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B B' B B A /B B B■ J I B iwk I B B /wk ■W ' ■ >/ II f B I B ’W B I r l,l B -I J A w B Wv ZF ■ 1 Wf ■ I M wA J / ■ mS- 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- cFor Vu%i 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 a For Infants and Children. --j. ttoyal —Metres tlm tMd pure • ER 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 ■ . ■ ■■ i-w 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. ■ - - -'' R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. .• - j-— 1 . . I '■■■!■■' L ■ I 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. ■■' Tea Cents per Wetir