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THE AM ERIC Ub WEEKLY TIMES-RECORDER: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1891. 'tau-. 1 sizel Sliee:l Fellow Citizens! Alliancemen! And Friends! Of Southwest G?..: Vith compliments of the season, i respectfully invite your attention to our IMMENSE LINE El. n High Grade TAILOR-FITTING THE DESOTO BURGLARS. FIVE OF THEM ARE NOW IN SUMTER COUNTY’S JAIL. The Story of the Burglary—'Who the Bob ber* Are—Kun to Earth by a Detective. How They Were Caught—Brought to Aniericui by Deputy Sheriff Lamar. -ALL AND WINTER. We Lave outdone ourselves this leason and excelled nil previous “tempts in placing before you nore attractions and exclusive [Novelties in Clothing and Haber dashery. We carry,beyond a doubt [(and the most of you know it) the Largest stock of [MEN’S and YOUTHS’ SUITS |Iu this part of the state, and are lofferiag them at the very lowest Ipnees. Call and examine these |d n <-\ as well as our complete [assortment iu [Extra Sizes, Stouts and Slims, I which, as to style aud tit, cannot I he surpassed. |J0HN R. SHAW, “the CHAMPION” I Sillier and Furnisher, 117 Forsyth St., AMERICTJS, - G-A. There are five new boarders in tbe county jail, and what's more, they are “star hoarders." Their names are Milas Scott, Grant Stewart, Henry Iiccse, Sol Batie, and Boh WebBter, and they are all highly colored. They are charged with bur glary and the evidence is direct aud strong enough to send them to the coal mines for a long, long time. They were brought to Americus yes terday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff La mar, from DeSoto, the scene of the crime, upon warrants Issued by Judge Pilsbury, and they will be tried next week. The Story of the Crime. On the night of August 28—or rather on the morning of August £9—the store house of E. S. Ferguson, in DeSoto, was entered by burglars, who took from It a huge iron safe weighing several hundred pounds, and hauled it into the woods— a mile away—where it was broken open and emptied of its contents. The burglars had a good deal of nerve for they hauled an empty wagon to the store and loaded the s .fo upon it, after wards taking Mr. Fergnson's horse from the stable to pull the wagon into the woods. After taking the safe from Mr. Fer guson’s store they drove by Bagley & Simmons’ store, which they entered also. The safe there, however, was too large to handle, so the burglars contented themselves with robbing the till. Next morning when the robbery was discovered everybody wanted to know why Milas Scott, who was a night watch man at Luke & Hays’ planing mill, only a hundred yards off, didn't hear the noiso made by the burglars and arouse the town. His failure in this particular set some ugly rumors afloat about Milas, but lie didn't mind such a little thing as that, and went calmly on with his work. The citizens of DeSoto were aroused by this bold crime, and Sheriff Forrest was advised of the robbery. Deputy Lamar was also interested, and knowing that a detective was needed to solve the mystery and find the criminals, one was employed and sent to DeSoto. He laid Ids snares and began Ids work, and in a few days the drag-net was ready for work, and the quarry was located. Several prominent citizens were notified; in some way the criminals “got onto" what was going on, and began to mako arrangement to kill the detective and leave DeSoto. But tbe DeSoto people learned that the negroes were about to leave town, so they arose in their might and took charge of the affair, arresting four of the gang Thursday night Immediately after the arrest was made the authorities here were notified, and yesterday Deputy Lamar went down to DeSoto after the prisoners, whom lie landed safely in jail yesterday after noon. While at DoSoto Deputy Lamar heard that one of the gang was working on the Sam road, and be telegraphed Sheriff Forrest to arrost Bob Webster, which was done without trouble. This made the gang completo, with two exceptions, Richard Watkins and another man whose namo Is unknown. Watkins made his escape when the citizens of DoSoto thought they had him, and he Is now very cleverly making tracks to get away from this part of the country, llrought to American Tlie four men caught at DeSoto wore brought to Americus by private convey' anco, Deputy Lamar having two iu a buggy with him, while Messrs. McAr thur and G. It. Forgorson had one eacli in a buggy with them. They arrived in the afternoon and at tracted a great crowd In the streets as they marched down to the jail. They were locked up in the county Jail and will answer to Judge Pilsbury for their depredation. Deputy Lamar lias already had a con fession from Olio of the prisoners and the matter is liuislicd so far as every thing hut a jury trial is concerned. The negroes nil worked iu and around DeSoto and were well-known, hut they were never suspected of burglarizing the stores. When the detective toll of his lino piece of work the people of DeSoto were not inclined to believe It, hut now they know that the chargo of burglary can ho proven. The case will come on for trial next week. DIED AT MONTEZUMA. Tlie Very Sad Death of a Itrlght Young ' Attorney. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Sim Glaze received a telegram from Montezuma announcing the death, at I o'clock, of Mr. B. II. Wilkinson, formerly of this place, after au illness of a mouth's duration with typhoid fever. The remains w ill he sent to Maddox Crossing to-day, and at 3 o'clock the funeral will take place at Benevolence church, five miles from Americus. Mr*. Wilkinson was a young man many tine qualities and practiced law Americus some years before Ills removal to Montezuma, which took place about two years ago. He was held in high es teem by those who knew him, and his character and life were without blemish He was unmarried, but leaves several brothers to mourn his loss. It is possible that Rev. Mr. Johnstone of tbe Methodist church of this city will conduct tbo funeral services. A WELL-KNOWN EDUCATOR Foiit Worth, Texas, April 10, 1880 Mr. A. K. Ilawkes—My Dear Sir: On account of injury to my eyes while student, I have had to use glasses for many years, and while I cannot explain the excellence or defects of any make, yours suit my eyes best, sun-wed-wlm Alex Hooo. Supt. City Schools. To my Friends. I can be found at my old stand in the Hamil Block, Cotton avenue, in the wholesale and retail whisky business with Mr. Max Aultman. I can furnish you good whisky from $1 50 to 84.0D per gallon. All I want you to do is to come and see me. W. S. Brown. aug£0-d&wlmo Lands, improved and unimproved, for sale. Lott Warren. “Confound it,” growled the religious editor, chewing the head of his pencil into splinters, “I'd like to have some thing to make a note of.” "Would you?” spoke up the horse edi tor. “Well, lend mo 8100 for four months.”—Detroit Free Press. People witli impure blood may ho said to oxist. not live. Life ir robbed of half its joys when tlie blood is loaded with impurities and disease. Correct tills condition with DeWitt’s Sarsapa rilla, it is reliable. For sale by the Davenport Drug Company. A Strain on Friendship: “Carry, j want you to ho one of my bridesmaids.’ “You are my dearest friend, Sally, but you are asking too much.” “Too much Why?” “I've just become engaged to your fiance.”—Life. Perfect action and porfeot health re sult from tbe use of DeWitt’s Little Early risers, a perfect little pill. For sale by the Davenport Drug Company, Ruta baga, red top and ail other va rieties of turnip seed for fall and sum mer planting at Dr. Eldhidoe'8. Several choice farms for sale. Lott Warren. Carpets and lings. I am expecting my FALL STOCK of CARPETS in a few days, and to LESf— the LARGE STOCK STILL OK HAND —some BEAUTIFUL, STYLISH PAT TERNS in the lot-I will offer EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to buyer* until tho 1st of October. TERMS CASH. J J. Granrerry, Agent sop£C-sun,wed,sun-w2t Whan Bany was sick, we gars bar Csstorta. When ahe was a Child, aha cried for Castoria. When aha became Miss, aha clung to Oaatorla. When abe had Children, aha gava them Castoria. Merit Wins. Wc dcsiro to say to our citizens, that for years wo have been selling Dr. King’s Now Discovery for consumption, Dr. King’s New Life Pills, Buckleu's Arnica Salvo and Electric Bitters, and have never handled remedies that sell as well, or that have given such universal satis faction. We do not hesitate to guaran tee them every time, and wo stand ready to refund tho purchase price, if satisfac tory results do not follow their use. These remedies have won their groat popularity purely on their merits. E. J. Eldridge druggists. 1 Cotton Ginning. Chambliss Broa., are prepared to do your ginning on short notice at the old Mitchell milt near Central depot. ieptl8-w8t. For a pleasant shave go to Dr. El dridge’s and buy one of those celebrrled Tower Razors which are guaranteed to please. -THE- Am Qrocery Co. Retailers and Jobbers of Ta? Fir.', lajj.ti as! r.mestic A full lino of Staple Goods, also in our stock. PRICES AS LOW AS THE LOWEST. Both pleasure and bodily profit are encased in a can of our fine Salmon Steak, come get a can and try some Salmon Toast for supper. Take the contents of one can of our Salmon Steak; break it in small pieces, melt a little buttei; when melted add the Salmon, whea hot spread if on slices of toast, cover with grated bread crumbs, place a small piece of butter on each, and then place in the oven a moment to slightly brown, eat and think of us. Very Trnly, Avera Grocery Co. New No. 303 Lamar St SMALL CIIANTJ ti COMING. Au Abundance of Fractional Curr, .icy will Arrive Till. Week. ■ The shortness of small change, which has annoyed merchants and tlie public generally for the past few weeks, is to bo a thing of the past, so far as Ameri- cus is concerned, after this week. Messrs. Johnson <fc Harrold alone have placed an order for 83,t00 in silver chango, which will arrive iu tho next day or two, and it is said that the hanks are also looking for the early arrival of a lot of silver. By reference to the Washington letter in another column, it will be seen that the treasury department is ready to furnish silver cliauge in almost any amount free of express charges, so it stands to reason that the present short ness can't stand very much longer. FOR SICK HEADACHE, Ayer’s Pills are the most prompt and efficacious remedy. They strengthen the stomach regulate the bowels, stimulate the liver, restore healthy action to the digestive organs' and thus afford speedy and permanent relief. The best family medicine. “ I have used, with success, Ayer's Pills for headache, to which I am subject, and I find by experience that the action of these Pills is beneficial hi giving tone to my body and renewing my strength. In a wont, they are refreshing. Ayer’s Pills and health go hand in hand, in my case."—Wm. H. Guycr, Lowell, Mass. Ayer’s Pills are the best I hav ever used for headaches, and they act like i. < la mi in relieving any painful or disagreeable sens.: tlon In the stomach after eating." —Mrs. M. J. Ferguson, Pullens, Va. “I was troubled with sick headache for ten ydhrs,.but was finally cured by using Ayer's PUIs."-F. J. Haag, Scott, WIs. Ayer’s Cathartic Pills, Prepared by Dr. J.C.Ay.r fc Co.,Lowell, Mass. Sold by all Druggists snd Dealers In Medicine* If you want to go into fruit, truck or dairy farming, I have for sale tbe very place you need. Lott Warren. sepll-w4t WHOLESALE TO CONSUMERS Think of It! Families can buy at Wholesale Prices Come in and buy what you need for a month, at one time, tvnd save 20 per cent. This I guarantee to do. Now try it. Largest Stock! Finest Goods I L.west Prices! E. D. ANSLEY, The Leading Grocer. Opera House. RIDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 15 o NEW < BY WILLIAM GILLETTE, Author of “Held by the Enemy,” “AU the Comfort* of Home,” “Mr. Wilkin son’* Widow*,” etc. Under the Direction of Edwin Travers, Will be presented with a cast of unsurpassed cllonce, elegant costumes, appropriate stage settings and original music. The clean est, brightest, wittiest and funniest play of the season. INQUSITIVE QUESTIONS. ‘Do You Eat to Live ? or, Do You Live to Eat ?” and “How Will You Cook It ?’’ Three little questions, and yet they concern us all—concern you personally—especially the “cook ing of it”—concerns you whether you are hearty or delicate—of ep icureau or of careless tastes— healthy or dyspeptic—you eat— that is, you ought to eat, and you want to know “How will they cook it?" Cook it on a stove, of course, but there are other questions— Have you a stove ? aud “Have you a Good Stove ?—ask yourself this question, ask your neighbor this question, and let this tell you both that Butler & Berry have stoves— have good stoves too—that's the only kiud they have, or are going to have. Have you ‘caught on’ to the lat est stove conveniences ? Have you seen the latest warming ovens and hot water reservo'-a ? Do you appreciate convenient racks, shelves, grates, etc.? Do you know much about a stove ? You know there are stoves and stoves and stoves—some are mere ly stoves, some others are really good stoves and then again, some are the best stoves made. Let us ask you two more questions: Will you want a stove ? Won’t you want the best stove made ? Now we let the subject hang right there aud You are cordially invited to call at the Artesian Comer, to see our line of stoves, which are strictly on their merits—open to comparison, both as to desirability and price— with every other stove on the market. You are not only invited to call and see, but we think it's your turn now and we invite you to call and ask ‘ questions.”—In quisitive Stove Questions of BUTLER & BERRY, ARTESIAN CORNER. LEE & LAMAR STREETS. JAPANESE guaranteed Carr for Pilot of whatever .rind or degree—Er ernal, Internal, Blind Bleeding, Itchir g, Chronic, Recent or Hereditary. $1-00 i box; 6 boxes, $5.00. Sont by mail, prepaid, on receipt of prioe. Wo guarantee to t we any case of Pilot Gnnranteed and sole only by THE DAVEN.’ORT DRUG CO., Wholesale) aud KetaHDriiggiats, Samples free. feb21-d»£wljrr HE YERY THING YOU WANT. Money to Lend on Farm and City Property. Low Interest and Long Time. MUTUAL AID, LOAN AND INVEST MENT COMPANY OF ATLANTA. Do you wl*h a nice home Tor your wife and children? 1 have a new Installment plan. If death Intervenes before you pay for your home, we give It to \ou. The very thing Tor working for Kalaries or wages. Call on W. .A.. SMITH, W.T. Lane’s Law Office, Barlow Block. 8ept5-lmo Mrs. MARY MADDEN, Concert Pianist and Teacher of Musio. Will be in the city every Monday to receive pu pils in piano, pipe organ oi voice culture. Pupils received at the Allen House and at Friclter's, until a studio Is arranged. Circulars at Fricker's. Evening classes formed in both vocal and in strumental music for'gentlemen who are en gaged during the day. WO-im Lime, Cement, Brick, Plaster Paris, Hair, Laths. F.r Ml. for cub by A. J. HAMIL, 811 Cot'on .venue, New Hun:! Building. •epaRIUJ.nl TOHN ED. SCHMIDT Takes this opportunity of informing the people of Americas and the adjoining country that be is now fitting up in the best of style, and will shortly open one of the Finest and Most Complete Restaurants to beFonndjn the Sonth x He will spare no expense or pains to make it worthy of the E atronage of the very best people, and Americus can then oast of a place where everything good will be served in a style ns never before seen in this city. Remember the place—Schmidt's ReadinglRoom, Lamar Str 8-1 cl.twly Respectfully, JOHN E. SCHMIDT. THOMPSON & ANDERSON, Under the Windsor Hotel. We offer at this season Turnip Seed! . ” AMO SCHOOL OF SHORT-HAND. THE MOST SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS COLLEGE IN THE SOUTH. tai Meet r»ctic»l Begsnt Catalogue Free. COLUMBUS, GA.