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- £ -- - <—• - * —V-g I 1 M ft W Ta m ■ LJ Iw /■ ■ 11 J* I I I ■ 1 ■ /w ■■fI.■JIVBwWBI B I Bl w B > 1 w B B _’ ■ “i™-. , - ■ ■■ 1— ■ - '-S.--'';. ”'■ ■ ' ' "''Sk Vol IX. No. 148. IMPORTANT TO VETERANS INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPS FOR THE REUNION. Veterans Aiked to Organize Promptly. Explicit Directions Given—Should Wear a Uniform of Gray. Gen. Evans has sent out to camps all over Georgia a circular letter, bear* ing instructions lor tbe necessary pre parations for tbe approaching reunion of veterans in Atlanta in July next. The circular is as follows: TTnadq—rturs Georgia Division, U. C. V., Atlanta, Ga. To My Confederate Comrades in Georgia; As major general commanding the Geor gia divtaionUnited Confederate Veterans, I have the pleasure of saying to you that all the arrangements for the convention and reunion in July, this year, are pro gressing with the energy characteristic of the people of Atlanta, who extended to us the cordial invitation to hold the annual reunion in their city. 1. Inorder to have our state very largely represented in the reunion,! now urge you to enroll all Confederates in every county, and where no camp has been formed in any county that our comrades meet as ear ly as possible and organize. 2. The commander or adjutant of every camp will report to me without delay the full roster of the officers of his camp. 3. Each camp will at once appoint a committee of arrangements for the reunion and place itself in communication with the reunion headquarters- 4. Each camp should adopt a banner or flag, or pennant, to be borne in the pro cession, and appoint a color bearer to car ry it. 5. Each camp should adopt also a badge indicating the name and location of the camp, and especially showing the word Georgia in large letters. 6. A second badge may be worn show ing the state and command of the wearer in Confederate service. 7. Uniform in gray is advised. A com plete suit may be had at a cost not exceed ing two or three dollars, which should be worn on tbe day of the parade, and may be worn at all times. Tbe major general commanding in Georgia and his staff will wear the gray. 8. Each commander of a camp will ap point a suitable officer to be commissioned from these headquarters as assistant com missary general for 1898. The name of the officer thus chosen must be sent to me at once. 9. All officers and comrades are special ly charged to give attention and assistance to the Sons of Confederate Soldiers, and to the Daughters of the Confederacy in their efforts to organize. Every facility will be afforded here tor those associations to man ifest the patriotic esteem which they feel for the valor of the southern soldiery. 10. Our Georgia comrades are all ex- pected to attend this reunion, which will probably be the last held in Georgia ; and to unite fraternally and fervently in the celebration of that comradeship which they formed in war, and of that Confed erate cause to which they devoted their lives. Clement A. Evans, Major General Commanding Georgia Di vision. "Candler is Right ” The Candler letter, or rather that portion of it which has created such widespread consternation, is, in its true essence and meaning,simply this: (We give bis own interpretation in his own words): “I wsnt the office if it is brought to me in the good old fash ioned way, but I am a clean man, and will demand pure methods in any cam paign in which I engage.”. Those black and tan primaries under democratic auspices, not only in 1894, but also in 1896, were a flagrant out rage upon true democracy. These crimes against the party this paper de nounced as they were committed in the primaries of 1894 and repeated in 1896. All this wholesale offense which democrats throughout the state pre tend to take to themselves because, as they say, Colonel Candler slaps them in the face because they were Atkin son supporters in 1894, is assumed,un real and without warrant or excuse. Colonel Candler hits no man because be was an Atkinson supporter in 1894 or since. Will the state democratic committee tolerate and allow a repetition of the party’s past infamy, or will it, by de cisive and unequivocal action, mark tbe line of parly principle and set tbe party to work in tbe coming campaign on a basis Jof party integrity wbicb will command the admiration of all men of ail parties, giving it an un stained battle flag whether it be des tined to wave in triumph or trail in defeat?—Early County News. WHERE 18 THAT PLATFORM! Did Berner Steal Spencer’s Thunder and Sink His Hopes Bob Berner’s announcement appears to have robbed Spencer Atkinson of bis thunder, and left him badly dis abled on the held. Atkinson was to have sent his platform to the breezes more than two weeks since, but it has not yet materialized, and the question now is “where is Atkinson at?” Up to a week or ten days past Spen cer was too busy answering telegram* and letters to write hie platform, but the opinion now prevails that Berner took so many planks out of Spencer’s boat as to render tbe remnants left worthless and not sufficient to build another platform from. Will he run without a platform? or will he withdraw entirely from the track? are questions now being consid. rd by many who cannot otherwise ex plain his tardiness. In speaking of Atkinson’s delay and of the exploits of Berner, the Macon Evening News says: “There is no denying the fact that the Atkinson forces are rattled. They are in a worse stew than they found themselves when Governor Atkinson returned from Mexico to learn that Joe Terrell had slipped the halter. Now, another one of their lead mules has broken loose, and this one not only proposes to be brought into the pen again, but he threatens to kick tbe stuffing-out of everything in sight if they don’t mind. "Bob Berner’s Napoleonic political play bas, beyond any sort of doubt surprised, perplexed, rattled the whole gang. The expression, already used, in connection with bis announcement, ’he grabbed Judge Atkinson’s bait and ran off with it,’ fits the case to a dot. It may not gain for Mr. Berner tbe governorship, but it was the most bril liant political play that has been made in Georgia in many a day. As some one has well expressed it, ‘He address ed an audience that bad gathered to hear Judge Atkinson.’ And if all re ports be true, be spoke Judge Atkin ‘son’s speech—though just a little more to the point. “It is not, then, to be wondered at that Judge Atkinson, instead of pub' lishing his letter of announcement on Saturday, as was intended, hurried back to headquarters with it, dumb founded, chagrined, disgusted While he was putting the finishing toucher, on bis long looked for and much her alded letter, and submitting it to tbe censors of Governor Atkinson’s politi cal household, Bob Berner had dashed off a meteoric announcement that fair ly lit up the political firmament with its brilliancy. “By that one act he uplit the • anti Candler vote in two—some say- he will get tbe bigger half—and placed him self in position to dictate terms later, or in case there is any political trad ing to be done. If it doesn’t make Berner governor this time, it at least gives him the inside track in the next race, and tbe latter result will suit his purpose just about as well. “But why this startling coup? people are asking. Why has Berner cut loose from the Atkinson crowd? Berner, as many know, was never too thick with Bill Atkinson, but he has stood by the latter in many bitter fights, and bad made some sacrifices to further Atkin son’s ambition. But Berner was too brilliant a leader for Atkinson to repay in the manner and at tbe time that would best suit Berner. Under ordi nary circumstances Atkinson might have been willing enough to square bis political debt with the Monroe states man, but he couldn’t afford to give him the governorship, to be used, later on, as a club to keep Atkinson himself out of the senate. Atkinson’s game was and is to put in the gubernatorial chair a man of less consequence and far less ability. Knowing Joe Terrell’s absolute loyalty to him, he had first determined to make Terrell governor. But the Hon. Joe conceived tbe notion that he would only be made a monkey of instead, so he declined with thanks —and a tribute to tbe influence of Governor Atkinson’s name in Georgia politics. "Terrell’s withdrawal nettled Yates, but the reason given therefor rankled in his bosom. By tbe eternal, be would show them a thing or two yA be would risk his all on the last cm 3. He would not only name his successor in office, but that successor should also bear the name of Atkinson. “Are they rattled? Well, in the &BIFFIN, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 24, 1898. words Os the poet they bad orter bo. Here tbe whole Atkinson contingent has seen itself outgeneraled, surprised in their own camp, and almost rooted by one man, single handed and alone, without having a horde of trusty staff officers to consult with. It is almost enough to make Bill Atkinson give up the game of politics. “Os course that Atkinson announce ment will have to come,because there’s now no way out of it. But it will not have that cock of the walk air about it that would-have characterized it bad pre original document been produced on time Mr. Atkinson is now pain fully aware of the fact that— there are others. Too blamed many others.” VAUGHN VOICINGS. Vaughn, Ga., Feb. 22. The most of our farmers have been tak ing advantage of the good weather and are about up with their plowinr. H. J. Bridges spent last Wednesday at Locust Grove on business. J. W. Allen and Will Akin spent Wed nesday at Brooks. B€n Manard, of Zetella, was here a short time Friday. J. B. Reeves spent last Saturday at Wil liamson. Miss Mollie Johnson left last Saturday for Macon after spending a few days here with relatives. T. J. Allen was a Griffin caller Satur day. C. N. and E. J. Wynn spent last Sun day at Hampton. John Galhouse, of Vineyard, spent Sun day here. About 8 o’clock last Thursday evening our entire little village was thrown into deep sorrow over the announcement of the death of Mrs. J. W. Vaughn. Mrs. Vaughn had been confined to her room for a week, and while her death was not un expected to her intimate friends the an nouncement crushed and melted many hearts. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 3 o’clock Friday af ternoon, conducted by Rev. E. W. Ham mond, of Griffin, after which the remains were placed in the cemetery at this place to await the resurrection mom and be re united to loved ones who now mourn and dwell with them forever in paradise. The sympathies of our entire community go. out to the sorrowing household over this sudden and sad affliction. Prof. Jackson spent last' Saturday and Sunday at Hollonville with bis parents. W. J. Bridges spent last Saturday at Williamson. Brother Waldraven, of Zebulon, preach ed at the Baptist church here Sunday night, and those who were not there miss ed something good. Miss Lois Jackson, a handsome young lady of Hollonville, is assisting in the school here this week. M. M. Emmerson and Newt Stallings were here a short time yesterday. Mrs. A. A. Ogletree, of Banning, return ed home today after spending a few days here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bridges. The many friends of Mrs. J. D. Barfield are glad to know that she is fast improv ing from her recent illness. Heidt Kendall, who has made his home in Louisiana for several months, arrived here last night and will spend a few days here with friends and relatives. The Modem 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. To Care Constipation Forever. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c. It C. C. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The fte- To Cure Con.tlpatlon Forever. „T? ke Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c. If C. C. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money. CA.STOTIXA.. fie foe- ilstilt “ 1* w siftttureZ every Everybody Say. 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. aC. to-day; 10,25,50 cents. Hold and guaranteed to cure by all druggists. Don't Tobaeeo Spii and Smoke Year Life Anay. To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To- Bac. the wonder- worker, tliat u>ak>'«< treak men strong. All druggists, 50c or 91. Cure guaran teed. Booklet and sample free. Address Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York. Royal makes the teed pare, WholtSMß* Mid w* POWDER Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. | NEW YORK. The Antiquity of lee Cream. Icecream is an older sweetmeat than many would suppose. In the beginning of the seventeenth century goblets made of toe and also iced fruit—that is, fruit frozen over—were first brought to table. The limonadiers, or lemonade sellers, of Paris endeavored to increase the popularity of their wares by icing them, and one more enterprising than the rest; an Italian named Procope Couteaux, in the year 1660, conceived the idea'of converting such bev erages entirely into ice, and about 20 years later Iced liquors—that is, liquors changed into ioe—were the principal things sold by the limonadiers. By the end of that cen tury iced liquors were quite common in Paris. Icecream, or iced “butter,” as it was first called from its supposed resem blance to that substance, soon followed. It was first known in Paris in 1774. The Duo de Chartres often went at that time to the Paris coffee houses to drink a glass of iced liquor, and the landlord hav ing one day presented him with his “arms” formed in edible lee this kind of sweetmeat became the fashion. German cooks at once took up the new art. It was not long in reaching England, for in 1776 a French cook resident in London named Clermont wrote “The Modern Cook,” in which sweet ices were first described for the instruction of English cooks. Present day cooks have elaborated the ice enor mously.—Gentleman’s Magazine. Both the method and 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 dueled, pleasing to the taste and ac ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in 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 cent 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 FIO SYRUP CO. MH FRA MCI3CO. CAL. UJUHVILLE. HT. HEW WM, Fresh Garden Seed! I I I Buists, Landreth’s, Mays. We are selling them cheap. Eastern grown Seed Irish Potatoes N. B. DREWRY & SON. IT IS TRUE, . « 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 J PURCHASING THE NOBBIEST LINE OF CLOTHING EVER CHPWN 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. ' - - ■ =S==SSSSSSSS R. F. Strickland X Co. I Shoes at Reduced price ALL OUR WINTER SHOES, INCLUD ING ALL OUR BEST MAKES OF BOTH - LADIES AND CHILDRENS GOODS, MUST BE CLOSED OUT TO MAKE ROOM FOR NEW GOODS. YOU WILL NEED HIGH SHOES FOR A LONG TIME YET, ■w M F ■ Why not buy them NOW, and I save money? OUR SPRING STOCK OF LILLIE BRACKET & CO. FINE SHOES FOR MEN NOW READY. STOP IN AND SEE THE LATEST STYLES IN MENS TAN SHOES AND PATENT LEATHER SHOES FOR SPRING. EVERY PAIR OF OUR SHOES GUARANTEED. B. F. STRICKLAND & CO. — "" " ' BANKRUPT SALE ♦ OF HkBDyNKREA 1 Having bought at Sheriff’s sale the entire stock Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Farming Implements, etc., of 0. H. JOHNSON & SONS, we are determined to close it out with in 60 days. ’ I Such bargains in Hardware as | you will find in our store have never before been offered in Griffin. W. D. Davis & Bro. . s Ten Cents per Week ~SL-.L-L-A-L" jy