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THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES-RECORDfcH: THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1892.
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|)i illrtl 31*11* «"«• inrg
i*l-»t-A r.w Bala* for
thkv nn mti kimv.
I*rurr*4lng< of th* Sanatoria! Etwatlv*
Infantry hat de-
. then—thirty-five
alike are 1,1
ptf. Imp 1
Tie America* 1
parted f-r «
j; -. ».ife »ay that > jollier,
. looking. • ••*«« popular crowd of
0 «. "ill ti"t M Jound •* theencamp-
Vn°t the tieoijEla State mlUtla.
, 3 ,ir-t cla»» company In • military
nt ami the officer* and private*
lie congratulated on the
provcment la drilling that haa
uken place in the |.a*t few week*.
I»,t night the company met at 9
o'clock. Kerry member bad bla baggage
J( [[l( . ry, and hl» accoutrement*
,i,h him—knapaacke, cartridge belt*and
.] Then Captain Clarke proceeded to
the la»t drill before the camp i*
reached.
T„ e l..y» never looked better, and
M «r did they drill so well. It certain
It ji a line loo king company, and Itacer
;,I B that the young ladlee will agree in
tiiii. They got a good look at the mem
ber, |a»t night.
juat before 11 oVIockJlaat night the
company wa* marched up to the room*
the german club. They remained
there about half an hour telling tbelr
friend* good by. Captain Clarke made
, neat little speech, and the boy* were
i f. for their car nt the Central depot.
It', >afe to nay they didn’t *leep very
uuiih last night, but they were ordered
to their Iwitlix aud put under guard
d ity before I'd o’clock. At Macon they
c.mpU'd on to a special train aud
• ill tc.u li Griffin by 8'SO this morning
They're otflor a week and all Ameri
ca« know*that they will reflect honor
on their city
pr. li. Campbell, the chaplain, will
be In ramp with them.
Hero i" a loafer of those who left
lot night:
If. y. t'larke, captain
II. t . Do.iis, lust lieutenant.
y. a. ii-M-| er, second lieutenant,
i i; i . smith, second lieutenaut.
i. k. V.inlfiper, first sergeant; C. J.
iftahou, second sergeant; A. It. Ilattle,
U'!. M»geant; C. K. Chapman, first cor-
pir.il; II if. Marifield, aicond corporal;
IV. II ('. Dudley, Jr„ third corporal; J.
II, I i”, f. nnh corporal i JMin W. Shi-
»,m, a'lirtormaster; j, li. Iloynon, sur-
neon. Privates, .1. , A. Illxon, A, 8.
Tlo.ttii -on, IV. K. IVheatloy, W, I:, Hivr-
)■. I, I, II SttiirI , II, k; Ita.imre, j. 1).
Tit vr,ild, U' T. lVttic, Jesse Pope, IV.
I, Taipin. tiuerry : Adderton, Kobvrt
II .... i». W. I.ewls, Will Morgan, It
Il.-nrv Johnson,' Zich;Chil-
U I», ii„ u i"iu<!,ireVirgor, J. L. Car-
».ca. T in Girioc, Cmnheir.v Parker,
Artb it WiUltoid. Will Mamin.
T: o . i.nipacy Is in the 'second rrgi j
■a if i. lor i ol. ('. M. II ilcy and Is pint j
• -i i r ,| |,attain,,n
line IS the wny they ‘“to .iUlp,
Here are the official proceeding* of
senatorial committee meeting:
A unmet's, Ga., June dth, 1892.—The
Thirteen.!! senatorial democratic execu-
live committee met this day In Ameri-
cua—John L. Adderton, chairman, of
•Sumter county. C. 11 Keene, of Macon
county, and Andrew Caskey of -Schley
county.
The deliberations of the committee
were opened by a few well timed re
mark* advtaing conservative and prudent
action od the part of the committee so
a* the belter to secure harmony through
out the district.
On motion of C. K. Keene of Macon
county the following resolution was
passed;
Resolved. That this committee re*
■pectfully request the democratic execu
tive committee* of each county
of this district that whrn
they provide for the election
THOSE EXCURSIONS.
ONE THOUSAND NCOROES LANDED
HERE
The Sam It rings Over lb* Oraatrst Number.
And I lie Central (Sets In T. n Minnie.
Ahanal—A Gnat Hay for lb* Colored fro
nt* Vestenlay.
Vestetday was a regular sizzling
Fourth of July day for the colored peo
ple, and they bad, or teemed to have,
great time.
Nearly 1,000 came over from Columbus
and spent the day.
Both the Central and the Sam ran ex
CursloDB aud the price wa* cut down to
SO cents fur the round trip. Both roads
mad* very quick runs. The Central
train arrived at 0:47 o'clock, and
the Sam, by whicb route the distance it
a (little greater, came in about ten
minute* later.
Over the ham came seven crowded
coaches containing over 000 passengers,
of delegates to the gubernatorial couvtn- The Central brought In about 200.
t *.°. D ‘. * l V 1 ® t * me ** m ® lb *y pro- Besides the negro coach** ona or two
were put on for the benefit of the
white*, sod a number of the leading cit.
izenaof Columbus took advantage of
the low rate to spend a day in our city,
llueoa Vista and Ellavllle were also well
represented.
Tire train* were met at the respective
depots by hundreds of negroes from
Araetictts and vicinity, and the fun
began at ouce.
All over the city were scattered little
booths ami lemonade and ginger cake
stands. All of these teemed to do a big
buslnts*. The street cars were put on
aud were patronized liberally not only
by the excursionists but by the citizens.
Tl.e festivities were booktd to occur
out a: l.ertou patk, and soon after arriv
ing the del kies began tilling up the
grounds. At least 2,000 were out there
by 2 o'clock. They kept up a continual
luth-bub. and if noise counts for any
thing they enjoyed themselves hugely.
A game of hall was played between
Columbus and Ametlcus nines. It was
lose and exciting, and a play of any
kind could not he maJe without a big
kick being made by some and a yell of
triumph from others. The Columbus
nine was finally declared winner by a
score of 11 to 10.
The tiains left Ametlcus at ."> o'clock,
and as is usual lire case lots of the ex
curslnnlsta reeve left. About twenty of
the Central's passengers got to the depot
too late, aud 12(1 of the Sara's were be
hind time.
The Sa n held the excursion train a
few minutes at Preston, ami hurriedly
rigging up a special carried out all who
were loft,. This piece of enterprise on
fur pail of the officials brought forth
filluiy thanks from the worilcd and be
laud travelers.
'J he colored people wrero all orderly
and no lights nor even drunks were re
ported.
DAWSON DOINGS
vide for the action of delegates to
senatorial convention of tbit district,
be called hereafter by the chalruiaa of
this committee. Owlngto tiro disturbed
state of the politics of the county we do
not deem It wise or prudent tu change
the former rule of selecting a candidal#
by adopting a primary for the entire
district as baa been auggested by some,
and to the end to avoid confusion and
strife, and that harmony may lie pre
served, we recommend that each county
send to said senatorial convention two
delegates for each representative such
county has In the general assembly.
On motion of Andrew Caskey it was
resolved that lire p;q«-r* of Sumter
Macon auil Schley counties be requested
publish the ptr-ceedings ot this
meeting.
Commi'tce adjourned subject to the
call of the chairman.
J. I.. Atiueirrox, Chairman.
Amuii.w Casket, Secretary.
NO TIIIMi l-AIITV
Itut *truli(lit Out lt«'|Mi!iliruni«m l> Wliitt
hllioillf Nruror* Hunt.
Ki.i.avii.i.k, June 4.— [Special.]—The
republicans arc now in convention. The
meeting was hardly known of till Its as
semhliug, that is among the whites; yet
it teems to have been pretty well-known
of among the colored people, as u largo
numbor were In attendance. All seem
eathn-iastle and declare allegiance to
t'to republican party.
A. S. Hawkins, a school teacher, de
livered quite a lengthy nddresH, and ad
vocated the sticking to the republican
party. lie, In miqinlllldd terms, con
demned the third party and left no
doubt upon the mind* of the third party
tneti present that they could expect no
help from the colored men. fn the main
hu was respect! ui to all parties, ills ad
drp'R it"s quite Intelligent. Ho told
the third pure I he-.' tired not pay for
and send any m >ro third party papers
tv colored men.
Wiley Spiny s d 1 lie wa* g Ini t . the
legislature, or put some other republican
in or drive the third party back to the
democratic party. He used about these
word: “Von arc,” that is the third
l.iitallion—Major .1 N. Ilolta-
‘a - unwinding. Company E, Put-
Mi 1!i,; Company H, lialwlu Blues; ,, . ,
pirtv, "asking us to go with you ami
1 "ii,puny t-, Columbus Gunrt.s; Com-, 1 • „ , , _ _
... i \ou will show us such good things, mw
I <ay k. ij iltiimn Guards. 11 -
lialUllion—Capt. J. L. Ilrinte
n.sa, commanding. Company C, Floyd
H e-. Company U, Macon Volunteers;
' eajany F, Southern Cadets; Company
A. Karon Light Infantry.
• J UattalUon—Capt W. C. Davis,
"'tunandlng. Company I, Perry lllfiee;
* employ L, A mericu* Light Infantry;
Company I), Spalding Greys; Company
R. Kastman Volunteers.
A Taw Italea-
Hvte are a few rules and regulations
fur the boy*, not exactly official, but
doddered somewhat appropriate:
It is ordered that no two knock-
koerd men or bow-legged men be placed
* nether in rank. They should alter-
oatr and thua keep up tb* uniformity of
•ke line.
All men with corns, worts or bunions
"a their feet, or whoa* feet are not
will not be allowed to go bare-
lis ted except at night. When In bed
•kvit feet must lie covered with one, two
"t three blankets, or more, owing to tie
*ire of the feet.
Rvn with glua eyes will be allowed to
I kiy marble*. They cannot lend them,
u< * "then will be allowed to pity.
I'ndane language will, under no clr-
C1 >ar»tance», be allowed except from 10
*' m - *" 10 in the morning.
V' members will b# allowed to cat
■rztkrr or cats unless chicken yanli In
'■re vicinity are provided with trap-guna
sad bulldogs.
Ao V man caught stealing chickens
* '* ** scat home as an loeompetent
•(odler.
■( discovered In th# act and shot dead
- ki.lcl, he will not be allowed to breath*
‘">ii the remainder of the encampment,
A-o r that time be may do to If he so
desire, and la able.
mm v m"^*** 1 Proprietor of n chicken
'l," 1 , 1 ! ^e allowed to eat the feathers
i,,.cbickeni stolen by tbl* company.
* ""f l°nd of featbera be may take
' ''d. famlly B * l,Ub,r ° rto “ y “* mber
I,; rl n jt* irlle asleep will only be al-
jf.**. 1 "ben the member Is married.
imil 1 " .“ember* are also allowed to
a> »l hum Inllabya la tbelr Bleep.
„Ady member wearing anything but a
m“' . off duty wlll 6a aum-
...i ^ i**J l .»“•>. Whw vial tot* are
1*1?' ‘"J *he duster should be closely
rlie « <1 k* n d 'llppera may be worn. If
rs,, ®' m h* r baa no slippers or shoes,
‘*(wu or herring boxee wUl do.
wc say to you (or you to go with us atul
we will show you good things." He en-
nouueed that they would conleml for all
the offices.
They have organized and will form
club*. All the speakers denounce the
propositions of the third party men a*
misleading and exhort the negro to
watch them.
THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT
ortha Central la Aasartcus—A New Depot
reel's.
Amtricus wa* visited by Central rail
road official* yesterday.
Superintendent Curran, Koadmaater
Ford, Mr. Epperman, tb* new euperin
tendent, and Mr. Slade, tb* new road
master, came down on a special train
juat before noon,
It was a sort of Introduction trip, let
ting the now ruperlatendent examine
the road and meet the employes dov n
tb* line. Mr. Epperman etanda aa blgh
In railroad circles a* any man In the
country, and It'* safe to say' the Central
never bad, and never will have a lietter
man.
Railroad men everywhere speak of
blm In the highest of terms, and when
ever known bit reputation In all circle*
Is tbe beet.
After looking around a bit tbe new su
perintendent remarked that A meric u»
must have a new depot.
"Aud abe will get it at once,” said be.
“The very neat Improvement made on
the Southwestern will be n new depot
for A mericu*."
A Dellxhlfttl Day.
Yesterday was a happy on* for a party
of Americas young people, and for a
long time to come they will point back
to It with a deep feeling of pleasure. •
Capt and Mr». Cliff Ctay are reaponal-
Itle for tbelr pltasare.
Tbe party was carried down to Capt,
Clay's plantation and given a time sack
aa they bars seldom bad. Tbe entli#
day wa* spent la looking over th* plan
tation, dancing at tb* lovely home and
frolicking In tegular out-of-door style.
Capt. and Mrs. Clay mad* a chaining
boat and hoeteee, and those who attend
ed will always be thankful to them for
tbe day. It was a true pictured south
ern life.
Tli.-('oloml f-IrriiH-a.
1: st-t-mv that Americas gets thn col
ored lir-*[uen's tournament.
Here's what the Savannah NY.v» says
about it:
"Atneiicus gets the colored tiremeu's
annn.il tournament on July 27. Athens
hail been selected, hut on account of the
water troubles in that city the firemen
wire notified through their executive
Committee that it would be im]K>»tible
to furnish them with water for tbe occa
sion, and they bad better go to some
other city. The committee was called
together and several cities made appli
cation to get them. Capt. 1L H. Hart,
of reel No. s, of Macon, asked for three
days time in which to canvass that city
to raise tbe $000 necessary to pay the ex
pens** of tbe tournament. But Macon
responded only to tb* tune of about
92.30. Americas then bid 9700 and "took
tb* cake.” Had th* 9000 been raised it
would have been tb* meant of bringing
from 13,000 to 20,000 people to Macon,
who would bar* left at least 910,000 in
the lap* of merchants. Tbe Central and
Georgia Southern are bidding against
each other to gat tbe crowd. Tbe mat
ter baa not yat bean decided. At least
2,000 will go down from Macon.
Married Sum,lay.
Sunday, Miaa May Taylor, a 14-year-
old young lady, and Mr. J. C. Smith, a
well-known employe of the Sam road,
were united In marriage to tbe aurprise
of many of their friends.
There was some opposition to the
marriage on account of the youtn of the
bride, and Sunday they proceeded to
have thing* tbelr own way. Rev. Mr.
Snow performed (he ceremony, and after
this all was serene.
Tire parents of the bride bad no ob
jection to Mr. Smith, aud only objected
on account of the age of their daughter.
The contracting parties have m*ny
friends In Americas who are busy con
gratulating them.
Wilt Laavs la.
Master Mechanic J. J. Sullivan, of tbe
V. A. M. shops of this city, has resigned
that position and will soon leave for bis
home in Chicago. Mr. Sullivan is A No.
1 in bla profession, stands on the top
round, which be haa attained through
careful study and earnest work. He
served hi* time with tb* master mechanic
of th* (Jneen and Crescent which to rec
ommendation enough. Americas re
gret* to lose such citizen* aa Mr. Sulli
van and hi* estimable lady.
At Potsdam, Germany, there I* a wall
that only lack* tan feat of being a mil*
daap.
Prefaced By a Cnlo||gim aa Oarer Wilde's
Parorlte Flea pr.
Daw-ox, Ga., June 8.—[Special.]—
Just at this time our beautiful little city
is handsomely and profusely decorated
with the magnificent sun-llower, (brlran-
thus). It springs up promieruously iu
every vegetable and flower garden. In
every nook and corner, end generally
without haring been planted by the gar
dener or florist. And notwithatandirg
it is generally.* “volunteer" it always
meets a hearty welcome, and I* per
mitted to grow to maturity.
It to a rapid grower and soon attract*
attention. It I* not only a “aun-liower'
but might be called* “sun-worshipper,’’
for as it continue* to grow it turns its
bead to meet tbe morning sun, and fol
lows the great king of day in nto course
to the west, and by morning baa turned
to the east again to greet him aa be
rises. Thia is continued from day to
day, till at length some morning as the
sun rises from hit bed be to;[confronted
with a large open Dower upon the top ot
the stalk, and apparently they gaze upon
one another with wonder ami admit*'
tion. About this time the stalk stiffens
it's neck, and It ceases to follow the eun
to tbe west, but continues to watch for
his early rising Then the many lateral
arms spread out and foliage and flower*
multiply till the tree of -‘living green"
it covered with biilliant yellow “suns.
Iu good soil this plant grows from five
to eight feet high, many leaves, are
twelve inches wide by sixteen iuches
long, and the flowers from eight to
twelve inches wide, fringed with golden
petals two tq three Inches long. A* the
thousands of seed mature, 'ire broad
disk turns towards the earth and tbe
heavy receptacle protects the seed from
the rain till ripe and gathered. It is
said that tbe broad leaves ahsotb the
miasma and other impurities in the al
mosphere and are conducive to health.
Tire seed are an excellent feed for birds,
chickens, hogs, mule* aud hoisrs and
they are very f vnd of them.
The hateful English sparrows will, I
fear, exterminate the auntlowera in
few years If they are not given some
irotection from them. 1 am iu favor of
exterminating the Koglish sparrow
We bad six to eight weeks uf very dry
weather in April and May, and farmer*
became alarmed on account of the amall
ness and color of their corti and the bad
stands of cotton. But for the last ten
days copious rains hnvc fallen. Cotton
seed which have lain in the ground two
months have “come up," the corn haa
turned from a yellow to a very dark
green, aud is growlug several Inches in
every twenty-four hours, Peanuts, po>
tatoes, sugar cauv, and watermelon* are
—as the croppers say—"geltin’ a hump
ou ’em," and farmers arc delighted with
the prospects.
Fall oats have been harvested and
made a fine yield, while spring oats
ere almost a failure. Moral: Plant
oats in the fall, if possible.
We will have an abundant fruit crop
if nothing unforeseen happen* to pre-
ent it. Plums and mulberrie* are ripe,
blackberries are ripening, and the birds
and idle negroes are happy.
Terrell superior count convenod last
Monday, Judge J. II. Guerry presiding.
To-day has been set a|«rt for the second
trial of Homer Willis for killing Ida
cousin. Sir. Outlaw. A great deal of in
terest to manifested in this case.
While there teems to be four or five
candidates for congress in this district,
Hon. O. B. Stevens haa secured the dele
gate* from every county that haa acted,
and wilt certainly be nominated and
elected.
A JINGLING JUMBLE
OF SHORT, SPICY AND SEASONABLE
EYE-OPENERS-
Brief aad I'olatrdNews Nates BenedALa
Maraises Chips—llraM Sad and Many,
Mawaatloawl and Prosy, latrrrrtlaelaad
Dali. Grouped For th* Hasty Header.
The girl a noil on the lur»tn(<lerk
And calmly lurt tier rale.
Phe had no fear because she knew
Mb# bad her bat on atral*ht.
Bushels of |«acbct came to town yes
terday.
Tbe trail carrier* had a good Increase
in basinets yesterday.
Bill Feagin says his potatoes bav*
been terribly washed by the raloe.
America* it almost flooded with plume
and blackberries are coming In rapidly.
Tbe last ala babies who first saw tb*
light of day In Americus bave been
glrle.
Tb* doc'ori say there I* very little
sickness In Americus considering the
time of tbe year.
Dr. 8. B. Hawkins was quite tick yes
terday, and hi* many friend* were quite
uneasy about him.
Tbe colored people ere at 111 at work
on their firemen's tournament—and they
will come out on top.
The public school exercises and dos
ing are attracting tbe attention of the
children and tbelr parent*.
Some complaint Is heard about mer
chants who signed the tl o'clock agree
ment not closing up on time.
It seem'* that there's no end to tl e
building lioora. No place rtf It's size la
growing faster than America*.
Col E. M Butt |wssed through Ameri
ca* yesterday en r >ute to his home In
Buena Vista. lie has lreen quite tick In
Macon.
The Inspection of the new J ill take*
place next week, and S'Hin there.vfti r
the prisoner* will tie transferred from
the old quarter*.
The free delivery system works more
smoothly every day. Iu a few days a
regular schedule for gathering the mall
will be published.
The dance at the opening of the Wind
sor will be one of tho most enjoyable of
the season. A band from Macon will be
on hand. It will occur some tlmo next
week.
Legislative candidate* in Sntntcr arc
very chary aliout announcing, but thete
are lot* of candidate* ju*t the same.
And tho acnat'irlal place I* not going
begging.
Sfr*. W. A. Dodion wa* considered
much butter yesterday, nnd]ntnny heart*
wore made glad wtmn tho now* wa*
heard. Amoricu* I* filled) with lior
friend* and admirer*.
That secret marriage mentioned In
yesterday's TlilKs RlxoliDKlt I* attract
ing a great deal of attention Who tho
parties aro cannot bo said, but thn I It
really occurred cannot he doubted.
Mr. 11. E Byrd, agent of t'ro Fidelity
and Casualty Company, paid Capt. C. C.
Clay 813 yesterday, tho'ainount claimed
on account of an accident. The acci
dent occurred on the 2l«t of April when
Capt. Clay hurt himself while getting
into hi* buggy. The payment was
prompt, and It ;*how* how ft pay* to
catty an accideot policy.
JIM PABKEE OH TOP.
H* Tall* af th* CaU S»aU Darts* the
Winter *T-SI.
Yesterday a crowd of court official*
sat around tb* court boos* discussing
tba article that appeared in Tex Times-
Rioohder Tuesday morning, abcut tb*
turtle that was rained down In Laalia ou
Sunday last, aad waa seen by Mr. 17. 8.
LoekttL
Bailiff Parker listened tor a white and
an said; "Gentleman, that ain't noth
ing. You all know tbaeold spall durlag
th* winter of '01. ll was tb# coldest
winter wa aver had la th*** parts. On
New Yaap* day tbs wind blew a bits*
streak. Tb* rain and alaat fall *b fast
that a man couldn't see tbe team ba wa*
driving. Wa bad twanty-on* and a half
band of cattle froze to death.
“Wall, 'bout that half I wUl tall you.
W# bad only tweuty-ono bead aad w*
hadn't tima, after tbe oold sat In, to ear*
for’m. Just turned them in tb* barn.
Alt of tbam froze stiller than n mackerel,
except on* that stood next to- the hay
’, aad that waa aa old eow that was
froze solid on on* side, aad t'other side
wa* all right. My wit* thought w* bad
batter kill bar, butt urged bar not to do
IL But that eow never thawed out on
that aids all the next summer. Wa
could milk her on on* eld* aad gat good
warm milk, and milk bar on th* other
sod gat tea cream."
Tbit put Jim on* top. Deputy Sheriff
McArthur’s beet and Mr. Lockett's tuiti*
story don't go worth a cent.
THE HOTEL WINDSOR.
Haw Work It 1‘ragrmtag al
l-rrlly Wlutar Waa art HstaL
1 Work In the new hotel tobeing pushed
a* rapidly as possible, with a view to
opening on the 10th of tbit month.
Carpet-toying to progressing satisfac
torily under the aupcriuteDdeiwe of Mr.
Craft, aud this part of bla work will be
HuUhed within a few day*.
The cariwte are beauties—all of them,
and In full keeping with tbe handaom*
flnlali.
The gas iixturea have not arrived, and
their coming [a anxiously looked for by
those Interested In tbe Windsor. Tele
gram* have been sent to tho firm hold
ing the contract, hurrying them up In
tbe work.
Mr. Windsor say* the hotel people ar*
very auxlout to open by the IGtb, but It •
may bo tho 13th befoie any business can
be tlonv.
“Ucforo wo start,” said ho yesterday,
"we want to glvo the people a chanco to
seo what a handsomely finished and
fitted up hotel we have, nnd sometime
next week, probably, the doors will be
thrown opon, nud the citizen* generally
Invited to go through the building."
Ona of the two stands nt the hotel on-
trnneo bn* been rented by Messrs. Arab
Eldtldgo and Tom Allen. They will
sell cigars aud tobacco.
Tho other stand I* for tent, and will
bo used os a news stano.
CAPT. BAGLEY BKTI'ltNS
ThaNewJUU.
The county commissioners and tb*
superintendents of th* workon the l
jail are expecting dally Mr. Norman,
tbe architect of tbe building. As eoon
as be arrives tbe Inspection will take
place.
It haa been put off several times on
account of tbe absence of Mr. Norman,
and everything to ready for the accept
ance. There to not a better jail In tbla
country, and there's no doubt about It's
being accepted.
Ualnsd a Tarttr.
Sunday's rain was heavy lo Americus,
but it didn't rain turtle* bar* as It seams
to hare done iu Leslie.
Mr. Uriah Lockett, of that place, waa
sitting on tbe verandah of the hotel at
that place when be saw a turtle drop.
It waa about as big as a silver dollar.
There can be no dot tit about Its com
ing from tbe clouds, as there Isn't u
piece of water near the place, and turtk a
don’t loaf about tbe country.
Mhs mapped Dead.
Maria nail dropped deadjyestardry
morning In tba yard of Col. 8. U. Ilaw-
kins. 8b* waa employed then, and waa
out In tb* yard attaadlag to soma dntlr*
whan aba was aaan to stagger aad fall to
tba ground.
8b* was carried lato tb* bona* aad Dr.
Bayaon waa buiriadly sent for. Tb*
woman waa dead bafora tb* meaaag*
was aant.
Dr. Beynon says aba ditd of baaik
disease.
Tti* First lotion Bloom..
The first cotton blooms of tba season
were exhibited yesterday by Capt. C. C.
Clay.
1 hey were grown on bit place about
eighteen mile* from tb* city. There
isn't a finer plantation in tbe south than
Captain Clay's, and bis cotton to ahead
of anything In this district.
He ba* 300 acres of knee-high cotton,
and bis crop will undoubtedly t b* tbe
prettiest In this part of tbe country.
A Happy Marrtaxr.
On Sunday, Hiss |UUie Battle, of
Drvnesvilla, and Mr. Cbas. Carter, of
Friendship, war* united in marriage al
tbe home of th* bride. Both parties
have many friend* in
tbam tbair congratulation*.
DaaaactwGc Essrratlv* Commute*.
Tbs axeenttv* committee of tba demo
cratic party of Suaitar county will plaaa*
meet nt tb* usual place of meeting la
Americus, on Wedneuday, June IStb,
1892, at 11 o'clock a. m. Would b* glad
to bav* a full attendance of tb* commit
tee aad prompt attendance, as than will
ba several matters of Importance to at
tend to. This June 7tb, 1892.
J. A. Anslky, Chairman.
E. C. St'KKii, Secretary.
Mrs. Ivy Dead.
Yesterday morning tb* sad new* waa
given out that Mrs. J. D. C. Ivy had
breathed her last, leaving to mourn her
death a husband, three children and •
host of sorrow stricken friend*.
To-day tbe body will be taken fo
Smlthvllle and Interrad there. Mr. D.
B. Hill bas tbe management of tb* fn!
neraL
Mias Bawasa'a Death.
Mias Mollla Bawaon was buried at
Plains Saturday. Sbc wa* on* of tb*
most estimable todies of that section aad
her death waa generally monroad.
Messrs. Hawklas A Loving hadshargs
of tho fuaanL aad foralshad owe of
Capt. Bagley returned from the East
yesterday.
II* says, as everjbody knows who
knows anything, that tbe Sam—that to,
tire Savannah, America* and Mont-
gumery railroad—to way up In financial
circle* and railroad circle* generally.
Tbe Americus Investment company
that hnllt the road paid off soma 9300,-
000 ot debt* while Capt Baglay, was
East.
Tito waa dona by sailing th* com
pany’s entire bolding of 8. A. A M. first
mortgage bonds. They war* boaght by
n syndicate of Invasion who know n
good thing whaa they aa* IL
Tb* bond* ware bald a* collateral an
loans mad* to tba Invaetmeat company,
nnd tb*** debts wan Immediately paid.
It to stated that tba traaaurar of thn
Savannah, A marietta and Montgomery
railway to now ramltting to tba Marcaa-
tlla Trust and Deposit company for
fuads for payment of tb* coupon* dua
July 1.
Ail»w»IH>*> Csiiffiffwiit.
Tha closing exercises of tb* Ander-
eoavtlle High School will b* more Inter
esting this year than ever bafora. Prof.
J. P. Nelson, tb* principal, bas worked
bard and baa met with tb* great success
b* deserves.
Tb* commencement sermon of tb*
school will be preached Sunday. Juno
19th.
Tbe private examination will take
place Monday and Tuesday.
Th* public exercteas aad lb* literary
addras* will occur on Wednesday, on
which day a splendid dinner will ba
served on th* grounds.
Prof. Nelson extends a cordial Invita
tion to everybody to ba praaanL
At a public gathering of a large num
ber of the farmer* of Sumter county yen-
taidaynaar this city, Mr. D. C. N.
Burkhalter was endorsed as th* farm-
art’ candidate for tb* togtalatnra. Mr.
Burkhalter ba* bean an active wether i
for tba advancement aad tlavattan of tha
formal*, aad In btan they have n ataaa
Mr. a P. Davis, who haa bean opera
tor at tha OMMIoaa* la this city, haa