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f I HF ■ j Tw K 1 J ITIV T "W V fl fl I / ■ fl fl I I fl I I fl fl / .v ■ Olwl&i W » 1 B I b/ ■ w fl ■ I ■ I 'i / "wk H a B -S- j 1 fl J fl 1 ’B' 1 . yB ' fll J) r BL’ —JBL. ▼ «JML w w --fIL. -flLMMaofl VoL IX No. 229. SOCIALSALAD pleasantly reported for SUNDAY’S CALL. . Only the ashes of one wild rose, Bat what do they mean to you?— ▲ hidden tryst that the violet knowis, A fugitive kiss while the south wind blows, A shining of love in her eyes of bl* ae, And the golden dreams that allways came true? . Sere, odorless ashes of one wild rota, \ Bat what do they mean to you?— A flattering moth that the great light chose, A moment of joy the comedy's c\oee, And unveiled mem’ries to haunt life thro’ Os ah ended dream that never was true? Aye, what do they mean to y •ou, These passionless ashes of one i rild rose?— The anger that sanders, the < shasm that grows, The sorrowful reaping of him who sows; The pitiless past and tomorrow’s me, And the vanished dream that might have been true? • . • . . . ■ '■& ♦ ♦ * What pntiall city can Loast of SO many perfectly appointed equipages as Griffin? Smart turnouts aod smart ly dressed occupants pass along oar principal streets in an unwearied suc cession. Individual taste oounts a great dealwith carriage appurtenances, despite conventional rules, and a glimps of personal characteristics can be gained from a person’s equipage. A pair o! spirited horses draw iu«r, and the turnout is a magnificent one. The coachman is a well known ffigure in Griffin for he has been at the head of the Boyd equerries for nuai iy years. He is filled with the responsibility of his position. The carriage is lined with black, and the trappdnf;s are of the same sombre hue. 7 .’he Boyd family are still, io mourrriiq' for the late Col. J D. Boyd. Now spinning along at a fine pace cornea Mrs Edward C, Btoitb, smiling and gracious, one of the beet whips in Griffin,beside her is her little daughter. A fascinating little clatter of hoofs is heard aod Mrs. Wb.eeler's little daughter goes past, driving the pret tiest span macle up of perfectly match ed Shetland ponies, shaking their manes and apparently enjoying the frolic as much as their young mistress. Griffin boasts of many fine horsewo men but none finer tha n Miss Mattie Terry, who handles the reins with great skill, and whom carriage ap purtenances are the extreme of smartness. A dainty vision in blue handling the ribbons with charming dexterity flashes before the scene, and Mrs. John M. Sears, driving io a handsome trap, whirls past. The Misses Mills liave a beautifully appointed turnout, and their carriage dresses are among tba most exquisite in town. Mrs. William D. Dcrvis owns one of the prettiest traps, ar»d manages her spirited horse with infinite skill and grace .« • • « Mrs. Will W. Woodruff was the hostess at an elegant affair on Wednes day afternoon, given in honor of the Social Circle. The Hanleiter home was beautifully decorated with ferns and palms and cut flowers, and to gether with its tasteful furnishings made a lovely picture. Mrs. Wood ruff is a charming and most attractive yoang woman, and made the after* noon one of genuine enjoyment for all her guests. Delicious refreshments <of ices and cakes were served by Miss lonise Johnson and Miss Iris Wood ruff. * • * •- Miss lollie Berrien, of Waynesboro, will arrive in the Sity Tuesday, and for several days wsl be the guest of the Misses Reid oi Poplar street. It / is needless to say that Miss Berrien will have many lelightful attentions shown her. • • • Miss Annie Cbtatham, of Wadley, will be another o? our much admired visitors during tas week. Miss Cheat ham will be the guest of Mrs. Joseph H Drewry. 1 * * Mi. Lewis Clafc was the genial and happy host al hijhome on Wednes day evening. Halls and verandas were brilliantly lighted and every where artistic deorations of exquisite «nt flowers wereto be seen. There was a spirited content in which is was required of each guest to form the greatest- number of words from the one word “victory.” Mias Anna Parmalee woo a pretty book mark for her proficiency and Mr. Homer Wil ton received a lovely paper knife. About forty guests were present. Miss Corinne Nall entertained a few friends very delightfully at tea on Tuesday evening of the past week. The table decorations were lovely and the menu was at once delicious and elegant K Miss Roselyn Reid is having a de lightful stay at Warm Springs. Miss Reid is out of the most beautiful and popular girls at the Springs. * * * Mr, Fleming G. Bailey and Elizabeth Andrew Hill were marrfei at church at 7 :30 o'clock ou Wednesday evening last by the Rev Chas Whitney. The church, which was lovely in the profpse deco rations, was crowded beyond its ca pacity. . Thia marriage is of special interest throughout a number of states, where the participants have a large connec tion of prominent relatives. No one iu the city can claim a larger circle of friepds than can Mrs. Andrew Hill, which fact emphasises more than could mere words the strength and beauty of her character and her ad mirable womanliness. She is a beau tiful woman, with dark, wavy hair and lovely violet eyes, and possesses that dignity of manner that is one of the attributes of the finest type of the gentlewoman. \ Mr. Bailey is one of our most proms inent men and is universally respect ed and admired. He has a host of friends who are congratulating him on the prize be has woo, though his Grif fin friends resent the fact that be has taken bis charming bride to Virginia, where they will reside permanently. Many elegant presents were receiv. ed by this very popular couple. • • • The U. P. U. Club will give a pretty entertainment on Tuesday evening of this week. a * * # The Dorcas Society met with Mrs. Tboe. Mills on Monday afternoon. • • • Miss Clarice Barksdale,who has been one of Griffin’s most popular visitors, returned to her home in Augusta Thursday last. Mias Barksdale is a brilliant, beautiful young woman, and received much pleasant attention dur ing her stay. ♦ •--* ! Several important social events are announced for this week. One of the principal is a patriotic concert to be given by the relief association in the Y. M. C. A. parlors next Tuesday evening. Col. Candler has very kind* ly consented to lend the Third regi ment band, which will give some very beautiful selections before the opening of the concert. There will be the fol lowing delightful program and a war of roses, in which our prettiest girls will take part: 1. Quartette, “Star Spangled Banner”— Mrs. M. Edward Wilson, of Savan nah ; Miss Mattie Terry, Lieutenant Marbutt, Third regiment, Mr. Chas. Thomas. 2. Recitation—Miss Baker, of Anniston, Ala. 8. Vocal Solo—Miss Lillian Patterson. 4. Instrumental Solo—Mrs. Robert E. L. Spence, of Camilla, Ga. 5. Vocal Duet—Mrs. Will, C. King, of Atlanta, and Miss Redding. 6. Plate Solo—Lieut. J. M. Kimbrough. 7. Vocal Solo- -Mrs. William Reeves. 8. Quartette— Selected. 9. Vocal Solo—Mrs. M. Edward Wilson, of Savannah. 10. Chorus—Dixie. Elegant refreshments will be served at the close of the evening. The small admission fee of 25 cts will be charged. • • * Col. Candler entertained at a de lightful tea on Tuesday evening. Col. Condler is an elegant gentleman and an ideal host, and made the evening one of perfect enjoyment for his guests. The floral decorations .were exquisite and the menu of several courses was served in charming style. Among the guests were Mrs. R. E. L Spence, Miss Mills, Mies Jacksonia Milla. • • • Miss Loys Hudson’s many Griffin friends will be delighted to (earn of the very charming visit she is enjoy ing at Cartersville as the guest of Mrs. T. 0. Crenshaw. Miss Hudson is a handsome, stylish girl aod is very popular wherever she goes. She will remain in Cartersville about t-yo months. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, SUNDAY HORNING, AUGUST 21, 18S8. VICTORIOUS FLEET MTUMTfI. _______ Spain Haggling Over Peace Negotia tions—The Gold Reserve. Washington. Aug. 20.—Admirals Sampron and Schley have been or dered to report to Washington, and it is expected they will reach here the early part of next week, probably Monday. As they have been appointed to serve respectfully on the Cuban and Porto Rican eniumiesions, their vuit here will afford an opportunity to meet their associates on these commissions and to disease with the authorities the general policy to be maintained by this government on the Spanish evac uation of the West Indies. Nava| officials were camiflerabl., re’eived today when early reports cached them that Admiral Sampson's Wtithad been sighted gh the High lands nt 5:40 a m. They bad begun to lear the elaborate made in city f«rr the recep tion of the fleet might miscarry by reason of Some delay iu arriving The time of arrival is looked upon as a tribute to the accuracy with which our naval commanders can calculate on the length of time for a long cruise. After the naval review today the battleships and cruisers will go to the Brooklyn navy yard and there be docked and repaired. i For the first time in ten years »e gold reserve in the treasury today a? ceeded $200,000,000. Today the treas ury statement shows it to be $201,139,- 661,49. The available cash balance in the treasury today, including the gold reserve, was $273,771,01141. The success of the war revenue law is very satisfactory and {with some modifications, which will be mada at the next session of congress, it is like ly to stand on the statute books for some time to come. It is believed that this source of in come will be maintained for the pur pose of building up the navy, for which elaborate plans will be submit* ted to congress. A dispatch from Madrid says: “All the indications are that the peace negotiations will be prolonged. The opposition factions are redoubling the agitation for convoking the cortes, and it is said that Senor.Bagasta be gins to hesitate, although he shares the opinion of Duke Almedovar de Rio, the foreign minister, as to the in convenience involved in a meeting of the cortes and a series of debates dur ing the peace negotiations. “It is possible that the cortes will meet alter the elections to the council genera! about the middle of Septem ber.” The Sure La Grippe Cure, There is no use suffering from this dreadful malady, if yon will only get the tight remedy. You are having pain all through your body, your liver is out of order, have no appetite, no life or ambition, have a bad cold, in fact are completely used up. Electric Bitters is the only remedy that will give you prompt and sure relief. They act directly on yoar Liver, Stomach and Kidneys, tone up the whole sys tem and make you feel like a new being. They are guaranteed to cure or price refunded. For sale at J. N. Harris <fc Son’s and Carlisle & Ward’s drug stores,only 50 cents a bottle. ~, Pitt’s Carminative aids digestion, regu lates the bowels, cares Cholera Infantum, Cholera Morbus, Dysentery, Pains, Grip ing, Flatulent Colic, Unnatural Drains from the Bowels, and all diseases incident to teething children. For all summer complaints it Is a specific. Perfectly harmless and free from injurious drugs and chemicals. Al,a)ls filguAtaxe ZyJ* ? rs FOR RENT. The store room in Odd Fellows building now occupied by G.W. Clark & Sou. Possession given Sept. Ist next. Apply to either of the under signed. Jno. L. Beid, J. C. Broom, W. M. Thomas, Wantkd—A limited number of persons to do writing at their homes. Twenty five cents paid tor every one hundred words. Promptness and good work noc ! eesary. Applications must be occompa-, [ nied by ten cents for particulars. Address The Sioux City Business College, Sioux City, la. CA.BTOHZA. Bm. the THB KmasfawKnys oMkea tke part, I I WH* Absolutely Pure I ROYM BAKING FOWOKR CO., MW YOWL f After th* Maa, Not Hie Books. Jt must often Im mortifying to a writer of true genius to find how much more In teresting he is than his books to the people whom he addresses with pathetio Irony as hia “readers.” Many authors no doubt derive their principal gratification in life from this fact. Their so called “works” are nothing but the advertisement of the peepshow which they ore longing to open to the eyes of all and sundry. Nay, such is the vanity of human nature that proba bly every author who has been lucky enough to meet with this particular temp tation has yielded, at least for a few mo ments, to the keen, selfish pleasure of feel ing that he, the “I who wrote it,” has achieved a success, instead of being warmed by the more decorous satisfaction of knowing that the truth has been suc cessfully vindicated or the beautiful re produced once more in a moderately faith ful copy. But When the first flush of proud excite ment is over, the true author, who feels that the important point is that he had something to say and has said it, must be often disgusted by the kind of stir that he makes. The reading public rushes at him with a multiplicity of irrelevant questions. Who is he? What was his father? Is he married? Do they quarrel? Does he wear his hair long, or dress like other people? Is he addicted to sherry and bitters, or has he written his book on a strictly vegetable diet? Not unnaturally many authors shrink from this sort of inquisition and shut themselves up at the risk of being called bears, and, on the whole, the Brit ish public is good humored enough qot to burn these authors or their works in the market place tot thus balking their curi osity.—Fortnightly Review. TEE EXCELLENCE OF SYBUP OF FIOS is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also to the care and skill with which it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assist one in avoiding the worthless imitations manufactured by other par ties. The high standing of the Cali fornia. Fig Syrup Co. with the medi cal profession, and the satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has given to millions of families, makes the name of the Company a guaranty of the excellence of its remedy. It is far in advance of all other laxatives, as it acts on the kidneys, liver and bowels without irritating or weaken ing them, and it does not gripe nor nauseate. In order to get its beneficial effects, please remember the name of the Company— CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. LOUISVILLE, Kjr. NEW YORK, N. Y. ANNOUNCEMENT. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Aiderman from the First Ward, and if elected I promise to do what in my honest judgment Is to the good of tbe greatest number of tax payers, regardless of friend or foe. Yours, etc., C. HOMER WOLCOTT. Will Be Sold ~ : To the highest bidder for cash, before the ; court house door, September 6th, the hand* > some twelve room residence, in West Griffin, known as the J. D. Boyd place. This place is lighted by electricity, has electric bells, speaking tubes, water works and every modern convenience, and is 1 located in a handsome grove of natural ’ forest. The place contains four acres of land. Perfect titles can be given. Sold for the purpose of division among the hers of the late Hon. J. D. Boyd. House open for inspection on Monday and Thursday mornings. Hale will be positive. A great chance to buy a beautiful home. FOR RENT. Six-room dwelling on Poplar street, Apply to Wilson Mathßws. ff f oiriCKl»Hii of lili 3 * . 1 i 5 L 3ESIS 1 i ’LhJjjSsIE Ehu’Hi- s s f; Es: a. " *** <0 I,*-a o«“■ 1 ■ j 'h S § J g. ? 3 & SB2a2 ? “ 2. ' p d 3 I < < . » a? o B H 3 o ra S U» 3 O « * I •—*» sg E “s» ’ 3 s i & Bs52•:• 5 ? * £ 8 § j 32 I 1- 2 J gr “ • i i m I § S“o 3 « 3 IS I S x 2 3 3 S LSg « S O r» l ■ IT-2. R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. 1 - A j If you want fl bargain now ia your chance: Two real good, second hand Davie and Household Sewing Machines; eMhor of then ftr 1104)0, cash only. For eale by----- --1 J. H. HUFF, - 24 Hill Street. 1 ■ —1 : ' Columbia Bicycles | Lead All Others. moo (Mnr nn $50.00 J a** oo ■ )1z3.11u " ■ HARTFORD BICYCLES! cjysli or:credit. I ■ ■ Co) Edwards & Power, RACKET STORE. 1 " *' HHi I' Our Mid- Summer Sale Has already commenced and we ex pect to have a warm time in Griffin in the next sixty days. | ' - y •' ' 'fl S" 1 _i„ HI J| A SPLENDID BLEACHED DOMESTIC AT sc. I | ALL OUR YARD-WIDE PERCALB 7jc- I | BEAUTIFUL WHITE LAWN sc. • ® VELVET BELTS, ORNAMENTED 25c. I SIX-INCH SASH TAFFETA RIBBON I J THE BEST SEA ISLAND • • ••••••••••••• s ••-•••••••<»•• a*"* • l|| ■ 1-- > ' Bl I MANGHAM BROS.’ FINE LAMPS AND CROCKERY AT PRICKS THAT WILL MOVE THEM AT ONCE. | EDWARDS BRO&II sfsfdsfe