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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