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I I —l M \/l I lIV IX. I Ixlf -a- ■ Z-X I I o m j Av JL J I . JL I nt J y x W■. M ffTIX No. 19»- V uu notified. _ m T BRITAIN DECLARES HSR NEUTRALITY. tfhy the Somers is Detained-Cape Verde Fleet Will Sail Against American Squadron- Washington, April 26—Dispatcher ytate that Lieut Fremont and a small force from the torpedo boat Porter have landed at a point on the north east of Cuba, and opened communica tion with Gomes informing him of the pho of the United States government to land troops on the is’nntl and to send guns and ammunition to the Cubans. The report reaching Washington states that General Gomez was com municated with and he was asked to concentrate the Cuban forces around the place selected by the United States to land forces and establish a base of supplies. Secretary Sherman has sent official notice to all the powers and nations with which the United States bolds friendly relatione, of the declaration of war by this government. This notice is sent to prevent complications with neutral powers. The dismissal of the United States squadron from Hong Kong and the apparent severity of the British gov ernment in regard to the United States torpedo boat Somers at Fal mouth, the Associated Press hears, were incidents pre arranged by Amer ican and British diplomacy, their real object being to force the Spanish gov ernment to order the fleet to leave the Cape Verde Islands. An extraordinary issue of the Lon don Gazette this morning contained the customary royal proclamation of neutrality, defining the attitude of British officers and subjects during the. war between Spain and the United States. It is identical with the procla mation issued at the time of the China- Japan war. The instruetionsof the foreign office to the admiralty and colonial author!*) ties, regulating the belligerent use of British ports is dated April 23, and gives the belligerents 24 hours to leave. This action is for the departure of the United States squadron from Hong Kong and the orders given to the Spanish torpedo boat Audaz to leave Queenstown. Tbu United States North Atlantic squadron continues to blockade Cuba, and will probably be reinforced by the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius, which left Newport yesterday. The Paris al Madrid, yesterday an nounced that the Spanish admiral io command of the fleet at St. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands, has cabled to the government that when the United Blates fleet is before Havana his place is not at the Cape Verde Islands, ad ding that he would sail against the American squadron in the morning, order or no order. Captain General Blanco has cabled the government at Madrid to the effect that Spanish squadron of warships may be utilized elsewhere as he can account for the defense of Havana without the assistance of the fleet LBTTBB LIST. List of letters remaining in the Griffin, Ga., postoffice, week ending April 23,1898. Persons calling will pleae say “advertised” and give date. One cent must be paid on each advertised letter. KALB LIST. Joe Collins (col), R. W. Genett, Cuffy Head, H. C. Johnson opo Ab Al bard, R. B. M. More, A. W- Peurifoy, George Shannal, John Wilson, J. W. Wilson. fkmalk list. Miss Anna, Mrs. B. V. Daniel, Mire Hattie Jones, Miss Letta McWell, Mrs. W. A McCullock, Mrs. S. M. Mitchell, Mrs. Elvira Robson, Mrs. Ebibe Pendee, Miss Tenbie Paten, Miss Ebsesa Sparks, Mrs. M. H. Wallace. David J. Bailey, Jb , P. M. How’s This 1 We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cxbnby & Co., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 yean, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. Wbst & Ksuax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Waldos®, Kuwab A Mabvuc, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. « Catarrh Cure is taken internally, »sting directly upon the blood and mucous ! urfac ®® ® f the system. Testimonials sent DrumSa* 75C ’ Pel bottle ’ all Family Pills are the best. . OUR HONORED DEAD. , THEY ARE LAUDED BY COL. L. 0- LEVY YESTERDAY. • At the Olympic Theatre He Addresses a Crowd and Afterwards the Graves Are Decorated. 1 “Keep ye their memories green; and in remembering their virtues, no faults shall exist in your minds.” This was a beautiful tribute from a high source that is applicable to the t tribute that the south pays its dead ; heroes on each succeeding year, as a , memorial, on the 26th day of April. i Yesterday was no exception to the usual custom in Griffin, eave that the address was delivered in the Olympic theatre, instead of among the tombs of the Confed- , erate heroes at Stonewall cemetery —a condition that- was brought , about by wind and bail in the morn’ ing, but the afternoon when their graves were decorated it was as peace ful as the rest that these braves bad bad for over thirty three years and the sunshine was as bright as their i memory is green. An occasional cloud would, perchance, come between, but it only pqnctqated a tear for (be fallen. At three o'clock the Griffin Rifles band commenced to play, and even before Col. Levy arrived there was a crowded house and the stage was cov ered with flowers that showed the ob ject of the occasion,by the bars of red and white roses intermingled with stars of Bethlehem that was most sig nificant. Then came a prayer by Rev. T. W. O'Kelley which was patriotic and prayerful. Then formal introduction by Marshall David J. Bailey, and the exercises was opened by the Griffin ' Rifles band and after a spirited strain Prof- Chas. M. Neel arose to introduce the speaker of the day and well might his introduction be termed an oration for he reviewed the Confed erate soldier from evejy standpoint and gave evidences of patriotism that make him a figure in history that will go down to all times. Professer Chas. Neel’s intrcduclion was one that showed his patriotism and was as eloquent as it was full of pathos. He introduced Col. Levy who began his discoursb by appealing to a purely southern audience. From the momerjjHhat be opened his lips until they were closed interest was never abated and his picturesque re counts of the “days gone by” brought tears to che eyes of the old veterans and a suspicious moisture 'to those who bad never smelt powder. Col. Levy in bis speech was not dramatic, but staled facts without sophomornic effect, and as such they appealed to those who were in the same situations as he as recited. While not disparaging any woman, be paid the highest tribute to southern wo manhood, and in time of war said that she bad no equal as a ministering am* gel. To the southern soldier be paid the highest tribute for valor—“one whose honor is untarnished, and immortal is his fame.” He used the following unpublished poem from the pen of John Augustin, who commemorated the fall of tbe three brothers, John, Joe and Richard Bridging, who belonged to his regi ment and were members of Fenner’s Baltalisn from New La., and in this battalion be was a private. “One died: he bad sighted his gun ere he fell— That round was the Corporal’s last: His soul on the cannister rushed with a yell And scattered the foe as it passed. “Another was tending the wall: came the shot I . And buried itself in his bead; His brother stretched out the pale corpse .—murmured jot, And stem, took the place of the dead I “He also wks struck, but unmoved be re mained At his post—like a statue stood 1 ’Till the third brother came on tbe ground crimson stained By the flow of his own blood.” ’ His entire speech was a boquet that ' overspread tbe graves of our dead heroes and as be spoke of the grass ’ growing over the dead being “wild » forget me-note” a few simple senti ments crept into the head of one of j his hearers and are expressed thus : t “You’ve been thar, my brother, Fer you tell it like it is; Just take my hand and shake— ———— —' 5 “t -J_ i i I'lTnn ir in ,ir r. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 27, 1898. Yes, from A to IZ. We've et parched oom together, En stole it from a horse, But we’ll never turn and say That our natural cause was lost ” C>! Levy, after bis address, was met upou tbe stage by ladies and gentle men who were more than anxious to meet ths mao who could deliver an address that was so patriotic without spying a hard word. . Aher the ceremonies at the Olym pia Theatre the procession was formed, with some deviation from the original program and flowers were carried to deck the graves. On the rostrum with Col. Levy was ths prominent ministers of tbe city and others. While here Col. Levy was the guest of Mrs. T. J. Collier, tbe president of the ladies memorial association and other distinguished courtesies were shown him. A pretty episode occurred at the cemetery that was probably noticed by but few. Twp little girls—one of Southern and the other of Northern parentage were vieing with each other in decorating the graves when tbe little Northerner was called back she said with an indescribable look io her eyes, “I must put this there be was a soldier?’ , ’ THE STATE TBOOFS. The Call For Troops Hot Exactly What Was Expected. Governor Atkinson yesterday fore maliy received tne call for volunteers from President McKinley. The president asked for two regi ments and two batteries of light artil lery. This means that Georgia will have to furnish 2,790 men. >/«• The regiments will be on a war foot ing, which means that there will be 12 companies to a regiment and 106 men in each company. The artillery bat teries will also be on a war footing and will have 123 men each, with the offi cers. Tbe call for troops was signed by Secretary of War Russell A. A-l&eX- M follows: “Governor W. Y. Atkinson—Tbe number of troops from your state un der the call of the president, dated April 23,1898, will be two regiments of infantry and two batteries of light artillery. “It is tbe wish of the president that the regiments of the national guard or stale militia shall be used, as far as their number will permit, for the reason that they are armed, equipped and drilled. Please wire as early as possible what equipments, ammunition, arms, blank ets, tents, etc, you have and what ad ditional you will require. Please also state when troops will be ready for muster to the United States service. Details to follow by mail. “Russell A. Alger, “Secretare of War.’’ Tbe plan for raising Georgia’s quota troops will be as follows: Each of the regimental commanders will or* der each captain in his regiment to ascertain tbe number and names of all the men in the companies who are anxious to volunteer. The regimen tal commanders will report the names of these volunteers and the quarter master will provide transportation for the troops to Atlanta They will be brought here and camped at Fort McPherson. Governor Atkinson will telegraph the war department when the men arrive here so that the muster officials can come here to muster the volun teers into the regular service. Ad jutant General Brown will at once telegraph to Washington for the re quisite number of guns and all other equipment and supplies needed. Notwithstanding the fact that Prssi dent McKinley has expressly stated that he wants the state troops used, Governor Atkinson is desirous of mak ing up a good part of the quota from volunteers outside ot the regular state militia. He is dstermined to keep tbe state militia up to a high standard of strength and efficiency and will do all in his power to meet the president’s call without impairing the potency and effectiveness of the ’ state troops. His action in this is highly commend ed by tbe regimental commanders. The governor stated to the command ers i« council yesterday that be uw no use in taking all of tbe etate troops, for be-thought plenty of new men would volunteer, and be believed that under tbe able command of Colonel Lawton and Captain Brown the men would soon be able to do effective ser vice.—Atlanta Constitution. M J..JU -LJ. r 1 ■ II II i fl P IgwMwt I » I II I * kU I ft > Absolutely Pure I |J* SOVA). BAKING KWMR CO., NSW YORK. ' SMARTING A SYNDICATE. raw {aside Ughto on Bow Some Coaaaews f Get to Work. I.n office in the oity. Time— l Present—Members of * ndicate. tnber—And now, gentlemen, I suppose we may put down at £50,000? Member Better make it Half a million is so much *• 'ember —Of course. Who at a paltry £50,000? nber— Perhaps you are right. Five* pound shares, eh!» ? Fctarth Member—Better make them sovereign!; simpler to manipulate. First Member—l dare say. Then the **m« .solicitors as our last? Fifth Member—Yes, on the condition that tbey get a firm to undertake the TindywrtMng, Ffelt Member—Necessarily. The firm gentlemen, are men of busi ness and quite reoogniao that nothing purchases nothing. Second Member—And they could get the secretary with a thousand to invest First Member—Certainly. Our bro kers, bankers and auditors as before, eh, gentlemen? Fifth Member—On the same condi tions. First Member—That is understood. Abd now the prospectus is getting into shape. Is there anything else any one can suggest? /Fourth Member—Oughtn’t we to btoff soma object in view? ■ I WTrr* WTWi l m Aa—waAHy, awMng money. Fourth Member—Don’t be frivolous. But what I mean is. should we not know for what purpose we are going to expend tbe £500,000? First Member—Ohl You mean the name. Well, that comparatively unim portant detail we might safely leave un til our next pleasant gathering Meeting adjourned. Curtain.—Lon don Punch. oras i Both the method and 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. SjTup of Figs is the > only remedy of its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and ac- , ceptable to the stomach, prompt in ! its action and truly beneficial m its ! effects, prepared only from the most' healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities oommend it to all and have made it the most ’ popular remedy known. - * Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 r cent bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro- I cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it Do not accept any * substitute. J UUFQMiA FIG SYRUP CO. UH FUHO9OO, Ml. > uumue. a. hew imc » ■ 1 f ! Bicycles . . r :.. Repaired f BY — ‘ F H.P.EADY&CO. I ' WORK GUARANTEED. PROMPT DELIVERY. R. F. Strickland $ Co. We are always looking out foi the benefit of our customers and friends. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED PILES OF NEW GOODS BOUG IT AT CLOSING OUT PRIORS, AND NOW WB CAN BELL YOU SEASONABLE GOODS Al LESS THAN WE HAD TO PAAk EARLIER IN THE BEASON. .. ■■■■■■l r. J— ’fiß NEWEST FADS IN FANS RECEIVED YESTERDAY. THE PRICES RANGE FROM 5c TO 50c. . ■ ... ' Largest stock of Umbrellas in the city at all prices., New stock of ladies and childrens black and tan Hose. Our Shoe Store for fine Shoes ft. T. idxJELLVJEkJUAINIIJ & VV« SHOES, - SHOES !■ ■ IN MENS SHOES WE HAVE THE LATEST STYLES-COIN TOES, GENUINE RUSSIA LEATHER CALF TANS, CHOCOLATES AND GREEN AT |2 TO $3.50 PER PAIR. IN LADHS OXFORDS WE HAVE COMPLETE LINE IN TAN, BLACK AND CHOCOLATE, ALSO TAN AND BLACK SANDALS RANGING HC PRICE FROM 75c TO »2. TAN, CHOCOLATE AND BLACK SANDALS AND OXFORDS IN CHILDREN AND MISSES SIZES, AND CHILDREN AND MISSES TAN LACE SHOES AND BLACK. earn,*/«**■—« 'Xarna . / WE HAVE IN A LINE OF SAMPLE STRAW HATS. J. H. HUFF'S BOOK AND HOSE STORE HAS SOME PRETTY SOUVENIRS FOR WEDDING PRESENTS, SUCH AS CUT GLASS, CHINA WARE, SILVER NOVEL- TIES, BISQUE FIGURES, PICTURES AND EASELS ± ALL AT VERY LOW PRICES. .T "TT TZrTTTmBri M aJdaea aJLaaJL VaJ ala ala WK I " 1 i ■' i. ■ EDWARDS BROS. RACKET STORE, i I ;• (o) i < HAVE JUST RECEIVED ' 500 PAIOS SlMflt SHOES! All Grades to the Finest Call before they are pick- ed over and get a pair •. AT WHOLESALE PRICE I EDWARDS BROS. Ten Cent* per Week —a -