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AMERICUS. GEORGIA.—(WEEKLY)—FRIDAY. MARCH 13.1908. NUMBER II- HATS 1908 LARGE CROWD HEARD VISITING LECTURERS if you want the best in the hat line try a KNOX new spring styles are now ready for your in spection, IV. D. BAILEY, Outfitter for Men and Boys. vVe Sell Carhartt’s Overalls. BAPTISTS TO MEET AT SHILOH IN APRIL The annual Sunday school conven- H°n of the Friendship Baptist Asso ciation will be held at Shiloh church April llth, 15th and 16th. Shiloh church is near Amerlcus, and both the churches here will be 'cell represented. Churches in Sumter county as well ’ >i| l rend delegates, and all of the churches in the Friendship - As ocial Ion will be represented. Following Is the program of exer- ci«et as sent by the pastor of Shiloh church, Rev. A. B. Hawkes. Tuesday, 10 a. m.—Prayer and praise service, 8. J. Hargrove. 11 a. m —Sermon by Hugh F. Olt- 1:30 P m.—‘The purpose of the Sunday School/ 1 ions. led by A. C. AVel- -:3u p. ni.—"The Achievements of s u»day School.” led by J. S. K Towles. 3:30 P- m.—"The Teacher, his op portunity and Influence," led by S. AMcliahean. 1:3 ° P, m.—"Display of pictures and lecture, by J. E. Howell. Wednesday, 9 a. m.—Prayer and l |r -J"e service by J. T. Ooare. 10 a. m.—“The Superintendent; his auihrrlty and responsibility,” by N. R OKelley. 11 a. m.—Preaching by Rev. H. H. Crunibley. 1,33 P- w.—The Entanglement of the Sunday School, led by -J. A. Ivey. 2:30 p. m.—"The Sunday School as an Evangelizing Agency,” by R. L. Bivins. 3:30 p. m.—"The Sunday School as a training force,” by W. W. Mabry. 7:30, p. m„ preaching by Rev. W. W. Arnold. Thursday. 9 a. m.—Prayer and praise service, by Marion Greer. 10 a. m.—"The Sunday School as a Missionary Power,” Rev. O. P. Gilbert. 11 a. m.—Preaching by Dr. A. B. Campbell. The Sunday Schools In the Friend ship Association are urgjed to send messengers. The public Is Invited. Trains will be met In Amerlcus by parties notify ing J. F. Daniel; Amerlcus, da., .R. F. D. No. 2. BARRETT ORGANIZING FARMERS’ UNIONS ATLANTA. GA., Mareh 9.—(Special) —National President Charles 8. Bar rett of the' Farmet., Onion will or ganize the union in North Carolina on April 1. He will organize Colo rado on April 16, and later will or ganize Kentucky,'Indiana and Wash- Ington. President Barrett is now In Washington, attending a meeting of state presidents of the union called to look after certain legislation, which the union desires Congress to enact. The only chance a man has to make money in speculation Is to go ngnlnst his judgment.—N. Y. Press. “How sre your bowels?” the doctor slwsys asks. He knows how important is the ques- ]/1 C\ 1/ O r ,ion of constipation. He knovs that inac U O { tivity of the liver will often produce most Doctor! all agree that an active licet d 'S**<TOUs results. We believe Ayer’s Pills h peiiticely essential to health. AA #rc ,he bef * • iver pills you can possibly take, worogn doctor a haul Auer’% Pills. Sold lot over 60 years. fcwAT.'itofi: Educational Special Arrived on Time. For two hours the Educational special of tbe State Agricultural School stood at the Central of Geor gia depot Friday, while its speak ers addressed an audience which aver aged about 900 people, the crowd coming and going. Many ladles were auditors, standing near the station or Inside the waiting rooms. The train was practically on time, arriving a few minutes after one o'clock. A crowd of near a thousand people had gathered to welcome the visiting special. Many expected that Gpv. Smith would be aboard, but In htslteby were disappointed, A platform had been erected on the east side of the station, and from this the various speakers held Yorth, Each speaker was given close at tention. Many phases of farming were discussed, Including cotton grow ing, wheat raising, dairying and other topics. The talks were delivered with earnestness and showed that the speakers were familiar with their themes. In the audience were hundreds of farmers, while the town was well represented. President Collum, of the Third Dis trict Agricultural college, headed delegation of a hundred students, while the city schools were present In a body. Exhibit Car Attracted part of the crowd heard the speakers, while others Inspected the exhibit car. A constant stream of visitors flowed through the car, ex- amlning with delight the various ob jects. Samples of cotton, corn, wheat. fertilizers and labor saving machln ery weri shown. President A. M. Soule was the first speaker, but only said a few words. This will be his last appearance with the train, ps he Is worn out by the strain. He left yesterday for Athens. Other speakers were Messrs. M. P. Jarnlgan, J. M. Reid and E. L .Wor sham, the last named being State En- tomologlst. Hon. T. G. Hudson was In charge of the baggage car, and directed the visitors. Mr. S. T. Carter of the Amerlcus Cotton Oil Company, was with the train, being relieved here by another representative of the asso ciation. President Collum, of the Agricul tural College, joined the train at this point and will remain with It today. Accompanying the party were news paper, representatives from Atlanta papers. One, of them took a snap shot of the crowd about the speaker's stand. THIRD DISTRICT MAY WITNESS LIVELY RACE FOR CONGRESS Col. Dudley Hughes May Decide to Oppose Congress man* ‘Lewis--Judges Littlejohn and Crisp ' Also Solicited. OF TRADE HAS NAMED NEW OFFICERS Lee Allen and Thos. Har- rold at Head. The Directors of the Amerlcus Board of Trade have elected the following officers for the ensuing year, pursuing the policy now generally adopted by trade organizations throughout the country of placing new men. at the head with each year: / President, LEE ALLEN. Vice-President, THOMAS HA3- ROLD. The new officers have’ taken hold at once and plans are now under way for the work of the organization for the ensuing year, work that. It la be lieved, will tell greatly for the good of Amerlcus. , Mr. Lee Allen, the new president of the Board, Is one of Amerlcus most enterprising young business men; one who achieves success In whatever be undertakes, and will ably discharge the duties of this office. Mr. Allen is a member of the city council and senior member of the well known realty firm of Allen & Crock ett. Vice President Thomas Harrold Is ono of tho solid and conservative busi ness young men of Amerlcus, and a member of tho well known house ' of Harrold Brothers, doing a large busi ness liero. He Is fully identified with the pro gress of Amerlcus,. - and his selection as vice-president will yrove a most ex- The presence of Hon. Dudley M. Hughes In Amerjcus during the past two days has revived Interest In his possible candidacy for Congress from •the TJilrd Dls rlct In opposition to Hon. E. B. Lewis, who has already announced bis candidacy for another term In Congress. Mr. Lewis’ announcement apeared two weeks ago, and coupled with it was the statement that he would not again offer after this term, which will be his seventh Mr. Lewis’ 'announcement appeared ly supported [this time, as heretofore. Is a fact that'need pot be stated. But Col. Hughes seems desirous of again getting Into the game political, and while htt candidacy has not been formally announced his friends feel assured that!he will run again as the opponent of[ Mr. Lewis this year, as campaign of 1906. developed considerable that election, but his If he can poll as large r as then. In the local political field, the sug- III Support Hr. Lewis gestlon, was made yesterday that , Judge Charles R. Crisp might yet be Upon thd belief that he can accom- lnduced to offer for Congress. It Is plish much for his district this time, gtated that he, too, has been strongly more than! could a new man In his importuned within the last few days place, Mr. f Lewis friends will again to enter the race, and assured of rally to ht) standard. His efforts for hearty support, an increased appropriation for a fed- * j udge crisp has offered for the eral bulldog here will be duly appre- Judge shlp of the city court, a position elated. v 'Which he so well adorns, and has no Mr. Lewis Is bending every energy )oDpOB|t|on for re _ eIectlon- Itisamat- to that and at present, and with every. , er of dou5t that he would dec(de , 0 prospect Of ultimate success. To this 'ppose Mr. Lewis at this time, end, esp^lally, Sumter county Is lt , g generaIly repor ted thgt Mr. Amerlcus and throughout the district recently, and the presence of Col. Hughes here yesterday has served to revive Interest and speculation upon this point. Judge Littlejohn has received quests from hundreds of friends over the district to enter the congressional race, but so far has given no definite answer to these many flattering evi dences of esteem and assurances of support. Judge Littlejohn Is wedded to his profession, the law, and adorns tbe position he has long held as one of the ablest jurists of the State. He. la in no sense a politician, and would not regard with favor a scramble for any office, no matter how great the coveted honor. The belief is expressed here that should Judge Littlejohn become a candidate Col. Hughes would give him his cordial support Judge Crisp is Also Named Interested In his re-glectlon. Judge Littlejohn Importuned The probability of Judge Z. A. Lit tlejohn entering the race has been a — .. subject of animated discussion in not dlscnss the matter. Hughes saw both Judge Littlejohn and Judge Crisp while in Amerlcus nnd If rumors are correct.'practicall y its- 1 sured them of support If either ran, The two gentlemen referred to will AL| oJIUN DOWN. Mist 'O/Stroebe, who had Con* Mis* * Res Read i* Health, Found •M-naatOnci. ’eSays; M ISS DELLA 8TROEBE, 710 Rich* mond St., Appleton, AVIs., writes:. “For several years I was In a run down condition, and I could find no re lief from doctors and medicines. I could not enjoy my mealB, and could not sleep at night. I had heavy, dark circles about tho eyes. , <‘My friends were much alarmed. I was advised to givo Pcruna a trial, and to my Joy I began to Improve with the first bottle. After taking six bottles I felt completely cured. I cannot Bay too much for Pcruna as a medicine fox women in a run-down condition.” Pe-ru-na Did Wonders. Mrs. Judge J. F. Boyer, 1121 Sherman » Avc., Evanston, 111., says that sho bo. eamo run down, could neither cat noi ■ sleep well, and lost flesh and spirit. Po- runadid wonders for her, nnd sho thanki ( Pcruna far how llfo and strength. Man-a-lln the Ideal Laxative. . WEDDING AT PLAINS IS QUITE A PRETTY ONE Occasion of Interest In That City. The marriage yesterday at Plains of Miss Mabel Timmerman and Mr. $eese M. Andrews was an occasion of greatest social Interest in that little city and In Amerlcus as well, where both the bride and groom have numerous friends. Thp rites were solemnized at 11 o'clock yesterday morning at the handsome residence of the bride's pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Timmer man, and witnessed by a. large as semblage. Tbe parlor 'and reception ball were made most attractive in their decor ations of Spring's sweetest flowers. Lohengrin’s wedding march was rendered by Miss Ruba Timmerman, ir of the bride, to the strains of which tbe handsome couple entered the front parlor where the Rev. J. I. Oxford, of Fitzgerald, awaited to re- cleve the vows which united their destinies. The bride wore a very handsome traveling suit, with hat to match, and was altogether charming. Petite Misses Geraldine Logan and Christine Collins were the dainty lit tie flower girls and vt£y gracefully performed their parts. When congratulations had been ex tended the radiantly happy couple the wedding guests partook of a tempting menu, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews leaving by the noon train for Florida where they will spend two or three weeks at points of Interest. Many beautiful wedding gifts In silver, cut glass and lino china at tested the love and esteem In which the young couple is held. The bride H one of Plains most accomplished, cultured and charming young women, and has been greatly admired In social circles there. Mr. Andrews Is a sterling young business man and well worthy the beautiful woman be claims as his bride. Upon their return homo they will occupy a pretty new residence, near the Methodist church. EMPIRE COMPANY’S BUSINESS GROWING Fine Opening for New Agents in This District The Empire Life Insurance Com pany, of Atlanta, Is doing a greater volume of new business in this ter ritory than ever before In Its history. The prompt payment of all Claims, the able and conservative manage ment of the company, and the fact that it Is a Southern enterprise, keep ing the money at home for home In vestment naturally serve to strengthen It in the confidence of the Insuring public. As a result Its list of policy holders In Amerlcus and the district adjacent to this city Is Continually Increasing The Empire Life Insurance Com pany Is now In Its eighth year. As sets of about a half million dollars are at Its command and are being ad ded to every year. It Is an old line company, with a full legal reserve for the protection of its policy holders. One hundred thousand dollars arc deposited with the State Treasurer of Georgia as a guarantee to the Insur ers. Keeping Georgia money in Georgia for the development of Geor gia, it is no wonder that during the year 1907 lt wrote new business ag gregating five millions of dollars, In Georgia alone. «| One of the finest policies issued In the world Is the Empire's Double In demnity Policy, covering life, acci dent and disability, all in the some. This Is proving an exceedingly pop ular policy and Is being largely taken hold of hereabouts. , The Empire's affairs in this section are well attended to by Mr. J. E. .Mathis, Inspector of Agencies, whose office la In the Allison Building, Amer lcus. Mr. Mathis states that he Is prepared to make generous contracts with men of ability and Integrity, to represent tbe Empire. Style. Mrs. Naybour—I noticed yi.ii? hug- hand today In an automobile suit. Mrs. Pcckhaip—Yes, I bought It for him. Mrs. Naybour—But surely you’ro not letting him run an auto? Mrs. Peckham—Certainly not; hut I want him to appear strictly up-to- date when he wheels the baby out In her perambulator. • The more times a girl gets engag ed thfl easier it is for her to appear awful Innocent about it.—N. Y. Press. ln fuI > In advance?' WHY-VETERANS WERE, ^ PAID QUARTERLY Gov. Smith Wanted to Help . School Teachers. In reply to nn nvainnch of com plaints from all over the states over tho chango of method of paying tho Confederate Veterans from a yearly to a quarterly basis, Gov. Smith, in his official organ, has issued a state ment to the public. He says in part: ; “The appropriation act for 1908-7 provided 6850.000 annually for pen sions. AVhen the legislature met last summer tho fact was brought to their attention that In a number of coun ties the pensioners had received noth ing for 1907. Tho appropriation was $12,717.65 short and the com missioner of pensions asked this as deficiency appropriation to bo paid at once. He also asked that tho regular, appropriation be In creased to $950,000 annually as he considered that sum necessary td- meet the pension roll. The state school commissioner about the earnestime brought to tho. attention of . those charged with hand ling the finances of the state the claim that the teachers for 1907 were further behind ln receiving pay for their work than ever before at the- same period of tho year. The legis lature was passing tho prohibition; bill cutting off $£50,000 of revenuts of the state. "It was perfectly apparent that the money which the state would have on hand could not pay up tho $42,717.' which bad not been idet In 1907 ami: also pay $950,00 In advance to the- pensioners at tho first of the year 1908 and also meet tho other current liabilities of the state. “I do not believe an old soldier ln Georgia would wish his pension paid In advanco and require the teachers, to wait months ak«r their work Is dono before receiving pay. “There may be cases where lt will causo trouble this year to pensioners who did not receive all of their pen sions in advance, but many of our teachers have widowed mothers and aged fathers dependent upon them. AVould tt be fair to leave them to work and to wait for months for Ir pay while we pay the pensioners-.