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By m "' 11 ’ ~ r7,w . TELEPHONE NO. 22. F Lditors itnd I roprlctor*. Thu tfournte Call will be published I fails’ - londay exoipted—at $5 00 per an « notn 82.50 for »lx months, $1.25 for three i months, or 10 cent* per week. Delivered | > » carrier, at any point in the city. The Middlh Gmohoia Firmxb, pub lished every Thur»d y at 50 cU per year for six month*, toe for three month.. The above paper, sent to any addreu, ooetace paid at price* named Mohhino Call and the Middlb OaonaiA Farmer will ever be the beat I * lycrtWng medium, for this entire section Advertising rate* tarnished on applies- Official Paper of the Ordinary of Spalding county and the City ’ 11 I UIII | Hl* L LL A Denver lot clo*ed her prayer with “God bleu pap* and mamma, and Dewey and Shafter and’’ Schley and Teddy’* Terror*, and I wouldn’t be very har<J on poor Cervera if I were L The condemnation of the weaknea* and inefficiency of Secretary of War Alger by the pre** of the country is anivereal. We believe there are only one or two papers outside of hi* own home stale in the entire country that have a word to *ay in his defense BBS Hertford Times. He reckon* HI who Hgure* up the cost of the war without considering the additions to the pension list and the manner in which that list will he •welled year by year until a full gen eration has passed away, if not after wards Plain Dealer. mm. -gwAMsti Dr. W. J. Russel, F. R. 8 , has now proceeded so far with his discovery of a method of photographing objects without the aid of light that bo is hopeful of publishing a paper upon the subject to the Royal society at an early date. He has succeeded in tak ing no fewer than 2,000 picture* en tirely in darkness. The directors of the Eagle & Phcnex Mill* have just completed the sale of •300,000 of new G per cent bonds at par. Os this amount SIOO,OOO wa* taken by the Columbus Savings bank •nd a large amount by citizens of Columbus. The balance was placed in New York, Atlanta and Charleston, 8. O. Since June 13, 1896, there has been expended on this property for new machinery and betterments, $139,346 32, and there is now expend ing under resolution of the board, for similar work $58,000.00, a total for im provements of $197,346,32. The new management will make these famous mills thoroughly tnodtin in every respect, and will soon have them, a* they once were, without a peer in the south.—Columbus Enquirer. Free Pills. Send your address to H. E. Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and get a fiee sample box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills A trial will convince you of thbir merits. These pills are easy in action and are particularly effective in the cure of Constipation and Sick Headache. For Malaria and Liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. They are guaranteed to be perfectly free from every deleterious substance and to be purely vegetable. They do not weak en by their action, but by giving lone t to tbe stomach and bowels greatly invigorate the system. Regular rise 25c per box. Sold by J. N. Hanis & Bon and Carlisle & Ward, Druggists. ' ANNOUNCEMENT. I hereby announce myself a candidate I 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-, O. HOMER WOLCOTT. _____ w 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. Reid, J. C. Brooks, W. M. Thomas. j Cheap Excursion Rates to Eastern Oltlee via Savannah and Ocean Steamship Co. ' Effective June l*t, 1898, the Central of , Georgia Railway Company will place on 1 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 trip via this route cannot fail to be ot 1 much interest and enjoyment to all par- ! tie* contemplating visiting the East. For ’ rates, sailing dates, etc., apply to any ' Ticket Agent of tbe Central of Georgia ‘ RailwayCb-npany, or to J. C. Haile, Gen eral P*vßsenger Agent, Savavannah. Ga. < st- Il is said that the insurgent* at Ma oil* ar* devoted to Admir.l Dewey gnd firmly believeddm to be the greal est American They are not bad judges of cbaraeler. Admiral Dewey is about the greatest American who has figured io lbs war— Louisville Dispatch. mothers, READ THIS! Do Ton Want to Know the Best Remedy for Flatulent Colic, Dysentery, Nausea, Coughs, Cholera Infanttun, Teething Children, Cholera Morbus, = Pains, Griping, | And AU ntseases of the Stomach and Bowel* T IS THE STANDARD. | 3 K, " ewd in MpU* 1 It carries Children over the critical : period of TBBTHINO, and la highly | recommended by the beat physicians. 5 It is pleasant to the taste and never : fails to give satisfaction. It is a Positive Speclflo for all tbe = troubles for which it la recommended. | •old by All DRuaciaTa. 29 AND BO CENTO. I- 5 MMMWM A Reliable Remedy = 9 P>.W JI Id IJI for nil DineaHeH HJdr of the Mikl jfal-fjW KIDNEYS AND = PP I>H J A *wM BLADDER. = It Is Good for Min, Women and Chii.dbkn. g HiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiitui'ixmiiiiiiiiiir ******* Jour lionet. With' t’aaeareta. Candy (’hflmrtte. core constipation forever. De. »!c. IIV.G.C fall, «Iri:;slnt# refund money *gmmn m • From tr.S. Journal o/ JfalMiu j| Prof. W. H. Peeke, who makes a specialty of a ■ ■ L. ' Epilepsy, has without ■■M ■ ■ doubt treated and cur- I <■ I ed more cases than any ■ ■ ■ living Physician; his 111 success is astonishing. M We have heard of cases —of no yun' standing Cure® h bo* tie of his absolute cure, free to any sufferers who may send their P. O. and Express address. We advise any ona wishing a euro to address PxuLW.E.raO,F.».,4CedarSt., Rew Tort An Ordinance. An Ordinance to fix the term of office the manner and time ot election of City Attorney for the city of Gr In. Be it or dained by the mayor and coancil 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 until his successor is elected and qualified, and shall be elected by ballot by the mayor and council of said city at tbe last meeting in November, 1898, and at the same meeting bl-anually thereafter. Be it farther ordained that all ordinance? and parts of oidii ances in con flict with this ordinance be, and the same are hereby repealed. Gleetine, T j i A Reliable and Quick Cure ...for... Gonorrhea, Gleet, Leuoorrhea, Etc. >FOR 50c. < This new discovery in chemistry is infal lible in all cases of men and women. It’s tonic and healing properties are powertai. Made of freshest and choicest chemicals under direciioi of an eminent chemist. Fullest directions with medicine. Drug gists in the north and west write us they make more money handling this medicine than all similar ones combined. Sent postpaid on receipt of price. Address Capital Medical Co., W T«» Oavo Couatli-ttiuii Forever. Take Ouwarets Caud.v Cathartic. IJo orSt ** C. C. C. fail to cure. drut«i*ts refund money, ronsumplion W A and its To nre Editor I have an absolute remedy for Consumption. By its timely use thousands of hopeless cases have been already permanently cured. So proof-positive am I of its power that 1 consider it my duty to send two MtUs fret to those of your readers who liave Consumption,Throat, Bronchial or Lung Trouble, if they will write me their express and postoffice address. Sincerely, T. A. SLOCUM, M. (L, m Hart St_ New Turtr. MT- The Editartal aad Baatnew M*ne«ement ot W* Paaar Guarantee thia t*v« Propoeitton. Wantkd—A limited number of persons to do writing at their home*. Twenty five cents paid tor every one hundred words. Promptness and good work nee essary. Applications must be accompa nied b/ ten cents for particulars. Address The Sioux City Business College, Sioux City, la. MALSBY & COMPANY, ? ’' 57 S. Forsyth St., .Atlanta, Ge. x General A J. If Agents f0r.... U Efie City Iron Works. .11 Geiser ManTg Co. ■ N, ' w Birdsall Co. ■ Wi Meager Improved Sys- ■ •' r Ginning (V>t- . It ilociVCo. >- i Henry liisston A Sons : James Ohlen & Sons. Gardncr-Governor Co. Penberthy Injector Co. HARRYING Complete line of Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills, SeP aI J > r.rkt Mills, Saws, Pumps, Injectors, Grate Bars and Steam : and Pipe Fittings. Prompt attention given orders and inquiries. CrCATALOGUE FREE BY MENTIONING THIS PAPER. I The Best Company is the Company | that does the Most Good. I ' —THE ; I MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE GO. OF NEW YORK. IS THE 1 OLDEST IN THE UNITED STATES AND ! THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD. I Since organisation to the present time, it has paid and now holds on E policies not yet due the enormous sum of $>716,000,000. E Its dividend record is unsurpassed by any other company in the world. E It protects your dividends in case of death and provides for your old age. E See that your policy has this clause inserted in it. < ~ As compound results are the source of life of all the old line companies, E what is bsst for the eompacy should be best for the insured. And for best i results take a policy in the grand old MUTUAL LIFE. Fathers see to it that the daughter, the pride of your heart, when ae | sailed by the vicissitudes of life and touched by the of fate, shall = be provided with a guaranteed income lor lite. The MUTUAL Llrh, 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 all. And for the benefit of those who have a Po“®y = in tbi* grand old company we give the following extract from a letter of the J 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. McOURDY, President. * For best plans of insurance please consult me. ! A. W. HILL, ; Snecial A ejent. I . .. - ■ ■ CtIUHIL DF GEORGIA HU CD. Schedule in Effect Jan. 9, 1898. ? "No. i NoTia *T0.~2 No-. 1 S";! 1 Aiuiv* ! Dolly. Dally. Dally. stations. P* n v- D* 11 ?- r 7sopn> * 05pm 760 am Lv.......77^77.At1anta...Ar 735 pm 1180 am i 8 35pm 447 pm 8 28am LvJonesboroAr 8 52pm 10 83am ®?sam * 915 pm 630 pm 912 am LvGriffin Ar 813 pm, 9 56am 618 am 3 945 pm 605 pm 9 45am Ar BarnesvilleLV 5 42pm 9 22am 547 am 17 40pm+1205pm ArThomaston.Lv 13 00pm+700am f lOlspm 881 pm 1015 am ArForgythLv 514 pm 8 52am 517 am 1110 pm 720 pm 1110 am ArMaconLv 415 pm gWam <2sam > 1219 am 810 pm 1?08pm ArGordonLv 304 pm 710 am 810 am r 1850 pm tl 16 pm ArMilledgeville.. Lv t63oam 1 130 am 117 pm Ar ...Tennille•■•... .Lv 156 pm J 152 am -635 am easpmAr AugustaLv 8 20am B«Pm 0 608 am 6 00pm ArSavannahLv 845am 9 00 pm •Daily, fexcept Sunday. - Train for Newnan and Carrollton leave* Griffin at 955 am, and 1 5O pir daily exwsit Sunday. Returning, arrive* in Griffin 620 p m and 12 40 p m dally except Sunday. For further information apply to C. 8. WHITS, Ticket Agent, Griffin, Ga- THEO. D, KLINE, Genß Supt., Savannah, Ga. J. C. HAILE. Gen. Passenger Agent. Savannah. Ga E. H. HINTON, Traffic Manager, Savannah, G*. S eminent Physician. An Elderly Lady. inent New York physician An elderly lady living at Fordham <; ing the merits of Ripans Heights, a part of New York City, <; ■ith a brother M. D. said: and who was known to be a warm. J > years ago I asserted that advocate of Ripans Tabules for any ;! sued to become a philan- case of liver trouble or indigestion, <; ad do a beneficent deed— said toareporter who viidted her for .' ronld help the whole hu- the purpose of learning the particu- ,> —nothing could be better lars of her case: “ I had always j! rocure the Roosevelt Hoe- employed a physician and did so on < ’ cription, which is the basis the last occasion I had for one, but <; ms Tabules, and cause it to at that time obtained no beneficial , > in the form of a ketchup remits. I had never had any faith ;, touted among the poor.” in patent medicines, buthavingseen ; [ Ripans Tabules recommended very <; isles Increasing. highly in the New York Herald con- ! > gest retail drug store in eluded to give them a trial, and < ! is that of Hegeman & Co. found they were just what my case ;[ way in New York City. demanded. I have never employed <; r who went there to learn a physician since, and that means a <> ms Tab- .. . saving of $2 a call ] b selling A dollar’s worth of fivZcent Ripans Tabules d asked: ■mMHiMftlKwnii'wliwkiKm lasts me a month, ou have and I would not be |! all for A M W without them now <[ ■ H Mh ih J if it were my last ; referred wk J isgJL-18-B/ dollar.” At the «• man who ilv! aatf yj J time of this inter- < > proved to be the v j ow there were , head of the depart- present two daugh- ment He said; ters who specially <; •• The sale of Ripans Tabules is objected to their mother giving a ! > constant and is increasing, due testimonial which should parade her ], especially to the influential character name in the newspapers, but to do <; of thetestimoniate in the daily press, this the elder lady argued: ‘‘There <• and growing out of these, through may be other cases just like mine, < > the recommendation of friend to ana lam sure I take great pleasure ;, I friend. Satisfaction with them is in recommending the Tabules to any ;[ verygeneraL When once they are one afflicted as I was. If the telling <; begun I notice that a perma- mt about my case in the papers enables < customer for them is made. This, 1 some other person similarly affected ]. believe, is through their intrinsic to be as greatly benefited as I haves! merit, which proves the bona fide been. I see no objection. Thedaugh- ; 5 character of the advertising. I think tors, knowing how earnestly she felt <; (them specially useful in the general i about the benefit she had received, { ; run of stomach troubles.” decided she was quite right. «aA^wwvwM<A/*Wwv»A/w lA/vw**Aa»*<wwwW^MAA**AA l A/vw**Aa»*<wwwW^MAA**AA* lA*' 1 A*' , *** wv ******'**'** v , »WW*»M*»*»»*»*»W***»»*M4*M*,aW __ —“ 1 •* ■ ONE CAR LOAD OF WHISKEY BARRELS For Sale Cheap, by J. R. SHEDD. ■. ■ ’ . s ' : .. 1 ' ' - BO YEARS* H ■ J ■■ ' ■ ■ I■■ J l ■ I■tk ■ K w 1 Fsv"" ’ Copyrights Ac. •VifiSSlS BSSfBSJUSS&« rptcial notice, without charge, in the Scientific Rmerkaw. Griffin Telephone Exchange BRANCH OF THE SOUTHERN BELL TELE PHONE AND TELEGRAPH 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. i 17 Baker, WH, Groceries. 49 Bishop, J. W., Market. 80 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 & Hanleiter, wholesale grocers 4 Burr’s Sons, H. C., Hardware, 2 calls. 4 Hnrr FT. G. tbs. R calls. . 4 jduit, n. u., res. a cans. 38 Carlisle & Ward, druggists. . 45 Central R. R. depot. a 39 Clak & Son, G. W., grocers. J 16 Collier, T. J., residence. 1 15 Drake, R. H., grocries. a 35 Barnhart, W. C., residence. J 44 Fire department. 9 Grantland, Seaton, residence. a 46 Georgia Experiment station. “ 10 Gray, Dr JT, office. : 59 Gray, Dr JT, Sunny Side, 3 rings. t 28 Griffin Ice Works. r 6 Griffin, Mfg. Co. 19 Griffin Mfg. Co. 14 Gri®n Banking Co. 54 Griffin Compress. 50 Griffin Saving Bank. ? 25 Griffin Light and Water Works. 8 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, 8 rings. 27 Kincaid, W. J., residence. 7 Kincaid Mfg. Co. (mills.) 21 Leach & Co., J. M., grocers. 32 Mangham, J W, residence, 2 rings. 32 Mangham, J J, residence, 8 rings 2 Mills. T. R., office, 2 rings. 2 Mills, T. R., residence, 8 rings. 47 Moore, Dr. J. L. residence. 22 Mobbing Call office, 2 rings, 84 Newton & Co., W. H., coal and Inmb’r 5 NeWton Coal and Lumber Co. 29 Osborn & Wolcott, office. 20 Oxford, D. A. market and restaurant. 22 Sawtell, J. P.,residencr, 3 rings. 26 Searcy, W E H, Jr, residence. 18 Sears, J. M., grocer. 33 Shedd, J. R., market. 24 Southern Railroad. 18 Southern Express Company. 28 Spalding County Farm. 12 Stewart. Dr. J. F., residence, 11 Strickland, RF.4 Co. 42 Western Union Telegraph Cb. MISS WE WORTHINGTON, ■ J Manager. 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-! WM, E, H. SEARCY, JR., Counsellor at Law, GRIFFIN, GA. GENERAL PRACTICE. 1 GRIFFINtotheEAST VIA SEABUARD AIR-LINL. DHTEEENTIAL PABBJSNGEB SATES. To Norfolk and Portsmouth, sls 50 To Richmond, 15 50 To Washington, 15 50 To Baltimoie via Washington, 18 70 To Baltimore via Norfolk and Bay Line Bteamdr, 16 70 To Philadelphia via Washington, 19 50 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 Washington, 22 00 To New York via Norfolk, Va., Bay Line Steamer and Baltimore, 22 00 To New York via Norfolk and Old Dominion S. 8. Co., meals and stateroom included, 22 00 To Boston via Norfolk and Steamer, meals and stateroom Included, 28 25 Also on Sale EVERY WEDNESDAY Round Trip Tickets Atlanta to Norfolk, Ocean View, Virginia Beach and Old Point Comfort, Va., for $15.75. 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 ADELPHLA AND NEW YORK. The Seaboard Air-Line’s passenger *er vice between Atlanta and the east is excel lent. Double daily through train* Atlanta ' to Washington and Norfolk, with Pull man’s finest drawing room sleepers. Pullman reservation can be made at any time. For farther 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 gll-008 POISON ■ i In 15 to 35 days. You can be treated at - for same price uudersamegnaran : ty. If y< >u prefer to come here we wil 1 con- I > Bodiane, if we fail to cure. If yoa have taken mer cury, iodide potash, end etiU have achea and pains, Mucous Patches in mouth, Sore Throat, Pimples, Copper Colored Spots, Ulcers on any part of the body. Hair or Eyebrows falling Out,Tit is this Secondary BLOOD POISON we guarantee to cure. We solicit tbe most obsti nate cases and challenge the world for a case we cannot cure. This disease has always baffled the skill of the most eminent physi cians. *500,000 capital behind our uncondi tional guaranty. Absolute VrooOf 1 sent sealed on 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 pujnicers, to send out meals, etc. Cheap and always look well. A. LOWER. No. 18 Hill Street. Southern Railway. Chortest and guickest route with doubt* daily servico between Columba* and Atlanta, oonaocting in th* Union Passenger station, Atlanta, with Vestibnled Limited trains; also United States Fast Mail trains to and from Washington, New York and all Eastern points with through Pulhnan Sleeping Car to Ashe ▼ill* and the Land of the Sky. Also promptly connecting for and from Chattanooga, Mem phis, Louisville, Cincinnati and the Northwest. Schedule in effect June fl, 1898 Cetferai standard time except at points east of Atlanta. „ NO ' NO - 29 Northbound. Ua||y Lv. Colnmbas 600 am JP"• " Waverly Halt 650 am 610 P“ - Oak Mountain.... 858 am 620 pm - WarmSpring* 720 am 6Wpm “ Woodbury 1«» m 707 pm " Concord 815 am 738 pm - Williamson 8 35am 750 pm - Griffin 858 am SOT pm “ McDonough. 0 48am 845 pm Ar. Atlanta. 10 40 am 046 pin Lv. Atlanta liiiX) u'n. 11 Ar. Aebeviile.Z!■■,■■■■■■?■■ .■,.■ ■ 045 a m ArTWashlngton 6A am 883 pin “ New York ~„„ 1248 pm 620 am Lv. Atlanta. 4 00 pm 1000 pm Ar. Chattanooga 860 pin 415 am Ar. Memphis.. ~ 1 40 am7lo p m Ar. Lotiisvple. 7fifl am 760 p m Ar.Cincfnaati. . Y iki am 780 pm - . . . No. 80 No. 28 •ontkbean*. Dally. Daily- Lv.Cincinnati............... 830 am 800 pm Lv. Louisville 77 740 am 745 pm Lv. Memphis 015 am> W P Lv. Chattanooga 10 00 p m IW am Ar. Atlanta.. T. 6<DamH4oam Lr. New Y0rk..........7. 1215 n’n. 480 p m “ Washington 1115 am 1043 Pin kaAshgvUre.;....., Ar. Atlanta. 51(1 am 855 pm Lv. Atlanta 580 am 480 pm •• McDonough. 615 am 125 pm “ Griffin.. 650 am 603 pm t Williamson 704 am 6 20pm < Concord 720 am 687 pm • Woodbury 748 am 7OTpm ■ Warm Springs 806 am 740 pm “ Oak Mountain 884 am 800 P« • Waverly Hall 643 am 817 pm Ar. C01umbu5...............1 080 am 006_PJ!! - TO MACON. Dally. 1 No. 27. | Lv. Columbus, Sonth'nA 600 am «»P» Ar. Woodbury, South'n Ry. 748 am 707 P » Maoon, M. AB. R. R... 1086 am -1 Al, Grange,M.«> RH ~ | j Daily. No. M No. «»_ Lv. LaGrange, M. A B.R.R. 710 am •; | AnW^db’u^y.“j^Aß. R.R 827 am 7OT Pm Third V-P. A Gen. Mgr., Traf. Manager. Washington, D. O. Washington, D. CL iW,A.TUHK, x 8. H. HARDWICK. «. K. PKAbol) Y, Passngsr A