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Americus ESTABLISHED 1879. AMERICUS. GEORGIA, FRIDAY. JANUARY 23, 1891. A NEW ICE FATORY WILL BE IN OPERATION BY MAY IFIRST. Over 415,000 Worth of Stock Bub* scribed the First Sir—The Factory Will Certainly Be Fct In, The Americus Refrigerating Company. Is to be the name of the new company for the manufacture of ice. Which will be organized at an early date. There lias been a great deal of talk about organizing a uew ice company, but only yesterday were decisive steps taken in the matter. Last summer it'was plainly seen that the one factory here was wholly inadequate to supply the demand. Often, during the warm' rst weather when ice was worst needed, not a pound could be got ten. The people suffered, and it was then that a number of enter prising men determined not to be caught in the same tlx again. The movement was started, but for seV' eral reasons, not pushed until yes' terday. Mr. O. H. Holgate, representing the Holgate ice machine construe tions, arrived in the city, and the men interested in the matter began to get things in shape. Mr. Hoi- gate’s machine is of the latest make, and, ’tls claimed, with it ice can be made 25 per cent, cheaper than with any other. Factories using it have been visited by men of the city, and it Is about certain that the Holgate machine will be used. Some time ago, when the move ment was first started, two or three thousand dollars were subscribed without the asking for it. A cap! til of $20,000 was necessary, and had to be raised at once. In a few hours and without the slightest trouble all but about f 1,200 was secured. That shows how the people want ed It, ant^that when Americus peo ple do want anything, they not on ly want but act. This money will put in a machine with a capacity of twenty tons a day.! And then Americus, with her two factories, will have all the ice she needs, but not any too much, as a great quantity is shipped off The charter lias been applied for, and everything will be hastened so as to have things ready to turn out ice by the first of May. The company will be organized as soon as the charter is granted, and uow that the money necessary has been raised, things will move along rapidly. Hard times don't affect Ameri cus, and she keeps forging ahead. THE ICE COMPANY MEET And Elect Temporary Dlrsetors and Officers. The stockholders in the new Ice company met yesterday afternoon in the council chamber. All the money wauted has been subscribed, and those interested are pushing the work as rapidly as possible, A majority of the stock was rep resented yesterday, and a tempo rary organization was effected. Following are the directors shosen: Morgan Eldrldge, Arthur Eldrldge, Cieorge H. Holgate, John {?■ r elder, John A. Cobb, Arthur Kylander, Crawford Wheatley. The directors then met and elect ed Crawford Wheatley President, and Morgan Eldrldge Secretary and Treasurer and general mana ger. The Holgate machine will be u »ed, und contracts for It will be made at once. A lot will be pur- ' based, probly near the works of e Americus Construction Coinpa- y, aud everything will be done to “ave things in working order as early as possible. Tlie President and general man- *" we / e authorized to sign the . ,or machinery, etc., and nw,e°i° ther act * necessary for the 'beidantT 1101 ' *“ d oper,Uon of el Tl l < ! rg * nl2, ' lo n wasdenominate Con,.® ^ m * flc u» Refrigerating < (( Ompau,.”Mp.r charter appBed A COMMISSION. WILL LOOK INTO THE CITY FI- 4 NANCES. Bolt Was Decided at Council Meeting Last Night— 1 The Bivins Besolutlon Passes-By a Vote of Four to Three. A commission it is. And the commission is composed of Messrs. E. J. Eldrldge, U. B. Harrold and M. B. Council. The same gentlemen mentioned in the original resolution. The resolution oflered last night accepted, and ntaklug these gen tlemen the commission, was ofier ed by Alderman Bivins, being the same offered by him last Monday night, which was published in full in The Recorder. Mayor Felder offered a substitute to the same effect as the resolution offered by him aud already pub' lisbed. He was in favor -of the examination, but wanted the work to be done by the finance com* mittee. The,substitute was voted upon and lost as follows: For substitute, Mayor Felder, Aldermen Williams and Daven port. Against, Aldermen Bivins, Lo gan, W i’ll ford and Wheatley, Then came the vote on the origi nal resolution, the latter mention ed above voting for it, the former against. Thus resulting in favor of the resolution. It will be remembered that at the last meeting of the council, Alderman Williford was absent and the vote was a tie. He held the deciding ballot and cast it in favor of the resolution of Mr. Bivins. This decides the muchly argued question, and Messrs. Eldrldge, Connell and Harrold will do the work. ACCIDENT ON THE CENTRAL- THE SECOND YEAR OF THE AMERICUS LIGHT INFANTRY IS BEGUN. The Enlistment for the Seeond Year Started OIT Yesterday—And the Com. pany la In a Moat Prosperous Condi tion. The Express and Baggaga Cara of the op Train Turned O rer. Yesterday, the passenger train from Montgomery for Macon, due here at 2:30, was reported eight hours behind time. Nothing could be learned as to tbe trouble, the ru mor being that a freight had jumped the track ahead of it, caus ing the delay. Another report was that the passenger train itself had gotten into a wreck and great dam age was done. This was denied, and as nothing could bs learned over tbe wires, tbe coming of tbe train. The train arrived a little after eleven last night, aud it was leared that tbe accideut occurred about three miles this side of Midway, Ala. Tho engineer was told that there was a broken rail about this place, and was running only six miles an hour. However, he dis covered the rail too late. Tho en gine and tender passed safely over, but both the express and tbe bag gage car were thrown from the track. The only one Injured was the llagman who had his leg broken. The ears were thrown down an embankment, and torn up consider ably, causing tbe delay. The boys are enlisting. . For the second year’s service la the Americus Light Infantry, And every member ia entbused. All tbe old members are signing up for tbe second year, and many new ones are being added. The Americus Light Infantry .youngest company in the State,that is under the new organization, but has pushed forward to a front rank bidding fair to lead in all military affairs. During the year the im provement has been so marked as to bring forth congratulations from all sides, and all Americus is proud of tbe organization. For this success, every member, be he private nr officer, is to bo thanked, and while a few have shown little enthusiam or Interest tbe forward steps of the company testify that they aVe few. The officers of the compauy are as follows: H. C. Bagley, Captain. C. C. Clay, 1st Lisut. W. M. Jones, find Lieut. Marion Harper, Juntr 2nd Lieut. J. W. Shiver, Quartermaster. Sergeants: W. L. Mardre, Or- dely; J. T. Stallings, 2nd; H. C Davis, 8rd; Chaa. Lamar, 4th; F. A. Hooper, 6tb. Corporals: J. E. Mathis, 1st E. P. Harris, 2nd; W. C. Carter, 3rd; W.T. Allen, 4th. Now that the first year’s service is over, Instead of losing any en thusiasm, the members are wrought to a higher pitch than when the oompany was first organized, and one and all determined to make their organisation as good as the best. Yesterday tbe enlisting for he oompany wss begun under Ser geant Mardre, and all the old me$|' here who were notified of tbe faot enlisted for the coming twelve months. Not one refused, and all bent their efiforts to Induce new ones to come in, with great success. Tbe boys were discussing matters of Interest to the company, and if determination backed by good men means anything, the future of the Americus Light Infantry sparkles with the brightness of continued victories and conquests. The prae tlce drills have been more] numer ous recently, and in tbe manual and field movements tbe training goes on. The company is bound to push to tbe front, and tbe friends of It, which Includes the whole city, feel greatly gratified by the progress shown. Plsad Guilty. who K V * n L #r ’ * °° lored Individual »w.nm„ b#Wnd th * J*"*'™ ^ wife beating, NndnsrVt* y . e *i ,rd *T •» the pro- bZ Z ^„ betote Jud « e p n«- v*» fined $26. A BAD WRECK On the Central Near Poweraville Yes- ■ terlay.l Early yesterday morning there was a bad wreck of a freight train on the .Central near l’owersvllle. The train was a special, through freight, and was thrown from the track by a broken rail. Eight cars were badly smashed, and piled over the track With the exception of a few slight bruises, no one was hurt, it was a terrible wreck, However, anJ It took some eight hours to get tilings lu shape aud tbe track cleared. News was sent back to Macon, and the passenger due here at 1 did not leave that place until after 3. Even then It had to wait on the road, aud did not arrive until ":30. The East Tennessee began using the Central road yesterday morn ing, on hoconnt of the burning of tbe bridge, and the first of the trains was caught by thewreok, causing them to transfer. Coming Book* A number of Americus lawyers returned yesterday from Oglethorpe where they have been attending Macon county Superior Court. The civil business was all finished, and the criminal docket was taken up yesterday. THE COMMERCIAL CITY CLUB. Tho OrcanlxatloBPerfeotedLast Night —Officers Elected. The Commercial City Club Is now fully organized. The meeting was held last night in the balls of the old A. S. A. Club. Ah through call published In The Recorder. A large number was present, and tlie meeting was a most enthusiast ic one. Here are the officers elected: C. A. Frlcker, President. C. F. Crisp, 1st Vice-President. B. P. Hollis, find Vice-President. T. F. Gatewood, Secretary and Treasurer. Directors: Thornton Wheatley, W. N. Marshall, J. W. Sheffield, J. C. Roney, Frank I.anier, Jr., W. IC. Wheatley, W. E. Hawkins, Crawford Wheatley, A. C. Bivins. A constitution and by-laws were adopted, and tbe Commercial City Club ia now a thing of life. The organization is composed of solid nieu of the city, and will be a great factor in tbe city’s growth. Finan cially, the elub ;ls all right, and 1* backed by men of enterprise. The elub houee on eekson street is being worked on rapidly, end will be finished es soon as men and mohey can accomplish It. It will be aa handsome as any club hquse in the State, and the members trill have a most beautiful home. A Bright Child Bead. t The little five-year child of Mr. and Mra. W. H. Lassiter died Mon day of pneumonia, and was buried in the Oak Grove cemetery yoater- day afternoon. The child was the pride of its parents, who receive the sympathy of all. “BOSS” BUCK HERE’ HE ARRIVED IN AMERICUS YES TERDAY. And Spent tbe Day Looking Into tbs Postmaitershlp Questlon-It Looks Like Mr. Bonejr Will Keep tbe Fiscs. “Boss” Buek is in Americus. , He came yesterday, and the post- mastership seems to be the object of his visit. Dave Dudley, the disappointed aspirant for postofflee honors, aoted as guide, and showed the Georgia appointer of postmasters over the city. Mr. A. Hlrscb, who Is now an ap plicant for the position here, with him some too, and seemed to be pushing his claims for the place. But what is Mr. Buck here for? Is be going to recommend the ap pointment of a Republieau, or what? That’s exactly what a Recorder asked him yesterday, and with his ever pleasant smile the man known as "Boss" gently evaded the ques tion. “You have a beautiful and pro gressive little city,” said he, In an swer to a pointed question concern ing the postofflee, “and I am love with it.” “Bat, Mr. Buek, how about de velopments in reggid to tbe post-* mastership” asked the reporter, “Well, I don’t know of any, Possibly Mr. Roney, Mr. Alien, Mrs. Btewart or some of them eould tell yon more." “What is the object of yonr visit here, business tor pleasure?" “Well, you might say pleasure. I want to go from here to Albany, but fear that I will have to return to Atlanta to-morrow." And tbat’a about all Mr. Buok said. At least that’s tbe substance of his remarks. However, Mr. Buok fs evidently here on some business conneoted with the poat-offioer, and here In the interest of someone. He held con versations with many prominent citizens and the main question seemed to be, which would you prefer, Mrs. Stewart or Mr. Roney? Of course the latter was the pref erence of all. • But 1* this really what waa want ed? Or was the question merely a blind? It may be the latter, and It may not. What are Mr. Hlrsoh’s chances? And la Dudley as dead as he seems to be? A good deal-of suspicion was excited by the appearance of Col. Buek in the city, and the people don’t exactly know what to expect. He Is.one of those men who keep their mouths dosed until be acts, and when you put your Auger on him he may be there—and he may not. Another Enterprise, Last night the directors of tbe Sumter Beal Estate and Improve ment Company held their annual meeting. No officers were elected on account of there not being a quorum present. The directors are C. M. Wheatley, George Stapleton, B. H. Jossey, J. Williford, W. M. Hawkes, C. C. Hawkins, W. E. Murphy, J. T. Stallings and J. J. Hanesley. The auditing committee is com posed <Jf T, N. Hawkes, W. M Jones and T. F. Gatewood.' The company adds to the list of Americus’ enterprises, which have made splendid showings, proving the prosperity of the elty. A net earning of 21 per cent, was shown for the past year, one which cannot be excelled by any company of like character In existence. The company ie in a most pros perous condition, and the growth shown Is enormous. It continues add to its busiuess aud is rapidly leaviii - competitors. A Pleasant Evening, Last uigbt a number of the friends of Miss Ibb Prince gathered her home on “the bill” and spent the evening most pleasantly. Mist Pnnee is one of the most fascina ting and popular of Americas’ young ladies, and entertains In a manner which charms all.* The evening wae delightfully spent, danolng being tbe most popular amassment. THATMEETING. FROM WHICH GEORGE WASHING TON WAS FIRED. What Was Its Object?—Washington Talks—And Dudley too has Something to Bay. How about that meeting? Whiohthe negroes held Saturday night? A Recorder representative asked Washington that yester day. And talked to him for some time. Washington it an old negro, and while uneducated, possesses a great amount of hard oomrnon sense, accompanied with great shrewdness. He had a great deal to say, but ■ays he couldn’t exactly get at the objeet of the meeting. He say* he waa invited up to the meeting, and 1 when he asked what was the objeot was told to‘come up and see. He went np, and found Buok speaking, but he didn’t get np in time to find out what points he was mak ing. He heard Book say as he en tered : “They say that Mr. Dudley killed his grandmother.* Well let that pass." Washington says at this tbe house yelled, though be couldn’t exactly see why, and while study ing to find out, Back added: “Mrs, Stewart is a lady and a nice lady. Mr. Roney is * gentleman, and a nice gentleman. Mr. Hlraehiaa gentleman, and a nioe gentlemen. Mr. Dudley Is a gentleman, and a nloe gentleman. Which do we want in tbe postofflee?" Washington then arose and asked if he might say a word. Book said yes, the negro started off thus: “We have got enough ef Dave Dudley. We don’t want him at all. Mr. Ho ney suite ne—’’ Then there eameoriee of “put him out" and Dudley and Phil lips, the parson-teacher, did * the work. Washington says Phillips choked him so that he oonld hardly speak. Ail thiawaa printed In substance in Bnnday’a Recorder. It la giv en more in fall sb^ve, and Wash ington adds what transpired yes terday. He aay#that Phillips talk ed to him, and tried to make him believe that he (Phillip*) had noth ing to do with potting. "But I knew better," adds Washington, and told him so. My little boy read me something ont of the Bible yesterday, saying that it was bet ter to be in the bottom of the * with a millstone around your neek than to fool with one of God’s little ones. I remembered thia and told Phillip* that I thought he was one of God’* little bltsy ones and I didn’t want him hanging on my neok like he did Saturday night." Washington is a quaint charac ter, and while ignorant and all that, haa some mighty good ideas. Dudley says that Washington waa drunk, and several dlffisrsnt people remonstrated with him. Finally, aeeing that be would not keep ordef they put him out. Dud ley bad nothing to say about. the posmastersbip, except that he wae notan applicant. Also that the people would be satisfied with the applcant. Whether this means that he possesses information or not can’t be said. However, the general opinion is that our Mr. Roney is in it, and in to stay. FIRED OUT! BY DAVE DUDLEY AND GEORGE PHILLIPS. Bcoauss Bs Bpokt For Mr. Bossy in a Negro' Meeting Lest Nlght-Thst’e What An Ainerlou* Negro Tells— A Dudley Meeting Last Night—Boss Buck In the Chair. Improvements at the 8. A. M. Messrs. A. R. Coulter A Co. have gotten some more contracts from :he8. A. M. They will build an addition to tbe round bouse, and also relay tlie cross ties ou tbe Irestle over the Central. Not the Man. In the Conatitntlon of Friday there waa a telegram annonneing the killing of a young man named Joe Harris, in Charlotte. Genial Joe Harris, the popular engineer outlie S. A. M, waa at that place on a visit to home folks, and his many friends here were In great uneasi ness about him. Yesterday, how ever, Joe turned up well and smil ing, and the fears of hit friends were put *t rest. He says he is the only Joe Harris he ever beard of in that country, and can’t imagine to whom th* article referred. . Died in Tcnnssss*. Mr. J. L. Mask, the master ma son,received a telegram from South Pittsburg, Tenu., yesterday stating that Mr. J. M. Miller bad died in that-place Sunday. Mr. Miller is an old citizen of Americus, and haa many friends here wbo will sorrow to learn qf_ his death. At Oglethorpe. Nearly all of Americus lawyers are now attending Meson oounty Superior court. How about Dudley? And the postmastership? It seems that there was a gather ing of negroes around Chief Buck last night, and from all that could be learned It waa a meeting to boom Dudley. Tbe meeting was held in’the hail near the jail on Forsyth street, and was largely attended. Among those present was an old negro named George Washington. And of coarse, Dave Dudley; alto G.W.F. Phillips. Washington says he was fired oat of the hall by the two latter. He is a negro wbo haa proven him self a good one, aud attended the meeting to see what was going on. He says the meeting was one to boom Dudley for postmaster, and to see if some way oonld not be gotten up to pat him in the place. There waa Buok surrounded by his black courtiers, and there was Washington. One or two speech es were made, and then Washing ton arose and asked tbe Chief If he oonld speak a word. Receiving permission from the mogul-ln-ohief he began by saying that they didn't want Dudley as postmaster. That they wanted Mr. Roney to keep the place. And he didn't get any farther. Dudley jumped np and grabbed him by th* collar. Phillips assist ed, and together they fired him clean ont of the hall. Washington came op town and told hla tale. What eiee was done In th* meeting le not known, and it bad just started good when Washington w«* fired ont. After it was over, Dudley went up to Buok’e room in tbe Alien House, and there held a dose con versation with him for an hour or more. What does all this mean? Ia Dudley again seeking after of- floe? Orwas the meeting held in' the Interest of another r*rty? It le stated by some that Back came down hsre.to see if another Dudley boom could not be started. One thing 1* certain, which la that Back sought to leave the Impres sion that he was In favor of Mr. Roney. . , The meeting of last night adds suspicion, and it loaka as if thare la something behind the eoenes. THE VIENNA FIRE. Nearly the Whole of tbe Town in Yesterday a gentleman from Vi enna waa seen by a reporter, ‘and he told of tbe fir* In that place Sunday. He says there can be no doabt of the fact that th* fire was incendiary in origin. It was discov ered about six in tbe morning and raged for several hoars. It was a terrible blow for ou{ pro gressive little neighbor, bat the whole will doubtless be built at once. Tbe following are th* losses: G. W. Basbee A Son, stock and building, $6,000; insurance $1,000. Creditors of Thorpe A Cobb, $8,000; insurance, $4,000, Calhoun A Kelly, $6,000; insurance $3,000. Dr. C. T. Stovall, building $600; no insuranoe. J. P. Heard, building $1,000; no insurance. Speight Bros.. $3,000; Insurance $2,000. Dr. C. T. Stovall, building $400; no insurance. J. F. Water, livery stable, $200; no Insnranoe. G. W. Basbee, building $300; no, insurance. Dr. W. H. Whipple, druggist, building and stock $2,800; insur es $760. Heard A Hamilton, buildtng$800; no insurance. D. B. Leonard, two bnlldingt, $600; no insurance. Contents of barn $200; no insur- Jt-«1 . ■ r, . SBC*. Dennis, Lewis - insurance, H. 8. *Valdeo, liv $400; no insurance. iv Co., $-500; no cry stable, loss The Recorder’s unfa-limr po litical prophet ha* retired from business—there is no demand for his wares. *