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AMERICAS, (tEOKGIA. UrtlDAY MORN IN (t, JUfr'ti 28, 19Q7
Prohibition and Anti-Pass Measures were Introduced
Yesterday.
(Special to the Time*.Recorder.)
Atlanta, da., June 28.—John W.
Aiken of Cartersville, was elected
President of the Senate to-day and K.
P. Steed, of Clark county, president
pro-tem. John M. 'Slaton, of Atlanta
waa re-elected speaker of the House,
and J. D. Jackson,
county,
was elected speaker protem.
Judge Aiken Is one of the staunchest
prohibitionists In the state.
In the Senate, Hardeman, of 83rd
district, began the reform light by the
introduction of a stringent prohibition
measure, prohibiting the manufacture
Georgia Legislature Has Convened at the Cap-
Session Formally Opened on Wednesday and Will Enact Many Reform
Laws.
Atlanta, (la. June 26: The General
It promises to be memorable from
Assembly convened today, and the ( *ho tact that It marks the beginning of
most important session in many years ^administrationof Governor Hoke
, . Smith, who will seek to bring about
. in carrying oat the pledges ot his cam-
few vacant seats In either House or palgn, quite a number of tetorms.
Senate at roUcall this morning. legislation particularly as to rail-
All of the few absentees will be road regulation and control and negro
present by tomorrow. disfranchisement will be watebeu with I
Already the city la Ailed to over- great Interest.
Aowing with visitors coming to the m line with the plana of the gover
nor,*, it is considered.probablo that thol
railroad commission will be reorgan
ised, and .the conduct of Ha strain |
arranged on a somewhat
different
| basis than has hitherto existed.
The new legislature, as is known, la
I largely made up of Hoke Smith sup-
| porters during tbs last campaign, and
[ that the new executive will have little.
If anv, trouble in putting througn bis
measures, seems certain.
THE DEFENDANT WAS DISCHARGED
HARRISON KIUED WITH REVOLVER
After Hearing of the Case In Police
! Court. *
The case of Mess. J. F, Holmes of
Athens, George Wheatley Jr. and Frank
Lamar, charged with
L. O. Council, Prest.
Council, Cashr.
fighting, was
tried yesterday In police court and re
sulted jn the acquittal of both Mr.
Holmes and Mr. Wheatley, whiles Ano
I of ti waa imposed upon Mr. Lamar for
Ibis participation' In tho affair. Tbo
I sensational hearing attracted quite a
I crowd, and all the testimony was
I listened to with great Interest. Mr.
I Holmes made a full statemont of bis
conduct in the case, which seemed to
exonerate him of any Intention to give
affront to tho young lady whom be
presumed he knew and to whom he
liad spoken at tho ico cream parlor,
which act was resented by the''other
young men, Mess. Wheatley and
I.anjar. Tho Ano Imposed upon Mr./
Lamar was promptly paid and thol
caso ended. ,
REM BERT’S
DRUGSTORE
113 TORSYTH.ST,
29 fH YEAR
NUMBER 9
Discount
On My Entire
STOCK OF CLflTHIMfi
As I expect to move into new
quarters early in August I will sell
$25-00 Suits for $18.7 5 .
20.00 Suits for I5.OO.V
I5.OO Suits for 11.25,
10.00 Suits for 7.50.
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.
(Special to Timea-Recordcr.) 1 It merely Intended to avoid a conflict
Atlanta, Ga.. June 28.—The Central wjth the State administration in Geor-
of Georgia railroad baa been told to gle.
Oakleigh Thorne and M. J. Perry, of The general lmpreaaion la that the
New York. legislature will not beaatlafled and that
The deal waa conflrmed at the meet- atepe will be taken In a day or two to
Ing of the directors at Macon today. 1 get at the’bottom of the tale and aacer
The price of the aale la not made tain where the real control of the Ceil
public. . ■ tral lies.
It la currently reported, and gener- The aale carrtea with U the control of
ally accepted aa a fact, that the purcb- the ateamahlpa to New York and Boi-
asers represent Thomas J. Ryan and ton. N
the Southern railroad, and that the aale
CBAWFOHD S MC."i SHOES.
-VL
These men’s shoes are among the most fame, in America.
The manufacturers are among the “PIONEERS" in the bulg
ing of Fine Shoes at Popular Prices. Their $3.50 and $4.00
shoes for men are recognized as good almost if not the equal
of any $5.00 shoes in America.
During this sale for the next few days, for the Spot Cash
we will offer
or sale of Intoxicants of any kind
anywhere In Georgia.
This measure went on the Senate'
calender as BIU No. 1.
A similar bill was introduced In tho
House by Covington of Colquitt
oountv, and heads the calendar there.
Heneior Born, of the 34th district |
Introduced a rigid anti-pass bill,
prohibiting the soliciting, issuing or
receiving of :a pass from a railroad
company, a frank from an express or
telegraph company, or free courtesies
of any character from corporations
doing a public business.
W. D. BAILEY.
Outfitter for Men and Boys.
Forsyth St. and Cotton Ave Americus. Ga.
I$4 Crawford’s Oxfords in Patent Kid.
Gun Metal or Vici fora $3 50.
I$3.50 Crawford’s Oxfords $3.00.
James Mean’s Famous Shoes.
Every Pair Warranted, this Sale $.2.50.
Immense Reductions on Men’s Clothing.
$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 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 7,95
12.50 Men’s Trousers now ^75
10.00 Men’s Trousers now ;... 7*50
7.50 Mem’s Trousers now 5,75
6.50 Men’s Trousers now 4*50
5.00 Men’s Tronsers now i 3,50
4.00 Men’s TOousers now 2.75
3.00 Men’s Trousers now — 1 — 1,95
2.50 Men’s Trousers now 1*75
Chas. L. Ansley
Successor to WHEATLEY & ANsLEY.1
| (See Ad on Fourth Paste.)
m • ■ ■ m aw
Razors, Straps, Lather
Brushes, Talcum Powder,
Shaving soap, Bay Rum,
Almond Cream, Ext.
Witch Hazel. And many
other toilet articles that
makes life pleasant.
Goods aro the best and
the prices are pleasing.
We-guarantee satistac-
ion and would be tickled
to see you.
L, A. Lowrey, President,
| Ctawford Wheatley, Vice-Preit,
M. M. Lowrey, Cashier;
R. E. McNulty, Asst. Cashier
Americus National Bank
THE ONLY NATIONAL BANK IN THIS ‘‘ECTION.
CAPITAL $100000.00. U. S. BONDS $1(10,000.00:
Under the supervision of the
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.
.accounts of firms, Individuals and corporations invited. Certi
ficates of deposit issued bearing interest.
A. W. Smith, Pres, G. M. Eldrldge, V. P. N. M. Dudley, Cashier.
m i J6a.
AMERICUS, GEORGIA.
SECURITY, LIBERALITY AND COURTESY ACCORDED ITS PATRONS.
- DIRECTORS:* ^*40
Prominent Young Man of Montezuma |
. Suicides.
Hen S. Harrison, a young business
man of Montezuma, and well known
In America* llkewtae, committed sui
cide there • dey or two ago by (hoot
ing Ms brains out. No cause for the
reeh sells alleged., He was a Mason
and.Knight of Pythias In high stand
Ing, a? member of tho Methodist church
and from one of (he beet families In
this section of tho stele. ,JIe leaves a
wife and several children, two brothers
Messrs. C. M. Harrison, and L. S.
Harrison, and a sister, Mrs. W. L.
McKenzie.
FORTY CENTS FOR A FIRST BALE
Stiff Price Paid for Cotton In New
York.
York, Jnno 20.—Tho first balo
cotton to arrive at New York
sold at suction In front of the cot-
exebange here. Latham, Alex-
ander and Cbmpany were tho success
ful bidders. Tho purchase price was to
per. pound.
C. L. Analoy,
W. A. Dodson,
N. M. Dudley,
C. M. Eldrldge,
Thos. Harrotd,
P. J, Perry
A. W. Smith
H R, Johnson,
Tile Planters Bank
of Americus
Total Rosourcoa, - $000,000
With well-established connectioas, onr
Urge resources, and every attentioa con-
slsteat with sound banking, we solicit
your patronage. Interest allowed ou
time certificates and in our
“Department for Savings;
J. W. SHEFFIELD, President. FBAHK SHEFFIELD Vlce-Frei
I. D. SHEFFIELD, Cuhier.
OMMERCE
AMERICUS. GEORGIA.
A general banking bnaineee transacted end *111
extended.to patron*. Certificates of depoeit,igened
