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MORNING CALL. RVoLX. No. 99. • A LENGTHY SESSION. The City Council Transacted Consider able Business Last Night The city lathers met in the council chamber 10l night *t 7 o’clock, preuid i ed over hy Hie Honor Mayor Davie, the following aidermen being present: .Burr, Blakely, Smith, Reid, Davis,Ox* ford and Bailey. The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. A communication was read from the board of education, announcing tbe eleotion of L. Cleveland to that board to fill tbe vacancy occasioned by the resignation of W. J Hirrip, and J. 0. Brooks, vice H. W. Has < selkus, resigned. Tbe election was confirmed by tbe council. Mayor Davis announced tbe follow ing standing committees for 1899: Finance—Burr, Blakely and Davis. Ordinance—Smith, Patrick and Bailey. Police—Davis, Reid and Oxford. Streets—Patrick, Oxford and Bailey. Pumps and Wells—Bailey, Burr and Oxford. Cemetery—Oxford, Blakely and Burr, Fire—Patrick, Davis and Smith. Printing—Blakely, Burr and Bailey. Relief—Reid, Davis and Smith. Nuisancer-Burr, Reid and Patrick. Public Buildings—Smith, Reid and Da- Sanitary—Bailey, Blakely and Smith. / Lights—Blakely, Burr and Oxford. 1 Water—Reid, Davis and Patrick. •S. Petition—Oxford, Patrick and Blakely, Judge Wm. H. Beck stated that several damage suits against tbe city would come up for trial at tbe Janu ary term of Spalding superior court, aggregating $9,000.00. Some of the cases bad been brought while he was city attorney, and being familiar with same, he wished to know if the count cil wanted him to continue encases and work in conjunction with present city attorney. Upon motion of Aiderman Bailey the matter was referred to tbe finance committee with power to act. The report of R. Z. Ison, chief of fire read which show ed there bad besA eleven fires during the present year. The department was reported to be in good condition. The chief recommended the council furnish a paid fire department . Tbe report was accepted and the recom mendation was referred to the fire committee. Several small bills werb ordered paid. The Reeves Pharmacy Company was awarded tbe contract for furnish ing medicine to tjie paupers of the city for 1899. The Morning Call was elected the official organ for 1899. Tbe annbal license ordinance was read and consumed considerable time. There were virtually no changes made in tbe licenses and the ordinance will be published in full jn The Call A petition was read from the Griffin Rifles, asking for an appropriation of SIOOO per month to paj- rtnt-of armo ry. Upon motion of Aiderman Bailey the appropriation was made. ® The salary ordinance for 1899 was adopted, being same as this year, A petition from citizens on South Hill street asking for tbe extension of tbe water main was read and referred to the water committee. A committee composed of Aidermen Smith, Davis and Blakely was appoint ed to look alter propeity which had been bought in by the city at marshal sales for non-payment of taxes. Aidermen Davis stated that tbe po lice were in need of new uniforms and thought they should be furnished at once. The matter was referred to the police committee with power to act. Upon motion of Alderman Reid, the city physician will be required to keep a record of all cases \h« attends, tbe name of patient, nature of disease, and when case was dismissed? There being no further business, the council adjourned • An Enterprising Druggist. There are few men more wide awake and enterprising than J. N. Harris & Son and Carlisle <fc Ward, who spare •no pains to secure the best of every thing in their line for their many cus tomers Jhey now have the valuable agency for Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. This is the wonderful remedy that is producing such s furor all over the country by its many startling cures. It absolutely cures Asthma, Bronchia *'«. Hoarseness and all affections of the Throat, Chest and Lungs Call at the above drug stores and get a trial bot tle free, or a regular size for 50 cents •od SIOO Guaranteed to cure or price refunded. WHY INMAN LEFT ATLANTA. An Interesting Story Told by a Chi cago Correspondent. Mr. W. E. Curtis of the Chicago Record staff accompanied the Presi dent’s party on its recent Southern trip. Mr. Curtis seems to have gath ered quite a lot of information while in Atlanta. One of the stories which he sent to his paper is the following: "8. M. Inman, the foremost citizen of Atlanta, one of the richest and most progressive men in the South and the largest cotton factor in the world, who handles about one-third of thd entire exports of that staple, has been taxed out of town. His residence, which is the finest in Atlants, is closed. He did not appear during the Presidon's reception, and we were told that be bad gone to New York to live. “In explanation it was said that Mr. Inman objects to tbe taxes which bave been imposed upon hie property and the ingratitude which has been shown by tbe citizens of the place for his efforts to promote their welfare and prosperity. When tbe recent exposition was on the verge of collapse from financial difficulties, Mr. Inman stepped for ward and placed $50,000 in cash in the bands of the treasurer with the understanding that he would be reim bursed to tbe extent of $45,000 by public subscriptions, tbe remaining $5,000 being bis contribution to tbe relief fund. For some reason the un derstanding was not fulfilled, and tbe entire loss fell upon bis shoulders. It is also said that when tbe street car service of Atlanta was denounced as inadequate and a disgrace to tbe community Mr. Inman stepped for ward, reorganized the company, changed the motive power from mules to electricity, and with his great busi ness ability placed tbe company upon its feet and extended the tracks into the auburbs, where a line could not be self sustaining for years. As long *s he lost money he was eu logized as a public benefactor, but the moment his investment began to pay and be received some returns for bis public-spiritedness everybody pitched upon him and be bad to fight the common council, tbe county commis sioners and even tbe state legislature to prevent the coufistication of his property. This made him so disgust ed that he removed bis residence to New York, Although be still retains his business office in Atlanta.” How to Look Good. Good looks are really more than skin deep, depending entirely on a healthy condition of all the vital or gans If the liver is inactive, you have a biliO’is look ; if your stomach is dis ordered, you bave a dyspeptic look; if your kidneys are affected, you have a pinched look. Secure good health, and you will surely have good looks. “Electric Bitters” is a good Alterative and Tonic. Acts directly on the atom acb, liver and kidneys, purifies the blood, cures pimples, blotches and boils, and gives a good complexion. Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at J. N. Harris & Son’s and Carlisle & Ward’s drug stores. 50 cents per bottle. It is estimated that there are 199,- 900,000 old-style copper pennies somewhere. Nobody knows what has become of them, except that once in a while a single specimen turns up in change. A few years ago 4,500,000 bronze 2-cent pieces were set afloat. Three millions of them are still out standing, but are never seen. A mil lion of 3-cent silver pieces are scat tered over the United States, but it is very seldom that one comes across any of them. Os tbe 800,000 cent pieces not one has been returned to the government for coinage or is held by the treasury. 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. CHENEY & CO., 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, and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. Westlfc Traux, Wholesale Druggists, To ledo, O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O, Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally,, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot tle. Bold by all druggists. Testimonials fro - Hall’s family Pills are the best. Pitts’ Carminative aids digestion, regu lates the bowels, cures Cholera Infantum, Cholera Morbus, Dysentery, Pains, Grip ’ng, 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 cal 9RIFFIN, 9K0891A, SATURDAY MORNINB, DECEMBER 31,1888. Cuban Soldiers to be Pail. In the urgent deficiency bill. Ibero is an appropriation of $3,000,000 with which to pay Abe soldier* of the Cubes army, and also of the Philippine-army,' SIOO each. It is the uuderstoodiof that when the soldiers of these armies are paid the amount stated they will be mustered out. No doubt tbe question of paying the Cuban and Philippine soldiers has been fully discussed by congressmen of both political parties, and the ton olueion reached that it would be cheaper to pay them something than to have to contend with them as brig ands, robbers or malcontents. Bat there does not seem to be any other reason why our government should pay them SIOO each. It is assumed that we are to pay them that sum each for the assistance they gave us in our war with Spain. It is not generally known, however, that they gave us any assistance. Tbe Cubans were at war with Spain when we interfered to assist them. They are new free from the rule of Spain, and are to hate their independence. It cannot be said therefore that they as sisted our government; rather onr government assisted them. It seems a little curious therefore that we are paying their soldiers on the theory that they assisted us. If they had as* sisted us in accomplishing anything we would be under obligations to pay their soldier all that is due them. The truth is we are paying them to accept tbe situation and not make trouble. The soldiers of the Philippines gave us no assistance whatever. On tbe contrary, they were a source of much trouble to us. When Aguinaldo wanted to assist us his offer to de so was declined. We do not owe the Philippine soldiers anything, and the only reason for paying them anything is that which has already been given. It may- be tbe intention to collect from tbe revenues of Cuba and also of the Philippines the amount our gov ernment pays to the soldiers of each of these territories. It can hardly be probable that we are going to pay out $3,000,000 without any expectation of' any return. The satisfaction of free* ing Cuba and the Philippines from tbe rule of Spain will hardly be re garded by the people as being ample compensation for tbe lives sacrificed and tbe money expended in destroy ing Spain’s government in these is lands and giving tbe islands new gov ernments—Savannah News. 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. Ballast Above the Water Line- It is only within the last few years that sailors bave discovered the great advantage of carrying ballast on the decks of empty ships In sailing ships of course, it is necessary to have the weight as low down in tbe hull as can be, for the object is to give tbe vessel “stiffness” and to counterbalance tbe pressure of the wind on her sails. But in steamers tbe weight of ballast need ed to prevent the ship from capsizing is small; most of it is carried to im merse tbe propeller and to reduce roll ing, and as a center of.'grav ity is nearer'to her deck than to keel ballast on steadies her more than I ballast at tbe bottom of tbe bold. Some captains, it is true, still refuse to believe that it can be safe to carry weight so high up, but tbe number of tramp steamers that go to sea with rubbish on their decks is steadily in creasing. Tbe Mancunia, which has just bad her first experience on the Atlantic, is the first steamer in which provision has been made for carrying water bal last above tbe water line. Her sides are double, and the space between tbe inner and outer skins can be filled or emptied at will, so that there is no oc casion to cumber her decks with solid ballast. Her captain’s statement that this voyage in her was by far the most c&oofortable of twelve made by him across tbe Atlantic “in ballast,” con firmed aS it is by tbe record of tbe ship’s clinometer, is certainly remark able —Manchester Guardian O ASTORIA. Bren th* The Kind Ym Bougtt RoVal Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum Alum baking powder* are the greatest menacets to health of the present day. ROYAL BAKING FOWDGR OQ., HEW YvWL Why They Attack Wheeler- It does not seem to be generally un derstood why Mr. Bailey is so anxiotiV' to deprive Gen. Joe. Wheeler of bis seat in tbe House. G® n Wheeler was asked about tbe matter a day or two ago. He said he did not know, unless it waa because he refused to follow Mr Bailey’s lead last summer on the question of expansion. ■ Gen. Wheeler believes he has a right to occupy bis seat in tbe House and at tbe same time retain his com mission in the volunteer army. He has looked up the matter carefully, and baa taken advice on the question from some of tbe best posted lawyers in Washington. The resolution to investigate bis right to a seat has been referred to the judiciary com mittee, and that committee will make a report, in all probability, soon after the holidays. This Congress will come to an end in two months. Gen. Wheeler is a member-elect of the next Congress. Before that Congress meets Gen. Wheeler will, of course, be out of the army, that is, if some arrangement is not made for bis permanent connec tion with it. Mr. Bailey has not endeared himself to tbe people of the south by his course in the Wheeler matter. In the first pl gee he that tbe question he raised is one in respect to which there is a difference of opinion. In tbe sec ond place there was no reason why a democrat should bave raised it. If it was important enough to be raised, Mr. Bailey should have waited for a. republican to raise it, unless bis con science would not permit of any delay. However, there are nt indications that Gen. Wheeler is greatly disturbed about tbe matter. —Savannah News. THE EXCELLENCE 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 Syrup 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 Syrup 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. C.L LOUISVILLE. Kr. NEW YORK. N. Y. CASTOR IA Fbr Infants and Children. Th Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the y Signature of No-To-Bae for Fifty cent*. Gua-unteod tobacco habit cure, make* waa. men jt.ong, nV>od pure. 60c. »• All drugaists KJneafo Your Bowel* With faacarcM. Cstniiy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. If C. C C fall* tnmono R.F. Strickland & Co. Christmas Preparations. THIS YEAR, OF ALL YEARS, YOU WILL NEED TO GIVB USEFUL RATHER THAN PURELY ORNAMENTAL XMAS PRESENTS. IN OUR DRY GOODS Department ARE MANY THINGS THAT WILL MAKE GLAD HEARTS FOR MOTHER OR IBTER AND GLAD POCKETS FOR YOUJ Beautiful Dress Patterns $1.50 to $6.00. Black Dress Goods 20c to 73c. 72-inch Satin Damask worth 75c, reduced to 60c. ..—«J9' iacil Satin Damask worth 60c, reduced to 48c. 72-inch Unbleached Damask worth 65c, reduced to 50c. * 75 paragon frame steel rod Umbrellas at 98c, worth $126. White Silk Handkerchiefs 25c to 50c. Japanese Enitlal Handkerchief 8 for 25c. Ladies Hernsdorl black Hose 10c to 85c. Men and Boys Ties and Scarf 25c and 50c. R and G Corsets new shapes 50c to sl. A large variety of Cuff Buttons, Hat Pins and Beauty Pins. White Counterpanes 11-4 75c to $2. A pair of our Warm Bhoues would make Glad Feet and Glad Hearts for any one more do you want for Christmas? It. F. STRICKLAND & CO. Looking Backward! The memory of Christmas shoppers usually turns to bargains, and to L. W. Goddard & Son ' ——THEY GO yOB— * yBMKjL Rockers, Dining Room ChairsJ L Onyx Lounges, Couches, n Brass and White Enameled Beds before buying your mHUM Ciiisius Mtm INSPECT THE STOCK OF L. W. GODDARD * SON. GRIFFIN 5 and 10 CENT STORE. ODD FELLOW’S BUILDING.. / (0) We have the Largest and Best Selected Stock of CHRISTMAS Goods in Griffin. Our stock is comprised of Dolls, China Nov elties, Tin and Iron Toys, Silver Novelties, Bisque Figures, Wagons and articles too numerous to mention 'in the way of Holiday wants. All at prices to suit the times. Every child must be remembered. A lew cento will make the little ones happy here. So be sure to give us a look. ./ EDWARDS BROS. Ten Cents per Week