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AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER. VOLUME AMERICUS. GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 2G, 1S91. NUMBER 11 lie Reason Why! ,r anv HmiI it difficult to present a creditable appearance and live within their meaus, is mainly .due to the fact that they lV such high prices to so-called “merchant tailors,” while rHE SAME QUALITY OF CLOTH, THE SAME GRADE OF WORK, AND THE SAME STYLE OF CUT Can be obtained from our leady Made Clothing 0; partment! -AT- LESS THAN HALF THE COST! . Vnn are losing the benefits of modern badness methods if von fail I,AVAIL YOURSELF OF OUR SERVICES. THE DAY AT RICHLAND JOHN’S DAY CELEBRATED GREAT STYLE Splendid SpMdtrs, PIrnty to*Fat and Large Crowd—The People Were Oulrt and Orderly —The Day and the Dinner in Detail. II Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave. for dress occasions what could be more appropriate than our elegant styles in Ffince Albert or Three Hutton Cutaway Suits; ■ 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 ual, IF NOT SUPERIOR, in fit and finish to any “tailor made” suits in the market for just TWICE THE MONEY. i everyday wear we would suggest one of our nobby Sack or Cut away Suits ranging in price from $3.00 to $15.00 per suit. Our line consists of Imported cassimeres, cheviots, BLACK THIBET CLOTHS, SERGES, FLANNELS, ETC. OUR STOCK WILL PLEASE, and OUR LOW Prices astonish YOU. A WORD ABOUT ODD PANTS. You need a pair to “tide"von over” so to speak. Our assortment is ENORMOUS and our PRICES ARE RIGHT. They range from JUO to $7.50 per pair, and cannot be bad e.sewbere for less than pouble 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 $2.50. I kinds of Summer Coats and Vests, such as “Drapetes,'” Sicilians, Serges, Alpacas, Pongees, Poptins, TO CLOSE OUT STRICTLY AT COST. HAS SENATOR GEOItOE FLOITEK.' i Certain Portia Platform. of the Ocala OUR LINE OE IS’ AND CHILDREN’S CLOTHING, Ahvaws 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 tlioso HANDSOME SAILOR bl ITS, (sizes 9 to 14 years) universally admitted such excellent 'nlue for $ | 50 per suit, I SHIRTS!!- SHIRTS!!! | kR LEADER” at 50c is the best unla-mdered shirt on earth for the price, while for dress, what shirt can compare with Messrs Cluett, Coon & Co.’s Superb ‘MONARCH SHIRTS.” undried *1“• Unlaundried 150. > U'-ir “Monarch Puffs” have taken the trade by storm. YE vvir GOT ’EM ! AT l''0 N I Belfast Linen Collars. \ Any sizi lav II L I —Gents’ Belfast Linen Cuff’s, j desired. All Grades. All Sizes. '- r imported Balbriggau, Lisle Thread and Muslin Underwear will add to your comfort during the hot season LEAD IN FURNISHING GOODS Our prices cannot bo excelled in the state. E " HfflTCAl, NEW SOCKS, NEW HANDKERCHIEFS, NEW SUSPENDERS, Sc. f ‘AKRI.y WIRE BUCKLE SUSPENDERS, the best thin# in the i tverv pair WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS, or your money refunded. RIGHT ROBES FOR GENTLEMEN t'K c $i:c AKEFCL SELECTION’S, OUK PASONABLE PRICES, OUR SEASONABLE GOODS AH appeal to 0ur Reason, Your Pocket, and Your Health. Cannot you save something by trading with ■EO.D.WHEATLEY At 8:50 Wednesday morning the excur sion train from this place to Richland pulled out at the passenger depot of the S. A. M. road. The train wai in charge of Conductor S. A. Borders, with Bob Poole .as engi neer, and Oscar Strode, fireman. The ride over there was one of the most pleasant and agreeable rides that ever an excursion party took from Americas. But why should we say this, when the S. A. M. road tries and does excell all previous excursions over their line. , We arrived in good time at Richland and were met at the depot by a com mittee of Masons of that pi ice and the Masons were escorted to rooms prepared for their occupancy, while all others took refuge under the trees and awnings to escape from the burning sun. There had already arrived on the ground people from ail the intermediate points near Richland, which was aug men ted by crowds from Albany, Colum bus, Lumpkin, Louvale, Omaha, Weston, Dhxvson, Cuthbert, Fort Fains, Blakely and Preston. It was one of the most orderly crowds that it has ever been the writers good fortune to attend. Xot a ripple occtired to mar the pleasure of all present, and all passed otf in a most pleasing and ac ceptable manner. After the visiting brethren had rested for a short while, the Masons assembled at the Baptist church, where a short session was held. At 12 o’clock the line march was formed, with the Cordele band in the lead followed by DeMolay comniandry of Americus, after a short march around the city, through the principle streets the procession pulled tip at a stand built in a beautiful grove opposite the depot, where after prayer, an address was de livered by Grand Master John 5. David son. His address was one of the best etTorts of his life. He spoke mainly on the objects of Masonry, explained its origin and what it had accomplished. The address was well received and high ly appreciated by all who heard it. He introduced by district Deputy Grand Master O. A. Barry, of Cuthbert. Hon. Reuben Jones, Deputy Grand Master, of Baker county, was next in troduced, 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 ert'ect upon the audience upon the audience. After this, dinner announced, when all proceeded to satisfy themselves with the tempting viands spread before the n. The occasion was the celebration of M. John's day by the Masons of the Second Masonic District of Georgia, which is composed of the following lodges: Orion, Bainbridge; Americus, Ameri cus; DtuTey,. Fort Gaines;. Washington, Cuthbcit; Hiram, Florence; Albany, Al bany: Leary,Leary; St. Thomas, Thom- asville; Randolph, Benevolence; Weston, Weston: Magnolia, Blakely; Chapel, Lumpkin; Ochlocknee, Ochlocknee; Furlow, Plains of Dura; Ca milla, Camilla; Irvin, Sasser; Cross, Lumpkin; Milford, Milford; Centre, Union; Marshall, Preston; Rrooksvilie, Brooksviile; Worth, Isa bella; Simon Holt, Colquitt; Smith, Red Hill; Attapulgus, Attapulgus; P. T. Schley, Dawson; Arlington, Arlington; Ireua, Rock Pond: Damascus, Damas cus; Horeb, Boston; Ward Station, Shell- man ; BiulTton, Blutlton; Cairo, Cairo. •St. 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 cre/lit to citizens of that place. There was near four hundred Masons in the procession and live thousand people on the gronnd* In the grove a pit had been dug about two hundred feet long, upon which the carcasses of seventy pigs, twenty-five mutton, live 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 squre euc’osing about an acre ot ground. There was ample to feed all who were there, and as many more could have been fed from the tables, besides thousands of the country people brought well filled trunks and boxes of the Simon pure country edibles that were generously distributed among all. After dinner was over the crowd dis persed and enjoyed themselves as they desired. Some went walking through the beautiful groves, rested on the grass, which grows luxuriously around on the walks, some went to the base ball ground while others spoke softly and gently to theii fair companion, which was not intended for print, and if actions can be taken as an index, a couple of young knights from Americus were smitten by the charms of two of Lumpkin’s fair daughters, and the & A, M. road wil) reap a benefit thereby. At 0 o’clock the train left for Atnerl- cus, with all feeling good and happy. , Those who were there will ever cherish fond memories of St. John’s. Day at Richland. Canton, Miss., June 24.—The Missis- sippian, the leading democratic state organ, publishes to-day a six-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 sub-treasury and land loan features in the first demand and the contempla ted government ownership of railroad and telegraph lines in the sixth demand. Senator George plants himself square ly upon the Ocala platform, taking ad vance ground in its advocacy. .Senator George's letter was submitted to Col. Livingston, of Georgia, to-day, who read it carefully and said that it was a won derful exposition of the alliance de-1 mauds, bo far a AMERICUS THE PLACE FOR THEGENERAL OFFICES OF THE SOUTHWESTERN ROAD And of tin* Savannah and Wratern Division of the Centrnl — Itring Them Here and You Will Have Itepaired nil Errors and Benefltted Yourselves. DR. CLARKE BADLY HURT. It has been announced that the gen eral offices of tho Southwestern road may be moved from Smitliville. It was a whim of Gabbett’s to remove the headquarters there, and it is consid ered a great mistake by all who know anything about railroading. It is said by some that Gabbett him seif, saw the mistaae as soon as the ofti ces were moved, but Gabbett is a man ndorsed them the! "'h° has sufficient confidence in his letter will cause some what of a sensa-, judgment never to dispute it. tion throughout the state, especially in alliance circles. The LoHtliftouie Leprosy. London, June 24.--The leprosy com mission in India is making some inter esting discoveries as to the origin of tho disease and methods of suppressing it. In one instance they found a family that had been leprous for live genera tions. The females of the family remain ap parently free from taint until about 15 ears of age, and are usually very at tractive for Hindoos. As they get married at aboo taint, is spread to other families, and the plague has thus been spread througli extensive district. If Campbell in Fleeted. Kansas City, Mo., Juno 24.—Senator Vest was interviewed in this city last night by a United Press correspondent ou the political situation. He said if GoVernor Campbell should be re-elected in Ohio he will be the democratic nomi nee for piesident. Otherwise, Cleveland ill again get the nomination. The senator said Gray of Indiana will be given second place on the ticket. I’tirnell to Wed liltty. , X*:\v Youk, June 24.—A cable de spatch' from London to the World says that a special license has been obtained l»y Mr. Parnell for his marriage to Mrs. O’Shea. The ceremony will probably take place to-morrow, and will probably bo con ducted with the strictest privacy. Thf Verdict Not Yet Made. Ati.axta, <>a., June J4.—[Special.]— Ozburn’s trial <>n a writ of lunacy .till continues. Arguments are being made [to-night. There is no telling what will be the result, hut the general impress ion is that tl.o verdict will, be against Ozburn. Marriage lit Kilaville. Or. II. S. Munro and Miss Addle Smith were married at Kilaville Monday afternoon by Rev. L. O, Johnsoii, of the north Alabama conference. They were to have been married sometime in No vember, but as Mr. Johnson, a class mate of the groom, chanced to bo in Ellarlllc they hurried the date up and had him to perform the ceremony. The brido is a charming young lady, and sho and tile man of her choico will 1)0 con gratulated by many friends. A Good Meeting. Services are still going on at tho Methodist church and will continue through Sunday. I’ev. J. II. Johnstone is assisted by Rev. O. A. Thrower, T. J. Christian, E H. McGohco and R. J. Williamson. Rev. J. P. MeKerrin, D. D., of Macon, Ga., will he boYe to-day and remain sever'd! days. These earnest men are doing some grand work for the Master's cause. The meetings are held every morning and evening. An Incident. While at Richland Wednesday, Mr. Di g Prince, in company of a comrade of tho lato war, walked over the ground on which lie drilled, preparing‘for tho con flict, recognized au old tree under which lie rested after a hard day's drilling thirty years ago. Dug says Jio was young then, feels proud of his war rec ord, was glad to see the old tree and his friend, hut don't want any more practic ing or war either in his. Who*. Watch Chariu ? Last night Officer Barrow took from Arphlliaa Dixon, a small negro boy, a watcb charm—a large triangular crystal held in a gold frame—which the boy said he found at the S, A. A M. depot. Chief Lingo has the charm, which the owner can obtain by properly identifying. A Mulct Day. Wednesday was a quiet day with the court huuse officials. Judge Pilsbury was gone to Richland and the other of ficers bad nothing out of the ordinary in their different departments. Clerk Allen was kept quite busy, however, recording papers of different kinds. * Aftcy the Press. Messrs. R. T. Johnson, W. M. Hitt and Charles W. Lamar have gone to Brunswick, where it 1s said they go to Now that the management has passed into other hands, it is not at all improv able that the headquarters will 'he moved to the proper place. The work ings of tite offices are greatly trouble some at their present location as is daily proven. The officials, it is understood are anx ious for the head men to look into the matter. Not only does the business of tho offi- ces work^iadly, but the hardships expo rieuced by the officials should also lie considered. They say their families cannot live there and it is extremely au- - ’' ie ; noying and it is thought dangerous for anyone to remain there throughout the year. Now, that tills matter is being agitated it appears that tho time is ripe for the Central's managers to correct a serious mistake that lots liccn made, by bringing the general offices of the South western where they should have been at first—to Americas. Everything favors this, and there i» nothing against it. Here the Southwestern has tho best paying point on its line. Here can be found a place that is almost in the centre of that branch of the Central of Georgia. Here is a city which, by virtue of roads already built and roads contem plated, will alford the South western men the key to the situation. A large business is dooe witli the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery by the Southwestern and great wuuld be the vantage ground gained by the latter road if its general offices were situated in Americus, where the general officosof the Savannah, Americus ami Mont gomery road are located. Americus is In easy access of every division of the Southwestern roatl and it would be a matter of economy for the general offices to ho brought here. Manager Green has already signifletl his intention of carrying out the im provements which were contemplated by bis predecessors, so far as Americus is concerned. One of those improvements will be a handsome and commodious depot in keeping with the city. It would cost only a small amount in ad dition to run this building up another story or so to make quarters for tho officers of the Southwestern. Then another tiling. This city is the commanding point of the Savannah and Western road. The general offices of that division could also be provided for in that building. Tho officers could work to better advantage if locatod here, for here they could easily confer with the officers of the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery road, witli which they have worlds of business. Then Mr. Uriah B. Harrold, who Is vice- president and the real head of this di vision, lives here anti he could be easily consulted with were the general offices in Americus, There is no doubt In tho world that Americus will in time—and a short time too—become the objective point of other roads and that the general offices ot those roads will bo here. This should he considered by tho head men of the Central if they move the general offices of the Southwestern. Americas is the proper place for the offices. If they were hero everything could bo managed satisfactorily, anil better than if they were anywhere else on the road. Already Americus has telegraph communication with all points that the officers would want to reach. In fact recent changes glvo her telegraph facilities which are equaled only by At lanta and Augusta. All the ground that is needed for ad ditional yards sidetracks and things of that kind could be secured here for practically nothing. This would enable the officers to bank their cars and en gines here and send them out when needed. Here the officers, their assistants and their families would have a pleasant place to live and one of the healthiest places in Georgia. This, taken In con sideration together with the increased business that would be done by the road and the hundreds of other advan tages that would be derived from the locating of the general offices here should be a drawing card for Americas. Let the general offices of the Savannah Se Western and Southwestern come here, gentlemen. Then you will find that you have re paired all mistakes and won the best thing possible for the roads. Americas will welcome the offices and offioers. i * • A Kunswsy Horse Inflicted Dangerous Wounds on Him Yesterday Dr. John Clarke, father of Dr. J. C. Clarke of this city was badly hurt at Richland Wednesday by a runaway horse. The animal was frightened by a train ' and made a mad dash through a large crowd. ,• v In his Right he struck Miss Laura Jowcrs of Preston and knocked out sev eral of her teeth, besides inflicting an ugly wound on her face. He also badly bruised Miss Mattie Harris of Stewart county. I)r. Clnrko saw a little girl standing directly in the track of the horso. He rushed to her ond pushed her to a place of safety. As he did so tho horse’s head struck him square in the breast and knocked him down. The horse stepped on him and the buggy passed over his body. He received au ugly wouud about the face nud head and his back was terribly sprained—probably Besides these lie sustained several other minor bruises and wounds. For some time Dr. Clarke was*uncon- scions, blit he rallied enough to be brought home to Americus It Is hoped by his many friends that lie is not as badly wounded as was thought. m m agi The Course of Love. Tho Brunswick Rifles left Camp Chldk- amuuga Monday. Tho band played merrily “Tho Girl I Left Behind Me,” and thu boys stepped quickly, for there was inspiration in that touching melody. First Sergeant J. Mitt Wells, one of the most popular members of the company, was to be married to Miss Bessie Lee/ Spear, one of Brunswick’s loveliest daughters, on the following night. The ceremony that united the gallant sergeant to the beautiful woman of bis choice was performed by the Rev. G. Z. F. Golden in the First Baptist church of Brunswick. Tlie wedding was one of the most notable which lias taken place m the city foe some time. The Rifles chartered special car to get them to Brunswick in good time. They attended the mar riage in a body in full dress qnlform. Many responses will lie voiced for the happiness of Sergt. Wells and his charm ing wife. . .{t a ‘*h 1 m Correct. Americus was well represented at Richland Wednesday. Besides De Mola Commandery, commanded by Hon. A. •S. Cotta, E C., twenty-two strong, and Americus Lodge, under charge of J. L. Mock, W. M., seventy-five strong Americus had the largest delegation to the city front any visiting pinco, also the prettiest ladles and (lie handsomest men and uniforms on the ground. That is just what was tSld us by numerous peo ple there who knew what they were talking about. 8he Won the Price. Tlie contest, for the medal, that has been going on for several months be tween the members of Miss Lena Ford’s music class ended last week and tho medal was awarded to llttlo Ina White, aged 7 years Site was closely fallowed by Miss Willie Lou Davis. In fact, the whole class have done remarkably well,' * but where there was only one medal there could be but one successful con testant, Miss Ford's class will continue through,the summer. pony's compress. Whether that is really the objeet of tbeir trip is not known, .1 . a. ci„M„. And Americas people will meet the negotiate for the Colcs-binklns Com- g entra p s managers more than half way. Tho arm* of tlie city are open to you. Will yon come? He Never Stop*. While every body was busy yester day, seeking to enjoy tiiemselvee and pass the time pleasantly. Troy Holder, who is always on tho look out, p'icked up a Mr. E. A. Elliott, on .a warrant from Baker county lor carrying a pistol, and pointing it nt another. The gen tleman gave bond and went his way re joicing. Great Change. Made. , Mr. C. E. Descombes chief of con struction of tlie Western Union Tele graph Company has just finished some great changes in the office here. New tables have been put In, additions have been made, to the batteries and Amerl- cus has been given several new lines and direct connection with all of the larger itlos. For Contempt of Coart. Elizabeth Parker was before Justice Oliver yesterday, charged with larceny. She waived commitment and was or dered to make a tJOO bond. At this juncture Georgo Parker, her son, in solently put in bis mouth and Justice Oliver promptly and rightfully sent btm - to jail for contempt of court. a Lem ox, tiie white man who murdered hhi wife in Bainbridge some time ago, will be banged next Friday. EvAy- thlng is In perfect readiness. He Is in perfect readiness. He is resigned to his fate but seems hopeless of a hereafter. He is perfectly willing to go, however. Cleveland has recently been elected an honorary^ member of the Bandana Democratic Club, of Louisville, Ky., and has accepted. Grover Is tho fore most man In tho country to-day. The government authorities are in Savannah selecting a location for the new post office to be built in that city.