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THE EVENING GALL.
Vol. X No. 214
SOCIAL SALAD
PLEASANTLY REPORTED FOR
THE EVENING (’ALL,
WHY.
Why do we remember only the thorns,
And not the sweetness of our roses, dear?
Why do we say: “They did no good,
And that their odor was wasted here? - ’
Why do we complain of dark skies,
When we know they can’t always be
blue?
Why do we grieve when with our joy,
Our sorrow comes creeping in too?
Because the heart yearneth for happiness
And cares not to take its sorrow ;
Because we have not learned to think
Today can be different from tomorrow.
* * *
We hear a great deal nowadays
about the modern, realistic novel, and
its elevating influence upon society ;
but when we come to look carefully
into the real truth of the matter, two
leading questions involuntarily pre
sent themselves for settlement. First,
is the modern novel realistic? Second,
is its influence as elevating as it is said
to be? Popular fiction, sc-called, is
too one-sided to be either altogether
true, or altogether artistic; its realism
jueb as it is, is the realism of degener
icy, not of purity and moral rectitude.
We have “psychological studies” by
the dozen ; but how many of them are
studies of normal men and women?
Are they not, the most of them, por
traits of irrational creatures of dis
tinctly abnormal tendencies, of pro
nounced mental or moral unheallhi
iese—in short, ol creatures who ought,
itipposing they really existed, to be
itraightway confined in hospitals or
unatic asylums, and under nocircum
tances to be allowed full liberty of
bought and action. If the realistic
rove! is popular it is rotten, because a
veak, erring humanity finds in the
aulty characters it portrays some ap
larent justification of its own individ
lal obliquity, than because of any
iroblematical spiritual mission it may
credited with achieving, which, in
deed, is the very last item considered
n its publication. In the trenchant
rorde of a recent lecturer—a clerical
lignity standing high in educational
,s well as ecclesiastical authority—
the writer of today is writing for the
narket, not for the truth - * * and it
s the realism of wind, of filth, which
jays.” While it is by no means to be
nferred that in this comprehensive
tatement, all modern fictionists are
weepingly inclined—for there are
till some who have the courage to
emain true to their art and to them
elves—it is none the less a fact, that
iy far, the greater number of writers
rrite simply and purely for “the mens
y there is in it,” and, in the methods
hey pursue, evince a pitiful willing
less to pacder to the ignoble taste of
he multitude. And if, even among
he most gifted, the great majority are
rot sufficiently proof against the at
ractions of the “almighty dollar” to
nnsecrate their genius to the highest
n.d noblest uses. What is to be ex
lected of the rank and file who must,
>ut of sheer necessity, write for the
narket, in order that they may live?
liven the alternative of idealism with
loverly, or realism (?) with wealth,
md the average writer does not waste
nuch time in making his choice.
Mrs. Jan es S Boynton charmingly
mtertained the Daughters of the (Jon
ederacy Wednesday afternoon from 4
o 6 o’clock. The decorations of Mrs.
doynton’s elegant rooms were of white
uses, California oxalisand emilax, and
vere beautifully arranged Delightful
Spreads Like Wildfire.
Xou can’t keep a good thing down,
Sews of it. travels fast. When things
rre “the best they become “the heel
selling. Abraham Hare, a leading
druggist, of Belleville, 0., writes:
“Electric Bitters are the best selling
bitteis I have ever handled in my 20
years experience.” You know why?
Most diseases begin in disorders of
stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood
and nerves. Electric Bitters tones up
the stomach, regulates the liver, kid
neys and bowels, purifies the blood,
■trengthens the nerves, hence cures
multitudes of maladies. It builds up
the entire system. Puts new life and
vigor into any weak, sickly, run
down man or woman. Only 50 cents,
sold by Harris and Son and Carlisle A
'' ard, druggists. Guaranteed.
For Diabetes use Stu
art’s Gin and Buchu,
) punch was served in ac< zy corner ol
the ball '1 he pleasantest feature ol
the afternoon was the talk given by-
Col. Boynton, in which he described
in bis own charming and interesting
manner, the unveiling of the Confed
eiate monument at Chickamauga, On
Wednesday afternoon there was a full
attendance of the club, and several
applications for membership were
made. The next meeting will be on
? the first Wednesday in June.
* *
Mrs. Walter E lis entertained at a
pretty luncheon last Monday. Mrs,
e Thomas White and Miss Georgiana
White were the guests of honor ou
this happy occasion.
At the meeting of the Hawthorne
Club next Tuesday afternoon, the fol
lowing program will be given :
Miscellaneous Quotations.
Paper, “LaFayette,”—Miss Rebecca
s Nall.
I Mythological sketch,“Diana,” —Miss
; Hattie Head.
■ Recitation—Mrs. McWilliams.
> Sayings of famous Generals—Club.
• Music—Mrs. Blakely.
)* * *
, Mrs. E R. Richards will entertain
I the Social Circle next Wednesday as-.
> ternoon at her pretty home or Taylor
: street.
»* * ♦
• Mrs. Douglas Boyd was the charm
■ ing hostess at an elegant luncheon,
given last Tuesday, in honor of Miss
! Jacksonia Mills and Miss Anna Blount
’ Beaks
* * *
The Mystic Circle had an unusually
■ delightful meeting with Mrs M. E,
• Wilson Tuesday afternoon. The dec
> orations of potted plants and vines,
• and quantities of roses, were artisti
cally and beautifully arranged, and
• the elegant home was a picture of
I loveliness. Byron was the poet, and
two of bis charming poems were read
1 by Mrs. Brawner and Mrs Demister.
’ Miss Ouida Mobley, the guest of hon*
1 or, read an interesting sketch of By
■ ron’s life. Mrs. Wilson charmed her
hearers with several beautiful vocal
selections. Elegant refreshments were
served by Miss Lizzie Wilson. Those
present wsre Mrs. Nall, Mrs. Kim
brough, Miss Mobley, Mrs. Brawner,
Mrs. Flemiater, Mrs. Charles Mills,
Mrs. Strickland, Mrs. Redding, Mrs.
Kincaid, Mrs. H. C. Burr.
♦ * *
Miss Martha Drake was the charm
ing little hostess st a lovely dining on
Wednesday, given in honor of Miss
Georgiana White.
* * *
The Current Topics Club will meet
Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock
with Mrs. Charles M. Neel. A full at
tendai ce of the club is requested, as
there is business of importance to be
transacted.
When Nature
Needs assistance it may be best to render
it promptly, but one should remember to
use even the most perfect remedies only
when needed. The best and most simple
and gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs,
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co.
Let All the Children Go.
The committee of arrangements for
the Sunday school picnic to be held at
Indian Springs next Friday,May 19. h,
announce that all arrangements have
1 now been made.
The train will leave Griffin prompt
ly at 7 :10 a m , returning late in the
. afternoon. This schedule will give
the picnicers several hours at the
spring, where various amusements
will be arranged for the children.
( The rates for adults, round trip, will
i be (»0 cents, for children under 12
I years of age, HO cents. At this price
it is hoped every child in Griffin will
be on hand next Friday morning with
their happy faces and picnic baskets.
Millions Given Away.
It is certainly gratifying to the pub
: lie to know of one concern in the land
: who are not afraid to be generous to
: the needy and suffering. The pro
-1 prietors of Dr. King's New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
1 have given away over ten million trial
1 bottles of this great medicine; and
> have the satisfaction of knowing it has
absolutely cured thousands of hopeless
, cases. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarse
' ness and all diseases of the Throat,
> Chest and Lungs are surely cured by
I it. Cail on Harris & Son and Carlisle
• & Ward Druggists, and get a trial hot
, tie. Regular size 50c and sl. Every
: bottle guaranteed, or price refunded.
cyK.s'i’on.xA,
. Bears the Kind You Hare Always Bought
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 13, 1899.
4 A DASH FOR LIBERTY-
4
>' Jerry Rhodes Escaped From Jail
Today!
I?
Jerry Rhodes, the 18 year old white
I boy who is in jail charged with mur-
I der, mads a daring attempt to escape
B the clutches of the law at noon today.
Rhodes was in jail awaiting the
August term of Spalding Superior
court, when he is io be tried for the
, murder of Bud Dickinson, n negro
who was killed near Rover b.-t Jan
j uary.
) Jailer Coran eeut a negro man into
the cells today to clean them up, and
in some way, Rhodes secured the keys
s and quietly unlocking the doors, made
, his way out of jail.
Reaching the street, be mad a wild
dash for the eastern part of the city,
t headed toward the cemetery.
Jailor Coran saw Rhodes jm-t he
i was leaving the jail yard, and started
in hot pursuit.
As the two fleeing men passed Mr
Walter Crowder’s residence, fee recop,
nized Rhodes and joined Mr. Corau in
chase after the prisoner. Rhodes made
a desperate effort to out distance bis
pursuers, but Mr. Crowder overtook
him out beyond the cemetery and held
him until the arrival of Mr. Corun,
who brought him back to jail.
Mr. Coran says that Rhodes will
never have another chance to escape
from jail, for in the future he will be
confined in hie cell,- and not be allowed
the run of the corridors as heretofore.
CASTOR IA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature of
A Word to Bolting Democrats-
If ex-Gov. Stone of Missouri epeake
the sentiments of the Southern and
Western Democrats it is probable that
gold Democrats who bolted the ticket
in 189 G will be shut out of the Demo
cratic national convention next year,
provided they do not in the meantime
announce their willingness to accept
the silver plank of the Chicago plat
form. In an interview in New York
last Tuesday he said : “Why should
anybody who sfood by the party re
gard as Democrats those who turned
against it? They are not Democrats.
They have made open confession of
that fact. They will not be let into
the next convention. I think I can
say for the West and the South that
they would vote to seat a contesting
delegation of men known to be loyal
if New York should send any delegates
who bolted in 189 G ”
Mr. Stone is in favor of re-affirming
the Chicago platform. He thinks
nothing is to be gained by abandoning
any of its planks. It might be advisa
ble, he thinks, to make the anti trust
plank a little st r-mgt.-r, but otherwise
be would let the Chicago platfoim
stand just as it is.
It is probable that be is right ab mt
the platform if Mr. Bryan is lobe
the nominee. The silver plank could
be left out with Mr. Bryan us the
standard bearer. The Populists and
Silver Republicans would not support
the ticket and according to the way
Mr. Stone looks at the situation, they
will cast many more voles than the
gold Democrats And there is another
thing to be considered With Mr.
Bryan as the nominee the people
would have no confidence in the party
if the campaign was to be conducted
on a platform having no plank in fa
vor of free silver coinage. They would
be afraid that if elected he would use
his influence to have the mints opened
to silver
If Mr. Croker and the Tammany
organization want to be represented
in the next Democratic national con
vention they must change front on
the silver question.—Savannah News.
>
C A. S 7 0 n I . A .
’ Bears the ltß Kind H3VB ft-- F.
> Signature zZ-
1-- - ■
s Pitts’ Carminative is pleasant t
J taste, acts promptly, an ; never f* t
■ give satisfaction. It carries bil.lren ver
’ the critical time of teething, a: 1 is th
K friend ot anxious mothers an I puny chil
dren. A few dose-, will den. : tr.’
y value. E. H. Dorsey, Athens G ‘ writes
“I consider it the bc-rt medicine I have ev
er used in my family. It does ill ’
claim for it, and even m -■
I
IRoVaII
• Baking Powder
Made from pure
r cream of tartar.
Safeguards the food
against alum
I
I Alum baking powders are the greatest
( menacers to health of the present day. |
I , ROYAL OAKINO POWOtR CO.. -CW YORK.
A Standard, Square Bale
A special pfTort ■- In :.g m de
t' r .ughout the cotton b ' !<• iivr »
standard, iquar- cotton I le i :? t
I bis (ffrt is not >■< ,i < *?-, i v
means. For several it hi-
1 been made, but thus far witli i.nlv
' partial success. Last jt-.r, u> :
state,from twelve to fifteen ; e- cin'. of
the cotton press boxes was changed to
the standard measurement, which is
24 by 54.
The cotton growers, particularly
those who have gins, and the cotton
ginnors, do not seem to appreciate the
importance of the standard bale. It
is probable that, its importance would
be appreciated if higher railroad and
ocean freights were charged on cotton
not baled in accordance with the
standard measurement. At the con
vention of the cotton ginners associa
tion of Texas, held in Galveston the
other day, a resolution was adopted
by’ the Galveston Maritime Associa
tion which provides that cotton, in
bales of greater dimensions than the
standard bale, and of less density than
25 pounds to the cubic foot, shall pay
extra freight to the amount of ten
cents per hundred pounds.
From this it will be seen that it has
become an important matter that the
standard for square bales shall be
I adopted. It may cost something to
change press boxes which do not al
ready conform to the standard, but it
will pay to make the change. With
uniformity in the bales a greater num
ber of bales can be carried in cargoes,
and hence the general adoption of the
standard bale would be followed by a
reduction in freight rates.—Savannah ■
News.
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fcn Exc client Combination. I
The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the w< 11 known r.-tm-tv.
Syecp of Flos, manufactured by the
Califoknia Fig Syrup Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa
tive principles of plants known t<> be
medicinally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing 1-. the
taste and aeceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengtheniug laxa
tive, cleansing the s,’stern vff, >tuallv.
di- ]-<-i I ing < !-i, fi.-.-Ki; 1,, ~. I -.
gently yet promptly and enal- ing <ne
to overcome habitual constipation per
manently. Its perfect fret <om 'from
every’ objectionable <pial iy and sub
stance, and its acting on i:.,e i.i-1 r.-
liver and bowels, with ut
or irritating them, make it. the ideal
laxat i vt-.
are used, as they -ire pleasant
taste, but the medicinal qualiti,■-<>f the
remedy are obtained from si .< I
known to tin- (’ALIFokma I io - . i:rr
remember the full name of the’ ompany
printed on the front of every package
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ICY NEW YORK. N Y.
Just Received Today.
New Irish polatt ■.'• rawberries,.
i Squasbep, Snap Be,u», ?• v;. I’.- .ins.j
■ White Peaß, Dried I’eai h> - and Apple ».'
For Bladder Troubles
. use Stuart’s Gin and Bu
-1 chu.
r 25C.
R.F. StricklandX Go.
THE BUSIEST STORE IN THE CITY.
HEEL YOURSELF
- r r ri r
Heels I
Walk like walking an air. See
Hiuse that have tried them—-how
mUImH tlh’l
fvS'-nWtS wOe Hi'n shiw
Il • 1 \ Fi®
Pi i( 50( ~ pul on
your shoes.
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R. F. STRICKLAND A CO.
We are making special low prices
on Toilet Articles and Lamps. Pure
Drugs always at bottom prices.
N. B. DREWRY & SON.
R, H. TAYLOR, M. D. J, F. STEWART, M. D. I
DRS. TAYLOR AND STEWART,
Physicians and, Surgeons.
Office hours from Ba.m,to S p, m, ' A
physician will always b. in our office
during that time,
PftQlTIftNQ Slv
rVDIIIVHO for tuition in bauk till potion i s
secured, or will accept
Cheap board. Car fare paid. N<» va< aUoq.
Enter any time. €>pen tor both m-xcs.
X? rtrt
PRACTICAL A
NawhvilJe, Tenn. ft* Savannah. Ga.
• iaiveston, Tex. »<> Ivxarkaoa, lex.
Indorsed by merchants and banker* Three
AU commercial branches taught. For clrciJJaraexplain
ing’ “ Homo Study f’otirw*.’* addro'-v “ Ltepaitmrut A,”
Tor cuUvgo catalogue, address ** Department y
T !■ 2
FRESH MEAT,
Well selected, is worth col i lering in
every household. We keep on hand
the best and largest stock of
Beef Multon and Pork
and in fact all kinds of Fresh Meat to
be found anywhere. Give us your
order and be convinced.
FRESH FISH always on hand.
Also ah: t class RESTAURANT
in connection with the market, in
which we serve tip top meal* at all
hours.
P.S. PARMELEE, Agt.
NEW LAUNDRY
1
CUT IN PRICES:
< > >llar, l|c.
Cuffs, p,.r pair, 3c. L'mlcrshir’-, ' ,
Drawers, sc. bock , prpa.; , 2-.
Ilandkcrchk' ■>, Ic, Towels, 2<,
Parties ire earnestly reque-ted to notice '
the place (under old p >.-toftlc<) when' they |
will always get gO' l w -rk, at the prices :
named above,
I, C. CHUNG, at New Laundry.
Everybody toys Sc.
I • ■ dprtVton
! D. box
Notice of Removal.
1 have moved my Plumbing and Tin
ware < stablisbment to the old Hr. k Laun
!ry Building on Broad street, wher lam
■ etter prepared than ever to do all kinds !
I f work in my line.
1 any Pl 1 tubing or Tin work
| done, give me a call—-satisfaction guarsn
pee' A. S. CAMPBELL.
$3.00 per .Annum
LAUNDRY.
For the convenience of my patrons
I have opened a branch Laundry at
the second door below the Griffin
Banking Company, which I will run
in connection with my old business
on Broad street. I will superintend
the work at both Laundries and guar
antee satisfaction?.
HARRY LEE.
GOOD I
FOR HADd6OC
I 111 I H ill Kt
; .j H will ■ 1
•trialj-.: ripti , r he! rM 6
<T 3OC. Keguktr pr:> fj p- f y ar. It is u;s 11-
1 tf't’ , ■ i monthly ; trn.d, of 16 to ■.& p.»p»-s,
! . ,\l .F- . c.HYbr AA‘-tof X-.
'A ' ' ''-<>ll v .fit O'y lie ■■ .r? a ii< . ,Tr xk i? ,
1 1 ' KAI, I N’l ■>' XI AT! < .WoMAN* Dl
• ' meat, and Gov. JAX• ok • Vi i'xK .VI .r.
laylor’s Love Letters to the Public >.r>' of s
d i t< r- i. s cot free. A gents Wanted.
FREE * CAT,oN etc * v**
i >t <•.■ ir regti! ir r sto ecpi.d the rcgul ir prh >•
f the artb !<- »<•'■ t< . v. e wl 11 L'ive free: bh v< b\
■ Id •/ £ t< h, di-ie > ■ ■ jin/, nr a scholar... in either
( I’r.ii/m.n’. !;•. -• . st ■ : \ tshville,'l <mn..
‘stem, or Tex rk i na, '1 r x,, or one h dn-.0-1 jny
Hi .-a s < o’dege cr l.it»-r.;rv bchooh Write u».
M« uti n Griffin (Ga.) Morning Call
Fine Chickens ForlSale.
I have l ; >r sale full breed Minorcas, War
horse and Shawl-neck, Cros-cd Garreau-!
Bard Plymouth Rock Chickens. Also
■■■< ttim'-: f t i.- Irom each breed. These
bir !< arc ?.<:l,_<■•. E. L. Rcmsf.h?.
<» anrthing you invent or improve; also get t
J CAVEAT TRAOE-MARK. COPYRIGHT or DESIGN *
J PROTECTION. Send model, ski teb, or photo.
< for free examination and advice. *
; BOOK ON PATENTS fee before patent.
$ C.A.SNOW&CO.I
* Patent Lawyers. WASHINGTON, D.C- J
FnntaeflejairSlioj
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•John T. Boyden has opened an
Upholster Shop, and will do all
1 other General Furniture Repair*
ing, and Guarantees Satisfaction
on work and prices. Please call
and see me.
JOHN T. BOYDEN
19 1-2 Hill St.
DIL E. L.HANES
DENTIST.
Office upstairs in building adjoining, on
the north*. M William® & Son.