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lmericus Recorder
XJJVLN
fsphley Court Postponed
account of sickness in Judge
WOT STREWOTII. BUT A1TFIX
STItOXt;.
MIm Lain’* “Parc*" Oeu Sway with
tha Amtrlcua Hoy*.
Dwelling Burned.
^lr. I. H. Ctieek who lives on the
lines trail near Providence
lurch, had his dwelling house and
|chcn destroyed by fire Weanes
The fire caught from a stove
lie, and the house, which was a
loden framed structure, was soon
nsumed. Nearly all the furni-
»c was saved by hard work, a few
lilies being burned. The loss is
(iinated at about two hundred
[liars. Mr. Cheek is an honest,
rd-woiUintr man and the loss falls
(ite heavy on him, especially as it
lines at a season when farmers are
b.st busy getting their crops mi
ll way.
A l.ood Boy Bone.
At 2 i'. M. Saturday F. A. Cam-
>n died at his father’s residence,
this city. Frank was about
[entv nine years of age, and had
many friends as any man in
aericus. He was highly esteemed
his many noble qualities of
Ind and heart, ilis death was
used by an affection of the kid-
, from which ho has been suf-
ing for some time, the disease
ving fatal despite the etlorts of
best physicians. lie was an
ive member of Mechanics Fire
tnpanv, being first assistant cn-
eer. By his death the company
les one of its most useful mem-
rs. To the bereaved ones we
uler our heart-ielt sympathies.
Borne Thief Captured.
Thursday night, between ten and
von o’clock, George Wiggins,
o lives ten miles south of hero
ir Sumter city, had a valuable
tolen from his lot. The
el, a negro about twenty-five
irs of age named Charles Col-
, rode into the city about two
lock Friday morning, and was
«tcd by Policeman Wheeler
d Kagan, hil general appearance
d the fact that he was riding
reback, having aroused their sus-
ions. As he was unable to make
stisfactory explanation they held
until a messenger arrived con
ing their suspicion*. The ne-
o lias heretofore borne a good
aractcr, and Mr. Wiggins was
eatiy surprised to find that he
5 the thier.
After a preliminary trial lie was
jail in default of ball, lie
'sthat he borrowed the horse
’ m kls uncle to go to Oglethorpe
sec his father who is sick. The
Bc against him is an ugly one,
he will doubtless swell the
" k ” °fthe Dade coal mines.
“I’ve solved the mystery of Miss
- ,, 0 . Lulu's p twer,’’ said Dr. Baker, of
,m”! «r-m!l and o^nJrnl Mar,on county, to an Ainericus
man a few days ago. ‘ It’s nothing
more and less than the old fashion
ed Baptist faith.”
If this solution is correct, it
would seem that there are few peo
ple who have the “faith” in the
quantity that Miss Lulu has,
The audience which assembled
at the opera house Friday night
was very gratifying to Miss Lulu
and the Library. When the our-
tain rolled up, it showed Miss Lulu,
Manager Atkinson and Mrs. Hurst.
The names of ten or twelve well
known gentlemen of this city and
county were read who were selected
for their powcio of strength and
“staying” qualities. After a little
talk by Mr. Paul, the work was
begun. The performance was vir
tually the same as the one given
here about a year ago, with the
exception of tno>'e “power” being
shown. A chair was first taken up
and passed to a gentleman, who
endeavored to hold it when Miss
Lulu put her hands on it. Then
two tried to hold it, and then as
many as could get a hand hold
were mthlessly thrown around
without respect to either age, bean
ty or strength.
The umbrella was then brought
out and was very soon demolished
the gentlemen who endeavored to
hold it being thrown around from
one side of the stage to the other.
Some one then sat down in a chair
and Mias Lain raised him as easy
as if he was a feather. A dozen
or so then piled on the chair and
each otiier, hut it only required
a touch Irom Miss Lulu's wag'
nctic hands to raise chair, men
and all from the stage. The hi!
hard cue was then introduced, and
those gentlemen who were experts
in its use requested to handle It
which they d|d without any success
whatever. Miss Lulu then balanced
herself on one dainty foot and neld
an umbrella out from her body with
her hands, while Clitf Clay endeav.
ored to pusn her ofl her balance,
Getting a good brace lie pushed
witn all liis strength, breaking the
umbrella, but leaving Miss Lulu
still on one foot, calm and uuruflled.
Gene Doughtie planted his dain'y
boots on the floor and tried to boss
a chair around, but after getting a
stunning blow on his proboscis and
having his hairdisarmnged, retired
in disorder.
Those oil the stage were fully
satisfied that Miss Lula was a bet
ter man they were, and are quite
anxious to find out the secret of
her power.
All theories in regard to it have
been exploded, and nothing hut
time and science, perhaps, will ex
plain the mystery. It is quiteevi
dent that there is no humbug about
it.
■ t w in he opened and adjourn-
Monday, probably to the
, Monday in June.
Count)' Court,
liene Crowder, one of the little
chicken thieves, pleaded
lltv, Thursday, and was sen-
.",1 to four months in the chain-
or a fine of sixteen dollars,
llmlin" costs. Webb Solomon
tlill ii”tail awaiting trial.
Retired.
Lj r II. Cobb has withdrawn
the firm of Harp & Cobh,
Icliers, his official duties as
Ljtl claiming all Ins time. Mr.
, will continue the business at
, 0 U stand.
Memorial Day.
, meeting of the Ladies Mem-
Li Association at the Library
Idnesday afternoon, it was de
led to decorate on Monday,
fcril 27th, instead of Sunday. Mr.
F. Hinton was invited as
Ltor of the occasion, and we un
tiUind has accepted.
The Order Business.
Kir. F. A. Gyles reports his bus!-
L s , ; n the way of Buits made to
^er, as greatly improving this
yin*. He handles samples for
Ice first-class houses this season,
l\ says he can satisfy anybody in
xls, styles and prices. He par-
lularly asks those in need of
Itliing to give him a call before
jrcliasing, and he will make it an
Bucement to trade with him.
LIVERY STABLE BURNED.
A few moments before 9 o’clock
Suuday night, the fire alarm was
sounded. The fire was soon diS'
covered to be in Willett’s livery
stable, starting at the northeast
corner of the building. The fire
department turned out promptly,
and in a very few moments Vigi
lance No. 1 was pouring a stream
on the burning building, and would
probably have put out the fire bad
not tueir suction hose pulled off
and fell in the cistern. The build
ing was burning so rapidly that it
was seen impossible to save it, and
the two .steamers turned their at
tention to the buildings surround
ing the stable. A strong north
west wind was blowing at the time,
causing the flames to almost lap
ovcv on Mr. W. K. Bell’s house,
which was occupied by Mr. M.
Gross. By promptly placing
couple of streams
tRILLIANTa
Tit more lirave
To live than to die.
—[Owen Meredith.
Love, dear girl, la very fleet;
Boon he’ll be before your feet;
Give the little wretch a start.
He’ll go faster than your heart;
Yet, though beaten, when't la done,
Tit the sweetest race you’ve run.
—[Gath.
Tbere’t always a river to crow,
Always an effort to nuke.
If there’s anything good to win,
Any rich prize to take;
Yonder's the fruit wo crave,
Yonder the charming scene;
But deep and wide, with a troubled tide,
It the river that lies between.
—[Anon.
Juat as Good.
Many unscrupulous dealers may tell
you they bare remedies for Coughs and
Colds equal in merit and in every respect
just ns good as the old reliable Dr. Bo-
sanko Cough and Lung Syrup, unless
you insist upon this remedy and will take
no other, you are liable to be greatly de
ceived. Prices, 50 cents and $1.00. Sold
by A. J. Hudson. m71y
u Hudson, the Druggist, who al-
«looking after the interest of hiscus-
"ow secured the sate of Dr.
ii, ? * Con gk»nd Lung Syrup, a rem-
never fails to cure Colds, Pains
i , 10 core t.oius, rsios
o r i < 1<!S f an, l all Lung Affections. For
nt tough, try a free sample bottle.
• “r Size 50 cents. m71y
Hymcninl.
Sunday morning at ten o’clock
Mr. J. P. Davenport and Miss
AnDio Lon Byrd were married at
tho residence of the bride’s parents
in Leeton, Rev. Dr. Maun perform'
ing the ceremony. The contract
ing parlies are well known society
people of this city, Mr. Davenport
having been a resident here a num
ber of years, while Miss Byrd was
raised here. The wedding was a
very quiet one, none but intimate
friends being present outside of
the immediate family. The happy
couple have the best wishes of
their many friends that they may
“live long and prosper.” Last
night they were tendered a recep
tion at the residence of the bride’s
parents.
‘ A CARD.
To all wbe are suffering from the errors
and indisoretioni of yontb, nervous
weakness, early decay loss of manhood
4o., I will aend a recipe that will enre
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy waa discovered by a missionary
in Booth America. Bind a self-addressed
envelope to the Rev. Jot kpu T. Inman
tStatio.i D, Arts York City
the stable Chief Smith averted the
impending disaster, and the fire
soon spent its force.
When the fire broke out there
weru about eight or ten horses in
tho stable, hut all were saved, as
were the buggies and some of the
harness. Several pigs got fastened
in some way, and were roasted to
death. It is supposed the fire
originated from a defective pipe,
and caught in the ceiling of the
small room on Lamar street. The
building was a frame one, owned
by Judge Kendrick, and was in
sured, we understand, for $250. It
has been used for a feed and sale
stable ever since it was ereoted
Mr. J. A. Willett, whom the
property in the stable belonged to,
lost considerable. Several sulkies
were burned, as well as harness,
stable fixtures and all his feed, of
which he had considerable. He is
unable to make an estimate on his
losses.
Remember
That I am selling a Fine Straight
Whiskey, Spring of '83, for $2.00.
feb25ml A. D. B. McKenzie.
Some Curiosities.
A good many of the people of
this city have a very feeling recol
lection of the high prices which pre
vailed during the war. Mr. J. W.
Furlow lias shown us some very
odd bills which his father had to
pay during those troublesome
times. In looking over some old
papers the other night he found
cords of them, and as they are odd
to the rising generation, we publish
them :
Mr. James l'urlow, bonaht of Mnlkey
A Duvis, October 5. 1853:
To 11 spools cott'-n thread ;$5 50
To 3 spools cotton thread 3 00
To 2J yards worst 3 00
To 1 dozen battens 2 00
To 3 yaids stripes 9 00
To 2Jy>.rds worsted 9 09
T i 1 paper pins 6 00
To needles 2 50
To 1 ladies collar 5 00
To 1 ladies collar 2 00
54 20
Received payment,
Uci.kev & Davis.
Mr. J. Furlow, bought of Bam, Cohen,
agent;
To 1 yard homespun $ 25 00
To cutting pants nnd jacket 25 00
To 1 yard calico 35 00
To 8 yards ginghams, at $55 440 CO
$525 00
Received payment in full,
B. Cohen.
Americns, Ga., April 8, 1805.
In these days permission had to
be secured before the young men
could go gunning, as will be seen
bolow:
PitovosT Marshal's Office, >
Am K.luci'8, Ga., Sept. 22, 1805. S
Permission is lieaeby granted to Mr.
Augustus BtvinB, of Sumter county, Ga.,
to use and carry one piece of private fire
arms of the following character; Bhot
Guo, with necessary ammunition for the
impose of sporting. By order of Col.
1. F. Siokles, Commanding 2d Sub.
District. A C. Bahdwell,
Cnpt. 147th HI. Vols. and Provost Marshal.
Notice.—After October 1, 1855, all per
sons found with Confederate or U. S.
fire-arms, or any ammunition or muni
tions of war, whatever, in their posses
sion, witbont permission from proper
military authorities, will be arrested and
sent to Department Headquarters with
such articles.
Wlijr Country Lads Succeed.
[Lilian Whiting's Letter.]
One great source of culture In tho coun
try are tho evenings, and it is not impos
sible that much of the success in
life that luts attended boys, country
born and bred, with limited early oppor
tunities, is largely duo to tho fact that
evenings wore devoted to Intellectual cul
ture. Tho isolation of a country home
leads to this far moro than the homes ill
a city, where entertainments and amuse
ments of all kinds from the dime museum
to tho opera, or from the skat
ing rink to a Lowell institute lee
ture, attract the family to out
side festivities. In fact the quiet evening
_ at home is almost unkuown in city life.
. ... .... . Through all grades of society—through
in the rear °M tho circles ot culture, fashion, middle
JUST RECEIVED
TO-DAY
AttsntlwB, Planters!
i and call on me before purchas
ing your supply of Tobscco. I have a
Cure for Piles.
The first symptoms of Piles is an Intense
itching at night after getting warm. Thia
unpleasant sensation is immediately re
lieved by an application of Dr. Basanko's
Pile Remedy. Piles in all forma. Itch,
Balt Rheum and Ringworm can ’ oer-
manontly cured by the use of this great
remedy. Price 50 certs. Manufactured
by The Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co., Piqua,
0. Sold by A. J- Hudson. moh7 ly.
class or lower life—runs this tendency to
such evening entertainment outside tho
homa
In fact, to nn Increasing number of
people, there is no home life, in the former
acceptation of the term. Hotel boarding,
apartment houses, the living in Huts anil
other “modern conveniences. " have alto
gether superseded the houses cf the past,
auil social life undergoes n corresponding
change. If it is gayer, brighter nnd fuller
of pleasure, it lacks somewhat of tho
seriousness of endeavor which contrib
uted to form an atmosphere where aspira
tion if not inspiration,' held Us away and
influenced growing lifo. Tbo men who
liavo impressed their power upon tho ai
nro not, ns a rule, those whose evenings in
boyhood were devoted to the outside
attractions of city streets.
Sewage as Food for Fish.
I Boston Journal.]
A new light has licon thrown upon tho
sewage question in England, and it is now
believed that tho discharge of the im
mense sewnge of London Into tho Thames
is the best disposition that could he made
of It. Tho reason for tills belief is found
in the extraordinary abundance of fish on
the southern atad eastern coasts. The
west coasts of England and Scotlund, to
gether with tho whole of Ireland, onlv
produce 4 per cent, of the catch of fish ot
Great Uritain, the waters of tho North sea
and tbo English channel supplying the
rest.
Tho cause of this cxcoptlonal fertility
of the fish in the south nnd east is sup
posed to bn un abundant food supply. It
is ovldcnt from tho constitution of tho fish
themselves tlmt they uttain from some
thing or somewhere considerable quanti
ties of nitrogen, phosphoric ncid anu pot
ash in excess of wlmt is obtained in sea
water. These are precisely the ingredi
ents which lire found valuable in sewage
used as manure, nnd which restore the
fertility of exhausted soils. Iienco it is
concluded that the enormous quantities of
sewnge which are poured into the Thames
nre not wasted, hut nro most profitably
used in converting it into an immense
spawning nnd feeding bed for the fish
which swarm into the neighboring seas.
Hmv Gould Is I’lmterviL
(Chicago Herald.]
Somebody In Mr. Gould's office has been
giving the press an Idea of tho great specul
ator's correspondence. More than one-
half of the letters which he receives come
from toffgnm or cranks. One man wanted
him to make him a present of fttO.OOO in
per cent, bonds because they would pro
duce an income sufficient to uminta'n him
in idleness, mid lie thought Gould could
spare the money easily enough. A man
in Central A'cw York sent him photo
graphs of himself, wife and eleven chil
urea, and asked permission to take nn
excursion in his yacht. * One man wanted
the capitalist to cover a particular stock
and another tasought him to depress the
price of a certain class of securities on a
certain day. Everybody who culls o:
Gould must state his name, address and
business.
A clergyman presented himself tho
oilier day, and was promptly admitted.
When hi: had seated himself he took out
$2,000 in currency and asked that it be
invested along with Gould's money in his
next u Whirl" In tho tbo street, and that
the speculator keep it until it had
umoutited to $20,000. The proposition
was refused, and tho preacher withdrew
in disgust.
An KmpreM* llaga.
(Chicago Tribune.]
An incident which occurred in China
lost month shows how tho fate of eastern
Ison & Smith’s,
FANCY and STAPLE CR0€ERS
JACKSON STREET,
Another lofof
BOSS LUNCH MILK BISCUITS,
FINE FRENCH CANDIES,
ORANGES, APPLES. BANANAS,
FIGS. DATES, PRUNES,
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR,
FULTON MABKET BEEF,
PIGS FEET,
DEEP SEA MACKEREL
AND CODFISH
Also an excellent assortment of
Canned Fish for the Lenten Season
We call your special attention to our
M0MAJA COFFEE
a rich and correct blend of high grade,
whole roasted Coffee, in balk, we do so in
the falleat confidence that it will be
fonnd, upon trial, THE FINE8T you
ever need. We solicit a trial order.
Try onr Teas and Spices
Strictly Pure and Fresh Ground.
Onr CANNED GOODS are all of the beat
qtmlity, not half juice and water,
bat solid, whole peeked, both
Fruits and Vegetables,
Competing Iioumh may Boinetlnica, fornn o
left, cut uMlcr our prlcon, but In the Ion# run v.
hnvo found that where our customers bought at
less than our Hiriiroi they found a difference in
quantity or quality, which nplalneo the differ
ence in pi cc. Our motto is: “Lowett prices con-
nslent with good quality and honest quantity.**
BRB.iKliKi THEJKWOTONY.
The "Monarch'’ Shirt at $1.00 is the
beat in America for the money, and are
VS7.K John R. Shaw, "and don't yon
cash. A. D. B. McKenzie. * forget it.”
empires hangs on personal idiosyncrasies.
At a meeting of the new council culled to
consider the French proposals tile minis
ters were silent. The empress brusquely
ordered them to go and inquire of Prince
Kung and of l’ao Chung Tang (who bed
been dismissed in April) whether they
could make uny suggestion. Tho minis
ters repaired to the residences of these re
tired functionaries, attd obtained a reply
from both that, not having the threads of
the negotiations, they were incomnctcnt
to suggest anything. On the trembling
ministers stammering out this message the
empress was enraged. She declared that
the ex-ministers wished to raise a new
difficulty, and instantly degraded them,
forbidding them to present themselves at
her birthday festivities.
A Young Lawyer.
[Exchange. 1
Bobby begged his mamma to buy him
a drum.
“lam afraid, Bobby, “she replied, “ that
if I were to buy a drum graudpa might
not like it very welL “
“That wouldn't make any difference,
mamma, * Bobby argued, “cos. you see,
the drum ain’t for grandpa; it’s for me. ”
This conversation occurred a good
many yean ago, and Bobby, who is now
a man, is practicing law successfully in
Philadelphia.
Only Two College*.
Rev. Dr. Todd, of New Haven, says.
“If I had my way I would merge all the
colleges of the country Into two—one of
these for the cast, the other for tho west
The western one I would put in the Sand
wich islands, the other one in Nova
Scotia.
The Orange Trade.
One of tho uncertainties in the Florida
orange trade consists in the fact that the
fruit must be sold as soon as it matures.
It cannot be stored, like the apple and
pear, for future use;
To tho people of Amerisus nnd those
trading in our city, I make herewith the
announcement that I have returned from
my Northern trip, where I bought and
aiu now receiving one of largest and best
selected stocks of Dry Goods, Dress
Goods, Clothing, Shoos, Hats nnd Trim
mings, Notions, Hosiery, eto., etc., ever
brought or exhibited in this city. Moat
of the goods were bought at auction and
job luts, and at prices that I can afford to
Hell them for a good profit and then sell
goods for less than other merchants can
buy them.
My motto in the future will be as in
the past, to make my profits in the pur
chase of the goods nnd give to my cus-
touieis the benefit of any and all bargains
which I buy.
I’ is, perhaps, not amiss to mention
that tho firm position my 'competitors
hero have taken in tny recent trouble has
"purred me to such nn extent that I am
determined to do the Cash Dry Goods
business of Amorious whether it will
yield mo a profit or not.
It is useless to quote prioes. I am de
termine.*. to sell my goods and I will leave
it to those that will cotne, inspect end
price my goods whether I mean business
or not. Domestics, until further notice,
1 will sell strictly at Factory cost.
The Bargain Btore in order to aceomo-
date the extensive Spring Stock has been
enlarged and is one of tbs largest as well
as tbs neatest in the city.
lVith a determination to sell and please
at nny cost, a large selection and stock of
all descriptions, a polite and attentive
corps of oterks to wattlupon iU custom
ers, the Bargain Btore, thankful for past
patronage, extends an invitation to all to
call and inspeot their stook, satisfied that
it will be to your interest’to da so.
Respectfully,
8. M. COHEN, The Bargain Man.
Cotton Avenu", * opposite Bank of
Americns, Sign of Red Fleg.
If You Want
Fresh
OF ALL KINDS, GO TO
DRUG STORE I
THEY HANDLE SEEDS FROM
Which are perfectly pure and
fresh Remember that they
make a specialty of Seeds and
handle only the best It is
cheaper to buy good seeds at
first, for then you will not be
disappointed or lose your time
and labor.
J. A. &D.F. davenport;
LAMAR STREET,
Amorlouw, i Ooorglm.
THE SEASON OPENED
Base Balls and Bats
JUST RECEIVED AT
MRS. FRED LEWIS’.
I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED A LARGE
INVOICE OF
Easter Cards!
THE FINEST IN THE CITY’.
THE FRANKLIN SQUARE LIBRA-
RY IS NOW OPENED, AND
SUBSCRIBERS CAN MAKE
THEIR SELECTIONS.
; Dissolution ol Copartnership.
The Hide and Commission business of
S M. Cohen A; Co., foot of Cotton Avenue,
has been rii-solved by rnutnsl consent.
Mr. B. M. Cohen retiring. The basins—
will hereafter be conducted under the
style and firm of C. A. Bell.
B. M. COHEN,
C. A. BELL.
In retiring from the above basins— t
wish to aisle to my iriends and the pub
lic that I did no reluctantly, havibg been
it the past thirteen yeais, but win-
starling the Bargain Store I could not
give it that personal attention whieh it
qnired to please toy customers,
wishing lor my successor, Mr. C. A
Bell, the same liberal patronage which I
received in the past,
1 am, respectfully,
8. M. COHEN.
In assuming charge of the Bide and
Commission business of 8, M. Cohen &
Co., I wish to state that the dealings had
with my retiring partner have been at stt
times pleasant and satisfactory in srsey
respect, and I cheerfully bespeak of eng
friends for Mr. Cohen their liberal pat
ronage in bis Bargain Store bnsinees,
satisfied that you will be treated honestly
and fairly bjt trading with him.
Respectfully, 1. A BELL.
“Jim” Phillips. “Dick"
W. J. Phillips & Co.
BAKERY.
Znusobe——Bpoolalty.
Cotton Avenue, Amcricus.Oa,
ebftmS
H. T. FBETWKU , HaSMIMI .
Fretwell & Smith,
Maasfbeterefs aid Bepsir era cf
Buggies and Wagons
FROM CHEAPEST TO BEST.
Call and See ns at onr Ifenr Staid!
BACK OF WATTS' STORE
REPAIRING OF ALL KIND A SPECI
ALTY. ALL WORK WAR-
RANTED.
Kbits* FfiETtVELL Si MltTtk