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29 rH YEAR vvfERrcns. Georgia, ekida NUMBER 8 As outlined to you last weekto, f/ . *narkable Cold Weather Conditions during Ap. "‘“i-y ' *-»v ulone are responsible for the 6REU SACRIFICES MADE BY US IH CLOTHING. These conditisn£ not only prevail in this part of the conn- try but all over the south. We deem it good business to move the goods, take our losses, prepare ourselves for another sea son. It woufd be useless to us as well as to- you to come to you with these inducements after you have supplied your wants. We cannot have every season a good one Discount On My Entire SOCTK OF CLOTHINB The party of Penniylvanla capital ists who visited Americus two days ago are now upon their way to Pbil- ; adelphia, carrying with them the most favorable Impressions of the citr, its commercial interests, and of the cord!- al reception tendered them. They were charmed with the hospit ality so freely extended, and were more than pleased with conditions here. Americas was a bigger and bet- 11.25. 7.50. As I expect to move into new quarters early in August I will sell $25.00 Suits for $18.75. 20.00 Suits for I5.OO. I5.OO Suits for 10.00 Suits for My stock is large and complete. All sizes, styles and fabrics, in the finest Tailor fitting garments of the celebrated HART SCHAFFNER & MARX make, in double or single- breasted. Don’t wait, but come now and get a choice selection. ter city than painted to them. Col. W. A. Dodson, through whose | instrumentality the eleven capitalists were induced to come to Amerlcus. re turned ye'sterday'from Macon, having accompanied the party that, far on their way to the North. Prom a business standpoint the trip here will result beneficially, Col. Dod son feels quite sure. In fact, he has re- cieved assurances to that effect, and expects fuller details when the party here have reported upon their trip to the South. Letters to this effect, Coi. Dodson thinks, will be forthcoming in a very short while. The gentlemen coming here are od to Amerlcus, hence the special trip made' here this week. That a favorable report to their asso ciates will be made upon their return home they have given every assurance, and Amerlcus will doubtless be their Held of next investment. The Southern Public Service Corpor atlon, in which the party. coming Amerlcus are interested, has a paid capital of $1,500,000, which Is tor in vestment In industrial enterprises the South, particularly in such enter prises as are required here. Upon the whole, Col. Dodson thinks, the prospect of interesting the company here Is most encouraging. in PIE COUNTER IS DEPLETED W. D. BAILEY. Distribution of the Loaves and fishes Ends-New Legislation, Outfitter for Men and Boys. Forsyth St. and Cotton Ave. Amerlcus, da Razors, Straps, Lather Brushes, Talcum Powder, Shaving soap, Bay Rum, Almond Cream, Fxt. Witch Hazel. And many other toilet articles that makes life pleasant. Goods are the best and the prices are pleasing. We guarantee satistac- ion and would be tickled to see you. REM BERT’S DRUG STORE 113 FORSYTH ST, Atlanta, Ga., Jane 19.—Governor- elect Smith ha* just made official an nouncement of hia office force. Hon. G. M. Hitch, now secretary to Senator Bacon, will be warrant clerk. Mr. Hitch, prior to going with Senator Ba con, held the position under Governor Terrell. Josiah Carter will be the executive secretary, and -J. B. Hoyle, private secretary. Mt. Hoyle is originally from Daw-ton, and has been Governor Smith’s - secretary for the past two years. George Tumlln of Carroll county la appointed keeper of thecapltol build' ing and grounds. With these appointments Governor Smith practically Alls all the positions of moment in the capital. Guards will be named later. The position of keep er of ground! and building' pays a salary of $1,500 per annum. With the session of assembly a week off, reform legislation to be introduced and passed is rapidly assuming shape. Bills have been or are now being drat ted to carry ou- every pledge of the Macon platform. The full text of the anti-paae and anti-lobbying bills has already boon published Other things advocated in the plat form and for which measures will be introduced will bo the majority plan for the election of state officials, and general law to carry not this plan will lie drafted. A measure will also be introduced providing for a constitu tional amendment to increase the state senate. It la proposed to constitute every county having a population of 20,000 into a separate senatorial district, and no district shall contain more than three counties. The platform also advocated the atate’a paying the expenses of holding primaries, A bill to require railroads to domestl cate will probably be urged, as the platform advocated It. Hon. Hooper Alexander’* bill to extend the state road to the sea will be Introduced, and, It la said, stands an eicellent chance of paaalng at this session. It la said that the Immigration move ment or efforts to pass any legislation along thta line has been qnietiy drop ped. The oppotltion of the Farmers' Union appears to have been effective. Words of Praise For the several Ingredients of which Dr. !A PETITION WOUID BE USELESS 'iXGrSWEtBKBfti Trains Tjkeo Off Nil Restored Just medicine, should have far more weight than any amount of non-professional tes timonials. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip tion has the BADO^OE iioxesty on every bottle-wrapper, in a full list of all Its in gredients printed in plate English. If you are an invalid woman and suffer from frequent headache, backache, gnaw ing distress In stomach, periodical pains, disagreeable, catarrhal, pelvic drain, dragglng-down distress in lower abdomen or pelvis, perhaps dark spots or speck- dancing before the eyes, faint spells and kindred symptoms caused by female weak ness, or otherderangementof the feminine organs, you can not do better than taka Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The hospital, surgeon’s Imifo and opera ting table may be avoided by the timely nse of "Favorite Prescriptionr In such eases. Thereby the obnoxious examin ations and local treatments of the family physician can be avoided and a thorough course of successful treatment carried out n the privacy of tho home. "Farorlta Prescription " Is composed of the very best native medicinal roots known to medical Yet. science for the cure of woman's peculiar " “ '■* alcohol ailments, contains no alcohol and no harmful op habit-forming drugs. Do not expect too much from "Favorite Prescription; ” It will not perform mira cles ; It will not dlsolvo or cure tumors. No medicine will. It will do as much to establish vigorous health In most weak nesses and aliments peculiarly Incident to women as any medicine can. It must ba given a fair chanco by perseverance In Its use for a reasonable length of time. ion can’t afford to accept a secret nos trum as n substitute lor this remedy of known composition. , Sick women aro Invited to consult Dr. Pierce, by letter, free. All correspond- enco is guarded as sacredly secret and womanly con licences nro # protected by , — -•—• the best laxative and regulator of tho bowels. They Invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. One a laxative; two or three a cathartic. Easy to taka as candy. The Amorlcus Board of Trade has been requested to take up with the Central ltailroad the matter of sched ules on the Amencos-Columbua line, with the view to having the passenger train, recently taken off by the' com pany, put back again. In v!»w of the failure of the Macon Board of Trade and 300 merchant* of that city to hare a train on the Eatonton line replaced such effort by the Americas organiza tion would probably prove useless. Supt. Halle replied to tho Macon body that, owing to a decrease in revenues from the train and an increase in the cost of operating, it will be Impossible to replace the train In service during the sdmmer months. The hope is ex pressed that business in the fall months will demand the services of the train, and in case it does, Mr. Hallo assures the pcoplo of Macon that It will b’e provided. AMERjClIS PIAYSTbUNCHEDTEAM Richland and Plains to Come Friday. - icus’ ball team will go up against a combination of Richland and Plainsjplayers tomorrow, and a good game’ hero Is thus assured. Neither Richland or Plains can tacklo the locals slngloJiamlcd, bat by taking tho best material from each team a good nlno can be stacked up. Tho lineup of both teams bill he published tomorrow, and a large audience will go out to see the game. Remember it is not only clothing we are offering you re duced prices on but nearly everything in the department Shirts reduced, Underwear reducted, Sox reduced, Shoes reduced, Hats reduced, Neckwear reduced, etc. $30.00 Men’s and Youths Suits now. $21.50 27.50 Men’s and Youths Suits now >• 19.75 25.00 Men’s and Youths Suits now v t 17.75 22.50 Men’s and .Youths Suits now.... 16.75 20.00 Men’s and Youths Suits now 14.50 17.50 Men’s and Youths Suits now 12.50 15.00 Men’s and Youths Suits now 9.75 12.50 Men’s and Youths Suits now 7.9 12.50 Men’s Trousers now 8.75 10.00 Men’s Trousers now-; 7.50 7.50 Men’s Trousers now . 5.75 6.50 Men’s Trousers now.. 4.50 5.00 Men’s Trousers now. 3.50 4.00 Men’s Trousers now... 2.75 3.00 Men’s Trousers now-" -.— — 1.95 2.50 Men’s Trousers now 1.75 " 1 .. "ig: Come Early and Investigate for Yourself. Chas. L. Ansley Successor to WHEATLEY & ANSLEY. (See Ad on Fourth Page.) L, A. Lowrey. President! Cmwford Wheatley. Vice-P-ect, M. M. Lcwrey, Cashier, R. E. McNulty, Asst. Cashier Americus National Bank THE ONLY NATIONAL BANK IN THIS SECTION. CAPITAL $100 000.00. U. S. BO'DS $100,000.00; the supervision of the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. accounts of Anns, individuals and corporations invited. Certi ficates of deposit issued bearing interest. A. W. Smith, Pres. G. M. Eldrldge, V. P. N. M. Dudley, Cashier, lank of South-Western 6a. AMERICUS, GEORGIA. SECURITY, LIBERALITY AND COURTESY ACCORDED ITS PATRONS. DIRECTORS: C. L. Ansley, G. M. Eldrldge, R. j, p my W, A, Dodson, Thos. Harrold, A. W. Smlth N. M. Dudley, H R. Johnson. L. G. Council, I’rost. R. J. Perry, Vice-Prest. C. M. Cocscil, ( ashr. INCORPORATED 1881. The Planters Bank of Americus 'Total Resources, . $500,000 fjV'BSg . ■St With well-established connections, our large resources, and every attention con sistent with sound banking, we solicit your patronage. Interest allowed on time certificates and in our “Department for Savings. t. W. SHEFFIELD, Freiidtnt, FRANK. SHEFFIELD E. D. SHEFFIELD, Caahier. Bank of Commerce, AMERICUS, GEORGIA. A genera) banking business transacted and all consistent extended to patrons. Certificates of depodt isened Vice-Fre* I Interest