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p AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER. VOLUME 1 AMERICUS, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1S91. NUMBER 16 The Greatest Midsummer Sale Dry GooflsjQllons, CLOTHING AND THE Grandest Reduction in Prices £ver known in the history of our trade, commences to-morrow (Monday) morning AT * GEORGE D. WHEATLEY’S, Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave. IT WAS A BRICK THAT THE ARKANSAS TRAVELER WAS TAKING HOME. Mr. Ilayieed Com to New York to Buy Nice, New Money—One More Victim of Cunning Swindlers and .Ilia Own I>Ie- lioneaty and Greed. FOR THE LOTTERY. Weare determined to make a CLEAN SWEEP OF ALL KINDS OF SUMMER GOODS, And in order to do this, YOUR PRICE will be OUR PRICE for anything you may want of us this week. WE ARE GOING TO GIVE AWAY DOMESTICS TOGETHER WITH ALL OUR Calicoes, tiinghams, Muslins, Challies, AND OTHER SUMMER DRESS GOODS AT COST And LESS THAN COST if necessary, to CLEAR OUT. Prices will be cut “FINE AS FROGS’ HAIR.’’ If you don’t believe this, OTHERS WILL, so just come and see the crowd this week at Geo. D. Wheatley's. All our 8c Figured Challle, to go at 1,'^c per yd. All our 12%c •• " “ 8c per yd. All our 8c Standard Calicoes “ 5c prod. All onr 7c Printed Vlctorn Lawna at SJ^c per jrd. All our 8c White Lnwns (yd.wlde) at 6o per yd. All our8c White Check Nainsook at 6c per yd. Stock of above will not last long at such prices, so come early or yon will be disappointed. NOW LOOK! 5c This is the Biggest FIVE CENT B*rc*in Ever You Btw. 5c NOTTINGHAM CURTAIN LACE. We got “scooped” some time ago in the purchase of a big lot of Nottingham Lace for cur tains: We have been asking from 20 to 40c per yard, but the goods linger with us longer than we like, so in order to move them right out and at the same tfme give you an A No. 1 BARGAIN we part with the entire lot at 5c PER YARD THIS WEEK. We cannot mention here any SPECIAL PRICES on everything *e have to offer, but remember in reading the foregoing, that PRO PORTIONATE and SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICES will be the order of this week in every department of our store. OUR STOCK OF Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Ribbons, Laces, Em broideries, Corsets and Gloves ^e guarantee the best in the city, and our prices beyond the reach of petition. Housekeepers will find it to their interest to inspect our lino of table linens, doylies, napkins, towels, Beforo buying elsewhere. A WORD ABOUT Clothing - and - Gents’ - Fixings, We carry the VERT FINEST ASSORTMENT TO BE FOUND, and OUR PRICES always have been simply UNAPPROACHABLE from the standpoint of compe tition. Our determination to reduce stock AI^FHKS WITH FORCE * re > and we will refuse NO REASONABLE OFFER for anything ,ou “ay need in our line. Cannot you save something by trading with &E0.D. Wheatley Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave., AMERICUS, GEORGIA. > Altoona, Pa., Aug. 5.—John Jack- sou of Cauulen, Ark., who stopped over in this city for a short while, has learned something of the crooked ways of the world, and will probably be con tent to get home with his experience if his cash is missing and his pocketbook light and airy. On his farm in Arkan sas he had a visitor who told him to go to New York, take $350 with him and get it exchanged for $10,000. Jackson had never read a newspaper, and he took up the oiler. On arriving in New York he was met at the depot by two well dressed gentle men, to whom he had a letter of intro duction. They conducted him to n lonely room and there counted out $10,- 000 in crisp new hills. It was wrapped up, and Jackson paid over his $350 for the treasure. His attention was then directed to another part of the room and the package was "switched' him. He was then placed on a train and hustled ont of town. Inspector Byrnes had in some way heard of the affair, and wired the con ductor of the train to hold Jackson. The conductor hunted him up and found him tenaciously clinging to his treasure. Up to this time he supposed he had the monev. " What hare you in that box, Mr. Jackson?" asked Conductor Wingert, blandly. He started, turned red and replied: "Money.” "Let’s go into the dining car and ex. amine it, ” suggested the conductor. This was done, and when the twine and external coverings were removed, a musty brick was exposed to view. Not a dollar was to bo seen. Jackson real ized he bad been sold, and he was frightened, but waa induced to go back to New York for his $350. BACKER'S ASSETS Exceed III. Liabilities, and It Is Be- llevetl He Can Pay Out* New York, Aug. 5.—The Commercial Bulletin says on the Backer failure; "The nominal assets, it is said, exceed the liabilities, and if properly managed it is claimed ought to pay all tho debts and have a margin for Backer. The Alabama state bonds, amounting to $750,000, are said to be worth the full full amount, and although hypothe cated, there is a considerable margin over and abovo the amount loaned on them. •The Georgia Southern and Florida and Macon and Bifmingham railway bonds, amounting to $1, W0,000, nre par value, and ought to come out all right in time. The real estate in this city is free and clear, and consists of his resi dence and several other dwelling houses. The mill property at Glaisionbury, Conn., is mortgaged for the full amount. The failure should not reflect on that trade as it was not on acconnt of his dry goods business, which amounted to only $500,000 a year. HE HAS GONE CRAZY. A Man Fearing Hydrophobia from a Dog Hite Ueoomes Insane, Keokuk, la., Ang. 8.—On July 9 Hyde Collins was bitten by a dog, and at the time it was feared that serious results might follow, as the canine noted very strangely. Afterwards it was ascer tained that t he animal was not afflicted with rabies, and the wound healed, Collins, however, brooded over the bits and thoughtless people to him concern ing it, and would warn him to be care ful or ho might suffer from hydrophobia. The man worried about tho affair to such an extent that his mind gave way nnder the strain, and ho became vio lently crazy and was placed in confine ment. Collins was examined by several physicians, and they nre unanimously of tho opinion that no symptoms of hy drophobia were manifested, but that the unfortunate man’s condition is dne solely to worry and fright. Collins is prominent in local G. A. R. circles and known to nearly every one in the city. He has frequent rational moments, bnt quickly lapses into a state that clearly tadtoates thot his mind is badly affected. A SPECIAL SESSION Of the Legislature of Vermont to He Called. St. Albany, Aug. 6.—Governor Page will issue a call this week convening tho legislature in special session Tuesday, August 25, to consider the disposition of the United States district tax money amounting to $179,000. The governor intends to recommend an additional ap propriation by legislation for the World’s fair. It js also said the governor will announce hie selection of a successor to Senator Edmunds about the time the legislature meets. Governor Smith is a warm supporter of Secretary Proctor for the senatorship, and haa written an open latter to Governor Page in favor of the appointment of the secretary. Baa Owr by a Train. Winston, Qa., Aug. 5.—A horrible accident haa occurred here. The Geor gia Pacific passenger train going to At lanta ran over Dick Moon, a young far mer, whose home is at Austell. Moon hxd started to Villa Pica on business sod became tired and had taken a seat on the railroad to rest and fell asleep. Hie back waa broken, skull crushed, nose cut partly oil and-his entire body tssUy bruised. Moon’s injuries are Pro-Lottery D«*r*t»cr»U Hold a Sleeting nml Expect to Win. New Orleans. Aug. 5.—The pro-lot tery Democrats inaugurated their cam paign in Louisiana in favor of the ac ceptance of the Lottery company’s offer of $1,250,000 a year for tho renewal of its charter. / The anti-lottery people opened the fight a month ago and forced the other faction into the field. Tho first meeting in favor of the lottery was held at Robe line, in Natchitoches parish, a section of the state supposed to lie very lunch opixwed to the lottery. The resolutions declare in favor of accepting $1,250,000 a year for a lottery franchise on the ground that the state” needs the money, particularly for its public schools; de nounce Dr. Palmer’B speech and threats of revolution and bloodshed; obligate the friends of the lottery to abide by the action of the Democratic state coil vention and protest against tho action of the anti-lottery faction in seeking to bring women into the political distus- sion and campaign, the last resolution being due to the rapid growth of the Woman’s Anti-Lottery league, and the indications that it and the women of Louisiana generally will take a hand in the fight. The resolutions indicate the line upon which the lottery Democrats will make their campaign, and that they expect to carry the Democratic state convention ALLIANCE PEOPLE REQARD THE KENTUCKY ELECTION A GREAT VICTORY. They Prefer a Voice In the National Legis lature-Interview of Dr. 8. McLnblln, Ed itor of the Alliance Organ—Remarks of State Lecturer E. M. Scott. AN OLD MAN Kills His Wife amt Then Takes His % Own Life. Arkansas City, Kan., Aug. 5.—When Henry Donnelly, aged 21, who lives with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson H. Donnelly, west of this city, returned home to dinner he found his mother lying on her face in a pool of blood m the kitchen and his father lying on the floqr of the bed room. Neigh bors were'at once summoned, and both of tho old people were found to be dead. Tho coroner took charge of the bodies and found that Mrs. Donnelly had been Bhot throngh. the heart and in the right breast and that her skull had been crushed. Mr. Donnelly had been shot in the heart and about five feet from him lay a revolver with four cham bers empty. It is generally believed that he killed his wife and then com mitted suicide. Mr. Donnelly waa 70 years old and his wife 63. They were quite wealthy, and had lately disagreed and had trouble ubout dividing some of their property among their children. This is believed to have been the cause jfor the deed. Queen X.titlle*. Pitiful Appel. London, Aug. 8.—St. Petersburg ad vices suy that Queen Natalie is making things very disagreeable dnring the visit of her son, King Alexander of Servia, to Russia. She has made a frantic and pitiful appeal to the czar and czarina for permission to see her child, as she calls him. "In the name of the most merciful God,” she has written, "I im ploro you to have mercy on a mother so sorely tried, and to permit me, poor miserable woman, to clasp my son to my bosom. ” She begs the czar, as her son’s godfather, to order him to see his mother. The czar is of course tiower- less to interfere, even by suggestion, as King Alexander is in the care and cus tody of the chief regent, M. Ristitch, who accompanies him. A Valuable American Machine. Wasiiinqton, Ang. 8.—Advice* re ceived by the bureau of American re publics indicate that a great impetus has been given to the use of sisal hemp for various purposes by the adoption of a recently invented American machine which successfully works ont in good condition the fibre from the plant. This is the first really successful and practi cal fibre machine yet produced. The machines previously in use in the Ba hamas, Sun Domingo and Yucatan have been of English make, and, as they cut the fibre, do not give satisfactory work. The American machine, manufactured in New Orleans, does not cut the fibre, hut cuts out of the leaf all there is in it, showing the same results as followed rotting tho leaves in the old way and cleaning them by bond. I A Cold Water Banquet. Sioux City, la., Ang. 5.—The fifth anniversary of the murder of Rev. G. P. Haddock, who was killed on account of his efforts to enforce the prohibitory jaw, was celebrated here under the aus pices of tho Law and Order league. A cold water banquet was given at 6 o’clock, and at 8 o'clock a public meet ing was held, addressed by Hon. G. D. Perkins and Senator T. E. Clark, an ther of tho Iowa temperance law. It was practically a Republican political meeting. Mr. Clark is confident the state will go Republican this fail. Deception In Paris, Paris, Aug. 5.—A reception was given in the town hall at Cherbourg to the ltnssian cruiser Korniloff. The recep tion was attended by the officers of the American and Greek warships now in tho harbor. Tho mayor in an address allnded to the visit of the French fleet to Cronstadt as setting a seal on the friendship between France and Russia. The commander of the Korniloff re sponded, testifying to the sympathies of Russia for nance. Toasts in honor of both nations were received with fer vent acclammations. Outside of the town ball the people fraternised with the Russian sailors, and there was a genera} jubilee. South Carolina Win* the Case. • Charleston, Ang. 6.—The decision in the United States circuit court in the famous Cootaw case, was filed in favor of the state. Both judges delivered opinions holding that the contract be tween the state and the Coosaw com pany expired in 1891. The act of 1876 modified the grant created by the act of 1870, hat did not egtend the time. — Topf.k v, Aug. 5.—The Alliance people here seem to regard the election in Ken tucky as a great victory, and say that it is quite as good for them as they ex pected. Dr. S..McLublin, editor of the Alliance organ, said: "We did not expect to elect the state officers. The withdrawal of the candi dates for governor in the heat of the •-■z^tpsign was a hard blow, and there were many other causes which contrib uted to defeat the state officers. I have a letter from the candidate for attorney general, in which he said that he did not expect more than 2,500 votes, hut with the members of the legislature it was different. Our lieoplo there did the same as we did in Kansas last year. They made a fight to secure control of the legislature, and sacrificed other things to that end. What we want is the United Stntes seuutor, and if we get that in Kentucky this y -nr, we shall be satisfied. Withont the governor and state officers we have none of the re sponsibility of administration, while what we want moet is a voice in the national legislature.” E. M. Scott, assistant state lecturer, Baid; "We are reasonably sure of getting enough members of the legislature in Kentucky to elect a United States sen ator, and that is worth more than the state officers. A voice in the state and national legislatures is worth more to ns than state officers. ” GORMAN FOB PRESIDENT. A MAN HANGED For the Supposed Murder of Another IVlio Still Lives. Beatrice, Neb., Aug. 5.—More than fifteen years ago Jack Marion and John Cameron set out together in a wagon on a trip and were last seen at the Blue river near here. A few days later the supposed body of Cameron was fonnd in the Blue river and when it was dis covered that Marion hod been seen with Cameron's team and goods in his pos session he was suspected of murdering his companion. He was not apprehen ded until ten years afterward and was tried several times and fiually executed in March, 1887. Willinin Wymore, an uncle of Marion, has always believed the latter innocent and has at length proved it by finding Cameron alive in La Crosse, Kan. The latter had gone immediately to Mexico and thence to Alaska, after leaving Marion on the banks of the Blue river, and had returned from Alaska only a year ago. Hearing of Marion's execu tion then for the first time, and fearing himself amenable to the law, he con cealed his identity, bnt remotse caused him to reveal it. He is fnlly identified. LUCKY SWICKHEIMER Was a Toor Mali Seven Tears Ago, and I, Now Rich. Denver, Ang. 8.—The 8tate National bonk of Denver has paid David Swick- heitner $1,000,000, the last payment on the Enterprise Group at Rico, which was recently sold for $1,800,000 to Oli ver P. Posey and George Crawford of New York, who in torn capitalized the Enterprise Mining company for $2,300,- 000, and have disposed of the stock to a syndicate of eastern capitalists. Less than seven years ago Swick- heimer was a poor prospector, who lo cated the Enterprise on Newman hill, near the town of Rico, Dolores county. He struggled along from hand to mouth for an existence for more than two years, with not much prospect of suc cess, until his wife had the good luck to draw $10,000 from a lottery. This was expended in the sinking of a shaft, but work hnd not progressed far until good paying ore was encountered. Then it was easy to get help because the money was in sight. It le Said Chief Croker of Tammany Fan- N Ctrl Illm. New York, August 5.—The Tele gram’s Saratoga correspondent says there aro many people going around the United States hotel in the hope of see ing Senator Gorman, of Maryland. All the small politicians are very anx ious to catch a glimpse of the Maryland statesman, but have not been successful. Mr. Gorman keeps very closely to his cottage. Ho Is very seldom seen around the corridors of the hotel. Governor III11 is expected here In a few days to make a call upon tho Mary land statesman and welcoran him to New York at his summer residence. Mr. Croker is also expected over from Richfield Springs. There Is an impres sion among politicians that Mr. Croker prefers Senator Gorman for president to any other. He feels that Senator Gorman did Tammany nail the greatest favor ever done slnoe he had been connected with the organization when the Maryland senator camo over and made a speech in the wigwam advoeatlng the election of the whole Tammany ticket. There is no doubt it hod the effeot of making every southern-born New Yorker support tho ticket. WILL NOT ADJOURN Until They Get Good and Bendy—Any Tired Member Can Quit. Atlanta, August 5.—Id the house this morning a resolution was Intro duced to appoint a committee looking to an adjournment. Mr. Cbappel opposed the appointment of the committee. He said there was a large amount of work yet to be done, and If any member Is tired all he has to do is to go the governor's office and write out his resignation. Mr. Reid thought that it was too early to consider this resolution. The legisla ture had a great deal of work before it. The educational Interest of the state is not yet settled or the appropriation bills passed. Mr. Everett opposed the resolution; he sold ho wns ready to go home to morrow, bnt tho Interest of the state re quired that the legislature stay here un til they havo finished tho business for which they wero sent. Mr. Smith, of Green favored the reso lution, and said it did not mean to ad journ right now, but to see bow soon an adjournment could be had. The resolution was lost . INGALLS IN FINE TIUM HE WANTS PEOPLE TO PAY A Tax to the City as a Drlni lay Prlvl- lege. Kansas City, Aug. 6. -One of the moat unique ordinances ever introduced into a common conncil, was presented to the lower house by Alderman Bowen, The ordinance provides that all who drink liquors in this city after Janaary 1, 1892, shall pay a license tax into the city treasury for the privilege. Drink ers are divided into f- air classes as fol lows : Beer drinkers exclusively shall pay $20 a year, beer and vine $25 a year (excluding champagne); beer, wine and whisky, $30; champagne $50. Sir. Bowes estimates that the city will de rive a revenue of $1,000,000 a year from this source. Ellin Goes to Jail. Buc^noham, Aug. 8.—Walter H.| Ellis, the young clerk arreeted here for blowing up the Alabama Great Southern depot, waived preliminary examination ana went to jail, bail being denied him. Anon of a house where people sleep B a capital offense in Alabama, and in this case Ellis knew there was a brother clerk asleep np stairs. Ellis's father is a Methodist preacher. Death by a Monkey Wrench. Carrollton, Mo., Aug. 5.—A year and a half ago David Isles, an employe of The Kansas City Times in the press room, received a fall which has at last caused his death. He had a monkey wrench in his hip pocket when he fell and the boae was fractured thereby. He has been an invalid far tmrwnl 'or HI* Great Lecture To-nl(ht—Ninety Care to Leave Atlanta. Lithia Springs, Ga., August 5.—Tho management of the Piedmont Chautau qua has just received the following tel egram. Cincinnati, August 8.—Dr. John W- Held, Lithia Springs, Ga. r Senator In galls Is on his way to your Chautauqua to fill his appointment Tburiday night 8 o’clock p. m., 6th Inst Mr. Ingalla Is In fine trim and will no doubt deliver the greatest speech* of bis life. All Georgia should hear him. No man od the American platform can equal him. J. L. She an, Manager. Mr. W. B. Ryder, auperintendent of the Georgia Pacific railway, Is in Atlan ta, and aays he has 90 coaehes standing In the yard there, ready to earry out the people from the city. Mr. Ryder says that trains shall all run on time, and ho is here to see to it In person. He pro poses to show the people of Atlanta that he can handle the crowd—It don’t make any difference how large it Is. Blaine Will Remain Mum. Wabhinoton, August 5.—It is oumi- authoritatlvely stated that the Blaine re publicans will hold off from Ohio and leave McKinley to fight his battle of pro tection as beat he may. ‘ The belief is that McKinley's suoocss will make the tariff the overshadowing Issue in the campaign of 1802, and In which event (reciprocity would have to take a back seat Major McKinley .embodies the protec tion principles, and Blaine is on reconk as being opposed to his bill when it wak under discussion In the senate. liHl His famous onslaught ou the bill in-thiei - senate appropriations committee room- June 10,1800, will not soon bo forgdttofil* Among the many rumors current,hare during tho past fow days is ope (bat: Blaine thinks of retiring from' tho cabi net to seek a health asylutp ih Will Be » eoejiff ltd 100 feint** Augusta, Oa., August 5.z- > phe , ''tifet( ;l Ing of the executive Episcopal diocese of, to hoar a report from Its comfnlttao sent. to Wyo ming to seo Rev. Mi*. .Talboto regarding tho bishopric of Goorgla. nicots to-night. It is exceedingly improbable that his lotter either accepts or declines. Uo will ask formoro time In which to con sider tho question. It 1 Is tho prevalent opinion here that Mr. Talbot will even tually accept tho bishoprio of Georgia. Withdraw* Optional Ticket*. Auousta, Ga., August S.—The Cen tral road ha* withdrawn from sale all optional ticket* after August 13th.