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r ■ 1 i Hk /I > > ■ rW nk g 11 M I Im W I I w ""MT A ■ I I ■ J I w l ( \ gI w I nN ■ I ik W ■ W J/W ■ j. ■ oO -A- -M--M——JL. w JL JL —J? JL < M dFA ' r— - ■ - - ~ ~. ■—...... ' Vol IX. No. 310. A WHITE PRIMARY WILL PLACI LOCAL POLITICS OH A higher plajte- An Executive Committee Wu Elected Leet Hight to Manage the Primary to Be Held In October- * Cooaideriqg the disagreeable weath er a large crowd met io the council chamber last night to make the ar rangements for holding a primary for nominating a mayor and aidermen for the city of Griffin. The meeting .waa cailed to order by electing Col. Thoa. E Patterson chair man, and Col.- Douglas Glessner and 8. B. Saw tell, secretaries Col. Patterson stated the object of the meeting and asked an expression from those-present whether the executive committee should be elected at the present meeting, or wait until a larger number of the signers of the petition should assemble * Col. W. E. H Searcy, Jr., said the convictions of the people were express ed by their signing the petition asking for a primary, and not by their pres ence at the meeting. What the peti tioners wanted was a white primary for nominating a mayor and aidermen and be moved the executive commit tee be elected at once. Capt. D. J. Bailey said be saw many during the day who signed the petition ' and all stated they would endorse the action of the meeting, whether they were present or not. No injustice could be done any one, and he thought the executive committee should be elected at that meeting. He offered as an amendment to Mr. Searcy's motion that the chair appoint a com mittee of six to name the executive committee. Mr. Brewer offered as an amend ment that the executive committee be composed of two from each ward, which motion was carried. The chair then named W. E. H. Searcy, Jr , R.T Daniel, R T. Strick land, T. J. Nunnally’ P. 8. Parmalee and B. B. Davis as the committee io select tbs executive committee to manage the primary. This committee retired and in a few moments returned a»d announced the following as the executive com mittee: ft. E. Patterson, Chairman. Ist Ward—L. W. Allman, J. F. Stewart. 2nd Ward—J. W. Wolcott, J. M. Mills. 3rd Ward—H. H. Bass, F. B. Terry. 4th Ward—L. Cleveland, T. E. Drewry. The report of the committee was unanimously adopted and the meet ing adjourned. Chairman Patterson stated to a Call reporter after the meeting that be would call bis committee together at an early date next week when they would arrange all the details for the primary, which be thought would be held about the latter part of October. Died Yesterday. George Claridy died yesterday morn ing at bis father’s home three miles north of this city after an illness of several days. Young Claridy enlisted in the Seen ond Georgia regiment when it was mustered into service at Camp Northm en, and wwnt to Florida with the regiment. A few weeks since he received an honorable discharge and returned home. While in Florida hie system became filled with malaria -and shortly after his return home he was stricken down with fever, which resulted in bis death. The deceased was about 20 years of age and leaves a large circle of rela tives and friends to mourn bis untime ly death. A Clever Trick, It certainly looks like it, but there is really no trick about it. Anybody can try it who has a Lame Back and Weak Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles. We mean he can cure himself right away by taking Electric Bitters This medicine tones up the whole system, acta as a stimu lant to Liver and Kidneys, is a blood s purifier and nerve tonic. It cures Constipation, Headache, Fainting Spells, Sleeplessness and Melancholy. B It is purely vegetable, a mild laxative, restores the system to its natural (Vigor. Try Electric Billers and be convinced that they are a miracle X • ETer y bottle guaranteed. Only 50c a bottle at J. N. Harris & Son Carlisle & Ward’s drug store. I- lac- teUer lUwet. cure constination toe, 25c. I,C -C.C fall. drugßisurefundmoney' Ok ” . .. ' • BARTLETT AMD THE PRIVATES. What Our Congressman is Doing for the Volunteer Soldiers- Macon, Ga , Sept. 2 —Hon. Chas. L. Bartlett, congressman from the sixth district, has returned from Washington city, where he went a few days ago to see the secretary of war in reference to the mustering out of pri vates in the First and Third Georgia regiments of volunteers who are resi dents of his congressional district. The congressman was highly satisfied with the result of his visit. He has always held that the wish of the indi vidual soldier in regard to mustering oat should be observed, and he took this position wkb the secretary of war. Congressman Bartlett holds that if a private desires to be mustered out be should be allowed to do so. Many of the privates of the First and Third regiments are citizens of the sixth district and his efforts are in behalf of these. The officers can resign, but the privates do not have this privilege, so Congressman Bartlett is laboring in the interest of the individual sol dier./ i Congressman Bartlett 'carried with him to Washington a number of peti- 1 lions for the mustering out of privates i in the First and Third Georgia regi- I ments of volunteers. In presenting these petitions to the secretary of war, i Congressman Bartlett laid before the secretary a written statementin which ‘ he said: i “I call attention to the fact Chat all these young men enlisted in the war, 1 some of them leaving employment i which paid good wages, others leaving college for the purpose of enlisting in i the army to fight the enemies of the 1 United States. Now that the bostili- < ties are over ard there is no probabili ty that the government will need their services, it is of the utmost importance to them and their parents and fami* i lies that they should be discharged as i soon as possible, may return home and puraus'tbeir occupations. I “They are men who would not seek ' to be discharged if the country needed 1 their services in war, but they and i their people believe that there are numerous men who pan supply their places and will do so if the govern ment needs men to fill them. They 1 sre not men wbo enlisted in the army 1 io order to acquire an occupation or to receive the wages that is paid to 1 them by the government, but solely out of patriotic motives and a desire 1 to answer their country’s call ill time 1 of need.” 1 The secretary of war promptly told I Congressman Bartlett that he would have an order issued for the muster- ' iugout of the fourteen privates for whom he had applied, and the secre tary further told him that all privates wbo desired to be mustered out, who 1 bad a clean record, should receive ! an honorable discharge as soon as 1 Congressmar Bartlett presented their names to him by wire or otherwise. Gen, Shafter Talks of Cuba- Montauk Point, Sept. 2.—Major- General Shafter, tbe hero of Santiago, is again on American soil and seems mighty glad to get here. While really in command, he will spend some days in the detention camp before taking up bis duties. Gen. Shafter would say nothing re garding tbe controversy with Gen. Miles, except that be would inform himself of the facts before making a statement. He thought the camp here was in good condition and seemed to think the conditions in Cuba as bad < as they v ere, could not have been avoided. Gen. Shafter said be did not expect * -to be called to Washington, but that be would see Secretary Alger and President McKinley when they arrived here, and tell them all they wanted to know about conditions in Cuba 1100 Reward 1100. The readers of this paper will be pleas, ed to learn that there is at least one dread ed disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages and that is Catarrh. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is the only positive S re known to the medical fraternity. tarrh being a constitutional disease, re quires a constitutional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure la taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the cons titution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address, F. J. Cbxmxy A Co., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggist. 75c. Hall’s Family Fills are the best. HRIFFIN, BEORGIA, SATURDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 3.1898. AT GDABIMAB- t ‘They Tried to Catch Us With Their Hands” Said the Spaniards- “When we fired a volley,” one of the prisoners said later, “instead of falling back they came forward. That is not the way to fight, to come closer at every volley.” And so, when in stead of retreating on each volley, the Rough Riders rushed at tbem- cheer ing and filling the hot air with wild cowboy yells, the dismayed enemy re treated upon Santiago where he aoe nounced he bad been attacked by the entire American army. One of the residents of Santiago asked one of the soldiers if those Americans fought well. , “Well,” be replied, “they tried to catcb us with their bands.” Trooper RowlShd, of Deming, was shot through tbe lower ribs; be wa> efrdered by Roosevelt to fall back to tbe dressing station, but there Church told him there was nothing he could do for him, and directed him to sit down until he could be taken to the hospital at Sibouey. Rowland sat still for a short time, and then re marked restlessly. "I don’t seem to be doing much good here,” and, pick ing up bia carbine, returned to . tbe front. There Roosevelt found him. “I thought I ordered you to tbe rear,” be demanded. “Yes, sir, you did,” Rowland said, “but there didn’t seem to be much doing back there.” He was sent to Siboney with the rest of the wounded, and two days later be appeared in camp. He bad marched from Siboney, a distance six miles, and up hill all tbe way, carrying his carbine, canteen, and cartridge belt. “I thought you were in the hospital,” Wood said. "I was,” Rowland answered sheep* ishly, “but I didn’t seem to be doing ; any good there.” They gave him up as hopeless after that, and be continued bis duties and went into tbe fight of the Ban Juan bills with tbe bole still through bis ribs.—R. H. Davis in Scribner’s. You Can See Them Growing. Tbe farmers* wail about bad weather and cattle disease has become a dead letter. Fros. Scbinck'of Stuttgart, Germany, says that he can not only grow your vegetables while you waiter right from tbe seeds to the full-blown cabbage or lettuce as tbe case may be—but can also rear the newborn calf into tbe prime healthy ox in a few hours. Io tbe case of the vegetable king dom, scientists have long been on the verge of tbe professor’s discovery. It has long been known that if potash were applied to potatoes the seed yield ed more than double the quantity, and, which is more important, that disease seemed to disappear. Now, Prof. Sobinck not only uSea potash, but mixes it with albumen. Tbe exact process is not yet known, but it is said io Stuttgart that be has been having quantities of eggs sent to bis laboratory. You call at, say midday, and in your presence be will plant a cabbage seed in a substance which looks like red earth. Then be will take the newly born calf, which again you can supply, and commence injecting his concoction into it. * I know it is bard to believe, but yon can actually see tbe plant and animal growing, and by 6:30 the cabbage will Be full grown and the calf about the size of a healthy 18-month animal.— London Answers. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve- THE BEST SALVE in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay re quired. It is give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. N. Harris & Son and Carlisle A Ward. FOR REST. Residence, N. W. corner of Bth and Taylor streets. Apply to Mas. H. P. Hill. For Rent Two Stores, No. 20 and 22 HUI street Centrally located. Apply to H. W. Habsxlxus. FOR ««T. Six-room dwelling on Poplar street Apply to Wilson Matnnws. w."w T iiiiixv 1 ", 111 rar f lll —W——X I Royal aMdiea tbe food pare. R I ® I nfMAfnm I . BSBTO ■ | ROYAL BAKING FOWOM CO.; MW YOIMo Joke on Prof. Wibon. On tbe morning after bis recent ap pointment as honora'y physician to | the Queen, Prof. Wilson, of tbe Uni- ' versity of Edinburgh, conveyed the glad tidings of his glory to the pupils in bls classes by writing op tbe black board in his laboratory the following e simple statement: “Prof. Wilson in* forms his students that he has this day been appointed honorary physi cian to the queen.” In the course of a tbe morning be hsd occasion to leave a the room, and on his return be found that one of the young men bad added < to the announcement the line, “God save the Queen!” , . There, must be an American student attending the University of Edinburg. • THE HCH.IBNCE OF SYIW OF FMS ' 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 Caxifobnia Fio Sybup 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 Fro 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 Fio Syrup Co. with the medi cal profession, and the satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has givpn 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—■ CALWORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FBANCMCO, C.L LOUISVmUB, Rr. NXW YORK, N.Y. I i 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. . TN| place is lighted by electricity, has electric bells, speaking tubes, water works and every modern convenience, and is 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 heirs of the late Hon. J. D. Boyd, House open for inspection on Monday and Thursday mornings, bale will be positive. A great chance to buy a beautifhl home. aWOncements. At the solicitation of many citizens I ' hereby respectfrilly announce myself a ■ candidate for mayor, promising if elected . to faithfully perform the duties of the of fice in the interest of all concerned. JNO. L. MOORE. 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., , O. HOMER WOLCOTT. I respectfully announce myself as a can- . didate for Alderman from the first ward and solicit the support of my friends. J. H. SMITH. At the solicitation of friends I respect fully announce myself a candidate for Al derman from the Fourth Ward, and so licit the support of the citizens. Having a pride inthe welfare of our city and her institutions I promise, if elected, to act for the best interest of the city and citizens and perform conecien- .2 " AI L-JJF .■■ : , „■ ■■ -</ . .... P QfrinlrUnJ Ha . 1 a UUIU AlallU Ol UUi IL ■ ' 11' - Department Store - '■ " . - ■ I IK W School Shoes - - - - - School begins next Monday. You will need neat, strong, serviceable ' school shoes. Our past proves that no where else can be had each good values. As a starter for our school shoes we will sell a . good grain spring heel strong and durable 9 to 85c, 18 to 2 SI.OO. Our Pennant Line—Beet school shoe on earth for the price. Dongola button or lace with patent tip, or solar tip 9to 12 (1.00,13 to 2 $1.25. ■ . B. F. STRICKLAND & CO. ■ . U. TAKE NOTICE! “ZX- Remember that the New Beok Store can farnish yoa with all School supplies-—With every ctsk purehise of 50 cents a a 25 cents store lifter will be given to every one. - - J. H. ELUFE, - 24 Hill Street. Columbia Bicycles Lead All Others. 035.00 ffinK nn 050.00 040.00 “ JI/O.UU “ 075.00 - HARTFORD BICYCLES! —— CASH! OR -CREDIT. Jcxi- TjHi A K H GRIFFIN, CA. EDWARDS BROS.’ RACKET STORE. i We will, on and after Sept. Ist, be found at the store formerly occu pied by Mangham Bros., which is be ing handsomely repaired..... 4 (o) WE WILL SHOW™... Many new attractions in the way of desirable goods and LOW PRICES. It has been just two yean since we cast our lot With the people of Gnffin, and to say that « ’ We Are Pleased With Otir New Friends rand Acquaintances does not express our appreciation of the liberal pat ronage they have given us, and we will .spare no pains to please them in the future. EDWARDS BROS. Tea Cents per Week