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THE EVENING CALL. Vol. X. No. 248 TAX LAWS TO BE REVISED The Tax Commission to Meet in At lanta Next Monday Ihe (kx eotnmiahinn, composed of ineinberK of the gntiertl assembly ap pointed nt the last meeting of that body, will convene in Atlanta 01, Mon day for the purpose of revising the tax laws of the stalo of Georgia aa in structed, says the Macon Ngw->. The commission is composed of the following members of the house and senate: From the house—Hon. Roland El lis, of Bibb, chairman ; John 84. Little, of Muscogee; T. W. Hardwick, of Washington ; M. L. Johnson, vs Bar tow ;A. O, Blalock, of Fayette. From t he senate—W. A. Dodson, of Sumter; E L jfc’igbt, of Dougherty ; S T. B a lock, of Fayette and F 0 Fouche, of Floyd. The outcome of the meeting of this commission will be Watched with in tere-t by the entire people of Georgia, as on them centers, provided the legis latnre .'.dopts their report, the solution of a problem which for a long time agitated the minds of the people. It is expected that the main thing which will be done by tiie commission will be the recommendation of a board of tax assessors, such as other states have. At present Georgia has no assessors, every property owner doing his own assessing The whole tax code of the state will be revised and a report made to the general assembly when it meets in Oc tobe r . It ts expected that the report of the commission will be adopted. Some of the state’s most brilliant men are on the commission and they are sure to do what they think i.< best for the state. The meetings of the commission will be held in the senate chamber and is allowed one month in which to complete the work. It is expected that it will take at least three weeks for them to complete the task which is before them. Millions Given Away. It is certainly gratifying to the public to know of one concern in the land who are not afraid to be generous to the needy and suffering. The proprietors of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, have given away over ten mill ion trial bottles of this great medicine; and have the satisfaction of knowing it has ab solutely cured thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely cured by it. Call on J. N. Har ris & Son, or Carlisle & Ward, druggists, and get a free trial bottle. Regular size ■loc. and sl. Every bottle guaranteed, or price refunded. Man, as Seen by an Uld Maid. As a sample of wh it an old maid can do with a pen, we submit the fol lowing : Man is a two legged animal that chews tobacco and walks on the forked end. Most men are born, we never heard of but one who was not and he was made of mud, just for a sample. Man’s life is full of disappointments and growls, and he smokes corn-cob pipes He goes forth like a lion in the morning and leaves the wood for his wife to chop, and in the evening be sneaketh in with bis pants ripped, and raises cain about hard times He has lagrippeon road-working days, and walks twenty miles to a circus. He will chase a jack rabbit four miles in the snow, and borrow a horse to ride a half mile to the postoffice. For Gravel use Stuarts Gin and Buchu. Same Here The following from the Mariatta Journal is equally true of Griffin and the Evening Cali. ; “Any news?’’ “No news” Such is ’he greeting the newspaper reporter gets on his riutids in search of news Our people are to be congratulated that there are no suicides, nob dy kill ed, no house burglarized, no wife beat en by a drunken hmbmd, no one made homeless by fire, no pr >;>erty destroyed by cyclone, no one’s darling child kidnapped nor anything occurr tug to make news for the newspapers, but everything moving along quietly «nd serenely Marietta does not afford many newsy events but when they do occur the Journal gives them to the public. CAS r E OTII A , hears the Ths Kind You Have Always Bought THE TREASURY DEFICIT A Conservative Estimate Places the Amount $100,000,000 \\ as KINGTON, June 22 —lt is regard ed as a conservative estimate that the treasury deficit for the fiscal year 1899, which closes in ten days hence, will be less than $100,000,000. Already the receipts (or the y ear aggregate over $498,800,000, with the expenditures barely $100,000,(XX) more, with ten days, judging from past years, of heavy receipts yet to be accounted for. Up to this date the customs receipts amount to over $200,400 000; from internal revenue $263,550,000 was real ized and from miscellaneous sources there was received $35,500,000. Ibe total receipts from all sources last year amounted to $105.321335, while the expenditures aggregated $443,368,582, leaving a deficit of $38,- 047,247. From the closest calculation that can now bo made the war revenue act, which, with the exception of a few items, went into effect July 1 1898, will realize for the year a little less than $ 100.000,000. The receipt from tobacco alone will probab'y bliqw an increase of $6,500,000; beer and other fermented liquors an increase of over $28,000,000, and oleraargarine an in* crease of about sjjßs,ooo The two items whieh have produced more than ten times as much revenue as any two others are those applying to documentary and proprietary stamps On April 3d last the items had produced over $36 500,000, and it is not improbable that by July Ist the total will exceed $44,000,000. The tax on legacies will probably produce not much in excess of $1,000,000, while the special tax collected from bankers will exceed $3,500,000. At this time it is impossible to state with any degree of certainty what the war with Spain and the troubles in the Philippines have cost during the year, but an approximation of the cash payment on these accounts that i places the amount al $230,000,000. A ' calculation has been made at the treas I ury which shows that the leaving out I of tlx reckoning the $230,000,000 ex- : pended this year on account of the I war; the $100,000,000 produced by the war revenue act and the $11,798,314 received from the Central Pacific the figures would show a surplus for the year approximating S2O 000,000 A Seedy Speaker Col. Henderson has always been an enthusiastic advocate of free distribu tion of seed by congressmen, and hie CODSIi uents have been highly favored in this regard, says the Conservator (by ex- -ecretary Morton) His fond ness for a joke has made him the sub ject of banter upon this line, and he has probably stood more ridicule upon the free seed fad than other congress men. One of Col Henderson’s postal cards anent this topic, in a woman’s hand writing, bore this message : “John’s influence can't be got with 15 cents’worth of free seeds, but if you will send me a box of hairpins I I will look after him. His wife.” Another communication read “Why not let up on seeds for a I while and send jack-knives? Every body could use them, and there would not be so much waste. In that case radish seeds would not come up poor turnips, and the congressman would be saved much ridicule which be now often gi ts ” - : Bears the _Z? Ihe ln(l ate * IW3 I S flight Signature . j// O s 1 EAST GRIFFIN DOTS. East Griffin, June 22.—The crops are suffering for rain, and early corn is twist ing up some. There were several from here who went to the picnic at Orchard Hill Friday. Elder T, J. Head, of Midway, was here Tuesday. Miss Lizzie Wilson is visiting relatives at Warm Springs, Dillard Bennett and sister, Miss Eula and Miss Lois King attended preaching a Midway Sunday. We would be glad to have the editor at tend our picnic at Walker’s mill next Sat urday. Pure blood is full of life and vitality, aud carries vigor to the organs of tbe bodjn Dr MA Simmons Liver Med icine creates rich, pure blood. I GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 22, 1899. A New Magazine Rifle At the camp of Chalone the Normal j School of Firing is at present experi* mt-fitirig with several new rifl-s lately invented. One of these is stated to have proven in eveiy way an efficient * weapon, and in some respects superior to that, now in use. Its adoption may’, ’ it is thought, be recommended by tbe i authorities for some of the line legi mentH. Il is a magazine repeating rille, carrying five cartridges and of six millimeters and a half caliber. One of its chief features is a new device for feeding the breech from the magazine. The latter is so constructed a» to ren* der it impossible for an extra cartridge to slip and get jammed in the breech with tbe first cartridge supplied from the magazine, as sometimes happens in many of the repeating rifles used in tbe French army. Tbe Daudeteau, as tbe new weapon is called, after the name of the inventor, a major in the infantry Territorial Reserves, was put through a number of tria's At a dis tance of 1,000 meters the deviation observed with tbe new rille wns only 730 meters, while in the case of the seven and eight millimeters guns it averages from ten to eighteen meters. Another advantage of the weapon is that the pressure of the < xpicsion was found not to exceed 3 200 kilogrammes per square centimeter, while in other rifles it reaches over 4 000 kilogrammes. Experiments were conducted with a view to ascertaining the carrying and destructive powers of the new rifle It was found that the bullet invariably disabled a horse at 2,500 yards. In one case the ball had penetrated the animal’s forequarters, and had (ravens ed the entire length of the body. The bullet produces the same effect as an explosive missile, smashing anil spline tering the bines and inflicting the deadliest of wounds—London Tele* graph. For Bladder Troubles use Stuart’s Gin and Bu chu. Gastonia.. Bears the >?The Kind You Have Always Bough’ I Learning to Shoot- The fact that the Filipinos recently struck one of the American ships at e distance of 3,500 yards at tbe first shot with a l.ome-made cannon, shows that the men behind tbe guns on the other ; side are quite skillful themselves. The Filipinos are learning a good many things from their friends, the enemy, and one is they are learning bow to shoot. This reminds us of Genera) Tomb.i’ anecdotes told during the civil war. He was making a speech in San dersvHle, Ga, urging secession and welcoming the war. Among other things he advised the young men to go to the front, declaring that the Yankee did not know how to shoot aud would speedily be defeated. Two young Washington county men en listed at the breaking out of the hos tilities and promptly went to battle. During one of the severe engagements of the early part of the war these comrades, who had become separated from their company, sought tbe shel ter of a tree. Bullets were grazing the bark on one side and as the men crouched togethei nainnie bills com menced to splinter the trunk o' the tree on the other side. The situation was too close to be comfortable and the angle of safety grew painfully acute Finally one of t|ie b >ys <iid I to h ■< companion ‘Say, Jim, do you remember that speech Gen Toombs made iu SamLrs-1 ville one day?” “Yes, Bill, I remember ’ ‘Jim, didn’t lie say the Yankees i couldn’t shoot?” ' That is what he said ” “Then they are learning damn fast, ain’t they?”—Savannah Press. Supreme Court Decisions- Since Chas. O. Tyner began the manu facture of Tyner’s Dyspepsia Remedy, many people have inquirer! as to its effica cy. Chief Justice Bleckley, of Georgia, has tried it for indigestion and dyspepsia, and gives this as his decision : “Atlanta, Ga., March 14, 1894.—Chas. O. Tyner, Atlanta, Ga.: I have used, and am now using, Tyner’s Dyspepsia Reme dy. It is a mental as well as a physical elixir. With its aid and a pair of specta cles I can frequently see the law in spite ■ of unsuitable or too much diet. “Logan E Bleckley. This is a splendid decision and people are profiting by it For sale by 11 druggists. Price 50c. per bottle. Sample by mail on receipt of 5c in stamps, to pay postage. Address Tyner’s Dyspepsia Remedy Co., Atlanta, Ga. RoVal Baking Powder Made from ptrfe cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum Alum baking powders are the greatest menacers to health of the present day. ROVM. BAKINQ POWOtR CO., *CW YORK. Anted Too Mncli. Some time ago the faculty of a theolog ical seminary received a request for a minister from a little western parish. The salary offered was s-> meager and the virtues demanded were so ninny that the heads of the theological professors shook with perplexity. One of them suggested writing that the only inau they had ever known who might have tilled the requirements of the parish was a late lamented clergyman who had accustomed himself to living al most entirely upon spiritual food iu one poor, stony parish. But this suggestion was discarded. At last the most energetic member of the faculty composed a letter which be was deputized to copy and send off. He wrote as follows: “While we fully understand that tlia lack of money in a parish does not lessen its desire to have a line preacher and de voted pastor, we are compelled to say that we know of no man who can till your requirements. Were we living in the days of the apostle Paul, he would doubtless have preached for you, but we ask you to bear in mind that he could have resorted to sailruaking on week day. in case of necessity.” kn Excellent Combination. The pleasant method aud beneficial effects of the well known remedy, Syrup of Lios, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., illustrate the value of obtaining the liquid laxa tive principles of plants known to be medicinally laxative and 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 ami fevers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habitual constipation per manently. Its perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub stame, 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, by a method known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only. In order to get its beneficial effects and to avoid imitations, please remember the full name of tbe Company printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N Y For sale by all Druggists —Pi ice 50c - per bottle i— mu iu. II Hl— m L. W. GODDARD & SON, FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS. « W. B. Harris expei ienced Embalm er. Services at all hours. Satisfac tion guaranteed. Hearse L W. GODDARD & SON, Nos. 3 and. 5 Solomon St- Farmers Meeting. The farmers of this and adjoining counties are requested to meet at the court bouse in the city of Griffin Sat urday, June 24th, at 10 o’clock, for the purpose of electing warehouse directors for the ensuing year A. W. W.-.LKLfI, Ch’mn. Board of Director*. For Diabetes use Stu art’s Gin and Buchu. R.F. Strickland X Go. | SATURDAY WE PLACE ON SALE 300 Pairs Sample Shoes and Oxfords. Prices 50c. to $1.50, worth $1 to $3. Don’t miss this sale. ■ R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. L KILL TTHZLLvr. The Per Oxide of Cilicatrs will kill Hie buns that are destroying the potatoes 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. tn. bi Bp. m. A physician will always be in our office during that time. DDQITinkIQ SECURED. Mar deposit mono, I r UOI 1 lull u for in bank till pillion is j WM . lin . dol . w iu accept n 0 1... ■ Cheap tx»anL Car fare paid. No vacation* | Enter any time. Open for both aexes. DRAUGHON’S PRACTICAL / BUSINESS Nash ville, Tenn. ffrw Savannah, Ga. Galveston, Tex. Texarkana, Tex. Indorsed by merchants and hankers- Three mootlM’bookkeeping with us equals nix- elsewhere. AH commercial branches tauirht. For circulars ex plain- Ing “ Home Study Course,” address **Ttepaitment A,” For college catalogue, addresa ” Department 4. FRESH MEAT, Well selected, is worth considering in every household. We keep on hand the best and largest stock of Beef, Moil and 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 meals at all hours. P.S.PARMELEE,Agt. QTATE OF GEORGIA, O Si’ai.ding County. Whereas, (’has. T. Smith, a*lniinl-trati.t of Philip Smith, n presents to the court in his petition, iluly filed and entered on record, that he has fully administered Philip Smith's es tate. This is therefore to cite all persons concerned, kindred an I creditors, to show cause. If any they can, why sai l administrator should not be discharged from his administra tion. and receive letters of aiimisslon, on the - first Monday in August U«9. This May 1, 18W 1 . J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary. ■ MARCUS W. BECK, ATTOBNEY AT LAW,, office over Merchants and Planters Bank tiRIFFIN, GA. Fvervbody Says Sc. Casco re ts I ’aml v Cathartic, the most won " derf-.l in- ii ■ ; i disi oierv of tin? age. p eas a mid refr s.-nng to the t;:s a- ' gently a:.d iii ki<!n("- <. h i-i iu d i bezels, cleansin',' the entire ‘ -st< i:'. cis|« i colds, > Cur*'lieiiio.. n.ii-i’ual < oi.stipation ’ a, ! i- i .-.4. I .-its-- i.uv and try a box p | at <! c. I’ >i .'»t; I.», 25 Lblents. Soldanf _ ‘ »..fcr Ik, ‘ i.re by all <!rm-gist Notice of Removal. I have moved my Plumbing and Tin 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 : m connection wiui my old business lon Broad street. I will superintend I the work at both Laundries and guar- I an tee satisfaction. HARRY LEE. I GOOD 8 F 8‘'I 60C. t daui . t.\kcn ) t-/th«* illustrue ° louTH *° iGE mu*-' ,‘U-t . I -*r 30c. Krguiar price per y-ar. it is an h u. trated, S'-iiH • ntontliiy journal, of into page:., lit uo>, Poktry, Ab\ j \ it HhSiwS) \ anuLand, W| i I, ih . j| J 8j... : UH . ,T>» x \ > ; >ci» i, Gem !< Af . Information. Woman’. De’ \k rmj .r, a -1 . I i~f . Di par imi . faylor's Love Letters to the Public are of spe ;>ln;t<*r« t. S.nnpL* copy free. Agents Wanted. COCCI EDUCATION, eU. I •» any sui m - r: - • • who will ge< ..ire enough new ’-übv ri’ rs at our n’fcuhr r dp-, to equal the regular price J the article s»-L'S-d. we will give free: bitvch, ’ol<l watch, diamond ring, nr a scholarship in either •f I >r.< ' V. . • • ■ . •a I vest on, - r'l e x - ■ . i. '1 >■ \ ,or om- iti almost a) Mention Griffis (Ga ) Morning Cali, Fine Chickens For Sale. I have for sale full breed Minorcas, War horse and Shawl-neck, Crossed Game and Bard Plymouth Rock Chickens. Also gettings of eggs trom each breed. These birds are select. E. L. Rogers. 'anything y Ilr • ■ i. .■ • • CAVEAT,TRADE MARK. COPYftIGHIor DESIGN J PROTECTION. Send model, sketch, or photo. 5 for free examination and advice. / BOOK ON PATENTS ee before patent. J Y: C. A.SNOW&CO. \ Patent Lawyers. WASH' NGTON, D.C. J Fmitw Re jair Sim 0 0 John T. Boyden has opened an Upholeter Shop, and will do all other General Furniture Repair* ing, and Guarantees Satisfaction on work and prices. Please call and see me. I OHN T. BOYDEN, 19 1-2 Hill St. DR. E. L. DENTIST. Office upstairs in building adjoining, on the north. M Williams it Son.