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Vol IX. No. 313.
H. W- GRADY’S COTTON DIAL.
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Turkey Wua’t Called For.
The lew H- w Qt * dr G *° r<i *
.. id i ol care for cards, neither did be
driok •be «** an « dltor » oot * <M “ b ‘
jer, and whal be did not know eboul
apeoulalive market would fill a
Urge book; but in the year of 1888 be
wae unwise enough to bull cotton.
That was to be a banner year for cot*
ton, at least all Southerners thought
so and backed their judgment aeoord
iogly. Early in the spring of that
year Mr. Grady went to Florida on a
fishing trip with a party of New York
cotton brokers. They were all good
friends ofbia, and they decided to put
him on to a good thing. Mr. Gr*dy,
nothing loath to make a fortune at
one stroke, listened eagerly to all they
told him. They were perfectly sincere
io their advice, and they were confi
dent they could force June cotton to
14 cents, and that there was a fortune
''Jo it for all who bought at 1180, the
price then quoted.
Fired with enthusiasm, Mr. Grady
hurried back to Atlanta and bought
1000 bales al 1180 per pound. He
wm naturally optimistic, and many
air castles did he build during those
eunny days of anticipation. He was
not a man to go at anything in a half*
hearted manner; for the time being
the editor was merged into the specu
lator. Ho had a ticker pot into his
office, and be watched it day after day
with the greatest aolioitude. He was
so rare of sucoeu that he tried to get
ail bit friends into the speculation.
He waa full of plana aa to the best
way to apend the money that was rare
to be bis, and be never tired of telling
what be would do ehen cotton weot
to 14 cents.
For a number of days cotton stood
still, the market waa heavy and dull,
and things seemed alow. Grady waa
beginning to get a little discouraged
when cotton began to pick up
and as cotton rose all his enthusiasm
returned, and again beindulged in
roM*buad dreams Things went on
thia way for quite a while, one day up,
the next day down, aimply dancing all
around the original price of 1180. Mr.
Grady would look at the ticker in a
rather puzzled way aa cotton began to
go off slowly but steadily. At first it
would rally a little, but one day it
simply dropped 50 points and things
looked rather bearish.
Grady’s air castles all vanished, and
be was rather anxiously awaiting
summons from bis broker for more
margins. One morning he arrived at
hie office and found a telegram in
cipher from bis broker. The telegram
read something like this:
"Place Wren account of Margins.”
Now, Mr. Grady imagined be knew
all the uses of the wren, but he began
to think that possibly he was mistak
en, as be failed to see what good a
wren would do placed as a margin, so
ba cent his private secretary to find
out what kind of wren was wanted.
When the secretary returned be in
formed Mr. Grady that wren meant
*2,600. Very few men can indulge in
a joke at their own expense, particu
larly under such circumstances as
Grady was then passing through, but
in his most genial way be said:
“Jim, go and ask him to mpke it
humming-bird. Just suppose be had
paid tuikey!”—New York Bun.
*IOO Bswarfi *IOO.
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Catarrh being a constitutional disease, re
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Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
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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
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Hall’s Family Pills are the best.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
The firm of McDonald & Hanes is this
day dissolved by mutes! consent R. A.
McDotmAl win collect AU notes and ac
■counts due the firm, and pay all indebted
ness of the Ann. This Sept. Ist, 1898.
TUA. McDokald.
E,L. Hunts.
for rent.
Residence, N. W. corner of Bth anc
Taylor streets. Apply to
Mbs. H. P. Hh.l,
DEATH OF MRS. MANN.
t One of Griffin’s Noblest Women
Passes Away.
i A dispatch was received io this city
» yesterday from Battle Creek, Mich.,
» announcing the death of Mrs. Emins
I G. Mann, which occurred at an early
t hour yesterday morning.
» Mrs. Mann has been in bad health
. for some months, and left Griffin last
» spring to spend the summer in Chi-
I cago with her sister, Mrs, M.E.Curiia.
« When the heat became so oppressive
I in that city they went to Battle Creek]
» hoping the change would beJbeneficial
: to Mr*. Mann, but despite the beat of
I medical attention and the tender min |
. iatrAtlww Os a demoted lister, she passed
, peacefully away st the hour stated
ahflva
•uuvu. •
Tfie deceased was fifty-three years
of age, and had lived io Griffin all her
life where she is known aqd loved by
evkry one. She leaves two sisters,
Mra. G, J. Drakejof Griffin, ar.dMrs,
M. E of Chicago, a brother,
Mr. Chas. K. Reaves, of Gonzales, Tex.,
and a large number of friends to
mourn her death.
The deceased was a consistent mem
ber of the Presbyterian church, and
her saintly life, her words ol encour
agement which have so often strength*,
ened the faltering ones and her many
deeds of charity will be sadly missed
in that band of Christian workers.
The remains will be brought to this i
city and buried by the side of her hue- <
band, Capt. J. F. Mann, whom she
survived three years.
The arrangements for the funeral
bave not been made at this writing.
Cubans Ready to Yield.
Saxtjaqo, Sept. 6.—Two hundred
Cuban soldiers of Gen. Cebreco’s di
vision came into the city today and
turned tbeir arms over to General
Lawton. They were hungry and
wanted work, which they got. s
, a<Ths officer in charge told General
Lawton that his policy of paying no
attention to the Cubans bad taken
away all their braggadocia and buster,
and be expected to see the armies me|t
away soon. He said hunger and in
action were having its effect, and that
all except a few of the men wanted to
go to tbeir homes.
General Lawton sent word to the
Cubans that he will issue rations to
all who surrender tbeir arms.
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Lawson Brown is Lieutenant.
Governor Atkinson has appointed
Sergeant Lawson Brown to the second
lieutenancy in the First Georgia regi
ment made vacant by the resignation
of Lieutenant Robert Hazlehurst.
A telegram was received in Macon
this morning announcing the appoint
ment, and it gave pleasure to the
many friends of the young soldier.
Lieutenant Brown is now sick at
the residence of Col. C. M. Wiley on
College street, but witbin tbe last few
days.be has shown a very decided im
provement. The good news of bis
promotion to a lieutenancy will do
much to hasten bis complete
The appointment will give pleasure
i to tbe members of tbe Macon Volun
teers, of which Lieutenant Brown has
always been an enthusiastic and active
' member.
! He will rejoin bis regiment as soon
■ as his physician will permit bim to do
[ so.—Macon News.
Discovered by a Woman.
Another great discovery has been
( made, and that too, by a lady in thia
country. “Disease fastened its clutch
. ee upon her and for seven years she
withstood its severest tests, but her
vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed iooeerently, and
j could not sleep. She finally discovered
, away to recovery, by purchasing of
us a bottle of Dr. King’s New Discov
ery for Consumption, and was so much
relieved on taking first dore, that she
slept all night; and with two bottles,
has been absolutely cured. Her nun*
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GRIEFIN, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 7. 18S8.
MUSTERING OUT TROOPS.
i The Depot Commissary of Supplies
Goes to Huntsville-
Chickamauga National Military
, Park, Ga., Sept 6 The Eighth New
> York infantry left tonight for New
York, where it will he mustered out.
The headquarters us the Third divis-,
ion, tl ird corps and the division am
bulance corps left today for Anniston.*
The physical examination of Colonel
Grigsby’s Rough Riders, preparatory
to being mustered out, is progressing
rapidly Major Edie, a United States
army surgeon, in in charge of the work,
there being twelve surgeons, one for
each troop. The regiment will be
paid Thursday and Friday, and the
mustering out ceremonies will odcur
Saturday. , “
The men will be released from the
service of the government at that time
and be allowed ip return to tbdr
homes at their leisure. E.cb man
will be allowed transportation and
mileage, but it has 00l yet been learn
ed whetttsr they will be allowed an
extra month’s pay or not.
The depot commissary of supplies,
which bas been Ideated in Chattanoo
ga for several months, is being trans
ferred to Huntsville, Ala. The sup
ilies on hand are being transferred
rapidly today and Colonel Nye, who
s in charge, is expected to leave with
bia office force tomorrow. The com
missary at Huntsville will be the base
of supplies for* all regiments in this
section.
The Ladies
The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs,
under all conditions, makes it their favor
ite remedy. To get the true and genuine
article, look for the name of the •Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company, printed near,
the bottom of the package. For sale by
all responsible druggists.
He Wto Just Home From Ouba-
“I had a mighty interesting time in
Cuba,” said the man whose bead was
divided from the back of his neck by
a thick fringe of biir, according to the
Washington Star.
“Were you with the army!” inquir
ed a commercial traveler, who had
tilted his chair against a tree just out
side the hotel.
“Os course,” replied tbe first speaker,
spreading bis feet apart and swaying
backward and forward. “That’s what
made it exciting.”
“I didn’t see you mentioned iu any
of the reports,” remarked tbe person
who is always making an effort to
humble somebody’s pride.
"Ob, I’ve been mentioned in a lot
of them,” was tbe genial reply. "Peo
ple who know anything about such
matters admit that some of the best
work of the campaign was ((one by
me. One of tbe best things I'did was
to take two Spanish officer* and seven
privates.’’
“All by yourself!"
"Certainly. I didn’t have a bit of
assistance. . Tbe next day I went out
and took a lot of cavalrymen."
“How many!" inquired the skeptic,
whose face showed traces of mingled
surprise and suspicion.
“Oh, I didn’t stop to count ’em.”
“Didn’t you get wounded!” asked
tbe man who was leaning against the
tree. '
“Once or twice I got a little scratch
—such as a man is always liable to
when he is knocked around in that
way; The next thing I did after I
got through with the cavalrymen was
to take a lot of commissary wagons
belonging to the Spanish, and follow
ed that up by taking a castle on tbe
morning of tbe next day, and a fort in
tbe afternoon.”
’ Mister,” said tbe disagreeable man,
slowly and with indignation, “here in
Washington we see some of tbe finest
specimens of almost anything you can
call to mind, but I wish to state, and
I may remark incidentally that I come
. from Texas, and fully realize tbe re
sponsibility I assume, that you are tbe
I biggest liar who ever walked on Feon
' sylvania avenue.”
. Tbe goodsnatured raconteur looked
I very angry for a moment, but tbe ex
■ pression of bis face gradually mellowed
1 into one of gentle reproach. Hemere
-1 ly answered:
' “I ain’t anything of tbe kind. I’m
a photographer.”
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Gea. Brooke On His Way.
San Juan, Sept. 6 —General Brooke,
who is on the way to join the reel of
the evacuation commission here arriv
ed at Caguas yesterday and is expected
fa Rib Piedras, a suburb of San Juan,
•here be will occupy a residence ten
dered him by Captsin General Maciae.
Gen. Brooke’e trip across the island
has been delightful. The Spanish lines
outside of Guakama were’entered Sat
urday. The Spanish troops were
drawn up in Gen. Brooke's honor, and
the commanding officer exchanged
compliments.
At Cayce and other towns, the in
habitants welcomed the Americans
and the soldiers greeted each other
cordially, i
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Mayor.
At tbe solicitation of many citizens I
hereby respectfully 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. .
Hawing faithfully served tbe City of
Griffin as Mayor for one term, I announce
as a candidate for re-election and respect
fully solicit the votes of the citizens.
, " W. D, DAVIS.
For Alderman.
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 Aiderman from the first ward
and solicit the support of my friends.
T IT QMITTT
V * 11. OKA 1 Jal•
At the solicitation of friends I respect
folly announce myself a candidate for Al
derman from the Fourth Ward, and so
licit tee rapport of the citizens.
Having a pride in the welfare of our
city and her institutions I promise, If
[ elected, to act for the best interest of the
city and citizens and perform conscien
tiously every duty assigned me. '
DAVID J. BAILEY.
I -
Having served the city as Aiderman
from the 4th ward for the past two yean,
and consctontiously discharged my duty,
J announce myself as a candidate for re
election and respectfully solicit the votes
and support of the citizens.
M. D. MITCHELL.
R.F.StricHand&Co.
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Several Large Shipments of New
Goods have arrived.
Have you prepared the boys and girls for
school, if not these prices will aid you.
Boys and Qirle extra heavy ribbed, met black, w eeaae, eaM
Hose at lOc., regular price 15c.
Boy s and girls extra heavy ribbed Hose, a regular 25c. article, at
twopairefbr2sc.
School Umbrellaa, epecial at 48c. f-' > ‘■■ ‘ -
Boys and girle navy blue Cape, new otyteo, at 25c.
Boys and girls fancy Capa at 35c.
Boys and girls Corduroy Cape, entirely new, at 50c.
Glrle fancy Cape trimmed In braid at 50c.
New stock boye Alpine Hate at SI.OO.
New Percale for achool dream, 8.10 and 12 l-2c.
100 pieces now Printe for echool dreeeee, sc.
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Remember that the New Boek
Store can furnish you with all
School supplies—With every ,
cash purchase of 50 cents a
25 cents stove liger wifl/be
given to every one. - -
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Columbia Bicycles
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EDWARDS BROS.’
RACKET STORE.
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We will, on and after Sept. Ist,
be found at the store formerly occu
pied by Mangham Bros., which is be
ing handsomely repaired.....
WE WILL SHOW_
Many new attractions in the way of desirable goods
and LOW PRICES.
It has been just two years since we cast our lot
with the people of Gnffin, and to say that t
We Are Pleased With Our New Friends
and Acquaintances
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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.
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