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Advertisement, which promises more than it will perform, will be of value to the advertiser. We recognized thin truth long ago, and our success is largely due t< the fact that we have never yet violated the Confidence of Our 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. Steve Ityan Cloted Out By the Sheriff -Lia bilities Xlgh on to > Million, Auet. Un known-Hundred. of Clerk. Out of Em ployment—Other Note.. FOR SALE (TO-MORROW ! One case Figured Vietora Lawn at 5c worth 7e per yard. lOnc case Sherwood Dress Ginghams at 7Jc. r 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 I 5o. worth 7c. per yard. 1200 yards Figured Manchester Challis at 7c., worth 10c. per yard. WHITE GOODS, BLACK GOODS GRENADINES, And WE ARE OFFERING EVERY DAY Something New in Dress Goods! DRAPERY NETS, FRENCH ORGANDIES BATISTES, CIIALLIEs, Etc. ml our LOW PRICES MOVE the good* &ht out, Aiding us to replenish every week, besidVji saving our 'Customers a snug little sum from the prlcWj demanded by others. king solomon thought thoirb was “notliing new under the sun,” but with all his wisdoM lip. new nothing about our PINE APPLE TISSUES! VteTy pretty and appropriate for the lovely fabric which bears the name. We wall show yoU a solid case of them in Light, 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” an'd you should call and get your choice. As a Special, We offer Tomorrow 12 beautiful styles Plaid and Striped imported ZEPHYR CLOTHS at 25c. 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 Nainsook, Swiss 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. 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 are mentioned. Here is a batch of Bargains well worth your consideration: FOR THIS WEEK ONLY! 40 do*. Ladies’ Bibbed Undervests, 10c. 05 « « “ “ 25c. 30 « Fast Black Stainless Hose, 25c. 15 “ Black Silk Mitts, - - 25c. 70 “ Linen Iluck or Crepe Towels, 10c. Regular price, 20o. 40c. 35c. 40c. 15c. GLOVES AND PARASOLS! PANS 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. Wo literally show every thing desired, and our prices are way below tiMtpomt of competition. We will offcrSPECIAL inducements THIS WEEK m Child* Suits and Knee Pant*. . , Respectfully, GEO. D. WHEATLEY, Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave. P. 8. Orders by mail for good* or samples will receive personal and prompt attention. Ati.axta, May 28—[Special.]-Steve Ryan luis failed. Ills liabilities will go over three-quarters of a million and will probably reacli one million dollars. His resources cannot lie estimated at pres ent. They consist of his stock, books and accounts. Tliis is one of the largest failures ever known in the south, aud lias caused the greatest excitement in business aud commercial circles. A tew years ago Mr, John Itjan went out of the dry goods business. From a small beginning lie bail built up a largo dry goods establishment at (it Whitehall street. He hail become wealthy, a largo real estate owner, and a man held in high esteem by the entire community. Mr. Ityan sold bis business to bis two oldest eons, Stephen A. and John F. Ryan, and the business continued under the style of John Ryan’s Sons. Some time ago Mr. John F. Ryan sold his interest in the business to bis brother Stephen. Up to that time the business of the Arm had been vastly increased and en larged. Already it had made quite a stir in drygoods circles by selling goods at astonishingly low prices. When Mr. Ryan became the sole proprietor, how ever, the volume of the business done by the house became enormous. Goods were sold at such very low figures that it was said that the business of the city in that class of merchandise was being greatly injured thereby. But the bar gain sales continued. Goods were still being sold below cost. Finally people began to say, “That can’t last long.” To-day the blow came. It came with the foreclosure of a mort gage given in favor of H. B, Ciafflin & Co., of Now York, for #111,704.20. This was the mortgage forcloted, but several others—eight In number—have been fllod in the clerk's office of the su perior court. They make the entire amount $888,123. Besides tho mortgage to H. B. Claffiin A Co., there are mortgages to the fol lowing: One to Walter R. Brown for eistern creditors, amounting to $5,000. Another to A. H. Cox for eastern credi tors of $5,000. To the Gate City Nation al bank for $15,000, $7,500, $7,500, $7,- 500, $7,500, $7,500, $6,502, $8,750. To the Atlanta National bank for $15,000 aid $10,000. Another mortgage to John and John F. Ryan secures their indorse ment of four notes for $15,000 to the American Banking and Trust company, and one to the Southern Banking and Trust company for $10,000. Another mortgage is In favor of Eugene Kelly A Co., of New York, for $27,500. Another is in favor of Sylvester, Bell A Co., of the north for $8,270. It was filed by L. Z. Rosser. Another was filed by A. H. Cox $8,204 for Burnham, Bauer A Co. When tho sheriff closed up the big dry goods establishment at 11 o'clock this morning there were some exciting scenes. The hundreds of clerks were dumb founded and were loth to believe the news. It took the sheriff some time to get the store, which was packed with cus tomers, cleared of the crowd. It waa some time before all the clerks could be made to stop soiling goods. ■Not another bundle must leave this •tore,” yelled ;the sheriff, as ho walked about from counter to counter. One old lady picked up a pair of shoes and started for tho door, saying: “I’ve paid for these shoes and I’ll just take 'em home.” An old man liad just given a clork $7.50 for a suit of clothes, and he carried them off on bis arm. Finally the great store was cleared of the mass of customers, the clerks pat on their hats and coats and quietly took their departure. The doors were closed and locked and the sheriff put the keys in his pockets. Stevo Ryan’s gicat establishment was no more. Before leaving all of the clerks re ceived what was due them from the firm for wages, and left to seek other posi tions. Messrs. Rosser A Carter, acting for eastern creditors, have made application before Judge Maraball J. Clarke for a receiver. Mr. Ryan attribute# bis failure to the long rainy season in tho early spring when trade waa very dull. The report# circulated by N. J. Schlosr * Co., of New York, which were calcu lated to Injure Mr. Ryan’a credit, are also attributed aa a cause of the failure. Since then Mr. Byan’a creditor* have been restless and were pushing their Mr. Steve Byan was asked If there it probability of getting matter* into tneb a shape as to permit of bit resuming business. ' ■That is a question,” he replied, “that Regular work upon tho now city hall building will very likely bo suspended for the next four or five weeks—until court adjourns. This was the order issued yesterday by his honor, Judge Fort, and it is al together probablo that tho said order will bo implicitly obeyed. The new building is situated within a stone's throw of the court house. Yes terday morning tho hammering upon the roof greatly annoyed tho court, and an officer was sont thither to order the noise stopped insranter. Architect Smith, in compliance with tho order, withdrew his forco of carper- ters from the root' anil put them to work upon the inside of the building, thinking that the slight noise made there would not prove objectionable to tho court and the attorneys. This was not tho case, however, and ere the workmen knew it Sheriff Forrest came back and arrested the whole party for contempt and marched them into court, there to explain why the orders given them bad not been obeyed. Explanations followed, after which Judge Fort dismissed the men with the parting injunction to be more careful hereafter. Until court adjourns, there fore. no work will be done upon the building except at such hours os the court is not in session. This, of course, will cause a delay in the completion of the building, but the matter can’t be helped. Major Dawson Makes a Stntement- Coluubus, May 20.—[Special.]—The Howard Dawson murder case has been the general topic of conversation here to-day. The lengthy affidavit brought out by the defense in its motion for a now trial yetterday. has caused Major Dawson, the prosecutor, to make a pub lic statement in reference to the matter. Major Dawson says “he is restrained by his counsel from replying In full and in detail to the showing made by the defence, but that, upon the trial before the court and jury of the country, the whole facts and truth will bo brought out, aud, When It Is, I have uo fears of the entire vindication of the character of my murdered son, nor of my living children. I have always been ready and willing and anxious that the true facts of the whole affair bo brought to light." . Clarence McKleroy, a Eufanls darkey, is being tried for murder. The case was called yesterday afternoon and by noon to-day the evidence was all in. Argu ment la now in progress. Klllsd •’Brother OBnt. Atlanta, Ga., May 26.—[Spoclal.]— Robert H. Goodson, one of the mounted officer* of the c\ty, was fatally shot this morning by the accidental discharge of a pistol in the hands of a brother officer, N. A. Lanford. Goodson was standing In front of the police stables on Pryor street awaiting orders to go on duty. Lanford waa sit ting In front of the police station across tbe street examining a pistol that, was Tufty. While turning the cylinder the ham mer slipped from bis finger and the pistol was discharged, the ball first striking the pavemont, then glancing, •truck Goodson in the left side just be low the heart, Infliotlng a mortal wound. Goodson has a wife and three chil dren. He has been a policeman since 1877 and bae always been regarded a* one of the most efficient men on the force. He died at 12 o'clock to-day. ( Four to tie Electrocuted. New Yobk, May 26.—The United States supreme court has dismissed writs of error sworn out upon the refusal of the United States circuit court to grant writs of habeas corpus In the cases of Sliibaya Jugiro, James J. Slocum,- Jos eph Wood and Harris A. Smiler, the condemned murderers now in Sing Sing. Judge Wallace made tbe decison of the United States supreme court the decis ion of the United States circuit court. The four mon will probably be sentenced in a few days, aa they have no farther legal hope. Mot Serious! y Involved. Columbus, Ga., May 20,—[Special.]— The report in the Eufaula Times that the Eagle and Phmnix mills were seri ously Involved was shown President Blgby this afternoon, who pronounced it utterly without foundation and a gross injustice to Columbus. The publication baa caused considerable Indignation, The mill* were never In better condition financially, and business prospects arc satisfactory. Will Attend tho Fusenl. Hon. C. F. Crisp received a telegram yesterday from Washington, notifying him of his appointment to tbe congres sional committee selected to attend the funeral of Congrefsmaa Honk, of Ten nessee, a notice of'whose death , by ac cidental poisoning was published yes* terday. Judge Crisp will leave for Knoxville to-morrow to attend tbe ob* ■equlea, which take place the day fol- Faithful to Their Pledres the Fifty-one Voter* for Wflkfnton Call Secure Him.a Seat In the Sennte For Six More Years— The Antle Worsted. Tallahassee, May 26.—[Special]— Great excitement existed here this noon over the fact that tho joint session of tile senate and house of representatives to elect United States senator was ren dered Impossible by the flight of all “antis” in tho senate. Tho house had its usual session, but at nodn'enough of “antis” were “miss ing,” so that a joint session was impos sible. The president of the senate ordered tho sergeant at-arms to proceed with a posso after tho absentees and arrest them and bring them back. This last move of the anti-Call men shows how badly they were worsted, aud it was thought that the fillbutting would delay the election of a senator and probably render the breaking of tbe deadlock impossible. The sergeant-at-ams and his posse did some good work, however, and at 12210 all the members of the two bouses- pres ent in tbe city bad assembled at the ball. Roll cal) showed fifty-four present, a quorum. Several antis were present but refused to answer to their names, but appealed from the decision of the.chair, when the president announced a quorum present. The decision of the ohalr was sustained unanimously, and the voting began for United States senator. Fifty-one votes wore cast for Wilkin son Call,and one for Mays. The president then declared that Wilkinson Call waa re-elected for the six year* amidst tu multuous cheers, the members oheering and yelling their joy over the breaking of the dead lock. Tbe antis are all sadly tiemorallxed. The Drought Ended. Ellavillk, Ga., May 26.—The long drought is at last ended. Copious show ers have fallen in many parts of the county. Tbe rain on yesterday afternoon was very general, *ni drooping vegeta tion is revived. The farmers are smiling and bftppy, and everything seems to have taken on new life. The crops be tween Putnam and EllavlUe are In splen did condition. Corn, in spite of the dry weather, ii flourishing. Cotton is well up, and there ie a good stand, looking very healthy. We notice many sores are being planted in swdel potatoes. Schley’s Industrious farmers will come out all right and harvest a bountiful crop In tbe fall. The wheat and oat orop waa out short by the drought, although some of our farmers report a‘fair crop. Hon. A. C. Murray threshed eighty-seven bushels from eight acres, and Mr. I. L. Lindsay says he will make enough oats on seven acre* to run a three-mnle farm twelve months. Ellaville Is still moving on to tbe front, and It fast making tbe reputation of being the finest little olty In Georgia. Mr. H. T. Arrington, under the euper- vision of Mr. L W. Cable, la building s beautiful residence on College street. Mr. J. T. Collins is putting the lomber on tho ground for e seven-room resi dence, and Mr. Robert Wells will soon commence tbe erection of a beautiful residence and store room on the old Scoville property. These gentlemen will be followed by numbers of others this summer. Hon. A. C. Murray is going to move bis large milla and gins near the depot, where he will gin cotton, grind grain, saw lumber, and do a general variety shop business. Our Aihool will close In three weeks. It Is hoped our trustees will again be able to secure tbe services of our es teemed teooher, Miss Kelly, who has given universal satisfaction,for another term. It la rumored that we will has a gos pel tent meeting in Ellaville thi* sum mer In place of the Book creek camp meeting. The alliance of Schley county have de cided to have a union picnic at Hopewell on July 2nd. Mies Fannie Kleckly visited friend* in the city the past week. Mr. Pomp Roblqoon made a business trip to Ellaville Sunday. Mrs. K. & Baldwin and daughter, Miss Rosa, is visiting relatives in Ogle thorpe. • CoL E. V. Minton Chosen. At an election held by the pupils of Abbeville high school to select an orstoi for tbe dosing exercises of Abbeville high school, Col. E. F. Hinton of Amer icas, wee chosen by a large majority. Tho selection is a good one. Col. Hin ton Ie a brilliant, talented and eloquent orator, and a rare trestle in store for the school shonld he accept the invita tion that will be tendered him.—Abbe ville Times. The Atlanta Constitution of yesterday contains the information that the At lanta and Florida railroad has undergone a change In the management and policy which will place it, on a new footing and - promises to bring It safely through Its troubles. Col. I. G. Sage is elected president aud - a full board of new directors will assist him in his work of pushing the road to success. Americus has always felt that the At lanta and Florida should have been built to tills place, and It is one of the mis takes of the old management that it waa not done. With a connection at Ameri cas with the S. A. A M. the route to the const would have been solved, and it is not too late now to bnlld to this point and make the connection for Savannah. It is the cheapest and easiest solution of the problem of£an outlet to the coast, and Americus is the];polot to whlcliTt should build. gera't Mathis Wears the Badge. Tbe Americus Light Infantry were ont - on dreas parade yesterday afternoon, and besides making their usual band- some appearance, put up one of the prettiest drills yet scored to their credit. After drilling through the principal •treeta tbe company waa drawn np In line near tbe library, whore a competi tive drill for the company's gold medal took place. This medal has been worn by Third Sergeant H. C. Davie for serveral years past, be having won it three times successively. The drill yesterday was conducted by Pint Lieutenant H. 8. Harper, and for nearly an hour an Interested orowdof oltixens watched the difficult move ments through whiob the men were put Finally the oontest narrowed down to Serg’tJ. E. Mathis and Private Walter Ctisp. It seemed that neither of these eould be downed, and for a long time bets were even on the result. Finally, how ever, Private Crisp made an error, and Sergeant Mathis was accordingly de clared the winner.' The prize was pre sented in a neat little speech by Private Lane. Serge* nt Mathis was very proud of his success at winning the beautiful badge^ and will see to It that no competitor takes lv from him. Sergeant Davis, who held the prize so long, was sick yesterday and did not en ter the oontest, else Sergeant Mathis’ vlotory might not have proved such an easy one. way H. Didn’t star. A gentleman arrived In the city yes terday from Corinth, Miss., looking about with a view of locating and estab lishing a factory for the manufacturing of saddles, fine harness and leather goods generally. He wae courteously shown over the oity, and. tbe advantages of Americus for the location of such an enterprice aa the one proposed were fully explained. The gentleman seemed vory favorably- impressed,and bad about made up bis. mind to oome here. In talking with a eltlzen, however, lie- inquired incidentally a* to tbe rate of taxation Impoeedby the city, and when, thli waa told him a ehange camo over the spirit of hla dreams and ho decided that Americus was not the placo he was looking for after all. He left on the af ternoon train for Maeon, and will proba bly locate his factory there. Will Ball* • Home. Yesterday Hr. H. M. Brown sold to Mrs. JamesSbepberd a very desirable bnllding lot on Furlow street, between the home of Judge Matthewe and tho rex idonce formerly occupied by Dr. Brooks.. Tbe lot has a frontage of ninety feet, running back 185 feet. It was owned by Col. 8. H. Hawkins and sold for $1,000. Mrs. Shepherd will bnlld upon tho prop erty and make It her home in future. Albany Beats Cordele. * Cobdelc, Ga., May 20.—[Special]—, -? Albany beat Cordele playing base ball hero this afternoon. The soon stood fifteen to thirteen. Mr*. MoShane, the wife of the new mayor of Montreal, la said to be tho moat beautiful and popular woman in Canada. She lea native of the United States, end It was largely duo to her that her husband waa elected to tbe mayoralty. Cons toss Aymery de la Roehfoncanld is said to be the most beautiful woman of tbiieentary. Her profile it strikingly like that of Matte Antoinette, and her hair is of the real shade possessed by the martyr queen. Herbert Spencer Is now a man of 70, though be looks ton yean younger. He is of medium statue and bis head Is bald except for a thin fringe of hair. He has an aquiline nose,-* ruddy skin and an Intellectual face. Commissioner Tanner once piously prayed: “God help the surplus.” prayer Is olsarly obsolete. It it now “Ob, Lord, giro us a a orpins.”