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The planter who is able to raise cotton without asking credit, and raises all of his supplies might be able to stand the strain of another ten million bale crop, but the planter who proposes to do it on credit will not be able to pay out. I regard the situation with many mis givings. A ten million bale crop in 1898 would be a misfortune —the fear of it is a menace to business now. Business men throughout the South should weigh well the condition that confronts them.” In this connection a letter received by Mr. L P, Hillyer from one of the leading cotton factors of the sta'e and the South is especially peitftoent. In the following terse sentences the writer presents conclusive argument in favor of a reduction of cotton acreage. “I consider that we are now con fronted with a condition more serious than has been met for some years, and that the cause is mainly the overpro duction of cotton. Mr. Ellison in his forecast estimates that on the let of next September we will have on hand in Europe alone about 1,774,000 bales of cotton, or 991,000 bales more than September 1, 1897. “In the course of business we have already discovered that the strongest tendency for the overproduction of cotton is that the demand for money is greater than last year, and if the present indications are carried out the next crop of cotton promises to be as large or larger than the crop of last year In such an event the surplus of cotton will be so great that its debt paying and purchasing capacity will be reduced far below the amount of the debt that has been incurred in its production “It is estimated that fully 25 per cent, of the cotton crop of Georgia, or over 225,000 bales of cotton of the present crop of this state, has been paid out for the use of fertilizers alone ; add to this the amount paid for meat, corn and other supplies that the plant er fails to raise and you have a burden of debt on the cotton crop that over taxes its debt-defraying capacity, and the resulting tendency is bankruptcy. Money is sensitive and I cannot think that it will venture out in the face of such facts. Whether the debt be for meat, corn or mules at their high rate of profit, or for money at the legal rate of interest, it is nevertheless a debt and must be paid or forfeited. “With a crop of 7,000,000 bales at from 6to 8 cents pet pound, or 10,- 500,000, at from 3 cents to 3.V cents, it is fair to estimate that the small crop at the greater price is far better for the planter. Then let them put the extra labor for the millions of bales not grown in making supplies, and they will find that the smaller crop will bring as much in money as the larger one, their debts will be smaller and their resources greater, “As a matter.of course, in "making this large estimate for the next cotton crop, we must take in consideration the promise of a very large western crop. Texas and the territories alone are estimated at a yijdd of 3,000,000 bales and are well prepared to make it, so that it well behooves the eastern states to curtail their acreage and thus reduce the general average.—Macon Telegraph. In Olden Times People overlooked the importance of per manently beneficial effects and were satis fied with trvisient action; but dow that it is generally" nown that Syrup of Figs will permanently overcome habitual conptipa tion, well-informed people will not buy other laxatives, which act for a time, but finally injure the system. To Care Comtlpation Forever. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Met and Disposed of Routine and Other Matters. The governor not having accepted Col. Mills’ resignation, he was present at the meeting of the board yesterday, not as » member of the board, but as a friend—the meeting being held, as usual, in his law office. He assisted in the.clerical work, but firmly de dined to vote upon, or otherwise ex press an opinion, upon any question before the body. Most of the day’s labors was the dis posing of routine business, which was transacted by Patrick and Tidwell About noon the street committee, together with Mayor Davis and City Judge Beck, appeared before the board of commissioners,and called their at tention to a recent recommendation of the grand jury in reference to equal izing the burden of street and road services, etc. A few pertinent remarks, setting forth facts as they had existed and in support of the plans recommended by the grand jury, were made by the Mayor and his Colleagues, and ques tions asked and answered,' and the matter freely and fully discussed by both parties when the commissioners Stated they did not wish to discuss the matter further, but would let the Mayor know during the afternoon, when the committee retired. In the afternoon Mayor Davis was no'ified by the commissioners that they would concur in the grand jury’s recommendation, as set forth by him* self and committee in the forenoon, and that tbey would meet with the Mayor and street committee on Friday the 4th inst., for the purpose of draw ing up and signing an agreement. Nothing was done in reference to filling the vacancy to occui by the resignatson of Col. Mills. Outside opinion seems to be that the board will not order an election, inasmuch as the regular election will be held this fall. The board adjourned to meet again on Friday morning of this week. A Rather Trying Position. The position of Consul General Lee at Havana, while highly enviable from the point of confidence and trust re posed by the government in bis judg ment and coolness, is not one to be desired in point of fact. While the champions of Cuba in the United States, in congress and in the public prints, are doing all in their power to precipitate trouble between this coun try and Spain, and while many Span iards believe that nothing but the aid and moral support of the people of the United States has enabled Cubans to bold out so long against Spain, Gener al Lee is in Havana, in the midst of Spanish sentiment and indignation. Already there have been riotous de monstrations, and stories of infernal machines being found in the building where the American consul has bis office, have been published. A timid man would have summoned American men of war to the protection of the consulate, but with marked coolness and courage, General Lee has quietly pursued the even tenor of his way. Despite all the sensational stories be has declined the proffered men of war. He has seen war before, and cannot be panic-stricken by the fighting of a street rabble. The Richmond Dispatch says: , “Practically speaking, it is left with General Lee to say if our ships shall or shall not go to Havana. This is a great mark of confidence in him upon the part of our government, but it is hardly fair to him. We may be sure that do consideration as to his own safely will influence him unduly ; on the contrary, it is far more likely that ‘ho will be more inclined to poob pooh than exaggerate the personal danger. However, we congratulate the country upon having such a trusty representa tive st Havana, and it speaks volumes in praise of General Lee that nowhere in the newspaper press of this land is there to be seen any expression of fear that he will prove unequal to the deli cate and responsible duties of bis post.” There is soldierly blood in his veins, and there is something in the name of Lee that begets confidence.—Augusta Chronicle. City Tax Notice. The city tax books will positively close on Feb. 15th, and executions will be promptly issued against all defaulters. Thou. Nall, Clerk and Treasurer. J sriffin, gkorhia, Wednesday morning, February 2, isas. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT To the Memory of President Boyd, Passed by the Directors of His Bank. At a meeting of the directors of the Mer chants’ and Planters' Bank, held on Mon day, especially to do honor to the memory of President J, D. Boyd, the following resolutions were passed: Griffin, Ga., January 81,1898. Whereas, The divine and omnipotent hand that fashioned.the heavens and all worlds, and the inhabitants thereof, and gave them order and place in j. time and eternity, according to His own good pleasure; and that has manifested to the creatures of this world His wqpdertal and mysterious will in the rise, growth and maturity, as well as in the death, de cay and separation of all animal and veg etable life, has been laid upon our friend, Hon. Joseph David Boyd—one strong, by nature, both in physical and mental en dowment, that fitted him for the battles of life, and enabled him to accumulate about him much of this world’s effects; that won tor him that confidence ot his neighbors and business associates j that they made him the president of the Merchants’ and Planters’ Bank in 1888, where he remained and ably, profitably and satisfactorily ad ministered its affairs till death claimed him. He had also a nobility of heart faithful and honesty of purpose—that made him a friend to those he knew, and made all who knew hitnjvin his friend ship. It is, therefore, Resolved 1, That in the death of Presi dent J. D. Boyd, the shareholders in the Merchants’ and Planters’ Bank have lost an efficient and painstaking officer. Resolved 2, That the sympathy of the officers and board of directors of the Mer chants’and Planters’Bank of the City of Griffin are hereby tendered the stricken and bereaved family. Resolved 3, That there be set apart a blank page in the minute book of the bank in memory of our friend and associate, J. D. Boyd, and that a copy of this peramble and these resolutions be furnished his family and be spread on the minutes. Respectfully, N. B. Drewrv, R. F. Strickland, H. H. Bass, _ Committee. Another Tiger. Officers Gordon and Phelps arrested Will Jenkins, colored, yesterday for operating a tiger in one of the Broad street dives, and he is now in prison awaiting a trial. These same vigilant officials arrest ed Narifiy Calloway, a colored damsel, under the charge of keeping a gam bling den. She is also in prison. Strong evidence is in hand against both of these offenders and tbey may find it much easier to get into court than out. The Olympic. All Griffin will be rejoiced to know that the “Private Secretary” will ap pear at the Olympic one night next week. This is a very popular play, and Griffin is anxious to see it again. This has been an unusually dull sea son for shows, owing to a combination of unavoidable circumstances, and it is safe to predict that the capacity of the Olympic will be fully tested when the “Private Secretary” appears Apples for Drinkers. A German doctor has started the theory that most drnnkards can be cured by a very simple aqd pleasant course of treatment, namely, by eating apples at every meal. He claims that apples, if eaten in large quantities,pos sees properties which enlirely elimi nate the craving that all confirmed drunkards have for drink.—Boston Journal of Commerce. Blood Poison Cured- There is no doubt, according to the many remarkable cures performed by Botanic Blood Balm (“B. B. B.’’) that it is far the best Tonic and Blood Purifier ever manufactured. All others pale into insig nificance, when compared with it. It cures pimples, ulcers, skin diseases, and all man ner of blood and skin ailments. Buy the best, and don’t throw your money away on substitutes. Try the long tested and old reliable B. B. B. $1 per large bottle. For sale by Druggists. A BAD CASE CURED. Three years ago I contracted a blood poisqn. I applied to a physician at once, and his treatment came near killing me. I employed an old physician and then went to Kentucky. I then went to Hot Springs and remained two months. Noth ing seemed to cure me permanently, al though tempojary relief was given me. I returned home a ruined man physically, with but little prospect of ever getting well I was persuaded to try Botanic Blood Balm (B, B. B.) and to my utter astonish ment it quickly healed every ulcer. Z, T. Hallerton, Macon, Ga. Hop Cane Pasture, I am prepared to pasture your dry cows through the winter; also have several milk cows for sale or to trade for dry ones. For terms apply to A. 8. Blake. Rayal oMkei tb« food pare, POWDER Absolutely Pure ROVAI BAKINS POWDER CO., HEW YORK. “Sand” and “Oil" in Business. In the course of an address before the Bank Clerks’ Association of Balti more the day Mr. John W. Vers non said : “Regarded from a commer cial standpoint, I know of no invest ment which yields such large returns upon the capital employed as courtesy- It lubricates the wheels of business as it dues the wheels of social life. ♦ ♦ * Sand is nn‘ excellent thing, and the bank men have need of it, but oil an swers a much better purpose.” Mr. Vernon’s advocacy of an in creased use of oil was in the right line, and the advice is applicable to other lines of business as well as to banking, and to other persona than the clerks. There is possibly 100 much sand used, and in numerous instances which come into individual notice from Lime to time the quality of the sand employ ed would seem to justify its being called dirt. The grasping, crabbed, grinding person in business, whois forever seeking an unfair advantage over.his fellow men, may think that be is exercising that quality which is called sand, and sometimes grit, but those who come into contact with such persons usually call it by the baser name. Bacd, aa Mr. Vernon says, is a very good thlttg, but no competent engineer would think of running bis locomotive with sand alone. He needs sand only occasionally, where there is some bard place to be pulled over, or where a heavy load is to be moved from a state of rest. He does not use sand when the machine is running free. But at all times be pours in oil; uses it liber ally. It makes things slip along smoothly, prevents hot-boxes and lengthens the life of the machine. And soil is, or should be,sin business. Many an employe, by using sand where oil should be poured in, loses custom for bis employer, and many an employer by an almost constant use of sand and no oil at all, causes so much friction in his establishment that it is impossible for the various pieces of the machine to perform the best work possible. Courtesy costs nothing ; therefore it is the cheapest lubricant in the world- With its use the rough places of busi* nees life can be smoothed over and the incidental frictions reduced to a mini mum. No business man is 100 exalted to make use of the oil of courtesy, not only to bis customers or clients, but to bis employes, and no employe who has the interest of his employer and him self at heart can afford to be otherwise than courteous to all with whom he has dealings. Boorishness never pays. —Savannah News. GETTING THE GRIP is easier than getting rid of it unless you use our Grippe Pills. Your grip on good health la best preserved by keeping the body in good condition, ynd your vitality strong, by the use of Gri>pe Pills, which prevents sudden chills, and enables yoti to resist disease. Try it. and you will weather the winter without illness from colds. N. B. DREWRY* SON, 28 Hill Street Dissolution Sale THOB. J. WHITE HAVING BOUGHT MR. C. F. WOLCOTT’S INTEREST IN THE BUSINESS OF WHITE * WOLCOTT, Offers at Absolute Cost! All Winter Suits for Men or Boys, • | All Overcoats for Men and Boys, All Winter Underwear. ■* ” - - THESE GOODS MUST BE CONVERTED INTO CASH AT ONCE. NONE OF i. BOVE ARTICLES WILL BE CHARGED TO ANY ONE AT THESE PRICES. ANY ONE HAVING ACCOUNT ON MY BOOKS CAN HAVE THESE ARTICLES CHARGED, BUT AT REGULAR MARKEDFRICEB. THOS. J. WHITE, SUCCESSOR TO V / 4 ~/j */ J A A* j / Ur F a V wk r r ~ 1 1 • • ® •A.T’ We will continue to seU everything In the WILLIAMS STOCK at the marked cost until Feb. 15th. OaU and price our goods before making a purchase. zf’. eowe, 21 Hill Street—at Scheuerman Store. R. F. Strickland S Co. New goods of every kind bought right and ' sold right. Others get our prices and try to meet them; they don’t always do it THOSE NEW EMBROIDERIES OF OURS ARE MUCH ADMIRED BY EVERYBODY. THE PATTERNS ARE ALL OF NEW DESIGNS AND THE PRICE IS THE ONLY THING CHEAP ABOUT THEM? ' ? " ? 10-4 UNBLEACHED SHEETING 12jc. 10-4 BLEACHED SHEETING 15c. 4-4 CABOTTB BLEACHINGS (He. ALL THE BEST BRANDS AT THE S LOWEST PRICES. SATIN STRIPED TICKINGS MADE TO SELL FOR 10c. WE BOUGHT THE WHOLE LOT-OUR PRICE 10c. MENS UNLAUNDERED SHIRTS THREE FOR 11.00. MENS NEGLIGEE BHIRTB, NEW STYLES, 50c. EACH. NEW FLOWING END FOUR-IN-HAND TIES 50c. LADIES HERMSDORF HOSE 12jc., 15c., 20c. AND 25c. MENS SOCKS, FAST BLACK OR TANS, Bc. TO 25c. ALL SAMPLE SHOES AND BALANCE OF WINTER STOCKS WILL BE CLOSED OUT AT REDUCED PRICES. R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. ' “ B-.l'’.’ .. 1 J. H. HUFF’S BOOK AND MUSIC STORE HAS OPENED UP A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF I ■ LACE VALENTINES ■ Full FM«S «U HB-'Mltll tults. J. S. EITTZF’IF’. Ten Cents per Week