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THE AMERICAS DAILY TIMES-RECORDER: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10,
'When it was recently announced
that Thornton Wheutley's usual
pilgrimage had been made to the
Eastern markets, the public waited
to see in these columns, the report
of what had been done for their
benefit in the way of novelties in
goods and revelations in low prices.
All things being now Ready for
the Feast, the people of Americus
and the suriouuding country are
invited to come. They are not ex
pected to have on their Wedding
Garments, for Wheatley’s is the
Place where the people must go
to be properly decked out for un
appearance, either at a feast or at
business; and nobody can have
the trade murk that a Perfectly
Dressed Man always bears, until
after they have been to
'Mi tallej's
and have been supplied with
Letters Patent of Elegance !
By that establishment.
The Time8-Recorder isn’t half
big enough to hold even a cat
alogue of the Elegant Goods, and
the Sufer-Elegantly Low Prices
attached.
Only the general heads can here
be outlined; the true inwardness
of the feast can’t bp understood
until the guests go through the
whole Bill of Fare hr 'person at
"Wheatley's. 1
No such complete and elegant
stock of
Gentlemen's, Youths’ and
Boys’
has ever been brought to Americus
and the MOST ASTONISHING
THING about’them is the LOW
PRICES 1
HATS!
Stiff and crashed, that CANNOT
FAIL TO SUIT.
A specialty in GENTLEMEN’S
UNDERWEAR: Scriven’s Patent
Elastic Seam Drawers, and the
Cosmopolitan Shirts in suits or in
separate garments, FROM THE
VERY CHEAPEST TO THE
VERY FINEST.
A handsomer line of DRESS
SHIRT8, TIES, SCARFS AND
HANDKERCHIEFS was never
seen in Americus.
Fast Blk. Hose, ABSOLUTELY STAIN
LESS, ONLY 25c PER PAIR.
KID GLOVES,
Dressed and undressed; nil colors,
grades and prices.
ATTENTION MOTHERS!
Roys’ Shirt Waists, 36o to 91.25.
Boys’ Jersey Suits, 3 to 8 years.
Boys’ Clothing in all styles and
prices.
UMBRELLAS enough to stand
off a CLOUD-BURST l
Satchels and Bags enough to
hold all the elegant goods at
Wheatley’s that you will need'when
you go abroad and want to present
a first-class and stylish appearance
Every Long, Lean, Fat, Short,
Big, Little Man in a dozen coun
ties can get JUST THE FIT in
the odd sizes and lengths stock
that is carried at
Us Wheatley’s.
LIFE WILL BE A BURDEN
to all who spend their money else
where, and find when too late that
they missed getting the choicest
ana best bargains in the neatest
and most stylish goods ever
Brought to this market
DON’T MAKE SUCH A MIS
TAKE, but go to Wheatley’s, and
get yourself made solid.
Remember the place:
Thornton Italy's Comer.
So-called because you can get
“comer” tot the smallest cash coi
^deration, upon the largest, cheap
est and finest goods ever shown in
Americus.
Yours tot bumness,
THORNTON WHEATLEY.
na-tUM-thunAwkljV-lO-ly
The Young Democrats
of Sumter
HAVE HOW FULLY ORGANIZED,
A Rousing Meeting at Glover’s Opera
House Last flight.
A Full Aooount of the Meeting—
It Was Full of Fire and Enthu
siasm—The Third Party Must be
Downed—The Constitution as
Adopted Given in Full—The Of
ficers that Were Eleoted.
The fight Is on!
The young men of Sumter county
have organized!
They mean to help roll up the great
demooratie majority that will knock the
third party movement "bigher’n a kite,"
so far as Georgia la concerned.
Last night over a hundred of young
men, representing the very best element
in thle section, met In Glover’s opera
house for the purpose of organizing the
Young Men’s Democratic Club of Sum
ter connty. They met In answer to a
call Issued some days ago, and they
were present with an eye single to busl-
tbat may hereafter be adopted aa pro
vided, to serve for the term of one year.
article ii.
Section 1. It shall be the duties of the
president when present st a meeting,
either regular Or, called, to preside, to
keep order, and perform such other
duties as are Incumbent upon the pre
siding officer, Including the appointment
of an executive committee.
Section 2. It shall be the duties re
spectively of the first and second vice
presidents to preside and perform the
duties of the president during his ab-
senco from the city, or If he should be
absent from any cause.
Section 3. It shall be the duties of the
secretary and treasurer to collect all
moneys and hold the same subject to the
order of either the club or a majority of
the executive committee; to keep a cor-
rect record of the proceedings of this
body, and to perform such other duties
as are usual to secretaries of similar or
ganizations.
Section 4. It shall be the duty of the
executive committee to handle vigilantly
the general afTrirs of the club to watch
the general drift of affairs political and
report to the president at least once a
month what may be ascertained for the
good of tho order, or wbat endangers
the continuance of democratic
premacy In tho state and nation; to call
by a majority vote of said committee a
meeting of the club for any purpose that
In their judgment should bo proper; to
audit the books of the seoretary and
treasury, and make a report upon tho
same at each annual meeting, and to
perform such other duties im may here
after be prescribed by the by-laws or
resolutions passed by this body.
*' - article III.
Section 1. Meetings shall be held at
■uch time and place as by the by-laws
may be prescribed.
article IV.
Section]. All vacancies In the offices
shall bo filled at any regular meeting of
theolnb. c
^ ARTICLE V,
Section 1. This constitution may be
changer! by a majority vote of the mem
bers.
Altar presenting tho report, of
committee pn constitution and by-li
The meeting, was called to Order by
Mr. W. K. Wheatley, who inafcw well
ohosen sentences explained the object of
the meeting, after whloh a temporary
organization was effected by the election
of Mr. Welborn F. Clark as temporary
president and Mr. John Foster tem
porary secretary.
Upon motion a committee of five was
appointed to draft a suitable constitu
tion and by-laws, the committee consist
ing of Messrs, E. F. Hinton, Clem
Davis, J. T. Holllngs, Bloom Brown and
C. O. Niles.
While this comnjitteo was out, quite
a number of tilts on pailiamentary prac
tice were indulged in, and about fifty
new names added to the already pub
lished list of members to the club.
The Constitution Adopted.
The oommltteo on constitution and
by-laws announced Its readiness to re
port, through its chairman, Col. Hinton,
who explained that in anticipation of
such a need several “young democrats’’
had prepared a constitution in advance.
He tten read in a clear, distinct voice
ns follows:
Constitution
Of the Young Men’s Democratic Club
of Sumter county.
Preamble: We, the young mon of
Sumter county, of the Demoeratlo faith,
realize that the success of the demo
cratlc party is largely dependent upon
our efforts We realize that for the fur
therance of this great end tho mainte
nance of tho time-honored democratic
principles is most essential. We hereby
bind ourselves together as a body of
active, vigorous, zealous young demo
crats of the county of Sumter, and here
by adopt, ratify and confirm for our
guidance the following constitution.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1. The name of this organiza
tion shall be “The Young Men’* Demo
cratic Club of Sumter County."
Section 2, The officers of this club
■hall be a president, » first and second
vice-president, • secretary and treasurer,
an executive committee, of which the
president shall be ex-officio chairman, to
be composed of four from the country,
tour from the 779th district, G. M., com
monly known aa the town district, to in
clude the chairman, making nine In all.
Section 3. The executive committee
shall be appointed by the presldent,wlth
the consent of the two vlco-prealdenta,
within ten days from date of his elec
tion and Installment.
Section 4. The president and two vice-
presidents shall be elected upon the
adoption of this constitution. Their
tarn of service shall be one year from
the date of their election. The preal
dent shall be ineligible to re-election for
the succeeding year. There shall be an
annual meeting on the aecond Wednes
day In September of each year for the
election of officers in such manner os
maybe prescribed by the by-laws of
this club.
Section A A secretary and treasurer
shall be elected npon the adoption of
this constitution, to serve until the sec
ond Wednesday in September, 1892,
whose successor is to be eleoted at that
time In sneb manner as by the by-laws
the
-laws,
Col. Hinton, as ^haliOAlh ol tiebommtt-
tee, eloquently advocated Its -adoption
He said the time had come for the dem
ocracy of Georgia to come to the front
and assert the principles of the men who
bad sacrificed their all on many a blood
stained field of battle. To the young
democracy of Georgia he appealed to
see to It that the grand old banner of
equal rights to all and special privi
leges to none was held aloft and carried
on to victory. We have-fallen on strange
times, when a certain class alms to
dominate our land and swamp the re-
publlo in an insane attempt to subvert
the principles of Washington, Jefferson
and Jackson. At no time In the history
of onr country was it more necossary
than now for our young men to know
their power. Now was the time for our
young men to remember that they nro
the bulwark of the nation. Let It never
be forgotten that this is the final test of
democracy—the rule of the majority of
the people. When this grand republic
of ours sinks through anarchy or insani
ty, then farewell to the voice of tne peo
ple. Like the republic of Rome, we’ll
live only In name.
But there is a brighter future In store
for us If our young men will only real
ize that in them it the dependence of oar
people. There Is a young and growing
element In our community that must be
taught the fundamental principles of our
form of government; and that is the bus
iness of the Young Men’s Democratic
Club of Sumter County—‘o teach the
growing youth of the Empire State of
the South the principles of true democ
racy, the only hope of this land of free
speech, free men, and equnlity for all.
After Col. Hinton’s speech the consti
tution was adopted unanimously, and
the business of permanent organization
was taken up. This was quickly effected
by the election of Welborn F Clark,presi
dent; Arthur Rylander, first vice-presi
dent; E. J. Miller, second vice-president,
and W. K. Wheatley, secretary and
treasurer.
Mr. Clark accepted the presidency in
a few well chosen remarks, and Mr. W.
K. Wheatley and others mode appro
priate remarks. a
The meeting was harmonious through
out and everybody wai in the best of
spirits when the motion to adjourn was
put and carried.
It is done!
The Young Men’s Democratic Club of
Snmter county is organized and ready
for the fray. They will not stand on
the defensive, for the Intention is to—
Carry the war Into the enemy's conn-
‘Tfl
Another Laundry to Como.
Yesterday a letter was received by
Postmaster Roney from Lee Sing, a Chi
naman In Columbus, inquiring as to the
opening for a laundry here. The letter
was written In red Ink, was couched in
fair language and tolerably well written.
Lee intimates that he won't say anything
about It if tba postmaster will write him,
and seems impressed with the Idea that
Americas baa never bad a laundry. The
situation was thoroughly explained to
him, but still he may come anyway.
Hawkes' Crystallzed Lenses In all
stylet, specs and eye-glasses sold with
a guarantee to please or money refunded
by E. J. Eldridoe.
FINISHING TOUCHES.
THE BRIDGE OVER THE CHATTAHOO
CHEE ALMOST COMPLETED.
Trains May Pass Over Nest We«k-The
Alabama End of the Sam Itoad Nearly
Finished—Through Trains Will be Run-
nl -ghylhe Close of September.
The link of steel that is to bind Ameri
cus and Montgomery together is almost
welded, for within sixty days, at tho ut
most, trains will bo running regularly
between Savannah, Americus at I Mont
gomery, over the great Sam road!
Tho people of this section fro already
proud of the Sam, and when toe load Is
open clear thraugh to Montgomery It
will be a great day in Americus. Already
parties are being made up to go over to
Montgomery on the "first" train, aud
there la no doubt but that the trip will
be long remembered.
When the Sam ia completed through-
ous, there will be but few road8 in the
south to equal, while none excel it—and
there is no doubt but that it will become
the greatest cotton route in this portion
of the south.
It is very probable that an immense
traffic will be done in that line by the
Sam this season, for tho bridge at the
Chattahoochee is almost completed, and
the little gap of unfinished road between
the Alabama end and the bridge will be
finished up in short order. When this
is done Alabama cotton will swell the
number of bales transported by the Sam
road to an almost incredible number.
Something About the Bridge.
Yesterday Mr, J. J. Williford, secre
tary and treasurer of the Georgia and
Alabama Construction Company, which
has built the road and the bridge,showed
a The Tiuks-Rkcobdeh reporter a num
ber of photographs of the bridge as it
now stands. The views are excellent,
and show off this splendid piece of en
gineering skill in a most admirable man
ner.
The structure is 333 feet in length,
built in three spans and a draw, the
longest span, which is 110 feet, being on
the Georgia side. It has been conduct
ed under the personal supervision of
Prof. B. H. Hardaway, a g. ntleman of
wide experience In engineering, having
served in Mexico, where difficulties in
such work are sometimes deemed Insur
mountable and It is safe to say that,
when completed, the bridge will bo one
of tho finest In the south.
It is expected that by to-Jay or to
morrow It will be possible for an engine
to cross the bridge, and by the end of
the week a train of cars can Bafely go
over It.
What Mr. Williford Soya.
In conversation with Mr. Williford in
regard to the bridge, that gentleman
said:
“Our labors are about ended, and
by the end of the month I expect to see
through trains running over the ‘Sam’
road The work dono on the bridge, as
well as on the road is most excellent and
will compare favorably with any in the
United States, ‘and we natura’ly feel
proud of our successful work ”
Continuing, Mr. Williford said: "The
steel work for the bridge was furnished
by tile Edgemoro Bridge Works of Wil
mington, and when the contract was
signed, that company's representative
said to us that if we did our part of the
work os well ns they did theirs wo would
have the finest bridge in the country—
therefore, I can safely say wo have it.”
“When did you begin work on the
blidgo ?” was asked.
“Well, actually, we did not begin
work until January last, although vir
tually, we began some weeks before that
time—making preparations, etc. Aa to
the Alabama side of the road, we have
built 131 miles since July, '00, and if I
do say so, it Is a splendid pieco of work,
and tho route to Montgomery passes
through tome of the most magnificent
country I ever saw—it It simply
grand I"
The Future of the Sam.
With tho completion of the Sam the
people of this section look for increased
prosperity, and expect to seo Americus
"get a move on herself’ on the way to
the front. They have ever been confi
dent of this and havo waited with pa
tience for the completion of the road
Into Alabama's capital, and now that
the long time of waltiug is nearly done
they expect to see their fondest hopes
realized.
When the trains over the Sam come
loaded down with cotton, a great deal of
whleh will of coarse be compressed
here; when the northern tourist, on his
way to the far south, comes via Mont
gomery to linger In Americas; the mag
nificent Windsor is thronged with guests,
and Americas is full of strangers look
ing for investments, then will their
.hopes be realized.
That la wbat the Sam road Is going to
do for Americas, for whatever aids
Americus alda the Sam road, for the
two are linked together by cords that
are the stronger because Inrlslble
The future of the Sam road and
Americus go hand in hand.
Tha Americas Investment Company.
Yesterday morning the regular
monthly meeting of the board of direc
tors of the Americas Investment Com
pany was held at the Bank of Americu*.
The meeting was an Interesting one,
although nothing bnt routine basinets
wae transacted.
STILL GOING ON I
—OUR—
Great Removal Sale
For the next 5 days our prices will fairly
upset things in the shoe business.
Williford, Matthews & Co.
415 COTTON AVE.
“YOUR EYES,
W
an
We have added to our business
OPTICAL - DEPARTMENT,
under the management of
Mr. John H. Starbuck,
A SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN
and a graduate of the
Chicago Opthalmic College,
and have made complete arrangements for
diagnosing and correcting all visual errors by
the most approved and scientific method.
• We aim to make this a special feature of
our business, and our facilities are the best
SOUTH OF ATLANTA.
Oculists prescriptions carefully and correct
ly filled.
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
Americus Iron Works,
-BUILDERS OF
Engines, Boilers, Cotton Gins,
Presses, Feeders and Condensers, Saw and'Grist Mills;
Shingle Machines, Pipe and Pipe Fittings,! Boiler
Feeders, Valves, Jets, Etc.
Shaftings, Hangers, Boxes and Pulleys
^©“Special attention given to repairing all kinds of
Machinery. Telephone 79. S13 ' 4m
A FEW BARGAINS
Farm and City Property
On Good Terms for a few days.
Allen, Taylor & Co.,
Harrold Bank Building,
COTTON AVENUE, - - AMERICUS, GA.
auglSdly
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
Mot clients In the Social end Rusiness
Circles of Americas.
Mr. W. J. Maddox of Lumpkin spent
yesterday In Americus.
Mr. J. F. C. Pharr of Macon was in
Americus on business yesterday.
Miss Tlllie Peyser of Macon is visiting
her sister, Mrs. J. 7. Solomon, on Hamp
ton street.
Capt. John A. Cobb returned yester
day from a pleasant stay of several days
In Atlanta.
Mr. Geo. Harper of Friendship was
kept busy yesterday shaking hands with
Amoil:us friend-,
Mr. E. S. Wilson, secretary of the Ma
con Fire Insurance Company, was In
Americus yesterday.
Mr. T. E. Allen is In Hurts boro In the
interest of the Americus National Build
ing and Loan Association.
Dr. J. K. Hall, after a long and tedious
illness, is again on the streets, much to
the gratification of his friends.
Mr. J. 8. Johnson, a promlnennt
planter from AndtnonviUe, was In
Americus on business yesterday.
Mr. H. A. Chapman of Tuz Tiues-Kz-
corder, accompanied by bis family,
left yesterday for a visit to his old home
In North Georgia.
Cut. L. J. Blalock and wife, Mr. 8. D.
Cobb and wife and Miss Li via Cobb will
leave tbit afternoon for Savannah and
Tybee on a pleasure trip.
Mr. R. L. Sullivan will return to-day
from Orlando, whither he went so that
ho might escort his wife home. Mr*.
Sullivan has been quite 111 while In Or
lando.
Miss Georgia Glover and ether mem
bers of Mr, George W. Glover's family
left yesterday for Atlanta, where they
will make their home with Mrs. Carr, a
relative.
Mlsa Nina William* left Saturday for
a visit to Zebulon, Griffin and Atlanta,
and expecta to be gone a month. She
will visit the family of Judge Pope
while In Zebulon.
Mr. W. Minor of Montezuma was
among the visitors to Americus yester
day. Mr. Minor Is building a large hotel
at Mlona Springs, near Montezuma,
where he ha* fine mineral waters, and
anticipates a good patronage when It I*
completed.
Mr. C. B. Wilburn, the popular gen
eral freight agent of the Georgia South
ern, who has been spending several
weeks on a bridal tour, Is expected to
arrive home with his wife to-day. Mr.
and Mrs. Wilburn will reside with the
former's mother on Orange street—Ma
con Telegraph.
Mra. Mary Madden of Atlanta was in
Americus yesterday. Mrs. Madden la a
highly accomplished pianist and vocal
ist, and has come to Americus to organ
ize a class, as she will spend a portion of
each week during the coming winter
here. For,the present Mrs. Madden can be
teen at the Allen House, until she has
arranged for a studio.
Mr. J. C. Repast of the Western
Union and G. E. Clarke of the Lee
County News were In tbe city yesterday.
Mr. Re pats Is the lineman of the West
ern'Union of tbe Southwestern district
of the Central railroad and Is a gentle
man of high standing among tbe people
where be resides—Bmlthville. Clarke,
who presides over the destinies ef the
News ia "ont of eight"
Not Bold.
The Times-Recorder published In
yesterday’s issue a notice taken from
tho Abbeville Times, which stated that
the Ocmulgee Brick Company, In which
Capt P. C. Clegg of Americus Is largely
Interested, had sold their plant
A reporter in conversation with Capt.
Clegg learned that this report was an
error. Capt Clegg postlUvely stating
If the plant had been sold he had not
been advised of the sale.
Fora pleasant shave go to Dr.El
dridge’s and buy one of those celebrated
Tower Razors which are guaranteed to
please.