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Vol IX. No. 162. '
REDUCE WATER BATES.
The City Council Bas Taken the Ini
tiatory Step on That Line.
The Morning Call has had much
to say io the past about the exhorbi
tant rates charged in Griffin for water
privileges, and it is decidedly refresh
ing to know that the "city fathers” are
giving the question serious thought.
Alderman Moore spoke of the neces
sity of a reduction of water rates al
last meeting of council, but owing to
the lateness of the hour the question
was not discussed, but Mayor Davis
asked that each membar of the council
think the matter over and at next
meeting—one week from tonight—all
would be prepared for a full discussion
of the question.
It is sincerely hoped they will not
here let the matter rest, but will so
✓legislate as to place tbe use of hydrant
water within reach of the masses of our
city.
It is unjust lo„tax everybody to build
or buy a water plant and when the
plant is in operation to place such
prices ugon the water as to prevent its
general use by the taxpayers.
Many wells in the city have gone
dry of late months and to obtain water
from a neighbor’s well makes a great
inconvenience, and they cannot afford
to pay present rates for water from tbe
water plant,and such prohibitory prices
should be wiped out.
Cut tbe waler rate one half and al
low tbe masses to use it, and onr town
would be the happier sad healthier by
so doing, ana the plant would not lose
any more money, in its operation, per
month, than it has for years, run upon
present plan. Theclassof our citizens
who feel unable to buy water privileges
at present rales are required every
month to pay their share of the losses.
Many strong points could here be
urged favoring a reduction of rates,
but as tbe city authoilies are consider
ing the question, the foregoing may
be sufficient.
Surely they will not give their con
sent to perpetuate present rates when
the injustice to so many of our citizens
is so patent.
Death of Capt- J. H. White-
Capt. John H. While, one of Grif
fin’s oldest and best known citizens,
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
R. J. Deane, Sunday afternoon at 2
o’clock.
Capt. White had realized that his
dissolution was approaching, and be
fore taking bis bed arranged most
of the preliminaries for his burial,
leaving a written statement as to his
desires in the premises.
The deceased became a citizen of
Griffin about 50 years since, and being
young and vigorous and of social traits
made friends and money fast, and at
one time was the largest clothing mer
chant in Middle Georgia.
But reverses came in his latter days.
His health gave way, business col
lapsed and hie last days were peace
fully and quietly .spent with his wife
and loved ones, leaving behind tbe
strongest possible evidence that life, in
its highest attainments, had not been
a failure to him.
Since early manhood Capt. White
bad been a member and officer in the
Presbyterian church, and fell asleep
Sunday afternoon as if a child resting
upon the bosom of a mother. ,
A wife, two sons and a daughter and
a large circle of friends lament his
death, but will ever cherish many
pleasant and happy remembrances of
his life.
The funeral will lake place this
morning at 10 o’clock under the aus
pices of the Masonic fraternity
MASONIC FUNERAL.
A called meeting of all the members
of Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 26, F. and
A. M., is hereby made for the purpore
of paying a last tribute to the memory
of our deceased brother, John H.
White.
Meet at lodge room promptly at 9 :30
this a. m.
By order of
H. C. Burr, W. M.
Bert 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 fl. Buy the genuine. Manu
factured by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany only, and for sale by all druggist*
To Care Conatlpatioo Torvver.
Take Cases rets Candy Cathartic. Mr
II C. C. C. fail to cure, druzgists refund ntooey.
CHURCH ETIQUETTE
What to Do and What Not to Do tn
Attending Worship
1. Be inside the chuqfh before the
lime tbe service is advertised to begin.
2. If late, do not walk inside while
prayer is being offered, but wait, with
out talking, in the vestibule.
3. Watch for strangers around tbe
church and greet them cordially.
4. When asked by an to be
shown a seal, follow him as obediently
as you would a head waiter at a hotel;
be knows tbe vacant seals better than
you do.
When shown a pew, if it is vacant,
sit al lhe far end to avoid having to
move for the late comers.
6. When the hymn is given out,sing ;
don’t look like a mummy and criticise
lhe singing of other people.
7, At tbe time of prayer kneel for
ward, if for no other reason because
your back is in tbe way of those be
hind you
When lhe offering i« taken do your
duty; coppers are objectionable to lhe
treasurer if you have anything larger.
9. Before the preacher begins bis
sermon get comfortable in the pew and
do not fidget.
10. Tbe proper place for watches in
ebureb is in tbe pocket; pulling them
out causes the preacher to lose tbe
thread of bls discourse, and to give you
a poor and long sermon.
11. If impossible to keep awake in
church, gel behind some pillar or large
hat where you can take your nap with
out being seen.
. 12. If the service does not interest
you, do no| talk for it may annoy
others who are interested in the ser»
vice.
13. Leave the church with a cheer
ful word for every one around you.*
14. “Be ye doers of the word, not
hearers only decerning your own
selves ”
The Cost of Wars.
A learned and ingenious French
man, M. Camille Flammarion, has
made an estimate of the cost of war in
men and money to civilized nations
during tbe last hundred years. Some
of bis figures are very interesting.
The Franco German war of 1870-71
caused lhe death, M- Flammarion tells
us, of 250,000 men. In the Crimean
war of 1854-55 785,000 lives were lost.
The brief Italian war of 1859 brought
about the death of 63,000 men in cat
tle or in hospitals, and even tbe “game
of chess” between Russia and Austria,
in 1866, deprived 46,000 men of their
lives. Our civil war of 1861-65 meant
death to 450,000 men—an enormous
host. Tbe wars waged by the great
Napoleon caused the death of no less
than 5,000,Q00 persons.
M. Flammarion puts tbe total num
ber of deaths in wars in the United
States alone to have been 19,840,900.
The average cost of killing a man In
battle be puts at $7,000.
There is hardly any telling how
many thousand millions or dollars our
civil war cost, but it entailed upon us
an expense which is now $183,000,000.
a year, though the war has been over
thirty-three years.
Tbe effect of war on the Federal
debt was to increase it from $65,000,-
000 to $2,773,236,173. Several billions
of property besides were destroyed in
the south,and the paralysis of industry
consequent upon the civil war destroy*
ed billions more, delaying lhe full ecc*
nomic development of this section by
over thirty years.
SICO Reward, (100.
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
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.
! I>oa‘t Tobacco Spit aixl Smoke Year Life A»ay.
, To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
f nelic, full of lite, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
3 strong. All druggists, SOc or Cl. Cureguaran
_ teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
C. tLSV'CHRIA.
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9RIFETN, 6EORMA, TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 15, 1888.
Southern Womanhood.
The following tribute to “Old South
i eru Womanhood” is from the pen of
Mrs Myrick, of the Americus Times-
Recorder, of the 9th lost, and tbe
, Corner Man makes no apology for re
producing the article in thie column :
’ “The old South,settled by cavaliers
from the old World, produced an old
southern gentleman of a peculiar type,
> and of a very high order of civiliza
tion ; but its production was its wo
manhood, for it was tbe fairest, purest
and grandest that God’s sun ever
shone upon. It could not bave been
otherwise, with brave, generous, edu
cated fathers, whose hospitality and
gentiljty had a world wide reputation,
and virtuous, educated mothers, whose
lives were devoted to God, husband
and children. This womanhood to be
fully and properly appreciated should
have been seen on the southern plan
tations, her ancestral acres, where in
her queenly reign all vied to show her
homage. All of her wants were sop
plied by her leige lord with a lavish
band. Her dinings, leas and parties
were affairs to be remembered and
talked about sot their variety, delicacy,
splendid preparation and royal service
Her conversational powers bad a pecu
liar charm, known nowhere but in the
beautiful sunny Southland, Her afv
section for husband, home and chil
dren was one of her predominant
characteristics that ennobled, adorned
and beautified home and its surround
ings. To tbe poor, tbe sick and unfor
tunate she was ever toady and willing
to lighten life’s burdens and sorrows—
freely she gave of her bounty to less
fortunate neighbors. Her time was
fully occupied with home duties,which
□ever ended, of which she never seem
ed to tire. Home and church were
her sanctum sanctorum ; in them and
for them life’s best efforts were put
forth, and both were ennobled and
beautified by her delicate touch and
presence. Joaquin Miller said :
“ ‘The grandest battle that ever was
fought—
Shall I tell you where and when?
On the maps of the -world -you*!! find It
not,
For it was fought by the mothers oi
men.’
“This grand Southern womanhood
fought a battle for the Southern Con
federacy that will live in history as
long as true history is read and writ
ten, or the heart of man has a tender
responsive chord for the name of wo
man, wife, sister, daughter and moth
er.”
Neatly Done.
A San Francisco doctor performed a
successful operation for a rich woman,
and when asked for bis bill presented
one for SSO. The lady smiled and
said : “Do you consider that a reason
able charge considering my circum
stances?” He replied: "That is my
charge for that operation ; your cir
cumstances have nothing to do with
it.” The lady drew a check for SSOO
and presented it to him He handed
it back, saying : “I cannot accept this.
My charge for that operation is $50.”
i "Very well,” the lady replied. “Keep
, the check, and put the balance to my
' credit.” Some months after she re
ceived a lengthy itemized bill, upon
I which were entered charges for treat
■ ment of various kinds, rendered to all
i sorts of odds and ends of humanity,
i male and female, black and white, who
r bad been mended at her expense. She
, was so delighted at it that she imme
diately placed another check for SSOO
* to her credit on the same terms, and it
’ is now being earned in the same way.
—Truth.
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r ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Sheriff.
i I respectfully inform my friends—the
r people of Spalding county—that I am a
candidate for the office of Sheriff, subject
t to the verdict of a primary, if one is held
i Your support will be thankfully received
• and duly appreciated.
® MJ. PATRICK,
s
FOR SHERIFF.
I am a candidate for the democratic
nomination for Sheriff, and earnestly ask
the support of all my friends and the pub
lic. If nominated and elected, it shaft be
. my endeavor to fulfill the duties of the of
r flee as faithfully as in the past.
’ M. F. MORRIS.
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I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Justice of the Peace 1001st District, G.
M., for the unexpired term. Election first
Saturday in April.
k I - W. D. CARHART.
Raral uuke* the food pare.
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POWDER
Absolutely Pure
t ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.
Story Points a Moral.
Senator Chandler is bellicose and
talks o*f whipping Spain in fifteen
minutes, but it may be noted that the
country would be belter equipped for
accomplishing such a victory bad
Chandler not maliciously meddled with
the armot plate question.
A story is told of a pioneer preacher
io this vicinity who was loading his
trhsty rifle on Sunday morning when
one of his deacons came in to accom
pany him to tho meeting. Thti deacon
protested that if it was foreordained
that hia pastor should be killel by an
Indian that day, his loaded rifle would
avail him nothing.
The pastor replied : “On the other
hand, brother, if it is ordained that I
should kill an Indian this morning, I
can do the Lord’s will much better
with my gun loaded,” his remarks be
ing punctured by strokes of tbe ramrod
driving tbe charge home. Senator
Chandler may be confident of tbe re
sult, but he is chiefly responsible for
the delay in naval construction.—Pitts
burg Dispatch.
The American Position.
The “dreadful preparation” is likely
to be the means of attaining the end
soujthl without resort to war. It can-
convince Spain cd the
amazing earnestness of the American
people and persuade it to listen to the
voice of reason. The United States is
not disposed to be domineering in its
prodigious strength. It is disposed to
be conciliator and magnanimous. But
it is determined that the war must
stop scon, and that Cuban freedom
must come from it.—Cleveland Plain-
Dealer.
ONB 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
' tern effectually, dispels colds, head
> aches and fevers and cures habitual
> constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
> only remedy of its kind ever pro
• ducted, 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
s cure it promptly for any one who
i wishes to try it. Do not accept any
t substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
1 BAM HIAMCISCO, CAL
LDunriue. kt. mew rou, n..
We would like to
‘ make your old Buggy
* as good as new, or
give you a new one
for it.
e Hand-made harness
H.P.EADY&CO.
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
GRDjTN.
lii 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
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THOS.J.WHITET
Clothier, Furnisher and Hatter.
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R. F. Strickland & Co.
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Oi LOW
OKI PRICED
SHOES!
Ltdles Robbers 35e. and 50e.
Mens Rubbers 50c,
Childrens Rubbers 35c.
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j Mfl Rxji Boys and Giris School Shoes 75c.,
K II sLoo.tndsl.2s.
Ladies heavy button or laceSfeW
SI.OO, $1.25 and $1,50.
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_ • Mens wet weather Shoes Reiff
TMt savoy y Our feet dry. _
R. F. STRICKLAND & CO.
'RACKET STORE PRICES!
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LOW I’ItICJES
ON GOOD MERCHANDISE
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; IS THE LEVER THAT TURNS THE MERCANTILE WHEEL AND KEEPS
> BUSINESS GOOD. BY THIS METHOD WE WILL CONTINUE TO
MERIT A JUST PORTION OF YOUR TRADE.
> 1 paper of Pins, Ic.
1 good lead Pencil, Ic.
J 1 card Hook and Eyes, Ic.
1 card Hook and Eyes with hump,3c
1 quire of good Note Paper, 4c.
1 package of good Envelopes, 3c.
1 package large square “ sc.
1 spool Coats Thread, 4c.
> 2 spools King Thread, 2CO yds, sc.
All grades of Linen Collars 10c.
7 Celuloid Collars, sc,
f The prices we have placed on Shoes are
) moving them out, to be replaced by our
spring goods.
EDWAHBS BROS.
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Ten Cento per Week
Silk Club Ties lOc.-dont pay 25c.
Best yard wide bleached Domes
tic, 6c.
Beet Prints, 4c. and sc.
Splendid black Hose, 10c.
The best Toilet Soap in the world,
absolutely pure, sc. and 10c.
Yard wide Percals, best goods, 9c.
Yard wide Sea Island, 4ic.
A. 0. A. Feather Ticking, 10.