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r I ■ I I Wl /■ I V > /fcr ■ —l M li/ll It< I I I -» I / > I ■ ’ j Jm/ % 9 W w J / j ■ a .A. A -A. JI— J k 1 NHL N Vol IX. Nd. 139. TEXTILE MII<I< CONSTRUCTION- The South Takina the Lead in Thia Enterprise- The Textile World’s annual report of textile mill construction for the year 1897 shows that activity in mill cotton building was almost wholly confined to the southern section ol the country. Counting both new trills and enlarge' ments, there were added to the new spindles of New England only a lew more.than 68,000 spindles, while there were added to the producing capacity of the South no less than 407,000 spin dles. There were fifteen new cotton mills projected and built or partly built daring the year, and all of them were in the South.( There was virtual ly no the cotton textile manufacturing btteiness in any other section of the country. For the cur rent year there arp numerous mills projected for tne 'Southern territory, but so far as is known there is not one, or any extension, projected for any territory outside of the South. The Southern section is also paying more attention to the production of a finer grade of goods than heretofore. It is announced 'that a $300,000 print miß is to be erected in South Carolina. New England has claimed a virtual monopoly of the ability to make print cloths and the finer qualities of white cloths It is possible that this new print mill will prove the opening wedge which will rive the Eastern idea of exclusive ability. While the South showed a gain in cotton mill building last year, the country at large showed a decline in cotton mil) construction. There was, however, an increase of construction of textile mill plants, counting cotton, woolen and silk mills. The number of all textile mills built last year was 230, as compared with 207 for the year previous, 198 for 1895 and 114 for 1894. Thus, while the Northern and Eastern sections fell off in the construction of cotton mills, they made a gain in woolen and silk mills; and there are a number of such enterprises projected to be carried to completion during the current year. No mills of these kinds were erected in the South, nor is any such mill projected fjt the South, so far as has been reported. It seems that the idea is to develop the South’s cotton manufacturing business before attention is turned to woo). The fact is that the south could pioducs wool as profitably as and manufacture it more cheaply than any other section of the country. There is scarcely an argument in favor of the South as a cotton manufacturing section which does not apply t,o wool man ufacturing, except that we do not now produce the wool abundantly. But there is no reason why we should not be wool growers as well as cotton growers The table lands, savannas and hills of Alabama, Georgia and Florida afford as fine ranges for sheep as could be found in the country. The past year’s activity io cotton mill building should be very gratifying to the south. There should, and prob ably will, be more building this year than there was last. Attention should be given to the finer fabrics as well as heavy goods, and farmers should make arrangements to add a few sheep to their possessions, in anticipation of the time when the south will be a wool as well as a cotton manufacturing sec tion.—Savannah News. The Modern Way. Commands itself to the well-informed, to do pleasantly and effectually what was formerly done in the crudest manner and disagreeably as well. To cleans a 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 Syru]3 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. City Tax Notice. The city tax books will positively close on Feb. 15th, and executions will be promptly issued against all defaulters. Thob. Nall, Clerk and Treasurer, CASTORxI. fteha- •fan* //r* „ sf vnjfta EDWARD BOX TO LECTURE. The Popular Young Editor to Come South to Meet Southern People. Edward Bok, the famous young edi tor of the Ladies’ Home Journal, has finally been persuaded to appear on the lecture platform, and be will make his debut as a lecturer in the south next October. He will lecture in 20 of the principal cities aod in a few of the neighboring western states. The title of his lecture will be “The Keys to Success”—the most interest ing subject he could have chosen to talk about. Mr. Bok is, perhaps, the most suc cessful and popular young man in America. Women read him as they do no other writer, and it jnay be con fidently said that around the personal ity of no other man in America is there a greater interest and curiosity on the part of thousands of women than centers on this successful editor. The'vVomen will not be disappointed in him, as, in looks and manners, Mr. Bok possesses all the qualities which they like. He is as popular personal ly with women as are bis writings. Up to this time he has declined the most flattering terms to lecture, but last week the Southern Lyceum Bu reau, of Louisville, succeeded in clos ing a contract with the Philadelphia editor. Mr. Bok has chosen the southern field entirely because he wishes to ac quaint himself with the south audits people, and has stipulated that his lec turing tour shall be so arranged as to allow him time for social engagements and observations. He will not speak more than three times each week, and will spend seven weeks in the south. Then the Girls Fled. It is amusing to people familiar with the capitol to watch strangers ex amine it, says the Washington Times, and nowhere are these strangers so amusing as when they are in statuary hall, where there are a dozen or more “echo” stones, and each of which cre ates a different sort of echo, owing to the peculiarities of the acouistics cre ated by the formation of the ceiling. Men and women, old and young, fre quently afford the most amusing spec tacles when the solemn guide exbibi's the wonders of these “echo’’ ' stones. There are also two pillars, one on eith er side of the room, which are called the telephone columns, and a person speaking in a very low tone near one may be distinctly heard by any. one standing near the opposite pillar. Yes terday a member’s secretary was standing against the pillar on the south side of the hall when he heard a voice say : “Oh, dear, what shall I do? My skirt is falling off and I haven’t got a pin.” “ The young fellow glanced around, saw no one near him,but observed two young women near the telephone pil lar opposite. Instantly grasping the situation, he gruffly said in a low voice : “Sew it on or use a hatpin.” He heard a slight scream, saw two young women look about the hall in a startled fashion, and, observing that no one was near, the one in distress exclaimed: “Did you ever? ’ “No, I never,” replied the secretary as gruffly as before: “I use buttons” This was too much for the young women and they precipitantly fled. Advertised Letters. List of letters remaining in the Griffin, Ga., postoffice, week ending Feb. 12,1898. Persons calling will pleae say “advertised” and give date. One cent must be paid on each advertised letter. MALE LIST. 8. M. Apples, Buggard Bro., Dr. O. C. Collins, Dr. Cooter, C. A. Cooper, Jack Dillard, L. Gusham, Simon Hill. Amy Jaymet, Simpson Johnson, Mr. Laupaler, Aaron Lee, Josper Mour, Walt MoseS, Mozie Mobley, W. T. McCall, Frand Or dey, Co. Philips, Henry Phillips, Elhart Pall (col.), T. M. Stanford, A. H. Sims, E. T. Sturdivant, Jno. R. Starr, Jullian and Will Stallard, R. L. Taylor, B. M. Winn, Wm. West. FEMALE LIST. Mrs. Jessie Beaty, Mrs. J. Richard Cole, Mrs. Robt. Dickins, Mrs. Mollie Freeman, Misses Jennie and Effie Kendall, Mrs. Ch&rlott Lussly, Hester Usher, Mrs. E. J. Weigh. Datto J. Baxley, Jr., P. M. castoria. flw he- /) -p m •tails 0 * * " GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 16, 1898. Nothin? New fn a recent issue of the New York World, the greater portion of two pages is devoted to a comparison be tween the condition of slaves in the South previous to the civil war and the present conditions surrounding New England’s mill operatives. The article is interestingly illustrated with views taken at the mills, in the opera tives’ homes, at New Bedford, Mass., and on the Alexander place, a planta tion near Macon, Ga. With its characteristic enterprise, theWorJd carried an ex-slave who had lived on tbs Alexander place, to New Bedford and let him go through the quarters where lived the operatives as well as through '.he mills where they toiled. Into their very homes the ex slave went and bis eyes were opened by what he beheld. He emphatically declared that if he were compelled to choose between the life of a slave in the South before the war cod that of a mill operative in New England he would unhesitatingly choose the form er. Here is a portion of his statement that is especially interesting: “The slaves were actually independs ent by the side of the mill people. They must stand all day and work long hours and not get even enough to eat for doing it. When the slaves were tired they took a rest. Os course we had the overseer to look at us, and see that we did not shirk, but we found our chances to rest, and when the day’s work was over we knew that we would get a good meal. “Why, if I were getting nothing to eat but that kind of food I could do no work at all. The people in New Bed. ford have to do the same hard work every daj’ through the year and are docked if they get sick. But the slaves never fared like that. The only time we bad to work hard was in the three months when we picked cotton. Then we had to work hard, but we got lots to eat, anyway, aod we knew the hard work would not last more than three months.” The World is just now finding out all these things, but we in the south knew them long ago. As a rule, even the southern negroes themselves are not in as good condition today as they wer6 in 1860, when they were cared for and, with rare exceptions, kindly treated. —Albany News. General Lee, Too- A dispatch from Havana to the New York World says: “It is rumored that the palace authorities nave a letter written by Consul General Lee the contents of which are as interesting and exciting for Spain as the DeLome letter to Caneijas was for the United States. It is said that Gen- Lee’s frankness in conversation insured the existence of such a missive and the opinion is openly expressed that Gen. Lea will have to go too. ora® Both the method ana results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro ducted, pleasing to the taste ana 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. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 oeht bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it Do not accept any substitute. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. mh fuahmoo. cal. UHMVIUE, KT. M£W TOKK, AL -. ■ J.--- Kdunit* Yeu» Bowels With Cuefirata Candy Cathnrtjo, euro constipation forever. XOc, 85c. If e.O-C fail, druggets refund money. Royal makes the food para. Afld POWDER Absolutely Pure ROVAI BAKING POWDER CO., MW YORK. Straining at a Very Small Gnat. Aa to the uplifted bands in holy hor ror of the “men who control” because Colonel Candler called a snade a spade the Augusta Chronicle says : “The idea that the people of Georgia will go into mourning or hold indig nation meetings because, in a private letter to a friend Colonel Candler crit icised the political methods of Gov. W. Y. Atkinson in his campaign against General Evans, is too grim a joke for the average Georgian to con template with a straight face. It is difficult to see bow these fellows who are beating the tom-tom and pretend ing righteous indignation can look each other in the face without a broad grin at their own effrontery,” REGISTRATION NOTICE. The county registration books are now open at my office in Hasselkus’ Shoe Store and all qualified to do so should call and register. They will close twenty days before next election. T. R. NUTT, T. C. 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 pimplea, ulcers, skin diseases, and all man ner of blood and skin ailments. Buy the best.’hnd 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 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 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. Hallebton, Macon, Ga. Everybody Says So. Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won derful medical discovery of tho 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. cj-a awo The foe- /) Halle /'~A( //ITT, Ts ! ’ * it vr*PJW- Don’t Tcbsrco Spit nud Smoke Your Life A»ay. To quit tobacco easily sind'lorever, be mag netic. full of lite, nerve and vigor, take No-To- Bac, the wonder-wotker, that makes weak men stroug. All druggists, Mta or 81. Cure guaran teed. Booklet and sample free. Address Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York. Hama per pound - - - -10 c. 10 bars Laundry Soap - - -25 c. Salmon per can ----10 c. Peas per can 10c. Prunes per pound .... 10c. Dried Apples per pound - -06 c. Evaporated Peaches per pound 10c. lib. package Scotch Oats - -10 c. Asparagus per can - - - - 3Cc, Imported,, Olive Oil - - -25 c. Imported Macaroni - - . 10c. Macha and Java Coffee - -25 c. Best Mixed Tea - - - - -50 c. Pure Fruit Jams per can - -10 c. lib, can Baking Powder - -10 c. J. M, SEARS. Telephone 48. the foe- /J iinlle tlgwure f s y it ' ' . ' ' ' • 1 IT IS TRUE, 3 * i « IF YOU SEE IT | IN MY ADVERTISEMENT! Every article of Winter Wear at absolute cost for the next two weeks. I WILL BE ABSENT, VISITING THE WHOLESALE MARKETS AND PURCHASING THE NOBBIEST LINE OF CLOTHING EVER SHOWN IN GRIFFIN. ''' ' - In the Mean Time IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY ANY THING YOU MAY NEED IN WINTER GOODS, AS YOU WILL GET IT AT ABSOLUTE NEW YORK COST, FOR THE CASH. THOS.J.WHITE Clothier, Furnisher and Hatter. R.F.Strickiami&Co. NEW DRY GOODS, NEW NOTIONS, NEW SHOES. It pays to buy here. Special values for this week on CABOTS SHEETING, 11-4 UTICA SHEETING, LONSDALE SHEETING, 10-4 LOCKWOOD SHEETING, LONSDALE CAMBRIC, 10-4 PEPPERILL SHEETING, LONG CLOTH, 6A 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 COMrLETE EVER SHOWN HERE—PRICES VERY LOW. SHOES AND OXFORDS. ■ -T ~:-~vy-' NEW LINE OF MEN AND BOYS SHOES. - NEW LINE LADIES OXFORDS FROM KRIPPENDORF, DITTMAN & CO. SPECIAL VALUES IN CHILDRENS SHOES. ALL SAMPLE SHOES AND WINTER STOCK TO CLOSE OUT CHEAP. SEE US FOR LOW PRICES.- R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. -- ■■ "=Sggß|> CtTT MSIGES JLT 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. HOBITE, 21 Hill Street—at Scheuerman Store. SHEEHHSHS J. H. HUFF’S BOOK AND MUSIC STORE! • ' ■? HAS OPENED UP A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF * ■ ■ LACE VALENTINES' , Fault Finders and Hit-'Em-Hard Conics. JT "FT TTT JH* H* _ Ten Cents per Week