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Morninc Call. GBIFFUf, OA-. APRIL M, MM. OMeeorm* Batin’ hardware Store FS TELEPHONE NO. M Jill. i . > 'ill ’", J. P. 4 8. B. BAWTELL, BdttowwlPiuprteiorß- TBi HonitH Otetawfll hewiblfeMd •aoatue, or 10 r»nt» per week. Delivered The Middlb Gbomxa Fabmmu, pub lulled every Them! yteMcte P« »lc far six mouth*, ttc fer tArea Tboahova papers rent to aay addrm, ooataaa paid. a» prices aaawd Skmaiwo Cuxaed the Mtoolb Ososoia Fahmkb will ever be the beet alycrtiaiag taedinms far thia entire sectton ofthedtate. .mjim Advertising rxtes tarafyked an appnea- Officiri Paper of fte Orfisary of S|»ldiag cerafy and »e Ulfy afGritfla. tfaoator Money called Senator Wek lingtoo a “liar” on the floor of the senate leal Friday and invited him to go outside of the hall and settle the dhpute How like childish bravado the scene must have been! ’I 1!"' J' 1 - ""-** v Geo. L«w Wallace, who baa been a candidate L r the Unite* ate io Indiana, has retired jfrotu the senatorial race and tendered bio ser vices to the government in the event of war. G'i> Wallace declares that he would rather fight than be a Wall street men are said to be mak ing eecrel preparations to aid the gov ernment io cave of actual warfare. Tbe idea is to subscribe aboot SIOO,OOO lor the purpose of reiving a regiment to he supported ,by tbe New York Stock Exchange. Bveidee furntabing finan cial aid t> the government, a number of Wall street meu are preparing to volunteer ia case there is a call to arms. Among the cigar-makers now word ing at Wed Tampa, Fla , is a mao named Ricardo, who ten months ago was worth $4,000,000 or $5,000,000 Al t hat time ho war a resident of Cu ba, owning a great deal oi property in Havana, besides much tobacco land. Shortly after Weyler’a arrival in tbe island be was accused of giving aid and comfort to the revolutionists He was banished, bis property was con fiscated and be now earns S4O per month. The Rev. Dr Talmage announces that he is ready to go to war He does not intend to eboulder a rifle, to be sore, as he it too far advanced in years for that; but be would pray for and with the boys, and exhort them to a full performance of their duty. Dr. Talmage thinks bis term of service as army chaplain io Amesican war would be over in-trtsbut two weeks That much hard fighting, be says, would be about all tbe Span iards would care to stand np to. OI course we can thrash the pre sumption out of Qpain or any other power which tries.to knock the chip off our national shoulder. This is all very pleasing to contemplate, but war _J is a costly amusement, and its bur dens fall upon those least able to bear them. Tbe common people, who have nothing to do with tbe quarrel, will do tbe fighting, suffer tbe priva tion, undergo tbe anguish, fill the burial pits and pay all tbe costs, while speculators will gather in tbe profits on fat contracts, and a few officers will get all tbe honors Socb is war.— Marietta Journal. Mrs.-Lease is still belligerent, but her belligerency is of a decidedly un popular character these days. A week ago she made a speech in New York in which she “roasted” the President, Congress and the "powers that be” generally. She is "agin tbe govern ment'* every time, and on all possible occasions. Hoe bad been engaged to speak from the pulpit of tbe Rev. I Thomae Dixon on last Sunday, but Mr. Dixon reached the conclusion that 1 just at this particular time less of fault ’ finding and more of patriotism should be taught by public speakers, so be refused to permit tbe woman to appear. FOR SALE. 420 acres of land, lying in a body adja cent to the village of Orchard Hill, Ga, and fronting Central Railroad of Georgia over one mile. About one-half in a high f state of cultivation, with tenant and out- J houses; balance in original forests. The ti place contains a fine young peach and a> 3 pie orchard, and is nearly enclosed with < wire tense. Ills well watered by branches o and a large creek. It lies well, and » 4 miles from Griffin. Would sell very low for cash or on time, or would exchange tor Atlanta real estate. The Inventor tat “Lccrmin." O'Bea. «bo ** emptied where be Was aeoUeagm ta the press box Mr. Harold Domtatek Ballew, who 1 the Melbourne Harald, and who, a* Mr. Kyrie Better, to now ptaytag Clauds Mstoote were rivate in the art of picturesque parsgreph writing, and ZehWWefantfy owtbe afostformrv miliar word ’’larking” into the tees syte ted “larrikin" and vMllsatl Ute a very amusing paragraph. Tbe word did not trnmodlaMycatoli on with tbe general pobiie, but Mr. O'Hea drove it into dreu- Utlon by constantly using it in bls reports as a synonym for tbe young Melbourne tenet -rough. It was and event roily became incorporated tn tbe AntleAutenflan language. London Chronicle. near Are. ••Ob, ehl” moaned Mrs. Weeks, who was suffering »mia decayed motor. " Why aren't people born without teeth, Id like to ”Why, toy dear," oxetataned the hue- £ \\ |n||k -J I iLf/’ t I I BEGINNING HOUSEKEEPING and film Uh Ing her borne, the Easter bride finds a pleasant task, if she has ruche handsome and up-to-date stock of new de- 1 signs and ricb upholstering in Furniture to choose from at such prices as we are belling our parlor, diningroom and bed room suits at CHILDS &CODDARD. SPRING REMEDIES For “that tired feeling,’’ spring fever and the general lassitude that comes with warm days, when the system hasn’t been cleansed from the impurities that winter has harvested in the blood, you will find in our Spring Tonic and Stomach Bitters. For purifying the blood and giving tone to the body they are unexcelled! N. B. DREWRY A SON, 28 Hill Street. wood yard: I want to sell you your Wood, cut and split, ready for use Wood yard at No. 1 Hill street. Telephone No. 10. W. B. GRIFFIN /fa FOOD FOR STARVING CUBANS should be sent by Uncle Sam with a mus ket to every basketful. Every basket of groceries we send to your order is sent on a guarantee of purity and high grade ex cellence. Our groceries and meats are worthy of your special attention this week J. R. SHEDD. Lew Bates to Baltimore, Nd... May 4-38 189& Account of the quadrennial general con ference M. E church, south, Baltimore, May 1-28, tbe Southern Railway will sell tickets May 2,8,4, with final limit May 31,1898, at half rate—one fare round trip, of roate, •»! rail, jr via Norfolk and steamer. For flail particulars address. 8. H Hardwick, i AG. P. A., Atlanta. 1 RaMDAU,Cußrraas, 1 „„ m T.p.A.,Macon. < C. 8. White, T. A., Grtffia. CANDY g CATHARTIC a CURECONSTIPATION 10c A Ml ALL 25c 50c DRUGGISTS 4 I ’’•'7 ~ * ■*-* ' KM IF 6E01611 MT W. Sebednle in Effect Jun, 9, 1898.. •ETI S?- ' UlsS i*«teM:::::::::::.::.: 8W “ SlSam SXspmAr Mten-. B«pn> 5 tip am aSpanAr... Bavannah LvlStfam 8UB1> ? CarroJltoti navesGrtte al »‘S am, and 1:# p w dally except Sunday. Return ln<. arrives in Griffln SSO p m and 12 40 pu. dally except Sunday. For funber information apply to % J. C. HAU K Gen. Paasonrer A*«mt. Savannah. Ga K. H. HINTON, Traflc Manager, Savannah. G*. Tax Receivers Notice for 1898. I will he at the different Precincts for the purpose of receiving your State and County Tax returns on tbe following date: April April May. Line Creek 4 18 23 Mt. Zion 5 19 24 Union 6 20 ? 25 Africa 7 21 26 Cabin 8 22 27 Orris 9 23 . 28 Akin 11 25 30 Griffin on Orris days. You will find me at my office in Griffln at EDWARDS BROS. RACKET STORE all the time from April Ist to July Ist except date named above. , * « Remember office at Edwaid Bros. Rack et Store, Brooks’ old stand. Books close July Ist. 8. M. M’COWELL, T. R. S. Co. Ga. ' NOTICE TO PUBLIC. This is to notify the citizens of Griffin that Mr. W. B. Hudson has been appoint ed Sanitary Inspector of the city. Beginning on Monday the 4th inst, he will make a thorough inspection of all premises and localities and advise what is needed to place the locality or premises in a sanitary condition. He has full author ity under the Board of Health of the city to institute whatever sanitary measures he should deem neceesary. • J. C. Brooks, Ch’mn., N. B. Drewry, J. F. Stewart, temm te « Fhm r-s.Jincnol</ AMte. of a ■ ■ An Epilepsy, has without teate ■ ■ doubt treated and cur- ’ ■ ■ ed more cases than any ■ living Physician; hi I k > success is astonishing. We have heard of cases ~ cC so years’ standing mg cured by CurcdTs tie of hfe absolute cure, free to any suffrreri who may send their P. O. and Express address. Southern Baptist Convention, Norfolk, V»., May 5-13,1898, Account of the above occasion the Cen tral of Georgia Railway Co. will sell round trip tickets May 2 to 6 inclusive, limit 15 days trom date of sale, at one fare. C. 8. White, J. C. Haile, T. A M Griffln. G. P. A., Savannah. Registration Notice.' The county registration books are now open at my office In Haaselkus’ Shoe Store and all qualified to do so should call and register. They will close twenty days before each election. T. R. NUTT, T. (X ’ t s Low Bates to Norfolk,Va., Account South ern Baptist Convention. “ Account of the Baptist conventions at Norfolk, Va., May 5-12, the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets May 2 to 6, inclusive, limit 15 days from date of sale, at half rate—one fare for round trip ($15.50 from Griffln). Rates open to every one. Best service. Excellent schedules via Southern Railway. For full particulars address. 8. H. Hardwick, A. G. P. A, Atlanta. Randall Clifton, T. P. A., Macon. C. S. White, T. A., Griffin. Tyhee’s Fortifications. Our country’s defenders are now at Tybee, Georgia’s greatest Seaside resort. One heavy battery in charge of the immense coast defense guns One light battery; 55 trained homes. Fortifications rapidly nearing completion. Get ready to visit Tybee, to enjoy all the pleasures of this delightful lesort, and see the new fortifications. Excursion tickets at low retes will be on sale during the sur—rr. Announce ment as to rates, etc., will be made later. J. G Haiu, G. P. A, SiAvannah, Ga. Qusfimnial General Conference M- S. Church, South, Bntttten, May 4 28. Account of the atom occasion the Cen tral of Georgia Railway Co. will sell round trip tickets May 2,Stand 4k, with final lim it May 31,1898, a* esro tare. C. 8. Wuttr, J. C. Haile, T. A., Griffin. O. P. A, Sevauah. Griffln Telephone Exchange . r > BRANCH OR THE SOUTHERN BELL TELE PHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. JNO: D. EASTERLIN, Supt. W. T. GENTRY, Assistant Supt’ Atlanta, Ga. rerewMMrew Z 16 Anthony, Dr. E. R-, residence, 2 rings 40 Anthony Drug Co. 1 Bailey, D. J, Jr., residence. 17 Baker, W H, Groceries. 49 Bishop, J. W., Market. 30 Blakely, B. R, Grocer. 41 Bowden Bros, Livery Stable. 31 Boyd, J. D., warehouse, 2 rings. 31 Boyd, J. D., residence, 3 rings. 37 Boyd Manufacturing Co. 43 Brewer A Hanleiter, wholesale grocers 4 Barria Sons, H. C n Hardware, 2 calls. 4 Bur, H. C., res. 3 calls. 88 Carlisle A Ward, druggists. 45 Central R. R depot. 89 Clak & Son, G. W., grocers. 16 Coßier, T. J., residence. 15 Drake, R H., grocries. 35 Earnhart, W. C., residence. 44 Fire department. 9 Grantland, Seaton, residence. 46 Georgia Experiment station. 10 Gray, Dr J T, office. 59 Gray, Dr J T, Sunny Side, 3 rings. 28 Griffin Ice Works. 6 (Jnffin.Mfg. Co. 19 Griffln Mfy. Co.} 54 Griffip Compress. ' 50 Griffinhaving Bank. 25 Griffin Light and Water Works. 3 Griggs, Bob, livery stable. 36 Howard, W. K., residence. 8 Jones, Geo. 1., residence. 18 Kelley A Mhomas, physicians, 2 rings 18 Melly, Dr. J. M., residence, 3 rings. 27 Kincaid, W. J., residence. 7 Kincaid Mfg. Co. (mills.) 21 Leach & Co., J. M., grocers. 32 Mangham, J W, residency 2 rings. 32 Mangham, J J, residence, 3 rings 2 Mills. T. R, office, 2 rings. 2 Mills, T. R, residence, 3 rings. 47 Moore, Dr. J. L., residence. 22 Morning Call office, 2 rings, &Co., W. H., coal and lumb’r 5 Newton Coal and Lumber Co. 29 Osborn & Wolcott, office. 20 Oxford. D. A. market and restaurant. 22 Sawtell, J. P.,residency 3 rirfgs. 26 Searcy, W E H, Jr, residence. 18 Sears, J. M., grocer. 33 Shedd, J. R, market. 24 Southern Railroad. 13 Southern Express Company. 23 Spalding County Farm. IB Stewart, Dr. J. F., residence, 11 Strickland, R F. & Co. 42 Western Union Telegraph Co. MISS VVE WORTHINGTON, Manager. An Ordinance. An Ordinance to Amend Section Two Hundred and Fifty-Two of the Code of the City of Griffin, and to Prescribe the Character of Walls and the Thickness Thereof Within the Fire Limits of the City of Griffin: Be it ordained by the Mayor and Coun cil of the city of Griffln, That from and af ter the passage of this ordinance, that Sec tion two hundred and fifty-two of the code of the city of Griffin be amended by adding after the words “rock or brick” the words “having walls of a thickness of not less than thirteen inches,” so that the said section, when so amended, shall read as follows: The fire limits of the City of Griffin shall be bounded on the north by Broadway street, east by Sixth street, south by Tayler street, west by Eighth street. No building shall be erected with in said limits not built of rock <<r brick and having walls of a thickness of not less than thirteen inches, covered with slate, tin or metal roof. And be it further ordained by authority cf aforesaid. That ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be, and tbe same are hereby repealed. DvgM Hmm For Sato or Rent My bouse and lot on Poplar street. Apply to myself, Mfs 'E. W. Dogan, Williamson, Ga, or H. P. Eady, Grifc la, Ga. z .Y AdYertjeemßpt,. ' — t C~r ATE O» OBOHOIA, 1 Spalding County. $ ' ’o All Whom It May Concern: E. W Hammond having in proper form i oi M. ff-Bowdoln, to be and aopear atmy office in Griffin, Ga ,on the first Monday , in May, 1898, by 10 o’clock a. m and to -j ihow cause, it any they can, why q nent administration should not be granted q toE. W. Hammond on M. O. Bowdoina q •state. Witness my band and official signature, <] this 4th day of April, 1898 . q 3 J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary. <] STATE OF GEORGIA, 1 Spalding County. Whereas, J. Chestney Smith, Adminis- 1 trator ot Gloss Simons, represents to the Court In his petition, duly filed and enter- J ed on record, that he has folly administer ed Gloss Simons estate. This is .there- J fore to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they ran, why said administrator should not be discharged from his administration, and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in July, 1898. J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary. April 4th, 1898. • STATE OF GEORGIA, Spalding County. Whereas, B. R. Blakely, administrator of D. H. Johnson, represents to the court in his petition, duly filed and entered on 1 record, that he has folly administered D. 1 H. Johnson’s estate. This xs, therefore, to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show I cause, if any they can, why said adminis trator should not be discharged from his administration and receive letters of di®' mission on the first Monday in June.lß9B. J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary. March 7th, 1898. QTATE OF GEORGIA, k_» Spalding County. Whereas, Robt.T. Daniel, administrator ofE.L Hammett, represents to the court in his petition, duly filed an J entered on record, that he has folly administered E. L. Hammett’s estate. This is, therefore, to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said adminis trator should not be discharged from his administration and receive letters of dis misston on the first Monday in June, 1898. J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary. March 7th, 1898. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGIA— Spalding County. All persons having claims and demands against the estate of Mrs. Susan M. Bailey, deceased, will present tbe same to me in terms of tbe law. All persons indebted to the said deceased are hereby required to make immediate payment SEATON GRANTLAND, Administrator Mrs. Susan M. Bailey. STATE OF GEORGIA, Spalding County. To all whom it may concern: Whereas Mrs. Nancy M. and W. F. Elder, Admin istrators of David P. Elder, represents to the court in their petition, dnfy filed and entered on record, that they have fully administered David P.Elder’s estate. This is therefore tocite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said administrators should not be discharged from their ad ministration and receive letters of dismis sion on the first Monday in May, 1898. J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary. Feb. 7,1898. STATE OF GEORGIA, Spalding County. Whereas, S. M. Wayman, executor of last will and testament of 8. F. Gray, rep resents to the court, in his petition, duly filed and entered on record, that he has folly administered 8 F. Gray’s estate. This is, therefore, to cite all persons con cerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said executor should not be discharged from his admin istration and receive letters of dismission, by 10 o’clock a. m , on the first Monday in May, 1898. J. A. DREWRY, Otdinary. February 7th, 1898. r Notice to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGlA—Spalding County. All persons having claims and demands against the estate of Melvina Couch, de . ceased, will present the same to me in terms of the law. All persons indebted to the said deceased are hereby required to make immediate payment B. R. BLAKELY, Administrator Melvina Couch. Notion to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGlA—Spalding County All persons having claims and demands against the estate oi D. H. Johnson, de ceased, will present the same to me in terms of tbe law. All persons indebted to the said deceased are hereby required to ’ make immediate payment B. R BLAKELY, Administrator D. H. Johnson. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGIA— Sr adding County. AU persons having claims against the estate of E L. Hammett will present the same to me in terms of the law. All per sons indebted to said deceased are hereby required to make immediate settlement* ROBT. T. DANIEL, Administrator E. L. Hammett. - . ~ , , - . - 1 ) Still Leading. A. K. Hawkes received the gold medal ■ highest award from the great Exposition, f superior lens-grinding and excellency ' .n the manufacture of spectacles and eye • glasses. This award was justly earned by Mr. Hawkes as the superiority of his glasses over all others has made them .amous all over the country. They are 1 now being sold in over eight thousand > rities and towns in the U. 8. Prices are never reduced, same to all. J. N. Harris & Son have a foil assort ' ment orall the latest styles WM. E. H. SEARCY, JR., Counsellor at Law, GRIFFIN, GA. GENERAL PRACTICE. GRimHTOTHBEASTi VIA | SEABOARD AIR LINE. DIFFEBEETUL PASSES SEE BATE! To Norfolk and Portsmouth, sls so To Richmond* z " - 15 50 To Washington, - 15 50 To Baltimore via Washington, 16 70 To Baltimore via Norfolk and Bay Line Steamer, .. - , f, 16 70 To Philadelphia via Washington, 19 50 To Philadelphia via Norfolk, 19 so To New York via Richmond and Washington, 22 00 1 To New York via Norfolk, Va., and Cape Charlee Route, 22 00 1 To New York via Norfolk, Va,, and Washington, 22 00 1 To New York via Norfolk, Va., Bay Line Steamer and Baltimore, 22 00 To New York via Norfolk and Old Dominion 8. 8. Co., meals and stateroom included, 22 00 To Boston via Norfolk and Steamer, meals and stateroom included, 23 25 g Also on SiIeEVBBY WEDHESD AT Bound S Trip Tickete Atlanta to Horfolk, Ocean View, Virginia Beach and Old Point Comfort, Va.. for 315.75. i These tickets will be good for return passage within ten days from date of sale, and will enable merchants, buyers and the public to make an exceedingly cheap trip to the east, as cheap round trip tickets can be procured from either of above points to WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE PHIL. ADELPHIA AND NEW YORK. The Seaboard Air-Line’s passenger ser vice between Atlanta and the east is excel lent. Double daily through trains Atlanta to Washington and Norfolk, with Pull man’s finest drawing room sleepers. Pullman reservation can be made at any rime. Foe further information call on or | address 1 B. A. NEWLAND, I Gen. Agent Pass Dept WM. BISHOP CLEMENTS, T. P. A., No. 6 Kimball House, Atlanta. T. J. ANDEBSON, G. P. A., Portsmouth, Va gILDDD POISON E* A SDIm ri Al T Y Ptimary,Seo » lll Sori PMO'L ondarror Ter- B home for same price under same guaraa ty. It you prefer tocomehere we will eon. traettopay note Mia. if we tail to cure, if you have takes mer cury, iodide potash, end etlll have aches and pains. Mucous Patches tn mouth, Sore Throat, Pimples, Copper Colored Spots, Ulcers on any part of the or Eyewrowa falling outfit is r■ " i terr” f poisos we guarantee to cure. Mtefacit tbe most obsti nate cases and cnallengeWne world for a case we cannot cure. This disease has always baffled the skill of the most eminent physi cians. 8500,000 capital behind our nncondb tlonal guaranty. Absoiat e proofh sent sealed on application. Address COO& REMEDY Clk, 349 Haaonto Temple, CHICAGKX IXX. r Something New! Every housekeeper needs Spoons and Forks for daily use, A cheap plated arti cle is poor economy when you can buy a first class article, of bright solid metal that will always look bright, as there is no plating to wear off, at 50 cents per pack age. Splendid article for the kitchen,’' picnicers, to send out meals, etc. Cheap and always look well. / A. LOWER. ( No. 18 Hill Street. Southern Railway. 6bortea» and quickest route with double daily service between Columbus and Atlanta, connecting in the Union Pacwenger station, Atlanta, with Vestibfiled Limited trains; also United States Fast Mall trains to and frets Washiugton. New York and all Eastern points Also promptly connecting for and from Ch*t tanooga. Cincinnati and the Northwest. Schedule in effect April 11, 1808. Central standard time except at points east of Atlanta N “- 27 Ko - 28 M Northbound. p,„ y . | tv. Columbus. 655 axn 526 p m •• WaverlyHaU 1 » a m «llpm " Oak Mountain 786 am ® BB P m “ Warm Springsß 09 am SWpm - Woodbury 827 am ’Wp“> “ Concordl Steam 7 BSpm " Williamson »10am 750 pm “ Griffin. 996 am 807 pm “ McDonough. 1008 am P m Ar. Atlanta.lllo am »«P°> Lv. Atlanta. 1200 n'a. 1160 p m Ar. Washington 643 am 93? P m “ New York 12 43 pm 628 am Lv. Atlanta. 220 pm 580 sm Ar. Chattanooga 720 p m 960 a m Ar. Louisville, 727 a m 790 p m Ar. Bt. Louis 620 pm 712 a m Ar Clncipnati 7SO ary 780 p m a He. 30 No. 28 Southboand. Lv. Cincinnati 880 am 800 pm Lv. St, Louis 9 15pm Tte am Lv. Louisville.'. 7 45 a m Ttf pm “ Chattanooga 810 pm 800 am Ar. Atlanta.lo 81pm 110 pm Lv. New Y0rk.1215 n’*. 490 p m “ Washington Uls »w IC<3 P“ Ar. Atlanta. 5 10 am 366 pm Lv. Atlanta... ... 530 am 4» Pm “ McDonough 615 am 625 pm “ Griffin 850 am 058 pm “ Williamson- Tffl am 6«pm “ Concord. 728 am BS7pm “ Woodbury 747 am TOf Pm ■ Warm Springs 808 am T4O p m " Oak Mountain 887 am 8® pm • WaverlyHaU«... B<7 am 814 pm Ar. Columbus...o9s am 8 55jgm TO MA 00H. Daily. No, »7.l No. 2» Lv. Columbus, South'nßy 035 am 525 pm Ar- WeOdbury. South's Ry 827 am 707 pm “ Macro, >L AB. A 8.... U 35 am LaGrange,M. »B. ,, |S» »*lly. New 30 New «A Lv. LaGrange,M-ARR.B, TMlais ■■■■ * G«g. ftm Agent, A. Gro. PaaAgmt, T K*raACoDJLn !g agent.