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GOODS BUlne's Followers Are A roneed—Not to be Fooled by the Officeholders' Cry of "Blaine Is SickHarrison Is Opposed to the Trick. Out The Bottom Drops. 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* but To The Core, is the way I am CUTTING PRICES to reduce stock. Read and Consider the Following: All Prints at - Cotton Challies All Ginghams at yd, 5c per 5c per 8c per yd. yd, Toile Du Nord Chambray, 10c. BIG CORSET SALE $1.25 C. B. CORSET, $1.00 C. B. CORSET, $1.25 KABO CORSET. $1.00 KABO CORSET, Black Silk Gloves only 40c. DRESS GOODS In Silk, Woolens, Linens, Lawns, etc. will be sold at reduced figures. This is no wild oat chance game, but striotly business. We wish to impress you with the fact that no summer goods will go into winter quarters. They are for sale and go they must. WE KEEP OPEN SATURDAY NIGHTS. OUR DEEPE8T OUTS ARE IN FINE QOODB. Washington, July 24.—The Harrison crowd was badly stampeded by the pub lication in tbi. correspondence last week of the fact that the Blalneltes bad, In the slang of tbe day, “got on to’’ their scheme of making Mr. Blaine too ill, In the newspapers, to think of being a earn dldate next year, and denial, have been the order of the day ever since; but the Blaine fellow, are by no means satis fied with denials, because they have in their possession a number of republican papers which printed Washington spe, dais, supposing them to be sent out by “Llge” Halford’s protege, and therefore to be not only true, but to be strictly in accordance with the sentiment of the admlnUtation, or rather its bead, and they refuse to believe that It Is a mere coincidence that these papers are all ahtl-Blaine sheets. They don’t think tho excuse that “Llge's” protege was out of town, and that these antl-Blalne specials were sent by a substitute, is a satisfactory one. Tbe oddest part of this “Comedy of Errors” Is that these superservlceable No surface shaving, “ arriBOn “ en , ha ™ 1 , 0 1 ffend ' d I h !” an O’ they wore trying to help, and that they have been sharply lectured, by proxy, by Mr. Harrison, who, however much ho may fear Blaine, doesn’t approve of this method of disposing of him. The whole affair Is furnishing no end of amusement for democrats. It Is now stated at the State depart ment that the arbitrator, in the Behring Sea controversy will shortly he ap pointed, an agreement having been reached between the department and Sir Julian Pauncefote, tbe British Minister, and the papers sent to Mr. Harrison. A gentleman from Texas, who, al though prominent in that state, 1s so modest that be doesn't wish hi. name mentioned, ha., by a few word., more or leu carelessly spoken, given those in terested in the speakership contest something to think about.; He said “There is considerable pressure being brought to bear upon Governor Hogg to persuade him to call an extra union of the legislature. Hehu given no Inti mation of bl* intention., but If he oalU tbe extra session, one of it. duties will be to e’ect a United Statu senator, and I rather think that Representative Mills would be elected, although a combina tion of the othor aspirants (among whom are the governor and Mr. Chilton, who was so promptly named by the governor as succeuor to Senator Rena tor) might result in his defeat. ‘If the legislature should meet in extra seulon any time before next December, It is certain that tome very strong dem ocratic Influence from outside of that state would be brought to bear to get Mr, Mill, elected Mnator bccauso that would remove him from the speakership contest, and a number of other gontie- men are ready and willing to go Into a good.natured catch-as-catch-can scram ble for the votes that have bun pledged to Mr. Mills for speaker, which would he released by his elution tojthe senate.” Representative Oates, of Alabama, who is -lere on busineu, loses no oppor tunity to warn the southern democracy of the danger which bethinks menaces it in the farmers’ alliance. He said; “There are certain men who have joined hands with tbe alliance simply with a desiro to advance their personal interests, and pull down every man who has gained any political prominence. Unleu the democrats of tbe south come to|some understanding and determine to live up to the princlplra of the demo cratic party, the alliance, In its efforts to dominate that sutlon, may capture Alabama, Georgia and the two Carff- linas.” It caused little surprise here to learn that Secretary Foster will become a un didate for tbe senate, in cats the repub licans elect the legislature in Ohio this year, u it has bun known fdr some time that tbe administration inflnenu would be thrown against Foraker. The Spanish minister hurriedly re turned to Washington this week from Cape May, where his family are now staying, and there is an unverified rumor that there is a bitch somewhere regard ing the reciprocity agreement with Spain, which for some reason Mr. Har rison has never yet made pnhllo. Tbe usual mysterious silence Is preserved at the department, and the minister will uy nothing further than that he was called to Washington on important bust- $1.00. .85. 1.00. .85. A conductor’s lot it not a happy om tlir>t is, not always. As train No. 5, Conductor Hall, pulled out of Macon yesterday morning at 10:40, It was discovered that an individual weighing about 200 pounds, and carry, ing several ounces of firewater, was in clined to ho very obstreperous and gen erally offensive to everybody in his vicinity, particularly to the ladles. Before tho conductor made Ills first round, this festive individual amused himself by pulling the hair and ears of a gentleman who occupied tho seat imme diately in front of him, using disgust ingly profane language as an accompani ment, and making a wild beast of him self generally. When the conductor approached tbe lunatic for a ticket, or his fare, he broke out la a torrent of vile abuse and pro fanity, and expressed himself as being ready to “chaw up” tbe conductor and the entire train. After remonstrating with the animal for some time, and all In vain, the con ductor called to bis aid two brakemen, and attempted to eject the offender. Then occurred a desperate struggle, tbe Infuriated drunken giant success fully resisting the three men who had grappled with him. Finally two other train hands jumped at the monster, and the five men suc ceeded in dumping him off the train at Byron, seventeen miles out of Macon, There the marshal took charge of him and the train moved on, much to the In- tense relief of the passengers in gonoral and the train hands in particular. Tbe conductor remarked when be recovered from the strain and excitement, that the offender was tho toughest customer he ever tackled. It was the opinion of a number of the passengers that the man bad been drug ged, for the purpose of robbery, some- where on his route, as the vilest kind of whisky could not produce such terrific results. One of the passengers stated that two men accompanied him to the train and put him on board, telling some one that It was all right, as he had a ticket for Thomaaville, and that he had come from some point In South Carolina. The vletim la a man of about 60, clean shaven, weighing quite 260 pounds, six feet in height, evidently a farmer, and, undoubtedly, a Mild and respectable citizen when oober. His strength, con sidering his bald head and gray looks, Is prodigious. This possibly Is another aad Illustra tion of the folly of men allowing them selves to became tbe dupes of confidence sharks, who travel on nearly all trains, and whoM gams Is to Invite unsuspect ing viotims, after scraping their acquain tance, to join them In a social drink out of a bottle. It la hardly necessary to add, that the sharks never drink out of the tame bottle. In fact, they are too ennnlng, a* a rnlo, to drink at all. And yet, notwithstanding the fact that the newspaper* are continually exposing these scoundrels, fresh vletlmi are trapped every day. It would teem that a number of so-called Intelligent men never read a newspaper. Why Is It F The Engineer, Fireman and Three Col ored Train Hand* Injured—Dr. Jordan! Surgeon of tho Company, Say* They Will All Recover. Do not fail to heed the above as I am in earnest. Be assured that yon will be the loser if you do not come. It is extremely difficult just now. to find a cabinet officer in Washington; they flit in one day and ont tbe next, and are more Intent upon having a good time Ithan In attending to the busineu of the government. ' Under the reorganization of tho post- office department, just completed, the first assistant postmaster general wilt at tend to many things that have lwcn looked after by Mr. Wanamaker, and that gentleman will have more time to look after his private busineu, in order that he may be in a position to make a large campaign contribution next year. This is reform! Ha Left la Haste. The worst scared darkey ever seen in these parts was the lot boy employed on Mr. G. M. Wheatley’s place In this city, who on yesterday had an experience which he will not be apt to forget very soon. The negro bad gone Into the corn crib to get provender for the cows, and had just gathered up an armful of ihucks, when a peculiar Mund canned him to stop and look abont him. Seeing nothing, he started for the door with the shnek*, when the notu again caused him to stop and look about. A movement among the shacks caused him to look downward, where be saw a full-grown rattle-enakei quirming among the shucka In bis arms, trying to get away, and at tbe lame time springing his rattles furiously under the darkey's nose. The effect of tbe discover was truly wonderful. With a yell which any ComaeheIndian would have proudly acknowledged et hie own, the darkey dropped Ue wrig gling burden, and after executing mto- ral intricate figures In the Terpeichorean art, he went head first through tbe weather-boerdlng of tbe hern like a grape ahot. He Ut terra Anna on a perpendic ular, and thoae who witnessed Us un seemly baste in leaving the spot say that the mod from Us heels Ut the shin gles at every jump. The snake still holds the fort. Comtmbl’s, Ga., July 25.—[Special]— About daylight this morning a freight train on the Moblfe & Girard road ran Into a palace car one mile from this city, and was badly wrecked. Engineer Harry Hardy had several bad cuts snd bruises about tbe bead and body, and Is seriously hurt Fireman Henry Randall received cuts In the head, legs and side, and ts hurt Internally. Tom Johnson, Osborn Fegerson and Richard Colson, colored train hands, ware badly bruised find out up. Conductor Jones escaped with atrgh't injuries. Tbe wounded men were brought to this city and attended by ■ Dr. S. N. Jor dan, surgeon for the compsny, who wss at work with them for five hours. He expressed an opinion that all of tbe In jured would recover. Sensational reports about the wreok early this morning caused considerable excitement THAT STREET RAILROAD. Ia NSW Quarters! Mrs. Muy West, who 1* well known [to the traveling pnhllo, having., once been .manager of one of the largest and most successful hotels In Albany, has leased the Hawkins nonse from the In vestment company and will take charge September 1. Secretary Gatewood will put tho house In 11 rot-class order. To 1 West’s many boarders and friends In Americus she need, no Introduction nor words of commendation. She proposes keeping a first-class house in every par ticular. An Opportunity Offered to Secure n New Line for Amorlcns. If there is one thing more than all others that the people of this city would gladly see done, it would be the starting of the electria cars again. And they would not care how or by whom they were operated, just to tbe wheels turned and tbe cars sped over the rusty rails as of yore. But tbe prospect just now, looking to suoh an end, is by no meant encour aging and it may be many months yet before this wish, general tbongh It be, will bo realized—if it ever Is. Still, there is a possibility of a change for tho better, for surely some one with the nocessary capital to control the road will see In It a safe and profitable In vestment, and will take bold of the en terprise. In fact, such A man has already been found, one who sees money in It, and who la not afraid to risk his dollars In Americus. Thk Tihm-Rioobdbb was told yes terday by a well known gentteman of this city that a friend of hit with ample means, now residing In a northern elty, was anxious to secure tbe'street railroad If It could be had at a reasonable price, and that he would eome here and put It In operation m soon as tho purchase could bo effeotod. Doubtless he would prefer the line m It is, bat If a satisfac tory trade oonld not bo made tbe gentle man, he said, would build an entirely new line end equip it with new volUng stock, provided the franohlse granted to the old oompony oonld he secured for him. If tho peop'.e of Americus ate anxious to see the road resume business once more, this might be the golden oppor tunity to seoara that end. Certainly tbe franchises granted tbe defunct eompany should be revoked, for no company or Individual will build a new road as long as these remain In force; and as the owners of the old road evidently have no Intention of ever resuming business, there can be no harm In revoking the very liberal franchises given them by the city. They Heard Ills Voles. Capt. M. B. Connell, the well known snd popular warehouseman, whom eve rybody knows, was among the many old vets who attended the late reunion of the gallant Seventh Georgia at Ogle thorpe. Of hie presenco there the Ma con County Citizen bee tbe following: “Oar old friend, Meoon Council, of Americas, arrived at daylight Wednesday morning. When the people heard him greeting his old oomrades, they got np and came down town, thinking that it waa a saints from the Atlanta Artillery. Make’s voles wee built for a command ing offleer, but the close of the war threw him ont of a job, and he went into the warehouse business. If yon never beard him whisper yon ought to call and see him when yon take year cotton to Amerieua.” Death of Mrs. J. 8. Key. | A private telegram from Eureka Springs, Ark., yesterday morning brought the newt of the death of Mrs.1 | Joseph S. Key, wtfo of Bishop Joseph S. Key, of tho Methodist Episcopal Church South, The fact of her critical Illness was Tery generally known. Before Bishop Key's elevation to the Epizeo- pacy, he was at different times a mem ber of both Georgia conferences. His labors carried liim and bis good wife to many cities of tho state. Though the news of Mrs. Key's death was not un- ozpected, it will yet carry a shock to many a home where she wss known and loved. Thoas Who Como to and p Prom Amorl- cos Day by Day. Hon. R.. F. Watts of Stewart was among tbe many visitora to Americus yesterday. Mr*. J. G. Park* of Dawson Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. John T. Taylor, in this city. The many friends of Mr*. Judge J. A. Kendrick will be glad to learn of her fast recovery from her recent illness. Mrs. R. n. Thorpe snd children of Macon are visiting her slater, Mrs. Jno. L. Collier, st her home 227 Jackson street Col. Suggs Jones, a well known citi zen of the Artezian City, was in Ameri cus yesterday looking after business matters. Mrs. J. L. Lamar and children left yesterday for Montezuma, where they will spend a week or two amozg friends and relatives. Mr. J. C. Pope returned yesterday from a short but pleasant visit to Indian Spring, greatly benefited by the trip and rest thus scoured. Prof, and Mrs. B. C. Adams of Daw- son arrived In the city yesterday after noon and will be tbe guests of the Allen House for a few days. Mrs. Theron N. Hawke* snd little son Nelson are spending tome time in At lanta, where they will probably remain during tho heated term, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Whestley and young son, John Charles, are home again from a delightful stay of several weeks at Nantucket and other delight ful retorts in New England. Mr. John Allen, a former Americus boy but now a member of the wall known drug bouse of Brown A Allen, Atlanta, Is circulating among his many friends here for a day or two. Miss Marguerite Drane, one of our most popular young ladies, left Monday afternoon to visit Mrs. Judge Allen Fort of Amorlcns and Mrs, F. C. Keen of Oglothorpo.—Buena Vista Patriot, Misses Claudlne Daniels and Riclde Duke of Gaineavllle, charming nieces of Mrs. J. R. MoCloakey, are expected to arrive this evening and will be the guests n of Mrs. McCleskey for several days. After a most delightful visit of two weeks among relatives In this city, Miss Ruby Ray, a charming yonng society debutante of Atlanta, left yesterday af ternoon for her home in the Gate City. Mine* Mamie Leonard of Vienna and lone Lewis of Montezuma, who have been the guesta of Mrs. William A. Dod son for tho past several days, left for their respective homes yesterday even ing. Social Leeton welcomes Ur. and Mrs. B. C. Storey home after a pleasant trip of ton days to North Georgia resorts. Leeton Cottage, the beautiful home of Mrs. Storey, Is over open to her many friends, and tho Wblst Club, of which she Is a member, ts scarcely complete In ber absence. Aa Incorrect Rumor. As has been rumored, four trains on tho.Central road will be taken off on August I. The train* are Nos. 15,16,11 and 12. Nos. IS and 16 Is the old-time Barnesville accommodation. No. 11 Is the day passenger train arriving hero at 10210 o’clock a. m., and No. 12 Is tbe same train whleh returns to Macon at 2:45 o’clock p. m. This train has also been on the Central for years and years, but the people seem to bo more willing [to part with it then the Barnesville ac commodation. The honr train will run |to Joneeboro at night and return tbe next morning, thus accommodating tbe people of that town end Intermediate points. The Tnrae-BxooitDXB has It from Snpt. W. W. Starr that the above from the Atlanta papers le wholly erroneous, end that the trains therein mentioned will not bo dleeontinned, especially the 2:45 p. m. train that goes through to Albuiy, and gives Southwest Georgia an Atlanta afternoon mall and oxpress ser vice. Jh , A Pleasant Occasion. Mist Amos Schumpert entertained a party of young friends st the beautiful home of her parents, on Lee street [Thursday night Tbe Inviting lawn was made most at tractive, and on this pleasant occasion was artistieally Illuminated with Chinese lanterns, under the toft light of which tho merry maidens and their gallant es corts enjoyed tbe evening’s round of pleasures to their heart’s content. Mrs. Schumpert served delicious re freshments, and Miss Amos, the charm ing young hostess, scored a social sue- Notice. A special meeting of the jjoard of Directors of The Times Publishing Co. is hereby called to meet at the office of Company at 5 o'clock p. m. Monday, July 27. M. SMxb,