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New Garden Seeds. All fresh from the best growers. Genuine Eastern Irish Potatoes. Prescriptions carefully compounded. J. N. HARRIS & SON. - ■ “ " OOETK& ♦ WE HAVE SOME EXTRA FINE GRADES OF COFFEE. WE HAVE SEVERAL KINDS OF BLENDED GOODS, WHICH MAKE A VERY FINE DRINK. WE HAVE ALSO ROASTED AND GREEN RIOS. WHEN YOU • WANT A GOOD COFFEE TRY US ONE TIME. G. W. CLARK & SON. Wholesale and Retail Grocers. . BARGAINS IN ■BL*-* FURNITURE, CROCKERY, LAMPS, CUTLERY, BTO„ BTC., MANGHAM BROS, ft Bi? ■pu < Ti Carry in Stock Postells Elegant Flour, Royal Owl Flour, King of Patents Flour, K Entire Wheat Flour, bk Schumachers Graham Flour, Water Ground Meal, Hudnutts Grits, Full bead Rice, Quaker Oats, Scotch Oats, We also carry all kinds of stock food—Corn, Oats, Hay, Bran, Cotton Seed Hulls and Meal. J. M. SEARS. Telephone 48. ||»\x- zZXX / / u / ■ U6HT TOUCHES. The construction of some Pianos and Organs Is such as to require considerable force to produce sound. In those we are showing the mechanical parts are so nicely adjusted that they respond to the most delicate touch. But they can stand the heavier hand of a player made enthusiastic by the richness of tone, the volume, the purity of their notes. And the exteriors are fitting houses for such music. See them at ~ J. H. HUFF, 94 HELL STREET. - Still Leading. A. K. Hawkes received the gold medal highest award from the great Exposition, * superior lens-grinding and excellency .n the manufacture of spectacles and eye glasses. This award was Justly earned by Mr. Hawkes as the superiority of his glasses over all others has made them .amous all over the country. They are now being sold in over eight thousand cities and towns in the U. B. Prices are never reduced, same to all. J. N. Harris A Son have'a fall assort ment of all the latest styles, fte- _/? - {, ~ * Morning Cail. GRIFFIN, GA., FEB. 28, 1898. Office over Davis’ Hardware Store TELEPHONE NO. 22. PERSONAL AND LOCAL DOTS- — I *■ The Lenten season begins today. S. F. Headen left yesterday for New York. Col. J. W. Shell, of Senoia, was id the city yesterday. Ed Lonsburg, of Atlanta, spent yes terday in the city. Miss Sallie Malone is visiting rela tives in Williamson. Col. Will Taylor, of Zebulon, spent yesterday in this city. Chas. A. Crocker, of Pomona, was in the city yesterday. Cap’,. J H. Smith spent yesterday with friends in Atlanta. 11. C. Cummings made a business trip to Atlanta yesterday. Judge VV C. Beeks went to Macon yesterday on legal business. Col. E. P. Speer ’left yesterday to spend a few days in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Blanton, of Zet ella, spent yesterday in the city. Rev. T. J. Christian and Rev. H. B, Mays spent yesterday in Forsyth. Dr. J. W. Hogg, of Haralson, spent yesterday with his Griffin friends. Aiderman B R. Blakely made a business trip to Atlanta yesterday. Rev. V. W. O’Kelley returned yes terday from a short visit to friends in Atlanta. I. F. Young, of Birmingham, Ale , is spending a few days with friends in this city. The missionary society will meet at the Baptist church this afternoon at 3 o’clock. Mrs. R. A. Gordon will go up to Turin this morning to visit relatives for a few days. Mrs J. W. Wolcott left yesterday for Atlanta, where she will spend a few days with relatives. Will Greene, one of Pike county’s cleverest and best farmers, spent yes* terday in our city. There is nothing better than Thrash’s Lung Restorer for Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe and all Lung Troubles. 50c bottle. Supi. B. C. Epperson, of Macon, passed through the city yesterday on a lour of the S. G. and N. A R. R. E W Beck, Jr , who is now travel ing for a large Ohio cigar and tobacco house, is spending a few days with relatives in this city. lhe man who is so anxious to see more currency in circulation could generally contribute to that result by paying his bills—Ex. The members of the Griffin Rifles are beginning to talk war with Spain in a more serious lone than they did a few weeks ago. Keep cool, boys, and “dress right.” * That dreaded disease, Consump tion, cured with Thrash’s Lung Re storer and Consumptive Cure. All druggists, 50c bottle. Our frieod, Douglas Boyd,celebrated the birthday of the father of bis coun try yesterday by forming the acquain tance of a 10-pound boy baby that came to gladden the hearts of the young father and mother. Henry Alexander, colored, an old and frequent transgressor of the law, by running a tiger, was convicted and sentenced to pay a fine of SIOO or to serve 60 days on the gang Henry has heretofore escaped punishment upon technicalities, but yesterday he was forced to face the issue. He was ar rested by Gordon and Phelps. He says he will serve out his sentence on lhe public roads. J. Scott Hunter has accepted • call to Natehey, Mies., as general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at that place, and will leave Griffin on next Wednesday or Thursday to enter upon his dudes at that place. The Call, in common with all Griffin, regrets to know that he is soon to leave hie field here, where he has labored so faithfully for so many years, but all wish for him unbounded success in his labors there. Bryan’s New Platform. Mr. Bryan has announced the plat form upon which he expects to be nominated for president in 1900 by the democrats, the populists and the free silver republicans as follows : 1 They are unalterably opposed to gold monometallism. 2. They demand the immediate res toration of bimetallism at the present ratio by the independent action of 4bis country. / 3 They oppose tbe retirement of the greenbacks. 4. They oppose tbe issue of paper money by national banks. 5 They oppuee lhe issue of interest bearing bonds in time of peace. 6. They favor tbe income tax as a means of raising a part of the revenue necessary to administer the federal government. 7. They favor the abolition of trusts 8 They are opposed to government by injunction. 9. They are in favor of arbitration as a means of settling disputes between labor and capital. ' —————— Advertised Letters. . List of letters remaining in the Griffin, Ga., postoffice, week ending Feb. 19,1898. Persons calling willpleae say “advertised" and give date. One cent must be paid on each advertised letter. MALE LIST. Morgan Ballard, Walter Carter, Julius N. May, Hood Millins, Qince McElheney, 8. J. Rogers, Roazer Whitehead. . FEMALE LIST. Mrs. Fannie Atdin, Miss Bettwe Atwa ter, Miss Lula Brown, Miss Bessie Carter, Mariah Darden, Emma Hamric, Mrs. Beckey Mersey, care Hattie Nelliom, Mrs. Jocie Mors, Mrs. H. Pickett, Mrs. P. E. J Penn, Mrs. Desie Purknee, Mrs. Clarra Roggers, Mrs. Florra Wellson, Mrs. M. Neal Wells. David J. Bailey, Jr., P. M. CA.iT- W OTIIA.. ft. he- z? . Walter Besant’s Tribute to America. Sir Walter Besant, the eminent Eng lish novelist, said, when he went back to England after a visit here, that noth ing he saw in America impressed him so deeply as the devotion of our young people to their flag; that nowhere ex cept among British soldiers had he seen such affection and respect for a national emblem, and that a nation which as a whole felt as we seemed to feel about our colors from the time we left our mothers’ knees, was one that could withstand the whole world in arms.— Charles Sydney Clark in St. Nicholas. The London Spectator says 1,000 of the Irish constabulary with rifles would restore the worst mob of Constantinople to comparative sanity in ten minutes. # The intellect has only one failing, which, to be sure, is a very considerable one. It has no conscience.—Lowell. MOZLEY’S LEMON elixih. Its Wonderful Effect on the Liver, Stom ach, Bowels and Kidneys. A pleasant lemon drink, that positively cures all biliousness, constipation, indi gestion, dyspepsia, headache, malaria, kid ney disease, dizziness, colds, loss of appe tite, fevers, chills, blotches, pimples, all impurities of the blood, pain in the chest or back, palpitation of the heart, and all other diseases caused by a disordered liver and kidneys, the first great cause of all fa tal diseases. 50 cents and $1 per bottle. So dby druggists generally. Prepared by H. Mozley, M. D., Atlanta, Ga. A CARD. From a number oi St. Louis’s prominent citizens, as to the merits of Dr. Mozley’s Lemon Elixir, the following named gentle men pronounce it the only pleasant, thor oughly reliable, and economical remedy they have ever used lor the diseases for which it is recommended : Judge Alex Davis, Fourth and Chestnut streets. Judge John P. Hughens, 102 N. Fourth street. Hon. J. I. Martin, office opposite Four Courts. T. P. Grasty, law office, 1107 Clark ave nue. Capt. J. A. K. Stotts, of the St. Louis Beef Canning Company. GRATITUDE. Dr. H. Mozley—Dear Sir: Since using your Lemon Elixir, I have nevei had an other attack of those fearful sick head aches, and thank God that I have at last found a medicine that will cure those aw ful spells. Mrs. Etta W. Jones, Parkersburg, West Va. Moxley’s Ltmon Hot Drops. Cures all coughs, colds, hoarseness, sore throat, bronchitis, hemorrhage, and all throat and lung diseases. Elegant, relia ble. Twenty-five cents -at druggists. Pre pared only by Dr. H. Mozley, Atlanta, Ga. Educate Your Howell With Capcaret*. Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. 10c, 35c. It C. C. C. fail, druggists refund money. To Cure Constipation Forever. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c., If C C. C. fall to cure, druggists refund money, i ' HATS OFF IN CHURCH. A Chicago Pastor Serves Notice oa th* Women of Mi* Congregation. The women of Unity churoh, Oak Park, will take off their bonnets and hate and ■lt unbonneted and unhatted during the Sunday morning and evening services non duoted by their pastor, tbe Rev. B. F. Johonnot, who says be “cannot see why the children of durkuoss should always bo wiser than the children of light.” In fact, he does not pronose to let the theater become more advanced than the church. So a few weeks ago ho Intimated to his congregation his wishes in the matter and requested the women of Unity churoh to be leaders In the new movement. Naturally tbe step caused something more than a ripple of surprise. Not a little Indignation was expressed. There were some who said Pastor Johonnot was growing autocratic when he attempted to dictate in matters of dress. It hardly seemed decorous to sit unbonneted in church; besides, there were other questions Involved. What was to become of the church millinery? “How does my hair look?” would be the query now, Instead of the old familiar “ Is my hat on straight?’ ’ It certainly gives the congregation a home look aa they sit all with uncovered heads, but somehow it is not satisfying. The attractive and diverting spectacle of well trimmed hats and bonnets, resem bling as they do a garden of flowers, la like the withdrawal of the stained glass windows or an effective part of the serv ice. True, there is no craning of the neck to get around a big, offensive bat to see the preacher, and this is the reason for the mandate, “Take off your bonnets and hats in church.” The Rev. B. F. Johonnot, pastor of Unity church, believes that the church of the future will have a dressing room where ladles can leave their hats and wraps and a checkroom for overcoats and umbrellas. He is very much in earnest in his new crusade against tbe monopoly of fashion. ‘I have no personal Interest in the mat ter,” he said, “except to give a more home like and devotional aspect to the meeting. It will, if carried out, make the congrega tion look as If its ladies had come to stay and were not merely visitors. Then con sider the courtesy of such a movement II will be carrying out the golden rule. Why, I went to a church in the city not long ago where four young ladies camo in and occupied the pew in front of me. Each one wore a flower garden on her head, and, I did not get even a glimpse of the preach er. You seo, our churches have not raised seats like the theater, yet the theater set the first example and compelled ladies to take off their hats. ‘ ‘Now, I do not ask my people in a com pulsory spirit to remove their hate. 1 suggest it as’a matter of courtesy, first ta the church, next to mo as their pastor. As I sold in public, I have two reasons—one and tbe main one is that other people may enjoy the privileges of the sanctuary, the other that the assembled worshiperg may look more homelike. “The women have accepted the edict in a very friendly spirit of acquiescence. The leaven is working well, and I ftrnst express my gratitude to tbe young women of the choir, who led the way. Os course there are some who will never change a custom until it becomes a fashion. As soon as it la fashionable to sit in church without n bonnet all the ladles will adopt the idea.” “Perhaps they have a wholesale fear of St. Paul, who said that the women should remain covered in churoh?” “St. Paul is out of date with such tra ditions as those in the present age of the world. I intend to leave the matter en tirely to the good sense and courtesy oi the ladies of my congregation, satisfied that they will decide what is best them selves. The whole thing was suggested to me by complaints made from time to time by sitters who could not see the platform on account of the overshadowing prow ence of fashionable millinery.”—Chicago Times-Herald. Carnot and Alsace-Lorraine. At a dinner recently I sat beside an em inent Frenchman who graduated at the Polytechnic with M. Carnot. The severe discipline—a military discipline—and the fearful mathematical grind there weld the pupils into a close brotherhood. They are out of touch with every one else. Carnot was generally amiable, but only expanded with Poly technicians. My neighbor and 1 were speaking of his sense of public duty and his deep feeling of patriotism. It was, said the former, very sincere, and he gave the following as an instance: “I went one forenoon early in 1899 to dejeuner with him as an old Polytechnic chum. He was pacing up and down his morning room, and was in a state of glee that reminded me of the Carnot of the Polytechnic when he had solved some all but insoluble prob lem in mathematics. “I said to him: ‘You are in a state oi visible contentment. Can I share in it?’ ‘Ca va bien; ca va bien,’ he went on re peating. He kept rubbing his hands and was so overjoyed at something that I said to myself, ‘lt would be shabby now to proffer a request, for he could not help foi sheer joy to grant the favor.’ ‘May I ask,’ I ventured to say, ‘what goes on sc well?’ ‘Ca va bien; ca va bien, mon ami.’ ‘Mais, quol?' *We have drawn the czar tc our side. Mark my words. Great events Are in course of preparation. We shall re cover what we lost.’ ‘Recover what?’ ‘Alsace-Lorraine. It may not be in my presidency, but I think I shall live to see it and before many years have sped.’”— London Truth. Curse Cards. Curse cards are a novelty which have lately been introduced into Prussia, Sax ony and Alsace, though they originated in Calvin’s land. The manner in which tbe propagandist employs the curse cards is said to be as follows: He or she starts in the early morning by filling his or her pockets with the form in blank. When in omnibus, tram or train, bad language is heard; then the user of the profane words is Invited to fill in the blank forms, and he binds himself for a certain time to ab stain from “swear words” or to do pen ance in pfennings for indulgence in the same. In Switzerland 39,800 of these cards have been distributed, and, as the prospectus gravelyremarks, “In a country where three great European languages are spoken the system will have invaluable results in enabling the religious statisti cian to estimate tbe prevalence of violent language among the nations of western Europe.” The benefits of the curse card! have yet to be proved. A Considerable Admission. I* Os course, all my aunts say that tbs baby looks like me,” said the blushing young man. “What does your wife say to that?” asked the elder man. “Well, she admits that perhaps I may resemble tbe baby a little.”—ludlanapolis Journal. . < WAR DECLARED! On All Fall and Winter Goods. BASS BROTHERS HAVE ISSUED THIS PROCLAMATION—THAT ALL WINTER GOODS MUST GO AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM FOR OUR NOW AND SOON TO BE ARRIVING NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. Few more pair of those 50c. Blankets left dome early if you want a i | pair. All wool Blankets worth $6, will go for $3.25. Cloaks and Capes at lees than half their value. We do not want to carry these goods over and will save you big money in this line. FLOOR COVERINGS.—It you want anything in Garnets, Mattings, Rugs, etc., you will find it to your interest to see us this week. Clothing, Clothing! AU winter suits and odd pants will be sacrificed to make room for new spring and summer purchases that will soon arrive. If you want a fine suit cheap, very cheap, come to see us. . New spring and summer samples for Clothing have arrived. It you want a new stylish suit, made to nt you, at hand-me-down. prices, see our new samples and get our prices. New Spring Goods. You are invited to call Monday and every day this week at our store and ask to see the new Percals, new Sateens, new Embroideries, new Laces, new full line of Embroidery Silk, new Braids, new Crochet Silk at sc. spool, ' new Ohambry, new black brocade Dress Goods. These are beauties ana you should see them. Just received new black Satins, handsome quality. SHOES, SHOES. First invoice of new spring and summer Shoes just received from Drew Selby & Co., also H. C. Godman. Ask to see these when you visit our store. For style, quality and price we are sure to please the most fastidious. A HINT TO YOU. WATCH OUR REMNANT COUNTER. WATCH OUR SAMPLE SHOE COUNTER. WATCH OUR SAMPLE HAT COUNTER _ LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST AND WE WILL MAKE IT TO YOUR INTEREST BY GIVING YOU GOOD VALUES THE COMING WEEK. BASS BRU /■•I A Gold Watch Free. WE ARE GIVING EACH CUSTOMER WHO MAKES A CASH PUR CHASE OF 25 CENTS A GUESS AT THE NUMBER OF BEANS CONTAINED IN A GLASS JAR NOW IN OUR SHOW WINDOW. THE NEAREST GUESSER TO GET WATCH. CONTEST ENDS MAY 1, 1898. TRY YOUR LtICK. TXT. X>. HOBITE, 21 Hill Street—at Scheneman Store. N. B —WE WILL BUY THE WATCH FROM THE LUCKY GUESSER AT $15.00. '0 ■■■■■■■■ II !■■■■ Iltelll. ■ ■■■■■■■ ■■■ ■■■■ I I RACKET STORE PRICES! EDWARDS BROS. Are determined to reduce their stock of goods before buying spring stock. EVERYTHING MARKED DOWN. These pi ices will appeal to the purse of every one needing these goods. A. C. A Feather Ticking, per yard, 10c. Lonsdale fine Bleaching, yard wide, 6c. Silver Spring “ “ “ 3 7-Bc. Fancy Dress Percals, “ “ 9c. Calicoes 3 l-2c., 4c. and sc. Come early and get your share of those good thing. ? EDWARDS BROS.