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Vol IX. Na 169.
WATER AT LAST-
THE CITY FATHERS DID GOOD
WORK LAST NIGHT.
Water Pipes to Be Run Through the
Cemetery at Once and Other
Important Acts.
At 7 o’clock last night bis Honor,
Mayor W. D. Davis, sounded hie gavel
Calling to order aidermen Oxford, Davis,
Patrick, Strickland and Moore, for tbe
purpose ol considering matters of pub*
lie intereat.
An ordinance was adopted amending
tbe blind tiger ordinance ol tbe code,
granting tbe city judge the power of
fiping violators and also working them
upon Lbe chain gang in bis discressioo.
Tbe next question called up was
that of running a water pipe from
Burr’s corner, on Sixth street, out to
»nd through tbe city cemetery, for tbe
purpose of furnishing water for own
ers of lots.
Aiderman Mitchell, chairman of the
cemetery committee, stated that tbe
council bad at a former meeting in
structed Mr. Howard, superintendent
of tbe water plant, to lay the pipe at
once, but for prudential reasons the
work bad not been commenced, and
asked Mr. Howard to make a report
touching the cost, etc.
Mr. Howard submitted an itemized
statement of tbe cost, giving an
inch pipe to the cemetery, theu run
ning an inch and a three quarter inch
pipe conveniently through the ceme
tery, giving the prices of piping here
and from Atlanta
AldefHhin Patrick urged tbe neces- '
sity of laying the pipe at once, and if
tbe margin between Griffin and Atlan
ta prices was reasonable he thought it
should be purchased in Griffin.
After a full discussion of the matter,
Aiderman Strickland moved that Mr. .
Howard be instructed to purchase and i
lay tbe pipe at one, keeping the best ;
interests of the city in view. This mo
tion was unanimously adopted.
Jas. A. Stewart, W, B. Hudson and 1
J. C. Ransome were elected city asses
sors for 1898,at a salary of $2 ■er diem 1
for the actual time engaged.
Tbe ordinance committee was in
structed to report at next meeting
what constituted a hotel, as set forth i
in the annual license ordinance.
An ordinance was adopted defining 1
the character of all buildings to be
erected in future within the fire limits.
The ordinance provides that nothing
but brick or stone shall be used in the
construction of all walls, and the walls
shall be 13 inches thick ; the building
to be covered with tin or iron.
This ordinance was the fruit of the
contest recently had over the attempt
ed erection of a building by Mr. A. J.
Burr, in rear of the Odd Fellows build
ing and has thus settled the contro
versy.
There was a spirit of levity that per
vaded the entire board of Aidermen
during their deliberations which show
ed that the best of feeling predominat
ed Mayor Davis looked as happy as
a young maiden with her first beaux.
There being uo further business
council adjourned.
Christian Church.
E. L. Sbelnutt, tbe State evangelist
for tbe Christian church, is now visit
ing the churches in the Griffin district
and will spend part of this week with
the church here. He will preach in
the Christian church here Wednesday
night at 7 :30 and continue the meet
ing al night on through the remainder
of the week.
Mr. Sbelnutt is a native of Georgia
and has been in the evangelistic work
for several years. He was educated at
Kentucky university and is one of tbe
foremost preachers of the Christian
church.
Os course his visit will be a delight
ful one to Mr. Brindle, tbe pastor of
the church, as they were school mates
together in the Bible college at Ken
tucky. All are cordially invited to
attend these services.
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Dugan House For Sale or Rent.
My house and lot on Poplar street.
Apply to myself, Mrs. E. W. Dugan,
Williamson, Ga., or H. P. Eady, Grif
fin, Ga.
JCo-To-Bac for Fifty CenU.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. 50c, SI. All druggists
SHEEP RAISING-
A
A Fine Opportunity in Monroe Coun
ty to Engage in It-
Editor Call : Some days since I read
in your paper that some gentleman, from
Indiana. I believe, was in yonr section
with a view of going into the industry
that is so profitable wherever undertaken,
and it once occurred to me that I have
now laying dormant one of the best places
in Georgia that could be easily utilized for
this purpose, and if I could get some one
at all tamiliar with the business I would
be glad to go into it.
I have a body of some 1,300 acres of the
best land adapted to the raising ot cattle,
sheep and hogs that I know of. The land
is only 12 miles from Macon, a city of
some 50,000 people, and a good market at
all times tor mutton, pork and beef, also a
good market for all vegetables.
Now,Mr. Editor, you know me and you
haye seen the land, but I know you have
not gone over it, but you can vouch for
what I say and you can underwrite me as
meaning that it is in every way adapted
for the business, as well as being a healthy
place. It is not particularly for sale, al
though I might be induced to sell a part of
it if I got a good neighbor. At any rate, I
would be glad to negotiate with some hon
est, thrifty man, who understands this bus
iness, with a view of going into it.
There are now on the place several hun
dred acres ready for cultivation that is not
now rented to tenants that could be easily
put in condition to cultivate; was culti
vated last year, but my health will not
permit my fooling with it this year, unless
I could get the right sort of man to go into
the matter with me, but if I could get a
practical working man to go on the land
and improve it, with a view of buying it
—if it proves a success—l would be glad
to deal with him. I know how work
ought to be done, but am physically una
ble to do it.
If I can get some good man, who has
help to do the work, I might be able to
make it pay, and I might furnish him the
lumber to make improvements as well, but
1 do not wish any one an opportunity to
waste money at my expense, nor one who
has proved a failure elsewhere, without a
good cause.
Now, Mr. Editor, you have known me
for 35 years, and if you see such a man re
commend me to him and recommend him
to me, and if he means business I shall be
glad to prove to him that this is a good
opportunity and will be glad to show it to
his satisfaction, and in the meantime I
would be glad to answer all inquiries in
reference to the place, eminatirfg from re
sponsible parties. My address is Barnes
ville, Ga., but my lands are in Monroe
county, near the line of Bibb.
I have many a time thought of stopping
some of the immigrants to Fitzgerald as
they passed my window, but have been
fearful of getting a bad lot. I hope this
communication will reach some one who
wants a home.
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Yours truly,
8. B. Burr, Sr.
A Treat in Store-
The Eupbradian Society of tbe Neel
Institute will unite with tbe Ladies
Committee of the Young Men’s Christ
ian Association in giving a joint liter
ary and musical entertainment in the
Association building on the evening
of Friday, April 15th.
The society will have charge of the
program which will consist of debates,
recitations and music, while tbe ladies
will dispense refreshments.
The charge of ten cents is small and
no doubt a nice sum will be realized
for tbe benefit of tbe school library
and the rooms of the Association
These monthly social gatherings are
gaining in popularity and it is believ
ed that much wholesome enjoyment
will by this means be furnished tbe
young people of our city.
It is desired of those who are con*
cerned for tbe social and religious life
of tbe community and who are inter*
ested in the snceess of our schools that
they manifest such solicitude in a
practical way, thus lending encourage
ment to such enterprises.
SIOO Seward, 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 toe 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.
i Sold by druggists, 75c.
Hall’s Family Pills are the best.
To Cure Conetlpatlon Forever.
Take Casearets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c.
u C. C. C. fall to cure, druzgists refund money.
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 23, 1898.
Cubans Starving to Death.
Dr. Fraok.Chado, who for tbe past
two years has served with the rank of
colonel in the Cuban army under Gen
eral Calixto Garcia, and who was pres
ent when young Gomez committed
suicide on seeing his leader, General
Maceo, fall, is in New York.
Ccionel Chado came by the steam
ship Conchas, taking passage at Ha
vana.
He eluded the vigilance of the Span
ish authorities and traveled under an
assumed name.
When Colonel Chado left New
York two years ago he weighed 210
pounds; today he weighs 115 pounds.
“I have heard something of the sto
ries published in this country of the
distress in Cuba and of tbe thousands
that have died and are dying of star
vation. Nothing that has been pub
lished, nothing that could be publish
ed, could tell tbe story as it is really.
“I know of my own kuo vledge that
in many sections of Cuba they are dig
ging up the earth for the worms they
may find. It is not every one who is
able to dig. Most ol the people are so
weak that they are unable to move.
“They are dying by the thousand—
not the men who are doing or hope to
do the fighting that eventually must
end in triumph, but the poor women,
the children and the reconcentradoa.
Ruin is everywhere visible.
“Spain has been guilty of acts that
must make civilization stand appalled
and the fact is that they are infinitely
worse off today than at any time since
the war began. Victory is certain for
the Cubans in the near future.”
Good Advice to Boys-
You are learning a trade. This is a
good thing to have. It is better than
gold. Brings always a premium. But
to bring a premium, the trade must be
perfect—no silver plated affair. When
you go to learn a trade, do it with de
termination to win. Make up your
mind what you will be, and be it. De
termine in your mind to be a good
workman.
Have pluck and patience. Look out
for tbe interests of your employee—
thus you will learn to look out for
your own Do not wait to be told ev
erything. Remember. Act as though
you wish to learn. If you have an
errand to do, start off like a boy* with
some life. Look about you. See how
tbe best workmen in the shop does,
and copy after him. Learu to do things
well. Whatever is worlii doing at all
is worth doing well. Never slight
your work. Every job you do is a
sign. II you have done one in ten
minutes, see if you cannot do the next
in nine. Too many boys spoil a life
time by not having patience. They
work at a trade till they see about one
half of its mysteries and then strike
for higher wages. Act as if your own
interest and the interest of your em
ployer were tbe same. Good mechan
ics are the props of society. They are
those who stick to their Hades until
they learn them. People al ways speak
well of a boy who minds his own buei
ness, who is willing to work and who
seems disposed to be somebody in time.
Learn the whole of your trade.—Ex.
The Real Reasons for War-
If war comes, says the lawyers and
statesmen at Washington, it will come
in this way. The destruction of tbe
Maine, with even the wholesale killing
of out soldiers, does not necessitate
war, as no one believes or chargee Cap
tain General Blanco or bis govern
ment had anything to do with tbe
outrage. A better reason for war would
| be our interposition in Cuba on gener
al grounds of humanity. But the
. United States will undoubtedly claim
t a large indemnity for the wrecking ol
, our warship and tbe killing of our sea
men. Proud and stubborn Spain, not
without bull ring courage, will b«
forced, if she wants peace, into the po
I sition of admitting the crime, possibly
' perpetrated at least by certain of bei
[ subjects, if not officially. It is thought
' that tbe Sagasta government can’t
1 stand such a strain, and that the de-
J manda of tbe United States will unite
! all Spanish factions in resisting it. Ic
[• that event, tbe United States must
- back down, or war must ensue.
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1 For Infants and Children.
Thtta- y*
stalls
Tc Cure Constipation Foreses.
Take Casearets Candy Catbartie 10c or ISC.
It C. C. C. fall ta cure, druggists refund money.
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Royal nukes tbe food pare,
wholesome and delicious.
Ok
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
ROYAL SAKIMO ROWDCR CO., NSW YORK.
Seen in Mexico-
The Rev. Francis S. Borton, a mis
sionary in Pueblo, Mexico, says, in tbe
.Christian Endeavor World, that he re
cently saw the following notice in a
Roman Catholic church in Mexico:
“Raffle for Souls—At the Jast Raffle
for Sotils the following numbers ob
tained tbe prize, and the holders may
be assured that their loved ones are
forever released from the flames of
Purgatory:
“Ticket 841—The soul of the lawyer
James Vasquey is released from Pur
gatory and ushered into heavenly joys.
"Ticket 41—The soul of Mme. Cel
deron is made happy forever.
“Ticket 762—The soul of the aged
widow Francises de Parras is forever
released from the flames of Purgatory.
“Another raffle for souls will be held
at this same blessed Church of tbe Re
deemer on Jan. 1, at which four bleed
ing and tortured aouls will be released
from Purgatory to heaven, according
to tbe foqr highest tickets in this most
holy lottery. Tickets sl, To be had
of the Father in charge. Will you, for
the poor sum of sl, leave your loved
•nos to burn in Purgatory for ages?”
one ENJOYS
' Both the method and results when
• Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
’ and refreshing to the taste, and acts
ejntly yet promptly on the Kidneys,
iver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
i 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 tn 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
1 cent bottles by all leading drug
-3 gists. Any reliable druggist who
B may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
* wishes to try it Do not accept any
9 substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
B UMHtVIU£. KT. NEW LOU, 11.
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e We would like to
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make your old Buggy
t as good as new, or
• give you a new one
y for it.
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t Hand-made harness
:H.P.EADY&CO.
! Registration Notice.
The county regiatration books are now
open at my office in Hasselkus’ Shoe Store
and all qualified to do so should call and
register.
They will close twenty days before each
election. T. R. NUTT, T. U.
Seed Corn.
Genuine Tennessee Seed Corn for sale.
Apply to C. A. Jones, at R. F. Strickland
’ & Co.’s.
SPRING HATS,
IN THE NEW BLOCKS MO NEW SHADES.
THE HAWES, in the world.
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New Spring Clothing.
WEAR
LET ME SHOW YOU THS BEST VAL- J ; f l
UEB, AS WELL AS UP TO DATE CUT
AND DESIGN.
REMEMBER EVERY GARMENT I SELL
GOES OUT OF THE HOUSE UNDER AN
ABSOLUTE GUARANTEE AS TO QUALI
TY AND PRICE.
Boys’ and Children’s Suits.
JUBT RECEIVED IN QUANTITIES. OUR ’ d
KNEE PANTS St’ITS HAVE
Double Knees and Seats.
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THOS.J.WHITE
Clothier, Furnisher and Hatter.
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R.F. Strickland 8 Co.
. . '..id 4 ft*’’| V .. y
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Dry Goods and Shoes.
wrf NEW shoes
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W OXFORDS.
Tfce latoSt skp® 8 ’ 111 s i zes u d
widths, black and tans.
'' c " ''' We are agents for the best manu-
facturers in the United States.
Krippendorf, Dittman & Co. ladies
——fine Shoes, made tex southern feet,
B MMi perfect fit and wear, pricessl.6o tofß
3 ■ $1 B Zeigler Bros, ladies and childrens
B NH fine Shoes. You know that Zeigler’s
ka I are beat Shoes on earth fjr the price.
All 8t yl“ l° r $1.50 to SB. AU
styles for children 75c. to $1.50.
L ' ,lie Bracket & men fine
Shoes, perfect In every respect. There
&re none better. New shade tansand
chocolate brown.
THE WINDSOW
B. F. STRICKLAND & CO.
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RACKET STORE PRICES!
LOW PRICES
ON GOOD MERCHANDISE
18 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, 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, 200 yds, sc.
All grades of Linen Collars 10c.
Celuloid Collars, sc.
The prices we have placed on Shoes are
; moving them out, to be replaced by our
t spring goods.
EDWARDS BROS.
Ten Ceste per Week
Silk Club Ties 10c.—dont pay 25c.
Beat yard wide bleached Domes*
tic, 6c.
; Beat Prints, 4c. and sc.
Splendid black Hoee, 10c.
The beat Toilet Soap in the world,
absolutely pure, sc. and 10c. J
Yard wide Percale, beat goods, 9c.
Yard wide Sea Island, 41c.
A. C. A. Feather Ticking, 10.