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p AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER. VOLUME 1 AMERICUS, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1891. NUMBER 111 The Greatest Midsummer Sale Dry Goods, Notions, AND CLOTHING AXD THE Grandest Reduction in Prices Ever known in the history of our trade, commences to-morrow (Sionday) morning AT GEORGE D. WHEATLEY’S, Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave. We are determined to make a CLEAN SWEEP OF ALL KINDS OF SUMMER GOODS. And in order to do this, YOUR PRICE will be OUR PRICE for anything you may want of us this week. WE ARE GOING TO GIVE AWAY DOMESTICS TOGETHER WITH ALL OUR Calicoes, Ginghams, Muslins, Challies, AXD OTHER SUMMER DRESS GOODS AT COST And LESS THAN COST if necessary, to CLEAR OUT. Prices will be cut “FINE AS FROGS’ HAIR.” If you don’t believe this, OTHERS WILL, so just come and see the crowd this week at Geo. D. Wheatley’s. JOHN 0. WADDELL ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE AGRI CULTURAL SOCIETY. Nominated by Congressman Livingston— He Wins on the First Ballot—Waddell, 147; Cobb, 54; Moody, 40—Cobb Moves to Make Waddell’s Election Unanimous. All our 8c Figured Challle. to go at I'Ac per yd. AUourl2>*c “ “ “ 8c per yd, All our 8e 8t.nd.rd Cnllcoes " 6c per yd. All our 7c Printed Victors Lawns at 8Xc per yd. All our So Whit. Lawn. (yd.wide) at 6c per yd. All our8o White Check Nainsook at 5o pet yd. Stock of above will not last long nt such prices, so come early or yon will be disappointed. NOW LOOK! 5c This is the Biggest FIVE CENT Bargain Brer You Saw. 5c NOTTINGHAM CURTAIN LACE; We go* "scooped" some time ago in the purchase of a big lot of Nottingham I^e for <!«■- tains: We have been asking from 20 to 40o per yard, hut the goods linger with ns longer than we like, so in ?ho out and at the same time give you an A No. I BARGAIN we part with tho entire lot at .oojajb a : rcLij ,/ I'DIKM :.;5c PER YARD THIS WEEK. We eanhdt mention here anySP. . , . . we have to offer, but remember in reaftng/lhej * PORTIONATE and SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRI be the Order Of tfcis-Veek.ib evary department of our store. •,,, - ///J TA ^.YH/lUiW -T ~ * OUR STpOK^jjJ nOjJOJ ,P- Handkerchief Ribbons, Laces, Em broideries, Corsets and Gloves . : We guarantee the best fn the city, and our prices beyond the reach of competition. , _ . _____________ r, % , Housekeeper will find it to their interest to inspect our line of TABLE LINENS, DOYLIES, NAPKINS, TOWELS, Before buying elsewhere. A WORD ABOUT Clothing - and - Gents’ - Fixings. We carry the VERY FINEST ASSORTMENT TD BE FOUND, and OUR PRICES always have been simply UNAPPROACHABLE from the standpoint of compe tition. Gannot yOKJlfce something by trading SUand oc&a&irtAJY neUBORGiEA^ii. JBft, Special t » The TlMES-RzcoanEK ] Athens, Ga., August 13.—The Agri cultural Society met promptly at 1 o’clock, President Waddell in the chair, Waddell’s candidacy caused him to sur render the chair to Hon. S. D. Bradwcll, state school commissioner. The convention now turned to the business of election of president. Colonel L. F. Livingston nominated, in a speech bristling with eulogy, Hon. John O. Waddell for the presidency, Sir. Felton placed the name of Capt, John A. Cobb, of Sumter county, in nomination. It was numerously sec onded. Sir. Barry, of Cuthbert, nominated Sir. H. Q. Sloody, of Thomas, for the presidency. The point was now raised whether a plurality or majority elected, and It was decided in favor of a majority. The president pro tom appointed three tellers, and the counties, life mem bers, and officers voted in rotation. After the count was consolidated, the tellers submitted it to tbe president, who announced the following result: Waddell Cobb M Sloody to Capt. Cobb now made a motion to make the election of Col. Waddell unan imous. Carried. The president now appointed a com mittee, consisting of Messrs. Cobb, Lyon and Sloody, to notify Mr. Waddell of his election. President-elect Waddell responded In a happy manner. Col. S. D. Bradwcll, state school com mlssloner, was elected general vice- president. Cuthbert was selected as the next place of meeting. Capt. W. W. Powers of Griffin was elected treasurer. Ten new members of the executive committee were electee to suoceed those whoso terms had expired Capt R. W. Jemlson of Macon Is suc ceeded as secretary by Dr. Samuel Hape of Atlanta Tbe society now proceeded to routine work, and adjourned for dinner. This afternoon the executive com mittee failed to transact any business because of Inability to gather a quorum together. Cobb’s defeat Is due to the electioneer ing of Col. Livingston In behalf of Wad dell. TOO MEAN TO CARE ABOUT THE ENDING OF HIS OWN LIFE ON THE GALLOWS. Sickening Circumstances Associated With the Hauglng of Henry Hanson, St. Louis’ Famous Wife Murderer—All Religious Consultation Refused. CAREER OF HILL. AN ALL ROUND TOUGH WORKS THE PIOUS RACKET- Th'e A rr« «t of V. SI. Hill, Char(«l With Swindling Italian Laborer., Brings Into Notice a Character of Many Traits, and a Sian of.Mnny Pecullarltls*. •SO FENCE I” IS WEBSTER COUNTY Victory Forth# Land Ownera-Cattle Own ers Host Watch Their Stock “Fence,” or “No Fence?” was the question that earns np Wednesday last in Webster county. This is a very old fight in Georgia, and every now and again it breaks oat in some now spot. On this occasion Webster, county was tiie scope ot hostilities; and at tbe close of the polls the record stood: '*Xo Fence, 11 240; “Fence,” 21. Accordingly ized votes cast. But there is another side to this story, namely: Tlia .advocates of tho ’.-Fence”. ipatWrforpalpfWf^dWpi rintNff tlii btw ih rtgurtf *ttr*the wording of their ballots. Instead of the legal Word “Fence” only on their tick ets, they had printed two words, “For Fence,” which made them illegal bal lots. Consequently, those ballots so printed, with the words “For Fence,' were thrown out, much to the astonish ment and disgust of those who Intended to vote “Fence.” Just how many of these Illegal ballots wete thrown out, nobody knows; but it is claimed that even if the “Fence-ltcs” had used legal ballots, it would have made no difference as they were In a clear minority in tho county. And now tbe conundrum Is, “Who did this thing ?” Who deceived these Web- sterians in this cunning fasblou ? Was it an accident, or Ignorance, or design ? At this distance from tbe scene of action, it Is impossible To guess anything about it; but one thing Is quite clear— tho voters who were thus deceived In the wording of their ballots will, in future, see to It that some one learned In the law wiU steer them in the straight and narrow way which leads to victory— if they bave-the votes to win. Livingston boats* it. '53rofKto side in SuF senatorial Xo member of tbe legislature Iroacbed me on the subject” iSlHflllil ST. Lons, Aug. 13. —H nry Hanson, the wife murderer, has expiated his crime on the scaffold. Considerable apprehension was felt of the sceue. which at one time threatened to become a tragedy. About a half lionr before the death walk began, the entire crowd present to witness the execution were admitted into the exurcise hall of the jail, into wlueh the doors of the prison er’s cell opens. This rendered Hanson stubborn, for he refused to see anyone except the officials, and it was found necessary to invite the crowd, newspa per men included, to retire, which they did. Even then the hanging was delayed half an hoar. The other factor that threatened a scene was the fact that the murderer weighed over 300 pounds, and had a large neck and small bead. In spite of these facts the drop waa 5 feet. However, no untoward accident occur red. Henson slept little the previous niglit, preferring to talk with his jailors and smoke. His conversation waa of a cliangable character, being interspersed with hearty laughter. As stated before, Henson would see no one, not even a clergyman. H. H. Edwards, rector of St. James Episcopal church, was at the jail at an early hour, but tho prisoner not only refused all spiritual consolation, but did so in a blasphemous manner. Ho ate no breakfast, but dranka large glass of whisky at 6 o’clock, after which he smoked a cigar. Tbe condemned man refused to bear tbe death warrant read, and at 7 o’clock the march to the gallows began. The gallows was reached three min. utes later, and after Henson had bid goodbye to his friends present, in a jovial manner, and talked and joked with the executioners about the chance of the executjpn .being a failure, the black cap was adjusted. At Henson’s reqnest no religions services were read on the scaffold. Theflrop fell at 7:11, the neck being broken and stretched out about a foot, proving that the fetus of untoward occurrence were not ground less. At 7:15 death was pronounced, and fifteen minutes later tne body was cut down and surrendered to his friends. Henry Hanson was convicted of the murder of his wife, Ida. The murderer is a stolid German of middle age, and hod married a widow with one child. They lived unhappily together in a boarding house which they conducted at 405 South Second street, Hanson be ing of an insanely jealous disposition. On the evening of Feb. 8,1889, Hanson charged bis wife with receiving atten tion of a boarder. A quarrel ensued, and hot words were exchanged for more than an hour. At last Henson took his revolver from the dresser drawer, start ing towards the woman. The latter's 18-year-old son interfered and Henson left the room. A little later he returned, placed tho muzzle of the evening of the first, however,^Governor Francis * granted , fhe condemned; pfir- dorer a reprieve. " ' mm Mi&gffigMKTs. •it's* m|SffcA&l 4® Tic* mill llitgiflng. Atlanta, Aag. 13 — Arrow ties, $1.1$. B*«- glng—r*®c, 52> 3>4c, i,41& Jo. I'roilure anil Provisions. Atlanta, Ang W.—Buttsp-AYsSlera cream ery, iV/JAYc; Tennooseo. lU&Hc. 13&Uc. Live poultry—Huas, Me; young chicken* large, siuaII, I23»ltc. Dressed poultry —Turkeys, I7<fcl*c lb; duck*, 14c; chictens, 13c, Irish potAtocit, near, pr bbl. Sweet potatoes, w&:nr pr bnshel. New York, Aug. 13.—Pork—ol«l mess, lO.Otti 11.73; new, l£U0®LfcuU; extra prime, llMt. MM- dies—*hort clear, Lard -western stcaui, city steam, i5.OU3B.10. Chicago Market. Chicaoo, Aug. 13. Wheat — July, .... September. VW4. Corn—July ; September, Oats—July,.... September. Pork—July,...... Septe-uher. iU 37. Ribs July, .... September,tf.*0. Lard—July, .... September,0.tii. New Tork Cotton Futures. New York, Aug. 13. Opening. Close. August,.,...... JM0 8.34 September 781 7.81 October 7.07 7.4ft November.............. 8.00 December ».&Q January 8. JO February ».*0 . Marcn Liverpool Cotton Fotom, ISSKT-SSL* ranuarr and .February...... 4.40 8.57 if . .«puaMr.„...l.:i lumber and etewber.. OctoDer end November......4.82 November mid Iiecemner. Dsnsnlwantt Jonuarr 1.38 Hiiidlesborouuh. Ky., Aug. 13.—The report that reached this city that ex- Chief of Police V. M. Hill had been ar rested in Cincinnati for swindling Ital ian laborers, caused considerable sur prise and excitement. Hill wus popular in every sense, for ns nn officer he was brave, bold und daring, but as a citizen he possessed the strong passions of a man of his ,tvpe, and was said to be susceptible to bribes and corruption. Before coming to Middlesborough in May, 1890, be was for a long period freight conductor on the Louisville and Nashville railroad. His run was be tween Louisville and Rowland, and Lebanon and Greensburg. He was also employed by the same company as a private detective, and is said to have rendered valuable services. He was elected first chief of police of Middles borough in June, 1890, and served in - that cnpaclty until April last, when be was removed upon serious charges. It is claimed that he accepted bribes from gamblers and low women, appropriated money and property from parties he would arrest, then release them without trial, He also permitted gambling in its worst form to be indulged in for monetary considerations. During his sojourn he professed high degree of piety, was a teacher in the Sunday-schools, and in church cir cles was considered a member in high standing. After his dismissal from the police force he joined issnes with the lawbreakers, and opened a gambling saloon in tbe eastern part of the city, which was frequented by many of tne worst characters in town. It is farther claimed that in the furtherance of his schemes he played tbe role of private detective, frequently shadowing per sons and then threatening to expose them unless the cash money was forth- coming. At the time of the Gum Spring ex citement in this city early in July, Captain Hill did all in his power to thwart the efforts of the police in their efforts to catch the toughs, who had succeeded in drawing the officers in an ambush, which resulted in the wound ing of two constables and the subse quent lynching of one of the rioters. It is even claimed that Hill was the in stigator of that nnfortnnate affair. Since his dismissal from the force be has mined a terrible grudge against tbe mayor, the council and the better class of citizens generally. His plan of op erations has been to secure for small wages Italian laborers who were unable tospeuk English, and then to have some contractor employ them at regular rates and he would make the differences. As he had hundreds working under him be was enabled to make considerable money weekly. Another scheme waa to induce Italians to pay him a fee in considera tion of his obtaining work for them, and as these fees were paid in advance Hill would then disappear, leaving the poor fellows to shift for themselves. At other times in his roll as private detect ive, he wonld Impress the Italians witb tbe importance end maguitade of bit office, and after gaining their confidence wonld indnoe them to deposit tbeir money and wages .with him. for safe keeping. It ii useless td state that these same were seldom seen again by the poor sons of Italy. .White chief officer he allowed many criminals to. escape from the lockup, and then plead that the building was not seenre enough to hold them. A few months ago he was married tp a young lady from south western Missouri.and the two have been living here since. • ’• " " , t - . to i:tu HOLDING THEIR WHEAT: T'U-DAY’S SESSION. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION BILL PASS ES THE HOUSE And 1. Sow tho Low—Thtoo Rollers a Roy For Member, of the Boord—Taxpayers. Must Sow Tell the Troth In Regard to Taxable Property* Atlanta, August 13.—The special order of this morning was the consider ation of the bill to provide for a board of equalization of real and personal prop erty subject to taxation In this state. Tbe bill was Introduced In tbe senate by Mr. Lane, and has passed that body. Section 1. That the commissioners of roods and revenue, or In case there are no such commissioners, then the ordina ries of the counties of this state shall on or before tbe first day of April next, and annually thereafter, appoint five upright and Intelligent citizens, all of whom shall be freeholders of their counties, who shall constitute a board of equaliza tion for said counties. The persons ap pointed shall before entering upon tbe discharge of tbe duties of their office, take an oath before tbe commissioners of roads ann revenue or ordinary, to faithfully and Impartially discharge the duties of their office. They shall each receive as compensation the sum of 83 per day while engaged in tbe discharge of their official duties, to be paid out of the treasury of their county, upon the draft of the commissioners of roads and revenue or the ordinary. This shall not apply to counties already baring like Coords organized under apeclal;acta.H0| ■ See. 2. That It shall be tho duty of •aid board of equalization to [meet at the office of the receiver of tax retnrns, at the county site, on tho first Monday foMay of each year, and”from^day&to day and from time to time, as the duties of their office may require; provided the commissioners shall complete their work In 30 days of each year. SSeo. 3. That It shall bo_tho duty of said board_of_ equalization" to receive all re urns of real and personal property made to the receiver of tax returns of their county, and whenever any person or persons, or body corporate, whose duty it Is to make returns to said receiver of anylklnd of property subject to taxation by the laws of this state, have failed or ■ball fail to return the whole or any part thereof at the true cash market vtdur, tbe said board of equalization shall pro ceed to assess the property of every such defaulting person or persons, or body corporate, at such an amount as Is In' their judgment just and equitable, on the best and most reliable information to be obtained by said board. And for this purpose said board shall have power to Issue, In tbe name of the tame, sub- pmnas for all witnesses, on their own motion, or the application of any person, and shall compel the production of all books and papers that may be necessary for the full investigation of said case. Sec. 4. That It .shall be tbe duty of •aid board of equalization, and they are authorized t nd required,* In all cases in which they have good reason to believe that full and complete returns have not been mail# by any person or persons, or body corporate, or that the returns are dot at (he full market value of said prop erty, to notify such person or persons, or body corporate, through tho receiver of tail' returns, to appear at Us office at tKe 'court | house, for tho purpose of aihlncftng his/ her upon *' failure' to ^appear and an swer 'as' required, said' person or pershns, or 'body corporate, shall bo subject to the edme penalty as is pre scribed bjr.law'for failure to make tax i, 5, That the receiver of tax re turns of the couhUes of this state shall be secretary of said board of equaliza tion, and shall furnish to said board all Informatlbn in his power regarding each and every return, and also tbe names of evety person he may know who has failed or refused to make returns as re quired by law. Sec. 0. That the receiver of tax re turns shall not enter upon tbeir tax di gests any return of a taxpayer, until the same has been accepted and approved by said board of equalization. Sec. 7. That any taxpayer who may be dissatisfied with his assessment, or whose return has been refused by the receiver of tax returns, shall have the privilege of appearing before the board of equalization and being heard, and the said board shall receive tbe return if the same be correct, or shall at onco proceed to alter, amend or correct the assessment complained of, its tho case may be, so as to make it conform to the requirements of law. Tho Work of on Incendiary. Last Tuesday night the barn of Mr. H. J. Bass, whose place is nine miles east of this city, was entirely consumed by fire and its contents destroyed. A crop of oats, a horse and a n. ule, fodder, etc,; also a cow, buggy house, harness, t farming implements, etc., went up In The ladle, of the Christian Workers J* ^ will, as usual, serte Ices and cream, at Durneu tuat .‘“ er “ OI - the Methodist churchyard .thia after noon, from 4 to 7 o'clock. - We bespeak The Farmers In Kansas Are After Better' Prices for Groin. Topeka, Aug. 18.—Frank McGrath, president of the' Farmers’ Alliance, Has returned from! a trip through the state.' He says there isalarge amount of wheat being held by farmers with the expect ation that' the price will materially ad vance. The lecturers of the state Alli ance are advising this and fanners are now k' pt thoroughly posted on tbe markets as the shrewdest speculators. President McGrath believes that the farmers who hold on to their wheat will profit largely by it, and be sajrstbat :hey underftaud this and will not sell a a bushel more than absolutely necessary to supply immediate wants. They Are All Coming; Over. London, Aug. IS. —The large emigra tion to America is causing a dearth of labor and consequent rise of wages in some parts of southern Italy. The crime statistics of Calabria were never more satisfactory, the large majority of don- geroiu characters having emigrated. There is beginning to be at Naples and other Italian porta a considerable vol ume of return immigration, nearly oil tbe immigrants now coming home with money to buy forms. She Took tbe Poison. Anderson, Ind., Ang. 18.—Mrs. Mary Alice Mew: more Of Rigdon, took * quantity of strychnine in some preserves with suicidal intent, and may die. Mrs. Mass more is sbout 40 yean old, and has a family. She is possessed of a very violent temper, and because her hus band assisted a neighbor (whom she did not like) thresh, she took the poison. Ices nils Afternoon. for them a liberal patronage. recovery. It is said that this was the dastardly work of an incendiary. 8tops will be token to bring tbe scoundrel to justice.