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\ VOLUME 1 AMERICUS, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1891. NUMBER 222 FATAL AFFRAY. the military. BOY FATALLY STABS WHITE MAN. Do you want to make some one a CHRISTMAS! ■PRESENT during the Holidays ? Do you want to find what you want at the right price? Then don’t go and buy. until you GO AND SEE the splendid display of Holiday Goods at Geo. D. Wheatley’s OPEH NIGHTS TILL For the convenience of those whose time is occupied during the day, we will keep our store open until 9 o’clock at night during the Holidays, thus giving all an opportunity to make selections without the los3 of valu able time. Gfeo.D.Wheatley Cor. Lamar Streetland Cotton Avenue. Nr. Dave Howard Fatally Cut by a Negro Youth Near Ellavllte Wedne.day-The Difficulty Beginning Over a Money gattla- ment-Mr. Howard Reported Dead. On the Harvey place, about 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Dave How ard was fatally .tabbed by a negro boy about 10 years old, and if not already d»d, has no chance of recovery. It seems that the negro, whose name could not be learned, had a difficulty with Mr Howard concerning a money settlement between them, and watching bis chance; waited until bis victim’s back was turned when he ran up to him from behind, and reaching around, stabbed him repeatedly In the breast. Mr. Howard being taken at a disadvant age was entirely unable to defend him self, and it was all done so quickly that he had no chance. The negro endeavored to escape but was captured and brought to this city last night and confined in the Sumter county jail, by Sheriff Wood of Schley. Mr. Howard was well known In Amer- Icus, having married Miss Snyder, of this city. Reports from Etlavllleare that be died last night from his wounds, and If such be the case It Is likely to go hard with the rascal who murdered him. A PIECE OP GOOD NEWS. Hon. K. O. Simmons* Life In.un.no. Claim Satisfactorily Adjusted. It will be a source of a great deal of comfort to the family and friends of the late Hon. E. 6. Simmons to read this Christmas morning the good news con tained In the following telegram reoeived last night by Col. Uriah B. Harrold, the local agent of the Mutunl Life Insuranoe Company, which confirms the toot that the Insuranoe of $5,0g0 will be paid "Atlanta, 6a, December 24 —Uriah B. Harrold, Americas, Ga.: The com pany* wires that the finance committee this morning approved the payment of the Simmons claim of $5,000. “B. F. Siieddes, “Assistant General Agent Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.” There were, it seems, very serious ob- mediately to New York after Colonel Simmons’ death for tbe express purpose of presenting to the company such facts as he believed would cause a favorable decision to be made. His efforts have been productive of tbe deeired result, and as a consequence the good news contained fn the telegram is given this morning. It may be justly said that the Mutual Life never resorts to technicalities nor quibbles to evado payment of claims, and thU la an Instance where it Is clearly seen that tbe company has resolved to pay, In face of tbe foot that technicali ties might have been raised that would have delayed, If not eventually defeated, the payment of tbe olaim. Col. Harrold has represented the com pany herd for twenty-five years, and claim has never been dieputed; and the magnificent record of the company in this regard Is still unbroken and will no doubt continue as good in tbe future a« in the past. Col. Harrold’* “merry Christmas” will no donbt be all the merrier because of the excelled service he has rendered the widow and orphans in this matter, a* there can be no doubt that he alone was in position to smooths the way to. the prompt settlement of the olaim, and ha* exerted himself to the utmost to see that the teebnleal obsta cle* were removed, and a satisfactory adjustment made. A Well-Earned Beet. For the past six weeks Dr. J. B. Hinkle has been In New York City. The trip la one of recuperation of health im paired by a too close attention to pro fessional duties, and the many friend* of the dootor will be delighted to learn that he is now entirety restored. The visit to New T£ork Is one of pe culiar pleasure to Dr. Hinkle, as there he meets scores of the classmates with whom he formed friendships around the dlaaeoting table and In tbe lecture room. Together they can rehearse the sepnes and incidents of long ago when each held as* a dream the professional eminence be has now attained. Anecdote* of college life and remarkable case* which have come before them since they followed In youthful awe the erudite discourse of the surgeon In charge. Dr. Hinkle hai been the recipient of numerous courtesies from tho Now York physicians, having been repeatedly in vited to be present and lend his assist ance in cases of delicate surgical im portance. Replies to Capt. H.C. Baxley*. Invitations' to flsorxln Military Capt H. C. Bagley extended invlt*. tlpna to tbe Second and Fourth Georgia regiments to be present at tbe Crisp celebration and the following replies from the commanding officers of the re spective corps speak something of tbe general sentiment concerning tbe elec tion of Judge Crisp to the speaker’s chair HBADqUAUTKItSOF SECOND liXUlEEXT GEORGIA VOLUNTEERS, MACON, G*. December 31, ISM. Capt H. 0. Bagley, Commanding Americus Light Infantry, Americus, Ga; Dear Sir—Your telegram duly received extending Invitation to 8eoond Regiment Georgia Volunteers to be in your city on tue 30th to take part in tbe demonstration in honor of Judge Crisp. I return my thanks for the In vitation, and while the regiment can not be present as a whole, I think some of the companies will attend. I wish you every success. All Georgia is proud of Hon. C. K. Crisp. If possible I will attend, but can’t say positively, as I don’t know how the cases just at that time will be in my court. Respectfully, C. M. Wiley, Col. 2d llegt Ga. Vols. HKAUqUARTERS FOURTH RkuIMENT Georgia Volunteers, Aliiany, Ga. December 23d, 1801.—Capt H. C. Bag- ley, Commanding Americus Light In fantry, Amerlous, Ga., Dear Sir: I am in receipt of your night mossage of the 10th, inviting my command to partici pate In the celebration of the election of Mr. Crisp as speaker. It would afford me great pleasure to bn present with part or all of my regi ment, but just at this season you doubt less know how dlfflonlt it is to get away Mom business and especially is this so with young men who are working for others, and the majority of the military o( tbe state is made up from this class, a^d I therefore fear that we shall have t$ forego tbe pleasure. Be assured, however, that we are very happy - over tho election of Mr. Crisp, feeling ns we 6 that our state has been honored and that South Georgia has been especial ly so. At somofuture time I hope we shaU fe able to aocept your kind hospitality, ill you kindly tender to Judge Crisp the hearty congratulations of tbe Fourth stacles In tl,e way of the adjustment of the claim, andUoloheiHarrold went Ini- Georgia, and say to him for us that we hop; to be present on some future occa sion when you celebrate his election to an office even more exalted than that of speaker of the house of representatives With my best wishes for yourself and your gallant company, and three cheers for Crisp, I am very truly yours, Bo. L. Wiout, Col. Com’d’g 4th RegL Ga. Vols. CARRIED BACK. THE BOSTON EMBEZZLER FAILS TO H SUSTAIN OBJECTIONS, And Is Handed Over to the New Enclmnd Authorities In Response to th. Requisi tion Pap... Demsndlnx Hi. Body—Car ried to Boston Yesterdey In tbe case of Simons, the Jewish em bezzler wanted in Boston, Judge Fish yesterday granted the requisition papers whfoh had been served, ‘and In conse quence Mr. Simons was transferred from the Sumter county jail into tbe handaof the-officers who bad oome down to earry him baok to the scene of hla misdemeanors, there to answer to tbe charges made against him or to suf fer the punishment meted to violators of the law. And just her* it would not be amiss to note the fact of the unfailing shrewd ness and detective ability of tbe Ameri cus police force. In less than twenty-four hours after the receipt of the first telegram tbe cul prit was safely lodged behind the bars, and despite his apparent honesty and asservatlons concerning his Innocence be proved to be jutt “the Individual re quired.” CRISP NOT COMING. A Telegram From th# Speaker Settles the •Jaestlon. The general committee on tbe Crisp celebration yesterday heard from Judge Crisp that It would be utterly Impossible for him to oome to Amerlous durins the holidays, bis physical condition being of a nature demanding absolute rest. While the people whom he represents are woefully disappointed at not being able to give to him the demonstration they bad prepared, Judge Crisp’s health is of paramount Importance to them ard they oheerfnlly forego the anticipated enthusiasm If by so doing they contrib ute aught to his bodily welfare. The committee sent to < him yesterday afternoon the following telegram: Hon. C. F. Crisp, Washington, D, C.—The general committee la meeting assembled, touching your hearty wel come to yoqr home, deeply deplore your untimely Illness, and prayerfully Invoke the Almighty that you will speed ily regaiu your usual health. - “A. 8. Cures, Chairman.” A notice to the committee will be found elscwhore In these columns, and the several members are urged to be present, as tlieir aid I* needed In making satisfactory wind up of the affairs with which they have been entrusted. RING OUT THE OLD The Christmas Holiday. In conteqoenee of tbe observance of the usual holiday to-day and to-night by the working force of The Times-Re- cqruek, there will be no paper iaeued to-morrow morning, December 26. RIue lu tba New-Tha Connell Chance* It 1 Personnel. The Connell convened Wednesday evening promptly at 0 30 and the report* of the various committee* were read and ratified. The report of the water commission was also read and adopted. Dr. Miller resigned the chairmanship of the board of health, and Dr..C. A. Brook* waa elected in hla stead. The new members, Messrs. Bart, Bla lock and Miller, were now (worn In and appropriate remarks were nude by the retiring aldermen and the mayor. Dr, Bart introduced an ordlnanoe af fecting the tax Imposed on the venders and non-producers, and restricting the exemption from taxation to producers living in or adjacent to the city. After the board adjourned, tbe mayor Invited the old and new board to wet their whistle* with the effervescent champagne, and the invitation was so- cepted and the entire body withdrew to Oak Hall,where Frank Gardner (applied the most tempting delicacies, both liquid and solid. Dr. Brooks’ AppolalawaL Dr. Miller, tbe newly elected slder- msn, on Wednesday evening resigned his position as chairman of tho city board of health, and Dr. Cba*. A Brooks was elected to fill the vacancy so crested. Dr. Brooks, although young’In years, la a physician of ability and oomplete medical and surgical education. He will perform the new duties entrusted to him In a manner in every way worthy of the experienced praetitioner he succeeds The German To-day. Tbe young ladies of Americus will give this morning at tho rooms of tbe Amerlous Clnb, a German to their young gentlemen friends, beginning at 1030 o’clock a. m. Tbe spacious ballroom has been most beautifully decorated with evergreens, and to use the expression of one of the charming young ladles who helped to make it so, la a perfect Eden,” America*. Romantic Actor. It was James O'Neill to a packed bouse at DeGIve’s last night And he was aoting on his masterpiece, —“Monte Crlsto." The play of “Monte Crlsto” Is known to every one, and. to Atlanta jieople, James O’Neill needs no Introduction, For years he ha* scored a success in his famous production of “Monte Crlsto.” He came here last year in “Tbe Dead Heart,” and won a splendid triumph. He was the greatest attraction of last season. There is a boldness and strength that fascinates. Sure It Is that he Is one of the strongest actors on the stage to day, and never falls to create .enthusi asm. Mr. O'Neil! Is supported by a stronger company than ever before. Every character In the east Is well taken. The company is made up, for the most part, of former favorites, and Is excel lent In every respect The big crowd that filled tbe bouse last night was de lighted with the performance, and gave every demonstration of the fad. 'Monte Crlsto” Is a great matinee fa vorite, and will be given at to-day’s matinee, as well aa at the closing per formance tonight.—Constitution. PERSONAL MENTION. Masting o( tba Criap Commit!**. The general committee in charge of the Crisp celebration have before them business of importance to transact and are earnestly requested to meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the office of th* chairman, CoL A. B. Cntts. A Credit to America.. A-stranger suddenly transported from abroad Into tho establishment of Messrs. James Frieker & Bra, last night would have formed tbe impression that he had dropped into a Jedelry store of a metro politan city. Costly gold and silver ware U bewildering profusion, dia monds, watohes, musical instruments and a throng of well-dressed customers patiently awaiting their - turns to be •d. In tba rear of the establish ment an orchestra constantly playing. “Mnslo, moonlight and love.” The moonlight was lacking but the music only augmented the love that prompted so many to seek this gem of jewelry stores for the gifts to their loved ones. A Handsome Testimonial. At tbe jewelry store of Messrs, James Frieker A Bro. was displayed a hand some testimonial to little Phillip Edward Child* by the employe* of tbe S. A. <fc M. railroad as a token of their lore and ad miration. The gift Is of oxidised silver and consists of three pieces, a pap-bowl, tray and spoon, all gold lined, beauti fully embossed and engraved. The in scription reads, “To Phillip Edward, Christmas, 186L”« When the little fol low reaches a more advaaoed age he may writ feel a pride when looking upon this lovely gift What will you buy for your mother, brother or sister, or some one else’* sis ter, for tbe usual Xmas gift? You can only make up your mind what to buy by calling at tho storoof the Americus Jew elry Co. All goods sold engraved free of charge. . . , ,, Mr. R T. Johnson left yesterday to visit friends and relatives at Newnan. Miss Lula Clark of Macon js visiting at the residence of Mr. U. B. Harrold. Mr, W, P. Levis of the S. A. A M. road, left yestorday for a visit to Marian, Ala. Miss Annie Johnson, who has been at tending school at Athens roturned home this week. Miss Nettie Allen went down yester day to spend Christmas with relatives In Dawson. Miss Carrie Shropshire.of tho Plains Is visiting Mr. Tom Davenport on Col- Inge street. Miss Ida Merritt who has-been attend ing school at Macon, returned home Wednesday. Mr. J, B. Fitzgerald loft yesterday for Omaha, Ills homo, whore he spends the the holidays. Miss Grace Burns, who has been at tending school at Macon, arrived homo Wednesday. Mr. Eugene Hawkins arrived In URAmertcus lost night to spend Christ- inaswith relatives. Mr. J. T. Argo, tbe popular agent for the Sam road, wont down the road yes- terdayon business. , Mrs. Horace Lamar ,of Atlanta, ar rived In the olty yesterday to spend Xmas with relative*. Miss Kate Weaver loft Wednesday for 'f Buena Vista to visit friends and rela tives for several days. Mr. C C. Mlnter Is circulating among Ills Americas friends, after spending a week in Buena Vista. Mr. U. B. Harrold returned yesterday from tho director's meeting of the S. A W. railroad in Savannah. Mrs. H. G. Beall and children left yes terday for Columbia, Alabama, where they will spend the holidays. Miss Lilia Johnson returned yester day from Wesloyan Collego at Macon, to spend tho holidays at home. Major Frederick of Marsbailvillc, is visiting at tho residence of Col. W. T. Davenport on Brooklyn Heights. Prof. Tom Forb of Emory,, after a brief stay In Amoricus, loft yostordny for Lumpkin to spond Christmas. Mrs. Clias F. Crisp loft yesterday morning for Washington, D, C., where sho joins her distinguished husband. Mr. Henry Lanier of Atlanta arrived tbe city yesterday to spend Xmas with bis brother, Mr. Frank Lanier. Mr. Homer Mlors returned home Tues day night after an absence of several months In Birmingham and Atlanta. Mrs. Homer Reed of Atlanta left yes- terday for Lumpkin; where she spends several days before returning to Ameri cus. Mr. T. Beta Ciker, formerly of Amer icus but now residing in Macon, is spending tho holidays with friends and relatives here. Mr. Phil J. Scudder, a prominent mer chant of Chattanooga returned home yesterday after a pleasant visit to hla sister, Mrs. Bascom Myrlck. Miss Mamie Butt, who has been at tending school at Macon, passed through the city yesterday on her way to her home In Buena Vista. Rev, B. B. Campbell went over to Buena Vista yesterday to perform the ceremony in tbe Crawford-MIller mar riage. He will return to-day, Mr. Joe A Littlejohn and little daugh ter, Susie, of Barnesville, Ga, but form, erly of this city, are circulating among their relatives and many friends. Col. /era A. Littlejohn of Cordele made a flying trip to our city Wednes day. He was accompanied on his return by his wife and Miss Ida Littlejohn who have been visiting at the residence of Mr. Hard C. Sapp. Miss N. L. Hawkins with her friend, Miss Carrie Lfgon of St. Louis and Mr. S. II. Hawkins, Jr., accompanied Col. S. H. Hawkins of Americus to the city on his business trip yesterday. They re- , turned yesterday afternoon —Albany Newsand Advertiser. THE CARRIERS* ADDRESS. From the time of pioneer journalism It lias been the custom every Christmas for the little paper carriers to issue an address which they sell to subscriber* for, a nominal sum. Help the boys. Every morning, rain or shine, they tum ble out of their warm bed* to deliver tbe morning paper at your doors, and they only ask of you at this merry Christmas time that you will purchase their llttto song. PVNKRAL NOTICE. Th* friend* and swqnalntawcee of Mr. aad Mrs. Cham* L Brady am map set ■■■