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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. ’ E X? ./ , ; f l 1 ' • X -• '■ fe-. ■ ...... llli.—— 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. 1 » » ♦- 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. o-a. eworirtwM.. 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. * uklimi tfood pßfOf _ I WMMsMaaaMMMMS. l t a. X • ROYAL BAKIMQ POWDER 00., NSW YORK. 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. " (•) 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. ' ■ TvfJEZST’S WJSJXR.. 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 X •' ’-3 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 > > . J.-■ __ SHOES AND ' ‘ *' : •’*4h- . JtP. JI IE TFj- 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 ' ’ ' ' '" ■ f Call before they are pick- ed over and get a pair •. AT WHOLESALE PRICE EDWARDS BROS. ■ T m <