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Americus Recorder. ESTABLISHED 1879. AMERICUS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY. JULY 17, 1890. DAWSON DOINGS. An Interacting Budget From the Grow- ins City. DAWSON, Ga., July 16.—Last Wednesday, the Otli Inst., many of our cltlzeus from town and country took advantage of the stockholder’s Columbus Southern railroad meet ing in Columbus to take a free ride over the road to that city. We were joined by otherB at every town and station from here to Columbus, the train becoming crowded at Cusseta. The meeting waB held at 11 o’clock, s , m. at exposition headquarters, over 10,000 shares being represent ed. Capt. T. E. Blanchard, of Co- IumbuB, was elected chairman ahd jfr. C. B. Grimes secretary. The reports of olllcers of the road were very satisfactory, and showed that the new road was in excellent con dition and had more than paid cur rent expenses during the two and a half monthB it has been in opera tion; notwithstanding the expenses have been much heavier than they will be In future for the same length of time, and the time being in early spring when business is dullest. The following gentlemen were elected directors for the ensuing year: J. W. English, Sr., W. B. Lowe, G. W. Parrott of Atlanta, T. J. Pierce, H. A. Carter, T. E. Blanch ard of Columbus, John Stephens of Cusseta, B. H. Hood of Dawsou and Nelson Tift of Albany. The directors held a meeting and elected the following officers : President, W. 3. Lowe; Vice- President, J. W. English; Secretary and Treasurer, G. W. Parrott; General Manager, S. F. Parrott. Both meetings were very harmo nious and all were pleased with the road and its management. The trip was n pleasant one, and all enjoyed it very much. At a meeting of the Alliance of the Second Congressional district at Albany last Monday, at whicii every county in the district was represented, Judge J. H. Guerry, of Dawson, was unanimously en dorsed as their candidate for Con gress. A committee was appointed to notify him of their action and as certain whether he will accept and make the race. It was a genuine surprise to Judge Guerry, and an honor entirely unsought and unex pected, and it Is unknown at this writing what his answer will he. The committee is here waiting for his reply. Our polite and efficient tax receiv er, C. M. Harris, says that the value of taxable property In Terrell county, on April 1st, 1800, wns $2, 340,000, au Increase within the past year of $410,658. There has been a considerable Increase in every dis trict hi the county except the 4th, or Dover district. There has been a small decrease in that, on account of several of its most wealthy citi zens having moved to Dawsou. The committee of arrangements lor the Confederate veterans’ reun ion met at the court house last Fri day, and instead of having a barbe cue in Dawson on the 17th Inst, as first published, decided to have a basket dinner at the Primitive Bap tist church, ouo mile cast of Daw- sun, on Friday, the 25th inst. Proper commiteea were appointed aad the good .work is going bravely °n. All old veterans, their families and friends, arc cordially invited and a large crowd is expected. Last Sunday the gospel tent was tilled to Its utmoBt capacity morn ing ami evening to hear Rev. P. S. T witty, who pre ached two of the finest sermons ever heard in this <%.' Itevs. E. H. McGehee, Felder, Stubbs, Evans, Myers; Chester, Whiting and others were untiring in their efforts to make this one of the best and most glorious meetings «ver held in this section, and they ure meeting with fine success. Mr- N. B. Barnes has just return- e, l from New York and Philadel phia, where he purchased a large J nd fine stock of jewelry, and saw *11 the sights. Miss Alice Ewell, who has been "pending a few mouths In the city, ‘ne guest of Mrs. E. C. Ellington, Returned to her home in Blakely last Monday to the regret of her many °*wsou friends. Mr. J. W. Peddy, of Wildwood, i*-, has moved with bis family to uur city, and occupies the Mrs. residence on Main street, yol. T. L. Guerry, of Georgetown, in the city, the gues't of his son J MgeJ. H. Guerry. °n next Sunday Messrs. W. B. Cheatham, W. A. McLain, W. H. Davis, J. S. Farnum and 8. R. Christie will start on a business and pleasure trip to New York. Judge Samuel Lumpkin, of the Northern Circuit, spent two days in our city last week. Col. S. Wise Parker, of Americus, visited bis sister, Mrs. Carrie Jones, of this place last Sunday. Messrs. Ernest Moore and John Edwards, of Albany, spent last Sunday in our city. Mrs. S. J. Anthony, of Shellman, Is the guest of Mrs. M. M. Anthony this week. Miss Lola Cartledge, of Morgan, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W. C. Kendrick. Mr. Dan Crouch, of Augusta, Is visiting his parents and other rela tives and friends In Dawson. Mr. Bob Lee Statham, traveling salesman for Waxelbaum, Is stop ping a few days with his parents. He is sick with fever. Miss Minnie McLester, of Colum bus, is visiting the city, the guest of Miss P. S. Newberry. Mrs, Mollle Morris, of George- twM is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. t5.*Dean, on Lee street. Mr. Hugh McNulty, of Sheffield, Ala., Is visiting his mother in this city. Mr. W. N. Lott Is in Albany, building homes. Mr. W. R. Baldwin has been elected Superintendent of the Cot ton Compress and Storage Com pany. J. A. F. FARMERS’ DAY. The People of Schley Gathel at Hope- well, and Enjoy a Feaat—Local Newt. WESTON ACADEMY. FROM WESTON. Westo.v, Ga., July 8.—The Alli ance dinner last Saturday was a grand Buccess. The crowd began to gather about eight o'clock and con tinued to come until there were about six hundred souls present. It was a big day for the Alliance. Hon. D. B. Harrell, Messrs. Wm. Sears and Allen Kenyon were the orators, all of whom made tlttlng speeches for the occasion, but the praises of the latter were on the Ilp-a of all. The rain continues to fall, and the farmers’ smile grows broader. Misses Emma Hicks and Susie Grier nre visiting in our town, the guests of Mrs. J. H. Whitcbard. Rev. W. D. Jolley will preach at the Baptist church here next Sun day. The closing exercises of our school will bo next Friday. Everybody is anticl patlng a nice time. Our teach ers and pupils are hard at work making preparations. Rev. W. D. Jolley, principal of the high school at Cordele, is visit ing his sister, Mrs. J. H. Whitch- ard. Mr, M. F. Saunders is very much elated over the appearance of a pound boy. The looking at and at tending to of which deprives him of a good portion of his time that could be consumed otherwise. Messrs. J. A. C'onymes and M. F, Saunders went to Preston to-day on business. Richland, Preston and Lumpkin wero well represented at the Alli ance dinner last Saturday, with their fairest ladles and handsomest gents. Mieses Sarah Paschal and Flor ence Jones are visiting their friend, Miss Gussle Kimbrough. Messrs. Tate and Morris have re moved to Richland to canvass the surrounding country, to come back soon, wo think, as Weston seems to have^imuiy attractions for them. There was a wreck on the C. S. R. R. about 4>a miles above Weston last Thursday, tearftig up four car boxes aud damaging others. We did not learn the cause of the ac cident, Mr, J. W. Snmmerford tells the biggest tale on record about a mule buacking with him down on Bear creek last week. He says the mule got frightened at a hole a crawllsh made, aud backed one-half a mile up the creek, with every wheel off of the ground and him flying throughlthe tree tops. He was shot at several times by some hunters for a large gobbler. Now beat that If you can. There Is a young gent in our town that prefers moonlight strolls to all others, from what we can learn of some of his trips last week. Miss Sallie Heartsfleld returned home to Benevolence last Sunday, much to the regret of some of the boys.. Miss Possie Huff, of Lumpkin, is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. E. Jones, at this place. Bnt who can beat Mr. Summer- ford on the mule scrape? He asks for a better one. Putnam, Ga., July 14.—Last Fri day was the one day of the season, In the way of social enjoyment and pleasure for the farmers specially and citizens generally, of Schley, together with many others from live or six joining counties. The agricultural interest of Schley county haB been steadily growing from year to year for several years, till now you find no one to doubt that it has now reached the highest stage of the development in the history of the people. Though drouth in some localities has re tarded the growth of crops, rains have recently fell throughout the greater portion of the county, and it is conceded that Schley county, for corresponding dates, has the best crops in her history. The promise of bountiful harvest, being the insertion Inspires the farmer with an enthusiasm that makes him enjoy life for all that it is worth, mast be attributed the grand success of the farmers picnic at Hopewell laBt 1> riday. The point of assembling was gen erally admitted to have been well made, making it accessible for the greatest possible number. At an early hour they had assmhl ed in the pleasant grove of oaks that almost shut out the sunshine. Not less than 1200 people, whose pleasant countenances, said that care had ever rested on their minds it had not left a single trace upon their faces. The day was pleasant for the sea son, and was spent in social con versation in the forenoon, remind Ing one more of the meeting of the heretofore unhead-of large family, rather than a community of clti zens; and though just now there exists some excitement over the political situation we do not remem ber having politics mentioned in but few instances. True, there were many non-Allt anctmen on the ground, but so har moniously did their relations ap pear that they could not be distin guished,only by the streamers worn and even they wero not, In many cases, a distinguishing feature, as many of the most prominent men out of the order had donned the^ same emblem. At twelve o’elock one of the most substantial and bountiful dinners, comprised of everything good to eat, was spread, that was ever put before a people on one occasion in Bchley county. It is not necessary to say all wero well fed, when It was stated that 1500 more people had been prepared for than were present. After dinner short addresses were made by Messrs. Ike Tison, J. R, Williams, Col. Me——, Editor News, J. M. Bray and E. A. Me- Michael. The day closed pleasantly and did not seem too long. . Next Thursday lias been set apart as the day to nominate delegates by mass meeting, to the gubernatorial aud congressional conventions. The hotel for the Knowlton Min eral springs is being talked up again jusst now. The candidates, as we are Inform ed, for the Senate have narrowed down to Capt. Paten and Dr. C. H Smith, while those for the lower House are Newton, Glover and J. M. Bray. Knowing oues say no others will be in the race. Mr. W. R. McCorkle had a run away last Sunday while returning from church, in which he was badly bruised up, a buggy disabled, and a set of harness demolished. He says 12.50 can buy that mule. We learu the Marion county Alliance have endorse^ Gorman for Congress, and D. B. Wells for the Legislature, Mr. It. M. Rainey had on exhi bition at the picnic a display of corn, Irish and sweet potatoes and ground peas, that would have done credit to any agricultural fair. B. D. Collurn, of Americus, is spending some time here among friends. Enjoyable Closing Exercises of an Excellent School. The Chinese minister at Wa«h- ington,ln language diplomatic,mod ifies the statements in bis inter view, which quoted him as declar ing positively that China would re taliate on the United States for the latter’s exclusion act, by saying that lie meant "that China had been given ample provocation to retaliate, and he hoped America would undo the wrong done her." The minister, U appears, like the Chinese puzzle, Is bard to under stand, • Weston, Ga., July 12.—It has just been our pleasure to attend the closing exercises of Weston academy. One had only to attend the exercises of to have felt satisfied with the success attained by l’rof. J. H. Witchard aud his efficient assistant, Mrs. Witchard. The ex aminations occupied the day and were exceedingly creditable. At noon all were Invited out to partake of one of those dinners for which “Hardmouey” is noted. The closing exercises occurred at night, consisting of dramas, dia logues aud recitations. Between the acts sweet music was discoursed by the Richland Cornet Band. All acquitted themselves admira bly, and the programme was greatly enjoyed by the large audience that had assembled; many coming from the surrounding counties of Ran dolph, Terrell and Stewart. When we considor that most of the pupils were small, their acting aud also their elocution was re markable. At the close of the exercises the prizes wero delivered In an appro prlate speech by Prof. C. E. Grubbs, of Shellman. The prize for general excellence was won by Miss Mattie King. For excellence In penman ship, Miss Alice Grant, of Graves’ Station,Ga. For excellence In spell ing, Miss Mary Sam Dcnnard. For excellence In spelling, Master Clif ford Saunders. Excellencein read ing, Miss Mary Patterson. Excel lence In reading, Master Ed. Joues. This closes the most successful term of the Weston Academy for years. The praise of Prof. Witch ard and Mrs. Witchard is In every mouth, and to say that the patrons are pleased with the advancement of their children would but ox press it mildly. The fall term of this school will commence In Septem ber. ' The trustees have called a meet ing for the purpose of ruining the necessary fnndB for building a larger aud more conveniently ar ranged school house, O. H. B—E. R. Byrd, Mrs. William Bar tlett, Mandy Bridges, Bleeker & Hagermau. C—Miss Ettle Cuglay. Henry Cook, col., Miss Luoy Carter, L. G. Cooper, Mrs. Matilda Cudgiey, George Collins. D—D. M. D. Cleero Denard, col., F—Miss Alice Flnelsan, Bill Felton, G—Joe Gibbous, Rhodle Gillens, J. A. Greer, Miss Minny Green, Duniel Grant, Joseph Guice. H—H. P. Harp, P. L. Harris. J—Eilge Johnson. Miss Mary Eter Judgtn, Elbant John, J. L, Jacobs. K—Mrs. E. E. Kennedy, Oscar . King. L—Eugene C. Lemuns, Larrier Bros. Mrs. Laura Lewis, Edgar Liberman. M-Miss Millie McDaunell, R. T. Menard, Nellie Mitchell, col., Masses Morgan, P—William Pearce, Mrs. Sarah E. Parker, Catle l’larey. R—Rev.L.L. Reynolds, Miss Katie Rivers, J. H. Robinson. S—Mrs. Lavesh Shoots, Wllilc Smith.Ird C. Snapp. T— I.aury Turkers. W—Mrs. George Wart, F. H. Wll- llams, Miss Dinah Welray, An nie Worthy. J. C. Roney, P. M. FROM WESTON. WEBSTER'S PRIMARY. Preston, Ga., July 13.—'The vo ters of the Democratic party of Webster county will meet in their respective voting precincts on Fri day, tho 25th day o' July, and by primary election proceed to noml nato candidates for Governor, State House officers aud a Congressman for this, the Third Congressional District. They will alsoeleot a new Executive Committee for the coun ty for the ensuing two years; said committee consisting o( one num ber from each of tho Malitia Dis tricts except the town district, which has two. Each voter will vote for the candidates of his choice lor the several offices named above. Said primary elections will be held and conducted in tho same manner ns regular elections are now held, nud the managers of each election will certify to and send re turns to the Democratic Executive Committee of the county at Preston on Saturday, the 26th inst,, which committee shall then and there de clare the results, nud appoint suita ble delegates to cast the votes cor respondingly in tho respective con ventions when convened. J. It. Stapleton, J. J. Dixon, B. It. Jones, Ex. Committee. Letter LUt. Following is a list of letters re maining uncalled for at tho Amcrl- eus postofficc. Jn calling for same please say “advertised.” A—Miss Emma Aquall. B—Henry Bird, J. W. Boring, Batts & Co., N. M. Black, Aaara Berry. . C—Miss Sarah Croilns, Robert Crimpt, J. E. Coleman, Miss Sal Comer, Croof’d Clark. D—Rev. E. W. Drake, Mrs. A. L. Dyer. H—Willie Harris, Jack Holemau, Sirs. Mary Hills, Sirs. Temiuer Hicks, Wm. Hutchens, 2; Mrs. Jennio Hurst. I—J. J. Ingram. J—Mack Jones, John D. Jackson. K—Andrew Kelley. SI—Miss Flossie Marshall, Carrie McSon, col., Mrs Ellen SIcGrear Mrs. Carrta Moone, A, S. Mor gan, L. O. Mixon, Dave Slones. -George Pole, John K. Pitta, Sirs. Susan Perry. Mrs. Elizar Parker. R—Jerrie Rhylakc, h. Rennie, Jackson Ben. B—John Smith, George Sealley, Mrs. Sally Boulter, Mrs. Hannie Turpin. —Miss Alary Thomas, col.. Lizzie Terrel. W—B. E. Wright, D. W. Wood, John White, Mrs. Sttrah Jane Wyyn. Weston, July 16.—Our school ex ercises closed last Tuesday with an examination In the day and concert at night. We had a large audlance to witness them and everybody seemed to enjoy the occasion. Tho pupils acquitted themselves very creditably. Onr same teacherB were eleoted for another year, and will open school the llrst of September. There is a move on foot to build a new academy. It is to be hoped that it will prove successful, as the present one is becoming dilapidated and is not large enough to accom modate tho growing patronage. Everybody is earnestly requested to meet at the academy next Satur day to mako arrangements In re gards to the movement. Prof. C. E. Grubbs, of the Shell- man Institute, attended our com mencement exercises. In deliver ing the prizes he made an Interest ing speech and gave the pupils a bit of wholesome advice. Prof. Orb Harris, of Lumpkin, was In town last week attending commencement. ' Prof. Harris has given up teaching and will enter the legul profession. It Is Indeed a pity to losp such unable educator, hut it 19 to be hoped that he maybe as successful in his new profession as he lins been in tho old. Mrs. J. R. Jolly aud Mrs. G. E. Grant, of Terrell, spent several days in town last week, the guests of Mrs. J. H. Whltclmrd, The Richland Brass Band fur nished music for our exercises last Friday, for which it has tho thanks of tho trustees and teachers. MIbs Julia Canon, one of Terrell’s sweetsst young ladies, spent several days in town last week, the guest of Mrs. Whitcbard. Our depot is finished, the doors locked up, the key in Columbus or somewhere else, aud the trains still dump off freight on the ground at the mercy of the stock and rogues. Rev. W. D. Jolly preached an in teresting sermon at the Baptist church Su uday night. Lumpkin, Richland, benovoleuce, Preston, Dawson, Shellman and l’arrott were all represented at our commencement. Mr. B. F, Barge’s store house is complete, and ho has received lum ber for his warehouse and will begin work at once. We will buy cotton next fall, pay you Columbus prices with the freight added, and the merchants say they will sell goods as cheap ns you can buy them be tween Columbus aud Albany. Miss Minnie Mabry, one of Rich- lauds most attractive young ladies, spent a short while In Weston last week visiting relatives. Mr. I.onnle Giles and his aunt, Miss Eunice Kenyon, of Lumpkin, spent a few days last week, visiting the latter’s brother, Dr. O. T. Kenyon. MisseB Alice Grant and Miss Annie Jolly, wno have been going to school hero, returned home last Saturday and Sunday, much to the regret of all the boys. Let us all put our shoulder to the wheel aud push for the new academy for all our pockets will permit. Wo think If Master Little Walter Terry could secure good board at .Weston he would atay awhile with us, frombts mauouverlng lately. THE FENCE QUESTION. The Recorder has several times called attention to the importance of electing representative* to the Legislature who are favorable to a law prohibitlmr the running at large of live stock, and we desire again to call attention to this ques tion, because there are are large In terests involved in It. It Is quite probable that the local law wkiib we are now acting un der will be declared unconstitution al by the Supreme Court, and in that case, unless the general law is repealed aud the local law >re-en acted, all the fenees which have been torn down will have to be re built, Involving great hardship and expense to our farmers. We do not think our people fully realize tho danger they are in, or they would Insist upon a fall and explicit statement from every can didate as to how he stands upon this question. It is the one important question of the campaign, aud It should be met fairly aud squarely. Let every mau, before casting bis ballot, inform himself as to how the candidates stand. PRIMARY ELECTIONS. At the meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee, hold Wed nesday, Mr. Rylauder gave notice that at the next meeting of the com mittee he would bring up the ques tion of holding primary elections for the nomination of county offi cers. The matter was but slightly discussed, but it seemed to be the general opinion of tho oommtttee that such a course was preferable to the present system of a free-for-all race. Primary elections would elimi nate from the contests for county officers much of the electioneering which non' disgraces sUoh contests,, and we believe would give better satisfaction than the present method. It was conceded that such a rec ommendation would fall within the province of the new executive com mittee soon to be selected, butlt was thought that it was better to give notice at this time so the people- could vote for or against such »■ proposition by seleetlngcommlttee- men who were in favor of or oppos ed to nomination by primary eleor- tlons. Wo hope to see a committee favors able to tho proposition eleoted. One of the wedding presents from America to HenTy M. Stanley, who was married to Miss Tenant In Lon don the oilier day, was a phono graph. The iustruniautwus placed in tho church during the ceremony, so that it will be able to repeat,, word for word, the story of the wed- Ing, from the welcome of the bells to the last notes of the organ as the- bridal party left the sacred edifice. Thus will he embalmed tho memo ries of the happiest period of Miss Tenant’s life, of which the pliouo- grapii will never tire of telling, and to which sho will never tire of lis tening. The agricultural college bill has been reported favorably upon by the Houbo committee on education. It provides that the appropriuUons- shall he $15,000 to each college the llrst year, and that it shall increase at tho rate of 11,000 a year until it shall reach the amouutof $25,000, at which it shall remain perpetually.. Tho colored population outnum bers the white in Chattanooga, but in tho registration a few days ago tho white's rallied and tltt^ foots up as follows: White:'USE, colored, 2,757. The Times S t ' GEORGIA many negroes aro selling t'.' IID . Istration certificates, the -UIHMIUIK- ing firm at$l, and Repub]Sue.” 01113 principal purchasers. ,ae,ion gaaran- The Athens Banner hasK, Proprietor, a letter from Hood, Boac One the legislative candidates, Mr. Wright Brady, has defined his position on the stock law question. Now let tho other candidates come cut and tell where they stand? Co,, of Philadelphia, stat'jf they had gotten rid of Job' „ nnRIA , unmaker, and that ho a 1, longer be connected witl£p*lo*o« firm. This the Banner con*!" 111 P 011 "* great victory for the AtherC ■ . cot, and Is jubilant. ' RAILWAY |p. T. Baruum celebrated his 8.V city birthday a few days ago by glvln^’P^J an eight course dinner to hia em ployes and their famillea at Seaside Park, Conn. About 210 partook of the feast and freely abowered con gratulations upon the veteran showman. It ,1s stated upon gmd authority that the census will show a much more rapid increilsc in tho whito than the black population of th South.