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Is % lor the critical examin, thkm v-kioiith ikak. AMKRKjrs. GftOKUlA. FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH 29. * -07. Easter $100,000 FIRE AT SMITHFIELD, ALABAMA I HE Chiming Bells of Easter Sun day will proclaim the end of Lent and the inauguration of Easter, that joyous Feast of Song. Every Man and Boy has a special desire to be well dressed at Easter time, and will brighten up his ward robe with a new Suit, Shoes and Hat as well as with Some of the smaller essentials in Toggery. | Portion of Blocton, Ala.,. Dei stfoyed bv Fiames. BUSINESS CECTiCN IS IN RUINS In Addition to the Business Houses Burned, Twelve Residence Were Consumed by the. Flames—Not a Single Business House Left. T«SSn AM# taster Showing of I DISTINCTIVE SPRING CLOTHES The Phinizv Hearing Has Been Concluded. THE COMMISSION MUST DECIDE We are Ready to Serve You We’ve handsome new Suits all blooming with Ea9ter freshness. Beautiful fabrics, correctly cut, perfectly tailored— Birmingham, Ala., March IS.—The entire business section of Smithfleld, a part of Blocton, Ala., was destroy ed by fire Sunday night, entailing a loss now estimated at $100,000. In addition to the business houses burn ed, 12 residences were consumed by the flames. The Are started about 7:30 o'clock at night In a negro restaurant, and It spread rapidly. Included In the list of burned buildings was the city dispensary, a number of general^ mer chandise stores, several of which were very handsome buildings, two meat markets and two restaurants. Blocton Is a widely scattered town, and Smithfleld Is the eastern portion, lying about three-quarters of a mile Trotn the depot. It was practically town within Itself, although really a part of the town of Blocton. There Is not a single business house left standing. ATLANTA TABERNACLE ASSURED $10, $12.50, $15, $20 to $30 To complete and trim up your Easter Outfit, we’ve all the Spring blocks in Hats, Choice Neckwear, Gloves and the exclusive ideas in Haberdashery. You’ll be proud of yourself Easter Sunday, if we dress you. on Over $90,000 Has So Far Been Sub scribed for the Purpose. Atlanta, March IS.—The movement to erect a great Atlanta Tabernacle received a magnificent Indorsement at the bands of Atlanla citizens Sunday morning, when members of Dr. I.en Ci. Broughton's church subscribed the sum of $(18,000 for flits purpose whole donations already received from people outside the church and outside the city will push the total between $90,000 and $100,000, one of the most remarkable achievements In the reli gious history In the city or In the south. Dr. Broughton did not expect to get more than $50,000 on the day of the opening of subscriptions, and would have been heartily satisfied with that The money subscribed assures ithe erection of the Atlanta Tabernacle, as there are public-spirited citizens of Atlanta and other places, as well as good wishers and admirers of Dr. Broughton, who are only waiting to be called on to make contributions. If the Contentions of the August^ Ed itor Justifies the Employment of a Railroad Expert to Inspect and Re port on Road's Condition. For Men and Young Men Atlanta, March 21The Phinlzy bearing, involving ;he safety and ex pediency of travel over the Georgia railroad, Wag concluded Wednesday afternoon, and it Is now up to the commission to decide whether the showing made hv the Augusta editor j justifies the employment of an impar. j tlal railroad expert to Inspect and re- ! port upon the physical condition of the property. Both sides wpre giv en their Inning Wednesday, and the commission Is now in a position to act Intelligently. Its decision will be awaited with interest throughout the slate, as the case has attracted : wide attention. ; Phlllzy's contention is tlial the ■ lessees of the road have hat kept j the prc|KHy in good cdmlltlofi, as a j rest')t of which It is loday unsafe and that travel over the system is Inex- j ptteu-nt. He Charges that a number of wrecks have been due to the poor I condition of the roadbed, rolling stock, etc. _ | £ The Georgia Railroad and Banking * company denies that travel over the ' system Is inexpedient. It Ms claim ed the property compares favorably in A physical condition with that of any other railroad property In the state. 1 It Is not now up to the commis- : s-lon to decide whether the road Is un- ! safe, travel inexpedient, etc., but it; Is for that body to determine whether j “ Mr. PhinlzyV showing justifies nn In. of every one Interest, /n. seeing the finest examples of high ciasss tailoring, as well asj for those men who seek garments . readj£to-put-on that cannot be)dlstinguished In a single detail from the expensive produc tions of the smart tail- o a of -New York and London. To see these new models of • “EFF-EFF’ FASHIONABLE CLOTHES quiry by „ railroad expert. Should the I ".T*** ‘“‘P* ln fabf *C and expert, after an examination, report,*' ** Wfl| be a pleasure CO BflOW them the physical condition of the proper- j*° .v«'u v d * «»•< t| veriainly enjoy looking them over.. ty to he all right, the matter — 111 j - ‘ - - end: should he report to the contra- j r.v, Mr. Phinhev -yill then demand tha: the commission compel the lessees to pat the road in first-class condition. Spring Sack Suits at $10,00 to $35.00. lb till iwau tu VJBI-Ci ass v(/11(111 lull. | . . In support Of his charge. Mr. I'hin-! *? mod-mt-lv conservative or serai.extreme styles, cot Hiugle-hreHBtad, lzq, through hi* attorney, Austin three IinHous; [>re-s*(l side ae»ms, sh-iped to wai-t; no vents, long Branch, at the hearing Wednesday, ot;»-lx; in-idu ol'.Xolu-iv.- imUertisin worsteds, . h* viols enssi- lutroduced affidavit, galore. They ' me ' >l f *«« s; alro black and b ue BDitinifS of fln-sf; qqalltv. were made by people living along the W. D. BAILEY. Outfitters for Men and Boys. Forsyth St. and Cotton Ave Americus. Ga. The Cat Is Out of the Bag Everybody has caught on to the fact that Rembert’s is tbe place to get Baster Candy with Rabbits and Chickens on it, / and .... EASIER EGG dyes. Pc. package; 8 colors in each package. REMBERT’S DRUG STORE 113 FORSYTH ST, Students Volunteer to Fight. New York, March 23.—A commit tee V young Niclragimns, represent ing about one hundred who are col lege Ftudents here and In Philadel phia called upon ?-Io Belanos, tbe Nicaragua minister here Friday nnd volunteered to light against Honduras and Salvador In the war now going on. T7TI& action followed a meetfng of the young Nicaraguans Thursday night, when patriotic speeches, and a letter to Minister Corea was ili'artcd. placing themselves at his disposal. I'he Nicaraguans Include members of some of the best famines ln the re public. Nursing Bothers nnd Over-burdened Women In all stations of life, whoso vigor and vitality may have been undermined and broken-down by over-work, exacting social duties, the loo frequent liearlng of children, or other canoes, will find In Dr. Pierce’s Favorite I’rcseription the most potent. Invigorating restorative strength- giver ever devised for their special lieno- liL Norslng mothers will And It especial ly valuable In instil !:iiii'„- tliolr strength and promoting an ahomluiii nourishment for tbe child. Expectant mothers too will find it a priceless I stun to prepare the system for baby’s coming and rendering the erdeal comparatively painless. It can do no harm In any state, or condition of the female system. Delicate, nervous, weak women, who stiller rrom frequent headaches, back ache, dragglitg-down distress low down In the nixiomnn, or from painful or Irreg ular monthly periods, gnawing or dis tressed sensation In stomach, dizzy or faint spells, see'Imaginary specks or spots floating beroro eyes, have disagreeable, pelvic catarrhal drain, prolapsus, ante- vcrsloti or retro-version or other displace- line of the railroad, and dealt with the physical condition of Ihe property and some of tUs-recent wrecks. The affidavits, ln most instances, swore that tile road bed was ln bad shape, and many of the affidavits told of loose spikes, decayed crossties, de lay trains, etc. The railroad company offered the report of Grant Wilkins, of Atlanta, a railroad expert. He tad Inspected the road and reported It to he In good physical condition. A number of counter-affidavits were also offered by the railroad, stewing the roadbed, ■ rolling stock, ere.. to be in good con- : dltton. Tlte hearing was concluded with ar guments by Major Cummlng, repre senting the railroad, and Austin Branch, representing the petitioner. 1 The contention of each attorney was in keeping wilt (lit position of the re spective clients. New Hawes’ $3.00 Hats New Eclipse Negligee Shirts. , New Easter Neckwear. New Crawford Oxfords, $3.50 to $5.00. New Sumer Underwear, Sox, Suspenders. The grandest line Paragon Trousers ever shown here. Chas. L. Ansley Successor to WHEATLEY & ANSLEY. (See Ad on Fourth Pane.) WRECK COMINQ; WRECK OOINQ. I WILL HOLD COTTON SCHOOL. IDENTIFIED BV EARRING. Inspection Train on Georgia Railroad! Meets Them Both Ways. t I Milledgevltle, Ga., March 8.— j j Every one who has suffered either as | A Broken Tooth Is Also Found as a P* ssen * e r <w freight shipper on ac-j Further Idenification. count ot delay* Is wearing a smile at Valdosta. Ua.. March 23.—Cblet tlle expense of the old reliable Gcor- 1 Dampier and Special Officer Guy Tree- railroad. ley captured Dick Brown, a negro j It seems there is out from Augusta who Is wanted at Green Cove Springs ' dn Ibspectlon train carrying promt Farmer*’ Union Will Hold an Instl- tuts at Barnesvtile. Barncsvllle, Ga., March 23.—Vlans were agreek upon at the convenllon, held In this city during the week, of the Farmers' union, for the estab- Itsbment of a cotton scflool to be held at Barnesvllle during July and Au- > gust, and every arrangement will be for murder, and for whose arrest a reward of $l5u is ouis’ianfllng nont officials of that road. When they went to Macon they came across i made Tor making It a great success. Experts on cotton will be secured for giving lectures for the purpose of the version or retro-version or other displace ments of womanly organs from weakness of parts w ill, whether they experience . — _ I —.— Ml using faithfully and fairly persistently Dr. I’lereifs Favorite Prescription, he wore, tbe officer having noticed the description oc a card that was sent out from tbe Florida town. The of- Ucor then looked at tbe negro’s garb and found that It was exactly the same as was mentioned in me descrip, tlon. Alter being plated under arrest tbe officer made the negro open his mouth to confirm his suspicions. A broken 'tooth made the itienihcatlon complete. I The officers at Green Cove Springs spreading rails. | the handling ot cotton ln all ITs phases It Is said Editor Bowdry Phinlzy Is an ^ C °“ dl, ' <> "*' , not with them to point out and spec- / re8ld * n t Duckworth and the other Ify tbe weak places, but the trip will' *‘* te omclal ‘ here are <»«“* «nthus!- hardly prove uninteresting because of| “ rtl ® °T ep thn Pavement and expect hl» absence If the first day’s expert- I haDdrcd * » f farmers from all over the ence continues. Wifi Insist Upon a Change, Buenos Ayres, March 14.—Rumors are afloat to the effect that former were notified, and the sberfff there Is ‘ President Roca, who is expected here ’i'llis world-famed siieciiic for woman’*’ expected to come here arter the prls- shortly, will take sides with the au- MktiPMhi mid nlltnAnta of i . weakmwso* and peculiar ailments Is _ pure glyceric extract of the choicest na tive, medicinal roots without a drop .if alcohol In its make-up. All Its Ingredi ents printed Inplalu English on Us bottle- wrapper and attested under oath. Dr. oner j thorltles of several provinces against The negro rtf-ales that he Is thej** 1 ® federal government In Insisting but Chief Dumpier fias heed tn. upon a change In.the cabinet. The state to be In attendance on the school. It is asserted that the Instruc tions given at that time will be ot the greatest practical value to cot ton growers. A similar vyork In Tex as has resulted In much benefit, and the' members of tbe Farmers’ union will avail themselves of the opportuni ty to become familiar with the teeff- slcal handMnr ot their chief product. known to tho Science of all thi My tho best agents most advanced medical e different schools of prac- nnt rtf u-nmin’d nomiil.a formed by negroes who know h’lm that he Is none other than the Green Gove Springs murderer. tfco for the cure of woman’s peculiar weaknesses and ailments. If you want to know more about the Uffalo, Inpof same. ■ Von can’t afford to accept as a substi tute for this remedy of knoicn composition ret nostrum of unknown com poet. tlon. Don’t do It Cause of His Joy. “What are you looking so happy over, old man?’ “I am rejoicing over the birth of twins.” “Great Scott! 1 congratulate you!" “Don’t congratulate me. Go and con gratulate Evans. He’s the lucky man. I never did like him.' Enquirer. former president’s arrival here Is awaited with great Interest. He has expressed tho desire that no demon stration bo made In his honor. Had Had Proof. “Do you really think that one can turn gray in a night?" “Of course. My wife turned bloud in an hour.’’—Carlcaturlsta. As now made, Ayer’s Sarsaparilla does M*/-. M/ , lain ihclcast particle of alcohol in any foi lllyjr%2 ever - You get all the tonic and alterative , without stimulation. When a stimulant is 1 1 your doctor will know It, and will tell y y-y L —y / Consult him freely about our remedies. Si-rj:*;.*. No Alcohol