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VOLUME AMERICUS. GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1891. NUMBER 70 Many find it difficult to present a creditable appearance and ^ live within their means, is mainly due to the fact that thev pay such high prices to so-called “merchant tailors,” while * THE SAME QUALITY OF CLOTH,* THE SAME GRADE OF WORK, AND THE SAME STYLE OF CUT Can be obtained from our Ready Made Clothing Departmen -AT- LESS THAN HALF THE COST! losing the benefits of modern business methods if yon fail to-AVAIL YOUBSFXiF OF OUR SERVICES. Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave. For dress occasions wlint could be more appropriate than onr elegant styles in Prince Albert or Three Button Cutaway Suits? We have them in all the newest shades and fabrics, (such as Corkscrew, Clay Diagonal, Granite, TYicot and fancy figured suitings) and WARRANT OUR SUITS FROM $16.50 TO $20.00 Equal, IF NOT SUPERIOR, in fit and finish to any “tailor made' suits in tho market for just TWICE THE MONEY. For everyday wear we would suggest one of our nobby Sack or Cut away Suits ranging in price from $8.00 to $15.00 per suit. Onr line consists of IMPORTED CASSIMERES, CHEVIOTS. BLACK THIBET CLOTHS, SERGES, FLANNELS, ETC l£ a won! OUR STOCK WILL PLEASE, and OUR LOW Prices astonish YOTJ. A WORD ABOUT ODD PANTS. Yon need a pair to “tide you over” so to speak. Our assortment is ENORMOUS and our PRICES ARE RIGHT. They range from $1.40 to $7.50 per pair, and cannot be had e.sewhere for less than double the price. Here is a hot weather item worthy youT notice: 75 Summer Coats at 50c., reduced from $1.00. 100 Summer Coats at 756., reduced from 1.50. 80 Summer Coats and Vests, $1.40 reduced from $2.50. AH kinds of Summer Coats and Vests, such as “Drapetes,” Sicilians, r i . ., Serges, Alpacas, Pongees, Poptins, TO CLOSE OUT STRICTLY AT COST. OUR LINE OF BOYS’ AND CHILDREN’S CLOTHING, Alwaws the best in the city, will be found of interest to all in need of CHEAP but NEAT AND SERVICEABLE SUITS for their boys. We still show a good line of those HANDSOME SAILOR SUITS, (sizes 9 to 14 years) nniversnlly admitted such excellent value for SI 50 per suit. !' ‘ , V ; SHIRTS! SHIRTS!! SHIRTS!!! “OUR LEADER” at 50o is the best unhvmdered shirt on earth for the prico, while for dress, what shirt can compare with Messrs duett, Coon & Co.’s Superb “MONARCH SHIRTS.” Laundried *ja Unlaundried, Our “Monarch Puffs” have taken the trade by storm. WE’VE GOT ’EM ! —Gents’ Belfast Linen Collars.) Any size All Grades. All Size*. AT ion MI Y- Genti1 ’ Belfast L , . , . n 1 1 ir,U N L I -Gents’ Belfast Linen Cufls. I desired Our imported Balbriggan, Lisle Thread aud Muslin Underwear wiU add to your comfort during the hot season. WE LEAD IN FURNISHING GOODS Our prices cannot be excelled in tho state. NEW NECKWEAR, NEW SOCKS, NEW HANDKERCHIBFS, NEW SUSPENDERS, Sc, HARRIS’ WIKK RUCKLE SUSPENDERS, the beet thing In the markeL Everr pair WARRANTED FOR TWO TEARS, or your money refunded. gr NIGHT ROBES FOR GENTLEMEN |s,. : H OVR SEASONABLE GOODS All appoal to Your Heaton, Your Pocket, and Your Health. Cannot you save something by trading with GrEO.D.WHEATTJT! V . . THE DAY AT HIGHLAND. JOHN’S DAY CELEBRATED GREAT STYLE BAS SENATOR GEORGE FLOPPED? bin Splendid Speech.., Plenty to Set end Urt.Crowd—The People Were yqlet end Orderly-The Deg end the Dletier In DetelL At 8210 yesterday morning the excur sion train from this place to Richland pulled out at the passenger depot of the 3. A. M. road. The train was In charge of Conductor S. A. Borders, with Bob Poole as engt near, and Oscar Strode, fireman. The ride over there was one of the most pleasant and agreeable rides that ever an excursion party took from Amerlcus, But why should we say this, when the S. A. U. road tries and does excell all previous excursions over their line. Wo arrived In good time at Richland and w'eie met at the depot by a com. mitteeof Masons of that place and the Masons were escorted to rooms prepared for their occupancy, while all others took refuge under the trees and[awnlugs to escape from the burning sun. There - had already arrived on the ground people from all the Intermediate points near Blcbland, which was aug mehted by crowds from Albany, Colutn bus, Lumpkin, Louvale, Omaha, Weston, Dawson, Cuthbert, Fort Fains, Blakely and Preston. It was one of the most orderly crowds that ithasevor been the writer’s good fortune to attend. Not n ripple occured to mar the pleasure of all present, hnd all passed off In a most phasing and ac ceptable manner. After the visiting-brethren had rested for a short while, the Masons assembled st the Baptist church, where a abort session was held. At 12 o'clock the line of march formed, with the Cordele band ih the lead followed by DeMulay comtnandry of Americas, after a short march around the eity, through the principle the procession pulled up at a stand built In a beautiful grove opposite the depot, whereafter prayer, an address w as* de livered by Grand Master John 8. David- son. His addross was ono of the best efforts of bis life. He spoke mainly on tbeobjecta of Masonry, explained Its origin and what It had accomplished. The address was well received and high ly appreciated hr* 11 who beard It. He was Introdused by district Deputy Grand Master O. A. Barry,,of Cuthbert. Hon. Reuben Jones, .Deputy Grand Master, of Baker county, woe next in troducid, who spoke briefly on the se crets of Masonry, and why women could not be Masons. His address was hu morous and to the point, and made quite an effeet upon the audience upon tho audience. After this, dinner was announced, when all prooeeded to satisfy themselves with the tempting viands spread before them. The occasion was the celebration of SL John's day by the Masons of the Second Mnsonle District of Georgia, which Is composed of the following lodges: Orton, Bainbridge; Amerlcus, Ameri- cus; Darley, Fort Gaines; Washington, Cuthbert; Hiram. Florence; Albany, Al bany; Leary,Leary; 3L Thomas, Tbom- asville; Randolph, Benevolenoe; Weston, Weston; Magnolia, Blakely; Chapel, Lnmpkln; Oeblocknee, Ochlocknee; Furlow, Plains of Dilra; Ca milla, Camilla; Irvin, ! Cross, Lumpkin; Milford, Milford; Centre, Union; Man hall, Preston; Rrooksvllle, Brookavllle; Worth,, Isa bella; Simon Holt, Colquitt; Smith, Red Hill; Attapulgus, Attapulgus; P. T. Schley, Dawson; Arlington, Arlington; Irena, Rook Pond; Damascus, Damas cus; Horeb, Boston; Ward Station, Shell- man; Blnfftoo, Bluff ton; Cairo, Cairo. SL John’s day will, long be remem bered by the people of Richland and those who attended. It whs Indeed a great day, and day, and did credit to citizens of that place. There was near four hundred Masons In the procession and five thousand people on the ground. Id the grove a pit had been dug about two hundred feet long, upon which the carcasses of seventy pigs, twenty-five mutton, five cows and twelve geese were roasted until they were thoroughly cooked, under the care of Mr, Adams, and a competent corps of assistants. The tables were about one thousand feet long, and built in a squro enclosing about an acre ot ground. There was ample to feed alt who were there, and aa many more could have been fed from tables, bwldw thousands of tbo country peoplo brought well filled trunks and boxes of the Simon pure country edibles that were generously distributed among alL After dinner was orer the crowd dis persed and.enjoyed themselves as they desired. Some wentwalklngthrough the beautiful groros, rested on the grass, which grpws luxuriously around on the walks, some went to the base ball ground while others spoke softly and gently to tbeit fair companion, which waa not Intended for print, and If actions couple He Endorsee Certain Portions ot the Ocala Platform. Caxtos, Miss., June 24.—The Mlsats- ■Ippian, the leading democratic state organ, publishes to-day a elx-column let ter from Senator George in answer to a request from the Amite county alliance for his opinion and position upon the Ocala platform with the exception of the eub-treasury and Irgl loan feature In the first demand aniSie contempla ted government ownemgip of railroad and telegraph llnee In tlife'sixth demand. Senator George plante himself square ly upon the Ocala platform, taking ad vance ground lu Its advocacy. Senator George's letter wae submitted to Col, Livingston, of Georgia, to-day, who rood It carefully and said that It waa a won derful exposition of the alliance de mands. So far at he endorsed them the letter will esuse some what of a sensa tion throughout the etate, especially in alliance circles. AMERICUS THE PLACE DR.CLARKE BADLY HURT. FOR THSQENERAL OFFICES OF THE SOUTHWESTERN ROAD Aud of the Saveuoah and Western Division at the Central—Brine Them Hero and Ton Will (gave Repaired all Errors and Roasflltrd Tonrsslves. Tho Loathsome Lsprovr- London-, Juno 24.—The leprosy com mission In India Is making some inter- eating dlecoveriee as to the origin of the dlieose and methods of suppressing IL In one instanco they found a family that had keen leprous for five genera tions. The females of the family remain ap parently tree from taint until about 15 yean of age, and ore usually very at tractive for Hindoos. As they get married at about 12 the taint Is spread to other families, and tbe plague has thus bean spread through an extensive district It Campbell Is Elected. Kansas City, Mo., June 24.—Senator Vest was Interviewed In this city lost night by a United Praia correspondent on the political situation. He said Governor Campbell should bo re-elected In Ohio be will bo the democratic nomi nee for president Otherwise, Cleveland will again get tbo nomination. The senator laid Gray of Indiana will given second place on the tlokob Parnell to Wed Kitty. Nbw Yobk, Juno 24.—A cable de spatch from London to the World says that a special license has been obtained by Mr. Parnell for hie marriage to Mrs. O'Shea, The ceremony will probably take place to-morrow, and will probably bo con ducted with the strictest privacy. The Verdict Mot Yet Mode. Atlanta, Ga., June 24.—[Special.]. Ozburn’s trial on a writ of lunacy still continues. Arguments are being made to-night There Is no telling what will be the result, but the general Impress- loo Is that the verdict will bo against Ozburo. Marriage at BUavllle. Dr. H. 8. Munro and Miss Addle Smitb were marrlbd at EllavHle Monday afternoon by Iiev. L. G. Johnson, of the north Alabama conference. They were to have been married eometime Id No vember, botea Mr. Johnson, a class mate of tbo groom, olianoed to bo In Etlavllle they harried tho date up and bad him to perform tbe ceremony. Tbo bridd Is a charming young lady, and she and the man of her choice will bo con gratulated by many friends. A Good Heeling. Services are still going on at tbe Methodist church ami will continue through Sunday. Rev. J. B. Johnstone Is assisted by Rev. O. A. Thrower, T. J. Christian, K.. H. McGehee and R. J. Williamson. Rev. 3. P. HeFerrin, D, , of Macon, Da., will be here to-day and remain soveral days. These earnest men are doing some grand work for tbe Master’s cause. Tho mootings are held every morning and eronlng. While at Richland yesterday, Mr. Dag Prince, In oompany of a comrade of tbe late war, walked over the ground on which bo drilled, preparing tor tbe con- filet, recognised an old tree under whlob rested after a hard day’s drilling thirty yean ago. Dug says he waa young then, feels proud of hts War no on), waa glad to see the old tree and his friend, but den’t want any more practic ing or war either in hit. It has been announced that the gen eral offices of tbe Southwestern road may be moved from Smlthvllle, It wasa whim of Gabbett’a to remove the headquarters there, and It Is consld. end a greafcuilstako by all who know anythlog about railroading. It Is said by some that Gobbett him •elf, saw the mistake aa soon as the ofll- ces were moved, but Gabbett Is a man who has suOelent confidence In his judgment never to dispute IL Now that the management has passed into other bands, It Is not at all Iropeo'i- able tbat the , headquarters will 'bo moved to the proper place. Tho work Inge of tho offices are greatly troublo- some at their present loostion as is dally proven. w Tho officials, It Is understood are anx ious for the head men to look- Into itlio matter. Not only doss the business of the ofil ces work badly, bnt the hardships expo rieuoed by the officials should also he considered. They say their .families cannot live there and It Is extremely an noying and it is thought dangerous for anyone to remain them throughout tbo year. Now, that this matter ie being agitated It appears tbat the tlmo Is r|pe for the Central’s managers to correct a serious mistake that ttak been made, by bringing the general offices uf tbe Southwestern where they should have been ntfirnL—to America* Everything favors this, and there l« nothing against IL Here the Southwestern has the best paying polnton Its line. Hera tan be found a place that Is almost-In' the centre of that branch of the.Central of Georgia, Hera la a olty whlob, by virtuo of roads already bnllt and roads con tern plated, wilt afford tbe Southwestern men the key to the situation. A large business is done with tbe Savannah, Amerious and Montgomery by tbe Southwestern and great would be the vantage ground gained by the,latter road it Its,general offices were situated in Amerlcus, where thegonoral offices of tho Savannah, Amerlcus and , Mont gomery road are located. Amerlcus Is In easy access of every division of the Southwestern road.nod it would be a matter of economy far, the general offices to be brought here. Manager Green has already elgnlfled his Intention of carrying outtbe im provements which were contemplated by bit predeoereore, so far aa Amerlcus Is concerned. - One of those Improvements will be a handsome and comihodlons depot in keeping with tho city. It would ooet only a small amount in ad dition to ran this building up another story or'.so to mako quarters for tho officers of the Southwestern. Then another thing. This city is the commanding point of the Savannah and \Vo*”tern road. Tbe general offices of tbat division could also be provided for In that building. The officers could work to bettor advantage if located here, for here they could easily confer with tbe officers of tbe Savannah, Amerlcus sod Montgomery mad, with whlob they- bare worlds of business. Then Mr. Uriah B.-Ham>ld, who is vice- prestdent and the real head of this di vision, lives here and be could be easily consulted - with weM the general offices in Amerlcus. There Is no doubt in the world that Amerious will in time—and a short time too—become the objective point of other roads and that tbo general offices of those roads will be here. This should be considered by the head men of the Central if they move tbe general offices ft the Southwestern. Whore Watch Charm V Last night Officer Harrow took from Arphilias Dixon, a small negro boy, a watch charm—a largo triangular crystal held In agold frame—which the boy said found at tbe 3., A. A M. depoL Chief Lingo has tho charm, which the owner can obtain by proporly identifying. Attention, Knights at Pythias. r j Members of George F. Cooper lodge No. 43, Knights of Pythias are com manded to moot at their castle hall at 8 clock to-night to elect officers and transact other important business. By order of W. K. Stalky, C. C. B. U. Mayo, K. K and 8. After the Press. Messrs. It. T. Johnson, W. M. Hitt, aud Charles W. J.aniar have gone to Brunswick, where it is said they go to negotiate for tbe (Vlen-SInkius Com pany's compress. Whether that la tbe object of their trip is not Amorious Is the proper plitco for the offloe* If they Wore here everything conld bn managed satisfactorily, and better than If thoy wore anywhere else on the road. Already Amerlcus has telegraph communication with atl points that the offloers would want to reach. ‘ ih In faot recent changes give her telegraph facilities whlob are equaled only by At lanti and Augusta. I AU the ground that Is needed for ad ditional yards sidetracks and things of that kina coaid be secured hero for radically nothing. This would enable he officers to bank their cars, and en gines here aud send thorn out when Here the officers, their and their families would bare a pleasant place to live and one of the healthiest places in Georgia. This, taken in con sideration together with tbo Increased business tbat wonld be done by the road and the hundreds of other advan tages that would be derived from the locating of tho general offloes here should be a drawing card for Amerlcus. Let the general offices of the Savannah Western aud Southwestern coma here, gentlemen. Then you will find that you have re paired all mistakes and won the beet thing possible for the roads. Amerlcus will welcome the offices and officers. And Amerlcus people will meet the halfway, o you. A Kuuawer Horse Inflicted Dangers*. Wounds on Him. Teeterdar* m J Dr. John Clarke, father of Dr. ' J. C.’ Clarke of this city was badly hurt at Richland yetterdaiy by a runaway horse. The animal was frightened by s train and made a mad dash through s large crowd. *' '* 1 In bis flight he struck Miss 1 Laura Jowers of Preston and knocked- out sev eral of her teeth, beside* Inflicting an ugly wound on her face. Hekltb badly bruised Miss Mattie Harris ,of Stewart county, I,; „i Unu-,:! edrW^J Dr. piarke saw a .little girl standing directly In the track of the horse. He rushed to her and pushed Rer to a place of safety. As he did so tbe horse’s head struck him square in the breast and knocked him down. The hone stepped bn hi mated the buggy passed over Bis body. ' He received au ugly wound about the face and head and bis back was terribly sprained—probably K broken. Besides these he Sustained several other minor bruises and wounds. For some tlmo Dr. Clarke was uncon scious, but lie rallied enough - to. be brought home to Americue. It Is hoped by Ids many friends that; he is aot as badly wounded as was. thought. Tlie Course of Love. The Bruuswlck Hi Has left Camp Chlck- amauga .Monday. The bland • i played r merrily ‘IThe Girl .1 Left Behind M*” and the boys stepped qulokly,' for there . , was Inspiration In that touching melody. First Sergeant J, Mitt Well* one.of the moat popular members of the - oompany, was to bo married to Mlsi Bessie Lee Spew, one of Brunswick’s loveliest daughters, on tho following night Tho coreinony that united tbe gallant sergeant to the beautiful woman, of hla cholcn was performed by the Rev.,G, Z. F. Golden In the First Baptist church of Brunswick. ‘ . je : Tho wedding was one of the most notable which has taken place in the Clty for somo tlmo. Tip Rifles chartered a spocial car to get them ,to Brunswick In good time, 'fliey attendedthe mar riage in a body in full dress uniform. tyany responses wiijt be voiced for tbe happluoss of ScrgL Wells and bis charm ing wife. ,! ,.,.'1MI1'M Correct.' oid'o. .. >, Amerlcus was well. represented at Richland yesterday. Besides De Mola Cnmmandery, coirimai)dod by. Hon. A. S. Cults, E 0., twenty-two strong, and Amerlcus Lodge, under charge of J. L. MaoV'.'tf. "H-v seventy-five strong Amerlcus liad the largest delegation to tiro city from any visiting place, also the prettiest ladles and the handsomest men and uniforms on th»i ground, i That Is just what was told us by numerous peo ple thore who. knew what they were talking abouL •. n ,yiii*M Hh« Won tbe Prli*. Tho contest, for the medal, that has Been going on for several months be tween tho members uf Miss Lena Ford’s music class ended last week and tbe ■nodal was awarded to little Ins White, aged 7 years < She was cloaely followed by Miss tymiu Lou. Davis. In fact, tbe whole class have done - remarkably well, but whore there was only one medal there could be but.one sitooeeaful oon- tostauL Miss Ford’e.clae* will continue through the summer. ,l but ifiutag”. yD He Nmr Htbpa. 1 While every body was busy yester day, seeking to enjoy themselves and pass the tlmo pleasantly. Troy Holder, who Is always on the took’ out,' picked a Mr. E. A. Elliott, un a warrant from Baker county for carrying a pistol, and pointing It at another. The gen tleman gave bond and went his way re joicing. ' Greet Chengee MeSe. >;! Mr. V. K. Deecombte chief of con struction ot the Western Union Tele graph Company baa just finished some great changes in the office here. - New tables have been put in, addition hare been made to the battoriea and Ameri ca* has been given eereral'uetr lines and direct connection'with sll of the larger cities - ,/ i.maI i*q »«»l vu ffeswH For Contempt of Court. Elizabeth Parker Was before Justice Oliver yesterday, charged with larceny. She waived commitment, and waa or dered to makes $.100 bond. At this juncture George Parker, her son, io- , sotently put in bis mouth and Justice Oliver promptly aud rightfully sent him to jail for contempt of court Lemox, the white man who murdered liis wife in Bainbridge some tiaiy ago, will be hanged next Friday, Every thing is in perfect readiness. He !■ in perfect readiness. He Is resigned to his fate but seems hopeless of a hereafter. Is perfectly willing to go, however. tie 1 Cleveland has recently been elected honorary member of the Bandana Democratic Club, of Louisville, Ky., aud has accepted. Grover Is most man In tbe country t Tbe government Savannah selecting new poet office to I