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Vol IX No. 165.
JUNE PRIMARY.
THE DEMOCRACY OF GEORGIA IS
OH THE TRACK.
Pods and Republicans Can Go to Their
Holes, as Democracy Will Rule
the Roost in Georgia.
The meeting of the democratic ex
ecu live committee in Atlanta yester
day was well attended, and but for the
bickerings of a minority the commit
tee would have been detained but a
brief period of time.
The committee first organised by
electing Hon. Flem. G. dnßignon, of
Savannah, chairman, to fill the va
eancy made by the resignation of
Hon. A. S. Clay, which act will be
most heartily endorsed by Georgians:
A committee was appointed on reso
lutions, when an adjournment for one
hour was taken to give the committee
time to make its report.
The report of the majority of the
committee designated the Gih of June
as the time for bolding the primary.
This date was vigorously attacked by
a minority report, asking that the pri
mary be held on the 6th of July.
After a prolonged discussion a vote
was called "when the msjority report
was adopted, setting the 6th of June
as the time for the primary election.
The committee made one deviation
from party usages in that, instead of
electing delegates by ballot, the candi
dates only are to be voted for, and af
ter the votes of the county are con
solidated the couuty executive" com
mittees are to appoint the delegates to
the state convention, to reflect the
wishes of the majority as expressed in
the primary election.
With this single exception fl the ac
tion of the state committee yesterday
will be most heartily endorsed by every
Democrat in Georgia, and thia excep
tion need not create any dissensions in
our ranks, or should not do so.
The propriety of stopping joint dis
cnsaions by candidates, as recommend*
ed by the majority, might well have
been adopted, as it is becoming too
frequent that party strife and breaches
are made that work an injury, but the
committee rejected that plank in the
report and left the question where it
was before.
Tbe following is tbe action of tbe
committee yesterday:
Resolved first, That a Democratic
primary for statehouse officers be held
in all tbe several counties of the state
on the 6th of June, 1898, for tbe pur
pose of nominating tbe candidates for
tbe offices of governor, secretary of
state, comptroller general, commis
sioner of agriculture, school commis
sioner and state treasurer.
Second, That at said nominating
primary tbe several candidates for tbe
nomination be voted for directly by
the people entitled to vote at said pri
mary, tbe names of tbe candidates be
ing written or printed upon the ballot.
Third, That the returns of said elec
tion be made the following day, in
each county, to the county Democrat
ic executive committee, who shall can
vass the same and declare tbe result,
tbe candidates receiving tbe greatest
number of votes in said county for
several offices named to be declared
the choice of tbe party for said offices.
And thereupon the delegates to the
state nominating convention shall be
selected by the county executive com
mittee of the several counties, from
among the friends of tbe successful
candidates in said primary.
The delegates so appointed shall, in
tbe slate nominating convention, cast
their votes in accordance with the
wishes of the party so declared.
Resolved, That it is the sense of thia
committee that the primary be held at
the various election precincts of the
several counties.
Resolved, That the qualifications of
tbe voters in said primaries be left to
the executive committee of each coun
ty where they see fit to act, but when
they do not act.
Resolved, That the qualification for
rotlog at the Democratic primaries
shall be that tbe voter be a Democrat,
and that he will vote for the Demo
cratic nominee in said election.
(This declaration not being intended
to prevent tbe participation of any
voter who has not heretofore been a
member of the Democratic party, but
who wishes now to become so.)
Resolved, That tbe state convention
for the nomination of statehonse offi
cers (not justices of the supreme court)
be held on Wednesday, tbe 29th day
of June, in the city of Atlanta, at 11
a. m., in the hall of the house of repre
sentatives
Resolved, That each county be enti
tled to twice as many delegates as it
has members in the house of repre
sentatives, and that the credentials be
issued by the respective county com
mittees to no more delegates than their
respective counties are entitled to.
Resolved further, That no county
shall be represented by proxies held by
persons not citizens of said counties.
Whereas, joint debates between
Democrats seeking the parly nomina
tions are calculated to, and in the past
have, resulted only in creating and
perpetuating factions in the party, and
have degenerated into personal con
tests damaging »o the party’s success,
Therefore be it resolved, That it is
tbe sense of this committee that such
debates should be discouraged by the
party, and avoided by all candidates
for tbe party nominations.
Dark Outlook for Cotton*
Tbe press of the South is devoting
much attention to the war situation as
it will probably effect Southern plant
ers, and the unanimous verdict is that
food crops will prove the most remun
erative.
But, notwithstanding all that has
been said, reports from various sections
indicate that the farmers are preparing
to put their lands again in cultivation,
evidently with no apprehension of tbe
effect of war, since, from what can be
learned, there will be no decrease of
cotton acreage as compared with last
year.
Noticing this disposition on the part
of planters in the Memphis district,
tbe Memphis Scimitar in a sensible
editorial on tbe subject, says they seem
determined to again aid in raising
another 11,000,000 bale crop, and if
successful, values will seek a still lower
level, and four cent cotton will proba
bly result.
Just why this policy should be pur
sued is beyond tbe ken of man, says
tbe Scimitar, but it is probable that
farmers in thia section think thoir
brethren of other states will reduce
their acreage, and so thinking, will
cultivate the same area as last year.
But reports from every other section
of the South are to the same effect
regarding cotton acreage, and when
the figures are presented later in tbe
season it will be seen that there has
been no dedrease in acreage as com
pared with 1897-’9B, and another year
of depressed value will necessarily fol
low.
In 1894—'95 when the yield of cotton
approximated 10,000,000 bales, the
effect on prices was felt for the next
twelve months, and with this experi
ence, what can be anticipated with a
crop of 11,000,000 bales that has just
been marketed and acreage planted
which, with favorable seasons, will
produce a still larger yield T
The farmers of the South would do
well to remember that any trouble
either at home or among other nations
would have a depressing effect on
cotton values, and with signa of war
overshadowing the United States, and
mutterings of trouble in the far East
regarding China, and also in Africa, it
would seem the part of wisdom to
greatly reduce tbe production of the
staple instead of attempting to raise
another bumper crop.—Macon News.
Best Os AU
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 |l. Buy the genuine. Manu
factured by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany only, and for sale by all druggists.
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GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 18, 1898.
THE POPS IN SESSION.
A Full Ticket is Put Out With Watson
at Its Head*
The populists of Georgia met io con
vention in Atlanta on Wednesday and
adopted a platform and put out a full
ticket for Governor and state house
officers. Os course they put Tom
Watson at the head of their ticket, be
being the sacrificial lamb always to be
offered and slain in seeking to gain
recognition of the party in the state
aod country.
Watson was nut present, but bad
informed tbe convention in advance
that be would not serve but his opin
ions or wishes availed naught, as be
was solemnly harnessed and placed
upon the track, nolens volens,and was
allowed another word in his
defense.
Now the party is wailing and watch
ing to see wbat Watson proposes to do.
If he runs be knows that an over
whelming defeat awaits him," and if he
declines his party will charge him
with its disruption.
What will Watson do? is a question
concerning him and his party in Geor
gia that has no silver lining. Will be
accept and go down with the party? or
will be desert his fribnds and climb a
tree and watch tbe destruction? We
shall see.
The platform adopted is expressed
in but few sections.
It begins by tbe endorsement of the
St. Louis platform, and then crowds
into a prohibition boat and finds they
are the only passengers aboard, and
being the “cock of the walk” on that
issue say many loud things—for votes
and buncomb.
They condemn the new convict sye«>
tern.
They are opposed to public officers
accepting free railroad passes.
They condemn lynching, bnt do not
recommend arming a negro rapist to
shoot officers or assailants while under
arrest and make his escape, as Gov.
Atkinson recommended in < recent
message to the legislatute.
They demand that all public officers
shall be elected by the people.
President John Cunningham, in bis
opening speech of the convention,
blistered the other aspirants to guber
natorial honors in real populistic style
and was roundly applauded.
Married Sunday.
On Sunday afternoon, tbe 13th inst.,
Esquire C. A. Cooper, of Akins dis
trict, united in marriage R. L. Duke
and Miss Lovie Sims, both of Pike
county.
The marriage was solemnized in the
public road near Liberty Hill; the cot"
trading parties meeting Mr. Cooper,
and having the proper credentials,
were made one in bonds of mutual
love.
Registrars at Work*
The county registrars met at the
court house yesterday and organized
by re electing C. A. Cooper chairman,
and S. M. Wayman secretary.
Tbe board is engaged in preparing a
list of qualified voters of the city of
Griffin for the election of a justice of
the peace on Saturday, April 2nd.
The board adjourned yesterday until
tomorrow awaiting proper vouchers
from certain county officials, when
they will renew their labors.
Milch Cow Wanted.
Will pay a liberal monthly rent for a
good Milch Cow. Apply at Call office.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
Tor Sheriff,
I respectfully. inform my friends—the
people of Spalding county—that I am a
candidate for the office>f 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 the duties of the of
fice as faithfully as m 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. OARHART.
To Caro Constipation Vorsvsr.
,T*ke Gtscureu Candy Cathartic. 10c or Sc.
■ C. C. C. taU to cure, drv jglsts refund money.
Royal makes th« food pore,
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WAR IS IMMINENT.
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The Latest Reports Fairly Glisten
With Artillery and Bayonets.
The probabilities of a war with
Spain are fast assuming the role of
fast, and it is now regarded as a met*
ter of time, and the days cannot possi
ble be lengthened to many, if words
st 3 ac a signify anything.
ipain, on Wednesday, asked Amer
io "to withdraw her warship from the
w ters of Cedar, Keys. This request
bi I been answered by the Secretary of
tt > Navy sending three additional war
v< Ise I a and six torpedo boats to that
pint.
A bill was prepared yesterday under
the supervision of the war department,
and therefore is an administration
measure, placing the army on a war
footing, to consist of 104,000 men.
Spain will indignantly repel any de
mand America may make for indem
nity, when it is an open secret around
Washington that the committee’s re
port, now enroute for Washington,
will say that the Maine was wrecked
by being anchored above a Spanish
mjne which was afterward exploded by
Spanish subjects, if not officials.
aßhis is but a brief survey of the
“war clouds” as they appeared above
the horizon at last reports, and may
burst into furious war at any minute.
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OKB HNIOYS
Both the method ana reunite 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.
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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 AMD
PURCHASING THE NOBBIEST LINE OF CLOTHING EVER SHOWN IN
GRmiN. *
In the Mean Time
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IN WINTER GOODS, AS YOU WILL GET IT AT ABSOLUTE
NEW YORK COST, FOR THE CASH.
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SHOES!
Ladies Rubbers 35c. and 50c.
Mens Rubbers 50c.
- Childrens Rubbers 35c.
fyK jlMii Boys and Girls School Shoes 75c.,
1 SI.OO and $1.25.
V Ladies heavy buHon or lace Shces
wJTS. sl-00, $1.25 and $1.50.
Mens wet weather Shoes keep
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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 Pina, 10.
1 good lead Pencil, Ic.
j 1 card Hook and Eyes, 10.
1 card Hook and Eyes with hump,3c
T 1 quire of good Note Paper, 4c.
1 package of good Envelopes, 3c.
P 1 package large square “ sc.
i 1 spool Gotts Thread, 4c.
2 spools King Thread, 200 yds, sc.
All grades of Linen Collars 10c.
Celuloid Collars, sc.
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The prices we have placed on Shoes are
moving them out, to be replaced by our
’ spring goods.
EDWARDS BROS.
Ten Corts per Weak
Silk Club Ties 10c.—dont 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. 0. A. Feather Ticking, 10.
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