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- ' ’ r B a ■ ■ B w'W y Hf y A “■r ■ jßr . ■ ' K- —fl ’ . I Isl 9B W I B I fl fl fl J/ "W I < w I . ■ ■ B A a w B w J B BL I B I wL B Al w. B AU YoL IX. No. 154. A 810 SWINDLE. Bed Hot Report on the Chattahoochee Land Company Case. Auditor H. L.Culberson’n report in the Chattahoochee Land Company case was filed in Clerk Tanner’s office this morning. It is one of the warmest documents which has ever been placed on the Fulton county records. Mr. Culberson in bis decision aus . tains the claim rnadd against the pro* moters of the company and uses some very salty language in commenting on their actions. The case was that of Seaton Grant* land, administrator of Mrs Susan M. Bailey, deceased, against J. D Collins, J. H. Moore, P. H. Harralson, A. S. Seals and H. L Wilson. The bill, which was filed in 1894, was highly sensational. It charged that the Chut* tahoochee Land Company was organ*, ized for the sole purpose of defayiding innocent people. It was alleged that Mrs. Bailey, by false representations, was induced to take 360 shares of stock and pay $6,000 for it*. The charge was made that the com* pany bought a tract of land in the Collins district from Mr. J'_ D. Collins for $125,000 and put it into the cbm pany at $750,000, and further that some Cherokee mineral ‘lands which bad a merely nominal value were put into the company at a valuation of $2,250,000,thus making up the $3,000,- 000 capital required by the charter. The company was chartered in 1891 and collapsed a few years later. Mrs. Bailey’s administrator sues the pro* moters and officers to recover the amount she bad lust. H L Wilson was made a defendant on the ground that the stock was purchased through him as an agent for the company, al though he had nothing to do with its organization. In his report the auditor states: “The promoters of the. scheme, as is clearly proven by the evidence, never disclosed to those who were solicited to take stock any knowledge of the fact that an inflated valuation had been put upon lands. “True, the minutes of the company show that same were valued by com missioners, but the commissioners named, to-wit: one A. E Calhoun, swears positively that he made no val uation. But defendants, by tbeir counsel, say they acted bona fide and are blameless. The truthfulness of these gentlemen surpasses comprehen sion if they believed half they now claim was the result from their enter prise, and the fact that they failed to disclose to those whose money they were taking the exact truth as to the condition of the scheme debars them of all right to fall back on the cl inn of good faith. “The foregoing is applicable to Messrs. J. D, Collins, J. H. Moore and P. H. Harralson, and the contention, especially of Harralson that be lost what he put io, goes for naught. He knew the entire secret, and if he lost it was with his eyes open while others were traveling, as the evidence dis closes, in the dark.” The findings are as follows : “I find from the evidence that the stock was ostensibly subscribed for in full, as claimed by plaintiff, and hence there was none to sell. "I find that the valuations of the lands were fanciful and unwarranted, and an effort of the defendants to stock the company in that way was ineffect ual, pand their attempted operation as a company was illegal, and that, in fact, no company ever existed, and therefore as to James D. Collins, J. H. Moore and P. H. Harralson, judgment should be entered against them joint ly and severally for tlie full amount of plaintiff’s claim, and Iso report and recommend to the court. “I further report and recommend that a judgment in favor of defendants A. S. Seals and H. L Wilson be enter ed by the court.”—Atlanta Journal Best Os All To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly beneficial manner, when the springtime comes, use the true and perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. One bottle will answer for all the family and costs only 50 cents; the large size sl. Buy the genuine. Manu factured by the California Fig Syrup Com pany only, and for sale by all druggists. Seed Corn. Genuine Tennessee Seed Com for sale. Apply to C. A. Jones, at R. F. Strickland & Co.’s. Milch Cow Wanted. Will pay a liberal monthly rent for a good Milch Cow. Apply at Call office. The Heart of Cuba- The Heart of Cuba, as presented by tbe Merrymakers last night, proved to be one of the best performances of the season. Tbe scenery and calcium effects were unusually fine. The acting of Herold Holmes In the role of tbe heroic Cuban patriot, Man uel Roderigo.wsa very fine and stamps him as one of the best romantic actors seen here for a long lime. Mr. Rhodes, as the heavy villain, is a splendid actor and deserves special mention Ted Byers, as Captain Lasardo of Spain, played the part he assumed in an excellent manner. Al Berger, as the hunchback, was simply great as a dramatic actor, and shows wonderful versatility looming up in splendid con trast to his excellent specialties in tbe olio. Miss Childress and Miss Tuller did well and deserve much praise for tbeir good work. Miss Childress is a splen did dancer and singer, and in the olio carried tbe house by storm. A grand matinee of tbe popular pantomime, “Humpty Dumpty” wiO be given this afternoon, with all the trick scenery and original costumes and music Tonight the company close their en gagement with tbe sensational come dy-drama, “Tbe Land of Gold.” Matinee prices 10, 25c; regular prices 25, 35 and 50. Baying War Ships. The latest from tbe seat of war says that Spain is buying war ships of huge dimensions, while tbe United States bought two cruisers yesterday. Both sides are putting on tbeir spurs and' war paint. Consul Gen. Lee has given out tbe first official opinion in reference to the wrecking of the Maine, which is that it was from outside agencies. The President said yesterday to a cabinet officer: “Peace at any price?” he exclaimed. “Not go to war about the sinking of a battleship? I would go to war over a birch bark canoe if the conditions were ripe.” It is claimed in Washington that the wrecking of the Maine will not figure in a declaration of war, but that the President will soon issue a procla mation declaring tbe independence o the Cubans, which will be promptly resented by Spain, when hostilities will begin. Johnny, Get Your Gun. A wild rumor gained circulation up on the streets yesterday that peremp tory orders had been received to re port at once the names of all men be longing to the Griffin Rifles, rank and file, condition and number of guns, etc. Of-ogurse this rumor spread fast and thick and the quartermaster’s office was eagerly sought for confirma tion of the report, or better, its denial. The Call reporter was among the early callers, and was promptly told that it was a joke. e Gan-Cotton- Torpedoes are loaded with gun-cot ton, which is ordinary cotton fibre soaked with nitric acid. When gun cotton is wet it is a non-explosive except under certain peculiar condi tions. Dry gun-cotton is very explo sive, and wet gun-cotton will explode if tbe dry is placed with it and sub jected to a shocks or an electric current or fire from a fuse. It is the habit of men-of-war to keep tbe bulk of gun cotton saturated with wafer and a small quantity of dry for priming pur poses locked up in the cabin or at some safe place where it will not be subject to contact and can easily be inspected. It is usually stored in a red steel box suspended to the wall or to one of the ribs of tbe ship In an other reel box at a distance from all other explosives are kept the fuses for the torpedoes, which are made of the fulminate of mercury. These also are inspected every day and are never removed except in case of action or target practice. Chicago Records’ Washington Letter. ANNOUNCEMENT. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Justice of the Peace 1001st District, G. M., for the unexpired term. Election first Saturday in April. W. D. CARHART, ftehb- > tiaile XTJg y** ** iMgsatut/. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 5,1888. Gen. Fitxhugh Lee. If the American congress should confer upon Gen. Fitzhugh Lee the rank of brigadier general in the United States army, because of gallant and meritorious service to his country while serving as consul general at Ha-* vans, tbe whole people of the United States would applaud. That the honor should be bestowed by a Republican congress would make it all tbe mare marked. This ex-Confederate soldier’ has earned tbe admiration of bis fel low countrymen for bis wisdom, cool ness and courage in a time of great trial. He has indulged in no reckless speeches for home consumption, nor has he yielded to tbe blandishments of Spanish diplomacy. As be has gained the esteem of hie fellow-Americans, he has also won the respect of tbe Spaniards because of tbe dignity ofr his bearing on all occa sions. He has shown that be cannot be cajoled or tricked with, while at the same time be has not made himself personally offensive by braggadocio. If ever a right man was put into tbe right place, it happened when Presi dent Cleveland sent Fitzhugh Lee, the nephew of Rebert E. Lee, to Havana. He has conducted himself in such fashion that tbe State Department has not been worried by any indiscretions on his part. When became home last fall he wad proof against tbe solicitations of tbe yellow journalists. Though he ten dered his resignation when Mr. Mc- Kinley succeeded Mr. Cleveland, be was asked to remain. This was in itself a very great honor. Congress in times of war frequently votes medals to men who have shown special ability or courage when the interests of the country were at stake. Therefore, if Fitzhugh Lee should be made briga dier general it would meet tbe appro bation of the whole country. And tbe South would not only be proud of tbe honor conferred upon one of her most beloved sons, but it would welcome tbe event as indicative of the extinction of sectional prejudice.—Macon Telegraph When Rattlers Were Plentiful. Uncle Berry Lannoo,"who lives in the western portion of Lumpkin coun ty, has a wagon that was manufactured about the year 1830 by Joseph Berry, in Burk county, North Carolina, an! was bought by George Larmon for $125 who moved in it to this county in 1833. It was in constant use for a number of years, and is in a very good state of preservation, and is now owned by Uncle Berry, as before stated. Tbe bind wheels ere five feet and a half high and the bed holds fifty bushels of corn in the ear. Mr. Larmon says be moved to this county on the 15th day of April, when not a stick of timber had been touched except what tbe surveyors had cut, and they cleared and fenced land and made corn enough to do a family of eleven persons, six bead of borses and thirty-five head of cattle and a good deal to sell. That year the family killed 137 rattlesnakes and Martin Larmon killed ninety-six deer in one year. If any one has an older wagon, has killed more deer and rattlesnakes we would like to hear from them.—Dahlonega Nugget. SIOO Beward, >IOO- The readers of this paper 1 will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dread disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages and that is Catarrh. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the founda tion of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, 75c. Hall’s Family Pills are the best. Assessment Life Insurance- It is being held by tbe courts that policyholders in assessment life insur ance concerns are liable for tbeir debts. A second one of tbe failed assessment companies, .the United Life Associa tion, has beeu taken into tbe courts, and tbe holders of its worthless policies will have to pay premiums, death losses, and so on, in a word, pay tbe company out of debt.—Chattanooga Times. a. sn yotve. a.. «f ’ /‘C&CcAiM "•w* Educate Tour Howel* With Cusesreta. Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. We.SJe. IfC.C.C.fail.druggiatsrefundmonejt Reyal makes the Seed pare, <. BBBMUBBBfIfIBB rowpn? SOVM SAKIM rowoc* 00., MW VOSS. America. (Revised.) My country, ’tie of thee, Land where from sea to sea Cheap cheats are schooled; Land where the people take To every kind of fake, And bite just for the sake Os being fooled; , „ Land where an honest man • * ° Who does the best he can For other men Gets left far in the rear, Is looked upon as “queer,” And has no business here, With pick or pen; Land where tbe people itch For anything through which They may be sold; Land of the gilded brick, Land of the cure-me-qulck, Where the quack may work his trick, However old I Land where the folks get hot When they find that they are not Bled, fooled or stuck; Where the man who has a scheme That’s like the wildest dream May float upon the stream Os Rare Good Luck— Land where this sort of thing Is going on, I sing Os thee, today! When swindles swell the breeze, „ When fakes grow on the trees, Folks still will take to these. In tbe*same old way ! —Cleveland Leader. o?m enjoys 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 duced, 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 acceptany substitute. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. MH FKAHCISCO, CAL uumuu. n. hew row, ML y ~ ===; 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 .among 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 & Son have's full assort ment of all the latest styles Don’t Tobacco Spit and Smoke Toor Ufa Away. To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag netic. full of life, nerve and visor, take No-To- Bae, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men strong. AU druggists, tOc or 11. Cure guaran teed. Booklet and sample free. Address Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York * for Fifty Ceuta. Guaranteed tobacco habit euro, sakes weak men strong, b'ood pure. 600,81. All druggists 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 PURCHASING THE NOBBIEST LINE OF CLOTHING EVER SHOWN IN GRIFFIN. In the Mean Time 7 •■ . - 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.StricklandSCo. * ■"..5 HT-f LOW LJ PRICED SHOES! Rubbers 35c. and 50c. Mens Rubbers 50c. Childrens Rubbers 35c. Ajtjpi Boys and Girls School Shoes 75c., IL tsC sLo ° and sl * 2s ' ® fIK Ladies heavy buLou or lace Siwes SI.OO, $1.25 and $1.50. Mens wet weather Shoes keep th« savoy your feet dry. R. F. STRICKLAND S CO. ■' ■ LL'--.’ -...-1.1 . BANKRUPT SALE OF HARDWARE! Having bought at Sheriff’s sale the entire stock Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Farming Implements, etc., of C. H. JOHNSON & SONS, we are determined to close it out with in 60 days. Such bargains in Hardware as you will find in our store have nev|B before been offered >1 Griffin. | W. D. Davis & Bro. Ten Cento per Week