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4 • J NUMBER 44 The Whistles of the 8. A. A M. Engines Will he Heerd In tsTSDnsh. VOLUME AMERICUS. GEORGIA, TUESDAY: MAY 26, 1891. Advertisement, which promises more than it will perform, will be of value to the advertiser. We recognized this truth long ago, and our success is largely due to the fact that we have never yet violated the Confidence of Onr Customers! You will find everything EXACTLY AS REP 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 person, or order of us without fail, THIS WEEK. FOR SALE TO-MORROW k One case Figured Victora Lawn at 5c worth 7c per yard. |One case Sherwood Dress Ginghams at 7£c. worth 10c. per yard. 5 Bales “Cant 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. WE ARE OFFERING EVERY DAY Something New in Dress Goods! WHITE GOODS, BLACK GOODS GRENADINES, DRAPERY NETS, FRENCH ORGANDIES BATISTES, CIIALLIES, 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 PIUE 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 vour choice. As a Special, We offer Tomorrow 12 beautiful styles Plaid and Striped imported ZEPIIYIi CLOIIIS at 25c. per yd.—the acme of perfection for a wash dress. Entirely new line figured China Mulls at 11 Ac; 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 24c to. the most superb 48-inch Flounce at 82.5t) per yd. Wo often hear that “ours is the only stock of TORCHON LACES in the city” and are also gratified to hear the expressions of astonishment when our modest prices arc mentioned. Here is a batch of Bargains well worth your consideration: FOR THIS WEEK ONLY! THE SECOND ADVENT AS PREDICTED BY DR. CARSWELL AT CORDELE SUNDAY. lteaioDi Given For Hi* Belief That the End of the Earth I* Near at Hand—How the Savior Will Appear— Prophecies Already Fulfilled. 40 doz. Ladies’ Ribbed Undervests, 10c. Regular price, 20c. 25 it <t it “ 25c. u “ 40c. 30 U Fast Black Stainless Hose, 25c. “ “ 35c. 16 U Black Silk Mitts, 25c. « “ 40c. 70 « Linen Hack or Crepe Towels, 10c. a “ 15c. GLOVES AND PARASOLS! FANS AND CORSETS! If you need either 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. We literally show every thing desired, and onr prices are way below the point of competition. We will offer SPECIAL inducements TOIS WEEK in Childs Suits and Knee Pants. Respectfully, GEO. D. WHEATLEY, Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton /We. p. s.—Orders by mail for goods or samples -will Tcceive personal and prompt attention. Cordei.k, Ga., May 25.—[Special.]— Dr. R. E. Carswell, an eminent Bap tist divine of Douglasville, preached to a crowded house yesterday his sermon on the second coming of Christ, which already had made him famous. The stenographic report taken for The Times-Recordek is too lengthy to be given In full, so that only a synopsis of the sermon is sent. Referring to the coming of the Savior the Doctor said: First—Ho will come in actual person and not merely in the expansion and glory of His kingdom. Second—He will come suddenly upon the world as a thief in the night; 'as the lightuing and as the flood upon the an tediluvians, who, though warned, went on eating and drinking and marrying and giving in marriage, and knew not until the flood came. and took them away. “Even so shall it be In the com ing of the son of man.” Third—He will come in power and great glory, and not in humiliation and weakness as at first. In the second place was presented the order of events that shall take place from the Lord’s coming to the time when the kingdom shall be delivered up to the Father. When our Lord comes he will poise himself in the mid-heavens. First—The first resurrection, or the resurrection of the righteous only will first of all be accomplished. This is called “the resurrection of the dead in Christ, the resurrection of life, the res urrection of the just and the resurrec tion from among the dead.”* Second—The righteous living upon the earth at the coming of the Lord will then be changed. Their natural bodies will draw on transfiguration robes. Paul says: “We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed.” Third—Both these companies, all the righteous will next be caught up to meet the Lord in the air. Fourth—Then will follow the flood of fire which will sweep the earth and de stroy, all the wicked just as the water flood destroyed the wicked in the days of Noah. This explains why the righte ous were lifted out of earth as in the last event and met the Lord in the air. Not a hair of tlicir head nor a thread of their garments shall bo harmed by the avenging fires. Fifth—Satan will bo bound, the de struction of the. wicked effectually ac complishing the binding of satan. Earth renovated by fire and rid of all the hosts of iniquity, will next be occupied by the Lord . Jesus and all the saved, and a glorious millonium of on6 thousand years of pcaco and unbroken joy will follow. At the opening of this period there will bo a judgment of rewards, in which the good deeds of the righteous w ill be taken account of, in order to grade their rewards. First—The second resurrection of all the wicked. “The rest of the dead live not again until the thousand years aro finished.” Second—Satan is loosed for a littlo season—the resurrection of the wicked effectually unbinding Satan. Third—Tho great last battle. The wicked flocking about tho dark banner of rebellion unfurled by Satan The Lord Himself w ill accomplish the v Ictory alone. Fourth—Then will take place tho final judgment—the judgment of damna tion, in which the wicked alone shall stand. Tho saints shall participate with their Lord in pronouncing damnation. Paul says: “The saints shall judge the world and judge the angels. 1 * Fifth—Then will come tho last record ed chapter in the book of time, when the mediatorial kingdom shall be de livered up to the Father and Redeemer, and the redeemed shall enter the courts of glory. As indicating Dr. Carswell’s interest in the subject and his sense of its *mport- ance, he referred to an expression of Alexander H. Stephens about the second year of tho late war. When asked what were the chances for the south, ho re plied: “It makes my heart sick to see what is coming upon tho people of my country, and they seem to be so ignorant of it.” And so the preacher feels when he thinks how near we may be to the great final catastrophe of this dis pensation and the great bulk of humanity so Ignorant of and careless about it. To prove that our Lord** coming is certainly rapidly nearing, three lines of argument wore resorted to. Pirst—A symbolic view of tho prophe cies was presented upon tho black-board, showing that out of twenty-one leading prophecies already certainly nineteen, and with but little doubt the twentieth also, have been completely fulfilled— the nineteenth referring to the wrench ing of temporal power from the Pope, THE HOWARD-BICKERSTAFF CALLED YE8TERDAY But Owing to the Illne** of Attorney* and Absence of Witnesses is Put Off Until Fall—The Prisoners in Court—The Trial Will be a Long One. which was accomplished in 1870, and the THE TRIAL POSTPONED. Turkn-Iiusslan war, by which the power of the Turks was broken from the land of Jacob, and by which Palestine and Jerusalem were opened to the occupancy of tho Jews was the fulfillment of the twentieth prophecy; so that the twenty- first and last prophecy—the vial of wrath poured out Into tb9 air—Is already be gun In the physical and moral corruption so notorious at this hour. Henoe, so far as the main prophecies are concerned, the world is ripe for the coining of our Lord. Out of many, signs only three can he now stressed. First—The gospel has been preached among all nations and the scriptures de- clare that when this shall he done, the end shall come. How extensively the gospel is to be proachod among all na tions is not said, but as It is not to save all, but to bo a witness against all na tions, who knows but that tills sign is mature. Second—The corruption in faith and doctrine pointed to as a sign is cortaln- ly apparent. The time lias come when the world will not endure sound doc trine. /The Lord asked ominously: 'Nevertheless, when the son of man cometli, shall he find faith on tho earth.” Much profession, but little possession of that genuine faith that links the soul to Christ. Third—Tho movement of the Jews. The blindness of the Jews In rejecting Christ was to last until the gentiles should have their full opportunity for salvation. The gentiles opportunity was to last until Jerusalem should be no longer “trodden down of the genti les" bnt once again oecupied by the Jews. Both theso have oome to pass. Fifty thousand Jews already occupy Je rusalem and many thousand in south ern Bussia and elsewhere have proclaim ed their belief in Jesus of Nazareth. Un doubtedly even now the gospel is turn ing back from the gentiles to the Jews. Fourth—In keeping with the fulfilled prophecies and apparent signs this nu merical prophecy points to the early coming of our Lord. In 535 B. C. this prophecy was given. Ninety years af ter, or 445 B. C. the first event came to pass, viz: The command to rebuild the temple. A. D. 39, or 483 years after the order to rebuild the temple, the second event occurred, viz: The death of Jesus. In 1850, or 2300 years after the or der to rebuild, the third event trans pired, viz: The signing of tho Crimean treaty of peace, which gave religions liberty to tho Jews and Christians of Palestine, and now if wo aro as accurate in the application of this calculation to the foutli event as to tho former three, we must fix upon A. D. 1901, April 11th, for the fourth event, viz: Tho end of this ago and ttio beginning of tho mll- lenial age, and if this dato is correct, then 2345 days before the end, viz: No vembers, 1894, we may expect a second command to restore the temple at Jeru salem, and if this is dono, 09 wcoks later, or 483 days, viz: March 7., 1893, ou Lord may bo oxpocted to come as bridegroom to receive his brldo. I wish to bo understood; I do not say that theso ovents last montlonoil will certainly fall on theso dates, respective ly, but I do Hay two things. First—That inasmuch ns throo out of four ovents suspended on the calcula tion liuvo come to pass on tho proclso day even, it would seem tho part of wis dom to accept nothing else than the remaining event should llkowlsc fall on its day according to the calculation. Second—If It docs, then what we have said about spoclal events on the special days named above will hold true. We do not predict; wo simply interpret tho predictions of holy writ, and to say the least, those figures along tho prophecies and the signs exhort us to bo in read iness. Columdi's, Ga., May 25 —[Special ]— The first case called when Muicogee su pertor court convened this morning was that of the state against Robeit and Richard Howard and Janie. Biokerstaff, charged with the murder of Mr. T. C. Dawson at the exposition grounds in Columbns on tho 11th day of Novem ber, 1891. It will be remembered that the kill ing took place in front of the grand stand at the exposition grounds, where thousands of people were assembled to witness the races. Mr. Dawson, the victim, was a proml- nen citizen of Glennvlile, Ala., and married a sister of the Howards, who wero brothers-in-law to Blckerstaff, who was also a prominent citizen of Bussell county, Alabama. The domestic affairs of Mr. Dawson and his wife were not harmonious, and resulted In a separa tion and the placing of Mrs Dawson In an Insane asylum There are many sensational features connected with the case, some of which yet remain to be brought out In the courts. The case has attracted wide spread attention on account of the prominence of the parties interested, two of whom, Klohard Howard and James Blckerstaff, have been out on bone for some time. All three of the defendants were in court when the case wae called this morning, surrounded by their attorneys and a number of lady relatives. Major W. C. Dawson, of Eufaula, the prosecu tor in the case and the father of Mr T. C. Dawson, was also in court. The court room was filled to overflowing with eager spectators,and very little sur- prise was felt when counsel for the de fense began making a showing for con tinuance. The showing set forth that Capt. W. A. Little, leading counsel, and Judge J. M. McNeil, who was alio a prominent attornoy in tho case, were sick and unable to appear in court; also that two material witnesses for tho de fendants were absent. Judge Boynton granted the continuance and the case went over until the fall term of the court. Hon G. L. Comer, mayor of Eufaula, has been added to counsel for the prose cution and appeared In court this morn ing. Counsel for prosecution Is now com posed of Solicitor General Carson, Hon. W. J. Sanford of Opelika, Col. C. J. Thornton, Judge W. B. Buttof this city and Hon. G. L. Comer of Eufaula. Tho defeuse'also has apowerful array of legal talont and the case will becomo one of the most interesting and famous s known in the criminal annals of Georgia. There aro five or six other murder cases to he tried at this term of the court. Took Arsenic by Mistake. Knoxville, 7 cnn., May 25—Con gressman L. C. Iloouk died this morning from a dose of arsenie taken accidentally last night. He had applied at a drug store for a drink of water. . Tho latter was placed in a glass on tho counter alongside of another glass containing a solution of arsenic. By mistake the congressman drank the latter. The error waa discovered, but emetics and other means failed to re lieve hie stomach of the deadly drug, and he died this morning. Gailor trill Accest. Atlanta, Ga., May 25.—[8pocial.[— The Atlanta Journal sent a special cor respondent to Sewanee, Tennessee, to interview Bishop-eleot Gailor. He In dicates almost positively that he will accept and lire In Atlanta. Violating an- Ordinance. Quite it largo number of citizens have been guilty of violating city ordinance No. 331,regulating the hours for sprink ling the streets. This, of course, was done unintentionally, but it was done nevertheless, and I in consequence they will have to appear before the mayor to-morrow to answer to tho charge. It will be simple economy to road up on oity regulations and ordinances, as many a V can thus be kept in the fami ly pocket hook. m Death of An Aged Citizen. Mr. Jesse Aycock, an aged and highly respected citizen of Amorlcus, passed peacefully away at his home in tills city at X p. m. Sunday, In his 57th year. For several months past Mr, Aycock has been in feeble hoalth^and more than a month ago was fqjwduto take his bed. Gradually he grew weaker, and the faithful, dovotod wifo and those who watched lovingly by his bedside know that the end was very near. For a quarter of a century, perhaps longer, Mr. Aycock has beon a resident of Sumter county, and during the greater portion of that time has resided in Americus where he was engaged in various business pursuits. At the time of his death he was connected with Mr. R. E. Allison in the book business. For a long period he had been an up right and consistent member of the Baptist church and died as he had al ways lived—an honest,'Cbristian gentle man. Hia remains were laid to rest in Oak Grove cemetery at 4 o’clock yester day afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends and rela tives. The services were conducted by Dr. A. B, Campbell, of the Baptist church. Id X«w Quarters. George F. Cooper lodge, Knights of Pythias, met In their new hall over Sul livan's jewelry store last evening for the first time. Since the organization of the lodge, several months ago, the regular meetings have been held In Masonic hall, but the rapid Increase in membership has gen dered necessary the securing of a larger hall. Commodious and elegant quarters have been fitted up in a portion of the hall formerly oecnpted by the Americas 1 Social Athlotlc Club, and here the lodge will hold Its meetings in future. More convenient or better arranged quarters could not be desired. The main hall is thirty by sixty feet, and is handsomely furnished and fitted up for the purposo Intended. Resides \ this thoro aro four smaller apartmentt; ' or ante rooms, all of which aro connect ed and furnished handsomely. No lodge in tho state, perhaps, has grown more rapidly within so short a time as has Cooper lodge. Already the membership numbers between seventy- five and a hundred, and scarcely a week passes that now names are not enrolled. It is solidly organized and Is by far ono of the most popular of the many secret orders hero. The following, taken from the Savan nah News yesterday, Is of great Interest to Americus people, and goes to con firm what The Times-Relorder has oftentimes said upon this subject al ready: The whistles of the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery railroad will be heard In Montgomery about tho mid dle of July, and the probability Is that they will also be heard In Savannah next winter. “A-man well up In railroad matters says there la no longer any doubt that the Savannah, Americus and Mont gomery Intends to hare a dlreot lino of its own to Savannah. As soon as the work Is finished at Montgomery the force will be transferred to this end and will push the line to completion, 'The Savannah, Americus and Mont gomery wants .to get to the sea and wants terminal facilities of Its own. It Is also Its intention as soon as possible to run a line of steamers to Now Tork Several officials of the road were In the city last week, but they were very quiet in their movements and would not talk about their visit ■The completion of the S. A, M. Into Savannah will Inorease the business of the city to a considerable extent Tho road runs through one of the most fertile cotton-growing regions of Georgia and Alabama, and with its own steam ship line to New Tork it will bring everything It possibly can this way. The rumor that the headquarters and shops of the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery will be carried. to Mont gomery on the completion of' tho road to that city in July Is denied by Genera Agent Bagley. lie says the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery was built largely by Amorlcus money, and Ameri cus people ate responsible for its suc cess, and it may bo authoritatively stated that tho headquarters and offices of tho road will bo kopt in Americus, Two Old Cronies. ■The dry weather has run Ifonry Glover out of the swamps, ami Be made his first appearanco hero yesterday In many moons. As Is usually the caso he had something startling to tell about Anio Gatewood, (who beats him raisiug cot ton) and tho talo he told this timo was fully up to the average. Ho quotes tho ; aforesaid gontlemon as authority for the statement that every chicken raised on his -plantation this year has four legs— of the yellow variety so fashionahle for picnio dinners. Mr. Gatewood will ho here Saturday, If it' rains and he can't work at home, and a prompt denial of tho charge, together with the declaration that Mr. Glover's chickens have neither legs, heads nor bodies, may confidently be expected. On I>re.s Parade. Americus’pets, the gallant Light In fantry, have been ordered out for dress parade at 5 o'clock this afternoon, and will make their utual splendid appear ance. Captain Bagley is getting his company in excellent trim for the state encampment, and it Is safe to say that there wiU not be a finer looking or bet ter drilled body of soldiers on tho ground than they. About forty-llvd men, rank and file, will go to Chloka- manga. m Mrs. Margaret Stowe, who died last week, waa probably the first female ma gician In this country. About forty years ago she and her husband, John Stowe, gave sleight-of-hand entertain ment# In schoolhouiee and dining halls of villages that has since become pros perous cities. She was the mother of John F. and Burt Stowe, the circus owners. Mrs. Lease, the Kansas alliance woman, recently received a lotter from Ben Butterwortli notifying her that she had recently been elected to member ship in the “college thinkers”- of the world. She has also received an offer of 3150 and all expenses to make speeches before the Chautauqua fng at Atlanta. - _ ‘ Here," says a Norwich, Conn., respondent of tire Mail and Express, f , ‘fives the matronly and still beautiful Mrs, Vice-President Foster, as she used to be called when ruling in Washington society, after Andrew Johnson became president and her husband, Lafayette S. Foster, was made president of Senate.”