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Spa ■mnjgMg^n AMERICUS TIMES-RECORD VOLUME 1 AMERICUS. GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1891. NUMBER 94 GOODS Out The Bottom Drops. HERE’S WHAT’S A DRUNK YOU MUST WALK, TALK AND ACT AS * YOU ALWAYS DO Or Yon Are Considered Drunk, If Maddox's Bill Goes Into Effect-Scalping: the Tick et Scalpers—Protection at the 8eashore. Other Eeglslatire Blatters, 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, but To The Core, is the way I am CUTTING PRICES to reduce stock. Read 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 O. B. CORSET, - - .85. $1.25 KABO CORSET. - 1.00. ' $1.00 KABO CORSET, - .85. . Black Silk Gloves only 40c. DRESS GOODS In Silk, Woolens, Linens, Lawns, etc. will be , sold at reduced figures. This is no wild cat chance game, but strictly business. We wish to impress you with the feet that no summer goods will go into winter quarters. They are for sale and go they must. The lioiue to-day passed the resolu tion appropriating $300 to pay a person to go to Washington city and make an abstract of the records of those to whom ! the direct tax coming to Oeorgia is due j and also authorizing the collection of the money, $82,427.47. A bill was also passod to pay the state road betterment commission $15,000 each, also stenographic and other ac counts connected with the sittings of the commission. Ryals introduced a bill requiring keep ersand proprietors of seaside resorts to keep during the bathing eoason life boats, ropes, preservers, etc., for the protection of bathers. Mattox of Clinch, introduced the fol lowing important bill: An act to define drunkenness— Whereas, section 1201 and 3850 of the code, recognizes drunkenness as render ing persons incapable of making legal contracts, giving in evidence, legal man- nage, th erefore.be it enacted,that a per son who from the use of intoxicants, does not walk, talk or act aa they com monly do, are declared to be drunk, Goodwin, of Fulton, introduced a bill making it unlawful for any person to sell or deal in tickets unless he is a duly authorized agent of a railroad company, also, any part of a round trip ticket which is unused must be redeemed or if • whole ticket is presented it must be redeemed. Seay, of Floyd’, a bill to require each and. .very miller or manufacturer of flour or njeal to print on all sacks tbe number of founds they contain. Tbe tcropqranco committee baa re ported favorably the bill making it a misdemeanor for railroad or express companies to carry or deliver spirituous liquor into n prohibition county, also tbe bill making drunkenness a crime punish able by fine or imprisonment. By a resolution, Fat Calhoun was in vited to address the house of represen tatives on the subject of deep water at Savannah. The national government will be asked to appropriate $3,0OO,OCO for harbor improvements at Savannah. Membera of the atate colored alliance occupied seats In tbe gallery of tbe house to-day and on motion balf an hour was given the leaders of the colored alliance to address tbe house of representatives. Tbe senate to-day confirmed tbe gov ernor’s nomination of Virgil Powers as railroad commissioner. AFTER SHERMAN'S SCALP. That Foraker's Game—McKinley is Alarm ed, Fearing He It to be Saerlfleed. Washington, D. C., July 23.—There doesn't seem to be any further doubt on tbe minds of the people hero that For- akor is after John Sherman's senatorial toga, and that be will give that astute old legislator and politician a vast deal of worry between tbit and next No vember. „ What effect this struggle will have upon the gubernatorial race is a matter of speculation. Mr. McKinley is a timid candidate and it is reported bore to-day that lib is trembling in his shoes for fear be will be sacrificed in tbe fight to elect members of the legislature. The situation is very awkward, to say tbe least of it, and the Ohio republican office-holders here have been unusually active for some cause, and for some days past. The statement Is made that Sherman cannot possibly be re-elected by reason of the known hostility of tbe farmers’ alliance to bis financial theories and that, recognizing this, be is in the race simply to aid “Calico Charley” Foster, whom he prefers to see succeed him rather than any other man. This statement seems to have good foundation, for the reason that Foraker charged very recently that the old gang who have fought him all along were en gaged in some underhand work which he believed had for Its object the elec tion of some one of their number besides Sherman to the senate. THE DEATH WATCH SET A NORTH CAROLINA VENDETTA OVER CHARLIE OZBURN, THE CON DEMNED ATLANTA MURDERER, And He Must Die To-day— An Appeal to tbe Legislature Does Him no Good ad His Lest Chance It Oono— Sene or Insane, He Must May the Penalty. Atlanta, July 23.—Ozburn will hang to morrow. The last effort to save tbe murderer’s life was rosde this morning in the legislature by Or. Fhlllips, of Habersham, offering a resolution to the effect that the physicians in assembly had examined Ozburn's condition and found him to be apbyilcal and mental wreck and recommending that he be sent to tbe asylum. This resolution was at once voted down, to Ozburn will have to die. The death watch has been set A Big Wheat Trust. St. Paul, Minn., July 23.—SL Paul has boon made the headquarters of the national government of the United Farmers’ Alliances of the country, to corner tho entire wheat crop of the United States. A circular reciting tho benefits of the combination, and nrglng the formation of the “trust” has been made publio. The circular estimates the wheat crop of 1801 in the United States at 500,000,- 000 bushels. The promoters of tbe trust believe that four-fifths of this wheat can be held back by the farmers for from four to eight weeks and high prices secured. WE KEEP OPEN SATURDAY NIGHTS. OUR DEEPEST CUT8 ARE IN FINE GOODS. Do not fail to heed the above as I am in earnest Be assured that you will be the lose* if you do not come. Duncan Would Fight* Athens, Ga., July 23.—J. H. Duncan, a Kentucky State Guard officer, and Capt. Wyatt Owen of the Clark Blfles met to-day on the atreeta of Athens, and worda passing between them, Captain Dunoan struck him a righthander In the eyes, staggering him, they now clinched, and Captain Duncan rained blow after blow In the captain'* face, bruiaing him up considerably. Captain Duncan es caped without a scratch. This la an outcropping of the recent Byrd controversy and Captain Duncan took exception at a letter Captain Owen had written to Byrd. Tbe fight was bit ter to the finish, and it Is regretted by the friends of both parties. Tillman and Tarrall. Spabtanbuhg, S. C., July 23.—The city is crowded with delegates to the meeting of tbe state alllanei^ now In ses sion here, and visitors, alllancemen and others, attracted by the debate announc ed to take place between Governor Ben Tillman and Lecturer Ben Terrell on the sub-treasury. It has been decided that the debate will take place to-morrow morning, and that it will be stcreL There is great disappointment on the part of the non-alliance public, who had hoped to hear the discussion between these two well known leaders. Wanted to Murder Hit Wits. Columbus, July 23.—Early this morn ing, James Gaines, a negro living In the northern part of the city, made a mur derous assault on hla wife with a chop axe. He dealt her several blows on the head with the axe, making deep cut* and also crushing her skull. Another blow split open the fleshy part of her arm. The police captured Gaines while be was removing his bloody clothing. He Is held without bail and It la likely that hit wife will die. Gaines ssya he in tended killing her and assigns Infidelity on her part a* the cause. Lnmpkln’e Bank. Lumpkin, July 23.—The officials of the Bank of Stewart county moved into their new building to-day, and are now prepared for business. The bank was organized April 2, bnt bceatuo their building was not completed they have not done a regular banking business. The officials are W. 8. Gillis, president; A. H. Simpson, vice-president, and W. L. Mardre, cashier. The Last Grand Excursion* What will positively be tbe last grand excursion of the season to Savannah will bo run over the S., A. A M. road next Friday. Tbe rate for the round trip will be $3, Tickets will be put on sale next Thursday afternoon and will be good to leave Savannah on tbe 7:35 train Sunday night A special train will learn Ameri cas at 8 o'clock next Friday morning to carry tbe crowd. Two sleepers will be provided and everything possible will be done for the comfort and accommoda tion of those who make the trip. Surf bathing Is at its best just at this season and those who take advantage of the rate named here can spend two full days beside the ocean at delightful Tybee. Messrs. Will Purvlance, John T. Argo and A. A. Mathis make the committee In charge of this excursion. That is suf ficient guarantee that everything will be done which should make the trip pleasant. Th teats Made to Kill a Whole Family— Peaceable Residents Greatly Alarmed. Charlotte, N. C., July 23.- Residents In the neighborhood of Oak Grove. G'aba- nist county, are greatly excited over the threatened extermination of Squire Henry Long's family. Several nights ago some one wont to bis mill and turned the water on. His - three son* went down and let down the gate, stopping the machinery. Next morning a letter waa found in Squire Long’s yard which read as fol lows: “It is the Intention of the writer or writers to kill Squire Long, his wlfo and daughter, and two tons: The latter would have been killed last night when stopping the mill from tunning bnt for the presence of the third son, whom we have no desire to kill. Hla daughter will be shot some day as she roturns from teaohlng her school." Squire Long and family are muoh alarmed over the vendeba Issued against them, and the affair has caused considerable excitement in the neighbor hood. A white man and two negroes are sus pected of being the parties who are making the threats. SPEAKING OF PEOPLE. At liome Again. The colored firemen and their friends who accompanied them to Augusta ar rived at home at 12:15 this morning on a special train over theS , A. A M. road. They report a big trip and say that Americus’ companies,Vigilance and D. A. Dudley, did win at was announced In Tux Times-Recobdeb yesterday Dave Dudley tbe president of the asso ciation hot much interesting informa tion which will 1>e given to-morrow. Friday Afternoon Iom. The Christian Workers will serve Ices as usual this afternoon. Special care is taken to have these refreshment* of first-rate quality. Their hams made creams are really dellolOus. Ton can find no pleasanter spot In the city these warm afternoon* than the cool, well shaded ehnrehyard to spend* bait hoar. Don’t forget to call by and help the ladles. Suffered the Usual Fate. Hexdebson, Tex., July 23.—A negro rapist named William Johnson, aged 1*7 years, waa taken out of tho oounty jail, this morning, by an armed mob, who overpowered the jailer. Getting possession of the key* and se curing the negro, they took him to tree near the publio square and swnng him Into eternity. No excitement prevailed. Another negro obarged with a similar crime was jailed just a few hours pravl ous to the lynching. Hod h's presence been known, he would have shared the fate of Johnson. Sensational Court Scene. Columbus, O., July 23.—W. K. Elliott, on trial for murder here, created a sen sation this morning by calling Prosecu tor Hullin a liar when in hi* argument he referred to charges against female members of Elliott's family. Elliott's lawyer tried to stop him, bnt he wildly gesHoulated and eontlnned: “If I bang I want to bang like a gentle man.” The sheriff seized him at this juncture and foreed him into a chair. Dleoount Rale Unchanged. London, July 23.—The bank of Eng land’* discount nus remain* unchanged at 2 j per cent Effect of Flat Money. Buenos Avres, July 23.—Gold Is now at 305 per cent premium In tbii city. Spurgeon Improved. London, July 23.—Mr. Spurgeon Is slightly Improved this morning. It’s Now a Law. The famous Twitty bill la now a law. It waa transmitted to the governor Wednesday and be affixed hi* signature. The following la the text of the bill: Section 1. Be It enacted by the gen eral aaaembly of Georgia, and It la here by enacted by the authority of tho same: That from and after the passage of this set, all obligations to pay attorney’s fee* on any note or other evidences of in debtedness, In addition to the rate of in terest specified therein, la hereby de clared to be absolutely void, and no court shall havo power to enforce inch contract or agreement to pay aueh attor ney’s fees, unless a plea or pleas be filed by the defendant, and not sustained. Another Warrant Taken. Moie Wilton bad a commitment trial before Judge Pllabnry yaatorday on the charge of perjury. He waa left to go bis way. Another warrant waa taken before Justice Oliver, however charg ing him with the same offense, and he will have to plead again to-day. Barbecue nt Bear Brunch. Several pleasant parties went out (romthecity yesterday to attend the' barbecue at Bear Branch. There wae fishy about this game. It will certainly plenty to eat and some to spare and all come off and tho proepeota are that It report a day that was replete with plana- will bo Interesting. Tho gam* will ore and enjoyment called *t 4 o’clocl Come AfUln. At lunch tiqie last night the night force of Tee Tiues-Recordeb enjoyed some splendid welner wurst, which were sent In by Mayo A Winkler, the Forsyth street butchers. These gentlemen are not to be equaled In the manufacture of sausage of all kinds, while their meat* are always tha beat to be had. The wel ner* were appreciated. Thanks, eome again. Allis Bendy. Every arrangement ha* been perfected and all la ready for the grand conoert at the opera house to-night This will be one of the most superb musical treats ever offered the people of Americus and those who attend will help a most worthy cause. Tlokets are on sale at Oliver’a book store. Prices: Box 75 cents; reserved seat* 50 cents; dress circle 85 cents; gallery 25 cents. The Date Chanxed. Owing to tha fact that the Csthollo church can not be ready for use In time for the service announced for next Son- day It was necessary to change tbe time for the first services there to the second Sunday In August Further notice will be given through The Times-Recobdbb. Tbs Committee. In Their New Horn*. Mr. W. D. Bailey and family are bow oomfortably settled In their new home on the lawn. They have one of tha most commodious and moat convenient housee In Americus, which is getting to be noted for its cos; homes. Hertafter Mr. and Mrs. Bailay will be at home to their friends in their new residence. Mr. C. H. Byrd the broker yesterday received e solid car of meat from Chicago,,over tbe Southwestern and its connections whloh made the lemsrkably abort; time of four days between the two lacea—Chicago and Amorlous. It certainly took some railroading to complisb that. Will Play Ball. Americus and Leesburg will play ball on tbe grounds ou the old lawn in this city this afternoon. There la nothing - popular demaayatann lined because c Thai* Who Come to and «n From Ameri cas Day by Ray. Miss Hattie Clark is visiting friends and relatives at the Plains. Mr. Isom Cain went on an Important business trip to Macon yosterday. Miss Carrie Speer left yesterday for Lookout Mountain where she wl’l spend some time. Mrs. W. E. Murphey and children aro visiting Mrs. W. L. Mardre of Lumpkin for a few days. Prof. Charles L. Wallace arrived yes terday and I* In splendid trim for the concert to-night Col. Joe B. Hudson waa over yestor- day from Preston on his regular weekly vialt to Americus. • - Mr. W. M. Tully and family leave this morning for Lumpkin where thoy will stay some ten days. Mr. J. W. Bivins, a well known cltl- Izen of Cordele la on a business and pleasure trip to Amerion*. ; v . : JfM Mr. O. P. Love, soliciting agout for the Central road la back from an extended stay In tbe watermelon district. Master Harry Burt after a wook’s visit In Maoon, returned home yesterday ac companied by his friend, Master George Brown. Mr. D. M. Bo rum has been confined at home several day* by a slight Indisposi tion. He will be out again to-day or to morrow. Editor R. Don McDeod of tho Macon Courty Citizen was in Americus yester day on business connected with his bright paper. Mlsa Ann* Stephens, who lias been visiting her sister, Hn. E. Clark on Prince street, returned to her home at the Plains, yesterday. Miss Pauline Chapman of Macon passed through Americus yesterday on her way home from Buena Vista, where she has been visiting for some time. Mrs. James T. Cotney returned home yesterday from Montgomery, Ala, She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. MeCne, who has been 111 for some time. Col. George Clarke, he who does tho grand set on the Lee County "News, was here fiom Smlthvllle yesterday Unllvon- tng his friends with bis entrancing smile*. Mr. William Cobb of Columbus who la well known here is on a visit to bis rel atives and old time friend*. He is al ways welcome to tbe best to be had in Amoricua, Mr. L. S. Alfriend, one of the best railroad offioe men In the country, la here from Columbus. He may accept a responsible position hero and make Americus bis home in the future. Editor W. W. Turner of the Albany News and Advertiser, his wife and baby passed through Americus yesterday on thsir way up tha country, where the former hopes to recuperate from a spell lot stokneas. Mrs. C. D. Murphoy who for several days put has been a viaitorat the resi dence of Mr. W. E. Murphey ou Col lege hill leaves thl* morning for Colum bus, where she will visit before return ing home to Atlanta. Died In Atlanta. . There wen many In Amoricua who felt a pang of regret whon they heard yesterday of the death of Mr. J. L. Hatcher, who fell a victim to typhoid fever. For some tlmo Mr. Hatcher was con nected with tho general freight, and pas senger department of the 8., A. A M* road in this city. He left that position to accept oae in the Richmond A Dan ville office! in Atlanta. While here ho with awl made i I M ■