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NEW HOME FOR LODGE AN IDEAL HOSPITAL Splendid New Building Is Harrold Home Might Be Proposed. Secured. Americus Masons who attended the <3rand Lodge session this week state "that authority to purchase a suitable site for a new Masonic temple In or near Macon was grauted by the grand lodge to the special committee that ■ was named a year ago to look into the advisability of the building of a now temple or the remodeling of the -old one. This means that within a few years "the grand lodge will have new quar- "tcrs in or near Macon. Although the members of the grand lodge will not say where the site Is it is generally understood that a cer tain place near the city has been pick ed out and an offer to buy will be made shortly. The Masons wish their new temple •■constructed along the lines of the most modern architecture and it may Be built along the lines of a church -in some respects. Of course these -Plans are subject to change and mottling moro will he dono during the year than the purchase of a suit- -able site. Mr. P. R. Stanfield, who attended the session with other past masters <of Americus, was the oldest Mason of the 1200 In attendance. He has been a Mason for sixty-six years and 4s still enjoying good health. SIIE Dll) NOT EE A It DEATH. An old lady on her seventy-third Airthday once said, “I do not mind rgettlng old, and I do not fear death, •but l live in constant dread of par alysis.” “For some time I have been want ing to tell you of the great good your ■wonderful Sloan's Liniment is doing bore,” writes Mr. James F. Aber uothy, of Rutherford College, N. C. “In fact, all of your remedies are do ing noble work, but your Liniment beats all. In my eight years experi- • --‘nee with medicine I find none to go ahead of it, having tried it in very many cases. 1 know of one young -man, a brick mason, who suffered -from a partial, yes, almost complete, : paralysis of one arm. I got him to •> use your Liniment, and now he can C do as much work as ever, and he t'sings your praise every day. 1 get all '■to use It I possibly can and know --(here is great virtue in it. I have helped the sale of your noble rem- - stiles about here greatly, and expect ■io cause many more to buy them, as fl know they can't be beat.” 'Laugh and grow fat.—Ben Johnson. Pneumonia Follows a Cold hut never follows the use of Foley's JHoney and Tar. It stops the cough, beals and strengthenes the lungs and prevents pneumonia. Sold by all drug- fflata. e o d—w Charges On Prohibition Law ATI ANT A, GA., Nov. 4.—(Special) Judge Ellis, of the Superior Court today charged the Grand Jury to en force the prohibition law. DOCTORS MISTAKES Are said often to be buried six feet undet ground. But many times women call on the'lr family physicians,suffering, as they Imagine, one from dyspepsia, another from . heart disease, another from liver or kid ney disease, another from nervous pros tration, another with pain hero and there, and in this way they present alike to themselves and their easy-going or over- busy doctor, separate diseases, for which he, assuming them to lie such, prescribes hi- pills and potions. In reality, they are all only symptoms caused by some uterine disease. The'j5h*slcian,>iriorant of the euuse of suffering,>V‘|IS uplHitreatment until large bills are nhiiie. TieSoffering . patient gets no betteA frvJftniiWNc t be wrong treatment, but probably wiiMlr A pinoer rn-.-dicine like Dr. Plercb's V.- vorni. t-Ifscnpimn. .t.c.-.n.t 'vmifit has.-. i.iirTi: r, | ii..VV<l tl,o ui^ase. tleri- by uispcning alithose distressing symp- •tom«, and instituting comfort Instead of prolonged misery. It has been well said, .That "a disease known is half cured." Hr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is a rscientific medicine, carofully devised by in experienced and skillful physician, and adapted to woman's delicate svstem. it is made of native American medicinal -a-oots and is perfectly harmless In its ejects in TTiT? ..ol.mion dT-T/.-TomiB? *l<»bo-. •as a powerful invigorating tonic "Fa- Torlte Prescription ” Imparts strength to Uie whole system and to the organs dis tinctly feminine In particular. For over worked. "worn-om." run-down,” debili tated teachers, milliners, dressmakers, seamstresses, "shop-girls," houa-keepers, .nursing mothers, mid feeble women gen erally, Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the greatest earthly boon, l-elng un counted as an appetizing cordial and re storative tonic. As a soothing and Strengthening nerv ine "ravorl to Prescription " is uncounted ana is Invaluable In allaying and sub- The beautiful P, It. Harrold real deuce for the Americus Hospital Such Is the suggestion put forth by officials and friends of that splendid institution, and It meets with the greatest favor among those with whom It lias been discussed. Certainly au Ideal building, ideally situated. The property is for salo by the es tate, and while not discussed by the owners It Is believed It would be sold for this purpose and at a price that could be secured. Friends of tho hospital arc already Interested In tho suggestion and are willing to get to work to that end If It meets with approval. The building now occupied for hos pltal purposes Is only leased, and this lease will soon expire, and while it might he renewed, tho friends of the institution prefer to either Luy it, or some other property equally con venient. And the Harrold mansion meets every requirement, both in size and Iiolnt of location. It Is large and splendidly construct ed and possesses every modern con venience of and Ideal Sou thern retreat, such as sug gested. The grounds include several acres of beautiful greensward making It a beautiful homo Indeed. With the amount of money on hnnd, It is believed the Hospital- As sociation han easily raise the balance of the purchase money required In the event It is decided to secure this sup erb old Southern home for the Ameri cus hospital. While the matter has only been suggested thus far, it meets with very general favor. ORDER NO. 6 HP SLEEVE Rate to 2 1-2 Elat, Lower for Books. ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 1.—(Special) —It is given out as a straight tip that the next move of the railroad commission will be to order a flat rato of 2 1-2 cents per mile, with 1,000 mile books to ho sold at the rate of 2 1-4 cents, and 2,000 miles hooks at 2 cents per mile. This city is making a fight for G street car tickets for 25 cents. The order abolishing telegraph and telephone franks, it is stated, will come out In general- order No. 6. soon to ho issued by the Railroad Com mission, and the matter of street car tickets is to follow the hearing on this subject. State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas county, 8h. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the city of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay tho sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL LARS for each and every case of ca tarrh that cannot bo cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before mo and subscribed In my presence this 6th day of Dec ember, A. D., 1886. (Seal) A. W. GLEASON, Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is take., inter nally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys tem. Send for testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for con stipation. No False Pretense has marked the career of Ely’s Cream Balm. Being entirely harmless. It Is not responsible like the catarrh snuffs and powders, for minds shattered by cocaine. The great virtue of Ely’s Cream Balm Is that It speedily and completely overcomes nasal catarrh and hay fever. Back of this statement is the testimony of thousands and a reputation of many years' success. All druggists, 50c., or mailed by Ely Bros., 56 Warren Street, New York. PENSIONS ARE PAID WEARERS OF BLUE Eight veterans of the Union army In Americus who draw pensions from Uncle Sam received yesterday their regular quarterly stipend, paid through Court Clerk H. E. Allen. There are but few union veterans here although their pensions aggre gate several hundred dollars. Cured of Bright’s Disease Mr. Robert O. Burke, Elnora, N. Y., writes: "Before I started to use Foley’s Kidney Cure I had to get up from twelve to twenty times a night, and I was all bloated up with dropsy and my eyesight was so Impaired I could scarcely see one of my family across the room. I had given up hope of living, when a friend recommended Foley's Kidney Cure. One 50 cent bottle worked wonders and before I had taken the third bottle the dropsy had gone, as well as all other symp toms of Bright's disease. Sold by all druggists. e 0 d—w TO TAKE POST GRADUATE COURSE Dr. W. S. Prather, one of the best known of the physicians of Americus, Is preparing to leave next week for Baltimore where he will trtke a six weeks' post-graduate course iu ab dominal surgery at the John Hop kins University. Dr. Prather has recently done some very skillful surgical work and promises to take a high rank among the surgeons of Georgia Abdominal surgery is probably the most deli cate branch, requiring the utmost skill on tho part of the practitioner, A.W. Smith Furniture Co. Offer the largest, most attractive and varied assortment in each line they have ever had in stock, embracing CHAMBER SUITS in MAHOG ANY and OAK, CHIFFO-WARDROBES, ODD DRESSERS, DRESSING TABLES, LADIES’ DESKS, LIBRARY, CENTER, PARLOR and DINING TABLS, EHAT RACKS,j SIDEBOARDS and BUFFETS. ROCKERS in OAK, CANE and MAHOGANY. In LEATHER GOODS, the handsomest DAVENPORTS, COUCHES and CHAIRS ever shown in the city. IRON BEDS AND CRIBS HAND PAINTED CHINA and ODD pieces, as well as DECORATED and WHITE CHINA, our own importation, which means best goods for the least money. JAPANESE and BOHEMIAN VASES, CUT GLASS, stock largest and best at lowest prices. WINDOW SHADES, HANGING and STAND LAMPS, as well as all HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS. Of course, WHITNEY’S GO-CARTS, as every one knows that they are the best. Call in and see the best stock ever offered in the city and at prices which will please you. Cor. Jackson and Forsyth Sts, Americus, Ga, A Hard Debt to Pay. "I owe a debt of gratitude that can nover be paid off,” writes O. S. Clark, of Westfield, Iowa, "for my rescue from death, by Dr. King's New Dis covery. Both lungs were so seriously affected that death seemed eminent when I commenced taking New Dis covery. The ominous dry, hacking cough quit before the first bottle was used, and two more bottles made a complete cure.” Nothing has ever equaled Now Discovery for coughs, colds and all throat and lung com plaints. Guaranteed by Eldrldge Drug Co. 50c and 11.00. Trial bottle free. d—w CITY OF BIRMINGHAM SINKS IN HARBOR BOSTON, MASS., Nov. 4.—The steamship City of Birmingham, of the Ocean Steamship company's line, sank this morning in Boston har bor. She split on a rock. No lives were lost. The steamer was cn route j to Savannah for a cargo of lumber, j The City of Birmingham was used as j an extra steamer by the Ocean Steam- | ship Company and was valued at | 5bout $300,000. Tlie vessel Bank in ! ten fathoms of water, about two [ 1 miles from the dock. Joys arc not the proiicrty of the rich alone.—Horace. BUSINESS SO FA R HAS BEEN EXCELLENT "Business up-to-date has been excellent, it exceeds anything I have ever known, and I have had some years experience In Americus.” This was what Mr. Geo. D. Wheat- ley, the well known merchant, told a Times-Recorder reporter yesterday. "Last week out trade was fine, and I ant satisfied now that with the issu ing of clearing house certificates to continue marketing of the cotton crop of this section the November and December business will establish a new record. I confidently anticipate the best fall and winter Americus lias ever kuown, without exception.” JOHNSON & HARROLD. Cotton Warehouse and Commission Merchants AND DEALERS IN Heavy Groceries aod Fertilizers, Plantation Supplies Furnished on Reasonable Terms. Shoes Repaired. I pick tho stitches and preserve the welts. I also repair shoos according to the standard rule. I use nothing but the best of sole leather on the market. Special attention given to ladies and childrens shoes. All Work Hand* ■tltohed or tacked if desired. JOSEPH M. DUDLEY. 312 Jackson street, NO EXTRA SESSION FOR MONEY TROUBLE WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 4.— (Special)—It Is announced that Pres! dent Roosevelt will call no extra session on account of the panic. NEW YORK, Nov. 4.—(Special)— Harrlman, Stillman and Henry Clews oppose an extra session of Congress They favor currency reform but ad vocate a pacific policy at present. I^slle M. Shaw says wise legislation cannot come too soon. He Fought at Gettysburg. David Parker, of Fayette, N. Y„ who lost a foot at Gettysburg, writes: "Electric Bitters have dono me moro good than any medicine I ever took. For several years I had stom- nch trouble, and paid out much money for medicine to little purpose, until I began taking Electric Bitters. 1 would not tnko $500 for what they have done for me.” Grand tonic for the aged and for femalo weaknesses. Great alternative and body builder; sure cure for lame back and weak kidneys. Guaranteed by Eldrldge Drug Co. d PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE UP LOR CONSIDERATE Rev. J. L. Irvin Leaves To day for Meeting Synod. Rev. J. L. Irvin, pastor of the Pres byterian church, will leave today for Macon, where he goes to attend the annual meeting of the Presbyterian Synod of Georgia. The Synod will be in session until Friday. Outside of the regular routine, the chief question before tho Synod will be the matter of establishing a Pres byterian Synodical College In Geor gia. The college will be located at the point which offers the most sub stantial Inducements. So far tho bidding has not been satisfactory and It is probable that the final disposl tlon of the proposition will be de ferred. There will be the usual discussion of the missionary work and other ac ttvitles of the church. COUNTY IS WILLING TO HELP THE MILITARY Assistance is Given By Commission. and Is invaluable In allaying ami sub duing nervous excitability. Irritability, nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration, neuralgia, hysteria, spasms, St. Vitus’s - dance, and other distressing, nervous symptoms commonly attendant upon Junctional and organic disease of tbs uterus. It induces refreshing sleep and ‘ **li®ves mental anxiety and despondency. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Invigorate the stomach, liver and bowels. On* to -Ititostaa Easy to taka as candy. I The finest coffee ever made, has , recently been produced by Dr. Sltoop i of Racine, WIs. You don't have to j boil It twenty or thirty minutes. "Made in a minute,” says the doctor. "Health Coffee" is really tho closest coffee imitation ever yet produced. Not a grain of real coffee Is in It either. Health Coffee Imitation is made from pure toasted cereals or grains, with malt, nuts, etc. Really it would fool nn expert—were he to unknowingly drink It for coffee. Sparks-Mashburn Co. Some cranks have declared that man should llvo on onions. If any body tries that diet he might as well get ready to give up his friends.— Athens Banner. MOZLCY’S LEMON ELIXIR The Ideal Laxative. There are no unpleasant effects j from Mozlf.y’* I.i:mo.v Kuxir, hut i its action is thoroughly effective. It regulates the Liver, Stomach, [ Bowels and Kidneys, cleanses the I system of all impurities, hut does ! not gripe or produce the least un pleasantness Mozley'a Lemon Kuxir. unlike other laxatives, has a most pleasing taste, children even beg for It. 60 cents and $1.00 P«r bottle. AT ALL DRUG STORES. $1,000,000 Iu Ortlilratcg AUGUSTA, GA., Nov. 4.—(Special) —The Augusta Clearing House has decided to issue certificates to the amount of $1,000,000. WILUAMS' KIDNtY PILLS Have you neglected your Kidneys Itavo you overworked your nervous system and caused trouble with your kidneys and bladder? Have you pains n loins, side, back, groins and blad. der? Have you a flabby appearance of the face, especially under the eyes? Too frequent a desire to (lass nrine? If so, Williams, Kidney Pills will cure you,—at Druggist Price 50c. Williams' M'fg Co. Props., Cleve land. o. -riai v r-,---as Sold by W. A. Rsxbhut.] At tho meeting of the board of county commissioners yesterday a re quest for assistance for the local mil Itary was presented, and favorable action thereupon taken. Captain John A Cobb, for the Light Infantry appeared before the county commls sloners and In a strong address set forth the pressing financial needs of the company and at the same time emphasizing the vital, Imperativi need for maintaining that organize tion. The commissioners took the same view as did Captain Cobb and. despite recent heavy and unusual drafts upon the county treasury, made a conditional donation of $75, at the same time expressing tho hope of doing much more for the Light In fantry in January. This assistance will he appreciated by the military, and citizens and the city council will provide the remaining funds required for paying the indebtedness of the company. Bulloch Co. Gels Prize ATLANTA, GA., Nov. 4.—(Special) —Bulloch county has been awarded the first prlzo of $1,200 for the best state fair exhibit. Cobh county hns filed a protest. The Exposition Route to NORFOLK Seaboard AIR LINE RAILWAY. "These arrivals and departures, ts well as time and connections with other companies, are given as Infor mation and are not guaranteed.” Shortest. Liao Between Americas and SaTannnh. Passenger Schedules Effective Aug ust 12, 1906. 00 Meridian Time, All Trains Dally, Leave Americus for Cor dele. Rochelle, Abbeville, Helens, Lyons, Collins, Sa vannah Columbia, Rich mond, Portsmouth and points east 12:32 p m 2:20 a m 5:10 p m Leave Americus for Rich- land, Columbus, Atlanta, 8:43 a m Birmingham, Hurts boro, 12:55 am Montgomery and points west and northwest 3:08 p m Arrive la Americus from Cordele, Rochelle, Abbe ville, Helena, Lyons, Col- 8:43 a m Uni, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond, Portsmouth 12:55 a m and points east. 3:63 pm Arrive tn Amoricna from Richland, Columbus, At- 12:32 pm lants, Birmingham, Harts- 2:20 a m boro, Montgomery and points west and northwest 5:10 p m Close connections at Cordele for all points north and south. At Co lumbus for all points east, and at Montgomery for New Orleans, Mobile and all Texas points and the south west and northwest Night trains have through Pullman buffet sleepers and coaches between Savannah and Montgomery. For further Information apply to H. P. Everett, Agt, Americus, Ga. W. P. Scruggs, T. P. A., Savannah. Chas. F. Stewart, A. G. P. A., Sav annah. LOANS. Farm loans and loans on city real estate negotiated at low rates and on easy terms, G. R. ELLIS, Americus, Ga. If you want good home made Harness buy from W.0. Barnett Manufacturer of all kinds of Harness.