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gp*pf?^gil - V - * 4* : AMERICUS. GEORGIA, FRIDAY: MAY 22, 1891. NUMBER 41 DOES Ir MEAN DEFEAT? Advertisement, which promises more than it will perform, will be of value to the advertiser. AVe recognized this truth long ago, and our success is largely due to the fact that we have never yet violated the Confidence of Our Customers! You will find everything EXACTLY AS HEP- RESENTED every time, at GEO. D. WHEATLEY'S But bear in mind, to get the benefit of the Rare Bargains we Offer! To avail yourself of such EXTREMELY LOW PRICES! You .must call in i>erson, or order of us without fail, THIS WEEK. FOR SALE TO-MORROW ( One case Figured Victora Lawn at 3Je worth 7c per yard. |One case Sherwood Dress Ginghams at 7|c worth 10c. per yard. 5 Bales “Car.t Tear” Check Home Spun at 4£c., worth 8c. per yard. .3000 yards Standard Calicoes, Spring styles, at 5c. worth 7c. per yard. 11200 yards Figured Manchester Challis at 7c., worth 10c. per yard. \VE ARE OFFERING EVERY DAY Something New in Dress Goods! WHITE GOODS, BLACK GOODS GRENADINES, DRAPERY NETS, FRENCH ORGANDIES BATISTES, CHALLIES, Etc. And our LOW PRICES MOVE the goods right out, enabling us to replenish every week, besides saving our customers a snug little sum from the prices demanded by others. • i KING SOLOMON thought there was “nothing now under the sun,” but with all his wisdom he new nothing about our PESTE APPLE TISSUES! Very pretty and appropriate for the lovely fabric which bears the name. We will show you a solid case of them in Lfght, Medium, Black and Navy Grounds with white and tinted spots and figures, at 15 CENTS PER YD. THIS WEEK! This is what wo call a “case of love at first sight” and you should call early and get your choice. As a Special, We offer Tomorrow 12 beautiful styles Plaid and Striped imported ZEPHYR CLOTHS at 25o. per yd.—the acme of perfection for a wash dress. Entirely new line figured China Mulls at ll^c; really worth 20c. else where. HAVE YOU SEEN OUR LINE OF Swiss and Cambric Embroideries? More than 1000 styles, from the daintiest little edge at 2.Jc to the most superb 48-ineli Flounce at t2.50 per yd. Wo often hear that “ours is the only Rtock of TORCHON LACES in the city” and are also gratified to hear the expressions of astonishment when our modest prices are mentioned. Here is a batch of Bargains well worth your consideration : FOR THIS WEEK OISTL Y! 40 doz. Ladies Ribbed Undervests, 10c. Regular price, 20c. 26 it it it it 25c. , “ “ 40c. 30 “ Fast Black Stainless Hose, 25c. “ “ 35c. 16 “ Black Silk Mitts, 26c. “ “ 40c. 70 “ Linen Huck or Crepe Towels, 10c. i “ “ 15c. GLOVES AND PARASOLS! FANS AND CORSETS! If you need cither don’t fail to call. We’ve got ’em to sell and our prices are right. • A word to those in need of CLOTHING Our stock is especially attractive in this line. Wo literally show every thing desired, and our prices are way below the point of competition. We will offer SPECIAL inducements THIS WEEK in Child’s Suits and- Knee Pants. Respectfully, GEO. D. WHEATLEY, Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave. OHIO REPUBLICANS ARE VERY MUCH ALARMED Over the Outcome of the Late Conven tion—Fears Kntertalned That the Agita tion Will Do Up McKinley—Lamb, of Texas, Creates a Sensation. ONE MILLION DOLLA11S Was Paid at Receiver’s Sale Yesterday for the Covington and Macon Railroad. Cincinnati, O., May 21.—Tho Nation al Union Conference adjourned last night sine die. While the People’s party was ushered into existence it, to a certain extent, is dependent on the great meetings to be held next February. The platform is in a great measure compatible with the democratic ideas, and many of the delegates of republican persuasion are satislled with it. The proceedings at yesterday after noon’s session wore unparalleled in tho history of conventions. The war vete rans of botli sides mounted the stage and clasped hands. Flags wore waved in wild frenzy, and tho shouting and cheering was kept up a half hour. Wadsworth, of Iudiana, and Davis, of Texas, were the leaders. Davis said that this is not the third, but the first party; he said the day meant resurrection, for principles and death to monopolies and rings. Tho wildest enthusiasm prevailed. The prohibitionists tried to get their plank In the platform, but did not suc ceed. Helen Qougher, of Indiana, made a vigorous speech for the cause. A del egate from Massachusetts, said that the people’s party would be ratified at the polls of thirty states. Important businoss called Senator Pfeffer to Washington, and Weaver took the chair instead. The convention was one of the most enthusiastic of its kind ever held. The republicans in Ohio fear tho third party, which will detract from tho fol lowing of Sherman and McKinley. The farmers’ union, which heretofore has been republican, but kept out of pol itics as a body, is now with the third party. They will hojtl a meeting at Columbus next Tuesday, and it is said that McKinley will be on hand to work for his interests. An exciting scene at the convention was after the platform was read. Calls of “question,” question,” came up. Lamb, of Texas, rose in a ferment and said that tlier people’s party would win in ’02 peacably, or in ’00 with bloodshed. Things are warm up this way. At the Kentucky convention yester day afternoon, the people’s party put a full ticket in the field, with Judge Bar ber for governor. Tho delegates were given a reception last night, and to-day they are rapidly returning to their homes. 5p. S. Orders by mail for goods or samples will receive personal and prompt attention. Macon Mention. Macon, May 21.—[Special.]—There will be an excursion over the Macon and Dublin road to-morrow from Macon to Jeffersonville. A large crowd expects to excurt. The county commissioners this morn ing refused the petition of the Ocmulgee Land and Improvement Company asking for $500 for building a bridge over Vine- villo branch. About *two hundred went down to Beech Haven this morning to attend the Catholic picnic. Everything calculated to make pleasure was carried along, and the day will be delightfully spent. Sim Cumbis and Frank Crosby, of Mitchell county, were tried before Com missioner Erwin this morning on a charge of illicit distilling. Cumbis was bound over in the sum of $200, and Cros by was sent to jail. Eva Ha* I’layed Her Part. New York, May 21.—Col. Charles W. Fuller, council for Eva Steele, or Mann, who calls herself the widow of Robert Kay Hamilton, despite the decision of the Surrogate that she has no right to his name, says it is true that his client is anxious to go upon the stage. He says that she has been taking lessons and that some ono has writton a play for her, founded upon her own career and upon her association with Mr. Hamil ton. The play is to bo called “The Ham- mertons,” and Eva is credited with the purpose of producing it, if nothing in tervenes to pievent her at the Broadway theatre in November. Macon, Ga., May 21.—[Special.]—The Covington and Macon road was sold by Receiver J. C. Key at 11:30 o’clock to day, at public outcry, iu front of the court house dour. There was quite a largo crowd of citi zens in attendance. Among those present from a distance were Mr. Alexander Brown, the well- known banker of Baltimore, and prlnci pal bondholder of the road; Skipworth Wilmer, a distinguished lawyer of Balti more, aud chairman of tho committee of bondholders; Mr. Jack J. Spaulding, of tho well known law firm of Calhoun A Spaulding, of Atlanta, representing the Central and Richmond and Danville rail roads. Receiver Key read the notice of sale and then asked for bids. According to the order from court authorizing the sale, $1,000,000 had to be the minimum bid. Mr. Wilmer made the first and ouly bid, which was $1,000,000, and after crying tho bid three times, the road was knooked down to Mr. Wilmer, who bid it in for the bondholders. Thirty thousand dollars cash havo been paid into the receiver’s hands by the purchaser, as required by the terms of the sale. Several public notices of claims wore given prior to tho bidding. Dessau A Bartlett gave notice of the suit of Miss Carro Davis for certain land in East Ma con used as a right of way, to which it is said the Covington add Macon has no title. M. J. Hatcher also gave no tice of a claim similar to the above, Uatcher’8 notice was made by Hon. C. L. Bartlett. Col. Joe Preston gave no tice of a claim of Mr. William Leverett for $1,400.05 for material used in the construction of the road. To morrow the court will be asked to confirm the sale of the road. The picsent program of the bond holders is to rename and reorganize the Covington and Macon road, and lease it to the Richmond and Danville, for, per haps, ninety-nine years. The new name of tho road may be the Macon and Northern, or Macon and Northeastern. The word Macon will come first in the name. The road is bonded for $1,084,000. Then there are tho receirer’s certificates to the amount of $100,000, which have precedence of the first mortgago bonds, The proceeds from these cirtificates are being expended in improving tho road bed. The Covington and Macon was bonded for $12,000 in bonds per mile, and $12,000 in stock per mile. The KnighU Adjourn. Brunswick, May 21.—Tlio Knights of Pythias convention of Georgia has ad journed after the most, successful ses sion in its history. Many delegates will remain several days In tho city and on the neighboring islands. General Carnahan left for Jack sonville this morning. In the prize drill yesterday afternoon, Oglethorpe division No. 4, of Brunswick, Captain Newman, won the first prize, a purse of $200. The Teutonia’s, of Savannah, won the second prize. The captain’s prize of $50 was won by Captain J. L. Hardeman, of Macon, and the individual prize by J. W. Willis, of Macon. Tho dental convention adjourns to day. A number of applicants were be fore the board of examiners, and were given certificates of proficiency. TO MEET IN AMERICUS. THE NEXT SESSION OF THE GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL ARCANUM Will be Held In This Cltjr-Ainerlcus Suc cessful Over Macon mid Atlantn-Session Just Ended n Most Harmonious One— What the Order la Doing. FOR GEORGIA’S SOLDIERS. New Arms and Equipments Sent Oat by the Ordinance Department* , Arrested on Suspicion. Montkzuma, Ga., May 21.—[Spe- cial.]—City Marshal Waltors arreated a aupicloua negro on the streets to-day. He correspond, to the description of the negro, Jordan, wanted at Fort Val ley sinto Monday, for brutally outraging the wife of a young farmer near that place. A party from Fort ■ Valley, it la whispered, may come down and "Identi fy” hlm._ Maine’. Daughter to be Married. Xkw Yobk, May 21.—A epeolal to tho World from Chicago aaj* that it was said there yesterday that Miss lia;iie Blaine, youngest daughter of James G. Blaine, is to be married'to Truston Beale, of California, recently appointed 1 WM found that she was in delicate minister to Persia. I health. Killed by the Cyclone. Mexico, Mo., May 21.—Tho cyclone yesterday proves terribly destructive. So far ten dead bodies have beon found. It is believed forty are killed. Fourteen are reported injured, half of whom will die. Many think it is probable that 100 arc injured. Whole towns are devastated. Great tracts are left bare. All the doctors in tho city have left for the scene. A house was carried half a mile and dashed to pieces. An iron roller weigh ing 1,000 pounds was broken. Many persons are missing, and many houses blown to atoms. A Shoe Company Fall.. Richmond, Va., May 21.—Tho Davis Shoe company, a corporation chartered in Maine, which operates an extensive factory at tho state penitentiary in this city,made an assignment yesterday. The liabilities of the Richmond branch are $125,000. Tho company lias been in business here for the past eight years, employing more than 000 convicts. It has several branch shops in the southern states. The headquarters of the com pany are at Lynn, Mass. A Hissing Teacher Found Dead, Sr. Many's, Ohio, May 21.—A mur der or suicide came to light to-day near WiUhtre, a village twenty miles north west of this place.' Daisy Reynolds, a prepossessing school teacher, aged 23, was found in an old hut in a lonely for est. She liad been mysteriously mis sing for two weeks. There were no marks of violence upon her person, and Savannah, May 21.—[Special.]—Tho grand council of Goorgia, Royal Arca num, which lias been in session hore during the past two days, adjourned to night after a most pleasant and harmo nious meeting. Tho council voted to make Amerlcus the place of meeting of tho next session in 1802 by an almost unanimous vote, Macon and Atlanta being also in the field. The report of tho Grand Secretary, Ciarence S. Connorat, shows the Arca num to be in a nourishing condition, financially and in membership. The.ro- ceipts during the year were *5,220.01, and the disbursomonts *021 10. There are fifty-seven councils in the state, and tho total membership foots up 3,157. The membership at the last report, Dee., 31, 1880, was 2,0(10. Up to Dec. 31, 1800, there had been an increase of 433 and a decrease of 10, leaving a member ship of 3,074 at the beginning of 1801 Pulaski council, which is next to the largest council in the state, has 104 members. Atlanta council, of Atlanta, has 371 mombers. Of the 57 councils In tho state 45 show an increase in mem bership. Only eight show a falling off, and that very small. Eight councils have over 100 members each, and tlio smallest council in the state has fifteen members. That is one of the new councils, three of which were organized last year, onto at Waverly Hall, one at Clarksville and one at Chip- ley. The grand regent in summarizing his report says: “The net increase in the ordor in this stnto, for the year ending Dec. 31, 1800, was 414. The year began with 2,062 members—endod with 3,074— an increase of 10 per cenh Since the bad weather of winter the Increase has been much moro rapid. March, for In stance, scored an increase over February of about 300 per cent.” The banquet at the DeSoto last night was a successful affair. The large dining room of the DeSoto, which had been especially arrange! for the ocea- siou, was nearly filled, about 200 dele gates to the Grand council of Georgia and members of the Pulaski council, of Savannah, being present. Grand Secre tary C. S. Connerat waa master of cere monies, assisted ,by Post Grand Regent A. C. Harmon and W. W. Starr. Wedded In Muon. Macon, May 21.—[Special.]—A very happy wedding took place yesterday af ternoon at tho residence of Mr. E. J. Williams, on Washington avenue. Mr. George S. Williams, of Ogle thorpe, wedded Miss Mamie Tooke, of Americus. Miss Tooee was on a visit to her sister, Mrs, E. J. Williams, and the groom came up on a visit. The lover* agreed to marry at once and the ceremony took placo, witnessed by several friends and relatives. Mr Williams is a young man of fine qualities and is a very auccesiful busi ness man of Oglethorpe. Hla bride Is a young lady of rare beauty and many ac complishments. Imagined He Had Hydrophobia. Greenville, S. C„ May 21.—Samuel Piekle, a well known citizen of this city, cut Ills throat with a pocket knife last night, and will probably die. He ia a dcalcr’in horses, and during last Bum mer doctored several horses which bad been bitten by a mad dog and which af terward died of hydrophobia. Mr. Piekle got the idea that he also had hy drophobia, and although be bad no symptoms of that disease, In a moment of depression he cut his throat to escape the horrora of a death from 1L Hankers Ilreak. New Haven, May 21.—The firm of Bunnell A Scranton, bankers, made an assignment yesterday. The firm made no statement, but ia generally believed that the liabilities will reach nearly *300,000, with comparatively small as sets. The assignment has been expect ed ever since the death of Mr. Bunnei. Many prominent New Haven people will be heavy losers. World's Fstr I.at>or Troubles. Chicago, May 21.—Organized labor received a back set and surprise from the directors of the World’s fair last night At a meeting last Friday evening the ontlook was very favorable for the granting of a minimum scale of wages, but last night’s meeting reversed all this action, and declared against granting tho demands, A Horrible Executions Bki.lkvii.i.e, Oot.„ May 21.—Kane’s execution was horrible. Tho drop fell at 8:17 a. m. His neck was not broken His groans were terrible and were heard a block away. ATi.ANTA.May 21.—[Special.]—Things at the capitol bore decidedly a war-like aspect to-day. If any one had looked into the base ment be might readily have concluded that Georgia was preparing to Invade Italy, for the store room waa bristling with war-like accoutrements, rifles, car bines, saddles, bridles and cartridges. Among the war-like relic* were 170; Springfield rifles, 140 Springfield car bines, 14 Springfield cadet rifles, 220 cartridge belts, 100 cavalry saddles, 110 cavalry bridles, 170 bayonet scabbards, 1,000 blanket bags and 32,000cartridges. The soldiers of Atlanta will come in for their share of these arms. They were received from the ordinance department of the war offioe at Wash ington and were sent in] response to a request from Adjutant-General Kell. Fifty of the Springfield rifles are for the Grady Cadets, Tlie fourteen cadet rifles are for the Atlanta Zouaves, Forty of tlio carbines are for the Gov ernor’s Horse Guard, > Forty of the saddles and bridles are for the Atlanta artillery. Eight of the bridles are for the officers of the first volunteer regiment, and eight of the'saddles and bridles are for the officers of the second regiment . ;i Forty of the carbines are for the Ma-: eon Hnssars, thirty earbines, thirty sad dles and brldlos are for the Wayne light troops, thirty saddles and bridles are for the Gordon troops of Harris county,, forty of the rifles are for the Macon Light Infantry and forty of the'rifles,', are for the Newnan Guards. . * Adjutant-General Kell will send tho stores out as soon as possible. The others will be held until, thoy are needed by the different companies of tho state. The BqiIqmi Prod table* Certain railroads running out of Mo- \ con conduct a regular merchandise busi ness. They run provision and diy' goods trains up and down their lines nml soil to tlioir employes. It is a cer tain paying businoss, for tho amount of tlio bills aro deducted every month from tlio salaries paid the omployes by tho roads. There is no danger .of a loss. Tlio roads havo everything In their own hands. I do not sup pose these roads pay any sort of a taxor lieeuso. They, therefore, can afford to sell cheaper than regular mer chants, and are thus brought in direct compotlon with tho vory men who pat- ronlzo their roads os shippers of freight. A merchant told me to-day that ho would gladly give *5,000 for a half inter est in the merchandise businoss of one of the railroads, Tho railroads seem to havo a snap.—News. More Halls For the 8. A. A H. Heavy shipments of steel rails pass through Americus nearly every day, via tho S. A. A M. to be used on tlio exten sion of that road to Montgomery. ■Ten carloads wint through by special train yesterday morning, and ether shipments will be harried forward as rapidly as possible. Three large seboonere, each with a heavy cargo of steel rails for tho S. A. A M., are now discharging at Savannah. There are more than 2,500 tons of rails- in this shipment alono, and others will follow shortly. Mr. J. A. Riviere, who has charge of the tracklaying on tho extension In Ala bama, was in tho city yesterday nnd re ports the work progressing rapidly. The road runs through a very fine country between the Chattahoochee river and Montgomery, its western terminus. Judge Crisp's l’oputnrlty. Judge Crisp ia always an interesting figure at superior court In Leo county— that la, when he can get off to take a run down there. He Is very popular among the people of Lee, bnt he always leaves bis beaver at home when he goes among them, and wears the regulation slouch bat, under which they think the judge looks best He has an enthusias tic constituency in that section, and the people turn out to meet him aa they would to camp meeting.—Constitution. . The Festival Postponed. For sufficient reasons, the “Christian Worker*” of the First Methodist church ■£ havo decided to postpone their ico cream festival from this afternoon until to* ' ” morrow. They will serve delicious ices at the church yard to-morrow afternoon from 4 until 7 o’clock, and we bespeak j for them a liberal patronage. Don’t ; forgot tho placo and hour. New Police Uniforms. The police commission held a short meeting yesterday aftornopn for tlio purpose of passing upon tho stylo of uni form to lie worn by tho officers this sum- . Tlio regulation sack suit of blue with gold buttons was adopted, and the hoys will atonco proceed to array them selves accordingly. Italians Horned Out. Jkbsey Citv, May. 20.—Four tenements were burned this and thirty families are