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Such is the Order to Receiver Felder From the Court—a Plan Suggested for Leasing the Line to * Local Company—Americas Should Own the Road. “THE CHAMPION” Clothier & Outfitter, 117 Forsyth St*, a Amerlcus, Ga.. x prepared to clothe the people of Americus and vicinity; in [fact whole of Southwest Ga. with That is correct in style and|perfect n fit. Every garment is made by the argest New York and other manu- ufacturirs up to the highest standard of art. No clothing house South of At lanta can boast of such an admirable assortment of BENSJOCIE JOVStCIUlDHEX'S SPRING ANDSUMMER STYLES. In our line of business we are the recognized leaders, and wo propose to continue to carry off the honors. While we possess all the requisites necessary for the success of a legiti mate and dashing business, WE HAVE THE LARGEST AND FINEST STORE IN THE CITY. WE HAVE TIIE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN THE CITY, and wt arc known throughout this section as the Our friends and the public know that we have for the last 22 years con ducted a live business in Americus, and we will “win or die” on the field tn battle harness before we will sur render our banner on which is written The Americus street railroad is to bo sold at public outcry. The order of court authorizing the sale has been granted, and Ileceiver Felder will dispose of the road to the highest bidder thirty days from this date—June 27th. And what interests Americus is to know who will buy the property. More than likely the bondholders will bid it in to scouro themselves, but a bona-fide sale to other parties would be very desirablo in the premises. The road's bonded for $30,000, which Is little more than half the actual cost of the property, this being in the aggre gate something over $80,000. Theso bonds are held by the Xow York Trust company. Six or eight months ago the road sus pended operations, it having been claim ed by the officials that the patronage ex- tended during the winter season did not pay the current expenses of the line owing to the excessive charge for mo tive power. Great regret was expressed on all sides when the cars ceased run nlng Since that time repeated efforts have been made tc organize a local company and operate the road, but it seems that terms for the purchase of the property could never be agreed upon. The road finally passed into the hands or a celver, and in tills shape the matter stands to-day. | The present owners of the road, It is stated, offered w> sell It for *33,000 and It does seem that these figures are most reasonable. The road is more than five miles long, as well built and equipped, and under proper and economical man agement ought certainly to bo a paying Investment. Receiver Felder says that the line has really never had a fair showing to prove what it could do. The operating ex penses last year were necessarily great, and many obstacles, he thinks, were thrown in its way which tended very much towards its embarrassment and ultimate suspension. Under a local management this state of affairs would haidly exist There are a hundred good reasons why Americus should own and operate this road, and not one against it. It can bo made a profitable investment, and local pride should impel the organization of a company that would take hold of it and make It a success if the property can bo bought at a reasonable price. Why not organize such a company. It would be of greater benefit to Americus just now than anything else that could be inaugurated. Another suggestion made Is that the road be leased for tho present and operated by local management. It Is a fact well known that during the months of May, June, July, August and Septem ber last year the road could scarcely handle the volume of travel received, and the same condition of affairs would exist now it the cars were running. Why, then, would it not prove a good investment to lease tho line for, say six months. Leaso also a numbor of the light horse cars formerly used on tho Macon line and run a horso car line here until fall, by which time tho financial stringency will have ended? The sale has been ordered to tako place on Juno 27th, as above stated, but there is little doubt if in the event such an arrangement as suggested is made but that Judge Fort would order a stay of proceedings for such a length of time as might be desired. What, then, say the business men of tho city to the plan to leaso the road now, and, if found profitable, to buy it later on. It would be the best invest ment Americus ever made, and would benefit the city as no other enterprise could or would. The Club Sleeting To-night. The elegant new mansion of Mr. U. B, Harrold, on Lee street, will be the scene of a beautiful and brilliant enter tainment this evening, given under the auspices of “The Club” of Amerious. This palatial borne with its luxurious drawing rooms is especially arranged for elaborate and large entertainments; the entire upper floor by unique architect ural contrivance can be thrown Into one large reception hall. The Club has planned a most beauti ful program for the evening, a pretty compliment to Mr. and Mrs. U. B. Har rold on the 20th anniversary of their mirriage, aud thus the occasion Is a most auspicious one on which to throw open a lovely home and receive the con gratulations of many welcome friends. For several weeks the club mombers have anticipated making this mooting a memorable one in the history of the club. The best dramatic talent will de light tile company with a well selected farce, and many artistic tableaux will bo presented. There will be music and other charm ing social features, all of which will be heartily enjoyed by the large club mem bership that will meet to do honor to the genial host and hostess, and rejoice with them, forgetting all griefs on this happy occasion. sis- clr- lu Start the Cars. Last summer the street railway, though handicapped with too great an expense for electric motive power, made now and then its expenses, and demonstrated that with a reduction of expenses in the eost of power, the line could be easily made self supporting the year round. Xow, If a local company will take hold and exchange the heavy cars for light ones, and arrange for cheaper power, either electricity or mules, good money can be made during tho entiro summer; and when this Is demonstrated, as it can easily be, without risk to the operators, then the property can find purchasers at a satisfactory price to all. If some such scheme will be under taken by responsible parties, it can no doubt be arranged with the court and the bond holders to postpone the sale until fall, when abundant money and practical resu’ts of the summer’s bush ness will justify, its purchase by our own people. Let a company be organized at once to operate it for four months. There is not the least risk of loss, and this will no doubt prove the salvation of the property. Who among our enterprising citizens will take the lead? Sickness Among Children. Especially infants, is prevalent more or less at all times, but is largely avoided by giving proper nourishment and wholesome food. The most successful and reliable of all is the Gail Borden “Eagle" Brand Condensed Milk. Your grocer and druggist keep it. ml4-thu-4w. The Whist Club. Leeton is nothing if not sociable. A very delightful meeting of the Ladies' Whist Clnb took place recently at the residence of Mrs. B. Xycewander, when sociability, science, and a most delicious lunch divided quite equally the honors the occasion. Mrs. Xycewander Is a charming hostess and most valuable member of the club. Another meeting took place at Mrs. II. C. Storey’s on yesterday afternoon, from half-past three until six o’clock. Walter Bridges, Athens, Tenn., writes: "For six years I have been afflicted with running sores and an enlargement of the bones in my legs. I tried everything I heard of without permanent benefit un til Botanic Blood Balm was recom mended to me. After using six bottles the sores healed, and I am now in bet ter health than I have ever been. I send this testimonial unsolicited, be cause I want others to be benefitted.’’ may 12 d w-lm. Dr. J. A. Fort went to Smlthville yes terday, to be gone a day or two. Col. U. B. Harrold returned last night from a business trip to Savannah. Dr. J. W. Jones is confined to his bed with fever, at his residence on Lamar street. Miss Mollie Adair, of Talbotton, is a guest at the home of Dr. W. P. Burt, on Church street. Mrs. W. H. Powell, of Griffin, is visit Ing at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Pope, in this city. Col. C. C. Duncan and daughter, Miss Lila, of Perry, were the guests of friends In Americas yesterday. The charming -Mrs. Pomeroy and ter, Mrs. Riggs, of Atlanta, are visiting Mrs. Davis on Prince street. Mr. Frank Oliver, of Macon, was culating among friends and relatives the city yosterday morning. Capt. and Mrs. W. II Tondee leave day for Rhea Springs, Tenn., where they will spend the summer months, Mr. H. T. Davenport has returned home from a two weeks stay in Atlanta, where ho went to look after business matters. Mr. John W. L. Daniel leaves to-day for Gainesville, where he will take needed rest of a week or two among the mountains. Col. John M. Green, president, and Mr. Edgar Dunlap, general manager the Americus Guano company, came down from Atlanta yezterday, Hon. C. F. Crisp left yesterday after noon for Knoxville, Tenn., to attend the funeral of Congressman Houk He will probably return home Saturday morn ing. Judge J. H. Black, one of Sumter' beat known oltlzens, is quite sick at the Hawkins House. He was resting easy yesterday evening and will perhaps be able to return home in a day or two, Mr. E. S, Goodman, general passenger and tlcketagentof the Savannah, Ameri cus and Montgomery railroad was in Columbus yesterday on, business in con nection with the passenger agents of that city. WATCHES IJV TELEPHONE 102. CLUBS. 102 FORSYTH STREET Stock Holders Meeting. The annual meeting of stock holders of the Americus Grocer j company will be held at the office of the company. 417 Jackson street, on Wednesday June 10th, at 10 o’cldckVm. may 28-td C. R. Whitley, Sect’y and Treas The Early Closing Movement, It seems that some of. Amerious* mer chants are tired of waiting upon any gen eral movement towards the closing of stores at 0 o'clock p. m. and have already tsken such a step. The following was handed The Times- Recorder yesterday for publication We the undersigned furniture dealer* agree to oloee our placet of baalnstt at 0 o’clock p. m, except Saturday, btglnnlng June 1st until August 1st. Hawkins a Loving, O. M. Davis A Go., Geo. Staplbton, D. B. Hill. Now that the furniture dealers hare taken the initiative in regard to the matter, let the other merchants and business men follow snit and close their stores and places of business also, The clerks need the hour of recreation thus afforded, and their employers should not hesitate to give it to them. Let a list be circulated to-day among the merchants, and make tho movement started by tho furnitnro men a general one. - v * » Attention Red Men. John R. Shaw, Ho! for Anderson vide. Mr. T. C. Parker, of Macon, has the control of the privileges of the grounds at AndersonviUe for the big occasion on Saturday, and all who want stand privi leges on that day will see Mr. Parker, who will be in AndersonviUe Friday on the grounds for the purpose of making these arrangements. may 28-2L Perfumes, Colognes, Etrxacts, Toilet Water, Toilet Soaps. A very fine assoi t- “ Eldridg ' ment at Dr. dge’s. Commander-in-Chicf of gitimate Important Meeting. A meeting of the Sumter County Agri cultural Society will bo held in Ameri cus tho lirsfc Tuesday In; Jujie. A full the Le- I attendance of members Is earnestly de sired, as business of much importance to the society is to be attended to. J. L. Addejitox, President, 5-20-1 wd Aw Business of Southwestern Ga., !05 FORSYTH ST.. - AMERICUS, CA. >■—This may not be modesty Business a 1 the same. J.R.S. 'WrUKoll 1 Tho finest cakes, and tbq celebrated cream bread, baked every morning, at Andrews & Carter’s. Seed Potatoes, Seed Corn, Garden Seed, direct from Landreth's and war ranted genuine, at Dr. Eldridge's drug store. Notice to Stockholder.. The sixth installment of 10 per cent, of tho capital stock of the Americus Manufacturing aud Improvement Com pany has beon called, and must bo paid on June 1st, Inst. John Windsor, Seo'yand Treas. maylO-3w You are earnestly requested to meet at Masonic hall to-night at 8 o'clock. Business of importance. W. K. Wheatley, Sachem. II G. Snaxfjeld, C. of R. WHY NUT EMBRACE AN OPPORTUNITY AND BUY A REFRIGERATOR CHEAP? There is a difference between the old stylo “cooler” refrigerator with its moisture —its odors—and the new style Patent Refrigerators which keep a constant dry cold air “blast” circulating from the ice chamber through the provision deportment and give the greatest re frigerating effect for the least expenditure of ice. THE “CROWN” With Porcelain-lined Water Cooler. THICK WALLS. Plated Faucet, with Stand for Glass - VI/ RED OAK. CHARCOAL FILLED. PORCELAIN CASTERS. m ANTIQUE FINISH. BUSS TRIMMINGS. PRICE LIST AND DIMENSIONS. *10 00 18 00 20 00 II OJqts. DOOR SIZES PROVISION COMPART- »j MENT. P High. Wide 1 injin. 10* “ 18* “ 13 in. lei “ IDS lbs. 210 “ 245 “ We are proud of having the highest grade refrigerators known and we are not ashamed of asking the lowest prices for good refrigera tors that you have ever heard of. Artesian Corner, Lee and Lamar Sts,, — Arrival and Departure of Trains. CENTRAL K. K. Arrive From. Leave For. 10 pm 12:15p. m. Columbus 8:3) nut4:45pm (ONE CENT A WORD COLUMN. 0:37 p m Macoti 2:35 p jn 8:33a i_. p m 8:33 a m Albany 1:08 p m 9:37 p m e. a. A x. k. it. » m 6:10 p in Savannah 8:20 a m 7:00 p m pm 7:15am Omaha 6:13 p mO:45a tn each Insertion. No advertisement taken for lees than FIFTEEN CENTS. MAIL CLOMKH. Going Fast (8. A. A M.)......... fiolnir Wont The best baker In southwest Georgia, at Andrews & Carter’s. Hawkes Spectacles, Hawkes Eye Glasses, celebrated for their excellence at Dr. Eldridge's. Delicious “Ice Cream" Soda every day except Sundays, at Davenport's. SPECIAL OFFER. For spot cash we will sell Brick in car-load lots deliver ed in Americus at six dollars per thousand. Ocmulgke Brick Co, may 15-d2w. The finest Brandies and Wines, etc., for medical purposes, also purest whis kies at Pr ' iiuidoe’s Drug Store. Andrews & Carter, tho Lamar street grocers, arc headquarters for fancy gro ceries, canned goods, fruit* and confec tions. The Superior Court. Nearly the entire day was consumed in the superior court yesterday in the trial of the McGIlvray-Bagley case, and very little business besides this was called. The court Is still engaged npon the civil docket, and rapid progress is being made towards a finish this week. Going West Going North anil West (8. <k W.j 7:50 a m. *' ‘ (Can)2:00 pm8:00pn*. ‘ “ 12:00pm8:00pm A GOOD milch cow. Apply to may 28-4t Shock Cobb. 1 De Witt's Little Early Kiser* never gripe or cause nausea. Mild but sure, assist rather than force. Best little pill for sick headache, chronic conaUpatlou. dyspepsia. For sale by the Davenport Drug Company. Headache is readily cured by P, P. P,, which tones and regulates the digestion and creates an appetite. The celebrated finest Tower Brand Razors. If not satisfactory m thirty days return it and get the money, at Dr. Eldridok’s Drug ‘.torus. Cali or • -1 bone Andrew* & Carter for breads'* cakes, confections and lino groceries in mericus. “Plumb Good" aud “Grand Repub lic” cigars, fresh lot just in at Andrews & Carter’s. Pure fruit juices, pineapple Ices, cream melange, ginger aie, and every thing that is good, at Davenport's sod* fountain. Garden Seed, Seed Potatoes, Golden Dent and other early corn, direct from Landreth’s warehouses, and warranted genuine, at Dr. Bldridge'a drugstore. The excellent, nutritious and coolin; drink “Malt Ale,” combining beer am ale, but better than cither. Recom mended by IcadiDg physicians every where, and sold at Davenport’s soda fount. Green Apple* Eaten in the spring time, or any other season, are liable to give one bowel trouble, which can be speedily checked by the use of Dr. Dippers' Iludklebeny Cordial. Also for children teething. Service* To-Night. Services will be held this evening at the Baptist tabernacle by ,tbo pastor, Itev. A* B. Campbell The public are cordially Invited to attend. FOB SALE OB RENT. three room bonse* in East Americas. Ap ply to J. Hskbt Pbkbxax, »y27-tf 4I2C - 2 Cotton Avenue. FINK BULL. MrajMhop l i Brdxnxr, om .ultsM. for young ) Call oi. M. Callaway at Mardre’s aprO-tf Dave Exclusive tale of these Cxlsbba . trd Glasses in Amerions, Ga. FAULKNER, KEllAM & MOORE, • NOTICE TO TEACHERS. Public Schools of Americus. The only Manufacturing Opticians in the South, Atlanta, Georgia. nov-ft-em. W. M. JONES, Agent for Columbia and-other Bicycles, at Bank of Houthwes’jem Georgia. pOOTOH C*aetl*allea. a mall. vice*., •at a ad a faverlte with the* ladle*. Sold tn KnffUnd tor U; 1VL. In America tor 15*. Got" ihrm from jour Prugglst*, art ICKERS PURE PINK PILLS. IMHUMIMI Mod to W. M. MOOKKR * CO* | |IV«almtnr,h«TNh J , ^ HI Prices *35 to *135. . FOR SALE. A targe fln* moyM-Sw sr r ‘ * * 8. A* W AJ TlkS. ■ Examination* of applicant* for rosttlons *M*achtnt In the public school* of the city will be Held at J*ck*»n street school hons*. For white teacher*. F*May, June ltthl for colored touche?*, Saturday. Jane 2Uth, Kx* ami niton* from 8 o’clock a. m.to 5 p.m Election day, Jane 2>Rh. New teachers wilt be needed tn Om white* and In tho colored “'inn* H the best known remedy. " ••JJ.O.C." Core Conor u;n nnd Gleet In 1 toil liny*, without I’ain. Prevents Stricture; Contain* no O prescribed by physicians. I«e*t Sy ringe free with »*ch bottle. Prices! Bold by druggists. Beware of gab- AcmaoQbcm.C^Ud^jCaLe Sold in Americus by Cook’s Phari E. J. Eldridge, Fleetwood A Hi E. Hall and Davenport harmaoy, oseefi, J.