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VOLUME
AMERICUS, GEORGIA, THLRSDAY, JULY 23, 1891.
NUMBER 93
GOODS
Out The Bottom Drops.
GEO D. WHEATLEY
Determined to dispose of the immense and
varied stock now upon his shelves, has knocked
prices and profits into a cocked hat, for the
present week.
For a tew days we are going to wake up the
natives with low prices- No surface shaving,
)ut To The Core, is the way I am CUTTING
PRICES to reduce stock.
AFRAID OF THE DOGS
THE LEGISLATURE DOUBLE DACKON
THE DOG LAW.
Col. Dickson's Nomination ns Count j Jndgft
of Newton County Confirmed—Laborers
and Kmplojrers Both Liable for Contracts
Says the House—Other matters.
Reed and Consider the Following:
All Prints at - 5c per yd.
Cotton Challies 5c per yd.
All Ginghams at 8c per yd.
Toile Du Nord Chambray, 10c.
BIG CORSET SALE
$1.25 C. B. CORSET, - $1.00.
$1.00 C. B. CORSET, - - .85.
$1.25 KABO CORSET, - 1.00.
$1.00 KABO CORSET, - .85.
Black Silk Gloves only 40c.
DRESS GOODS
Silk, Woolens, Linens, Lawns, etc. will be
sold at reduced figures. :
This is no wild cat chance game, but
ctly business. We wish to impress you
h the fact that no summer goods will go
5 winter quarters. They are for sale and
they must.
WE KEEP OPEN SATURDAY NIGHTS.
OUR DEEPEST CUTS ARE IN FINE GOODS.
Do not fail to heed the above as I am in
6^ril63tt
Be assured that you will be the loser if
you do not come.
D. WHEATLEY.
An.nta, Ca., July 22.—Fleming's doe
law which passed yesterday was recon
sidered by a vote of 08 to 58. Tho bill
was referred back to the committee for
perfection.
Tho special order for the day was tho
consideration of the bill Introduced by
Mr. Smith of Decatur which is as fol
lows:
“Section 1. lie it enactod by the gen
eral assembly of Georgia, That if any
person shall fraudulently obtain from
another any money, goods or anything
of value, on a prondse to pay for tho
same in personal labor or service to be
rendered, and shall fail to perform such
labor or service, or fail to pay tho agreed
price for the advances thus mode, on do
mand and opportu nity to do so, or shall
abscond or run away and thus prevent
such demand being made, by which in
dividuals, or an individual, or a corpo
ration suffers loss and is cheated and de-
frauded, such person so offending shall
he deemed a common cheat and swind
ler, and on conviction shall be punished
as provided In section 4310 of the code.'
The bill was passed with the amend
ment that “if any employer receives
from any laborer and refuses to pay
Idm he shall be guilty of a misde
meanor."
Crawford (colored), from tho tornper-
anco committee, submitted a minority
report on tlic bills to prevent express
and railroad .companies from delivering
any liquors in prohibition counties. In
bis report he says: “Having carefully
considered the above bills, I am satis
fied they will abridge tho rights and
privileges of tbocitizens. Ido not bo-
lievo it is right of good policy to legis
late npon such extreme measures. So
far as transporting the above commodi
ties aro concerned, It is the legitimate
work of these companies, and to inter
fere witli them ia to Interfere with the
natural right of men to cam a compu-
tency in a perfectly honest profes
sion.
Mr. Mason—A bill to make it unlaw-
ful to keep wire fences in a mile of a
church or school house, outsido of in
corporated towns.
The resolution to pay the Western &
Atlantic railroad company commission
was also made a special order for to
morrow.
Immediately after the reading of the
Journal this morning the sonato wont
into executive sesaion. The nomination
of the Hon. Capers Dickson was con
firmed almost unanimously, the vote
being affirmative 30; negative 4.
Tbe special order of the day was dis
placed until to-morrow 10 o'clock.
Under suspension of the rules, tho bill
to amend section 2057 of tbe state code
in regard to titles tainted with usury,
Introdnccd by Mr. Hodges, of the thirty-
first, was taken up. It was lost
Sumter short Stops.
Sumter, Ga., July 22.—At this time
wo are very much in need of a refreshing
shower.
An ice cream supper at the residence
of Mr. W. L. Fowler on Tuesday night
complimentary to Miss Eva Ciiett of
Uutler was highly enjoyed by all present
Misses Julia and Lizzie Pearl Carter of
Leesburg are visiting Miss Florolla Mar-
kett near town. .
Miss Ola Kersey of Smithvillo is
.pending somo time with Miss Kate
Hogers of this place.
There will be a barbecue at Bear creek
to-morrow, and everybody is busy pre
paring for It
Mr. C. H. Stanford and family of Ho
boken spent Sunday and Monday In our
midst.
Miss Lizzie Iluckaby of this placo is
visiting relatives in Boston, Ga., this
week.
Two very interesting sermons wero
delivered at the First Baptist church in
this place on Sunday last
There was a wreck on tho Central rail
road at this place yesterday. Two cars
were thrown off the track, but were not
very badly damaged.
THEY TOOK TWO PHIZES.
First and Second Money In the Second
Test Comes to Amerlcus.
Americas’ colored firemen are all
right.
When they are at home and the alarm
sounds they aro quick to get out, and
once at the fire they work with all their
might and main to conquer the threat*
ening llamcs. When they aro away from
home they are like everything and every
body that goes out from Amerlcus. They
reflect ciedit on the cl 'y.
Not only aro they all right at a fire,
but they aro in it when it comes to a con
test for prize money, and the companies
that venture to compete with them are
always sure to meet foemeu who are
hard to down. The colored firemen of
Amerlcus aro also polite and well be
haved and for that they are liked by the
people.
At tbe tournament at Augusta yester
day they held their own and tho result
is that a good slice of the prize money
will come back to Amerlcus with them,
This telegram tells the story of tho day
and what it brought Vigilance and D. A.
Dudley companies of the Americus fire
department:
Augusta, Ga., July 22.—In the first
test Vigilance scored a goose egg. Vig-
ilance»took first money in second test,
and D. A. Dudley No. 3 second money
in the second test. D. A. Dudley
The victorious firemen will return to
night or to-morrow and the stay at home
members of the company, assisted by
somo of their wliito friends, will tender
them such a reception as they deserve.
HOW DOES THIS STRIKE
A CAPITAL CITY ITEM CAUGHT IN
AMERICUS
It Is Equally Interesting Here, However,
and Is Already Being Talked—A Bill
Which Mr. Huff Proposes to Introduce
In the General Assembly.
DeSoto Dots.
DeSoto, July 22.—Miss Maggie Dunn
of your city, Is visiting Miss Eula Sloan
at the Hotel DeSoto.
Tlie meeting is still progressing.
Tliero have been about twenty-five now
additions to tho church at tlds writing.
Able sermons havo been 'preached by
Revs. McGehco, Twitty, Johnstone,
Thrower, Keinp and others.
Mr. Georgo W. Bagloy is happy. It’s
a boy.
Messrs. J, B. Rogers, Homer Whitsctt
and Jim Pato of Cordclo, spent Sunday
last in DeSoto.
Miss Lizzio Sadler is spending tho
week in DeSoto, tho guest of Dr. and
Mrs. Stevcnaon.
Mr. J. W. Mize, of your city, was in
DeSoto one day the past week, receiving
tax returns.
Mr. Bob Ferguson of Adams station
spent Sunday In DeSoto.
MissLaddle Wilson is visiting relatives
and friends in DeSoto.
Miss Minnie Phillips is visiting Mr.
and Mrs. C. C. Darley in DeSoto.
Refreshing rains fell here to-day. The
farmers in this vicinity are expecting to
reap a bountiful harvest.
Note. From Cordete.
ConnEi.E, July 21.—Messrs. A. Kirk
land of Montgomery and V. L. Emorson
of Baltimore have decided to locate here
and put up an extensive planing mill
and door, sash and blind factory. They
now own a planing mill at Emerson,
Fla., which they will more here. They
expect to.begin operation it once and
have a portion of their machinery In
operation by September 1. They will
work about seventy-five hands, and
manufacture principally for northern
and western markets.
About 10 o’clock this morning, Lou
Garter, a negro woman near tho S , A.
£ M. depot, gave her aix-year-old child
about six grains of what aho thought
was quinine, but it proved to bo mor
phine. After tbe mistako was discov
ered doctors were called in and diit ail
possible to savo the child but sho died
about two houra after tjie morphine was
takon.
By Way of Chicago.
The Chicago Inter-Ocean gives circu
lation to tho following. It must havo
been picked up by tha Chicago newspa
per representative at Amerlcus as it has
not been seen in a Georgia paper. Here
it is, and it will be enjoyed:
“An old Georgia farmer dressed in
homespun attended the alliance rally at
Americus, Ga., and when tho group of
Jerry Simpson, General Weaver and
Colonel I’ost were pointed out to him as
the speakers he said: «John, I’ve seed
lota ’cr hard lookin’ folks, but ding my
cats ef that ain’t the hardest lookin’
crowd ever I seed.’ The aUlanoe people
should be careful or they will overdo the
calamity business. The farmers are not
fools."
Tito Editor In Atlanta..
Yesterday’s Constitution had this to
say of tho editor of The Timis-Recor-
iiep, who was in that city:
‘Captain Bascom Myrick, editor and
businoss manager of The Americus
Times-Recoiider, Is in Atlanta. Cap
tain Myrick is one of the brightest and
most original writers In the state, and is
a gentleman with a high reputation for
learning and management. He is full of
enthusiasm for Americus and Is sure it
is the coming metropolis of south
Georgia.
“In spite of the hard times,” said he,
“Americus forges ahead, and proves
beyond a doubt what we havo for a long
timo known—that it la the best town in
tho south.”
Thank..
The Times-Recordkr returns thanks
to Mr. D. II Dorn, of Cottonville, for a
basket qf delicious grapes. They were
of the finest Concord variety, bunches
large and well fruited. Mr. Dorn should
cultivate those excellent grapes exten
sively. Such grapes In tbe market
means largo profits to tho grower. Mr.
C. C. Carter has a few crates of these
delicious grapes for sale at bis store on
Lamar street.
Tiie Timks-Recokiikr has it straight
there will be a bill introduced during the
present session of the general assembly
that will bo of much Interest In Amerl
cus and indeed in every town and city In
Georgia.
I*.et the people elect all tho city of
ficials.
Take sucii matters out of the hands of
the city councils.
That is the text of the bill which is re
ferred to in the opening paragrapli of
of this article. Tho hill will be intro
duced by Hon. W. A. Huff of Bibb.
The Timeh-Recoriikr has been inform
ed that when asked about tho bill he
said:
“I havo such a bill under considera
tion, and will prepare It in a few days,
after I have consulted the representa
tives from tho countlos in which the
largo towns aro located. I believe tbe
bill will pass without much opposition,
Mr. nufTs Idoa and that of those who
are helping him with the bill, so wont
The Times-Rkcoiuier's Information
from a party who professed to know all
about tho matter, Is that tho members
of council In many cities of Georgia arc
elected to vote for certain city officials,
and that tills ofton prevents the election
of the right sort of men to run tho city
government. Another point that they
mnko Is that all city officials aro re
sponsible to the general council and that
tiers of tho council are not
apt to find fault with
persons of their own selection ns thoy
would be if the parties wero given of-
fico by somo other authority and not any
moro guilty of misconduct in offleo. Still
another point is that tho cotincllmen
should go into office free from any
promises to office-holders and office-
seekers, or their friends.
Even if it is passed tho bill will mako
but little changes in Americus. Here
the clerk and treasurer, which is the
most Important city office, is elected by
the people nay way.
But the chango that will be worked
by it Is enough of an one to make the
proposed bill interesting here. In
short time when Amerlcus lets out
another tuck In her municipal gai ment
and has a paid fire department, with
paid chief of that department and a re
corder to preside over the city (court the
changes will be of more Importance and
those favoring and apposing it will be
more earnest in their expressions In re
gard to whether the proposed bill is
what they require or not
Yesterday a reporter asked a number
of leading citizens their opinion of the
bill. A decided majority of those seen
think It is the thing and so expressed
themselves in no uncertain tones.
There were those, however, who could
see no necessity for a change, one man
jocularly remarking that “there would
m no fnn in running for alderman If a
fellow knows be is not to have tbe priv
ilege of voting for some of his fi lends.”
but that was only a joke, and the gen
tleman went on to advance some strong
arguments against the bill.
Amerlcus has a good set of
city officers and there is not one of them
who would probably fail of an election
by the people, but from what was learn
ed yesterday tbe indications are that a
majority of tbe best people of Amerlcus
would vote for the bill if they were In
the general assembly, for, as a well
known merchant said:
"It is no moro trouble to vote for
fifty men than for five, only a little more
work for the printer, and if wo were to
eloct them we could only blame our-
selvos if they happened not to give sat
isfaction.”
DEVELOPMENT!! WILL SHOW
That Home Important Chances ara Soon to
be Made by tha Central.
It may be put down os certain that
Superintendent Dill of tbo Central roaad
will walk out on August 1. Hie suc
cessor will be W. W. 8tarr, now superin
tendent of transportation at Savannah.
Developments ton days lienco will prove'
this assertions to be correct.
The rumor of tbeso changes is hardly
correct yet, but there are a few on the
outside who aro whispering It, but frdm
the road officials you can learn nothing.
Some have discredited tho report for
tbe reason that Mr. Starr now bolda a
higher position that the one it la claimed
lie is to accept, but this ii easily ex
plained. On Auguat 1 the offlep of au-
perlntcndent of transportation is to be
abolished, and henco Mr, Starr’* wil-
lingnoss to accept the superintendenoy
when Mr. Dill resigns.
It Is understood everything is now in
shape for the changes and only the ap
pointed date is being awaited for their
consummation. When this ohange has
been made tbe others which were out
lined In Tub Timks-Rkcobdkr some
ten days ago are expected (o follow in
quick succession is tho way a Central
man put it to a roportor yesterday. He
says that Mr. Starr haa been the prop
that hoi held quite a number of Central
men forsomo time past
That there are to be some decided
changes in tho Cental’s division officials
no one doubts.
MENTIONED PERSONALLY.
Charged With Perjury.
Yesterday a warrant waa sworn out
before Judge Ptlsbury charging Moso
Wilson with perjury. Ho will havo a
trial at 0 o’clock this morning.
Still Co slderlDE.
Bishop-elect Talbott haa written to
Col. Harrison, at AJanta, In which he
simply says he has the mattor of accept
ing tho bishopric of Georgia still under
serious consideration, nothing can be
tol l from tho tone of the letter what
ultimate action Bishop Talbot will
take.
Colonel Harrison says it is impossible
to tell wiint the bishop will do since re
ceiving his last letter, but he le Inclined
to look for an acceptance. He saya the
committee wil! be sent to Lnramio to
confer with Bishop Talbot as soon as a
meeting can be arranged.
ReslerUsy’s Reunion.
Tho veterans of tho Fourth Georgia
regiment had a delightful time at Oglo-
tborpo yesterday. The boepitalitlee of
tbe town were ahowered on the veterans
of tbo sixties, and they were the people.
Nothing was tco good for them, and
there was that about tho reception
which made them feel that tbe people
of Oglethorpe were glad to havo them
there. Everything passed off nicely,
and the old comrades at arm* enjoyed
to tho fulIost£anotherday of exoh other’s
company.
People Who Come and go In the Conree
at ■ Day nnd Their Destinations.
Judge C. L. Battle represented Ella-
vlllo In Americus yesterdny.
Col. C. B. Wooten was up from Al
bany yesterday on legal busineia.
Mr. A. Mack of Americus Is in the
city today.—Macon Evening News.
Mr. D. P. Bythowood was horo from
Columbus for a short while yesterday.
Howell Simmons has returned from an
extended stay with relatives in Marion
county.
Mr. E B. Barrow was among the
Schley county people who spent yester
day here.
Jim Taylor is hare from his Lee coun
ty homo to spend several day with
Americus friends.
Mrs. S. C. Cooper of Americus Is visit
ing her parents nt 821 Cherry street—
Macon Evening Nows.
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Flint left yester
day afternoon for Tybee, where .they
will spend several daye. ,
Miss Lnelia Sims of Macon lathe
guest of frionda in Amerlcus with
whom she will spend several day*.
Cspt P. C. Clegg is back from Savan
nah, where ho went to attend the deep
water convention whioh was held there
Tuesday,
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Black of Dawson
spent yesterday with Americus friends
while on their way to visit relatives at
tbe Plaint.
Hr. Evan J. Pro thro waa over from
Richland yesterday looking after busi
ness matters and circulating amoLg his
mapy friends hero.
Mr. R. B. Daniel one of Marlon’s most
successful and best known farmers was
In Americus yesterday. H* reports
crops as being good in bis section.
Mr. S. C. Moore wash ere from Perry
yesterday adding one to the crowd of
visitors who spent the day in the Com
mercial Metropolis of Southwest Geor
gia-
Mrs, H. S. Davis returned home / to
Americus yesterday after an absence of
three weeks, which she spout with her
daughter,'Mrs. Eugene* Dixon of Ella-
ville.
Mr. Sidney B. Smith wxx up from
Leesburg yeetordxy looking after bust-
ness matters. He says that the water
melon shippers are complaing considera
bly of poor returna.
Mrs. Carrie Purifoy arrived from
Montgomery yesterday and is the guest
of Americus friends and relatives. Af
ter (pending several days here she will
go on a visit to Leesburg.
Capt W; W. Thompson and wife are
beie from Smithvillo, tho guests of Ur.
and Mrs. W. T. Avera, at their new
home on Church street, where they have
recently gone to houso-kceplng.
Torry Towns, tho princo of drnmmeil
was doing Americus yesterday and en
livening his friends with some samples
from his selected store of anecdotes
which lie always has on hand. Torry is
a dandy and there’s no rubbing it out.
Hun. II. II. Howard, for a long time
deputy collector of customs at Bruns
wick, now one of the leading business
men of that city, was In Americas yes
terday. He was vary mueh pleated
with tbo many evidence* of prosperity
which he saw on every side, and said
that he believes Americas has a brigh t
future before hor. Ho says Americus’
only mistake is that sho hasn't a direct
route to Brunswick.