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e 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.