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AMERICUS. GEORGIA,' SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1891. NUMBER 78 The Reason Why! Many find it difficult' to present a creditable appearance and live within tLeir means, is mainly due to the (act that they 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 - Ca^be obtained from ohr < Ready Made Clothing Department l LESS THAN HALF THE COST! You are losing the benefits of modem business methods if you fail to AVAIL YOUR8ELF OF OUR SERVICES. GEORGIAN’S IN OHIO. ROYAL WELCOME FROM SANDUSKY EDITORS. What an Ohio Editor Baa to Say o( the Georgia Boya, And Their Trip on the Lake.—Vblttnc the I.land, and Enjoy ing tho Citizen.* Boapltallty. Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave. For dress occasions what could be more appropriate than our elegant styles in Prince Albert or Three Button Cutaway Suits f We have them in all the newest shades and fabrics, (such as Corkscrew, Clay Diagonal, Granite, Tricot 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 the market for just TWICE THE MONEY. For everyday wear we Jvould suggest one of our nobby Sack or Cut away Suits ranging in price from $3.00 to $15.00 per suit. Oar line consists of IMPORTED CASSIMERES, CHEVIOTS, BLACK THIBET CLOTHS, SERGES, FLANNELS, ETC In a word OUR STOCK WILL PLEASE, and OUR LOW Prices astonish YOXJ. A WORD ABOUT ODD PASTS. Yon need a pair to “tide you over” so to speak. Our assortment is ENORMOUS and our PRICES ARE RIGHT. They range fro* $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 your notice: 75 Summer Coats at 50c., reduced from $1.00. 100 Summer Coats at 75c., reduced from 1.50. 80 Summer Coats and Vests, $1.40 reduced from $2.50i AU kinds of Summer Coats and Vests, such as “Drapetes,” Sicilians, 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 NEfiA AND SERVICEABLE SUITS We still siiow a.good line of those HANDSOME SAILOR SUITS, (sizes 9 to 14 years) universally admitted snch excellent value for $1,50 per suit - *. SHIRTS! -SHIRTS!! SHIRTS!!! "OUR LEADER” at 60c is the best unlaundered shirt on earth for 4he price, while for dress, what shirt can compare with * Messrs Cludtt, Coon & Co.’s Superb “MONARCH SHIRTS.” Laundried Unlaundried Our “Monarch Puffs” have taken the trade by storm WE’VE GOT ’EM ! W ion All V-Gents’ Belfast Linen Collars.) Any si: 16V n L I —Gents’ Belfast Linen Cuffs, f desirec .75. .90. •1.00. All Grades. All Sizes, Oni.rznrorted Balbriggan, Lisle Thread and Muslin Underwear will add to your comfort during the hot season. WE IEAB IN FURNISHING GOODS 'Our prices cannot be excelledjn_the state. Xfly SECWEiJ, SBW SOCKS, SEW HANDKERCHIEFS, NEW SUSPENDERS, £c, “'rKSsssa';”"* your money refunded. NIGHT ROBES FOR GENTLEMEN $i.-£ OPR CAREFUL SELECTIONS,* PRICES OUR REASONABLE PR SEAS0 XABLE GOODS All appeal to Your Reason, Your Pocket, and Your, Health. Cannot you save something by trading with GEO.D. As Indicating some of the pleasures which the members of the Georgia Press Association enjoyed during their recent trip through the northwest, we re-pub)lsh from the Findlay, (Ohio) Dally Courier the following account of their experience among the Islands of Lake Erie: , . Friday morning the editor of the Cou rier went to Put-in-Bay to meet the Georgia Press Association. At Sandus ky lie was joined by Messrs. John T. Mack, of the Sandusky Register, and T. C. Reynolds, of the Akron Beaton, and together they met, their brethren from Georgia on the|£ arrival' at Put-in-Bay on the boat from Detroit, and extended ■ to them a welcome on behalf of the As- f sociated Ohio dailies. The Georgia editors hart been up to Mackinac and were on their return trip home. Immediately on their arrival they went to the Beebe House for dinner, after which, upon invitation of Mr. Stranallan, deputy United Skates lish commissioner, in charge of government fish hatchery at this point, they boarded the government steam launch, and visited the hatchery, and were taken in the launch out past Battle Snake Islands to the Toledo Club Hbuse . and Count Behberg’s vineyard and summer resort on Middle Bass Island and from thence to the Wehrle’s garden, wine cellar and summer pavilion. The Georgia gentlemen were somewhat surprised at the immensity and number of wine casks in the cellars, and while doubting their capacity u> “get away” with all the wine in sight, yet courage ously evinced a disposition to try. Returning to Put-in-Bay the party were taken in carriages to visit the new Hotel Victory, now under construction. The building is to be one of the largest and finest in the West It will contain over six hundred sleeping rooms, and the length of the corridors can only be represented In miles. It will be a house of which the state may be proud, and ought to make Put-In-Bay one of the most noted summer resorts in the coun try. There is surely no lovelier spot in the whole country in the summer time, and the only thing that has prevented it from being one of the most noted and best patronised resorts, has been the lack of first-class hotel facilities since the burning of tho Put-in-Bay house years ago. Tho Georgia party were un stinted in their words of admiration of the beautiful view to be obtained at the Hotel Victory, and expressed a desire to return and spend next summer as guests of the house. The party then took the boat the American Eagle and went to Kelly’s Island. Hore the; were met by the res idents in carriages for a drive over the island to view the vinoyards and peach orchards. Many of these men had vis ited Georgia last winter and were anx ious to repay the generous hopltaiity which they had received in the South. A most delightful drive was enjoyed, during which a number of wine cellars were visited and the quality of the pro duct of the grape tested. It was ten o'olock when the party returned to the Beebe Home for suppA. ’ After sapper, while sitting on the veranda smoking their cigars, the Georgia editors declared that while the entire trip had been one of unalloyed pleasure, yet the afternoon spent in Ohio was the pleasantest of tho many happy daya, and would ever be the brightest in their memory. A good night’s sleep brought the gen tlemen up to an early breakfast, after which they again boarded the American Eagle, and steering around the north point of Put-in-Bay they enjoyed a pleas ant boat ride past Green and Moose islandi to Scott’s Point, on Calawa Island. Here they were met by a num ber of reaidents with carriages. A num ber of these mon had been to Georgia last winter and felt that they could not do too much for any citizen of that state in return for the courtesies extend ed to them in tho south. A pleasant drive was extended to Lakeside, where an hour was enjoyed looking over the grounds. While there jho Seventeenth Regiment Band, which was spending the week on the grounds, learning that the visitors wero from Georgia, played “Dixie” and other southern plrs, for which they were given “three cheers and a tiger.” The boat h'ad come * around to meet the party and again they a teamed away. The lake was pretty and fresh, and the boat rolled in a manner that made it difficult to remain on deck. A atop wa* made at Johnson’s Island to visit the old fort and prison where so many con- officers were confined during Tqo o? ike block houses aad AMERICUS DIRT IS HOLDING WELL IN. ITS VALUE. Improvements .Are Being Made—Money Stringency no Depreciation to Valne— More Cottages Needed* for Small Fami lies—Plenty of Negro Cabins. “* p™ e ™ tl0D * Tbe p art y | TALKING REAL ESTATE. visited the confederate graveyard where some two hundred are buried. It is lo. cated in a beautiful grove with an iron fence around ib A year or so ago neat marble headstones were placed at all the graves. The name, rank and regi ment are given, and where .known, the ago. Quite a number, however, are marked with that sad and lonesome word, “Unknown.” One of the Georgia party found the grave of a relative, over which he plaoed a bouquet of wild flowers, and gathered a.bunch of grasB and leaves to take baek to the widow in her far-away southern home, who perhaps will never see the grave wherein her husband sleeps on an island where the waves of Lake Erie sing a constant requium. All the mem bers of the party took ‘away with them some memento of the visit. Arriving at jiandntky a late dinner was taken at the West house, after which a drive was taken to the Soldiers' Home and other places of interest in the city. At 7 o’olock the Goorwia party started on their way home via the Big Four, carrying with them very pleasant recol lections of their visit to the islands of Lake Erie. They weio as intelligent and pleasant a company of gentlemen as ever got to gether, and their visit to the northwest has given them clearer and broader views of their country. Tho days we spent with them will ever be remembered witli |iloasure. Chat From Cordele. CoitDEtiK, July 3.—Prof. Chaa.* J, Wallace, assisted by some of onr local musical talent, gave a splendid conoert last night to a good crowd at Shipp’s opeia house. Hearty applause followed every piece. Many pronounced Prof. Wallace's musio the best they had ever heard. The songs of Mrs. Dr. Brown showed her to be a vocalist of much power. The comet playing of Mr. Bur ton very fine. The concert was a success in every particular. Besides being a fine piano, violin and comet player, Prof. Wallace la well known as a composer. Ho la a brother of Dr. Wallace of Cordele. The sub-alllances of Dooley county met at Gum Creek, in the suburbs of Cordele, yesterday, and had a county convention and a big dinner. Prominent alllancemen from all parts of the county attended. A pleasant time it was to all who attended. In the afternoon a game of base ball was played between an alliance club and the Cordele clnb, which resulted In a victory for the latter. The Cordele boya felt somewhat relieved, for they bad been beaten on ever; other occasion this hhtn have of the prison, while the fort will soon be obliterated .unless some means are Fft-e In Colombo* - Columbus, Ga., July 3.—Firo broke out in Harvey’s planing mill to-nigbt at 7 o’clock, and was not gotten under con trol until eleven. Among the houses consumed are llarvey’i mill, Miko Williams, Crane's grocery and several other houses. Judge Blan- ford’s law office and all his books were consumed. It was the largest fire Co lumbus has experienced in aeverol years. Th« Sons and DtafhUr* of Ham The colored people of Americas or ganized on Friday last a local Division of the Sons and Daughters of Ham, a fra ternal beneficiary society, which started off with a flourishing membership of 115 Lateriy however, the membership has become dissatisfied, claiming that the state chief had too much executive power and flld not manage affairs to salt the Ideas of Ibe local Division. The membersblphas therefore dropped ont until there are only about a dozen left, and unless the chief modifies his plans, It la likely that the Americua Division will go whoro the woodbine twlnetb. Cams Neat-Drowning. Claude Davis came near being drowned -fhe lake at Magnolia dell yesterday. 0 jumped out of a boat to take a swim. He struck deep water and his strength giving away he began to sink. Henry Leamon, who was with him hurriedly went to hla rescue, and after a desperate struggle succeeded in rescuing him from his perilous position. It was indeed a narrow escape. Building at Richland. As president of the Ocmulgee Brick Company Capt. P. C. Clegg la having a handsome block of two-story brick build ings erected at Richland. The stoics will be large and airy and the block an ornament to the place. Capt. Clegg has his hands full these days looking after his many interests, but he keeps them well In hand. Almpsts Fire. Shortly before 8 ' o'clock last night a large pile of matches were found to be on fire in Ed Anslef's store. Some twenty-five gross of the matches were ruined by fire Quid water. It looked once as if there would be a serious con- flagration, but the fire was put out with out Ae sounding of. tho alarm. 1 M n -urn am! l’itiiic. TlliiCoIlimbqp Brotherhood of Train men will have a grand excursion to Americas and a picnic at Lceton park on July 22. An interesting and enjoy- “How’s real estate?” asked a <Timeb- Recorurr reporter of a well known real estate man yesterday. ■That Is a question that la asked me everyday," said the real estate man, “and for the last three months I have had to make the same reply so often that it has become what you newspaper fellows wonld call stereotyped.” “And that stereotyped reply is?"— "Dull—dull—very little doing.” “And to what do you attribute this state of affairs?” asked the reporter, hoping to draw the gentleman out upon nn interesting subject on which he. is well posted. Te the general scarcity of money and the corresponding or consequent want of confidence that prevails all over the country. I attribute it to this, and this alono. It certainly cannot be due to any thing like shrinkage In values or to any loss of confidence In the future of Americas. We have never had what miglit be properly called a boom In teal estate, yet there was a gradual and steady appreciation in prices throughout last year, and lasting even until the spring of this year—several months af ter the money stringency set In. Thtf activity that we'had here In real estate all last year was due more to the actual growth of the city than to anything like speculation. The tranaaettons were confined almost entirely to our own peo ple. Very little foreign capital baa ever been invested In Americua real estate. And tho same may be said of all onr enterprises. I don’t know whether yon havg ever thought of it,brit it la true that Americua is perhaps, the most self-reliant town In the south. Her real estate, her mercantile and manufac turing enterprises are all owned by her own people, and what little outside or foreign capital there la invested here baa all been brought In on the credit of onr own business men. And the confidence of those who have been the primefaotors In Americua’ growth and general pros perity la as laid In Americas dirt to-day as It ever was. There has been a let-up transaction In real estate, but, as I already said, it la due entirely to the general scarcity of 'money. There has been no ahrlnkege in values. We have sold a good deal of property in Americua alnoe I have been handling real q|tate, and I don’t know anybody who la seeking to turn loose his Investments at a decreased valuation. “You will find a few who, on account of being pressed for money, wonld sell at the prices they paid, but, at the same time, you will find quite ae many who are holding for the advance wbloh they believe will surely come. Another thing that bespeaks the confidence of those who have the money to spare is the num ber of costly and anbatantlal Improve ments that are being made In the city. There la more building going on here right now than in any other town orelty of the same size In Georgia. Several handsome brick buildings have just been completed, dirt baa been broken for an other, and I know of two others that will go np between now and the first of Octo ber. Then, go where you will in. the city, yon will find new buildings going np and old ones being enlarged and im proved.” “How about renta?” asked the re porter. Well, the demand for cottages or dwellings In any part of the city is about as good as it has ever been. We have applicants every day for cottages neiw the business part or the city, and there has been no reduction In renta. But there la one class of building that has been rather overdone In Ame^cua daring the last three months. I allndo to ne gro cabins. Last winter It seemed that It watimpoasibie to get enough* negro houses to supply the demand; but hundreds of these cheap two-roomed cabins have been built, mostly on the suburbs of the city, until now there are a good man} vacant ones. Theal will doubtless filkup as toon as the fall sea son opens, but it is evident that we have enough negro cabins in the city for the present, and I wonld advise those who may be contemplating the building of such houses to turn their investments to more respectable and substantial ittages—three and four-roomed houses that cost from $400 to $700 that will readily rent for $0 to $10 per month. There is good demand for such houses." CHAT FROM COTTONVIJXK. tho officers’ quarters are all that remain able programme will be arranged, and there will be a huge crowd in Americua Personal and Other Matters Prepared for Publication bjr n Correspondent. Wisk’s, Ga., June 29.—I have been thinking for some time that I wonld give yon a few dote from our little . ville. We are situated on a high hill, one half mile from Wise’s. We have* good water and good health, and what ie more lovely we have the dear old 8. A. M. road near na which brings- na the good old Tixes-Recordir, and wo ait hack and enjoy iti contents. We are-having some beautiful weather now, and no doubt the farmers are glad to see it, as Mr. “Green” was about to monopolize some of the fields near here. Crops in this vicinity are very fine. Mr. G. W. Jennings cut some very fine watermelons to-day. . The writer spent a lovely day at Rich land on the 24th, enjoying the good old time. I noticed In last week’s Tiues-Rb- cordrb ' that Miss Laura lowers of Preston bad several of her teeth knooked ont It is a mistake, as the was not hurt a particle, and is as sound as a dollar. Miaaea Lorens Wright of Gootberry, and Carry Jennings of Plaina^spent last week with Misses Maude and Blanche Jennings. Mias Maude Jenninga has closed her school and gave several weeks vacatibn. Little Annie Lee Jenninga, daughter of G. W. Jennings, who had the misfor tune of breaking her arm, is improving: rapidly. Mr. Phil Addy has started out on •- tour threshing grain for the publio. Mr. Henry Mean,, of Ft Gaines, and' Miss Marie Dean, of Bottaford, are visit ing relatives here. Come again, Henry,, we are always glad to aee yon. I notice that Mr. D. B. Dorn, of Cot- tonville, has nearly slx.acres of Concord grapes and they are very fine. Mr. G. W. Jennings, Mist Maude* and Annie Lee Jennings spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mr*. J. F. Wright,, of Gooseberry. Mr. Johnnie Jennings, will ship a car load of melons from here In a few days. New Oncers Elected. Owing to the pressure of the business of the Investment Company, of whioh he wa* recently re-elected president, Capt. H. 0. Bagley tendered his resignation as vice-president of the Bank of Americas. The resignation was reluctantly received by the directors yesteiday at a special meeting, and Mr. Thornton Wheatley was elected to the place. Resolutions- were adopted thanking Capt Bagley for the work he has done In the past ond^im pressing regrets at his resignation. The place of assistant cashier which baa for some time been vacant was filled by the election of Mr. M. B. Campbell. Both the gentlemen elected are well cal culated for the places and the people who know them will realize that' the di rectors of the Bank of Ameriont made wise choices in filling the positions. Slurp Killing Dob*. Mr. Lutb Renew wa* awakened at an early hour yesterday morning by a terri ble commotion among his shcop. Ho went ont armed with hla gun, and found three dogi at work among his flock. Three aheep had been killed and torn to pieces. One of tho dogs had tbo fourth one down with lts-teeth firmly implant ed In the sheep's hind quarters. A shot frightened two of the dogs, but this onq held on to Its prey and Mr. Renew suc ceeded in killing l\ Tho sheep was so badly Injured that It died. One of the dogs waa recognized as a pointer whfeh Mr. Renew haa seen often abont the Ltreeta of the city. Honors Woll Bootowod. * At a meeting of the directors of the . Americua Improvement Company yes terday Capt. P. C. Clegg was made vice- president of that organization. ■It is a ease of horiors well bestowed. Ae right band man to President Bagley the vice-president of the company has to grapple with financial facts and fig ures that are-highly Important It re quires considerable business acumen to fill the place. Capt. Clegg possesses that and he will, it la safe to, say, hold np his record as one of the moat success ful business mtn In this section ln-hls ( work for the Ameriena Improvement Company. • KozdmMter ofth.C.ntreL . lit la reported that E. Ford, roadman- [ter of the Savannah * Western division of the Central of Georgia, with head quarters In Columbus, haa been offered the position of roadmaster of the main stem of the Central, from Atlanta to Sa- -j vannah, vice C. E. Marvin, who resigned somo timo ago. It is not stated wheth er Mr. Ford will accept or not .Mr. Ford is well known hero and Is very popular both with tho railroad men and tho people. His friends con gratulate him on his Offor of promotion, | but hope he will remain where ho is. rnshlna: Rapidly Ahead. Tho S. A. M. Is making rapid strides in this direction, and In a few days one histles will be blown in the city limits—a glorious event for Montgomery. I ** A u This rood will open up to easy access | Yesterday Mrs. ooc of the richest agricultural section* i The Times-Kkuokdku otJloe .a lonr- of tho state, whose tend and inclinations ! legged beet which weighed’ four and a go Beet. E. L. Battle sent to me iiiaie, wni»e leuu »uu iiiutiuauuum tall In this direction, and business hpU pounds. It had four prongs w! men will not sleep over the on that day. A grand time la expected. I tunltlee. Montgomery J oppor- j represented the four legs monster for size. ' and