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- _ ... ,2. ' Wfl fl fl Ink /fl fl SBM -fl fl fly fl fl H H J Isl /fl K fl fl fl T B .1 fl v K ’ fl I | /1 ■ ||v I I ■ ■_ R 4 J . fl fl V Isl ■ _fl fl flt I ■■ fl »I fll fI L | flt J/ ■ fli ' | . J ''' - ... I Vol. IX. No. 246. I THEY wrought ruin. 1 VOBTIFICATIONB AT SANTIAGO j WEBB DEMOLISHED. | Vultures Circle Over the Field of Car -1 nage-Gn n * Were Deserted Under 1 the Americans’ Fire. I \Vashing toN > June 20—Reports | genl here from Santiago giving detail I accounts of the bombardment of that 1 place last Thursday, show that the fl work of the American gunners was fl more destructive than was at first fl supposed* fl The fortifications along th? crest of OB the bills defending Santiago harbor fl have been demolished, some of them ■ ' blyond repair. fl : There are two spots on the hilltops, 1 one on each side of the harbor, which ■ show where the 200 pound charges of U guncotton thrown from the Vesuvius ■ landed. The hilltops seem literally I blown away, and not a vestige of foli* B. age remains. f After silencing the batteries and re- I duoing the fortifications, the signal t was given to cease firing, and the American vessels moved out a short distance from the harbor. , From the ships hundreds of troops could be seen digging in the mounds of earth piled up by the ex plosion of projectiles from the heavy guns of Sampson's fleet. They were looking for the dead bodies of their comrades, and their were fanned by the winga of countless numbers olvultures, giving evidence of the terrible fatality among the Spanish soldiers. From the flag pole on Morro castle the ssffron flag of Spain floated at half-mast for several hours. This created some uneasiness among the officers of the American squadron, . and they think it was a notification of the death of Lieutenant Hobeon and Ilia brave men. If they have been killed, they were murdered by the Spaniards, as not a shot struck the fortress during the bombardment. Neither Admiral Sampson nor Com. modore Schley believe these brave Americana were killed, but think the flags were half-masted because some Spanish leader was killed by the heavy fire of their guns. Fifteen minutes work of the Vesu vine demoralised tbe Spanish troops, and officers could be seen with drawn swords driving the gunners to their posts. It is believed that the 13-inch pro jectile fired from the Texas, which was reported to have exploded the powder magazine in one of tbe western batter les, went beyond tbe battery and blew up ooK)f tbe ships in the harbor. This was by far the most deadly and destructive bombardment of tbe war thus far, and scarcely a shot from tbe big guns of tbe squadron went astray. There were no casualties in tbe fleet, although the ships held a fixed posi tion as if inviting fire from the Span iards. One of the Mean Ones. A worthy old Gentleman in the Coun try, having employ’d an Attorney, of whom he had a pretty good Opinion, to do some Law Business for him in Lon don, he was greatly surprised on his coming to Tqwn, and demanding his Bill of Law Charges, to find that it amounted to at least three Times the Sum he expected; the honest Attorney assured him that there was no Article in his Bill but what was fair and rea sonable: Nay, said the Country Gentle man, here is one of them I am sure cannot be so, for you have set down three Shillings and four Pence for go ing to Southwark, when none of my Business lay that Way; pray what ih the Meaning of that Sir; Oh I Sir, said he, that was for fetching the Chine and Turkey from the Carriers, that you sent me for a Present, out of the Country.— “Joe Miller's Jest Book, ** 1789. Consideration. Clerk—l have been in your employ now going on five years, and I am get ting the same salary I started with. Proprietor—l know it, but every time that I've made up my mind to cut you down or discharge you something has reminded me of your wCto and little ones at hom®, and se I jvfet couldn't do it There, my man, you see I have a heart as well as a head. —Chicago News. The mushroom’s Jife is measured by hours, but it flourishes long enough for an insect to hang its egg on the edge of the “umbrella” and for the egg to be come an insect ready to colonize the next “silver button’’ that pushes up. Meerschaum is a silicate of magnesia •od is to be found chiefly in Asia Minor, Greece and Madrid. _ .To Care Constipation Forever. Caacaret. Candy Cathartic. 10c or So. <*0.0.0. fail to fcure. drezsUts refund money. NO EXCHANGE FOE HOBSON 3 He and His Brave Comrades Must Remain in Morro Castle* Washington, Juno 20—Secretary Long received this morning the fol lowing dispatch from Catnmander Watson, commanding the blockading fleet off Havana: “Captain general says that the Spanish government refuses to ex change prisoners.’’ This relates to Lieut. Hobaon and the crew of the Merrimac, and is the outcome of the visit of Capt. Ludlow to Havana. Tbe refusal of tbe Spanish aulhori. ties to exchange Lieut. Hobion and his crew excites the utmost indigna tion. No doubt is felt that Hobson and Iris men are being kept at Morro cas tle for tbe purpose of giving that forti fication immunity from attack, and that they are being retained as priso ners for the purpose of using them as a Snreld of Safety of the Spaniards. It i. not only that Hobson and bis men are being used thus as a hostage, but they must necessarily, while retained as prisoners, be subjected to the danger of disease and of privation and famine. It is not legitimate warfare to retain prisoners'Wben an exchange is possible so that they shall suffer famine. It is officially stated here that Cap tain General Blanco has notified the American blockading fleet that be will hereafter recognize no flag of truce, adding that every vessel within six miles range will be fired upon, whether flying the stars and stripes or a white flag. ' A “Proud” Spaniard. As the question of Spanish good faith is prominent in the press these days, this pertinent anecdote of tbe civil war will be timely, says a writer tn tbe Argonaut. It is told in Bullock’s ‘Secret Service of the Con federate States.” Capt. Bullock telle of tbe exciting incidents concerning the freeing of the Confederate ram Storewall from tbe internalioftd com plications attendant on her >OIOOBO from the French shipyard wbero she was built; how she was watched by the agents of tbe federal government; bow she was followed to Denmark, whither she went under the Danish flag; bow she was again followed to Ferrol, Spain, by tbe United States ships Niagara and Sacramento ; how she eluded them there and sailed for tbe coast of tbe United States with the evident intent of attacking the federal ships, for any one of which she was more than a match, being then the most formidable ironclad afloat. But when the Stonewall,under com mand oi Capt. Page, reached Havana in May, 1895, Page learned of the sur render of Gen. Lee, and soon after the capture of Jefferson Davis. Page’s funds were exhausted. The Confed acy bad collapsed. The position was perp’exing. Capt. Page opened negotiations with the Spanish authorities at Havana for tbe surrender of ths ship to them, if they would advance the money to pay off the crew Capt. Page sent Lieut. Carter to the captain general to make tbe arrangements. Carter reported that after five minutes’ conversation the captain-general said : “You had better make it $100,000.” Carter re plied that bis orders were to ask $16,- 000. The captain-general then turn? •d. to an official and bade him write a document, and then, turning again to Carter, said : “Shall we not make it $50,000?” But Carter obeyed orders and accepted only $16,000. ' It is quite evident that this high of ficial, the captain general of Cuba, was attempting to get tbe Confederate na val officer to ask for SIOO,OOO to pay off his crew, when he needed only $16,000, tbe difference to be divided ataong them. When the Confederate obstinately refused tn accept either SIOO,OOO or $50,000, but only the exact sum needed, it is evident that the cap tain-general concluded that tbe Ametican was a fool and charged up SIOO,OOO to the Spanish government, and put $84,000 in his pocket. This throws a- strong light on Spanish financial honor. The Modern Beauty , Thrives on good food and sunshine, with plenty of exercise in tbe open air. Her form glows with health and her face blooms with its beauty. If her system needs the cleansing action of a laxative remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup of Figs. Made hr the California Fig Syrup Company. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 81, 1898, ■ i THE THIRD REGIMENT Recruiting for the New Regiment Or ganization Will Begin at Once. The work of recruiting the Third Georgia regiment, United States vol unteers, called for by Governor Atkin-, son in his proclamation of Saturday wIH begin al once The indications arc that the regi ment will be recruited to the maxi mum number without any trouble. The response to the call will come from all sides, and both milHary men and civilians will enlist 'o tbe new regiment. Colonel John 8 Candler, who is to command the regiment after it has beefforgauizsd, and who will assist the governor in its organization, has formed no plans regarding tbe regi ment. The usual methods of enlisting men will be pursued, and Governor Atkinson’s plan, which has been adop ted by the war department, of exam ining tbe recruits before they are mob ilized, will be observed. It has been clearly demonstrated that this plan is the most inexpensive yet tried, and it will bevpursued by tbe government. It seems very -likely that a great number of tbe members of tbe Fifth Georgia regiment, Colonel Candler’s old command in the state mililia, will join the new regiment and go to war with Colonel Candler. It is not prob* able that any of tbe companies' will enlist as a body, but it is certain that a considerable number of the regi ment wiH enlist. The. members of tbe Fifth regiment are warmly attached to Col. Candler, and many of them have made known tbsir intention of enlisting under him. From what has been heard in different portions of the state, there is no doubt that the new regiment will be filled with ease. In speaking of tbe matter yesterday Col. Candler stated that be anticipated no trouble in obtaining men, and said he believed tbe limit would be reached in a very abort time The medical examining board, con sisting of Dr. J. B. 8. Holmes. Atlanta ,* W. R. McCrary, Senoia, and Dr. R. B. Barron, Macon, will begin work Tues day morning and report to tbe gov ernor tbe names of those who are best qualified for service. The recruits will come from all parts of tbe state, and according to the plan, observed before they are sent to the place of mobilization. When the full regiment ie recruited the men will be mobilized, and_ they and the officers who are to command them will be mustered into the service of tbe United States. There will be no delay about the work of recruiting, and it will begin immediately.—At lanta Constitution. State of Ohio, City of Toledo, I Lucas County, f Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm oi F. J. Co.,doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev ery case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall’s Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. ( J-*—) A. W. GLEASON, j seal. >■ Notary Public. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimo nials free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall’s Family Pills are the best. Aa They See Ve From Enffland. Here is one of the fairy tales about American customs that find-credence in England. It is from one of the leading so ciety weeklies: “Tbe professional brides maid is one of the latest transatlantic in stitutions. Whether from to incur expense or to receive tne cost of a dress from the bride-’s family, the young ladles who belong to the creme de la creme of. Newt,York society are no longer avail able for this purpose. Some say they are not invariably up to the accepted standard of* beauty. So it comes about that a good ktdking, graceful girl may earn |BO and all expense* for appearing at one of the fashionable matrimonial oeremoniqs < ffltakavem, The o&wday»4foir foiled to'churrirW *M|ewer 1» Mired virgins to bear her company. An exeeptlonally charming young lady can command even a bigger Me Os the most successful of these ntoe acolytes is said to eipect at least She has officiated on v 2oo occasions ana saved 190,000, so that her own turn may come very soon. ” - Doa’t Tsbaces Spit anZsaoU »vur fife Away. To quit tcbocco easily and forever, be mag netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To* Bac, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men strong. AU druggists. Wo or 91. Cure guaran teed. Booklet and sample free- Address Sterling Remedy Co.- Chicago or New York. No-Tw-Bao far Fifty Ceuta. Guaruuteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak men atrong, b'ood pure. SOe.tl All druggists Rayal makes the toed pore, NFBbBBOOBMI Mud I POWDER AbtJimyPuro S f aovat BAKiaa rowota co., atw voaic. Those WhaStay Behind* She pinned a rose upon his blouss And kissed him long and sweet, The order rang, the ranks were formed And moved adown the street. For some must act and some must cheer, And some with tears are blind— > Which braver—those who haste away, Or those who stay behind? While Yankee tars on Yankee ships Uphold Columbia's name, $ And boys in blue on land and sea Her sovereignty proclaim, Each shot strikes hearts whort tender throbs The gunner ne’er divined— God aid the forces at the front, God pity those behind. And many a mother weeps and prays, And many a lass Is wan, And many a father dreams of days When he was inarching on. And many a one finds peaceful paths, With duty stem combined— Heigh 1 ho 1 there’s much for those who fight j There’s naught for those behind. —Edwin L. Sabin. Our MerAtnt Marine. During the civil war considerable bodies of troops were transported along tbe coasts by sea; but there ware plenty of ships to bs bad, because the States bad not surrendered her power upon tbe ocean. Today, however, the American peo ple hava practically no merchant mar ine, and tbe consequence is that ships for transporting tbe troops have been “hired often from foreign owuers, tbe government, in its serious exlrsmity, being forced to pay such monstrous prices as SOOO to SI,OOO a day for char ters. Hursafter it will be necessary to have the means at any time to move troops to and from tbs colonies in the West and East Indies, and this will require either that tbe United Stales shall own a sufficient number of troopships, or shall so encourage an American merchant marine as that charters can easily be secured. If the Americans should fail to learp some lessons of this sort, they will be tbe most stupid people on the face of the earth.—New Orleans Picayune. 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