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THE MOR NG CALL.
Vol. X. No. 120.
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Brewer Enjoins Council From Ex
empting Factories From Taxation
The city council met in regular ses
sion yesterday with His Honor, Mayor
Davis, presiding.
The minutes of lust meeting were
read and confirmed.
The water committee recommended
the extention of the water main out
South Hill street to the Milner place.
The fire committee reported pro
gress in the repairs which were ordered
to be done on No. 2 engine house.
They also recommended that a new
roof be put on the building, which was
referred to the committee on public
buildings. The council authorized the
fire committee to purchase a uniform
for Bartow Lynch, the driver of No. 2
Lose reel.
The most important business to
come before the council for discussion
was an injunction which was filed in
the superior court yesterday by Mr.
W. H. Brewer. The injunction is to
prevent the council from exempting
the cotton factories from taxes, and
after a lengthy discussion of the same,
they decided to make a determined
fight against the injunction, and the
mayor, city attorney and finance com
mittee will represent the city. Judge
Reagan will try the caje on the first
'Tuesday in February.
The mayor and street committee
'were instructed to meet the county
'Commissioners on the first Tuesday
tin February and make another con
tract for working the streets with the
icbaingang, after which the council
adjourned.
Yesterday in Superior Court-
It was a busy day in Spalding supe
rior court yesterday, and although not
a great number of cases were disposed
■of, the examination of witnesses and
argument consumed considerable time.
Tom Franklin, colored, charged
with stealing a cow, was the first case
fortrial, but owing to absence of wit
ness the case was continued until
March.
Harry Moye, was conv'cted of steal
ing a hog and sent to the chain gang
for twelve months, provided he can
while there, raise S6O to pay into the
county treasury for hie release
Bill Jordon, colored, was tried and
•found guilty of selling liquor and
given twelve months or SSO. He will
•go to the chain gang.
Elijah Morgan who had obtained
an order from Mr. Jonas Boyd on
Bass Bros, for a pair of shoes and rais
-ed the order to “tue” pair of shoes and
•si “sute” of clothes, failed to prove his
innocence to the jury and goes to the
gang for one year.
The grand jury has been rushing i'-a
work to completion and wiil probably
adjourn today.
A Clever Trick.
It certainly looks like it, but there
is really no trick about it. Any body
. can try it who has Lame Back and
Weak Kidneys, Malaria or nervous
troubles. We mean he can cure him
self right away by taking .Electric Bit
ters. This medicine tones up the
whole system, acts as a stimulant to
the Liver and Kidneys, is a blood puri
fier and nerve tonic. It cures Consti
pation, Headache, Fainting Spells,
Sleeplessness and Melancholy. It is
purely vegetable, a mild laxative, and
irestores the system to its natural vigor.
Try Electric Bitters and be convinced
(that they are a miracle worker. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only 50c a bottle
at J. N. Harris ifc Son and Carlisle &
Ward druggist.
There is an invention of the Eng
lish, notes Harper’s Bazar, which
means so much comfort to the house
holder that it should be imported. It
Consists of a couple of pulleys and
ropes for the opening 4knd shutting of
heavy windows The pulleys are high
up in the frame work of the window,
and there is some little arrangement
in the sash which fastens the cords.
Two handles at the end of the two
pieces of rope fall where they can be
conveniently reached. One is light,
the other is datk. The dark one is
for “down,” so that when the window
is to be opened one has only to pull
the dark handle and down comes the
window. When the window is to be
closed the light handle is pulled, and
the window-rash is lifted.
JFor LaGrippe and Influ
enza use CHENEY’S EX
PECTORANT.
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco’tab it cure, makes wea>
tten Strong, blood pure. oOc.fl Al! druggists
OFFICERS NOMINATED.
The Griffin Rifles Elect Officers and
Transact Other Business.
The Griffin Rifler held a very en
thusiastic mteting in their armory
last night and nominated the follow
ing officers :
Capt.—J. H. Smith
2st Lieut —M J. Daniel
2nd L : eut —Louis Niles.
After the elec.ion of uflicers the
company discussed the subject of an
armory.
The company has secured an option
on the Y. M. C. A. building and a
committee consisting of the officers
were appointed to j erfect arrange
ments.
This building will be used for an
armory and for the benefit of honorary
members of the company.
These honorary members will form
an auxiliary association with the com
pany, comprising a delightful social
feature, and be a most delightful re
sort fortbe members.
As soon as arrangements are per
fected the company will open a sub
scription list for honorary members
and it is hoped the citizens will re
spond liberally to the call, as it is
known the state does not make any
appropriation this year for the main
tenance of the militia, and the boys
have to adopt some methods whereby
they may pay the running expenses
of the company.
The Cominer Attraction. i
Theatre-’oers at largo will no doubt i
be glad tc Lear that our old friend, ;
the funny tramn, Horatio Irving I
Booth, will etop in his peregrinations, i
and lay over for a rest, the freight car ;
in which he travels being 'Side Track- I
ed’ at The Olympic Theatre Friday ;
Jan 27 The play is well known ae a ;
good, arttiing, sensational comedy, i
chockfull of fun, fire and ginger, and
having been entirely r,-.vritten and
strengthened, played with a fire cast,
composed of well-known and fully
proficient professionals, is making
more of a bit this season than ever.
The plot, while not deep, is yet thrill
ingly interesting, and serves to amuse
and entertain, as it shows the true in
wardness of certain hypocritical hus
man beings, and the innate nobility of
character of one of the genus home
calleti 'a tramp’ proving the truth of
the axioms, “It is not the clothes that .
makes the man,” or “A ragged coat
may cover an honest heart.” i
A complete new outfit of stage ef
fects and picturesque scenery is used ,
this season, including the great rail
road switch scene, with its manipula
tions of the signal switch system and
the transferring of freight cars,
making them true to the title, “Side
Tracked.”
Trade in 1898.
The official reports just issued show
that the imports of merchandise in
the month of December were valued a
$53,921489, an increase of $.305,526
over those of December 1897, and for
the twelve months ended December
31, $633,664 634, a decrease of SIOB,-
930,595 compared with the previous
year
The exports of domestic merchan
dise in December were valued at $135,-
509 066, exceeding by $12,455,983
those of the same month of 1897. For
the twelve z monlbs ending December
31 the value of the exports was sl,»
233,600,630 an increase of $153,766,-
340 over those of the previouse year.
The balance of trade in favor of the
United States for the year just ended
was $599,936,002, or $262,696,935 more
than the year 1897.
The last niontly statement of the
treasury department shows that there
is in circulation ir the United States
$1,897,301412 or $2919 to each in
habitant, the population for December
being estimated at 75,000,000.
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Will He Steal, If He Lies!
A man who will lie will steal. Give
him thechance and he will do one as
quick as the other. Both a liar and a
thief deserve the ostracism of the com
munity, unfortunately almost every
city has some of both who are recog
nized by the respectable people, for
various reasons they choose to assign,
but neither the community or the per
sons are made belter for such being
so.—Brunswick Times.
Bears the The tou Have Always Bought
Signature y
> of
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 25, 1899.
THE STATE MILITIA.
Its Thorough Reorganization Should
Receive Careful Attention
While Georgia seems, by the action
of the it cent session of the general
assembly, to have discouraged the
maintenance of a state volunteer mi
litia, the governors ot other states art
urging the necessity of a thorough
organization of the state militia forcee*
The governors nf Maine and Massa
chusetts only a few days ago spoke
very emphatically in favor of larger
appropriations for the state militia,
notwithstanding each state already
gives liberally to its volunteer service.
The tecent governor of Georgia, by
the way in which he called for troops
for service in the war with Spain,
thoroughly disorganized the militia of
this slate. Instead of calling out the
volunteer regiments and letting them
fill up their quotas of companies and
men, or calling for United States vol
unteers independent of the organized
militia, he took a part only of the vol
unteer organiz itions, leaving some
companies and some regimental and
company officers at home. For in
stance, from the First Regiment, with
headquarters in this city, three com
panies were takau and two left at
home. Os the latter, one went with
the Third Georgia Regiment, which
has just sailed for Cuba. Officers who
had spent years in the volunteer ser
vice, who were in eyery way compe
tent and very anxious to serve, were
excluded and political favorites having
no connection with the militia were
given commissions. The United
States volunteers from this city have
all been discharged except the com
pany in the Third Georgia Regiment ;
but the course pursued by the recent
governor has left the organizations in
a condition that is not very tucourag
ing If Maine and Massachusetts fee)
the necessity of a .thoroughly organ
ized state militia, bow much more
should Georgia feel such a necessity.
The matter of a thorough reorgan
ization of the slate’s militia should
receive the careful consideration of
Gov. Candler, and his conclusions
should be presented to the. next gen
eral assembly with a view to having
appropriate action taken. II expan
sion is to be the policy of the general
government, the people of every state
who wish to see the republic pre
served should see to it that the states
have armed forces teady to respond
quickly to any demand of the country
for defense. It well behooves each
state having a seacoast to provide its
self with trained militiamen who may
be relied upon to defend that seacoast
against possib’e enemies
In Georgia, and every other South
ern state, the militia is of necessity a
part of the state’s power to preserve
order and enforce the law. No more
important matter th&n this will receive
the attention of the Governor and of
the ntxt session of the legislature
Savannah News.
The Ravages of Grip.
That modern scourge, the Grip,
poisons the air with its fatal germs, so
that no homo is safe from its ravages,
but multitudes have found a sure pro
tection against this dangerous malady
in Dr. King’s New Discovery. When
you fetjJ a soreness in your bones and
muscles, have chills And fever, with
sore throat, pain in the back of the
head, catarrhal symptoms and a stub
born cough you may know you have
the Grip, and that you need Dr King’s
New Discovery. It will promptly cure
the worst cough, heal the inflamed
membranes, kill the disease germs and
prevent the dreaded aftereffects of the
malady. Price 50 cents and SI.OO. Mon
ey back if not cured. A trial bottle free
at J. N. Harris & Son and Carlisle A
Ward, druggists.
Four Month's Time Thrown Away.
With but six weeks remaining of
the congressional session, and much
important legislation pending in both
branches, it would be idle for congress
to begin at this time an investigation
of the conduct of the war Mr. Mc-
Kinley’s commission bas been inves
tigating ever since Septembi r 24 last
nearly four months —and what bas
it discovered, aside from a few raw
war department sores? If it takes so
long to cover things up, how much
■ more lime would be needed to bring
everything into the light of day 1
. Philadelphia Record.
CASTORIA.
Bears the Z? Ihe WW
Signature f ys
, i uur lie aria With C':»*carei»
t ~ ■■ ■•■ • , i:ir;!c. cure constipation forever
■a ' i; t n. C tail. nrugi'istsr'fund monev
RoYal
Baking Powder
Made from pure
cream of tartar.
Safeguards the food
against alum
Alum baking powders are the greatest
s menace's to health of the present day.
1 BOVAt BAKINS BOWSES CO., MEW YORK. _
Southern Fast Mails
Every commercial and business or
ganization in Georgia should immedi
ately protest to congress against the
withdrawal of or any interference with
our present fast mail facilities. They
have been of inestimable benefit to
the people and it would seem to be
great folly on the part of the govern
ment t<> deprive the Southern country
of them, especially as our iiade inters
eels with <mr new territory of the
Antiies are developing so rapidly. In
the north and west mail transmission
is becoming more and more rapid.
Railroads are constantly improving
their schedules and the government
encourages them so to do. The same
benefits should be accorded the people
of the Southern states Georgia’s rep
resentatives in congress are on the
alert to prevent discrimination and to
secure for us all possible mail advan
tages, and it is for the people at home
to reinforce them in their efforts to
that end.
The government, in dealing with
the people should never go backward.
Concessions once made in the public
interest should be continued. Men
w!k> establish industries because of
certain mail faculties should not, in
justice, be deprived of them al any
time unless for the very best of rea
ions, and there is not only no good
reason for withdrawing the present
fast mails, but every reason for their
maintenance and further improve
ment.—Macon News.
S ImwiCTW
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. Cat.
LOUIBVHLE, Ky. NEW YORK. N. Y.
CUT PRICES THIS WEEK
ON
Bleaching, Cambricks and 1(M
Sheeting.
10-4 Unbleached Sheeting at llic.
All 10c. Dress Suitings at 7sc.
All. colored Dress Goods to close
out at reduced prices.
R. F. STRICKLAND
& CO. __
Bears th* /f b» Kind Yeti Have Always Bough 4
Bargains in Groceries.
WITH A VIEW TO MAKING SOME CHANGES LN OUR LINE OF BUSI
NESS, WE WILL OFFER OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF FANCY GROCERIES AT
VERY LOW PRICES FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS.
WILL SELL THIS WEEK STAPLE GROCERIES AT THE FOLLOWING
VERY LOW PRICES;
18 pounds Standard Granulated Sugar - - . SI.OO
14 pounds best Lard - - . . . s|.qq
14 pound best Rice ..... SI.OO
3 pound can Tomatoes, per case - - - $1.65
2 pound can Tomatoes, per case " - - $1.50
45 bars Good Laundry Soap .... SI.OO
Will sell our Crockery and Tin Warn at Actual cost
Mocho and Java Coffee, per pound - - - 25cts.
GIVE US A TRIAL.
FL.YNT CO-
GRIFFIN HORSE SHOEING SHOP.
Horse Shoeing K. borBM feet
done with care and can be
by shod and balanced
knowledge ot nature tWcRI to the
All work is done leg with
strictly fiist-class! and
and the careful attention
owner is well 18
convinced. given to the feet.
11. IST. REAVES, ATanager.
R. F. Strickland
& Co. will sell
this week thirty
doz. negligee and
work shirts of
the Everett, Rid
ley, Ragan stock,
slightly damag
ed by water, at
less than half
price.
New patterns in neg
ligee shirts,detachable
cuffs, two collars, 48c
each. Cost $9 dozen.
Negligee shirts,collars
attached,39c each,cost
$4.50 to $6 doz. Work
shirts, very best qual
ity 35c each, worth
50c. Don’t miss this
shirt sale, the prices
asked are only half
value.
FraiimßejairStop
0 0
John T. Boyden has opened an
Upholster Shop, and will do all
other General Furniture Repairs
ing, and Guarantees Satisfaction
on work and prices. Please call
and see me.
JOHN T. BOYDEN,
19 1-2 Hill St.
Pay Your City Tax.
I am instructed by the Mayor and Coun
cil to close the books on Feb. Ist. Fi fas
will l>e issued against all delinquents on
that date. Pay now and save cost.
Jan. 17,1899. Thob. Nall,
Clerk and Treas.
For Sale.
The Hughes place, 2 miles north of Gris
tin; good ii-room house, big barn, bermuda
. pasture,etc. 67 1-2 acres of land. Easy
terms. A. 8. Blakk,
Have you seen the new Em
broideries at R. F. Strickland &
Go's.
Ten Cents per Weelr
Salary Ordinance Far 1899.
Be it Ordained by the Mayor and Coun
cil of the City of Griffin, that the following
salaries be paid the different officers of the
city during their term of office:
Mayor, S4OO 00 per annum, payable
monthly.
Clerk and Treasurer, $300.00 per annum
payable monthly and fees.
Chief Police, 45.00 per month payable
monthly.
Policemen each, $40.00 per month pay
able monthly.
City Physician, 150 00 per annum pay
able monthly.
Janitor $20.00 per month payable
monthly.
PARSNIP COMPLEXION.
It does not require an expert to detect
the sufferer from kidney trouble. The
hollow cheeks, the sunken eyes, the dark,
puffy circles under the eyes, the sallow,
parsnip-colored complexion indicates it.
A physician would ask if you had rheu
matism, a dull pain or ache in the back or
over the hips, stomach trouble, desire to
urinate often, or a burning or scalding in
passing it; if after passing there is an un
satisfied feeling as if it most be at once re
peated, or if the urine has a brick dust de
positor strong odor.
When the-” •rmn'n- :e pre. < nt, no
time should be lost m removing the cause.
Delay may lead to gravel, catarrh of the
bladder, inflammation, causing stoppage,
and sometimes requiring the drawing of
the urine with instruments, or may run
into Bright’s Disease, the most dstngerous
stage of kidney trouble.
Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, the great
discovery of the eminent kidney and blad
der specialist, is a positive remedy for
such diseases. Its reputation is world
wide and it is so easy to get at any afug
store that no one need suffer any length
of time for want of it.
However, if you prefer to first test its
wonderful merits, mention The Middle
Georgia Farmer, and write to Dr. Kil
mer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.. fir a
sample bottle and book telling all about it,
both sent absolutely free by mall. 1
Parlor Car and Sleeping Car Service Be
tween Alanta and Albany, Ga,
The Central of Georgia Railway Com
pany has inaugurated parlor car and
sleeping car service between Atlanta and
Albany, Ga , on train leaving Albany 4:15
a. m , arriving Macon 7:40 a. m., Atlanta
| 11:20 a. m., and on train leaving Atlanta
4:05 p. m.. arriving Macon 7:20 p. tn., Al
bany 11:05 p. tn. Passengers from Alba
ny, Ga., holding berth tickets, can take
sleeper at 8 p. m., thus allowing them to
remain in sleeper over night. Passengers
arriving Albany at 11.-05 p. m., may re
main in sleeper until 7:00 a. m. Rate for
double berth in sleeper, 150 miles and un
der, $1.50; over 150 miies, $2.00.
Charges for seats, as follows : 50 miles
and under, 25 cents; 51 miles to 125 miles,
50 cents; 12*5 miles to 200 miles, 75 cents;
201 miles to 300 miles, SI.OO.
WM. E. H. SEARCY, JR.,
Counsellor at Law,
GRIFFIN, GA.
GENERAL PRACTICE.
K, H. TAYLOK, M. D. J. P. STEWAHT, M. D.
DRS. TAYLOR AND STEWART,
Physicians and Surgeons.
Office hours from Ba,m,toß p. m. A
physician will always be in our office
during that time.
DENTIST.
Office upstairs in building adjoining, on
the north, M Williams & Son.