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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