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AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER. VOLUME 1 AMERICUS. GEORGIA, SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 1S91. NUMBER 119 The Greatest Midsummer Sale OF Dry Goads, Notions, A\I) CLOTHING AXI) THE Grandest Reduction in Prices Ever known in the history of our trade, commences to-morrow (Monday) morning GEORGE D. WHEATLEY'S Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave. M’GRATH WRATHY Tltl’TH STIMXOER THAN FICTION. OVER THE WAIL OF PEFFER, SIMPSON AND OTHERS We are determined to make a GLEAN 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 GOIXG TO GIVE AWAY DDME3HC3 TOGETHER WITH ALI, OUR Calicoes, tii ghams Muslins, Chailies AND 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 Deo. D. Wheatley's. All our 8c Figured Chailies to go at 4V$c per yd All our 1216c “ *• “ . 8c per yd. All our 8c Standard Calicoes •* 5c per yd. All our 7c Printed Vlctora Lawns at 8^c per yd. All o ir 8c White Lawns (yd wide) at 5c per yd. All onrSc White Cheefc Nainsook at 5c per yd. Stock of above will not last long at such prices, so come early or yon will be disappointed. NOS LOOK! 5c This is the Biggest FIVE CENT Bargain Ever You Saw. 5c NOTTINGHAM CURTAIN LACE. We got “scooped" some time ago in the purchase of a big lot of Nottingham Laco for cur tains: We have been asking from 20 to 40c per yard, but the goods linger with us longer than we like, so in order to move them right out and nt. the same tfme give you an A No. 1 BARGAIN wo part with the entire lot at 5c PER YARD THIS WEEK. We cannot mention here any SPECIAL PRICES on everything we have to offer, but remember in reading the foregoing, that PRO PORTIONATE and SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICES will be the order of this week in every department of our store. . OUIt STOCK OF H ami kerchiefs. Hosiery, Ribbons, Laces, Em broideries, Corsets and Gloves We guarantee the best in the city, and our prices beyond the reach of competition. Housekeepers will find it to their interest to inspect our lino of TABLE LINENS, DOYLIES, NAPKINS, TOWELS, Before buying elsewhere. A WOKI) ABOUT Clothing - and - Gents’ - Fixings. We carry the VERY FINEST,ASSORTMENT T3.-BE FOUND, and OUR PRICES always have been simply UNAPPROACHABLE from the standpoint of compe tition. Our determination to reduce stock AFPLIES WITH FORCE here/and we will refuse NO REASONABLE OFFER for anything you may need in our line. Cannot you save somethin 7 by trading with Geo. D. Wheatley Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave., AMEBICU'S, GEORGIA. President Frank .McGrath Both Eloquent and Indignant In a Speech Before the Kan*a* Alliance—He *ay* Peffer and Slinp<*oti are Lying. Topeka, Ail". 22.—The session nt the Farmers Alliance commercial <*< Don held here was extremely interesting to the spectators. President Frank Mc Grath. in discussing mortgage and loans, declared that it was time to call a halt tui the calamity wail of Senator Jerry SimjisoH and others. were lying over the country advertising Kan sas a< a mortgage-ridden place. He declared the loan companies were little better than robbers. McGrath grew both eloquent and indignant, and de- olared that the fanners of Kansar. were not repudiators, but that they desired and were paying off their indebtedness as fast as possible. He said there was just as much deception practiced by borrowers as by lenders, and that in many cases leans were secured t hrough misrepresentations for more than the value of mortgaged property, and with no intention of paying the interest or pining the prrqierty. Resolutions were passed against capitalistic trusts and combines, and immediately th.*<on- vgntion decided to form ’he biggest trust ever organize! in the United States. They propose to control the pric».*s of everything the farmer has to sell, and recommend t lmt the farmers of Kffnsas hold their wheat until June of next year. Return of a Grandmother After an Ab sence of Forty Year* There is something in human nature which lingers in the average mortal while memory holds its seat; and that Is, fond recollections of the scenes of child hood. Poets have sung about it, and artists have dwelt lovingly on the theme. Iu slm«t, memories of the scenes childhood are universal among mankind, and bring vividly to the mind of all the truth of the saying, that a “single touch of nature makes the whole world kin. While tho weavers of fiction have painted many a pathetic picture of the wanderer’s return, and caused many a silent tear to trickle down tho bearded cheek of rough manhood, how .few’ these story tellers ever had such a foun dation as this upon which to base a mance: Mrs. Betsy Brown, of Fort White, Fla., sister of Mrs. Jesse Hardy of thi- city, who left here about forty years ago, returned to this her native place a few days ago. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Ellis, and Mrs. Ellis’ daughter, Daisy. They came on a visit to relatives and friends in this city. And so three generations of one farni- y aro with us, after the grandmother’s absence of forty years. It is safe to say that no writer of fic tion, even in his wildest flights, ever penned a romance on “love of native land” to equal this simple story of the return of Betsy Brown to her home hero in Americas. MRS. LEASE V NTED ’.PAY For Hi* Speech .Making, ami M Took I’p Her Cane. Topeka. Kan., Aug* 22.—There one offspring of the Alliance, to which Mrs. M. E. Lease’s services are probably lost, viz: The Alliance Mutual Pr« tective association. Recently *he wi engaged by the state manager. Fred L. Baily. to deliver a lecture in behalf of the association, and, having done so, Mrs. Lease demanded her pay. Baily paid her the usual local fee of $ir», but refused to pay her expenses. Mrs. Lease heard that Baily was going out of Wichita, and sho sent her husband down to the de]>ot to interview him. Baily was corralled in the crowded station. Five dollars was demanded of him, which he refused to pay. \ " You are a d >1 thief.” ye!!c<1 Mr. Lease. 1 want all these people to know that you are a thief. I’d lick you for a nickel. ” Baily was edging toward* the door all this time, and said he was toitig for a policeman, but us soon as i© reached the open air he left. OTHER ATTACKS Hade on the Rlchninyri Terminal Com pany Set at Reat. New York, Aug. 22.—The enemies of the Richmond Terminal company were at work again and started a rumor on Wall street that the compauv had la>r- rowed inouey to pay interest on its 5 per cent, bonds due Sept. 1. A state ment from the officers of the company soon set the rumors at rest, and they had iittle effect on the price of Rich mond Terminal securities, but caused a falling off in buying orders. The facts as given out by the officers of the com- >any are that the Terminal 1ms been wuing money to the Georgia Central. Aug. 1 the loan was due a id the Ter minal company declined to renew it. The Centra! then Ixjrroweil the money elsewhere mid paid the Terminal cuiii- mny. Tins provided tho latter with l unds to pay tho September interest on the 5 i>er cent, liomlx. The jiolicy ot the parties figuring the Richmond Ter minal company is to attack it at every opportunity ami as fast as one damaging rumor is set at rest to start another. The company is now in shape, however, to withstand all such attacks. Kutlfletl Every Flank. Dallas, Aug. 22.—The Texas State Alliance ratified every plank in the Ocala platform by ananimons vote. The election of officer* resulted in the re- election of Evan Jones president, and the endorsement of his administration. All luiti-subtreasury Alliaucemen here have been refused the privilege of the floor, and have called a meeting of their owu. Nearly all the delegates to the State Alliauce convention are for the third party. AMERICUS SOCIETV, ENJOYMENTS AT HOME IN SPITE OF THERMOMETERS. The Summer Girl at the Spring*, and Her Testimony—Home and Hotel Compared— A IMeacant German and Who Were There. A Notable Wedding. THE B ‘ LL STARTED. Cotton Coming Right Along and Even L’p With Last Year. Notwithstanding fears that cotton would bo a little slow in gettiug here this season, yet the quantity received thus far is very satisfactory. In fact, It Is about equal to the amount received at this time last year. This is particularly gratifying to all concerned, and indicates that our far mers have no apprehension in regard to money being scarce to pay for cotton. How this silly rumor got started, no body knows. It Is true that money is not as plentiful as it was last year; but there is not a shadow ol a doubt but what there is ample to meet all the cot ton that can be brought to this market The receipts of new cotton up to last night at the different warehouses in this city aggregate 400 bales, as follows: L.G.Connoil Johnson A Harrold Council A McGarrali ". Alliance Warehouse During the nltltudlnous heat of the past fortnight, it seemed as though all Georgia was pouring to the springs, mountains or the seaside, in the en deavor to cool off, or make believe they had reached the Arctic zone of comfort and pleasure. Generally, Americus people are ex tensive travelers; usually they aro to he found everywhere, and there Ik little, if anything, going on that tho enterpris ing business men of our city and the wiusome society women of Americus Is not in. This season was no exception to the rule; the usual summer exodus began, many going to tho eastern resorts, north Georgia springs, and other alluring re treats. In most Instances these pilgrimages were of short duration, our people pre ferring the comfort and luxury of their own elegant homes to the humdrum pleasures and many inconveniences of a summer hotel. Our business men, who must go to Now York, Macon, Chattanooga and At lanta ,come home with a sigh of relief and.contentment, saying, “Americus is the Eldorado of health and happiness. The society girl returns with her pretty mouth puckered Into an expressive dis gust. .fo*epli Winder’* Latent. Florence. Ala., Ang. 22.—Much comment has been occasioned by Gen eral Joseph Wheeler’s recent action. It U announced that he has abandoned the practice of law, joined the Alliance at liillsboro, and will heuceforhh devote himself entirely to tanning. This means that the Alabama congressman has taken in the sitnation. sees winch way the wind blows, and means to put little Joe in a position for re-election to congress. A Millionaire Suicide*. Chicaoo, Aug. 22.—Clark Woodman, of Omaha, a millionaire, director of the linseed oil trust and a member of the firm of Woodman & Harm was found dead iu his room at the Grand Pacific hotel in this city. Buttles were found uti tho table containing ammonia and chloroform. The cause of his death is a mystery, but it is supposed to be a osss of suicide, though no reason for •nob an act is known. Officers sad Crew Drowned. Port xv Prince, Aug. 22.—It is to ported that tba Haytain war ship Touisnt Lorerture was among the ves sels lost In the hurricane at Martinique, ana that rant of the officers and crew were drowned* but how many it not Total bale. ,60 Good middling is quoted at 7 to 7) cents, and low middling at t)J cents, with a quiet market. Concert and Parlor Kntart.lnni.nt. The Christian Workers trill give on one evening next week, at the residence of Mr. M. B. Council, Hees Fark, a con cert and parlor entertainment. The ex ercises will consist of music, recitations, and a laughable little drama. Due Dotlce will be given of the time of the entertainment. Below wo give programme: Trio—From Attllla, Verdi—Mrs. Max well, Miss Cranberry, Mr. llornady. Duet—Guitar accompaniment—Scan- lan's I.ovo Song—Mias Julia ilrannon and Mr. S. II. Campbell, Kecitatlon—Miss Bessie Warren. Male (juartotto—Come in Beautiful Dreams, Moore—Messrs, Campbell, Warren, Niles, llornady. Vocal Solo—Ruby, Gabriel—Miss Granbcrry. Kecitatlon—Miss Bela Hill. Trio—Summer Fancies, Mctra—Mrs. Maxwell, Misses Granbcrry and Will iams. Character Song—Banjo accompani ment—Mr. Campbell. Duet—On the Moonlit Stream, Geobel —Mrs. Maxwell and Miss Cranberry. Mandolin and Guitar—Juno March, Smith—Messrs. Sheffield and Hunt ington The farce, “Mouse Trap,” Howells. The Crop of tho Cop*. Folicenien in onr town earn their sal aries If they only worked on Saturdays. On that day of the week thing, are ani mated, for the good reason that the col ored brother breaks loose all over dhis village, and he practically is monarch of all he surveys—In the eating and drink ing line. As plain drunks are too common to notice as news, we skip them and make room for the following: Henry Collier and George Clark were bosom iriends. It being Saturday, of course they came to town to escape the beat of the country. Arriving here, they proceeded to load up on cheap whisky. Being loaded, they disagreed in refer ence to many thing., particularly in re gard to a certain dinky damsel. Boult, one of the disputants i. in the hand, of a doctor, and the other in jail. Which one i. immaterial. Cettoala Motion. Littleton ft Lamar, of the A. P. ft L. Compress, .hot ont 175 bale, of cotton yoterday on the S. A. M. road, and will follow thlanp with about $00 bale, on Monday. Thera are no diet roo.Ung in the neighborhood of the Compress Com- peny. \ # In conversation witli Miss ■ I re marked,“You had a lovely time I suppose during your stay at the fashionable sum mer place, X. I\?” “Not much,” she emphatically replied. “I am going to tho ultra-unfaahlonahlo in saying so: but in all truth, I rather wish I had remained at home. So many of my beautiful day dreams will now have to vanish. Then, to be shut up half of the day in a shockingly small cuddy of a room utterly devoid of com' fort, when I have my own delightful pretty rooms at home, with a place where I can put my dainty gowns, lace., glove, and slipper, with nine hope of finding them when needed, i. Indulging in a specie, of fashionable Insanity which 1 will not be found enjoying an' other season, unless I am engaged; and then I will be free to do a. I please, dress when it suits me, and not be com pelled to day the agreeable unless it pleases my peculiar mood. It strikes me that most of the summer girls found at the springs go there to test the fldell ty of their absent lovers. At dth<-ie'i ever n tigh In the heart,though »he tip may he gay. For they are always thinking of him far sway.’ They are on the qul vlve for letters, and tho ennui of tho week is only ren tiered endurable by the cheering thoughts of tlte near approach of Satur day, when their fondest hopes will be realized. Then ho will run in from the city and dance tho german. Sunday’s conversation will be spiced with a gentle reproof for that little week-day flirtation with that handsomer man than ho; aweet chitlings, thou a perfect under standing, and all's well. “Yes. such are tho schemes of the spriDgs, the lovers' purgatory. I en joyed taking notes, which, three years from now, 1 may read and profit by. Taking all in all, tho summer resort is a great pla"C. There the politicians meet and make the slate for the fall elections; tile young women select their brides maids and learn from the society editor of some metropolitan journal what they must purchase for that auspicious oc casion. Tho modest young man casts his eagle eyes around and observes the pret ty girl babies of wealthy parents,and Peri like,stands disconsolate counting,that at least six years of clouds and sunshine must be endnred before the gates of tlieso young hearts will stand ajar, and the lovers sigh can be whispered to the angels fair. Yes, the season was both pleasant and profitable; but then I am so glad to get home, Now that I have gone down into the depths of my heart and made you such honest disclos ures, won't you give an account of Tues day evening's german.You know I arriv ed home too late to enjoy It." To this resonable request I made this reply: “It Is an accepted tradition in social cir cles In Americus that any entertainment presided over by Mrs. Arthur Bivins and her genial husband can only be a success. The german at their spacious home on Tuesday evening waa a delight ful illustration of the tradition. Every arrangement was admirable in iteelf, end the popular hosts contributed in their most graceful style everything pos sible to the pleasure of the geests. “Many of Americna' fair women were present, and several lovely visitors added their eharma to the evening's round of pleasure. The honor of being the beauty of the evening lies between too many, and such comparisons in this Instance wiuilti have to be drawu with a silver thread of tlto finest texture. However, .me lovely debutante, whose dark, rich beauty Inspired more than one of the sterner sex, is said So have received an ovation of admiration and attention. “A splendid band of music discoursed familiar german airs, and the first ger man of the season waa a pronounced success. ! "The following young ladies and gen tlemen were present: "Misses Ibb Prince, Alice Wheatley, Em Prince, Jennie Stapleton, Jennie Hollis, Charley Wheatley, Charley Hitt, Nannie Lou Hawkins, Miss Henderson. Messrs. Myrover, Xormsn, W. K. Wheatley, Eugene Hawkins, jr., Walter Crisp, Willis Hawkins, llrown Burk- halter, H. H. White. Olln Dixon, Marion Harper, J. It. Hightower, Isom Cain, Ed Haynes, Mr. Antllotta. The marriage of Mr. Charles B Wel- buru of Macon and Miss ibb Prince of this city,will be a notable social event in Americus The popularity of Mr. Wilburn and Miss Princo will bring a distinguish ed assemblage together to witness the nuptials of two social favorites. The many friends of those young people of fer congratulations, and tender in ad vance a host of good wishes for the hap piness of tho most thoroughly popular young lady who ever graced Americus socioty, and Mr. Wilburn, who occupies tho highest business and social position in Macon. He Is a young man full of promise, nnd Is well known in Americus. The marriage wilt be at the home of Mr. and Mrs, X. G. Prince, on College street,. Thursday morning, August 27, at 12 o'clock. Tho ladies of the society of Christian Workers will give in tho near future a parlor entertainment at the'residence of Mr. M. B. Council on Itees Park. This handsome home is especially adapted to large gatherings. The entertainment will berepleto with many attractions, and The Timks-Rf.cordkr bespeaks an enjoyable evening for thoso who at tend. Social Leoton has not allowed the heated term to interfere in any way with the usual social pleasures which the congenial ladles of that pleasant little suburb enjoy, .During the month, pleas ant whist parties have been entertained by Mrs. Eugene Byrd, Mrs. Storey, Mrs. Nyeiwander and Mrs. Charley Byrd. Wednesday afternoon last Mrs. R. T. Byrd entertained The Club and a few In vited friends most charmingly. Her lovely home In I.eeton was a perfect picture of simple eleganoe, and from every conception and arrangement of furnishing, the skill and culture of the agreeable hostess shone forth resplen dent. Exquisite flowers wsre banked in every available space, and the interior decoration of the bouse was lovely In the extreme. An hour waa spent most delightfully at whist, after which a deilcious luncheon was served. The menu was superb. Salads, ices, delicate cakes, figs afloat in rare old wine and numberless little deli cate conceits that added to the beauty of the feast, and best of all thore was nc formality. The occasion was one of those quiet and unostentatious affairs tliaf aro always enjoyable. Tlie favors were exquisite Ivory cards, painted with the ace of your favorite suit and best loved flower, all the handi work of the talented hostess. Pleasant memories must ever linger witli the following guests who were pres ent on this happy occasion: Mrs. H.'C Storey, Mrs. Eugene Byrd, Mrs. Lane, Mrs, Clark, Mrs. Xysowau- der, Mrs. Charlie Byrd, Mrs M. L. My- rlck, Misses Carrie Brannon, EmmaDod- son, Eva Flotard, Bessie Bivins nnd Mr., Charles Giessner. •*. ■ There will be another of those delight ful germane given at the Hawkins House Monday evening, complimentary to the visiting young ladles in the pity. The young gentlemen will of course do the handsome act, and a pleasant occa sion is in store for the favored society people who are in it. M. L. M. Marrlags To-day. This morning at 10 o'eloek, Mr. G. M. Selg and Miss Gertrude Poole will be united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Poole, in East Americus. Mr. Seig is connected with the Alli ance Store, and is a most excellent young mao. Miss Poole is one of Amer icus’ most popular and accomplished young ladies. The Times-Bbcobdbb joins with their - many friends in wishing tnem a happy journey through life. Besitar County Sunday (shoal. The executive committee of the Sum ter County Sunday School will meet In Americus on the first Saturday in Sep tember. All members ere earnestly re quested to be on hand promptly. The committee will meet in the Presbyterian ebnrcb, on Jackson street Death of an Iof not. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 1 W. O. Barnett died at 0 o’clock last night and will be buried at Oak Grove at 4 o’clock this afternoon.