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VOLUME 1 AMERICUS. GEORGIA, TUESDAY: MAY 5, 1891. NUMBER 26 When you lay this Paper down, kindly place it with OUR ADVERTISEMENT ON TOP. Geo. D. Wheatley WHOLESALE AND RETAIL dry goods, NOTIONS, CLOTHING, Shoes, Hats, Etc. Br so doing you not only confer a slight favor upon us, but you become IN FACT 1 a PUBLIC BENEFACTOR, inasmuch as you materially aid us in attracting the publlo eye to the NUMBERLESS RARE BARGAINS Which we shall offer PRO BONO PUBLICO who patronize us this week. Do You Feel an Interest In FINE DRESS GOODS? For fl‘2.50 you may take your choice of 25 braud new pattern suits that oost us from $13.50 to $19.00. TO ADMIRE is but TO SEE our LOVELY FRENCH CHALLIES nd SIGHT becomes POSSESSION when your choice of 20 different styles is offeted at 18c. per yard. LARGE FIGURED CHINA SILKS AND SOLID FLORENTINES In all the newest shades. TIIE FIRES BURNED OUT ONLY A BLACK DESERT OF CHARRED STUMPS REMAIN. DUckened Ralne of Boned Ualldlnxi Mark th. p«th of the FUmee-Thoasand Acre, of Pine Timber Deetroyed-Sereral Village. Nsrrrwly Etcspe Destruction NOW IS THE TIME* to buy your WASH DRESS GOODS. In this department as in ALL OTHERS, we are “fixed to suit you.” We carry the best stock of Wash Dress Fabrics in the city, and Our Prices cannot be matched in the state. We do not propose to BAIT YOU one moment and BITE YOU. the next, bat we offer EVERYTHING at prices uniformly as low as CONSISTENCY WITH GOOD VALUE will allow. Another lot of those sheer quality BLACK LAWNS (satteen '“’tOMS®- i&rfflfficfLAID LAWNS (white ground) 10c per yard this week. NOVELTIES IN WHITE GOODS! Hemstitched White Lawns and Flounces for Skirts. Bordered White Lawns for Aprons, Children’s Dresses, etc. All Over Embroideries, All Over Laocs. Plain White, Polka Spot, and Embroidered Swlss Kusllas. Black Ground with White Polks Spot Swiss Muslins (very n< r and stylish.) JUST OPENED! FULL LINE OF BOYS/ MISSES’ AND LADIES’ Yon will find our line of SHIRT WAISTS. CARPETS AND MATTINGS . • k 1 The very best and oheapest in the city, We oontiol the BEST 50 OT. UNLAUNDERED SHIRT in the world—No one shows better value for 76o and our "MON ARCH PUFF BOSOMS” for fine trade is the handsomest and best shirt in the market FOR 10c. ONLY FOR 15c. ONLY UnM nmiipidMins ■Si Stock is BiafeltoNG WtfH JUST SUCH only ask the opportunity to show yon OUR OUR PRICES will speak for themselves. CLOTHING mb 'CLOTHING Trade. WOT*!®’#*? <• Clothing. . - -- __ TO TRY IS TO BTJY Our Clothing, because our stock is the largest Our styles are faultless and OUR PRICE8 ARE MATCHLE88. We stand by our Advertisements every time. Geo. D. Wheatley Oor. Tflimn* St. and Cotton Ave. Atlantic Citt, N. J , May 4.— The forest fires whiob have caused so mnch alarm and loss in Atlantic county ere bnming out. The fires In that sec tion are now confined to a narrow terri tory between Port Republic and Leeds Point Last night no further damage was anticipated there. For miles the track of the fire can be eu, as nothing remains butablaok desert o' charred stumps end the ruins end ashes of burned buildings. While the loss to the timber lends fells mainly on wealthy persona, needy all of the houses, barns and outbuildings de stroyed were owned by poor farmers. They have little or no Insurance and the fires have left them financially ruined aa well as homeless. The viiliage of Port Republic had s vary narrow escape, as the flames swept through the woods whieh skirt Port Re public. The residents of the latter tarred out and fought the flames desper ately, as it seemed every moment the flames would sweep through the village. The Inhabitants never before experien ced such a forest fire. Some of the finest standing timber in the state has been burned over. One of the worst of the forest tires threatened Riehland Friday night. It was started by tramps between Vineland and Richland, and a brisk wind carried it to within one mile of Richland. It was got under control after several boura of hard fighting. The belt of pines known as the South Jersey deer woods, stretching over eighteen miles to the Atlantic coast, has been totally destroyed. Residents of a small hamlet and char coal colony In the heart of these pine forests fled for their lives, leaving every thing. One small house, containing til the household effects belonging to Joseph Paul, waa homed to the ground. A valuable cedar swamp, owned by 1 homae Smallwood, of May’s Landing, situated near A too, was destroyed, caus ing a loss of $7,000. The joyful intelligence reached Mill ville yesterday afternoon that til thq forest trees near there had been put out. Joeeph Meybew, of Buekebutom, who had tlx hundred acres burned over In the Bear swamp, says that the loss at that place bad been under Instead of over estimated, and wlU reach about $30,000. THE DAY IN CORDELE. An IsKmllni and guecsssful Revival In Proxrets Other Bits of News, Cordele, Msy 4.—[Specs].]—Fifteen new members were baptised yesterday and received Into the Methodist church here, as results of the revival which is being conducted by Revs. Branch and Morrell. Yesterday afternoon a meeting waa held at the oburch for boy* and men only. It might be said that this la the first successful religious revival that Cordele has ever had, and the great good that la being accomplished by It is hailed with gladness by til classes. The meeting will eontinue during this week. An Inquest waa held Sunday on the body of Hamp Howard, a man who was shot by another negro at Lumpkin about two weeks ago. It seems he oame to Cor dele after being wounded, and was fonnd dead in a shanty near the cotton faotory. Mrs. O. V. Murphey, who has been teaching bore for several months, and her daughters, Misses Bells and Emma, left to-day to stop awhile at McDonough, after whleh'they will go to their old home at Edgewood. They were a pleas ant and Interesting family and almost everybody regretted to eee them leave. The school will be continued by Prof, Green, who lias been assisting Mrs. Mnr- phey. Cashier Joe Bivins and some others seemed awfully .upset at the de parture of eertaln misses to-day. Mayor McMillan not being able to at tend the World's fair convention In At lanta this week, has appointed Mr. A, T. Carry to represent Cordele. He received passes to day from the governor, and will leave for Atlanta In the morning. Mr. J. E. Bivins and wife and Mist Lizzie Bivins, of Americas, spent Sun day in Cordele with Mr, and Mrs. O. H. Tommey. Cordele had quite a number of pleasant visitors Sunday from towns east of here. Mr. J. F. Burns, a popular young jew eler of Albany, is doing Cordele to-day. ir WILL BE GREAT. THE PICNIC OF THE RAILROAD CON OUCTORS AT OMAHA Promises to be the Crowning Event of Along the Line ol tka S.A. M Will At- PlILLED FOB VAGRANCY. Cfger Box rectory Burned. Nxw York, May 6.—A fire broke out yesterday morning In H. W. Erich's cl gar box faotory, Nob. 800 to 321 East Eleventh street. About $42,000 worth of property waa destroyed. Mr. Erleh aa Insured for $31,000. The factory was a two-story wooden building, and the yard waa filled with lumber. In a few minutes til of the small bnlldings In the yard were also , The firemen bad a bard fight, but succeeded In keeping the fire from spreading to any of the buildings on tbe adjoining property. Tke 0.111. Pells Oet. Macon, May 4.—The Georgia South' em road has drawn ont of the Southern PMienger Association. Their resigna tion goes Into offset about June 1st. The road officials do not give their reasons for this action, but It. Is under stood they find they can make more money outside of tbe aaioelation. Their relations with the association, It is be lieved, have beed most pleasant, and the above Is the only reason that can be as signed. The withdrawal has been rumored for several days, but the road has just sent in Its notice. Vetted State# Court. Macon, May 4.—Tbe United States court convened foe the term; tbl* morn ing, but little was done. The grand jury was disc barged until Monday morning and eases were set for the term. W. R. Marcher, Pleasant Hatcher, C. A Bozeman and W. H. Bozeman, of Mitchell county, pleaded guilty to 11- licit distilling, but were not sentenced, being released on bond until July 20th. ^Hotels la Ashen. Altoona, Pa., May 4.—Two fires early this morning totally destroyed tbe Behm and Biting Son hotels on Tenth svennn, the hardware store of the Al toona Hardware Company on Eleventh avenue, and a large exchange stable at tached to the Whitehall hotel on Six teenth street. The fire waa undoubtedly of Incendiary origin. The toes Is $75,000. Another Riot. Uniontowk, Pa., May 4.—Another riot is reported at Leesenburg coko works No. 3. between strlkors and duputics. Cue striker was killed and two seriously injured. . Fatally Heal dad. T l*iTT8Bi'B(i, May 4.—Tbrw boiler* at ths Keystone rolling mill exploded at 2 o'clock this morning. John Briggs and Joseph Yorks were fatally scalded. - >•?» if*.*. . Americas Slams Giro up a Number of Old Favorite# for Trial To-day. A sw^et-scented bouquet of blackberry blondes was that whleb graced (7) the mayor’s court room yesterday morning. These fragant buds had been plnoked by Officer Feagtn from tbe balm-laden preolnote of Hell’s Half-Acre, Moccasin Hollow, Blue Ruin and Dog Alley, and a more deleetable layout could hardly be Imagined. Among this aggregation of “iters' shone resplendent tbe familiar features of Amanda Parker, Hannah Hardin, Dora Dupree and a number of lesser lights, whose countenances have Illuminated the courtroom on sundry occasions dar ing tbe past decade. ’ Many of these ereatqros have already In the chain-gang for vagrancy and other offenses, but no sooner are theyaetat liberty than they return to their accustomed haunts, there to enter again the whirlpool of degradation that renders the particular neighborhood where they live a disgrace to, elvillaa- tion. The entire gang of seven were pulled yesterday upon the same old charge— vagrancy, and were turned over by the city authorities to the tender mercy of Judge Pllsburyd of the county coart, who sent the whole bunch,to jail In de fault of bond until this morning, wien their cases will be called for trial. If there la a court officer In Georgia who believes In enforcing the law when aneh characters an brought before blm on aneh a charge, that officer la Judge PUabnry, and there la no doubt but that tbe extreme penalty will be Impotcd to day and the town ridden again, for a white at least, of the noxious presence of these vultures In human guise. Death of Mr. Jo*. H. Stepper. On Sunday morning at the home of his father, Mr. Reuben Slappey, a few miles from the city, Mr. Jas. II. Slappey breathed hie last, and hie spirit winged Its way to the othei shore. He was a young man about twenty- seven years of age. He has been a suf ferer for several months from consump tion, and finally iraeenmbed to its dread ful embrace. For aeverti years he was engaged in business in. this place, and by his genial and kindly nature won many friends who will mourn with the family at hts death. He was a brother to Ifessn. Thomas and William Slappey who are In busi ness here, and yesterday the crepe on the door of tbe tetter's store told the tale of death. The remains were laid to rest at Oak Grove cemetery Monday evening, and a large concourso of relations and friends witnessed the last sad rites. Another Nemo Beggeeted. Editor Timks-Rkcorder:—The new hotel that Is nearing completion will be an ornament to the city, and is there fore entitled to a name commensurate with itr. beautiful architecture and sur roundings. I therefore suggest as an appropriate title for that magnificent building, Sumter’s Castle. C. W. Hancock. The biggest thing of the season. That is what the conductors’ pienlo next Thursday will be. Hundreds of people from til along the line of tbe Si A. M. road will take ad vantage of the low rates offered and attend the conductors’ pienlo at Omaha next Thursday. It will give a fine opportunity to eee the country west of Americas, and trip to the river, where the S. A. M. road Is building the finest Iron bridge In the eouth, It well worth the cost the trip. Special rates have been obtained, and every arrangement has already been made for a grand occasion. A barbecue, fish fry, and baskets filled with the beet that can be provided, all go In as a few of the attractions of the day. And the noble-hearted conductors will take care of til who attend. They are jolly set of fellows and know everybody and everybody knows them. They will look after big, little, old and yonng, and promise every one a good time. A special train will leave the S. A. A M, depot sbont eight o'clock, and return in tbe evening In ample time. Clo* a connection will be made both going and coming with the eastern division of the line, and people living along that divis ion can make the round trip In a day. The conductors desire to organize branch of tbe O. R. Ce. In this city, and the net proceeds will be devoted to that purpose. Don't fall to attend, for it will be grand pienlo. Whmt'e In a Name V Editor Tihxb-Recoboxr: Tbe sug gestion of Mr. D. C. N. Burkbtiter to give tbe name of “Fuilow” to our new hotel, finds hearty response. Republics are called ungrateful, and it Is left for tbe monarchies of earth to per petuate the memory of their benefactors. The world is not made better by tbe lives of most of us, bat In the day of bis prosperity, the controlling impulse with Timothy M. Forlow was, to do good to others. The nobility of ths man was not bettor iudlestod by our first railroad, onr schools, the Methodist chnroh and til public enterprises than by the number less kindnesses of wbloh the world will never know. Forlow college, now Jackson street school, was onee the object of his care, and the city's pride. Tbe olden name has gone down beneath tbe march of time, bnt the beautiful oaks about the campus, still remain to attest bis love and give dally happiness to the merry group* of children that play beneath tbelr abode. The living may offer a name more ac ceptable, bnt Sumter's dead, in town or country, would speak with but one voice. Citizen. The Lost Have Been Fonnd. In Sunday's Tiues-Recorder was published a letter from an old colored man, Isaao Lucas, asking that Informa tion be furnished him regarding-the whereabout* of hie four children, whom he has not aeen In more than thirty year*. About that long ago Lncaa’ children were purchased at a public sale in mid dle Georgia by Mr. Jaaao Jackson, then one of the moat extensive planters in Sumter county, where they grow to manhood and womanhood. Tbe Utter published Sunday was read by Mr. Will R. Jackson, of this city, a son of Mr. Jesse Jaekeon, and on yester day be wrote a Utter to Lucas informing him of tbe whereabouts of hla children, from whom be baa been. separated tor more than n quarter of a,century, though residing within a few boura ride of eaeb other. DeMolay commandery, K. T. of this city, has been compelled to abandon the proposed trip to Macon, where the grand commandery of the state of Georgia meets In annual concUve this week. Some time since quite a large number of the members here gave orders for a handsome new uniform, which they fully expected would be received In ample time for the meeting in Macon. However, the uniforms have failed to arrive, which fact renders necessary tbe abandonment of the proposed trip. This is greatly to be regretted, as the mem bers of DeMolay commandery bad looked forward with great Interest to the conelare, and aro not a little disap pointed that their uniforms were de layed. Poles Celebrate. New York, May 4.—1’olee are en thusiastically celebrating tbe 100th an niversary of the liberal constitution. Immense crowds cheered the flag when it. was rtised on the city ball. Polftb socltiea parade In large number*. ■‘Ml. V. ^ THE CENTRAL LEASE. The Terms of Its Control by tbs Georgia Pacino Decided Upon. Savannah, May 4.—The Richmond and Danville has praetlotily decided upon the terms on whieh the Georgia Paolflo (hall lease tbe Central railroad system, and tbo committee from the Central baa accepted tbe terms, wbloh will be a ninety-nine year lease and a 7 per cent bond. The committee, beaded by Gen. Alex ander, tbe New Tork Sun says, wanted mneh more than the Paclflo was willing to grant It stnek for an 8 percent, bond, which It wanted payable in ad vance, and for various other reasons, bnt the exeeutive committee of the Rich mond and Danville cut things down, and at this week's meeting Gen. Alexander expressed hit satisfaction with the terms. The lease will probably be exeeuted within ten days. A director of the Richmond and Dan ville la quoted a* saying that the main purpose of the lease waa to renduco tbo expense of two separate managements, and to enable them to operate tbo roads mom smoothly. There U talk of a simi lar lease of the East Tennessee road to the Rlebmond and Danville, so as to make the centralisation of the manage ment atlll more eomplote. The Rich mond Terminal organization la a unity of financial Intonate, rather than aotive management Meetlnx of Stockholder*. A meeting of th* etoekboldere of the S. A. A M. railroad waa held at Glover’s opera hones yesterday morning. The object of the meeting was to rati fy the action of the board of dlreetore In having tbe charter so amendtd as to In crease the capital stock of tbe company aa may be required. Aa la wall known to all, tbe capital ■took of the company at present Is but nominal so far as the real value of tbo road U concerned, the amount having been fixed when the rood waa only a narrow gnage line extending from Amerious to Louvtie. Since that time the road has been made standard gnage Its entire length of nearly 200 miles, and now ranks among the most profitable and anecessfully managed lines in the state. The direc tors petitioned to increase the capital atoektoiuohaeumasthey might deem advleable, and the meeting yesterday, aa stated above, was only to ratify this action. Why e Girl C*n’t Throw a Slone. From the Washington Post, The difference between a girl’s throw ing and a boy's la substantially this: The boy crook* hie elbow and reaches back with the .upper part of bis arm about at right angles with hla body, and the forearm at 45 degrees. The direct act of throwing la accomplished by bringing the arm back with a sort of snap, working every joint from ehonlder to wrist. The girl throws with her whole arm rigid,’ the boy with his whole arm re laxed. • Why this marked and unmistak able difference exists may be explained by th foot that tbe clavicle or collar bone in the female anatomy la some Inches longer and set some degrees low- down than In the masculine frame. The long, orooked, awkward bone Inter feres with the full and free use of the arm. This Is the reason why a girl can not throw a stone. A Chant* of Bate. Several days since the Davenport Drag Company purchased from Dr. W. A. Cook his stock of drugs, chemicals, etc., the Slappey building, on Lee street. Since that time tbe company baa ar ranged with Mr. W. J. Slappey for an exchange of stores, the company taking Mr. Slappey’s grocery store on the cor ner and be removing to the store former ly occupied by Dr. Cook. TJw change will be effected in a few days,after which tbe Drug Company will open up one of tbe prettiest and neatest drug stores in.the city. Mr. Davenport, tbe general manager of tbe Drug Com pany, has not yet decided wbowlllbe pntln charge of the new business. No Mora Khanties. At tbe meeting of the council last night it was resolved that no more wooden shanties be allowed erected on the vacant lot south of the publio square. Already a dozen of these eyesores have been built upon this lot, and the action of tbe connell in refusing to allow anyE| morn built Is to be commended. Had they only gone a step further and order ed the removal of every one of those now there the act would have met with general approval.' Marriage et Lacrosse. Mr. Edgar Grantham and MIsc Della Edwards wero married last Sunday morning at Lacrosse, Justice n. II. Singletary officiating. . . J ' A fishing party near Cuthbert last week killed a ball eagle, which measured five feet four and a half inches from tip to tip. The heat patrons of base ball In Athene now are the ladies. That ought Is atiju- ulate the boys to “play ball.”