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THE EVENING CALL.
701. X No. 225
SEVERAL ARRESTS MADE
Officers Place Eight Men In Jai
Charged With Inciting Riot.
Nut in year- lias Griffin been ai
badly wrought up over anything as ii
has baen the last four days over tht
repeated sets of lawleavneae of a banc
of rn’dnight marauders.
There men began Monday night by
whipping three negroes against whom
no charge has been made except thul
they were doing work, which tin
••baud” wanted white men to do.
Tuesday night another negro, Sea
born Jackson, who has the respect ol
all law abiding whites, was taken from
his home, brutally beater, his flesh
lacerated with knives, and ae he ran
at the command of the mob, was filled
with bird shot. The negro was seri
ously wounded and, so far, we have
heard, no excuse was offered for tl is
crime. He was just a “nigger ”
The baud then turned its attention
to the employers of negroes io Griffin
and warned them to dispense with
colored labor and secure white men in
their place. The regulators sign their
pronunciamientos as “Jack the Rip
per,” and propose to take the affairs
of the whole county in their hands, as
is indicated by the following notice,
which was posted all over the city
this morning :
To the negro, and to whom it
may concern : The object of this
is to put you on notice that after
next Saturday night, no negro
will be allowed to ask for employ
ment at either of the following
named places ; to wit : The two
cotton mills, oil mill, machine
shops, wood shops, wood yards, or
to do any carpenter work on any
public or private building, or io
drive any public dray, delivery
wagon, or bread wagon in or
around Griffin. We trust that
managers and merchants will dis
charge the negro promptly, and
employ while labor in his stead,
which will be easily done, and
save ua the embarrasment of go
ing through the negro, for we
will certainly do so, regardless of
their groans or petitions.
This May 24th, 1899.
This shows that the grievance is not
against the cotton mills alone, but
that the band has determined (if the
people wiil quietly submit to the out
rage) to run every negro out of this
section.
The officers learned ths names of
several parties last night who were
said to be the leaders or members of
the gang, and made eight arrests.
Sheriff Morris deputised several cit
izens, and Chief of Police Ison went
out with his entire force, and the men
wers arrested without offering any re
sistance.
Those artested were C V. Barnett,
Tom Randall, J. H. Moore, Will Tom
LePrad, Paul Ellis, Carter Fry, Clifford
Thomas and S. Luuguino. They were
placed in Spalding county jai! between
2 and 3 o’clock this morning, each
proclaiming his innocence.
Their commitment trial will be held
tomorrow, if possible, but it is hardly
probable it will be held before Monday.
I'he officers have determined to
break up this lawless gang which has
terrorized our community for the past
four days, and they are receiving the
hearty assistance of our citizens.
Because of the threatening notes
sent out, wotk has been suspended on
ths addition which is being built at
the Griffin mills. Osborn & Wolcott
have been forced to practically close
their foundry, machine shops and
chair factory. Carpenters are leaving
contractors with unfinished buildings,
and business of every kind is badly
demoralized.
The most conservative of our citizens
consider the state of affairs very grave
indeed, and all can but wonder where
it will end.
\V helher the men arrested are guilty
or not, it is hoped that tha determined
stand taken by the officers will cause
the regulators to disband.
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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.
Relief in Six Hours.
Distressing Kidney and Bladder Dis
ease relieved in six hours by “New Great
South American Kidney Cure.” It is a
great surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female. Re
lieves retention ot water almost immedi
ately. If you want quick relief and cure
this is the remedy. Sold by J. N. Hanis
& Son, Druggists, Griffin, Qa.
SOMETHING MUST BE DONE.
il President Brown on Uniform Cotton
Classification.
is Atlanta, May 24.—President Pope
it Brown of Ibe State Agricultural Soch
e ety said tonight, discussing the con*
d ference which he and Commissioner
Stevens will have tomorrow on ths
y subject of the plan to secure uniform
n cotton classification, that he believed
it some method can and should be devis
n ed to that end
“It is high time,” he said, “that
.* simelhing was being done to protect
>f cotton. Up to this good hour cotton
□ has had no trieude. Who has come
h forth to protect the crop and see that
i, its price is kept up? It may have
d friends after it is marketed and in the
• hands of speculators and consumers,
e but nothing has ever been done for
s i the crop that would add to the grower's
profit. Why, a cent a pound would
•j mean $5,000,000 to Georgia alone. Not
) only the farmer but everybody in the
i state is interested, and if we would
i only think about it as we should 1
r don’t see how we can fail to appreciate
- the sit uation ”
s Mr. Brown cited one instance of
3 which he knows personally win re a
, Macen firm was actually broken up
’ by the reclamations that were made a
month after shipment to Liverpool.
If a firm fails to pay the reclamations,
it is blacklisted and can do no more
business in the market. Liverpool
has the crop in its hands, and unless
tII• i O IS r» <•>»■> nrv »»S mr I nr\• •x- x. x- 4l. -
tv vuuvvinu avuvu muuu£ ILIC
growers and factors he says the South
will continue to be bled mercilessly on
her great staple.
c -zv ss ar <o rt x .
Bears the The Kind You Hara Always Bought
Roosevelt and the Politicians
It is probable that Gov Roosevelt
found it an easier, and even a pleas
anter, task to lead the Rough Riders
than it is to guide the ship of state
He became Governor of New York,
feeling certain that lie could make a
name for himself that might open the
doors of the White House to him.
That he was inspired by the best of
motives there is no doubt, but has be
proven himself equal to dealing with
the sharp and unscrupulous men who
circulate about the capital of the state
of New York? That is a question that
has not yet been answered.
Gov. Roosevelt has an extra session
of the legislature on his hands. It
was made necessary largely by hie
action. He insisted at the regular
session that a certain bill—the Ford
bill —which taxed franchises heavily,
should be passed. He sent two urgent
msssafj s to the legislature just before
that body adjourned, demanding the
passage of the bill. The legislature
accommodated him, though some of
the most level-headed of the members
were sure that the measure was in a
very crude state.
After (be legislature adjourned the
Governor found that the bill was not
just what was wanted, and instead of
signing it he decided to call the legis
lature together again. But can he
have such a bill passed as he wants?
It is doubtful. The Democrats favor
the Ford bill. The Governor thinks
the power to assess the franchises
should be given to the slate board,
appointed for that purpose. The
Democrats think the local boards of
assessors should assess them, as pro
vided in the Ford bill.
The chances are that if any bill is
passed it will be such a one as the cor
porations want. As one senator said
on the day that the legislature met in
extra session, “the corporations have
more money than the Democrats ”
But there is one thing certain, and
that is that the Governor isn’t as big a
man in the estimation of the people as
he was on the day of his election
Savannah News.
A Thousand Tongues
Could not express the rapture of An
nie E. Springer, of 1125 Howard St.,
Philadelphia, Pa., when she found that
Dr King’s New Discovery for Con
sumption had completely cured her of
: a hacking cough that for many years
, bad made life a burden. All other
i remedies and doctors could give her
no help, but she says o f t his Roval
Cure—“it soon removed the pain in
my chest and I can now sleep soundly
something I can scarcely remember do
ing before. I feel like sounding its
■ praises throughout the Universe ” So
will every one who tries Dr. King’s
’ New Discovery for any trouble of the
Throat, Chest or Lnngs. Price 50c.
and $1 00 Trial bottles free at Harris
& Son’s and Carlisle <fc Ward’s drug
store; every bottle guaranteed.
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 26, 1899.
CURRY NOT INDICTED
n The Grand Jury Fails to Return a Bill
and the Cass is Ended-
e Savannah,Ga., May 2(1 —The grand
- jury found no bill jesterdsy in the
- case of Lieutenant Frank Z Curry, of
r the Third Georgia regiment, who was
e charged with the murder of Private
a Lee Reed, of the Second regular at till
il ery.
s Ibe killing, as it will be remeinbet
ed, occurred in Savannah last January
t when the troops were located here and
t being moved to Cuba. Curry was on
3 provost duty and arrested Reed with
e out a pass at the Pink Light saloon,
t on the river front. Beed broke and
e ran, Curry calling to him to halt,
a Reed failed tp stop and Curry fired
', with fatal results
r He was to have been tried by court
s martial, but on the returr of the Third
1 regiment from Cuba it was found there
t were not enough available < fficers in
; the department of the gulf to c >nsti«
1 tute a court. Cuiry was thereupon
I turned over to the civil authorities
) here for trial. He was recently ideas
ed on bond.
When the grand ju y met today
. Solicitor General Osborne placed before
i it not only the evidence against Curry,
> but also the affidavits in his behalf,
which were submitted to the court on
, the occasion c.f Curry’s application for
i bail.
He did this for the reason that the
trial had it taken place at once would
have ueeu governed by military proce
dure to a very large extent.
This fact and the fact also that a
trial would probably have resulted in
an acquittal after'the county had gone
to a very large expense, were responsi
ble, it is understood, for the action
taken by the grand jury today.
This is undoubtedly the end of the
case against Curry. It could be brought;
before another grand jury, but the!
chances are decidedly against any |
further action being taken.
Robb’d the Grave.
A startling incident, of which Mi.
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
“I was in a most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en, tongue coated, pain continually in
my back and sides, no appetite—grad
ually growing weaker day by day.
Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately a friend advised trying
‘Electric Bittersand to my great joy
and surprise, the first bottle made a
decided improvement. I continued
their use for three weeks, and am now
a well mao. I know they saved my
life, and robbed the grave of another
victim.” No one should fail to try '
them. Only 50c, guaranteed, at Har
ris & Son’s and Carlisle Ward's drug
store.
A Bloody Negro-
Brown Sandersand Will Fuller, two
negro men, became involved in a difli
culty on Hill street this morning and
for a short time rocks and whiskey
bottles filled the air and cracked heads. '
When the belligerants were separat
ed Sanders’ bead had a large knot on i
it caused by coming in contact with a
rock, while Fuller was bleeding freely j
from a wound in the head made with I
a pint bottle His wound was dressed
by Dr. Nunnally and both negroes
were arrested.
They were tried before Judge Wm.
IL Beck this afternoon and Sanders
was fined $lO and cost, while Fuller
was exbonerated.
Pitts’ Carminative is pleasant to the :
taste, acts promptly, and never fails to '
give satisfaction. It carries children over J
the critical time of teething, and is the i
friend ol anxious mothers and puny chil- i
dren. A few doses will demonstrate its '
value. E. H. Dorsey, Athens, Ga., writes :| j
“I consider it the best medicine I have ev- i■
er used in my family. It does all you
claim for it, and even more.”
For Bladder Troubles!
use Stuart’s Gin and Bu
chu.
i Twu I'ekltiK Tower*.
s Peking has a tower in which is hung
■ a large bell cast in the fifteenth century |
r and another tower containing a huge i
I drum which is intended to be beaten in I
) case a great danger should threaten the |
city. No one is allowed to enter these
towers
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CASTOniA.
, Bear, the BH.'d You Hava AiW
3 *
r i.HiKL.re Votir llowH.h With *. « •'
’ Can*:v • ■ ■
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RoYAL
Baking Powder
, Made from pure
cream of tartan
Safeguards the food
against alum
Alum baking powders are the greatest
mcnacers to health of the present day. >
rovai b*k:«o powoen co., ww vork.
UNIONVILLE DOTS.
Unionville, May 23.—Rev. Alps Har
per filled his regular appointment at Rock
Springs Sunday.
T. J. Berry and Miss May Berry visited
Forsyth Saturday.
Miss Dora Mullins, of Macon, was the
charming guest of relatives in this city
Tuesday.
Miss Nannie Thornton is spending some
time with relatives at McKibben.
Mr. and Mrs, T. J. Berry are spending
today in Milner.
Misses Lizzie and Etta English attended
preaching at Rock Springs Sunday.
Miss Lorine Parker visited Jackson re
cently.
Mrs. Lucy Darden and Miss May Berry
spent Tuesday in Milner.
Miss Nora English was the guest of
Misses Lizzie and Etta English Saturday
afternoon.
A delightful turkey dinner was given at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Chap
el Sunday. Among those present were
Mieses Lorine Parker, Nora English, May
Berry, Lizzie and Etta English, and Mr.
Lem Alexander.
CA.STORIA.
Bears the ln3 Vou Have AlAavs Bought
| Signature
of
Os ex-Gov. Nortben’s speech in Boa
ton, the Columbia, S. C., Slate Demo
crat says : “It is a timely deliverance
and peculiarly adapted to the digestion
of a New England audience. Such an
address from a man who, when Gover
nor, strove manfully to check the
lynching evil, must command consid
eration. He can speak for the South
far more favorably and effectively then
those who approve the practice and
defend it. The South can utio will
scourge its own sins, and those of its
sons who bravely do their part in this
are qualified to say to ignorant, malevc>
lent and undiscriminating critics from
Other sections, “You must be just.”
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' The pleasant method and beneficial
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Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa
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tive. cleansing the s, - i m ■ , no.ih .
dispelling cohl ~ headavlx ■ ami f> -.ei , 1
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liver and bowels, without weakening
or irrita'.ing 'hem, male it the ■
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, by a method
known to the California Fig Syrup
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
• fleets and to avoid imitations, please
remember the full name of theCoinpany
i printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FKANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVELEE. KY NEW YORK. N Y
iVor sale by all Druggists —Price per bobtie. i
Farmers Meeting.
The farmers of this and aej lining
counties are requested to meet at the
I court house in the city ol Griffin Sat
urday, June 24'h, at 10 o’clock, for the ’
purpose of electing wareb use directors
I for the ensuing year
A \V Walker,
Ch’mn Liard of Director-. I;
R.F, Strickland X Go.
THE BUSIEST STORE IN2THE CITY.
AA e are continually receiving new goods
every week. Something new to show
yon every time you are down town.
Printed Muslins for wrappers, 4e.
New line of Cocheco Lawn, 6c, '
Beautiful new Lawns and Dimities at 10c.
White checked Muslins, good values, 5c to 12ic.
Good quality white Lawn, 6c.
White India Linen, beautitul qualify, wont thicken when washed, at
10c and 12|c.
New Belt Buckles and Collar Clasps.
New line of Ensertions and Embroideries
Our Shoes and Oxfords are the best money,
brains and experience can produce. ,
Ladies Oxfords, kid or patent tip, sl.
Our Leader, Price $2, equals any $2.50 ,
On our center counter we have placed for
this week's sale < Gtords worth $1 and $1.25
to close at. 50c.
R. F. STRICKLAND CO.
KILL TLKEILZE.
The Per Oxide of Cilicates will kill the bugs
that are destroying the potatoes and garden plants.
25c for 64b package.
N. B. DREWRY SON.
R, H. TAYLOR, M. D. J, F. STKWAKT, M. D.
DRS. TAYLOR AND STEWART,
Physicians and Surgeons.
Office hours from Ba,m.toß p, m, A
physician will always b in our office
during that time.
PftQITinNQ s, '.cpßEn. May deprant money
I VOlllul’O t “ r >» bank UU buitlou H
secured, or will accept u<>U*k
Cheap board. Cut fare paid. Nn vacuum
Eider any time. Open lor both «cx<
DRAUGHON’S X?
PRACTICAL
BUSINESS
Nashville, Tenn. Savannah, Ga.
Gal ve»ton, Tex. sp Texarkana, Tex.
Indorsed hy nirrcliantH and bankers Thren
inoutiiH* bookkoeplßK with ua equals mJx, elsewhere.
All commercial branches taught. For circularsexplain-
Ing “ Horne Study CotirHo.” address *« Depai tine nt A,”
For collegu catalogue, address •• Department j
FRESH MEAT,
Well selected, is worth considering in
every household. We keep on hand
the best and largest stock of
Beef, Muttouanfl Port
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 a first class RESTAURANT
in connection with the market, in
which we serve tip top meal* at all
hours.
P.S. PARMELEE, Act.
OTATE OF GEORGIA,
Spalding County.
'\hcreas. Chas. T. Smith. administrator of
I hidp Smith. r< pre.-tontH to the court in his
petn ion. duly fih d and ent -red on rr*c<«rd. that ’
he has fully administered Philip Smith s « s :
tat’-- 1 his is therefore to cite all persons ;
vom orned, kindred an 1 creditors, to show |
' aus*'. if any they can, why said administrator ;
s.iould not be discharged from his adrninistra*
’ 4f ' n ’ and receive letters of aismiMsion. on the !
first Monday in August 1*99 This May 3, 1809.
J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary.
MARCUS W. BECK,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,, I
Office over Merchants and Planters Bank |
GRIFFIN, GA.
Everybody Says Sc.
< an»!v Cathartic, the most won
«' I'■ •.1 ■■ ■ oxer, <.t ti ■a; px-as-
“■ ' ' " .out;.- t . the I; '■ . : gently
W ! 'i ■ kitlne s, si and bowels,
ny ihf- <--it ■ ■ ,r. . dispel colds,
'jne, ,■ • 1 J.i- ial < obstipation
i • ■ r I -y and try a box
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Notice of Removal.
I have moyed my Plumbing and Tin- I
ware establishment to the old Brick Laun- ;
dry Building on Broad street, where I am
better prepared than ever to do all kinds
of work in my line.
If you need any Plumbing or Tin work
done, give me a call—satisfaction guaran
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 ol<l business
on Broad street. I will superintend
the work at both Laundries and guar
antee satisfaction.
HARRY LEE.
GOOD I
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i I h>> w:i I b< ■ ire enough new ' üb»cnb
•rs tt our rcgul.tr rates to equal the regular price
f the article select. < we will give free: bkvcle,
p»l<i watch, diamond ring, or a scholarship in either
•f Draughon’s BuMm sColleges, Nashville,Tenn.,
».ilveston, or Fexurkana, 'l ex., or one in almost any
business College or Literary School. Write us.
Mention Griffix (Ga.) Mohnino Cali.
Fine Chickens For Sale.
I have for sale full breed Minorc&s, War
horse and Shawl-neck, Crossed Game and
Bard Plymouth Rock Chickens. Also
settings of eggs . from each breed. These
birds are select. E. L. Rorkhs,
J /
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FurnitureßepaiFSlioß
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John T. Boyden haa opered an
Upholster Shop, and will do all
other General Furniture Repairs
ing, and Guarantee.? Satisfaction
on work and prices. Please call
and see me.
JOHN T. BOYDEN.
19 1-2 Hill St.
I U l. K. L. HANKS
DENTIST.
Office upstairs in building adjoining, on
the north, M Williams & Son.