THE AMERICAS DAILY TIMES-RECORDER: SIjNDAY, MAY 3, 1891
PROVIDENCE GAVE THE SIGNAL.
Mysterious Riaflag of a Boll That Pro-
ran tod a Railroad Accident.
A dozen railroad engineers and con
ductor* met by chance the other day
and an old gray haired veteran of the
cab told a story. He had been an engi
neer with a big reputation us a “run
ner” in the days gone by, but on account
of failing nerves and eyesight was non-
enjoying an eaay berth around the
shops. He said:
“It was when the old Y. M. and B.
was first opened np.” he began. “I was
pollin' passenger, and took the first coach
over the road. I got a good ran—all day
work—and was holdin’ her down as a
good thing. 'Boot a year after we'd got
to doin’ a good bnsincss I had some ex
tra rnnnin' and lost my turn for a while,
nnd ran nights all of the time. It was
my last trip before I'd get back to my
own ran, and I was feelin' glad to get
on to the day -trick’ again.
“We’d had some mighty bail weather
and lots of water fell. Onr track was
in pretty good shape, thoUfcli, and we
didn’t mnch fear washouts, so we kept
up with the ‘card’ pretty well. On the
night I spoke about I was on No. S. We
had a heavy train, bat the machine 1
had was able to ‘get there,' and I was
on time till we strack a freight that
couldn't take the siding. They -swung
ns down,' and we eide tracked until the
freight got away. I was pretty warm
over losing the time, and when we lit
out of there I polled her right np to the
notch and she went for all she was
worth.
“We were making about Ibrty.five
miles an hoar, and when we reached the
'fill' east of Wildcat I worked steam all
the way down. We were 'bout half
way to the creek when the bell rang. 1
worked mighty quick, bat it was down
hill and the rails were wet and I didn't
get stopped nntil the pilot was almost
over the bridge—or where the bridge
ought to be—’cause when I stopped the
headlight was shining over a chasm.
The bridge was washed away. God!
Yon can tell just Tarot how I felt. My
fireman nearly fainted, and I wasn't far
behind him. Well, after we stopped the
conductor, a smart chap with a fancy
lamp and a rubber collar, came nrannin'
up wantin' to know why I stopped.
“ 1 'Canse the bell rang. Wlint did
yon pull the rope for? I says.
“ ‘I didn't,’ says he.
" ‘Well, who did?
“ 'No one,’ says he, hot like.
“ ‘Well, some one polled it or 1
wouldn't a stopped,' says I.
“The ‘con’ looked at me a minute, nnd
just then the brakeman come up.
“ 'Did yon poll the rope, Joey said the
'con.'
“ ‘No,’ says Joe.
“Jost of a sudden a thought struck
me, and I told the -brakey’ to ask the
porter. The ‘coon’ hadn't palled the
bell, and the passengers in his car were
all asleep until I jerked them endways
with the 'air.' I took tho conductor
aronnd to the front end and showed him
the bridge. He was scared to death, and
we went hack together through the
train to see who polled the bell rope, but
every mother's son of them swore it
wasn’t touched. I began to get scared
agajn and told them about the bridge,
and everybody came out to look at it
“We couldn't find any one who gave the
signal, and after we’d flagged hack to
the station I got to thinUn’ more and
more, and I came to the opinion that the
bell was rung by Providence. There
was ISO people on the train, and if that
bell hadn’t rung I’d a took them all over
into the Wildcat, and dropped them
about one hundred feet into the water.
There wouldn't be anybody left to tell
about its either.
“The superintendent looked into the
thing after I reported, end had me end
Joe up ‘on the carpet’ twice, but we
both heard the bell, and swore to it
Boms chap got oat a long explanation
that the bell rope was tight stretched,
and we strack a low joint coming down
the hill, when one end of the coach
sagged, and the rope being tight it rang
the hell, bat I don’t believe it It wae
Providence that did it and I know it,
and I’ve never (wore an oath since, and
never win."—Kansas City Star.
beds rot Hyacinth,.
In the preparation of a garden bed or
border for hyacinths it is best to take
some special care. The application of
stable manure before planting is not de
sirable, os it has a tendency to cause the
bulbs to decay. But tho additiyfl.bf a
quantity of leaf mold and if the ski is
heavy a good dressing of sand will bo
found beneficial.. About four inches of
the top soil can be removed from the
space intended for the bed and laid on
one side; spade over the whole as deep
ns possible and work in the leaf mold
and sand, if desired. With a sandy soil
leaf mold alone makes an excellent dress
ing.
Hake over the bed, freeing it from
all stones, and giving it a smooth, level
surface, parallel lines can lie drawn
nnd intersecting ones, and the bulbs
placed so as to show solid masses of color
or designs of any desired patterns. At
the point where the lines cross press the
bulb* down into the soil even with the
Biirface. and when all have been
cover the whole bed over with the soil
which was first removed, thus leaving
them with about four inches of soil en
tirely over them. Before the gronnd
freezes hard the bed should have a thick
covering of leaves for a winter protec
tion.—Vick's Magazine.
t. P. HARRIS, Pres.
Machine for Turning Hook ls-avrs.
A company 1* being promoted for the
purpose of introducing n novel machine
for automatically taming over the leaves
of books, which is especially adaptable
for libraries, hotels, railway stations,
shop windows, etc. “The Herald Exhib
itor,” as it has been named, is the patent
of Mr. T. W. Tetley, of Bradford, who
claims that the machine will work for i
week or longer period, uncording to ad-
justmont, withont attention, nnd will
turn over any size or weight of leaves,
within reasonable limits, allowing snffi.
dent interval for perusal between each
operation. When a leaf has been turned
over in either direction the machine an-
tomatically reverses, and so arranges it
self as to be ready to raise the following
leaf, thus giving a continuous motion.
If the appliance fulfills nil that it claimed
for it by the inventor, it seems highly
probable that an extensive use may be
found for itinpnblicmnseums, libraries,
etc.—Industrie*.
Tb.y ruM to Mast No More.
A clergyman called on a man who had
jnst lost his wife to offer him consola
tion. “Don’t fret, my friend,” the clergy
man said; “the time will soon come when
yon will meet her never to part again.
“Bat panaa,” said the man, “I’ve been
married twice, and what I want to know
ts which wife am I to meet ‘never to part
again?* Or am I to meet both of them
‘never to part again?* It strikes me that,
if to', it will be a bit awkward. Besides,
I hated my first wife, for she was a reg
ular vixen.”
The clergyman waa puzzled what to
say, when the man suddenly brightened
up and exclaimed, almost cheerfully:
“I (kink it will be all right, parson.
My first wife was such a downright bad
’nn that I don’t think there’s mnch fear
of my meeting her in heaven.”—London
Tit-Bits.
A UaiHui Crayon.
A luminous crayon has been invented
for the purpose of enabling lecturers to
draw on tho blackboard when the room
is darkened for tke use of the lantern.
The invention is likely to prove of value
not only to the lecturers who use a Un-
tern, but also tin another form) to thoas
students who wish to take notes.—Kg-
change.
Schiaparelli, the eagle eyed astrono
mer of Milan, after satisfying himself
that Mercury revolves once on its axis
during its revolution of eighty-eight
days aronnd the son, has tnraed his at
tention to Venus. He discovers, as he
believes, thst she follows the same law,
turning once on her axis while she makes
her revolution of 823 days aronnd tbs
The slagcf furnaces for many years
was damped into ravines and piled upon
vacant fields until it had accumulated in
vast quantities, bat now it is being
mined again, resmelted in some in
stances, made into asbestos or used in
ballasting roads.
Cowi No Longer Own Fori Dodge.
The Fort Dodge cow, whoso prond po
sition as queen of the city has made her
famous the world over, has been deposed.
A herd law waa passed by almost a
Unanimous vote of the people at the re
cent election shotting off all the privi
leges which that favored animal bos en
joyed with perfect immunity for twenty
years. The result of the election was a
great surprise to the friends of the cow,
who had supposed her firmly intrenched
in popular favor. The overwhelming
victory of the anti-cow factions is laid
to the tremendous agitation of a year
ago, which held up the cow thraldom of
the city to the ridlcnle of the civilized
world. Anti-cow agitators in the conn-
try over will be encouraged in their work
by thie famous victory in this hitherto
impregnable stronghold of the bovine.
The vote was ten to one against the free
dom of the cow.—Cor. Chicago Tribune.
Grew Over 100 Veet la Nineteen Tears.
Monday morning the tall blue gum
tree standing at the northeast corner of
German Banter's house waa cat down.
A careful measurement of the tree
showed it to he about 115 feet high from
the gronnd to the topmost branch. It
waa 4 feet in diameter and about 13 feet
in circumference at the gronnd. We
are informed by a Portuguese that he
let the tree out nineteen years ago.
Think of itl A tree only nineteen yean
old, 115 feet high and showing a diam
eter in proportion. The residents ot tbat
quarter watched the fall of the monarch
with genuine regret, bat its great height
made the catting of it down a necessity,
as it was liable to break and fall on some
of the residences around.—Santa Clara
(Cal.) Journal.
Americas Supply Co.,
Successors to HABRIS & PAYNE,
Plumbers and Gas Fitters.
Machinery Supplies.
We are now in our new building in Artesian Block,
and ready for business.
A Full Line of Cooking Stoves and Ranges.
Gas Fixtures and Sanitary Goods a Soecialty.
Globe, Angle and Check Valves,
T e r ra Cotta and I ton Pipings and Fittings.
Greneral air ork
dect-tf TELEPHONE No 13.
418COTTONAVE.,
Contractor * and * Builder.
■ •
Estimates cheerfully furnish ad. Alio dealer to Building Material*,
Doors, SasMMsJricUlfles.Latlis,
Wall Papers, etc.; Leads, Oils and Averill Mixed Paint*, the best in
the world. Call and sec me when you need anything in my line.
ESTABLISHED 1867.
INCORPORATED 1890,
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
I have just returned from New York,
where I purchased a very large stock of
DIAMONDS
AND
WATCHES
at prices that will enable us to sell
lower than ever before. Our stock Is
Immense, assortment complete, prices
lower than any one. Call and see for
yourselves before buying.
C. A. FRICKER,
President-
4O9 JACKSON ST., AMERICUS, GA.
(Barlow Block.)
Saw Mill Men, Attention!
Are you In need of mncliinery of onv description? If so, write us your wants,
Ing just wbat yon deslro and we will make you low prices. Our special busi
ness Is heavy maculnory such as
ENGINES, BOILERS, SAW MILLS, AND WOOD-WORIING MACHINERY,
and for first-class maohtnery, we defy competition. We are general agents for
H. B. SMITH MACHINE CO.'S celebrated Wood-working machines, ana can die-
count factory price*. Be sure to write for circular of “Farmers' Favorite” saw
mill; it is the best on tho market. Second-hand machinery constantly on hand.
Write for prices and see If we eannot save you money.
Perkins Machinery Company,
NEW GOODS,!! MM NEW BUSINESS.
tullis & McLendon
T
STOVES AND
Best Qualities of Paints, Oils and Builders' Material.
Ageuts for the Celebrated HARVE8T STOVES and GRATES.
Agents for the Celebrated Wheeler A Wilson Sewing Machine.
Buggies and Wagons
WAGON AND BUGGY MATERIALS-
SADDLERY AND HARNESS- CROCKERYfAND'GLASSWARE
AND A SPECIAL LINE OF CUTLERY, WOOD AND WILLOWWARE, ETC
We specially Invite the trading publlo to call and examine onr good*
and prices. We keep the beet, at well as the cheapest goods In this
market, and will give our customers-the valued! their money.
novCsAwlv
THE MOST RELIABLE I
A. J. BUCHANAN.
DEALER IN
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES
CORNER COTTON AVENUE AND LAMAR STREET, AMERIGU3. GA-
TELEPHONE No- 40. FREE DELIVERY.
I am the Housekeepers Friend. Look over the following Hit nnd select what you
want, and telephone or send me your order:
The largest and finest aasortment of Fine Grootrles and Canned floods, consisting
In part of. Arm >ur’s Corned Boer, Lunch Tongue Roast Beef, Tripe, Chipped Beef, Pigs
^ ' ,, J " " “ ’ ‘ ‘—* “ Ham BaaMga. ChtcMn
P, C k-
Feet, Deviled Ham, Halmon, White Fish Mackerel, lobsters.
A Select Stock of the Finest Fancy Candy.
A. J.
Feb. Sm.
BUCHANAN.
67 SOOTH BROAD STREET,
MmUm. nu Turn. Wben Ton Writ*.
ATLANTA, GA.
luneMd&wlyear
A ltellamy Apartment lions*.
Omaha will won have an apartment
house that will be built according to the
Edward Bellamy idea. J. H. Van Dorn
U now having this plans for such a build*
ing prepared, it will be situated at
Twenty-second and Leavenworth streets.
It will bo a brick structure, four stories
high, and containing twenty-five apart
ments. The plan of living in this build
ing will be co-operative, as all of the
cooking will be done in one kitchen, each
individual sharing his or her expenso.
The house will be pnt in operation about
Jan. 1.—Omaha Bee.
A Hungry Salmon.
A salmon taken at Astoria, Ora., had
a silver watch and chain in lta month.
The watch had evidently laid ta the wa
ter for years, as the steel portions crum
bled to duet when touched. Its presence
in the salmon'* month is accounted for
by the fact that salmon at this time of
the year will eagerly bite at any bright
object, and the watch and ehain had
been cangbt by the net dragging on the
bottom. As it was hauled in it -attract
ed the attention of the salmon, and be
took it in.—Chicago Herald.
A system of “telephoned messages”
has been organised in Paris. For a fee
of 50 cents a message may be telephoned
to any one of eight central offices in va
rious quarter* of the city, after which it
will be delivered to it* address by special
messenger. The message is not to ex
ceed 100 words.
The youths’ scarfs now are as large a*
the average adult effect of a season or
two ago, and being small in comparison,
the lurid red backgrounds and other
bright hoe* are being utilized.
A curious new carnation pink in dis
tinct ttripes of ted and white has been
brought out by a Long Island florist and
has been christened “The American
Flag.”
The original of the song “Old Black
Jde” waa a native of Virginia and died
this rammer at hie home in Mount
Holly.'N. J„ at the age of 113 yeera.
W. H. R. SCHROEDER,
(Successor to Sehroeder A Strickland,)
724 Cotton Avenue. AMERICUS, GA.
lunfactonr or Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Van, Galvanized Iron Cornice,
Tin and Iran Roofing, Hot Air Heating Etc. Iron Smoke Stacks.
Exhaust Piping for Saw Mills a Specialty.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
I would be pleased to five you estimates os roar Tin, Iron and Cornloe work. I guaran
tee til work to be flrst-clsss in every particular. Bidets*, Cresting and Finals furnished on short
notice. lalaodoHauvy Iron Work from 14 to*t, Boo&ng, Guttering, Spooling, etc
Cy CALL AND GET MY ESTIMATES AND GIVE ME A TRIAL SI)
On May i, at the side track at Furlow Lawn, the
OCMULGEE BRICK COMPANY
AND THE
RIVERS LUMBER COMPANY
WILL OPFN A SALES YARD FOR
BRICK, LUMBER AND SHINGLES
A man will be in charge of the .yard to deliver good* to ctutomcn.
A full stock of everything will be kept. Your order* solicited. 4-80
DUNLAP HATS.
THE LATEST STYLES AND SHAPES.
ARTHUR RYLANDER,
Corner Lamar and Jackson St
J£nur
W. _LX Haynes & Son.
REAL ESTATE. STOCK AND BONO
3101-2 Lamar Street
Americus, Ca.
- ABBOTTS W:.
mm#
■ BUNIONS t^kp-VVlTHOU-
<wo warts pain.'
. SISPRCPS IVANNAd .!>
For sale by the DAVENPORT DRUG
COMPANY, Americas, G*.
H bthe best known remedy
■ "“HjoIcT^nresTioiiorlui-n .ml
Oleet in ltohDnya. without Pain.
■ Prevents stricture. Contain, no
■ acrid or poisonous substances, anil
■ Is guaranteed absolutely harmless.
0 ^_ prescribed by physician*. Hert *y
H rinse free Willi each battle. Price 11
Hold by druggists, ll.nnre of Sub-
■|ratut^Aem.cKm.Oo.UdJt.Q.U
Sold in Amerleiu byCook’e Pharmacy,
2. J. Eldrfdge, Fleetwood A Russell, J.
3. Hall and Davenport Drug Company.
J. R. HUDSON & CO.
Americus-
-PROPRIETORS-
BOTTLERS OF ALL KINDStOF
Soda and Mineral Waters, Oider and Oinger Ale*
ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
624 LEE STRUT- ... AMERICUS. GEORGIA-
R- L. McMATH.
E. J. McMATH.
B. H. McMATH
McMATH BROTHERS.
-dRalbrbin-
f * a w . airavaii#,
BOOTS, SHOES. ETC,
ETO..
WHISKEYS, TOBACCO & CIGARS, SPECIALTIES.
207 FORSYTH STREET, AMERICUS, GEORGIA.
We solicit a share or the patronage of the trading publlo, guaranteeing satisfaction
low prloet, and good foods. We deliver food, anywhere In the city. Call and Me us,
McMATH BOTHERS.
NOTICE TO MILL MEN.
Power Engine apd Boiler,J)no Planer One Clang Edgsr. Five Gins, One ciar£ Cotton
•rid without end. *11 of the nbOTo
Clearer,One Press, BbanfUngs - amd Pullejs'woS
property will be sold
Cheap For Cash or Bankable Papers.
cl A. BELL.
ddress me at Americus or call nnd see me.
R. F. NEHRINQ,
PROPRIETOR.
lacksoD stmt Under Allen Grot
AMERICUS, GA.
LIGHT BREAD A SPECIALTY!
Orta fc cds jf d Sadi Proapllj Filled I SraiidbbWignGoantM’
Country Merchant* supplied with bread at wholesale prices.
33 TT Gr Gr 1 El S
I will sell you the beet baggy In Georgia, price and.quallty considered. Repairing ol
all.klnds solicited and executed promptly and neatly. All work warranted.
T. S. GREENE.
Cotton Avenue.,
' Opposite Prince's Stable*'
Americns, Georgia.
Sans Souci
BAR AND PESTAURANT
W.T. RAGAN. Proprietor.
Wo. 807 T.m-mqr Btroet
My Baloon la furnished with the bast Wines, Brandies, Ram, Otn and Whiskies
— >- «. -. —... a Specialty. Toe can end at my Bu
r liter to the Finest smfonly
lied.with the best the market
good waiters, I am ante that I
affords, am
can please
the moat fkaUdlon*.
