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twenty-second year.
HOT WEATHER
CALLS FOR
COOL CLOTHING
The past week we have received another lot of those
Jstriped Flannel Suits worth $10; to sell them quick
/jFwe P r^ce them at $7 00.
auble-breasted Serge Coats worth $5 oo reduced to $.4 00.
Jouble-breasted Serge Coats worth $4 50 reduced to $3 25.
fSue& black Serge Coats & Vests reduced to 4 50 this week
NEGLIGE SHIRTS
Big lot just opened in plain white, “cool and neat”
and all the season new shades and colors.
UNDERWEAR
Nainsook and Check Muslin Underwear from 25c to
soc per garment worth at least one-third more. Big
line of Balbriggan Underwear for those who prefer it
at 25c, 35c, soc, 75c, $1 00 per garment.
NECKWEAR
Don’t forget that we have the nicest, newest and
prettiest line of Neckwear in Americus. 75c Ties
for 50c, 35c goods at 25c this week.
NICE LINE
Os the latest in Collars, Cuffs, Hosiery and Suspen
ders always on hand for well dressed gentleman.
Very Truly Yours,
JfLee Allen
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That’s the only way to get rid of bed
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. t \ j<tL ~ secure a complete and final riddance of
the pests. Follow the slightest indica
&»-.■ tion of their return with another appli-
■' 1 cation of the remedy to make their ab-
|W -■ sence from your furniture permanent,
jj The unanswerable logic of experience
shown our bed bug killer to be
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M (Teething Powders) JULtEETHINA Relieves the Bowel
Costs only 25 cents at Druggists, any age.
Or mail 25 cents to C. J. MOFFETT, M. D., ST. LOUIS, MO.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
X f EE G. JONES, Ph. G. M. D. >
Specialist.
Genito Urinary diseases and diseases of
the skin. Oftiice in, and over Dodson s Puar
macy. Room No. 11 Windsor Hoter,
-yAN RIPER,
PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIEW ARTIST.
Studio on Jackson street, opposite Presby
terian church.
DR. B. B. HUDSON,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Tenders his professional services to the pub
lic. Calls left at Hudson’s drug store will
receive prompt attention.
ROBT. L. MAYNARD,
Attorney at Law,
Office in Wheatley Building; Room 1.
Will practice in all courts except County
Court of Sumter countv.
1 AMJEB TAYLOIi.
Attorney at Law.
Office over Rembert s Drug store, Forsyth
street
U A. HAWKINS,
Attorney at Law.
office in Wheatley Building opposite tie
' courthouse.
WELLBORN F. CLAKa E,
Attorney at Law
311A Lamar Street. Americus. Ga
Americus, Ga.
Give special attention to the Bankruptcy
practice. Office. Bvne bldg, near court house
, E..CATO, M. D. ~
Residence 330 Felder street. Telephone 96
Tenders his protessional services to the
people of Americus and surrounding coun
ties. Special attention given to general
surgery, diseases of woxneu and children'
Office Jackson street. Cads left at Dr
Eldridge’s store will receive prompt atten
ton
JOHN K. WILKBS,
DENTIST
Office over Bank of Southwestern
Georgia.
STEVE WOOTEN has the only rella
ble transer agency in the city. Al
orders attended to promptly it left at
Windsor hotel. Hours 6a m to 10 pm.
Orders for night trains must be left
before p m, Respectfully,
phone 84 STEVE WOOTEN.
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EIGHT YEARS OLD.
OLD SHARPE WILLIAMS,
FOUR FULL QUARTS OF THIS FINE
OLD, PURE RYE.
EXPRESS
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We ship on approval in plain, sealed boxes,
with no mark's to indicate contents. When
. you receive it and test it, if it is not satisfac
tory, return it at our expense and we will re-
I turn your 83.50. We guarantee this brand to
be eight years old. Eight bottles for 86.50,
! express prepaiu; 12 bottles for 89.50. express
prepaid; 1 gallon jug. express prepaid. 83.00;
2 gallon jug, express prepaid, 85.50. No
charge for boxing.
We handle all the leading brands of Rye
and Bourbon Whiskies in the market, and
‘ will save you 50 ner cent, on vouf purchases.
Quart. Gallon.
Ken tuck Stir Bourbon 835 81 25
Elkridge Bourbon 40 150
< Coon Hollow Bourbon 45
MellwoGd Pure Rye 60 J W'
Monogram Rye 55 *co
Mcßrayer Rye 60 2 25
Baker’s AAA A I»
O. OP. (Old Oscar Pepper).. 65 240
Old Crow 1-
- Finches’Golden Wedding.... 75 27*
■ Hoffman House Rye.... ... 90 300
I Mount Vernon (8 years old).. 100 3ao
Old Dillinger (10years 01d)... 12a 4 00
1 The above are only a tew brands of the
many we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
All other goods by the gallon, such as Corn
Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandies, etc,,
sold equally as low, from 11,25 gallon up
wards.
We make a specialty of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph will have our
prompt attention. Special inducements of
! sered
The Altmayer &
Flatau Liquor Co.
i er"Mail orders shipped same day receipt ol
order. —.
506, 508,'508, 510, 512 Fourth-st.
Near Union-Passenger Depot
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This elegant hotel, situated upon the out
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formally opened June 15th.
Il cost over $125,000, and accommodates 250
guests, is modern in all appointments, rich
ly furnished and conducted upon a high
plane of excellence.
The city of Winchester, made famous by
song and story, ricn in historic reminis
cences, is located in the heart of :he Shen
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feet, the atmosphere cool and dry. The Inn
is located upon the hillside westward of the
town, and a cool, bracing air fans it at all
times.
The many places of interest ;n this beauti
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those seeking summer rest. A visit to the
old battlefields is Interesting.
Beautiful shaded grounds surround tne
hotel, a chance for the children to romp; no
signs “Keen off the grass,-’ excellent high
ways saddle riding, cycling, tennis, fishing,
bathing, etc., afford means of enjoyment.
An excellent orchestra during the entire
season, Kates from sl2-00 to s2l each per
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rooms. Rooms en suite with bath. Write
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Winchester. Va.
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MOVE MUST
IMPEHIALCITY
Strong Japanese Force to Gc
to the Relief of the
Foreigners.
EMPRESS AGAIN IN POWER
Issues An Order For the Protection ol
Foreigners at Any Cost—Three Ger*
man Warships Have Sailed Foi
Chinese Waters—Latest News From
the Seat of War In t ie E ist.
Washington, July 10.—The secretary
of state has received a dispatch from
Consul Goodenow, at Shanghai, stating
that it is given out by the governor ol
Shan Tung that the legations were
standing on July 5 and that the outlaws
were dispersing. Mr. Goodenow adds
that this statement does not obtain gen
eral credence.
Shanghai, July 10.—News from offi
cial sources has been received to the
effect that the empress dowager had, on
June 30, resumed the reins of govern
ment and appointed Yung Lu prime
minister.
It is said that she sent a dispatch tc
Nankin by courier, at the rate of 10C
miles per day, thanking the viceroys ol
Yang Tse Kiang provinces for their loy
alty, and recommending that they pro
tect foreigners at any cost.
London, July 10.—The Chinese offi
cial sources furnish another surprise in
announcing that the dowager empress,
who had been reported within two weeks
dead, fled, poisoned and hopelessly mad,
has resumed the reins of power. The
date given is June 30, the same on which
the wholesale massacre of foreigners is
alleged to have occurred.
The telegram of Sheng, the minister
of telegraphs and railroads, to the min
ister at Washington, Wu Ting Fang,
saying the imperial government is pro
tecting the legations, appears to fit in
with the dispatch from Shanghai, par
ticularly with reference to the alleged
directions given by the dowager empress
relative to the protection of foreigners.
At the same time people continue to ask
why, if the legations are protected, the
ministers are not permitted so comma
cate with the outer world.
Sheng’s expressed fear that the food
and ammunition of the legations are ex
hausted are counteracted by the news
that Prince Ching, the commander of
the Manchu field force, is revictualing
them, beside which it is now known
that in the last resort there are available
for food several hundred ponies, usually
kept within the walls of the British le
gation.
In the meantime, according to the le
gation of Japan here, the Japanese by
no means share the general opinion that
the advance on Peking must be indefi
nitely delayed. The officials assert that
the Japanese have no intention of halt
ing at Taku or Tien Tsin, but propose to
advance on Peking during the present
week.
Their military authorities express the
opinion that the 20,000 of their troops,
in addition to the international forces
already available, will suffice to enter
the Chinese capital.
Emperor William has dispatched the
German warship Buzzard from Kiel for
China, while the German cruisers Geier
and Sea Adler have been ordered to pro
ceed to China as rapidly as possible from
their American and Australian stations
respectively.
It has been learned that the Chinese
legation here, though apparently unable
to communicate directly with Peking, is
getting news from there indirectly. The
officials of the legation declare the pres
ent trouble is entirely the work of
Prince Tuan and that the government,
the dowager empress and the Chinese
generally are against the Boxers. The
officials also say they have reason to
hope that the situation in Peking is, im
proving and that Prince Ching will suc
ceed in protecting the foreigners. They
scouted the stories of the massacre of
the people in the legations and the pois
oning of the empress dowager and the
emperor.
Sail Friday For China.
Washington, July 10.—General Mac-
Arthur cables the war department that
the Fourteenth infantry and the Fifth
artillery will leave on Friday for Taku.
Other troops are being sent to replace
these.
Twin 'Watermelon.
Dublin, Ga., July 10.—J. W. Weavei
of this county is the possessor of a curi
osity in the shape of a twin watermelon.
The*two melons forming the twin grew
from one stem and each is perfctly de
veloped. This is the only freak of the
kind ever recorded.
BOMBARDMENT OF
THE FOREIGN QUARTER
Desperate Battle Is Reported
At Tien Tsin.
CHINESE GUNS SILENCED
Engagement Begun Tuesday and
Lasted Four Days—British and Rus
sian Force Routed—Russians at Tong
Ku—Japanese Troops Land.
Tien Tsin, July 10. —It is reported
from Chinese sources that the foreigners
at Peking have taken possession of one
of the prince’s palaces opposite and com
manding the British legation and that
the native Christians have been installed
therein.
Cue Foo, July 10. Refugees whc
have arrived from Tien Tsin bring the
following information:
“The Chinese resumed the bombard
ment of the foreign quarter last Tues
day and noncambatants were ordered tc
leave. The bombardment is described
as the worst yet experienced, but there
were no civilian casualties, though many
marvellous escapes are reported. A
force of British and Russians tried tc
silence the Chinese guns, but retired
without effecting their object. Twc
guns from the Terrible silenced the Chi
nese guns on Thursday, but the artillery
duel commenced on Friday.
“Seven hundred Russians are occupy
ing the railway and station at Tong Ku.
Japanese troops are landing at Taku. ”
The immediate object of the allies is
to take the native city and stop the bom
bardment.
Another Severe Engagement.
Tien Tsin, July 10. —The Chinese
shelled the foreign settlements all day
long July 3. Upward of 150 shells fell
into the concession and many houses
were partially wrecked. The casualties,
however, were few, the civilians and
women and children being ordered to
seek shelter in the cellars of the town
hall and the Astor hotel.
Three companies of Japanese infantry,
a mountain battery and a body of Rus
sians engaged the Chinese artillerists,
but with little effect. The 12-pounder
of the British, first class cruiser Terrible
then came into action, but the enemy
placed two shells fairly under the gun,
damaging the carriage and wounding
the crew. The gun was withdrawn and
replaced by a French gun, which had a <
similar experience, a shell bursting in
the midst of it.
The Japanese casualties during the
day were an officer and two men killed
and 20 men wounded. The casualties of
other forces engaged are not known.
The Chinese in the vicinity of Tien
Tsin have been reinforced during the
last 48 hours byA several thousand of
General Mas and General Sung’s troops
from Peking.
The Chinese have also mounted a
number of heavy guns commanding the
settlements.
A force of Boxers numbering about
3,000 men have entered the native city.
Vice Admiral Alexieff has arrived
here and is expected to assume supreme
command.
The allied forces now number about
>O,OOO men, including 800 Japanese.
Will Embark For China.
Plattsburg, N. Y., July 10.—Com
panies A, B, C and D of the Fifteenth
infantry, under command of Colonel
Meade, have left Plattsburg for San
Francisco, where they will sail for Nag
asaki on July 15.
French Troops Sail For China.
Toulon, July 10. —The French troop
ship Aquitanie has sailed from this port
with 850 infantry soldiers and artillery
for China.
MILL OPERATIVES STRIKE.
Eagle and Phenix May Be Forced to
Close Down.
Columbus, Ga., July 10.—If the strike
of 40 beamers in the Eagle and Phenix
mill is not settled the mill will close
down until the differences are adjusted.
Practically every beamer in the mill
quit work, claiming that their wages
were cut, the cut averaging 45 cents per
day. Unless the beamers return, or
their places are filled by others, the mill
will be forced to close in a day or two,
as the non-operation of this department
would cripple the mill to the extent that
tliat it would practically cause a
temporary shut down until the matter
could be settled.
It is stated that the mule spinners
have also struck, claiming that a prom
ised restoration of wages from 80 to 9C
cents had not been made.
This was followed by a meeting of the
Central Federation of Labor, at which a
committee was appointed to confer with
the officials of the company to adjust the
matter.
Enormous War Indemnities.
Lima, Peru, July 10.—Garland’s new
pamphlet treating of the war indemnity
collected by Chile from Peru and Boli
via since 1879, has made a decided im
pression here. The figures are given
which show that by 1935 Chile will have
received for nitrate and iodine from the
Peruvian province of Tarapaca, $2,350,-
(>OO,OOO (Chilean), and from Bolivia
$650,000,000, Thus the war indemnity
paid to Chile will reach $3,000,000,000, a
greater sum than France paid to Ger
many.
Miners Resume Work.
Birmingham, Ala., July 10.—Work
has been resumed at the various coal
mines, which have been suspended
pending the signing up of the wage
scale and unless something uu for seen
happens, the operators of the mines will
not be interferred with for at least a
year to come. The demand for coal is
still very active, and the general pros
pect has improved considerably since
the adjustment of pending labor differ
ences.
Dividend of 10 Per Cent.
Washington, July 10.—The comptrol
ler of the currency has declaed a 10 per
cent dividend in favor of the creditors
of the ’.lnsolvent Mutual National bank
of New Or leash?.
AMERICA’S POLICY
IS CLEARLY DEFINED
Views of This Government On
the Chinese Trouble.
POWERS WERE NOTIFIED
Identical Note to the European Gov
ernments Setting Forth the Position
of the United States—France Is In
Hearty Accord With Our Policy.
Washington, July 10.—-The state de
partment has concluded to make public
the identical note which was recently
delivered to the powers as defining the
position of the United States respecting
the Chinese troubles. It is understood
that this circular of instruction was
drawn up on June 30 and transmitted
to Canton for the approval of the presi
dent and communicated to the powers
concerned July 3.
It embodies the views to which this
government has strictly adhered from
the very beginning of the present
troubles, anc which the different pow
ers have one by one taken into favora
ble consideration.
The view announced at the start by
the president that we did not consider
ourselves at war with the Chinese na
tion and that all our efforts should be
directed to localizing the disturbances in
the province of Chih-Li and keeping
them from spreading throughout the
empire by enlisting on the side of peace
the powerful viceroys of central and
southern China have now apparently
been adopted by all the other nations.
It is too soon to prophecy the ultimate
results of this policy, but thus far the
indications are all favorable. It will be
seen that no answer from the different
powers was required or expected to the
circular of July 3, but it is understood
has been everywhere favorably received,
and that no objections have been made
to it in any quarter.
It is not true that there has been any
formation of groups or combination of
powers of any sort whatever. It may
be positively asserted, for instance, that
the co-operation of France and the
United States has been most constant
and cordial.
The circular sent out to our foreign
representatives is as follows:
“ In this critical posture of affairs in
China it is deemed appropriate to define
the policy of the United States as far as
present circumstances permit this to be
done. We adhere to the policy initiated
by us in 1857, of peace with the Chinese,
and the furtherance of the law of com
merce and protection of lives and prop
erty of our citizens by all means guar
< anteed under extra-territorial treaty
rights and by the law of nations. If
wrong be done to our citizens, we pro
pose to hold the responsible authors tc
the utmost accountability. We regard
the condition at Peking as one of virtual
anarchy, whereby power and responsi
bility is practically devolved upon the
local provincial authorities. So long as
they are not in’overt collusion with the
rebellion and use their power to protect
foreign life and property, we regard
them as representing the Chinese people
with whom we seek to remain in peace
and friendship.
“The purpose of the president is, as has
been heretofore, to act with the other
powers; first, in opening up communica
tion with Peking and rescuing the
American officials, missionaries and
others who are in danger; second, in
affording all possible protection every
where in China to American life and
property; third, in guarding and pro
tecting all legitimate American interests,
and, fourth, in aiding to prevent a
spread of the disorders to the other pro
vinces of the empire and a recurrence of
such disasters.
“It is of course too early to forecast
the means of attaining this last result,
but the policy of the government of the
United States is to seek a solution which
may bring about permanent safety and
peace to China, preserve Chinese terri
torial and administrative entity, protect
all rights guaranteed to friendly powers
by treaty and international law and
safeguard of the world the principle of
equal and impartial trade with all parts
of the Chinese empire.
“You will communicate the purport
of this instruction to the minister for
foreign affairs.
•‘(Signed) Hay.”
FLORIDA MOB AFTER NEGRO.
While Being Pursued for Robbery He
Commits Murder.
Tallahassee, July 10.—A shocking
tragedy has occurred south of Tallahas
see. Harmon Gray, a prosperous young
farmer, was with a posse pursuing a ne
gro robber, who fired upon the party,
and Gray fell dead in his tracks. Dan
Richardson, the fleeing negro, was a tur
pentine hand. The whole country
turned out after the murder to pursue
the negro. If he is caught by this crowd,
speedy retribution will be dealt out to
him.
Pickelheimer Has Seven Wives.
Middesboro, Ky., July 10.—J. F.
Pickelheimer has been arrested here on
the charge of bigamy. It is alleged
he has seven wives, two of whom are in
Middlesboro and others will arrive to
morrow. In his grip were found a li
cense to preach, teachers certificate from
Franklin county, Ky., four marriage
certificates, deck of cards, bottle of
whisky and a pistol.
Quiet Prevails In St. Louis.
St. Louis, July 10.—The day opened
with practically no interruption to
traffic on the lines of the St. Louis
Transit company, notwithstanding the
determination of the former employes to
resume the strike. The boycott against
the Transit company was declared on
and wagons were resumed for carrying
passengers, especially on the north and
south sides.
Gary Is Confident.
Abbeville, 8. C., July 10.—Hon.
Frank B. Gary, candidate for governor,
has returned to his home here for a twc
weeks’ rest. He has stood the campaign
well, and states that he has made decid
ed gains in ever ' unty visited, and has
no doubt he-f£, the next governor ol
South Carolina.
Distributed In Germany.
Berlin, July 10. —A German pamph
let descriptive of North Carolina,
printed at Leipsig at the order of the au
thorities, is now being distributed in
large GfflSlfiny-
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Old Sol compels people to buy straw
hats at the proper time but he fails to
induce many people to enjry the maxi
mum foot comfort by substituting ox
fords for high shoes.
Better think about this matter “good
and hard.”
We have the- proper oxfords at the
proper prices.
SCHUMPERT SHOE CO.
SHANGHAI IS A HOlffl
BED OF IDLE RUMORS
Many Stories Sent from There
Are Pure Fabrication.
HAS REACHED ITS CLIMAX
With the Assembling of Foreign Troops
the Boxers Have Begun to Disperse.
Neih Protects the Foreigners In the
Vicinity of Tien Tsin.
San Francisco, July 10.—Sir Fragile
A. Swettenham, resident general of the
Malay states, has arrived here. He was
at Tien Tsin as late as June 5.
“While the conditions are no doubt
serious in portions of China, ’ ’ said Sir
Fragile, “I am amazed with the absurd
reports you have been receiving from
Shanghai. I was at Shanghai recently
and know that many false stories were
Sent out from there. In fact, it is a hot
bed of idle rumors.
“I think the Boxer movement has
reached its climax, now that the foreign
nations have begun to assemble the
troops at the door of China. The most
serious trouble at present, and for some
time to come, perhaps, is the insurrec
tion that has already arisen as a result
of the Boxer uprising. General Nieh,
who, by the way, was the first man to
go against the Boxers, is now in Tien
Tsin helping to protect the foreigners.
He is assisted by many Chinese.”
Boxers Are a Cowardly Lot.
San Francisco, July 10. —Hans Hors
felder of Australia, a news corresppnd
ent, has arrived here after a ten weeks’
tour through China. He carried pass
ports from his government showing that
he is credited as a regular commer
cial representative. Speaking of the
Chinese soldiers, he said:
“They are absolutely the most cow
ardly men I have ever encountered. A
mere stamp of the foot and a threaten
ing wave of the arms are sufficient to
scatter a band of 30 imperial soldiers.
“I had a conference with a French
Catholic bishop in Peking. He told me
that there are, all told, about 180 Euro
peans in Peking. There are between
60,000 and 80,000 Chinese Catholics in
Peking. They are the people who are
in danger from the Boxers probably as
much as are the Europeans. There are
four Chinese Catholic churches in
Peking. ’ ’
CONDITION OF COTTON CROP
It Is Considerably Below the General
Average of Last Year.
Washington, July 10.—The monthly
report of the statistician of the depart
ment of agriculture will show the aver
age condition of cotton.on July Ito have
been 75.8, as compared with 82.5 last
month, 87.8 on July 1, 1899, 91.2 at the
corresponding date in 1898 and a 10-year
average of 87.9.
The condition of the principal statesis
reported as follows:
North Carolina, 89; South Carolina,
79; Georgia, 74; Florida, 78; Alabama,
70; Mississippi, 64; Louisiana, 81; Texts,
78; Arkansas, 78; Tennessee, 76; Okla
homa, 82; Indian Territory, 96.
While there was some improvement
during June in North Carolina, Texas,
Oklahoma and Indian Territory, amount
ing to 3,7, 7 and 12 points respectively,
there was a decline of 6 points in South
Carolina, 7 in Louisiana, 10 in Tennes
see, 13 in Arkansas, 15 in Georgia, 17 in
Alabama and 21 in Mississippi.
THEIR WOUNDS WERE FATAL.
Collins and Troup Are Both Dead.
Story of the Shooting.
Selma, Ala., .’’uly 10.—William Col
lins and Jere Troup, two young men
who were shot by Grant Creel at Lanier,
are both dead.
The trouble is said to have arisen over
a practical joke. The story is that Col
lins told Creel that another man was
looking for him (Creel) with a rifle, and
that he was going to shoot Creel. When
told of this Creel walked away, and,
seeing the man in question sitting on a
bench with a rifle across his knees, ap
proached him and asked him if he had
made the statement attributed to him.
The party said that he had not. Creel
then looked up Collins and a quarrel and
fight ensued. The shooting followed.
Troup get into the trouble by acting as *
a peacemaker.
Approved By the War Department.
Columbia, 8. C., July 10.—B. A.
Rawls has been advised by Congressman
Wilson that he has received an official
letter from Washington stating that the
secretary of war had, on June 80, ap
proved all the plans and specification!
lor deepening the channel of the Con
garee river, and that on July 2 bids fol
the work will be called for.
New Bank For Bainbridge.
Bainbridge, Ga., July 10.—The Peo
pie’s bank of Bainbridge has been or»
ganized and will open for busines Sat
urday, July 14.