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Calhoun County Courier 1*1 BUSHED EVERY FRIDAY. KntefBd at the PoMtofllct*/it Arlington, Un., nn Second Class Mail Matter. W. W. FLEMING, Editor and Publisher. IIATKS OK SUBUCKIFTIOX: One copy one year.......... ........... 11 , 0(1 One copy six months...... .60 Advertising rates reasonable and fur nlshed on application. Office in the Calhoun Store opposite Horsley I (on**. Arlington, (la., Friday, April 28, 1S98. Call for Maas /Icetlng. A mass mooting of the Democratic jiarty of Calhoun county is called to meet at the court house in Morgan on the 4th Monday, at 10 o’clock n. j n April 25th, for the purpose of ., and pointing reorganizing a a new CX(‘< •utive committee and transacting such other business as they may deem proper, L. G. Cartlkdue, Ohm. Dem. Ex. Com. John Ward, Secretary. "Rememljer the Maine !” will bo the battle cry of Uncle Sam’s snil- ors as thoy pour hot shot into Ha- vana. Albany’s hay (lay ought to com- mand the attention of our farmers the more forcibly since war with Spain makes it more necessary to raise abundant provision crops. We didn’t believe that there was n Democrat in the Second district so lucking in political judgment as to go up against Jim Griggs for Con¬ gress this year, but Col. A. L. Hawes dispelled our illusion. Jim will dis¬ pel the Colonel’s illusions hi ter on. The Atlanta Constitution and oth¬ er Candler organs have conjured up a terrible conspiracy out of a chance meeting Judge Atkinson and Mr. Berner in tlio Macon Telegraph of¬ fice, Borne of the silliest rot we evor read has been written about this occurrence. All of the candidates for governor have friends in Calhoun county, hut nothing like a general line up of the different factions lias yot taken place. Our people would like to hear from all of the distinguished gentlemen before the campaign for the nomination closes. It is stated that General Fitzhngli Leo is to be made a major general in the United States army and will lead an invading force into Cul a. What a marked and just tribute to tho valor of General Lee this will be. Tho whole nation is praising tho noble ex-Confoderate for his splendid conduct of affairs in Ha¬ vana. “That vulgarian, General Miles,” as Jeff Davis dubbed him, is the commander-in-clvief of the U. S. Army. He was Mr. Davis’ jailor when ho was imprisoned at Fortress Monroe. —Bainbridge Democra t. Well, really, now, most people had an idea that the President, is the commander-in-chief of tho United States army. The Second District Democratic Executive Committee will moot in Albany today to fix the time and place for holding the next district convention and provide for the county primaries. We hope the committee will name Albany ius the place for tho convention, as it is the most accessible place in the district. Mr. G. W. Riley, of Arlington, is the member of the committee from Early county, and Mr. J.N. Daniell, of Morgan, is the member from Cal¬ houn. The authorship of tlio much-dis¬ cussed “Inner Experiences of a Cabi¬ net Member’s Wife,” printed in The Ladies’ Home Journal, will bo re- vealod in the June issue of that magazine, when the name of Anna Farqnhar will appear ns the author. It is surmised that the domestic ex¬ periences described in these letters were those of Mrs. W. II. H. Miller, wife of the Attorney-General in President Harrison’s Cabinet—since Miss Farqnhar is known to be a per¬ sonal friend of the Miller family, and to hnvo spent considerable time with them in Washington during their official residence there. The author of these letters was horn and raised in Indianapolis, in neighborly relations with the Harrison and Mil- lor families, hut for ton years past she lias lived u studious professional iife in New York, London and Bos¬ ton. She is now connected with tho editorial staff of The Boston Tran¬ script. Member’s In addition to her “Cabinet Wife” letters she lias pub- lished one novel—“A Singer’s Heart"—and another one is about to be issued. She is a young wo- Iter man, exceedingly clever," and only claspst friends have known her connection with tho Washington letters which have attracted such wide attention. Spain riuit Give Up Cubs. After one of the hardest fought battled between the two houses known in hinny years, Congress, at 5 :43 o'clock Tuesday morning, came to an agreement upon the me - montuuH question now agitating the nation. The Cuban resolutions as finally passed read t s fell ws: Whereas, The abhorrent condi¬ tions which have existed for more than three years in the island < f Cuba, so near our own borders, have shocked the moral sense of the peo¬ ple of the United States, have bo* n a disgrace to Christian civilization, culminating, as they have; in the d< - struction of a United htites batth - ship, with 266 of its officers and crew, while on a friendly visit to the harbor of Havana, and cannot lon¬ ger be endured, us bus been set forth by the President of the United States, in liis message to congress of April 11th, 1898, upon which the action of congress was invited; therefore, l>e it Resolved, By the Senate and House of Representatives of Congress as¬ sembled, 1. That the people of the island of Cuba are, and of right ought be, free and independent. 2. That it is the duty of the United States to demand, and the government of the United States does hereby demand, that the gov¬ ernment. of Spain at once relinquish the its authority and government in island of Cuba and withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters. 3. That the President of the United States be, and lie is hereby directed and empowered to use the entire land and naval forces of the United States and to call into the actual service of the United States the militia of the several States to such an extent as may necessary to carry these resolutions into effect. 4. That the United States hereby disclaim any disposition or intention to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction or control over said island, except for the pacification thereof; and assert their determination when that is accomplished control to leavo of the the island govern¬ to ment and its people. These resolutions were transmitted to the President Tuesday afternoon and he affixed liis signature to them Wednesday. The war may now be considered a certainty, unless Spain shall voluntarily surrender Culm. United States troops are now be¬ ing mobilized at Southern sea ports to form an invading army in case the United States find it necessary to beseige Havana. Congress will authorize the Presi¬ dent to call for an army of 80,0P0 volunteers. These volunteers will probably ho made up from the mili¬ tia of the various States. Spain will find Uncle Stun a warm number if she persists in her deter¬ mination to hold Cuba. It Made ’Em Hot. “As mad as a wet hen” doesn’t begin to express it. read When the people of Albany Herald the dispatches iu Tuesday’s and in the Atlanta Journal to the effect that Secretary Alger had de¬ cided to send the militia of the Southern states to Cuba, wliilo the militia of the Northern states would be retained for guard duty in the cities along the gulf and the south Atlantic, they became very indig¬ nant. That is, all who placed any cred¬ ence in the story. Expressions the reverse of compli¬ sides, mentary wore hoard on all and excited people discussed in an excited manner this supposedly new phase of the war situation. all Among the militia, some, who along had declared their readiness to respond to the call of duty and go as far as was necessary in defense of the flag, saiil they positively would not tamely submit to such an outrage. ’Die women, who have never real¬ ly taken to this war very kindly, were, perhaps, the most indignant of all. The telegraph wires were wanned up in efforts to learn whether there was any foundation for the story, and when a dispatch was received by Col. Ed. L. Wight from Con¬ gressman Griggs about noon stating that Secretary Alger positively de¬ nied tho truth of the report, the ex¬ citement begun rapidly to die away. But the indignation was hot while it lasted, and from all accounts it was just as warm in other places. If such a step was evor contempla t¬ ed, the reception of the isn’t rumor likely was of such a nature that it. that any effort will ever be made to carry it out.—Albany Herald. The committee of the Ohio legis¬ lature, engaged in investigating the charges of bribery and corruption against Mark Ilanna. has returned ft verdict, of guilty. The report will bo made the basis of an effort to pre¬ vent the seating of Hanna for the long term. The fight against him uill l>e led by McKisson, the repub¬ lican mayor of Cleveland, and it. promises to lie intensely bitter. Dawson had a disastrous fire destroy-! last Thursday afternoon, which od the Farnum house and adjacent property to the amount of about $20,000." A high wind was blowing and at one time it looked as if near- ly half the town would be wiped out before tho firemen could check the lhuues. MORGAN DEPARTMENT. EDITED BY BROWNIE. Mrs. & ra Colley ! Fine millinery! Frank Dunn was in town Satur- day. Ties ! Ties !! Ties !!! latest out! at Mrs. Colley's. Miss Sallie Mansfield, of Dickey, was here Sunday. W. H. C. Cunningham, of Leary, was in town Saturday. Prof. Shell, of Dickey, attended preaching here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wooten, of Red Bone, were iu town Sunday. Mrs. John Eulianks and sister, Miss Claude, were in town Tuesday. Mrs. Peyton Colley, of Dawson, week. visited Mrs. J. B. George last Simply startling! the prices that Mrs. Colley is springing on her many customers now. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Smith and Mrs. Col. Thornton attended preach¬ ing ut Union Saturday. Quite a nice entertainment was enjoyed by several couples at the Thornton house Friday evening. Mesdames Laz and Dunk Davis were in town Saturday, and they say they found great bargains at Mrs. Colley’s. Mesdames J. B. George and J. E. Mercer went over to Albany Mon¬ thly. Mrs. Mercer will spend the week visiting Miss Carrie Sibley. Mrs. Dallas Kemp, of Kemp’s Mill was in town Saturday and that lovely hat sho purchased from Mrs. Colley was simply out of sight. Misses Sallie Tinsley and Fillin- game, of Androw Female College, spent Saturday and Sunday with the family of Mr. T. J. Tinsley in Morgan. Morgan and Leary will cross bats Friday, but not, as we first said, at Cordrays. They will play on the Morgan diamond. Let everybody go out and “holler” for the Rattle¬ snakes. Mr. J. S. Williams, a popular mil¬ linery man, of Louisville, Ky., was in town Wednesday. While here he sold Mrs. Colley some lovely ‘ ‘new and up-to-date” hats, flowers and notions, which she will tell you about when they come. Rev. Z. T. Weaver preached to large and attentive congregations Saturday and Sunday. He will preach at New Light on the third Sunday afternoon in May and every one should go to hear him. Mr. Weaver used his new Bible Sunday and new lamps have been ordered. All who went down to Milford last Friday are high in their praise of those hospitable people and Those' report who a most enjoyable day. went rrom here were: Miss Bngene Tinsley and S. L. Monroe, B. Weaver, Miss Daisy Miss McMurria and C. Susie Dams and P. P. Dozier, Miss Ella Riley and Mrs. J. N. Daniell. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mills, of near Edison, attended preaching here Saturday, dining with Judge and Mrs. J. J. Beck. Mr. Mills says his pocket book was considerably lighter after Mrs. Mills left Mrs. Colley’s, but then those hats and baby caps were awful pretty and “Miss Ella” knows a bargain when she sees it. Morgan! why you just ought to come over here now and see our lovely growing town. Our people are hnstlers and our town is hus¬ tling. Our business men are all up- to-date. Thornton & Co. have great¬ ly enlarged their stock. And Clay¬ ton? You just watch him; his spring goods have not been opened yet, but when he throws his bomb¬ shell Calhoun and surrounding coun¬ ties will feel it. “In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” But a young lady’s? Well, the mind feminine is perhaps a lit¬ tle more serious and “my lady’s” thoughts seriously turn to ‘ ‘wliat to wear, ’ ’ and if you will just take one l>eep into the beautifully arranged dry goods emporium of T. J. Tins¬ ley & Co., we are sure the question will he “Which shall I wear?” for you will find everything silks there, from a 5 cents percale to true and genius organ¬ in dies. Truman is a his line and has selected a beautiful line and can show you exactly what to wear. EDISON ECHOES. BY OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. Well, we never knew news to be so scarce. We had a nice rain Tuesday, and everybody feels better. The doctor says every one seems to be distressingly healthy just at this time. Mrs. Watkins spent last Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. O. A. Sut¬ ton, near here. The young folks had quite a nice time last Friday night at an enter¬ tainment at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Ward. Rev. F. McCullough spent last Friday night in Edison. The guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Ward. He preached the following Saturday and Sunday at Hays chapel church. Mr. M. H. Bland, of Milledgeville, and John Ward are hustling the in¬ surance business now. Mr. Bland is working for the New York Life In- surance Co. and John Ward is work- tug with him. __Go to G. L. Collins for white and colored organdies, India lawns and nainsooks, at prices to suit the times. MILFORD HILLINGS. BY IRIS. Saturday was big court again. Mrs. Lula Chancy, of Blakely, is visiting relatives here. Mr. Thos. Rubon went to Albany Wednesday returning Thursday. Mr. McDonald, traveling salesman from Waycross was here Thursday night. Mr. Coker and Dr, Hollingsworth, of Meigs, spent Thursday night in town. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kidd visited relatives in Damascus Saturday and Sunday. Mr. I. B. Adams, of Damascus, spent u few days with homofolks this week. Brownie, how is that chicken farm progressing? We can’t race with you this year, but just wait and we’ll see you later. Capt. W. W. Dews and wife, of Cuthbert, spent Thursday night and Friday with relatives hero. Mr. Josie Collier paid his monthly visit to Dora, Newton and other im¬ portant plrces. Be it understood that Centennial was not with him. Wo are glad to say Mr. Centennial Kidd is improving, though heal quicker very slowly. His foot might if it was not for so much war talk. Our Sunday school convention was a success, of course, but as we ex¬ pected to see our editor out, we left our pencil at home. A large crowd attended from all the surrounding counties. Those from Leary were Rev. F. McCullough, Howell Whit¬ taker, George Smith, Dr. Griffin and wife, Mesdames Keel, Jordan, Whit¬ taker, Addison and Cunningham, Misses Sarah Hammond, Mamie Wooten and Lilian Griffin. From Morgan : Selma Davis, Judge Cart- ledge, Si McGuirt, Si Monroe, Char¬ lie Weaver, J. G. Collier and wife, Misses Ella Riley, Genie Tinsley and Susie Davis. From Blakely: Mar- cine Chipstead, Roy Thompson, Dr. J. H. Hand and wife, Mesdames Chancy and Thompson. From Ar¬ lington : R. E. Collier. Newton was represented by J. O. Perry, T. and J. Odom, Will McGregor, John Griffin and wife, Editor Twitty and wife, Misses Tomlinson and Mayo. (If you were here and we didn’t see you, just let us know.) Damascus Mc¬ was represented, by Dr. Wyatt Clain and daughter, Messrs. Roy and Curry Webb, Mr. C. C. Adams and Miss Sallie Mims. Hoggard’s Mill was represented by everybody. Uncle Cal Odum was here, enjoying himself as usual. The day passed very pleasantly, with plenty of din¬ ner, several addresses and recita¬ tions. It would have been enjoyed hugely had the wind not been so disagreeable to all. j£0~Go to G. L. Collins' for dried peaches and apricots. CALHOUN SHERIFF'S SALES. GEORGIA—Calhoun - County: Will be sold before the court house door at Morgan, on the first Tuesday in May next, within the legal hours of sale, the following property, to-wit: Town lots Nos. 7, 8 and 10, fronting on First back street thirty-four hundred (.34) feet and run¬ ning and Depot one (100) feet, between No. F. streets. And lot 36 fronting Depot street thirty (80) (30) feet and running buck eighty feet between First and Second streets. All of the fore¬ going described property - lies in tho town of Arlington, levied Calhoun county, Georgia. Said property on as the property of Annie E. Ford to satisfy a fl. fa. from Cal¬ houn favor County of Armstrong, Court, quarterly session, An¬ in Cator & Co., vs. nie E. Heard, Tenants formerly, now Annie E. Ford. in possession dotified. This March 28, 1898. L. H. Davis, Sheriff. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE. By virtue of an order from the Court of Ordinary first of Calhoun county, will be sold on the Tuesday in May next at the court house door in said county between the legal hours of sale, ninety (90) acres of land, more or less, on south and west side of lot of land No. two hundred and twenty- nine (229) in the Third (3rd) district of said county, deeded by being P. S. the Barbre balance of the lot not in his life time to Emmet Barbre and Nettie Barbre. Prop¬ erty sold as the land of Peter S. Barbre, deceased, for the benefit of cmlitors. Administrator This April 4, 1898. W. R. Terry, of P. S. Barbre, deceased. job p^ieTiNe uf aii kinds, neatly and promptly executed at The Courier Job Office. r M- j MS BAZAR CALL i Si | S “PATTERMS A itl f i O I I tistic. Fitting. “THE Fashionable. STYLISH Prices lOand PATTERN.” Original. 15 cents. Perfect- Ar¬ None higher. None betterat any price. Some reliable merchant sells them in nearly every city or town. Ask for l them, or they can be had by mail from f us in either New York or Chicago. i Stamps taken. Latest Fashion Sheet 1 sent upon receipt of one cent to pay postage. 2 j MS CALLS/" 5GP •• • A 1 i MAGAZINE 7 Brightest ladies’ magazine published. I Invaluable for the heme. Fashions of I J • the day, Home Literature, Household Topics, 7 T I Hints, Fancy Work, Current I J Fiction, all foe only 50 cents a year, selec- in- * eluding a free Send pattern, your own * tion any time. two 2-cent stamps T 1 for sample copy. Address THE McCALL COMPANY, • 142-146 189 West Fifth J4th Avenue, Street, Chicago. New York. I L. ■M .j jpgr We are offering great induce¬ ments at our new store for your cash trade, Don’t fail to call and see wliat you can get ns a present cash with every twenty dollars in spent at our new brick store. J. S. Cowart & Bro. I have selected my goods this season with more care and bought in larger quantities and more varied assortment than any previous season, and feel safe in stating to the ladies that anything in the millinery line can he found in my most Magnificent Stock that can he found outside of the larger cities, and at prices far below reg¬ ular city prices. Arlington can be truthfully styled the millinery center of Southwest Georgia. Besides my establishment there are three other well equipped millinery houses in Arlington, which fact demonstrates that what cannot be found in one can he found in another, and that 0 HO MONOPOLY OF PRICES # prevails in Arlington. Bear this one thing in mind, that BARGAINS in millinery can always be found in Arlington. Should the ladies favor me with their trade, I assure them that every effort will he made to make our relations pleasant and goods will be offered them at prices which can not be obtained in other cities. When in Arlington remember that The Millinery Parlor is the ladies’ home and that a cordial welcome awaits you. With an anxious hid for your trade, and promising FAIR DEALING and low prices, which will be verified as true by trading with me, an in¬ spection of my goods and a share of your trade is solicited. MRS. CORA A. RAY, ARLINGTON, GEORGIA. :F\T»ioIc. Go. @ ECLIPSE ENGINES, BOILERS, SAW MILLS, COTTON GINS, COTTON PRESSES, GRAIN SEPARATORS, CHISEL TOOTH AND SOLID SAWS, SAW TEETH, INSPIRATORS, INJECTORS, ENGINE REPAIRS, A FULL LINE OF BRASS GOODS. £^“Send for Catalogue and Prices. Avery & McMillan, W SOUTHERN MANAGERS, Nos. 50 and 51 So. Forsyth St., ATLANTA, QA. In writing to advertisers, please mention this paper. We Want Customers To know that we are catering for their trade this season, and that our facilities for buying are such that we can make them LOWER PRICES than any of our would-be com¬ petitors. It is hardly necessary to tell anybody in reach of Ar- lington that we have the Largest Stock of general merchandise in this section, and we are prepared to undersell anybody. Save money by doing your trading with *IL COLLINS, Railroad St., Arlington, Ga. HORSES AND MULES. Wc keep always on band a lot of good horses and mules for sale, and can meet the wnnt-s of the trade at any time in this respect. Cowart & Lofton.