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A four-room I* »u*e on Church street. with cooking rouin Hitiebaa, tpl 2B-Ht. i.'ARfi J RCIINKFDER. ley's Haberdashery. Perfumes, Cologne*, Ktrxacts, Toilet Water, Toilet Soaps. A Terr line auoi t• mcnt at Dr. Eldridge’s. Scgars, Scgars. Always • aupplj of good ones at Dr. Eldridges Drug Stores. Try them. Shoes, socks and suspen- For ».ilo ov r LISE 1 iV ODD & RUsSELL, ■ole agents, Americus, Ga, 4-29-tUwlm We Me JONES, Agent for ColumbU and other Bicycles, at Bank of Southwestern Georgia. QHVKHAI.t O Cation M. ruotce (QoUiitiu bmttness center cailuwuyat Marti re’s upr0-tf three room*. upautfrs. o' eoote house and , raven m nnHt i re«noiulble Party. En . aodUtr quire at *0 Forsytu street, OOITR-KOOM hours on Elmore street, poa- JC session *lvvu i.-MiiiedUtei>. also one fotir-ruom bouse un Mty*, street, nprl.j-tf. H. M, Coiikv. ders at W. D. Bailey’s Haber dashery. • t If you want wood, any length and va riety, call on Roberts A Baldwin, near lawn. apri)-l2t Cat tall millet! Cat tail millet! Want «d, 600 pounds, at Dr. K 1.1 ridge’s drug store. Night robes from 50c to $5, at W. D. Bailey’s Haberdash- ery. ■ We keep the best Paint we can get. If not satisfactory when put on we will repaint the house at our expense. E. J. Eldridqe, Druggist H ST., • AMERICUS, CL -This may not be modesty, business all the same. J.R.S. < VRUY T.vVLOlt JT pm,lie thm 1. • 1. 1 »l mriiLu <. <■ ‘by Inf.irin* tho red I» CptiolHiur N-'Ht clml 1*, liuiiir il. i».ihy citrrfugcis. Prices t.M hUiiJ, Colton ave- »»u a Harrow!. upr&Min Price* $39 to $138. SOLD by DRUGGISTS PRICE 25 CENTS business. ARTESIAN, CORNER, Lee and Lamar Sts. AHERICUS, GA. 1 CRYSTAL LENSES THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES-BECORDER: THURSDAY. APRIL 30, 1891 JOHNR.SHAW, ON THE STANp. THE NEGRO GAMBLERS BEING TRIED IN COUNTY COURT. Thrm Hsv. Plead GniUjr-On. Css. With drawn-Only On. Tried Yesterday—The WltnessesHwearRecklessly andget Warn- ed by Judge Pilsbury. "THE CHAMPION” Clothier & Outfitter, 117 Forsyth St-, Am.rlens, Os.. Is prepared to clothe the people of Americas and vicinity; in [fact whole of Southwest Ga. with That is correct in style an<l|perfcct n fit. Every garment is made by the argest New York and other mann ufacturirs up to the highest standard of art. No clothing house South of At lanta can boast of such an admirable assortment of MENS, YOUTHS, BOYS & CHILDREN’S SPRING AND SUMMER STYLES. In our line of business we are the recognized leaders, and we propose to continue to carry off the honors. While we possess all the requisites necessary for the success of a legiti mate and dashing business, WE HAVE THE LARGEST AND FINEST STORE IN THE CITY. WE HAVE THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN THE CITY, and wt are known throughout this section as the The county court room was filled yes terday afternoon to hear the trial of the negro gamblers, arrested Monday. Two had plead guilty the day before, and all the rest had given bond for their appearance for disposal of their cases yesterday afternoon. They were on hand, some ten or twelve of them, and besides a big crowd of white and blacks to hear the proceed ings. Jim Perry was called first, and enter ed a plea of guilty. Judge l’iisbury fined him $!!5 including costs, which was promptly paid. John Bonner was next asked to stand forth. IIo announced that lie was not guilty, and the trial began. A long list of witnesses were called and sworn in. Tho first who took the stand sworo posi tively that he saw Bonner Bhoot crops on Sunday last. Ho stated that there was a big crowd of negroes there, some playing skin, some shooting craps and others playing casino. He saw John Bonner shoot craps with one of the crowd for a dime, John losing the money. The state rested the case on this, and John, who didn’t want a lawyer, intro duced Amos Turner, Mose Wilson,Ayteh Baker and others. The testimony of these was remarka ble in extreme. All but Baker stated that they took a walk down the r ilroad, and saw a crowd of negroes but that was all. They stopped at the spring, talked awhile, but as to seoing or hearing of gaming they wore in tho dark. They saw Bonner down there for a few min- utos, but didn’t see him or anybodyelse play cards or shoot dice. They enumer ated some of those seen, and among them was Baker. Bakor was put on the stand, and stated that ho had spent Sunday at the Magnolia Dell with somo girls. He was closely quizzed, but stuck to his story. Other witnesses stated that they saw all of tho above play cards or shoot craps for money, and the whole affair began to take on that dark and mysterious huo which negro witnesses always throw on any subject, and especially one of this kind. That tiicro was a big crowd of ne groes gambling Sunday is certain, and it is just as certain that tho negroes ar rested were the right ones. Nearly every witness swore a differ ent tale, and before adjourning Judge Pilsbury gave them a sound talk on the subject of perjury. He Informed them that there was no doubt as to their ly ing, but he hadn't enough proof to put them in jail. He stated, however that they had best he careful and stick to the truth orthey would get into serious trouble. Bonner was adjudged guilty and lined $38. The other cases were postponed, some until this afternoon, and the others un- J til Saturday.* The charge against Dick Wilson was withdrawn and he was released. Lee Lampkin, a popular knight of the grip, lain the city, ' • *ejs' Chappell Murray, of Ellavllle, was in Amoricus yesterday. Miss Mattie Long, of Macon, is visiting her sister, Mrs. B. H. Jossey, out at Bees park. Mlsa Lucy Fort, of Cotton Valley, Ala, Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lynch, at 824 Lamar street G. L. Clark and J. W. Oliver, two promlnont citizens of Shellman, were in tho city yesterday. Messrs. George W. Morgan and II. R. Harrison, of Atlanta, arc in the city for a few days on business. Mrs. S. B. French, of Eufaula, passed through Atnericus yesterday and spent a few hours with friends. Miss Mary Newton Cobb, an accom plished youngjlady of Columbus, is visit ing at her uncle's, ('apt. John A. Cobb. Miss Susie Everett, ono of Lumpkin's most popular young ladies, is the guest of Miss Mary Addcrton, this city, for a few days. Mr. H. M. Fleetwood left yesterday for Hawkinsv'lle, to attend the marriage of Ills brother, T. Willie Fleetwood, at that place. The many friends of Mrs. Thomas M. Allen will hear with deep regret of her illness. Her condition on yesterday was considered critical. A BIG SUIT. IN AMERICUS INVOLVING MUCH PROPERTY. It Is an Ejectment Salt—And 8aas for Prop erty Amounting to 835,000-The Water Works Ground,Included-Also that of the ■America* Contsructlon Company. JAS. DIAMONDS P. C. Clegg festival to-morrow night from 0 p. m. to 11 p. m. A Snaky Season. Magnolia dell is a favorite resort of snakes as well as of the people, and thero seem to be a great many of the reptiles this year. However, they never intrude upon tho people, and there is no danger in seeking pleasure at this lovely place. Sunday, several small boys took It into their heads to wago a war against tho numerous moccasin tribe, and pro ceeded to carry out the Idea. They fought for several hours, running the snakes out of their hiding places, and after killing them, heaping them in a pile. When they II nislied, the pile would fill a bushel basket. In their joy the boys then stretched thorn out in a line, which covered a distanco of 150 yards There were 123 snakes in all, of various lengths and sizes. A big ejectment suit has been filed in Clerk Allen's office, Involving some $25,- 000 worth of property. The parties against whom the suit Is filed were notified of the fact yesterday. Tire land in question is the northern part of the city, includes the pumping station of the waterworks, the Americus Construction Company and a number of small tenement houses. The plaintiffs are children of W. J. Bosworth, deceased. These are just recently corao of age, and now through thoir attorneys, Hud son & Blalock and W, P. Wallace, have filed the suit of ejectment Tlie property in question came into the possession of the plaintiffs through their grandmother to their father. Tho latter died before alt the children came of age, and Mr. L. B. Bosworth was raado executor of the estate. Nearly ten years ago tho proporty was sold to Elbert Head, who in turn sold portions of it to other parties. It will be a case of great interest, not only on account of its size but because of the legal points said to be involved. The ground on which Is the city pump ing station Is Involved, nnd this too adds to the general interest It means* big tiling for the plaintiffs if they win. All the heirs are not repre sented ln.the suit, nnd those who are, are, of course, merely suing for their parts. Another branch hat also been entered by the plaintiffs. They hater suit against the executor for account In set tlement, and claim they have' never had a settlement although they came hero for that purpose from their homes In Alabama. WATCHES IIV TELEPHONE CLUBS. 102 FORSYTH STREET. Special Prices for a Special TINWARE! Roland Baking Powders, the Purest and Best. For sale by H. D. vVatts, Agent. *pr.30-3t. Oil Stoves, Water Coolers, AND TIN WATER SETS, AT BUTLER & BERRY’S Gasoline Stoves, Oil Stoves, Oil Tanks, Oil Cans, Pans, Sprinkling Pots. JAPANNED : WARE: Bread,and Bond lloxes, Cus pidors, Tea and Coffee Canistere, Trays, Walters. WATER COOLERS. I have several genuino bargains in improvud and vacant property. " ITT W. Lott Warren. A first-class cook will find It to her In terest to call on John R. Shaw, 117 Forsyth street, who wants to employ such a one. api2U-tf A Bad Cut. Col. C. M. Wheatley out his hand quite soverely nignt before last. He was making some lemonade, and in the absonce of an ice pick, was using a sharp knife to break up the ice. The knife slipped and struck the little fin ger of the hand, going to the bone. But for a ring on the finger, the member would have been severed from the hand. Charming music and refreshments at the P. C. Clegg festival. Don’t fail to attend. Advertising Is to business what steam is to machinery—The great propelling power.—Lord Macaulay. The first festival of tlie season Friday night at the P. 0. Clegg reel house, near l. & M. passenger depot. Come to tho festival to-morrow night at the S. A. A M. depot. Our friends and the public know that we have for tho last 22 years con ducted a live business in Americus, and we will “win or die” on the field in battle harness before we will sur render onr banner on which is written John R. Shaw, Oonunander-in-Chief of the Le gitimate ClotMnfi anfl Men’s Foriig Roods Two four room-houses, twelve room house, and unfurnished rooms. Lorr Warren, "The Lee Htreet J ampere." The above is tho name of Americus’ negro base ball team. The members have been practicing a great deal recent ly, and are in line trim. They lqpve for Cuthbert to-night to play tho team at that place. The game will bo called to morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Sher man Barlow is captain of the “Jumpers.” Carpets, Rags and Mattings. As my stock of CARPETINGS and RUGS is entirely TOO LARGE TO CAR RY THROUGH THE SUMMER, I have determined to REDUCE IT AT ONCE, and in order to do this I will sell some lines of Carpeting during the NEXT THIRTY DAYS, at GREATLY UE- DUCEN PRICES, FOR CASH. Those who call first will get the BEST PAT TERNS of the Carpets to be SOLD AT A REDUCTION. J. J. Graxrbbhy, Agent Call or telephone Andrews & Carter for breads, cakes, confecUons and line groceries in Americus. If you want Puff and Madras shirts, ask for the Manhattan, they are the best. Sold only at W. D. Bailey’s Haber dashery. Business of Southwestern Ga., 105 r:r P.L.- but it is The finest cakes, and the celebrated l.vnoil halriwl Bvopv morn In O' At largest and best as sortment of Puff and Madras shirts in southwest Georgia at W. D. Bailey’s Haberdashery. Scod Potatoes, Seed Corn, Garden Seed, direct from Landreth's and war ranted genuine, at Dr. Eldridge’s drug store. To Op.n a Store. Mr. B. W. Wheeler leaves to-day for Kinchafoonce station, where lie will open a storo under tho firm name of B. W. Wheeler Jk Co. lie has boon in tho employ of (.’apt. P. 11 Williams for several years past, and is a young man of recognized ability. lie has bought his stock of goods, and will have them shipped to-day Tho station is just six miles west of Buena Vista, on the plantation of Col. E. C. Simmons. Mr. Whocler’s many Americus friends wish him all success In his new venture. . With the Georgia I. A T. Co. Mr. Henry Wetteroth lias arrived in the city from New York to accept the position of book-keeper for the Georgia Loan and Trust Company. He cornea highly recommended, and adds ono to n most efficient corps of employees. Mr. Charles U. Noble is also situated temporarily here. He has been in the employ of the company for some time, and Is recognized as one of the ablest and most faithful of the staff. PtMIION SUPPLIES, DAIRY GOODS: Milk Buckets, and Pans, Milk Strainer. Pails, Milk Skimmers, Dippers, MEASURES. Kitchen Utensils, . Forks, Colfete? Sauce Pans, Granite Iron Ware, There is a Special Reason for this Special Sale and these Special Prices: We are After the Cash! IMPROVED ORDER RED MEN. The new tribe of Red Men will be organized in this city Thuisday night April 30th, at Masonic Hall 8 p. m. sharp. All who desire to become char ter members must be present, or have the charter fee $6.00 paid in, in order to become charter members. W.H Hafer, a29-2t State Organizer. A Change of Base. . Messrs. Rogers A Wilder, proprietors of the popular‘‘Racket Store,” have re moved from the Hart building, on For syth street, to Mr H. D. Watts' hand some now building on north Lee street. In the meantime Mr, Watts has fitted up a store room in tho roar of his com modious building on tho corner, the en trance being on Forsyth Btrcot opposite the court houso. 'We need it in our Arrival nnri'Departaro of Arrive From. Leave 0:40 pm 12:45 p. 1:08pm 9:37 pm Macon 2:35pm 8:33am 2:85 pm 3:33 am Albany 1:08 pm 9:87 p m I. A. A M. R. It. 8:00 a in 0:10 p m Hiivannah 8:20 am 7:00 p m 6:3> p in 7:15 a m Omaha 0:15pm0:45am MAIL CLOSES. Going Fast (8. A. A M.) 7:30a in. Going West " fl:3Mpm. Going North and West (8. A W.) 7:50 am. Going Nor band Fast (Cen)2:00 pm8:00pm. Going Houtli and West " 12:30 p m 8:00p m The finest Brandies and Wines, etc., for medical purposes, also purest whis kies at Dr. Eldrinoe’s Dituo Store. Don’t forget the I*. C. Friday night. Andrews & Carter, the Lamar street grooors, aro headquarters for fancy gro ceries, canned goods, fruits and confec tions. Soiree To-Night- Prof. Hart closes his dancing school to-day, and will give a soiree to-night. Quite a select crowd is expected to at tend, and a splendid band has been en gaged. ciegg festival Sateen, Madras and Puff shirts from 50c to $2.50 at W. D. Bailey’s Haberdashery. t have two or three nice rooms to rent, suitable for law offices or bed rooms, near banks and postoffice. Call quick and get the pick. M. Callaway. apr 0-tf. DA Pharmacists Hare Exclusive sale of these Celebba ted Glasses In Americus, Ga. FAULKNER, KELLAM & MOORE, The only Manufacturing Opticians la the Sooth, Atlakta, Georgia. nov-SMm. Do yon eat? Of course you do. Then go to Andrews & Carter for your groceries. Their stock is the freshest and finest in Americus. Garden Seed, Seed Potatoes, Golden Dent and other early corn, direct from Landreth's warehouses, and warranted genuine, at Dr. Eldridge’s drugstore. Summer underwear,and some are not, at W. D. Bailey’s Haberdashery. Envelopwl Envelop..!! We have just received a big job lot of manllla envelopes of fine quality, that were bought at a bargain, and we can print them for you with card, etc., cheap er than you can buy them plain by retail anywhere. They are more durable than white, and are good enough for all bust ness purposes, and are much cheaper. Times Puiii.isiii.no Co. Puff and f f ‘ ' When Drily was rick,' * r* ’ i ONE CENT A WORD COLUMN. THAT'S 50 JOHNNY ROACH MkSFNBOHGS ROACH DESTROYFr Advertisements will b« Inserted in this oolomn at the rate of Ono Cent per Word tot each insertion. No advortlaement taken for loot than FIFTEEN CENTS. MAPflN r MAsSFNRIlRf, ■ ——- ' - ...