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I _ TELEPHONE NO. 88 I Mm.lWfoWxforthree moniM, or 10 omU per week. Delivered by carriers al any point In the dty. TIM Middlb Gaonau Farmxb, pub The above papers seat to any address, Mosinxa Call and the M idols Gsoboia Farms* will ever be the best Advertising mediums for this entire section ° f Adverting rates furnished on applica i ,OD ; K«s- hi" ii.*— ■ —, -SSffiSW; Mrs. Myrick makes this timely and apt Inquiry : What wobbly order will next be issued by Assistant Secretary of War Ficklejobn, aliu Mioklejohuf A recently publisbed malrimonial Chart ebows that Georgia posaewee #8,796 bacbelora of a more or lew de sirable claw, while 66,970 specimens of the gentler sex still sail life’s sea coder their original names. The man behhtd the gUDB haa been doing the country good aorslca during the |«aat few months, but tbo man behind the mule is the one whom we all depend on year in and year out, •ayt the >L Gaines Sentinel. Hogan said io hie letter of accep tance* that he bad no idea of being elected governor, and he told the truth. Ho io eimply running to keep up a disturbance. The people want peace, and the way to got it lo to enow every populist can lidale, from bailiff up, • under such crushing majorities that populism will noter attempt lo show its bead again.—Lawrenceville Herald. w—»— —— Tbo dissolution of tbo great war k. fleet which was commanded by Samp son will begin immediately, under orders just issued by Secretary Long. About one hundred vosaole were under Sampson, and tbo orders provide for retention in native service of only thirty«4wo. Nearly all the fighting ships are kept in service, together with a few auxiliaries that have been found umlul, while lbs balk ol the auxiliary fleet eUber goes oat of commission or into reserve at League Island. Washington rumors now have it that Fitsbugh L*e io not to be gov* ernor general of Cuba, after all, but that tbe place io to go to Gen. Wade. Wbat foundation there io to tbe report nobody seems to know. Meantime tbe foot romaine that there is not s man in ths ssrvioe of tbe government who is bottsr fitted for the position than Geo. Lee. His long residence in Havana has made him thoroughly acquainted with conditions in the island, and bissucoessful management of the camp at Jacksonville bis shown him to boa commander who knows bow to take care of bis men. There* fore, H he were made governor general the affairs of the island would be ably managed, and tbe army of occus pation would be under command of a man wbo has been complimented by tbe Secretary of War for efficiency in safeguarding tbe health ol hie troops. —■Savannah Nows The Kansas City Star thus summer* ises tbe war celebrities: "The most picturesque figure of tbe war Colonel Teddy Roosevelt; the man wbo ro« ceived neither eulogy nor censure, Secretary Long of the navy ; tbe hero of the songs, Lieutenant Hobson ; tbe Chevalier Bayard of the war, General Joe Wheeler; famous through a word, Captain ‘Hell’ Evans; who loved hie ship better than himself, Captain Clark, of tbe Oregon; the hero with* out a preen agent, General Wood, of tbe Rough Riders; the hero of the school readers forever, Captain Philip, of tbe Texas, who acknowledged God ; the hero of opportunities, Lieutenant Commander Wainwright; who said They’ll never get back!' Admiral Scbley; tbe general hypnotised an island. Miles; tbe man in the wrong place. Secretary Alger; tbe man who was mostly dudinus, Shafter; the false alarms, Cuban patriots; tbe unknown heroes, the regulars; without a slain upon its glory, without explanation in Wfe **• lexicon of war, tbe navy ; whom wo love the beet and honor tbe moat, • Admiral Dewey." Y<mr Bowel* With VaacarMa. Cana/ J’alharttc. cure coastipatica forever. ’ MCC.C faU.dnvrisurafaadaMmas. attnoor, oontritmtas to TbsCsatury an I arifclson “ America, Spain and France.'’ The Spanish nation has brilliant quail ties. It is chivalrous, Intrepid and never wanting In patience and courage. It U never astonished at its misfortunes and never doubts its ability to triumph over tbem. To blustering indolence it joins immeasurable pride and pitiless hardness of heart. Nothing that has existed is com parable to it, M>d U condors | itmlt | SU ( InTXtemacy merit suppression andite whole history 1s but an incessant extermination. Itb’otted out thnXMN and the Indians, and at homo, in ord«to go on exterminating, it became tbs J**'!?* 4 of the inquisition, of the auto-da fs; it ex terminated the heretic as In no other ■■ ChariesVfeU upon Nome they { more spoliation* and aacrilega*, caused Os this abominable devastation for It has - not been possible wholly to obliterefo the on which hal herds were hung. Now, proud axtermi natora cannot be civlliaero. They do not assimilate peoples. They only make them suffer and exploit them till they exasper ate them and force them to revolt. X» the Beet Besaedy on the Market for Babies, Children and Adults. It Aids Digestion, Regulates the Bowels, . Cured Cholera Infantum, | Cholera Morbus, Diarrhcea, = Dysentery, Teething Children, | And All Diseases of the Stomach : and Bowels. It is Pleasant to the Taste aad NEVER VAILS to ffiT* aatiaiaction. A Few DOSES WILL dxmonstratk its supkrlativk virtuks. Gssxxanexo, Ga., Dee. Iteth. 1397, The Lamar <t RanMn Drug Co., /l/lonto, wit GOWAMXN: I have handled OABMUtATIVB'* fdr eight years, and have neverknown of a single Instance where it failed to give perfect gatlsfactton. Parties who onto use it always malto permanent customers. We sell more of this article than all the other camtaatives. soothing syrups, and colic-drops combined. Signed, I. B. KICX, Druggist. ' — PITTS’ CARMINATIVE la for sale at all firot-claaa drug-stores. ERICS, SB ANU 80 OtNTS. Highly Recom mended for Coughs, Colds, Hoamrnxss, Bobk Throat,Baox- CHITIS, ASTHMA. the Throat, Lungs and Bronchial Tubes. = A PoMttvb Bncina FOB Osoup. I wiiiiiiimmiimiiiitiHUMiiiniMiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiitiiiiß WM. E. H. SEARCY, JR., Counsellor at Law, GRIFFIN, GA. GENERAL PRACTICE. An Ordinance. An Ordinance to fix the term of office the manner and time of 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 until 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 farther ordained that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in con flict with this ordinance be, and the same are hereby repealed. Cheap Excursion Bates to Eastern Cities via Savannah and. Oosan Steamship Co Effective June Ist, 1898, the Central of Georgia Railway Company will place on sale excursion tickets to New York and Boe-on, 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 of much interest and enjoyment to all par ties contemplating visiting the East. For rates, sailing dates, etc., apply to any Ticket Agent of the Central of Georgia Railway Company, or to J. C. Haile, Gen eral Passenger Agent, Savavannah. Ga. CiiliS tmb Emtoxj— l have an absolute remedy for Consumption. By its timely use thousands of hopeless cases have been already permanently cured. So proof-positive am ( of its powef that I consider it my duty to sMaffoefottte/Wv tofiioseaf your readers who have Consumption, Throat Broochiri or Lm< Trouble, ts jhey will write me their express and postoffice address. Sincerely, LL&ianiKC, mKadaUMswYMk. g, p* ■»‘^..^.*^^* aa teteg? a *« CAaTORXA. Bwtette I 39 8. Brwd ud 32 nd 34 8. Ftojib, St». A. General ■ ■; ■ Mff -<s3® Agents f0r.... If Erie City Iron Works. *Bms Gelter Man’fg Co. f New Birdsall Co. lunger Improved Sys Rii-'-ACo. Henry Disston A-Sons James Ohlen <fc Sons. r Oardmr Governor <-• . penbertby Injector Co. HARRYING Complete Uns of Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills, Separators, I 11110 Grist Mills, Saws, Pumps, Injectors, Grate Bars and Steam i and Jlpe Fittings. Prompt attention given orders and inquiries. HFCATALOGUS FREE BY MENTIONING THIS PAPER. • .. ’ The Best Company is the Company i that does the Most Good. MUTUAL iff INSURANCE CD. OF NEW YORK. IS THE OLDEST IN THE] UNITEDJSTATES AND THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD. Since organisation to the present time, it has paid and now holds on policies not yet due the enormous sum of , Its dividend record is unsurpassed by any other company in the world. It protects your dividends in case of death and provides for your old age. See that your policy has this clause inserted in it. As compound results are the source of life of all the old line companies, what is best for the company should be best for the insured. And for best results tvke a policy in the grand old MUTUAL LIFE. Fathers see to it that the daughter, the pride of your heart, when sailed by the vicissitudes of life and touched by the cruel hand of fate, shall be provided with a guaranteed income lor lite. The MU TUAL LIFE, 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 in fliis 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. McOURDY, President. For best plans of insurance please consult me. -A.. \A/ - 2E3ZIT iTLiy Snecial Agfent. ' mil OF MB DllW 001 3 Schedule in Effect Jan. 9, 1898. 'No. 4 No. 11 4fo.T ~ No-.J IWHv D*lly. Dally. Dally. statiomb. Daily. Dally. Dally. TjOpm 4Mpm 760 am Lv ~ .Atlanta. _...At 738 pm 11Wam 7«am BSpm 4 47pm SMam Lv Joneaboro Ar 652 pm 1038 am JsJam »15pm 6 30pm OUamLvGriffinAr 613 pm JsJam «l«am 846 pm 6 06pm 8 46am Ar BarnesvilleLv 6pm BSam 647 am +7 40 pm tlßUpm ArThomaston.Lv 73 00 pm 17 00 am Kl;pm 681 pm 1015 am ArForsythLv 514 pm «S2am 617 am uiOpw 730 pm 1110 am ArMasonLv 415 pm 809 am 425 am Ulßam 810 pm 1208 pm ArGordon...Lv 804 pm 710 am 8 10am t 8 80 pm tl 16 pm Ar MilledgevilleLv 16 30 am 130 am 117 pm ArTennille--... .Lv 156 pm |“am 815 am 8 2spm Ar Millen Lv 1134 am l‘6Bpm 6 36 am 6 8s pm ArAagustaLv 8 20 am 8 40 pm 600am600pm ArSavannahLv 8 45am 9 00pm •Daily, fexcept Sunday. ■ i Train for Newnan and Carrollton leaves Griffin at 955 am, and 1 5O pit dally exeekt Sunday. Returning, arrives in Griffin 690 p m and 12 40 p m dally except Sunday. For further Information apply to C. 8. WHITE, Ticket Agent, Griffin, Oa. THEO. D. KLINE, Gen'l Supt., Savannah, Ga. J. C. HAILE. Gen. Passenger Agent. Savannah, G» E. H. HINTON, Traffic Manager, Savannah. Ga. ***’************“************* ' A Prominent Phyulclan. An Elderly Lady. A prominent New York physician An elderly lady living at Fordham <; 1 tn discussing the merits of Ripana Heights, a part of New York City, <; | Tabales with a brother M. D. said: and who was known to be a warm ; ' •• Several years ago I asserted that advocate of Ripens Tabules for any ;, If one wished tobeoome a philan. case of liver trouble or indigestion, ; thopist and do a beneficent deed— said toareporter who visited ner for .; 1 one that would help the whole hu- the purpose of learning the particu- , ; man race—nothing could be better lars of her case: “ I had always '. 1 than to procure the Roosevelt Hoe- employed a physician and did so on ; ’ pital prescription, trJtieA u t)u ieuir the last occasion I had for one, but <; •flit ititaru Tahelu, and cause it to at that time obtained no beneficial ; 1 : be put up in the form of a ketchup reralts. I bad never had any faith ; ' ana distributed among the poor.” in patent medicines, but having seen ;; Ripans Tabales recommendea very < Sales laereaalac. highly in the New York Herald con- < > The largest retail drug store in eluded to give them a trial, and ]! America is that of Hegeman & Co. found they were just what my case <’ 7 on Broadway in New York City, demanded. I have never employed <• 1! A reporter wno went thereto learn a physician since, and that means a«• ;; how Ripans Tab- ! l ;; Rise were selling <' bought a five-cent Ripans Tabules ; ; carton and asked: .diHZiaMrKMlffllKk lasts me a month, : "Do vou have and I would not be ], ' much call for ■ ■ JI R Iff w without them now ; these?* I rW ■ it J if it were my last <; He was referred dollar.” At the : toss gentleman who ' W|K I ten time of thia inter- Droved to be the there were ; '' fiend of the depart- present two daugh- !' ment He said: ten who specially < -The sale of Ripens Tabules is objected to their moOnr ghfaga constant and is increasing, due testimonial which should parade ner ' especially to the influential character name in the newspapers/bat to do ; of thetestimonialsin the dailv press, this the elder lady argued : M There < and growing out of these, through may be other awes just like mme, . the recommendation of friend to and lam sure I take great pleasure ~ friend. Satisfaction with them is in recommending the Tabules to any •; verygenenL When once they are one afflicted as I was. If the telling ; begun I notice that a penna-mt about my case in the papers enables < ;! customer for them is made. This, 1 same other person similarly affected •; believe, is through their intriosio to be as greatly benefited as I have merit, which proves the bona fide been, I sronoobjecticm.'’The dough- <; character of the advertising. I think tars, knowing Iww Mznorily she: ' them specially useful in the general, about the benefit she bad received,! < ;! run of stomach troubles.” decided she was quite right. CnvTAMMXlviUtoMffKorftreerau. RiroiwTMca*wy6»totad «l lI4IHHH.-r n I— "■ "I '■ r* IX --—-»-f- OtochwivlM. ; NMHIMWNXMMtoMMtoMMffMiMMMfftoMiMMVWMMHMHffMMMMM ) i Irel,| IM ’ EBE/ |t IgniniS™ npfe: to*’* GEORGE WASHINGTON'S COACH Shows the contrast in the lumbersome vehicle of that time, compared with the strong and light running gear and beautiful designs in carriages of today. We have no back numbers, or old time stiff carriages in our stock, but everything that is handsome and up to-date in buggies, phaetons, traps carts, buckboards, etc. L. C. MANLEY, BP IhAAAAjj 50 YEARS’ | ■lv J J 1 “ /k ■ ■ j i ■ I SOPYR?GBmB*AC. Anyone lending a sketch and deecripOto mW asssisssfe fen f °Munn r A ß crX7r e nweM aotte, without charge, in the Scientific Hmericam A handsomely illuetrated weekly. Largest .to-- culatlon of any geientiflc journal. TMM,BBa year; four months, 8L Bold by all newsdealers. Griffin Telephone Exchange BRANCH OF THE SOUTHERN BELL TKLB PHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. JNO. D. EASTERLIN, 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, 8 rings. 37 Boyd Manufacturing Co. 43 Rrewer & Hanlerter, wholesale grocers 4 Burr’s Sons, H. C., Hardware, 2 call*. 4 Burr, H. C., res. 3 calls. 88 Carlisle & Ward, druggists. 45 Central R. R. depot. \ 89 Clak & Son, G. W., grpders. 16 Collier, T. J., residence!. 15 Drake, R H., grocries. 85 Earnhart, 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 riuga. 28 Griffin Ice Works. 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. 3 Griggs, Bob, livery stable. 86 Howard, W. K., residence. 8 Jones, Geo. 1., residence. Kelley & Mhomas, physicians, 2 rings, i 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. 82 Mangham, J J, residence, 3 rings 2* Mills. T. R., office, 2 rings. 2 Mills, T. R., residence, 3 rings. 47 Moore, Dr. J. L. residence. 22 Mohking Call office, 2 rings, 84 Newton &Co., W. H., coal andlu mb’r 5 Newton Coal and Lumber Co. 29 Osborn & Wolcott, office. 20 Oxford. D. A. market and restau.*ant 22 Sawtell, J. P.,residencr, 3 rings. 26 Searcy, W E H, Jr, residence. 18 Sears, J. M., grocer. 83 Shedd, J. R., market. 24 Southern Railroad. 13 Southern Express Company. ’ 28 Spalding County Farm. 12 Stewart Dr. J. F., residence, 11 Strickland, R F. & Co. 42 Western Union Telegraph Co. * • MISS WE WORTHINGTON,. \ Manafflir 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- CRIFFIW- Rv-frrv Sf-’ASSSirs ■HI I V 1 ■ ■ ed more case* than any S t X living Physician; hft f ■ ■ k W success is astonishing. A We have heard ofcasee ~ gg „ years* cta&Hng (Ml bot lie of his absolute cine, free to any sufferers who may send their P. O. and Exprees nddrewu »n_ J- A GRIPFIH TO THE EAST ■ VIA SEIBOIfID AIRLINE. DimiENTIAL PABBENGES BATES. To Norfolk and Portsmouth, sls 50 To Richmond, 15 50 To Washington, 15 50 To Baltimore via Washington, 16 70 To Baltimore via Norfolk and Bay Line Steamer, 16 TO To Philadelphia via Washington, 19 50 To Philadelphia via Norfolk, 19 50 To New York via Richmond and Washington, & «> To New York via Norfolk, Va., and Cape Charles Route, , 22 00 To New York via Norfolk, Va., and Washington, 88 00 To New York 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, 28 25 Also on Sale EVEBY WEDNESDAY Bound Trip Tickets Atlanta to Norfolk, Ocean View, Virginia Beach and Old Point Comfort, Va., for I 518.75. 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 I to the east, as cheap round trip tickets can be procured from either of above points to WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE PHIL AJDELPHIA 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 I time. For further information call on or I address B. A. NEWLAJND, Gen. Agent Pass Dept WM. BISHOP CLEMENTS, T. P. A., No. 6 Kimball House, Atlanta. T. J. ANDERSON, G. P. A., Portsmouth, Va I QLOOO paiSOH MMEHHiata - M 4 in 15 t 035 days. You can be treated at f oraanae price under same guaran ■<"ft?;,-Bty. If you prefer to come here wewillcon tract to pay ral Iroad fareand I aoehatge, if we fail to cute. If you have taken mer- I eury, iodide potash, and atlll have aches and I patna, Mucous Patches in mouth, Sore Throat, I Pimples. Copper Colored Spots, Cicero on I any part of the body, Hair or Eyebrows fhlilne I out. it is this Secondary BLOOD POISON ] we guarantee to cure. We solicit the most obsti- I nate cases and challenge the world for a I case we cannot cure. This disease boa always baffled the skill of the most eminent physi- I elans. *600,000 capital behind our uncondi* | Uonal guaranty. Absolute proofs sent sealed on I application. Address COOK REMEDY CO.. I 34» Maennto Temple. CHICLAjGQ. UX> * Something New! I Every housekeeper needs Spoons and I Forks for daily use. A cheap plated arti -1 cle is poor economy when you can buy a I first class article, of bright solid metal that I will always look bright, as there is no 1 plating to wear off, at 50 cents per pack- I age. Splendid article for the kitchen I picnicers, to send out meals, etc. Cheap and always look well. A. LOWER. No. 18 Hill Street. Southern Railway. I Bborttot aad quickest ronta with doable I daily eervico between Columbus aad Atlanta, I connecting in the pinion Passenger station, I Atlanta, with Veetlbuled Limited trains; alee United States Fast Mail trains to and from I Washington, New York and all Eastern pointe I with through Pullman Sleeping Car to Ashe- I Ville and the Land of the Sky. Also promptly I connecting for and from Chattanooga, Mem- I phis, Louisville, Cincinnati and the Northwest. > , Schedule in effect June 6, 1898. Central I standard time except at pointa east of Atlanta. „ . No. *7 No. S 9 Northbound. I tv. Columbus.7. 600 am sffi pm - Waverly Hall 6 ®! bm sm P !S I “ Oak Mountain...: •g am 22 p 2 | - Warm Springs..: 729 am ««P«» - Woodbury... 748 am J 67 pm - Williamson 885 am 759 pm " Griffin 852 am 807 pm " McDonough. .!S an *S!XXS I XSTJibeville..... ?«* a -B r I Ar.WasMngtoi.. '....7.... 845 rS »$* I - New York..; 12 43pm 62eam Lv. Atlanta. 4 00 pm 1000 pm Ar. Otattanooga a B I kr. Memphis.... 7 40 am 7 10 y m I kr. Louisville .7 750 arnTte pm 1 Ar. Cincinnati,. 7So am T•»P ■» ' J ~N»735' N-. SB BonlhbeuadL Deity. I Lv. Cincinnati. 889 am 800 p m Lv. Louisville .77 749 a m T4spm Lv, Memphis... 915 am 800 pm I Lv. Chattanooga 1000 pm 680 am Ar. 1 5 00 am 1140 am ’ spam . fc.NSTrL'.j.-T? txtESto7= Lv. Atlanta SMam 410 pm , ** McDonough. 615 am 525 pa • Oriffin 650 am 686 pm , • 1 ■ Cpncerd. 720 am 637 pm I “ Woodbury 748 am TW pm “ Warm.Bprie»s. SMamfdOpm ** OekMcnntaia 884 am 809 pm • Waverly HaU Id an BIT pm Ar. Oehunbus.y.... 980 ami 906 pm ■ TO MAOON. I Daily. Ma. 67.1 Me. *9 ! ?2:: “ Maeoa.lL AR. R.R.... 10 36 am... *r. LaOraage,M. 65.8-K 8» p m Daily. 'VI* No - ,0 N<k M Isr. Lagnmge, M.ffi B.R.R. lit f fc-BSaS.ttA.ti: wi. IS?: Third VP. * Gen. Mgr., Trait. MaaaMr. 1 Washing ton, D. Q Washington, D. O. W. A. TURK. K H. HARDWICK,