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,1 8 THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES“RECOK PER: SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 7, 1891. CARPETS! RUGS! MATTINGS! Some Beautiful New Styles Just Added to the Large Stock on Hand. You Lave beard a great deal about the advance on Carpets in consequence of the McKinley bill, and the half has hardly been told; but my opposition to a protective tariff leads me to do all that I can to lessen the burdens it imposes, and I am determined to sell you Carpets AS IOW AS YOU EVER BOUGHT THEM, REGARD LESS OF THE TARIFF. To enable me to do this I sell for CASH, and at MUCH SHORTER PROFITS than I could do on a CREDIT. I will take great pleasure in showing my Carpets to everybody. J. J. G-RANBERRY, AGT. REMOVAL We desire to announce that we have moved to the corner store, 414 Jackson street, under^new hotel, next to D. B. Hill’s, where we shall be pleased to see|you. WILLIFORD, MATTHEWS & CO WATCHES. Last April we accepted the agency of the PATEK, PHILIPPE & CO. Watches, and have just received our ficst installment direct from the factory, which is located at gkeishev^l, Switzerland. Messrs. Pate^ Philippe & Co. Are manufacturers of tb£* finest grade watches in the world, surpassing in merit the well known Jules JurgenseA, s^nd there are only a few cities in Georgia, where these watches are sold. We wilr take great pleas ure in showing them to any one who 'Wdu'd like to see a very fine watch. n We aie also headquarters for all styles and grades of American Watches, from the long wind Waterbury to the finest grade Howard. JAMES FRICKER & BRO. R-L.MOMATH. B. J. McM.vrn. B. H. McMATB McMATH BROTHERS. DEALERS IN Groceries, Provisions, Corny Produce. BOOTS. SHOES. ETC.. ETC., WHISKEY, TOBACCO & CIGARS, SPECIALTIES. 207 FORSYTH STREET, AMERICUS; GEORGIA: We MllcU a (ban of the patron**, of thetndlngpnblle, (oarantMln* uttifacUon low prion, and good good*. W. deliver food, anywhere in the city. Call and m. ns. McMATH BROTHERS. STALL FED BEEF. Georgia Beef, finer than any Western beet {you ever saw, at MAYO WINKLER OAL*L, TO HELP THE FAIR. THE LADIES MEETING THURSDAY WELL ATTENDED. The “Hoy." In Dead Earnest In the Matter —The AMlttance of the LadlM Already Secured and the Re.t 1. Ei,y—Lit Every One Help. Thursday afternoon In pnreuauce of a request of the Light Infantry quite a number of ladlei met at the resi dence of Dr. A. B. Campbell and ar ranged preliminaries for substantial sistance to the military fair during the latter part of this month. This gives to the enterprise an Impo tos which guarantees succers, as upon the face of thia broad land of ours there is no form of advertisement so effective as thst which falls from the lipe of a lovely woman, and among the nations of the earth there are none who belie re more implicitly In advertising than this of ours. There is no doubt that the fair will prove a social event of more than ordi nary importance, as in the ranks of the company are included the best social element of the city. ■£.^A4CKd£aB UHelp the boys along. The ladies have placed themselves in the lead, and we must follow, merchants, professional men. mechanics dudes and all. AN AMEBICU8 BOV Wins the Exposition Sfedal In tho Speak- in* Contest Yesterday in Atlanta. JgA special to The; Tiues-Recohdeh announces Vaster Cliff Clay the winner of the prize medal offered by the Atlan ta Exposition committee for the best speaker ten years of age. Tho good fortune of Master Cliff was no surprise to his Americus friends, for without any attempt at fulsome flattery, the equal of this little orator cannot be found anywhere In the state, and it is doubtful if there is a more eloquent speaker of bis age in the country. His voicelpossesses strength beyond bis years, and from every gesture grace and dignity of character emanates. The en tire absenceof self-consciousness clothes the little speaker with a matchless ar mor and carries conviction with his ar gument. All told, Master Clay is a prodigy, and Americas is proud of him, The fact that he came out best in this contest, without any preparation, is an honor any boy might feel proud of. His subject was chosen after he got to At lanta, his father being indifferent as to allowing him to enter the contest, and finally consented to do so at the earnest solicitation of the Times-Recobiiek. The victory Master Clay has won is a distinguished one, and is only the be ginning of a career that will be crowned with many honors. The Times-Rkcorder extends con gratulations to the young orator, and to Capt. and Mis. C. C. Clay, the fortunate parents of such a son. THE STREET RAILWAY. DIB* AT THREE. DaaglMFroma Bop. I. th. Snndsravllln Jail—Paid tho F.nalty Sandkksville, Ga., November A— The erime that Tom Webb is charged with Is that of rape, and is said |to have been oommltted on July 6th In this, Washington county, upon the ten year . old girl of Mr. J. N. Smith. The evi dence brought out In the trial showed that Webb had been having frequent connections with her, hot at she waa too young to yield her consent, the jury brought In a verdict of guilty. Tom used to run aa a train hand on the W. h T, R. R. Tonr correspondent had a talk to-day with Toro, and bo Bays that he to ready to go, but does not feel tbnt he ought to bang, as he did not not know that he was committing any hanging crime. He also stated that he hasn’t got sny religion. In this he to a little different from most negroes who claim they are going right on to heaven. Tom Webb makea this statement: That he to not guilty of rape, bat com mitted tho deetf by the girl’s oonsent; and that he has been forgiven for his sins, and to willing to go. He shows no fear whatever. He win behnng at 3 o’clock this evening pri vately, and says he wlU not makes statement on the gallows. The Washington Rifles were appointed as guards. He was dressed In a nice suit of clothes given him the county. He says that the sheriff has given him all tho attention necessary. There to n large crowd in town. - Ho says If bs makes a statement on the gallows it will be the same as given you. Cotton Report. Americus, Ga., Nov. 5,1891 FoUowing to the cotton report In this city np to data: Received by wagon *. 30T Received by railroad 21 Received previously 81,600 Total 31,037 MARKETS. Corrected dally by L. G. Council, ware houseman. Good middling 7| Middling 7 4 Low middling 0} Market, easy. Receipts to-day at all United States porta: 60,447. SAVAKKAR. Spots, middling Market, easy, NEW YORK. Spots, middling V. 8j Market, firm. LIVERPOOL. Spots, upland middling 4| Market, weak. E»W YORK—FUTURES. Market steady. Sales, 14,900. Op’g. Cl’g. January 8.26 8.17 February 8.38 8,30 March November 8,06 7.97 December 8.12 8.04 Any one In possession of 25 cents can go to the nearest drag store and procure a bottle of Salvation Oil and be cured at once of rheumatism, neuralgia, or any pain or ache. Run the Cara or Take up the I reck Out of the Way The street railway track as It to now Is simply and solely an obstruction in the way of traffic upon the streets. The people have the right to demand of the owners that this obetaele he re moved, or rendered of service to the city through Its operation. In July a proposition was made to the people who bought the line at receiver’s sale a short while previously. This proposition was refused. Thus matters stood until a representative of the own ers earns to Americus In their Interest Another proposition (waa submitted by the people. This has also been rejeoted, with the intimation that if their first proposal were renewed the owners would reconsider their refusal. It now rests entirely with this commu nity; the action of the owners having forced upon ui the necessity of making a final decision and insisting that the road be operated or removed. But for the interest oi the city let the matter be weighed most carefully before deciding. Let us study closely the ef fects of the recent discontinuation In the operation of the road, and then if It be proven that it will be more advantage ous to demand Us entire removal, let the obstructing and now useless rails be for ever taken from under the wheel* of passing vehicles. But on the other hand if It be found that the terms offered by the owners will be to the city's welfare let no sectional prejudice bar their ac ceptance, bnt taking the last proposition as one of purely business, and aa if it were the first made, weigh It carefully, and in the interest of the community accept or reject it finally, in measures that will admit of no further considera tion. NEW LODGE. OrEanliatlon of lbs Order of lbs Golden . Chain, - In the Columbus (Ga.,) Enquirer-Sun of October 23, appears the following: "It may be aaaerted that no lodge of any order was ever instituted in Cotum . boa with a larger list of charter mem bers than was that of the Order of the Golden Chain, organized in this city by Mr. W. M. [Mlckleberry, of (Atlanta. “A representative body of professional men, merchants, mechanics and clerks assembled last night in masonio ball, to the number of two hundred and fifty and were duly Instituted as a lodge of the order named. “With such an auspidbus beginning, ft may be predicted that the lodge will prove one of the most powerful of the beneficiary fraternities in the State. “After the members bad been obli gated the eleotion of officers waa pro ceeded with and resulted as follows: Fast Commander, O. S. Jordan j Com mander, T. L. tiruzard; Vice-Command er, W. P. Hunt; Assistant Commander, L. P, Aenchbaclier; Prelate, C. H. Her ring; Secretary, T. L Ingram: Collector, £. B. Wells; Treasurer, J. A. Kirven; Guide, A. R. Callahan; Guardian, L. J. Abbott; Medical Examiner, Dr. J. F. Moncrief; Trustees, B. H. Richardson, J. T. Abney, W. A. Albright; Sentinel, A. E. Jones. From the above it will he seen that the representative business men of Co lumbus have recognized the merits of this order, and have been willing to en roll their names among its list of promo ters. This insures to investors a cer tainty of its solidity. Mr. Miekleberry will remain in Ameri cus for a few days, and will call upon the oltizens In the interest of the order. There is no cheaper or safer form of life insurance than that supplied by a first-class beneficiary fraternity, and a study of the sjstem of the Golden Chain will convince the observer that it deserves to stand at the top of the list of this sort of order. An Old Citizen Gone. Dr. W. N. L. Crocker died in Marsball- vilie oo Wednesday, the 4th inst., oi pneumonia, in the 87th year of his age. Dr. Crocker was born near Athens in tlio year 1895 and moved to Twiggs county early in life. He mastered the rudiments of education in Twiggs, and then went to Philadelphia, where he took a course of study and graduated in medicine. Returning from the East Dr. Crocker located at a point near Marshallville, then in Houston county, hut now in Ma con county, whero lie indulged in suc cessful practice of his profession until the outbreak of the war. In the year 1800 bo moved to Americus and here made his home until the un settled times of 1875, when lie removed to Lee county, remaining there until 1879. In 1879 he went back to his old home in Macon county near Marshall ville, where he remained until his death. Dr. Crocker waa the father of Mr. E C. Crocker of this city, and was during life a man of promluence and distinc tion. In the early forties he represent ed Houston county in the state legisla ture, and was probably at the time of hit death the only survivor of the body of which he was a member. Later he represented both Marion and Macon counties In the state senate, and bis record to one upon which his descen dants dwell with pride. Dr. Crocker joined the Methodist ehureh in 1853 and has ever since been a faithful and consistent member. THE BREAKFAST TABLE ITEMS OF INTEREST SPECIALLY PRE PARED FOR HA8TY READERS. Yssterda/’s Doln*t In Pungent Para- Eraphs—Some Snap Shota by tbs R.por- torlal Camera—What Was GolnE on In Town Told In Briefest Manner. Rave you beard In happy dream Ansel notes from beaven.s border? Tit tbe lovely, cbimln* steam Whistle ofTilE Times-EUcobber. Tie tbe signal of beginning Of tbe early dawn’s edition To be read by eager tbouiande. Quite the beet by all admlealon. Give every possible assistance to the military fair and thna help a good cause. Endeavor by a positive expression of your opinion toarrlve at a satisfactory conclusion of the street railway matter. Express matter Is rushing the compa ny here now, their men and horses being kept busy until late at night upon the work of delivery and shipmenL A splendid cast is promised for “Poor Jonathan,’’ which will be sung by Con- ried’s Comic Opera Company at the opera house on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The company carries Us own orchestra. Mr. George M. Herbert, an amusing comedian ahd an excellent singer, plays the part of Tobias Quickly, an operatic impresario, in “Poor Jonathan” this season with Conried’s Comic Opera Com pany. Atlanta dailies record a large number of thieving cases in tbe city police courts. The “fakes” who have flocked to tho Piedmont Exposition are endeav oring to score one more hold scoop be fore returning to their old stamping grounds. The plot of "Poor Jonathan” turns on the adventures of an American million aire, who, tiring of the responsibilities of wealth, transfers his entire property to bis cook, Jonathan Tripp. The mus ic is by Carl Mllloecker, the famous composer of “The Beggar Student” and ‘The Black Hussar.” “I'LL GO MAD.” Died. Atlanta, Nor. 6.—Mrs. Hernl P. Callaway of Albany, died yesterday morning of pneumonia at her boarding home, 61 North Forsyth street She came to Atlanta to attend the exposition, and was on the verge of leaving for home when she was stricken with the fatal malady which so qulokly ended her life. Her remains were taken to Albany to day for interment, accompanied by her sorrowing husband, Mr. and Mrs. Merrel Callaway of Americas, and Mr. James Callaway of liaoon. Fall hat come and with It the time'to settle “that little bin” at Da. Kldmdoe’s. Tbe lovers of light music will have a treat on the evening of Tuesday, No vember 10th, at the Opera House when Conried’s Comic Opera Company will sing tbe New York "Casino” success, “Poor Jonathan.” This opera ran for over two hundred nights] in New Tork last season, where Its receipts exceeded those of any former production at the same theater, not excepting tbe famous run of “Ermlnle.” The company carries its own orchestra and a cast of nearly fifty people, Includ ing J. Aldrich Libbey, A. W. F. MacCol- Un, Miss Fannie D. Hall and Miss Bita Selby, who was seen here last season as “Saffi,” the Gypsy girl In this company’s production of Johann Strauss’s opera, “The Gypsy Banin.” A feature of the production to the march and drill of the young girls as West Point Cadeta, which ocean in tbe third act of tha opera, the scene being laid at West Point, on the Hudson river. The scene of the first set to lrid In New York City and the seeond act takes place at Monte Carlo. This opera to the first ever produced la Europe which treats of an American (object Tbe music to by Carl Milloeck- the celebrated composer of “The Beggar Student” and “The Black Hus sar.” The original costume* and properties of the New York “Casino” are need by Mr. Conried’s Company. “Poor Jonathan” will bo given at tbe Opera House, on Tuesday, November 10th by Conried’s Opera Company. Not lee to bteckholdm. The ninth call of ten per oent upon the capital stock of tho Aoarien* Manu facturing and Improvement Company ha* been made, and will be payable at the office of tho tre* rarer, at th* People's National Bank December 1st, 1801 .< JonsWindsor, Treasurer. nov.7 td. A Criminal Desperate After Fleeing for Five Years. Atlanta, November 6.—There was sensation in the sheriff’s office yesterday afternoon about six o'clock. A stranger rushed wildly Into the of fice and exclaimed: “For God’s sake take me and lock mo up or I’ll go mad!” He was a criminal who had been flee ing from tho officers of the law for more than live years. - Sheriff (Morrow and Deputy Sheriff Blount quieted the man and made him tell his story. “My name,” said he, “is T. E. Steven- sod, and 1 am wanted in Fort Ben (coun ty, Texas. Five years ago I and anoth er fellow killed a negro, and I fled from tbe place. I was pursued from town to town, until I did not dare to look a man In the face. Every one I met I distrust ed, and shunned my fellow men like you would a plague. “I tried dissipation but it only made matters worse. If a man stopped me to ask a question, I trembled as if I had ague. Ob, it’s terrible, and I can stand It no longer. I believe I can get oleared when It comes to a trial, bnt whether I do or not I want to be arrested and sent book. Some one present remarked: “Well, If I was yon I wouldn't go to Jail.” “Ah, sir,” replied the stranger, “yon don't know how I havesnffered. I have been on the verge several times of be coming a maniac, and at other times I came near committing inioide. I have made up my mind, and I want to bo looked up In jail.” The sheriff took Stevenson In charge and locked him up In a cell at the coun ty Jail. The sheriff of Fort Ben county, Texas, was wired about the case, Stevenson to about thirty years of age, and to very well dressed. He wean the rough shirt peculiar to tboie who live in the cattle ranches In Texas. Fort Ben county is noted for bring one of t be wont of the frontier sections. Only a few months ego the former sher iff of the oounty was killed. Stevenson will be held until the Texas sheriff to heard from. Ben Won the Horse. At the raffle last night at Oak Hall Mr. Ben Fuasell’t throw of 45 won the horse. Several exchanges were made, Mr. Fussell disposing of hit ehanee to Mr. Geo. Oliver for $75, and Mr. Oliver, in bis turn, disposing of the bone to the original owner for $150. Quite a neat little ecoop for both gentlemen. Ill r POWDER Absolutely Pure* I ■a cream of of all m !pa> auglS wlyr TREMENDOUS THE RUSH! PRICES FOR ANOTHER DAY%>R so So great was the rash during last week we concluded to offerthe same unexcelled opportunities for another day or two. Don’t wait but come promptly while you can set what yon want. During the past few days a great many things have been closed out, but we received new goods on Friday and Saturday last and pri ces extremely low will he marked on them. 1000 yds. extra choice 10-4 sheets iug^ our regular 30c. quality, at Ladies’ Onyx dye hose worth 40o, for 26c. pr. Ladies drop stich Lisle hose, Onyx dye, worth 76o, at 49o pr. 1000 yds 10c. Ginghams at 7Jo 1000 yds Calicoes, 4Jc. Gents’ Balbriggan Hose at 16c pr, worth 26c. Gents’ Blk. Onyx dye hose at 25o pr, worth 40c. Extra large counterpanes at 89c; $1.26 quality. Extra large buck towels at 15c, worth 25c. Magnificent table damasks at 49c, Undressed kid gloves at G9c, worth $1.00. Undressed Moequetaire kid Gloves*atl75c. worth $1.00. Foster’s lacing gloves $1.25 quality at $1.00. Lot mixed Tricots, 1J yds. wide, 33jo. . Wool Henriettas, 36 in.wide, 40c quality at 25c yd. 60 pcs. Wool Cashmere, splen did quality, 36 in. wide, at 26c. 40 in. all wool’hlack Henriettas, formerly 65o.. at 49c. Silk finish black wool Henriettas worth $1, at 75c. Bedford Cords, magnificent quality, 98c. Camel’s Hair Serges, 46 in.wide, grand quality, 95c. C B Corsets, 81 quality at 75c. Children’s Derby ribbed fast black hose, wortb 25c, for 15c pr. DRESS GOODS. Day by day the][success of our selections in dress goods is more pronounced. That we have the right things is evidenced by tbe way they are selling. High-class and exclusive dress materials; styles not to be 6een elsewhere. Reinforced by recent arrivals, this department makes a dost brilliant showing, Suits, $7.50 to $40. At 50c we'ahow a line of dress stuffs unquestionably the choicest ever placed onfthis market Overshot'and illuminated effects in Scotch homespuns; Storm Serges, 54-inch]Triqots,eto. Aline worth your while to see. BLACK GOODS. Novelties in Black Goods. No need to'tire yourself wearing the same fabrics from year to year. Our stock offers choice things. Chevrons, Bedfords, Camel’s Hair Serges, Storm Serges, etc. Any thing you want at right prices. CHILDREN'S KILT SUITS. We propose to make extremely iow prices on them to close out at once. They will range from $2.76 suit upwards. See these quick to get choice of lot Ladies ribbed nndervests at 25c, worth 50c. . Several cases blankets just opened, prices from the lowest to as fine as yon can ask The finest white flannolsjat 25c in the country.““^ MM, Grand lot of embroidered flan nels from 98o to 1.50o yd. The best canton flannels at 10c. in Americus. CLOAKS. Onr cloak stock is very complete Full range of sizes and now is tbe time to get the pick. ' Splendid line of cheviot reefer, jackets at $4.98. njaters Beautiful cheviots, beavers, day worsteds and cloths, both plain and for trimmed. children's CLOAKS IN GREAT VA- BIETT. New Chiffon and Chantilly laces black and cream. New style shopping bags. New feather trimmings. New cords and gimps. The finest line of curtains ever shown in]Americas. WHEATLEY AND ANSLEY- Wholesalers and Retailers of hlgh-clss* Dry Goods at popular pric.s.