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. ■ v AMERICUS. GEORGIA, SATURDAY: MAY 23, 1891. NUMBER 42 Advertisement, which promises more than it wilt perform, will be of value to the advertiser. ■\Vc recognized this truth long ago, and our success is largely due to the fact that we have never yet violated the of Our Customers! You will find everything EXACTLY AS REP RESENTED every time, at GEO. D. WHEATLEY'S MADE AN ASSIGNMENT. ANOTHER MACON HOU8E IN HANDS OF A RECEIVER. W. R, Singleton A Co., Flannel.!!? Embnr- nssed-Thalr Failure a (treat Surprise— The Aueta Slightly Exceed the Llxblll- tlee—Ceu,e of the Failure. But bear in mind, to get the benefit of the Rare Bargains we Offer! To avail vourself of such EXTREMELY LOW PRICES! You must call in person, or order of us without fail, THIS WEEK. FOR SALE TO-MORROW ^One case Figured Victora Lawn at 3 Jo worth 7c per yard. JOne case Sherwood Dress Ginghams at 7Jc, r worth 10c. per yard. ,5 Bales “Cant Tear” Check Home Spun at 4Jc., 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. WJ5 ARE OFFERING EVERY DAY Something New in Dress Goods! WHITE GOODS, BLACK GOODS v 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. ’ KING SOLOMON thought there was “nothing new under the sun,” but with all his wisdom he new nothing about our. FINE 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 we 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 RJaid and Striped imported ZEPHYR CLOTHS at 25c. per yd.—the acme of perfection for a wash dress. Entirely new line figured China Mulls at 11 Jc; really worth 20c. else where. HAVE YOU SEEN OUR LINE OF Nainsook, Sviss and Cambric Embroideries ? More than 1000 styles, from the daintiest little edge at 2Jc to the most superb 48-inch Flounce at (2.50 per yd. We often hear that “ours is the only stock of TORCHON LACES in tlie 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 ONLY! Macon, May 22 [Special.]—W. R. Singleton* Co., the well known Macon wholesale boot and ahoe firm, are flnan dally embarrassed. They made an assignment to-day to Mr. Eugene C. Leonard, who haa been In the employment of the firm for a long while. W. R. Singleton * Co. Is one of Ma con's oldest firia&.The Singletons hare been in the boot and shoe business for many years, and hare always possessed the respect, confidence and esteem of the people of Macon and of the business world generally. They have always done n large business, and for a long while prosperity smiled upon them. Recently they sold out their retail business, and Intended to confine tbenieelrei to the wholesale trade. * A few weeks ago they moved from their old stand on Cherry street, be tween Second and Third streets, to the store on Cherry street between Third and Fourth, recently occupied by Smith * Gordon. The people of Macon sym patblze with Singleton * Co., In their troubles and hope they will soon be on their feet again. It is understood that the immediate cause of the failure is due to the collapse of the Davis Shoe Company, of Lynn, Mass., and that of Joseph Davis, its largest owner, and who is heavily in terested in several large concerns. The Davis company was,' so it Is said, the northern backers of Singleton * Co., and carried considerable of the paper of the Macon firm. The collapse of the Davis company on the 18tli Instant pre cipitated the assignment of Singleton * Co.’ The schedule of W. R. Singleton * Co., filed in the clerk’s office at 3 o’clock this afternoon shows the firm’s liabili ties to be 8155,020.64, with asscsts at $158,870.03. The assets consists of the stock of goods and notes and accounts. Mrs, Lizzie Roberts, Albert Stone, McLaughlin * Poor, B. L. Jones and the Davis Shoe company are made prefer red creditors. The latter, it is under stood, the firm owed In the neighbor hood of $25,000. Besides the above, there are several preferred creditors se cured by mortgages. Gustin, Guerry and Hall represent Singleton * Co. Accident to Jndge Hammond. Atlanta, May 22.—[Special.]—Judge W. R. Hammond was found In his office this morning lying on the fioorin a pool of blood and was in an insensible condi tion. Physicians were summoned. They pronounced the wounds serious, but not dangerous. It Is not known exactly what happen ed to Judge Hammond and be Is nnable to tell himself, and it Is thought that wills he was alone in hia office he had a fainting spell, fell and struck hia head on the desk. Judge Hammond Is one of the fore most lawyers in tho state, and for a long while was judge of the superior oourt of Fulton county. MUST PAV THE TAX Beet Men Will no Longer light Tax Impoeed. Atlanta, May 22 —[Special.]—The cold storage houses will make no far ther resistance against the payment of the $500 tax imposed by the legislature. This means a good many dollars in the state treasury. The legislature, It will be remember ed, after quite a lengthy discussion, passe a bill taxing all packing bouses doing a cold storage business, five hun dred dollars a year. The companies resisted the payment of these taxes,claiming they were uncon stitutional, and Tax Collector Stewart was authorized by Comptroller-General Wright to proceed against them. He did this, employing Mr. John W. Cox as attorney for the state. The beef companies employed Messrs. W. J. and T. A. Hammond to represent them. They filed a bill before Judge Clarke to onjoln the state from collecting the taxes. Judge Clarke granted a temporary In junction, but when the oase came up for a hearing ho decided that the tax was legal and that the companies mast pay it. Mr. Cox was notified tbnt the case would be carried to the supreme court and was preparing to argue it there, but this morning Col. Hammond informed him that the companies had decided to resist no further, but would pay the money In a few days. Throe or four thousand dollars will go Into the treasury from Atlanta, and os much will come In from Augusta, Sa vannah or Macon. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? COBDELK'B REVIVAL. 8ENSATIONAL REPORT ABOUT MR. BLAINE'S MENTAL CONDITION. His Mind Said to he Vary Mash Weakened —The Now York Herald PrInU the Story tod it Created * Sensation-Upheld by Strong Proof. CULPEPPER'S SERMON la Denounced aa being Unfit to Iaaue From ^a 1’reacher’a Month In tha Pulpit. Atlanta, May 22.—[Special.]—Evan gelist Culpepper, of Maeon, who hns been bolding a tent meeting in Atlanta for several weeks, is in hot water. Ho preached a sermon to men only last Sunday afternoon, In which ho used most vulgar and obscene language, and last night he stated that he was willing to leave the whole matter to Rev. Dr. Hawthorne, a prominent Baptist clergy man of the olty. In an interview this morning, Dr. Hawthorne says he'cannot support Mr. Culpepper; and denounces the language used as being unfit to Issue from a preacher’s mouth in the pulpit. Much feeling has been aroused hero in regard to the matter, and the result will be awaited with deep Interest. - Mr. Cul pepper has the unqualified endorsement of a large number of leading oitizens, notwithstanding the foot that his utter ances have been so severely criticized and condemned. Washington, May 22.—[Special.]— The New York Herald haa a startling story this morning In reference to lir. Blaln’e health. The story originated In the Herald's Washington beureau, and was sent to New York several days ago but only ap peared to-day. The information ii that Mr. Blaine’s mind Is affected, and that he It no long er capable of undergoing the mental strain his official position imposes. The Herald asaerte that Mr. Blaine’s physical condition has been persistently concealed, that the plain truth Is that he is a confirmed Invalid, and that Harrison Is fully aware that he cannot much longer remain in his cabinet. In the department of state, it is as serted that business has been so shaped for the paee thirteen months as to ac commodate Itself to the frailty of Mr. Blaine's health. Among the diplomatic corps the same consideration for the In valid statesman has been obtained. The heads of legation have had cause to criticize the conduct of Mr. Blaine In refuting to speed their affairs, but their criticisms have always been coupled with sympathetic expressions for the ■Ick cabinet officer. This story, pnblished in so reputable a paper as the Herald, and written, as it evidently is, with great care, has caused a sensation In this elty. The probability that it will he. dented by Mr Blaine’s friends has not been overlooked, and the evldenee submitted in snpport of what is published is un mistakable and strong. The Herald says; "In this era of su preme trial for Mr. Blaine and those near and dear to him, the public will be glad to learn that the white house re flected the best feelings of onr people In a matter of such mlsfortnne. Great Interest Aroused and Many Acces- elone to the Church Already. Cordele, Ga., Msy 22.—While Cor dele Is prospering and enjoying a healthy building boom ,f$ is being bless ed with the most anccestfal religious revival ever had.. The one at the Methodist church, which doepd a few weeks since, result ed in the addition of a score or more new members to said ehnreh. Another Was started by the Baptist* a week ago which!* equally as fruitful; Revs. J. M. Homlersqn, of Cochran; T. B. and O. B. Fuller, of Abbeville; T. T. Morgan, of Cordele, and for. E. R. Carswell, of Atlanta, are assisting Pastor Davis. Dr. Carswell is well known to a large por tion of the southern people as one of the most eloquent pulpit orators In the Baptist denomlna'lon. Fapectslly It he noted for bi* profun dity and aggressiveness in discussing dootrtnal points. It has not been long since he, and Rev. Mr. Ainsworth, a Methodist minister in North Georgia, created ‘quite a sensation by a joint dis cussion of the doctrines of tholr respect ive churches. Next 8unday at the Baptist ehnreh here, Dr. Carswell will deliver hit cele brated sorinon on tho “Resurrection of the Second'Coming of Christ" Those who have hoard him preach on this sub ject are mostanxlons to hear him agalo. Arrangements bare been made with Miss Bonnie Sandford, a stenographer of Cordele, to take down the sermon, which will be furnlihed Thb Times-Re- cobdkb for publication. The Artesian Basse Leased. Albany, May 22.—[Speeial.]—Nego tiations which have been pending for some time for the lease of the Artesian house were consummated yesterday in the lease of the house and furniture by Mount. Phllpot * Fields, late of the Gulf house, Thomasville. These gen tlemen will be in the city Tuesday to begin the renovation of the house, and will formally throw it open to the pub- lio on the 1st of June. 40 doz. 25 “ 30 “ 15 « 70 « Ladies’ Ribbed Undervests, Fast Black Stainless Hose, Black Silk Mitts, linen Hack or Crepe Towels, 10c. 25c. 25c. 25c. 10c. Regular price, 20c. 40c. 35c. 40c. 15c. GLOVE AED PARASOLS! II you need either don’t ftil to call. Wi'ti are right. FANS AND CORSETS! [ot ’em to sell and oar prides A word to those.in need of CLOTHING Our stock is especially attractive iiifhis Bne. We litorally show WW- thing desired, and our prices are way below the point of competition. We will offer&PECIAL inducements THIS WEEK in Child’s Suits snd Knee Pants. ■» Respectfully, ludi f I ip 3 GEO. D. WHEATLEY, Mllfe Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave. P. S.—Orders by mail for goods or samples will receive personal and prompt attention. The Firemen'. Picnic. Macon, May 22.—[Special.]—The an nnal picnic of the Brotherhood of Loco motive Firemen will be held to-morrow at Beech Haven. The Indications are that there will be a great crowd in at tendance. Theipeclal train of many coaches will leave the union depot In themonring. The brotherhood is one 6i the moot popular orders in the city, snd its annual plonics are always spied- Columbus, Ga., May 22.—The Indlos- tionx are that the Western Union Tele graph Company will toon have a rival lb Cable Company. A prominent basinets ■aid to-night that be was satisfied that the new company would open an office tri Columbus before the close of the present year. Happy on the Way. Watcboss, May 22.—Bon Chambers, colored, was hanged here to-day for the murder of Samuel Strothers, colored. Chambers confeseed that he had taken the blood of a man and that be was will ing to be hanged to atone for the killing of his victim. Dr. J. L. Walker aad t. C. Falks pronounced him dead at 12:1$. The drop fall aaaotly at 12. An Athens Bourn Gom Under. Athens, Ga., May 22.—[Special.]— The large dry. goods Aim of Jnllus Cohen * Co., has been. placed In the handa of a temporary receiver. Mr. C, W. Baldwin, of Athens, Is the receiver. This ie done at the Instance of the bank of the University, which holds a first mortgage on the stock for $10,000. The aueteofthe firm amount to $45,000, The liabilities are about the same. It is believed they can pay dollar for dollar. There Is not a more respected citizen In Athens than either of tho members of Julius Cohen * Co., and their failure is regretted by all. Albany, Ga., May 22.—Some weeks ago the Tully Bros., feather renovators, came to this city and began buslnese. They have been cleaning feather beds and pillows for rioh and poor with a rush, and they find almost everything In the feathers; but the biggest find and the greatest wonder came to light to day. A well-to-do family of the city gave them a feather bed to renovate, and they went aboat their work. To their aurprise they discovered four yonng rattlesnakes sntigly resting in the feath ers, together with four deZdiata. Money la Fofstoee. , Savannah, May 22.—Dr. R. G. Nor ton sold f00 barrels of potatoes yester day to a western'ffri* at J6 per barrel net, deliver^ on the cars. Dr. Norton sold 2#> barrels In New York last week at $3410 net per barrel. He has about 300 barrels yet to foil. l)r. Norton fe not the only man whKwiU make money potatoes this year. <j» M. Ryals bps a j fine crop, and, lit it said, wfU sell $10,000 worth. Some of the largest' planters will exceed this amount,though. Presbyterians In Session. Detboit, Mich., May 22.—The I03d annual meeting of the Presbyterian gen eral assembly convened this morning in the First Presbyterian church in this city. Rev. Dr.. Green, of Princeton, N. J., was chosen moderator by acclamation at the afternoon session. Heath too Good for Them. Louisville, May 22.—One of the most fiendish crimes ever known in Kentucky Is reported from Sandy Book, the county seat of Elliott. A yonng school teacher, Miss Maud Fleenor, was thrown from her horse which bad been frightened by the two Wilcox brothers, each of whom the girl had refused to many. With one leg and an arm broken, she wae chained Inadeserted cabin, where ■he was kept a prisoner sinoe the mid dle of April, and slowly dying, was made the victim of her captore’ lust Last Tuesday a posse, headed by her brother, found the girl, who died fifteen minutes later. The Wilcox brothers were captured, confessed and were promptly shot to death. Tha Court Ileanmas Italians*. Columbus, Ga, May 22.—[Special.]— Muscogee superior court resumed work this morning, after a recess of several days, in honor of the Georgia Bar asso ciation, which concluded Its annual meeting here last night with a grand banquet, tendered by the local bar. The session of the bar association proved a most interesting one, and at tracted to Columbus quite a number of. the moet distinguished men of Georgia. A great deal-of Interest was fait In the selection of officers for the ensuing year and it la matter of pride to Columbus that one of ber most distinguished lawyers, Hon. John Peabody, was made president of the association. HoleldeMd AMifnmnl. Memphis, May 12.—William Nila*, Hill, manager of the Hill Shoe company, committed suicide yesterday. This was followed by the assignment of the com- (Vania 810,000 (or Being Boycotted. PiTTSBUitou, May 22.—John Mens- dorf entered suit to-day against the Physicians' Protective Association of Sbarpsburg and Etna, asking for $10,000 damages. He says that on Jane 24th, 1800, the association placed his name on its ligt of delinuqents. They alsohoti- lied him that they would refuse medical attendance to all who were on the*list of ~ "nquents. Mensdorf denies liis al leged indebted ness, pnd declares that bs was deprived ol tha services, of a physl elan In the community In which be Uvea, thereby iojuring him. ’ - rappoE - ScottdaLE, Pa., May 22.—Everytl to-day polite to las early ending of tha - - £ note Imki'-ltit ettfket* Icenlng, and big breaks In their ranks ito reported from various places fa die ’ion. At Redstone 200'strlkers Mtprn- to work this morning. The men be, Ing dissatisfied with the result of the Scottdale convention, took a vote last night and decided to go to work. All of them could not go to work to-day,bnt to-morrow all of the 459 ovens will bo fired. The plant employs 525 men. None of the new men will be dis charged. Committee Sulclds. New Yoke, May 22—Julius Jacoby, of East Third street, suicided this morn ing by jumping out of s three-story window. He was taken to Bellevue hoe- pitol, where UdtM. Altar Many Years. Mr. C H. Caulfield, senior member of the firm of Camfield * Led better,Chiolc- atnauga, is in the city for a few days, talking up the military encampment and at the same time putting In a few words for the new city among the moun tains of north Georgia. He thinks that town has a great fu ture, in view of tho fact that the compa ny that owns It is expending vast sums of money with a view to making It an Indea’ winter and summer resort. Al ready, he says,nearly $400,000 have boon expended upon Improvements there, and that the company will spend double that amount and more In laying out and otherwise beautifying the town and making it altogether desirable os a place of residence. Mr. Camfield, familiarly known among bis hundreds of friends thongh- out Southwest Georgia as “Holly,” Is an old Albany boy, although formany years he has dwelt among the mountains of north Georgia and Alabama. He served throughout tho war with the Albuny Guards, whiob^company was attached to the old Fourth Georgia. This Is liis first visit to Amerlens In many years, and he received quite a cordial greeting yesterday at the hands of his former comrades in alms In this city. Another Handsome Building. It really soeins that the first builder of a three story house lu Amoricus set a copy for ail prospective hulldors to go by,'as scarcely apy other kind is thought of now—unless it be a four or flvo story affair. Quite a number of these have gone up recently, others are under contract and win be completed this summer, while many moreiMU are in contemplation. The ball has been set rolling, howevor, and will keop bn until every vacant lot about the business portion of the city la adorned with a handsome brick bnlld-. ing. Among the last to move In this direc tion Is Mr. A.'J. Hsmll, who will In a few days begin the erection of a largo three story brick building on Cotton avenue, opposite the Allen House. The plan* are all prepared, and the briek and other insterial necessary is on the ground. Tho building will have a very handsome plate glass and iron front, and will be an drnament to that busy thoroughfare and to Amerlens. m place for pfchle parties, and In this re- ipcct, as In. all others, she Is rapidly frpwi ng jn popularity. The nextexcur slon to come this way li the order of Brotherhood of Railroad Trackmen, One of the largest labor or ganizations In ibe country. Members of the orderin'Apniricos have Invited the Columbus and Macon lodges to hold their aim oalpieoi& bare, And the invitation haa been accepted. June 10th, Is the day appointed, and beautiful Magnolia dell tho place where the festivities will be held. Two special. trains of fire coaches each will bring the Colntnbna and Macon visitors to j southwest Georgia’s metropolis, whore * it is needless to say they will be cor dially welcomed. Between six and eight hundred of the members and their |* friends ard expected on that day. Cod/mm Hi* Crime. Cutubebt, Ga., May 22.—Next Thurs day Cuthbert will have a hanging. Sam Snellinga will pay the penalty of hia crime. The gallows Is now being erect ed. it Is stated that Sam bat confessed sinoe be was. sentenced, aad says the verdict of the jury was just.