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AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER ■>/ i twenty-ninth year AMERICUS,GEORGIA,-[WEEKLY]--FRIDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 8 1907. NUMBER 27. Copyright 1907 by Hart Sehiffner 14 Mar* VOUTE just time enough to come in and look over our Hart Schaffner & Marx suits and overcoats. We’ll show you some of the best clothes you ever will see; all-wool, tailored in the most perfect man ner, and exact in fit. Hart Schaffner & Marx are lead ers in style; nothing better made. Suits and Overcoats $20 to $40. COLLEGE OPENS IN JANUARY 6(lPterllei^ IMPORTANT MEETING OE TRUSTEES IN AMERICUS C0 Financial Matters All Arranged and Third District College Will Open Under The Third District Agricultural College will be opened early In Jan uary, probably January 8, with about one hundred boys In attendance, the limits of the present accommodations. Inasmuch as the applications for ad mission from boys will be more than adequate to take all the rooms. It will not be possible to admit girls at this term. Separate provision will even- Clty Pays Its Part, Too tually have to be made for them another dormitory. This was the decision arrived at by the trustees of the College yesterday, after they had held a long conference with the city officials on financial matters, In which satisfactory ar rangements were made for the pay ment of the remainder due the con tractors and for the equipment of the buildings now erected. The Trustees In Meeting The trustees present at the meet ing were Cheirman Walter E. Steed and Messrs. J. W. Bivins, secretary J. M. Warren. J. H. Daniel, J. P. Heard, H. D. D. Hughes D. B. Fitz gerald, J. R. Stapleton, E. L. Brid ges, D. T. Paulk, SupL Collum was also in attendance. The trustees absent were Messrs. Heys, Matthews, Reagln, Hall and Dent. The conference with the Mayor and Aldermen lasted several hours. The finances connected with the build ing of the college were thoroughly reviewed. It was pointed out that the County, except for some small apparent discrepancy In the account had paid Its full obligations to the college, and it now remained for the City of Americus to carry out Its part of the agreement. After proper consideration of matter the representatives of city announced their intention carrying out the compact on the part of the city, and a warrant was drawn for $3,250, with which the balance due the contractors on the building will be paid, leaving the two struc tures entirely free from debt There Is still due the college from the city something over $5,000, which It . is proposed to use In equipping the college building and the dormitory. This money will likewise be forth coming and there Is now no doubt that the Institution will be In read! ness for use by the beginning of the new year. 1 Committee to Buy Supplies The trustees appointed as a com mittee on purchase of supplies for the equipment of the buildings, Messre. J. P. Heard of Dooly; E. L. Bridges, of Schley, and J. R. Stapleton, of Web ster. Associated with the gentlemen In the necessary financial arrangements, and Representing the entire citizenry of Americus, will be the following well known gentlemen: Messrs. W. P. Wallis, Frank Sheffield, Frank Lanier, Lee Allen, Crawford Wheat- ley, T. G. Hudson. Have Accpfcd the Buildings The trustees have accepted the buildings from the contractors and the committee on equipment was given full authority to proceed in the purchase of all that Is necessary to put the college in readiness when the .pupils begin to arrive in Janu ary. Our ladies ready-to-wear depart ment for the season to Nov. ist. shows an increase of a fraction over sixty per cent over the corresponding season of 1906. The fir$t day of Nov., 1907, shows an INCREASE OF 160 PER CT. Over the corresponding day, first of November, 1906. Comments are useless except to say that the meritorious stock we are showing, the CLEAN METHODS always used, the EXTRA* ORDINARY LOW PRICES we are enabled to give the trade the benefit of by the ELIMINATION OF ALL UNNECESSARY EX- PENSE3 in the conduct of the department, coupled with the still further important fact that our department is NOW LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR, accessible to every visitor to our store, whether old or young, THESE FAOTti are all CONVINCING ARGUMENTS^ a CTUAL REASONS, why it is to your interest to BUY YOUR MERCHANDISE HERE FEW CASES ARE FILED FOR TERM OE COURT GRAND JURY AS DRAWN FOR TERM OF GOUR Sumter’s Docket is Light' W. D. BAILEY. -■* Outfitter for Men and Boys. Forsyth St. Next to Postoffice. Americus, Qa. This store will accept Clearing House Certifi cates same as cash. A •i-'y \’y A pleasing soap is one of the greatest luxuries of the home —you need not fear in using our 10c leader soap. It is pure, yclean and nicely perfumed. 10c cake, 3 for 25c. / We have all the other ex pensive or cheap ones. Remberl’s Drug Store. Return day in Sumter superior court brought little new business for the forth-coming session three weeks hence, and the docket as now made up is the lightest In a number of years. Not a suit against a railroad or the city was filed, and barring the usual number of negro divorce cases there will be little business for the term unless the grand jury develops a lot of it on the criminal docket. Court convenes on the fourth Mon day, 25th lust.. Judge Littlejohn pre siding, and present Indications point to a session not exceeding two Weeks, Instead of two months, as was the case many years ago when conditions were not so good In Sumter as at present. Session Will Be Quite a * Busy One. The regular full term of Sumter superior court convenes three weeks hence, and the session gives promise of being a busy one although the amount of civil business wilt scarce ly be as large as usual while the criminal docket will be unusually light unless more cases develop In the lnterum. At present there are but three prht oners In the Jail, and none of these are held for murder. The entire session may not con' sume more than two or three weeks. The following named grand jurors have been drawn to serve at this term of the court J. J. Wilson, W. K. Bell, W. M. Me Math, J. O. McArthur, G. D. Hays, R. J. Perry, R. R. Stewart, J. P. Cannon, G. W. Nunn, G. M. Eldridge, J. W. F. DOWN ATHUGUENIN NEW OWNERS IN CHARGE To Operate The Plantation Next Year. PRICE, tp=g23 ct. ..JONEDAY | IsKi ANTI-GRIPINE IS GUARANTEED TO CURE GRIP, BAD COLD, HEADACHE AND NEURALGIA. Call far your MOJit \ REMBERT’S drugstore Had BEEN HIDING IN CITY ALL TIME N-KW -YORK, Nov. (Special)— Raymond Hitchcock, the actor, for -horn the police of the United 8tates ..."“Canada have been searching for to answer a charge Preferred by a girl, sur- himself today. He had jSTJT.the city, being in hiding !" ■>* *n the excitement It was re- has ,rom various cities that he aaa been seen. Preacher Injured The Times-Recorder several days ago announced the sale of the great Huguenln plantation of eleven thous and acres to Messrs. Morrison and Ferr, of Gainesville, who are al ready In itossesslon of this magnifi cent property. Mr Sheridan, repre senting the new ownership, is upon the place, directing the management of the property. Mr. George D. Jones, who for several years has been sup erintendent for the former owners, has received flattering offers to con tinue on In that capacity, it Is said, but has not determined fully whether he will accept. Mr. Jones owns a splendid plantation of several thous and acres near the Huguenln place and may decide to remove there. Dur ing the current year ho has managed 150 plows in the cultivation of five thousand acres cotton, besides corn and other crops, and most success fully He is one of the leading plant ers in this section of the country. DAWSON, QA., Nov. 6.—(Special) —Rev. E. L. Quarterman, while on his way to the meeting of the Pres byterian Synod at Macon had his arm and a rib broken. Don't Want Second Term ATLANTA. OA., Nov. 6.—(Special) —A. J. West, comander of the Geor gia Confederate-Veterans, has an nounced that he will not stand for a second term. Even In the hunting season, when any man may be mistaken tor a deer, n distinct slight la Involved In shoot ing him for a rabbit L. Johnson, H. C. Mitchell, John Shef field, J. S. Johnson, John 81ms, F. P, Mitchell, G. E. Buchanan, Thornton Wheatley, C. N. Griffin, J. H. Dkn- lel, H. L. Mize, D. M. Borum, T. M. Lemly, J. J. Dupree, J. L. Sparks. This grand jury, as will be seen from the published list, Is an excep tionally strong one and may well be depended upon to look after affairs of the county. Various crimes as well, including the "shooting up” of a negro church near Americus and the murder of Henry Osborne, who was In the con gregation, will be Investigated by this very able body. Several cases of more or lees public interest will be very carefully Investigated as well. Forty-one traverse jurors have been drawn for the first week and on equal number for the second week of the November session. DEATH OF INFANT SON OF REV. W. F. SMITH News was received here yesterday of the death of Osgood, the 2-year-old son of Rev. W. F. Smith of the Dublin Methodist church. Dr. Smith was until recently Presiding Elder of the Americus district, having his home at Dawson. If you will only look through the stock and are in need of anything you will do as 90 per cent BUY of all o hers who look NEW SUII£, NEW COATS, NEW SKIRTS, NEW BABY COATS, Received during the post few day. Come and see us. CHAS. L ANSLEY. FARM LOANS NEGOTIATED. My Eastern money arrangement are such that I can obtain the best rates obtainable in Georgia on choice improved farms. . When in need of money call on me and you will be the winner! J. J. HANESLEY. Necessity of a Varied Diet A matter of no little importance In maintaining a good healthy appe tite Is variety of diet. Appetites soon flag if there is a monotonous same- In our daily food. An unusual delicacy will add to the enjoyment of the whole meal/ Of course bread Is a staple food. No meal Is complete without bread or some other wheat food. We may think we never tire of bread, but TREE PASSES CUT Off BY R. R. COMMISSION Rule Similar to That of National Body. No more free pa is the order try some radical change and see how welcome it is. Try National Biscuit Company's Graham Crackers. The unbolted wheat of which they are made Is not only delicious but stim ulates the appetite and the digestion. The flavor of the National Biscuit of the Railroad Commission, Issued on Wednesday. The new rule Is ef fective January 1, and conforms to the rulings of the Interstate Com merce Commission. Employes of roads, ministers and charity workers Company’s Graham Crackers is en-) are excluded from the terms of the NoSecrets Aik your doctor if he approves of this prescription for IhinllooJ, Impure Hood. c —*ZSKAS.«S±6* B8=“~;t£ Iodid efPetMaiam • 4 Ora. tirely different from the old. coarse kind originally made by Dr. Gr* ham. The same progress which ex' perlence, skill and study have pro duced in all the products of this Com pany has made the Graham Cracker not only a health food but a delight ful delicacy. For the Indoor worker—the ' office man, the Inactive, nothing makes a better lunch than Graham Crack ers and milk. Light, but sustaining, without heaviness or sleepiness so of ten following a hearty lunch of rich foods. Keep Graham Crocgers op the table as well as bread, and the staff - •“Weet of passes: of life can be eaten In either form that particularly appeals to the taste. National Biscuit Company Graham Crackers come in moisture and dust- proof packages, keeping in all their delightful flavor, crispness and fresh- Sca Island Growers. ATLANTA, GA., Nor, 4.—(Special) —A sea Island cotton growers con vention has been called to meet at Lake city, Fla., on Nov. 14. order. Express franks and free transpor tation of freight are Included In the list of things forbidden. It will be recalled that the rail road commission recently called, on: all the roads doing business In Geor*- gla to furnish a list of passes issued In this state, it Is supposed that this was a preliminary to a general order forbidding free passes within tho state. The following Is the order on ’After tho 31st day of December, 1907, no railroad company or other common carrier, subject to the juris diction of tho railroad commission of Georgia, shall bo allowed to Issue or honor any free ticket, free pass or free intrastate transportation for passengers between any this state, except upon the provided for Interstate free ti tatlon by the act of congress ed June 29, 1906, known as tt burn act”