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the breakfast table THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES-REOORDKR: SATURDAY, DECE3IBER 12, 1891. ITEMS OF INTEREST SPECIALLY PRE- C pared for hasty readers. TMUntUy* »»•«** «» Vmr *' giaph*—Some Snsp Shott by the Repor- torut Cemere—Whet We* Goto# on In Town Told In Brtofe* Meaner. A women may dre*e end pose et e belle. And free* fully flutter e Japanese fen. But a stone et e ben shn caanot propel._ Tor she Is not constrncted on that plan. Bor. J. B. Johnston will preach a*. Second Methodist ohuroh, East Ameri cas Sunday evening at the usual hour. The cotton /actors are all complaining about the low prioe of cotton, and only entertain feeble hoper that a reaction will take place in the spring. The railroad commission has directed the Savannah, Americas and Montgom ery railroad to build a depot at Lumkln, the same to be completed by June I, 1802. The superior court consumed yester day morning in the trial of Alice Mann, charged with stealing a watch from Mr. John Finch. The jury returned a ver dict of “not guilty” and the woman was released. The Amerlcue Club at their next meet ing, Monday night, will consummate plans for a brilliant german. This ger man will be but the prelude to a seasoq of gayety extending until way luto January. The Club held an Interesting session last evening at the residence of Maj. Speer. Quite a literary symposium had been arranged and and a “/east of rea son and flow of soul” was Indulged In until a late hour. Miss Rosaline Royal tendered qnlto an enjoj able entertainment to a select ctr- cte of her friends at her home on Brook lyn Heights last evening. Miss Royal la a charming and gracious hostess and made all of her guests feel at borne The balloon ascension is a fixture, and It will occur about the 20th. “GIp- sey,” the little English bull-dog will ascend again into the clouds, but will descend more safely, since a new para chute, more adapted to his weight, has been constructed. The remains of Mrs. James French of Richland were interred in Oak Grove cemetery yesterday, the Rev. Dr. A. B. Campbell officiating. Quite a number of sorrowing relatives and friends assem- bled to pay to the dead thosefsad rites that each and all must one day claim from the living. The Cordelean says: Mrs. Rosa Mer- shon, who has taught the music class this term with success leaves today to spend the holidays at her home in Americus. She has given perfeot satis faction, and we are glad to know that her valuable services have been secured for anotber term. The gavel presented to Speaker Crisp by hi* Amerious constituents and en graved by Flicker was sent on yesterday to Washington. Hr. Crisp will use it to keep Tom Reed quiet, and If he acts In sympathy with the wishes of qpany good democrats be will call the house to older and fire Reed out of his chair. Mr. W. W. Thompson seemed to have gootten into tqme little entanglement yesterday with Several merchants who thought that be should pay a license to sell oranges. Mr. Thompson, after con sulting legal authorities, decided that suoh a license is not necessary and pro poses to continue their sale at “oharity prices.” OVB NEW MINISTERS. Columbus Exebauces Bar Two for tbe Motbodlst Ministers Here. The regular annual session of the South Georgia conference of the M. church for 1861 is over, tbe appointments have all bsen made and the preaohers have returned to their homes; some say good-bye and some to receive the congratulations of their friends that they will remain at least for another year. No where, perhaps, Is there more Inter est felt in the appointments each year than here In Columbus, not only among the Methodist, but among tbe people other denominations. This year Colum bus has exchanged two of her preachers for two of Americus' preachers. Rev. A. M. Williams will go to the First Methodist ohuroh at Amerious and Rev. C. W. Snow to tbe Second dliurch, while Rev. J. B. Johnston of the First ohuroh will come to SL Duke and Rev. Robert F. Williamson of the second ohuroh will come to St. Paul. Rev. J. B. Johnston, who will be pas tor of St. Luke, was reared near Griffin, and spent the first years o( his ministe rial life in the North Georgia conference, serving at Deoatur, Griffin and Barnes- ville, and when transferred to tbe South Georgia conference, one year ago was sent to Amerious. Mr. Johnston is about S3 years old, and besides being a strong earnest preacher, is a most affable and cultured gentleman. His family, consisting of himself, wife and four children will be valuable acquisition to the citizenship of Columbus, and on their arrival will re ceive a hearty welcome. Broad street church’s pastor for the coming year will be one of the veterans of the conference, Rev. Robert F. Wil liamson. He is about 53 years of age and has served at various charges In the conference. For the past two years while he has been In cbsrge of tbe seoond church at Americas, has been living at Ellavllle which ts but a short distance from his work, and where he hss considerable farming interests. Hr. Williamson has been a member of tbe conference for a number of years.—Columbus Ledger. Have you ssoa “ Jerusalem?” Dined With Crisp. Mr, and Mrs. W. E Hawkins returned from New York last evening 16 their private ooaeh. Mrs. M. L. Hyrick joined Inera in At lanta and Mr. Sam Hawkins, Jr, In Ma con. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, on tbeir way home, spent a few boon in Wash ington, dining with Speaker Crisp. Judge Crisp expressed himself as very anxious to return home and greet his famllysnd Americus friends. The Judge has bad a perfeot ovation lu the way of telegrams, letters and beautiful floral testimonials from ttU parts of tbe country.' A Card. Tbe people of Amerious seeming to appreciate the low prices at which I am tolling oranges, 1 propose to stay In the field and continue to furnish tbe best and sweetest oranges at oharity prices during the season. ■decla-flt. W. W. Thompson. Fall has come and with It ths time to settle “that little blU” at Da. Eldbidoe’s. Look St the beautiful samples of en graving displayed in our window this morning. James Fbicker a Bbo. For Sal*. valuable piece of truck farming property can be had by applying to * sep23-tf Tan Bank or SBOTKB. how is tbe season to plant vour yo^ts, C ‘ ,UtDr - Eldrid ««’» A Car Load of ORANGES Just Received. Will sell fco our detail trade at wholesale prices. By the Box only, #2.35 To any and every- - body. Am Gray Co., THE PERFECTION GROCERS. Dee. 5. 91. General Rob Ely. ' There passed through Macon a night or two since one around whom there lingers some publio Interest. I refer to ex-Attorney General Bob Ely. He has been In the lunatic asylum for several months, and was en route home to Al bany. Msj. Ely seems to be a sound man again, physically and ipehtally. He was at one time one of the leading law- yen of Albany circuit, and enjoyed • lucrative practice. He also held the high office of attorney- general of Geor gia. Hla financial downfall and mental derangement resulted from a series of misfortunes and bis condition at the time his friends took steps to have him committed to the asylum, was doe to such adversities ns are liable to come upon the strongest and best of men. His many friends hope bis reoovery is permanent. Major Ely has a large circle of friends and acquaintances in Useon. -Evening News. Beeciiau’b Pills cure 81ek-Headsohe. Dudley Denies tlie Charge*. Americus, Ga., December 11, 1861 — To The Times-Recoudeu: You pub lished sn article this morning that does me.great Injustice. You assert on the authority of a vagabond negro that lam gnilty of passing counterfeit money; also that I am a fugitive from justice. Yon say tbe counterfeit dollar Is in the hands of Chief Lingo, to be used sgsmst me when captured. All this is errone ous except that Ur.' Lingo bos the dol lar. Mr. Dudley, cashier Bank of South west Georgia, to day, la Mr. Ungo’a presence, pronounced it a genuine stiver dollar. I write this to ask you In -your Issue to-morrow to retract the false charges made against me Respectfully, , D. A. Dudley. [The article published in Tbe Times- Recobdeb was written In accordance with statement* made to the reporter by Wimbuab, who was seni over by the po lice to give an account of the affair.] I can safely recommend Salvation Oil to all suffering with rheumatism, f was a sufferer, but before I had finished us- the first bottle I was entirely cured. J' ■/ * A Jos. S. For, Cattle Dealer. Calverton, Balto. Co , Md. Queen Amelie of Portugal is a tall and stately young woman, with more of tbe queen in her bearing than many royal ladies possess. Sqe is 20 years old, and a daughter ot tbe Comte de Paris. PERSONAL MENTION. Gifts aud presentations will soon again be the order of the day. At tbe season that is now nearing us it is a uni versal custom to present to one’s friends be they male or female, a token of re membrance, Tbe Americus Jewelry Company will please yoa In quality and prioe. “Plug” Staley couldn't stand the nlee things the Enterprise said about him last week. He Is quite slek In Americas It took quite a stretch of conscience to write that, and there Is no need for him to do that way —Fort Valley Enterprise. Mrs. J. R. 'Littlejohn, who has been visiting In Cordsls the past week, re* turned home yesterday accompanied by her charming daughter, Miss Jessie. Dr G. T. Miller, formerly of Houston county but now of Amerious, was re- eently elected alderman of that place. Houston county people always take the lead, no matter where they go —Fort Valley Enterprise. Captain William Hitt ot Amerious, a well-known cotton buyer and one ot the cleverest men that ever donned shoe leather, was In Fort Valley yesterday Csptsin Hitt Is a staunch Crisp man. Of course he is elated over the Judge’s vic tory. He says tbat Amerious Is going to put ths big pot In the little one on December 27, and that she wants Geor gians, especially those of tbe Third dis trict, to help her with the jdb.—Fort Valley Enterprise. , Alexander sighed for more worlds to conquer, but Dr. Bull’s Cough syrup is doing uncommonly well conquering colds In this one. “MARS CHARLIE." Xuw dar’s Mart Charlie, he’* done been leekted, Fur de speaker,Juet ae I suspected; Whar'e he swine, says my little eon. Is he taken de place Id Waehtngton? 1 don’t know, ’cause I don't care, All I no'*, la Mare Charlle’e dan. I raised Mara Charlie, and raised him wall. Rated htir, never a lie to tell; And now, dat my heir la white and (ray, I think old* word* Mara Charlie used to say Code Joe; he says to me one day, -DoyouebberKetonyoarkneea, like mud- drrand pray, I didn’t say nothlns to the ealld right den.- But I'*e thought ora those words agin and agin, „ And when I teed Mare Charlie Into manhood grow, I wondered If he remembered the words to Old Joe; For dem words will lead O'd Joe to Chrlet Amid his glorlons home and paradise. -A.L.I. Tax Notice. I will call on the business men of the city from 3 o'clock till night, eaohday, until tbe 18tb Inst, for their taxes. J. B. Dunn, Tsx Collector. Cotton BcporL Americus, Ga., Deo. 11,1881. Following is the - cotton report In this city up to date: Received yesterday 129 Reoelved previously .37,228 Total ...87,867 USKKETS. Corrected doily by L. G. Council, ware houseman. Good middling.. Middling i... 6j Low middling Market, quiet Receipts today at all United States ports. 47,822 SAVANNAH Spots, middling 7] -Market, quiet. NEW YORK. Spots, middling.. .8 1-16 Market, dull. LIVERPOOL. upland middling.......... Market, easy. • NEW YORK—FUTURES. Market, quiet. Sales, 01,800. FIREWORKS Some Fireworks tor the million. 9 Fireworks at ridiculously low prices. Fireworks to the retail trade lower than ever knows before. Fireworks of all Kinds. Fireworks Headquarters. ARE TOLERABLY GOOD, But who wants a tolerably good egg ? And there’*, a heap of trouble about a tol erably good stove. This season has proven that there is one line of stoves at least that is good (without MY STOCK OF XMAS GOODIES IS IMMENSE AND PRICES ARE NO OBJECT. Come in and'see for yourself. E. D. ANSLET, The Grocer. | the tolerable) and they are sold at the Ar tesian Corner. IS COMING. Before you buy yonr presents, call and examine our stock and get prices. Engraving or Etching on any article bought, done while yon wait, tree of charge. Thompson & Anderson, Hotel Windsor Jewelers. O0PBRH « HOUSe* 1 Tuesday, Dec. 15th. ANDERSON’S UNIQUE COMEDIANS,! In a brilliant and intensely humorous REVISION Of the exceptionally popular musical I farce comedy, i TWO I CRONIES. BVPLETB WITH OEMS OF The Artesian Corner Stoves are fitted [up with forty pieces of ware, where other dealers only give twenty-six. As usual, you [get more and pay less at the Artesian Cor ner* They don’t like it—the “tolerably good” stove dealers—but not only have we cut prices—but they are going to stay out—so say Butler & Berry. ARTESIAN CORNER, Lee and Lamar Streets. leci-iu. , February... 8.01 April. medicinal nse,aoldat , use, Bold at Db. Eldbidoe’s Drug Store. AsvxoiioWom If you would protect yourself from Painful, Profuse, Scanty, Suppressed or Irregular Men struation you must use BRADFIELD’S I FEMALE^ 1 REGULATOR At one time, and that too, not so very long ago, fashion decreet forbade the wearing of black to a wedding. Now it ia not only considered the correct thing, but some of the most elegant tolleta dis played upon this occasion are black. Carters villi, April S8, ISM. {SIStSSd “SSuYtaMfltbr’SraWMj ■-iBarasKasaarftsBftsar ORADFICLD REGULATOR CO. ATLANTA, OA. W g MALM MX ALL MBiania Oranges I Oranges I W. W. Thompeon, appreciating tb. hard time*, ha* iak*n oat Uceose to peddle orange* •ad prap.r* to farolib th*m from hi* wagon at the hnuee of avery eltlua at a prioe that flomn near, at least, a charity. Owaluga grove In.Florida, «a*b!a* him to do this. Three aro not th* *oar oraog*. that heve been on thi* mark*t, bat of ant-ela** va rlety.adsweet. Aoyoae overlookedlBthe CHRISTMAS | Is coming, andjwe are better prepared than ever to supply the public Farcical Comedy, Song and Dance! with presents suitable for that happy occasion. Every one buys The Latest Vocal Novelties! somebody a Christmas present, and we have got in our elegant assoit- Imported Terpslchorean Attractions! nient, something to please every one, no matter how much or how little they may want to spend. In selecting our a mjAjmummti AN ALL STAR COMBINATION LED UY AL. H. WILSON, ADA DEAVES. HOLIDAY GOODS we have not considered dull times, or thellow prioe of cotton, bnt have bought a much larger stock than ever before. We will not at- vn r . tempt to enumerate the many beautiful things we have, bnt will say | that there is no more complete stock of all such goods as are carried in a first-class JEWELRY AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT THE - SISTERS - DON, I Honse, to be fonnd in the South, than we now have open for inspec- Lulle. Lizzie. Emma. tion.aud we most cordially invite every .one to call and see what a FANNIE BLOODGOOD, THE ELECTRIC 81*AUK, And Introducing the great English Queens of Terpsichore, ONE CENT A WORD COLUMN. Advertisements will bn Inserted in this 1 column at ths rata of One Cent per Word fori each insertion. No advertise meat taken for lass [ than FIFTEEN CENTS. | FOB BENT. I* , QNB HOUSEro^monc^orch^ dccll-3t. j fpWO ntoe rooms, carpeted, gs* and water, 1 J. with privilege or bath tub. Nice.) rooms In town Apply to W.J. 8LAPPEY, under! Opera Uoiae. d«-eS-12t | A BOOM In the Thomae Building, suitable 1 'forgentlemen's npertmont*. Appl^at 1 FOB SALE. f|,HE BtPTlBTTent, Flooring. Etc. Ap. ( i. ply to George bupteton or Dr. E. 1.1 Metbla. decStf | c u * u ? M-Uj| ' " found. J HUNCH Os' KEYS, with round brass 1 X> 'owr’cheek and piweof Ivory attached. 1 owner can have same bv calling at Times- i. Recorder office and paying expenses, decltf | Yeoman’s Wood Yard.h Read the following low prices: j 7 loads Ibrl&OO. 3IoadNforl2.ro. Sawed to suit purcliaacr. Cal! and leave your order* at once. oct.20-dSm A. J. YEOMAN*. | Mm Mm, CwEjn, blurb, Be. L For all diwajtee of the Eye, Ear. None and j £ Throat, consult I>r. W. L. BULlA HI), of Co- 1 j lumbue, Ga. decl-tjr-Sp 1 City Tax Notice. !• Tb9 oily taxes are now due, and payable at | the office In New City Hall. 11> D. K. Bbindom, IS Clerk and Tmaonr. I November 4, USI. lm. \ w omfortabie day and night. Our facilities for doing business are such hat no house in the country can undersell ns. Give ns a trial before on buy; if we fail to please yon either in goodsjor price, we do not xpect your trade. Goods we sell engraved free. JAMES fbicker;&jbro., 409 Jackson Street, Americas, Ga. BEAUTIFUL Children’s Shoes, all grades Come.toseeus whether you 414 Jackson St., Comer under New Hotel, next to Hill’s Fiimitera Sts*. 1271-^1271-^-1271 Although oar ”cltv fath.ru” hnvechnnsed our Dumber (Tom 431 to "177,” our tiu iueee »t ths --oil Hell, bi.’> staail where wean better prepnredjthnn ever to supply our eastern- i. Wnen you XKBD or WANTflret-clau good, don't be deceived but ask ' u I’ M ’RING,” YF.U.OWHTONE,” or "MA.RYl.aN i CLUB" pun whiskies. We handle all r hading brand* of fla* -kte*. Wlnesand Braodlee IIMPORTKO GOODS A SPECIALTY. Oar stock of Wine, h»» never been euueled In lhl< market: hero era i ‘ brand*: * Angelica.” "Muecotcl,” ‘-Tokay," “SaVtgnon Vest,” “Mm. ort.” “•teuppernong,” and-.he If yoa want toe beet and purest, bay otm FINE SMOKING TOBACCO.a * “talk of the town?' Hyon tried these good* get -oment once and enjoy yoanelL Webaveallue line of ripe* eehaam aud Briar good*. Agent, for itnera Pride” ”LeSeaora Sc Cigar*. . Mr. P.A.Catohlogn. the -ever faitbftil,” I* ulU wjth maud n always best p Jo. six-room I r npiutiffd. Ii w*—.