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jjj Annual Inventory of Stock. Before doing so we will offer anything Hi and everything in the way of . . . flf Winter floods at Astonishingly . { •; »m TIMES-RECORDER. VOLUME 7. AMERICUS, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1898. 1 Stc >ck> *1/ X 1' Tj ikingf id O ia Sale Heavy Woolen Dress Goods, Flannels, Blankets, Clothing of All Kinds, Underwear,Etc. will be sold regardless of value for Cash. Call on us for Stock-Taking Bargains. Very Respectfully, ArLLEN & SHEFFIELD \tt. M * 9) 9\ 9i W m m (»>, 9\ m 9} m W 9\ w « 9' 9} 9\ 9\ m 91 91 m 91 9) 9} m (♦> 9\ 9y 9\ 9\ 91 m 9\ 9\ 9\ 9\ Some - Shoe - TalK. . Cool weather is coming and the children will need shoes. We have the best line_of CHILDREN’S SCHOOL SHOES ever put on sale here. Best in style. Best in-price. Best in fit. Best in wearing qualities. Our lines of Shoes and-Hats is.-complete. All the atest styles at BARNEY ball WILL START HIS RREAB wagon TTTCBRUARY 19th. Supplying Fresh Bread Every Day. iuhimmiw—» >M<MflBIIITr CALL FOR A COKGREgS The Commercial Men Invited to Meet at Tampa. nrti FEBRUARY EIGHTH DATE Mala 01,1*0. of tho Gathering fo to I’tu- wo|« th« Wuvainaut of Groin anil All Ofthnr Product* or tho Wnitnrn iutM to Southern IMitrlbatloff lUrkau-Snoeaa* •f tha Venture deem* xara. Tallahassee, Jan. IB. — Governor Bloxbatn baa issued tbs following in vitation: We respectfully extend to the rot. ernora of the eouthern and western atatea an invitation to atteud tbs 1 flftn annnai session of tha aonth and we-' commercial congress. to enlivens at Tampa, Fla., Feb. 8, 0 and 10, 1898. “We alto respectfully requeat the gov- ernora of the eouthern and western ■tatea to appoint delegatee to this con- great, which ahuold command the ouru- eat attention of ail good citizens. "Trusting tUat thia congress will r* oeive the couaideratlon it deserveajuid prove beneficial, to all concerned.” ■ The principal objec a of the congrets are to conalder the meant to luorease the Interchange of ail merchandise ami manufactured articles between the south and west and to promote the movement of grain and all Other product* of rh" western stales to another:: distributing markets and through aontheru ports for export. • • AU the governors, commercial or ;*u izations, municipal government* ami transportation companies of the *umh and west have been requested to ap point delegates to this congress. A great many have already responded and the success of this congress is now as sured. Excursions to points of interest on the Golf of Uexioo and other forme of en tertainment will be provided for dele gatee and their friends. . The congress will cunfene on Tues day, Feb. 8. at the Tampa Bay hotel au ditorium. The sessions will continue three daya For general information comtnauioate with H. Cunningham, secretary - CDBAN CRISIS (Ml United States Consul Lee Still Exceedingly Uneasy. EE EXPECTS UPRISING IN HAVANA BANDITS SHOT IN BATTLE. three Member*' «f the Hleek Jack Gang Bepurled filled Near t aceoa. Tucson, A. T„ Jan. IB—It is re ported that Black Jack’s gang of out laws A as surrounded in the mountains near the boundary line by aeveral posses, including the posse sent ont by the Mexioau government, and a fight oc curred in which one of the robbers wpl killed and four captured. Two attempted to escape after being caoght and wore shot In flight. The other two were in the bauds of the Mex ioau officers, and is is claimed they met death m like mnnner. The remainder of the freebooters went ont in every direction aud supposedly in tiie iuterior of Mexico in the Sierra 1 Madre monuiaina < •ritilttlfttt Win* Oil < mo« NewHavk.v, Jam H —Judge Town send of the United States oonrt has de* sided the case of Edward N. Pyatt of South Carolina against Horace Waldo and others of New York, in favor of the somplainaut. The salt was brought to collect frum the heirs of Sarah H. Waldo, deceased, the amount due on a bond made by her in lifetime, the amount being $8,030. It*. t-J 4in In * anHliifhfln Die*. Greenwood, S. 0., Jan. IS.—Benja min Cunningham, a prominent lawyer, died here, aged 45 year*. Mr. Cunning ham was a member of the noted Cl. niogbam family of Laurens connty, an was unmarried. ONO Both tho inethod and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to tho taste, and acts gently yot promptly on tho Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syntp of Figa is the only remody of its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and ac ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial m its effects, prepared only from the mort healthy ana agreeable substances, its manvexoellent qualities commend it to all and have made it thc most popular remody known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drag* gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it Do not aoceptany substitute* CALIFORNIA FIB SYRUP CO. sam nuMciaco, cal urnnuu. a. nm ran; ar. * FISHERY CONGRESS MEETS. The Roun3- *ry Line. When a young girl steps from irlhood into wo manhood, she en ters a new and strange country. A land of promise and hope, yet full of hidden danger*. Whether she will find happiness or misery depends largely upon the health and condition of the deli cate, special organism which is -the source and centre other womanhood. The lives of young women ere often wrecked because of a mistaken sense of modesty, which lead* them to neglect the earlier symptoms of feminine weakness. These troubles unless corrected, develop into serious chronic difficulties which be come a dragging burden, ruining life's best opportunities end blighting all possibility of happy wifehood end motherhood. Any woman suffering from these delicate complaints needs the health-giving power of Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It heals and strengthens the womanly organs; •tops weakening drains; gives vitality to the nerve-centres, and restores perfect or ganic soundness end constitutional energy. It is the only medicine devifed for tbit pgr- pose by a skilled end experienced specialist In diseases of the feminine organism. lira. W. B. Duncan, of Arlington, Mo., writes: “ I have used your • Favorite Prescription' and •m never tired of sounding ns praise. When my lady friends coni plain, I any ■ why don't yon take Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription?’ 1 told an Mr, whose daughter tit years old) right for five month* abort the medicine, and alter the yonng lady had taken two-'hints of a bottle of ’Favorite Prescription ' ■he was all right. She had been treated by two I of our best doctors." Dr. Pierce’s great thousand-page illus trated book. "The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser" sent paper-bound on receipt of ai one-cent stamps to pay the coat of mailing only. Or, a handsome cloth-bound copy for it stamps. Address, Br. JL V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. ¥. The Gathering Is Sal lad to Ordar by Mayor Gillett of lamps. Tampa. Fin. Jog. IB—The national fishery congress convened at noon in the Tampa Bay hotel auditorium with a good attendance. The cougress was called to order by Mayor Myron E. Git- iett of this city, who delivered a brief addrets of welcome in behalf of the city. Temporary organization was theu per fected,' Mayor Glllet being made tempo, rary chairman aud Secretary Onnulug- ham of the Tampa board of trade was named ea temporary secretary. The following committee was appointed: W. E Meehan of Pennsylvania. M. E. Glllet of Florida, Hon S. G. McLeuduu of Georgia, Hon. A. A. Wiley of Ala bama, Or. H. M. Smith of Washington, D. 0., F. O. Brown of Massachusetts and General Honatou of Florida, to pass on credentials and perfect a permanent organization. The cougreii then adjourned for the day. The permanent bhalrmin has not as yet been decided upon, but Dr. Hngn M. Smith of the United States fish commission will be made permanent MOretorr. The United Statee fish commission’s propagation oar aud sreamer are both hen. At the exposition building hen then is to be fonud a varied display of fishing apparatus, fishery products and appll- auces for pnserviug fish. Then on also tanks Allied with live tarpon, red snappers, pompano, Spanish maokenl and many other species which abound in the Florida watera At the end of the congnss an inter national fishery association will be formed with the object of iuterohaug- lng ideas aud cousidering tha best meant to preserve the fisheries of the world. The next meeting of the proposed in ternational orgauiaatiou will probably be held at the Pane exposition in 1900. Delegates from the national and state fishing commissions, reprr. •entatives of state aud foreign govern ment*. members of angling and fishing associations and persoue - Interested in historical collars are in attendance. len.ta.it Itineration of Tblo View Alarms the President and Hu Cabinet—Wank. Ingtoe OJRelels -«>k to *lilrk Xteipnnsl. bully Per Wnr— Diplomatic Hill Plgn holed tn Prereut Irritating Debate. New Yorx. Jan. 19.—A special to The World from Washington says: While Havana continues to be reported as quiet. President McKinley and Judge Day oanuut conceal their uneasiness. Tbe fail import of General Lee’s com mnnioatlons have not beeu given to the pnblta While he hat reported present qnlet be hue expressed the opinion that eerions disturbances seem inevitable ■oou. General L-o-’a constant rollers tlon of tbia view haiAurmed the presi dent and the state dHtrtmeuf officinal. Lee wauts assistance sent before tbe onala cornea. He boiievea thia govern ment should issue all instructions ueors ■ary to protect Americans in Onbn The mate liepuitmeut seeks to evade this responsibility by requiring General Lee to give the signal for tooh action as may bring on war with tipaiu. This he does uot feel It hi* duty to da In each dispatch General Lee says a volcanie npbeaval in Havana cauno' be prevented mnoh longer and that precan- tions'shoulil be taken. The president and his assistant secretary of state hope the storm will urn break, bnt tbey be lieve the critical ilature of the situation baa not been exaggerated. The consular and diplomatlo appropri ation oiil haa beeu ready for a week, bnt those having it in charge dare not lay it' before the ho-se aud lift the floodgates of debate on the Caban question. Chairman Hitt of the committee on foreign nffaira had a long oonsnltation with th-. president. He haa beeu re straining liia committee nutil the ad- ministration formulated ita polloy. Mr. Hitt’s expressions, though guarded, in* dicate thut he would uot be surprised nt war. SPEECH A LITTLE STRONG. Declaration of < ha .cellar Hteks.ltoseh In Ktltril to « hlna UlapprovaiL New York, Jan. 19.—A dispatch'to The World fram London says: Tbe bellicose declaration of Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Michael Hicks-Beach Is balled with delight by the Unionist >rets, bnt The World correspondent earns from ministerial sources that the chancellor’s threat of war it disapproved by his cabinet colleagues as eutirely ex ceeding the limit! of tbe langnage agreed upon at the last oablnet to be employed by the ministers in dealing with the Chinese trouble. ’ The cbaucellor It an exceedingly ir- rsscible man. Ouly last session he made a minatory declaration in the house of oommoni in reference to France, whioh bit colleague! subsequently thought nec essary to explain away. It 1b believed that something of the same kind will happen in this lnetanoe if tbe German, Russian and French press ahonld take hit word eerlotuly. Hie present out burst ie deemed etpeoially unfortunate in view of the Imminent conclniiou of negotiations tor a Chinese loan under British adspioee. an achievement which is expected to effectually adjust tha bal ance of European lntereeta in China. SITUATION OF THE STRIKE. NUMBER 42 Royal waken the food pare, wholesome and deliciousI , ><rw HOT TIM HOUSE Clash Over Senate Resolution Recognizing Cuba. DEMOCRATS TiEED OF THE DELAY lh«f Tr/ tn Force ]t«|iubl lean Actio* oa Jielllgerei.cr, but Fall Aftar an KmUIuk Tilt—Kul»«l Out bjr .»pcHkor Head—Co mer of Alabama AbauiluuC HU Coulees A gainst Clayton. Washington, Jan. 19.—When house convened tb*e leaders on both ■ides were rallying their forces and N was apparent that the battle over Cuba, * which raged Tuesday, was to contiuue. The attendance on the floor and in the galleries was very large. Mr. L;nuey (Rop., N. Q.J, from com mittee on elections No. 1, reported that if. G. L. Comer had abandoned his con test against Henry G. Clayton from the Third Alabama districr, and » resoii lion Was adopted declaring Mr. Olayton sutitled to his seat. Immediately afterward the storm broke aud the battle over Onba wu once more on. Mr. Brncker (Do in., Mich ) asked unanimous consent for the consideration of a resolution which he sent to tho clerk’s desk. Tho speaker took occasion to examine the resolution, and while doing so, |lr. Bailer, the leader of the minority, loudly demanded that,the resolution bo 'lie speaker thereupon directed the clerk to read the resolution, which proved to be a resolntion to instruct the committee on turoigu affairs to report without farther delay the senate Caban reign delay belligerency resolution. Like a f Actor Uootiwin to P*f Atimonr* New York, Jan. 19.— Justice Pryor, in the supreme court, confirmed the re* port of ex* Judge Donahue as referee, recommending that a decree of absolute divorce be granted to Nellie It Good win. wife of Nat O. Goodwin, the aotor. Goodwiu is ordered to pay to his divorced wife |75 a week alimony. She is also privileged to marry again if she so desires, with the right to resume her maiden name of Baker. Goodwin oaunot marry again in this stata * Email MIooIImI Hu Expired* Lqxdox, Jan. 19.—Signor Kianlini, hnsband of Mm*. Adelini Patti Nlco- llni, died at Pan. Franca Tha late Sig nor Ernest Nlcolinl married Mme. Patti in Wales in 1886. She had bean di vorced from Lonia Sebastian Henri d* Roger de Oahnaaac, Marquis da Oaux. Hit health began tp fall him in tha early part of last year. Asronaata Caine to Alaska. Sax Francisco, Jan. 19—a R Yot* mer is planning to go to tha Klondike by balloon. Ha propose* to nt* a big balloon made for the Chicago World’s Fair, where it was held captive, and ho will be acoompanted by James Thomp son of Cincinnati; H. Andrews of Chi cago and E. Klemtke of PUtebnrg, all experienced aeronaut*. BrjAft Will Go to Rraslt. Washington', Jau. IB.—The senate committee on foreign relatious haa tn- 1 thorixed a favorable report upon tbe nomination of Hon. O. P. Bryan to be minister to Brazil and upon that -*f Hon. E. H. Conger, who is tranaferreu from Brazil to China No opposition has developed to Mr. Bryan’s appoint ■“*“ All Operatives and aim Owners Malntnln- )■>■ a Wallin* Atllluda, Boston, Jan. 19—The newt from tha New England cotton manufacturing centers, New Bedford, Biddcfurd and Lewieton, in which atrikea are now in ptogresB. are to the effect that every thing is quiet. Secretary Hart, at New Bedford an ion, eay* ha looks for no particular change for at least two weeks, ami it is thought nulikely that the aitmtion in tbe entailer placet will not be altered until action is taken in New Bed ord. At the latter place email crowds of op eratives and sympathizer*' gathered on n number of Btreeta in th* vicibity of the mills at the bonr the maohinery was usually elarted, bnt none of the gate* wae opened and there was no sign of a demonstration of any tort At Biddeford both (idea were (till maintaining a waiting altitude, each deterntiued not to yield any ground un til ■'mutual understanding of aomt sort ia brought about. Omaha lee Carnival Op.a*. Omaha. Jan. 19—At the exposition grounds, where there it .not ice enough to cool a cocktail, Mias Mildred Stephen, ton wae crowned Queen Polaris and, tha ice carnival formally opened. Every thing ie there bnt ic« and tha carnival program win be oarried ont so tar as may be under the weather oondittous. Quaen Polaris aud her retinae of maids tram surrounding towns were given a reception at elm Millnrd hotel, tho affair being mode u uvCoieti social function. I'nlirr «tf «J»!>*•• I* IVae-fale Yokohama, Jau. 19. — The British battleship Ceufcrioa, flagship for the British sqnadruu in Chinese waters, has arrived at Nagsjsaki. The organ of tbe government reproa hee Russia, Ger many and Frauce with tullowing a .el fish policy in tho far east aud adds: "Japan will avoid alliances, bnt she is prepared to act vigorously if necessary for tbe maintenance of peace,” Air. If.ary todd.lt Dead. London, Jan. 19—Right Rev. George Henry liddetl, formerly dean of Obn.t church, Oxford, is dead. Ha was boro In 1811 and waa at sm tlma chaplain to IhapriMM MtMi * t flush Mr. Hitt, chairman of tha foreign affairs committee, was on bis feet with a point of order, which the ipeaker promptly sustained, and wae , r.bout to reooguize Mr. Hitt to call up tho diplomatic ami consular approprla- 0 lion bill, when Mr. Bally uemamlate. recognition. _ ' . f "One moment, plead,‘y ho calico., "lot us first dispose of tiiisi question oil order.” j / "The chair sustained tfhe point ol order,” rcnirrod the speukoly tersely. "Then appeal," called MV.. BoileJ *° Jlr. liruclier ucn.se tlio InCdl, and tao Michigan member entered Q an aPP*““ from the decision of the jvhulr. All was instantly excitement aml’Sconf oslou. A dozen members were onlal their wj demanding recognition to |U%ebate nupeai, but tnaspeaker recorijT Daizcil, wnn moved to lay the> tne table. Tine cut off debate\ rjieitker put the question. On i Vote tiie Republicans stood Arm" voted iOT to 94 to lay the appeal table. Tho yean and uay» -were demanded and obtained by Mr. Ealley. The roli- call was watched with intense interest to ascertain whether nil tho Republi cans were willing to go on record an they voted yea in committee of the whole whou no record of tho vote was The Democrats, who expected to.ee the Republican line broken, wore dUaj>- polnted. The majority presouted an nnbrokun front. White of North Carolina, the solitary negro member of the house, when hi. name was called, declined to vote at all, answering “present.” Bnt at the conclusion of the rollcall he thought better of hfsresolntton and voted “aye. The motion to lay the appeal on the ta ble was oarried, 108 to 180. After the reading of the journal in the senate, Mr. Vest of Missouri gave notice that he would, at the conclusion of the morning basluesi, move to tak.i np the Teller resolution, which was re ported by the finance committee Toes* A bill authorizing the attornry gen eral, tbe secretary of the treasury ami the secretary of war to compromise ami adjust certain claims of tho United Statee against the atateof Tennesae and the stale of Tennesseo against the United States, was passed As Alaskan Stwm.r Aanore T Seattlb, Wash., Jan. 19—It is moved hers that the steamer City < Seattle ha* gen* ashore at some en th* roste to Alaska, ki confirm the report or to discover i origin. Th* Oltv of Seattle sailed ;* Jan. 19 far Bkagnay and Dyea ‘ <00 tons of It is impossibl