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8 TEE AMERICCS WEEKLY TIMES-RECORDER: FRIDAY OCTOBER 14, 1898, AUCTION SALE OF JEWELRY. AMERICUS JEWELRY AND MUSIC COMPANY Will Inaugurate a New Deal.- Semi- Weekly Auction Sale of fine Jewelry, Silverware and Musical Instruments. This is a day of rush and push in business, audtlie business man or mer cantile firm that succeeds must adopt business methods according to the times. The Americus Jewelry and Music Company, one of the best estab lished and staunchest business houses of Americus, fully recognizes the ne cessities of the times and demands of the trade, and to meet these emergen cies this enterprising company has determined to inaugurate a new deal that will giro their friends and cus tomers an opportunity to purchase bar gains in jewelry and goods in their line at prices set by the people them selves. The Americus Jewelry and Music Company will entertain with a series of semi-weekly auction sales, be ginning this, Wednesday, morning. This is a feature which has long been in vogue in large jewelry stores in the metropolitan cities and The Tiues-Rkcobder congratulates the peo ple of Americus and the Americus Jewelry and Music Company on these mutual benefit sales, which promise to be popular and remunerative for all concerned. A large and new stock has just been added to the big stock always carried, and many glittering gems, diamonds and precious stones will be cried to the highest bidder, together with ail styles of cut glass, sterling silver goods, pianos, musical instruments and linn dreds of nsefut and ornamental articles too numerous to mention. In fact, everything in the store will be at the djgposal of the customers, and Mr. R, li. Snllivnn, the genial senior member of the firm, willdothecrying oiT to save auctioneer fees, which count for a lot in snch sales. Sale days will be Wednesdays and Saturdays; bourn 10 a. m. to 13; 3 p, to 4 p. m.; at night from 8 to 10. La dies are specially invited; comfortable scyts will be provided for them, and all who attend will reap many bargains. Remember, goods are to go for just what they will bring. Let all come and see for themselves what the sale Will bo. GRAND AUCTIGN OF THE AMERICUS JEWELRY 8 MUSIC COMPANY. Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 to 12 A. M. 2 tu 4 and 8 to 10 P. M. HO CHiNGE HADE IN BOARD. Same Officers and Directors are Again , Elected. Savannah. Ga. Oct. 11.—At the meeting of stockholders of the Central of Georgia Railway Company here to day the same board of directors was again elected, Mr. T. M. Cunningham being elected to the vnenney caused by the resignation of Director Pat Walsh several months ago. At a sub sequent meeting of the directors Mr. H. M. Comer was re-elected president and Mr, J, M, Egan vice-president of the company. that Joyful Feeling. What the exhilarating sense of re newed health and strength and internal cleanliness, which follows the use of Syrup of Figs, is unknown to few who have not progressed beyond tho old- time medicines and the cheap, substi tutes sometimes offered but never ac cepted by the well informed. Buy the cop nine. Manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Hyrup Co. WILL RETURN FROM SANTIAGO. One of Ray's Mon to Come Home On Discharge- The first of the Americus soldier boys to return from Santiago will ar rive at home this week. Yesterday Mr. George Turpin received a letter from his son, Dean Turpiu, a private in Col. Rav's regiment, apprising him of his arrival at New York from Cuba. Private Turpin has received an honor able discharge from the service on ac count of his health, and will Boon he at home again to the delight of his parents and friends. STORE ROBBED AT ANDERSON. Thieves Escape in Safety With Their Plunder. City Marshal Feagin received a tele gram yesterday morning apprising him of the bnrglary of a store at Anderson- villo the night before and requesting tljut be come at once and bring the trained dogs kept at the county jail here. As the telegram was received at such a late hour, Marshal Feagin con sidered it nseless to go, as the burglars wonld have had six or eight hours the mtart and the dogs could hardly have ran the track with any chance of auc- cess. Bucklen's Arnica Salve. THE BEST SALVE in tho world for Cats, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhe um, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Steads, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively enrea Piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satiafaetion or money refunded. Price 35 cents per box. For ■ale by E, J. Eldridgo. . _ V '5 . . | FOUND AT RANDOM | Early pearl, silverskin and red onion sets at Hudson's Drag Store. The Daughters of the Confederacy will hold an important meeting at the residence of Mr. C. M. Wheatloy this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Tho hotel park is now as clean and neat as a new pin, and when the grass is mowed and the fountain rims again it will be the prettiest spot aliont the city. Judge Allen Fort has been retained by the city of Fitzgerald to make a fight for lower railroad rates. Fitz gorald now desires to bo made a basing point. The Control railroad will ran a spec- al train from Americus on llith inst. on account of the Enfatila campmeet ing. A round trip rate of one dollar will be allowed. The "well informed” annonnee that seven marriages of well known Ameri cub young people are dated for the next sixty days. Verily, hard times hath no terrors for Capid. Another fashionable marriage here is dated for December, when two of Americas' best known yonng people will kneel at Hymen’s altar. Hadn’t yon heard of it? Absolutely nothing in the way of news developed about the courthouse or city hall yesterday, and the loang 'era there only discussed the cleaning of the hotel pork. Dr. G. A. Geist, physician and sur geon, has located in Ameriaus and opened an office m the Thomas block. His professional card appears else where this morning. - Tho grand encampment of Knights Templar of tho United States, is in ses sion at Pittsbnrg. It is estimated thut there will he 50,000 knights and visitors in that city. Railroad men hero as elsewhere are interested in the fight to be made by the four big orders to replace negro firemen and trainmen on Southern roads with white men. Don’t forget the auction sale of jewelry, silverware aud musical instru ments at the store of the Americas Jewelry and Musie Company, hogin ning this morning. The effect of tho storm Inst week is seen in the quality of cotton now- brought to this market. It is badly Dtained, and there is poor demand for it even at 41 cents. Forepangh’s big circus is coming to Georgia in November, and to Ameri cas, of courso. This city, Albany, Colnmbus and 'Macon are the four cities dated thus far. And tho populists failod to scaro up as many as 135 votes in the wnole county. But then they’ve never been able to “scare” anything or anybody very badly in Sumter. Postmaster Smith savs that a num ber of people cannot yet distinguish between postage and revenue stamps, and insist upon sticking the I R. vari ety upon their lettera. There is a big demand for ground rentals ont in the vicinity of the pro posed military encampment by parties who desire to put up small stores, fruit and refreshment stands. The congressional election in No vember and the city olection in Decem ber will complete the job for this year, and after these the weary voter can take his well earned rest. Jnst before tho street parade yester day morning Field's superb hand ren dered several fine selections in front of The Timeh-Recoudeii office. The music was greatly appreciated. Farmers and merchants are still complaining of the low price of cotton. Cotton merchants think, however, that the price is snre to go up. There is no certainty about it, however. The great periodical shower of stars which is seen at intervals of 33 years is due Nov. 13 or 13, 1899. This year, however, on the same dates a consider able display of star shower is expected, While tho men of Ray's ‘regiment have been in Santiago nearly two mouths, they have just received their first mail from homo. There will be no delay in transmission in future, however. Dozens of wagons loaded with sugar cane, potatoes, pears and country pro duce generally were to bo seen upon the crowded street* here yesterday. There will be a big demand for such truck when the soldiers come. Landreth'a pearl, red, silverskin onion *eta and ail varieties of tnrnip seed at Dodson's Pharmacy. GEN'LSANGER WILL COMMA TROOPS TO BE LOCATED AMERICUS AT Movement Expected to Begin Very Soon Now.—Already Officers Are Writing to 8ecure Quarters. Camp Site in Readiness. Brigadier-General J. P. Sangor will command the Second Brigade of the Second Division First Army Corps to be located at Americns. This brigade is made np of the Eighth Massachu setts, Twelfth New York aud Third North Carolina regiments. In the assigment of geueral officers, as announced yesterday by the war department, Major Gen. J. H. Wilson, U. 8. V. will command the First Corps with headquarters at Macon. The Second Division of this corps, to winch the three regiments assigned to Amer icas are attached, will have headquar ters at Columbus and will becomtnaud- nd by Major Gen. W. X. Ludlow. The Third brigade, to bo located at Albany, will be commanded by Brig Gen. C. E. Compton. It is not known here just wheu the movement of troops to Georgia will begin, but certainly at a very early date. Mayor Hixon received a letter yesterday from Mr. R. F. Nebring, a former resident of Americns, who had visited the camp of the Twelfth New York Regiment a day or two before, and was told by members of the com mand that they were thon under orders to get ready to come to Americus for the winter. This wonld seem to indicate an early movement this way. Already letters have been received here from officers of the New York and Massachusetts regiments, making in quiry as to accommodations for them selves and families for the winter months or ns long as they will be locat ed in Georgia. It is expected that a small detach ment of troops may be sent here in ud- vuuce of the Second Division for the purpose of locating the proposed en campment and looking after other nec essary details. The city has every thing in readinoss to carry out its obli gation to the government, and within three or four days at tho furthest can have the grounds made ready for the troops to pitch their tents. A Thousand Tongnes Could not express tho rsptnro of An nin E. Springer, of 1135 Howard street, Philadelphia, Pa . wheu Bhe found that Dr King’s New Dtscovory for Consump tion bad completely cured her of a hacking oough that for many years bad made her life a burden. All other rem edies and doctors oonld vivo her no help, emeu huuuuuiuibuuijiu kivp uri mi i but Hhe says of tbia K>yal Cure—"it eaipivat. soon removed the pain in my ohest and I can now sleep soundly, something I can scarcely remember doing be'ore.” 1 feel liko sounding its praiaos through out the Unlverao.” So will every one who tries Dr. King’s New Discovery for any trouble of Throat, Cheat or Lunga. Price 50o and $1 00. Trial bottles free at E. J. Kldrldge's Drug Store; every bottle guaranteed. £PURELY PERSONAL5 Mr. Fred Crisp returned last night after a month's stay in Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. John Sims and Miss Sims, of Leslie, spent yesterday in the city. Miss Annie Poole left yesterday for Macon npon a visit of a week to rela tives there. Messrs. W.j D. and J. L. Wells, of SmithviUe, wero in Americns yester day on business. Mrs. J. H. Black has returned from a visit of a few days to relatives in Oglethorpe. Messrs. John R. King and J. W. A. Ilawxins represented Webster county here yesterday. Mr. and Mbs. George Wheatley left yosterday for Macon to witness the car nival festivities. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar J. Miller left yesterday for Macon to witness the carnival festivities. Mrs. Frank P. Harrold will be the gnest of Mrs. Harrold Boone in Macon dnring the carnival. M. A. Harrell, of Lnmpkin, was among Stewart county’s representa tives here yesterday. Mrs. J. A. Ansley returned home yesterday from a visit of several days to friends in Atlanta. Mrs. Panline Hill returned home yesterday from a visit of a week to relatives in Eatonton. Judge J. B. Pilsbury left this morn ing, via Colnmbns, for La Fayette, Ala., npon important business. Mrs. K.^T. Byrd arrived yesterday from Atlanta and will spend several weeks here, a guest of tho Allen House. Mis. Joseph Rogers and Miss Annie Thorpe.of BueDa Vista,passed through the city yesterday en route to Macon. Mrs. T. L. Guerry, of Dawson, is the gnest of Miss Annie Belle Roney tliis week at her homo on Brooklyn Heights, Miss Mamie Hicks, of Kissimmee, Fla , after a visit to Mrs. W. E. Brown here, left yesterday for Columbus to visit frieuds. Mrs. T. L. Guerry left yesterday for her home in Dawson after a pleasant visit here, the guest of Miss Auuie Belle Roney. Mrs. John F. Lewis, of Montezuma, is a gnest of Col. and Mrs. W. A. Dodson for several days at their home ou Lee street. Miss Minnie J, Williams, one of Americas’ fairest social favorites, left yesterday for Macon and will he the guest of friouds there during the GEO, D, WHEATLEY Great Display of ^ ^UTUMN Dress Goods We are now showing a magnificent collection of Stylish Fabrics in all the newest weaves and colorings Fine Silk and Wool Novelty.Plaids, novelty Bourettes, Efingalines, Venetian Cloths, English coverts, Meltonettes, Granite Cloths. Serges, etc., etc. Arp QG\r> 34-inch Cheviot Fancies, ■H.A Jacquard Novelties, etc., value 40 cents. Arp 38-in Noveltv Bowette Plaids, elegant for autumn waists. AT 1 fiOn 38-In all wool Meltonettes J4.J. V'O and Granite Cloth, all the the most popular shades, value Tic. 34-In all-wool Scotch Check Suitings and Imported Mixtures, lovely _ _ styles and oolorings, special oOC yd 44-inch Eplcgailiirs, superb quality | B all the swell shades, A ’ special at •SI.00 yd 51-loch Venetian Cloth, the best value in the O'ty for the price blank and colors «J)1 25 yd THE NEW FANCY SILKS! The stock is on a grand scale; new forms of beauty; a new series of elegance; the new effects includes the fallowing. Illuminated Stripe Taffetas A J A A Brocaded Swivel Taffetas.. 0 1Pekin Fancy Stripes | 3(j Fancy Barre Poplins. Waldorf Scotch Plaids.... A J AA Embroidered Taffetas JpIqUU Pompadonrjjtripes^^^^^ qQP SPECIAL—37-inch Black Satin Duchess, others ask 31.35, price QQ yQ Novelty Faeonne Stripes. Pekin Fancy Stripes. Embroidered Taffetas. CAR PETS A select line—magnificent stock of high grade AND artistic errpets and rugs. All the choicest and newest creations In carpets, rugs and drape- RUGS. ries. We are showing some beautiful new patterns and colorings in Ingrain Carpets, and an elegant line of Smyrna Rugs in lovely designs and dainty colorings, at very low prices. See our stock before buying. Special Cash Prices on Domestics. Edgowood Sea Island, yd wide 4-C Araphoe Checks 3*,. Monroe Extra Sea Island, yd wide.5c Riverside Plaids, best made Silver King AAA Sheeting,yd wide.5c Gold Metal 10-4 Sheeting ]2.1c Imperial AA Drilling extra quality.5^ Pcpporel Bleach 10-4Sheeting.... 13,- Extra value Cotton Flannels 5,- Extra Heavy Cotton Flannels 9c Come and Get the Best Value for Your Money, at if »-.n COMES HOME FOR THIRTY DAYS Americus' Only Representative in Second Georgia. Ed Mayo, the only Americns man in the Second Georgia, retnrued homo yesterday npon a thirty days furlough, at the expiration of which time he will retnrn to Atlanta to be mustered out of service. Private Mayo enlisted in April at the outbreak of hostilities, and this is his first visit home. While the only Americns man in the Second Georgia, all the others enlisting in the First and Third and in Ray’s command, Private Mayo distinguished himself by being the finest Bhot in his company aud now wears a handsome gold watch as evidence of bis skill with the rifle. Robbed the Grave. Dr. Emmett Jowers camo up from New Orleans yesterday upon a visit to his father, Mr. W. P. Jowers, at his | homo in Webster, | Mrs. James Davenport and Miss Flora Wheatley have gone to Rome to attend the state meeting of tho Daugh ters of the Confederacy. Mr. Cecil Oabliett has returned to Savannah from New York, accompa nied by Mrs. Gabbett, who spent tne summer at Lake George. Pianoa and Organa to rent AxkRicns .1vwvi.pt m Music Co, FOR STRIKING AN OFFICER. Suth is the Charge Preferred Against Privite Glover. Private Ad Glover, a member of Cotnpany B, First Georgia, was carried balk to Macon yesterday by one of the company's officers for trial upon the chtrge of striking two young lieuteu- anjs of the regiment. The alleged as- sailt was made some two weeks ago, just 1 rior to the mustering out of tho regiment jn Macon. It is claimed by friends of Private Glover that he was A.tattling incident, of which Mr , “hived off the sidewalk by the young John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the suhjaot, it is narrated by him as follows: "Iwualna moat dreadful condition. My akin was almost yellow, eyes sunk en, tongue coated, pain contini-ally in the back and aides, no appetite—gradu ally growing weakerday by day. Three physicians bad given me up Fortunate ly, a friend advised trying ‘Eleotrto Bit ter*;’ and to my great joy and surprise, the drat bottle made a decided improve ment. I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they saved my life, and robbed the grave of another victim.’’ No one should fail to try them. Only 50 cents per bottle at hi. J. Eldridge's Drug Store. Onion Sets, Turnip Seed, etc., jnat received. Ilndson's Drug Store. If yon wish a nice farm convenient to tho city confer with M. Callaway. Iientenants, and struck at them in the dalle without recognizing them. Their venion of the affair is not known yet, but will come out at the trial to he given Private Glover. We give no Rewards, an offer of tbii kind is the meanest of deceptions. Oil- plan is to give every one a chance to try the morit of Ely’s Cream Balm— tho original Balm for the enre of Ua- tar.-b, Hay Fever aud Cold in the Head, by mailing for 10 cents a trial size to ;est its curativo [lowers. We mail the50 ceut size also and the drnggist kelps it. Test it and you are sure to continue the treatment. Relief is im mediate and a euro follows. E|y Brothers, 60 Warren Street, New York. Finer than the finest, fresher tka any is Nonnally’a candy, eoc pound Rembert’a, next to postoffice, Mr ilf iti i iO tii ill 0/ to \ to All of our 25c Cloth Bound Books now golpg ili All 35c and 50c Cloth Bound Books going $ at Mail orders receive prompt and careful attention YolirUastGfianGe I have decided to continue my sacri fice picture sale one more week. I have a number ol choice subjects left which you will get dirt cheap if you come this week. - — W 9\ (0 9\ <iv 9\ (0 m 9\ 15c* 25c* ft I M.S. HOLLIDAY 1 !}{ THE STATIONER. * “Standard” Electric Clocks aro bound to tako the place oI weight and spring clocks, just as stem wind watches have taken tho place of tho old style key wind. Thoy do not have to bo wound or re paired, and are the most accu rate timekeepers made. FOB SALE BY James Fricte yro. ...Jewelers... Americus* : Go.