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Americus Established 1879. AMERICUS, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1884. Daily, PkrYear,...$o.oo Weekly, “ ... 8.00 Americus Recorder PUBLI8BBD II? ye., XJ. piiMBaw BB. afFICE OK COTTON AYENIIE, americus. iaerioiu is the county seat of Sumter nasty. Georgia. situated oo the Soutb- Srn railroad, 71 miles sootbweetof u-on, and about 80 miles north of tbe {wide Hue. It is situated in tbe fineat ■action of Georgie, ratatnge greater yerl- rtc of agricultural and hortioaltural pro- daeu than any other part of the South, combining alf the fruits, grain andvege- ■I i>Ua of the temperate and semi-tropical / z - nes —wheat, corn, rye, oats, rice, Irish I and sweet potatoes, peanuts, chufaa, . SlTpi rrjjg Climulu In uiiiu nuu otjuauio, uuu uuo ef the most healthy in the world, the air heist pure and dry and most beneficial ior E and throat disease*. All kinds of ontdoor work can be performed witbont inconvenience from summer beat or winter cold. Amerious has a population of 6.000, is beautifully situated on high and rolling ground and boasts of some of the handsomest business blocks in the Ronth. Tbe city has fino public schools; good churches; a large public library; one daily, one Semi-weekly and two weekly newspapers; a new opera house, completely fumiahed witu scenery and capable of seating 1,000 persons; a well organized fire department, including two fine steamers; the streets are well R ved, sewered and lighted; there are o flooring mills, a cottonseed oil mill, planing mill and variety works, carriage factory, and a number of minor manfacto- ries; about two hundred firms are engaged in mercantile business; three hanks with an abundance of capital; two good hotels furnish good aocommodattion. Americus is the centre of trade for six oonnties comprising the richest agricul tural section in Georgia, tbe average an nual cotton receipts being 30,000 bales, which will be largely increased by the completion of the Preston and Lumpkin railroad now in process of oonstrnotion. It is the largest city in Southwest Geor- S i, and has been appropriately named e "Commercial Capital'' of that sec tion, and it is rapidly growiog in popu lation and wealth. As a place of busi ness residence it presents attractions equaled by few cities in tbe Foutb. Property of all kinds is comparatively cheap, although rapidly advancing in value; the inhabitants of both oity and conntry are cultivated, courteous and hospitable, with a cordial weloomc to’im- migrants. To enterprfslng tradesmen, ju dicious capitalists and industrious farm era this section of Georgia offers fine op portunities. Any information in regard to city or oonntry will be cheerfully fur nished by addressing tbe Americus Re corder, Amerious, Ga. Meridian time, which 1* 80 minutes slower Savannah time.] * Superintendent’s Office,) Savannah, Nor. 1,1881. t O N AND AFTER SUNDAY. NOV. 9, 1884, PasaengerTralns on thla road will run as fol lows: ATLANTIC COAST LINE EXPRESS. Loato Bamnnah dally at 6 PI am Arrive at Savannah dally at 7 40 p m Arrive at Jeeup daily at 810 a m Arrive at Warcroaa daily at 016 a m Arrive at Callahan dally at 1180 a m Arrive at Jackaoa wtlle dally at 18 80 p m 8tori at all regular stations between Savannah and Jacksonville. FAST MAIL. Leave Savannah dally at Arrive at Savannah dally at. ... _ Arrive at Jesup daily at 8 48 a m Arrlre at Waycrosi dally at 9 60 a m Arrive at Callahan dally at .1189 a m Arrive at Jacksonville daily at 12 00 m Arrive at Dupont daily at 1116 a m Arrive at Valdosta daily at 12 06 p m Arrive at Quitman daily at 12 40 p ra Arrive at T! omasville dally at 180 p m Arrive at.Balnbrldge dally at 8 30 p in Arrive at Chattahoochee dally at 8 82 p ra Stops only at stations named above and at all stations between Thomasrille and Chattahoochee. Passengers tor Brunswick take this train, ar riving at Brunswick (via B. & W. Railway) at 12 45 p m. Faieennrs tor Fernandlna, Walde, Ocala, Lees- burr, Gainesville, Cedar Key and all stations on Florida Railway and Navigation Company take *Ms train. 1 Close connections at Jacksonville daily for reen Cove Springs, St. Augustine, Fatatka, En- rprise, Sanford and'all landings on St. John's river. Passengers for Pensacola, Mobile, New Orleans, exas and trans»M!ssisslppl points take this train. Arriving at Pensacola at 10 OS p m- Mobile 2 40 a m. New Orleans at 7 45 Pullman bu Naw Orleans. CHARLESTON EXPRESS. Leave Savannah daily at. 30 p Arrive at Savannah dally at 180 p Arrive at Jesup dally at 8 31 o Arrlre at Waycroaa dally at 6 00 p Arrive at Callahan daily at. 7 18 p Arrive at Jacksonville daily at. 8 oo p ... 8tops at all regular stations between Savannah erCAPITAL PRIZE •TO.OOOjC Tickets only 99. Bharaa in proportion Louisiana State Lottery Co. “We do hereby terbfy that tee tupen the arrangement! for all the Monthly a.., Semi-Annual Drawings of The Louisiana age and control the Drawings themselves, and that the tame are conducted with hon esty, fairness, and in good faith toward all parties, and we authorise the Company to use this certificate, with facsimiles of our signatures attached, in its advertisements.' liman buffet and sleeping? cart Waycrosa to PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS CARDS C. R. HcCBORY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, JsLLAVILLB, GA. TERMS—All claims from $80 or onder, $3 from 930 to 9500, ten per cent.; ovrr $600, sever per eent. No charges unless collections are made MISCELLANEOUS. Edwt J. Ml’ler. O, Horace McCall. MILIEU a UcCALL, Proprietor!, Bouthweit Corner of tbo Pnbllo Square, # AMERICUS, GA. ■ \ onmnents, Tombs, Eto., Eto the beet Italian and American Marble. $8,000 Ai mull cost can be necnred for yonr bred oooe, by joining tbe S&lgbts of Honor. let ewiy husband and father do it. Been- Ur lodge meeting Bret end third Friday 7r. n. For poiticnlnrs call on „ E. TAYLOR, Dio. W| D. K. DniKSOJJ, Reporter, decllyl Mrs. M. B. FOSTER Wishes to infdnn ber old patrone and meiide that she will eon lined In tbe Dress Making business, bnt bu mored to h»r residence, in tbe home with Ur. 8. Cohen, comer Chnroh and Forrest Htreets, whero she trill be pleated to see •11 ber old onetomera and friends. declCtf DURHAM’S IMPROVED STANDARD TURBINE! . Is th# beat constructed and fin* (!£££Se* &YSdKlS DD.iwW'J^^rr M Cheap Snglnfle. 1 have for sale a few Cooper Portable oaignts, tbe best made, which I will tall dirt cheap if called for soon. > MPlTtf B.T.BYBD. WANTED,! ONE FBE'H MILK COW to giro not mtban Two Gallons milk per day. Ap ply * Utia ofloo. • tf and Jacksonville. Pullman parlor cars Buvannah to Jacksonville. JESUP EXPRESS. Leave Savannah daily at 4 20 p ra Arrive at Savannah dally at 8 45 n m Arrive at Jesnp dally at. 7 00 p m Stops at all regular ana flag stations between Savannah and Jesup. ALBANY EXPRESS. Leave Savannah dally at.., iSa*” 9 68 p 11 86 pi ... 4 45a I 015 a i ...lly i Arrive at Ssvapnah dally ai Arrive at Jesup dally ai Arrive at Way cress dally ai.., Arrive at Callahan daily at.... Arrive at Jacksonville dally at, Arrive at Dupont daily at Arrive at Live Oak daily ai Arrive at Gainesville daily ai.... 7 00 a Arrive at Valdosta daily at 8 30a Arrive at Quitman daily at 4 80 a Arrive at Tboinasville dally ai 0 00 a Arrive at Albany dallv at 10 80 a... Pullman palace sleeping cars Savannah to ■ In..^11. r o m- Passengers for Brunswick via. J train, arriving at Brunswick at 815 Passengers from Fernandlna, Oaii Key, Ocala, Wildwood. Leesburg and all stations on Florida Railway and Navigation Company and Florida Southern Railway tako this train. Passengers for Madison, Monticello, Tallahas see and all Middle Florida points take this train. Connections at Jacksonville dally with Feople’s Line Steamers and Railroads for St. John’s river. Through ticket* sold and sleoping car berth ac commodations secured at Bren’s Ticket Office, No. 22 Ball streei and at the Comiany’s Depot, JAS. L. TAt I OR, Oen’l Pass. Agent. foot of Liberty street. R. G. FLEMING, Gen’l Sup Meat Marhei PROVISION STORE. Having purchased Market and Provia Provision Sto.e on COTTON AI from Hare it Cobb the Msa keep on band the very best cuts of BEEF, PORK, KID AND SAUSAGE, and also a toll line of Green Groceries and Provisions, embmlng all kinds of Vegetables and Frutva In their season, Canaed Goods, etc. It Is theti aim to ksep a first class establishment, sad give their istomers good goods at the lowest prices. ^"Highest price paid lor Cattle, Hogs, and kinds of coentry produce, Americas, Dec. 15,188Ltt 9Z Commissioners. Incorporated in 1808 for 25 years by the Legisla ture for Kducutlonal and Charitable purposes— with a capital or |l,000,000-to which a resort fund of over $650,000 has since been added. By an overwhelming popular vote its franchise was made a part of the present State Constitution adopted December 2d, A. D., 1879. The only Lottery ever toted on and tndentd by the people of any State. Jt never tealet or pottponet. Its Grand Single Number Drawings take place mouthy. t SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO IN A FORTUNE. FIRST GRAND DRAWING, CLA8S A, IN THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC, NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY, January 13.1889-lTflth Monthly Draw ing. CAPITAL PRIZE, $79,000. 100,000 Tickets at Fire Dollars Each. Fractions, iu Filths, In Proportion. LIST OF PRIZE?: 1 CAPITAL PRIZE $75,000 1 do do 25,000 100 do 200 20,000 800 do 100, 80,000 600 do 60 26,009 1000 do 25 4MA,000 9 Approximation Prizes of $760 6,760 9 " “ 600 4,500 9 “ " 250 2,250 1,957 Prizes, amonnttng to 9285,600 Application for rates to clubs should be made only to the offleo of the Company in Mew Orleans. For further Information write' clearly, giving E ll address. POSTAL NOTES, Express oney Orders, or New York Exchango in ordi nary letter. Currency by Express (all sums of 95 and upward by Express at our expense) ad dressed M. A. DAUPHIN, New Orleane. La. or »I. A. DAUPHIN, OOT Seventh St., Washington, D. C. Mako P. O. Money Orders payable and address Registered Lotters to NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL DANK New Orleane. La. GYLES, SANTA CLAUSE CHRISTMAS GIFTS. hi OLD RESIDES! GONE. Weldom * Co’e Show-On a Ranting And now boys since wo have gathered onr crops and hung up our meat, let us all go right to GYLE8 THE CLOTHIER AND HATTER at Amerious, Ga., and ’et ua each a nico suit of Clothea, Shirts, drawers, Under-Shirts, Handkerchiefs, Books, Gloves, Neck-wear, Suspenders, an Umbrella and real Leather Valise. Something useful, as well as ornamental. None of your "gew-gaws" for us. We want subs tan tinlB, and Gyles iftis the W.H.&T.M.C0BB worth. He won't sell you a shoddy arti cle. No he won't. Tbe big onstom he has just freezes to him because they know be won’t misrep resent, never mind under what circum stance*. So now gather up the boys and fall into the procession, and the orchestra will strike up to tho tune of "Yankee- Doodle.” Wo all of us have come to town And come tbeso many miles, To buy our clothes of first class style. From clothier, Frank A. Gyles. Then whoop up, boys, don’t mind the howl, These other merchants make, .For Gyles you know can beat them all— He always takes tbe cake. THE SCIEKCE OF LIFE. ONLY $1 y.m .HYSELF, a Great Medial Wtrk on Manhood. Nervous and Physical [De bility Premature Decline In man. Jtrron of Youth, and tho untold mlfcries resulting from in discretion or excesses. A book for overy man youag, middle ago and old. It contains 1J5 pro. seriptknu for all acute and chfbnic diseases, each om of which la Invaluable. So found bv tie au thor, whoso experience for # rears la such as probably atm before Wl to tho lot of any physi cian. 80S pages bound fat beautiful French musHa, embossed oovtrs, fall gilt, guaranteed to be a finer work la every sense—mechanical, literary and professional—than any other work sold In this eoaatry tor $2.60, or the money will be refunded In overy instance. Price only $1 by . mail, poet paid, illustrative sample < cents. Send bow. Gold modal a warded tho author by the National Medical Association, to tbe officers of ,wblcL| he Tho Bcfeaca of Life shonld he read by tkrfyoung for instruction, sad by the afflicted for reflet It ill benefit alL—London Lancet. Thera la bo member of society to whom the Sdeoee of LifrwtU aot be naeful, whether youth, parent, guardian, Instructor or clergyman.-Ar» ~Addreas the Peabody Medical Instltaie, or Dr. W. B. Parker, No. 4 Bold neb Street, Boston, Maaa, who may be consulted J ‘ quirlngikUl and * All School Ms MRS. FRED LEWIS. America!, Ga., Ang,*24, 1881 tf Dawson, Dec. 22.—Mr. Donald Graham, aged about 56 jeers, died at bis residence near Leesburg, Ga., of typhoid pneumonia, at 11 o’clock last Saturday night. He was a native of Glaigow, Scotland; moved .to tbi* country many years ago; tcttled in Sumter county; moved thrnce to South Carolina, and from there to tbia county; thenco to Lee county, where be entered into business as olerk in the store of Judge G. M. Stokes at Leesburg. He left one grown daughter and three sons, nearly grown, tbo result of a former mar riage. His last wife was a Miss Laura P., the only daughter of the late Dr. Wm. M. Stokes, wbo re aided many yeara in Sumter oonn- ty. Sbe is left a young widow with four small children, the young est being only six weeks old. Mr. Graham was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church, was a devoted husband and father, a true friend, a good and useful citizen and an honest, high-toned gentle man. He was interred nt Lees; burg at 10 o’oloek this morning. To the bereaved ones I tender tbe sympathy of their few relativea and many friends in Terrell county. May the good Father in Heaven watch over and protect the “pre cious little ones.’’ Weldon & Co’s, show arrived in our city on schedule time, and not withstanding the “awfulness” of the weather on Saturday they gave their performance, going through their whole programme just though “December is pleasant as May.” Those who paid their money and witnessed the perform, ance say it is an excellent show for the money, and were well pleased with it. But those who followed it round town, enjoying the fun and the music, bat were refused free admission under tbe canvas, say it was a failure. Some, after seeing, hearing and learning all they could free, returned to their homes to abuse it to their wives and chlidrcn who were anx ious to attend. Somo of those who did not witness tbe show say they have been to shows all their lives, and have heard and read of shows since Adam was a boy, but that this was the d—dest humbug they ever saw, heard or road of. Well, I guess this will always he thus. Last Saturday morning our citi zens were »little surprised by see ing six nice covered wagon* enter ing and passing down Main street, in and aronnd which were about thirty men and a faw women and children. On inquiry, 1 heard that they were some of tbe beat citizens of Chattahoocheo county, Ga., on their way to Orange county, Fla. They had the<r horses, dogs, guns aad fishing tackle, provisions, etc., etc., and were bent on having a good time generally. They intend making an extended trip, and may make investments tn the land of flowers before they return. Tbo legislature having adjourn ed, Messrs. Uoyland Steven* cams heme yesterday, and probably will not return to Atlanta till after Superior Court, which convenes to-day week, tbe 5th of January. Mrs. H. W. Cobb, of Alabama, is on a visit ’o ear city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary Turner. Mr. Frank Hall, of Camilla, stopped over in our city yesterday; and he will bo stopping over hero the next time you hear from him, and the next. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lee are on a visit to Americus. Mr. Joe Mize, of Americus, is on a visit to our city, tho guest of bis TBE MEANE8TMAN. Haw a Wiley Worker Successfully Robbed a HI. Louie Lad. brother, Mr. C. L. Mize. J. A. F. Holmes' euui cuhe Mourn wash and dentifrice Is so infallible core for Ulcer ated Bore Throat, Bleeding Gums, Sort month and Ulcere. Clcaaatlu. Teeth and keep* the Game healthy. Prepared sola* ly byVre. J. F. k W. R. Holmes, D title, 102 Mulberry Street, Haeon, Ga. For sal* by Dr. W. P. But, 4. E. Hall, and all druggist* and den tut New Orleans Times Democrat. For ways that are dark and tricks that are vain, tbe modern confidence man is ao far in the van of Bret Harte’a Celestial, that John Chioaman ambles off in dis gust to teach his own people how they do it “allee cameo likeo Melt- can man.” The confidence man of to-day is mot at every tarn. The clerical oovo works his rsoket with all due observance to the oover of tbe religion, which he affeots. The hoosier, fresh from “Indtanny,”a stranger in tho town generally finds a pocket-book, and is eager to restore it to the first greeny who claims ownership. Of course greeny catohes a mometa- npse of tho big roll of bills tbo purse contains, generally eomes up with the reward and retires in haste to investigate. As there is no marketable value to a wad of green paper, the verdant pockets his losses and profits by hla ex porienco. Thus through an end- less category of traps for the un wary, snares and pitfalls await the guileless at every turn, keeping one ever oo his guard against too faml liar strangers. But of all the meth ods employed the meanest on record was applied last evening to a youn;; St. Louisian, Msx kantz, aget, about seventeen years. Max came to New Orleans, like thousands of others, for employment at tho Ex position. Failing to sucoeed, he determined, while yet bis money lasted, to return homo, and with this object in view repaired to the levee for a chance on some up-river boat. While biding his time tbo steamer New Orleans arrived and Max was about boarding her when a well-dressed, gentlemanly lookin S erson aceosted him. He askei lax the name of tbe boat and fin ally drew out the boy’s story of his unsuccessful quest fot work. Max further told him the extent of bis resources and then and there the entleman empolyed him. He said la name was Blake and he came from East St. Lou<a. He wanted just such a boy ab Max to drive the ohildren to school and occasionally vary tho monotony by driving cat tle. Max suited him to perfection and if Max was willing to leave that evening, be could go up with some goods which Mr. Blake was shipping. Max oould use tbe stran ger’s cattle tiokot and save that much-money. Tbe goods had not arrived yet. They ware to be de livered in front of the poitofllce, and thence taken to the boat. Mr. Blake had ordered tho baggage maa to meet him at the postofllce, as he did not know at the time of tho pur chase on which boat he would ship. Max, oveijoyed at bis good fortune, accompanied the gentleman to the postofllce, but as the goods did not arrivo, the gentleman oonoluded to go to the store. Together they proceeded to the Common street cntranco of Gallier Court. Mr. Blake went into the oourt, leaving Max outside. Returning,]Mr. Blake was very indignant. There was some additional charges, and thoy bad no obange for a $500 bill. Did Max havo any ebango ? Yes, and Max emptied his poekets. Eight dollars and a quarter In all and every cent the poor boy had. Mr. Blako withdrew into the court with the money, made hla exit on Garondelet street, and Max, homeless and penniless in a strange city, wandered to tbe Cen tral Station, where be told hia pitiful story. A Tlmea-Democrat reporter veri fied Max’s statement! by investi gating, and found several persons who saw the pair in company. The sharper is described as being about forty-four years of age, quite stout, olose cropped beard and moustache, slightly tingled with gray, well dressed, and car ries a cane. scribed “Hidalgo.” Tho whole is of solid silver, and Is valued at $200,000. It will be plaoed tn the iron Mexican building on a massive pedestal of amethyst and onyx, a symbol of the barbaric wealth of the eountry from wbloh it cornea. It arrived this morning via tbe Morgan line from Galveston and t iroved to he an Interesting prob- em to the railroad people nearly all day, ebstinately rqpsing un loading exoept at great peril to the men and considerable wear and tear to the machinery employed. No less than three traoks gave way under its ponderous weight oL4,200 pounds. Ammonia la Baking Powders. Bclentlflo American. Among the recent discoveries In solenoe and chemistry, none ia more important than tbe uses towbleh common ammonia can be properly put as a leavening agent,and which indicate that this familiar salt Is hereafter to perform an active part in tho preparation of our daily food. The carbonate of ammonia la an exceedingly volatile aabstanee. Place a small portion of it on a knlie and hold over a flame, and it will almost immediately be entire ly developed into gas and pass off into the air. The gas thus formed is a simple composition of nitrogen and hydrogen. No residue Is left from the ammonia. Thla gives it its superiority as a leavening power over soda and cream of tartar used alone, and has induced Its use as a supplement to these artleles. A small quantity of ammonia in the dongh is effeotive in prodneing bread that will be lighter, sweeter, and more wholesome than that When it is acted upon by tAe^heat of baking the leavening gaa that raises the bread is liberated. In this aot it uses itself up, as it were; the ammonia is entirely diffused, leaving no trace ar residum what ever. The light, fluffy, flaky ap- pearanoe, bo desirable In bisoulta, etc., and ao sought after bv pro- it cooks, Is said to be im parted to them only by the use of this agent. The bakers and baking powder auufaoturors producing the finest goods have been quick to avail themselves of this ureful discovery, and tho handsomest and best bread and cake are now largely risen by tbe aid of ammonia, combined, of course, with other leavening mate rial. . Ammonia Is ono of tho beat known prodoots of the laboratory. If, as seems to be justly claimed for it, tbe application of Ite pro perties to tbe purposes of cooking results ia giving as lighter and more wholesome bread, bisonit and cake, it will prove a boon to dys. ] icptio humanity, and will speedily ! oroo itself into general uso In the new field to whloh solenoe' bu assigned it. A TWO-TON SILVER BRICK. Arrival at tka Bxpoeltloa at Heilea’e VuMuXeatrifeKtieii New Orleans, Deo. 19.—Much interest was excited this afternoon by tbe nnlosding of the famous silver brick from Mexico. A gang of men equipped with pulleys ana ropes dragged the monsttr across tbo main building between files of admiring visitors. The brick proper is 6 feet long, 34 feet wide and 6 inches thick. Its upper surface is almost cnefreiy covered with a model 3 feet in height, tapering to a point in imitation of two MUs in the State of Cbihuabna where the metal was mined. The etdes of the brick beer each tbe insonptlon, “Mexico Etado Chihuahua Para la Expoeleion NoeVa Orleane, 1884," together with a medallion bead in- drover's Keg sfBum. Albany, N. Y-, Deo. 22 A keg ef rum of the vintage of '60 has been sent book to Blngbampton by Governor Cleveland with a letter of thanks. A few deye ago tbe Governor wee annoyed et finding in tbe executive chamber a black walnut case, lined with red plash, containing a gold hooped keg of Hqnor, wbloh wae to be drawn through a golden faucet. On tbe keg wae this insoription: From J. O. Coughlin, R, R. R. It did it. Compliments of the Binghampton democracy. Accompanying this costly gift was a gracefully written letter from Mr. Coughlin, wbo It a democratic boss in Binghampton, asking the governor to forego hie resolve to accept no presents from strangers, and to drink to the success of his administration from a bowl of the Uqnor In the white house. The [overnor refused to recede from tie determination to be no gift- taker, end returned the rum to Mr. Coughlin, much to the latter’* chagrin. $76,000 Ubri Cate. New Orleans, December 22.— .The owners of tbe steamboat Fred A. Blanks, wbloh sunk on Friday- evening by a collision with the steamer Victoria, have libelled the Victoria for $76,030. They allege that the eteamer la reeponelble for the accident. ' ,Si— ACABD. To all whe an suffering finwa the error, sad indiscretions of youtb, nervone em, early decay lorn of manhoods will tend a Ipe that will care you, FREE OF C BARGE. This great remedy wm discovered by a missionary^ in South America. Bendaseiroddreseop envelope to the Bev. Joeerm T. Ixman Station D, Sow Torh (My