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AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER. VOLUME 1 AMERIOUS, GEORGIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 189i; NUMBER 100 DRY GOODS Out The Bottom Drops. TERRIFIC EXPLOSION IN BIRMINGHAM-A DEPOT TOTALLY WRECKED. Its Contents Entirely Destroyed—One Man Blown From His Bed, and the • Debris Burned Up—Very Suspicions Characters on the Ground. BEO D. WHEATLEY Determined to dispose of the immense and varied stock now upon his snelves, 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 - Cotton Challies All Ginghams at yd. 5c per 5c per 8c per yd. yd. Birmingham, July 31.—Fifty kegs of powder in the Alabama Great Southern depot exploded about midnight last night, completely w*recking the building and demolishing a number of carson the adjacent side tracks. Fire was noticed in the building be fore the powder exploded, but there was scarcely time to give the alarm be fore the explosion followed. The depot was almost entirely con sumed with all of its contents. The latter are valued at about $8,000, and the other losses will foot up about the same amount. Only one man was in the building, and he was thrown out of bed by the ex plosion. A few minutes before the explosion a watchman had been over the building and found it all right. The glass was shattered in all the windows around the neighborhood for four or five blocks, and houses trembled for a mile around. It is believed that two men seen loaf ing around the building early in the night set the building on fire. Further developments in the blowing up of .the Alabama Great Southern freight depot at midnight last night show that beyond doubt it was tho work of a band of robbers, who first placed a quantity of dynamite in the building, and then blew it up. HIS NOSE WAS PULLED, THE BANK BILL. Toile Du Nord Chambray, 10c. BIG CORSET SALE $1.25 O. 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. Ami Ever Since Chandler’s Life Has Been Soured. Concord, X. H., July 31.—Senator Chandler, In an editorial In yesterday’s Monitor, makes the assertion, speaking of the ships of the squadron of evolution, that ex-Secretary Whitney did his best to damn the ships, aud succeeded in ruin* lag John Koacb and killing him. “It may be added with truthfulness,” continues the editorial, “that the man who did most to help Whitney to damn the ships and kill John Hoach was Com modore John G. Walker, now In com mand of those very ships.” Dudley's Successor. Milwaukee, July 31.—Chairman Henry Payne has been chosen by tho newspapers to succeed Dudley as the treasurer of the national republican committee. It is said that under no cir cumstances would he accept the posi tion, although It was not sure it would be tendered him. Mr. Payne la In favor' of Chicago as the place of holding the next national convention. Dales o( Cotton I)Htroj«l. Liverpool, July 31.—Many thousand bales of cotton were destroyed by fire on Grandy street, this city, to-day. It it estimated the damago Is $250,000. 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. WE KEEP x 0PEN SATURDAY NIGHTS. OUR DEEPEST CUTS ARE IN FINE GOODS. Do not fail to hesd the above as I am in earnest. Be assured that you will be the loser if you do not come, * 'TwtmPffi GEO. D. WHEATLEY. Americas Dirt Still on n Boom. The live real estate dealer, Mr, Merrll Callaway, conducted a sale yesterday which shows how things aro moving up in Amerlcus. Several years ago Mr. Locket bought a half Interest In the livery and sale stable on the artesian corner. Mr. Cal laway sold Mr. Elam’s half interest yes terday for 92,450, This property was offered when Amerlcus’ real estate was at the highest point, and the highest bid ever made was $2,000, Figures don’t lie in this Instance and positive proof is shown that despite tho hard times, Amerlcus property holders are holding their own,and whenever a piece of prop erty Is put on the market It brings spot cash,and solid chunks of It too. The fall trade promises to be quite active; no one is in any hurry to turn property loose. A good ani healthy sign always. JoitWIulWu Needed. By reference to onr advertising col umns, It will be seen that Mr. John E. Schmidt has opened one of the fineat and most complete restaurants in the South. Mr. Schmidt has spared no ex pense in this enterprise, and takes pride in the fact that he hae a place of which our people may be proud. The ladies will be specially glad to learn that at last there la a restaurant where their wants will be supplied In flrst-claqp style, and with elegant aurronndlnga. The location la on Lamar street, next to the People’a National Bank. One of the Muit Important Btlla Intro duced This Session, Atlanta, July 31.—One of the most important bills introduced at this ses sion is the one introduced by Mr. Boul fuellet, of Bibb. On account of its im portance alike to bankers and deposit ors we publish it in full, .and it Is as fol lows: Section 1. Be it enacted by -the gen eral assembly of the state of Georgia, that from and after the passage of this act, all banks and corporations doing a banking business .authorized by the laws of Georgia to do a banking business in this state must make quarterly state ments under oath to the state bank examiner, and publish the s*me in loc.al papers at the expense of tho banks or corporation. Section 2. Bo it further enacted, that no bank or corporation doing a banking business shall loan to any office, of the bank without undoubted collateral which can immediately be converted into cash. Section 3. Be It further enacted, that no bank or corporation doing a banking business shall be allowed to reduce cash on hand, including amount due by banks and bankers, below 25 per cent, of tho demand deposits. Section 4. Be it further enacted, that no bank shall be allowed to loan to any one person more than ten per cent of its capital and surplus. Section 5. Bo it further enacted, that no bank shall be allowed to do business with less than its original capital, unless reduced by authority of tho legislature, When its assets shall have shrunk in value said deficiency shall be charged to profit and loss; and if sufficient to im pair capital, said impairment shall be made up by assessments on the stock holders. Section 0. Be it further onacted, that the bank department of the state treas ury, or the state bank examiner, shall be allowed one clerk at a salary not to ex ceed $1,200 per annum, and the said clerk is hereby authorized, at the direc tion of the state bank examiner, to ex" amine the said banks of said state. Section 7. Be it further enacted, that the bank examiner, or his clerk, shall examine the said banks of said state at least once a year. Sec. 8. Be it further enacted that the following shall be the oath subscribed to by tho cashier of the bank to the said quarterly statements: Before me came cashier of ■ ■ bank, 830,000 ON I1IS LIFE. NOW LOOK OUT, A SLICK TRICK TO BEAT AN INSUR ANCE COMPANY. B. 1>. Wheldon of Birmingham Insures His Life for *30.000, Then Leaves HU Clothes on the River Bank to Create a Wrong Impression. who, beingsworn, says the above state ment is a true statement t of the condi tion of said bank; and he further swears that since last return made to the state bank examiner of the condition of the said bank, to the best of affiant's knowl edge and belief, the said bank, through its officers, have not violated or evaded any obligations imposed by law. we may expect l(r. Blaine to recover from Bright'* disease, pastels and paral ysis at rapidly and miracnloasly as he reeovsrsd from that sunstroke fifteen B.A.SH. vs.Central. The public has doubtless noted with amusement the fight going on the past few days in these col jmns between the live soliciting freight agents of the Cen tral and the 8. A. A M. at Amerlcus. Tho scale seem to keep evonly bal anced, and any move made by either of these gentlemen is offset by the other. This friendly rivalry sooms not to hare stopped with freight matters; for when Mr. O. P. Love became a short time ago tho father of a vigorous boy, Mr. John T. Argo again mado honors oasy by retaliating on Tuesday evening with a charming little girl. Thete Is no telling what effect will bo produced upon the next census returns if this sort of rivalry is kept up. The Thies-Recobdeh'k verdict Is that neither has got the haul on the other. , An Incipient Rlace. The quiet stillness of evening was broken shortly before 0 o’clock last night by the rapid ringing of the fire alarm, and In a few moments thereafter the fire department, followed by tho us ual multitude, was hurrying through tho streets In search of the fiames. Tho fire was located in tho old Buch anan residence, corner of Lee and Jef ferson streets, occupied by Mrs. Anna Lovigne as a boarding house. Tho fire had attained but little headway when It was discovered, and a nozzle thrust through a holo In the roof quickly sub dued the flames before any great dam age bad been done. The firo was caused by • lamp coming Incontaet with some combustible material, which was burning briskly when the flames were discovered and the alarm given. Portland, Oregon, July 31.—B. D. Wheldon, alias £. 8. Strong, is under, arrest here as a fugitive from justice from Alabama. About a year ago, while living at Bir mingham, Wheldon nr Strong had his life insured for $30,000. A few days afterward his hat, clothes and shoes were found on the river bank, where he had left them to croate the impression that ho wns drowned. Ills wife then applied for the insur ance, but the company refused to pay It, olal.nlng Wheldon was not dead. A suit was brought to secure the mon ey, and tho case Is still pending in the Alabama courts. Beforo leaving Birmingham Wheldon, It Is said, forgod the name of bis father- in-law, George B. McMann, to two notes for $400 each. Detectives have been on his track ever since, and ho was located here Sat urday. Detective Stark, of Birmingham, la here with requisition papers, and will take his man back. s.A.A M. official, chan co upon the outgoing of Supt. W. N. Marshall to-day, the office of General superintendent of the 8. A. A M. rail road is abolished, and the heads of departments will hereafter report to W. E. Hawkins, second vlco-presldont. Mr. W. J. Matthews Is mado superin tendent of transportation, a now office for the S. A. A M, which partakes large ly of the functions hitherto exercised by the superintendent while other duties of that position will be divided out among other oQicials. Several days ago tho Montgomery Ad vertiser published the following, in this connection: “There is a well authenticated rumor that on August 1 the vacanoy caused by tbe resignation of Supt. Marshall, of the Savannah, Americas A Montgom ery road, will be filled by the appoint ment of John C. McKenzie, of the South western division of the Central. Mr. McKcnzlo began bie railroad career un der Mr. Gabbett, on the Western Rail road of Alabama, and the high appreci ation of In which he Is held by Mr. Gab bett Is shown by the high place he gave him os soon as be ossumod the general management of the Central system.” Inquiries at the headquarters of the S. A. A M. road have developed the fact that there was no foundation for the ru mor; and hence it was not repeated; It being then undentood that fihe office held by Mr. Marshall was to be abol ished when hie resignation took effect. Mr. W. J. Matthows, who Is thus de servedly promoted, Is one of the old original employees of tbe A. P. A L , being the flret conductor who ran a train on that line; and is acknowledged by all to be one of tbe best railroaders on tbe line. A Challenge end a Reply-Rood Prospect for rndertskers The TiiiEq-RKCOKDEB I* In receipt of this startling pronnaclamento: The following nine lawyers boreby challenge any nine citizens of the city of Americas, who have not played ball within the last twelve months, to play a match game of baseball, at the grounds on Furlow lawn, next Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o’clock. W. T. Lane, W. F. Clarke, J. B. Fitz gerald, W. H. Kimbrough, R. L. May nard, C. J. Graham, F. A. Hooper, J. A. Hixon, J. R. L.-Smith. This challenge has been accepted by Mr. J. L. Mac, on behalf of a number of merchants of this city, and be threat ens to simply wipe these audacious bar risters off the face of the earth. When the game Is closed next Tuesday after noon there will bo crape on tho front door of nine foolish disciples of Black- stone. Judge Fort has been agreed upon as umpire. The Tiiies-Ricorder .Is not aware of the exact nature of the crime the judge has committed, but he can rest assured that his obituary notice will ho got up after tho latest approved pattern—his shortcomings will be sup pressed and bis virtues exaggerated. In the midst of life many seek the bubble reputation trying to reach the home base. Mr. ltlatnc*. Health. If tho democrats should sweep the country this fall as they did last, Mr. Blaine's health will preclude his ca.ull dacy-forpresident; if the republicans should regain Massachusetts, Ohio and Iowa, and in addition carry New York, Mends were many, who now sympathize At Death'. Door. Dr. John E. Hsll, the veteran drug gist of Americas, Is lying very low at hU home in this city, and ere this notice reaches the rendors of Tire Times-Re- corder, Ills soul may bavo taken its flight beyond the great unknown. Dr. Hall was a worthy citizen, a kind husband and devoted father. His distress. His sons were expected from Atlanta Ust night but failed to oome They will probably reach America* at •ooa today. The Electric Lights. The trouble with the electric light! lately has caused much dtesatlsfactlon all around, and to remedy tbe matter an electrical expert was sent for, and be Is now here. On examination It was discovered that the difficulty was very slight, only two hours being required to put everything in good working order. Last night the lights were all right. No further trouble is expected. Mr. H. H. White, superintendent this point has resigned. Mr. James A. Haggerty, formerly of the Macon Water and Gas Company, assumes charge to-day. In justice to the electric light com pany, It should be said that they have been doing everything in their power for .ovoral days to remedy tho trouble with tbe city’s arc lights. They had stumbled upon one of those Inexplicable phenomena In tbe new science of electrical Illumination that re fused to right itself, according to tbe rules of the books. There was, however, no trouble with tho plant or machinery, beyond the little hitch which has been alluded to, and which has been set right. A Midnight n*pa>t. A freezer of delightful lemon sherbet found*It* way to the editorial rooms of The Tuies-Recordib last night The ladle* of the Society of Christian Work er* never did tv more charitable and ac ceptable act, for - the nights are warm, and such delicious refreshments ore al ways In order. These Christian Work ers aro angels In disguise;. may success crown their earnest and conscientious efforts for good of every nature. Excursion to Colambit*. On to-morrow the Central will sell at with his afflicted family In their deep the low price of $1, round trip tickets to Columbus fiom Americas. This Is s good opportunity to visit oar flourishing neighbor, end many will no doubt tek* advaatefp of tbe rate offered. Mr. W. Ns Marshall. The Times-Recorder had the pleas ure of a brief Interview with Mr. W. N. Marshall, prior to bis departure for Sa vannah last night. He stated that his resignation as general superintendent ‘of tho S. A. £ M. railroad would take ef fect to-day, and that he intended spend ing several days in Savannah, and while there might determine between two railroad positions he now has nnder con sideration. Mr. Marshall thinks It quite probable he will keep his family here and still call Amerlcus home. He spoko feelingly of Amerious and her good people, say ing: ‘I have never lived among a people I liked better; truly, I have become very much attached to Amerlcus. Tho uniform kindness extended me and my family slabs coming here I shall ever appreciate. Then, too, I like the publio school sys tem here better than any place I know of. My children have made rapid and satisfactory progresi In their studies, and for this reason alone, if I had no other, I would prefer to live In ' Ameri cas.” Mr. Marshall will return from Savan nah In a few days, when, perhaps, ho will make known his plans to his many friends, who hope to have him located close by. A Modern Historian. Georgia ooouples a conspicuous place on the map of these United States, and Sumter county reserves for herself a goodly share of the map of Georgia, And Amerious has frequently been accused of claiming tbe uarth, and alt the big men that dw ell therein. We are done with the job, and are no longer “In It.'.* “Stumpy'' Folsom has taken onr occu pation from us, for be has made a dis covery that puts Tire TiMES-RxconDEB to blush. On his rccont visit to Amcri- ous be went meandering, and writes to his valuable paper, the Atlanta Journal, “that he has grown two feat higher, for he Is standing In tbe same spot whore Gen. Sam Houston was born." New Brother Folsom, “history nover repeats itself.’* The Tihes-Recordkh asks has she gone back oq her record in this instance? History says “Gen Sam Houston was horn in Lexington, Rock bridge county, Virginia, and spent most of his Ufe in Tennessee and Texas." Ex-Governor Hubbard of Texas was born in Georgia,and it is said once lived in theee parts, bat Stumpy mixed one too many, when he made bis last dis covery for General Houston never saw the light of day nnder Sumter’* lucky stars; had it been ao, be would bavo been a happier man. Mad. New.' The old Times building on Cotton avenue, formerly used at press and job room by tho Times I’nblithlng Company, has been remodeled Into a neat and com modious hall, and Is now oecupled by the Improved Order of Red Men, Odd ' Fellows, Ordor Railway Conductors and Locomotive Engineers. Church Services. Rev. S. S. Kemp will preach at the- Methodist church on Sunday next, in •' the absence of the pastor, who Is attend- ing Cataula camp meeting. Thcro will be morning and evening services at tho usual hour. Church members and the general public aro cordially Invited to attend. « Z' Tho 011%'cr baseball nine is requested to meet at tho tennis ground promptly at 8 o’clock Saturday morning. By or der of Marion Bell, captain. In Full Bloom. Hr. Seph Buchanan ha* * l in foil bloom. Ha Invites kk and tb* public gmuraUy to