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r ■ 1 ■ ■ ■ J IW /■ g I K I g f ■ ■ -—■ Mto B/ 1 I ■ I Wk I ■ I tok I ■ ■ / w ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 / ■ ■ to ■ tov. ■ < to. I ■ ——_ _ _ ■ to ■ to to to to ■ X k to to to to. y— —to _ s 9 » B 1 ■ B to I Bi I B A1 1 A : j Vol IX. No. 138. COL. CANDLER AGAIN. 1 " ■ —* THE INTERPRETATION OF HIS LETTER IS ERRONEOUS. 1 •: O-. * '■* • ’ . . .r. . A Full and Candid Review of the Sit* > nation Strips His Opponents of All Guise. All Georgia is discussing the Ute letter of Candler, an announced candidate for Governor, and his ene mies, th. F ditical trickster, of the State, toe placing such erroneous and unwarranted interpretations upon his utterances as to cause him to feel that jtisli.ee to himself and truth demands a Word from him again. The Call said before this last utter*, ance of Col. Candler was made that he was misinterpreted and his letter below confirms the fact, and should be impartially read before paejf ing judgement, by every cit'zen df Georgia desiring purer and ofeaner methods in all our elections. The day has not yet come in Georgia because a man raises his voice for clean, fair elections in tbo State shall be tabooed off the stage by the rirrgeters who have been in the swim for some months .It requires a g<£at stretch of Rprecn ality for awe who voted for and with these riogatora, honestly and coneci* entinualy and through different and worthy promptings, toeieim that they are strifcttoee aimed at and intendid/aio<>s lot, the leaders. Be coneistent.You surely do not feel worthy to fill the position yon assume in making yourself fl target and. -pro* fessing to be wounded. The masses of Georgia are right on all issues, and should be allowed to express their con viclions free and untrammeled, and not be bulldozed or driven into the lines of designing politicians who ma nipulate the affairs of state for per*. sotpd aggrandizement. AWay with political ringsters and let the pe >ple contiol without bias or prejudice. _ Read what. Col. Candler has to say and compare his utterances with the mutterings of the Atlanta political bosses: Atlanta, Ga., February 12,1898. To the People of Georgia: On my return to my office today from the sick bed of a near relative, where I had been for two days, I find a personal letter written by me several days ago has been printed and paraded in such a manner as to make it proper for me to take public notice of it. The construction attempted to be put on the letter and the base use mads of it is both unfair and unwarranted. That I should have intended to wound the large number of democrats who hon estly supported Governor Atkinson when I had before me thousands of letters from them urging me to become a candidate for governor is simply absurd and incredible to any sensible man. Among these letters was one from Clarke county, a majority of the signers of which were staunch sup porters of Governor Atkinson, and to have gratuitously offended them would have been ungracious not to say unpardonable folly,’"' Nor have I at any time attacked Gover nor Atkinson nor his administration. I wrote the letter under these circumstances. 1 had letters from different parts of the state and information given me personally in my office from men whose judgment I thought was good, saying that in certain counties in the state an effort would be made to try and get snap judgment against me—as they claim had been done in other campaigns. I knew there were active ef forts on the part of some astute politicians here and elsewhere to bring out opposi tion to me. It was not, therefore, expect ed by me since my name had been men tioned as a probable candidate for govern or that I would be permitted to make the race without opposition, whatever my de sire may have been. I had been well posted as to the various efforts that have been made to bring out opposition to me by men who had certain purposes to observe, and by others who wanted to put mein a position to be under obligations to them if I was elected. I made up my mind when I first consid ered the question of my candidacy to make no promises, but to inquire of democrats throughout the state what they thought of the suggestion of my candidacy, and in my letter of inquiry I briefly outlined the platform I would run on as a candidate and what the people might expect of me if elected. I sent these letters all over the state indiscriminately to supporters of Governor Atkinson and General Evans, and if I overlooked any it was those upon whom I could rely on under any circum stances if I concluded to announce my candidacy. I felt deeply flattered at the replies I received. Among the many let ters and petitions sent me was a petition from Clarke county, and after I had fully deliberated on the subject, I concluded to answer all theae letters by answering that petition, which I did—consenting to make an announcement as a candidate for gov- I ernor. On the petition handed me from Clarke county was many names of those whom I know were supporters of Governor Atkin son as against General Evans, and even men who had opposed me when I was the democratic nominee for congress from that district. To suppose that I would be in discreet enough to intentionally say any thing publicly or privately to attack those men who had so honored me, no man would intimate who has even been ac quainted with my life. In private letters that I wrote to inform the parties to whom they were written of certain facts, I deemed it proper for them to know and to inform them that I would not tolerate in this campaign anything of the kind of which my correspondents had given me notice, I was perhaps more spe cific than would have been necessary had I not been answering specific complaints made in the personal letters received by me, and the language used has been pur posely perverted to give offense where none was intended. It is not my desire to open any old sores. I want the party harmonious and united, and this can only be accomplished through fair and honest methods. I do not want the o«ce of governor by any other means, nor do I wish it for any oth er purposes than to serve the people hon estly and faithfully. I will certainly not attempt to interfere with a free expression off the people’s choice, nor will I, if elect ed, seek to dictate to them who my succes sor shall be. Allen D. Candler. At the Olympic- Prof. Hehri C. Blandford, who is billed to perform his creation of Psy choma at the Olympic next Thursday evening, deaires to establish hypnotism on an honorable profession, allied, be oause of ite therapeutic value, to the medical profession, and offers to cure any person of Griffin of any mental or physical trouble, or habit of any kind, and makes a special offer to young men with the cigarette habit. Also will use his skill for anaesthesia in any surgical operation,’provided the patient for the operation is accompanied by a doctor or aargaon. He offers to do this free of charge, as he is establishing hypnotism as a science, for the benefit and develop ment of mankind. Apply to J. Wesley Jackson, manager, at the Chambers House. The Griffin physicians will please take notice. Store Burglarized. Either Saturday or Sunday night some burglars entered A. A. Snider’s store, next door to Boyd’s warehouse, and carried off abdut $25 worth of gro ceries. An entrance was effected through a back window. The shutter being prized ( pen a pane of glass was knock ed out and fastening removed and an entrance obtained. No clue as to perpetrator of this dar ing burglary. The Modern Way. Commands itself to tbe well-informed, to do pleasantly and effectually what was formerly done in the crudest manner and disagreeably as well. To cleanse the system and break up colds, headaches, and fevers without unpleasant after effects, use the delightful liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by Califor nia Fig Syrup Company. International Convention Foreign Mis sions, Cleveland, Ohio. Account of this occasion the Central of Georgia Railway Co., will sell round trip tickets at one first class fare. Tickets on sale Feb. 20, 21 and 22 with final limit March 2. C. 8. White, Ticket Agent, Griffin, J. C. Haile, G. P. A., Savannah. Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Anay. To Quit tobacco-easily and forever, be mag ; netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-TO' Bae. the wonder-wotker, that makes weak men 1 strong. All druggists, 50c or sl. Cure guaran teed. Booklet and sample free. Address , Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York. City Tax Notice. The city tax books will positively close . on Feb. 15th, and executions will be , promptly issued against all defaulters. * Tnos. Nall, Clerk and Treasurer. i ■ * Educate Your Howels With CaacareU. 1 Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. * ‘ toe. 25c. If c. c. C. fail, druggists refund money. f r- ts. r REGISTRATION NOTICE. , The county registration books are now i open at my office in Hasselkus’ Shoe Store - and all qualified to do so should call and r register. 3 They will close twenty days before next - election. T. R, NUTT, T. C. * i Educate Your Bowels With Caaeareta. ’ Candy Cathartic, cure conatipatlon forever. ) 10c, 25c. If C.C.C. fail, drugjrtsts refund money. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 15, 1898. 1 Taxes on Celibacy. 5 A bill to tax bachelors $2 per year was introduced in the legislature of } New Jersey recenily. When the bill [ came up for a second reading a mem . ber moved as an amendment that the i words, “and old maids,’’ be inserted in s tbe instrument wherever it waa necei t sary to prevent discrimination against ■ male celibates. The amendment pre- ■ vailed, and "old maids’’ was written ' into the bill, which passed to its third reading. And, ae a matter of equity and jus tice, why should not tbe amendment ■ have been passed? All of the old bachelors are not to blame for their condition of “single cuesedness.” In a great many instances they are unmar ried because of circumstances' over which they bad no control, and it would be rank discrimination to tax them while permitting the old maids to go free. Suppose that an old bach elor had become one through the fact that the girl of bis choice had prom- < ised to "be a sister to him,” and would ( be nothing more ; would it be right to ; tax tbe man and let tbe woman off? Should the men go around advertising their hearts at bargain sales, and < throwing in a chromo for lagniappe.in i order to get married? Should a man . be mulcted for $2 per year if perchance • nature had made him modest; too i modest to pop the question to the girl i he likes best of them all? Should the i girl bo relieved from all responsibility, from all blame if she failed to help him ! along, under such circumstances? | Rather it would be better if the New ! Jersey legislature should increase the i number of leap years; make every year a leap year, and order a St. Vai- ' entine’s day in each month of lbs i twelve. i Tbe question arises, how would the New Jersey bill, as amended, be en forced if it were to become law? When does a woman become an old maid? That question, up to the present time, has not been satisfactorily answered. If it were placed in tbe hands of the tax levying and tax collecting author ities, it might be difficult to induce 1 peace loving persons to accept those offices, for obvious reasons.—Savannah News. fte he- . ilmils z z of /'&/CC+L4A4 vr*pps* Another Tiger. At an early hour yesterday morning Officers Gordon and Phelps scented a tiger in North Griffin and went in search. Nancy Dewberry, a colored woman who preferred making a living by selling pop skull to washingor cooking, was soon pulled and brought before Judge Beck. She pled guilty and was promptly fined $25 and all costs, which she proceeded to pay. Running tigers may see fun in Grif fin but it is evident there is not much money in such busineM to the opera tors. OBtB BIVTOVe Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant I and refreshing to the taste, and acts • gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, * Liver and Howels, cleanses the sys tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and fevers and cures habitual » I constipation. Syrup of Figs is the . only remedy of its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and ac ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial m its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Byrup of Figs is for sale in 50 , cent bottleM by all leading drug l gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro . care it promptly for any one who ’ wishes to try it. Do not accept any BUD6vltiUvo« UUFOMM HO snup co, 9M rtUHO9OO. cm* 4 _4MNr«tf.«r. MnvroiK«r. ♦ Royal makes tbe food p«re. . I ? MYAL MKIHO FOWOU CO., NIW VOMC. I Talmage and Sam Jones. Sem Jonea was invited by Dr. Tal mage to bold a series of revival meet inga in Brooklyn, says the San Fran cisca Wave. Tbe revivalist appeared at l|e Talmage residence on the after noon of the day on which his engage ment began and introduced himself. Mr. Talmage looked him over and was evidently a little taken aback at tbe shabby appearance' dfVtbe evangelist. Ae it approached evepipg he said: “Brother Jones, would you take it amieß if I presented you with a new suit of clothes?” "Certainly not,” said the accommodating Samuel. He was-taken to a clothier and fitted from bead to foot, topping all with a high bat. At church the doctor introduced him as Rev. Samuel P. Jones from Georgia. Mr. Jones arose with his new hat in band and repeated: “Yes, Rev. Samuel P. Jones from Georgia,” and added : “And this is the new suit of clothes and this tbe new hat your pastor has presented to me. If your pastor bad as much of tbe grace of God in his heart as he has pride he would convert all Brooklyn and would not need me.” Blood Poison 1 Cured- There is no doubt, according to tbe many remarkable cures performed by Botanfo Blood Balm (“B. B. B.”) that it is Tar the nest 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 poison. I applied to a physician at once, and his treatment came near killing me. I employed an old and then went to Kentucky. I then went to Hot Springs and remained two months. Noth ing seemed to cure me permanently, al though temporary 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. Everybody Says So. Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won derful medical discovery of the age, pleas ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the entire system, dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habitual constipation and biliousness. Please buy and try a box of C. C. C. to-day; 10,25,50 cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure by all druggists. A. an *o m. S Tho lie- , Have io Sloct W Florida and Naval Oranges, Fine Bananas, Extra fancy Northern Apples, “ “ Messina Lemons, New Prunes, Evaporated Peaches, Dried Apples, Lima Beans, Yankee Beans, White Peas, Spring Cabbage, Cranberries, Boneless Cod Fish, Irish Potatoes, Fresh Reception Wafers, Fresh Boss Crackers, Fish and Oysters, Fresh Bread. ' J. M. SEARS. Telephone 4-8, Dissolution Sale f THOS. J. WHITE HAVING BOUGHT MR. C. F. WOLCOTT'S INTEREST IN THE BUSINESS OF WHITE A 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 ABOVE ARTICLES WILL BE CHARGED TO ANT ONE AT THESE , PRICES. ANY ONE HAVING ACCOUNT ON MY BOOKS CAN HAVE THESE ARTICLES CHARGED, BUT AT REGULAR MARKED PRICES. THOS. J. WHITE, SUCCESSOR TO X* v =—==—=—=— R.F. StricklandX Co. NEW DRY GOODS, NEW NOTIONS, NEW SHOES, jit. pays to buy here. Special values for this week on 11-4 UTICA SHEETING. T 1(U LOCKWOOD SHEETING, D^L£ AMBRIC ’ 1(U PRPPERILL SHEETING, LONG CLOTH, PILLOW CASING. We received last week: ? INDIAN HEAD DOMESTIC FOR FANCY WORK. LINEN PILLOW CASING FOR FANCY WORK. 86-INCH LINEN LAWN FOR FANCY WORK. ! OUR NEW LINE OF EMBROIDERIES IS THE MOST COMPLETE. EVER SHOWN HERE—PRICES VERY LOW. SHOES AND OXFORDS. NEW LINE OF MEN AND BOYS SHOES, NEW LINE LADIES OXFORDS FROM KRIPPENDORF, DITTMAN & CO. i SPECIAL VALUES IN CHILDRENS SHOES. 1 WINTER STOCK TO CLOSE OUT CHEAP. I SEE US FOR LOW PRICES. J R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. B " -- ■C’CTT’ TP.TmA A.T SCHEUERMAN STORE. We will continue to sell everything in the WILLIAMS STOCK at the marked cost until Feb. 15th. - Call and price our goods before making a purchase. ■'ST'. 3?. * . . • . 21 Hill Street—at Scheneman Store. — ■ ■ - -~ L - »-•-- . J. H. HUFF'S BOOK AHO MUSIC STORE HAS OPENED UP A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF LACE VALENTINES' Fault Finders and Hlt-’Em-Hard Comics. CT- ISC- JESCTTJ?'J? .. * Ten Cents per Week