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I ■ I I'W / ■ I I 1 I ■m| H■■■Jlw■JF■ I WB ■ 1 M ■ J* ■JMk —SSL. -JBL. uMUmmSIV wk. W <Jk W JHk JKummV W . ' x__. - - Vol. IX- No. 204. 5 IRii THETiBSTMTIR SPANISH FLEET COMPLETELY -' ANNIHILATED. * -. ’ / Goes Dm Before the Terrible Assault of Commodore Dewey’s Fleel. jjjg. / leu Blow Cow. Havana Will Be Taken Soon and Spain Will Accept the Inevitable. \ Washington, May 2—Advices from Manila aay that al 6:30 o’clock Sun day morning the American fleet, an .der Commodore Dewey, engaged in battle with the Spanieh fleet, and after •five hours hard fighting completely annihilated the entire fleet of the Dob*. The American fleet entered the Ma nila harbor at day break and stationed itself opposite Ar city where the gUne from a fort opened fire on the them. They then shifted their position to one nerfr Cavite, and engaged in a fierce fight with both the sorta »\nd the Spanish fleet x The engagement waa terrific and after its termination the en'ire Span ilh fleet was destroyed The American fleet suffered the loss of one vessel, but its name is unknown Commodore Dewey theu requested the British consul to convey a mes sage to the Spanish governor geueral, .demanding the surrender of the torpe does and guns at Manila, and the poi .session of the cable offices, saying that tiulees these terms were complied with he would at once proceed to bombard dhe city. It was not thought al first that the 'governor general would accede to the -demand of Commodore Dewey, but ■the President and cabinet have just received information that he hrs sent a flag of truce to Dewey It is said* io have been done under the advice of the British consul, who thought it best to surrender the Pbillipioe Is lands without a bombardment of Manila. The charts show that the harbor en trance is do- lessjhan five miles but it is by no means certain that mines have not been placed in the in ner harbor, and it was a plucky un dertaking for Commodore Dewey to enter this harbor without spending some time in cautious exploration and countermining. Manila has a population of 160,000 people, no that it probably would be very difficult for Commodore Dewey to spare enough men from his fleet to maintain possession of the town unless the can arrange to secure the support erf the insurgents, with whom he is understood to be in communication. No matter xhat happens it is not expected that the commodore will bombard the town todjy, if at all, for it is said at the state department that except in a great emergency he will follow the dictates of international law and give notice of from 24 to 48 hours of his intention to begkr a bombard ment, in order that non combatants may retire from danger The large English and German in terests in Manila, it is thought, will "weigh with the commodore and cause him to give notice commonly commu* L, nice ted prior to a bombardment. It is admitted io Spain that their flset has.been completely destroyed, *nd that it is only a question of hours when the Americans will absolutely occupy Manila. It is estimated in Madrid that the Spanish lost 400 men killed. They say that none of their warships sur rendered and -hat the majority went down fighting with their flags floating exultantly in the emoke-laden breezes, while some Were sunk by their com manders in preference to being cap tured by the Americana. / _ Cable communication with Manila is interrupted, as the operators have fled for their lives - The newspspera of Madrid comment ing upon the utter defeat of the Span ish fleet at the hauls of Manila, agree io saying that yesterday was a “sad but glorious day for Spain ” They urge the people lo be Calm, and to allow nothing to shake their confidence in future triumphs of the Spanish arms. The first effect of the victory of Commander Dewey’s fleet is Washing ton ia expected to result in great ac tivity in Cuba. The enthusiasm an gendered by the success at Manila has placed the war spirit of the Americans at the high pitch and given the Spaniards a corresponding ly., There is talk this morning of allow ing Admiral Sampson’s guns to be turned on Havana at once and that as soon aa General Shafter’s force of in vasion is landed there will be lively times in Cubs. The victory has Increased the confi dence of the naval officers and spread a belief that the fortifications about the Cuban capital will not long with stand the onslaught of our battleships. Another reason for the advance now is said to be a desire to bombard Havana at once so that this task may be over before the Spanish squadron now in the Atlantic reaches thia aide. The Cubans here say Gomez will have bis army ready to co operate with the fleet by Wednesday, and with the munitions of war to be carried to them by the invading army there will be no lack of arms and ammunition to insure a successful land attack oo the" Spanish. Chairman Cannon, of the appro priation committee, today reported and the bouse passed an urgency de ficiency bill appropriating about $36,- 000,000 for war expense. It was ex plained that volunteers would be paid from the time of enrollment and their expenses from their homes to the place of enrollment borne by the gov ernment. The president has in course of pre paration a proclamation which will be hsued within the next day or two, fixing the status of Spanish subjects in this country. Generally speaking tbs proclama tion will make it known that such subjects are under suspicion, and it is believed will announce that stringent measures will be taken to prevent their hindering a speedy and success ful conduct of a war against the king dom of Spain.—?— LETTEB LIST. List of letters remaining in the Griffin, Ga., postoffice, week ending April 30,1898. Persons calling will pleae say “advertised” and give date. One cent must be paid on each advertised letter. MAIdB LIST. George Bailey, W. D. Bowden, Pender Gross Early, W. E Giddings, Esq., Ben Heywood, Nat Hightower, J. P. Lewis, W- E. Taylor. FKMALB LIST. Miss Margenle Blanbugg, Mrs. J. P. Ba ker, Miss Sarah Chartoway, Mrs. Caroline Childs, Mrs. C. T. Foster, Mrs. Adline Green, care S. J. Thomas, Miss Louise Mollie Smith, Mrs. E. J. Wrlcb, Jen nie Johnson White. David J. Bailey, Jr., P. M. Deafness Cannot be Cured * by local applications as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only oae way to cure deafhess, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining ot tha Eustachian Tube. When this tone is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and unless the inflamation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, heating will be de stroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous sur faces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by . catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars; free. F. J. Chbnby & Co., Toledo, O.H Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall’s Faimly Pills are the best. No-T<»-B*e for Fifty Coats. Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak men strong, i?W»d pure. He, <l. AU druggista. ..-.rm. I I ir- .■ -rirs-j-i. ' . ■■ ■ ■■ m , . tt- l, >- r, ■ ■- i -in imi-_r „ m -„ n 9BIFFIN, &EORGIA, TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 3, 1898. THE GREAT BATTLE. BY W. E. H. SEARCY. As men rush forward to do battle for ibeir country, and the cause of humanity, they should not forget that the gr/atest battle>n this life is in behalf of their own spirits. He alone, is free who ruletb his own spirit, “and be that ruleth his own spirit is greater than he that taketh a city” (Proverbs 16:32) We go upon the gory field where leaden rain has stricken down the very flower of our brave and cbiv* alrous youth, and a pall of sadness, even in the midst of victory, settles around the heights of triumph. We do battle with the adversaries who seek to rule our spirits, we rise in the scale of life and being as wc conquor, ' and when victory pearcbes on our banners its chaplets are woven ; about our brows while Angele of heaven sing peans of praise for our delivei" ance. The gory field brings triumph among sorrows, but the battle on the field of personal warfare brings victory amidst the glorious ecstacies of rejuvi nated life. When the breath of'spring wreaths chaplets on the branches of the trees and a new song comes into the mouth of the feathered ’songster which nestles among the new born , bowers, we have a faint symbol of the glory of a spirit set free. Let us consider the great battle’ for the mastery of the spirit. Man has two natures—an animal nature and a spirit nature. The animal nature is represented by tbe Greek word Pneu ma. St. Paul says (1 Tbes. V: 23,) “I pray God your whole spirit (pneu ma) soul (Piuche) and body be pre served blameless <&c.” The spirit na ture is that in us which is of tbe breath of God, tbe immortal part, capable of endless progression, and , eternal felicity. We lay up in store . for tbe spirit nilure, knowledge and, whatever tends to magnify and purify our inner being. /The animal nature is that part ot us •wWtalx we possess-i®- common with other animal life. We lay up in store for the animal nature the good things of this life. For it we fill our barns, and our coffers, and -stuff ourselves with the pride of life. Listen .* Luke XII: 19 says: fl wi l say to my soul (Psuche)aoul, (Psucbe) thou bast much goods ( laid op for many years; take thine ease &o.” But Godssaid, “this night thy soul (psucbe) be required of thee.” Tbe rich mao gave up bis animal life that night, but his spirit (pneuma) went to the tormenlings of conscience for an ill spent life. This man bad tri umphed in the animal life; but alasl had lost the great battle for the cons trol of his spirit. How different was tbe career .of that poor man who bad lain at bis gate. His psucbe bad had no enjoyment*, no triumphs. It lay in tbe dust of hu mility at the entrance to wealth, where itcould view the magnificent splen dors of earthly grandeur, without reaching more than its crumbs. But be ruled bis spirit. Ha took it from tbe downward road of animal enjoy ment and placed it in the path of spirit life, and when be died the angels bore him away to tbe happy resort of Abraham, in the para'dise of God. How true that mysterious passage of Matthew, X :39: “He that findeth bis life (psucbe) shall lose it, and he that loseth bis life (psucbe) for my sake shall find it.” Bishop Kendrick says: “By a paronomasia (a play up on words) life is used in different senses. Finding and enjoying your animal life you lose life (your pneu ma). Losing your animal life you find life (your pneuma) ” This was beautifully illustrated in tbe careers of the rich man and Lazaras, just re-> ferred to. The battle, then, is between the ani mal and the spirit natures of man, and be who would rule his spirit and be a hero in tbe battle of-.life must subdue bis animal nature. Anything that tends to put the animal nature on top must be avoided aa one would avoid tbe deadly upas. It may be no harm tu take a single drink of alcohol into the system, but it is a seed, feeding an appetite that has debased thousands of men and sent thousands to perdition. Said one of Georgia’s moat distinguished sons to me the other day: “I feel that I could drink and be safe from tbe ter rible disease of alcoholism, but every body wbo has been lost in that meal strom of death thought the same way, t- i I | “AKIN- S' II I ROYAL BAKING NOWIMR 00., MW YORK. j arW if they are mistaken I might be also, so I am with you.” -Where was a triumph—the mastery ofwbe spirit—tbe ruling of tbe spirit— a qpfusa) to be led to destruction by an , animal desire.. The gratification of any undioly desire is sowing the seed of de struction. He who would -be the highest type of man must abstain , from everything that his base and ig> 1 noble nature seeks to entangle him unlawfully with. Triumphing in that he triumphs in the greatest battle, lives in tbe atmosphere Os spirit life, < and dying pa?sis to "realms of tbe highest felicity. Think of this, brave soldiers, as you go out to battle for your country. Don’t forget your own great battle for your own spirits. S k wk IMiSk orne kwtjoys 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 in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and 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 oent 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 FIG SYRUP CO. sm ntAnaaco, cal. laiHWIUE. KT. HEW YORK, «| x Bicycles . . .. Repaired —BY H.P.EADY&CO. : WORK GUARANTEED. PROMPT DELIVERY. 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- GRIFFIN A ' FOR SALE. ' 420 acres of land, lying in a body adja. I cent to the village of Orchard Hill, Ga., and fronting Central Bailroad of Georgia over one mile. About one-half in a high state of cultivation, with tenant and ont l houses; balance in original foreets. The ' place contains a fine young peach and ap . pie orchard, and is nearly enclosed with 1 wire fences. It is well watered by branches i and a large creek. It lies well, and is 4 miles from Griffin. Would sell very low ' for cash or on time, or would exchange [ tor Atlanta real estate. , Apply to or address, H. C. Cumming, Griffin; Ga , To Cure Conatlpatlon Forever. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or So. , UC. C.C. fall to cure. drvzKiots refund monej. R-F.Strickland&Co. ■ —;— (o) •» We are always looking out foi the benefit of our customers and friends. . WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED- PILES OF NEW GOODS BOUGHT AT CLOSING OUT PRICES, [AND NOW WE CAN SELL YOU BEASI.NABLE GOODS Al LESS THAN WE HAD TO PAY EARLIER IN THE SEASON. retzis. - - - 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 B. F. STRICKLAND & CO. SHOES, - SHOES I ■ 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 LADIES OXFORDS WE HAVE COMPLETE LINE IN TAN, BLACK AND CHOCOLATE, ALSO . TAN AND BLACK SANDALS RANGING IN PRICE FROM 75c TO $2. ALSO TAN, CHOCOLATE AND BLACK SANDALS AND OXFORDS CHILDREN AND MISSES SIZES, AND CHILDREN AND MISSES TAN LACE SHOES AND BLACK. ■W. ZXOEJXTS. WE HAVE IN A LINE OF SAMPLE STRAW HATS. SPECIAL EDITION Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army. ALSO, - The $5.00 VIVE CAMERA, with Complete Outfits for Taking Pictures, for sale at J. H. HUFF’S BOOK AMD MUSIC STORE EDWARDS BROS. . RACKET STORE. HAVE “JUST RECEIVED j»l ns SAMPLE SH! *•' - All Grades to the Finest. Call before they are pick- S ed over and get a pair ..' . ■ i ; AT WHOLESALE PRICE • ’ A p • • EDWARDS BROS. Ten Cents per Week