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VoL IX. No. 157.
IMPORTANT LEGISLATION.
THE CITY COUNCIL DID GOOD
WORK LAST HIGHT.
Water Pipes to Be Laid to the Ceme
tery at Onoe, as Suggested Ex
x cluiively by the Call.
The city fathers held a very inter
esting session last night, presided over
by bis Honor, Mayor W. D. Davis. Ai
dermen Oxford, Mitchell, Strickland,
Davie and Moore were present.
A. J. Barr presented a petition ask*
ing permission to build a brick build
ing, with a 4-inch brick wall, and
covered with iron, with iron covered
shutters and doors, in rear of Odd Fel
lows building.
After considerable discussion the
petition was referred to the firo com
mittee with the request that they con
fer with insurance agents as to the ef
fect such a building would have upon
insurance rates on the Odd Fellows’
building, and report back to a called
meeting of council at as early a day as
possible.
Superintendent Howard was in
structed to place a water plug near A.
A. Snider’s residence, and one near
the old Aycock shops in West Griffin.
An ordinance, amending the “blind
tiger ordinance,’’ was read the first
time.
The Mayor announced that he had
the contract with the county commis
sioners, in reference to working the
streets of Griffin, properly signed by
both city and county officials.
Aiderman Mitchell, chairman of the
cemetery committee, stated that every
well in the cemetery bad been dry for
months and no water could be bad to
water plants, flowers, or for any other
purpose, and be thought thj citizens
of Griffin had a right to such benefits.
He stated that a water pipe could be
run from H. 0. Burr’s residence corner
to the cemetery at a mere nominal
cost, and it should be done at once.
This suggestion elicited quite a dis
cussion, all favoring the idea.
To get the matter properly before
the body, Mayor Davis stated that the
Morning Call, a few weeks since, had
made the best suggestion for furnish
ing pure and fresh water in the ceme
tery be had yet heard, which was to
lay a 2-inch pipe to the cemetery,then
a 1-inch pipe through the principal
avenues, placing key spigots at con
venient points. Furnish the sexton
with a key for public use, free of all
cost to those who would call on the
sexton for same, and returning the
key to him before leaving the ceme
tery. Or, to sell a key to those desiring
which they could use when desired,
and retain in their possession.
When the Mayor made this state
ment a motion was made that the
suggestion be adopted, and that Super
intendent Howard proceed with the
work at once, which was unanimous
ly adopted.
[The Call will here remark that
Mr. Howard said to the reporter after
the adjournment of council, that be
hoped to have the pipes all down and
water turned on within one week,
which would relieve the ladies of car
rying water to their lots in jugs, pitch
ers or otherwise.
The council agreed to take four
telephones from Rex, Clark <fc Co., one
for the police station, me for the fire
department, one at the water works
and one at Mr. Howard’s residence, at
the price of $G per month for the four
phones.
Aiderman Moore favored the reduc
tion of water rates. He thought the
rates too high, and if they were re
duced there would be more patrons
and consequently less kicking. [Just
what the Call has been fighting for
for years ] The present prices are too
high and should be reduced.
The sentiment of the council ap
peared to be in sympathy with Aider
man Moore, and the mayor asked that
he confer with the chairman of the
water committee and make a report at
next meeting.
Ou motion, the Mayor, Aidermen
Moore and Mitchell were appointed to
meet with the board of education and
arrange for having the school census
of the city taken, and in addition to
have the census, in its entiety, of the
city taken.
Aiderman Moore complained of the
trespass made by merchants in dis
playing their wares upon the sidewalks
He insisted that the ordinance forbid
ding such should either be repealed or
enforced. This blockading of the side
walks’with barrels of mullet, chicken
coops, hay, fruit, and all kinds of
raerchandse was not only unsightly
but often offensive to pedestrians.
These suggestions failed to elicit a
motion or comment.
The council then adjourned.
Got Their Guns
The Griffin Rifles opened' up their
new guns last night and to each mem
ber a gun and full supply of cartridges
were issued.
The Rifles will go out to Camp
Nortben next Wednesday for target
practice.
It is proposed to have the picture of
full sized Spaniard, printed upon can
vas, and that each member of the
Rifles have six shots each, as a test of
marksmanship before leaving for Cuba.
Ist Sargent Lyndon Patterson ten
dered his resignation in the Rifles last
night to accept the position of Quarter
master Sargent of the sth Regiment.
The vacancy thus created in the Rifles
will be filled by promotions according
to rank. •>
Georgia Forests Disappearing.
A serious problem is confronting
the lumbermen of Georgia in the rapid
devastation of the magnificent pine
forests, which, twenty years ago, seem
ed inexhaustible.
It has become a custom to plant saw
mills and turpentine distilleries in the
heart of the forests, and then work
outward, until the timber bad been
converted into lumber, or rendered
worthless by the operations of the tur
pentine operators. This has resulted
in rapidly thinning out the forests,un
til now even in the wild land portion
of the state an unbroken line of dense
growth is rare.
An effort was made to enact laws by
which those cutting down tress would
be compelled to plant others in their
places, but such a statute has never
found favor with a majority of the
legislators, as strong lobbies were al
ways present in behalf of the lumber
and turpentine interests.
Forest land can be bbtained for a
mere song, from $1.50 to $2 per acre,
and this ftasl.empted a Targe number
of men with enough capital to run
itinerant saw mills. There is one con
solation in the fact that where the
giant pines once stood farms are
springing up, and there is reason for
the belief that the state will ultimately
relinquish the industry of lumbering
for the more extensive one of agricul
ture. —Baltimore Sun.
She Won.
“Mary,” said Mr. Thomas when a
silence fraught with unpleasant mean
ing had followed his first altercation
with his young wife.
“Yes?” said Mary interrogatively.
“When a man and his wife have bad
a difference,” said Mr. Thomas with a
judicial air, “and each considers the
other at fault, which of the two do you
think should make the first advance
toward reconciliation ?”
“The wiser of the two,” said Mia.
Thomas promptly, “and so my dear,
I’ll say at once that I’m very sorry.”
It occurred to Mr. Thomas that it
might have been as wel] for him to
make the first advance, after all, but
he thoroughly refrained from saying
so.—Youth’s companion.
Best of 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.
SIOO EeWard, 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 tne 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.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
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GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH », 1898.
“A HIGHT OFF.”
The Theatrical Event of the Season
Occurs Hext Friday.
One of the most important engage
ments at the Olympic theatre this sea
son will be that of Mr Augustin Daly’s
most successful comedy, “A Night
Off,” which was the means for setting
the patrons of Mr. Daly’s theatre, New
York, and metropolitan theatre goers
in a laughing humor fur a period ex*
tending over a hundred nights, and it
would probably have run for many
months longer, were it not for the fact
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“A NIGHT OFF.”
that Mr. Daly will not under any cii
cumstances allow any success of his—
no matfer how great—to interfere with
his annual Shakespearian seasons,
which have helped to earn for him bis
great reputation.
“A Night,Off” will be presented on
Friday night, March 11.
Hot Meant For Senator Cannon.
It will be remembered, says the
Washington Post, that when Senator
Cannon of Utah was making bis Cuban
speech he was interrupted in the midst
of his remarks with an audible “That’s
a lie.” Ho turned around, and with
evident agitation, protested against
such denial of one of bis assertions.
His protest was addressed to Repre
sentatives Moody and Barrett, both of
Massachusetts, who were talking to
each other while leaning against the
wall of the Senate chamber. The story
of the cdnversation has since become
known.
“ Mr. Barrett, meeting Mr. Moody,
began with the remark that he had
been engaged in looking a[ter the
affairs of Moody's constituents. “They
have kept me very busy,” said Mr.
Barrett.
“Why did they not come to me?”
asked Moody.
“Because they said they could never
find you in your seat in the House,”
replied Barrett.
“Weil, that’s a lie” sharply retorted
Moody, in a tone so loud that Senator
Cannon overheard him, and the sensa
tional rebuke followed.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Sheriff.
I respectfully inform my friends—the
people of Spalding county—that I am a
candidate for the officejof Sheriff, subject
to the verdict of a primary, if one is held.
Your support will be thankfully received
and duly appreciated. ’
M J. PATRICK.
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.
Seed Corn.
Genuine Tennessee Seed Com for sale.
Apply to C. A. Jones, at R. F. Strickland
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Royal aaakes tb« food par*,
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ROYAL. BAKING POWDER CO., NAW YORK.
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A Good Move-
The Central railroad is endeavoring
in every way to improve the section
through which it runs, and to create
more interest in scientific farming and
dairying, knowing in due time it will
reap its reward.
With this object in view, Vice Pres
ident Eagan will chaperone a large
party of farmers over the Experiment
Station today, where they will see
farming and dairying in all their
branches, conducted upon scientific
and business principles.
The gentlemen who will compose the
party live along the line of the Central
between this place and Atlanta and
will come down on a special, as the
Central’s guest, and spend several
hours looking over the station.
This is a good move and we hope it
is but the inauguration of a plan of
the Central, whereby farmers all along
its line, from the mountains to the sea,
will have an opportunity of investk
gating the modus operand! of thia
model farm.
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ONE BNJOYS
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 accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
3AM FRAMCIBCO, CAL.
UUUVILLE. KY. HEW fOHK, ILL
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A SCRAP OF PAPER
can tell a long fctofy sometimes. The pa
per that tells our story best is 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 legal
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
IN MY ADVERTISEMENT!
Every article of Winter Wear at absolute
cost for the next two weeks.
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I WILL BE ABSENT, VISITING THE WHOLESALE MARKETS AND
PURCHASING THE NOBBIEST LINE OF CLOTHING EVER SHOWN 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. I
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H.F.Strickland&Co.
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shoesi
Ladies Rubbers 35e. aid 50c.
ens fioe.
Childrens Robbers 35c.
/ B ° yS 0(1 GkIS 86110018boes 75e< ’
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Ladies heavy bottoa or lace Shoes ’
SI.OO, $1.25 and $1.50.
Mens weather Shoes keep
THt savoy your feet dry.
R. F. STRICKLAHD & 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
in 60 days.
Such bargains in Hardware as I
you will find in our store have never
before been offered in Griffin. I
W. D. Davis & Bro.
Ten Cesto per Week