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NEAT, STTLISH ANO DURABLE AKE THE LINES OF Clothing and Cents’ Furnishings We are showing thia season. Wo are fully alive to the wants of the trade and urge you to give us a call and let us show you through. WILEY L. SMITH, 23 HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA- IF YOU NEED A TRUSS BE SURE AND GET The American Silver Truss. AMERICAN I SILVER I /. TRUSS. \ BESTFLTTJNG / ’\ ’’ AND | "' "T.l most comfortable I cool. Easy to Wear. Retains \ /No pressure on THAT \OJ (AN Bl A. E\ ER\ ONK IS I Seve.r.t V Hip. or Back. gUARANTEED TO GIVE SATISFAU I'ION. I Hernia I ZMo understrap. I with Comfort. I Never move,. We also carry a full line of Suspensories, Supporters, Elastic Stockings, Etc. CARLISLE & WARD. NEW GARDEN SEED JUST RECEVED. ALL FRESHIAND GENUINE.; ONION SETS—EASTERN IRISH POTAAOES. DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES, LAMPS, LAMP CHIMNEYS, GLASS AND PUTTY. FINE LOT OF PERF'MERY \N’D TOILET ARTICLES. PRESCRIPTIONS \ SPECIALTY. J. N. HARRIS & SON. Some New Goods! Florida Cabbage, Turnips, Irish Potatoes, Asparagus, Lettuce, Spring Strawberries, Yellow Bananas, Cake Bread. Quick Delivery, Good Goods. We want your trade. Come to see us. G, W. CLARK & SON. t'll EA PEST GROCERS IN TOM N. «• Sec My New Bath Cabinets. They are the Latest with Improved Attachments. I SELL THEM UNDER A GUARANTEE. If you are not more than pleased your money will be refunded. J. M. SEARS. The Grocer. I lie Evening Call. GRIFFIN, GA., APRIL lb, 1599. i) lie. .. ver IhoiM Hardware Store TELEPHONE NO. 23. PERSONAL AND LOCAL DOTS PHYSICIAN AND S'.’llo’EON. Office: No. V.'., 1 Hill street, stairway next to IL I*. McWilliams A Sen. Ti ic phone 27, 2 rings. Chas Smith, of Coticotd, was hete today. Bud Berry went up to Atiiiuta this morning E. B Oxford made a business '.rip to Sunny Side today Mrs W. J. Kincaid was entertained by friends in Atlanta today. Mrs. It H I’ayh r is spending a few day<• with friend* in M . , Henry Mooney returned tins morn, ing from a pleasant visit to Atlanta, Eoi; Sail —bushels unknown Pea*. Lewis D ('lnk. 20 Hill -tire'. About u I <>t.e gt is up m tin streets these days is, * Is there any urns from Hose?" Mr* J. M. ilioma* and little baby left tiir'ay Io «| end mme • ime in At lanta Mr. and Mr* \ G Porter were atnutig th>>*>‘ wlr> «j ■nt the day in A tin nt a Mrs J. W Mangham was among the Gritfinile- who attended the con cert in Atlanta today. K‘V \\ G TV 'ndbridge, who has I .-on attending Piei-bytery nt Decatur, returned home this mortnng Mik. J. W Gresham went d-wn to Barnetvide this morninc t > visit her pvi’nu Mr. nmi Mt * .1 G Smith. Mie It E Strn km d .mil Min Hat lx 11 - i.l went t As I ata tlusm >rn:ng t.> u't. t d the matinee this a'trrrioor. Dr. M E (’ a: 1 II w < h t do w n i o Ms ii >n tin* mot' >t >’ ( • h ’t• d the nn el in: .fl. Stale M edlca! A-* -cis’ lon !\ ■ iim-..m P,w P> no Mei f. i fer til /mg r> p t p si.'- grapi VII • lawns, etc. Em sale bt J O Si. iir- 1 11 . Mi.-- d■ i j in Have* \\ . it t re l umd to hr r home i n A t an' a this m■: i> i n .aft i r spr r.d: :• g several days in this city fbe iipiipmerits for the Gritlin Rilles arrived tins im ttiing, ami will t i • :: ■ n,, . t! -e m pany ti x’ Eriday evvmng li v \V G. \V dbt !g" iris ret timed umu tie. 1 reshy ti ry . n-.d » ’ r. inhict ‘■ i- prayer mei t.ing at the Presby ie ' »h < .lurch tonight «t . I.i Mrs J. \\ . Hntilon was among the many Gritfiuit> s who want up to At lanta t xiay t. attend toe musical con cert at the Grand tins uftei t>oi>n. Gip Smith, id Ciiiciun.a i, who has been spending a few days with Gridin fiiftid*. left tins m ‘riling '-r an ,-x --tended btisim-* ti p through the I S uth n S>a 1 : * Mrs. C I’ Smith and son, Charles Richter, of Concord, were in the city ? MONEY?? LOAN ON Real Estate, i Easy and Limited Number off Payments, to he paid in Monthly Installments. No delay for want of Funds when Security is satisfactory. ' For full particulars, call at the Office of W, H, NEWTON & CO., Griffin, Ga. ; this morning enroute to Bunny Side, where they will spend some time with > Prof and Mr* C. W. Richter J, M. Brisendine left this morning for Atlanta, where be has accepted a , position with the Woodward Lumber Co., of that city, Jim’s many Griffin friends wish him much success in his new home. Dr. ami Mrs. T. E. Drewry and cldl dren left thia morning fur Macon, where Dr. Drewry will attend the meeting of the State Medical Associk tion. Mrs. Drewry, accompanied by the children, will leave for Bronwood, where they will spend some time with relatives For the benefit of our leaders we state that the United States governs ment will sell at, auction,commencing the 20ih inst. at 10 o’clock, 500 mules 95 horses, 61 wagons and 140 set of harness, property the government has no use for since the close of the late farce. This .ale will take place in Mac hi where thv pr<>pi rty now i«. Freeh Strawberries, Bananas, Fancy Dried Peaches ami Apples, Raisins, Navy and Lima Beans, Irish and Sweet Potatoes, Rutabaga Turnips. Lewis 1) Clark, 20 Hill St. Mr- Croker as a Witness. A great many people, even in the city of New York, knew little about the personality of the mat) who is the recognized leader of the Tammany Democracy until he gave testimony before the Mazet investigating com mitt' e Even tile readers in the p iper in New York City, most antagonistic t ) him have learned in the past few days that Mr It; ch ard Groks ris a quick-witted man, and one who knows bow lu take care of himself as well as of the interests of the powerful politi cal ' ogan ■z it ion of which he is the otli.'ia! lead W, quote from the report of the < x irnination rh Mr. Croker, as it appeared in the paper iu New York most hostile to him. The attorney, Mr Moss fuked Witmss Cmker : •‘Then you beliefs in L, king otit for your own pocket ?” 1 ‘'Every day in the week, just the same as yoti do,” replied Mr Crokt r. ' ‘'And to the boss, then, belongs the 1 lion’s share of the plunder?” asked Mr, M oss. ‘There i< no plunder,” said the wit* ■ ne.-s quick ns a flash ; “you may call it plunder bi’caiifc men who are loyal to , u- get | aid for a- y work they do By , and by you will semi in your bill for the w rk v hi are doing here, to the x legislature, and i m might as well call that plundt r ” To sh w the temper of the audience, the report says the statements of Mr, Croker were greeted with uproarious app'att-e ami cheers, ami so much noise w as made that ti c-chairman had 1 to threat!'!, to c.’i ar the room i* the 1 dermmstrati ti was rrp'a'ed The same paper qimtt s a >tr»i rr machine ■ republican ami i former 1 idgo as say '■ tog, just after Mr. Co ker had been i xi'u-i d ! rotn t lie stand : “11 i inni't t o rb me,! that Croker w>s m r bin ima eh f,r Moss. He s'i w d htm l t •bea ch ver wit ntgg, j and the v > hi' • his testim tiy for the , | purpose n r which this it,vssngation is I enndiic ’ t-d i- v, r . all it'. Id■ > not k now | ilt ti. an ]i:->ma.' j,a mi I never sa w i >’ so mmili <>l bun in >i v hie .» 1 have t I this morning. 1 am - irp' -‘d ! ■ find ' him fn clever.” In an interview in the ' nr. • jniger, : Mr Croker •aid ‘lt seems to me :r >m w m I I avo i i seen and heard of this investigation that :■ ■■ ir,v st ’ gai: ~ i i: -■ 1 ■ - wi.it: to prchii.it my -ns i.j m.y- If from j going in' > Imsine -. llu ■, d n’t l ven : wart tigi ve ns >< c, p; ,0 tut,it v to i hve.” \n a' ■tn p - • , yb- ,: g tmi to ■ | pereecute Mr. Croker and lie is amart i enough to present tins leaure of the ’ i matter th nugh the c ilunini of a paper h stile t him, s i that evt ii his ene- i niies will begin t > umieretand that he I is a persecuted man. The whole affair i ‘ has been managed admit y by ,Mr.| ■ Croker an. I both Tammany Hall imj : in pow; rfui leader will come out of the investigation ationger be' , the n se- t 1 es of the voters than ever —Columbus ! | Enquirer Sun. McKIBBEN LOCALS. Mi K i ntiEN, Apt 11 Ls —Tim community i eti joys a pt f) od Sabbath fchoo] at Union i now. i Our farmers wen- busy putting seed in | when the rain came. Forest and Qnilian 'l' \ ' <r -pent yestcr | dav in Jackson t J. M. Collin'-', L itt county’s surveyor, | went over to Br <-y yesterday. There is a goml 1 of wheat in and Im ar “S<> la, Town, i.. : it i looking well i It is encouraging to think we fliall not be obliged to buy flour with 1 cent cotton. Albert Futral,of <lriflln, was in our vi cinity Sunday. A. Forest. Taylor and C. J. Dunn were in Atlanta Saturday, and, after taking in Joseph Jefferson’s play, returned home j Sunday. Walker Slaton,of Griffin, was happy wtth us Sunday evening. i Miss Mamie Wells will leave for .Atlan ta Saturday to visit relatives, Pinkney Wadkins, of High Falls, is now raising Mr, Colbert's mill dam, which will soon give us a good flour mill. Mr. Butler, of Weaver, is here this week selling his furniture renovator. We have had a few peach blossoms, but no peaches. Misses Susie Willis anti Willie Mae Col lins spent Friday night at the home of Misses Heflin, in order to be ready early Saturday morning for the big fishing that followed. Miss Anna Thoniiuon pent yesterday in Jackson with friends. The singing at the residence of Judge Pat rick last week was highly enjoyed In the “big fish” Saturday, one of the girls was fishing with a named hook, and caught him—a terrapin. How's This ? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney A Co., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. West A Tri ax, AVholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Wai.ding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole- Side I fruggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and muc ous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall’s Family Pills are the best, REIIOBOTII. Rehobotii, April 19.—Hon. J. B. Bell passed here last Wednesday enroute to Zebulon. Dept. Sheriff, Foster, of Butts county, was here Thursday on business. Key. W. Z. Gardner made a business trip to Griffin Friday. -Misses Emma and Floella Swint spent Friday with Miss Clifford Grubbs. • W. Z. Gardner and daughter, Mrs Slade, spent Monday in Griffin shoping. Mr. and Sirs. Zeke Taylor visited the hitters parents here Sunday. T. J, Bibs made a business trip to Grif fin Monday. Misses Lucile Maddox and Nonie Kin ard, of this place, are visiting relatives near Griffin this week. Wilbur Maddox’s mule ran away Sun day, throwing him and a young lady out of the buggy. Fortunately neither of them were hurt. When Traveling. Whether on pleasure bent or business take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Fi/-, :e it nets:most pleasantly and effec tually on the kidneys, liver, and bowels, preventing fever, headaches, ami other forms of sickness. For sale in 50 cents, bottles by all leading druggists. Manu factured by the Calif'irt m. FigSytupCo, ■>nly. SI NR ISE DOTS. St muse, April I!'.-Mr.- Jetias Boyd is in Barnesville with her'laughter, Mrs. Do zier, who is very ill. There is a good deal < ! sickness about here, something I'ke la grippe. Little Douzlas Boyd has beta quite sick ; for a few days ; also, Miss Mary Stone, but | we are glad to state sbe is better. The woods are pretty- with dog-wood i and crabapple bl. osoms, an I it truly seems ' that spring has eome. Frank Oliver ia about .one putting in; guano, and will plant cotton soon. J. M. Dingier has a c >od many cows, now. He may be a dairyman soon. John Boyd went tn Griffin Saturday. ■ Long live the IMiddle Gi iri-ia Farm : e:r and Evening Call. They will evert be welcome visitors here. For Backache use Stu- ( art's Gin and Buchu. | B earst >„, ' ''■ ■ ''■) ha»eA'Wa.s iI ■: I Signmire of NEW LAUNDRY 1 CUT IN PRICES. j Shirts, 10c. Collar, 1 s '.’ Cuff’s, per pair, 3c. Undershirts, 5.’. I Drawers, se. Socks, per pair, 2e. | Handkerchiefs, le. Towels, 2c. Neckties, 3c. Parties are earnestly requested to notice , ' the place (under old p'ostofflce i where they ’ ' will always get good w< rk, at the prices I : named above. L. C. CHUNG, at New Laundry. J f Carminative ? Saved My Baby's Use." | Johnson Station, Ga., September 16, 1898. * LAMAR & RANKIN DRUG CO., Atlanta, Ga I AtrnnS?,, 1 ? r 01 . r^ ommen d your Pitts’ Carminative too * y t 0 She had Ch ° ler » Inhntum X 1 when five months old, and 1 could get no relief until 1 began using Pitt’s 1 ? Carminative. Ihe fever left her when I had given her but two bottlea, ? V and she had fattened so she did not look like the same child. I advise all V 5 mothers who have sickly or delicate children to give this remedy atrial * Respectfully, MRS. LIZZIE MURRAY. ? i ft Saved Her Baby WiH Save Yeura, \ ? ... .TRY 1T.... C EDWARDS BR0& You do not often have the opportib nity of buying a desirable line of seasonable goods at NEW YORK ICOST! You may save many dollars by attending the cost sale of Mr. W. P. Horne’s stock at the SCHEUERMAN STORE This sale continues until May 1. Why not save a few dollars here? EDWARDS BROS. j Eabe Brand Condensed Milk > » Has No Equal as an Infant Food. t C “INFANT HEALTH SENT FREE. *•’> S Scores of Customers Wanted! THOUSANDS OF BARGAINS TO OFFER, Nl'lVEll AS MANY NEW SPRING (SOODS IN ONE HOUSE IN THIS TOWN AS IN OURS NOW. SOME OF OUR PRU ES ARE POSITIVELY MARVELOUS. IN FACT, YOU'LL THINK THE CLOTH .MAKER GOT His WOOL AND SILK FREE AND THAT COTTON HAD GONE DOWN TO NOTHING. 43 Silk Shirt Waist Patterm* at $1.06, worth $2 36 “ “ ” “ 1.50, you would.call'em cheap at $2.75 28 *' “ “ ” 2 85, some merchants wouldciiarge $5. To buy Silke cheap is to trade at Bass Bros. Black and colored Crepon? in short lengths for skirts, newest effects 25 pel cent cheaper than the same goods sell elsewhere. We have about 100 .“bort lengths in black and fancy woolens in Worst ed Serges ami Henriettas, just enough for a skirt; we are going to close out very cheap.' Lace Cartains and White Quilts at your price. ' WASHABLES. Piques at 12ic, 15c, 20 ami 25c, all colors, worth much more anywhere. Organdies in pink, blue, red, green, heliotrope and lemon at 10c a yard. : i eal value 17 ic. White Organdy, 34 inches wide, at 10c. " ' “ “ “ 15c. 2 yards width at 38c. 1,000 yards colored Jackonots, 40 inches wide, as long as they last Bjc yd Yard wide Percal at 41c. Spring style Fereals at 5c EADIE’S FIXINGS. A big subject, but our stock is big enough ami varied enough to meet its multiform and multiplex requirements. 285 sample Corsets Nos. IS to 30, at just half price. 200 pans ot Silk (naves, your choice tor 25c. Some of them worth 75c. Kid Gloves at 56c, domaged a little. Fans, Parasols, Umbrellas, Belts, ladies Ties in newest styles, Collars, Cyrona Chains, Collar Buckles, Belt Buckles. M’aist Sets, Sash Tins, Beauty Pins and Tie Pins. Undervests at sc, 10c, 15c and 25c. Ladies Hats in any style or color wanted. 100 new Sailor Hats just receive ! for this weekht sale. BASS BROS.