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6 THE AM E-RICES DAILY TIMES-RECORDER: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, Ib91. COMPETITIVE DRILL OF THE AMERICUS LIGHT INFANTRY YESTERDAY. The liravo ami Daring Few Who Faced the Roasting Kays of the Sun for Fame and Silver—Orderly Sergeant Lynn 1 Scoops the First Heat. SPFAKINO OF PEOPLE. Amerl- With the mercury climbing way up to the 100 mark yesterday afternoon, a noble little baud of Spartan soldiers faced the scorching sun, and marched and evoluted before an admiring crowd of our people—4joth sexes and all colors. The incentive to exertion in thin swel tering weather must have been great— and it was. Silver Water Services, as a rule, don’t grow on trees, and this is the prize that our soldier boys are strug gling for. This splendid prize is the gift of James Fricker Sc llro., and the condi tions aie that it must be won in three consecutive heats by the successful competitor. The first heat was decided in favor of Orderly Sergeant Lynn Fort, who was the last man to stand the fire of the of ficer in command and the keen ejes of the judges. In connection with the honor of winning the first boat, Ser geant Fort will carry the company med al for the ensuing month—no mean honor in itself. After marching through our principal streets, the company baited In front of the court house, and, without delay, the struggle began. For fifteen minutes not a man missed a single trick. Every order was re sponded to with an accnracy that was surprising. It began to look as if it would be a stand off; but, alas, one of the braves fell on the movement of finger too high. It was a shame, thought many of the ladies, that such a splendid fellow should be “knocked out” for a “little thing like that.” But military tactics are cast iron—no sentimental elasticity about Mr. Upton’s law. What he has written “goes,” sure. The first man of that noble little band to fall was—well,in consideration of the young lady who wept when he fell, no name will be written. lie meant well, and started in to win; but, like a million others, he slipped np, and then fell down. This started the “knocking out” busi ness, which was kept up until but two warriors held their ground and their guns—the victor and Private R. L. May nard. Order after order and command after command was fired at these two tough stickers, And yet not an eyebrow twitched on either contestant. This was kept up for what seemed an age, until at last—oh, fatal happening—a wild and reckless horsefly sailed across the vision of the gallant Bob, and the consequent wink cost him dearly—he fell outside the breastworks, leaving Sergeant Fort the only survivor of that gallant little band which started in so fresh only an hour before. Capt. II. C. Bagley was unavoidably absent, which left Lieut M. S. Harper in command. Lieutenant W. F. Clarke and Lieutenant J. E. Mathis paraded on the occasion, and the three officers wero the judges. Ou victory perching on the head of the gallant t Sergeant, Mr. W. K. Wheatley, by request, and in a few fitting and ap propriate sentences, pinned the golden badge of the company to the breast of its winner, thus illustrating the solid political maxim, “to the victor belongs the spoils*” Cheering New* For Us. Tho latest nows from many northern cities, in regard to the weather,is cooling and refreshing for the inhabitants of this section, which ls^always avoided in the summer timo on account of alleged ex cossive beat. Yesterday in New York tho thermome ter touched tho 100 mark, and the foreigners in that city were almost par boiled. Tho denizens of the tenement house district sutTercd terribly, t and tiic report of those who were overcome by the heat exceeded anything heard of in twenty years. And so of Chicago and other windy northern towns, while the peoplo of Americus [ though t{ it unbearable at 05, which it was yesterday. Misery loves company, and’fAmericus is not i lonely, as far as heat is concerned. An Echo From a Muiirule. Last Monday night a number of col ored peoplo(gave a concert at the opera bouse. As usual on all such occasions, a great many people were made happy, and, alas, a few unhappy. Just why this particular unhappiness occurred, no one seems to know. But on the mor n ing after tho concert Messrs. Robinson and Simmons met on the Forsyth rialto. They looked at each other. That settled it. Sulphuric language followed; then a pistol appeared and disappeared. Both sides demand blood. A policeman gets tangled tup v.'th ♦!*.' disputants. An adjournment takes place, and all agree to let the mayor settle It this morning. School at the Plain*. Tuk Times-Recokder is glad to learn that Prof. J. L. Wilkinson, who suc ceeded so well in building up the school at Bronwood, is making an effort to unite and make a high school at the Plains. He will work to some good, If that otherwise thriving community will help him. Those Who Come to mid go Fi cum Day by Day. Col. E. II. CutU returned yesterday from a business trip to Cordele. Col. .S. SI. Hughes, a prominent attor ney of Athens, Ga., Is spending a feu- days in tho city on business. Mr. E. J. Pro tho, a prominent planter, was over from liicliland yesterday circu lating among his Americus friends. Mr. Will li. Crittenden of Cordelo was in Americus yesterday; lie went from here to Shcllman to visit relatives and friends. Miss Ora Clark one of Americus' most attractive young ladies, after several weeks' visit to friends and relatives in Smithvillo returned home yesterday. Miss I.clla llornady of Eliavllle, after siting friends here, left yesterday for Clarksville, Ga., where she will be tho guest of Miss liaben bass for several weeks. Mr. I. I!. Allison and wife of Dawson are stopping in tho city for a few days while here they ore tho guests of their brother, Mr. It. E. Allison, the popular Lamar street stationer. Messrs. T. B. Myers, A. A. Arrington and Col. W. II. McC’ioryjof Eliavllle, passed through Americus yesterday on theirvvay to* Athens, to represent Schley county in the Agricultural convention.*® •J Mr. A. T. Curry, the live andenerget- ic agent of Tub Times-Recorder in Cordele, spent yesterday in Americus. Ho says that Cordele Is growing, and that real estate is moving upward. Come again, Mr. Curry; you are always welcome, cti (TMr. G. W. Glover,' president of the AmeHcuT Grocery Company, is"shaking hands with hli many friends. He re turned yesterday from a pleasant stay of two weeks In Gainesville, whore ho left his family. Ho reports tho young peo ple enjoying themselvos finely, dividing time between the several Isprings in and around Gainesvillo. They will not re- turn for some weeks., J r, Mr. J. W. Harris will leave to-morrow morning for Louisville, Ky., where he goes upon invitation of tho Merchants and Manufacturers Association of that city to attend their annual banquet, Mr. Harris will go via the Western & Atlan tic railroad and intends stopping at Ringgold, near which plare lie received tho wound which cost him his right log, and again take a look at the old battle field. FI N IN At’Gl'ST.l Over Council t McGarrah's First llaie of Cotton. To the Georgia Chemical Works be longs the honor of receiving the first bale of new cotton this year in Augusta. This is the halo from the warehouse of Council Sc McGarrah of which the history was printed in these columns. But tho receipt of this first bale in Augusta was an event of too much im portance to be treated calmly and serene ly. Instead, high jinks ruled on the oc casion, and the auctioneer, Capt. Rice Smith, was bubbling o\er with exuber ance and eloquence. The report states that ho was hailed with applause, and he gave back one of his famous smiles to the boys as he read the letter from Americus, pointed to the bale, and began: “The southwest is looking to Augus ta, and along with all this section hails tliis as tho greatest inland cotton mar ket.” “Hear, hear,” from the boys. “Little did King Rex imagine at last winter's carnival that Augusta would beat the world so soon as a cotton mar ket; but here is the first, balo of cotton to prove it.” [Great applause.] “King Rex’s Carnival advertised Au gusta, and the coming exposition will advertise it more, and the carnival next winter will advertise it more and more. The cotton and everything else is com ing here. This is the advance guard, and we stand with happy hearts and open arms ready to receive all they send and all they have.” [Tremendous cheers.] The cotton was sold at 10$ cents to Mr. Butt. vVv-O. V for Infants and Children. Autorlaisaowell# 1 . ichlldm J ven* 111 So. Oxfo;rJ BL, Brooklyn, U. Y. “The use of ‘C/urtoria* is so universal and Its merits so well known that it seems a work of supererogation to endorse It Few are the intelligent families who do not keep Castoria within easy reach.” Carlos Martth, D. D., New York City. Late Pastor Bloomingdale Reformed Church. — w and piMaotes I f Without injurious medication. “ For several years I have recommended your * Castoria, ’ and shall always continue to do so as U has invariably produced beneficial results,” Edwin F. Pardxi, M. D„ “The Winthrop,” 126th Street and 7th Ave., New York City. R.11 h I W. I.. Mortlre.) Tux CiNTira Cokpant, 77 Mnui Street, New You. An Inter..Mu (j Cnsc. Tho Rivera Lumber Company, in which several prominent Amcrious gentlemen are interested, Is just now en gaged, tbrongh Messrs, ninton & Cutts, In a case of considerable Interest against the Oglethorpe Lumber Company, at Cordele, tho claims amounting to about $5,000. . Under a petition for a receivership and a writ of “No exeat republica,” the court appointed Mr. C. R. Whitley re ceiver of the property of the Oglethorpe Lumber Company, and granted the writ against Mr, L, D. Hill of Pennsylvania, a member of the latter company, who was in Brunswick, This writ is to restrain Mr, II111 from getting out of the jurisdic tion of Dooly superior court pending tho trial of the case against his company. Mr. Hinton went to Brunswick and Mr. Cutts to Cordele on Monday, so that their action In tho matter might bo simultaneous, Mr. Whitley was put in cliargo of tho property at Cordele; and In addition to the office fixtures lio un earthed cash assets to tho araonnt of 4 cents. Mr. I.. D. Hill was arrested in Bruns wick and had failed to give bond up to tho time Mr. Hinton left Monday night, but remained In custody of tho sheriff. Messrs.^! Hinton & Cutts received a telegram from Brunswick last night, notifying them that Mr. Hill lmd made application to Juilgo Atkinson to bo re leased on a writ of habeas corpus, the bearing of which is set for Friday, August 14. Ilnml.mne Furniture. The Americus Furniture Factory is turning out as bandBomo furniture as can bo made anywhere. Yesterday a set of tiirco pieces, handsomely carved and finished in antique oak, was on exhibi tion atjllawkins & Loving's and was generally admired. It would graco any mansion in the country. Nolle, tu Advertisers. Copy for cliango of advertisement must be handed in at tills office before 12 o'clock on day before publication. This applies to all and will be enforced. Times I’irmsiiixo Co. July 28,18P1, if. A nice line of extracts, colognes, toil et waters, Ac., at Dr. Eldridge Drug Store. An Old Friend Dangerously III. You all know him lying there suffer ing so with that fearful case of dysen tery of a bloody type. Why not suggest to him to try Dr. Biggers’ Huckleberry Cordial, it will roliovo him after a few doses. For and CITY PROPERTY AND SCHOOL BOOKS Blank Books, FINE STATIONERY SHEET MUSIC, Daily Papers, Magazines, Fashion Plates, etc., etc., Base Ball Goods, Art Materials, Farming Property jr your toilet soaps, toilet powders all toilet articles, go to Dii. Eldkidge. There is more saving grace in a sound stomach than in a thousand homi lies. DeWitt's Sarsaparilla destroys such poisons ns scrofula, skin disease, ecze ma, rheumatism. Its timoly use saves many lives. For sale by the Davenport Drug Company. Enjoy and give enjoyment without injury to thyself or others. This is morality. Investigate their merits. Do Witt’s Little Early Risers don’t gripe, causo nausea nr pain, which accounts for their popularity. The Davenport Drug Com pany says they would not run a drug store without these little pills. For a pleasant shave go to Dr. El dridge's and buy one of those celebrrted Tower Razors which aro guaranteed to pleaso. Love Is the grent softener of humani ty. Even the cerebrum Is not imperv ious. DeWitt's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood, increases tho appetite and tones up the system. It lias benefltted many pooplo who have suffered from blood disorders. It will help you. For sale by the Davenport Drug Company, Ilawkes’ Crystalized Lenses in all styles, specs and eye-glasses sold with a guarantee to please or money refunded by E. J, El.DMbOK. What renders tho vanity of others un bearable to us is the wound it inflicts on ours. Don’t storm the system as you would a fort. If he'd by tho enemy, consti pation, gently persuade it to surrender with DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. These little pills aro wonderful con- vinccrs. For salo by the Davenport Drug Company. There is nothing like a “pull” for tightening the bandage across tiro eyes of justice. Perfect action and perfect health re sult from tho use of DeWitt’s I.ittlo Early risers, a perfect llttlo pill. For sale by the Davenport Drug Company. In tiio practice of morality, unlike 1 law, it is best to have very little to do i witli tho liar. AND- M. CALLAWAY. ESTABLISHED 1867. INCORPORATED 1890. JAMES FRICKER & BRO. A-MERICTJS, GA. PICTURES! PICTURES! Picture Frames Made to Order. Any kind, size or price, and to our picture frame department we have just added ten thousand feet Moulding of the very latest design, and an experienced workman,'and we will be pleased to have you coll and look through our stock at any time. 105 FORSYTH STREET. PIANOS AND ORGANS. Watch Repairing and Engraving a specialty. Tuned and Repaired. Pianos C. A. FRICKER, President J. H. STARBUCK, Manager Jowelry Department. L. D. LOCKHART, Manager Music Department. E. P. HARRIS, President and Manager. C. P. PAYNE, Sec. and Tieaa. AMERICUS SUPPLY CO. PLUMBERS * GAS FITTERS MACHINERY AND MILL SUPPLIES. Stoves, Hardware, Etc. Repair Work a Specialty, Telephone Pfo. 1SJ. ARTESIAN BLOCK, AMERICUS, GA. JAPANESE CURE ' guaranteed Gore for Pile* of whatever /indor degree—Ejnsrnnl, Internal, Blind or Bleeding, Itohfeg, Chronic, Recent or Horeditary. $1.00 a box; 6 boxes, $5.00. 3ent by mail, prepaid, on reoeipt of prioe. We guarantee to t «re any case of Piles. Guaranteed rmd eoL only by THE DAVEN.’ORT DRUG CO.. Wbaleula sad Retail Druggists, Americus, Ga. To Our Patrons. After this week wo will collect all bills for job work weekly. This will make payments easier for you, ami help us materially, as our expenses are payable kly. Times Puulisiiio Company. Cotton Exchange, HO COTTON AVE. W. W. O’QUINN, Proprietor. PURE WHISKIES, BRANDIES and WINES. All kinds of Fancy Drinks at the.Bar and polite attention to customers. OLD CHARTER WHISKEY A SPECIALTY. ■lriiik. Prompt atten tion given to orders from n distance. We cannot afford to deceive you. Con- denee is begotten by honesty. De Witt’s Little Early Kisers aro pills that will cure constipation and sick headache. For salo liy tho Davenport Drug Com pany. One of tho pleasant things about can- j dor is tho ease lu which it may be made Drop in when you want a cool anil refreshin to fit our neighbors. 1 ■ ” “ - ; July.w: Khen Baby was sick, we fare Her Castoria. When the was a Child, the cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she dung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gars them Castoria. Ruta baga, red top and all other va rieties of turnip seed for fall and sum mer planting at Dn. Eldiudge’s. “ Monkey ” jSTALL FED BEEF with your j TO-I3AY Blood. I at— aT U riang**roti.i In sh'k- i __ _ „ MAYO Sc WIIYKLEia'S. iptlon brp«i* corrup niiM com*. If neg terteo. neve j. p Into Incurable chronic di»- S Q A U n safe, speedy and • U§ Ua cont,, ff 1mi * lil** 1 *! . polvmlnjr. Inherit ed {kmfula. skin Erupt hm*. and bat cured tbouMnd* or XHwMMa Bud led rrtx c and Idc«|wMj of injuring i tnont seoattl v« .yntcru. A treatise « DUrfur* cation. Druggist, Bell It SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga. Also tho Best Sausage on Earth. TF'LKFIIONE IIS. DUNLAP HATS. THE LATEST STYLES AND SHAPES. ARTHUR RYLANDER, Corner Lamar and Jackson St Caveats, and Trade-Marks obtained, and all Pat ent business conducted for Moderate Fees. Our Office is 0»po«Ht U. $. Patent Office, and we ran sernr* pntont in let* time than those remote from Wn*hii»ttteu. Send model, drawing er photo.. with d*»«rrip- tlon. We advice, If patentable or uot. free cf charge. Our fee not due till patent is secured. A Pamphlet. "How to Obtain Piitcnrs.” with names of actual clients inyourState. couuty,or town, sent free. Address, c.A.srcow&co. Opcositi Patent Office. WatMnplen. D. C. OKSlP BAUMS worn n/Efi£iSB*rO#£a/X2 D*HA!tfES GOLDEN SPECIFIC Iican b .*(1 ven in coflee. «ea. or In articles of fo-'d. without tho knowledge of patient If necetuMry. It Is absolutely harmless and will effect a perma nent and speedy cure, whether the patient ; i » moderatednnkcroran alcoholic wreck. IT \kV- EH FAIL**. It operates so quietly nrd 'viu such certainty that the patient undergo* • o t venienre, and soon Ills aomplete reformation effected. U page book free. To be hod of For sale by Dr. E. J. Eldridg" Auierb'us, Ga. SUFFERERS .OFi Youthful Errors Loit Manhood, Eariy Decay, etc., etc., can aecurc a bom* treatise free by addrcMing a fellow euft.rer C. W. Leek, P. O. Box Sid. Boanoie. Virginia.