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THE MORNING CALL.
Vol. X. No. 129.
THE GRIFFIN RIFLES CLUB
Elect Officers Last Night Who Will
Serve for Ensuing Year
A lurge number of our citizens met
in the Y. M. C A. building last night
to pe.fect the organization of the Grff
fin Rifles Club.
Capt. J. Henry Srr.i'h was made
temporary chairman, who stated the
object of the meeting aud called for
nominations, which resulted in the
election of the following officers :
J. H. Smith, president.
J. D. Boyd, vice president
M. J. Daniel, Jr , secretary and
treasurer
The secretary read the names of all
who had joined the club, and it wa
found that there were <4 charter
members.
Upon motion of Lyndon Patterson
the following gentlem< n were elected
as board of directors: W. D. Davis,
W- J. Kincaid, J. E Drake, D. J.
Bailey, J. H. Smith, M. J. Daniel, Jr.,
L. O. Niles and J. D. Boyd.
The directors were authorized to
prepare the constitution and by laws
governing the club and report at next
meeting.
The chairman stated that as no
initiation fies were charged, and it
would take considerable cash to start
the ciub off in a satisfactory manner,
he thought a committee should be
appointed to solicit contributions.
Upon motion of W. H Beck the
chair was instructed to appoint the
committee, and named W. J. Kincaid,
W. H. Beck and Lyndon Patterson,
after which the meeting adjourned
until next Thursday evening at 7 :30
o’clock.
Porto Rico’s Trade-
Our acquisition of Porto Rico is go
ing to be attended with larger com
mercial advantages to this country
than must people have supposed. The
imports of the island have averaged
about $18,500,000 and tie exports
about $17,000,000. Spain and Cuba
have hitherto enjoyed 40 per cent, of
the former trade and 48 per cent,
of the latter. This trade with
Spain and Cuba, amounting to $16,-
000000, will now naturally fall very
largely into the bands of the United
States in addition to the trade we
have already enjoyed with the island.
The application of our coasting trade
law to vessels taking cargo from Porto
Rico to ports in the United States will
have a severe effect upon a class of
British small sailing vessels which
have brought fish and lumber from
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and
then loaded with sugar for Ameri
can ports
Those vessels will henceforth be
excluded from the Porto Rican trade,
and the carrying will be done by our
own vessels This trade has annually
amounted to about 20,000, tons
There is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For a great
many years doctors pronounced it a local
disease, and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a consti
tutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitu
tional cure on the market. It is taken in
ternally in doses from 10 drops to a tea
spoonful. It acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure, rend for circulars and tes
timonials. Address,
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are the best.
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Slander of Women.
Mr McCullough, a member of the
South Carolina legislature, has intro
duced a bill to prevent slander of
women Editor Williams, of the
Greenville News, says :
“What we need in that diiection is
a revival of the good oh’-aashioned.
southern habit <4 Edging eighteen
buckshot—that, we believe, is the
regulation does prescribed by lim<
honored custom—-in the person of the
man wh«, from malace or folly, assails
the character of a good woman. That
is the best, quickest and most satisfac
lory and conclusive way of settling
f-uch matters I' prevents litieaUon,
eave* expense and annoyance and
serves as a warning
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Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought
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NO MORE TROOPS GO TO CUBA.
The Augusta Camp Will Receive
Three Thousand More Men
Washincton, Feb. 3.—General Cor
bin said yesterday that no more troops
would be sent to Cuba, and that in all
likelihood no more would be needed.
Three thousand more will be sent to
the camp at Augusta, which is to be
the only camp retained in the south.
The others will be broken up at once.
The camp in the sandhills in Augus
ta is said ar the war department to
have proven the most satisfactory one
established in this war, and it will be
retained the longest. In fact there is
a good chance that a permanent army
post will be located at Augusta. A
great many southern cities are apply
ing for permanent army post.
Augusta bae put forward her claims,
and it is said the war department has
already considered the advisability of
establishing an army post on the sand
bills at Augusta
His Eye on Tomorrow.
President George A. Smith, of the
Macon chamber of commerce, is one of
those men who hag his eye on tomor
row.
During the past few days there has
arisen cousideiable misunderstanding
between the merchants of Macon and
the railroad companies, as regards the
mustering out of the troops at that
point and their transfer to their homes.
It was, of course, to be desired that
the city should get as much trade as
possible out of these people, but
things did not go exactly as the mere
chants of Macon would like, and hence
there arose some disposition to criti
cise what bad been done.
It was in this emergeny that Presi
dent George A. Smith, of the chamber
of pcmiperce, became an interesting
figure. He might have joined in
with those who are crying over what
is past, or he might ignore it all and
lock to the future The latter course
is the one which was adopted by Presi
dent Smith, who wisely said :
•‘ln the history of Macon the people
have not the time to stop about little
differences and parley, because there
is too much that we can accomplish,
and which must be accomplished.
The truth of the matter is, we have
not got time to be fooling away with
such small matters and my advice is
to let up.” X
-President Smith is right. Tomor
row contains more for the hopeful
man than the whole past put togetbei.
What we need in Georgia, both in
country and town, is an intelligent
glance ahead at the tomorrow, which
we can turn to Our profit to much
more < fleet than by brooding over
whatever lies buried in the tomb of
the past.—Coustituticn.
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.
Two Wall Street Stories
The story of young Talcotf, the
Wall street broker who has made a
million dollars out of the rise in stocks
in the past six months, and who is
going to retire—perhaps—is full of
encouragement to the ambitious and
enthusiastic
Any man can make money in Wall
street if he will only buy stocks when
they are down and sell them when
they are up. All that is needed is to
know, ns Mr. Talcott did, when to
begin and when to quit
There is, however, another Wail
street story of a man who boasted
that be knew when to quit, and that
was when he bad enough money left
to pay his railroad fare home and fifty
cents to give the porter for carrying
his trunk up to his lathe:-r.-law’s
house.
Both stories are true, only the lat
ter story is true a hundred times
where the Talcoti story ia true once,
—New York World.
CA.ST’OniA.
Bears the j The Kind You Hava Always Bought
Signature 4._-ZZ.
of /•C&Cc&t/bl
For Sale.
The Hughes place, 2 miles north of Gris
fin; good 5-room house, big barn, bermuda
pasture, etc 67 1-2 acres of land. Easy
terms. A. S. Blake,
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 4, 1899.
CAPTAIN MIILEDOE DEAD
The Old Veteran Died Thursday Night
at His Home in Atlanta
Cap'ain John Milledge, tie well
known confederate veteran and former
state librarian, died Thursday night
shortly after 6 o’clock at his late resi
dence in Atlanta. His demise, al
though a great shock to his family
and friends, was not unexpected, as he
had been in extremely bad health for
three months, while for the past three
weeks it lies been kti'.wu that there
was no hope of saving his life.
During the last two weeks of his
illness he was unconscious and be did
not regain the use of his faculties be*
fore his death. The end came peace
fully, the old veteran dying without a
struggle. All the members of his
family surrounded his bedside.
The illness of Captain MilleJge be
gan several years ago, when he lost
the use of one of his eyes. The shock
was so great as to < ffect bis entire
nervous system and despite the efforts
of physicians he was not restored to
health. Six months ago the sight of
the eye that had hitherto been sound
was impaired and three months later
ffe became totally blind.
It was then that the condition of
Captain Milledge began to grow stead
ily worse, and members of his family
are of the opinion that the mental
anguish resulting from this loss of
eyesight was what killed the distin*
guished Georgian.
About one month ago he began
having periods of unconciousness.
Three weeks before bis death the phy
sicians who were attending him, Drs.
Olmsted and Stiles, announced that
there was no longer any hope, and
since that time bis death has been mo
mentarily expected.
Captain Milledge is survived by his
aged mother, Mrs. Catherine Milledge,
whois eighty-two years of age; his
wife, Mrs. Mary Milledge, and two
brothers, R. H. Milledge, of Atlanta,
and G. L- Milledge, of Timpson, Tex.
The latter was not in Atlanta at the
time of the death of Captain Milledge
The Modern Way
Commends itself to the well-informed, to
do pleasantly and effectually what was
formerly done in the crudest manner and
disagreeably as well. To cleanse the sys
tem and break up colds, headaches, and
fevers without unpleasant after effects, use
the delightful liquid laxative remedy,
Syrup of Figs. Made by California Fig
Syrup Co.
Let the States Stand Up.
Each state of the union, through its
legislature, should be recorded on the
great national question of ratifying the
treaty of Paris. It is a subject on
which they have all a right to speak
and a duty to speak, and they should
all make known exactly where they
stand with regard to it.
The question is not upon expansion,
which must be settled by congress. It
is upon the ratification of the treaty
solely, and all relations of state logisla*
tures should b’confined to that sub
ject.
Let every state legislature declare at
once, flatly and forcibly, whether it is
for a prolongation of the war, or for a
pence that trusts the American people
to make such disposition of territories
ceded by the 'reaty as seems to them
wise.
It will be well also to know what
states will sustain the senate in an
attempt to usurp the place of congress
as the arbiter of our foreign policies
Stand up all, and be_ counted!
Don’t shirk this tremendous issue, or
hide it under impertinent deliverance
over expansion or non expansion
What state at this crises of the na
tional affairs will sink from a square
declaration of its sentiments for or
against ratification?—New York Sun.
CASTOR IA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears the
Signature of
Marai Gras Carnival.
Account of above occasion the
Southern Railway will sell tickets to
New Orleans, Mobile and Birming
ham, Ala , at one fare for the round
trip Tickets on sale Feb 7th io 13tb
inclusive. Good returning on or be
fore Feb 28th. R J. Williams,
H F Cary, Ticket Agt.
T P A , Macon, Gs,
RoVal
Baking Powder
Made from pure
cream of tartar.
Safeguards the food
against alum
Alum baking powders are the greatest
menacers to health of the present day.
GEN- MILES IS IN DANGER
He Has Said Too Much and May
be Relieved.
Washington, Feb. 3—The presi
dent has taken the case presented by
Gen. Miles’ criticism of the army with
the determination of directing official
action that will prevent discipline in
the army from going to the dogs.. As
surances were received today that his
decision will be announced shortly.
Gen. Miles’ last criticism through
public prints was in defiance of the
direct warning given Miles by McKin
ley, that he must cease his newspaper
war on the war department or take
the consequences. Miles, however,
denied that he had given out an
authorized statement in New York,
but it is undeistood that some action
will be taken regarding his previous
attacks. The indications point to
some action relieving Miles of his
command without the formality o' a
court-martial.
For Croup use CHENEY'S
EXPECTORANT
He Raised His Contribution.
A small church was sadly in need of
general repairs, aud a meeting was
held in it with a view of raising funds
for that purpose, says the Marietta
Journal. The minister having said
SSOO would be required, a very
wealthy (and equally stingy) member
of the church rote and said ho would
give sl. Just as he eat down, how
ever, a lump of plaster fell from the
ceiling and hit him on the head,
whereupon he rose up hastily and
called out that he had made a mistake
—he would give SSO. This was too
much for an enthusiastic present, who
forgetful of everything, called out
fervent)}’ : “Oh, Lord, hit him again!”
S WloW
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 upi.n
all the importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by tha California Fig Syrup Co
only, a knowledge of that faqj 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, Cal.
LOUISVILLE, Kr. NEW YORK, N. V.
Mr. H. A. Pass, Bowman, Ga., writes :
“One of my children was very delicate
and we despaired of raising it. For
months my wife and I could hardly get a
night’s rest until we began tee use of
Pitt’s Carminative. We found great re
lief from the first bottle.” Pitt’s Carmin
ative acts promptly- and cures permanent
ly. It h pleasant to the taste, and children
take it without coaxing. It is free from
injurious drugs and chemicals.
Fl F. Strickland & Go.
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SHOES,
ft SPECIAL SALE FOR MONDAY
50 Pairs of small sizes Zeigler Brothers
and Krippendorfs Ladies Fine Shoes, regular
pi *ce 82.50, 83.00 and 83.50, your choice of
any style at
5_
See the styles in our window. Come
in Monday morning and get your size at
about one-third regular price. Come early
as we have only fifty pairs.
New Storm Rubbers for ladies, men
and children, all sizes.
Everything in Footwear.
R. F. STRICKLAND Sc CO.
, .IN. NIIJI.IU.N 1
Bargains in Groceries.
WITH A VIEW TO MAKING SOME CHANGES IN 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 - - - SIOO
14 pounds best Lard ..... SI.OO
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 sellj[our Crockery and Tin Ware at Actual cost
Mocbo and Java Coffee, per pound - - - 25cts.
GIVE US A TRIAL.
ZF-’HryjSTT &> co.
LEJSTEIDI
WE HAVE OPENED THE CYCLE STORE
At the old stand, 45 Hill Street, and lor the next thirty days only we will
do all classes of repair work at a discount of 25 per cent. This gives you
an excellent opportunity to have your wheel put in good condition for the
coming season, at a low price.
Any wheel in our stock at your price so a3 to make room for our new
wheels that are now arriving. .
We are also Agents for
LAMBERT BROS., FLORISTS,
OF ATLANTA, and are prepared to do any kind of decorations for wed
dings, churches and funerals. Bulbs, Plants and Cut Flowers a specialty,
KILLIAN & LAMBERT.
’PHONE 4 TWO RINGS FOR A BICYCLE MESSENGER.
RICHES
GOME BY SMALL SAVINGS.
One Penny Saved is equal to Two
Made.
For Spot Cash
We will sell
David Landreth & Son,
Robt. Buist, Jr. & Co.,
L. L. May & Co.’s
Garden Seed at
2icts. per paper.
Peas and Onion Sets
Correspondingly Law.
THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE
< IIEA PEST.
N. B, DREWRY & SON.
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Parlor Car aid Sleeping Car Service Be
tween Alanta and. Albany, Ga.
The Central of Georgia Railway Com
pany has inaugurated parlor car aud
sleeping car service between Atlanta apd
Albany, Ga., on train leaving Albany £ls
a. m , arriving Macon 7:40 a. m., Atlanta
11:20 a. rn., and on train leaving Atlanta
4:05 p. m., arriving Macon 7:20 p. m., Al
bany 11:05 p. m. Passengers irom Alba
ny, Ga., holding berth. tickets, can take
sleeper at Bp. 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 miles, $3.00.
Charges for seats, as follows : 50 miles
and under, 25 cents; 51 miles to 125 miles,
50 cents; 126 miles to 200 miles, 75 cents;
201 miles to 300 miles, SI.OO.
Ten Cents per Week
Salary Ordinance For 1899.
Be it Ordained by the Mayor and Conn
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.
Po’icemen 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 must be at once re
peated, or if the urine has a brick dust de
posit or strong odor.
When these symptoms are present, no
time should be lost in 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 dangerous
stage ot kidney trouble.
Dr. Kilmers 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 drug
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.. f:r a
sample bottle and book telling all about it,
both sent absolutely free by mail. 1