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1 __ I ■» I OfficeOTM- Oariß’ hardware Store telephone no. 22. J. P. A B. B. BAWTKLL, gditontand Proprfetora ft”? ■utntha. or 10 cento per week. Delivered jss& »*■ 11JS.wTHM~i7.tww. VJS *snSJ£w?S«~«y.“‘r waiw. t’o» Official Pw«r»r «• Orthwy as Spildint county ami th® City ad fMffla M affliifi. . A eoulberoer and a soldier of the Confederacy, now living in lowa, aaya an exchange, expressed tbe sentiment of the aoatb very plainly and tersely the other day when bo said: “We eon Id n't like lb® Yankee® in 1861, and d—d if we’ll tot any one else lint ’em now." - •s-BHSWSSS"- L If tbe war revenue bill be studied closely it will bo found thataa between the West and the South on the one side, and the East on tbe other, tbe West and Sooth got the worst of it, with the lax piled on to almost every thing made or consumed there, while tbe East, aud particularly New Eng land, escaped with practically uo tax Franco aud Germany should take •tope to disprove the rbport that French and German gunners are doing the shooting for the Spaniards at Santiago. As they have hit nothing yot except tbs oCvan such a report does not tend Io inspire in ibis coun try awe of France's and Germany's hostility toward us.—Louisville Cou* rierjeornal \ Candler's talk is as straight and strong as bis backing. In referring to his nomination be says: "I have made no pledges to anybody lor any thing. My administration will bs dominated by no man or set df men, but while lam governor in name, I will be governor io fact, and in tbe matter of appointments I am absolute ly free to consider only tbe merit of tbe applicant and tbe good of tbe . elate.” e-smssßSHEssmeßs? Soch a sweeping measure in ordi nary times would call forth many protects, and could not, in fact, be gotten through Congress. But at present, when the government needs money tu prosecute tbe most unselfish war that history records, few com plaints against the burden of addi tional taxation are beard. The new law as a whole is doubtless tbe beet that could be devised under present circumstances-—Birmingham News. Andrew Carnegie will not equip a regiment of “Scotch Highlanders” for tbo American army. It was proposed that be should do co, sending tbe men to tbe front in kilts, plaid hose and buckles, after tbo regulation highland fashion, and that music should bo made by pipers. The regiment was to bear Mr. CaroegisVname. But tbo canny Scotch iron king says be does not think tbo war will last long enough to afford time for raising tbo regiment and getting the equipments ready. Discovered by~ IWoman Another great discovery has been made, and that too, by a lady in this country. “Disease fastened its clutch « upon her and for seven years she withstood its severest teste, but her vital organs were undermine I and death seemed imminent. For three months she coughed incessantly, and could not sleep Bbe finally discover ed a »a, to recoveiy by purchasing of us d bottle of Dr. King’s New Dis covery for Consumption, and was eo much relieved on taking first dooe, that she slept all night; and with two bottles, has been absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lotz * Thus writes W. C. Hamnick A Co, of Shel by, N. C. Trial bottles free at J. N. Harris <k Son’s and Carlisle A Ward’s Drugstores Regular size 50c and |I OO. Every bottle guaranteed. zstoticxe. AN an wishing In Mm as Uaitoff States vefaateers In cmi- mV MbMMn CWBbIBRwW »y ulo van vo UW i ■•M by CapL A. J. Barr. FRANK CRENSHAW, Captafo. Hobson Mot ft Fichtinc Oficor* Hobson was with tbe squadron not for tbe purpose of participation in tbe hostilities, but as a marine architect to Study and report upon any defects in the construction of the vessels that might be developed during 40 en gagement or voyages A constructor to a sort of supernum erary aboard a fighting chip, and is not assigned to regular duty, although he teas tbe run of tbe whole squadron in ocdsr that ho may be free att at limes to inspect the machinery or ibt lulls of tbe vessels. Those who knew him say that they would have sup posed Hobson to be the last man li the fleet to be seiectod for • duty of this kind, which required the greatest possible courage, nerve sod coolness. Experts can not emsgine any great er test of a man’s sell control that to run an old craft like the Murrimad between two ranges of batteries, which were hurling tons us metal at it and then slow down in the channel, run the nose of the vessel toward the drop an anchor, wait for her to swing around with lbs tide until her bull was in just the proper position for the blockade, and then to touch off torpe d >ea that would sink b«r at exactly tbe proper spot. It would take unusual skill and coolness to do a job of that kind under the most peaceful circum stances, and oue can scarcely imagine the degree of salf-eoutrol necessary to carry it out anccvMfully while under a galling fire like that which must have poured in upon tbe old Merri mac-Washington Lent r in Chicago Record. !■,! .nil...*■!■. 1 .HinilllUlllllllllUlllllillllllllUllllUlllllKllUMlilllk 1 > PITTS’ ;p ! IHRMINATIVE 2 X. X ' Vv V mm • : la the Beat Remedy on the = Market for Babiee, Children ■ 2 -■ tpf- aadAdnlta. It Aids Digestion, i Regulates the Bowels, Cures Cholera Infantum, = Cholera Morbus, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Teething Children, | And All Dtoeaaes of the Stomach g and Bowels. It is Pleasant to s the Taste and JOOVBM VAILS B A FxWDosxa yviu.,DnaoN«TRATE its = SUPXRLAnvX VIRTUKS. > , gmsnmobo, Ga„ Dec. aoth, iwL | IheXOMar & RanMn Drop ' | wypl-w A «•*«* I I GSKTLXMxn : I have handled “ Ds. Pitts’ : Oabminativs” for eight years, and have = never known of a single instance where It 2 failed to give perfect satisfaction. Parties = who once use it always make permanent 2 easterners. We sell more of this article > than all the other carminatives, soothing- 2 syrups, and colic-drops combined. Signed, T. B. RICE, Druggist, j 2 PITTS’ CARMINATIVE j io for sale at drag-stores. : I PRICE. «■ AND BO CENTS. | 3 I* Highly Recom- » 21 ff±V&AWAVFAJV mended for Ooi ghs, 1 ■ K/W Co lds . h,, arsf.xkss, ..v |I»M SobsThboat.Brox- i S itUmiWCHITIS. ASTHMA,: x EWA~savil*Kf .lklß Wh— OH. S and All Diseases of g : the Throat, Lungs and Bronchial Tubes. : Poerrmt Spbcihc fob Cboup. E vMimtMimMMwnmmmnnmniiniiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiir MOSLEYS LEMON ELIXIR. A Fleaxoat Lemos Brink. Begolxtex the ■ liver, Stomach, Bowels and Kidneys. For biliousness, constipation and mala ria. For indigestion, sick and nervous head ache. For sleeplessness, nervousness and heart failure. For fever, chills, debility and kidney diseases, take Lemon Elixir. For blotches and pimples on the face, take Lemon Elixir. Ladies, for natural and thorough organ ic regulation, take Lemon EHxir. 50c and $1 per bottle at druogista. Prepared only by Dr. H. Mozlky, At lanta. Ga. GRATITUDE. Dr. H. Mosley—Dear Sir: Since using your Lemon Elixir, I have never had an other attack of those fearful sick headaches and thank God that I have at last found a medicine that will cure those awful spells. Mrs. Etta W. Jonks, Parkersburg, West Va. MOXLEY’S LEMON ELIXIR I suffered with indigestion aad dysen tery for two long years. I beard of Lem on Elixir; got it; taken seven bottles, and am now a well man Harry Adams, No. 1734 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala. MOXLEY’S LEMON ELIXIR Cured my husband, who was affiicted for yean with large ulcers on his leg. He to now as sound as a dollar, after uring two bottles. Tbe Lemon Elixir cored other cam like his, and cured a friend whom tbe doetan had given up to die, who bad suffered for yean with iaffigesttoß aad nervuas prostration. Maa-E. A-Banua, " Woodstock, Ala. & Pratt, druffliest, Wright City, Mis souri, writes Lemon Elixir gave the greatest sattofartioai Ithaseured a ease of chills aad fever, of four yean standing AttaatMß, Famm. Tbe farmen of this and adjoining counties are requested to meet at tha eourtbouM >n this city Saturday, June 18tb, for the purpooe of ulectiog directors for the faraara’ vazahoose. A. W. Walkkr, Chairmao. Bdarwxc Twr Bowwto Wttb Tvsiar— Candy Cathartic, rare coaeUaettaa forever. UCCC U!l,4nJteMM M « r . CANDY # Q'J CATHARTIC 4 CURE CONSTIPATION in- all 25c 50c DRUGGISTS The Best Company is the Company tt|it does the Most Good. THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF NEW YORK. IS THE OLDEST IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD. Since organization to the present time, it has paid and now holds on policies not yet due the enormous sum of 16,000,000. Its dividend record ix unsurpassed by any other company m the world. It piotects your dividends in case of death and provides for your old age. See that your policy has this clause inserted in it. • . As compound results are the source of life of all the old line companies, what is best for the company should be best for the insured. And for best results take a policy in the grand old MUTUAL LIFE. Fathers see to it that the daughter, the pride of your heart, when as sailed by the vicissitudes of life and touched by the cruel shall be provided with a guaranteed income tor life. The MU TUAL LIFE, the strongest financial institution known on the globe—twice as large as the Bank of England—writes that guarantee. And to the patriotic soldier who feels called upon to avenge the wrongs to his country, we say don’t forget the loved ones at home —the Mutual Life is prepared to take care of alt And for the benefit of those who have a policy in into grand old company we give the following extract from a letter of the president, Ridhard A. McCurdy: “I wish you to assure every policy-holder in this Company that his rights will be fully protected under all circumstances and tha no one need hesitate to respond to the call of patriot ism or duty through fear of the forfeiture of his policy. RICHARD A. McCURDY, President.’ For best plans of insurance please consult me. . k . -A.- HIT iT i y Snecial -Assent. CENTRAL OF GEORGIA HAILWHY CO. --- Schedule in Effect Jan. 9, 1898. TtSTI No. 12 fo.B - J TtaHy. Daily. Dally- htatiowb. Daily. Dally, uaiiy. !4»m Tv Atlanta.... Ar Taßpm'nSOam 745 am B»pm 447 pm 8 88am Lv. Jonesboro. Ar 8 62pm 1083 am »15inu 6 30pm 912 am Lv Griffin Ar 418 pm 856 am «»ja 845 pm 4 05pm 944 am Ar Bamerrille Lv 542 pm ogam MTan. t7 40 pm tianspm Ar Thomaston. Lv t 3 00 pm 77 00 am Ml?pm 481 pm 1915 am Ar Forsyth Lv 514 pm 852 am 1110 DID 720 pm 1110 am Ar .Macon Lv 415 pm 891 am »»«■ 1819 am 8 10pm 1208 pm Ar Gordon .....Lv 394 pm 710 am 8 10am 18 50 pm tl U pm,Ar MiUedffevlUe Lv « 30 am 130 am * ll'pm'Ar ..Tenni11e....... -... .Lv 156 pm Igam iSSS 38spm Ar Millen Lv 1134 am 435 am 4 3spm Ar ..Augusta Lv, 820 am »« 400 am 400 pm Ar Savannah Lv, 8 45am »00pm •Daily, texcept Sunday. * Train for Newnan and Carrollton leaves Griffin at 9ss am, and 1 $0 par daily excel t Sunday. Returnirur, arrives in Griffin 580 pip and 12 40 p m daily except Sunday. For fu-ther information apply to C. 8. WHITE, Ticket Agent, Griffin, Ga i'HEO. D, KLINE, Gen l Supt., Savannah, Ga. J. C. HAILB. Gen. Pasaensrer Arent. Sav-nnaKGa B. H. HINTON, Traffic Manager, Savannah- Ga. Tybae’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 horses. Fortifications rapidly nearing completion. Get ready to visit Tybee, to- enjoy all the pleasures of this delightful resort, and see the new fortifications. Excursion tickets at low retes will be on sale during the summer. Announce ment as to rates, etc., will be made later. J. C. Hailis, G. P. A., Savannah, Ga. Bicycles . . .. Repaired BY H.P.EADY&CO. WORK GUARANTEED. PROMPT DELIVERY. f==npT~l'Ci|b LvUrJm OUR PRESCRIPTION FILES sbow the esteem in which we are held by phyndam aad the public in general. Our proscription department is conducted <m the moat carefial plaa, and peeacriptima are compeaaded from only the purest and freaheat drags, and no mistakes are possi ble here. N. B. DREWRY * SON, MtHglQriiwt Tax Receivers Notice for 1898. I will be at the different Precincts for the purpose of receiving your State and County Tax returns on the following ' dates: April April May. i Line Creek 4 IS 23 Mt. Zion 5 19 24 Union 6 29 25 Africa 7 21 26 Cabin 8 22 27 Orr’s 9 23 28 Akin 11 25 * 30 Griffin on Orr’s days. You will find me at my office in Griffin at EDWARDS BROS. RACKET STORE all the time from April Ist to July Ist except date? named above. Remember office at Edward Bros. Rack et Store, Brooks’ old stand. Books close July Ist. S. M. M’COWELL, T. R. S. Co. Ga. - • ' ' '> IS THE ISLAND WORTH IT? Spain wonders, when besieged with yellow fever on one side, Uncle Sam on the other, and beef $2 00 per lb. Blanco must envy those who can procure good, nonriahing, juicy American beef at such prices as we are selling at. Onr high grade meats are delicious in flavor, tender and juicy in quality, and are cut for your table by ex perts. J. R. SHEDD. WM. E n SEMtT, JU., ’ Counsellor at Law, griffin, ga. GENBRAIb practice. Ordinary’s AdverNsensnis. | e ... - ' 1 STATE OF GEORGIA, 1 SPXLDIHG County. 1 Whereas, J. P. Nichflls and X H. Huff, Sxecutora of last will of Mfa Mary M. Todd, represents to the Court, in their pe-1 Udon, duly filed and entered on record, I that they have tally administered Mrs. 11 Mary M. Todd’s estate. This u> £erefo« ( to cite all persona concerned, kindred ana I creditors, to show cause, if any they can, l. why said Execntor* should nofl be d»- I < charged from their administration, and I, receive letters of dismission on t r»t I. tfonday in August-, 1888. < I' g J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary. May 2,1898. ' a—m—m—mma-m^am—— —I ( STATE OF GEORGIA, _ I Bpaldims Covhty. Whereas, J. Chestney Smith, Adminis trator of Gloss Simons, represents to tbe Court in his petition, duly filed and «d«r ed on record, that he has tally administer-1 ed Gloss Simons estate. This is there fore to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said administrator should not I be discharged from his administration, and receive letters of dismission on the I first Monday in July, 1898. I J. A. DREWRY, Ordinary. April 4th, 1898. | Guardians’ Notice of Application to Sell Land for Reinvestment Notice is hereby given that on Monday, the 11th day of July, 1898, at 10 o’clock a. m, st the courthouse in Griffin, Ga, the I undersigned will apply to Hon. Marcus I W. Beet, Judge of the Superior Courts of the Flint Circuit, for leave to aeH for rem vestment the following described propertv I belonging to the undersigned, Salite P. I Hair, as guardian of Mary Hair and Isaac I Hair, being two-ninths undivided interest I in said land, and J. A. Brooks, guardian I for hia children, James Roy Brooks, Grace Brooks, George B. Brooks and Ethel Brooks, their interest being iout-forty fifths undivided interests in said land, and I described as iollows: A tract of land in the city of Griffin,Ga., I fronting on Hill street 87f fert and run ning back to lands of Geo. R. Nites 210 I feet, and bounded north by landsofSallte I P. Hair and children; south by J. H. Ste vens ; east by Geo. R. Niles, and west by ’Hill street; also, a strip of land lying north of the above described lot and ad joining same, fronting on HUI street 22| feet and running back 210 feet, and bound ed as follows: North by other lands be-1 longing to Sallie P. Hair and children; | south by lot first above described; east by I Geo. R. Niles, and westby Hill street. The reasons for selling to that the land I is vacant property, yields no income, city I taxes are heavy, expensive to keep up I fencing, etc., and land can be sold and re-1 invested in farm lands that will yield an I income. SALLIE P. HAIR, Guardian for Children. J. A. BROOKS, Guardian for Children. I Griffin Telephone Exchange ERANCH OF TUB SOUTHKBN BKLLTXLX PHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. JNO. D. EASTERLIN, Supt W. T. GENTRY, Assistant Supt. Atlanta, Ga. 10 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 & Hanletter, wholesale grocers 4 Burr’s Sons, H. C., Hardware, 2 calls. 4 Burr, EL C., res. 3 calls. 38 Carlisle & Ward, druggists. 45 Central R. R. depot. 39 Clak & Son, G. W-, grocers. 16 Collier, 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 Griffin, Mfg. Co. i 19 Griffin Mfg. Co. ‘ 14 Gri®n Banking Co. ' 54 Griffin Compress. . 50 Griffin Saving Bank. s 25 Griffin Light and Water Works. 3 Griggs, Bob, livery stable. 36 Howard, W. K., residence. * 8 Jones, Geo. 1., residence. 18 KeUey & Mhomas, physicians, 2 rings 18 MeUy, 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, residence, 2 rings. 82 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, 34 Newton & Co., W. H., coal and lumb*r 5 Newton Coal and Lumber Co. 29 O horn & Wolcott, office. 20 Oxford. D. A. market and restaurant. 22 Sawteil, J. P.,residercr, 8 rings. 26 Searcy, W E H, Jr, residence. ' 48 Sears, J. M., grocer. 33 Shedd, J. R., market , ’ 24 Southern Railroad. 13 Southern Express Company. 1 23 Spalding County Fann. 12 Stewart Dr. J. F., residence, 11 Strickland, RF.4 Co. 42 Western Union Telegraph Co. MISS WE WORTHINGTON, Manager. WOOD YARD. I want to sell yon your Wood, cut and xplit, ready for use. Wood yard at No. 1 Hill street Telephone No. 10. W. B. GRIFFIN- I S. A L* I GRIFFIHTO thseas T 1 SEIDUHLIIBLIIt. • DHTERENTIAL PAfiSIKGEB mjjj. ToßfchSnd 1 1 1 P ® rta “ Onth ’ 116 50 To To Baltimore via Washington, 12 5 To Baltimore via Norfolk and Bav 16 70 Line Steamer, <*. To Philadelphia vis Washington, io Z? To Philadelphia via Norfolk? tn S To New York via Richmond and ’ SO Washington, To New via Norfolk, Va., and 22 00 Cape Charles Route, To New York via Norfolk, Va., and 00 Washington, n, To New York via Norfolk, Va., Bay 00 Line Steamer and Baltimore. m »» To New York via Norfolk and Old 00 Dominion S. 8. Co., meals and stateroom included, To Boston via Norfolk and Steamer 100 meals and stateroom included, ’23 % Also onSxle EVERT WEDNESDAY Inu Trip Tickets Atlant* to Horfak Ocean View, Virginia Beach ani ' Old Point Comfort, Va., for sls. *75. • These tickets will be good fo r passage within ten days from date of iS. and will enable merchants, buyers and public to make an exceedingly clean tHn to the east, as cheap ronnd trip tU-X J? be procured from either of above points to WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE pwr ADELPHIA AND NEW YORK The Seaboard Air-Line’s passenger ts vice between Atlanta and the east is excel lent. Double daily through trains Athm, to Washington and Norfolk, with p n i]. man’s finest drawing room sleepers. Pullman 'reservation can be made at aay time. For farther information call on or address - B. A. NEWLAND, WM. BISHOP CLEMENT?*' T. P. A., No. 6 Kimball House, Atlant* T. J. ANDERSON, G. P. A., Portsmouth, Va 181L00D POISON or same price srxier same R-ua raj If you prefer to come here weai-jm, BOt*Sip».tfwefall tocnr*. If yon have taken «tny,fodide potaafc, and MUI have ve guarantee to care. We aobcit Use most obeti. nata caaea and cnaUewra Use world fora Something New! Every housekeeper needs Spoons and Forks for daily use. A cheap plated arti- I cle is poor economy when you can buy a first class article, of bright solid metal that will always took bright, as there is no plating to wear off, at 50 cento per psck | age. Splendid article for the kitchen picnicers, to send out meals, etc. Cheap and always look well. A. LOWER. I No. 18 Hill Street* Southern R« Shortest and quickest route with donbH I dally service between Columbus aad Atlanta, I connecting in the Union Passenger statwa. AUaata, with Vestibuled Limited trains; ata) I United States Fast Mall trains to and fr«a I Washington. New York and all Eastern points I with through Pullman Sleeping Car to Ash* I ville and the Land of Um Sky. Also promptly I connecting for and from Chattanooga, Mew I phis, I-ouisvtl'le, Cincinnati aud the NortbwaA Schedule in effect June 4, 1898. Central | standard time except at points east of Atlanta » --w Mo. 37 Ne.BS Northbound. Daily. Daily. Lv Ooltunbaa ~ 6<» “ Waverly Hall «» •>» ’ Oak Mountain I “ Warm Springs 789 am ••P" - WoodbnryT? 748 am 7Wp« - Concord. 815 am " Williamson 8» am ' «P“ - Griffin.. IB»» •.*»■ “ McDonough. 548 am 8«>“ Ar. Atlanta. 10 48 am I Lv. ......l!'?■ .■■. PflO n'a~ I Jlt. Washington... ’ 8 H a m Iflf" I “ New York 18 48 pm *** ** | Lv. Attanta. 408 p» *®9? Ar. Chattanooga pm I Ar. MMophltaT 74* am Yl>yg Ar. LoaiavUle .. ... ...... 7 SITaS I Ar.sn<innati.■■ .......7.■ ■ ffe am Southbound. - W»y__ Lv.Cincinnati. . ...~. 830 am >B>p * Lv.lstetevtlto 7« •“ 2*12 Lv. Chattan00ga......2..?; iok> pm ,*** ** Ar.Atlanta.2?.. iWm l1 *** Lv. New York. .1315 atalß'S Lv.Ate»ta................. 520 am fSj!! : SBIS g : : shlEJj, IS ;■ Ar.Ortarngta ...■ 030 I TO MACON. __ Dally. -No. FT. **•** Lv. Qolnmbua, South'n Ry 800 am 5« P* Ar. Woodbury.South*.Ry. 7 40 am I - Mm»u,Maß. R.R.2. 1035 am A— ftr.parage,M MR.& AkaUy. Na. SO N* ™ Ly LaGranga, M A R KR A?: eirad Sea. Paa. Agent. A.Jjpta.wftAX** 1 «. H. MtaSJoDY.IMMMW* • _ To To