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AMERICUS TIMES-RECO RDER. VOLUME 1 AMERICUS, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1891. NUMBER 3g Do you want to mike some one a CHRISTMAS* ■PRESENT FL'iNERAL OBSEQUIES; SENATOR PRESTON B. PLUMB ON CATAFALQUE. WASHINGTON. during the Holidays ? Do you want to find what you want at the right price? Then don't go and buy, until you GO AND SEE the splendid display of Holiday Goods at Geo. D. Wheatley’s OPEfl NIGHTS TILL 3VE. 3VE. For the convenience of those whose time is occupied during the day, we will keep our store open until 9 o’clock at night during the Holidays, thus giving all an opportunity to make selections without the loss of valu able time. Geo.D.Wheatley Cor. Lamar Street and Cotton Avenue, The House of ICepre.ent.tive. Attended In . Body-President Harrison and Hie Cabinet Pay a Last gad Token of Kateeni to the Illustrious Head. Washington, D. C., December 21 [Special.]—Tlie obsequies of Senator Plumb were held in the senate to-day The services were read by Chaplain But ler. The dead senator’s chair was draped in deep mourning. Tlie coffin was covered with beautiful Moral tributes and placed on a catafalque directly in front of the vice president’s chair. Speaker Crisp sat at the right hand of the vice-president, and the services were attended by the president and cabinet, also the house of representatives in a body. The supreme court and dip! matic corps added to the impressivem of the scene. The remains left for Ki sas this evening accompanied by an es cort of senators and representatives. General Gordon was one of them. Preston 11. l’lumb was not an old min by any means, and lie appeared to be a remarkably healthy and robust man. Ho was born in Delaware county, Obit*, Oct. 12, 18:17. He received only a com mon school education and then went into a printing office and became a prac tical printer. Ill 18.10 he went to - Kan sas. He thought lie could do better than to spend his life at setting type and so lie studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1801. He did not stick to the law long, however. In 1802 lie wag a member of the Kansas legislature and subsequently he became reporter of the supreme court of that state. In the latter part of 1802, becoming tired of reporting supreme court decis ions, he concluded to take part in more stirring scenes. He enlisted in the union army and was given the position of lieutenant. He served through the war and reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. After the war, instead of de voting his attention to the law, be gave his time to politics, and in 1867 was elected to the legislature. He was made speaker in 1808. In 1870 he was elected United States senator as a republican, and was twice re-elected. Had be lived ills term would have ex pired in 1801. Senator Plumb wa| a man of great force of character, .lie was neither an orator nor statesman, but he was a remarkably successful po|itl cian and business man. He was very popular witli the people of his state, and as a senator looked very carefally after their interests. He was very attentive to Ids duties in the Senate, and wastai influential member of that body. ’ Gossip about Plumb's successor is rife, and political slate-makers are figuifng on the out-look and enumerating Ipoai- bilities. Ingalls is freely mentioned, but he Is not likely to be appointed. Others mentioned are ex Governor Anthony, Congressman Morrill and Chief-Justice Hartman Peck. OOINGS OF THE CONGRESSMEN YESTERDAY. Sp.sk. r Crisp Announce. Ssvsrrtl of the Moat Important Committee*—Springer at the Head of the Ways and Mean*—Mill. Chairman of the Commerce Committee. Washington, D C., December 22.— [Special].—Several bills were today In troduced ill the senate, though tiie pro ceedings of that body were In a measure unimportant. There was notliiug done In the house save the announcement of "committees by Speaker Crisp, as follows: O’Ferrell Is made chairman of the committee on elections. Springer chairman of the ways and means committee. Holman chairman of the committee on appropriations. Culberson chairman of the (judiciary commlttee Bland chairman of the committee on coinage, weights and measures. Mills chairman of the commerce c mittee. Blanchard chairman of the river and harbor committee. Hatch chairman of the committee on agriculture. Blount chairman committee on foreign alTairs. Lester chairman committee on expen diturcs of state department. The members of congress from Geor gia are well assigned to the various com mittees and express themselves as per fectly satisfied witli their places. Speaker Crisp Is highly praised for the prompt and thorough manner in which lie has so successfully disposed of the important and arduous work of the ap- pointmeut of the various house commit tees, and for the tact and judgment which he displayed in the assignment of members. Both houses adjourned today to reas semble on the fifth day of January. Speaker Crisp leaves tonight for Americas. SPEAKER CRISP Some days since a beautiful gavel was forwarded Speaker Clias. F. Crisp as a token of the esteem and affection enter tained toward him by hla constituency in Americas. The gavel was elegantly engraved and bore on a gold plate the following worthy inscription: “Pre sented to Hon. Charles F. Crisp, Speaker of the House, 52nd Congress, by his constituents o' Americus, Geor gia.” Within the casket that enclosed this appropriate gift was the following letter: ‘Hon. Charles F. Crisp, Washington, D. C.—We, the undersigned committee, representing the whole people of Ameri cus, beg leave to present you this gavel. Please accept ft aa a slight testimonial of regard for you personally, and joyful ap preciation of your merited advancement to the high and responsible office of Speaker of the House of Representa tives. We have every confidence that you will ever wield it with wisdom, jus tice and moderation. “W. P. Bum-, j •'ll M. Stkwaht, "A. Rylandkii, “C. A. Frickkh,' “CommitS. Speaker Crisp’s reply came yesterday. It Is as follows: Washixgtox, D.C., December 10th. Messrs. W. P. Burt, K, M. Stewart, Ar thur Rylander and C. A. Pricker, Ameri cus, Ga. Gentlemen—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the gavel presented to me by the people of Ameri cus, and the letter of presentation which accompanied It. “1 beg to return through you to tbe people of Americus my profound thanks. The gavel is very beautiful, and has been very much admired by all wno have seen it; but it ia moat priaed by me on account of tbe motive* which prompted its donation. It is worthy of the best effort* of any man to terra such a constituency; and I nave no higher am bition than to merit the esteem and con fidence of my people. “With sincere thanks for the-many kindnesses of which I here been tbe re cipient from the people of Ameribus, I am your obediaut servant, “Chas. F. Crisp.” Iii Cordele. Cokuele, Ga., December 23.—[Spec ial].—Rev. J, B. Culpepper; an eminent Methodist evangelist, will lecture at the opera house Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, on the subject of tomporanco. He will doubtless be greoted by a full house, as an election will bo held In this county on December 20th, to de termine wbother it will remain dry or issue license for tlio sale of whiskey. BUILDING ACTIVITY. THE MUSIC OF THE SAW AND HAM MER IS FITTING Accompaniment to Our March of 1’roj-ress —Several New HaUdlngs In Pm»n of Construction— Aiuerleus I* on a Hoorn Solid aud Sternly. •KING OUT. YE CRYSTAL SPHERES. Amerlcu. Will be Deluged With the Sweet eat Chriltma. Carol*. Itlus out, yc crystal spheres. Once bivss oar human ears, li ye have power to touch our senses And let your silver chime Move In mrlodlous time; And let tbo bass of Heaveu's deep on;an blow; And with your ninefold harmony Make np full concert to the angelic aym phony. —Milton'a Christmas Hymn Elaborate Christmas music has long since ceased to be tbe particular pride of churches of any one denomination Once upon e time, only tbe Roman Cath olics and the Episcopalians made much of Christmas, but now Fresbyterians, Methodists and Baptists all join heartily in celebrating the most poetic festival in tbe Christian year. In every church where the name of Christ is honored, the Christmas festival is honored. Year by year the fund of Christmas music, the hymns and carols, grows richer, and while the decorations of evergreens and holly are more and more rich, and the Christmas tree grows higher and higher, the Christmas music keeps pace with the general tendency to make tbe Christmas tide festival the heartiest of tbe year. Easter is more or less tinged with the sweet sadnoss Incident to tbe shadow of Good Friday. Christmas Is tilled wholly with tbe spirit of peace on earth and good will toward men. Christmas music this year in the vari ous churches In Americus will be of un common interest. The chimes and carols iu the Metho dist church prou ise to be rich, sweet and varied, and the other churches will observe this occasion with appropriate musical exercises. The alarm so frequently, and often so needlessly, rung of “hard times” does not seem to affect the material prosper ity of Americus. There is a steady, strong and ceaseless undercurrent of building activity going on that boars on its face, in bold relief, unanswerable denial of the calamity cry that ascends so often. Among tbe numerous improvements going on the succeeding notable ones are worthy of mention: The Windsor” will soon be ready for tbe interior finish. The elevators are being put in, and the work pushed for ward to completion. Tlie marble for *tbe front of the now postoffice building lias arrived, and will be placed in position after tbo holidays. When completed this will be one of tlie most beautiful buildings in Georgia. Work on the new jail is going on rap Idly. A look at tlio plans reveals tbe fact that it will be one of tlio handsom est buildings in tbe city. Mr. E. D. Ansley lias moved into Ids beautiful new homo, corner of College street and Jackson avenue. It is one of the prettiest places in the city. The Americus Construction Company lias about finished the beautiful house on Furlow street, between Barlow and Lee streets, designed by Mr. Kluttz for Mrs. Sheppard. Mr. Webster Bagley is occupying his elegant new home on Lee street, though all tlie finishing touches have not yet been put on. Mr. E. D. Ansley is erecting three very pretty modern cottages on Jackson ave nue. When completed they will add greatly to the appearance of that por tion of the city. Dr. McLendon’s residence on Lee street will soon be ready for occupancy. Dr. Burt has just finished two hand some modern houses, corner Prince and Church streets, and is building another on Princo street, Mr. T. 8. Greene Is beginning the erection of his now home on llrown street, between Taylor and Church streets The scaffolding has been removed from the spire of the now Baptist church, showing tlio beauty and sym metry of that structure. Tbe interior finish of tbe edifice is being pushed ns rapidly os possible, and it is hoped that tbe church will be soon ready for tlie congregation. St. Peter’s CatholfS'CMrch fit' being completed and it is hoped will be ready at an early day. Mr. J. X. Freeman Is completing for Mr. S A. Graham an attractive home, corner of Bell and Hancock streets. AT HYMEN’S ALTAR. Two Weddings Yesterday—A Krlde from Buena Vista. Yesterday at 3 o’clock at the reildence of Mr. Sam McGarrah on Brooklyn Heights, Mr. Bram Godwin was united In marriage to Miss Mary Sims, the Rev. A. M. Williams officiating. Both of the contracting parties are widely and favorably known and they begin life together under the brightest of auspices. The Tihks-Recohdbr wafts to them ite cordial congratulations and invokes life's choicest blessings, a e a .Yesterday at Buena Vista, at the resi dence of the bride’s aunt, Mr. George McXeal was united in wedlock to Miss Lizzie Hart. Miss Hart resided In Americus for quite a season, where her rare graces and many amiable - qualities Ingratia’.ed her with a large circle of friends. Mr. McXeal is In the employ of Mr. Charles Wheatley and Is book-keeper at the variety works. He bee business qualifications of a very superior order and will win success iu his business life. Tub Times-Recohdkk welcomes his bride to Americus, where she will be a welcome addition to society. COUNTY COURT ADJOURNS TO MEET AGAIN ON FEB RUARY THE4TH- The Americas Bar Presents Judge J. B. Pilsbury With an Exquisite Sliver Ser vice as a Testimonial of Esteem—Col- B- P. Hollis Makes the Presentation Address. Judge Pilsbury, after twelve year* of service as judge of tbe county court, occupied the seat yesterday for tbe last time, and when he adjourned court he surrendered the office to Mr. J. C. Math ews, who will convene the next eourt on February Jth, 1802. Only three cases were disposed of yes terday, and Judge Mathews will enter upon the discharge of his duties with a clean docket. In the case of the state vs. Dock Mann avordictof guilty was rendered, and a sentence of 0 months imprisonment or $30, to include all costs, was imposed upon the culprit. The state vs. Bill Underwood was nol pressed In tlie case of the state vs. Ben Harris pica of guilty was entered and two months imprisonment or a fine of $10 was imposed. This completed the docket. Col. Ben Hollis now arose, and addres sing Judge Pilsbury, stated in a beautiful and appropriate impromptu effort the high esteem with which his collesgues at tlie bar entertained for him and his many fine qualities of head and heart; also touched upon their appreciation of the wisdom, equity and fearlessness with which he discharged his duties. Col. Hollis continued bis remarks by- alluding to the silver service that the Americus bar desired to present to him. as a slight token of their confidence and esteem for him, and concluded by con gratulating him on the untarnished record he had made and wishing him in- the name of the Americus bar a future pregnant with prosperity and honor. When Mr. Hollis concluded, Judge* Pilsbury arose and with a voice husky with emotion thanked bis brethren at tlie bar with their testimonial of esteem and their tribute to ills services. He was visibly affected, and when lie re sumed Ids seat be was overwhelmed with good wishes showered lavishly on him by thoso present. A worthier honor could not linve been more worthily conferred, and Judge Pilsbury retires from office after twelve year* active service with the confidence, esteem and good wishes of the com munity. His successor, Mr. Mathews, assumes the active discharge of the functions de volving on him on January the Jth. < IllgP’g COMING DOUBTFUL. Will They Couie. While in the city yesterday Col. 8. H. Hawkins asked Capt. Wooten if the Guards would be likely to go to Ameri cus to participate in tbe demonstrations during tbe entertainment given Speaker Crisp. Capt. Wooten replied: “I trust, Colonel, that we will be able to go. lam making atrenuous effort# for that accomplishment. U we don’t go it will be simply because tbe young men will find the commercial environ ments of such a nature that their re lease will be Impossible. If I cau get a sufficient number to go I asaura you it will be a pleasure for us to be with you on that occasion.”—News and Adver tiser. g. a. * M. uncials. On yesterday Col. 8. H. Hawkins, president of the 8. A. A M. road and Capt. H. C. Bagley, of the Board of Di rectors, met the officials of the A. F. A X. road here to have a business confer ence. The fact that the new year toon begin* and these two roads being operated together renders it necessary for some understanding or contract to exist for tbe future. After a conference of tbe officials of tbe two road* was held Capt. S. R. Wes ton, tbe president of the A. F. A X., was called upon by a News and Adver tiser reporter, to whom tbe railroad president said in reply to a query: “We took no definite action today on anything. There was nothing done that is of Interest to the publie. When we 'do anything of that nature we will let the public know.”—Albany Mews and Advertiser. Yet the Work of the Celebration Commit* tee Goes On. Yesterday evening tbe Times-Re- cordbii received the following telegram from its correspondent in Washington: “Speaker Crisp will not go home, hla physician forbids it. He Is not dan gerously 111, but mutt have absolute rest. Mrs. Crisp has been telegraphed for.” From this it would seem that Judge Crisp is physically unequal to the fa tigue consequent upon the long trip home, and that, after all, hia constitu ency may not have the joy of showing him the love and honor they feel for him. Mrs. Crisp left this morning to- join her hatband. It It to be devoutly hoped that Mr. Crisp will even yet be able to come- borne, if only fora day or so. But, be that aa it may, the committee of ar rangements will continue in their pre paration* until they receive positive In formation from Judge Crisp himself that he will not be here. Nsw Tan Commandments. 1. Tbon sbalt not go away from borne- to do thy trading; thou nor thy wife, nor tby sons nor tby daughters, that they may deal with strangers, who pay no taxes for thee. 2. Thou shalt patronize thine own merchants and manufacturers, that they may also patronize thee and bring pros perity to both. 3. Thou shalt employ thine own me chanic* that they be not driven from, their boms to find bread for their little ones. J. Tbou sbalt consider him that la thy neighbor above him that dwelleth in a strange town when thou art in want of anything. 5. Thou shalt do whatever lieth in tbee to encourage and promote the wel fare of thine own town and thine own people. 0 Thou ahalt not regard a penny when It standeth between thee and tbe duty to him that 1* tby neighbor. 7. Thou shalt not suffer the voice of pride to overcome thee, and If drum- mere entice, consent thon not. 8. Thou shalt spend thy earnings at home, that they may return whence they came, and give nourishment to such as come after thee. 0. Thon shalt not bear false witness against the town wherein thou dwell- est, but speak well of It to all men. 10. Tbou sbalt keep all of these com mandments and teach them onto tby children to the third and fourth genera tion, that they be made to Bearish and grow in plenty when thon art laid to sleep with tby fathers.