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Vol IX No. 207.
I WILL ARRlVE tomorrow.
rAMP NORTHEN PUT IN A FINN
| CONDITION. '<•
Everythin* Will be Beady For the
Volunteera When They Beach
Camp Tomorrow
The work of putting Camp Nor then
in good condition lor th* volunteer
.oldiera i« progreeeing rapidly and by
night will be ready for occupancy.
Capt. Lewie H. Kenan came down
from Atlanta yesterday to superintend
the unloading of equipments and the
erection of tente. Before night every-,
thing bad been carefully stored in the
F comtniwary apartments and today a
large force oi hands will put up the
•even hundred tents, which are all that
can be secured for the present.
Tomorrow the troops will begin to
arrive, and train after train will pour
its living freight Into tbs beautiful
groves al Camp Northen, and by Sun
day night its tented bills will contain
nearly 2,500 volunteer soldiers from
« all over Georgia.
The companies composing ths two
regiments of infantry are about all
recruited above the minimum, and the
First snd Second batteries of artillery
have enough men, so that mobilisa
tion could be started today, but as the
physical examination always results
in the rejection of a considerable per
centage of the recruits, and it is use
less to pay mileage on men who can’t
serve, the mobilisation will not take
place until there has been a prelimi
nary examination in every town and
city where troops are being recruited.
For this reason two days were al-
Rowed for the doctors to get through
Hbw work before tbs railroads will be
tgin theirs.
Every Georgia volunteer will be
nnustered into the United State* eer
-vice at the camp at Griffin. ■ Captain
•S C- Mills, who was detailed to Atlao*
■la to sot »» muster officer, telegraphed
to Wasbiugton immediately upon
learning of the change in the location
of the volunteer camp, and was in
formed that he could go to Griffin to
muster the ttoops. He will reach here
to night and open his muster
-office at the camp.
Lieutenant Kirkman, who will be
-the United States commissary agent
and quartermaster at the volunteer
-camp, was also authorised to proceed
tto Griffin and take charge of the
■equipment and supplies as seon as
they are sent there by the government*
lhe volunteers will use the old gnus
which belong to the state until the
new Krag-Jorgeneeu rides arrive from
Washington. The commanders deci
ded that it would be best not to wait
for the new guns, as the troops should
be instr noted at once in the use of
arms. Over 500 of the old-fashioned
45 caliber Springfield rifles have been
eeul down from Atlanta and the sol
diers from other portionspf the state
-will bring their guns with them.
As soon as the guns and equipment
■to be sent here by the government ar
rives the state’s property will be ship
ped back to Atlanta, including tents
and everything sent yesterday.
The soldiers will then have to put
up the new tents and don the uniforms
sent here by the government. It may
be two or three days before the equip
ment is here.
The men who are sent to the camp
will not go in their company uniforms,
as the militia uniforms in nearly every
case belong to the state companies.
The volunteers will go to camp in
tbeir citizen's clothes and until tbjp
regulation uniforms arrive will
drilled without uniforms
After the regulation suits come the
men will take off tbeir citizens’clothes
and send them back to their homes.
In camp the volunteers will be forced
t« wear the regulation attire. The
boys will be kept under strict camp
rules
The change of the camp location
'has entailed two days’ delay in getting
this troops massed If the government
had permitted the use of Fort McPher
son some of the men would already
have been mustered io but now that a
change has been ordered it will lake
-more time for the mobilization.
The commanders were unanimously
of the opinion that it would be better
to get the aamp io ship shape before
sending down the troops, as there will
be enough work for the volunteers
aside from the work of erecting lente
And cleaning up the eamp grounds. #
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FLOATING IN CUBA.
STABS AND STRIFES PLANTED
ON THS ISLAND
Samnson’s Fleet and the Flying Squad
ron to Meet the Spanish Warships
—Siersbee Again on Deck-
Washington, May 5.—A diapmcb
from Key West says the tug Leyden
has returned there after having lauded
two parties on Cuban soil, one of them
having had subsequently a sharp en
gagement with Spanish force**.
One of the parties consisted, accord
ing to reports, of a commission from
Washington to General Gomes, which
was debarked on the north shore of
Banta Clara province, from whence an
immediate start for the interior was
made.
The other party, which landed near
Martel, north of Havana, waa under,
command of the Cuban leader. General
Baldomero Acosta
Before thia company went ashore
the cruiser Wilmington shelled some
Spanish cavalry assembled in the vi
clbity, and when the landing was ef
fected « Acosta’s attachment charged
awd routed the Spaniards, who, in
their retreat, took with them about 60
wounded comrades, but left 16 dead on
the field.
The American and Cuban colors
were hoisted side by side on Guben
soil.
The parly that landed on the Santa
Clara province was fired upon by
Spanish cavalry in ambush, and a
Cuban land force under General Dias
attacked the Spanish, who were 200
strong.
The landing party, it is stated, com
prised a score or more of agents of the
Cuban junta, a United States commis
sioner and General Acosta, together
with cavalry horses, arms and ammu
nition destined for General Acosta,
former commander in cavalry* troops
io the western part of Havana prov
ince.
The Leyden was twice fifed upon.
She boars bullet marks on her smoke
stack. The Spaniards who opened the
fire on the dispatch boat were driven
back by the insurgents.
It is officially reported that none of
the Americans or Cubans of the expe
dition were killed or wounded. It is
said that each party did not consist of
over a dozen men.
Facto all point to tbe theory that
there is to be a union of warships un
der Rear Admiral Sampson with those
under Commodore Schley at a point
io tbe ocean previously agreed upon
and that tie scouta are to report to
them tbe location and direction of
the Spanish ships. It is not believed
to be possible that tbe Spanish ‘ships
will be able to avoid all of tbe scout
ing vessels.
As soon as Rear Admiral Sampson
learns the whereabouts of the Spanish
fleet and tbe direction in which it is
sailing be can*get under way to inter*
cept it, throwing bis scouts out in
front so ss to cover a wide expanse of
sea and following with bis armor ves
sels in tbe line of battle ready to give
fight as soon as they come in contaot
with the enemy.
Four Spanish warships are reported
to be off Barbadoes prepared to inter
cept tbe Battleship Oregon, when a
navel battle is expected.
Nothing has been beaid from Com
modore Dewey yet, but tbe officials are
expscting news from him today.
The big auxiliary cruiser St. Paul,
with Captain Sigsbee on tbe bridge,
left Cramp’s shipyard at 8:30 o’clock
■ Ahis morning and steamed down the
▼Delaware river to Deep Water Point,
wbrre abe dropped anchor.
Tbe St. Paul's stay at Deep Water
Point will be only long enough to
allow her to take aboard ammunition.
Her deatinatioif is not known but it is
believed that she is to do scout duty
along ths middle Atlantic.
When Nature
Needs assistance it may be best to render
in promptly, but one should remember to
use even the most perfect remedies only
when needed. The beet and most simple
and gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs,
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company.
General X. E. Church, South, Conference
Baltimore, Kay 4 28, ’»
On account of the. above occasion the
Seaboard Air Line will sell round trip
tickets from Griffin to Baltimore for
> $17.50. Tickets on sale May 2d, 3d, 4fli,
i Oth, 10th, 11th, good for rettum passage
until June 15th, 1898, inclusive.
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 6, 1898.
UNLOADING COAL. |
Two W«yi of Dlacharzlnc Coal Xrom Ca- I
I nalboat* Into Carta.
Scoops like those that are used in 11
taking np mud from under water, in 11
deepening slips, that shut together in 1 1
* the mud, biting out a great mouthful of 11
it to be lifted up and dropped into a I
scow, are also used in unloading coal —II
in taking coal out of boats. The ordinary II
way of unloading coal from boats into 11
carts on the wharf alongside is with 11
big scoops holding a quarter of a ton H
1 each, which are hung on pivots so that 11
I when they are cast loose they can easily I
! be upset and emptied. These scoops are
filled in the boat by men who tip the
scoop on its side toward tbe coal and
scrape the coal down into it until it is
■ almost full and then right it up and
finish filling it with shovels. The scoop J
is hooked on to a rope and hoisted up
by home or steam power to the driver |
waiting with his cart on the wharf,
who empties the scoop into his cart.
i Meanwhile the men below are filling
another scoop. The shovelarawho do
this work earn good wages, but they ,
must be men of strength and
* and they may have to work long hours. 1
I The steam scoop is used in only the 1
smaller sizes of coal, but tbe work that <
it does is done much cheaper than it' (
’ could be done by hand shoveling. Tbe ■
* scoop is dropped open upon the coal in
* the hold of a canalbeat and then dosed 4
, by power operated by the engineer who ’
runs it. The separated? lower-edges of |
the two parts of the scoop are drawn to- f
gether down through tbe coal until they
* meet, thus holding tbe coal inclosed. 1
The scoop is then hoisted up and <
swung in by power, not over the cart, i
but over an elevated pocket or bln .
1 which has a spout on each side so that
two carts can load at once. When it ‘
has been swung in, the scoop is opened, <
to discharge its contents into the pocket, i
and then it is swung out again and once
more dropped open upon the coal iu the
■ boat below.—New York Sun.
, —r—. <
Electric Lighting In Tunnel*. |
America is leading the way in the |
matter of illuminating railway tunnels
by means of electricity. The Baltimore ’
, tunnel is thus lighted, and arrange- <
meats are being made to light the Hoo- i
sac tunnel ip the same way. Similarly, (
on the continent the great St. Gothard ,
tunnel will shortly be illuminated by
, means at arc lamps. The advantages •
| claimed for an electrically illuminated i
railway tunnel are many. Among other j
things, it will presumably greatly re- (
dace the chances of an accident happen-
, ing either from collision or -through » r
, broken rail or an obstruction, as the .
enigneer will be enabled to see clearly
a long way ahead—far enough at least,
if the lights are properly distributed,
to stop his train in time.—lndustries
and Iron.
Variation* on an Ancient Theme.
i “My wife,” said the tall, lantern
jawed man, “is as womanly a woman
as you could find, but she can hammer
nails like lightning. ”
“Wonderful,** sang the chorus.
“Lightning, 1 * the tall, lantern jawed
, man continued, “seldom strikes twice
in the same place. ’’—Cincinnati Ed-
’ tuirer,
' In a Nutshell-
I An army, three corps.
I A corps, three divisions.
1 A division, three brigades.
A brigade, three regiments.
A regiment, three battalions.
A battalion, three companies.
A company, one hundred men.
1 Now you’ve got it. The above fig-
1 urea represent averages and are subject
i to change.
' Major generals will command corps
* and divisions.
» Brigadier generals, brigades.
> Colonels, regiments.
Majors, battalions.
I Captains, companies.
* A lieutenant colonel is a vice colonel,
i that is, takes place of his superior
when absent. Tbe adjutant and quar-
* termaster rank as lieutenants and are
» appointed by Uie colonel. The sur
geon ranks as major, assistant surw
> geon as captain. Chaplain ranks as
> captain.
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» DsgfneM Cannot be Cured,
, by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
r by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
) caused by an inflamed condition of the
muoous lining ot the Eustachian Tube.
* When this tube is inflamed you have a
i rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
, when it la entirely closed, Deafness is the
' result, and unless the inflamation can be
taken out and thia tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be de
stroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but
r an inflamed condition of the mucous sur-
> faces. '
T We will give One Hundred Dollars for
s any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh
’ Cure. Send for circulars; free.
> F. J. Chbnet & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hall’s Family Pills are the best.
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’ Educate Tour Howel* With Caaearet*.
Canfly Cathartic, cure constipation torever.
toe,oe. If C.C.C. fall, drujjrtsts refund money.
I Royal make* the toad pare,
I I
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
I MOYAU BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.
What the South May Gain
Beyond question the southern states
will find in the preparations for war
'great opportunities, not only for mar
tial distinction, but for development
of business enterprises. Like its capi
tal city of Washington, this country
is distinguished for its ‘ msgnificent
tiietancM.” In tha military mansu
vers thousands of men will be trans
ported' through tbe fertile states of the
south at a most delightful season of
the year. With the practical nature
of our people, to see an opportunity is
to improvs it. Tbe Tegiments will
prose only the vanguard of an army
of peaceful invasion to tbe sugar and
cotton states, with tbeir mild climate
and partially developed resources.
In tbs field of active hostilities the
southerners are already in especial re
quisition, as being partly immune
from the most dreaded enemy, yellow
fever. No section of this courtly has
ever been more noted for the personal
courage and splendid daring of its cit
izens than the southern states. As the
first naval gun was fired by an officer
who was a native of Tennessee, it is
easy to foretell that a large abare of
the honors of war will fall to our
brothers on tbe other side ot Mason
and Dixon’s line—Chicago Times
.Hotald.
OETB SNIOYS
Both the' method ana results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to tho 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 and 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
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggut 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.
UUFOMM FfO SniUP CO.
nUMCISCO, CAL
IMIWIUE. n. HEW rMC
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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
: 7. ■/ 'MI
R. F. Strickland & Co.
We are always looking out foi the benefit
of our customers and friends.
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WE UAVEaiJST RECEIVED
PILES OFfEW GOODS
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BOUGHT AT CLOSING OUT AND NOW WE CAN SELL YOU
SEASONABLE GOODS A*l LESS |fIAN WE HAD TO PAY EARLIER IN
THE SEASON.
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NEWEST FADS IN FANS 11SCEIVED YESTERDAY. THE PRICES
RANGE FROM 5c TO 50c. I.
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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 |
R. F. STRICKLAND & CO.
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SHOES, - SHOES!
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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 IIAVE 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 IN .1
CHILDREN AND MISSES SIZES, AND MISSES TAN I/AQB 1
SHOES AND BLACK.
“tXT. I=. HOBITE.
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WE HAVE IN A LINE OF H
SAMPLE STRAW HATS. 1
SPECIAL EDITION I
• Infantry Drill Regulations, United ]
States Army.
also, - ~ ' fwllll
The $5.00 VIVE CAMERA, with Complete Outfits for
• Taking Pictures, for sale at
J. H. HUFF’S BOOK AH» MUSIC STORE
EDWARDS BROS.
1
RACKET STORE.
—H<O>
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
500 PURS SAMPLE SHOES!
All Grades to the Finest.
Call before they are pick-
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ed over and get a pair ..
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at wholesale price
EDWARDS BROS.
Ten Cents per Week