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F ■ w ■ ■ ■ 1 |W /■ ■!! B INBk 1 ■ I v * /W I il I* 11! 1 fre iXj I iXJ ■ 1 / > I III 1 . I w R W > I I I I w I w a / s . I ■■BBJIw■W.& ■ I 9 I A / ■ JU' B Ml B MI A ▼ JB, A. Ml w 1 '■■■ M 1 w IF ■ J B ■> M B *■ ■TfT'' r -- - Vol IX No. 170. VETERANS RALLY- A LARGE AMD ENTHUSIASTIC - meeting held : Another Barbecue—Will Attend At* lanta Reunion in a Body- Memorial Exercises. There was a large gathering of old veterans in the council chamber yes terday and everything passed pleas antly by. After calling the awemnly to order Commander W. R. Haoleiter- aaked Comrade Wijliapa Baird to toad in prayer. - Lr. ’ After some apropos remarks by Commander HooMiter, Cot. Boynton, Capt. GtnntMndt H. C. Bnrr, B. N Barrow and others, a motion was made to so amend our by-laws as per resolu tion of former meeting, allowing al] veterans to become members free of all dues and initiation fees, which was unanimously adopted. The question of the approaching re union of United Confederate Veterans in Atlanta in Joly was freely and elab orately discussed. It was finally agreed that this camp attend in a body, and upon motion of Commander HanUiter the camp be under the command of Col. J. S. Boynton ; that no attempt at uniform in dress, but that a proper badge be ee lected and worn by each comrade. The Commander then, in compli ance with a motion adopted, appointed T. W. Thurman, Dr. McDonald, S. Grantland and J. P. Sawtell a commit* tee on badges, to report at next meet ing. An invitation from Mrs. J. C.Collier, President of the Memorial Association, was read asking the co-operation of the camp in the observance of Memo rial Day, and asking their attendance in a body. The invitation was most heartily re ceived and will be acted upon unani mously Ordinary Jas A. Drewry expressed a desire to have the names of at least three members of each company that left Spalding county so as to confer with them in his endeavor to obtain a correct roster of all Confede-ate volun teers that enlisted in the Confederate service. Preliminaries for another annual Confederate veterans barbecue were arranged. It is proposed to have one of the most pleasant reunions and largest barbecues in Griffin esrly in July, that was ever had in Middle Georgia. To this end the Commander was in structed to appoint a committee of five who can appoint sub-committees, if deemed advisable, to make all neces sary preparations A dozen or more new members were enrolled during the meeting. The membership now aggregates one hun dred. The camp adjourned to meet on the 26th of April, to participate in the me morial exercises. One Step. It takes the darkening of nighttc bring out the stars, and it sometimes takes trouble to bring out that friend liness that lies dormant in times of se curity and peace. The threatening as pect of affairs is having its effect upon the American people, and we hear less of rebel and traitor applied to our southern leaders by the northesn press. Even the New York Sun, that rabid south hater, is losing something of its sectional spleen and in an editoriol last Monday it, for the first lime in its his tory, refers to the late war between the states as “the civil war.’’ This is one little step,and shows that a common danger can heal the wounds time itself is powerless to soothe. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. Everybody Says So. Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won derful medical discovery of the age, pleas ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the entire system, dispel colds, care headache, fever, habitual constipation and biliousness. Please buy and try a box of C.C.C. to-day; 10,25, 50 cents. Bold and guaranteed to cure by all druggists. O-A. JftX. ft* fte- /J ilalb XSJv y/V/7 ". TT"” h * WWW A Little OfMmon Sense Heeded. It is io the interest of about every body in the cotton-growing elates that the cottou acreage shall be reduced - this year. If the crop that is now being planted should be as large as the - one that is now being marketed it is about certain that the price of mid dling cotton Would fall, to 4 cents a pound. Can the rotten states stand I 4-cent cotton? We don’t think they can. When cotton is 6 cents a pound there is talk of hard times, not only by the planters, but by business men in r all tires of business. We cannot have j good times in the South when the } price Os cotton leaves no margin or profit for the planters. What the r planter has to spend for necessaries and luxuries is the profit of his crop. * If he has no profit he has nothing to } spend. He has to go into debt for whatever he buys Hence, business I men in the cotton belt cannot prosper. I The planters complain that times } are hard, that they find it difficult to make a living and pay their taxes. They know what the trouble is, but } they won’t admit it. They prefer to say that their lack of prosperity is due to the money power, to Wall street, to the banks, etc. This sort of talk they ' get out of newspapers Which are inter , ested in misleading them for political purposes. x It is strange that they will try to deceive themselves. The facts are so plain that they cannot be misunder stood. The South is producing more , cotton than the world can consume at a fair price. As long as the market is ’ kept overstocked the price of cotton will be below the profit line. That what the demagogues call the money power doesn’t keep down prices is shown by the fact that the wheat farm ' ere of the West are very prosperous. They are getting more than a dollar a bushel for wheat. Why? Simply be cause there has been, and still is, an 1 extraordinary demand for it, owing to the shortness of the last crop in some other wheat-producing countries. In order that a good price may be 1 obtained for cotton there must be a strong demand for it. There can be no such demand if the supply greatly exceeds the demand. It is predicted that the crop that is now being har vested will reach 11,000,000 bales. In the face of such a supply does any planter think it possible for the price of cotton to advance? There are particularly strong reasons why the cotton acreage this year should be greatly reduced. War be tween the first-class powers of Europe is threatened on account of events transpiring in China. The relations between the United States and Spain are now greatly strained and may be ruptured. What chance would the cotton planter have to get a good price for his cotton if there should be war in Europe and war in this country and the cotton crop should be a very large one? It is strange that the cotton planters do not look at the situation from a commom-sense standpoint. Cotton is not the only thing they can grow. There are other things to which they can turn their attention with profit— -1 much greater profit than they can get . from cotton. Let them cut down their cotton acreage and up will go the price , of cotton. A small crop will bring as muCh, if not more, money than a large 1 one, and as it costs much less it is far more profitable. Must the cotton , planters be reduced to absolute pover ty before they will do what experience 1 teaches they must do, namely, cut , down the cotton output to what the . world is willing to take at a fair price? 1 —Savannah News. *IOO Beward, JIOO. 1 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., r Toledo, O. ’ Sold by druggists, 75c. J Hall’s Family Pills are the best, r r* Dugan House For Sale or Rent. My bouse and lot on Poplar street* Apply to myself, Mrs. E. W. Dugan, Williamson, Ga., or H. P. Eady, Grib ’ fin, Ga. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 24, 1898. Joint Discussions, the Bane of Democ racy. Editor Call : Permit an observer of the political methods of the day to give expression to some thoughts on the issue now made much of by some of the press notably of the ring methods crowd—the question of joint discussions—and permit me to say that Mr. Candler’s letter, which I see you have published, is the most sat isfactory to an old-time democrat of any I have seen. It clearly demonstrates that Mr. Candler recognizes the evil of joint discussions to the democratic party, and why is it so? All will admit, if honest, that the Peo ple’s Party is composed ot dissatisfied democrats, dissatisfied because of the methods that prevail in the democratic party, but all honest men will admit that the People s Party is also open to the same objection, although not so great tor the reason that the party is younger. Now, Mr. Candler, knowing, or believ ing, that there were no issues to discuss between himself and his opponents—as they all claim to be democrats—makes an issue and proposes, if they are not demo crats, to join them in public discussion, otherwise he sees no use in it. This-shows Mr. Candler’s knowledge of the situation, and my own opinion is that if the “men that control’’ had been willing to give up their control, and Mr. Candler had been permitted to make the race be fore the people, there would have been an end to populism. In my own opinion the two candidates opposing Mr. Candler are both in the interest of the men who con trol, and by their methods are trying to perpetuate the methods which have given rise to the People’s Party. Now, Mr. Editor, I have been an editor all my life and have never voted any but the democratic ticket, and I have no hesi tation in saying that the methods of the “men who control’’ are calculated to sos ter opposition, and are primarily the rea son for the People’s Party, which, we think, by proper conduct on the part of the democrats, would have soon ceased to exist, and I have.no hesitation in approv* ing the course of Candler. The movement in the interest of joint discussions is not in the interest of democ racy, but only for the benefit of those who make money and control out of the crowd and I am somewhat surprised that any one, save those who want to perpetuate the di vision in the party, should approve the idea. Pfbbably this idea has not occurred to them. B. Militia Men May Be Sent to Cuba- The control of the president over the militia is absolute and unlimited in time of necessity, and as he is the sole judge of that necessity there is practically no limit upon his discre tion. In speaking of the militia, how ever, we refer to the national militia and not to the National Guard. Most of the members of the National Guard are militiamen, and as such are sub ject individually to the orders of the president, issued in accordance with law, but the organizations of the guard are not recognized by the government as organizations. * * * But once in the service, militiamen, whether of the National Guard or not,become soldiers of the United States, and are as com pletely under the control of the milis tary authorities as the soldiers of the regular army. The militia bill now before Congress expressly provides that militiamen “shall serve wherever ordered, within or without the territory of the United States.” This is not new law, but it is a clear statement of existing law as defined by the courts. As the law now is the militia are subject to the jurisdiction of military law as soon as they are called into the service of the United States. It is not required that they should be mustered in to give the military authorities ot the United States control over them.—Army and Navy Journal. Another Southern Defender. Dr. Gatling, a native of North Caro lina, and the well known inventor of the Gatling gun, has invented a new guu which is said to be the most de structive piece of ordnance yet made. Dr. Gatling is of one of the most dis tinguished families of the old North state —Galveston News. 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. Seed Corn. Genuine Tennessee Seed Com for sale. Apply to C. A. Jones, at R. F. Strickland & Co.’s. No-To-Hae for Fifty Cents. Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak men strong, h'ood pure. 50c, 81. All druggists. Royal makes the food pare, w ROYAL BAKING BOWOER CO., HEW YORK. Elevated Sentiments. There were no teats unoccupied when Jones and Mrs. Jones entered the car, says the Criterion. They clung to straps. “How times have changed!” he re marked bitterly. “Why, when I was young a lady never need to stand in a cat'Wbere there were gentlemen sit ting” “Never mind,” said Mrs. Jones soothingly, “I don’t care. I’m willing to stand.” “Even if you are,” Jones went on, “no true gentleman ever occupied a seat‘when a lady is ” Two people arose and left the car just then. “There are two seats,” said Mrs. JonM. , They aecured them. No sooner were they seated, than several ladies enter ed the car and clung to the straps. “You were saying—’’said {Mrs. Jones to her husband, inquiringly. “Nothing of any consequence,’’Jones replied, and turned to gaze earnestly out of the window. Strange that one’s sentiments are so standing up than while sitting down! W 1 ■'. !■'■? -'J. oisß BNjosra 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 drnggist 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 HO SYRUP CO, S4F FRAItCiaCO, CAL. LOIMVIUI. KT. HEW rOKK. All We would like to make your old Buggy as good as new, or give you a new one for it. Hand-made harness H.P.EADY&CO. Registration Notice. The county registration books are now open at my office in Hasselkus’ Shoe Store and all qualified to do so should call and register. They will dose twenty days before each election. T. R. NUTT, T. C. To Cora Conatlpatiou For«»e». Take Citscarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or S& If C C. C. fall to cure, druißfUis refund noae*. SPRING HATS, 111 THE HEW BLOCKS AHD HEW SHADES. ’PUT? UAUUrC Beets3.ooHat 1 FID rIAYYXSO. In the world. J New Spring Clothing. ALL THE NEW AND NOBBY THINGS FOR MEN’S SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR JUST RECEIVED. LET ME SHOW YOU THE BEST VAL- UES, AS WELL AS UP TO DATE CUT AND DESIGN. REMEMBER EVERY GARMENT I SELL GOES OUT OF THE HOUSE UNDER AN 1 ABSOLUTE GUARANTEE AS TO QUALI- I TY AND PRICE. Boys’ and Children’s Suits. JUST RECEIVED IN QUANTITIES. OUR KNEE PANTS SUITS HAVE. Double ’Knees and Seats. THOS.J.WHITE Clothier, Furnisher and Hatter. R. F. Strickland & Co. I * I » Dry Goods and Shoes. ((fl p-f NEW SHOES 1 A.ISTD OJCFORD®. The latest sliapes ’ all s * zes aD<i widtjis, black and tans. are a ß entß for Uie best mana- facturers in the United States. Krippendorf, Dittman & Co. ladies fin ® Shoes, made for southern feet, B ' P erfect fit aad I fl® MB Zeigler Bros, ladies and childrens B BM * fine Shoes. You know that Zeigler’s 1 VAI b*** oca on cftr lh fur the price. ¥¥ All styles for ladies to SB. All \/ styles for children 75c. to $1.50. Lillie Bracket & Co. men fine Shoes, perfect in every respect. There * are none better. New shade tans and chocolate brown. TMC WINDSOR B. F. STRICKLAND & CO. • i 3 t ■•-."■■L . .... , .....uga ' _____ « ■ - ..«■ RACKET STORE PRICES! I LOW KRICKS ON GOOD MERCHANDISE : IS THE LEVER THAT TURNS THE MERCANTILE WHEEL AND KEEPR BUSINESS GOOD. BY THIS METHOD WE WILL CONTINUE TO j MERIT A JUST PORTION OF YOUR TRADE. r 1 paper of Pins, Ic. • 1 good lead Pencil, Ic. 1 card Hook and Eyes, Ic. ) 1 card Ebok and Eyes with hump,3c 1 quire (n good Note Paper, 4c. 1 package of good Envelopes, 3c. j 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. The prices we have placed on Shoes are moving them out, to be replaced by our ' spring goods. EDWARDS BROS. - Ten Cents per Week 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 Pereals, best goods, 9c. Yard wide Sea Island, 4ic. A. 0. A. Feather Ticking, 10. I