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GOODS Mr- Martin, Author of the Bill, Primed For all Opponents of His Pet Measure—The BUI Recommitted, Which Will Prob ably Kill It. 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 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 5c per 5c per 8c per yd. yd- 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 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 fact that no summer goods will go into winter quarters. They are for sale and go they must. Atlanta, July 28.—The senate was engaged in passing bills, while the house has the temperance question un der consideration. And it was a lively discussion, Mr. Martin, author of the bill, doing most of it. Questions were fired at him from all parts of the bouse, but he had studied his subject and was equal to the emergency. The house was not ready to pass bis bill as it stands, so it was recommitted, and this may ho Its death knell. To-day was set for the hearing of the bill introduced by Mr. Martin of Fulton to provide for the dispensaries of liquor in the various counties in the state. The temperance committee reported the bill to the house with the recommendation that ft be passed. After the bill was read Mr. Martin took the floor in ad vocacy of his bill. He spoke at length explaining the bill and its workings if it becomes a law. He saw no reason why an advocate of either side of the prohi bition question should oppose the bill. It is claimed that the present local option law creates a necessity that it does not No surface shaving, prov ! de ^,th»ti», getting; liquor for Ol purely medical purposes, without having to send out of the county for It. This law providos how liquor shall bo dis pensed in counties that votes whisky out. The law does not disturb the status of the counties that are “wot” or that are “dry.” It only provides for the operation of the local option law for those counties who choose to vote upon the question and adopt it. Mr. Barret, of Pike, spoke in favor of the bill. He said they had two dispen saries In his county, and that they gave perfect satisfaction, supplying the needs of those who are sick, or who get “snake bit.” He hoped the bill would pass, as it would settle the vexed question of prohibition. Mr. Fleming said he was not opposed to the general purposes of the bill, if the law was necessary, but be did not see that such an institution run by the state conld be instituted, and he be iieved that the eupreme court would de clare the law unconstitutional. In sup port of his position he read paragraphs 1 and 11 of section six of the constitu tion, which says that the general assem bly shall not authorize any county or municipal corporation to become stockholder In any company to lend its credit to any corporation county, and paragraph 11 declares it shall not delegate to any county the right to levy a tax except for education al purposes, to erect public buildings and bridges, support prisoners, to pay jurors and coroners, expenses of courts, to support paupers and pay out standing debts due bofore the adoption of the constitution. He did not think the constitution would allow the levy of a tax to engage in the liquor business. Mr. Chappell said ho thought the po sition taken by Mr. Fleming was correct. He favored the bill, but did not think a county had the right to levy a tax to pur chase and run a dispensary. Mr. Davis of Burke made an eloquent speech in opposition to tho bill. He said tiie bill was nothing more than the introduction of barrooms into counties already dry. If Waynesboro, In my county, should elect a “wet” council un der this bill, they could open a barroom, yet ray county wont dry by 1300 majori ty in the late election on that question. Mr. Mattox of Clinch spoke in opposi tion to the bill. He was in favor of a dispensary, but he doubted its constitu tionality, but hoped such a bill could be perfected. Ho man is going to sell a bill of liquors to a county if no one is respon sible for it, and the constitution forbids taxation to pay such a bill. Mr. Berner moved that the bill, with the amendments, bo recommitted to the committee on temperance. He said he believed if a bill could be perfected on tbe line suggested by this bill that the house would adopt it. The motion pre vailed by a decided vote, so after nearly two hours' discussion tbe question will be redfscussed at a future day. WE KEEP OPEN SATURDAY NIGHTS. OUR DEEPEST CUTS ARE IN FINE ROODS. Do not fail to heed the above as I am in 6Eini6St» Be assured that yon will be the loser if yon do not come. GEO. D. Three Railroad Conductors Badly Bruised and Mangled. Atlanta, July 28.—Imprisoned In a car while it rolled down an embankment and turned o» T er three times. Such was the frightful experience of three well-known railroad conductors yesterday afternoon. And their bruised and mangled bodies tell what an ordeal they passed through. Yesterday afternoon about 3 o’clock a north-bound Richmond A Danville freight train pulled out. Conductor J. W. Rose was in charge of the train, and with him were Conduc tor Kidwell and Conductor Frank V*1 lerotte. The latter was acting as Hag- man. r When tbe train reached Peachtree creek a brake-beam under one of the cars broke. With a crash threo of the cars tore loose from the train. The caboose in which the three conduc tors wero shut up was hurled down steep embankment. It turned complete ly over three times before it reached the bottom. The men were rolled about with the chairs, beds and boxes in tbe caboose all in a confused mass. When the caboose was opened and the men pulled out, they were badly man gled. Mi’. Huso had one arm and one leg broken. Mr. Villerette had a leg broken and was soverely ent about the head. Mr. Kidwell had a leg broken and was injured in the back. All wero badly Injured and were brought to the city on stretchers. This morning the three men wore rest ing quietly. Their injuries are sorious and painful, but it is thought that none will die. Tho wreck has been moved and the regular passenger trains went through on time. THE DRV GOODS PRINCE BEHIND THE IRON BARS- The Sensational Ending of the Great St 000,000 Failure— How Ryan Take, tbe Matter—He Say. That He Ha. Money Belonging to Creditors. THE RICHMOND TERMINAL Selling Down to e Low Figure — Unloading the Stock. New -Yoke, July 28.—That the selling of Richmond Terminal is sold down without hesitancy to the liquidation of loans is an open secret; and that capital lets who have been carrying the stock for a couple of years have been selling out rather than taking it up at tbe re quest of their brokers. Those in a position to judge from tbe character of selling as well as from the knowledge of the company’s affairs say there is nothing the mutter with the company Itself. That it Is a matter of liquidation on the part of weak holders, and interest on bonds will be paid. A great many stop orders have been received in Richmond Terminal stock. Genera] Thomas has been traveling through the west for several weeks, but telegraphs that he will be home the lat ter part of this week. President Inman ol the Richmond Ter minal has been up in Massachusetts for several days, but will be here to-day. THE CZAR DISPLEASED 1 Mud. •10,000,000 in Unchn. New York, July 28.—Dr.; Henry J. Humboldt, the famous buchu man, who is said to have mado 810,000,000 from tbe sale of patent medicines, was taken from ills home at Long Branch last Fri day to an insane asylum at Trenton, N J. He is now in a straight jacket and is a raving maniac. Competent physicians pronounced his case hopeless. Last week the doctor made several attempts to Injure his attendants and members of his family. Murder In tho SMond Degree. Columbus, £>., July 28.—The jury in tbe Elliott Murder case returned a tod diet of murder in the second t degree at 1:30 this morning. This Is the celebrated scurrilous news paper controversy, which ended is mur der, fl . dr At tht Cordiality Which U Shown tho French Squadron. London, July 28.—The St. Peters burg correspondent of the Times tele graphs that the official journals do not like the enthusiasm that has been aroused by the visit of the French fleet to G'ronstadt. He adds that it is asserted that the czar is displeased with the manifesta tions made in favor of the republic, and that he ordered that no pleasure steamer was to be allowed to approach near the French war ship when she visited Admi ral Gervais. It is not believed here that tho visit of the French squadron to G’ronstadt will have a lasting effect upon the friendly relations existing between tbe two countries. The [opinion is expressed that thc ( czar will never consent to an actual al liance with the French republic. The Reason Why. The Georgia press is copying the com ments of The Tiues-Recoiiiiek and the Macon County Citizen on the voice of our fellow citizen, “Make” Council. This voice of_ Americus’ favorite print donna has been cultivated of late years to Us present pitch and volume by the fact that the genial warehouseman argue* with fox hounda and foxes at distances varying from one to five miles, and hence has got into the habit of rais ing bis voice just a little. It Is said by some that when a fox In an adjoining county hears his remarks, he simply lies down and waits the ar rival of the hounds; which accounts for the wonderful lack of Capt. Connell In bagging the artful foxes In snch num bers as he does. Atlanta, Ga., July 28 —The decis ion in the Ryan contempt case waB made this morning, and Judge Gober held that Stephen A. Ryan has cash assets In his possession which must be handed over to the receiver. • Mr. Ryan holds nut that he has turned over all the assets in his former custody or control. So Judge Gober has ordered him sent to the county jail until lie complies with the order of the court, and turns over the money which was proven to be in his possession. Tho decision produced a profound sen sation in the court room. Mr. Ryan's eyes flashed a little, but he betrayed no other emotion when he was placed in the hands of the sheriff. How long will Mr. Ryan stay in jail ? That is the question. Judge Gober says he must stay there until he purges himself of contempt by turning over his cash assets to the re ceiver. An appeal from the decision of Judge Gober In demanding more assets will doubtless be made. So there is another chance for Mr. Ryan to get out Mr. Ryan says ho has no cash assets. He therefore can turn over nothing more. There is an appeal from the appoint ment of a receiver. If the supreme court holds that no receiver should have been appointed, then this will lot Mr. Ryan out of jail. Mr. Ryan will be given the choice cell, the famods No. 11, Immediately to the left as you enter the prison of the jail. He is taking his treatment heroically. lie says he is right and will stick it out. An Engineer I'nja Twenty-five Dollars for Blowing Hie Whistlo nt Richland. When the local freight on the S. A. A M. railroad reached the signal post at Rfcbland Monday morning the engineer gave the usual signal of fonr blasts from his whistle, as he Is required to do; but it seems that he violated one of the laws of that thriving village, and the oity marshal ran down to tbe depot for the purpose of arresting him for the offense. The engine had moved off on Its way to Omaha; but when Richland was reached on his return trip the city marshal and severral other officials were at the depot waiting his arrival. The engineer was notified that he had been fined $25 for tbe offense, and as he bad no money with him, had to resort to telegraphic communication to effect his release. The conflicting laws of the town of Richland and the railroad work a hard ship upon tho engineer who is an inno cent offender. He Is required by the train master to give the signal under pain of discharge; and the town authori ties say that he shall not, under pain of a fine, which places him between two fires. A similar case occurred In Atlanta a few days ago, in which the engineer was notified that he would be dismissed If he did not give the signal, and the elty authorities also notified him that if he did he would be fined. The orders of tho railroad and the laws of Richland should be harmonized so that there will be no cause for further trouble. Tho fine in this case seems unusually heavy, and strikes deep into the pocket book of a class of railroad employees little able to pay It. SPEAKING OF PEOPLE. NEW ODD FELLOWS LODOE Instituted In Americus Last Night—Colla tion at tbs Allen Hons*. The following gentlemen, members of Columbus Lodges Nos, 0 and 67,1. O. O. F., visited''our city yesterday for the purpose of Instituting a lodge of Odd Fellows in AmericuB: District Deputy Grand Master T. L. Gruzard, George O: Berry, W. T. Robinson, Mu Banner, O O, Nelson, W. A. Feet, jr., John F, Clegg, Leo Loewenherz, J. M. Osborne, J. P. Golden and E. S. McEachorn. They were accompanied by Mr. L. M. Harris, of the Columbus Enquirer-Sun. During the day the gentlemen were entertained by our leading citizens, and after the official ceremonies of the even- ing were ended the members of the new Amerious Lodge, I. O. 0. F., gavo their visiting brethren a pleasant collation at the Allen House. A general good time was enjoyed by all. The Colored Firemen. “The Cntbbert company which passed through yesterday were the best dressed darkies In the state. They each wore a neat and becoming suit of some light material and white silk hats. They passed through In a special car neatly decorated, and although defeated, they wore a happy lot."—Macon Evening Nows. Tho above was intended for tbe Americus company, as there was no company there from Cntbbert, and no other crowd who visited Augusta wore silk hats but the Americus crowd. No other company had a special and deco rated coach, except the Americas com pany. They were not defeated, but captured two prizes, and brought the money home. Oh, no, Cuthbert was not “in It” at all. Granted a Vacation. Rev. R. F. Williamson, the faithful and popular pastor of the Second Methodist church, has been granted a leave of ab sence, by the stewards, until the fourth Sunday in August. This good man certainly appreciates the kindness of his people, and right worthily deserves the vacation allowed him,for he Is a zealous Christian worker, ever at his post, always faithful to every duty. It It earnestly hoped he will re turn to his charge fully invigorated from Ills trip. There will be no services at tho East Americus church until tbe pastor re turns. Sunday school will be held as usual. All the scholars, and friends, arc nrged to continue their prompt atten dance. Georg in's Humorist. Hon. Gazaway Hartridge lectured at Chautanqna last night, and'those who heard him tell of “People t hare never mot," wero tborbngbly pleased and do- Welcome Visitors, A merry party ol young ladies and gentlemen from Montezuma aro expect ed to visit Americus to-day. Thoy will lighted. be royally welcomed and cutertained dur- The lecture is entirely different from Ing their stay in the city. It Is quite the suggestions of Its title. It is unique, that a complimentary german interesting and at the tame time highly tice ol which will be gWen in them be tendered them this evening. amnaing. columns. Those Who Corns to and go From Ameri ca A Dey by Day. Mra, M. T. Mulkoy left yesterday for a visit to relatives at Dawson, Ga. Mr. Fink Jowera, the cotton king of Webster county was In Americas yester day. (Mrs. C. F. Crisp left yesterday for At lanta, where she will spend several days with friends. Mr. S. Solomon left last night for New York, where he wll^purcbate his fall and winter goods. Miss Claudlne Daniel and Rlohle Duka of SmlthvIHe are visiting Mrs. J. C. Mo, Kleskey on Church street Messrs. A. J. Majors, Calvin Everett aid J. 8. Overiey of. Richland were in Americus yesterday on Important busi ness. Misses Made Jennings and Mary Dean, who have been, visiting Mrs. W. D. Haynes on Church street, leave this morning for Edgefield, S. C. Col. S. H. Hawkins, president of thp S. A. M. railroad, spent several hours in the city yesterday, on business connect ed with hit road.—Albany Advertiser. Mr. J. O. Thompson, D. C. Shaw, Will Purvlence and Howell Cobb, all of . Americus, were enjoying tbe freedom of tbe city yesterday.—Albany Advertiser. Mr. Joe Littlefield, traveling from Atlanta In tbe drug line, was In Ameri- out yesterday, doing the trade. He is one of the cleverest boys on tbe road, and a fine salesman. Miss Masses Crittenden from Shell- man parsed through town yesterday on her way to Buena Vista. Daring her short stay ahe waa agreeably entertaihed by Mlsa Leila Watts and several gentle men friends. Mrs. J. C. Clark’s young lady guests left for their home In Smltbville yester day, much to the regret of a large num ber of friends, who escorted them to the Central station, to bid adieu and with them an early return to Americus. The many friends of Hon. A. S. Cutts will regret to learn that he Is confined at his home quite sick. He came home from Atlanta on Friday night, and has been 111 ever since. It Is earnestly hoped Sumter's honored representative will soon bo able to mingle with bis host of admirers. -directors' Heating. The directors of tbe Manufacturers & Importers’ Company held a meeting yes terday afternoon at the Bank df South western Georgia. The only business transacted was of a routine nature. It was voted to call In tbe balance of assessment No. 7, due July 1, which has been allowed to remain unpaid until the present time. » In another column it will be seen that this assessment most be paid by August 1, to savo the fine provided In the by laws of the company. -- Drill Postponed, The Americus Light Infantry were to start yesterday ofternoon thoir series of competitive drills for a magnificent sil ver water set, which is donated by James Frioker A Bro., but the weather was not favorable for lino and'showy work, bo our citizens will bide their time for this interesting event, due no*