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r-- - - ■—r t-m ... ... r ’ I i i j /■ f i > rx rv \ f 1 k ' /\ I I liV vll m \ I t 1 i/A 11. w Vol IX Na Ji EQUIP STATE TROOPS- ADVISORY BOARD DESIRES TO BUY SUPPLIES. - 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. 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One may be secured by writing to the above concern, mentioning this paper, and enclosing a 2-cent stamp ß ■ 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. ' -79 I ‘ 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, ■" ■ •• ’» ■ 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. RvyalaMkMtlw feet pare, O. i 11 wie POWDER f IWauJUlviy rUiv It 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 ataaLß L w EI3S 'z^' 5 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. cwiww fio smup ca nAMiaco. cal tMHuauE. a. new rau, ar. CjiS&i.. | I 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. fe-’.'■ 9m. W Dicr Dill nun DIT nilhr Kill I fllllll Kill llniir llnl I HIIII llfi I ASwiQL uiiuu uiiLiw iiiiu uiß I d if I. W WM MuHHl’' i ■> -I ’ H WITH EVERY SUIT F. 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. - i UStricldaiidKCo. —..(0). . EASTER OFFERINGS _ • 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. (O) - RACKET STORE PRICES! - . • 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. I • 1 spool machine cotton Thread (200 yards) 3c. 1 card safety Hook and Eyes Bc. 1 good handkerchief Bc. I •• • • ‘•U M pnu/ADnc RRAQ ■ ■ /kraa_flO OllvOi 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. Il