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TOWN TALK.
TKLBVHONE, 20.
THE ELECTION.
THE DAY AT THE POLLS IN AMERI
CUS.
A Day of Unusual Quietude—The Ne
groes Seemed to Care But Little About
Voting—No Great Interest Taken.
Fresh Lot
Apples,
Lemons.
Turnips,
Cheese,
Cranberries,
Cabbage,
Mackerel,
Batter
Canned Goods
OF ALL KINDS,
Joiner & NicAolson
For Tax Collector.
Ir. another column will be fouud
the announcement of Mr. I‘.
Wesson ns a candidate for theofllce
of Tax Collector. Mr. Wesson
an Intelligent and upright gentle
man and would make an clhcient
officer.
Notice to Baptists.
At the close of the eleven o'clock^
service to-day the church will hold
a special conference to perfect ar
rangement# for sending messengers
to the Friendship Association
which meets at Friendship church
this county, next Thursday.
His Fifth Term.
At the meeting of the Board of
Education, Saturday last, Mr. C, C
Sheppard was re-elected chairman
for tlie tifthjtime, he having presid
ed over that body for sixteen years
and now his colleagues again honor
him. He should feel proud of tills
mark of Ills associates esteem.
Baptist Association.
The Baptist Association will con
vene at Friendship Church about
twelve utiles from this place on
Friday next.
It will be largely attended by the
people of Auiericua. Several dis
tinguished preachers will be p/es
ent and there will be several inter
esting features.
‘May Be a Candidate.
Local politics is warming up
somewhat of late. Yesterday it
was learned that Mr. l.edbge Hern'
don was looking towards the office
of County Surveyor. He has not
fully announced himself aB a can
didate hut is thinking very serf
ously of it, and will no doubt enter
the field in a few days.
Seriously Hurt.
A negro man attempted to swing
on to a rapidly moving train in the
yards of the S. A. M. railroad yes
terday. and was thrown to the
ground and seriously hurt.
He received numerous bruisos
and was considerably jolted up
all around, and may have received
internal injuries.
Throat Cut.
A bailiffi of Telfair county had
his throat cut very severely by some
person who boarded the train on
the 8. A. M. railroad at Helena
Friday.
Immediately after the cutting
was done tiie man who did the cub
ting leaped from the traiu.
The wounds were severe, hut not
consideredfatal,
No Boycott.
Nobody boycotts Americas, and
nobody is boycotted by Americus.
Sunday the popular law firm of
Simmons A Kimbrough received
four telegrams calling them iu dif
ferent directions on legal business
This is a pointer for Americus and
shows what great opportunities are
constantly held out to all profes
sions and all kinds of business.
Election day!
It is over and it went nearly all
the same way.
Promptly at six o'clock yesterday
the polls were opened and every
thing was made ready for every
citizen who had paid a visit to the
registration books to walk up iu
the free and undisturbed exercise
of his elective franchise and depos
it his all powerful ballot.
Managers Mathews, Sullivan and
Oliver were not rushed with bus!
ness, but were compelled to devote
considerable-time to looking up re
gistrations and properly locating
many colored voters who* did not
know In what district they lived,
or barely what their names were.
Clerks Wheatley, Fitzgerald and
Maynard fouud plenty of time be
tween the writing of names to re
count old college remlnissenpes and
discuss embryo law points.
Early iu the day tliero was a con
siderable number of white votes iu
the city from the surrounding coun
ty, and most of them went straight
to the polls, deposited their ballots
and after transacting their other
business went home again.
The negro vftjes were very few.
They seemed to hardly know that
it was election day, and when they
did learn that it was, they seemed
not to care how it wont.
A Recorder man saw a small
group of Ham’s dusky children
standing near ths corner of the
court house, and in the midst of
them was a tall black coon with his
hands full of tickets for Little and
Littleton, ami he was making them
a lecture after this fashion:
"You niggers ain’t no 'count.
Heali you is now de hatr ob you
ain’t reg’ster'd. You say you duu-
no 'lection am cornin’ so soon. We
uns mighter gone rouu’ ebery day
an’ tole you to fix fur de 'leotion,
you 'ud still say you dunuo
uuthlu' 'tall 'bout hit.”
Ho told them uuless they gave
more attention to politics and look
ed more after the interest of their
candidates that they would soon
aud themselves iu such a condition
that they could never hope to elect
anybody.
When he finished the crowd broke
up, and some went one way and
some another, all of tlifem doubtless
feellug like one old gray-haired
plantutioner, who grinned a great
broad grin of satisfaction as he ex
claimed :
"What yer spect I guiuer fool
bout des 'lections furlong ez l’se
got plenty o’ co’n In de crib, au’
meal iu de kitchen. I goes er pos
sum huntiu whin 1 wants any fun.”
80 fat>s could be learned tne ne
groes tSpk but little iuterest In any
part of the county and in every dis
trict it wus the same way.
The total vote oast iu the city was
45.
The nominees for the legislature
from Sumter, A. 8. Cults and J. A.
McDonald received each 051.
The negro candidates, Little aud
Littleton, received each 80.
There were 359 votes for ratifica
tion. The shortage is explained by
the fact that one half of the tickits
had nothing printed on them about
ratification.
The State house ticket straight
with It. T. Nesbitt for Agricultural
Commissioner and Kobt. Patton for
Senator from the 12th District, re-
cei ved each 040 votes.
Of course the result U just what
was expected and just what the
Democratic party desired. The
Democracy of Sumter 1b Bolld.
Home Mado Cigars.
We were yesterday shown a num
ber of sample boxes of cigars made
by the Americus Cigar Manufact
uring Co., and they were, as pretty
goods as we have seen in the mar
ket, being smooth in finish aud
pleasant In flavor. Messrs. War-
nock & Miller use only the best
grades of tobacco, and they should
receive the patronage and encour
agement of our people in their
enterprise in thus adding another
branch of manufacturing to Amer
icus.
The Champion.
‘ You have often heard and read of
tnen who have made fortunes by
advertising their business. Well,
our champion is one of the few that
have not made a fortune at it, aud
the only reason we can give for that
ts that he has given the profits to
his customers. If you will refer to
his new advertisements iu to-day’s
Recorder you will And something
that will interest you. Mr. John
R. Blraw, lor he is the champion,
has made a wide-spread reputation
' by doing what he says he will do
instead. In his stores you will
And the latest styles of goods to
ault everybody, no matter bow rich
cr poor. how fat or lean. Call and
twee him.
A CARD.
Dr. J. M. Boaworth Tenders His Pro
fessional Services to all Persons in
All diseases of the eye.
All disenses of the ear.
All diseases of the throat and nose.
All diseases curable by surgery
and by surgical methods.
tleneral surgery ami treatment of
chronic diseases, both of males and
females, will receive careful atten
tion.
No incureable diseases will he
treated.
Examinations and consultations
free to all persons. Examinations
will lie rigid and thorough, and
persons objecting to such examina
tions will not be received for treat
ment.
Charges in all cases shall be most
reasonable, and generally less than
my charges were during my last
engagement, because I am prepared
treat such allectlous as Catarrh
aud throat diseases by a method
now that <tuickly cures aud causes
the patient not to have to visit the
office so often. Beside, the recent
method of treating ail diseases of
deep cavities In the body is more
pleasant as well aB effectual.
Hart Building opposite the Re-
coreer Building. Will open on
Monday, Oct. 0th. ,
J. M. Bos worth, M. D.
THE ELECTION.
Atoneo’elook this morning the
returns Indicate a sweeping vic
tory for the Democratic ticket in
Georgia.
In Glynn county the indepen
dent candidate has been prnoti-
cally snowed under, having been
defeated by a majority of 850.
In Floyd county the so-called
Jeffersonian ticket for represen
tative has been elected, aud a
sanguine correspondent predicts
the election of Felton In Novem
ber.
There is hardly uny necessity
for stating that the regular nomi
nees of the Democratic party were
elected In Burnter.
The returns from all over the
State, as indicated in our specials,
show that the Democracy is still
solid, and battling for the rights
of the people. Independentism
has received a bad sct-back, and
will not be heard from again
for several years.
SOME CONCLUSIONS.
The election in Georgia has shown
one thing—that the State depends
for its solid Democratic vote from
the middle, southern, southeastern
and southwestern portions of the
State. Very few independents have-
been elected from these districts
aud iu proportion to population,
heavier vote has been cast for the
Democratic ticket.
This is not only the case this year,
but bas been the case for many
years before. The Middle and
Southern portions of the State have
done tho voting, aud North Georgia
has filled the offices. Take, for iu
stance, the officers who were elect
ed yesterday to transact the bust
ness for the State the coming
two years and you will find but one
man from this part of the State
'he Recorder does not doubt that
they are all good men, but it seems
that this part of the State should
furnish an office holder occasional
ly. In the history of Georgia
during the past ten years but
two or three men from this section
have been chosen as Its officers
This section furnished the man
who drew up and had passed the
railroad commission bill, and yet
nil the members of the commission
have been chosen from some other
part of Georgia, though there is no
doubt that this section of the State
had men better qualified to serve
than any of the other sections.
The Recorder proposes to pro
test against this dlsfraucliisement
of this section, as it has proved it
self as loyal to the Democratic par
ty as any section, aud should be
recognized when the distribution
of offices occur.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOB SHERIFF.
Mr.Z. F. MARKETr Hereby announce*
htmzeltaaa candidate for Sheriff of Sum
ter county, with Mr. W. M.(Buck) RAGAN
as deputy. This announcement is made
subject to the action of tiie primary elec
tion.
We are authorized to announce the name
or h. 0. FORREST as a candidate for Sher
iff of Sumter County.’ tf elected, Ma, J. B.
L t MAR will be bis deputy.
Kept. Stall, 1S90. tf
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
We are authorised to annouoee tiie name
of Mr. JOHN E. SULLIVAN as a candi
date for the office of CountyTreasnrer, sub
ject to the Democratic party.
a are authorised toanuounce tiie name
of Mr. C. C. SHEPPARD as a candidate
for re-election to the office of County Treas
urer, subject to the Iteinocratfc nomina
tion. *
At the solicitation of many friends, Mr.
S. W. SMALL, has consented to be a can
didate for the office of Comity Treasurer,
.deject to the decision of tho Domoeracy or
Sender county.
We ore requested to nnnounce tiie name
of JOE It. GLOVER as a candidate for
the office of County Treasurer, subject to
tin- Democratic party.
J^S. T. OOTN JE Y,
Will make It to your interest to purchase
Watches, Clocks, Silverware and Jewelry
FBLOMmM.
Watch Clubs and Repairing, Specialties!
Now Forming Ladies’ Silver Club,
Q-A-I.iT, -AJSH3 TOUT.
121 Forsyth St. Cor. Cotton Avenue
Butler-Berry
FOR TAX COIjLECTOH.
We are authorixed to announce the name
of F. V. WESSON, of the 29lh district, as
a candidate for the office of Tax Collector
of.Sumter county, HUbJect to the decision of
tiie Democracy.
BEFORE HIS HONOR.
What Was Done in tho County Court
Saturday.
There was a court of considerable
interest at the court house Satur
day.
The cases which were marked
upon the docket to lie disposed of
were made doubly interesting by
the prominence of the parties
charged with a violation of the
law.
L. U. Hudson, charged with riot,
was tried before Judge J. B. Plls-
luiry for the purpose of inquiring
into his guilt as charged iu the
warrant.
Several witnesses were examined,
and after all the evhleitco had beeu
put In, the court decided that the
defendant was not guilty of riot
and the warrant was dismissed,
E. L. Murray had a hearing be
fore the court of commitment, and
tho testimony of several witnesses,
was put in.
Judge Pilsbury desired time for
deliberation iu this case, and re
served his decision until to-day. It
will be announced this morning.
There were tiireo charges agaiust
Mr. Pressloy. They were, according
to the warrants, riot, burglary hnd
the carrying of concealed weapons.
He declined to submit liiscnses to
a court of inquiry and waived a
hearing, allowing his cases to go up
to tiie SuperiorCourt. lie gave tiie
necessary bond for his appearance
at the next Superior Court, and ail
three of tlu> men went home.
Tho charges against these men
me very grave ones aud the friends
of Mr. Hudson are glad that the in
vestigation vindicated him.
New Conductors.
Messrs. Fred D. Davis and A'. J.
Giles, late of the G. H. & F. road,
have accepted positions on the S.
A. M. road. They are both experi
enced men, in fact, the best the G.
8. & F. had, but owing to tiie un
friendly relations betwecu them
aud one of the officers, would have
remained. The 8. A. M. is Indeed
fortunate in securing the services
of these geutlcmeu. Mr. Ward
Holt, late of the Central railroad,
has also accepted a position with
the S. A. M. They will make our
city their future home.
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lodging,anti aluo transient »K>arders. Resi
dence on Leo street north <>i Jf Uerson. Mrs,
L.J. English. ^ oct.lHtfl
Enquire at ukcohukk
rstreoi. Apply at
Kecoudf.k Okkici
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REPUBLICAN
-THERE IS-
Haberdashery
In Americus, Gn., aud
V. D. Bailey
-IS THE-
PROPRIETOR.
He is also tho Only Author
ized Agent for The Celedrated
KNOX HATS, and tho only
dealer who can show tho New
Fall Styles.
Under Alien House,
Corner Cotton Avo. and
Forsyth St.
ioe Sing & Co.,
Proprietors of the
CHINESE.*. LAUNDRY,
Will opeu this, Wednesday, for
business.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED 1
810 Forsyth Street.
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The Artesian Corner,
Lee and Lamar Sts.
Americus, Ga.
Arrived from New York!
A MOST
MAGNIFICENT STOCK,
——AT
Mrs. M.T. Elam’s
SansSouci
BAR AND RESTAURANT,
W. T. RAC AN, Proprietor.
Kfo. HQ7;t irtm gr Stroot.
My saloon Is rurnlaheU with the best Wine, liramites. Ram, Gin and Whlsdles
that can bo liought for tho cash. Imported Liquor n Specialty. You can Hnd at my Bar
anything y° u want to drink from a yln»» nr Cold Mllit or Beer to tho Kind nudouly
Wlihdty-.Sour . ln Arncrlcn., My Realaiirnnt Is supplied with the best the market
■ t of *00(1 waller,. I am zul e that I
320 Lamar Street,
TELEPHONE 52.
ARGO & ANDREWS.
Fancy - and - Family - Groceries,
ALL PBESH. ‘
Peaches, Pears, Apricots,
Pineapples, Tomatoes, Beans,
Sweot Corn. Au, atJBoitom Prices !
ClgarH a Specialty; Confections, Crackers, Lunch Milk Biscuit
Best Cream Patent I lour. Magnolia ami Gold Band Hams.
All Goods Delivered at your Door. Open to receive orders from
. 5 a. ill. to 7 p. m.
Stop to 400 Pounds.
We want every man weighing from 200 to 200 pounds to know that our
“Stouts and Extra Size” Suits,
Pants and Overcoats will lit you like order garments, cost much less,
tvear J tint as wall ami win you over in the way of bringing your fellow-
sufferers to us. 8PKC1AL S1HK8 known as'"r,ONGH” for tall men.
the right length of Sleeves, length of Waist and Skirt to Frock Coats,
length of Pants aud general proportioning just pleases our LENGTHY
mends. Regular men, of course, wo can fit to the “Queen'sTaste.” Did
you ever try JOHN' It. 8HAW and didn't get fitted ? If you did It was
“a long time ago.”
SUITS MADE TO ORDER.
We represent First.clasa New York and Baltimore Houses.
SAMPLES NOW READY. - ;
Measures Taken and Perfect Fits Guaranteed—NO F IT—NO SALE!
JOHN R. SHAW.
The Champion” Clothier of S. W., Georgia.