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THE EVENING GALL. Vol. X. No. 221 THE MARRIAGE OF MINORS Presbyterians Want Instructions as to What They Must Do Richmond, Va , May 22 —The rcgu lar session of the Presbyterian general assembly Saturday was devoted almost exclusively to the transaction of rous tine business. Greetings were sent to the general assemblies now sitting in Minneapolis and Denver, and greet' ings received from them Among the overtures received and referred was one from Mecklenburg, Va., presbytery, asking "if a minister is justifiable in performing the mar riage ceremony when both parties being of marriageable age, are under the age of 21, and the minister has reason to believe that the marriage is without the consent of the parents of one or both parties to the contract.” The same presbytery asks the ataem bly to withdraw from the intertational Sunday school committee. The Fayetteville, N. C., presbytery sent up an overture praying for the appointment of a judicial and iniluen tial committee to prepare a communi cation on worldly amusements, with particular reference to dancing, card playing and theater-going, the com munication to be read from the pulpit in the Southern church. The report on colored evangelization was submitted It shows that thesum of $2,427 has been paid to colored ministers and churches ; all debts have been paid, and the work has been maintained in all its departments. The year closes with $2,000 in bank, which will keep the work going until December. The next report was that on educa tion. The committee on Christian education, appointed last year, report ed recommending the establishment of church schools of the preparatory grade. The report was made the special order for Monday. Dr. Woodrow, the cbairn an of the judicial committee, said he had great pleasure in announcing to the assmbly that there could be no judicial case before the assembly. The time for filing notice of contest expired Friday night, and no such notice Lad been given. He said he could not ask for the discharge of the committee, as something might possibly turn up> though it was a subject for congratu lation that no contested judicial cases were before the body at that time. None of the standing committees being ready to report, the assembly took a recess until 8 :15 o’clock p. m. Tonight the assembly received the Covenanters, the boys’ societ’es of the church, the first one of which was or ganized by Miss Catbarihe Hawes of this city, and an address was made by Cannon. The societies ®1 the church of Richmond attended as bodies, and with them were representatives of the organization in outside churches. Later the Covenanters entertained the assembly at a reception. ■■ ♦ 1 -*"•• 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. For Gravel use Stuarts Gin and Buchu. Reform of Currency. Washington, May 22.—1 tis under stood that the house republican cau’ cus committee appointed to frame a scheme of currency reform has agreed upon a measure along the following lines: The redemption of all obligations of the government in gold on demand Greenbacks, when once redeemed for gold, to be reissued only for gold. Permitting the national banks to issue notes to the par value of their government bonds deposited in the treasury, instead of 90 per cent as at present. Permitting ti e minimum capital of national banks to be $25,000 instead of $50,000 as present. Thia plan is much less comprehen sive than ardent advocates of general currency and revision have urged, but was adopted because harmonious agreement on it was possible, which was not the case when more radical measures wet. suggested c _zv & t o n. x yv. Bears the Ihe Kind You Have Always Bought TWO WAR TIME ESCORTS 5 Girl Went Out With Union Officer; Returned With Confederate. Washington, May 22—A woman I now living in Washington can boast I of a personal incident in her career so . strange as to challenge the probability > of its ever having been paralleled. On i the Sunday morning previous to the battle of Antietam a young lieutenant in the Union army who with others I bad been making his headquarters at , her father's house, much against the • will of that old-'.ime southerner, es- • corted the girl to the village church i in Rockville, Md. The chuch was in • the centre of the little town, while the i young woman’s residence was on the ■ outskirts. The day was hot and the village streeets very dusty. Scarcely any one was in the streets, but as the young couple turned a corner a single horse, man sprang from the saddle, and, placing his band upon the arm of the Lieutenant, said, “You are my pris oner, sir.” Instantly the roadway seemed full of Confederate cavalry. The Union lieutenant was placed in charge of others by his captor, who was a captain, and a gallant one at that, for, turning to the astonished young girl, be said : "I’m very sorry indeed to interrupt your churchgoing, and particularly to deprive you of the company of your young friend.” "Not a friend at all —hardly an ac quaintance,” she replied, too confused l® know just what she was saying, but quite certain she didn’t want to boast of any great degree of intimacy with a Federal officer. "Permit me,” continued the captain, “to see you safe home,” and be turned and walked back with her to her fath er’s door. "I really very much regret to annoy you in any way,” he contin ued, “but you know these are war times and onr duties often impose on us many disagreeable tasks. At least, you have bad as your escort, on the same day, to and from the church, a Union and a Confederate officer. Yau will pardon me for saying that your youth and beauty deserves the recog nition it has received. You left home with a second lieutenant and returned the same hour with a captain, who sincerely regrets that while he wishes you long life and happiness, he must now bid you good by.” The captain proved a very brave and famous one, as the girl discoveied,and now when be is on the retired list, en joying the social side of Washington, she frequently meets him. He has almost forgotten the Sunday morning episode, but she will never. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve- THE 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. Harris & Son and Carlisle & Ward. Recorder's Court. Judge Wm, H. Beck tried several cases in his court this afternoon Grant Moore was fined $lO and costs for beating bis wife. In passing sens tence upon the negro Judge Beck ex pressed bis regrets at not being able to impose a more revere fine for the of fense. which be characterized as a most brutal affair. Will Robinson and Will Hood, col ored, were fined $6(10 for a little scrap they had yesterday afternoon at the ■ Central depot. Tom Duncan, colored, was given $6 50 or 30 days for fighting, and he will probably work the streets for the next month. The other cases were continued until next Monday afternoon. I CASTOR IA i For Infants and Children. . The Kind You Have Always Bought f Bears the s/H"/) " "** Signature of 1 To Real Estate Owners. t The city assessors having turnec i overtheir books to this office, al i parties interested are hereby request I ed to examine the same and mak< appeal to council for a reduction bj the 23rd inst. Thos. Nall, Cleik and Treasurer. 1< »tr<s Coi.stipatiov; forever. Take Cuucarets Gaudy Cathartic. 10c or 25c I u C. C. C. fail to cure. drvztuats refund jumjc® GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, MONDAY EVENING, MAY 22, 1899. Some Views of the Silver Plank. In h sp-p.-h to the Jff}V-s .n Club at ; Omaha the oilier d.y (' B. vhi said : "Il is my belief that iiui.e of us will live to see a plank taken out of the ( Chicago platform. New questions will t come up and the platform will be ad } ded to, but nothing will be taken away.” In an interview in New York, re , ported in Thursday's World, Hon. t Evan I’. Howell is quoted as saying : 9 “Mr, Bryan is unquestionably the idol , of the Democratic voters, but not a , few of the latter are frank to declare that he must put the silver question . in the background, and make the fight against trusts and monopolies.” Mr, Howell referred to the Demo cratic voters of Georgia, as we under stand bis interview, when he said that not a few of them insist that Mr. Bry an shall leave silver in the background He is a very good politician and is quick to catch the drift of public sen timent. There has been no opportunity, of course, to discover to what extent ilie belief that it would be advisable to put silver in the back ground is entertain ed by Democratic voters of this state, but it is probable that the number of them ie quite large. But ali who en tertain that view are not hostile to silver. On the contrary, the majority of them, it is safe to say, are as firmly convinced that free silver coinage would be a good thing for the country as they ever were. But they have doubts of the party’s ability to win in the next national contest if the silver question is made the leading issue, ae it was in the campaign of 1896. It is certain the conditions are not as favorable for silver at this time as they were during the last presidential campaign. Still, it is impossible to say now what the conditions will be by the lime the next campaign begins. Bad times may come within the next year, and they would be hopeful to the cause «f silver. As the situation is at present, however, there seems to be considerable ground for thinking that many Democrat. are questioning the wisdom of making the silver question the leading one in the coming cam paign. Mr. Howell comes into contact with leading Democrats in all parts of the state, and is therefore in a position to know the drift of their thought on political questions—Savannah News. Deafness Cannot be Cured by local applications as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be de stroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous sur faces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot b.e cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars; free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall’s Family Pills are the best. For Backache use Stu art’s Gin and Buchu. ZETELLA. Zetella, Ga , May 22.—We are needing rain very bad, and it looks like all the gardens will burn up, if we don’t have rain soon. Prof. C. B. Mathews, of Molena, spent last Thursday hers I lo Touchstone and sister, Miss Ger trude, attended the exhibition nt Hol lonville Friday night; also Paul Rog ers. Mrs. Dr. Mathews, who has been vis • iting her parents, Mr and Mrs. Scott, for some time, left for her home in I Middleton Saturday. Dr Will Aycock, of Williamson, was here Monday. Little Robt. Garrick is very sick at this writing. Glorious News Comes from Dr. B. B. Cargile, of I Washita, I T. He writes : “Four bot tles of Elecfic Bitters has cured Mrs. ’ Brewer of Scrofula, which bad caused • her great suffering for years Terrible sores would break out on her head and face, and the best doctors could give no help ; but her cure is complete and , her health is excellent.” This shows • I what thousands have proved—that 1 Electric Bitte's is the best blood puri- fier known It's the supreme remedj :e for eczema, teller, salt rheum, ulcers y boils and running sores It stimulatei liver, kidneys and bowels, expels pois one, helps digestion, builds up th< strength. Only 50 cents. Sold b; Harris Jc Son and Carlisle 4 Ward - druggists. Guaranteed. RoVal , Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum > Alum baking powders are the greatest menacers to health of the present day. royal bakiho powota co., new york. It is practically assured that the next senators from Mississippi—two are to be elected by the legislature to be chosen next fall —will be selected by primary election Thirtj-rigbt counties have already ordered prima ries to express their preference for senators and to instruct their repre sentatives in the legislature to vote for their choice. These thirty—eight counties have a total of ninety votes in the joint assembly, which is just exactly a majority of both houses “Private” John Allen and Gov. Me* Laurin are candidates for the long term, with the chances of one about as good ae those of the other. It ie not likely that Senator Sullivan will have opposition for the short term. Discovered by a Woman. Another great discovery has been made, and that too, by a lady in this country. “Disease fastened its clutch' es upon her and for seven years she withstood its severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent For three months she coughed incessantly, and could not sleep. She finally discovered away to recovery, by purchasing ol us a bottle of Dr. King’s New Discov ery for Consumption and was so much relieved on taking the first dose, that she slept all night; and with two bot tles, has been absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs Luther Lutz” Thus writes W. C. Hamnick & Co, of Shel by, N C. Trial bottles free at Harris «fe Son’s Drug Store, and Carlisle <t Ward’s. Regular size 50c and $1 00. Every bottle guaranteed. Mr Nikola Tesla, ever hopeful, ens ihusiastic and promising, is at Pike’s Peak making (xperiments with wire less telegraphy. He says he may be able to eend a wireless message from Pike’s Peak to Paris, though he cannot say positively until he has investigated the upper strata of the atmosphere. He has erected an 80-foot steel tower on top of the peak, which gives him a total altitude of 14 223 feet shout sea level, From this tower he is making bis experiments. ■ Excellent Combination. 'Tin- pleaiant method and 1 mihial effects of the well kiravu remedy, Syrup or I n.-, manufo.-tu d b the California Fig Syrup < <>. illu ■ the value <ii obtaining the !><■.; i: , tive principles of plant- known in i . medicinally laxative and pre-ai i | them in the form most r. fr • :.in, .it in taste and acceptable to tin- ■ y b-m. It is the one perfect strength! ni-. r laxa 1 tive. cleansing the sv-tem clTei tnr.’ily. dispelling colds, headache and fi-vi : ' gently yet promptly am! enabiing one ( to overcome, habitual const ipat on per manently. Its perfect fre< bin fr' tn every objectionable qu.-tlitt and •'tb- ■ stance, and its acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels, without weakening or irritating tin m, make it Ihe ideal laxative. In the proee-s of manufacturing li/s ‘ are used, as they tire pleasant to thi ■ taste, but the tnedii . a.i. qua it -soft i. remedy are obtained from senna and j other aromatic plants, by i method e known to the California lig r-vi-.t »• ■ Co. only. In order to get its benefb .al effects and to avoid imitations, phase e remember the full name of the Company ii printed on the front of every package • CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO. CAI. LOUISVILLE. KY NEW YORK N Y y For sale by all Druggists —Price 50c. per buttle. ” MARCUS W. BECK, >e; attorney at law., i < iffli ■ ver Merchants and Planter- Bank R> ’.StricklandXGo. THE BUSIEST STORE IN THE CITY. iWe are continually receiving new goods ev(‘ry week. Something new to show you every time you are down town. Printed Mualina for wrappers, 4c. New line of Cocheco Lawn, 6c. Beautiful new Lawns ami Dimities at 10c. White checked Muslins, good values, 5e to 121 Good quality white Lawn, 6c. White India Linen, beautiful quality, wont thicken when washed, at 10c and 12ic. New Belt Buckles ami Collar Clasps. > * I New line of Ensertions and Embroideries BlUHflOflZ Our Shoes and Oxfords are the best money, brains and exj ■ r Ladies Oxfords, kid or patent tip, sl. 1 Our Leader, Price $2, equals any $2.50 - t this week’s sale Oxfords worth and $1 25 to close at 50c. r - R. F. STRICKLAND St CO. 4 , KILL TTKHIIYT. , The Per Oxide of Cilicates will kill the bugs » that are destroying the potaloes and garden plants. 25c for 6-lb package. N. B. DREWRY * SON. R, H. TAYLOR, M. D. J. F. STEWART, M. I>. | DRS. TAYLOR AND STEWART, Physicians and. Surgeons. , Office hours from Ba,m.toß p. m. 'A . physician will always l» in our office . during that time. DfIQITIAMs! fr.Ct’KEn. May rtop'-li money rvDlllvlld for tuUteu In bank MH position |„ wrtircd, or will accept n*>t« « Oheap board. Car fare paid. No vacation. Euler any time. Open for both hexes. DRAUGHON’S AO /Lrt PRACTICAL 'J 4 y&LL&KCty I Nashville, Tenn. Savannah, Ga. , GalveMon, Tex. *4> Texarkana, lw. Indorsed by in err bants and hanker*. Thr»*« months’bookkeeping with ua equals mix-. ■ All commercial branrht** taught. F<irrlr<mlarH explain Ing •• Home Study < 'our*address I »• | ar tin* nt A,** Fur college catalogue, address “ I>-part me nt y \ 4 FRESH MEAT, ‘ i ’ 1 Well selected, is worth considering in > every household. We keep on hand the best and largest stock of Beef, Hatton and Port and in fact all kinds of Fresh Meat to be found anywhere. Give us your order and be convinced. FRESH FISH always oh hand. Also a first class RESTAURANT in connection with the market, in which we serve tip top meals at ail ; hours. P.S. PARMELEE, Act. NEW LAUNDRY CUT IN PRICES: Shirts, 10c. Collar, ijc. Cuffs, per pair, Bc. Undershirts, sc. 1 (rawer?, sc. Sock?, per p ur, 2 . Handkerchiefs, Ic. Towels, 2c. Neckties, tic. Parties arc earnestly requested to notice I . the place (under old postoffice) where they I will always get good work, at the prices i , named above. I. C, CHUNG, at New Laundry. Everybody Says -1R < 'ig ’v ;hi nv ’.voii- | ■ 1 at,ii • - . tiv -y -'i k iiix'.' S, e ■ d ■ owe s • cli.-ansinix ’ • ■ ■■.o< H di- • 1 eci.h, 1 ’0 l<i ’h- o n . aid 1., ■ ■■*.- I’.iu buy and tr. a box of < c.c o. 0:, v ; io, wcents. Mam e-.wa t :t". re bj a.! druggfali.. Notice of Removal. I have moyed my Plumbing and Tin , ware establishment to the old Brick Laun i dry Building on Broad street, wher lam letter prepared than ever to do all kinds ! of work in my line. If you need any Plumbing or Tin work (done, give me a cell—satisfaction guaran- I teed. A. 8. 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. GOOS I ron //[iff IbIVA., 'trial rjj I I •• r .s= ’.IL-f r’ 6 ’ >r 3()C. K. . u P r ... 5: }<f h , a ., ... uilr.ibd, semi GiontLiy pun il.of i'; pp > ■-» I ’■ h • J' ' <>, : S. .am. La . Wl i X.Mj ill MOK. H; TORY, Bl •' J U HV.’i ii X\ I I >CH.N(F, (.ENPKA!. i MOR MM ICS. V. OMM. Di ’ \i< TMt .NT, an I <,c . "| A'. t J)j iARt MI - . failor’M Love to the Public .or < f } .11 i liter, t. s.ti c lr ropy frt e. Agents Wantin'* FREE! a ■r ; .it our regular r sto <*- cil t' -• pro • >f ! he article M*lr< t v. c will fr« !I v itch, di.i or am i i- • «•; <,t f I ’r.t ugbon’ ll;c. <>l h ,N, • ; i>,'l - '.»! ■ :-!>.• rT. x i t > .. r one : dmo( t . ' 3iis.. > ( <.;h-.-,e .rl,f. r ; r .S, \\ rit ,, . Mention Griffin (Ga.) Mornino Fine Chickens For Sale. I have for sale full breed Minorca?, War horse and Shawl-neck, Crossed Game an I Bard Plymouth Rock Chickens. Also settings of eggs from (ach breed. These birds are select. E. L. Rogers. igyou invent or improve; also c»t * * CAVEAT.TR4OE-MARK. COPYRIGHTer DESIGN J / PROTECTION. Send model, sketch, or photo. > * for free examination and advice. * ?BOOK ON PATENTS fee before j>aten t. $ I C. A.SNOW & CO. I * Patent Lawyers. WASHINGTON. D.C. J Furniture Repair Shop o o John T. Boyden has opeued an , Upholster Shop, and will do all other General Furniture Repairs ing, and Guarantees Satisfaction on work and prices. Fie t v tTi and see me. J OHN T. BOYDEN 19 l-2.Hi1l St. DR. K. L. H A XES DENTIST. Office upstairs in building adjoining, <>n the north. M Williams & Son.