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V THE MORNING CALL. Vol IX. No. 163. FIGHTING FOR POSTOFFICES. ■ Georgia BepubUcaas Believe They Should Not Be Ignored- Toe Washington correspondent of the Atlanta Constitution has the fol lowing story in yesterday’s paper that ‘will interest many in this city': “The Georgia republican leaders bare no intention of letting the presi dent forget them, even if the honor of the country is al stake. All of the leaders have been here for several days uniting in an effort to bring to a bead such political complications as, when | solved, will give some of the faithful offices. * ' , “Just now tbeir efforts are concen trated on tbe three prominent postof fices, Maaon, Rome and Griffin, where democratic postmasters hold the offices as successors to other democrats. In the Rome and Griffin cases vacancies occurred through death ; in the Macon case Postmaster Hertz was appointed to the office when Daisy Price resigned to be mayor. “The MaCon esse, as has been ex plained in the Constitution, differs ffom the oibers, because Macon is the home of h senator whu has given no tice that he will fight any appoint nv-til made before Postmaster Jlertz has been allowed to fill out a fail four years’ term. The probable ability of Senator B-tcon to prevent confirma tion even if au appointment is made, is, just now, the strongest power back of the postmaster, and neither Van diver, at Rome, n.or Bailey, al Griffin, can have just that same power at tbeir back. From time immemorial the senator has been almost the practical dictator of matters pertaining to hie home office. If lie is a member of the administration party, he names the postmaster; if he is of the minority party, the senate will confirm nobody without acquiescence on hie part. “Tbe postmaster general, under the pressure of the Georgia politicians, has determined to make appointments in I these cases, though sometime ago' he' gave assurances that the incumbents would not be disturbed before the ex piration of the terms foe which they bad been appointed. A presidential postmaster is commissioned for a full four years’ term, but the boys back in Georgia are very hungry and Gary has been compelled to give way to the de man Is for a change.” A Sadden Demise- Mr. Geo. A McMal o i died at his home on East Broad street yesterday morning at 2 o’clock, of heart failure. He was the night watchman at the oil mills, and on Monday afternoon was feeling unwell and sent his son to the mills to take his place for tbe night. He retired about 9 o’clock and rest ed tolerably well until about 2, when he arose from hii bed and started across tbe room fi r some medicine left by his physician. After taking a few steps be stagger ed and fell to the floor, and when his wife reached him he was dead. There was a strange coincidence in the death of Mr. McMahon. Yester day was the 28th anniversary of his marriage and his 49th birthday—he was born, married and died on the 15th of March. A wife, five sons and a large circle of friends are left to mount bis sudden death. Why You Should Insure in the Mutu al Life of New York It has paid more money to widows and orphans than any other company in the world. It has paid more for cash surrender values than any other company in the world. It protects your old age by paying you tbe cash for your policy. It protects your dividend by >eturn« ing all premiums in case o! death with amount of your policy. Jl writes an incontestable policy. 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In this connection it is interesting to note what the nations of tbe world are really doing in their preparations for war. An Associated Prest dispatch published a few days ago, conveyed (bo information that tbe naval esti mates submitted by the British gov ernment to parliament for the year are the largest in tbe history of the coun try, being something like $118,000,000, and that the combined army and navy budget is not far below $250,000,000. Russia is making similar prepara tions. as is shown by tbe fact that tbe Czar has issued an imperial ukase, in which be appropriates upward of $72,- 000,000 for additional battleships and naval armament Both Germany and France are spending enormous sums in increasing their navies, and their standing armies, aud both nations seem to be impress ed with the fact that they may be drawn into war almost at any time. Japan, Chili and Brazil are all add ing to their naval strength. The Birmingham News, which calls attention to the above facts, points out the causes for probable war among the different nations. In the Western Hemisphere Spain and Cuba are fighting, and war is threatened between Spain and the United States, Such a conflict would most likely embroil the powers of Eu rope. 'ln Asi*, Japan and England on the one side, appear to be arrayed against Germany, Russia and France on the other, in tbe quarrel over the division of China. Io Africa the French and English are on the verge of hostilities, tbe rj suit of the land grabbing policy each is pursuing. A conflict between any of the great nations of the world at this time threatens to involve several, if not all of them. War either in America, Asia or Africa would draw one or more out side European countries into the con flict to some extent. Who can doubt, in the face of these facts, that the whole world may be at war before tbe end of the century— and that food products will be worth more Ilian anything else that our far mers cau raise?—Macon News. The Glorious South. The south is receiving high praise from the northern press for tbe unan imity with which its senators and rep resentatives voted for the $50,000,000 appropriation for national defense. The south is the most interesting part of this country. It has more inherent poetry and romance than all the rest of the land put together; its history con tains the most impressive drama of modern times, and it has produced statesmen and soldiers as great as any in the English speaking world since William tbe Conqueror—Sprinfield (Mass,) Republican. SIOO Reward, SIOO. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dread disease that science lias been able to cure in all its stages and that is Catarrh. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is tbe only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh . being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh 1 Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and' mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the founda- I 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 1 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. o. zk sn.'o nc. a. . ! rie fit- To Cure Constipation Forever. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25ft. , If C. C. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money. - Seed Corn. 9 Genuine Tennessee Seed Corn for sale. Apply to C. A. Jones, at R. F. Strickland 4 Co.’s. ■ ■■■■. wo ♦ —- BducateYour Howels With Cascarets. ’ Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. ' 10c.25c. If C.C.C. fall, druggists refund money. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 16,1888. The South and War. If we sbonld have.a war with Spain J after the south bad expended, as it I would, its wealth and resources,and its brave sons had poured out tbeir blood and exhausted their manhood in de fense of this land, would tbe north still think it necessary tn inflict us with negro postmasters and wave the bloody shirt in every presidential campaign? Would they still call us anarchists if we protested against laws which ground us into poverty, and taunt ns with being repudiatqrs if we demand ed a jugt standard of value? All sec tions would meet on a common field for a common cause beneath one flag. After tbe war was over would all sec tions be treated alike? Would they appoint ignorant, vicious, immoral ne groes to the postoffices in intelligent patriotic white communities only of the south? Would they give a stable standard of value under which the*'armerof tbe south would not have to pay an in creasing burden of debt to tbo money Under of the north? Would all sections be treated the same then? If our met} and our wealth and our qpurage and our strength are needed in time of war should our ‘people be discriminated* against in time of peace? » If our brave sons are expected to rally round the common flag of a com mon land and fight for it and die for it when danger threatens us, should not its folds be broad enough to extend the broad patriotism of a common treatment to all sections of this land in time of peace? These are of justice which tbe north in this time of danger should consider and through tbeir consideration grow brojd enough to cease to regard tbe south as a land fit only for the spoils of carpetbaggers,ne gro postmasters and legal robbery. It is a broad land kissed of God with eternal sunshine, abd radiant as the honied flowers which nestle on its bosom. Brave men and glorious wo men dwell within it. The sweep on the onward music of the “progress or thought and labor and genius have never found its feet laggard. Strong arms have borne the banner of ad vancement through the ashes of war’s fierce desolation, and today all sections of this land find that flag flaunting as high as the highest in this nation’* onward march. Brave hearted and strong its stalwart sons have made Americanism more honored wherever (hey may be; and as for its daughters no sun has ever risen on those more noble or more fair. The policy which humiliate or de grades this garden spot of nature con secrated by courage and energy and purity and virtue, is so short-sighted that coming generations will look upon it with pitying contempt. No foreign foe will meet beneath tbe American flag more dangerous op ponents than the sons of the south, no government in times of peace can have more faithful and safe citizenry. Even if war does not come is McKinley broad enough to recognize these facts? —LaGrange Graphic. Attention Griffin Rifles. You are commanded to report for targer practice today in camp uniform or citizens dress. Morning squad will report at armory at 8 :30 o’clock sharp. Afternoon squad at the range at 1 o’clock sharp. By order of A. J. Burr, Capt. Corn’d. M. J. Daniel, Jr., Ist Sergt. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. n«fM- y) Stall* ** Stfutanf • T *W *»»»• ANNOUNCEMENT. For Sheriff. I respectfully inform.my friends—the people of Spalding county—that I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff, subject to the verdict of a primary, if one is held Your support will be thankfully received and duly appreciated. M. J. PATRICK. 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 shall be my endeavor to fulfill tbe duties of the of fice as faithfully as in the past. M. F. MORRIS. 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. * Rayal makes the food para, "w iiolcNooic WO4l ■ ” RSSI wk POWDER Absolutely Pure KOVAL BAKING FOWMR CO., MW YORK. Ate His Own Words. “While I was at Moscow,” writes a traveler, whose words are reproduced by the Detroit Free Press, “a volume was published in favor of the liberty of tbe people. In thia book the iniqui* tous conduct of the public function aries, and even of tbe sovereign, were censured severely The book created great indignation,and (he offender was at onco taken into custody.. After be ing tried in a summary way, he was Condemned to eat bis own words. A scaffold was erected in a public square, the imperial provost, the magistrates and tbe physicians of the Czar attend ing, the book was separated from the binding, and the margin cut ojf. Tbe author was then served, leaf by leaf, by the provost, and was obliged to swallow this unpalatable sluff on pain of the knout, more feared in Russia than death. As soou as the medical gentle men were of the opinion that he had eaten as much as be could with safety, the transgressor was returned to pris on. This punishment was renewed tbe following days, until, after several hearty meals, every leaf of the book actually swallowed.” ONE ENJOYS Both the method and 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 I 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 «übetitute. CALIFORNIA FIB SYRUP COL BAH FBAKCIBCO. CAL. uumuu. KT. HEW TOM. *L We would like to make your old Buggy as good as new, or give you a new one 8 for it. » Hand-made harness H.P.EADY&CO. 8 Milch Cow Wanted. r Will pay a liberal monthly rent for a e good Milch Cow. Apply at Call office. educate Your Bowel* With ('a.earet*. Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever, ©c, 2&c. If C. C. C. fail, druggists refund money. Dugan House For Sale or Rent. B My bouse and lot on Poplar street. t Apply to myself, Mrs. E. W. Dugan, Williamson, Ge„ or H. P Eady, Grif fin, Ga. IT IS TRUE, IF YOU SEE IT IN MY ADVERTISEMENT! | Every article of Winter Wear at absolute cost for the next two weeks. ■ yi I WILL BE ABSENT, VISITING THE WHOLESALE MARKETS AND PURC HASING 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. \ * .via THOS.J.WHITE Clothier, Furnisher and Hatter. R. F. Strickland X Co. ijAu i nw 13 JE L HUCED - w jdTSHOES! Ladles Rabers 35c. aid 50c. Meis Rubbers 50c. Childrens Rubbers 35c. ♦ / Boys and illrls School Shoes 75f., Zx SI.OO and $1.25. V Ladie -’ 1)11110,1 or sl-00, sl-25 and $1.50. Mens wet weather Shoes keep —’ * the savoy your feet dry. _ R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. RACKET STORE PRICES! LOW PRICES ON GOOD MERCHANDISE 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. 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. | Celuloid Collars, sc. r- t--'■'< - The prices we have placed on Shoes are moving them out, to be replaced by our springgoods. EDWARDS DROS. Ten Cento per Week Silk dub Ties 10c.—drat pay 25c. ' Best yard wide bleached Domes tic, 6c. Best Prints, 4c. and sc. Splendid black Hose, 10c. The best Toilet Soap in the world, absolutely pure, sc. and 10c. Yard wide Percale, best goods, 9c. Yard wide Sea Island, 4ic, A. C. A. Feather Ticking, 10, I’'' ' ' I