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'volume AMERICUS. GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1891. NUMBER to ^n't Stand on Your Head to Read this. NEHW uoy deeccus ni gnidaer siht, uoy niw EVAH DNUOF TUO TAHT EHT TSEB ECALP 0 T YUB LLA SDNIK FO YRD SDOOG, GNIHTOLC at sl TA geo. D. WHEATLEY’S, Cor. Lamar St. aVid Cotton Ave. Would we dare to advertise these prices if they were not low? For this week: One solid ease White Lawns (30 inches wide) at 5c., worth 8c. elsewhere per yd. , One solid case White Lawn (34 inches wide) at 8c., former price, 124c per yd. One solid case White Lawn (40 inches wide) at 10c., Eofmer price, 15c per yd. One solid case Check Nainsook (long fold) at 5c., worth 8c. elsewhere. One solid case Check Nainsook (book fold) at 8c., worth 124c. elsewhere, Don't let the grass grow under your feet before you have seen UUi* White Goods Department! Killed to repletion with the choicest novelties of the season. The following specialties may be of interest to those who contemplate purchasing COMMENCEMENT DRESSES ISO yds. plain White Hemstitched Lawns <«•—*<"«> at 30c ISO YARDS S.A.TI3X STRIFE LACS STRIFE BORDERED LAWNS at 13 1-2 at ir» at 20 otaa Plain and Dotted Swiss White and Colored Tarlatan Ht 115 c*. Ht 20c Ht 2Be nt ©Be. Black, Cream and White Mulls at reduced prices this week. No Goods foy the price excels our COLORED CHEESE CLOTHS All Shades, ONLY 5c. PER YARD. We will apply the lever of low prices to move our HEMSTITCHED FLOUNCES. Laces and Embroideries this week. Our superb 40-in. EMBROIDERED HEMSTITCHED FLOUNCES worth G5c. goes at 45c. Our 75c Flounciogs at 55c. ^ur $1.00 Flouucingsat 70c. Our 81.25 Flouncings at 95c. Our $1.50 Flouncings at $1.20. Our $2.00 Flouncings at $1.60. Of all our elegant Hemstitched and Embroidered Flounces—some wo th S3.ro and $4.00 per yard—Your choice for $2.00 this week. SEU’LACES! NEW RIBBONS! NEW PARASOLS! NEW FANS! NEW HANDKERCHIEFS! NEW HOSIERY! NEW CORSETS! NEW- GLOVES 1 We will say nothing about Silk and Wool GRENADINES Except that we’ve got 'em and OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT, !ut b°«k silk drapery nets and flounces Demand especial mention. THEY were never SO HANDSOME ! NEVER 80 STYLISH ! NEVER SO LOW! One One Piece BLACK FISH NET,'(all silk) in polka dot, Worth $1.00 P er yd., goes this week at 60c. piece BLACK TOSCA NET, (all silk) plain and figured, worth $1.25, goes this week at 75c. Ut fiE( *t CHANTILLY NETS AND FLOUNCES worth from $2.00 to $2.50, only $1.50 per yd. this week. We will open another case of those lovely PINE APPLE TISSUES! medium and light grounds with white and tinted spots and figures at 12Jc and 15c this week. IT > C01 'rteous and obliging salesmen to supply your wants, IS -NOT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE TO TRADE WITH GeoD.Wheatlev, Americus, Ga. orders by mail receive personal and prompt attention. P 8 furnished on application. MORE RAILROAD TALK. THE CENTRAL ABSORPTION STILL THE TALK OF ATLANTA. (iabbett'i Determination Not to Take a Kubortlina'e Place the His Sensation of it all—I*at Calhoun Doesn't Expect Any Other Change* Now. Atlanta, June 10.—The-Central ab sorption Is the talk of the town. Of course it lias all been expected, and fol lowing out the idea aud policy of the past, it was natural to expect that the Richmond and Danville general officers should have been put in the big places; but the official orders have made a great deal of talk, nevertheless. The one big sensation of it all—the one thing not ex pected—is Cecil Gabbett's determin.v tion not to take a subordinate place. Mr. Gabbett’s friends are not very greatly surprised. Gabhett has been considered the best general manager in the south, and while Captain Green, the general manager of the entire system, is one of the best railroad men in the country, those who know Mr. Gabhett best say they arc not surprised at his determina tion not to play second fiddle to even Captain Greet. Outside of railroad cir cles the changes are very .generally en dorsed here in Atlanta, on the idea that it means that Atlanta will eventually become the headquarters for the entire system. The railroad hoys arc, howev er, kept guessing. If Charlton,” said one of them, "Is to be simply passenger agent, what are Sam Webb and the rest of the boys ? Common liustlers.or hirelings, I expect ” One prominent official, at my elbow as I write, says: “Mark my prediction, in six .months Canton Green will be the most popular railroad .man in Georgia. I've known him ever since he was plain “Cussin Ifill" Green, an engineer, and lie’s one of the best men in the world I’ve never know a better. He ■ will make the sys tem popular if any man can.” Mr. I’at Calhoun is quoted as saying there will probably be no more olianges at once. The minor offices and employes draw a sigli of relief at thiB, but they are all making their preparations for summary departure should that at any time be necessary. One good tiling,” said one of them to day, “when they do settle down after these changes are made, the likelihood is that whoever is retained now can count on a permanent place." There is a good deal of speculation as to whether the East Tennessee and Queen and Crescent are to be put under the same general management as the other Tennessee roads. This is re garded as hardly likely, owing to the difference in their territory and the dif ference in the character of the business they do. Still, the East Tennessee peo ple are by no means calm. They would not he surprised if a bolt of lightning would drop in their midst at any time. A CHAM) JIMK MU). PLAINS RUMBLINGS. Reported From tho Picnic »t Hollis’ In Lee County Last Friday. I.KKSiirHc, June 10.—The picnic at Hollis’ Mill on Friday last was a suc cess. A happy success., Mo prettier spot could have been selected. No management in every department could have been better and no party could have enjoyed themselves amid so much discipline than we. Situated in a magnificent grove of oak and cedargrowing spontaneous side by side and spreading out in grand propor tions the acter reaching up in stately beauty, the Boughs centering and over leaping, making a shade that few can enjoy elsewhere after resting in thgse shadows Wfere those grounds. Entering these grounds from tile Lees burg side you run upon the laige shady platform erected for the occasion and catch the sound of sweet music, and stop to enjoy the dance and watch the gliding of merry makers on a floor well propor tioned, for the new mishrn dances, the dances we all love bo well and enjoy much On further, and tip a broad, well clean ed walk,'you find an enclosure, where lemonade and ice water was lavished out free to all. To the right you see a smoking pit filled with meats and a* rope stretching ail round to define your limits in your walks there It was an old fashion bar becue and better cooked, better season ed meat we have neyer tasted In tho center of all this was a long table covered over witit white cloths from end to end and tilled with dishes aud glasses, all ready for the tap of the largo plantation bell, a signal for the ladies to take possession and load it witli provisions And how well it was done, ask those who were there: more than enough to feed the multitude. 'Tis thus wc saw it, and a more quiet or orderly affair of the kind we have never attended. So nice did everything go off that it was the praise of every one from c<ery section. Americus, Albany, Dawson, Smithville, Rronwood, Cbo- kce, Leesburg and the surrounding country both from Leejand Terrell were with us. The question was asked that day, and we repeat it now—why not make those beautiful grounds, with the permission of its generous landlord, that big hearted, whole-souled Simmons, a per manent rendezvous for each and every season. It Is near enough to Dawson and Bronwood and not too far from Americus and Albany and Smithville, as their line representation with us fully proves, and it is situated—as was suggested—so near the line of Lee and Terrell that it should become an affnlr of theirs together. THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION . TO MEET IN AMERICUS An Interesting Programme Arranged for the Occasion—Delegates from Each School Will Attend—The Dally Order of Exer cises -Americus Hospitality. These gatherings, when rightly con-, whlch make8 U P thls a,8oclatlon - 8,111 A Few N.wsy Note. From Our Thriving Little Neighbor. Plains, Ga , June 10.—This commu- :y was visited by a terrific rain and hailstorm on Monday afternoon. T\\o miles south of this point, In the vicinity of Mr. C. C. Jernigan's place, the dam age waB very heavy. All kinds of crops were literally cut and beaten to pieces by the hail, and some think the damage is irreparable. The same was repeated in Webster county in the neighborhood of Mr. John Clark's farm. In addition to the damage done by hall,, tho rains have lieen excessive, and in many places the crops are covered witli water. At Shis writing Mr. C. F. Foster is quite sick with bilious fever. Protracted meeting will commence at the Methodist church here on Wednes day night. Uev, H. Stubbs will have ample assistance by visiting ministers in conducting the meeting, and hopes for considerable interest in spiritual matters. Mrs. 5. M. Oliver, of Preston, lias re cently been on a visit to relatives here. Mr. George Shields, of Dawson, spent portion of tbe>week with friends in the illagc. Messrs. G, W, Oliver, K, C. West and , C. Alexander, of Americus, spent Sunday with the liomc^folks here. Miss Leila Parker, of Box Springs, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. It. Parker of our town. Mrs. Tappan, of Atlanta, is spending some time with the family of her brother, Mr. C. C. Jernigan. Mr, W. B. Parker went up to Hucna Vista on Sunday. Messrs, It. K. Webb anifw. L. Thomas made a business trip to Americus on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Black and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Stewart wenc over to Ameri cus on Sunday, visiting the sick., Messrs. Edwards, Farguson, Meal, Richmond, Williams and Wolfe, knights of the grip, have been attending to busi ness interests in our village daring the week. ducted, are beneficial, for the city meets the country Socially and the prospects arc Ltlkcd over, the future forecast and the result—if it only awakens a hope— 1 has redounded to our mutual good loo much praise cannot be given to Authur Simmons for his attention to every detail. To Eason Smith and Wil liam Ifuckaby for the ha-becue. To Dan Hull for his efforts in seeing that every body at or near the table had plenty to eat. To Messrs Brice and Tlson for their management of the platform and dance. To the Albany string band for its music. To that efficient corps of colored waiters who carried out the days gone by with so much promptness and pride. To the ladies—to see that every detail was looked after, and to them be longs the praise for the order that was so noticablo by every one upon the grounds everywhere. Wo had a big hail storm Tuesday evening, doing much damage. Col. T. B. Jordan suffers severely by it. IBs melon and corn almost ruined. Crisp It the Man. Roger Q. Mills has established head quarters at a Washington boarding house, and there has been a good deal of speakership gossip at the National Capi tol since his arrival. Yesterday tho. Constitution bad this from its Washing ton correspondent: “Congressman O'Ferrell, of Virginia, who made a national reputation during tho wild times in the house last session, preceding the seating of the negro Langton, was hero to-day. After spend ing some time in consultation witli Mr. Mills, he came down into the lobby of the Metropolitan hotel and told the Con stitution correspondent that Judge Crisp would secure the vote of every democrat from Virginia in the next bouse. He had no hesitation in saying that he believed Crisp would be elected.” Millious of bricks will be made in Gainesville this euiuwei. Brick making la getting to be one of the city’s leading industries. There ate five yards in active operation, and the lateet improved machinery It used. Cbauncey Depew is quoted as say ing: “When you come to think about it, the South is the only part of our country which is purely and typically American." Following is the very interesting pro gramme of the Sunday school convention of the Friendship association to be held with the Americus Baptist church, Fri day, Saturday and Sunday, June 2(ltb 27th and 20th. Filday—ll a, m.—Sermon by Rev. J. W. Beck; text, Dent. 81.12. 2 p, m.—Organization and enrollment of messengers. . Appointment of Committees. First, conditions of the work Second, recom- inendatloup. Third, destitute fields Reports f-om vice-presidents, superin tendents aud partors. Address by Rev. W. II. Patterson, Subject: “The needs of the work in our association and how they shall be met.” 8 p. m.—Sermon by Rev. W. L. Cutts. Saturday—0 a. m.—Renewal of call,for messengers and visiting brethren and sisters. Report of committees and other busi ness. Address by W. fi. Hinton. Subject. “What is the work of the convention and how may it best be accomplished.” Address by W. M. Sears. Subject What may he expected as the results of faithful Sunday school work. General discussion. 2 ]j, m.—Miscellaneous business. Address by Rev. J. W. Beck. Sub ject: What constitutes a model Sunday school. Address by Rev. A. B. Campbell. Sub ject: Who are responsible for tho high est success in the Sunday school work. General discussion. 8 p. m.—Sermon by Rev. V^. H. Pat terson. Sunday—0:80 a. m.— Sunday school exercises. 11a. m.—Sermon by lte^. T. C. Boy. kin. Text: Mark t», 30. 2 p. m.— Sunday school mass meeting. Address by several brethren. This annual convention is called by the executive committee of the Friend ship Sunday School association. We earnestly request eaob Sunday school to Bend at least four messengers, male or female, to the convention. Pastors and superintendents are urged to present the matter to the Sunday schools. All who come will be cordially received and en tertained. All papers throughout the district, please copy. Hmnter Hems. Slwiteii, June 10.—The heaviest rain this teaion fell here yesterday afternoon, .it seemed at If Nosiks ark was needed for a while. , Several of our farmers find oats on the ground that were considera bly damaged Misteses Mamie Tillman and Emma Caldwell of Smithville paid Sumter a pleasant visit last Saturday and Sun day. An ice cream supper at the residence of Mrs. Mittie Rodgers on last Friday night complimentary to Miss Anna Mc- Gehee, of Cutbbcrt, wns highly enjoyed by all present. The oat crop In this vicinity have turned ou( better than expected, al though they were badly.damaged by the drouth in May. Miss Ola Kersey of Smithville, spent last week with Misses Lizzie and Mag gie McDonald near town. Misses Pearl and May Page will leave for Macon to-morrow, where they will spend several weeks with their many friend's. • i The little infart of Mr. and Mrs B. F. Markett has been quite sick for the past welk, but is Improving at present. Miss Florella Markett, who is attend ing school at Leesburg, visited her parents last Sunday. Rev. H. Stubbs preached an able and interesting sermon at Benevolence church last Sunday. The recent rains are causing the watermelon farms to look very nice. Miss Anna McGehee, who has been teaching school at this place for some time, closed her school left her school last week, and returned to her home in Cuthbert yesterday afternooh. The hyena Is still destroying the dogs in this vicinity. On Sunday night last it was shot at by Mr. J. L. Page, but the monster got away 'before it could be captured and killed a negro's dog living on Mr. Page’s place. Cedarioan will soofi have ext oil mlllauda guauo factory. Twenty- five thousand dollars worth of stock has already been taken. The Artesian Ice Company of Montezuma is manufacturing fine ice from artesian water. THE ANNUAL MEETING < Of the flumte^Conn ty Sunday School Asso ciation-end Kl-etlon cf Officers. The knQifil meeting of the Sunday School Association of S jmter county will be held on Friday, June 19th, at Nopr Hope church, just four aud a half •miles west of Americus, and Immediate ly on the Hue of the S., A. A M. A great - deal of interest and importance Is at tached to this meeting and -those In charge are leaving nothing undone to make It a most useful and Interesting oc casion. Kvqjry Sunday school In the oounty Is earnestly requested to send a delegation and a large one if possible to the meet ing. Many things of Internet and Im portance to the Sunday school work and workers will be brought up, .and It It expected that tome Interesting speakers from abroad will be present and. address the meeting. The following programme has been arranged: 1. Scripture reading and prayer. 2. Praise service. 3. Reading minute* of previous meet- ■h,f. 4. Service of song. 5 Report of delegates from -tho vari ous Sunday schools and from the state convention. , 0. Repo: t of the president. 7. Paper on “Individual or personal responsibility” by Mr. J. J. Granborry. Dinnei. 8. Election of officers for ensuing year. I). Addresses by prominent workers. 10. Suggestions for new work 11. Service of song, and benediction. The place selected for this convention - is excellently and conveniently Ideated. ' The new and neat church Is well ar ranged for the meeting. The communi ty is onn of the best in the county and will make this meeting one of the best ever held by the assqpiation. • Efforts are being made to at range for a special train over the S., A. A M. rail road, so that delegates arriving from the . eastern end of the road will find prompt and quick transportation to the grounds. Every Sunday school worker is earn estly requested to bear the date in mind and to attend the meeting. ■ - J. W. Wheatley, Pres't. S. C. S. S. A. J. W. L. Daniel, Secy. S.C. S. S. A. — A DEAL PENDING Which if Made Will Give the A . F. * N. to to the 8., A. AM. The very latest in loeal railroad cir cles is that the Savannah, Americus A' Montgomery railway is about to assume the control of another road. The Cordele A. Albany, or the A.', F. A N. road may be leased. This Is all that la known just now, but It is a fact that negotiation! are* pending with that end In view. If leased now It will go Into the handg, of the 8., A. A M. end be operated by -i that road. f The S., A. A M. or rather the Amen- cus Investment Company that owns'’’ a controlling Interest In the road, also owns a large block of stock in the Al bany Investment Company that built the Cordele and Albany road, and It is greatly to the Interest of the 8., A. A M. to *'cure the control of this road. The Vvockholders meeting of the Al bany Investment company was held on Monday, buf nothing public was given out as to what was done. Tuesday Col. Nelson Tift, one of the leading spirits of the Albany Investment company was here conferring with the proper officers in regard to the leasing of the A., F. A N. by the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery road. He was seen by a reporter and questioned in regard to the proposed lease. He said that no definite step l bc«n taken and it might be some * before any definite conclusion would reached, but that the matter of lei the A., F. A N. to the S., A. A 1 now under conclusion. 1 Some Lara* Enulnes. Yesterday the S., A A M. road re ceived the two largest engines ever broug!)t to Georgia. They are numbor- ed’llOand 120 and are named E. B. Lewis, in honor of^Mr. E. B. Lewi* of Montqzuma a staunch friend of the rood and Charles F. Crisp, after the speaker of the next house. The engines are of the “bog” pattern. The drivers are fifty-four inch ones and the cylinders are 10x24, with ex tension front. The engines are of the best that could be turned. out by the Baldwin works and weigh sixty tons each. Two more engines just like theso will arrive to-day or to-morrow. * They, will be used in handling 'the heayy through - freights between Montgomery And Sa vannah. A Great Success. V The excursion to Savannah yesterday * was a great success. 'Quite a crowd came from off the west end of tho S., A. A M. on the trip through to the sea. This party was greatly augmented in Americus and between this city and Lyons the special train picked up more than500 people. No doubt the trip will be greatly enjoyed by those who made it.