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6 THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES-RECORDER: SATURDAY. AUGUST 15, im. THEY WANT THE PLACE. Aflt 4 UNEXPECTED OPENING FOR THE AMBITIOUS. A Lnruf Number of Our Cltl/en# Willing to Sacrifice Themselves on the Altar of the Public Good—Ruth of Applicant* for the “Soft Snap," ami More to Come. The lot of a policeman in America* is a happy one. The guardian of the peace here lives in perpetual quiet and sun shine, and is seldom disturbed in any pious meditations he may indulge in while calmly making his daily rounds. In some cities it is different, where th*? police are expected to “snake in’* a cer tain percentage of the inhabitants every day, whether they violate the law or not, simply to show the public that they earn their salaries. But in Araericus the police are not expected to keep up a “good average” of arrests, and conse quently a citizen is safe if he behaves himself. Therefore the position of a policeman here is an enviable one, and much sought after by those who prefer rest and quiet to the heat and ex citement of a more active life. And yet in the face of these well known facts, the authorities of our city were recently startled by the resigna tion a member of the police force, first, the rumor was not credited, didn’t look reasonable that any sane man would do such a thing as throw up such a luxurious job. But an investiga tion proved that the man meant it. “ 'Tis true, ’tis pity; and pity ’tis, ’tis trueT’ And this is why there was such a commotion in town yesterday in the neighborhood of the police commission ers. Applicants for the place started in at 7:45 in the morning after the resigna tion was made public, and up to date they continue to roll in. All of which goes to show that a large number of our citizens know a “soft snap” jnst the moment they see it. One of Nature's Noblemen. The Times-Recordek has a neighbor immediately across the way, Mr. Tom B. Glover, who is a democrat from way back; one that is all wool and a yard wide and a yard high. He can drink out of a tin cup, but prefers a gourd. He has sympathy with those philanthropists who are in favor of incubating the hu man race under the system that Bob Oliver adopted for the production of chickens, but prefers the old democratic method. He is firmly opposed to all “stay laws.” No evangelist of the newly improvised order of settling the financial problem’raay hope to make him a disci ple. In a word, he is a democrat, and is responsible for his utterances and his opinions. The readers of The Times-Recordeb remember how it was narrated on yes- erday Mr. Glover was the recipient of a large and luscious peach from the two sons of Sumter county’s meandering veteran, Mr. Kennedy. The boys had counted the cross-ties from Virginia to Georgia, and arrived in Americas foot sore and weary, as well as financially embarrassed. Mr. Glover, himself an old veteran of Cutta’ famous artillery, with commend able manliness, acted the good Samari tan, and aalely housed and breakfaated the journeying boys of the “old vet, Kennedy, bound their weary feet yester day morning in a fine pair of shoes apiece, and sent them hence rejoicing. The time for the payment of these shoes was not set, but Mr. Glover’s only request was that should the “stay law” be enacted, they should not take advan tage of its operation. Will ICitlae tbs Debt. Rev. H. Murson, the pastor of Uctbol church (colored), announce* that there will be a big rally at hla church to-mor row to lift the balance of tho debt on the building, which will take place on Sunday evening. The tribes of workers Into which the congregation is divided will make their reports of collection*: and, whatever, may be the deficiency, It i» expected to bo made up on (tic .pot »o that tlie church may be free from en cumbrance. Everybody is invited to come out and aid In the good cause. Prescription, accurately coinixmndeil of pure drugs, at all hour, at Dn. EhDItlDOK Drug Store. Mr. Earl In Cordele Mr. George T. Karl of the well known firm of Williamson & Karl of Mont gomery and Americus, is now engaged in Cordele superintending a splendid sewerage system for that progressive little city. The Timkh-Hki ori.kr pre dicts in advance good work for Cordele. Mr. Karl engineered and constiucted for Americus the most perfect sewerage aud waterworks systems of any city ir the south. His work is always satisfac tory. WILSON CLEAKEU. Ho Easily Prove* HI* InmKonre an Cleared of the Charge of Arson. Shortly after the fire which burned a large portion of Buena Vista, in July last, Mr. J. L. Wilson, one of the par ties burned out, was arrested, charged with burning the buildings. A case of shoes from Mr. Wilson’s store was found in a negro house near his plantation a few miles from town, and other suspicious circumstances, gether with a heavy insurance, led the people to believe that Mr. Wilson was guilty of setting fire to his store. He was arrested, but gave bond, and the case came up before the superior court, which met in that place this week. At the time of the arrest there vat considerable feeling against Mr. Wilson and many people thought him guilty; but on the trial he easily showed that the case of shoes found in the negro house were some that he had sold to a merchant at Plneville, and had sent them out by the negro the day before. It was also proven that the fire did not originate in his house,but in an adjoining store; and besides this, Mr. Wilson proved a clear alibi, as it was shown where he was from 0 o'clock in the even ing until the time of the fire. The proof of his innocence was so overwhelming that he was promptly dis charged at the conclusion of the testi mony. The case created considerable interest throughout the county, and the people feel that a great wrong has been done Mr. Wilson, who belongs to one of tho best families in the county. Sumter County Institute. The white teachers of the county are in the city attending a three days’ insti tute, which is held at tho Jackson street school house. At this meeting earnest work is done by the city teachers, illus trating by practice and example the methods of teaching, especially those branches which are taught in the coun try schools. , The County School Commissioner, Mr. W. S. Moore, is in attendance, and presides over the meetings. Mins Annie Ansley is acting secretary, Mrs. E. L. Guthrie being absent on account of sick ness. The work was divided among the teachers as follows: Mbs Sallie Wheeler, Writing. Miss Lily.Brown, Reading. Mrs. D. T. Wilson, Reading. Prof. J. E. Mathis, Arithmetic. Prof. Carter, Geography, Prof. A. J. M. Bizien, English. Miss Lannie Adams, Orthography. These institute meetings are conduct ed in such a manner that they will do great good. By them the teaching In the rural schools will l»e improved. The interest of all teachers is eulisted in this cause, and this being 'the case, the suc cess of the county institute Is assured. The Game of Hull Yesterday. The Smithville baseb.^llists who came to town yesterday to give our boys some points in reference to the great Ameri can game, returned home last night in a dejected frame of mind. In short, they felt sad and sore, and would not be com forted. But, if they did lose the game, they got even at the supper table at the Hawkins house after their defeat. If the visitors could only “put up” a tame of ball in keeping with tho amount of food they can “put down,” they would be dandles at the bat. . This, however, they failed to do. While they proved to be champions In knocking everything out in the way of beefsteak, fish-balls, pork chop, chicken, ham and eggs, toast and tea, rolls and biscuit, fried mush, rice and milk, tomatoes, potatoes and every thing drinkable in sight, yet on the dia mond field they failed to knock out any thing or anybody. It is not courtesy to crow over a fallen foe, particularly when said foe admits everything was square, so all that remains to be told is that the score was—Americus, 23;Smithville 10 And tho Americus boys were not feel ing good, either. Look Out — MiHk«-> ! While out riiliug yesterday afternoon, Mr. A. A. Mathis encountered a **iat- tlor” live feet long, which lie proceeded to entertain In a manner that proved rather rough on his snakeship. The tail of the “bird’’ is low in the museum of Tub Times-Rkoohiikm. Admission fee to museum *0 per annum, with a year's subscription to paper thrown in. A SAI) ACCIDENT, Itesultlng In the Death of a Colore*! I.ail— Carelessness the Cause. Last night about (130 o’clock, on the S. A. SI. road, at the foot of Church street, a colored boy met his death by bis own carelessness. At this point of the road, where the engines are generally switched from track to track, it has been the practice of a number of colored boys to amuse themselves jumping on the tender of the engines, and otherwise doing foolish and dangtrot a acts ah. u: the tracks. It has been a surprise to many that something serious lias not happened ere this by such reckless playing. It seems that this game was going on last night, as usual, when the victim, who had climbed on the tender of a moving engine, was thrown to tlie ground, and crushed under its wheels. Death was almost instantaneous No particulars of the deceased could be gleaned, further than that ids name was Crowder, and that his parents were in’ the country at work. This ought to be a warning to parents to keep their boys away from such a foolish and dangerous amusement as playing around a moving engine. Corning to the Front. Among the coming firms of the city may be mentioned one composed of two of our brightest and steadiest young men, Messrs. Ashley Thompson and U. G. Anderson, who are to occupy a beau tiful store in the new hotel on Septem ber 1. Thompson «& Anderson are making every pre jaration to make their store one of the most attractive ever seen in Georgia. A special tiled fioorof exquis ite beauty will be laid in their store, and a burglar proof vault will give ample security to their valuables, while the gas and electric chandeliers combined will be of rare beauty. As evidence of their wide-awake style of business, it may be mentioned that they have been awarded the contract for supplying the silverware for the new hotel, and will also furnish the clocks that will grace the office, parlor and din ing-room. Mr. Anderson has been north some time selecting the fixtures, as well as the stock, and the former were shipped on the 13th. Look out for the display of their open ing day about September 5. A special announcement will be made in due time. Coming Right Along. The Alliance Warehouse lias been heard from in the “First Bale” race. Mr. J. M. Murphy brought iu the first bale to this warehouse yesterday. It weighed 581 pounds and was classed as strict middling Mr. O. E. Lowe was tho buyer, and 10 cents the price. While the Alliance’s first bale docs not win the blue ribbon for being the first in the race, yet it made good time and comes in for “a place ” As regards the price it brought, it stands second in the list, and that is something to boast of. The First Shipment The ball has started. Yesterday the Bank of South western Georgia paid over $$00 for twonty bales of cotton, which were shipped to Savannah. From now on it is expected that our city will be a scene of bustling activity. Let the cotton roll in, and then the cash will roil out from the hanks, giving everybody occupation and disseminating happiness In solid chunks—silver chunks IThon Baby was sick, we gave her Caston* When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria When the became Hits, the dung to Castoria When the had Children, she gave them Castoria KPKAKING OF PEOPLE. Thou Who Como to and go From Amort- cus Day |>y Day. Miss Lou Haniil went up to Monte zuma yesterday on a visit. Mr. J. T. Harris, engineer on the S. A. M. road, returned yesterday from a visit to his family in North Carolina. Hon. W. M. Sears, Webster county’s able representative in the legislature, passed through Americus on his way j home yesterday. Miss Susie Everett, daughter of Mr. M. S Everett, representative o/ Stewart county, is visiting the family . f C’apt. J. L. Adderton, in this city. Misses Mary Granberry and Bessie Bivins, two of Americus’ most excellent young ladies, returned last night from Cordele, where they spent a week most pleasantly. Miss Jennie Hollis of Americus is ex pected soon as the guest of Miss Wyolene Lowe at the Leyden. Miss Lowe will give another one of her delightful ger man* during MUs Hollis’ visit —Consti tution. Messrs C. R Whitley and Dorsey Butler returned yesterday from an ex tended eastern trip. They took in Bal timore, New York, Niagara Falls, and many other places of interest, and re port a magnificent time. GOOD MORNING! Wise people know from experience that just about this time of year, merchants begin to clear out their stocks to make room for NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS; and that therefore bargains can be had at the public's own figures cause it DON’T PAY A MERCHANT TO CARRY OVER STOCK. WILLIFORD, MATTHEWS & CO. Are now getting ready to Jay In their new aud fine stock; and Shoes, Hats and Umbrellas Must go. Special bargains will be offered; and THE MAN WITH THE CASH will make a TEN STRIKE by going to see WILLIFORD, MATTHEWS & CO., • Cotton Avenue. CITY PROPERTY AND Farming Property Thereby Hang* a Tale. ‘•And so, from hour to h ur, we ripe and ripe. And then, fr-in hour to hour, we rot a d And thereby hang* *t t» And truly, “t’is a tale of woe,” of one who had Catarrh in the Head, for many years, and who really had been “ ting,” from hour to hour, uutil Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy came to his notice. Ho used it at first with slight signs of relief, but he persisted until a permanent cure was effected, and the world was again pleasant to live in. From his awful suffering he was set free by the expenditure of a few dollars in that incomparable remedy. No matter how prompt actors may be at rehearsals, there is always one man who is prompter.—Texas Siftings. Julie E. Johnson, Stafford’s P. O., S. G\, writes: “I ^iad suffered 13 years with eczema and was at times confined to my bed. The itching was terrible. My son-in-law got me one half dozen bottles of Botanic Blood Balm, which entirely cured me, and I ask you to pub lish this for the benefit of others suffer ing in like manner.” 7-lg-eod-lm The Wyoming legislature has passed a law imposing a tax on bachelors. The women vote in Wyoming. One of the troubles of life is the breaking of lamp- chimneys. Needless. Macbeth’s “ pearl top ” and “ pearl glass ” are tough against neat. You will save nine-tenths of your chimney-money by using them. “ Pearl top ” fits most of the little lamps,- “ pearl glass ” is for “ Rochester,” "Pittsburg,” "Duplex,” etc. We make a great many sizes and shapes, all of tough glass. You can get the right ones. Talk with your dealer about it. Pittsburg- Gxo. A. Macbeth & Co. S HKRIKF’8 KALK. (fMHUJl A— HUMTF.K Will I Hi *nlU, l»ef.»re the co • rt I o In iLvciiy of Aim-rlew*, suium-i <• u t*twe»u i he l*-g.i In Mint of *ulr. on Tuesday In .Hept-luhur. lall'. I he fi dei-erlin-d property, to *»it: One house him lor in the city of A ImtifiiitM mh f llow*: West by rlt. Mrs. Route 'orfhbyim o» r Washington, east b lot of L u Jfllt-rHou and alie> ; I t ►aid 1 . font t|n one Iih f a re, more or bn* l.evlt-d a* tlie prop erty of .loti ii Jefferson, there b-Itg no per- > mi I prop- i to l-vy on. to - M t- l*»y one Ju»liet-cm i .1 I - in favor ot i ,t „ . P. Tor ier, i; i\ AND- M. CALLAWAY. ESTABLISHED 1867. INCORPORATED 1890. JAMES FRICKER & BRO. AMERICUS, GA. PIANOS AND ORGANS. Watch Repairing and Engraving a specialty. Tuned and Repaired. Pianos C. A. FRICKEK, Pre.ident J. II 8TAKBUCK, L. D. LOCKHART, Manager Jewelry Department. Manager Music Department. LI8TEX AT WHAT ALLISON & AYCOCK The Leading Book Dealers and statio lers of Americus HAVE TO SAY : Ah has already I icon announced after the 1st day of Sept, we will bo iu new quarters under the Alhambra Hotel, 2d door from ladies’ ontrance on Jackson street, opposite Dr. Eldridge’s Drug 8tore, where we are having filed up especially for us, in a nobby way, and we pro pose to add to our already elegant stock, such a line that will not le equaled in this Hcctiou. We have already enjoyed a good trade for the past twelve mouths, which we are thankful for, but we expect to niuke our business now wlmt it has never been before if good goods and plenty of them with fair prices and kind treatment will be any in- •r .1 „r: ducements. ai’Sr." I . the mean time we will sell our croquet sets, hammocks, low n* j pictures and picture frames, and a great mauy other goods at actual i»htos, j cost for the next twenty days to save moving them. Of course this means Spot Cash. Very respectfully, ' ALLISON .t AYGQCK^ V ^ . ifofeadpsijgfa. ^ Di-Witt's Sarsaparilla destroys i poUuns ua scrofula, «kiu disease, ecze ma, rlietimaii.«*m. Its timely’ use saves maoy lives. For sale by the Davenport Drug Company. The enterprising bee keeps up with tae times by lulling bis apartments ranged in sweets.—Yonkers Gazette. Investigate their merits. Do SVitt’s 1st tile Early Risers don’t gripe, cause uausea or pain, which accounts for their popularity. Tho Davenport Drug Com pany Sava they would not run a drug •tore without these little pills. '■} I'leawnt shave go to Dr. El Toisr IKS b “y of tb ®“ Mlebrrted pirnlfe whleb * re r>*ranteed to Intiammatory Rheumatism is cured by I\ I\ I*. (Prickly Ash, Poke Root aud Potassium). Physicians have been con sulted, and to no purpose. As a last re sort patient takes P. P. P. and gets well. Hosts of certificates to tins effect are in possession of the manufacturers, and will he shown on application. There are mauy men who are gener ous to a fault, but it is generally to their own fault.—Boston Transcript. DoWitt’s Sarsaparilla cleanses tin blood, increases tho appetite and toner up the system. It lias beiietitted mam people who have suffered from blow disorders. It will help you. For salo bv the Davenport Drug Company. Hawkes’ C’rystallzcd Lenses in all sty les, specs and eye-glasses sold with a guarantee to please or money refunded ky K. J. Ki.i>hii>gk. The ocean eats into a rod of Atlantic Neptune should spare the rod.—Philadelphia Record. We cannot afford to deceive you. Con duce is begotten by honestv. Dt Witt'. Little E*riy RI«r. tn pllu that will cure constipation end *i#k headache For ule by the Davenport Drug Com A nice lin«of i-xtiacts, colognes, toil et water.-, at I>r. Eldridge Drug Store. I>eatli Statement. Tabulated statements prepared for computing rate* for life insurance, show the largest per rentage of deaths occur between the ago of 5 and 18 months, from cholera infantum Dr Bigger*’ Hucklehetry Cordial should he given. Perfect action and perfect health re- ult from the use of DeWitt’s Little 5*»r!y risers, a perfect little pill. For sale by the Davenport Drug Company. The highest class of military decora tions come under the head of Glittering Gener ilities.—Washington .Star. ifl-ii • July IMSU. Proper y J- W. Cohl>; b.C. Tl.P L. H. Forhkst. 8-erltf. 'MTFH Col’XTY. • court house door ii tier, 1**1, the folio B. 1*. Harris, President aud Manager. C- F. PAYNE, 8ec. and Tiers. JiO! AMERICUS SUPPLY CQ, PLUMBERS • GAS FITTERS MACHINERY AND MILL SUPPLIES. Stoves, Hardware, Etc. Repair Work a Specialty. Telephone No. 13. Artesian Block, AMERICUS, GA. The Turning Point < rt Hi-« I, and •-ai7. G-Ing th '»»*»• »»*- !>»•" With many a man Is tome trivial art, and a mere recommendation of mmo friend to try H. 8, 8. baa saved the Uvee of hundred*. Speaking a good word for 8. 8. 8. la natural, for Wherever It ll u luen tries! them have hen good rc*ulu. moon Potsoraro, ciKuormaus, UlAT.lt* AXD1 all Sxia Dunn.*. A Croatia* on mood ana Skin Dbe&ac* mailed MS on application. JHmffaiata Sell It. 8WIPT SPECIFIC 00., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga. S. S. S. for |< ThhpAin.1 *h»-ilft, Pi TiomIuv tu Cotton Exchange, no COTTON AVE. W. W. O’QUINN, Proprietor. PURE WHii KIES. BRANDIES and WINES. All kinds of Fancy Drinks at the Bar and polite attention t~ cuatomers. OLD CHARTER WHISKEY A SPECIALTY. Drop iu when you want a cool and refreshing drink. Prompt atten tion given to orders from a distance. ^.MUMTKK Coi NTY <t > merl. u*, Humterro I**k»1 hour* or ►nit-, on eptemuer, ISH. the rty to-wti; ilio fir.i OllOWfug thirty- Wt—t hut. »,f lot of land ir-#(:«),t.» lhet• enU—dxth -Win -tUtiu, Mumttr.*ouuty, Levici onn- the prop erly of Jr . ea Green Jr , lo satisfy «» u KUperi- or court n G, i**aed from 8niiiterMi!>ei ii».- un In fiiv.tr ot 8. T. Crawford, v*. Jntue* ‘ fl fa Green, Jr. Property p luted out In nr» in poft.e-*'on noilflcd *. .hU July W, 18*1. L. b. Forrest, sheriff oi the i term* STALL FED BEEF TO-DAY -AT— MAYO & WINKLER’S. Also tho Best 8ausage on Earth. TELEPHONE 113.