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EQUIP STATE TROOPS-
ADVISORY BOARD DESIRES TO
BUY SUPPLIES.
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Will be no Encampment-The Geor
gia Appropriation Will be Used
for Equipments.
Georgia's volunteer troops will be put
oa a war footing immediately. The state
military advisory board met yesterday
and decided to spend $42,000 for equip
ments necessary to put the militia into
service in the field.
Guns and supplies will be purchased at
once, and the Georgia soldiers will be pre
pared for active fighting. There will be
no encampment if there is any war, for
all the military appropriation will be
spent on equipments. '
The action of the advisory board was
by far the most important local action
that has yet been taken. The board met
in annual session, but instead of naming
the date for the annual encampment as is
usually done, the board discussed war
; and decided to prepare for hostilities.
Governor Atkinson will this morning
meet with a committee of three of the
board and decide upon the necessary
equipments to purchase for the state’s
army. The committee is composed of
Captain Jordan F. Brooks, Major Ken
drick and Captain William A. Patton.
This committee will remain here for a
day or two and make the arrangements
for supplying the troops. After all the
necessary purchases have been made, if
there is a sufficient sum left, there may be
a small encampment held, but this is
hardly likely, as the full amount availa
ble is barely sufficient to put th.e state
troops into the field ready to fight The
state legislature at the last session appro
priated $25,000 for the militia, to be tfsed
for the encamptment and other expenses
of the organization Besides this sum
there is something over $5,000 of the mili
tary appropriation for last year which
was unexpended. Thia sum is further
supplied by $12,000 which the govern
ment is due the state as its annual allow
ance for the state military. All of this
will be necessary to buy blankets, over
coats and cooking utensils fix the soldiers.
There will be little, ii any, left tor an en
campment.
There are st present about 4,500 troops
in the state military organization. These
troops will be equipped with the money
already on hand, and if the war should
come with such serious force as to demand
other troops, Xhe legislature will be called
in special session to appropriate other
money.
The advisory board yesterday declined
to admit twelve companies into the militia
because the state has not enough money to
properly equip them. The applications of
these companies were simply held up un
til the state can find itself in a position to
furnish the new men with arms and
equipments. The members of the advisory
board feel certain that the state militia
could be increased to 12,000 with little
-trouble and in a short time.--Atlanta
Constitution,
The Message—Bit
The president’s message to congress
'on the Cuban question was not trans**
milted to that body yesterday, as Mc-
Kinley and bis cabinet had led the
country to believe it would be
The reason assigned lor the presi
dent’s procrastination is that Consul
General Lee cabled McKinley to bold
it back until Monday, so that all
Americans in Cuba could be removed
from the island before it was read and
congress acted. "
Thus the matter stands and there
will possibly be no new developements
of a grave nature before Monday—-if
then. It begins to look as if. Hanna
would yet come out victorious and
McM’n'ey will obey bis wish in utter
disregard of the wishes of the people.
A Good Dictionary for Two Cents.
A dictionary containing the definitions
of 10,000 of the moat useful and important
words in the English language, is publish
ed by the Dr. Williams Medicine Co.,
Schenectady, N. Y. While it contains
some advertising, it is a complete diction
ary, concise and correct
In compiling this book care has been
taken to omit none of those common words
whose spelling or exact use occasions at
times a momentary difficulty, even to well
educated people. The main aim has been
to give as much useful information as pos
sible in a limited space. With this in
T ' ie >. where noun, adjective and verb are
all obviously connected in the meaning,
usually one only has been inserted. The
volume will thru be found to contain the
meaning of very many more words than it
professes to explain.
* ho ah '“’fr haTe » dictionary
this book will commend itself because it is
compact, light and convenient; to those
who have no dictionary whatever, it will
be invaluable. One may be secured by
writing to the above concern, mentioning
this paper, and enclosing a 2-cent stamp ß
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STATE PRIM ABIES.
j F. G. dußignon Issues Circular to
County Chairmen-
Hon. F. G. dußignon, chairman
etale democratic executive committee,
has sent the following letter (o the
chairmen of all the county executive
committees of the state:
t “Dear Sir—The democratic state ex
0 ecutive committee has called two con
r ventione, one to meet June 29, 1898,
’ to nominate candidates for governor,
secretary of slate, com pt miler general,
t oommiasioner of agriculture, state
. school commissioner, attorney general,
s prison commissioner and state treas
r urer; the other to meet June 20,1898,
> to nominate candidates lor a chief
justice nf the supreme eourl, an asso-
1 ciate justice for full term of six years
■ and another associate justice for the
' unexpired term of Justice Atkinson,
’ viz , two years. There are under the
. call of the executive committee, to be
two distinct primaries, one June 6th
; for governor and statehouse officers
i not judicial; the other June 23d for
supreme court justices only. •'
5, “At esc' primary the voters will
cast their ballots directly for the can
didates of their choice for the various
offices to be filled, and the county
democratic executive committee are to
appoint the delegate to the two state
• conventions, respectfully from among
the friends of the successful candi
dates. Your attention is called t® the
fact that the three places to be filled
in the supreme court are separate and
distinct offices, as above indicated and
the ballots for tbese places should be
prepared accordingly. I send you in>>
closed a correct form of ballot for each
of the primaries, leaving blank lines
for the candidates* names.
"Permit me to suggest that for the
general information of voters you re
quest the party papers published in
your county to print this letter, and
also the two forms of ballots herewith
sent. In this way the action taken by
the state committee will be brought to
the attention of all members of the
parly, and there need be no occasion
for any mistake or misapprehension
as to the proper method of conducting
the primaries. Respectfully,
"F. G. duBiGNON.
"Chairman Democratic State Execu
tive Committee.”
THE FORM OF THE BALLOT.
Accompanying this letter are two
forms of ballots to be used respective
ly at the primary on June 6th and at
the primary on June 23d. The for**
mer, with its official voucher, is as fol
lows :
For Governor.
For Secretary of State.
For Comptroller General.
For Commissioner of Agriculture.
For State School Commissioner.
For Attorney General.
For Prison Commissioner.
For State Treasurer.
I certify that the above is a correct form
of ballot for the primary of June 6,1898.
F. G. duBiGNON,
Chairman Democratic State Executive
Committee.
The judicial ballot, properly attest
ed, is sent out to the 137 county chair
men throughout the state in this
shape:
For chief Justice.
For associate Justice for full term of six
years.
For associate justice for unexpired term
ot two years.
I certify that the above is a correct form
pf ballot for the primary of June 28, 1898.
F. G. duBIGKOK,
Chairman Democratic State Executive
Committee.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
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‘ Partnership Dissolution Notice.
I The partnership heretofore existing be
t tween D. T. Hood and J. M, Gossett, un
der the firm name of HOOD <fc GOSSETT,
Meat Market business, is dissolved, by mu
i tual consent. All accounts due to said
9 firm belong to and will be collected by J.
M. Gossett All debts due by said firm
’ will be paid by D. T- Hood. Thisdiaso
-3 lution is made by the avowal ot arbitra
-8 tors selected by the members of the firm to
t settle the differences between the partners.
J. M. GOSSETT.
April sth, 1898.
’ Dogan House For Sale or Rent
My house and lot on Poplar street
r Apply to myself, Mrs. E. W. Dogan,
g Williamson, Ga., or H. P. Eady, Grit
. fin, Ga,
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GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 7, 18»8.
brilliant opening.
Bass Bros.’ Big Store Scene of Rarest
Beauty Yesterday.
o It is a magnet of high degree that
f, drew Griffin ladies from their homes
e yesterday—nothing loss would do it
e The remembrance of Bass Bros.’ su
perb store exhibitions in the pest few
years is such a magnet.
* What a compliment to those gentle-
I, men—their store crowded yesterday
, all day with Griffin’s proudest matrons
, and fairest maids I
» Base Bros, have soared high on their
, exhibition occasions in the past, but
- not dazed by the heights already at
, tained they rise higher now then ever
I —the opening now in progress is de
> dared to be the moat beautiful ever
i arranged in this city.
i The decorations are the fashion of
, most gifted design and hand. Ever**
i greens, banks of flowers, buntings,
fabrics and fancies and mechanical
devices all arranged in tasteful group
ings, captured the visitor from the
start.
We attempt no detail descriptions.
Dainty organdies in profusion, trimm
ed with applique lace and fancy gauze
ribbons, on the first floor, were greatly
admired. Light airy grenadines with
stripes of burnt orange, turquoise and
and American beauty, with silk lin
ings to match, are most striking at
tractions.
Silks for seperate waists in black
checks, fancy plaids and bayadere
stripes are in great evidence. Every
one stopped to feast upon a fawn col
ored Lansdewn suit, and the cluster of
woolen suits near by, each trimmed
and ornamented to delight the most
exacting taste. «
The decorations on the millinery
floor are the work of Mr. Steve Brown.
They are truly beautiful, faultless in
conception and execution.
And the bate, "What lady,” said Mr.
Base to the reporter, "except Miss
Myneon could have done all this work
in ten days? She’s not to be found.”
The opening will continue today
and tomorrow. All invited. The re*
porter enjoyed the opening.
Bead Out of the Bible.
The story is told of a Christian friend
who taught an old man to ' read. He
made good progress, and the friend
not having seen him for
some time, called one day to inquire
after his welfare. Finding only the
old man’s wife at home, be asked her:
"How is James?”
"He’s well, sir,” said the wife.
"How does he get on with his read
ing?”
"Nicely, sir.”
“I suppose be can read his Bible very
comfortably how?”
"Bible, sir! Bless you I He is out
of the Bible and into the newspaper
long ago I”—Mid Continent.
How’s This!
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Chenxy & Co., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F, J.
Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Kbuax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
Walddig, Kjwmaw & Mamvik, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the Mood and mucous
surfaces of the system.' Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. per hottie. Sold by all
, Druggists.
Hall’s Family Pills are the best.
Unr Navy.
Not counting the yachts and tugs
recently purchased for the navy, nor
the old wooden vessels brought over
from the last war, the United States
navy amounts in round numbers to
about seventy-five effective vessels, of
all classes. In this number are five
battleships, six double-turreted moni
tors, one ram, thirteen old style moni
tors, sixteen unarmored steel cruisers,
ten or twelve steel gunboats, six tor
pedo boats, and half a dozen vessels of
‘ special types, like the Dolphin-and the
, Vesuvius. To this number most bo
j added the two Brazilian cruisers re
. cently all crafts bought
l at home or abroad since the beginning
’ of the present war flurry.
! When TraveHag
Whether on pleasure bent, or business,
take on every trip a hottie of Syrup of Figs,
as it acts moat pleasantly and effectually
on the kidneys, liver, and bowels, prevent-
• tng fevers, headaches, and other forms of
'» sickness. For sale in 50 cent bottles by
- all leading druggists. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company only.
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BOYM. BAKING FOWWER CO., NKW YORK.
The Epworth League.
The Atlanta Union of Epworth
League haa issued the following invi
tation to the other leagues in North
and Middle Georgia:
"We have selected the Central of
Georgia Railway Company as the offi
cial route for the Atlanta Leaguers to
oar alate conference April 7th to 10th.
We give you a cordial invitation to
ms-et us in Atlanta on Thursday, April
7th, and accompany us to Macon. The
'Bpworth League Special’ will leave
Atlanta about 3 o’clock p. m. of the
afore mentioned day. It will consiat
of several coaches decorated with the
colors of the League. • * *
**The Central of Georgia Railway
Company passes tbrongh the best
port of our State. We will go through
th* towns of Jonesboro, Griffin, Mil
ner, Barnesville and Forayth. We ,
will be landed right in the center of
tUe city, where the Central of Georgia
has kindly offered a room in the depot
in.wbicb delegates will be received
and assigned to homes.”
, SYnP* J * *CtSi
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BNIOYB
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
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 sll 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.
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1 A FRIENDLY CHAT
i About Furniture and Home Furnishings
of *ll kind* for summer cottages and for
* city home*, reveals the tact that our fins
’ stock of Bedroom, Parlor, Library, Dining
> Room and Kitchen Furniture 1* the popu
lar favorite* with people of artistic taste*
who want the latest designs and exquisite
upholstering in Furniture. An inspection
* ofour stock will be sure to result ins ju
, dicio us choice.
Childs & goddard.
Jlo-To-Bn for fifty Cents.
f Guaranteed tobacco tabu cure, makes weak
area straw, h'ood Pure. Me.ll. All drucgisU.
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Tough Clothes for Boys
TO WAAR TO SCHOOL THIS SPRING TO STAND TOE WEAR AND TEAR
OF BABE BALL AND OUT OF DOOR SPORTS. CLOTHES WFIH THE
SEAMS WELL SEWED AND THE BUTTONS TIGHTLY FASTENED ON.
WE HAVE JUST SUCH THINGS FOR THE YOUNGSTERS. BESIDES
BEING FULL OF WEAR, THEY ARE NEAT AND SHAPELY.'
Our Boys Clothes
Have double knees and seats.
WE ONLY HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF BALLS AND BATS, AND
WILL GIVE ONE SET WITH EVERY SUIT BOUGHT OF US BETWEEN
THIS AND EASTER. <
THOS.J.WHITE
Clothier, Furnisher and Hatter.
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UStricldaiidKCo.
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EASTER OFFERINGS
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Our second shipment of French
and American Organdies, ’Dimities,
Lawns, Ginghams and Piques re
ceived today. These were bought
late and are from 2c. to sc. a yard
cheaper than earlier in the Henann
The patterns are the newest pro
ductions in plaids, shadow effects,
flowers in natural colors, etc. ~
Nowhere else is shown such a
bewildering assortment of loveli
ness. Our house is famous for all
kinds of wash goods. _
How about Easter Shoes and Staw Hats?
Our stock is complete, with everything
fashion requires.
B. F. STRICKLAND & CO.
EDWARDS BROS.
RACKET STORE.
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RACKET STORE PRICES!
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1 paper of Pins, Ic. .*
1 good lead Pencil, lc.
1 Thimble, le.
16 Hair Pins, lc.
8 Collar Buttons lc.
8 Envelopes lc.
* 1 spool button hole Twist lc.
1 Tablet lc.
1 package of good Envelopes, Bc.
1 paper gold-eyed Needles 3c.
1 paper brass Pins 3c.
1 spool machine Silk Thread 3c.
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1 spool machine cotton Thread (200
yards) 3c.
1 card safety Hook and Eyes Bc.
1 good handkerchief Bc.
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pnu/ADnc RRAQ
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Ten Cents jer Week
12 safety Pin* Bc.
9 Collar Buttons 3c.:
1 good Ink Tablet 3c.
1 bench Whale Bone* 4c.
144 rice Buttons 4c. 4
1 spool Conte Thread, 4c.
1 rubber drawing Comb 4c.
1 large pencil Tablet 4c.
1 quire of good Note Paper, 4c.
Gent* Linen Collars 10c.
Ladies Linen Collars 10c.
Ladies and gents Silk Club Tiee 10c.
Excellent Hoae'and Half Hose 10c.
Will save you money on a thousand
articles of every day use.
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