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Vol IX. No. 156.
WAB TALK.
* The Theme Becomes More Interesting
a* Time Passes-
The diecuseioQ of the probable war
with Spain is about tn relegate politics
to the rear. This question id diecuMed
by everybody, and the general opinion
prevails throughout the country that
a conflict is inevitable.
The introduction of a resolution in
Congress yesterday appropriating $50,-
000,000 for the defense of onr coast,
and its certain passage today, is a
barometer that speaks more plainly
than press dispatches.
Spain asked the withdrawal of Gen
Lee from Havana and the ducontinu*
anoe of sending provisions to the
starving Cabans, but McKinley flatly
refused to comply with either request.
After this positive denial Spain with'
drew the request, and Gen. Lee says
be proposes remaining In Havana.
The assassination of Gen. Lee would
not be as surprising as was the blow
ing up of the Maine. Spain is warm
ing up on the question of war and her
people are treacherous and will resort
to any dastardly act.
A lafge body of Spanish troops were
landed in Havana yesterday, amid
great enthusiasm and excitement.
Keep cool and your powder dry.
A Slick Thief Caught.
During the past few months several
small boxes of tobacco have been taken
from the Southern freight depot at
this place, and agent Word has worked
faithfully to spot the thief.
The boxes were discovered after the
tobacco was taken out, but the thief
• kept to the background. Detectives
were put on post and a few days since
the thief was spotted but could not be
arrested until yesterday when officer
Gordon slipped up on him and soon
landed him behind the bars.
The thief is Sid Madison, a negro
who is under bond for a similar offense
committed some months since.
Sunday Contracts-
it is not pleasant to think of what
might have been the consequences if
the Supreme Court of Georgia had
sustained the decision of a lower court,
that a marriage made on Sunday is
not valid. In the case which brought
out that decision not only was a mil
lion dollars’ worth of property involved
but the court was asked to set aside a
marriage contracted a ganoration pre
viously, and thus declare a whole fam
ily illegitimate. If this bad been done,
thousands of other families must have
found themselves similarly made out
casts by a form of law practically
retroactive, and dishonored through
no fault of either themselves or their
parents. Fortunately, the Supreme
Court was wise enough to combine law
and justice, and thus avert a great
public scandal, as well as a vast amount
of private unhappiness.—Philadelphia
Ledger
Loose Divorce Laws.
The system which now permits mar
riage under certain conditions in one
state and demands very different con
ditions in other states, at the same
time requiring that a marriage legal
in one commonwealth shall be recog
nized in any other is full of possibili
ties for the cheapening of the marri
age tie. The history of American so
ciety has witnessed •altogether too
much of the free qnd easy system of
marriage and diyorce. Under the
present system thb opportunities for
evading law and\the temptation to
hold the marriage tie rn lhe' light re
gard will always be a menace to the
well-being of society—Chicago Re
cord.
Advertised Letters.
List of letters remaining in the Griffin,
Ga., postoffice, week ending Mar. 5,1898.
Persons calling will pleae say “advertised”
and give date. One cent must be paid on
each advertised letter.
MALE LIST.
J. P. Beecham, Edd C. Burr, W. B.
Cambers, Isoiah Cambers, Jim Drimes, W.
E. Geddings, Walter Griffin, Dolle Jen
kens, A. B. Lyon, E. P. Seavey, D. B.
, Smith, Rile C. Wake.
female list.
Cronin Blonan, Mrs Tardelia Beck, Mrs.
Annie Coster, Mis. B. B. Chains, Ines
Dannell, Mrs. Lizzie Dickens, Mrs. Megic
Felup, Mrs. W. J. Holbrooks, Mrs. John
Jones, Miss Nettie Oxford, Mrs. Puss
Purefoy, Miss Rosa Thaxton, Mrs. Geor
gia Williams.
David J. Bailey, Jr , P. M.
Yon» novels With Ciwcarets.
Ca»Cy Oalliartte, cure constipation forever,
we, 25c. If C. Q. C. fail, druggists refund money.
“A KIGHT OFF?’
At the Olympic Theatre Hext Friday
Night, March 11th-
s»
We are glad to stale that Manager
Patterson has received such encourage
ment from our theatre-goers as to
warrant his closing the contract for
the appearance at the Olympic of that
greatest of comedies, “A Night Off ”
It is seldom that the people of this
section of the country have an oppetr-
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Marcus Brutus Snap
in
gA.NIQHTOFF,”
tunity of witnessing any of Mr. Angus
tin Daly’s plays—for the reason that
they invariably fill out an entire sea
son at Mr Daly’s own theatre in New
York, and when the regular season ia
over there, the successful play or
comedy, which ever it may be, is usu
ally transported along with bi" com
pany to his London Theatre, where his
company and plays appear every
summer during the London Social
Season.
On Friday night March 11, Mr.
Daly’s most successful comedy “A
Night Off,” will be presented at the
Olympic Theatre.
Two Nations Preparing for War.
Two nations preparing for war.
Ships, cannon and men are being
marshalled for the fray. That is the
situation.
Look as you may, figure on it as you
will, and the same evidence comes up
before you. Two nations are preparing
for war.
Can it be averted? That depends.
About once in a generation the people
become restless and want a fight. We
are quite sure that those who are in re
sponsible positions in the United
States and in Spain are doing all that
they can do to avert war, but we be
lieve the people in both countries
want to fight. It really seems eo. Some
have a sort of a vague idea that in
some way it would result in good. One
says it will rid the country of the gold
standard r.nd bring gobs of paper mon
ey that will make us all rich, just as it
did in the south during the latter days
of the Confederacy. Others think it
would give employment to the tramps
and strolling members.
But they do not look at the other
side of the question. They have for
gotten the miseries of war; the ex
pense ; the burden to be added to a
war debt not yet half extinguished;
the pensions to follow ; two cent cotton
and two dollar wheat.
One of the evidences of the gravity
of the present situation is the fact that
the jingo statesmen are more quiet
than they have been for several years.
But for them, however, there would
have been no occasion for the “friend
ly” visit of the Maine to Cuba, and
hence no RJaiue disaster, at least in
Havana harbor.
But the war spirit is on, and there
may be occasion new for a conflict
The crisis is near at hand—Macon
Telegraph.
Do You Admire Fine Fowls?
If so, try a sitting of my Barred Ply
mouth Rock, Langshab and Black Winor
ca eggs. I also keep poultry and pigeon
supplies of all kinds.
Lewis D. Clark.
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 8, 1888.
City Court of Griffin.
Promptly at 10 o’clock yesterday
morning Judge E. W. Beck convened
his court, and after a few appropriate
and timely remarks, addressed mainly
to the members of the bar and other
officers of the court, he proceeded to
pull the lines of justice to a late hour
in the day, court suspending only one
hour for dinner.
Oonsidutablo business was transact*
cd and the following civil cases set
specially:
A. J. Crawford vs. Southern railway
for Wednesday.
_ W. B Baker vs. J. T. Pool for Thurs
day.
• F. M. Ison vs. Brown <fc Wilkins for
Thursday morning.
H. A. Cannon vs. Central of Georgia
Railway Co., for Friday.
This case was tried at the —— term
of the city court and a verdict for——
was rendered in favor of the plaintiff,
whereupon the defendant cerlioraried
the same to the superior court, and
the case now stands for a new trial in
the city court. Some nice points are
made in the pleadings with reference
to procuring tickets as well as the re
quirements that railroads are honora
bly, legally, morally and courteously
bound to respect.
In civil cases judgments were ren*
dered against Fulghum & Johnson in
favor of Branan Bros. J. A. & W. C
Connally in favor of Griffin Banking
Co. W. C. Manley in favor of O. H.
Ison.
Among the State cases disposed of
was one against Robt. Doyal, colored,
for disturbing divine worship by the
use of certain unmodest expressions
and for this want of appreciation and
appropriateness as to time and place
the court deemed S2O not too much
for such an outporing of bis spirit or
spirits.
Test of All
To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the springtime
cornea, 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. Bay the genuine. Manu
factured by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany only, and for sale by all druggists.
A Stubborn Fact-
President McKinley and bis cabi
net may discuss the question of “out
rages upon negro postmasters in the
South” until doomsday, and they can
not get away from the fact that their
party cannot cast the first stone. They
cannot get away from the fact that
had their party profited by experience,
bad regard for an instinct which is
common to the while mau the world
over, and shown true consideration for
the welfare of <he negro there would
have been no outrages to discues. This
is recognized as well by the fair mind
ed press of the north as by the south
ern press.—Richmond Dispatch.
SICO Reward, SIOO. .
The readers of this paper 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
npon 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.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Sheriff.
I respectfully inform my friends—the
people of Spalding county—that I am a
candidate for the Sheriff, subject
to the verdict of a primary, if one is held.
Your support will be thankfully received
and duly appreciated. s
M.’J. PATRICK.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Justice of the Peace 1001st District, G.
M., for the unerpired term. Election first
Saturday ia April.
Y- p - carha rt.
Seed Corn.
Genuine Tennessee Seed Corn for sale.
Apply to C. A. Jones, at R. F. Strickland
& Co.’s.
CASTORIA
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ROYM BAK!HO K>wt>tß CO., NEW YORK.
' HridenoM of High Living.
A ißsmber of the police force came
across a boy the other day who was
wheeling home a load of oyster cans
and bottles, says the New Orleans
Tirne^-Democrat, and, curious Io know
what use the lad could put them to,
be made a direct inquiry :
“Going to throw them over into our
back yard,” replied the boy. "I took
two loads home yesterday.”
“But what do you use them for?”
“It’s a trick of the family," grinned
the lad.
“How trick?”
“I’d just as lief tell,” .continued the
boy, as ho spit on bis hands to resume
hold on; the barrow. “We are going
to have some relashune come in from
the country. We may not have much
to eat, but if they see these cans and
bottles and boxes, they’ll think we’ve
had isters, champagne, figs and nuts
till we’ve got tired of ’em, and are living
on bread and taters for a healthy
change.”
The officer scratched bis ear like a
man who had received a new idea.
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 FIB SYRUP CO.
MH HtAMCiaCO, CAL
UUMtUI. KT. KTT TOU. AL
A SCRAP OF PAPER
can tell a long story sometimes. The pa
per that tells our story best ia the writing
paper stored upon our shelves. It is of
the best quality and of the greatest variety.
Pads and tablets from the smallest to legid
cap size. Envelopes to fit any sized paper,
at prices to fit any sized pocketbook. If
you want your moneys worth come to me
J. H. HUFF,
24 HILL STREET.
IT IS TRUE,
IF YOU SEE IT 1
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
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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. : 1
J
THOS.J.WHITE
Clothier, Furnisher and Hatter. I
R.F. Strickland X Co.
Oi LOW
O JF I PRICED
W SHOES!
Lad,es Jabbers 35c. and 50e.
Mens Rubbers 50c.
Childrens Rubbers 35e. 1
J lypi Boys and Girls School Shoes 75c.,
iRI sl ‘°° &D<l S L2S -
Ladies heavy bulioii or lace Shoes
SI.OO, $1.25 and $1.50.
Mens wet weather Shoes keep
the savoy k your feet dry.
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R. F. STRICKLAND & CO.
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BANKRUPT SALE
OF
HARDWARE!
Having bought at Sheriff’s sale
the entire stock Hardware, Stoves,
Tinware, Farming Implements, etc.,
of O. H. JOHNSON & SONS, we
are determined to close it out with
m 60 days.
Such bargains in Hardware as
you will find in our store have never
before been offered in Oriffin.
W. D. Davis R Bro.
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Tea Cents per Wetir