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Vtiwlff * A4v> Avvi ®V| *’****• Ss-.s. # - ntTAV » MA <M> rKiiKI 1 11k*Jy -IP* *•• mmmmb u P ' nJ Stovepapers rent to say eddrees, P< Tmu Corning Call and the Middlb G KOMI a Fasuoib will ever be the beet advertising mediuma for thia entire eection Advertising rates tarnished on applies gfeyion Offlslal Paper of the Ordinary The risk of being etruck by lightning It five tlmee greater in the country than in the cities, and twenty times greater at sen than on the railways ' ■Ri»Rnsssstaß*tete!l|ss!Mreta ,l !*! l| In the leading paries of the world the cost of building typical ironclads per ton is aa follow!: United King* dom. $300; United States. $300; France and Germany, $435 to $450. Just why Uncle Sam should pay off the Cuban insurgents is one of those questions which range alongside the proposition to pension a negro for be ing a negro during the war of •« ces sion.—Memphis Commercial Appeal The war of the newspapers on Sec retary Alger io persistent and bitter. |o A large part of the metropolitan press is demanding his resignation. He will have to resign or force a con gresaional investigation, and possibly • an impeachment, which he no doubt deserves —Louisville Dispatch. e—s— b>- —i" '■"■w 1 *" Tbe army worm is devastating the > cotton crop In many parts of Texas: In some counties thousands of acres havo been entirely ruined. Two weexs • ago the total cotton yield of Texas was estimated at 8,000,000 bales for this year. Since the appearance of tho army worm it is estimated that the yield will bo cut down at least one third. gg—ewesc—ssswaeagw——ssss— The Savannah News says when the Savannah boys come marching home they should have as big a reception as if they had fought at Santiago. They helped to make the war a abort one, and are no loss heroes than those who Stormed El Caney and Ban Juan— which the Georgians would*have done with equal spirit and success if they bad*.been assigned to the task. The reserves in camp were the powerful 11. moral lactor which brought Spain to see the hopeleoeness of her position and beg for peace. Miss Helen Gould is making good use of the fortune which her father left her. At the beginning of the war she sent her check for SIOO,OOO to the treasury ae her donation to the service Os the country. Several times since then she baa sent sums of money to the hospitals, and a few days ago she gave a lump sum of $25,000 towards the amelioration of the condition of the Santiago heroes at Montauk Point. Miss Gould's patriotic and charitable acts have won her a warm place in the hearts of all Americana. W. C Braon, the late editor of the Iconoclast, Waco, Texas, is credited with the following : “The dollar is indeed almighty. It is the Archime dian lever that lifts the illbred mvo into select society and places the ig norant sapbead in the United Stales senate; it makes presidents of stuffed prophots, governors of intellectual geese, philosophers of fools and gilds infamy with supernatural glory. It wrecks alters of innoceoee and polutet the face of the people; breaks the sword of justice and binds the goddess of liberty with chains of gold It is the lord of the land, the uncrowned king ol the commonwealth.” Cheap Ixcundon Bates to Butera Cities via Savannah and Ocean Steamship Co. Effective June Ist, 1808, the Central of Georgia Railway Company will place on sale excursion tickets to New York and Boston, via Savannah and Ocean Steam ship Company, at very cheap rates. The rates include meals and berth on steamer. A trtp via this route cannot fail to be ot much interest and enjoyment to all par plating riritiag the East. For rates, sailing dates, etc., apply to any . Ticket Agent of the Central of Georgia RallwyCmnpany, or to ife, . • . . with her gloves on, says: “We need bread with our pants on; we need bread with bur boots on, and if our subscribers in arrears don’t pay up soon we shell need bread without any thing on." MOTHERS, READ THIS! Do Yom Want to Baow the But Bemody for Flatulent Colic, Dysentery, Nausea, Coughs, Cholera Infantum, Teething Children, Cholera Morbus, Pains, Griping, And AH Dlsssses of the Stomach and BowelaT SE&ESI IS THU STANDARD. It carries Children over the critical period of TBBTHIMQ, and la highly recommended by the best physicians. Xt is pleasant to the taste and never fails satisfaction. Xt is a Positive Speciflc foe all the troubles for which it la recommended. “ imim q 3 SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. . an ano no oknts. • ■ - 1 A Sellable Remedy S IPXWIIIVBCW f,.r all Diseases of the kidneys and | kAUmUa*9B bladdbm. It is Good for Mas, Wombn and Childbsn. = iniKiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuoiKiior K.lueatn Your lloweU With t':««carets. Cnntiy CntharUe, on re constipation forever, fxi. IICO.C fall, dru.-srists refund money. NUMB A a Stem RS. JoarMf </ SMMu living Physician; his ■ ■ ■ k W success is astonishing. M We have heard of cases —of w years’ standing riiFA/lss CUrCa bot tle of his absolute cure, free to any sufferers who may send their P. O. and Express address. An Ordinance. An Ordinance to fix the term of office the manner and time ot election of City Attorney for the city of Griffin. Be it or dained by the mayor and council of the city of Griffin, and it is hereby ordained by authority of same. That from and af ter the passage of this ordinance the City Attorney shall hold his office for the term of two years and nntil his successor is elected and qualified, and shall be elected by ballot by the mayor and council of said city at the last meeting in November, 1898, and at the same meeting bi-anually thereafter. Be it further ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances m con flict with this ordinance be, and Jhe same are hereby repealed. Gleetine, A Reliable and I Quick Cure ...for... GoEMMThea,Gleet,LeucoiThea,Etc. >FOR 50c.< This new discovery in chemistry is in&l lible in all cases of men and women. It’s tonic and healing properties are powerful. Made of freshest and choicest chemicals under direction of an eminent chemist. Fullest directions with medicine. Drug gists in the north and west write us they make more money handling thia medicine than all. similar ones combined. Sent postpaid on receipt of price. Address Capital Medical Co., CSmK'd'S: To Cure eo«»Upi»tloi» Yorvvw. T*U<c Caacereta Cuiwl.v Cathariio. iOo er 25c. Q. C. C. fail w cure, drcirgists rcTuuO monep ronsQmplton M and its To the Editor »—I have an absolute remedy for Consumption. By Its titndy use thousands of hopeless cases have been already permanently cured. So proof-positive am I of its power tint I consider it my duty to send two bottba frt* to those of your readers who have Consumpflon.'Hroat, Bronchial or Lung Trouble, if they wifl write me their express and postoffice address. Sincerely, T. A. SLOCUM.M.O. BJIWri SUMwTwk. •OT The Editorial aad Baaimaa Maam««aaa4 o< Ml Pt»«r ttaamatoc ttte BMWriM PNparittMk , Ci...ik l ii.,ii l |ii iWiiii' ..?-!»&Miji,a■ ~m7'. ' ",ii^' II ii'i', i i 'S Wanted— A limited number of persons to do writing at their homes. Twenty five cents paid tor every one hundred words. Promptness and good work nec essary. Applications must be accompa nied by ten cents for particulars. Address The Sioux City Business College, Sioux City, la. ■Xv ■ ' MALSBY & COMPANY, F 57 S. Forsyth St., Atlanta, Ga. a. General Agents f0r.... II £■£s Erie City Iron Works. JRfe. Geiser Man’fg Co. a New Bird “ n a S Munger Improved Sys- tem 1,,r Ginning Cot- . ' JiL ,w m ■ R. & co. Henry Disston & Sons James Ohlen & Sons. (lardncr-Governor Co. Penberthy Injector Co. PIRRYIIIR Complete line of Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills, Sepmtors, CMnilNo firt P jHjk, glws , p BBI p S> Injectors, Grate Bars and Steam and Pipe Fittings. Prompt attention given orders and nquiries. HTCATALOGUE FREE BY MENTIONING THIS PAPER. The Best Company is the Company , that does the Most Good. S THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE GO 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 dua the enormous sum of S7I6,OUO.UUU. , , Its dividend record is unsurpassed by any other company m the jo™* It protects your dividends in case of death and provides for four old age. Son that vnnr nolicv has this clause inserted m it. As compound results are the source of life of all the old hne companies, whatisbvstfor the company should be bed. for the insured. And for results tube a policy in the grand old MUTUAJj LlhL. a _ Fathers see to it that the daughter, the.pride of your heart, sailed by the vicissitudes of life and touched by the cr the be provided with a guaranteed income for lite. The MU rUAL LIFE, t I strongest financial institution known on the globe—twice as large as tne i Bank of England—-writes that guarantee. And to the patriotic soldier who feels called upon to avenge the wrongs I to his country, we say don't forget the loved ones at home—the Mutual Life m prepared totake care of all. And for the benefit of those who have a policy m this grand old company we give the following extract from a letter of the president, Richard 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. MoCURDY, President. For best plans of insurance please consult me. -W. HILL, Snecial Aejent. CENTRA Os GEORGIA BMI GO. Schedule in Effect Jan. 9, 1898. TroTT~NoTi3 == „„„ =====go i H No- Y* Dxlly. Dally. Dally. btations. Daily. Dauy. 750 pm 406 pm 750 am Lv..7.Atlanta Ar 7®pmll JO am sEgZ 447 pm 8 88am Lv..." Jo “ e *^ ro SIfIEE’•SS 915 pm 5 30pm 918amLv .Gritta Ar 613 pm 9|sam oroarn 946 pm 005 pm 946 am ArßarnesvilleLv s«pn> • »am P +7 40 pm tisnspm ArThomaston. Lv tWam >n 101; pm 881 pm 1015 am Ar ForsythLv 514 pm 8 52am » « 1110 pm 730 pm 1110 am ArMaconLv 415 pm 803 am 18 19 am 810 pm 1208 pm Ar Gurdon..Lv 8M pm 7W am <» wam t 8 50 pm tl 16pm Ar MlUedteviUef.-’J'J 158 am 685 am fl 85 pm Ar. August 00dS 600 amfl 00 pm Ar-Savannah..Lv 8 45 am vwpm 35?ln’ , fo t r X N C ewnan n Md’ Carrollton reavesGriffln tft 9m am, and 1 $0 P® dally except Bunday. Returning, arrives In Griffin 520 p m and 18 40 p m dally except Sunday. For further Information apply to ' ■ C. 3. WHITE, Ticket Agent, Griffin, Ga- FH 80. D, KLINE, Genl Bupt., Savannah, Ga. , J. C. HAILE. Gen. Paaaenser Ajrent, Bav*nnah. Ga E. H. HINTON, Traffic Manager, Savannah, Gs. A Premlnent Physician. An Elderly Lady. A prominent New York physician „An£derly lady living at In diwmwring the merits of Kipans Heights, a part of New York City, Tabulee wito a bro her M. D. said: and who was known to be a warm , “ Several years ngo I asserted that advocate of Ripans Tabules for any ts a philan- case of liver trouble or < tbopist, and do a beneficent deed— said toareporter who vidtedher for , one that would help the whole hu- the purpose of learning the pezticu man race—nothing could be better ,lars of her case: “I Imd always ; than to procure the Roosevelt Hos- employed a physician and did so on < pltal prescription, w4wA u tht iasit the last occasion I had for one, but and cause it to at that tame obtained no beneficial fie put upta the form of a ketchup results. I had neverhad any faith j a. po». b : 'Sales Increasing. highly in the New York Herold con- , The largest retail drug store in eluded to give them a trial, and ; America tathat of Hegeman & Co. found they were just what my case ; on Broadway in New York City. demanded. I have never employed A reporter who went there to learn a physician since, and that means a Tab- ules bought a flve-cent ?12 ans Tabu }“ carton and asked: lasts me a month, have aad I would not be t ’“i for ill! IJ. I’Lv ■ Kwfi H wm I i* “ were my last He was referred to a gentleman who of this inter- prpved to be the Tjew there were head of tha depart- presflnttwo daugh- ment. He said: ten wno speciauy • The sale of Ripans Tabules is objected to thefr mother giving a constant and is increasing, due testimonial which should parade her amwtisilyfrttha inflnantial character name in the newspapers, but to do oAhftfaritinwmtaia in the daily prew. this the elder lady argued: - There and growing out of these, through may be other CTses just like mine, the reeommendatfon of friend to and lam sure I take great pleasure friend. Satisfaction with them is in recommeridingtheTsMflstoany verygeneral When once they are one afflicted as I wbs. If the telling begun I notice that a perma-mt about my caee in the customer for them is made. This, 1 some other person simimriy affected believe, is thxough their intrinsic to be as greatly, benefited,— I have merit, which proves the bona fide been, Tseonoobjectfcn. Thed— characterof the advertising. I think tore, knowing bow earnestly she felt them specially useful in the general 4 e*orttiie benefit stehM received, j run of stomach troubles." decided she was quite right. dS»reorth« Vrxfnt carton, qw ma b« tad ar»a Iff ywjttarfartg *a«kaie«r% jwacasrirt.aad ataoaM B«aaratarreaadtattar ahoca Ona gtm rriM. ONE CAR LOAD OF IWHISKEY BARRELS -lor Sale Cheap, Dy J. R. SHEDD. - 50 YEARS’ ■ ■ k J am ' ■ IL / i ■ ■ J k ■ ffiba. w 1 H ik■ Il JI marks J Designs Copyrights Ac. ••STBwSwS- noUet, without ta the SdeMttflc Jienerican. i f M«NN c rk Griffin Telephone Exchange BRANCH Os THK SOUTHERN BELL TKLB PHONBAND TBLEGRAPH CO. JNO. D. EABTERLIN, Supt. W. T. GENTRY, Assistant Supt. Atlanta, Ga. 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. 80 Blakely, B. R., Grocer. 41 Bowden Bros, Livery Stable. 81 Boyd, J. D., warehouse, 2 rings. 81 Boyd, J. D., residence, 3 rings. 87 Boyd Manufacturing Co. 48 Brewer & Hanleiter, wholesale grocers 4 Burr’s Sons, H. C., Hardware, 2 calls. | 4 Burr, EL C., jes. 8 calls. 88 Carlisle & Ward, druggists. 45 Central R. R. depot. 39 Clak & Son, G. W., grocers. 16 Collier, T. J., residence. 15 Drake, R. H., grocries. 85 Earuhart, 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. 19 Griffin Mfg. Co. 14 Grigjn Banking Co. 54 Griffin Compress. 50 Griffin Saving Bank. 25 Griffin Light and Water Works. 3 Griggs, Bob, livery stable. 36 Howard, W. K., residence. 8 Jones, Geo. 1., residence. 18 Kelley & 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, residence, 2 rings. I 32 Mangham, J J, residence, 3 rings I 2 Mills. T. R., office, 2 rings. I 2 Mills, T. R., residence, 3 rings. I 47 Moore, Dr. J. L., residence. 122 Morning Call office, 2 rings, I 84 Newton & Co., W. H., coal and lumb’r I 5 Newton Coal and Lumber Co. 129 Osborn & Wolcott, office. I 20 Oxford. D. A. market and restaurant I 22 Sawtell, J. P.,residencr, 8 rings. | 26 Searcy, W E H, Jr, residence. I 18 Sears, J. M., grocer. ( 33 Shedd, J. R., market. I 24 Southern Railroad. 118 Southxjj Express Company. I 28 Spalding County Farm. 112 Stewart. Dr. J. If., residence, 111 Strickland, R. F. & Co. I 42 Western Union Telegraph Co. MISS VVE WORTHINGTON, Manager. WOOD YarK I want to sell you your Wood, cut aad Split, ready for use Wood yard at No. 1 Hill street Telephone No. 10. W, B- GRIFFIN- WM. E. H. SEARCY, JR., Counsellor at Law, GRIFFIN, GA. PRACTICE. S, At Up | GRIFFINtotheEAST VIA SEHBOABO BUHL I DIFFEBENTIAL PASBENQEB BATES. To Norfolk and Portsmouth, |ls 50 To Richmond, • IS M To Washington, 15 00 To Baltimore via Washington, 16 70 To Baltimore via Norfolk and Bay Line Steamer, 16 70 To Philadelphia via Washington, 19 150 To Philadelphia via Norfolk, 19 50 To New York via Richmond and Washington, 22 00 To New York via Norfolk, Va., and Cape Charles Route, 22 00 To New York via Norfolk, Va., and 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 Also on Sale E VEST WEDNESDAY Bound Trip Tickets Atlanta to Norfolk, Ocean View, Virginia Beach and Old Point Comfort, Va, for Sls-75. . , These tickets will be good for return passage within 5 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. For further information call on or address B. A. NEWLAND, Gen. Agent Pass Dept WM. BISHOP CLEMENTS, T. P. A., No. 6 Kimball House, Atlanta. T. J. ANDERSON, G. P. A., Portsmouth, Va fLOODpOISOH M < SB -urpdin it>t->3sdays. Youeanbetreatcdat ” forsame price under same gutirau ty • If you prefer to come hero we willoon* a 3 noflham, if we fail to cure. If you hare taken mer cury, iodide potash, and still have aches and pains. Mucous Patches in mouth. Sore Throat, Pimples, Copper Colored Spots, Ulcers on • s.wfi'.ms.Sji'rrass&'WM we guarantee to cure. We solicit the most obsti nate cases snd challenge the world for • case we cannot cure. This disease has always baffled the skill of the most eminent physi cians. 9500,000 capital behind our nncondh Clonal guaranty. Absolute proofs sent sealed on application. Address COOK REMEDY CCb, 340 Masonic Temple, HUU ‘ 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 cente per pack age. Splendid article for the kitchen picnicers, to send out meals, etc. Cheap and always look welt A. LOWER. No. 18 Hill Street. Southern Railway. Shortest and quickest rent* with double daily service between Coluinbtu and Atlanta, eonnecling in tba Union Passenger station, Atlanta, with Vestibuled Limited trains; also United States Fast Mail trains to and from Washington. New York and all Eastern points with through Pullman Sleeping Car to Ashe ville and the Land of the Sky. Also promptly connecting for and from Chattanooga. Mem phis, Louisville, Cincinnati and the Northwest. Schedule In effect Jane fl, 1898. Central standard time except at points east of Atlanta. .. ... , No. 27 No. 20 Northbound. u>lly , Lv. Columbus .'. floo am J2Jj P“J •• Waverly Hall 060 am •«’P“ M Oak Mountain 658 am J P ™ " Wann Springs 729 am $*»P“ “ Woodbury 748 a m 707 pm “ Concord. 815 am 733 pm “ Williamson 885. am < JJ* Pm “ McDonough 942 am 8«P"* Ar. Atlanta.. 10 40 am Ar .’Washington...l...;." " «42 am JaTpm Lv. Atlanta. 400 pm 1000 pm Ar. Chattanooga 850 pm 415 am Ar. Memphis. 7 40 a m Ar. Louisvllia. ■.. 750 a m 160 p m Ar. Cincinnati 7 Sil a m 780 pm _ No. 30 No. 28 Southbound. Dally. Daily. Lv.Cincinnati.. 830 am »00 P m Lv. Louisville 740 am 745 pm Lv. Memphis 018 am 800 pm Lv. Chattanooga 1000 pm #Uoam Ar. Atlanta. 6 00 am 11 40 a m Lv-NewYork. ....... T7 1215 n'n. 480 pm “ tVaahington 1115 am K>4s pm Cv7 VW-pKa Ar. Aflanta. 510 am 855 pm Lv. Atlanta 520 am 480 pm “ McDonough. 815 am 528 pm “ Griffin. 850 am 80S pm “ Williamson. 704 am 820 pm " Concord. 720 am #B7 pm “ Woodbury 748 am 707 pm " Warm Springs 80fl am 740 pm ** Dak Mountain 834 am 800 pm “ Waverly Hall 843 am 817 pm Ar. Columbus,...9 30 am >O6 pm TO MACON. Dally. No. 87. Na. «» Lv. Oolnmbua, South'n Ry 800 am 525 pm Ar. Woodbnry, South'n Ry. 7 48 am 707 pm “ Macon, M. ARK. R.... 10 35 a m AT. LnGrwe.M. A >■ RR T7T7| 828 pm Dally. No. 30 No. 28 Lv. LaGrange, M. *B. R.R. 710 a Lv. Macau, M. AR IL .'. 4 80 p m An Woodbury, M. A B.R.R. 827 am 707 pm M Oolumbtps, South’n Ry. 930 am| gm gRANt 8. GANNON. J.M. CULP, Third V-P. A Gen. Mgr., Traf. Manager, Washington, D. C. WashinctaaTD.C. W. A. TURK. S. H. HARDWICK. ». K. Veto* Agent.