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SERGE IWILL ACCEPT THE POSITIONIf You Are Looking For Cor- rectly Made * Clothes of Hon. J. M. Collum Will Be Principal of Third District ! College Here. Hon. J. M, Collum will be the official tried tfy usyof the South; and that this heed of the Third District Agricultural great and commendable offort to turn College in Anaericui. At the meeting the stream of wealth and intellect oft Sterling Quality at ModestlPrices the Board of Trustees in Americas the belt Intellect that for more than Jast week he was elected unanimously' twenty years has constantly flowed to the position of principal of the front the country to the cities, back to college, a position ne is qualified to fill the source from which all prosperity most admirably. * | must come, msy not yet be fully ap- Yesterday Mr. Collum addressed to predated by that class of citizens, to Secretary tj. M. Bivins of the Board of whom the greater benefits must come. -Trustees the following letter, accepting the position thus tendered him. \ I j utnam, Ga., May 11th, 1907. Hon. J. W.'Bivinh, Skut., Cordki.k Ga. My Dear Sir—Since acknowledging the receipt of your favor of a few days ago, notifying maof my election by your honorable board as Principal of The duties of other trusties may ebe merely formal. The work ot other teachers is and has been, along well beaten paths; your duties are largely constructive, and in a class whefe models that exist have not yet been approved. Appreciating the fact that difficulties do exist, and that in the face of these the Third District Agricultural College, L reBt difficulties you have honored me, have given the matter the most by consigning to my charge the lead serious consideration: Mobile I deeply I ln Krea , nndert aking; duty, that appreciate the great honor conferred, | workl by \, oltIlor pe „ un , 1(m nor flat- for many reasons, it is a position for. 1 tBrv . nnr which I v could have never asked. tery, nor threats, presents to me only naked truth that commands respect, M I have spent all of my life, till this J and in my caso obedience—so whatever time, building a country home sur- J exists, must stand* silent In the pres rounded by a farm many times larger ence of duty, than the one to which I am so kindly * With the sincerest thanks for the asked to go,and in the superintendence honor and confidence your Board has of which I have for years been largely I conferred, I accept the Principalship engaged. The last of tbree'cblldren is J you have so kindly tendered me. now finishing her college course. I I feel sure of the loyal support of Personally, but for my belief in the|eyery member of your Board. Kven divine power of the right-kind of ed- if I have seen difficulties, I am now Copyright 190; by Hart Schaffner &? Marx hlS Blue Serge in preference to any other From the Mvie Standpoint our Blue Serge Suit s are certainty superior to any we have seen From the Value Standpoint they ex cel anyth! lg in n 5 w iv of Serge Suita ever offered the trade for anything near the price. The Materi .1—‘he Cut a- d the Tailoring are the limit of g>.od Clothe* building. Cut in either Single or 1) -able Br-vstrd Styles. W. D. BAILEY. on m. 11 is coni That’s the txpn ss that leaves the lips of every one after they have partaken of a glass of our Orange Ade—It Is made of the oranges—the fruit We also have many oth er Pure Fruit Flavours and ice cream as dainty as frozen sunshine. All 5c glass. REM B ERT’S DRUG STORE 113 FORSYTH ST, uoation to make a better race or men, and the irresiatahte Impulse not to lag where duty calls, I would without hesitation choose the couase that would require less labor, less* worry, less anxiety and less responsibility and live as the eflorts of the past would enable me. Again, I appreciate the great re sponsibility resting on your honorable board; that we are entering a new field of efforts, a field that has not yet been Booing ways to overcome them. We will succeed, and then I am ready to turn back into your hands the charge you have given to me—ir a failure, it ought to be surrendered. From this time.I am ready to give my every effort to the work Again thanking you and your honor able board, I am, , Very respectfully, J. M. Collum, VETERANS TO JOIN OTHERS Americus Gamp Will Go Wim Albany. Macon and Montezuma on 28. Camp Sumter No. 642, United Con federate Veterans, have changed the date of their departure for Richmond from May 26th to 28tb, two dayi later and thereby will have plenty of com pany all the way, a fact which will add much to tho enjoyment of all. The change of date of departure was announced yeaterdar. The camp at Albany, the Monte zuma camp and the two Macon camps are going to Richmond on 28th, and the veterans of ^he five camps will take this journey together. The other details of the trip remain asiannounced heretofore. The Ameri cus camp will have a private car run ning through to Richmond without c'lauge. Veterani, if they prefer, can have sleeping berths secured here through Commander Davenport. , At Macon this car will be attached to the '‘Veterans Special” and carried through to Richmond. Passenger Agent John M. Blount of the Central A* Aha if you want perfectly fitting garments that have a smart,refined, made-for.you air,then you should come see our large assortment of “EFF-EFF” Fashionable Spring Sack Suits > At $15 to $40, Because they are ab soluiely correct in de sign and finish, they look True and good; because they are made of honest ma terials and tailored by master-crafts men, they will wear true and stay FORM TWOHBAf « 0O.TM0MT, HOT The FECHHOMER FISHELCQ. true in shape and fit until they have done their duty. In short, .we we will give you as good, if not a bitter suit than a cus tom-tailor would make for you at double our price and Passenger Agent Petlit ' of the Southern, will go along with the veter nns to look after their comfort. Several ladles of Americus will go with 'the camp here,, witnessing the reunion In Richmond and going later to the Jamestown Exposition. SPENDING SUMMER IN AMERICUS Takes Position Here October. Until Next Dp. Guy Lunsford, of Ameilcus, who attending the Medical College at Augusts, from which institution he ill graduate next year, is now upon vacation. He has returned home and will take a position at Rambert's drug store until October next. DELEGATES GOING TO CONVENTION. Americu* Party left Yesterday for Savannah. AMERICUS GETS GEORGIA’S FIRST Bifshel.of Early Peaches Displayed Here. Peachetioally, Americus leads the State of Georgia this season. The first of ths crop were displayed yeaterdsy at the Greek store on Forsyth streot and, while none too tempting, were peaches nevertheless. This is about as early as this variety mature here. A month hence there will be plenty of peaches for home consumption, and good ones too. Ehtrxv: One bay horse'mule, be tween Blaok’s Mill and Americai. Had harness on when last seen. Find er will please notify. W. E. Brown. d-lt. w-lt. Americus Episcopalians will be ably represented at the .Diocesan Conven tion of that church assembling in Savannah this morning. From Cal vary ctuisch went the rector, Rev, James B. Lawrence, Mr. U. B. Har- rold, Captain John A. Cobb, Mr. G. M. Eldridgeund Messes Anna and Eliza beth Harrold. The session will con tinue through Friday, and upon that day the convention will take final action regarding the proposed dl vision of the diocese. Chas. L. Ansley Successor to WHEATLEY & ANSLEY. (See Ad on Fourth Page.) Your Buggy is Ready- Whether You Want a Single Vehicle or a Carload of Buggies. BUGGY EMPORIUM OF AMERICUS. A NEGRO DROWNED WHILE FISHING Supposed to Have Fallen in Greek While Having Fit. The body of an Americus negro, Walker by name, was found yesterday floating in Line Creek at n point east ot the city. The negro, it is said, was subject to fits, and the supposition is that while In the midst of a spasm of thle kind he fell Into the creek, where ho was fishing at the time. Not a drop of Alcohol Doctors prescribe very little, if any, alco hol these davs. They prefer strong tbnlcs and alteratives. This is all In keeping with modern medical science. It explains why Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is now made entirely free from alcohol. Ask your doctor. W. hn. HI iknMI W. publish j.c. linCe., th< formula! orl our preparation*. LowslI, Hut. 1 handle the very Best Buggies Made in the United States, any style rubber tire or plain; an.omobiie seats or plain. 1 ca-ry an immense stock' 'ol Vehicles and Harness, 'Whips Summer R>bes etc. My Prices are the Lowest and I can {Satisfy you if (liven a trial. 0.11 at my Store on Cotton Avenne. w. •W. Cotton Avenue,; Americus, Ga, The Flower of the Family should be the proud title of the wise house keeper who takes delight In setUug her 'ill'' * “ * HI table with FINEST GROCERIES. She keeps the family well and hap:y. 3g*1 Especially If she selects her goods from our high grade Coflees, Teas,. Jams. Flour, Canned Goods At prices nn hlgcr. than asked for inferior goods elsewhere - For health, satisfaction and a weekly saving, get onr new list of prices and view our gaods. ; SPARKS-M ASH BURN COMPANY. .