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THE AME1CUS DAILY TIMES-RCO.RDER: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1891. U\t ANGEL OF DEATH TOUCHES INTO ETERNAL 3ILENCE THE HEART Of One of iho Xott Promlno.it and Bril liant Cltlieno of (oatbwect ti«-rtl»-*nd den Death of Bon. Kd|ar O. Slmioono at HI* Horae la|Tbis City. • Hon. Edgar <3. Simmons dead! Tbia sad and startling Intelligence spread rapidly yesterday shortly after IS o’clock, and was discredited until con firmatory information was received. Only on yesterday afternoon he was mingling with bis friend* oe our streets In apparently good health and buoyant spirits, giving not the faintest ptemonl tion of bis approaching end. Wednesday afternoon on bis return to hla home be complained 'of feeling slightly unwell and retired early. During the night once or twice be de clared that he was feeling very badly, but be regarded it as only a temporary indisposition and not justifying medical aid. , Yesterday shortly past 13 o'clock, while lying in his bed, be was asked by hiswi'eifhe intended going down to dinner, but said that be would remain in bed, requesting that his dinner be sent him. His wife bad scarcely entered the din ing room when the family were alarmed by sounds of a struggle coming from overhead, and they rushed upstairs to fiSd Hr. Simmons in a comatose condi tion, and In a few moments after their arrival he breathed his last, quietly and apparently painlessly. He had been occupied with the En- quirer-Sun a few moments prior to his death, and the paper lay by his side when the family entered the room. His death Is traoeable to a stroke of apoplexy and was as sudden as it was painless. Hon. Edgar G. Simmons was born In Crawford County, Ga., Hay 181852. His father James H. Simmons was born in the same county, and there spent the greater portion of his life and followed farming and merchandise, but in 1881 moved to Sumter county where he died. His wife, Frances E. (Hollis) Simmons, was bom in Monroe County, Ga. She bore him six children, vix: Edgar G., Robert L., Minnie B., Alice, Walter C, - and Arthur H„ - Edgar G. Simmons, the eldest of tjiese, was brought up In Crawford oounty, and was educated at the State University at Athens, Ga., from which he graduated in 1871 with high honors. He then taught school and studied law at the same time, and In 1872 he was admitted to the bar at Thomaston,; Ga., .where he practiced his profession until 1875, when be moved to Amerlcus, where he hasen joyed a lucrative practice ever since and was regarded as one of the county’s most able practitioners. In 1868 be was elected on the demo cratic ticket from Sumter county to the legislature, In which body be was quite prominet and made a reputation as an eloquent speaker. He was re-elected in 1888, and served his constituency with signal distinction. October 15, 1873; he.was married to Miss {.ucy Hollis, daughter of John F. Hollis, of Marion county, Ga. To this union have been boro five children, vis. Howell B., Floyd, Susanna, Edgar and Francis. His life has been an Interesting and eventful one, in good measure interwo ven with the history of this city during the years he has resided here.) He was eminently a criminal lawyer, possessing in an Illustrious m every qualification or essentia] that con tributes to win success in thi.s sphere of legal activity. His style of oratorical ability was hap pily and admirably adapted to the re quirements of a criminal court, and bis most signal legal achievements have been won in this department of justioe. Be fore a Jury of twelve of his peers In the eyes of the law, he appeared at his best, developing powers that were at once brilliant and Incomparable. An Imperial master over the resources of expression, his fiuenoy and versatility were equally notable, and served him In good stead on many an occasion when I mpromptu efforts were In order. In legislative balls his triumphs are recorded in the archives of the state, and are perfect models of forensic abil ity. His tilt with Dr. Felton is still fresh In the memory of his contempora ries, and it was on that occasion that he exhibited a faculty for the use of sar casm and irony that wrested encomiums from even his most bitter and cynical enemies. ; He launched forth into sustained tights of eloquence that realized tbe boldest efforts of a Toombs. In hi* personal relations Hr. Simmons was singularly pleasant and happy; magnetio and generous he readily formed friendships, enduring and con stant. His home life was peculiarly happy; fond father and devoted husband, he was at bis best when be gathered con genial spirits around his hearth-stone and lavished upon them the generous offioes of hospitality, unstinted and spon taneous. Hr. Simmons was and always worked with zeal and enthu siasm for this organization, who made him the custodian of many important trusts and honors, all of which were worn worthily. His associates In law have been Judge Allen Fort, Hr. Walter Simmons (de ceased,) and Col. W. H. Kimbrough, both of his surviving partners being men of prominence and ability. Hr. Simmons was a communicant of the Baptist ohnrch and always professed the most exalted opinion of religion and its divine origin, and had the most un faltering faith in tbe evangelical scheme of redemption. In the death of Hr. Simmons, the state has lost one of its most brilliant sons; society one of its brightest orna ments; a home is robbed of an affection ate father and devoted husband; a large and ever-inoreasing {circle of friends^a loyal and open-hearted companion and sympathizer, and tbe bar one of its ablest and most vigorous exponents, “Life’s fitful fever over, lie rest well,’’ passing away, iu the prime of his years, from a world of trouble, trial and disap pointment into tbe great spiritual be yond, where be goes to join the thou sands who have gone before and the thousands who will come after him. To the grief-stricken family and rela tives The Tiiies-Bxcokdxb tenders the kindliest sympathies, believing that He who notes the fall of a sparrow will ap ply balm to their bruised and aohlng hearts. The funeral exercises will occur to day from his late residence on Felder street at 3 o’clock, and be wilt be in terred with Masonic honors. We oan't begin to tell you of all the beautiful things we have that are suit able for Christmas presents. Call and them for yourselves. Jambs Frickek So Rbo. Toemrrs COMING EARLY. fiOOii Fi/13 T* ZM‘‘- The Tide of Northern Travel Setting In— The Outlook. The railroad officials report travel sontb rapidly Increasing. It Is already very heavy, and the trains going south are crowded every day, chiefly by peo ple who have winter places in Florida, and who go there to spend the entire season. Those who are afraid toriskthe rigors of a northern winter are also coming south in considerable numbers. A good many sportsmen are coming, too. The soelety peoplo do not begin to come down until after the holidays, when, from about the middle of Jan uary until the first of March, there Is a regular exodus from the northern cities southward. lt-tr Drat fall to ••* "Jsrtualem.” Two Old Cronies. “Two Old Cronies,” which was pre sented at the theater last night, before a splendid audience, tickled every man and woman In'the house,' It-was funny without bolng vulgar, and It was smart without being suggestive. It smacked a good deal of the variety business, but that Itself was so entertaining and clever that the audience readily forgave it for interfering with the somewhat flimsy story of the play. U,J Among the notable features of the pre sentation were tbe pretty Spanish dances of the Sisters Don, some excellent sing ing by Hiss Fannie Bloodgood, who was encored again and again, a bright bit of noting by Mis* Ada Deaves, a love-lorn young woman who was so charming that everybody fell In love with her, and the irrepressible *un Of Hie two oronlee themselves—A1 Wilson and Ed J. Ilof- fernan.—Worcester Spy. Js* Shoffar, dr. Yesterday Joe Shaffer Foster received a money order from CapL Joe Shaffer, now of Jacksonville, Fla., for twelve dollars. Little Joe was “named for*' Capt. Joe, who voluntarily obligated himself to give little Joe one dollar per month until he beoomes twelve years of sge. He is now two and has a bank ac count of twenty-four dollars. Capt Joe writes that he is exceedingly happy over the election of Crisp, and wishes that he could be in Amerlcus to lend hla “feeble voice” to hearty cheers that he knows are being given by his Amerlcus friends to their leader. We have placed with us for sale a Chlckering upright piano, good as new, that can be bought for just half, price. Cell early as It must be sold at once. Jambs Frickbr St Bno. Children's Day to Jarasalam. To-morrow morning from 10 to 12 o'clock will be devoted chiefly to the schoolchildren. Give the little ones a dime and let them see this grand objeot lesson in sacred history, it will be a les son thoy will never forget. Tax Katies. I will call on the business men of the city from 3 o’clock till night,* each day, atil the 10th inst, for their taxes, J. B. Duirx, Tax Collector. BOOWING CANNON WILL PROCLAIM- TO THE WORLD AMERICUS’ JOY At tit* Choice of Her DIstlsEalihsd gen, Boa. Cha*. P. Crisp to the Speakership— A Prosrmmm* Arrmsfed-Coinmlttses Appointed—Open Your Purse Strings. Amidst the roar of cannon, tbe flash of fire works, the glad acclaim of a re joiced people will testify their apprecia tion of the choice of Hon. Charles F. Crisp of Amerlcus to the second highest dignity within tbe gift of the people. It will be theTcrownlng event of this congressional district; an occasion that will be recalled with sensations of pride and pleasure years ahead. Crisp will be here! That in itself is enough to give tbe pledge,that the demon-ti *tinn will be all that can we wished frr I-. Yesterday afternoon iu pursuance of call of the chairman, Col. A. 8. Cutts, the committee met and prepared for action. On motion of Secretary W. T. Lane, the committee proceeded to business. On motion of Mayor Felder a commit tee of three, consisting of CoL A. S. Cutts, Mayor Felder and W. T. Lane, were to ascertain when Speaker Crisp would be at home On motion of Judge Clarke, Secretary W. T. Lane was instructed to ascertain when Hr. J. E D. Shipp could meet the committee. Mr. Shipp wired that he would have been present at this meet ing, but was providentially hindered. Off motion, Captain Adderton, chair man of the senatorial committee In Sum ter connty, was invited to a seat with bommjttee ” On motion of Mr. D. C. N. Burk baiter, a committee consisting of Hayor Felder, H. D. Gatewood, N; A, Ray, G. D, Wheatley and W. M. Hawkes was ap pointed on general arrangement. A committee on finance consisting of Williams, chairman; ; Prince, Calloway and Borkbalter was appointed. The chairman was seen by a Times- Recordeb reporter, and was asked wbat plans would be devised to seeure funds enough to warrant the demonstration and insure its success. “It is the intention of the finance com mittee to solioit contributions from the citizens of Amerlcus and the people of the Third Georgia congressional district I want it distinctly understood that this is no Ideal demonstration, but 'it is demonstration in honor of Speaker Crisp shared in by his constituency throughout the Third Georgia district. “What is tbe minimum sum neces sary?” . ‘We must have at . the very lowest possible figure $1,000 and all collected in exoesa of this sum will, of oourse, add to. theeoope of tbe demonstration.” “What are the proposed- plans regard ing the programme of the night?” “Of oourse it is not yet definitely de cided on what the exact programme will be but it Is certain that pyrotechnic displays and similar features will enter largely into tbe demonstration. “Will there be a banquet?” “Yes, I suppose there will be, and if so it will be a gorgeous affair.” “What programme have you adopted regarding the collection of contribu tions?” J J : i ' “In the first place those contributing must pay down in cash their contribu tion, In order to avoid tire usual diffi culty experienced in collecting promised contributions. It Is expected that the citizens will answer in a liberal, manner this appcaL So far as contributions from the counties comprising the 3rd Georgia congressional distriot are con cerned they can be sentdireotly tome or can be entrusted to the chairmen of the democratic committees of the various counties In tbe district, who oan forward them to me. We do not expect to en counter any difficulties in collecting an ample sum and expect all to contribute liberally to this demonstration, making it an occasion worthy Amerjcus and the man in whose honor it is given." Have you *** n “Jsnualemf" A Successful Operation. Ur*. Wise snd Jowcrs of the Plains performed, on Wednesday last, one of tbe most difficult operations known to tbe profession. A dwarf negro girl,two and a half feet high, and about 22 yoars old was the patt ent, and it became neo- essary to have the caesarean operation performed. The child and mother are both; doing well. The child weighed seven pounds. This is said to be the only Instance in Georgia that such an operation has been performed and both mother and child lived. Dre, Wise and Sowers are highly complimented for their successful treatment of this case Tbs Golden City. The great City of Jerusalem exhibi tion is drawing large crowds of delighted visitors daily, and It is practically “the talk of the town.” Last night nearly three hundred people dropped into the tent on court house square, and It is safe to say that not one of the number came out regretting hit visit To-morrow tbe exhibition wUl be-open in tbe morning from 10 to 12, and from 1 to 10 p. m. Special arrangements will be made to interest tbe school children during tbe morning. Send the little ones between tbe hours of 10 and 12. Pure wines, brandies and whiskies for medicinal use, sold at Da. lunnms’s Drug Store.' 1 at | For your toilet powders, toilet creams, I and in fact all toilet^preparations, call Da. Klubi doe's. BASEBALL LEAGUE And Americas Wl 1 B* In It-A Bis En- terpriw, Mr. J. J. Kelley, tbe champion base ball totter, paid the sanctum of The Times-Recorder a pop-call yesterday evening, and was interrogated about the success he had met with in his efforts to organize a league and inoor.jorate Amer- icus in it. “So far,', says Mr. Kelly, “I have not met with but meager success, because I have not got around among tbe busi ness men and baseball players, but I hope to do so to m->rrow and do not anticipate any trouble In accomplishing my ends.” “You see,” continued Hr. Kelley, “unless I receive sufficient encourage ment, I cannot organize the league, and I tee no reason why the south should not boast as fine an association as does tbe west and north. “Some seven or eight clubs will con stitute a league and league games will be played, affording lovers of the great na tional sport an opportunity of gratify ing their appetite for this pastime.” Hr. Kelly has a superb record as a baseballist and is a familiar figure In all baseball circles north of the Mason and Dixon line. He began his professional baseball career with the Lowell, Hass., club in the year 1882. In 1883 he played with Lynn; in 1884 with Haverall; in 1885 with Salem; in 1880 with Bangor; in 1887- with St Johns; in 1888 with Gardner; in 1888 with Portland; in 1800 with Jamestown; in 1801 with Lowell. His individual record last Season was, basehits 270, fielding 800. For Kins Hundred Mils*. Southwest Georgia not only supplies speaker’s to the house of representa tives, but it offers unsurpassed induce ments to emigrants of every clime .to come and feast on the vqry fat of the land. On Saturday last a travel-stained stranger, Hr. Aldrich by name, an old resident of Clyde, O., sixty miles west of Sandusky, drove up'into Andersonville, Ga., having driven over 000 miles in a one-horse wagon to find a homey in Southwest Georgia. The horse making the trip is a splendid French animal and arrived in perfect condition after mak ing the trip In eight weeks. Dr. Aldribh is now on the outskirts of paradise, and will enter the gates a* soon as he reaches Amerieus. OFFERINGS FOR THIS WEEK. Don*t fall to Me “Jerusalem.* Funeral Notice. -The funeral servioes of Mrs. J. E. French of Richland will take place this morning at 0 o’olook at Oak Grove cem etery. The following gentlemen are re quested to sot ss pall bearers: John C. Nicholson, H. C. Davis, W. S. Brown, J. A. Davenport, J. T. Stallings, W. C. Wright. Pall bearers will meet at the •tore of D. B. Hill at 8 o’clock sharp. Kunsral Katies, The friend, and acquaintances of Hr. and Hrs. E. G. Simmons, Judge and Mrs Allen Fort and Col. and Hrs, B. P. Hoi- lie are Invited to attend the funeral of Hr. E. G. Simmons at his late residence on Felder street at 3 o’clock this after noon; The pall bearers are requested to meet at 2:30 p. m. at the (tore of Hr. D B. Hill. Kotlas. The Amerioas Lodge, Ho. 13, F. and A. H , are ordered to meet at their lodge at 2 o’clock eharp, to prepare . for the burjakof Brother E, G. Simmons with Kasontb honors. * ' L. J. Blalock, Senior Warden. Isn't it-about time to look about for Christmas presents? Call and see what an elegant line we havA ' James Fbicebk * Bno. „ From Obis. The new* of the selection of Congress man Crisp for speaker of the national house was received by the Findlay de mocracy with every manlfeetion of ap plause and delight A large majority of the party here were In favor of Hr. Crisp because they believed he would make a better presiding offieer than Mr. Mills. No question of party policy en tered into the discussion as between the two men —Findlay, O, Courier. Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. Hlqbsst of all la laavealBC •tmartb-—(aNMMKNM States OovsrnmsntTood Report. apglS wlyr Oranges! Oranges! W, V. Thompson, appreciating the hard lues, has taken ont license to peddle oranges H.ul prep ire to furnlih them from hla wagon at the boose of every citizen at a price that comes near, at least, a charity. Ownings grove )o Florida, enables him to do this. These are uot the soar orange* that have been on this tnarkel, bat of first-class va riety and sweet. Any one overlooked In the round can leave orders at W. T. Avera and 111 be supplied. W. W. THOMPSON. DeclO-dlw ^ Black and colored Faille Francaise, #1.25 and #1.60 quality Every .suit we have in the house will be offered regard less of all former prices. 6 One lot Bedford Cords, #1.15 quality, at 98c. One lot 4<>in. all wool Henriettas. 65c quality at 49c. Entire lot 90c silk finish wool" Henriettas, grand line of shades, 75c. Entire lot of our finest #1 and #1.25 46-in Henrietta cloth at 98c. 100 dress patterns containing 8 yds of double width flannel suiting, sold heretofore at #3 a pattern, will be closed out at #1.49 per suit. 1000 yds 38-in. wool Henrietta cloth, 35c quality at 26c. 1000 yds 50c Henriettas at 37 l-2c. 1000 yds 60c Henriettas at 46c. Our entire lot of #1 and #1.25 46-in serges offered at 89c Our 85c Serges at 62 l-2c. 1000 yds splendid half wool wide Cashmeres, such as a great many houses ask you 26c -for, will be offered at 15c. 100 beautiful cotton serge suits, something entirely new, at #1.25 suit. 500 yds 10c Dress Ginghams, 7 l-2c. New lot Velvet Cretonnes for curtains and upholstery, 35c quality, at 25c yard. 1000 yds 10c Bleaching, 12 yds for #1, 500 yds Canton Flannel, worth 12 l-2c. at 9 3-4c. 200 fine extra large Damask Towels at 15c. One lot Damask Towels worth 40c at 25c. Beautiful lot Napkins, worth #1, at 75c. One lot splendid spreads, worth #1.25, at 95c. - One lot #2.25 quality at #1.65. SPECIAL. One beautiful lot of Ladies’ Kid Gloves, worth 75c to #1, will be offered at 59c. One lot undressed Kids, new goods and beautiful colors at 63c. Our entire stock of Biarritz Gloves, sold at #1.25 will be offered at 98c. 1000 pairs of Onyx aud Heemsford Dye Black Hose, worth 35c to 40c, at 25c; the finest value you have ever seen. bne lot fast black misses’ and boys’ Ribbed Stockings, worth 25c, at 15c. 98c. We have reduced our #1.25 quality Black Broad cloths to 98c. At 49c we show the prettiest all wool 40-inch Henrietta in in this country—really worth 65c. At 69c we offer you a quality worth 75c. 69c buys our 85c goods. 75c buys our 90c quality. 89c buys our #1 quality. 98c buys our #1.25 quality. #1.12^ buys our #1.50 quality. At 62 l-2c we will sell our 85c Serge. At 45c we will offer a magnificent line of black stripes, worth richly, 62 l-2c. Our #1.25 silk warp Henriettas at 98c. Our #1 Serges, 46-mches, at 89c. Big lot of snort length Black Goods at a sacrifice. Handkerchiefs. Beautiful embroiderd handkerchiefs, usually sold at 20c, will be offered at 10c. Better goods at 12 1-2 and 15c. At 25c we will show without doubt the choicest goods ever offered in Amerieus. Handkerchiefs from 25c dozen to $1.50 each. Magnificent line of silk handkerchiefs at. 25c, worth 40c. Beautiful Chiffon handkerchiefs at 62 l-2c to #1.60 each. Cloaks. Most any garment in our stock at jnst a little over half price. They must be sold. - Splendid gray Blankets at #1.25, worth #1.75. Good gray goods at #1.26, #1.50, #1.75, #2 and #2.50. At #2, #2.25, #2.50 and #3 we are showing splendid values. The prettiest blankets at #4.98 we have ever had. Buggy Robes, new lot. BigTot of Comforts from 76c to #2 each. Ladies’ and Children’s Underwear. Women’s splendid ribbed Vests, worth 40c, at 24c. Lot ladies' ribbed Vests at 49c, formerly sold at 75c. Boautiful goods at 98c, #1.25 and #1.38. Children’s goods from 25c up. We have a Dig lot of children's ribbed Pantalets, odd sizes and broken lots at half price. Gents* Furnishings.—We are determined to sell every piece of Woolen U nderwear in the house if price will move them Gents’ undervests, heretofore 65c, will ce offered at' 45c. Gents’ Undervests, 90c quality at 62 l-2c. Gents’ Undervests, $1.25 quality at 98c. Gents’ Undervests, #1.50 quality at $1.18. Gents’ Undervests, #1.75 and #2.00 quality at #1.49. Remember these are all fresh ana new, and cannot be matched in Amerieus. ’ . 100 pairs gents’ wool.Sox,>40c quality at 25c. Beautiful tans and grays: Night Snirts will be thrown out on the counter and sold from 45c to #1.60 each. No such bargains ever seen here. Our entire stock laundried and unlaundried Shirts at New York prices. Beautiful lot of pleated bosom unlaundried Shirts, #1.00 quality at 55c. Curtains.—Lacecurtains, 3 1-4 yards long, #1.75 quality, will be offered at #1.19. Lace curtains, formerly #2.00, at #1.49. -Lace curtains, formerly #2.60 to #3.00, at #1.98. Chenille curtains reduced irt price. , . Big lot window shades. Prices way under anybody 1* Amerieus. v Wheatley & Ansley, 423 JACKSON ST., AMERICUS, GA.