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"y w j. , .... , » Aw*-" XF’XBF' XML XT’ MA XF W.r’ ■ " ■ j VW /■ wl 9 w rw I 1 w JHa W W W.-B-J % /Si iI J I iwM' W 1 /W ■ ■ I y V X Jl\ XI I XI ATT 1 JAx J Vol ix7 No. 224. I CERVERA BOTTLED UP. I i IN SANTIAGO AT THE MERCY OF I COMMODORE SCHLEY. Tbe President lisues a Proclamation I Calling for 75.000 More Volun- I teer.—2o,ooo to San Juan- I Washington, May 25—Spain’s fly ing squadron is cooped np in the har- J tar of Santiago de Cuba and its I Bwn uoti " a or capture is only a mere I n>»tter of time. I Before tbe harbor, majestically rid' 5 fefeg the waves, are a large number of ||EL e finest vessels of the American g||gLy ready to give battle to Oervera’s BBleet as soon as bis vessels attempt to ■ MB OUt - '' . i gpTbe situation is so favorable to II gcbley’3 fleet that any two of bis ves ■ aels could destroy the entire Spanish g squadron, as lbs exit from the harbor ■ ‘ io which they have been caught is so [B narrow as to admit of otrly one vessel K'fioming out at a iM'.’ •*- ’ * I Asked as to tbepmibility of a ruse I. of some sort arising from Admiral I Oervera’s deliberately entering the ll* harbor under the circumstances, Sec retary Long said the purpose of the Spanish coaid be only conjectured, t but it might be that they went into | Santiago for coaling | The president has issued another H cail f0r‘"75,000 volunteers. Thin will | make the total strength of tbe army, regular and volunteers, 280,000. It was announced at the war depart ment that as soon as the proclamation war made public that an expedition of 20,000 troops will be sent at ones to seise and occupy San Juan and the island of Porto Rico Further than thia, Admiral Sampson has been order ed to take his flset to San Juan and prepare lbs way for the arrival of the troops In other words, he is to destroy tbe fortifications so that our; army can land and occupy the island. This Kfled that Commodore Schley has Ad- Emiral Cervera and bis fleet at his I mercy and ie fully able to take care of them. Tbe invasion of Cuba will likewise be started immediately and one hun dred thousand lien will, in all proba*. bilily, be the strength of the invading army. Reports at the war department show that there are 13,000 Spanish troops in Porto Rico. It is announced at the navy department that tbe Oregon will convoy tbe troops to Porto Rico and that they will start just as soon as they can be made ready. Having the Spanish fleet at out mercy, the president is determined to at once occupy tbe Spanish islands and wage war in earnest. , —With Cervera bottled up, Manila on tbe point of surrender from starvation and Captain General Blaaco waiting for relief in Havana that will never come, it would seem to a man np a tree that Uncle Bam had just about tonched the Spanish on the hip. Ths United States battleship Oregon arrived at Jdpiter Inlet, Fla, last night at 10:30 o'clock, after making an exciting race from San Francisco. t The New York Evening World’s correspondent at Port-au-Prince tele' graphs th’at a diepatch from Port De Paix, on Sunday, says the rumor was current there that the Spanish cruiser Viscaya and tbe auxiliary cruiser Alfonso XII, had been sunk by United States warships. A dispatch from Manila announces that tbe majority of the chiefs who took part in the last insurrection have presented themselves to-'lbe Spanish governor general offering tbeir aervi* ces to Spain. A Narrow Escape. I Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E. Hart of Gordon, 8. D: “Was taken with a bad cold which settled on my longs; cough set in and finally termi' Dated in Consumption. Four doctors gave me up, saying I could not live but a short time. I gave myself up to ■ my Savior, determined if I could not •’•ay with my friends on earth, I would | meet my absent ones above. My hue band was advised to get Dr, King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Loughs and Colds I gave it a trial, took in all eight bottles. It has cured me, and thank God I am saved and now a well and healthy woman.” Trial bottles free at J. N. Harris <t Son and Carlisle 4 Ward’s Drug Btoree.Regular B,z . e 50c and f 1.00. Guaranteed or F Price refunded. Bjff - - r . r T - ... Ji I Voar Bow*is with CMcareta. I ltte.2Sc y S a^ h S rtlc ’ cure constipation forever. I • -Sc. If C. C. C. fall, druggists refund money. Hg . 1 K • MORE SOLDIERS COMING. * OTHERS WILL BE MOBILIZED AT CAMP NORTHEN- i Tbe President’s Call for More Volun teers Will Effeet Griffin.- i ; ? New Orders iMned. To a visitor vit Camp Northen ij would appear that the soldiers are pre i pared to remain hern for some lime to i come. They have made themselves as comfortable as possible under (he cir . oumetances and in the last week have greatly improved the appearance of their quarters and tbe entire camp. A large detail of men were at work yesterday filling up the new commie* sary department.with newly received goods. Lieutenants Cole and Corbet are managing this department in a most flattering mtoaer. They enter ed into tbeir work with tbe appearance of old and experienced hands. The larg.> new tent of the Yoiing Men’s Christian Association was erected yesterday morning in the cen~ ter of the ground. This is a most useful and beneficial addition to the army. Electric lights have been placed in the tent and all the latest books and magazines are received for the benefit of the readers. Regular religious exercises will be held there just the same as at any other aasocia* lion. Major F. E. Calloway has issued orders for the shipment of all the state's property to the capital. As thia is now a government camp and run by the United States government, there is no need for the state officers, and Major Calloway is delsrminqd to wind up his affairs here and returufjo Atlanta with hie aids as early as possible. Col. Lawion has bee* notified that clothing for his regiment has been shipped and will arrive some day this weak. This was good news to tbe men in camp, many of whom were badly in need When these goods arrive and tbe men ere on dre« pa rade they will m'Mta a' Tlr better Ap pearance than now when on parade. Eight patients were reported in the hospital yesterday. However, none were reported very ill. Elliott, who has been confined with pneumonia, is doing nicely and will recover. At guard mount at 8 o’clock in tbe morning, Capt. W. C. Davis, Co. B, was made officer of day, First Lieut Geo. L. Snowden, Co. D, commander of guards, and Second Lieut. Lacey D. Mell, Co. M, officer of guard. Col. Lawton yesterday afternoon is sued new camp calls, which went into effect at 12 o’clock last night These are for tbe entire First regi* ment, and the artillery companies are to enforce the reveille, tattoo and taps. With these exceptions the artillery commanders may establish such calls as may be desirable. Following are a sow of the most inn portant calls: Reveille—s a. m. Breakfast—s:3o a. m. Morning Drill— -6 :20 a. m. Guard Mount—B :15 a. m. Midday Drill —9 a. m. Dinner—l 2 m. Evening Drill—4:3o p. m. Supper—fl :15 p. m. Tattoo—9:4s p. m. Tape—lo p. m. Another order will be issued by Col. Lawton early this morning. It is stated on good authority this will be a most important order to the oamp. One item therein will be to establish a daily march of regiment. The soldiers will be supplied with rations and water for the day, and will go further each day until a full dgy’e tramp is accom plished with ease. Late yesterday afternoon, after tbe state’s property had been packed in the car, ready for shipment, another message for Major Calloway, order ed the state’s property to be kept at Camp Northen and not sent to Atlan ta, as more troops would be mobilized here when the second call for soldiers by tbe government went into effect. 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 Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company. MtwA*- , ■ ■ ft* b GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, THURSDAY '-iORNHfG, HAY 26, ISOS. ( SARCASM BY WHISTLER. Word tHcoteh Which Scored • Member el the Hogarth Club. There is in London an institution called the Hogarth club, the member ship of which is restricted to artists and . litterateurs. It is something on the lines of the old Bohemian dub, and both business men and American millionaires are strictly interdicted. Whistler is a member, and, of course, shines by his wittioisma Tbe lines being strictly drawn there is always an effort being made by some outsider to force au en trance, and in the case of Baron Grant it met with success. Grant was a treble millionaire who had made his fortune in Turkish contracts and had invested in an Italian title on his way back to London. He was a parti - ".airly notori ous person and quite the last man whom the Hogarths should have admitted. However, by dint of buying jdntures he gpt in and proceeded to make his friends happy. One night a big dinner was nrganieed in his honor and Whistler invited. Though the great artist had refused, he happened into the club on the important evening and a deputation of his friends finally persuaded him into the supper room. He appeared, was wildly cheered and was at once asked to make a speech. ’’Gentlemen,” he said, **it isonthe subject of titles I should like to speak." There are several kinds of titles. Bome men are born into them—th/te are in herited titles; others are conferred by the sovereign and have been earned by distinguished service; a few-are attrib utes of the government, of the law or 3f the church. All this yon know r most of you. But a title which is not inherited, nor yet bestowed for merit, nor even the sign of a position, is but a barren grant. San Francisco Wave. VAUGHN VOICINGS. Vaughn, Ga., May 25.1898. We have had a good rain at last and everybody seems to be hustling. J. B. Reeves and wife spent last Wed nesday with Ed Fortson, near Woolsey. F. J. Freeman and Ed Westmoreland spent last Thursday in Griffin. The entertainment given by Miss Ethel Vaughn last Thursday night was in every way a success. Miss Joe Butler has returned home after spending some time here with relatives. A. F. Hill spent Wednesday in Griffin. -WltO. Q- Bradbury is spending the week here with relatives. J. J. Vaughn and D. L. Duffle were Griffin callers Saturday. Mrs. M. M. Emmerson came out Satur day to spend some time with her parents, but was taken quite sick Saturday night, and it is hoped she is some better now* . Mrs. 8. L. Cozine has been quite sick for a sow days, but is some better now. Misses Willie Parker and Birdie West moreland spent Saturday in Griffin. W. N. Btatings spent Sunday here with his best girl. Heidt Bridges left Saturday for Charles ton with a carload of cattle. M. F. Morris was shaking hands with his many friends here Tuesday. Marvin Parker is shaking bands with his many friends after spending about three weeks in Arkansas. Dr, J. T. Gray made a professional call at Vaughn Monday. A. F. Hill spent Saturday in Griffin. fte- _j9 ~ . Muiu cf v»w« Grand Odd Fellows. The Grand Encampment of the In dependent Order of Odd Fellows met in its fifty-first annual communication in Savannah on Tuesday. * The communication lasted about four hours, during which time there was considerable business transacted. Tbe reports of the officers were read and referred to the proper committees. There was no new legislation, and the work of the encampment was largely of a routine nature. An election of officers for the com* ing year was held resulting as follows: Grand Patriarch—John B. Mills, of Griffin. Grand Priest—lease G. Gathman, of Atlanta. Grand Senior Warden—J. 8. Allen, of Gaineavillo. Grand Junior Warden—M.O. Watt eon, pf Athens- Grand Scribe—John C. Deitz, ol Macon. Grand Treasurer—L. H. Hall, of At lanta. ’ Grad Marsbal-G&rge.S. Owenl.ol Marietta. Grand Inside Sentinel—C. L. Elliott, of Brunswick. - Grand Oolsid® Sentinel—Barney Randall, of Griffin. The newly elected officers were in stalled by retiring Grand Patriarch J. P. Leake, aeeisted by Past Grand Patri arch John B. Goodwin; of Atlanta, and R R. Harris, of Rome. , . OuA-STCmiA. .■ - ■ .J J 1 ii;--— aim l^EszsSiSjz^r ,— ""i i fIOMIL a I I ' ‘ I B I f-: ■; L- ’ I «’ I I I , | Absolutely Pure ■ n. ■ i I I *»ntaoky*s WetoOen. OutMt eave is at tbe mouth of Biny i creek, eh the east aide of Grom stver. There eim be heard in this cave the most pitiful jmoans that were ever heard <m earth. No man can stand it to hear ream- ■ for we baVe tried and know es others who 1 have trted to stay, hut we all wo«H make our waAbadk to our fog rafts «pd cut i loose add go on down the river. This, I * think, fe about one mile below Mining ) City, yhe next notable object is Dismal , rock, Witch is on the south side of Noltn , river add is 128 feet high, and is Slowly , but suldy falling across the river. We now come to the Horseshoe bend, which some dfiy will be the most powerful water ' works so Kentucky. A canal can be out through at the level with a fall of 15 feet, ; and a /Shaft down through the center would be equal to 500 horsepower. , On up the rivtfr about five miles we find very firn apaolmeas of gold, which will take capital to Investigate the quantity, not thfauallty, for it is pare. It isim beddedjn the rtver«nd banks in black flint anfi Bmestone, and is 600 yards wide. Up the liver three miles we find the end less cave. I have been in this cave some hundred and fifty feet. I saw all I wished to see, and I will never see that place again. Neither can I describe it, only to say to the reader that you can throw a lighted brass lamp down one hole and see it go and keep on going—it is endless. Up the river five miles farther the mammoth fish llvei in a bottomless hole in the center of tbe river. These large fish come up out of this hole in the summer season. They have been seen so large that men have struck them on their heads with oanoe paddles In shallow water, but they would make their way to tills deep hole, where the ve%-muddiest water will boil up, while tye water around is perfectly clear TBE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF HGS . 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 Calivornia Fig Svbup 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 worthlesy imitations manufactured by other par- * ties. The high standing of the Cau t fornia Fig Stkup Co. with the medi ( cal profession, and the satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has given to millions of families, makes b the name of the Company a guaranty , of the excellence of its remedy. It is far iu advance of all other laxatives, ‘ as it acts on the kidneys, liver and I 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 r the Company— k CALIFORNIA HG SYRUP CO. SAM rBANCISOO, Cel. - Loravujjt, Hr. wrT«x,XT. I g 111 ' THE FAMILY 7 MARKET BASKET is always a source ofcurious delight when • filled with delicious and tempting food • products from Shedd’s. Our stock is al j ways so fresh and high grade, the aroma 1 of our coffees and teas so fine, and our service so satisfactory, that a basket of groceries from us means future enjoyment. J. R. SHEDD. . ■ —■— R" ; 'f jK-W Ji Ml ■■ A UUb The Department Store of Griffin. t Look at These Prices and Come in and Compare Qualities. .■ * fol 7 < i. - •* * 7>V’figuxed Hqjfr 10c., tegjtajfice 12ic. White figured Pique 174 c., regular price 23c. White feoH ; Tiquel7}<)., 25e. » White checked Dimity ISjjc,, tegulte price 17|c. Persian Muslins and < Orga>dite : SAF to-BOe. yerd. to 25c. ; Blteeked h’wey oeub Towete It, Werth 12ic. Unbls*ch6d hae# comb TttoW&j. each. Newpjain - New Vai. Lacfes and Ensertion. Men’s balbrigan Undershirts 2fcu Men’s bleached drill Drawers Men’s Negligee Shirts 48c. to 98c. Men’s all linen Collars 10c., OuAt 20c. Everything sold cheep. i R. F. STRICKI.MD & CO. 3 • • • 11 - * " ■ . .' ■ > ' I' 1 '■ " CASH OR CREDIT --»■») . A ’ ’ •*' , ’ ' *■ "• 7 , -(O) ; n. H. DRAKE, GRIFFIN, CA. SPECIAL EDITION Infantry Drill Regualtions, United States Army. _ _ ALSO, The $5.00 VIVE CAMERA, with Cmflete OatSts Or Taking Pictures, for sale at J. H. HOFF'S BOOK ASP IM STORE EDWARDS BROS. RACKET STORE, HAVE JUST RECEIVED m runs simple shoes! All Grades to the Finest. Call before they are pick- ed over ahd get a pair .. vj at wholesale price EDWARDS BROS. . •••..--•.-J’-., 4k.k. • t.v. ■- .. Ten Ceat. per Week