boots
"rraLftedfathere, we should free
W t w_ _ ones of this ineonveulence.
I b!* frock-coat for riding and
2.°* ,hst tool It saved
i we *r and was a
•ad sensible garment in every
• »-
mu. fA- R Ansould.]
?,“• “*n is pot always to be
ijrJLfgnof capacity, for it is
tost in those who
ching; and his
tn tEat kind of
»’s intsrsst
ova.
>ud
OUR PLATFORM
Low tariff on all goods used
by the people, such as J)py
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 Valties must govern
prices. Deal only in good re
liable goods, making the prices
as low as possible. (A poor
article is dear at any price.) No
misrepresentation. Sell every
article on its own merits and at
its true value.
JOIN US 2
Be on the winning side. Al
ready we are elected—elected
to sell you cheaper than the
cheapest; elected to show yon
the best and newest; in fact
elected as the people’s tnie bar-
gain-giving, fair dealing candi
date. Be one to help roll up
the big majority in favor of cor
rect principles and ( the advance- Amte*.
ment of true economy and re
form. See us personally and
learn our civil service principles.
In return for patronage we
promise Fair Dealing, Straight
Goods, Bed-Bock Prices. .
Polls now open and will re
main go until further notice.
Vote* early and often is the
wish of yours truly. .
J0HN&8EAW,
Forsyth Street, Americas, G*
Desiring to increase the circulation of the Rk-
cohdf.r, and at tho same tune to encournge tho
payment of subscriptions in advance, wo hare for
the past two yean annually distributed a number
of valuable and useftil pro.-ente among-tbose of
subscribers who paid up all arrears and one
year in advance. Theso Distributions wore so
fairly conducted, aad the presents gavo suoh gen
eral satisfaction, we hava determined to make
another distribution on tho 2d of March next, at
which we shall distribute among those of our
subscribers who pay up all arrears and one year
in advance the following presents: ’
ONE TON
HPMASTODON GUANO !"^I
t^TMASTODON GUANO TO
Manufactured by the Georgia Chemical Works,of
Augusta, Ga., end told by Toole, MfGarrah <fc
Tondee, Americus, Gu. This *-— *• '
edged to be without
t brand is acknowb
Tondee, Americus, Ga.
edged to be without a superior in its fertilizing
qualities, being of high grado nnd manufactured
of the best materials. This ton will Ikj distrib
uted in three prises—one of one fa
600 pounds, and one of 400 pounds.
ONE TON
ETCOTTON SEED MEAL. TO
GTCOTTON SEED MEAL TO
Manufactured by tho Amerious Oil Company. As
a fertilizer this Meal has proved to bo of the
greatest value. It not only produces immediate
results, but Its effect* can be seen on the soil for
-* sreral years slier. It Is also a line food ror rtock.
ft Is sold by the Oil Company at their n ill lor
$22 per ton. This ton will be distributed lnihrco
prizes—one of one-lialf ton end two of om-qunr-
ler ton.
WHITE SEWING MACHINE!
WHITE SEWING MACHINE !!
WHITE SEWING MACHINE!!!
oat There go with It all the modern attach
ments, and It U warranted lor live ytsrs. This
Improved Machine le the erewntax feature of
yean of snccesefnl efforts; is a model of beauty,
ot unexcelled workmanship, cinbodyti.g all the
latest Improvements known t<» sowtug machine
mechanism, exrcuilac; a h»ger ranee of work and
doing It better than all other machine* combined.
Tho machine can bo seen a* the Dry <>«-od« Store
of JOH.VU.UHAW, on F-rsyth Hire-, who Is
Sole Agent for I s eal* »n Ameri:n».
G—MONARCH fl
BT BOUND BOSOM SHIRTS!!
From that well-known house of Geo. B. Cluctt,
at the store of John H. Shaw, on Forsyth street,
who is agent for their sale. Go and sc* them.
ONE BOX-FIVE POUNDS
“CROSS-CUT” SMOKING TOBACCO !
Manufactured by W. Duke, .Sons k Ca, Dur
ham, H. C„ Jrom old North Carolina leaf, and out
up In handsome foil packages. As we would like
a* many a* poeetbl* to trylt, we .shall distribute
it In packagos of on* pound each. *
CTGENTS’ FINK HAT TO
To be selected l>v the lucky man from the large
Carter A Bon, the popu-
J by the
and Mae Stock of Call
Ur Shoe and Hat dealers ef Americus. Tl>i« in*
sure* tho possessor of the fortunate ticket the Hn*
-■* v i*t to bo found ia America*. as be oen select
style from tbe entire stock.
IMPAIR OF LADIES’ FINE SHOES!
tslned a national'reputation in their lino. Theso
■boos are the Wwubome»t pair ever tamgUi to
Americas, sod retail at lu t>i*r pair. They cm.
be'soen at the Dry Goods and Shoe Bture a John
R 'Shaw, who la Sole Agent for the-r rikxIs In
1000—TWO BOXES—1000
DUKE OF DURHAM C IGARETTES!!
Manufactured by W, Duke, Bone A Co., Durham,
North Carollre, who bare ma.Iu this brand known
throughout the world as tie b*»t, being made
from old Motth Carotin* leaf, the finest in the
world. The valae of these boxes I* 10.00. in
order that es auay an possible may enjoy them,
hey wBl be dlstrlo utid in pa.knges of tUU . acb.
HANDSOME
HTSETH THOMAS CLOCK fUJ
Fun.Uhed by StuBHd.* Co., ot Albnta.
or ONE BOX-FIVE POUNDS
•Bay lee” smoking tobacco i
Maanfoetured by ▼. Dafoe, Sons k Co , Durham,
V.Oyftma old North Canlloa leef, t>* tnest
MBSUif leaf to the world. Tbe boa fa fully
worth fir* dollars, and wRl be appreciated by a
ggg&s&vsuwarn*
FIFTEEN BOXES-
TWENTY BARS EACH-
LIGHTNING SOAP ! 1!
MunufMturedlby IV. O. -PTcIT *-euVfAtl«ot».
* "J” ““P.oo« «f tho ui«t wonderful dU.
coverlet of tho nge. By o now proccn* thl. ,oap
‘■“■te *hit It will woih clothing ofmoit with"
out tli, UK of tho wuh booed, ot Tho oamr tloio
gags ir tsa
100- B-O-O-K-S t—100
BY STANDARD AUTHORS 11
BOUND IN CLOTH AND GOLD !!!
e T !!“l 1 b ",h* * re f® hy the moot popular antbsn,
,5T J .bnudicmely bound In
dltan to any l&rityy. wouM "» k ' * "ton. M-
esr 8-I-L-V-E-U W-A-T-C-H ! -£J
Fino Case and Good Movement*. We"offer no
he wants
tySILVER BUTTER DISH !
with Cover, a Handsome Article. ••••«*
SILVER PLATED TABLE SPOONS,
SILVER PLATED.TEA SPOONS,
8ILVER PLATED FORKS.
CHAMBER SETT-FOUR PIECES,
;CHINA|FBUIT DISH,
SILK IIANKERCHIEF8,:
BRONZE LAMP,
HANDSAW^
JEWELRY,
BUGGY WHIP,;
And a Number ofOt!iot|Artiol«i.
MANNER OF DISTRIBUTION:
The,Distribution*wlll be made^ln the following
manner: Tbo nametandfpoatfofflce of each tab-
scrlher will b* written ou a slip of paper and put
in on envelope, and all plnced Irf a box. The
name of each of tbe present! to be drawn will
also he placed in envelope* and pat in another
box. On the day of tho distribution these
will be turned over to a committee of responsible
gentlemen, wb*. before tbe drawing begins, wii
call upon come of the audience to mix (he con
tent* of tbe boxes J to their satisfaction. After
this, two boys, one eteaeb, will take envelopes
Mmiiltoneouslr from tbe boxes end bond them to
the committee, who will first read the aame and
then tbe present. The secretaries will keep
correct li«t of tho names of the subscribers aad
tbe articles drawn as they are called oat. This
will continue until every article has been drawn
from the box of presents* when the committee
will declare the distribution completed.
In the box or presents there will be vo iuxm,
hence every nemo drawn from the box of names
before thcjprereut* ere exhausted wllfretfone ot
thee* articles, most of which are worth many
times the amoonl paid for subscription.
Rcmtitauees may be made by peat office
order or registered letter.
ClBbs.-W* will give e copy of the paper free
to any on*"gettiog up a slab of ten subscriber*
cither new or old cues renewing;
Cush to; accompany names in aU eases,
r Any on* can act as agent for the RECORDER,
but we will not be responsible until w* receive
tbe money for subscription,
A. We guarantee to furnish a paper worth at least
tbe price ssked for it-99—besides giving aa op
portunity to get one ef the .abovelhaadseme
AND DEALER8 IN
PIANOS
Barlow Block, - - - - Americus, Ga.
Wa desira to oall tba attention of the public to the fact that wo hare at hut got
settled in our new store on the PUBLIC SQUARE and bare on hand a largo and
handsome stock of ererj thing in our line. Oar stoob consists partly of ; 1
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, of All Kinds 1
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 Headquarter* for
Spectacles and Eye-Glasses!
Can suit any and erery one in Gold, Silver, Steel, Bronze, Xylonite. Celluloid or
Rubber Frames. We are Sole Agents fur KINO'S CELEBRATED PATENT COM
BINATION SPECTACLES—tbe best in the world. Wo sell the
Davis and Williams Singer Sewing Machines I
and hare constantly on hand Needles, Oils, Attachments and Patta for all Maohlne*.
We hare tbe best equipped shop for the
Repair of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry
in this lection of tne State. We employ none but flnt-olaia workmen and guarantee
ail our work.
BmnaterttaijrmlMnoqpeeuUy lane* M
la s letto way ihaaftrJmtmlMef to the
COHOES. Aitnm,
"•‘■•‘SKEW
PIANO AND ORGAN DEPARTMENT.
This branch of oor bnsinosB iB steadily increasing and all we ask is that parties
who expect to buy a Piano or Organ will call and examine onr stock and get oar
3rioeB before they bay. If we cannot do as well or better for you than yon can do
'or yourselves we do not ask yonr patronage. The faot that we bave.aold Piano* and
Organa to dozens of tha best business tnen in Americas shows plainly that we tell as
low as any one, and when yon bay from us yoa have no freight to pay and save the
trouble of unboxing the lostrnment, as wo place it in yoar house and, give you a
FIVE YEAR'S jparontoe. We also have on hand a large stook of small 1 Musical In
struments, consisting of Violins, Guitars, Banjos, Tambourines, Aoeordeona and
Harmonicas, and also keep Strings of the very best quality. Violin Bows, Tail pieees,
Bridges, Rosin and all kind of Musieal Instrument Trimmings.
The Office of the Southern Express Company
Is in onr store and their Agent, Mr. S. G. COOPER is in Onr employ a* Book-keepe*
and Salesman and will be glad to serve all who are needing anytbiog in onr line.
CALL AND SEE US IN OUR NEW STORE I
vlltf JAS. FRICKER & BRO
(Jpg' OOTO
CALVIN CARTER & SON
Fst SOOTS ACTS 08O3BS,
Public Square, . . Americus, Go.
dF.ST GOODS
FOR
LEAST MONEY!
NewlStore
AlYDg
New Goods.
AGNES AYCOCK,
Under Commercial Hotel,
FORSYTH ST., - - AMERICUS, GA
New Goods! Low Prices!
TO FILL MY NEW STORE I HAVE ORDERED A LARGE STOCK OF
J, UIUUVJIV1J)
Testaments and Bibles from 5 cts. to $14.00 each.
Albums - - from 25 cts. to 10.00 each. ..
Papetries - - . from 15 cts. to 5.00 each.
Toys .... from 1 ct. to 6 00 each,
WHITING PAPER AND ENVELOPES A SPECIALTY!
Large Stock of B'- nk Books, Ink and Pens—Best Qnality.
Best Grades of Tobacco and Cigars.
Goods to suit all (sites and purses from Gandy and Chewing
Gum to Quarto Dictionaries and Bibles.
ii 'itwr r
PLEASE CALL AND EXAMINE PRICES 1
[{^Special order* receive prompt attention.'
mm _ AGNES AY0O0K.