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J == VOLUME 1 AMERICAS. GEORGIA, SATURDAY: MAY 30, 1891. NUMBER 48 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 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 ns without fail, THIS WEEK. FUTURE OF THE SOUTH A CAT „ EDBAL THEY WORE THE BLUE AND THE WONDERFUL RESOURCES CF THAT FAVORED SECTION Opluiont Formed by Mr. Edward Atkin- •on in h Recent Trip-The Itexlon n Land of ProtnlM* With a Climate That Will Suit All Men. FOR SALE TO-MORROW L One case Figured Victora Lawn at 5c worth 7c per yard. lOne case Sherwood Dress Ginghams at 7Jc, ' worth 10c. per yard. 5 Bales “Cant Tear” Check Rome Spun at l^e., worth 8c. per yard. ,3000 yards Standard Calicoes, Spring styles, at 5c. worth 7c.'per yard. [1200 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, 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,” hut with all his wisdom lie new nothing about our PDSTE APPLE TISSUES! Very pretty and appropriate for the lovely fabric which bears the name. We will show you a solid case of them in I.fght, Medium, Black and Navy Grounds with white and tinted spots and figures, at 15 CENTS PER YD, THIS WEEK! This is what we eall 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 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 2}c to the most superb 48-iuch Flounce at 82.50 per yd. Wc often hoar that “ours is the only stock of TORCHON LACES in the city” and are also gratified to hear tho expressions of astonishment when our modest prices are mentioned. . Here is a hatch of Bargains well worth your consideration : FOR THIS WEEK ONLY! doz. Ladies’ Ribbed Undervests, 10c. Regular price, u a h « 25c. 44 44 « Fast Black Stainless Hose, 25c. “ “ “ Black Silk Mitts, - - 25c. « Linen Huck or Crepe Towels, 10c. “ “ 20c. 40c. 35c. 40c. 15c. GLOVES AND PARASOLS I 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 thi« line. We 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. I’. S.—Orders prompt attention. - Baltimore, Sid., Slay 20.—Edward Atkinson contributes to this week’s is sue of tho Slanufacturcrs’ Record, a re view of tlie south and its future, based on ills recent investigation trip through that section. Sir. Atkinson says that it may almost seem officious for him to deal at much length with tho resources of tlie south, but that ids justification is found in the strange fact that in tlie very heart of the eastern part of tho United Slates is an area nearly as large as France, endowed with more varied resources and with a better climate than almost any other similar area within the limits of our common country, which is very sparcely settled and until a few years ago scarcely known tvs Nciy Eng land people. “The lime has now come,” ho says, “for men to comprehend that there lies at our door a very large area of almost unocupicd territory capable of being mado tlie homes of millions of intcll- gent and industrious families. It is a territory capable of supplying meats, fruits and vegetables in almost measure less abundance, where yet a largo part of the grain and meat are imported from tho west.” Mr- Atkinson coniines his review mainly to tlie great Appalachian region of tlie south, from the Potomac to north Alabama, and from the Piedmont region to tho bltio grass district of Kentucky. Of this section ho says: “One might spend months instead of days in making observations. Even then, unless the trip was extended be yond twelve months, only half of tlie sto ry might be told.” Great as the work of exploration has been during tho last ten years, tlie half has not yot been told of this imperial series of deposits of coal and probably of iron, to say nothing of the othtfr re sources of this part of the southland. Almost any attempt to forecast the fu ture of this part of our common country bicomes a more vislonj The whole area is so muck clevatod above tho level of tbo sea as to bo in a true senso a wkito man’s country. This mountain and plateau section possesses a climate in which any kind of work may be performed by white or black alike; in some portions of tho area de scribed are probably to bo found the best conditions of climate, of soil, of humidity and rainfall, and of all tlio other elements which go to make stal wart men and women." Referring to the coal and Iron area of the south, whioh covers about 250,000 square miles, Mr. Atkinson says that it is about equal to the combined area of England, Wales, Scotland and Belgium, half of France and half of Germany, which are the main sources of the Iron production of Europe. Kentucky’. Itcd Record. Louisville, Ky., May 20.—There wfiro a number of violent deaths in this state yesterday. From Mtddlesborough comes the news of the assassination of James Turnor and Michaol Dinenen, a laborer and a railroad brakeman, who were sleeping off a drunken debauch in a tent at Cum berland Gap. In Garrard county, Deputy. Sheriff Parks, of Madison county, was shot and killed by Cannon Roberts whom lie was attempting to arrest. In Johnson county tiro people don’t know whether Mrs. Albert Evans, a popular young woman, who was found dead in a ravine, was murdered or com mitted suicide. Near Ashland two men wero killed and two others wore mangled in a mill boiler explosion. llardln Still at Large. Maids, May 29.—John Williams was not the murderer of Mr. H. D. Loyd. Williams was carried to Seville yester day by the marshal who said, “Yes, that it the very negro that tried to kill me.” He was certain of It, and on hit way to Sevilla took every precaution against a lynching, which be feared. When ho arrived at Seville yesterday afternoon, however, overyone else stated positively that Williams was the wrong negro, and Chief Kenan was at once notified. The chief then ordered the negro brought back to Macon, and he was released. Williams says be lives at some place on the Central road, and was greatly surprised at being arrested. noth Of Mr. Thomas Willingham. Macon, May 29.—[Special.]—To-day Lawyer W. B. Willingham received a telegram from Atlanta announcing the death of his lather, Mr. Thomas H. Willingham, a well known gentleman of that city. The deceased was also tho falber of Attorney Thomas Willingham, Silas Alary Ella ibeth Maun Give. *80,000 fur an Episcopal Structure Baltimore, May 29.—At the conven tion of tho Protestant Episcopal diocese of Maryland to-day, Bishop Parct re ferred to the endowment recently le- ceived for a cathedral in Washington That part of the address relating to the endowment was ns follows: “Within the last two weeks a lady of Washington, Miss Mary Elizabeth Mann, has given In trust ns the begin ning of an endowment for a cathedral in Washington, property of assessed present valuo of $80,000. Tho condl tlons of this noble gift aro most gener ous and liberal, and I hope ueon to be at liberty to give fuller-information as to the terms named and tho methods adopted for complying witli them, most add that I have good reasons to ltopo that this is soon to be followed by other generous gifts from other parties, bearing witness to the great Interest which the purpose has awakened, and giving us good reason to hope for a gen; oral enthusiasm, which will in due time enable us to have at the capital of the nation, not only the great buildings which may he fit for such a purpose and worthily represent the church's posi tion and zealous love, but also the means and power to do a grand and real work for Christ and Ills truth iu the Gospel, and the souls he came to save.” AN ICE WAR. THEIR COMRADES WILL PAY TRIB UTE TO THEIR MEMORY. Memorial Exercises at Amtrr^onville To day by G. A. R. Post of Macon—SInJoY Hanson Orator of the Occa.lon—Many From Macon Will Attend. THE CHARTER GRANTED And the Amertcu. Jewelry Company Will Soon He Ready for Hualnesa. i Ice Company righting the Macon Rrewcry. Brunswick, May 29.—Another busi ness war is on the tapis between Maeon and Brunswick. This time the ico com panies are taking the field. Brunswick’s ice company is endeavor ing to prevent the free distribution here of tho Maeon Brewing Company's lee by shipping to Macon and selling lee at that city. Tho story of this doal dates back to the time the Macou Brewing Campany first commenced giving all Brunswick saloons free ice with their beer. Christian Moerleln’s was the first concern to kick, doing so by cutting prices on beer. This cut was met by the Macon brewery, and the war coatin- ued until beer was sold at about cost. Finally matters were adjusted and the cutratos stopped. E/ory one thought that peace reigned, but to-day it Is loarn- ed that Supt Langley, of the Bruns wick lee company, had porfeeted ar rangements to deliver ico in Macon at 81.93 per ton, claiming to cut Macon's prleos 81.10. He Is backed by the Central Ice com pany, who control a number of ico works In the south, and the result will be cheap Ipe for both Macon and Bruns wick this summer. Made Mad by Snake.. Wilmington, Ohio, May 29—Some days ago Mr. Woodson Ogletree’s dog discovered a den of snakes and killed all of them. Not long after it appeared at tire house muddy, exhausted, frothing at the mouth and showing all the symp toms of a dog suffering with rabies. Tho little seven-year-old son of Ogle- tree attempting to caress the dog, was bitten by It on thechln and subsequent ly his twcnty-four-months-old son, Charles, was bitten In the face. The dog was killed, but not until it had bitten five valuable - horses and a cow. The horses developed cases of rabies, snapping and biting at any one approaching them. Three of the ani mals died and the others were Bhot. Tho loss to the farmer Is 81,000, OngK<Ml by Fallow Thieves. Des Moines, jfay 29.—Tho American Express robbery at Carroll on Saturday night has taken a decidedly sensational turn. Clerk Matthews, who was found tied and gagged, has confessed to com plicity in the crime. lie says the robbery was planned by himself, Craig, Niswonger, and Anson Scharnweber, two young men of Carroll. He went with Superintendent Garner, of Omaha, to an old vacant house, west of town, and hauled out from concealment 83,400, which lacked only 80.00 of tho amount stolen. Niswonger and Scharn weber wero arrested. llu Not Yet Accepted. Atlanta, May 20.—[Special.]—The committee who went to Sewanee, Tcnn., to learn the decision of Bishop Elect Gaiior, have returned to Atlanta. The committee say they do not think Gaiior has yet made up his mind, and they fully feel that way, Judging from what ha said to them. They say that if he had been poshed to decide right now, he would have said no. He baa bis own time In which to decide tho matter. To Look Over th. Road. Savannah, May 29.—General Man ager Cecil Gabbett, Supt. W. W. Starr, Cspt J. C, Haskell, purchasing agent, ■Aid W. A. Gibbes, superintendent of motive power of the Central railroad, left last night for a visit of Inspection over the Chattanooga, Rome and Colum- Centra! assumes Macon, May 29 —[Special.]—Every thing is In readiness for memorial day at A ndersonvllle. It Is estimated that fully 700 or 800 people will go from Macon to witness the ceremonies, A large number from Fort Valley and other places have given notice that they wished to go, and provision will be made for them. A meeting of the G. A. R. post was bold last night at the hotel Lanier, at which final arrangements for the excur sion were made. Letters and telegrams from many northern cities wero read, many of which expressed the writer's intention of being present, and others giving notice of floral tributes sent. It is expected that a larger attendance from the north will bo had to-morrow than on any previous year. The whole plan for this year’s observance of the day is on a larger scale than ever before, and the ceremonies will be more inter esting. A beautiful feature of the day will be the hearty co-operation of the confed erate veterans in the exercises. Many will go down. The train will leave the car shed promptly at 8x10 to-morrow morning. Thero need bo no fear of being crowded, for ample accommodation has been pro vided. Major Hanson's speech will be one of tho best ever delivered on a' similar oc casion in America, coming from such a man, a confederate veteran and a leading southerner, It will be the more Interest ing and Important, Referring to Andersonville, the grand army have undertaken a work there of considerable magnitude. They pur chased, less than a year since, the prop- ertp formerly used as a prison, and have since been engaged In laying It off as a park and a place of beauty. Avenues have been opened, underbrush cutaway, swamp land reclaimed, and an Immense amount of labor performed during the past few months. The title to the property is now vested in the department of Georgia, but It Is proposed to present it to the national encampment of the G. A. It. at Its meet ing Ih August In Detroit, and it Is be lieved that within a comparatively short time Ibis will be developed into one of tho most beautiful and Interesting spofs in Georgia. bv mail for eoods or samples will receive personal and formerly of Macon. He has a large bus railroad. The Centra! } circle of relative* in this city. * charge of the road on Jane 10. , * i llayss Loses Hit Memory. New YonK, May 29—Tho World this morning, says that ex-Presldent R. B. Hayes, who suffered last winter from a severe attack of grip, has had his memo ry affofcted as an after effect of the dis ease. He can talk but a minute or two when be forgets the tbpio of conversation. A cloud seems at intervals to obscure his mental vision and he must pause until it passes and leaves his mind free again. Even then, on most occasions, he has completely forgotten what he has just been talking about. Mr. Hayes fee Is his misfortune keenly, but his friends all hope that bis affliction will not be pro tracted. • Three Muscogee Murderers. Columbus, May 29.—[Special.]—In the superior court this morning, Judge Boynton presiding, Clarence McElroy was found guilty of the murder of An nie Reid, the Rankin house chamber maid, and was sentenced to the peniten tiary for life. Jack Armstrong, for murdering Julius C. Jordan with a billiard cue during a saloon quarrel, was sentenced to twenty months In the penitentiary. The jury In the Will Wallace murder case has been out since last night Railroad Official! iu u Wrack. Zanesville, Ohio, May 29.—A spe- ial observation train on the Columbus, Shawnee and Hocking railroad, carrying road officials and county auditor, who were appraising the road, came In col lision with a locomotive near FultOn- ham to-day. The car was demolished and every one more or less injured, bnt none fatally. The locomotive was de molished. Killed HU Wife. Uniontown, Pa., May 20—While In a drunken passion last evening Taylor Taggart, a Fayette City contractor and builder, killed bis wife with a brickbat He had been on a spree for several days, His wife started to run around tbs house and he hnrled a brickbat at her, which crushed In her head. They have two children, tho oldest a daughter of IS, A Turpentine Distillery Burned. Baixbridoe, Ga., May 29.—Tho large tnrpentlno distillery of Donalson & Co. at Miram, In this county, was burned yesterday, proving a total loss. The ex- tent of the damage has not been ascer tained yet. Among the charters granted in the su perior court during the week was that of the Amcrlcug Jewelry Company, which will begin business herein a short while with a paid up capital of $15,000. As Is well known, the company will be a consolidation of the firms of J. E. Sullivan <& Sons and J. T. Cotney * Co., under the name of the Americas Jewel ry Company. Both aro weir known houses, having for many years catered to the trade of this city and seotlon. The store now occupied by Sullivan & Sons has been leased by tho new compa ny for a term of years, and will be great ly enlarged and improved and pat in first class condition. This work will probably begin In a few days under tho supervision of Architect T. A. Kluttz, who drew the plans for the front and tlie Interior arrangements. * Thu appearance of the store will be vastly improved by the putting In of a very handsome Iron and plate glass front, different in many respects from any yet put up here. All the Iron work Is being made by the Amerlcus Iron Works, whose bid for the same was low er than it could be bought either in Chattanooga of Birmingham. The now business will be under tho management of Messrs. James T. Cotney and IL I.. Sullivan, both practical watch makers, and Mr. L. C. Bell, who will probably take eharge of the.books as writ as look after the sales department. All are pushing and energetic young business men and are bound to make a success of the enterprise. The new company expect to begin business the latter part of August or the first of September at the farthest. honoring the fugitives. The Runaway Florida Senators Are Ban- qnetted end Toasted. Tallahassee, Fla., May 29.—There was a celebration of the anti-Call vlotory at tho Leon last night, gi< on in honor of the members of the legislature who left the state during the senatorial contest The “Babes from tho Woods" wero the heroes of tbo occasion. There wero speoches, banquet, dancing, etc. Tho attendance was large, scores of ladles being present, Tho house adopted a resolution to take no farther action on tbo Newlan bribery case. It Is said that the “fugitives from In justice,” as Senator Kirk'dubs the sena torial party which visited Georgia this week, will issue an address In defense of their course. A Bank Under a Cloud. Piin.AiiELPHiA, Fa., May 29.—During the exposure of the business methods of the Keystone bank and of City Treasur er Bardsley, the Third National bank waa given an unpleasant publicity through l(s business connections with the institution and with Bardsley, and In consequence, lost within two weuks $1,000,000 of deposits. To-day Prcsl- dont Percy M. Lewis, and Vice-Presi dent George Myers sent in tliolr resig nations to the board of directors, stating that they though! tho best interests of the bank would be served by their so dolg. ’ Beaten With Switches, Biruinouah, May 20.—Seventeen miles east of Holmea’ Gap, In Sami Mountain,S.V. Jones, a prominent farm er, was visited by white caps night be- last and beaten half to death with hick-' ory switches. They broke down his door and drag- ‘ god him out, while two of them held hlSj wife. He thinks it was the work of bis neighbors who ran nn illicit distillery whtch was recently raided by officers. They thought Jones gave them away. Shot by Ills Own Gnu, Bainaridok, Ga., Hay 28—Little 1st- - mar, the 10-year-old ana of Judge Byron B. Bower, accidentally ahot himself here to-day while attempting to neon a fence," tho hammer of a parlor rifle ha carried striking ns he passed It through the fence. The bullet entered just over the eye, and la imbedded In the brain, fully a teaspoonful of the brain matter having exuded. He is still alive, bnt no hope la entertained of hit recovery. ' They “Lost” Their Prisoner. Birmingham, Ala., May 29.—Joff Thomas, tho negro who assaulted Mrs. , J. V. Neal, at Townlee, Walker county, a week ago, was captured last night, and Is supposed to have been lynched after midnight. He was In eharge of a posse awaiting the arrival of the sheriff, who, when ho catne, discovered that the negro was gone. All hi* captors would say was ^bat Thomas bsd “escaped to hell.” Lumpkin Locals. Lumpkin, May 29.—Ex-Sheriff J. B. Griffis died yesterday evening. The bank building Is progressing nice ly. There is quite a building boom here. Real estate is bringing good prioes.|^^ sSEri - M