About Americus daily recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1884-1891 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 14, 1884)
AMERICAN LIFE.* uiHAT A FOREIGNER THINKS OF OUR W HIGH-FRESSURE LIFE. . Ser ioa* Exhilaration Which Soggcsti Ctvwpagne, or Strong Green Tea- Electrical Phenomena—Fever- jib Haste of Everybody. [A Foreigner’s Letter, 1 ft}.- jjfgh pressure at which life is main- iftnei In the United States, which I have Vffi ja a former letter in its business re- JS has an aspect which, while it strikes Iv new comer most forcibly, has also an gd which is to be studied as one of the Pibowil? feel the extraordinary “gi dieity like New York, but even Ameri- JL&orn, Uke myself, who have been rtirfrom home-for long intervals and re- JSinto the atmosphere of our city life. Tbe first few days after landing are not in a kind of nervous excitement, JS to some will be distressing, but to Agfg of whom I am one, will furnish an Satina'.which suggests champagne, Jpossibly to other moods and tempera- the effect of strong tea or coffee. ritJ» myself, I find It varying, and in ulster visits have found myself com- -ring it to the sensation produced by Sinking strong green tea in the morning. Ills partly, I suppose, from the climate, *Iio?e extraordinary dryness strikes a Eu ropean observer strongly, and partly the eJSrical conditions, which I have found ilmost incredible to people in England. Ai to the former quality, it is to be noted in the salt which is on the table—always l^—inadry and powdery condition—in the * ra pi(l drying of your bath sponge, and the cracking and warping of articles of wood, eren the most thoroughly seasoned, brought from Europe, even from Italy. The electric phenomena mav be seen any cold winter's day, when ft is quite possible for people in ordinary physical condition to light the gas by shuffling rap idly across the carpet and holding the* tin gei to an open gas burner, the gas lighting as if by a flame, and the the electric spark giving a distinctly heard crackle. I have scores of times performed the feat and seen it done by many others—it is not in any way dependent on peculiar constitu tion. What these physical conditions may have to do with the general excitabil ity I have noted Is not clear, and is sub ject for futuro investigation; but I believe that tbe drive and energy of American city life are too exaggerated to be the ef fect of merely physical agencies ex cept through the hereditary ac cumulation of tendencies. The effect produced on me, coming newly into New York after a long sojourn in Europe, is, I imagine, greatly but not wholly due to a kina of contagion, a nervous sympa thy with the intensity of life around me. That it is not purely climatic is clear from the various effect in the different cities. Baltimore, for instance, I found as tran quil and almost as unexciting os Dresden; more so than Paris. Walking up Broadway sometime after my arrival I find myself thrown into a kind of nervous excitement so great as. to use a common expression in default of n scientific ono, to make my head swim, found myself unconsciously stopping w I “see it go by. ” The streets are crowded, and everybody seems in a hurry. Tbo stream of omnibuses, drays, etc. apparently never abates, and the sidewalks arc continually crowded by people who arc always in n hurry, and the tramways in almost every longitudinal street of the city threaten to monopolize the travel, while four elevated railways send their trains thundering overhead in a way to mako quiet people uu endurably nervous; unci the feverish haste of evcryl)ody and everything inevitably and immediately Infects the new-comer. It is difficult to sice, from tho first. Stimulants affect th< brain much more than on this aid* the Atlantic, and I remember very w<* a Yankee captain with whom I one crossed tho Atlantic, a bon vivant of the old typo, who assured me that of his owr wine carried on board he could only drink half a bottle in Now York, while he drank » whole bottle in Liverpool. Life in Rural England. [London Truth.] “I have nothing to do but work and go to bod. I'd sooner bo the ass to a tinker than live the life I am, leading." This i< the language put into the mouth of u farmer's son in a letter which I came across the other day in one of the Irish pa pers complaining of tho unspeakable dull- ness of life in the rural districts. I am in dined to think it supplies ono explanation of the vast growth of the town population in our days. Now that people arc getting educated, they find they can’t stand the country. They flock up to town, not *o touch to make money as to live the life of human beings. Whether they gain ®jph by coming to town is a matter upon Which there may bo two opinions. Personally, I do not fancy that I should jjko very much living in such a place as rfen Dials, for oxample. But then neither should I care to bo “ass to a uniter." There is, of course, no rcasou in me eternal fitness of things why country me should bo as dull as it is. Every vil- {JjP i° fho land might have its conccft or noil-room, its gymnasium,ala very trifling Perhaps one of these days, when toe country ratepayers have the spending w their own money, there may be some thing else to do in the country besides Fork and go to tho bed. " Getting IHinicir Into Condition. [New York Fun.] A young lady visitor called at a rest hence in the absence of the fnmily. As ■he turned to go unearthly sounds issued from the basement. “What in tbe world ii that?” h!ic asked of the servant who had opened the door. “That’s poor WUlyum, mum. ” “What’s the matter with him? Is he crazy?" “No, mum. Ye say, Willyum is tho hill footman, mum, an’ lie 1ms to sthand forninst 'he wall all day in staton-loike si lence, an’ very thryin' to his narvous sys- Um, it is indadc, mum. fc’o whin he’s off duty, on’ the family is out, he risthores his narves to a narmal eondishun by ■cramln’ and yellin’, mum." Hoom Kent at tho Capital. , [Inter Ocean.] The advertisements of furnished houses |o let in a Washington paper indicate that “to lowest price a desirable house can be Procured for is $75 a month, and the high- ***» $3,783. jpfon now possesses that literary con- a bureau of indexmaking, and J“*to°rs need no longer worry about the touetes so necessary to a weU-made book. THE PEOPLE’S Ratified by the People! THE PARTY OF ECOXOMYI REFORM. WE RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF THE POOR. WE MAKE THE RICH RICHER. „„ GOOD WILL TO ALL. I P' TKOTMN VS. OVERCHARGE. NO DISTINCTION IN SEX, NATION ALITY OR COLOR. ONE LOW PRICE TO ALL. WIDE AWAKE AND ROUND 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 interest! 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 we announce our self as the SOMETHING SPECIAL Jas -IN THE LINE OF- II L. B. BOSWORTH FORSYTH ST., AMERICUS, GA. Has just received the following new goods for the Holidays, to whloh he invites speoial attention, Drieq Fruits, Citrons, Prunes, Currants, Raisins and Figs, MALAGA GRAPES AND MINCE MEATS FRESH APPLES, ORANGES, APPLE BUTTER FRESH AND GOOD, MAPLE SYRUP, BUNKER HILL PICKLES AND GHERKINS. CHRISTMAS CANDIES! CHOICE, FRESH, MIXED CANDIES, TOY CANDIES, ETC. Canned. Goods I have the finest line of Canned Goods evei bronght to American, all .of which are full weight and first-class goods, embracing BARTLETT PEARS, PINE APPLES, STRAWBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES, PEACHES. TOMATOES, GREEN CORN, STRING BEANS, C0DFI8H BALLS, FULTON MARKET BEEF. PRESERVES AND JELLIES OF ALL KINDS, PICKLES-BUNKER HILL, GHERKINS, CHOW-CHOW, MIXED. HUCKWEAT FLOUR AND OAT MEAL, CODFISH AND YANKEE BEANS. CANNED MACKEREL, CANNED SALMON, BEEF AND IIAMS, DRIED BEEF, CREAM CHEESE, FINE GOSHEN BUTTER, AND HWHYTMSa ELSE Ilf THE LIKE Of FANCY AN1) STAPLE GROCERIES. ALSO KKUV8 THE FINEST BRANDS OF LIQUORS AND CIGARS. Budwoissr Beer on Xoe, Eto. X.. B. BOSWORTH. Amerlcns, On,, Deoomber 3, 1884 ml -.^ e . Cut rent : If Arctic adventurer, had More UorK-iema there would be leu pole- OUR PLATFORM Low tariff on all goods used by the people, such as Dry Goods, Notions, Fancy Goods, Millinery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Trunks, Etc. As low prices surely increas. es trade and results in tht greatest good to both buyer and seller Values must govern prices. Deal only in good re liable goods, making the prices olll 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. ffom us! 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 true bar gain-giving, fair dealing candi date. Be one to help roll up the big majority in favor of cor rect principles andthe advance 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-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, Americas, G» This is My Space! A.D.B. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN WHISKIES, TOBACCO, CIGARS, Etc. I have in stook a beautiful lino of all band made Sour Mash Whiskies four years Also a very lino quality of Blended Whiskies, which I will sell very low FOR. CASH ! Now is your time to purchase a pure article tor less money than ever before. Also, a very large stock of Tobaoco and Cigars, any grade yon can imagine. Item ember that Cleveland and Uendrloks are elected—down goes taxes, also Whiskey, Tobacco and Cigars. A. D. B. MoKENZXE, Cotton Avenue, - Under Recorder Office, - Americus, Ga nr>v23ml CHRISTMAS IS COMING, AND HAS MAUK HIS HBAHOUAUTEB* VT THE CONFECTIONERY HTOKK OF W. E. CLARK, Oil Forsyth Street. WHERE CAS BE FOUND A BEAUTIFUL • ELECTION OF CANDIES, FRUITS, NUTS, CANNED GOODS, RAISINS, CAKES, PIES, **" ” fk 1 T-O-Y-S tar tht little one. It r«jr Low Trice*. HTOrder. for Cake* »n 1 other Bwfclog attended to promptly. GYLES, SANTA CLAUSE CHRISTMAS GIFTS. And now boys sinee we have gathered onr crops and hung up our meat, let ns all go right to GYLES THE CLOTHIER AND HATTER at Americas, Ga., and get u* ench a nice suit of Clothes, Shirts, Drawers, Under-Shirts, Handkerchiefs, Socks, Gloves, Neck-wear, Suspenders, an Umbrella and real Leather Valise. Something useful, as well as ornamental. None of your "gew-gawa” for us. We want substantiate, and Gyles has the goods and tbe place to get yonr money’s worth. He won't sell yon a shoddy arti cle. No he won't. Tbe big enstom he baa jost freezes to him because they know be won’t misrep resent, uever mind under what circum stances. So now gather np tbe boys and fall into the proeeerion, and the orchestra will itrike np to the tnne of "Yankee- Doodle." We all of na have come to town And come these many miles. To buy our olothet of firat class style. From clothier, Frank A. Gyles. Then whoop up, boys, don’t mind ths howl# TIum other merchant, m.ke, For 0,1m job know mb UMUwn Ml— E* Mmyi ukM Urt Nta PIANOS Barlow Block, We desire to call the attention of tbe pnblio to tbe fact that we have at last got settled in onr new store on the PUBLIC SQUARE and bare on hand * largo and handsome stook of etery thiog in our line. Onr etook consists 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 8ILVER THIMBLES, ETC. We are Headquarters for Spectacles and Eye-Glasses! Can snit any and every one in Qold, Silver, Steel, Bronze, Zylonite. Celluloid or Robber Frames. We nre Sole Agents for KINO'S CELEBRATED PATENT COM BINATION SPECTACLES-the best in the world. Wo eell tho Davis and Williams Singer Sewing Machines! and have constantly op hand Needles, Oils, Attachments and Parts for all Ma oh in 63. We have tho best equipped shop for tho Repair of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry iu this seotion of tne Slate. We employ none but first-class workmen and guarantee all onr work. PIANO AND ORGAN DEPARTMENT. This branch of our businoss is steadily increasing and all we ask is that parties who expeet to bay a Piano or Organ will call nod examine our etook and get our prices before they buy. If we cannot do as well or better for yon than you can do lor yourselves we do not ask your patronage. Tho fact that we have sola Pianos and Organs to dozens of the best business men in Americus shows plainly that we sell as low as any one, and when you buy from us you have no freight to pay and save tbe trouble of unboxing the instrument, as we place it in your house and give you a FIVE YEAR’S guarantee. We also have on hand a large stook of small Musical In struments, consisting of Violins, Guitars, Banjos, Tambourines, Accordeons and Harmonicas, and also keep Strings of tbe very best quality, Violin Bows, Tail pieces, Bridges, Rosin and all kind of Musical Instrument Trimmings. The Office of the Southern Express Company is in onr store and their Agent, Mr. S. 0. COOPER is in our employ as Book-keepat and Salesman and will be glad to serve all who are needing anything In our line. CALL AND SEE US IN OUR NEW STORE! novlltf JAS. FRICKER & BRO GOTO • • CALVIN CARTER & SON Poe BOOTS SXOMB, Public Square, . , Americus, Ga. LEAST MOSEY 1 New Store and; New Goods. 1 Under Commercial Hotel, FORSYTH ST., - - AMERICUS, GA New Goods! Low Prices! TO FILL MY NEW STORE I HAVE ORDERED A LARGE STOOK OF , WIUUVUV1J) 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. WRITING PAPER AND ENVELOPES A SPECIALTY I Large Stock of Blank Books, Ink and Pens—Best Quality. Best Grades of Tobacco and Cigar*. Goods to snit all tastes and purses from Candy and Chewing Gum to Quarto Dictionaries and Bibles. * PLEASE CALL AND FXAMINE PRICES l (jparSnecial orders receive prompt attentibn^ ^(JOCK 1 m H
