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r 5 1 a i> /■ a \ B TV TV I # ’ a A w/ I Iv 'I ' I I IT M ■ ■ ■ ■ j I W ■ V w ■ I RM ■/ I RM w ■ w A / W 9 j ■ « JL. II w w JL ▼'B M 1 r 1 w X r ; a Jk. ' Vol. X. No. 18. THB CITY FATHERS Met in Regular Session Yesterday Afternoon. Tbe city council met yesterday *K terncon, Hie Honor Mayor Davis, pre aiding. There were present Alderman Patrick. Moore, Blakely. Reid, Davis and Mitchell. A petition was read from A. E Hindaman, asking permission to erect wagon scales al tbe intersection of Sixth and Solomon streets, which was granted. Aiderman Patrick stated that tbe streets were in bad condition, and should be worked at once. The street committee was authorized to go before tbe county commissioners at their nelt meeting and endeavor to secure the chain gang at once and have the work done. Tbe committee on wells was instruc ’ ted to make such necessary repairs on the wells on Hill street as they think .» advisable. The cemetery committee asked for further time in which to purchase an acre of lard to be used by tbe coloied citizens as a burial ground. A letter was read from the Ame’i can Fire Engine Company, accepting the council’s proposition to repair No. 1 fire engine. A representative of the company, Mr. Bernard Bosch, was present, and made a detailed statement of the work bis company proposed to do, and stated that the engine would be 20 per cent better for fire purposes than it was when purchased, several years since, as it would have all the modern improvements. After reading the contract, tbe may or was authorized to sign tbe same, and make proper papes for tbe city. Bids were read from the Morning Call and News and Bun, offering to rpublish tbe city marshal’s fi fas at )e --jjal rates. Aiderman Patrick said the newspa per fraternity had the advantage of 4be council and it would be forced to pay tbe price named by tbe papers, -but tbe council could regulate tbe number of fi fas advertised. He .moved that tbe finance committee reelect such fi fas as they thought tsbould be advertised, and run a few in tbe papers, which would let the delin quents know they were in earnest. He was hopeful all would then come up and pay tbeir taxes and save expense. Tbe motion was carried, and now the matter rests with the finance commit mittee, after having been taken out of the bands of chief of police. The printing committee managed tbe mat* ter for a while, but tbe council has now decided to let tbe finance com mittee tackle it. Superintendent Howard was in structed to replace the arc light near Dr. Harris* residence, which was moved to Camp Nortben several s weeks since. Considerable complaint has been < made against tbe city garbage being allowed to lemain in Bowden’s stable lot, and Mr. Hanes Thurman, who purchased the garbage for this year, -.was ordered to move it at once. There being no further business, tbe adjourned. The Sure La Grippe Cure- There'is no use suffering from this •dreadful malady, if you will only get tbe right remedy. You are having pain all through your body, your liver Is out of order, have no appetite, no life or ambition, have a bad cold, in lact are completely used up. Eectric Bitters is tbe only remedy that will give you prompt and sure relief They act directly on your Liver, Stomach and Kidneys, tone up tbe whole sys tem and make you feel like a new be ing. They are guaranteed to cure or price refunded. For sale at J. N. Har ris & Son’s, and Carlisle <fc Ward’s drug store, only 50c per bottle. Diamond. Jubilee Carnival. On account of the Diamond Jubilee 'Carnival at Macon, October 11-14th, 1898, the Central of Georgia railroad will sell round trip tickets at very low rates, from All Ito agent stations. Please apply to the nearest ticket agent for full information as no rates, selling dates, limit of tickets, and schedules of trains, or to J. C. Haile, Gen eral Passenger Agent, Savannah, Ga. Notice- Any information regarding the san itary condition of any locality or premises in the city limits will be valued by tbe board of health J. F. Stewart, M. D. To Cnre Cousllputlon Foreret. Take Cascareta Candy Cathartic. 13c or Ksc. *« C. C. C fail to cure, druggists refund money. Learning From the Immigrants. The immigrants who are coming into Georgia are showing us in a point ed manner bow We have for years been neglecting our rich resources. Living in a country abundantly bless ed by nature with all that is necessary for tbe production of nearly if not quite everything we need, wo depend upon other and less favored, hut more energetic, sections to supply our needs It has been staled upon what ap pears to be good authority that 90 per i cent, of the dairy products consumed iu Georgia are imported from other : states, yet we have as fine pasturage 1 in this state as may be found in any I other section of the country; much < finer than existed naturally in that i section of New York state which has < become famous for its bolter and 1 cheese. And not only that, but our grass growing season is several months i longer than the season in the North I and io the West. Here ii is scarcely I necessary to stable milch cattle during ' the winter at all; they may run at ! large in tbe" pastures practicaly throughout the twelve months. Be- , yond this, it was staled as a facial the : last meeting of the Georgia dairymen’s < convention that the percentage of 1 butter fat in milk in this state is high* l er than tbe average io Northern and I Western states. Xn view of these < things, and tbe thousands of acres of I land available for pasturage and cattle raising purposes, why should we im- < port a pound of butter or a pound of I cheese. I An object lesson illustrating what ' can be done in the cattle and slock 1 raising line is being presented by tbe Shaker colony in Glynn county. The 1 people of this colony are paying no attention to those things which native Georgians regard as the staples, cotton, i turpentine and timber, but are raising 1 food crops for their own use and hay and grain for their stock. There is every reason to believe tbeir enterprise - will be attended with the greatest 1 success. 1 Tbo colonists at Fitzgerald are prov ing that the lands which we are apt to regard as being practically worthless except for the value of the trees upon them are as a matter of fact very fruit ful under proper cultivation. Tbe ' Fitzgerald settlers have fertilized tbeir lands, and are raising fine crops of fruits, vegetables, grains, hay and oth er products. Grapes also thrive in that section, and it probably will not be a great while before Irwin county raisins and wine will make tbeir ap pearance in tbe markets. A railroad man is authority for tbe statement that more bales of hay are brought into Georgia each year than bales of cotton are taken out of it. Grass begins to sprout in Georgia about the first of March and continues to grow and flourish until nearly Christmas It is not uncommon for those few farmers who pay attention to bay to gather three crops of it per year from the same ground. Only a short time ago the Morning News con tained an article describing bow a Middle Georgia farmer gathered S4O worth of hay from one acre last year; and all the work he did cn it was the harvesting. It is risking nothing to say that Georgia is one of tbe best grass states in tbe Union, but our peo ple have not yet learned tbe value of grass. The foregoing, of course, barely re fers to a few things which Georgia can and should, but does not produce. There are hundreds of others. Indeed* between the high hills of Dade and tbe maishes of Camden there are to be found soil and climate suited to the production of almost anything which may be called a necessary of life. When our people learn to take advan tage of the opportunities which Geor gia offers them, they will grow rich and independent —Savannah News. A Narrow Escape. Thankful words written by Mrs Ada E Haxt, of Grplon.,B. D. “Wss taken with a bad cold which settled on my lungs; cough set in and finally terminated in Consumption. Four Doctors gave me up, saying I could live but a short time. I gave myself up to my Savior, determined if I could not stay with my friends on earth,. I would meet my absent ones above. My busband was advised to get Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, i Coughs and Colds. I gave it a trial, took in all eight bottles, It has cured me, and thank God I am saved and now a well find healthy woman.” Trial bottles free at J. N. Harris A Son’s and Carlisle A Ward’s drug store. Reg ular size 50c and (1.00. Guaranteed or price refunded. MUFFIN, 6EOK6IA, WEDNESDAY MORNINS, SEPTEMBER 28. 18S8. The House es .The Future The Evansville Courier declares that if the imperialists in this country are permitted to have their way, ten years from now lbs membership of our national House of Representatives will be a strange mixture, and in it will be men from all parte of the habi table globe. According to the Cour ier the proceedings of the House will read something like this: Gentleman from Illinois—Mr Speak er, I desire to ask for an extension of leave for my honorable colleague from Hawaii. I understand that a split in bis party necessitates bis presence at home indefinitely. The mugwumps of the twenty-third precinct of tbe third ward in*Honolulu are trying to defeat hie candidate for postmaster. Under such emergent Speaker—The gentleman from Ha waii is granted leave until be can teach the Honolulu mugwumps a lesson in duly to our grand old party. Wbal is the further pleasure of tbe house? "Mr. Speaker, I bold io my band ths petition of a constituent for a pension. He was a soldier in General Gatcia’s command in the old days of Santiago. Daring that eventful campaign,- when the grasp nf Spain was being broken by our boys, he fell a victim to the dreaded gout. Since then he has been unable to enjoy his meals.” "Speaker—’Owing to the seriousness of the case tbe pension will be granted sinless there is objection. No objection being beard, what is the farther pleas ure of the house? Tbe gentleman from Landrooes has the floor/. '“Mr. Speaker, the Ladrone Veter ans and Daughters of the Hispano American war desire to thank Ibis honorable body for tbe permission granted to arm and drill tbe young sons of the Ladrone Veterans and Daughters of the Hispano American war, who have organized the Young Ladrone cadets. I ask leave to have tbe thanks printed in the Congression al Record.’ j- - “ ‘Mr. Speaker!’ “ ‘The gentleman from Canary/ " ‘Mr. Speaker, it has long been a wish of my constituents that this is land might be represented on our gio- ‘ rious flag. I would suggest, therefore, that in the center of the blue field be placed a reproduction of a canary bird. It would form a beautiful contrast, this sweet singing innocent bird, to tbe war scarred eagle, our national or nithological emblem. Morever— ’ "Speaker—‘Referred io the commit tee on birds.’ ” REPORT OF THE CONDITION —o>- THE CITY NATIONAL BANK, (No. 2075.) At Griffin, in the State of Georgia, at the close of business, September 20,1898. RESOURCES, Loans and discounts..B 90,162 65 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured, 8,649 66 United States bonds to secure circu lation 14,000 00 Stocks, Securities, judgments, etc ... 12,326 00 Banking bouse, furniture and fix- tures, 6,700 00 Other real estate and mortgages 8,467 21 Due from other National Banks 1,717 28 Due from State Banks and bankers.. 2,868 36 Due from approved reserve agents.. 8,829 67 Checks and other cash items. 352 90 Notes of other National Banks 2,000 00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents. 43 36 Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz: Specießlß.49s 80 Legal tender notes 7,000 00—25,495 80 Redemption fund with U 8. Treasur- er (s per cent of circulation) 630 00 Due from U, S. Treasurer, other than 6 per cent, redemption fund ~ .. Total 67 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in- .8 56,000 00 Surplus fund 21,000 00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid 278 26 National Bank notes outstanding.... 12,600 00 Due to other National Banks 2,928 77 Due to State Banks and Bankers,.... Dividends unpaid 644 00 Individual deposits subject to check. 62,243 93 Demand certificates of deposit 16,624 71 Notes and bills re-discounted Bills payable., Totalßl7X2l7 « STATE OF GEOBGlA—County of Spalding, ss. L J. G- Mbea, Cashier of tbe above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state ment is true to the beet of my knowledge and belief. J. G. RHEA, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of Sept., 1898. „ E. C. Smith, N. P. Corrbct— Attest: ROBWKLL H, DRAKE. 1 ALEX. S. MURRAY, W, J. KINCAID. f 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 t fornia Fig Syrup Company, printed near t the bottom of the package. For sale by , all responsible druggists. hou'. Sjiii aiul bmuke lour life A«sf. To quit topacso easily and forever, be mag I netie. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To> , Bae, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men , strong. AU druggists, 60c or 81. Cureguaran toed. Booklag and aaaaple free. Address Sterling Remedy Oa. Chicago **• New York POWER Absolutely Pure •OVAL MKM WWMS 00., MW TOM. Devious Definitions. Essay—A paragraph padded with wprda. Centurion—A cyclist who makes a century run. Experience—Tbe comb a man ac quires after he loses his hair- Heirloom—The trousers that are handed down from father to son. Quiet —About the hardest thing for a woman to keep in the world. „ . Ultimatum—Something a woman ia continually working off on her hus band. Adversity—The only scales that gives the correct weight of our friends. Brave—Tbe man who will stand within twenty feet o( anything * wo man throws at. Censure—An elaborate compilation on which we base pur guesses for the next ten years. Salon—Baid to baa union of intel* ect and fashion. An additional “o,” however, knocks that definition silly. |Ty/ THE HCtUENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS 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 California Fig Strut 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 Fig 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 Fig Strut Co. with the medi cal profession, and the satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has given 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— CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, CaL LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW TORE. N. T. Farmers Warehouse Meeting. Ata meeting of a large number of farmers of Spalding and adjoining counties they endorsed the action of the board of directors and managers of the Farmers Warehouses. R. V. Ogletree, Chair. B. N. Miller, Sec’t’y. FOR RENT. The.store room in Odd Fellows building now occupied by G. W. Clark <fc Soo. Possession given Sept. Ist next. Apply to either of the under signed. Jno. L. Reid, J. C. Brooks, W. M. Thomas. NOTICE. Parties desiring to settle their it>* deb ted nets to D. A. Oxford can find me at my office in the old Brewer <fc Hanleiter building, West Solomon street. Butler Oxford. DR. B. L. HANES, DENTIST. Office upstairs in building adjoining, on the north, M Williams & Son. cabtohia. Beustha jjr/pTlwJfisHawMsays Bought R.F. Co. IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY HERE THIS WEEK. We have collected thia season the largest and handsomest stock ot staple and fancy goods that we have ever owned. Wo want to show you Monday all the Latest Novelties in Dress Goods. Moderate In price for Such Goods. DRESS PATTERNS ALL PRICES FROM 82.00 TO HO.OO. SPECIAL FU ON BUCK GOODS. 36 in. Black Henrietta, Half Woo) 20c. 40 in. Black Henrietta, All Wool, worth 50c at 39c. 36 in. All Wool Serge, Black and Colon, at 25c. 46 in. Fine Twilled Serge only 50 cents per yard. a 46 in. Storm Serge, Very Cheap at 50 cents per yard. BLACK CREPONB AND POPLINS. NEW BKIRTINGB IN BYODERE EF FECTB, A SPECIAL BARGAIN Al SI.OO AND $1.35. Silks for Waist and Linings - - - WAIST SILKS 4YD PATTERS 75c TO SI.OO. BEST QUALITY TAFFETA SILK 75 CENTS. BLACK SATIN AT 75c, |I.OO AND |1 50. Ne w Stock of Ladies and | Childrens Hose. d • MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF CORSETS IN THE CITY. ALL NEW STYLES AND BEST MAKE. B. F. STRICKLAND & CO. SOMETHING NEW ' 1 AND INTERESTING. Titus—A Comrade of The Croes. \ • Th® Wrestler ot Philippi. DeVotee and A Darling. Out of The Triangle, a Story of the Far East. « Ten Nights in a Bar Room. Any of the above at 5c each. J. H. HUFF, - 24 Hill Street. Columbia Bicycles Lead All Others. $35.00 IMAI: nfl $50.00 $40.00 " jIZO.UU ” $ 75 -OO I Hartford bicyclesl C7VSH OR CREDIT. | K. H. DRAKE, CRIFFIN, GA. EDWARbs BROS., 39 HILL STREET. J - (0) : NEW STORE-NEW GOODS Below we name a list of prices on the most 1 staple goods. Comparison will prove that no competition can touch them. Pepperell Mills unbleached 10-4 Sheet ing 16K- Pepperell Mills bleached 10-4 Sheeting 19c. Fruit of Loom 4-4 Bleach Ofc. Pepperell Mills Pillow Casing 10c. English Long Cloth 10c. Indian Head 10c. Best Prints, all new styles, 4c to sc. Beautliul quality welt Pique 20c. 72-inch all linen bleached Damask 85c. EDWARDS BROS. Ten Cents per Week 72-inch all linen unbleached Damask 60c." * Linen Doilers 5 to 124 c. Best Table Oil Cloth 15c. Canton Flannel 5,6,7 and 10c. New wool Drees Goods under value. Fine lisle thread, silk finish Hose, beau ties, 19,20 and 25c. Linen Window Shades 25,30,38 and 50c. On Notions you are familiar with our prices and know they are the lowest.