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AMERICUS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY: APRIL 23/1891.
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NUMBER 16
IF0R8IDDEN FRUIT!
CRUSHED TO ATOMS.
J A NEGRO BOY KILLED ON THE CEN
TRAL ROAD.
Sl’NIMY HfUOOL COSVKNTION.
Amerlciu Well Itepreiented In the Klertiou
of Officer*.
The weather this season has “forbidden |fruit M 'to jnany
customers, but
Geo. D. Wheatley
Takes pleasure in offering a “FULL CROP” of NKYV and SEASONABLE
I>RY GOODS at prices within EASY REACH of all.
Sup|>n*e«l to Have Fallen In a Fit on the
Track—The Down Paveenger Yesterday
Afternoon Kuna Over Him—He Was Hor
ribly Mangled.
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
SOLID COL’D
FIGURED
25 Pieces
Beautiful
SOLID COL’D
FIGURED
CHINA SILKS
FLORENTINES
■JO pieces LOVELYJ WOOL
per yd.
CIIALLIES, solid and figured, at 20c.
Just 15 more of those SUPERB CAMELS’ HAIR Pattern Suits go
AT COS^’ THIS WEEK.
40 patterns BLACK SILK GRENADINES, finest quality, Too. to $1.25
this week. THEY ARE BEAUTIES and worth from *1.00 to $2.00
elsewhere.
A perfect profusion of BI.ACK 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 WIIAT YOU WANT at a very moderate cost
Grant us the pleasure of showing you our LACES, EMBROIDERIES,
and NEW WASH DRESS GOODS, consisting of everything new
in WHITE GOODS.
Plain ancl figured PERSIAN MULLS, CHINA SILKS, FAY AL
BATISTES and GRENADINES, MADRAS CLOTH, GING
HAMS, ETC.
15 doz. Black SILK MITTS, at 25c. per pair this week.
18 doz. LADIES’ BLACK SILK GLOVES, 40c., (worth 65c) this week.
Forty doz. Diamond Dye LADIES HOSE, absolutely stainless, at 25c. i*r
pair this week.
BE SURE TO ATTEND OUR
OIPEUSTUSTO SALE
OF
SPRING; CLOTHING
THIS WEEK.
Our Stock is YVarranted Matchless in
QUALITY, STYLE OR PRICE.
size 4 to 14 years, *1.50 this week, worth
*3.00 elsewhere.
300 Child’s Sailor Suits,
Boys’ School Suits, 12,50 *° * 5 - 00 suit ’ worth doub, ° ebewhere
Knee Pants a s P ecialt - v; g°°‘ l value * 25c ' to * 1-50 per pair ’ sl,e
AllCC ralllP wanted.
WE FULFILL OUR ADVERTISEMENTS!
COME AND SEE!
The Central passenger, \'u. 5, leaving
here for the South at 1 :(X» yesterday af
ternoon, killed a negro about four miles
from the city.
He was a boy of fifteen years, named
Adam Hrookins, the son of I’rince
Brookins, an old well known darkey.
The boy was horribly mangled, and
hardly a piece was left of him or bis
clothes.
He was pushed and dragged over fifty
yards, the wheels passing over him
many times.
No one was with him at the time,
and the cause of the accident can only
be surmised. He was lying on the track
when first seen, and although the engi
neer did all in his power to prevent run
ning over him, it was too late to prevent
the calamity. Tho blowing of the
whistle didn’t move him, and the train
rushed upon him, tearing him almost to
atoms.
The home of the parents was
near at hand, and they were immediate
ly nutitled.
They could hardly rccognizo their
hoy, and as they saw one after another
of the ragged and bleeding fragments,
their tears and monns were most pitiful.
It was a horrible sight for any, and to
the parents of the victim it was almost
crazing.
It seems that the hoy is subject to tits,
and.his immovable lying on the track Is
thus explained. He must have been at
tacked with one of his spells while walk
ing along the track, and thus fell be
tween the rails.
The father, Prince Hrookins, came to
town yesterday 'afternoon, and wns look
ing for the coroner. lie seemed almost
heartbroken, and told in pathetic terms
of his boy’s death. The old roan is not
blessed with n great share of worldly
goods, and hadn't enough t.< par the
burying expenses.
Agent Maxwell was notilied of the oc
currence by wire from Smlthville, and
also of the poverty of the parents. Capt.
Wllliuma, the road master, earn* up on
a freight and carried a coffin which was
purchased by the road.
The telegram to Mr. Maxwell also
asked that the coroner bo notified. The
latter was at hla home, five miles from
the city, and it took some time for word
to reach him.
Co1.1 \]Hi's, April 22.—[Special]—The
Suuday school workers of Georgia are
in Columbus to day in full force. Over
200 delegates were present this morning,
and ntoro are arriving on every train.
Yesterday's session was brief anil noth
ing of importance transpired, the chief
feature being the lecture by Ur. Harnett
last night.
To-day's session convoned all)o'clock,
after devotional exercises the call of
counties took place, showing great ad
vancement in the work. Korty-tlirce
counties were represented this morning.
Hon. Wm. lleynolds, who was to ad
dress the convention to-day, was unable
to be presenton account of sickness, and
a telegram of regret was sent him.
Tho main feature of the morning was
the election of officers, which resulted
os follows:
J. YV. Wheatley, Americas, president;
J. A. Anderson, Atlanta, vice-president;
T. W. Uimmock, Carrollton, secretary;
Lott Warren, Aroericus, assistant secre
tary; A. U. Carril, Atlanta, treaaurer.
After the election of oflbers, Rev. YVm.
■Shaw addressed tho convention on coun-
A MVSTERY.
A SHOOTING SCRAPE IN A HOUSE OF
ILL REPUTE.
FROM COKI1ELE.
It Occurred Me fit Hr Lire Last Ilrlnern 7
anil 8 O’clock—Very Meagre Informa
tion About the Matter—The Officers
Working up tho Case.
There seems to be quite a mystery
hanging over the early part of Tuesday
night.
And uoboily seems to know anything
about It
There was a shoot! ng scrape of some
sort, and somebody got badly hurt
That’s what a reporter beard whis
pered around at a late hour last night
It occurred in a house of 111 repute a
few doors this side of the Variety YVorks
on Jackson street, botween the hours of
7 and 8. A woman came rushing to
wards town seeking for a doctor, saying
that a man wns shot and about to die.
Hero the curtain drops.
This much was dropped by a man
who may or may not know more about
It, and this Is all tho officers who were
on duty after 12 o'clock last night knew,
News «f n liny In Our enterprising Neigh
bor.
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Coriiklk, April 22.—[Special.]—Cor-
,'-v‘
They were not on duty at the time the
ty organization, making a forcible talk. | shooting Is said to have occurred.
At :l o’clock a song service was held, The officers who wero on duty could
anil then the call of committees was con-1 not be seen, but It Is presumed that they
tinued. Mrs. YV. T. Croft, of New York, I knew nothing about it, as the matter has
talked about infant classes in a most in- been kep- wonderfully quiet Nothing
teresting manner.
The address of Hon. J. G. Harris,
President International Sunday School
Association, and the lecture by Kev.
YVm. Shorter were both excellent.
Mrs. Ms tin's Trial.
BiimixeiiAM, April 22.—[Special.]—
The entire morning session of the crimi
nal coart in tho trial of Mrs. Jolla Mar
tin, was ocebpled in the cross-examina
tion of the defendant
The state’s counsel failed to bring out
any contradictory evidence against the
defendant
Doposltioni were read from parties in
Galveston, Texas, showing that she had
been a good wife, and that Claronce
Martin ran away and left her In the
night
Clarence Martin, her husband, is here
to-day in court Hcjhas been in confer
ence with bis brothers, and It Is said
that the state will Introduce him as a
witness In rebuttal.
The defendant believes her husband
has come to assist her.
Leesburg Locals,
Liksiiiru, April 22.—YVe are getting
fearfully dry, and the crop prospect be
gins to look gloomy.
Dr. Kirkland preached a very good
sermon here Sunday at the Presbyterian
eburch.
Mrs. Rebecca Ware, an estimable
lady, died here Sunday night at 11
o’clock. Her funeral was preached by
Dr. Waddell, at the Presbyterian church,
at 4 o’clock Snnday evening, In the pres
ence of a large crowd of relations and
friends, moat of whom followed her to
her last resting place near old Stark-
villo. Mrs. YVare was one of our oldest
and most beloved cltlxene, and the entire
community is In sympathy with the be
reaved.
Unite a crowd came np from Albany,
some from Savannah and some from
o’hur cities, to attend the H. C. Odom
sale, which had been folly advertised,
but they were a disappointed get and
put on a dejected appearance when It
vraa announced that a bill of injunction
bad been tiled In terms of the law, and
a receiver, Mr. J. F. Johnson, appointed.
The matter is now being fully discussed
on our streets.
I sm very sorry to have to chronicle
the death of Lduts, Infant son of Hon.
W. YV. Hooka. He dlsd In Albany Sun
day, at the residence of J. A. Watkins,
Esq., of congestion. The bereaved
parents have our heartfelt sympathy.
Charlie 8heppsrd, of Sumter, Is In the
elty to-day on business.
The health of our city li extremely
good at present.
A M urderesc at HUty-two.
PHILADELPHIA, April 22.—A white
woman named Mrs. Mary A. Watson,
aged sixty-two, was convicted yesterday
of murder in the second degree, as ac
cessory to the killing of John Smith,
colored.
Smith was killed by Mrs. Watson’s
son-in-law, John Sloan, during a quar
rel. Sloan has never been captured.
Fsra In Rome.
Rome, April 22.—Baron Kava, lace
mlntster of Italy to the United States,
has arived at Rome and had a prolonged
conference with the Marquis di Rudini,
the Italian premier, upon the subject of
the New Orleans massacre.
The result of the conference is not
known.
Brsdhsm Will Bang.
Charlotte, N. C., April 22.—The
trial of Bradbam was concluded yester
day evening at fl o’clock, by the jury re
turning a verdict of guilty. The verdict
was unanimous.
The prisoner showed no emotion, no
fear. He was dressed in the height of
fashion, and when taken back to jail
walked briskly and firmly.
The jail was guarded by the military
company during the night, and an extra
police force was put on.
Bradliam was brought to court this
morning and received his death sentence
coolly and without the movement of a
muscle. He was sentenced to be hanged
May 21st. His counsel took an appeal.
wan heard of the matter on the streets
yesterday, and there was no disturbance
on the night mentioned.
The Information about the matter Is
very meagre, but there are points ascer
tained which make it seem true.
It will be thoroughly Investigated, and
it is believed that a big sensation will
bo gotten out of 1L
Johnsunvl’ls’s Mill llurnsd.
Savannah, April 22—The large
steam saw mill of the Bewick Lumber
Company at Jobnsonville, on the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia rail
road, together with the drying kiln, was
burned yesterday morning. The plan
ing mill and (tore wero saved. The mill
was one of the largest In the state, and
was the property of Stillwell, Milieu A
Co., of thte elty, who are the owners of
the stoek of the Bewick Lumber Com-
dany. It waa insured for *2A,000,
which will fully cover all loses. The
origin of the fire li unknown, but It Is
supposed to have been accidental. It Is
not probable that the mill will be re
built, aslte owners have another large
mill at Hazelhurst, whloh Is connected
by railroad with -the ssme pine lands
from whloh the burnt mill drew Its sup
ply of timber.
dele is taking on its regular spring boom.
Several lots have been sold here within
the past few days to persons who will
improve them at once.
Contracts are being let for the build
ing of about a dozen nice residences snd
stores, among which Is a two story brick
■tore, 411x80 feet for Smith A Middleton,
the clever proprietors of the popular .
“Racket store.” These gentlemen came
here last year from the “Tar Heel” state,
and did a large mercantile business
which has so Increased that it necessita
ted the building of the house mentioned
above.
Mr. T. J Moseley is going to supply a
long felt want by building a first elsss
bath house. About 100 persons Id town
are taking stock In It
The Security block, whleb was pur
chased by the First National Bank Is be
ing greatly Improved by the addition of
a nice awning on all sides next to tbs
streets, and the building of new side
walks. The splendid decorations and
elegant fixtures and furniture inside the
bank make It present a palatial appear
ance. This young bank has a promising
future.
Dr. G. W. Marvin and wife, left to
day to visit Florida for a week or two.
Miss Lizzie Wilmot will take a trip to
Columbus the latter part of tlilss week.
The firemen of Cordele are waking up
and we will soon have a department of
which we will be proud.
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fair
Florida's Tobacco Industry.
Jacksonville, Fla., April 22.—S. Y
Thompson, dsputy collector of internal
revenue for Florida, to-day made publlo
the following statistics about cigars and
cigarettes manufactured In Florida dur
ing theyearlSOO. Cigars manufactured,
187,024,580; number of pounds of tobac
co used In their manufacture. 8,014,501;
cigarettes manufactured, 800,880; num
ber of pounds of tobacco need, 2,820.
number of fectoriea In operation during
the year, 842.
IMldraOMth of • WigriM.
Tiiomahville, Ga., April 22.—Joyce
Mosely, a middle-aged negro woman,
was found dead in bed this morning.
She eomplalned a little last night, and
took some soda. She had a husband
and several children, none of whom
knew anything about her death until
this morning. The coroner’s verdict
was death from unknown causes.
A Hplsndld I’crformanre.
Gorman’s minstrels played to
house last night, and delighted all who
were present.
The Gormans seem possesfed of origi
nality unlimited, and veiy generously
have they drawn upon their fnnd In the
present production. Aside from the
dancing and tinging, which are of the
best, snd a profusion of blaok facet,
there was very tittle Id last evening's
performance suggestive of commonplace
minstrelsy.
Instead of the time worn first part clr-
ole there It a clover sketch, entitled,
“The Lori Herd Reception,” which offers
opportunities of Introducing In a pleas
ing manner the best of the old circle
features. The entlro company contri-
butes to this part of the entertainment,
and exceedingly talented do all prove
tbemselvss to be. Joseph M. Xorcross
pleyi the title role, and his magnificent
bass voice la beard with pleasure In
several solos. The Gormans, John,
George and James, all have characters
particularly well suited to their talents.
Arthur Rigby jt Irresistibly funny In
several sketches, and Billy Lyons, the
die Belle of ell “male stage girls,” Is
again a thing of beauty.
It was a most meritorious perform-
me all the way through, and should
the Gormans ever come here again they
will meet a packed boose.
Oor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave. - -
GEORGIA.
AMERICUS,
A *10,000 Suit.
Atlanta, April 22.—[Special]—Mrs.
B. D. Garrett has brought suit against
the Richmond and Danville railroad in
the city court of Atlanta for the death
of her husband, who was run over by a
train of the railroad near the Exposition
mills In October last
Argument Begun.
Atlanta, April 22.—[Special J—Ar-
gument was begun to-day In the State
road claims case before the betterments
commission by Boy kin Wright for claim
ants. The case la likely to last for some
time yet. • '
Fsl*d*.r»MCO,00et , ”•
London, A .prilM.-ThSfal lore is an*
nonneed ofB. A A. Uomarjee, bankers
and -^.rohsnt. of Bombay; with liabili
ties nearly E5flp,Q<». The failure Is at
tributed to reckless speculation In
N.w York’s Dead Lovsr«
New Yokk, April 22.—Tbe handsome
couple who committed suicide at the
Grand Union hotel yesterday have been
identified. Tbe woman was an inmate
of a disorderly house, and the man waa
a music teacher. They had become lov
ers, and tbe circumstances of tbelr lives
caused them to suicide.
DssthatSM From Fsv.r.
Southampton, April 22—The British
steamer La Platte, from Brazlllian ports,
arrived at this port to-day. She reports
that three death from yellow fever oc
curred during the passage from Brazil.
Among tbe victims wee the purser of
the La Platte.
G«n. Johnson's Bnrtnl riser.
Richmond, Vi., April 22.—Tbe city
council in Joint session to-night adopted
a rssolntion requesting that the remains
of Gen. JosephE. Johnson be Interred
In Richmond. The resolution will be
forwarded to tbe family of the deceased.
■r- Ohrsn a Mecoptloa.
I Atlanta, April 22.—[Special.]—Gen.
J. P. S. Sabin, head of tha order of
Knlght'Templ^ra, arrived here to-day,
and la the gueet of Caer de Looa com-
maadoty, which tendered him a hand
some reception to-night
Russia’s War an tho Jaws.
Vienna, April 22 —A Jewish lawyer
of St Petersburg writes to a friend here
that all the Jews residing In St Peters
burg have been ordered to leave that
city by May :t. This means, tbe lawyer
adds, ruin to many Jews, although they
will be permitted to reside lb the provin
ces In the cast and south.
Georgia's Paneh Crop.
Atlanta, April22.—Advices received
by the commissioner of agriculture from
counties broadly scattered over the
state, report the peach trees aa promis
ing a 40 per oent yield. It appears
scarcely probable that the crop for the
state at large will be better than Indi
cated by these returns.
Aerial Navigation. ■
Washington, April 22.—Prof. Lang-
lay, secretary of the- Smithsonian Insti
tution, lUted at the national academy
of science to-day, what wiarepeatedly
listed at tha patent centennial meetings,
that the problem of aerial navigation
was likely to be speedily solved.
Flour’s Kiss in England.
Leeds, April 22.—The miller’s aaeo
elation baa again raised tha price of
floor, this time by la. 0d., which makes
a total (ncreaae since February last of
8a. 6d. per
tt—
gervlevs Ts-sighL
There will be aaevioea at the Baptist
tabernacle to-night, to which alt ate cor-
r invited. This will be tbe first
r nesting held In months, and
there will doubtless be a Urge vttsnd-
Next Monday.
Next Monday will be consecrated to
our herota dead.
Tbe program has been given through
tnese columns, and the people know
what to expect. There will be Instru
mental and vocal mualo, whloh will be
excellent, and It Is needless to say that
Dr. Campbell will make a splendid ad
dress.
There la one feature which must not
be forgotten by tbe large crowd expect
ed to attend. Tbe ladiea, ever untiring
in their work, wish to place a coping
around tbe graves of the soldier deed,
and for other purpose! will have a con
tribution box out at tbe cemetery, it
will be in e conspicuous place, and none
should fall to drop in something.
Remember tbla, and help the ladies in
their noble work. Every nickel will
help.
Married Yesterday.
Mias Llsste Furlow and Mr. Dave
Rodgers were united In marriage yester
day by Dr. J. B. Johnstone, at the resi
dence oil tbe bride’e mother, Mrs. T. M.
Furlow. Several were present at toe
sledding, and thay with all others gave
in the heartiest of congratulations and
well wishes. The marriage took place
at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and the
newly flurried oonple left soon after
ward lor Savannah, where they will
■pend’some time before returning to
Ameriena.
These two young people combine
many graces, and The Times-Rxoohdxb
wishes thep a life of continued happl-
Tbe election for the three commis
sioned officers for the Amerlcus Light
Infantry was held last night, and the
three lieutenants were chosen by law.
Those elected were M. S. Harper, First
Lieutenant; W. F. Clarke, Second Lieu
tenant; and YV. L, Mardre, Second Jun-
lor,. ‘ f i
They are three good men, and tbe
company does well to be proud of them,
"•tewteiton Creek.
Several nice row boats have been
Uunehed on Muckalee creek, end the
owners greatly enjoy the apart derived.
They row every afternoon.
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