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THE MORNING CALL.
Vol. X. No- 157
A | IA y OF EXCITEMENT!
jjjjqrO SOLDIERS COME NEAR
CAUSING SERIOUS TROUBLE
Over 200 Armed Citizens Met Them
at Depot and a Clash Was
Narrowly Averted.
Not since the civil war had Griffin
seen euch exciting times as was wit
nessed yesterday afternoon.
The excitement was caused by the
outrageous conduct of the Tenth (ne
gro) regiment of immuaes, which find
been mustered out in Macon and who
were enroute to their home 1.1 North
Carolina.
The regiment came over the Central
in two sections, the first teaching here
sb>ut2:3o p. m. When the train
at the depot the negroes, who
had filled up with cheap whiskey, be
gan firing their pistols and yelling
like demons from the infernal regions.
Over two hundred shots were fired and
the police were powerless to resist.
The city was at the mercy of the howl,
ingmib, who kept up a fusilade of
shots until they were carried beyond
the city limits.
The news of the outrageous conduct
of the negroes spread rapidly over the
city and it was determined that the
next section of the regiment should b
held in check.
Mayor Davis telephone'! Governor
Candler asking him to order out the
Griffin Rifles, but the governor did not
issue the order but asked for time to
consult with the military authorities.
It was a time for action and the May
or met the issue promptly and ordered
out the Rilles himself.
They were under command of L eu"
tenant Al. J Daniel, Jr, who issued
five rounds of ammunition to each
man.
In addition to the militia, the may
or and sheriff deputized over one
hundred citiztns to ba at the train
and preserved the property and up
hold the dignity of the law.
At 5:15 the second section came in
sight and above the roar of the train
could be heard the rattle of firearms,
which were being discharged indis
criminately and cnating consterna
tion among the residents of East
Broad street.
When the train stopped at the de
pot and the negroes saw 200 deter
mined and heavily armed men, they
became very quiet, with a few excep
tions. Those who proved to bo the
exceptions carried off broken heads
and but for the failure of a cartridge
to explode one of them would have
had bis brains blown out. The silence
in the cars during the fifteen minutes
they were at the depot was painful,
but very fortunate.
One shot fired at that time would
have precipitated a conflie - which
would have resulted in many deaths
It was not until after the train left
the depot that the negroes began their
fireing again. At their first shot, a
volley was fired at the retreating train,
and one negro is known to have been
shot in the temple and left his hat as
a souvenir.
Several hundred shots were fired
before the train got out of range, but
what damage was done could net be
learned.
A deplorable incident was the shoot
ing of a young man, George Agee,
who was a flagman on the train. News
reached here that be was shot three
times, and was dangerously wounded.
The last section of the regiment
was attached to the regular 6:13
Centra] train, which was also met by
a large body of armed men. They,
like the others, were firing their pis
tols, and when the train stopped two
of them were arrested and placed in
the city prison.
Il is an outrage for the war departs
ment to muster out such damnable
brutes and transport them over the
country, without providing some pro
tection for the people along the rail
roads over which they travel
Later reports from Atlanta e<ate
that Agee was mortally wounded His
physicians say he may ling r f r
several hours, but his death is only a
questmi of time
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Best of All
To cleanse the system in a gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the Spring
time comes, use the true and perfect
■ nie.ly, Syrup of Figs. Buy the
Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, and for sale by all druggists, at
•50 cents per bottle.
VAN WYCK FOR PRESIDENT.
, ■
i A Boom Started in New York to Se
cure Hts Nomination
New York, March B—Rep renen live
Catchings, of Mississippi, arrived to
day and talked with a number of de
mocratic friet.de. His visit is one of
which many prominent southern dem
ocrats have made heie recently, and
give rise to highly interesting political
gossip
These democrats have made it their
business to call on Augustus Van
Wyck, whom Hon. Richard Croker
ran for governor last fall, and assures
him that if his friend can control the
next convention, he wll be nominated
for president.
The democratic visitors from the
south say that Mr. German is bimsjelf
a candidate, but merely for the pur
pose of defeating the aspirations of
William J Bryan, who is said to have
not treated Mr. Gorman kindly in the
last campaign, but they also say that
Hr Van Wyck has greater strength
than Gorman in the south. Van
Wyck is a southerner and served in
the Confederate army.
Another feature of the democratic
controversy brought out by these vis
its is tnat Hon Joe Bailey, of Texas,
has never been considered a Bryan
man. Bryan, it was said, is coming
east soon, to boom Dearmold for the
democratic leader in the mx. house,
against Bmkhead of Alabima, Bailey’s
candidate, and upon the resuit of this
fight many things in the next demo
cratic convention will rest. Bryan is
said to be losing gtound in the west,
and as the political doctrine of Bryan’s
enemies in ’lie east and south is anti
expansion and anti-trust, with not a
word as to silver, Van Wyck can go
into the convention with a mighty
solid following.
No Right to Ugliness.
The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will a’ways have
friends, but one who would be attrac
tive must keep her health. If she is
weak, sickly and all run down, she will
be nervous and irritable. If she has
constipation or kidney trouble, her
impure blood will cause pimples,
blotches, skin eruptions and a wretched
complexion. Electric Bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to
purify the blood. It gives strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich
complexion. It will make a good
looking, charming woman of a run
down invalid Only 50cents at Harris
& Son and Carlisle Ward’s drug
store.
City Court Proceedings
The City court spent the better part
of the day in the trial of the case of I.
M Water vs Southern Railway Co.
yesterday. This is a suit for dam
ages brought bj Walker against the
railroad -for ejecting him at Griffin
from their cars Mr. Walker bad pur
chased a ticket from Tallapoosa, Ga.,
to Columbus, Ga. He remained in
Atlanta and Douglasville until the
limit of his ticket had expired, and for
this reason was ejected.
Mr. Walker claims he did not know
it had expired when he left Atlanta,
and at any rate he rests hie case upon
his right to ride upon a ticket afler he
has paid for if, without regard to lim
itations the road may put upon it.
The railroad is represented by Hon.
Charlton Battle, Searcy <fc Boyd, local
counsel, and Hon. Robert T Daniel
for plaintiff.
His Life Was Saved-
Mr. J. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen
of Hannibal, Mo , lately had a wonder
ful deliverance from a frightful death.
In telling of it he says: ‘ I was taken
with typhoid fever, that ran into pneu
monia My lungs became hardened.
I was so weak I couldn’t even sit up
in bed. Nothing helped me. I ex
pected to soon die of consumption,
when I beard of Dr King’s New
Disc ivery. One bottle gave great
relief. I continued to use it, and now
am well and strong, I can’t say too
much in its praise.” This rnarvelb us
medicine is the t-ure-t and quickest
rire in the world for all Throat at d
Lung Trouble. Regular s z -oOcetits
and SI.OO. Trial bottles free nt Ha’i..-
& Son and Carlisle & Ward’s drug
stores ; every bottle guaranteed.
T. B, Rice, a prominent druggist of
Greensboro, Ga , writes as follows:
“I have handled Dr. Bitts’ Carminative
for eight years, and have never known of
a single instance where it failed to give
perfect satisfaction. Parties who once
use it always make permanent customers.
( We sell more of this article’ than all the
other Carminatives, soo’hing syrups and
colic drops combined.” For teething chil
dren it has no equal.
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 9, 1899.
ORCHARD HILL NOTES.
Orchard Hill, March B.—At this writ
ing we are having another blizz >rd, which
no doubt will finish up the oat crop, and
what vegetation that had taken on any life.
•’ leighbors had their garden
truck all planted and up, and we note
that some of it is still up—up the spout.
Well, our farmers are haulingout guano
and the air has the scent of past days, and
next fall we can hear the wailings of hard
times and low cotton, but some of the
largest planters swore off and we believe
they are going to stick, though they look
very sad about something, and it must lie
the breaking off of the habit.
Bob Starr has returned home after an
absence of nearly two months.
Quite a number of our people attended
a high sociable at Milner last week which
was highly enjoyed.
Mr. and Mrs. 11. C. Starr went to Jones
boro last week to attend die funeral of
Mr, Starr’s brother.
p. Sender
his wife and baby were returning home
from Liberty Hill, his horse become fright
ened at a Gipsy wagon, causing the
animal to run away, and Mrs, Sanders in
attempting to get out of the buggy was
seriously hurt.
W. D. Bennett left tor parts unknown
selling tobacco for a Virginia house.
Dillard is a thorough going, good, hon
est boy, and we know he will succeed-
Since he left we have noticed in some of
the south Georgia papers where there was
a Mr. Bennett who was robbed of a purse
containing 20cents and ahorse and buggy.
The paper stated that they thought he
w’as a tax collector and as the purse con
tained only 20 cents and the ol 1 horse and
rattletrap filled our Mr. Bennett’s bill so
completely we will feel somewhat uneasy
until we bear from Dillard.
The fellow tnat left us not long since
for a summer tour through the Northern
states returned during our recent cold
spell with icicles hanging to his linen
duster and with his nose placed on his
face wrong, after being froze off’ said when
he reached here he bet it was cold up
north.
The cold wave that is now upon us fol
lowed a week of sunshine and our rela
tives began coming in to pay us their
summer visits, and we are caught without
wood or something to eat. Brethren,
pray for us.
Rev. G. W. Wood, of Sunny Side, tilled
his regular appointment here Saturday
and Sunday,
Mr. Perkins, who was so badly cut by
Bood Shockley some time ago, is rapidly
improving.
M. F. Swint made a business trip to
Miffier Monday.
Next Sunday is our regular preaching
day at the Methodist church. Sunday
school at 10 o’clock. We invite all to at
tend.
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.
OASTORIA.,
Bears ths /) Rfi Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature .//$/> "j ""zT" “
of J'C&cc&yy
Winship's Injuries Not Serious-
A cablegram was received in the
city this morning from Mr Emory
Wins!:ip, who is on board the Benn
ington, at Manila, stating that he was
not seriously wounded and that he
would ba up in a few days.
When it was learned by yesterday’s
dispatches that he was wounded, his
relatives and friends here were very
much worried and at once began to
wire the war department.
They were notified this morning by
the young man himsdf, of the exa t
effect of the wounds. It will be go >d
news to bis many friend- to learn that
he was not seriously wounded and that
he will soon be out.
Mr. Wiuship is well known in Ma
con, having lived here all l.is li'e until
Tie went to Annapolis, where be grad
uated jn 1893 and was assigned to the
' Bennington. He is at present assistant
1 engineer on that ves.-e; and is regarded
as one o! the m ist capab’e j<..:ng
[ officer in the navy.
I ILs boat has but, ar-nile! Mani a
’ for som< tiffie p
: shelled the rebels —Macon N< ws
C S •!.■ O m A
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J For LaGrippe and Influ
enza use CHENEY’S EX
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RoVal
Baking Powder
Made from pure
cream of tartar.
Safeguards the food
against alum
Alum baking powders are the greatest
nienacers to health of the present day.
ROYAL BAKING POwDfR CO., NtW YORK.
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A HINT TO ARTISTS.
One Way of rutting Rejected Exhibits to
Good I'm*.
They were riding on the Fourteenth
street cars and their conversation was
edifying. The man with tho long hair
Was evidently a sculptor, and his com
panion, a large, jolly looking fellow,
was trying to persuade him to present a
work of art to some society woman who
had a mania for collecting bric-a-brao
and articles of vertu.
“I told her that you would, I thought,
in time present her with some memen
to, a statuette illustrating your peculiar
style. Was I wrong in saying so?”
The sculptor answered indignantly:
“I know her value of art, and I tell you
she cannot distinguish between manu
factured trinkets and works of art. In
fact, she thinks all artists are manufac
turers and can turn out statuettes as
easily as tho rich stove ornament man
who gave her a nickel plated mule.
Then, too, a brass fixture artist gave
her something from the brass foundry,
and she thought it great. Never, in my
judgment, could sho appreciate a true
work of art ”
“Then you refuse to give her a sam
ple of your work? Remember, she has
great influence. ”
“I do not refuse. I’ll give her that
model in plaster of parts which was re
fused by the committee last month. She
will think it great, whether or not the
committoe did. ”
“Goodl She will think it magnifi
cent and get you an order. ” —New York
Commercial.
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Excellent Combination.
The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy.
Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa
tive principles of plants known to >.<■
medicinally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing t> > t be
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa
tive, cleansing the system effi dually,
dispelling colds, headache-, and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are plea-ant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from s< nna and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the California Fig Si rup
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid imitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
BAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK N Y
For sale by all Druggists —Price 50c. per hottie
All the latest Mag
azines for March just
received at the New
Book Store.
J. fi. HUFF,
24 HILL STREET.
CDPHALSTU3
The Infallible Headache Cure-
It is unniversally conceded its equal
I loes not exist. It is an absolute sure cure
i l -r the most obstinate case -if ncrv< mt and
sick headache, and will in any case give
■ relief in fifteen minutes. Once tried you
I will never be without it. Price, 10c for
I ders lor 25c. Don’t tail to try it.
MARSH M’F’G. CO.
53s tv. Lake St, Chicago.
R.F. Strickland X Go.
A Rare Opportunity to Increase the Purchasing Power of Your Cash
25 per cent Oil' for Cash on All Mens and Womens Winter Shoes.
400 mens Box Calf or Tan Shoes at $3.00.
350 " •• “ " “ 2 65.
350 ladies kid Shoes at $2 65.
300 ladies tan Shoes at $2.25.
250 ladies kid Shoes at $1,90.
This sale will last only a few days so come early.
For Monday's Sales.
a/
50 pairs of ladies $3, $2 50 and $2 kid Shoes, wide and narrow toes,
sizes 1 to 3j, at $1 25 pair.
DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT.
New colored Piques 10c to 20c. New white Piques 10c to 35c.
New Percals and Madras 7c to 15c.
White table Damask goods only 25c.
Largest stock of Print Cloths and Domestics in the city.
Checked Muslins at sc.
Lovely white Dimitiea at 10c and 12ic.
Latest Pompadour Combs 25c.
Small Notions of every kind.
Latest Cyrano Chains only 50c.
Childrens Hose Supporters 10c and 15c.
R. F. STRICKLAND * CO.
BARGAINS IN BICYCLES.
Now is the time to get a wheel at yout own price, either new or second hand.
We are doing all repair work on BICYCLES AT ONE-FOURTH OFF the regu
lar price. Take advantage of this opportunity and have your wheel made to LOOK
LIK E NEW, for the coming season.
WE ABE REPRESENTATIVES OF
John A. Lambert, Florist,
OF ATLANTA, and are prepared to furnish CUT FLOWERS and DECORA
Tl\ E PLAN FS, for entertainments, weddings, funerals, etc.
Call ’Phone 4 Two Calls
When you want to send a parcel or message anywhere. We will send a Bicycle
Messenger AT ONCE.
KILLIAN & LAMBERT.
i.i injure siTiiKFrr.
RICHES
COME BY SMALL SAVINGS.
Ono Penny Saved is. equal to Two
Made
For Spot Cash
We will sell
David Landreth & Son,
R.obt. Buist, Jr. 4 Co.,
L L. May & Co.’s
Garden Seed at
2Jcts. per paper.
Peas and Onion Set;
Correspondingly Low.
THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE
CHEAPEST.
«. B. DREWRY 4 SON.
Furniture R epair Shun
o 0
John T. Boyden has opened an
Upholster Shop, and will do all
other General Furniture Repair*
mg, and Guarantees Satisfaction
on work and prices. Please call
and see me.
JOHN T. BOYDEN,
19 1-2 Hill St.
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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
positor Ftp'-ig od r,
'A him tiic.u mp.oma 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 ru»
into Bright's Disease, the most dangerous
stage of kidney trouble.
Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, the great
discovery ot the eminent kidney and blad
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