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Vol IX No. 188.
BEFUBEB TO EQUIP TROOPS.
The Governor Hm Wet Accepted Re
commendation of Advisory Board.
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Governor Atkinson has so far refused
to accept the report of the Georgia
military advisory board, and yesterday
he gave to the sob committee of the
board some very decided opinio os up
on the subject of state troops, which
opinions were directly at variance with
the plan proposed by the board.
The governor refused to allow the
board of three appointed for the pur
pose to buy the necessary equipments
for the state troops; the governor also
refused to allow Adjutant General Os
car Brown to go to Washington to call
upon the administration in. the inter
ests of tbe military. Tbe board want
ed Captain Brown to leave for tbe na
tion’s capital last night, but the gov
ernor decided that such action was not
advisable. ■ > ■.
For two hours the governor was
. closeted with tbe sub committee from
the advisory board, composed of Ma
jor W. J. Kendrick, Captain Wtlliam
Patton and Captain Jordan Brooks.
The committee urged the governor to
accept the recommendations us the
board, but the governor declined to do
so, promising, however, that be might
. accept tbe recommendations if he
thought such a course advisable. He
did not think it necessary for Captain
Brown to go to Washington, but
thought it best to wait for develop
ments.
Tbe governor thought the $30,000
in the hands of the state should not be
used at this time. He did not think
the state should be in a burry to buy
supplies, until it was known just wbat
will be needed.
Tbe committee nrged that tbe sup
plies will be needed by the troops even
if fliere is no war. They wanted to go
ahead and buy the equipments and
supplies, bnt tbe governor refused.
"Nothing ha? yet been decided.
Captain Brown will go to Winhiwgigw,
in tbe event of certain contingencies
which may arise, but it is impossible
to say whether or not he will go. I
have not yet read tbe recommenda
tions of the advisory board, and don’t
know wbat I will do abjut them. Tbe
report is on my desk al my office, but
I bave not yet gone through it."
The governor al Ibe meeting yester
day requested tbe three members of
committee to remain over in Atlanta
until be -bad investigated and bad
formed an opinion as to the best course
to pursue. He is anxious to do the
best that can be don j for the state
military, but is uncertain about the
wisdom of spending the entire appro
priation for equipments, especially at
this time. He will meet with the com
mittee this morning, and may accept
the recommendations of tliw advisory
board, and allow the committee to
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purchase equipments.—Atlanta Con
stitution. ' ~_
Yesterday’s Freeze.
The Call interviewed several of the
fruit men of this section yesterday and
it was generally conceded by them
that tbe fruit crop bad been damaged
to some extent by the light freeze of
yesterday, but it will be a few days yet
before tbe full extent of the damage
can be ascertained. The trees were
overloaded with fruit, and if only a
small per cent of the fruit was injured
they will still bave all they can ma
nure to perfection.
Vegetables were injured more or
less, and our early gardeners are now
repenting of tbeir haste, and preparing
to replant.
Tbe indications last night pointed
to another frost for this morning, as
the temperature was about the same
as the night before, and the fruit crop
may be seriously damaged before tbe
present cold spell is over.
Congress Restless-
Tbe dispatches from Washington
yesterday state that both houses of
congress are chafing under the bite and
will positively wait on the president
no longer than Monday. If he does
not send in his message by that time
the Republicans will join with the
democrats and act without advice
from tbe chief executive.
McKinley is being severely criticised
by all parties, and while congress will
wait on him till Monday, it is with
very bad grace. Those who control
him cannot hope to restrain congress
many days longer.
_ Cure Coaitipetlon Forever.
UNFAIR TO THE NORTH.
• It Will Not Expeet tbe South to do
AU the Fighting.
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I Tbe New Orleans Picayune is die
i posed to be impatient under tbe paean
r of praises which is now being sung to
i the South. It says: "While the press
• of tbe North io industriously singing
i tbe praises of tbe South and tbe ap
i parent willingness of Southerners to
rally in great numbers to the defense
i of ths flag, it is at the same time aug-
• gesting that Southern troops be pre
i ferabiy sent to Cuba, should an iuva«
> aion of that island be decided on. One
■ would imagine that coupled with these
I complimentary sentiments about
Southern valor would be a general
demand for tbe proper fortification
and defense of the Southern coast.
This is not tbe case, however. While
our Northern brethren recommend
that the bulk of the fighting be left to
os, they are careful to insist that all
the protection be massed along their
own coast line."
Our contemporary, it seems, is a
little harsh, it is true that the ports
1 of the South Atlantic and tbe Gulf are
i inadequately protected. But there
i are reasons for thinking tbe South
, will receive tbe major portion of the
i attention of tbe authorities from this
time on until it shall bave been put
into a fairly good defensive condition*
Guns and ammunition and troops are
being moved Southward, in the antici
pation that tbis section would be in
more danger than any other in tbe
event of war.
Meantime the bulk of tbe navy de
partment’s forces io in Southern wa
ters. Spain could not possibly mako
a demonstration against any American
port without finding an American
fleet in tbe harbor or tbe offing to give
her back better than she could send.
Tire ships are ready for business; and
in tbeir business they know no north
and no south. ’
Ilia truaAhat up to within a year ox
two no attention was paid to southern
fortifications and armaments while
millions upon millions of dollars were
spent for tbe protection of New York,
Boston, Philadelphia, Newport and
other northern points. That, howev
er, is a matter of the past; and it is
possible that we are in a measure to
blame, in not bringing sufficient influ*
ence to bear upon congress to have the
southern ports fortified. Possibly we
did not ourselves attach enough im
portance to the need for forts and
guns. Or, possibly, we have given too
much attention to tbe game of inter
nal- politics, and too little to bigger
and broader matters
It is hardly fair to the north to say
it is trying to make the South do the
fighting, wbifo it gets into a bomb
proof and gets tbe glcry and the war
contracts. The north will have to do
its share of tbe fighting if fighting
is to be done. —Savannah News
Bid For Veterans.
Tbe action of Mr. E. J. Willingham
yesterday in bidding*upon the soldier's
Home against tbe Daughters of tbe
Confederacy is explained by Judge W.
L. Calhoun, the commissioner to sell,
and shows that he has Deen unjustly
censured, says tbe Atlanta Commer
cial.
Inasmuch as tbe sale was decried
when no legal safeguards for the fu*
ture conduct bad been made, the com
missioners got Mr. Willingham to bid
upon the property and withdraw it
from sale.
After proper provisions for its fu
ture conduct have been made, the
home will then be turned over to the
ladies for tbeir future control.
Mr. Willingham is one of tbe best
citizens of Atlanta, and of the stats of
Georgia, and any censnre of' him is
wholly unjust and unwarranted,
When Traveling
Whether on pleasure bent, or business,
take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs,
as it acts most pleasantly and effectually
on the kidneys, liver, and bowels, prevent
ing fevers, headaches, and other forms of
h sickness. For sale in 50 cent bottles by
, all leading druggists. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company only.
KverrlxxJy Says So.
Cascarete Candy Cathartic, tbe most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas-
I ant wod refreshing to the taste, act gently
. and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
1 cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
) cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
, and biliousness. Please buy and try a box
I ofC.C.C. to-day; 10,25.60 cents. Bold and
, guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
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GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 8, 1898.
DR. M. J. DANIEL ILL-
One of Griffin’s Oldest and Beet Known |
Physicians Stricken Down.
Yesterday our city was shocked
with the reprot that Dr. Milton J,
Daniel was ill at hia residence, on Fop*
lar street.
Like a cloud buret tbe news spread
and at once every pbyskial in tbe city
hurried to bis side only to find him in
convulsions, which occurred to him
while at tbe breakfast table, where bo
was in apparently good health.
Hon. Robt. T. Daniel who was pres
ent says that there was no apparent
signs until his father began to roll bis
eyea upwaid as if looking at tbe ceil
ing, whereupon he removed bis glasses
and convultions succeeded. Tbis
alarmed the entire family and physi
cians were called to relieve him. Tbe
oonvu's'ons were repeated and it was
only at noon yesterday that he was
resting quietly under treatment.
Dr. Daniel has been an active prac
titioner for about forty-five years, the
last forty years having been spent
in thia section where is known and
loved by all with whom he came in
contact. He has won bis way by bis
gentle methods and his unswerving
faith to his profession.
At a late hour last night he was
resting very quietly. ,
The Betrothal.
In tbe April Ladies’ Home Journal,
Edward W. Bok writes on "The An
swer of a Girl’s Life," discussing the
allegation made again n t tbe American
girl that she thinks lightly of tbe im
portance of her betrothal. "The be
trothal," Mr. Bok asserts, "should be
just as sacred as tbe marriage. It is
the gravest of tbs two steps which bind
two people together, because it Is the
initiative Only the most extraordiv
nary circumstances justify a breaking
of the betrothal. Only one other
agency in life—alcohol—-is responsible
for more broken bearto and wrecked
fives than broken engagements. It is
highly necessary that our girls should
have a perfectly clear idea of what a
betrothal means, or should mean, if it
is a betrothal in tbe sight of God. A
hasty impulse, tfie temporary swaying
of tumultuous, youthful passion, tbe
confusion of admiration for affection,
the mistaking of respect for love; these
are not safe grounds for betrothals, It
is never to the credit of a girl, in tbe
eyes of men, that she has been engaged
two or three times. Girls should re
member that. Too often they think
that men feel otherwise, or, perhaps,
do not care. But men do: that is, the
men worth marrying. A man looks
uoon an oft-engaged girl as be does
upon a peach with much of the bloom
rubbed off. Besides, men generally
conclude that there is something wrong
with such a girl. Tbe right kind of a
girl will betroth herself but once. • An
unhappy betrothal can be just as keen
a sorrow as an unhappy marriage. It
has darkened the life of more tbanone
woman."
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. Chknxy & 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 maae by their firm.
West & Kmuax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo,©.
Wald eng, Kutkam & Mabvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. per bottle. Bold by all
Druggists.
Hall’s Family Pills are the best
Growth of Pension Payments.
Judging by tbe way tbe pension list
has grown in tbe put it is altogether
probable that within tbe next five
years we shall be disbursing $160,000,-
000 to $175,000,000 a year, and per*
baps even more. To wbat methods of
taxation we must resort to meet tbis
enorrnmujEbarge when every other
item of our national expenses is grow
ing with almost equal rapidity it is im
possible to do more than guess.—
Louisville Courier-Journal.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
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Mo-To-Bac for Fifty Cvato
Guaranteed toboceo habit cure, sakes weak
UMU strong, blood pure. Wc, 81. All druggista
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1 Royal makes the food pare,
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’ £, ROYAL BAKIMG POWDER CO., NEW YORK.
Not the Last JLrgnment-
'Louis XIV. inscribed on one ol his
non : "Tbe last argument of kings.” I
But great guns are not tbe last argu
ment of a free, intelligent and humane
people. Their experience and good
sense teach them that war is a scourge
of mankind, and to be avoided as long
aS tbis shall be compatible with their
rights and honor. The spontaneous
gifts to tbe suffering that are pouring
from the United States into Cuba re
flect honor upon the nation ; but a war
without just cause that would arrest
this generous aid would luru honor
into shame and dishonor.—Philadel
phia Record
St. George’s Ohuroh.
There will be a morning service with
sermon held in tbis church at 11 a. m.
Ah evening service at 4 -.30 p. m. to
day. All are kindly invited.
Thos. Stafford,
Priest in Charge.
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OWB TOTTOingl
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 m 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 Ixktles 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 FIO STRUP COL
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1 A FRIENDLY CHAT
About Furniture and Home Furnishing*
of all kinds for summer cottages and for
city homes, reveals the fact that our fin*
stock of Bedroom, Parlor, Library, Dining
Room and Kitchen Furniture is the popu
lar favorites with people of artistic tastes
who want the latest designs and exquisite
upholstering in Furniture. An inspection
of our stock will be sure to result in a ju
dicious choice.
CHILDS & COODARD.
SdorvW Your Itowela With C»M*r«ta.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
<te.2sc. It C. a. O. fail, refund money.
JL BHSE BILL IND W
FREE
fl WITH EVERY SUIT
Tough Clothes for Boys
TO WsSARTO SCHOOL THIS SPRING TO STAND THE WEAR AND TBAB
OF BABE BALL AND OUT OF DOOR SPORTS, CLOTHES WTIH THE
BEAMS WELL SEWED AND THE BUTTONS TIGHTLY FASTENED ON.
WE HAVE JUST BUCH 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 Or 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.
SMILLiJI....... . L
H. F. Strickland & Co.
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EASTER OFFERINGS
Our second shipment of French
and American Organdies, Dimities,
ceived today. These were bought
late and are from 2c. to sc. a yard
cheaper than earlier in the season.
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. _ _
R, F. STRICKLAND & CO.
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1 Thimble, Ic.
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8 Envelopes 10.
1 spool button hole Twist lc.
1 Tablet 10.
1 package of good Envelopes, Bc.
1 paper gold-eyed Needles Bc.
i 1 paper bi ass Pins Bc.
1 1 spool machine Silk Thread Bc.
1 spool machine cotton Thread (200
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1 card safe ty Hook and Eyes Sc.
i 1 good handkerchief 3c.
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12 safety Pins Bc.
9 Collar Buttons Bc. ’
1 good Ink Tablet 3c.
1 bunch Whale Bones 4c.
144 rice Buttons 4c. ,
1 spool Coats Thread, 4c.
1 rubber dressing Comb 4c.
1 large pencil Tablet 4c.
1 quire of good Note Paper, 4c.
Gents Linen Collars 10c.
Ladies Linen Collars 10c.
Ladies and gents Silk Club'Kes 10c.
) Excellent Hoee'and Half Hose 10c.
Will save you money on a thousand
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