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THE EVENING CALL. ?01. X. No - 194 bailway liable Supreme Court Reverses the Late E W Beck in Crawford Case, In she case <d Crawford vs South rn Railway Co., suit for damages for neg ligently killing Jewel Crawford in Griffin about two years ago, the su preme court says that a child four and one half years old cannot be guilty of contributory negligence, and the qusa. lion of the negligence of the engineer on the engine is one for the jury. This case was tried in the City court of Griffin abaut one year ago, before the late Judge E W. Beck, who dis missed the case on ’demurrer filed by the railway company, on the ground that the petition for damages did not sufficiently charge negligence on the part of the engineer. The supreme court reverses Judge Beck, and holds that all these questions should be submitted to the jury. The case will eland for trial a the next June term of the City court before Judge Hammond. Revival Services Revival services will begin at the First Methodist church the first Sun day in May, conducted by the pastor, aieisted by Rev. J. B. Allen, pastor of Paines Memorial Church, Atlanta. 51 r. Allen is a fine preacher, a success ful pastor and revivalist, and withal a warm hearted, genial gentleman. I feel sure our people will be pleased with him and sincerely trust that his visit to Griffin will be a blessing to the entire community. The public will be gratified to learn that we have secured the service of Charles D Tillman of Atlanta, to con duct the singing Mr. Tillman needs no introduction in Griffin. He was here a few years ago and assisted in a revival meeting. He has no competi tion in singing, and it goes without saying, that he is the sweetest singer in Israel. C. 8. Owen, Pastor. When Traveling. Whether on pleasure bent or business take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and effec tually on the kidneys, liver, and bowels, preventing fever, headaches, and other forms of sickness. For sale in 50 cents, bottles by all leading druggists. Manu factured by the California Fig Syrup Co. inly. Not Friends Apparently. The declaration of Mr. Croker on the witness stand that about all of the corruption in municipal affairs in New York city is traceable to Mr. Platt, the Republican boss of New York, and bis request that Mr. Platt shall be put on the witness stand can hardly be ignored by the investigat ing committee. Mr. Croker practical ly accused Mr. Platt of being at the bottom of all of the municipal wicked ness in New York. Holding the prominent position which Mr. Croker does it is difficult to gee how the investigating commit tee can refuse to notice the charge he has made against Mr. Platt. If it should ignore it the effect of the in vestigation would be lost, even if the testimony should show that Tammany is guilty of the greater part of the charges brought against it. Now while investigations are in order let the boss of the Republicans, as well as the boss of the Democrats, be put on the inquisitorial rack. There are grounds for thinking that there is foundation for the charges which Mr. Croker made against Mr. Piatt It would not be surprising if Mr. Piatt suggested the appointment of a committee to investigate Mr. Cro ker for the purpose of hiding some of his own schemes Before the inv<sti gation is ended there may be revela tions which will afford as much satis faction to the Democrats as the ques tioning of Mr. Croker and his lieuten ants has furnished Republicans. A Narrow Escape. I’hankful words written by Mrs. Ada E Hart, of Groton, 8 D. “Was taken with a bad cold which settled on my ffings; cough set in and finally termi nated in Consumption. Four doctors Rave me up, saying I could live but a short time. I gave myself up to my Savior, determined if I could not stay with my friends on earth, I would meet my absent ones above My bus band was advised to get Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. I gave it a trial, took in all eight bottles. It has cured me and thank God, I am saved and now a well and healthy woman.” Trial bottles free at Harris & Son’s and Car hlse A Ward's drug store Regular size 50c and SIOO Guaranteed or price refunded. COL. N.J HAMMOND DIES Distinguished Georgian Passed Away This Morning. i Col. N. J. Hammond died suddenly ■ at his residence on Peachtree street this morning at 3 o'cloek. Tbe death of the distinguished Geor gian was dua to heart trouble, induced to a great degree by a cold contracted on April 23d, while addressing the graduating class of the Atlanta College of physicians and surgeons. Since then be has been confined to his room, and his physician, Dr. W. 8 Kendrick, has been constantly in attendance at his bedside. No fear was entertained last even ing for the distinguished sufferer, and tbe end, which came this morning, was as great a ehock to those near him as the announcement of his death will create throughout the entire state. Dr. Kendrick left the Hammond home last night at 10 o’clock, after paying a visit to the sufferer, and he himself entertained not the least idea that Colonel Hammond would pass away before morning. Colonel N. J. Hammond was sixty five years of age, and during his ling service for the state and in tbe profes sion of law, achieved a reputation that marked him as one of the foremost of Georgians Tbe news of his sudden death will he be received with sadness from one end of the state to the other. —Constitution. The Dollar Dinner. If it was the purpose of the mana gers of the dollar a-plate dinner in New York, Saturday night, to burles que tbe Tammany len-dollar-a-plate dinner, and political dinners in general the affair was a great success. Al* though, by some peculiar mischance, it failed to appear in some of our Geor gia exchanges, the faithful Associated Press reporter informed tbe readers of The Telegraph that “all kinds of people were there, dressed in al) kinds o' clothes,” and that “white men elbowed with colored men and white women with colored women,” There were also “four Japanese and three Chinese’’ there. This was Democratic simplicity run mad. We thick it would be a very sensible thing for the negroes of the South ta follow Booker Washington’s advice and co-operate with the Democrats, but Southern people will draw the line at mixed banquets where “white men elbow colored men, and white women with colored women.” If that is the price to be paid they will ask to be excused. Jackson was known as the “great unwashed,” but he never attended a dollar dinner like this one, where black faces and white, yellow faces and brown mingled on terms of equality. To depart from the old principles and practices of the party once —to cut loose from old beaten paths— means usually that extremes and ex* cesses will be reached before reform can come. It seems to us the limit has been reached. The vocifeioue cheers at the mention of the name of Henry George was itself a warning that the party is heading in the wrong direction. Wo are forced to conclude, since the two dinners have pul ed off, that if there is any Democracy left in New York city it will be found ir. the Tam many organization, and Mr. Bryan made a great mistake in refusing to accept .heir invitation to speak before them, since they offered no sort of sug gestion as to tbe color or tenor of his speech. Il was tantamount to an olive branch be cast to the ground and trampled upon. No Democrat can be elected president of (he United Stattl who slaps Tammany in the face, and who allows himself to be groomed by the element which cheered Bryan and George in the same breath Saturday night. The very paramount considerations which make the Democratic party of the South the solid, united white man’s party, were trampled upon cn this oc casion. Cast these considerations to the wind and there is no longer need of a contention for white supremacy, and no longer a solid South. —Macon Telegraph. Pitts' Carminative aids digestion, regu ’ lates the bowels, cures Cholera Infantum, ' Cholera Morbus, Dysentery, Pains, Grip -1 ing, Flatulent Colic, Unnatual Drains I from the Bowels, and all diseases incident to teething children For ail summer com- ■ plaints it is a specific. Perfectly harmless ■ and free from injurious drugs and chemi cals. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 20, 1899 CUBAN BANDIT CAPTURED Major Harrison Has a Hand to Haad Encounter With Him Washington, April 20 —An inte resting story reached ti e war depart ment from Santiago today, about a hand-tc-hand encounter tetr.ten M i jor Duncan B. Harrison of the Ninth Immunes »nd Prudencio Breal, a noto rious guerrilla chief, commonly known as Troeon, or big Stump. Breal's gang of bandits had killed Andrew Gatlshalk, a teamster, and Major Harrison, with seven men, was sent to capture tbe gang. The Ameri cans, mounted on mules, overtook the gang near Santa Anna after two days’ trailing. In the fight which occurred two bandits were killed and three wounded. Tbs rest fled, but Harrison and his men caught Breal and some others. Breal showed tight. H-v is a negro 6 feet 7 inches tall. He clinched with Harrison, who is something of a giant himself. Harrison bore the bandit to the ground and bound him, with the assistance of others. It was found that Harrison had been shot in tbe leg and he suffered severe ly during the ride on a mule’s back to Santiago, seventy miles distant. On the return trip two of tiie cap tured bandits were identified as the men who bad killed Gatlshalk. They attempted to escape and were killed. Breal is known in Santiago province as the executioner. He boasts of hav ing killed 103 Spaniards and several Americans Spain’s Greatest Need- M r. R. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain, spends his winters at Aiken, S. C. Weak nerves had caused severe pains in the back of bis head On using Electric Bitters, America’s greatest Blood and Nerve Remedy, all pains soon left him. He says this grand medicine is what this country needs. All America knows that it cures liver and kidney trouble, purifies the blood, tones up the stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor and new life in every muscle, nerve and organ of the body. If weak, tired or ailing you need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents Sold by Harris & Son and Carlilse & Ward, druggists. GEN OTIS’ FORCE. He Will be Given 27.000 Regulars to Pacify the Philippines- Washington, April 20—The war department will increase Gen. Otis’ regular force to 27,000 men, to take tbe place of the volunteers who will be brought home as soon as transporta tion can be provided. At a conference yesterday it was decided that the vol unteers should be returned in the or der of their arrival at Manilla and Gen Olis will bo so instructed. President McKinley, Secretary Long Gen. Alger and Adjutant Gen Corbin were at the conference. General Otis’ latest cablegram descriptive of the condition of the Philippines was care fully considered and it was concluded to accept bis estimate of the military needs of the case, so that as he has already indicated that his present army is sufficient for the purposes he has in view, the decision is tantamount to a resolve to avoid recourse t > the addi tional volunteers. Brigadier General George W. Davis will succeed Gen. Henry as governor general of Porto Rico. Davis is a lieu tenant colonel iu tbe Ninth Infantry, in the regular service and is at present serving on the court of inquiry. Another change of importance is ex pected shortly. When Gen. Shifter retiree in October, be wiil probably be succeeded in command of the depart ment of California by Gen. Brooke, and Gen. Wade will succeed Gen. Brooke as governor of Cuba. Gen. Wade will eventually become c m manding general of the army. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve- TIIE BEST SALVE in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay re quired, It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. N. Karris & Son and Carlisle & Ward, C A T O IT I /L . Bears th. K B *T 6 (ZafflzAt For Backache use Stu art’s Gin and Buchu, 4 fMw-| Baking Powder - jl 1 Made from pure cream of tartar. 1 ( Safeguards the food i against alum 3 • Alum baking powders are the greatest > menacers to health of the present day. I J ROVAL BAKINO POWOtn CO., NEW YORK, -w liri n IH—II—I ■■ ii, , MORNING STAR DOTS. I Morning Star, April £o.—Uncle Bil | lie Blanton, of llarralson, spent Saturday and Sunday here with his daughter, Mrs. W. V. Maddox. Prof. J. H. Morris, of Rehoboth, visited “friends” here last Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. Maddox spent Sunday at Williamson with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dickinson. C. L. Reese spent Sunday here with his friends, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Hamilton, >f Pike, I visited relatives here Sunday, Mr. Roberson, of Jasper county, was in I this city Saturday. L. P, Maddox visited his beat girl at I ■ Griffin Sunday. Herbert Sanders, of Orchard Hill, was the guest of Miss Gertrude Seagraves last Sunday. Miss Clara Maddox, one of our most charming young ladies, has closed her school here, and will leave for Haralson in a lew days to spend some time with rela tives and friends. W. E. Segraves filled his regular ap pointment at Barnesville Sunday. See ! m* w Excellent Combination. | The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the well known remedy. Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fio Sykup Co., illustrate the value of obtaining the liquid laxa tive principles of plants known to be medicinally laxative ami presenting them in the form most refreshing to the taste and acceptable to the system. It is the one perfect strengthening laxa tive. cleansing the. system effectually, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habitual constipation per manently. Its perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub stance, and its acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels, without weakening or irritating them, make, it the ideal , laxative. In the process of manufacturing figs ■ are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities of the remedy- are obtained from senna and other aromatic plants. I>y a method known to the California Fio Syrup Co. only. In order to get its beneficial 1 effects and to avoid imitations, please remember the full name of t he Company printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO. CAI. LOUISVIDLE, KY. . NEW YORK. N Y For sale by all Druggists.—Price 50c. per bottle. 1 ' '' ! JUST RECEIVED BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMEN T OF . TABLETS, . LEAD PENCILS AND PENHOLDERS. ’ TOPS AND CORDS AND ' MARBLES. • BE SURE ■ YOL HAVE ONE OF . THOSE FLORAL SETS FOR • FLOWERS, AT |J. H. HUFF, . 24 HILL STREET. Plants For Sale! ’ Mr. Sawtell hag more cabbage and . tomato plants than he can use, and , would be glad to sell some. They are I excellent varieties, and he would be glad to sell any number desired, at the rate c f 25cte per hundred Cheap Bates to Atlanta, Ga. On April 25, 26, and 27th, the Central of I Georgia Ry. Co. will sell tickets to Atlan j taand return for one fare, good returning . upto aud including May 3d. Children | between 5 and 12 years, halt rate, R. J. Williams, Agt. R.F. Strickland X Go. We put on sale tomorrow 120 Embroidered Pillow Shams, Bureau and Washstand Scarfs, in match sets, at 50 per cent, less than regu lar price. These are the prettiest you ever saw, and will delight every housekeeper. 50 styles to select from. Come in early tomorrow. We received yesterday new Rib bons, new Laces, new Piques, new Crepons, new Organdies. Ir. F. STRICKLAND & CO. We are making special low prices on Toilet Articles and Lamps Pure Drugs always at bottom prices. N. B. DREWRY St SON. Watches Free to Young People. ! The firm of Forshee & Co., Ink Manu facturers, Cincinnati, Ohio, have adopted a novel plan for the introduction of their Mew Idea Writing Ink. They are giving away a fine stem winding and stem setting watch to each Loy and girl who sells 14 pints of their New Idea Writing Ink at the introductory price of 10 cents a pint (ink is worth 50c.) They don’t want you to send money, simply mention that yon saw the notice in this paper and they will forward you the ink prepaid, and when it is sold, you send them the $2.40 you get for it, then they send you the watch tree (prepaid). This is a splendid opportunity for some of our young people to easily earn a watch. They also have other valuable presents for the introduction of their inks. We intend to use the inks in our office, R, 11. TAYLOR, M. D. J. F. STEWART, M D. DRS. TAYLOR AND STEWART, HPhysicians and Surgeons. Office hours from B'a, m, to Bp, m, r A physician will always be in our office during that time. Plumbing, d m 0 Roof Guttering, P h r 0 Tin Roofs f| Cl . H Repaired and H 0 id bi) Painted. H fj A.S.CAMPBELL J 16 Hill Street. ; FRESH MEAT, We i - Wort: on ■ b : :: ,n every household. We keep, on hand the best and largest stock of Beef, fiuttsa anil Pork and in fact all kinds of Fresh Meat to be found anywhere. Give ns your order and be convinced. FRESH FISH always on Land. Also a first class RESTAURANT in connection with the market, in which we serve tip top meals at all i hours. P.S. PARMELEE, Act. teed ItookM and «amp:e free. Address Sterling Remedy Co . Chicago New York $3.00 per Annum GOOD J ‘ I 4 60c.' . ‘u IILLUSTRjni)I ILLUSTRjni) TOUTH AGE B (Hu to Y • 'A t A'itwah ), NA&HVIU-K, TKLNN., it will be Rent <n.e year ‘trial BUbs< rfption;” or will send it the firwt 6 ««<»«• f, *r 30C. Regular price $i p< r year. It is an 11- uAtrat'd, send monthly journal, of into page*. Fl< lION, PoEFR Y, A T>\ FNTt RbSBY Sk A A.*-I» 1-X. . , W i r andUlmok, History, Biography,Tmavu , YCIF.Nt F, GENF.MAI. INFORMATION'. WOMAN’S D* ’WIMI '. I , .1 -.1 ' 1 X. I . L - I)» ! ’.K t Vr. : . Caylor’* Lore Letters to the Public are < f gpr ial i nt’Tt •t. S imple ropy free. Agents Wanted. PRFF I EDUCATION, etc. To any luh* ribcr • l'L-1. • who w Is- .re enough new •rs at our regular r t« s to equal H e regular prl >f the article d, we will pi'frr<-: hfcvdr, p>ld watch, diamond ring, or a scholarship In either »f Draughon’s B r-inessCnUeg< s, Nashville,'Fenn., >a I vest on, or Texarkana, Tex., or one in almost any 3usiness College or Literary School. Write u». Mention Griffin (Ga.) Mousing Cali. Fine Chickens I have for sale full breed Minorca War horse and Shawl-ruck, Cro-ed Game an' 1 Bard I’lvnvTh IL.' setting: ■ i. .1. ...xch bne<l. Inere birds are select. E. L. Rogers. Summer Hemes' Folder, 1309. Mr. W. A. Turk, General Passenger Agent <>f the Southern Railway, is collat ing information for Summer Homes’ Folder for the ensuing Summer, giving the names of proprietors, post office ad dresses, at or near what station, convey ance used, nunilxir of guests, terms per day, week and month. This information will be printed in an attractive form ami a large edition published and distributed by the various agents of this immense system throughout all sections ot the country. Persons contemplating taking boarders for the ensuing summer are re quested to apply to the nearest railroad agent for blank to be filled out giving th>- above information, and forward at once to W. A. Turk, General Passenger Agent Washington, D. C., so that it may reach him not later than April Ist. anything yon invent or improve; aim get# CAVEAr.TRADE-MARK. COPYRIGHT or DESIGN * PROTECTION. Send model, sketch, or photo. $ for free examination and advice. # BOOK ON PATENTS fee before patent. J $ c. a.snow a co.* £ Patent Lawyers. WASHINGTON, D.C. $ FurmtureßejairSlio]] 0 Q John T. Boyden has opened an Upholster Shop, and will do all other General Furniture Repairs ing, and Guarantees Satisfaction on work and prices. Please call and see me. JOHN T. BOYDEN 19 1-2 Hill St. Dre. jl.hanes' DENTIST. Office upstairs in building adjoining, on the north. M Williams & Son.