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Vol IX. No. 218.
CUT CUBAN CABLES.
SPANISH FLEET HOT AFTER
THE OREGON.
The Alabama Launched Yesterday-
Ensrland Preparing for War -
Bianco Hoping for Aid.
Washington, May 18.—There have
been do new development* in the war
liinatioa today, but every one is eager
|y looking forward to the meeting of
the American and Spanish fleets near
Cuba, which will certainly take place
in a few days.
| The leading naval and mi'itary au
thorities think it very necessary that
all cables connecting Blanco with the
outside world should be cut, and an
effort will be made at once to cut the
only ones which can be used near
Santiago. When this is (1-ne General
Blanco will not be able to maintain
bis communications and embarrass the
operations of our naval forces
Very little uneasiness is fell over
the report that the Spanish fleet is at
tempting to intercept the Oregon and
her consorts, the Marietta and Buffalo
The Spanish fleet ie doing al) in its
power to reach a port in Cuba where
it can supply Blanco with ammuni
tion, which ie badly needed for all the
fortifications.
The Spanish fleet ie .momentarily
expected in Havana For the last two
nights Morro castle light, which has
not been burning since the blockade
commenced, has biased a red signal
to guide the Spanish warships into the
harbor.
Some information regarding the
movements of the fleet* has reached
Gen Blanco. Thia information must
have come from Madrid, for the news
of the sighting of the Cape Verde fleet
off the coast of Venexuela could
scarcely have penetrated Havana by
last Bunday, yet on that day Gen.
BUnco caused it to be officially an
nounced to bis soldiers and to tbe
people of Havana that a powerful fleet
with reinforcements and suppliee had
eluded the American fleet and was ap
proaching.
Tbe battleship Alabatfia was suc
cessfully launched at Cramp’s ship
yard, near Philadelphia, at 12:50 to
day,- Tbe launching was private, only
a party of naval officials and their
friends being permitted to be present
on the occasion.
Miss. Morgan, daughter of Senator
Horgau, of Alabama, broke tbe bottle
of wine over tbe battleship's bow and
gave her new name to her.
Great Britain is evidently preparing
fur a crisis which she expects will
occur in the far east. Official infor
mation which has been received at
tbe navy department shows that she
is buying up great quantities of coal
in the far western states and is storing
it io her yard at Esquimau. Tbe
cause for Great Britain’s action is not
known in naval circles, but it is
thought tbat the British government
desires to have on hind a large supply
of fuel which will ne useful for her
squadron in Asiatic waters in esse tbe
situation in the far oast should be
productive of war.
A spy story was circulated in Tam
pa last night. Two officers hurried to
General Shafter with tbe report that
they had seen on the streets the no
torious Colonel Aragon, who they had
known in Mexico, and they suspected
he was there in tbe interestXof Spain.
General Bbaftar roundly berated his
informants for not seeing that Aragon
was kept under surveillance.
Public Speaking To Night.
Everybody in Griffin is expected to
be present. Dr J J. Hickman, tbe
great Temperance Lecturer will deliv
er a lecture to night at tbe Olympic.
Dr. Hickman will say many things
to make you laugh, and some tbat will
make you cry.
The doctor does not take up any
collection. The Grand L)dge of Good
Templars ia sending him overthe state
of morality and temperance. Not
Politics. Don’t miss this treat. Boys
come and bring your girls. Basinets
men come and bring yotir wives. The
•oldiers and visitors are specially invi
*ed. Nobody’s feelings will* be hurt.
Blind tigers and anliprobibilionest
•re earnestly invited Let all come
*'»d have a nice evening.
Fruit Growers Attention-
All interested in fruit growing are
requested to meet at the office of tbe
Banking Company, May 24,
*t 10 o’clock. ’
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MAY LEAVE FRIDAY.
It la Thought the Second Regiment
Will Leave on Tbat Day.
There was little t>f interest to the
public in general at the State Camp
yesterday. The day was one of the
wat meet of the season and tbe dust
was to thick many remained within
their tents or in the woods all day.
Tbe early morning drill was partici
pated in as usual. At this drill both
regiments were formed on parade
for the first time for tbe purpose of
verifying the muster.
This was very interesting as it is
seldom an opportunity is afforded one
to see two full regiments of men mus
tered together preparing for war.
As yet no definite time has been set
for the departure of the Second regi
ment. Col. Brown says he mtty pos
sibly leave Friday. However be and
his command are perfecting all possi
ble preparations for their move and
will be ready to move on short notice,
Col. Lawton, of tbe First regiment)
who was ordered to appear before
Gen. Graham in Atlanta, is again at
bis post of duty. He was not instruct
ed to move bis regiment from the
state camp, and says he may be here
st least a month longer. It is his wish
to Keep his troops- here until every
man is thoroughly equipped in every
way to go into the midst of battle.
Every morning at 11:30 o’clock,
Col. Lawton has a meeting of all tbe
officers qf the First regiment '■at bis
quarters. These meetings are for tbe
instruction of commissioned officers in
their duty.
At the meeting yesterday morning
Col. Lawton organised a school of in
struction for officers for guard duty,
extended order drill and for (be care
of troops This very important work
is under the able charge of Lieut. Co).
J. F Brooks, who is a thorough mili
tiaman and understands his duty.
About six hundred ard fifty guns
were received yesterday, most of which
will be given to tbe Second regiment
Bestdoe these there were kaapMoka,
haversacks, canteens, leggins and all
equipments of war. It is thought all
the guns called for will be received by
today.
It is quite a treat for one to be near
when the commissary officers are
measuring out allowances for each
company. A detail from each com
pany with their baskets, sacks,buckets,
etc., ate waiting at tbe door for tbe
issuing of the three days rations to
his cornjiany. It is no little under*
taking to weigh every pound of meat,
bread, potatoes, and everything in
store for tbe eoidiers to est, calculat
ing the pro rata ebnre for each com
pany.
Tuesday night a young aligator was
foutd parading tbe street ol Co. A,
First BegimenL It was captured by
tbe men who presented it to Cspt. P.
G. R. Bell, Co. D, as a mascot. Cspt,
Bell has bis peculiar mascot near bis
quarters and hopes to carry it to war
with bis company.
Col J. O. Varnadoe, of Thomasville,
was tbe guest of Capt. T. N. Hopkins
yesterday and received an ovation by
bis many warm friends throughout
the camp. > •
The Artillery companies, composing
tbe First Light Baltery from Atlanta
and the Chatham Artillery from Sa
vannah are seperate from the two regi
ments now in camp They have their
own guard mount, hours for drills,
orders and have no connection what
ever with the other camp excepting
they are in Co). Brown’s camp and
under bis inspection.
Things are now moving smoothly at
tbe camp, tbe men are learning fast
and about tbe only commotion is the
many questions from all sources re
garding the moving of troops.
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LETTEB LIST.
List of letters remaining in the Griffin,
Ga., postoffice, week endikg May 17,1898.
Persons calling will pleae say “advertised”
and give date. One cent must be paid on
each advertised letter.
MALB LIST.
L.M.Guy, Jas. Green, Rev. W. M.
Hunter, Ben Harbert, Harvey Long, J. G.
Sad Stephens, Charley Vonner. '
FEMALE LIBT.
Miss Sulone Boronton, Mrs. Carrie
Chfldre, Mrs. Halreat Conley, Mrs. Dealey
Daygo, Mrs-Marie Ford, Mrs. J. E. Ful
sad, Miss Leila Halcomb, Miss Mollie
Losies, Mrs. Mahaley Leggett, Miss Kattie
Meßster, Miss Lula Perl McLendon, Mrs.
Frank Rowan, Mrs. Charles Smith, Miss
Mattie Futral, Mrs. S. A. Woodward, Mrs.
Maude White.
David J. Bailet, Jr., P. M.
&ROTIN, GEOK9IA, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY W, 1888.
AN ELEPHANT’S CUNNING.
Be Knew How to Tam the Tabloe URMt
Hit Tormentor.
This is a good story of an elephant**
intelligence. The animal in question
was a mere balfr when he was sent by
an Indian prince to England as a pres
ent for Queen Victoria.
He was shipped as a deck-passenger
by one of the Indian mail steamers from
Bombay, and as he had but attained
the height of a well grown calf and was
always most docile and tractable he was
permitted to have the run of the decks
for an hour or two every morning when
the state of the weather permitted. By
the sailors he was dubbed the “bos’h’s
mate,” owing to the penchant he had
for carefully picking up every loose coil
of rope that he could find and then
throwing it over the side, being, as
Jack said, “as bad as a naval lieutenant
for keeping the decks tidy. ”
Among other acquaintances that he
farmed was that of the ship’s baker,
whose address he soon discovered to be
the place of origin of all the sweet dain
ties with which he was petted. Here he
took to making a regular morning call
for something sweet for tiffin and was
generally regaled with a stale tart or
j?iece of cake, but upon calling one
morning and' extending his trunk, as
usual, ho found that his visit was un
welcome, as something had occurred to
iryitate the baker, and instead of the
cake he received a blow on his trunk
with the rolling pin.
The blow was not severe, but the
“bos’n” turned tail and went trumpet
ing up the deck, where he took a post
that would enable him to watch f or his
assailant. Before lang he saw the baker
leave his “shop,” and mischief being
his object rather than malice he prompt
ly marched down, and with several vig
orous sweeps of his trunk he swept all
the shelves in the bakery clear, until
loaves, tarts, cakes, patty pans and oake
tins lay in confusion en the deck. This
achieved, he bolted like any schoolboy
and was locked up in disgrace, but up
on the circumstances being known the
popular verdict was in his favor, and he
was allowed his liberty as before.
“Bos’n” marched down instanter to
the bakes, and never failed from that day
to exact tribute, which was regularly
paid, and from that time he and his op
ponent became fast friends.—Golden
Penny.
Rdacnte Yoar Hovrela With Caacareta.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
®c. < *Se nC-O.C fail, <lni£<>sts refund money.
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Registration Notice.
The county registration books are now
open at my office in Haaselkus’ Shoe Store
and all qualified to do so should call and
register.
They will close twenty days before each
election. T. R. NUTT, T. U.
FOR SALE.
420 acres of land, lying in a body adja
cent to the village of Orchard Hill, Ga.
and fronting Central Railroad of Georgia
over one mile. About one-half in a high
state of cultivation, with tenant and out
houses; balance in original forests. The
place contains a fine young peach and ap
ple orchard, and is nearly enclosed with
wire fences. It is well watered by branches
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
for Atlanta real estate.
Apply to or address, ~ «<,
H, C. Cumming, Griffin, Ga.
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 best and most simple
and gentle remedy is the Byrup of Figs,
manufactured by the California Fig Byrup
Company.
Notice-
The Ladies Aid Society will serve
ice cream and cake on the Presbyte
rian church lawn Thursday evening
fromfi until 10 o’clock.
Educate Your Bowel* With Caaearets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
10c. 250. If C. C. C. falL druggists refund money.
Deafness 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
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inflamed condition of the
mucous fining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube is inflamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed, Deafhess 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 Deafhebs (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh
Cure. Bend for circulars: free.
F. J- Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hall’s Family Pills are the best.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
to.
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LAUGHN VOICINGS.
j Vaughn, Ga., May 17,1898.
Chopping cotton is the order of the day
J. W. Aliena spent last Wednesday in
Mists Minnie and Effie and Mrs. Wai
ter Alien spent last Thursday at Brooks
With lylatives.
Harsy Johnson spent Thursday night
■here tiding up his campaign for tax re-
Little* Opal Steele has been sick for a
few dtes but is improving.
Dr. J. L. Gable spent last Friday here.
Ed Duffle was quite sick last week but
is able to be out again.
Hob. J.B, Bell was here last Thursday
shaking hands with the boys.
Miss Clara Vaughn has been on the
sick Iftt for a few days but is able to be
out
F. J. Freeman and A. F. Hill went to
Griffin Saturday.
Mrs. D. M. Duffle has been quite sick
for a few but is improving rapidly
Quite a number of our people attended
the Children’s Exercises at Mt. Zion Bun
day.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. T.
Kendkll are glad to see them out again.
Mrs. Mattie Westmoreland is on the
sick list this week.
J. A. McLeroy, of Senoia, was here Sun
day shaking hands with his many friends.
B. O % Head and J. H. Alien spent yes
terday in Griffin.
L. Gable and of Brooks
Station, spent yester3ay here ‘with rela-'
tives.
G. Steele, our clever merchant, is
spending today in Griffin on business.
A good rain is much needed here.
George Elder, of Rirdie, was here today
a short time.
The many friends of Miss Lois S’reeman
are pleased to see her out again.
Cleveland Reeves spent Saturday and
Sunday at Williamson with relatives.
To Cave Uon.tlp.tlou rorevoi-.
Take Cnscaret. Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25a
If C. C. C. fall to cure, druggists refund money.
Y. M. C. A. Notes-
Tba Ladies Committee of tbe Y. M.
C A. will give a public entertainment
at tbe Association building on Friday
night from 8 to 11 o’clock.
Ice cream, strawberries and cake
will be served, and Mr. Gibson will
play some selections with the harp.
Mr. Frank Boland, of Atlanta, will be
present with the violin, which he
plays io an artistic manner, and Mr.
Clark will render a vocal solo.
THE EXCELLENCE OF STOP OF FI6S
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
imitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the Cali
fornia Fig Sybup Co. with the medi
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. It is
far In advance of all other laxatives,
as it acta on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not gripe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company—
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
san ntancisco. cwl
MVMVIUB, Kr. NKW YORK, N.Y.
R.F. Stricklandß Co.
The Department
Store of Griffin.
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Look at These Prices and Come in and
Compare Qualities.
White figuied Pique 10c., regular price 12ic.
White figured Pique 17|0., regular price 28c.
White cord Pique 17ia, regular price 2fc.
White checked Dimity 12io„ regular price 17|c. . f
Persian Lawn and India Linen 17|c., regular price 25c.
Muslins and Organdies sc. to 30c. yard.
Ladies seamless fast black Hose 9c. pair.
Ladies Hermsdorf fast black Hoee 12}c. to 25c. * .
Bleached honey comb Towels 9o„ worth 12ic, "
Unbleached honey comb Towels sc. eqpb. «. .JI
New plain and fancy Ribbons all colors.
New Vai. Laces and Ensertion. '
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Men s balbngan Undershirts 25c. .
Men’s bleached drill Drawers 25c.*
Men’s Negligee Shirts 48c. to 98c.
Men’s all linen Collars 10c., Cuffs 20c. Everything sold cheap.
IL F. STRICKLAND & CO.
SHOES, - SHOES I
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IN MENS SHOES WE HAVE TH® LATEST STYLES-COIN TONS,
GENUINE RUSSIA LEATHER CALF 'MAS, CHOCOLATES AND GRRKN
AT |2 TO 13.50 PER PAIR.
IN LADIES OXFORDS WE HfetE COMPLETE LINE IN TAN, BLACK
AND CHQpO|ATE, ALSO TAK SANDALS RANGING IN
PRICE FROM 75c TO |2.
ALSO TAN, CHOCOLATE AND* BLACK SANDAJLB AND OXFORDS IN
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WE HAVE IN A LINE OF
SAMPLE STRAW HATS.
SPECIAL EDITION
Infantry Drill Regualtions, United
States Army.
JLLBO,
The $5.00 VIVE CAMERA, with Coaplete Oethts for
Taking Pictures, for sale at . . . . .
J. H. HOFF'S BOOK AMD MUSIC STORE
EDWARDS DRDS.
RACKET STORE*
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
ill ns SIMPLE SHOES!
All Grades to the Finest
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Call before they are pick-
ed over and get a pair •.
AT WHOLESALE PRICE
EDWARDS BROS.
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