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Americus ESTABLISHED 1879. AMERICUS, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3j 1890. IMPORTANT BILLS. THE TWO HOUSES ARE NOW HARD AT WORK. Would not Beconaider tho Sunday Train Bill-To Conaolldata tho Election,— Tho Capital Ground! to Bo Fixed Cp. lions for white and colored, and to provide separate cars for white and colored. The bill by Gilbert, of Muscogee, providing for a constitutional amendment so that bills may be read the first time by title only— the same amendment that was lost through executive negligonce this year—was the subject of prolonged HOW WE STAND. MAJOR FURLOW DEAD The CITY OF AMERICUS AS SHE IS. HE DIES UNDER OPERATION IN ATLANTA. Tho Most Progressive City in the South To-Day—So Recognized Everywhere— A Pew Low Estimates to Which all Will Agree—Unless They Place Them Higher. All Americus Shocked by the Newt A Grand Man Gone to His Reward- One Who has Accomplished Wonders For Our City—Amorious Mourns. DOESN’T DREAD THE ERY CASE. Ths Foroa Bill Bain* Pushed la th* Senate—A Hot Beealon W1U Be Had- lngolls Monkeying-'The Copyright and Beapportionment Billa. : i..T- Americas. Apply AMOURS' pilPB And other dealers In Hlgh-Ciaos Groceries. WHEATLEY ANSLEY’S Prices marked way down on -AND- Novelty suits to be cleared out. Only a few of them left and the prices marked on them are carrying them away rapidly. Underwear for Gent’s, Ladies and Children at popular prices. Blankets and Corn- portables in splendid assortment. Me; 1 kley, * . ■ Successor* to Thornton A Wheatley. Special to Bicohdxb. Atlanta, Dec. 2.—There was quite a spirited debate in the Ben- ate this morning on a motion to re consider the act passed yesterday relative to the running of excursion trains on Sunday, "prohibiting the same." The motion was made by Senator Cuban Ips, of the 22nd.* Several speeches were made against it, .the most notable being that of Senator Todd, of the 35th. . “I am opposed,” said he, "to the running of all traluB on Sunday. They are not run because they are a necessity, or for the convenience of the people, but for the almighty dollar. "On Saturaay night the farmer is obliged to stop his plow until Mon day morning. He is obliged by hu man law to keep holy tho Sabbath day. Why shouldn’t these rail roads and monopolies be subjected to the same law. Time Is money, and no wonder the wealth of this country is aggregating in the hands of trusts and monopolies when they are allowed seven days to tho farm ers' six.” It was quite a uuiquo liue of ar gument. There were better arguments than bis, however, In favor of the bill and against reconsideration, ard the motion to reconsider was voted down—21 to 9. An importantblll was Introduced by Sen. Candler, of the 40th. Its effect is to consolidate the county and State elections. The time of holding the county Is changed from January to the first Wednesday in October, aqd the term of ail the county officers Is made two years. Two school bills were Introduced. One by Sen. Ellington, authorizing each county to levy a special tax for school purposes, aud another by Sen. Irwlueto revise and consoli date tlie common school laws of the Sta'e. A ' bi'.l was introduced by Sen. Hays, of the 24tb, to incorporate the Columbus Investment Comprny. A number of other local bills were Introduced, and seven local bills were poised, IN THE HOUSE. The bill of Martin, of Fnlton, ap propriating $18,000 to the improve ment of the capitol grounds was considered in committee of the whole. There was considerable dls- cusslon, but the bill was passed finally. The white man, Norman, of Lib erty, keeps his seat. The negro, James, “alnt In It.” That was decided this morning. The committee on privileges and elections submitted tbelr report in Norman’s favor. It was unani mous. When the motion was made the negro Lecture Crawford, of McIntosh, moved to amend by in serting the word “James” In lieu of "Norman.” An Inquiry from Flem ing, of Richmond, brought out a statement of the case from Chair man Martin. Norman’s majority was given by the throwing out of Midway precinct, In which there is a considerable negro majority. It was done upon the ground that one of the freeholders required by law was not a freeholder, and the committee believed this was suffi cient reason for throwing out the precinct. Only the two negroes voted for Crawford’s amendment, and the re port of the committee was sustain ed. Then Warner Hlll’e proposed con stitutional amendment about limit ing the pay of thp legislators to $160. Mr. HtU, Sneleon’e mogul in the last House, spoke at some length. The constitution, he said, contemplated a forty day’s session. The last' Legislature was It leealoh nearly 200 days. To limit the salary would remedy all that,; Humphry*, of Brooke, wanted to provide that the propoied law should apply only to the members elected from Meriwether county. Gay, Hartrldge and Fleming, of Blehinond, made fun of the bill, the latter recelling the fact that there Is a county in North Carolina called Buncombe. Finally* the bill was put to a vote —d lee»o*erwhs>iDlngly. , A bill *was Introduced by Dr. Johnson, of Appling, requiring rail* road* to furnish equ 4 accommoda* discussion. Mr. Atkinson, of Coweta, wanted all general bills at least to be read In full the.flrst time. The bill was finally recommitted, and this amendment will probably be Incor porated by the committee. The resolution by Mr. Whitfield, of Baldwin, concerning an investi gation of the W. & A. property in Chattanooga was taken up. Mr. Whitfield urged, amongst other reasons* for this, the fact that a cer tain strip of fand, originally the property of the State aud Included in surveys of the State's property there, was no longer considered the property of the State; yet there Is no record of any transfer of any soit whatever. Who owns tills property now-? How did they come into possession of it? The resolution was passed. Mr. Bush, of Miller, moved t’*at no new matter should be introduced after the 5th of December, except by a two-thirds vote of the house. This was adopted. THE ADVISORY BOARD. The Military Advisory Board meets iu Atlanta on the 5th of De cember, iu the Agricultural Com mittee room at the capitol. THE OLD OLD CITIZENS’ BANK CASE. A Decision by the Supreme Court That le of Interest to Its Depositors. Special to RXCOHDKK. Atlanta, Dec. 2.—The decision of the Stipreme court in the case of Hill and Thompson, receiver, vs. W. & A railroad and Gate City Na tional Bank, is of great importance to creditors of the Old Citizens Bank, of Atlanta. It adds about $70,000 to the assests of that bank, about $40,000 going to State, and $20,000 to other cred itors. On the day tho bank failed, it paid about $18,000 to tho W. & A., $4,00 to the Atlanta Natioual Bunk. The Citizens’ Bunk being a State depository, had about $100,000 of the State’s money, The State had first lien, but it still had a claim of $40,000 unsatisfied. With- interest of ten years, the amounts paid the W. & A. aud two banks, recovered by this decision, amount to $70,000. THE COURT MARTIAL. Who the Members of the Court Will Bo—Two Prlvstei :snd a Csptatn to Bo Tried.; Special to Rkcokder. Atlanta, Dec. 2.—The court- martial of Capt. A. C. Sneed aud three other membera of tho Gato City Guarda, originally set for the 3d of December, will begin Thurs day, Decomber 4th. The members Of the courtmartial will he: Lieutenant Col. Wylie, of Macon ; Capt. O. T. Kenan, of the Macon Hussars; Capt. Edward Young, of 1 the Greeuo Rifles; Capt. W. H. Cobb, of the Pledmdut Rifles; and Capt. W. E. Wooten, of tho Albany Guards. Besides Capt. Sneed, Secoud Lieut. C. M. Roborts aud privates Myers and Spellman are to be tried for "conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.” Against Capt. Sneed there Is an Additional chargo of Insubordination. AFTER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS The Tardy Groom Finally Beeches the Altar—MaJ. Kiser’s Love Story Bade Like a Novel. Special toRKCOBDIH. Atlanta, Deo. 2.—A notable wedding cdrenlony was performed here to-night. It united Maj. Ma rlon C. ICIser, one of Atlanta’s most prominent aud wealth merchants, and Mrs. Sarah Turner Ivey. Thirty-five years ago Mr. Kiser and Miss Turner were engaged to be married. The weduingday came, the bride and ministers were ready, but the groom, elect did not appear. Naturally there wae no wedding. Since then Miss Turner married Mr. Ivey, and Majo( Kiser, In the meantime, has had two wives. Some months ago Mra. Ivey loot her husband, and later Major Kt- eer’s second wife died. The old love was renewed, and now It la Mir. and Mra. M. C. Kleer. Just look at Americus now. And Americus a few years back. Then just imagine what Ameri cus will he a few years heuce. It is simply wonderful. Much more marvelous than can heaeen by our citizens. Though they rest happy in thg knowledge that every part of this city is forging ahead, Ail Georgia Is rapidly growing, and so with the entire South; but among tho cities showing the best record aud the most flattering pros pects Americus leads the list. It is certain that many towns aud cities of our own State are making rapid progress, and it Ib a source of great and universal rejoicing that this is true. Nearly every one has great Increase in population to show, aud great growth industrial ly. Aud the same may be said of our sister State of Alabama, and in fact of the whole South. But just look at our city and com- pare Its record with that of any city you may choose to select. It Is simply marvelous. That we stand in the front rank is told by all. Go where you will.aud discuss growing cities and towns and Americus is mentioned first. Yon who have lived here long can com- pare our stand now with what it was a few years b'ack, but you can hardly see the change as one who makcH visits at intervals Just talk to some one who is here now after being absent for two years. Wbat does he say? He is always astonished, and tells you the change has been greater than he could bavo imagined, although he knew the city was growing rap- idly. And everybody knows it. Our city bas the beat reputation of any Southern city, not excluding one There are a great many larger and n great many of excellent stand, but take the record of any, compare it with our own, and you will al ways find that relatively the dlf- foren je is enormously In our favor. But all know this, and it Is use less to reiterate. How fast are we giWlng? That Is, how is our population Increas- log? Take as a basis, and as one esti mate the houses built. The lowest figures of those constructed .in the past year is over three hundred. And only residences of good size are included. Taking five, the number used as the average of a family, as the inhabitants of each home, there have been fifteen hun- dredjndded to our population In the past year. But this is too low, although at that the Increase would be 20 per cent. Besides these there are hun dreds of others boarding, or living in smaller houses as used by the laboring class. By investigation of these and other sources it is ab solutely certain that over four hun dred people have come to Americus to live during the past mouth. To make the figure as small as It can possibly be put down 300 as new citizens. That's nearly 4,000 per year. Just look for yourself what the result will be ten years hence. That the ratio will not only remain as much, but bo Increased greatly Is proven by the work already con tracted for. Work and wages is wbat attracts the people, and there is more already on band than can be done by our present population in a year. New enterprises are add ed dally, and workmen must fill the positions. The building going on now and to be begun is almost Incredible. People are turned away daily by real estate dealers on ac count of no bouses for sale or rent. The boarding houses are all full, And applications refused by all daily. That gives a little Idea of what le going on, and without the slightest exaggeration or sentiment,but look ing at our stand and prospects with the eye of cool business and calcu lation, we esnuot see why Ameri cus will not boast 80,000 Inhabitants or more In 1900.’ ' With as' low an estimate as any one coaid make, and at the end of this decade you will see Americas put down at not lower than fifth In population in the State. Its—" to be higher, safe The R— the very lo 1 Major T. M. Furlow is dead! Aud all Amorious grieves! On : of the most distinguished of Geoigla’a citizens passes away. A man loved aud revered by all. And a man whose life is a history of the growth and progress of our city. Yesterday afternoon tho flrrt news reached the city in the shape of a telegram to Mr. M. Callaway. Here Is all it said: "Father died under operation, will leave with his body Wednesday. Cuas. Furlow.” It was late when this message was received, but the newB spread like wild fire, aud was everywhere met by sad hearts. There was no man so well-known in this section, and none so univer sally loved and admired. In 1851 Major Furlow came to Americus from Houston county. He was then one of the wealthiest men iu Georgia or the South, and at once began devoting bis time to building up this section. He took the lead In all affairs polit ical and in any way of interest to this city. He was elected Mayor at one time and served his people well. He was also made Representative In the Legislature, and was State Senator. In all of these positions he was conspicuous for his justice to all his constituents and for the wisdom with which he conducted all his affairs. He was also made one of the Secession Convention. Since his coming here In all af fairs of Interest to the people he has taken a leading part. He was gen erous to a fault, and gathered around him a largo clrole of friends who loved him as man 1b seldom loved. Everybody was his friend. From the highest to the lowest, nothing but enthusiastic words of praise could be beard concerning him. In 1862 he was a candidate for Governor, being opposed by Joshua Hill aud Joseph E. Brown, and In State affairs was as prominent as In things of local Interest. He has recently been holding the position oar people ollered to him again at the recent primary. He has been afflicted by a cancer for some time past, and a few day* since decided to go to Atlanta and have an operation performed. Ae shown oy the telegram this was performed yesterday, under wbioh operation be died. His loss Is mourned as few oan be, the grief existing lit all olasses from the highest to the lowest. When the news - was told, each hearer would express his sorrow In no uncertain terms that tuob a man, a God fearing Christian and whole souled gentleman, had left this world for always. He leaves four children: Mr. C. T. Furlow, now In the office of Comptroller General in Atlanta; Mrs. M. Callaway, Mrs. A. D. Gate- wood and Mrs. Jim Callaway. To these, heartfelt sympathies are ex tended, and with them the hearts of the city beat In'sorrow. His soul has flown straight to the Heavenly Father, and there rests happy in the knowledge of a work well done. A good man has left us, and we grieve, but he now reside! In the home of joy, without pain or sor row, sickness or death, and quietly awaits the oomlng of the loved ones below. Bpeclal to Rxoosdsb. Washington, Deo. 2.—Congress plunged into the heart of matters to-day, and lnstead’of this being a very dull session,' as lm» been pre dicted, It looks as though It would be as lively and lurid as the last. In the Senate It Is to be fight from the jump. , It is apparent that the Republi can leaders have learned nothing from the result of the elections, and that a determined attempt is to be made to consummate the Foroe BUI conspiracy. "Grand mamma" Hoar, of Massachusetts, called up the bill according to the agreement reached at yesterday’s caucus, and by a strict party vote it was decided to consider it. At one point there was some skillful fencing between Gor man and Morgan, on the Demo cratic side, and Hoar and Frye oh the other. The reading of the bill consumed the entire day, aud de bate proper will begin to-morrow. Ae the Democrats will dispute every luch of the ground, and cell their lives In the last ditoh, It Is evident that If the bill is to be passed, a gag rule must be adopted. To accomplish this revolution In the parliamentary proceeding* of the Senate, a man of nerve wll^ fee noeded In the (chair. Vloe-Preil- dent Morton lacks the backbone, and it Is understood that Ingalls, of Kansas, will enact the role of Bobesplere. He love* to do the dramatic, and he is a candidate for re-eleotlon. Ha thinks it would do him good to make himself the hero of a sensational episode. t rrl •< However, it is not at all certain that the bill would pass, even If a vote were reaohed. There are at least seven Republican Senators who are so radically opposed to the Foroe Bill that no amount of whipping could bring them into line, ; a The was a long struggle In the House to-day over the .oopyright bill. The South was almost solidly against It, but the previous question was ordered, and it will probably be passed to-morrow. The re-apportionment bUl intro duced to-day Is In the heals of S68 members. Georgia gate eleven again of one. • I' • . unit A LARGE HOUSE Witnessed Bluebeard Jr, st the Open House Leal Night. Advice In Mother*. Mbs. Winslow’s Soothing Syr up should always be used for .chil dren teething. It soothes the child, softeni the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and it the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty-five cents per bottle. | Highest of all in Leavening Power.—U. & Gnr't Report, Aug. ij, 1889, wi <iimi she « jilrt- The opera house was nearly flUed * last night to see Bluebeard Jr., and they were not disappointed^'A* advertised it was an extravaganza, and a more extravagant extravanza was never zten in Amerione. i > It was uproaring In many parts, and the ridiculousness brought forth much laughter. • Ij . |tl q The spectacular part waa nothing like it should have been, owing to the zmallneas of the stage. 'How ever, some very pretty scenery Amo shown. The ballet wee way above the average aa seen here, and brought out a great deal of ap plause, The tinging was good ' enough, ana In fact every part wae like advertized. It pretended to be an extravaganza, and that’s Jnzt exactly what It wae. The troup. contained over sixty, end the female member* were ex ceptionally good looking. The coetnmez excelled any ever seen here In a troup of like charac ter, and were beautiful In every scene. It was a good show In Its way, and pleated the andlenee in every part. , - ;! For Bale or Bent. House and lot In tfr* city of toA.0. Ea