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YMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER VOLUME 1 AMERICUS. GEORGIA, FRIDAY: MAY 15, 1891. NUMBER 6 When you lay this Paper down, kindly place it with OUR ADVERTISEMENT ON TOP. Geo. D. Wheatley WHO WILL BE BISHOP. THE CONVENTION WILL MEET TO DAY TO ELECT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL dry goods, NOTIONS, CLOTHING, Shoes, Hats, Etc. Iiv 80 doing you not only confer a slight favor upon us, hut you become IN FACT a PUBLIC BENEFACTOR, inasmuch as you materially aid us in attracting the public eyo to the numberless rare bargains Which "e shall offer PRO BONO PUBLICO who patronize us this week. Do You Fool an Interest in FINE DRESS GOODS ? For $1150 you may take your choice of 25 brand new pattern suits that cost us from $18.50 to $19.00. | A Successor to Bishop Beckwith—The Conveatlou Is Largely Attended—Belief General that Klther (tailor or Williams Will be Chosen. Savannah, Ga., May 13.—[Special.) —The Episcopal convention for the dio- coso of Georgia opened at 11 o'clock this morning in Christ's church. It is the largest attended and promises to bo the most interesting in the diocese. All interest centers in the election of a bishop, which will probably occur to morrow morning. A concensus of opinion among the delegates leads to the belief that the Rev. Thomas Gailor will be the next I bishop of the diocese, j This can not bo definitely stated, how- ! ever, as the Rev. Chatincey Williams, of ' Augusta, lias a strong support, espec- j tally among the South Georgia dele- ' gations. > KWH FKOM THK PLAINS. THE MAN FROM MAINE What the I'eople of That Thriving Town are Doing and Saying. It is imderHtood that these two gentle- TO ADMIRE is but TO SEE our LOVELY FRENCH CHALLIES ml SIGHT becomes POSSESSION when your choice of 20 different styles is offered at 18c. per yard. ME FIGURED CHINA SILKS AND SOLID FLORENTINES In all the newest shades. NOW IS THE TIME to buy your WASH DRESS GOODS. In this department as in ALL OTHERS, we are “fixed to suit you.” We carry the best stock of Wash Dress abrics in the city, and Our Prices cannot be matched in the state. We do not propose to BAIT YOU one moment and BITE YOU he next, but we offer EVERYTHING at prices uniformly as low as CONSISTENCY WITH GOOD VALUE will allow. Another lot of those sheer quality BLACK LAWNS (sattecn stripes and plaids) at 124c per yard this week. Pink, Blue and Black MARIBOU PLAID LAWNS (white ground) 10c per yard this week. NOVELTIES IN WHITE GOODS! Hemstitched White Lawns and Flounce* for Skirts. Bordered White Lawns for Aprons, Children's Dresses, etc. All (Ivor Kmhroiderles, All Over Lacos Plain White, Polka Spot, and Embroidered Swiss Muslins. Black Ground with White Polka Spot Swiss Muslins (very new and stylish.) men are really the only onos whose names will go before the convention. The name of Mr. Wingfield, of Califor nia, will not bo presented to the conven tion. In a telegram to the Rev. Mr. Hud gens, of Rome, he positively rofusesto allow the use of his name. It is aiitlioriti-’oly stated that Mr. Gaiior's reply to the request for the pre sentation of his name, is that he hopes it will not be for him to decide whethor or not ho shall leave Sewance. Mr. Williams is here and has many warm supporters. The claims of those who opposo Mr. Gailor, are that his ritualistic views are too extreme. All admit him to be an able, eloquent and popular divine. Two other ministers have beon men tioned in connection with the bishopric. They aro the Rov. Dr. Gibson, of Cin cinnati, a Virginian by birth, and the Rev. Mr. Burton, of Richmond. Christ church was crowded to the ut most when the convention opened. The front of the church was reserved and occupied by lay delegates, and the roar by the congregation. Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson, of Missouri, delivered a beautiful and elo quent eulogy upon Bishop Beckwith this morning. Holy communion was admin istered afterwards. At 11 o’clock the clergy entered the church in procession. They wore the Revs. Dunn, Barrett, Hunt, Barnwell, Bicknell, Brayton, Kimball, Perry, Wil liams, Strong, Hunter, White, Rees, Eppes, Davis, Dncas, Pickerton, Pond, Apple, Denniston, LaRoclie, Dodge, Winn, McConnell, F. Reese, Walton, Hudgins, Fitsimmons, Cabaniss and Hargrave. Last in the procession came Bishop Thompson, of Mississippi. The morning service to the creed was conducted in a most impressive mannor by the Rev. 1L S. Barrett, of Atlanta. W MINED! FULL LINE OF BOYS,’ MISSES’ AND LADIES’ You will And our line of SHIRT WAISTS. CARPETS AND MATTINGS The very best and cheapest in the city, We control the BEST 50 CT. UNLAUNDERED SHIRT t » No ono shows better value for 75c and our “MON- U FUFF BOSOMS” for fine trade is the handsomest and best “rt >n tho market. FOR 10c. ONLY for 15c. ONLY The Best 4-ply Belfast Linen Collar, any style desired. The Best 4-ply Belfast Linen Cuffs any style desired. OUR GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS 5tok is BRISTLING WITH JUST SUCH BARGAINS; °“ly as k tli" opportunity to show you OUR GOODS and OUR PRICES will speak for themselves. CLOTHING and CLOTHING F'( t “'[knowledge NO COMPETITION in our Clothing 1 Trade, "tilin'.r AYS DID and WE ALWAYS WILL lend the van in An Error Corrected. To Tub Tihkk-Rkcomikii.—I noticed in yesterday’s Constitution an artieie from a correspondent nt Leary, Ga., in which the writer stated that “General Jackson marched through this section (Calhoun county, Ga.) in 1836, and that six men were ordered to be shot by him, whose graves form a nucleus for tho present cemetery at Morgan.” In 1813, at Mobile, Ala., Gen. Jackson bad six men tried by a courtmartiai, who were condemned to death, and, by Jackson’s orders, were executed Feb ruary 21st of that yoar. If he ever exe cuted any other six moa at one time, the writer does not remember it. As regards his march through Geor gia, one of ids biographers in speaking of the General's Florida campaign, says: When the orders to take command reached Jackson, the governor of Ten nessee being absent from Nashvillo, Jackson proceeded to raise troops in Tennessee on his own responsibility, and advanced through Georgia with great haste on the Florida frontier in March, 1818.” In 1836, Gen. Jackson, instead of marching through Georgia, liavirg his BARGAINS’ we own so *4iers shot by tho half dozen 1 and digging graves that would “form a nucleus for the present Mothodist cem etery at Morgan,” was in Washington City, engaged in an exciting contest for democratic principles, having bis head quarters at tlie White House. Jacksonian, Pi.ains, May 13.—The demand for rain among the farmers amounts to a clamor. Many say they have done all the work that can he done in the crops until we have more moisture. A large crowd wont from our commu nity on the Omaha excursion, and all were well pleased with the trip. The 8. A. M. road officials were unusually polite and obliging. Mrs. A. Chapped died on Mondny, and her remains were interred in Lebanon cemetery at 4 p. m. on Tuesday. Dr. A. U. Campbell performed the burial cere- mony. She was a consistent member of tlie Baptist church, and during tier long illness boro her sufferings witli fortitude and resignation. She was possessed of many virtues, and our community unite with tho bereaved family in mourning tier death. Mr, Jeptha I'ickctt, one of the oldest citizens of Webster county, died on Sum day last. He leaves a large family of children to whom we tender our sympa thy In their bereavement. Our village was enlivened by a Simon pure runaway on Monday evening. A team of mules belonging to Mr. S. J. Walters became frightened at a locomo tive, and ran for half a mile, doing no damage except scattering the lumber witli which tlie wagon was loaded. A picnic at Magnolia Springs Is hilled for Wednesday, and as there is much leisure now in our community, owing to alack of moisture, a large crowd may bo expeg ted. Master Walter Jones returnod on tho 8th, inst., from Dallas, Texas, and future will mako this his home. . Miss Jennie Stapleton, a pleasant young lady of Aracricus, has been on visit to Mrs. U. J. Jennings. Mrs. Eliza Clarke, of Americus, spent Sunday with Miss Annie Stephens, Col. Frank Reid, of the Richland Ga zette, has recently been looking aftor ills planting interests in our vicinity. Messrs. A. Dodson, of Americus; S. Chappell, of Friendship, and J. II. Chappell, of Andersonville, with their families, have spent much of the past week in our town in attendance at the bedside of Mrs. Chappell. Mrs. S. Hawkins and family came out In their private cav both on Monday and Tues day, and w?re a source of much com fort to bereaved friends here. Mr. R. S. Oliver Is in Americus taking stock in the book store recently pur chased of Mr. W. L. Mardre. At this writing Mrs. R. F. Jennings quite sick. During tlie week Messrs. Mooty, Ico Caln.'T. J. Black, Thad Reese. K. B, Evans and H. H. Black have been nego tiating witli our merchants. IS AGAIN QUITE SICK AT HIS HOME IN NEW YORK Interesting Pulltlenl Gossip Freni the Cnpl- tal—Belief General thnt Cleveland nud lllnine will Lend the Two Forties—Will Seuntor Hill Resign. 3nr TO TRY IS TO I3TJY Dl ’’tiling, because our stock is tho largest. Our styles aro faultless aud OUR PRICES ARE MATCHLESS. Wo stand by our Advertisements every time. Geo. D. Wheatley Oor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave. A Remedy for Stiles. A lady residing in Sumter county fur nishes Tiik Thikk-Kecokdkk with what she claims to bo a thorough mite exter minator. She has used tlie receipt with splendid results, and her fowl house is now entirely free from these horrible little insects which breed death and de struction to all manner of young fowls. Tlie preparation is simple and in reach of all. It is hot water strongly impreg nated with carbolic soap and kerosene oil. After the nests and roosts havo been carefully flushed two or three times, the mites entirely disappear. This it certainly worth trying, for chickens are very scarce on the market, and anything that tends to the protection of the fowl crop will be of vast benefit to many. Letter List. The following unclaimed letters will be sent to the dead letter offico if not caliod for in ten days. Say “advertised letters” when calling for them at office Hannah Alexander, Rev. E. V. Baldy, E. J. Brown, S. S. Bowden, G. G. Bas- tock, Mias Maggie Black, Thomas Cragg, Henry Cooper, Fred Crawford, Moso Cheaks, Mrs. Cordelia Davis, Mrs. Mattie Dickson, Miss Minnie Davis, Charlotte Davis, E. G. P. Kit Davis, Miss Alice Florleyson, A. J. Gipson, Jim Gallaway, J. C. Gross,M. B. Green, J. S. Goodman B. F. Hill, Thos. Homes, W. U. Harper, Lewis Hail, Chas. Inews, col., \V. R. Johnson, Mrs. Sarah Kaigler, George B. Lamar, Miss Sarali Jane Mays, Lewis Moble, Mrs. W. S. Minet, Mrs. Petcy l’lentz, Mias Laura Rowls, Y. Reed, Hen ry Russoll, Mrs. Minnie Scott, M. J. Sphere, Nelson Scott, E. D. Sawyer, Capt. Sidney Turner, Mr. Wighte. J. C. Roney, I*. M. Americus, Ga., May 13, 1881. Decoration Day. May 30th will be decoration day at the National Cemetery, at Andersonville, and already oxtensivc preparations are being made for its observance. Macon Post G. A. R. will, as usual, have representatives there, and tlie gen eral attendance, it is belived, will be much larger than usual. The fact that Major J. F. Hanson, of Macon, lias keen selected as orator of tho day will attract a large crowd. Tho regular memorial services of the Grand Army post will bo held in tho old cemetery, conducted by Mr. W. W. De- Haven. A rostrum for tlie speeches lias beon erected in the stockade grounds. Much care and considerable expense lias been bestowed on the Andersonville grounds by tho G. A. It., through Mr. I. D. Crawford, and it is now in a more presentable condition for tlie decoration day celebration thaii ever before. War In Africa. Emma Crawford, a raven-hued damsel of Sumter, bad a warrant taken out in Justice Oliver’s court yesterday for one Harriet Woods, who was charged with the trifling offense of having attempted to split the cranium of the aforesaid Emma with a hoe. JustlceOliver bound the warlike Harriet over to the superior court In the sum of $200 and discharged the hoe. Washington, May 13.—Secretary Blaine’s protracted absence from Wash ington is explained by a report that he is sick in New York, suffering from one of his old attacks of nervous prostration. When the news reached this city it spread through the departments and was generally discussed on the street corners where politicians usually congregate. Of course Ids reported illness brought up the question of whether ho will bo well enough to stand as the Republican nominee for president in tlie next cam paign. It was remarkable to n ote Hie enthu siasm witli which sumo of tlie govern ment officials who are supposed to be staunch Harrison mon advocate tho nomination of the “man from Maine.” In spite of all that lias been dono and can bo said about Blaine, lie unquestion ably holds a warm placo in tiio heart of the average republican. He can arouso more enthusiasm than any otlior man in Ids party, and many of tho men whoowo their present positions to liar- rison, declare that Blaine, and only Blaine, has any hope of leading tlie re publican party to victory in 1882. There was considerable presidential gossip floating around to-day, and tho general sentiment 1b that the light will bo between Cleveland and Blaine unless somo unforeseen circ.nmstanco occurs in tlie meantime, and tho friends of Mr. Blaine contend that if lie should benom inated he will have the support of tlie business men of Now York, who con tributed largely to Ills defeat in 1884. They also claim that his course during the last congress iu connection with the forco bill and the reciprocity business luyi gained him thousands of votos that he did not have six years ago. Congressman Flynn, of New York, while in the city to-day, said he does not take any stook in the report that Sena tor Hill will resign hie plsue in the senate and stand for a third term in the gov ernor's chair. He Is too good a demo crat to give the republicans a chance to recapture the senatorial seat, whloh be longs to the democratic party for the next six years. Mr. Flynn admits that Senator Hill may have presidential as pirations, but the latter is still a young man and will have ample time to train for the presidency. THK TROUBLE SETTLED IN .FUST ONE MONTH Amerlcu.' New City Hall will be Com pleted And the Members of Blnff Springs Church In Harmony Once Store. And now it is told that peace once more reigns among the membership of llluil Springs Primitive Church, at An dersonville, and that the members thereof can use as many lightning rods as they desire. About two weeks ago Tiik Tiuks-Rk- cohdeii published a statement to tlie effect that one of tlie members of this church hod subjected himself to very severe criticism by putting Mghtnlngrods on his barn and dwelling, and that the church proper had been called upon to Investigate this Booming net of defiance upon hispartof the will of the Almighty. Since then It has transpired that it was not the act of putting up tho rode that caused the censure of the Hook, but tlie fact that two or throe of the mem bers, as well as the pastor, had defied Providence by having their lives Insured One member of the church, particu larly devout, thought that It was hardly tho proper tiling to combat tho will of God In this manner, and thereafter re fused to hold communion with these brethren of his church, and accordingly held himself aloof until tho case could be heard by tho church in conference. A day or two ago the whole affair was referred to tho arbitrament of tlie mem bers of the church in open conference, und tho matter settled to tho entire sat isfaction of ail concerned, Tho members of UlufI Springs church are among Sumter's best citizens, and they regret that tills little matter at tained such publicity and in tlie manner that it did, inasmuch as the pastor and a number of tho members hare lightning rods on thoir houses put there for pro tection and not in defiance of Divine power. J. Rogers Maxwell, tlie designer of the sloop Shamrock, is a big, strong and gentlemanly young fellow, as full of snap and Are as a dynamite cartridge, and he lias plenty of money to foot his yachting bills. He recently sold $3,000,- 000 of Long Island railroad stock in one deal. The commencement exercises of tho Americus public schools will be held this year in the new city hall building. That is what Chairman Williams, of the building committee says, and he does this upon the authority of Archi tect Smith. This bit of news will be gratifying to the people of Americus, especially those who in past years bare helped by their presence to paek the opera house on commencement day. Then again it Is gratifying to know that work upon Americus’ handsome new public building has progressed so rapidly and satisfactorily, and that it will soon be finished and ready for occupancy. According to tlie terms of the con tract tlie building should be completed by Juno 1st, but owing to numerous and unavoidable delays two or three weeks longer will bo required in which to llnisli it. This short delay will be of little mo ment, however, and by June 15th Amer- icus will have ono of tlie largest, hand somest ami most conveniently arranged city buildings in tho stntc. And now it lias been decided that the commencement exercises of our public schools, justly tho pride of Amorieus, will bo the occasion of the first public assemblage there. Chairman Williams of tho building committee, and President Speer of the board of education discussed tho matter yesterday, and together they called upon Architect Smith to find out whether or not the building could be made ready by commencement day, which is just one month off from to-day. Mr. Smith was a little in doubt for a moment os to his ability to finish tho work within the required time, but when he saw how anxious the two gen- tlomen were to havo tho exercises held in the new building, lie promised to do his utmost to oblige them. Which means that the work will be finished by that time, for Mr. Smith will at once increase the large force of car penters and stonemasons # no\v engaged upon the splendid structure, and will have everything finished and in perfect order by the day appointed. The spacious hall In which the exer cise* will be held 1* In the third story of the building, and I* capable of seating comfortably between 1,500 and 2,000 people. It Is well ventilated and easy of access, and will serve admirably the pur pose for which it was intended—a pla$ for public meetings generally, * Tho walls of the new. building have almost gone up tho required height, and as the metal roof la already upon the ground, the work of getting every thing ready will soon be finished. The handsome structure of brick and granite will present an Imposing appearance, and Americus will have just causo to be proud of it The Royal Arcanum. The grand council of Georgia, royal arcanum, holds Its annual union in Savannah next Wednesday. The Sa vannah local council will entertain the body in that elaborate style so character istic of that city. Mr. J. E. Sullivan will represent Sumter council of Ameri cas in the grand council. Mr. Bascom Myrlck, put grand regent of that body, who represents Georgia In the supreme oouncil of the middle states, is a life member of the grand council, and will also attend the session In Savannah. The council in Americus has recently added quite a number of our beet young men to its ranks, and is in a flourishing con dition. A mysterious person signing himulf simply “Hez” has been contributing many thousands of dollars to charity throngh the hand* of tie Philadelphia Bulletin, keeping hie Identity carefully concealed. He it now found to be Henry Lisle Wain, a venerable member of the Society of Friends. Heavy Shipment of Ralls. One of the largest steamers that ply the lower Ocmulgee river is now at Ab beville, discharging a heavy shipment of steel rails for the S. A. & M. railroad and also for the Abbeville and Waycrou short line. The cargo was taken on at Charleston, S. C., whither It was shipped from tlie rolling mills by ocean steamer. The rails consigned to the S. A. & M. road are being hurried forward to Hunts- boro, Ala., to ho used on the extension sion of that road to Montgomery. Dr. David Starr Jordan, of the Le- land Stanford university, is an athelete and sportsman as well as a scholar and parson, no says of himself: “Six feet one and a half inches high, I weigh 215 pounds, but I can swim, play basoball and talk Norwegian,” and you cannot tell him much he doesn't already know about trout, rods and reels. Representative Shively, of Indiana, is pointed out as one of the handsomest men in congress. He is pictured aa having the head of a poet, with wavy black hair, clear cut features, dark eyes and a fetching mustache. Hale over six feet tall and is well proportioned. Ex-Judge Tappan, grand sachem of Tammany Hall, although nearly seventy years of age and poseentd of wealth, la untiring in hla profession, and his snot form, bothy hair and quick step make him a prominent figure among New York’* heat known citizens.