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■ W ■ ■ ■ ' W % Uhl 18a T i ' W ■ ■ ■ J |% /■ < %■ <> I K I > * g 1 ■' ■ B Iw/ I ■ B B*w I ■ I B -w B .... .W > ■ B j I w’ ■ w w ■ I B I wbJ W B W A / w B • B > VoLX No. 79. Kn«u<b of Tbit- Tbe country has not honored suffi ciently th* brae* follows who went w iib Hobton on the Merrimac, espec ially that one of them, Diegnsn by name, wbo a few days ago, when a woman tried to kies hi tn, gently but firmly protected himsoll. Honestly, have we not had some what too much of this kissing of he roes of the recent war by women who have no kinship or even acquaintance with them? We admit that kissing is all right in iu place. Probably it is one of the joys of lifo. We are also willing to concede that women are somewhat given to kissing. They kies each oth-1 er on the moot trivial occasions, and for one woman to kies another has als ways seemed Io si a most culpable waste of material that could be used to far better purpose. A witty Fredohman has discussed tbe intuitive need women seem to feel for being affectionate. He declares that they must kiss butterflies if there be no mor* real need on band. But tbe war kies has gone to an excess which eaosee a tired feeling to come over many very sensible pt ople. Tbe editor of Harper’s Bassr was oppressed by this feeling when he wrote the fol lowing words, which have our hearty approval: “Just at present, however, in the flush of victory and the excitement of becoming the victors, patriotism is getting rather frothy. There is a good deal of effervesc> nee, and this feminine demonstrativeness is bubbling over a little toe much First it was Lieut. Hobson wbo was tbe subject, and ev ery ope smiled indulgently over the enthusiastic girl who fojlowed the in stinctive and Warm impulse of many a woman who "felt like’* doing tbe same thing. Then it was Commodore Schley. According to the news dis patches from Washington ‘two women threw their arms about bis neck and kissed him.' Then it was the boys of tbs Seventy first New York volunteers wbo wore welcomed with cheers, rat ties, megaphones—and kissee It seems as If it was time to curb this exuber guce of welcome. A little more of it, •nd all sensible women will begin to blush with annoyanceo-if they have not already done so.” We can imagine how some impul sive girls would like to kiss Hobson, •nd the flohley case is not far beyond the bounds of explanation, but why any woman outside her own family could ever have desired to kiss tbe sol dier* of the Seventy-first New York volunteers, egeept those in its third battalion, after their conduct at tbe battle «f Santiago, is certainly a mys tery ---Atlanta Journal The Modern Mother Has found that her little ones are improv ed more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxative effect of a gentle remedy than by any other, and that it is more acceptable to them. Children enjoy it and it benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company only. Our Public Schools. The Chattanooga Times says that Georgia, “though larger and more pop ulous, and passing as being much richer than Tennessee, spends $500,000 a year less on tbe people’s schools.” We wish tbe Times bad quoted some figures of Tennessee’s expenditures for public school purposes in making tbe comparison. We have not at band the figures for that i late, but we feel sure that our contemporary is mistak en. The State of Georgia for the cur rent year will spend $1,650,000 for public schools, $1,000,000 of which is raised by taxation. We do not believe that Tennessee is spending $8,150,000 on her schools this year. Should the recommendation of the Governor of Georgia, that the school appropriation be reduced by $400,000, be adopted* Georgia would next year pay out for common school purposes about $1,250, Q 0 News. CASTOR IA Por Infanta and Children. The KW You Have Always Bought Bean the y/Th e "T" Signature of For Sale. The Hughes place, 2 miles north of Gris fin; good 5-room house, big barn,bermuda pasture, etc. 671-2 acres of land. Easy tarms. A. S. Biajrn, asthma cured AT LAST- Dr. R- Schiffmann troves His Faith in His Remedy by Giving it Away. Dr. Rudolph Schiffmann is a recog nized authority on the subject of throat and lung diseases and has, dur ing a practice of over thirty years, un doubtedly treated and cured more cases of Asthma and kindrgfl diseases than any doetor io she world. He an nounces that he has atjlast perfected a remedy which not only instantly re lieves the worst attacks but has per maqently cured thousands of so called “incurable cases.” Dr. Schiffmann has perfect confidence in his remedy and in order to convince others of its mer its in the quickest, surest way, he has arranged with tbe well known drug gists, N B. Drewry & don’s, 28 Hill street, to give a liberal sample package to each sufferer applying at his store next Thursday. An opportunity to test, without cost, a remedy so celebra ted and promising so much, certainly should be eagerly grasped by every sufferer. Those living out of town will be sent a free sample not later than Dec 15. b, by writing name and ad dress on a postcard, and sending to Dr. R Schiffmann, 315 Rosabel St, St. Paul, Minn. A Girl’s Shrewd Scheme. A girl up on the west side gave a “jabot party” the other day that struck me as having commendable features A jabot, as every one but the benight ed man wbo may be reading this, knows is a “neck fixing” of lace or silk or chiffon, the fashioning of which eludes the amateurish band and the price of which puts it out of'reach of all but* tbe more oplilent. This girl had looked on ths neckwear display and had fallen a victim to its wiles. She knew that if she could get two or three of those mysterious knots and bows in her bands lor five minutes she could copy them at small expense and in a manner to defy detection. But to get them, that was tbe point. Then she happened to think of the “memorandum” system of sending goods to cuatomeiAAu approval, and on the spot she coolly ordered two or three ot the prettiest and most expen sive sent to her address that she might try their effect with her new silk waist —at least, that is the excuse she gave. This done, she hunted up two or three other gills, likewise jabot-en vious, outlined her plan, and entreat ed them to do likewise. The result was that that night a half-dozen maids beid a secret conclave at the bouse of one of their number and from early after dinner until long after midnight they plied their needles, fashioning out of the materials which they bad come provided some of the daintiest trifles imaginable Tbe next day each strolled into her particular store, and with the most nonchalant air told tbe cleik to send for the goods on “memorandum,” as none of the colors suited, and that Chicago shops would have to be depended upon to furnish a greater variety. New Orleans Times Recorder. CASTORIA, Bean th* The Kind You Haw Always Bought Sheriff Sales. -There was little sales for tbe sheriff yesterday morning and owing to tbe small crowd little interest was taken in the bidding. T. R Nutt bought for the county, to collect tax fl fas, three pieces of land belonging to Perry Dickinson, Lizzie Banks and Walter White. Some other small trade of laud was sold. 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 guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. N. Harris & Son and Carlisle & Ward. Election of Officers. At a meeting of Warren Lodge, No. 20,1. 00 F , he'd Monday night, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: W. B Mathews, N. G„ B B. Davis, V. G., D. Boyd, R. 8, B. E Randall, P, S., E C. Smith, Treasurer. ri SBIFFIN, &EOREUA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 7,1838. Why Do They Neglect Him! A few days ago the Atlanta Consti tution sa!d it had discovered that the Democratic papers which in 1890 op posed that part <>t the Chicago plat form which demands free silver coinage are now opposing tbe policy of ex pansiou—-that is, the acquisition of the Philippines Since the Constitu tion has made that discovery; and an nounced it, a fair question would be, why is it that so many of the Demo cratic papers which were so enthusi astic over the Chicago platform in 1896 are now saying nothing in praise of Col. Bryan, the Democratic leader in 1896? Is it because Col. Bryan finds nothing to praise in the rxpan* sion idea? Some of the Democratic leaders, it is said, visited Col. Bryan while he was at his home at Lincoln, and tried to induce him to change his views respecting expansion idea, but, it is asserted, be firmly declined to* do so. He takes the view that Senator Hoar does, namely, that the acquisition of the Philippines means the purchaseol sovereignty, and that the genius of ourinstitutions is opposed to the bar ter and sale of sovereignty. It is said also that he holds that the acquLiliot of the Philippines would eventually make the conditions for the common people harder. Col. Bryan is entitled to credit for standing by his convictions, notwith standing the fact that some of the pa pers which were the loudest in their demands for free silver and the Cbtca go platform appear nOw to be giving him the cold shoulder—Savannah News. How’s This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEYifcCO., Props., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions, hnd financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. West & Traux, Wholesale Druggists, To ledo, O. • Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall’s Catarrh Ctire is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot tle. Sold by all' free. J? ' Hall’s family Pills are the best. Dead Broke. The West Point News says that it if said Georgia will be dead broke afte cbe first of y. Well, that don’ alarm us for ve have beon|lrpke four or five years and never felt better in our life.—Carroll Free Prise Pitts’ Carminative aids digestion, regu lates the bowels, cures Cholera Infantum, Cholera Morbus, Dysentery, Pains, Grip ing, Flatulent Colic, Unnatural Drains from the Bowels, and all diseases incident to teething children. For all summer com plaints it is a specific. Perfectly harmless and free from injurious drugs and chemi cals. Bean th# Kind You Haw Always Bought Signature , r// ,* i, - No-To-Uac for I ? irty Ceuta. Gua-antecd tobacco habit cure, makes weak >nen strong, blood pure. 60c, 81 All druggists REPORT OF THE CONDITION THE cm NATIONII BINE. (No. 2075.) At Griffin, in the State of Georgia, at the close of business, December 1.1898. I ’SJ'V BBSOUBCES. roans and discounts 4 83,711 83 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured, 6,809 96 United States bonds to secure c'rcu- lation, UOOO 00 Stocks, Securities, judgments, etc .. 7,836 00 Banking home, furniture and fix tures. 6.700 00 Other real estate and mortgages kW jl Due from other National Banks 9,998 57 Due from State Banks and bankers.. Due from gunroved reserve agents,. 5.194 17 Check* and other cash items. BMH Notes of other National Banks 1,600 00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents. 35 lawful Money Beserve in Bank, viz: Specie.sl6,oßl 60 Legal tender notes 1,000 00—16,021 50 Kedemptionfund with U 8. Treasur- er (5 percent of circulation)..... 630 00 Due from U. S. Treasurer, other than 5 per cent, redemption fund .. 60 Total $163,27168 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in . •$ 56,000 00 Surplusfund. 81,000 00 Undivided profits, les* expenses and taxes paid 560 » National Bank notes outstanding ... 12,600 00 Due to other National Banks 292 ss Due to State Banks and Bankers,.... Dividends unpaid • ••• 524 00 Individual deposits subject to check. 56,630 56 Demand certificates of deposit 15,664 99 Notes and bills re-discounted Bills payable T0ta1...5163,271 68 STATE OF GBORGLA—County of Spalding, ss. I, 3. G- Rhea, Cashier of tbe above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. J. G. RHEA, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th OoßKwm-Attest: ROB LT. DANI3L, ’ t Director*. HENRY C. BURR. f RoYal Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum Alum baking powder* are tfw greatest mcaacen tokealth of the present day. ROYAL GAKMIQ fiOWMil ffitka MW VdMa 11 ■■■ !■ A Nevr Fl»h From Trout Ewa>a. At the fish hatchery at Ukiah, Cal., an odd thing canio out this summer in the trout hatching, which has puzzled some of the experts. A lot of trout egg* came in from Lake Tahoe, and in the course of hatching out there appeared among the products of these eggs some, eighty odd strange fish, a pale lemon colored fish fringed with black, with a pink line alongside, and a bright metallic luster in general coloration. The authorities wfere unable to name these fish and are hold ing them in a separate apartment, hoping that they will either turn into regulation trout or get themselves classified as they belong. It would appear that nature has got in another of her mystifying waysand has not consulted the authorities about it at all. Is it possible that we are to have a specialties to add to the fantail deer and the horn snake? The fantail deer X take to be now scientifically admitted, not only as a possibility, but as a fact, and I lay much unction to my own soul that I was ahead of the scientist on that and guessed correctly that the old hunters were correct in claiming that there was such an animal. As to these trout, it is as well to be meek, for not even an old hunter has as yet appeared who ever saw anything like th^m.—Ed Hough in Forest and Stream. Pllffrims to Blaine’s Grave. The superintendent of Oak Hill ceme tery in this city says that an average of 80 perso'ns visit that place every day to see the grave of Mr. Blaine, and four out of every five come to his office to Inquire why it is unmarked. Mr. Blaine lies upon the eastern slope of a beautiful hill by the side of his son Walker and daughter Alice, who was the wife of General Coppinger. There is a small headstone marking Walker’s grave, inscribed simply with his name and the dates of his birth and death. The daughter’s grave is marked by an elaborate Celtic cross, which, the inscrip tion “Was erected by her sorrowing husband,” but the grave of Secretary Blaine is marked only by a small foot stone, a few inches square, bearing the letters “J. G. B.” It has been understood among the friends of the Blaine family that the burial at Oak Hili is only temporary; that Mrs. Blaine intends to remove the bodies of her husband and children to Augusta as soon as she can make satisfactory ar rangements for their interment there, and that Is probably the reason why no perma nent monument has been erected.—Wash ington Letter in Chicago Record. THE EXCELLENCE OF SYMJP 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 scientifio processes known to the California Fio Stbup 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 worthies* imitations manufactured by other par ties. The high standing of the Cali fornia Fig Syhup 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 acta on the kidneys, liver and bowels without irritating or weaken ing them, and it does not gripe nor nauseate. In ordef to get its beneficial effects, please remember the name of the Company CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN rRANCISCO. Cal. LOUISVILLE, Kt. NEW YORK. N. V. Winter Tourist Tickets. From November Ist until April 30,1899 Winter Tourist tickets to principal South ern resorts, including Asheville and Hot Springs, N. C., and Florida points will be on sale at special rates, via Southern Ry. Tickets allow fifteen (15) days stopover, and are good to return until May 81,1899. For further information, call on or ad dress. R. J. William?, Tkt. Agt, C. 8. White, T. P. A., Griffin. Macon. Bdncoto Tour Boveto With Coacarata. Canny Cathartic, care constipation forever. ItC.CC fall, dnixtriste ret and money. R.F, Stricklands Co. 3STE3-W GOODS WE HAVE JUST OPENED NEW LINE OF BLUE AND RED PERCALB NEW LINE OF MERIMACK CALICOES. NEW LINE OF FLANNELETTB. NEW LINE OF COTTON FLANNEL, AND IN FACT OUfc WHOLE STOCK IS MADE ANEW. JUST A FEW PRICES HERE TO SHOW HOW GOODS WILL BE BOLD THIS WEEK: Standard Calicoes Bjc. Heavy Cotton Flannels sc, 7jc and 10c. 5-4 Linen Pillow Oaring only 50c. Children’s Undervests 10c and 15c. Ladies Union Suits 50c suit. feMtl „ Boys ribbed Shirts 25c. t r’’ 10 ban best Laundry Soap 25c. FffIPiEKNEE, HOSIERY. Ur V ■ Ladies Hose, 15c quality, 10c. Rubber Shoes 25c, 85c and 50c. If your boy* are bad on their stocking* filxrk fivT suppose you try Trippie Knee Leather nd? > Stockings—Black Cat Brand. They last twice as long as the ordinary kind. Our goods * re the best, our prices the OnM lowest. R F. STRICKLAND & CO. t n unpp Vi Hi uUJk 1 HAS JUST OPENED UP HIS COMPLETE LINE OF HOLIDAY GOODS WHICH YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO CALL AND . BEE-COME AT ONCE AND MAKE YOUR SELECTION BEFORE THEY ARE PICKED OVER. . J. H. HUFF, - 24 HiU Street. - i i _____ ; .’4■ ■W- JFL 0 COME IN AND BUY YOUR SHOES FROM ÜB. WE WILL SELL YOU ONLY GOODS THAT WE ARE WILLING TO GUARANTEE AND WITH EACH PAIR SOLD DURING NEXT .J 30 DAYS WE WILL GIVE A GOOD SCHOOL SATCHEL ANO A COPY OF CONKEY’S HOME JOURNAL, DEVOTED ESPEC- IALLY TO TOPICS OF INTEREST TO LADIES. WHILE BUYING YOUR SHOES OF US LOOK AT OUR BAR- GAINS IN DRESS GOODS, NOTIONS. JEANS, CALICOES, DO- MESTICS, CAPES, JACKETS, TRUNKS, CLOTHING AND HATS. We want a chance to sell you. W. P. HORNE. ■ EDWARDS BROS., 39 HILL STREET. M The most satisfactory store to trade with in Griffin. The best values you ever saw for the lowest prices you ever* | paid. OUR LINE OF CASHMERES ARE INDEED CHEAP AT 20c. FINE WOOLEN DRESS GOODS AT 39c. ALL PRINTS 4c. NEAVTmtDTWTLL FLANNEL 15c. GOOD WHITE FLANNEL 15c. TABLE OIL CLOTH PER YARD 15c. TURKEY RED TABLECLOTH 25c. KNIVES AND FORKS PER BET 89c. CARTERS INK 4c. GOOD LEAD PENCILS IC. PINS PER PAPER Ic. COATS THREAD 4c. * M 3 PROGRESS THREAD, 900 YARDS 2c. SILK THREAD 3c EDWARDS BROS. jj* Ten Centi per Weak