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THE MORNING CALL. y ' _ Vol IX. No. 188. ffIBBKOFM WAR RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE HOUSE. Flying Squatm Salls Under Sealed Orders-The Crisis Rapidly Approaching. Washington, April 13—This has been almost, if not quite, as exciting a dayas was the 13lh of April thirty three years age, when Lee surrendered at Appomattox. That day marked the of a terrible civil strife—today, it can al most "be said, ushers us Into a conflict with a foreign foe, and . with what re sult ouly an omniscient being can foretell. / All the resolutions introduced are practically declarations of war. The resolutions of both committees were framed as such, and congiess today stands on the brink of war. There is but one opinion in Wash ington today, and that is that war ie inevitable. The house this afternoon at 5:3Q o’clock passed tbe following resolution by a vote of 324 to 20: “Whereas, the government of Spain, for three years past, has been waging war on the island of Cuba against a revolution by the inhabitants thereof without making any substantial progress towards the sup pression of said revolution, and has con ducted tbe warfare in a manner contrary to the laws of nations by methods inhu man and uncivilized, causing the death by starvation of more than two hundred thou sand innocent non-combatants, the victims being for the most part helpless women and children, inflicting intolerable injury to the commercial interests of the United States, involving the destruction of the lives and property of many of our citizens, entailing the expenditure of millions of money in patrolling our coast and policing the high seas in order to maintain our neutrality; and “Whereas, this long series of losses, in juries and burdens for which Spain is re sponsible has culminated in the destruc tion of the United States battleship Maine in the harbor of Havana and in the death of 260 of our seamen, “Resolved, etc., That the president is hereby authorized and directed to inter vene at once to stop the war in Cuba to the end and with the purpose of securing permanent peace and order there, and es tablishing by the free action of the people there of a stable and independent govern - tnent of their own in the island of Cuba; and the president is hereby authorized and empowered to use the land and naval forces of the United States to execute the purpose of this resolution.” Tbe senate resolutions will be voted on tomorrow and will bs tbe same as that passed by the bouse, except in its verbage. Tbe city is one seething mass of ex cited humanity, and all hope for a peaceful settlement of the complica tions baa been abandoned. All realize that war wiil bs declared before tbe church bells of next Sab bath shall ring out the tidings of "Peace on earth, good will toward •MAA ’’ .J A— FLYING SQUADRON SAILS. Washington, April 13.—Tbe fly ing squadron has been ordered to leave Hampton Roads this afternoon to intercept tbe Spanish warships and torpedo flotilla now on their way to American waters. The orders are to intercept, to de* etroy if they do not surrender. The statement that tbe flying squadron, under Commander Schley, would sail from Hampton Roads was -officially confirmed at tbe navy de partment. However, Secretary Long said that he could not state the squad ron’s mission It is was subsequently stated by navy officials that the squad* ron would make a practice cruise. I It is known that the squadron sails under sealed orders, and that it ie a war demonstration there is no ques tion. Tbe statement-in the outset that ■ tbe squadron goes to intercept the Spanish flotilla is made excellent authority. \ GENERAL LEE SAYS The Batteship Maine Was Destroyed by Spanish Officials- Washington, April 12—Consul General Lee told the senate committee on foreign affairs this afternoon in a very few words that the Maine was blown up by Spanish officials. Since General Lee’s home coming was prdered it has been openly assert ed that be would throw valuable light upon the destruction of tbe Maine. The American people know that Gen* erat-Lee is deliberate in everything be says, add it has been with tbe greatest impatience that the public has awaited bis arrival General Lee bad not been in Wash ington long when be was nshered into the committee room. He was given a hearty, genuine reception by tbe mem bers and answered many questions. He talked freely with the committee in re gard to tbe conditions in Cuba, and es pecially with reference to the destruc tion of the Maine.He was very pointed in his statement that the destruction of tbe vessel was due to Spanish agen cies. «' “Dj you mean the Spanish officials in Cuba?*’ he was asked by a member of the committee. "I mean the Spanish officials,” be replied, “but not General Blanco. I think some of tbe officials were cogni zant of tbe plans to destroy tbe vessel, but I do not believe the captain gener al was.” General Lee said he bad no knowl edge of the reports that a mine had been discovered by a diver under tbe Montgomery, while that vessel lay in tbe harbor of Havana. Tbe reception tendered General Lee upon bis arrival today, and wherever he appeared in public, was vastly more enthusiastic than tbe president could get in any city in America. Tonight he was serenaded by tbe Confederate veterans and the Union Veterans’ Legion, and there was such a turnout of people as even Washing ton seldom sees.- Bands played "Yankee Doodle” and “Dixie ” Tbere were th nisands of people crowded in the streets about the Shoreham, where tbe General is stopping,and tbe line of march taken by the old soldiers going to welcome the son of the Sod of the South, who has become the hero of tbe hour, was made brilliant by tbe blaze of red lights and fireworks Jos. Obi in Constitution. City Court. Judge E. W. Beck held a short ses sion of tbe City court yesterday morn ing, and tried several cases of minor importance. Gray Britt, tbe youth who figured so conspicuously in the robbery of Mr. H. C. Burr’s home some time since, was sent to jail for three months for stealing a ride on tbe Central train. Sid Madison, a notoriously mead negro, was sent to tbe gang for four months, upon being convicted of lar ceny from the bouse. Flem Buster, who stole 100 pounds of meat from George Evans several days ago, plead guilty when bis case was called, and was ordered to work on the county roads for ten months. To Cure Constipation Forywov. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c. If a C. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money. . When Traveling Whether on pleasure bent, or business, ■ take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs , as it acts most pleasantly and effectually on the kidneys, liver, and bowels, prevent ' ing fevers, headaches, and other forms ol I sickness. For sale in 60 cent bottles by , all leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company only. No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents. • Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak men strong, Wood pure. 60c, SI. All druggists . CABTORUL • Aste- * ~ . riadls XTy //tf* jt ’ aqpuww/Zr _ ***l • * - Kdueate Toor Bowels With Casearats. K Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. Wc, 25c. If C. C. C. fail, druggists refund money. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MQKNING, APRIL 14, 1898. THERE 18 ENTHUSIASM. 1 I- The Candler Club Grows Throughout the County- s ——— B Yesterday afternoon the Candler county committee met, at the office of Col T. R. Mills and held a moat en thusiastic meeting. t As is usual at such times a moat b representative class was present, and t only men of known stability were placed on any of the committees. The meeting was harmonious, and as a fact farmers, merchants, lawyers, doctors and other professional men agreed that Candler was the coming nominee. These people represented every class and are properly assigned . to the executive boards. I As an evidence of tbe fact the fol > lowing committees have been appoint i ed: i Griffin District--Dr. M. F. Carson, John F. Dickinson, C. 8. Wright, W. C. , Hammock, Forrest Parker, B. R. Flemis ' ter, P. 8. Parmelee, Green Skipper, E. B. . Oxford, Dr. J. T. Nunnally, D. T. Hood, A. L. Burpee, J. F. Emmerson, W. L» Smith, J. J. Childs, A. J. Burr, T. Ragan- ’ bur, J. M. Kimbrough, Jr., L. W. God ' dard, M. D. Mitchell, Dr. T. J. Collier. Cabin District—A. W, Walker, P. H, I Wells, W. P. Philips, J. G. Mathews, T.G. Manley, Jr., Joshua Hammond, Dume . Hofflin. , Africa District—J. R. Ellis, 1. P. Ev- ans, J. O. A. Miller, Henley Kell, S. H. Cunningham, R. J. Edwards, W. T. Cop. pedge. ' Akin District—W. P. Colbert, W. J. Grubbs, S. J. Camp, A. W. Gossett, Dr. John H. Wells, Frank Gossett Orrs District—J. J. Flynt, O. V. Mad dox, A. J. Maddox, J. W. McWilliams, E. P. Maddox, G. W. Freeman. Mt Zion District—C. A. Dickinson, W. P. Blanton, J. P. Bledsoe, Walter Touch stone, J. H. Crowder, Beverly Maynard. Line Creek District—Leonard Bowers, W. P. Maynard, Marsh Johnson, Thomas P. Nichols, E. P. Shannon, Tom Good win. Experiment—B. B. Fry, A. W. Greer, J. A. B. Mehaffey, Willis Bentley, J. C. Williamson, A. G. Martin. Union District—W. J. Bridges, A. O. Gay, J. B. Buchanan, L H. Kendall, G. H. Steel, E. A. Calaway, F. J. Freeman, John Allen. The Call is reliably informed that Col. Candler will be asked to come here at an early date, when he will be given an ovation in which tinsel will take no part, but earnestness will pre vail. Atlanta Presbytery. The Atlanta Presbytery will meet in tbe Presbyterian church this eve ning at 7:30. The opening sermon will be preached by Rev. Theron H. Rice, pastor of tbe Central church of Atlanta, after which an organization • will be effected by tbe election of a new Moderator. 1 It is tbe desire of the committee of arrangements that as" many of those who have kindly undertaken to enter tain the Presbytery as can, will be at the trains this afternoon to possess ' themselves of those who have been assigned to them However, in tbe event they sbpuld not be at tbe train, let it be understood that each delegate will be sent to the home assigned him, unless other arrangement is made. It is probable that a number of delegates will not arrive until to-morrow morn- ! ing* Lemons for Insomnia. From the Ashville Chronicle. The Rev. T. S. Brown, the pastor of the Lutheran church of this city, is running opposition to Bishop Lyman on inaomnia f cures. Mr. Brown yesterday told a Chron icle reporter that lemon juice, diluted and r taken just before retiring, will almost cer . tainly produce sound and refreahingsleep. Mr. Brown also said that he had learned from an eminent physician that if diluted J lemon juice were drunk after a heavy dose I of quinine, it would prevent latter’s caus ing buzzing in the head. 5 A PROMINENT FARMER WRITES. c Robebt Station, Jones County, Ga.— By the recommendation of Rev. C. C. Da vis, I used Dr. Mozley’s Lemon Elixir for indigestion, debility and nervous prostra ; tion, having been a great sufferer for years and tried ail known remedies for these dis eases, all of which failed. Five bottles of Lemon Elixir made a new man of me. ’» Your friend, . »i William B. Emsbson. 7 Mosley’s Lemos Hot Drops. t- Cures all coughs, colds, hoarseness, sore >f throat, bronchitis, hemorrhage, and all _ throat and lung diseases. Elegant, relia -3 ble. 7 Twenty-five cents at druggists. Pre pared only by Dr. H. Mozley, Atlanta, Ga. Kducate Your Bowals With Cas carets, k Cathartic, cure constipation forever, t lOe.Kc. It C. C. C. fail, druggists ref und money. O.A«n‘OJFt , LI„ Ta Cura Constipation Forever. r. .Take Caaearets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c. r. If C. C. C. fall to cure, drezglsts refund money. Roy* makes the feed pure, | J fe '..'p , Saw® SOW® • ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., KtW YORK. Y. M. C- A* Notes. Members of tbe ladies* committee are requested to meet at the Y. M. C. A. building at 2:30 on Friday after noon. Flowers and ntber table fur nishings will be needed, and it is de sired that each one wbo has promised refreshments Send same to the build ing, or notify the chairman of the committee cr the general secretary, who will send for contributions. Tickets are being sold rapidly and a large crowd is expected. Tbere will be a meeting of the board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. at 6 o’clock Thursday afternoon. Urgent business will be transacted, and it is desired that every member be present on trine. By order of J. H. Walkbb, Pres. Pike Superior Court. This court adjourned yesterday un til tbe regular term in October. Tbe case of Tom Langford was con tinued on account of tbe sickness of the daughter of Col. Tom Watson, the leading council. One murder case aud lateral as* saults with intent to murder were triad during this term. Crime has greatly decreased in Pike and tbe people wear bright faces and hat* fomented, happy hearts. Tbe gubernatorial contest is warm ing up. Col. Candler addressed tbe people Monday and Col. Berner speaks tbere today. ONE BNJOWa Both the method ana results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste ana ac ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial m its effects, prepared only from the most healthy ana agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it Do not accept any substitute. CALIFORNIA HO SYRUP CO. SAM FKAMCI3CO, CAL IMWIUE. KT. M£Mf TOSH, *L WOOD YARD. I want to sell you your Wood, cut and split, ready for use. Wood yard at No. 1 Hill street. Telephone No. 10, ? W, B- CRIFFIN I Ssdit <« ■» vSSa everybody Saye So. Caacareta Candy Cathartic, the moat won derful medical disco very of tbe age, pleas ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently , and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing tbe entire system, dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habitual constipation and bUtousness. Please buy and try a box , of C. C. C. to-day; 10,25,50cent5. Soldand guaranteed to cure by all druggists. R. F. Strickland & Co. LEJOEHSINDfIVGOODSdSHBES WE NEVER SACRIFICE QUALITY FOR PRICE, AND IF YOU GET IT AT STRICKLAND’S THE QUALITY AND STYLE IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. IT IS SATISFYING TO KNOW THAT YOU CAN BUY AT HOME AND FEEL SURE THAT IT IS CORRECT IN EVERY PARTICULAR. Here are Some New Things That We Went to Show Toil Laced striped French Organdies. Laced striped American Organdies. —_ Organdie Lisse in plaids and flowers. White Piques plain, dotted and striped. . Beadere striped Peroals. Printed Madras Cloths. Plaid and striped Ginghams. All colors Organdie linings. Largest stoek of Ribbons in Griffin, New Laces and Embroideries, Ladies plain and dropped stitched: Hose. Childrens lisle Hose, black or tan. SEE OUR DISPLAY WINDOW. IL F. STRICKLAND & CO. SHOES, - SHOES I IN MENS SHOES WE HAVE THE LATEST STYLES—COIN TOEB, GENUINE RUSSIA LEATHER CALF TANS, CHOCOLATES AND GREEN AT |2 TO |8.50 PER PAHL IN LADIES OXFORDS WE HAVE COMPLETE LINE IN TAN, BLACK AND CHOCOLATE, ALSO TAN AND BLACK SANDALS RANGING IN PRICE FROM 75c TO *3. ALSO TAN, CHOCOLATE AND BLACK SANDALS AND OXFORDS IN CHILDREN AND MISSES SIZES, AMD CHILDREN AND MISSES TAN LACE SHOES AND BLACK. ZXZ_ ZE 3 . WE HAVE IN A LINE OF SAMPLE STRAW HATS. == , l " ■ ~«! I‘l I Pianos and Organs. J. H. Huff has several Second Hand Pianos and Organs to sell CHEAP for CASH or rent. 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