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/ E. D. ANSLE1 JSahb Old Staid continues to keep all the e*tables. THE TIMES - RECORDER. My stoek of Groceries. Is best and largest in tbs city. £. D. Ansi.kv. VOLUME I. AMERICUS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY: APRIL 16, 1891. NUMBER 10 FORBIDDEN FRUIT! The weather;this season lias “forbidden fruit” to many of our customers, but Geo. D. Wheatley Takes pleasure in offering a “FULL CHOI*” of NEW and SEASONABLE DRY GOODS at prices within EASY REACH of all. CASE AFTER CASE of new goods opened during the past week has about completed OUR SPRING STOCK, and close relationship to the manufacturers enables us to present this season a] line of goods UN APPROACHABLE in QUALITY, STYLE OR PRICE. Special for this week- 25 Pieces Beautiful 25 Pieces Beautiful SOLID COL’D FIGURED SOLID COL’D FIGURED CHINA SILKS FLORENTINES 20 pieces LOVELY WOOL CIIALLIES, solid and figured, at 20c. per yd. Just 15 more of those SUPERB CAMELS’ HAIR Pattern Suits go AT COST THIS WEEK. 40 patterns BLACK SILK GRENADINES, finest quality, 75c. to $1.25 this week. THEY ARE BEAUTIES and worth from *1.00 to *2.00 elsewhere. A perfect profusion of BLACK SILK DRAPERY NETS—the correct thing this season, at prices which will astonish you. Our BLACK DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT, the very best in the city. You can find JUST WHAT YOU WANT at a very moderate cost. Grant its the pleasure of showing you our LACES, EMBROIDERIES, and NEW WASH DRESS GOODS, consisting of everything new ■ in WHITE GOODS. Plain and figured PERSIAN MULLS, CHINA SILKS, FAYAL BATISTES and GRENADINES, MADRAS CLOTH, GING HAMS, ETC. 15 do*. Black SILK MITTS, at 25c. per pair this week. 18 do*. LADIES’ BLACK SILK GLOVES, 40c., (worth 66c) this week. Forty do*. Diamond Dyo LADIES HOSE, absolutely stainless, at 25c. per pair this week. BRUTALLY MURDERED HUSBAND AND WIFE ATTACKED IN THEIR BED. She Was Shot Dead by Hie Side, and He Wao Shot, Stabbed, and Beaten He Pursued the Assassins—The County Up In Arms. BE SURE TO ATTEND OUR OPENING SALE OF SPRING CLOTHING THIS WEEK. Our Stock is Warranted Matchless in QUALITY, STYLE OR . PRICE. 300 Child’s Sailor Sails, w ”“ BOyS' SGbOOl Soils 12.50 to *5.00 suit, worth double elsewhere. Vnflg Danfc a specialty; good value, 25c. to *1.50 per pair, any sue wanted. WE FULFILL OUR ADVERTISEMENTS! COME AND SEE! Geo.D. Wheatley Got. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave. Wilminotox, April 18.—IcformaUon was received this morning of one of the mo»t brutal murder, in the hlitory of Cecil county, Md. It occurred at Porter’s Bridge, a email place about three milee east of Colons, Md. The victims were Mrs. Elizabeth Itlchards and J. Granville Klcbarde, who live there with their children. The husband and father. J. Granville Rlcharde, Is Inspector in the Baltimore Custom House and an ex-member of the Maryland legiilature from Cecil county. Mrs. Richards was the daugter of Frank Langdon, a well known cttlzen of Cecil county. Husband and wife retired later than usual last evening. Mr. Richards fell et onoe Into a doze. Mrs. Richards, who had not yet gone to sleep, was startled at 1 o’clock by an unusual nolle In the back room, and ehe saw the figure of a man in the doorway. She arose upright in bed, bat before ehe could utter a word the ruffian fired upon her. The ball entered the back of her head, penetrating the brain. She fell back upon the bed. The report of the revolver ‘ aroused the hneband. He jumped out of bed with a bound. The burglar fired again, and the ehot struck Mr. Richards in the left side. He staggered, then with a desperate effort made a grasp for the throat of his assail ant, while the latter withdrew down the stairway, firing as be went. All the shots went wide of their mark until the two men reached tho hallway down stairs. It was intensely dark, and Mr. Richards could only hear tho in truder retreating. At the bottom of the stairs tho as sailant turned again and flrod, tho ball striking Mr. Richards In the stomach. Here Mr. Richards thinks a second bur glar came upon the scene and lalned his companion t» finish Ids murderous work. Having discharged all their shots at Mr. Rlehards. the men set about beating him to death with an iron poker or jimmy. Mr. Richards fell unconscious tg Uip floor, and- lay there while Ills wife breathed her last upstairs, and the mar- derere made a hasty search of the premises. It is thought this was only a blind, however, as the only things they took were a gold watch and $80 In money. The men then made their escape and have not be caught. The husband, although conscious, Is lying in a precarious condition. The LEESBURG LOCALS* Mr. Odum's Failure—A Happy Marries*— Charming Visitor,. Leesiiubu, April 18.—Tlie financial enuh,,« most of your readers are aware lias atruck our city and struck It very forcibly, involving In its ruius our Ur- gest commercial house, of which Mr. H. C. Odom was proprietor and chief finan cier. This is about the greatest shock our city and its surroundings have over re ceived, and several of our most influen tial citizens are sufferers. We learn that Mr. Odom’s liabilities will reach about $40,000. He has many friends In this community and they hope to see him right aide up again soon. At 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. A. Walden, Mr. Jack Campbell, of Dooly, was joined In matrimony to Mlsa Beulah Walden, of this city, Rev. O. V. Chester performing the ceremony. Our card failed to reach ns. Miss Rnby Young, of Coney, and Miss Annie Hogue, of Amerious, are noted among the most important of our visit- ore of the past few days. We are now having lovely spring weather, and farmers and gardeners are putting In some good work. Prof. L R. Cain leaves this evening for Arlington to witness the marriage of Mist Mary, his sister, to Mr. Oscar Thompson, of Macon. We learn that Mr. Thompson owns a large interest in a commercial firm in that city. chanoea Mrs. young v Mr. 1 cal elrol out Cec -e slight, rerj attractive are. nown in pollti- 1 also through- te up a late hour to-night has been obtained. Sava Bound Its own tracks 1 Central. —The South ire a depot of Bay street for lome, but will ooms In over the Central from the croe sing. This has been decided upon on aeoonnt of thedlffioultjlo getting rights of way ontxlde of the eity. The Sontb Bound people have made a proposition to the Central and General Manager Gab- betthas made a counter proposition to them. The matter Is now being nego tiated, and an agreeable arrangement will probable be arrived at in a snort while. Emza Chlnama street hi bis laun They go the placi a clue to toother down on rates, an terpretei of his ssi glish. ■miry. -Sam Lee, St 258 Union snd robbed in y two men. i senseless in unable to get g, It Is said, ,e city being cut laundry rill act as in- s description ot speak En AMERIOUS, GEORGIA. Yorai , Sonna of Wails’ wife and Alice Le Thedese log and t She cans locked u| stine is 4 Is 2U. Servant. I IS.—Martin log salesman - deserted his 1 eloped with l bis family, re this morn- eping house. They were )g. Sonnan- Mlss Ledyer Senator Bruwn's Birthday. Atlanta, April 18.—[8pedAl]—Sena tor Joseph X. Brown celebrated his 70th birthday this afternoon at his residence. It Is also the seventeenth anniversary the marriage of his daughter to Dr. E. L. Connally, and would have been the birthday ot hit son, Frank, had he lived. A Card from Mr. Burkhmlter. The Tiueh-Recoriikr: I have been absent from the city a day or two on business, and return to find myself famous by your unsolicited nomination for the presidency of the stato Alliance. Of course gratitude forbids us to look gift horse In the mouth, yet my sense of duty and obligation Impels me to sug gest that my nomination docs nut come from quite the right quarter. I might suggest in this connection that all nominations in that dlreotlun arc superfluous now; for if there is anything upon which Alliancemen of Georgia aro now agreed it is that the Hon. L. F. Liv ingston shall succeed himself to that high position. Aside from his eminent fitness for the place nothing haa contri buted more to thia result than the re- lontiess war waged against him from the outside, lod by a few malcontente on the Inaldo in the path of whose ambition ho has boon the lion of .itrepgtb and truth. 1 am at a loss as to the proper con struction of yonr expression: “The taet that he is not a confederate renders,” etc. If yon intend thereby to read me out of the rank* of Confederate veterans I shall moist emphatically demur. I did not, however attain tho distinc tion of Colonel, with which you dubbed me, and have been ao fortunate as not to be added to the numerous army of Colonels on Hla Excellency’s staff. With sincere regard for tho honor yon do mo, and frith the hope that the day 1* not far distant when all uutaldere will see that tho object of tho Alliance w to better the condition ot the whole conn- try and will oease their useless war on tho order, I subscribe myself yonr hum ble and honored friend, D. C. N. Bubkraltxb. Americas, Ga., April 16,1801. Another Cotton MU]. Savaxbah, April 16.—A knitting mill Is the next industrial enterprise for Savannah. A company is being organ ized with a capital of $80,000, and already most of that amount baa boon subscribed. Leading capitalists and business men have taken hold of tho en terprise and It wilt be started at aa early a day as practicable. HARRISON IN ATLANTA. A CORDIAL RECEPTION EXTENDED THE LITTLE PRESIDENT. He Enters the Oat* City to the Thunder of Artillery—Thousands Shako Ills Hand la the Rotunda ot tho Capitol—Entorinlnod by (luv. Northon. Atlanta, Ga., April IS.—[Special.] President Harrison snd party arrived here at 4 o’clock- this afternoon. They were met at Marietta by a com mlttee of prominent citizens together with the city eonnell, headed by Mayor Hemphill and ex-Mayor Glenn. At the Chattahoochee river the party of distinguished visitors were welcomed by a number of salutes fired by one of the guns of the Atlanta artillery. This gun was mounted on a flat ear drawn by a special engine, and preceded the Presidential special Into the city firing as it nn along. As soon as the manufacturing centre of the city was reached every factory whistle wee blown. President Harrison, bis son, Russell, and Mrs. MeKee stood on the rear platform, the President, silk hat In hand, bowing and smiling to the orowdt congregated on either side of the track. On tearing the depot all the risltore except Mrs. Harrison, who pleaded fa tigue, wera taken In charge by eltitens and given a drive over the city. The president was reminiscent, end asked to be drawn In the country to tho placet over which he passed during the late war. His wish was gratified, and on reach ing tho place he left the carriage and walked about a half mile down the road, to the consternation of the rustics who stood about him. From 7 to 0 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Har rison stood In tho rotnnda of the cspitol shaking hnnds with the thousands of peoplo who had flocked there to greet them. From 0 until 11 p. m. they were tho guests of Gov. Xorthen and Mrs. Nor- then, who wero assisted in the reception by some of the best ladies of Atlanta. The Fou -tli Artillery Band discoursed some sweet muslo in the front yard, white a great crowd thronged about the fenoe and around the door unable to even see the little man who leads the Republican party In America, The visitors leave for Birmingham to morrow morning. The following distinguished people made' up the presidential party: President and Mrs. Harrison, Mrs, McKee, Mrs. Dlmmlck, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Harrison, Postmaster-General Wanamaker, Marshall Randall, Mr. and Mrs George W. Boyd, Mr. E. F. Tlbbott, the President's stenographer and repre sentatives of the Press association. CHAINED TO THE FLOOR. Preventions Bela* Taken to Retain .John Jackson. To The Tiuku-Recohdxb:—As cotton has about ceased eomlng In from the country and it is generally conceded that there are now but very few scattering bales left on plantations in this section, it becomes a matter of Interest to the cotton fraternity to know bow the stock in the warehouses compare* with same date previous years. We band you be low tho figures from actual couut taken today and the nearest date wo bare to April 16th for proceeding two peart April Stb, 1880. Stock in Amerilus warehouses this day, actual count, 867 des. April 12th, 1890. Stock in Araerlcus warehouses this day, actual count, 1,108 ties. April 16th, 1891- Stock in Americas warehouses tbU day, actual count, 1,248 lies. Yours truly, etc., Johnson A IIarbold. Americas, Ga, April 18th, 1801. Slowest Court Next Week. Stewart Superior oourt convenes next week,land the usual lsrgq attendance of lawyers and others Into re* ted in tho proceedings of the oourt may be expect ed. Among those who have made am ple preparation for the entertainment of the rikltoro it Miss Willie Brooks, pro prietress of the well known Brooks House, and guests who stop there may rest assured that the very best attention will be bestowed upou them at this home-like hostlery. The “Charles F. Crisp” Rase Ball Club. The boys bare been playing ball reg ularly every afternoon this week, and are thoroughly aroused on the subject Last night a meeting was bold and a team fully organised. Sixteen names were pat on the list, and otheri will doubtless be added. Mr. Walter Orlap was elected captain, and Mr. B. B. Allen eecretary and treasurer, FrscUoe game* will be played every Tuesday, Thursday asd Saturday after noon at 4 o’clock. An entranoe fee of one dollar was charged each. The of tho club will be the Charles F. Crisp bare ball team. The boy* are all enthusiastic and will hare as strong an smatenr nine bo found. The grounds need fixing, and help should be given them to do this. Ail are anxious for the game, and there should be so trouble In raising a little money to help the boys out. Will Leave Americas. Mr. J. M. Cranston returned to A mer- lcm last night from Augusta. He will leave again for the Fountain City this afternoon, and this time bo goes to re main. He will now be agent for the Union Mutual Insurance Company, of Hartford, for Georgia and South Caro lina, with headquarters In Augusta. His many friends here will greatly re gret hie going, h|it are glad to know of his success In getting snob an Important position with such a good company. He has done splendid work for the Equita ble around here, and leaves that compa ny with regret. Those of our citizens who have been out fishing reoently, state that this Is undoubtedly the beet season for sport of this kind that we hare bad in years. Mnekalee creek Is the resort for those who can not go far, and many lino specimens of the finny tribe have been caught. The dredging of the stream b*» greatly Improved it, and many flab are being caught both with book and line and seines. Died of Starvation. Cincinnati, April 18.—Frank Slerp, a poverty-stricken music teacher, 05 years old, lived in a tenement at 210 Hunt street. Neighbors missing him, entered his room, and found him apparently in prayer at a chair. He was dead, snd the coroner found that he bad died of star vation. John Jackson Is the negro who was brought bore last week, found guilty In Wilcox superior oonrt of tho murder of Mr. Bee Brown, of Rochelle. He is under sentence to hang the 20th of next month, and was brought here lor safe keeping. The jail there Is not as secure as it might be, and no prisoner ever incarce rated in there has had more outside friends. It Is only a short time now until the date of the execution, and the officers are taking great precautions to see that the prisoner does not escape. For tho past few days two machinists bare been busy eUnohlng through the floor an Immense pleoa of iron. To this were clinched four chains, very hugs, and about three feet In length. Such an arrangement Is needed in the jail In Its condition, and yesterday It was pnt to. its first nse. Jackson was carried Into the room where this was fixed, and viewed the chains with a fearful eye. He evidently didn't ralUih the idea of being chained down, bat never uttered a word. He wae hare-foot, and aa he was told to hold one of his feet out, bs seemed to . shudder a little. The machinist pnt an Iron bracelet around tho ankle, and pro ceeded to strongly clinch it to one of the chains. Jseksoa stood ths operation well, snd not a word escaped him. Only when the job was done, snd ths jailor tried the shackle to see If It would slip off did he speak. He then winced s little, ’ and said: “That hurts.” Jv Jackson appears to be anywhere from 25 to 30 years old, snd Is of a light gin ger cake color. He admits tbs shooting, but claims that it was done In self do- fence. The need of a new jail becotns daily more apparent, and but for the watch fulness of the officers there would be many jail deliveries to report. Is the Bams Old Waj.$ Ths 8. A. A M. railroad Is certainly making for Itself an enviable reputation In the handling of through freights con signed to th(s city from points both east and west Only a week ago a consignment of six carloads of sugar camo through from Philadelphia In five days, but yesterday this exceptionally fine reoord was beat en by tho arrival of another shipment of a hundred barrets of sngar, whleh was in transit exactly fonr days snd fire boors. This reoord takes tbs plum up to date, and goes to show that when it comes to “hustling” the “Sam” Is Inthe procession. Hu Declined. A glare divine of Apiericns received, and deollned a cordial Invitation ex-, tended him yesterday. He was -walking- down tho street, apparently lost in tbs- mysteries of some deep theological ques tion, when a charming and bright young miss stopped him with the question:. “Or. do yon wish to soo a lot of little, devils 7” Shogaxed up at him with her large, Innocent eyas, and, be, with kindly so licitude answered la the affirmative. Her eyes twinkled most merrily and, a little laugh rippled forth as she replied: “Well, then, go to , and I’m sure your wish, will be granted." Mention was made in yesterday’s Timbs-Rboobdbb of ths benqnet of De- Molay lodge Knlghte Templar the night before. The ooeaelon was a most enjoy able one, and all participated to their hearts content Ip the refreshments. A good deal was left over, however, and with ths ebaranteristio bererolenco of the order, was distributed around among many needy families. Mr. A. J. Buch anan offered his delivery wagon, and in person delivered moat of the goods. Many homes ware made happy by this noble action. * Miss Annie Thompson and Mr. W. T. Avers were married yesterday morning at 10 o'oloek, at tho residence of Mr. W. W. Thompson in Smlthrillo. Among those who attended from Americas were Mr. and Mrs. A. 8. Thompson, Miss Enla Coker and Mr. D. G. Anderson. Ths bridal couple and party came to Americas yesterday afternoon. The many friends of these popular young people heartily congratulate them, and a happy future surely awaits them. Convenient For AIL i The Tihbs-Rkcobdek begins publish ing this morning the time of the arrival and departure of every passenger train Into and from Americua. This will be kept standing, and will be changed with every schedule. The time of the closing of all malls is also given. This will be a convenient table for all. and you may depend upon its being correct All the material for the oonstraettoai of the LaGrange street railroad has bean ordered, and the work will begia tUs week, j naa HBI L-eS&Si IF 11 " 1 "