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Nothing further has been received from the general on Ibis subject, and the assumption is that the commie sioners are still at work endeavoring to arrange the complete details of surrender These are likely to be more complex than are generally supposed, for aside from matters of actual moment, such as the methods of transportation, the I carriage of arms by troops and the transportation of the sur . rendered Spanish officers, there are many smaller matters to be attended to some of them growing out of the fantastic Spanish notions of honor which are quite as troublesome to deal with as matters of vital impor tance. Although the reported appearances of a few cases of yellow fever among out troops io front oi Santiago pre* sente a perplexing problem to the president and hie advisers, it is cert si a to result io the temporary removal es practically <ll our land forces fram the island of Cuba as promptly as possible, now thatetbe final surrender of Goo. Torsi’s army is effected. Only enough troops will be left to occupy the cities and territory of Ou ba surrendered to the American forces. A dispatch from Madrid rays: The official Gazette today publishes a roy al decree temporarily' suspending throughout the Spanish peninsula the rights of individuals as guaranteed by the constitution. The decree adds that the govern* moot will render an account to parlia ment of the use it may make of this measure. The publication of the decree ia generally accepted as being convinc ing proof that Spain is now ready to sue for peace and that negotiations to that effect are actually io progress. The government wishes to have full power to Suppress any evidences of discontent or rebellion whenever they appear. The Oarlists are furious, and are sure to attempt to create trouble. The pacific tendency is inct«*Sii>g. The general public take a favorable view of the suggestion (hat the powers should attempt the re establishment of peace, but it is said, contrary to re ports current, France has not taken the initiative. One minister expressed the convic tion that official overtures for peace will be made before Sunday. Premier Sagasta is quoted as saying that Spain wants peace, but “that it must be an honorable peace, as Spain deserves.” “The army,” the premier is said to have added, “is anxious to resist to the last, but the government cannot con sent to such a useless.sacrifice. Had we our fleet the situation would be very different.” Tree Rile. Send your addrete to H. E. Buck len A Co, Chicago, and get a free eample-box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills. A trial will convince you of their merits. These pills are easy in action and are particularly effective in the cure of constipation and sick headache For Malaria and Liver troublee they have been proved inval- Uabie. They are guaranteed .to be perfectly free from every deleterious substance and to be pnrely vegetable. They do not weaken by their action, but by giving tone to tbe stomaofae and bowels greatly invigorate the eye teas. Regular eize 25c. per box Sold by J. N. Harris & Son and Carlisle 4 Ward Druggiits. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Caetoria. * Xdarata Yonr Hewala With Varearete. Coadf Cathwrtle, cure cenitlpation forever. 10c. Btk>. If C.C.C. fail. dru«gi«ta refund money. THE THIRD REGIMENT Mastered late the Service of the United States Yesterday. That part of the Third Georgia Reg iment, U. 8. V. at Camp 4fortbsn is now in the service of the United States. All the troops in camp were muster cd in yesterday, and a tedious under* 'taking it was, ae every man was re ex* amined and hit description taken. Each c<>m|>any was taken separately and the oath taken in the proper form. Hereafter the men will be mustered in aenroceived in camp, until the regi ment io recruited up to its full strength. The men are now beginning to rea lize the fuH duty of a soldier and some complaints are heard, by those who expected to live on a “flowery bed of ease.” But complaints are remarkably tew, as the larger majority knew what to expect before arriving, and, if any* thing, were pleasantly surprised in the treatment and fare. Now that the men are United States soldiers, uniforms are to be given them immediately. All equipments except 'guns, which are on the road, are now in the commissary department and no delay will be had, ae experienced in the first two regiments By Bunday the man will all have dooned their new uniforms and will present a much better appearance. The first case of desertion occurred yesterday in the person of H. W. Smith, of Capt Kolshon’s company, who-in charge of a detailed squad, be came wearied of hie labors and think ing he could leave the camp at any time before being mustered in, deci ded he would rather follow some other profession than killing Spaniards and same to the city. The matter was reported to Lieut. Wm. 1 Leakin, Co. C., who detailed Bergt. Demere Cunningham to arrest Smith. Sergt.Cunningham had little trouble in finding Smith and carrying him back to camp where be was placed under a guard Smith now claims he pent up town to get a square meal and a good nights sleep. Lieut. Leaken left last night for Savannah, whore be goes on recruit ing duties. He was relieved here by Capt. Kolshon, who will hereafter re* main with his company. Capt. Kolshon has one of the largest companies in camp and ia confident his will be tho first recruited to its full quolo. Capt. Barr’s company is fast filling up and Griffin will soon have cause to be proud of her soldier boys. They are learning remarkably fast under the instruction of Lient. Kimbrough. The heavy rains of the last few nights have been very disagreeable to those on guard duty. < • . Col Candler intends to have a strict ly temperance regiment. On Thursday a man by the name of Burkes was ar rested upon the camp ground for re tailing liquor to tbo soldiers. Col. Candlor opened court in bis tent and by virtue of his authority as superior court judge, tried and convicted Barkes and sent him to Spalding county jail. Germany’e Interference- Germany will get into trouble with □s over tbe Philippine Islands if she isn’t careful. She is meddling in mat ters in which she hae no concern. Our Manila dispatch, published thio morning, indicates that her eympathiee are with Spain. No doubt oho would openly espouse Spain’s cause if she felt cure that to do so wouldn’t prove too costly to her The excuse of tbe German gunboat for preventing the insurgents from attacking tbe Span iards in Subic bay was that she acted “in the cause of humanity.’’ From the dispatch it doesn’t appear there was any call for bar activity in that cause. She disappeared as soon as a couple of American warships steamed into Subic bay, and th* insurgents continued their military operations and captured 500 Spaniards. It is probable that the action of tbe German gunboat was not authorized by tbe German government. But the fact .that a Gorman gunboat did inter fere between Cha insurgents aad Span iards, and take sides with tbe Span iards, shows that Germany would like a favorable opportunity to obstruct our operations in the Philippines.— Savannah News. A OW Enjoys The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when in need of a laxative, and if the father or mother be costive or bilious, the most gratifying resultg follow its use; so that it is tbs best |unily remedy known and every have a bottle. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, SATURDAY MORNING. JULY 1«. 1898 SAMPSON AMD SCHLEY- How the Captain Comes to Bo is Command of the Commodore- - . It seems to be not quite understood bow Admiral Sampson cornea to bo in command of Commodore Schley. Capt. Orowninshield explains it clear ly. Before the war broke out, but when war was believed to be immi nent, the North Atlantic squadron was at Key West, preparing, under the command of Admiral Bicsrd, to carry out a programme of manoeuvres in the Gulf of Mexico that bad been ar ranged in January. At a certain moment, aud when it was expected that, the fleet would be st once called upon for duty at Ha vana, Admiral Sicard fell ill. A med ical survey resulted io hie .being or dered to take sick leave, add be left the flagship." Capt. Sampson was at once, under a statute that permits the President to give the command of a fleet to a captain, made the flagship officer, with the rank of admiral. The war came. When it broke out Commodore Schley, the superior in rank of Admiral Sampson, was presi dent of the lighthouse board. Heat once sought sea duty. His tour on shore was not yet out, but officers of experience were needed, and he was provided with the command of the flying squadron, then at Fort Monroe. It was not considered necessary or wise to put him in command of the North Atlantic squadron, as that would have looked like disapproval of Admiral Sampson, when there was no dissatisfaction wffij his conduct or management of the blockading fleet. Commodore Schley grew weary ol the idleness of tberquadron under his command, and desired duty at the soeae of war. ,Al tho earliest moment it was deemed oxpediezt te send the flying squadron to Cubs it was de tached from the patrol service and attached to the North Atlantic station as a squadron. The situation was then provided of the command by Commodore Sampson of Commodore Schley and Watson, both officers of really higher rank than Admiral Sampson, Who is a commo dore two files below Schley. To displace Commodore Watson, Schley’s superior from the Eastern squadron, and give that command to Schley, would at once provoke the objection that Commodore Watson had been knocked down without hav ing been afforded a chance to justify hisselection for a moat important duty. So much has been said about the failure to fully credit Schley and Simp* son’s failure to mention his second io command that it is the general opina ion that Commodore Schley’s friends will prevent any attempt to reward Sampson at his expense. It is almost certain now that neither will be pro moted until both are promoted, and it is considered quite improbable that the reward tq Sampson will change The relative position on the register of Sampson and Schley. To advance them they must first be mentioned by name to the Congress and by the President. Congress, having thanked the offi cers by name, the President may name each for a higher place. To make that promotion good, a majority vote must be obtained. To avoid a conflict in the Senate over confirmation, it is believed that the Prekident will reward the two officers in the same manner, and that he will leave Schley standing in the register two numbers ahead of Sampson.—New York Times. Buoklen’s Anticsßalve- THE BEST SALVE in tbe world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcer?, Salt Rheum Fever Bores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay re quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 pents per box. For sale by J. N. Harris & Bon and Carlisle 4 Ward. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. •she- . h-h. * ** r,r sf Kverrbody Says So. Caacarets Candy Cathartic, tbe most won derful medical discovery of tl>e age, pleM* ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the entire system, dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habitual constipation and biliousness. Please buy and try a box ofC. O.C. to-day; 10,90,50 cento. Ho Wand guaranteed to cure nr all druggists. 1 U ■MwS Absolutely Pure SOYAI SAMM MWMR CO., HtW VM*K. Council Proceedings. The city council met yesterday af ternoon in their chamber, presided over by His Honor, Mayor Davie, Al men Moore, Reid, Mitchell, D*via, Ox* ford, Strickland and Patrick being present. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted.- A communication was read from Amos Fox, commissary general of the Georgia division of Confederate Vet erans, asking for assistance in careing for the old veterans who would attend the reunion in Atlanta next week. The petition was ordered placed on file, An ordinance was read for the sec ond time regulating the sale of second hand cotbing in the city, and fixing flues tor all violations of same, which was adopted. Tmo other ordinances were then read fixing water rates and imposing fines upon persons tampering with the meters, pings, spigots, or other ac cessories of the water plant. These ordinances will effect a large number of our’c'lizsss and will be pablisked In tbe Call tomorrow. The Centra! railroad was given per mission to extend tbe sewer running from the passenger depot and ceanect with tho city sewer at Ninth street. The council ordered Superintendent lioWsrd to lay a water main out Fif teenth street at once. A few bills were read and ordered paid, and the council adjourned. THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS 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 Sybup 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 Califohnia 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 Syrup Co. with the medi cal profession, aad 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 acts 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 FRANCISCO, CM. LOUUVILU. Ks. MEW TORE. M. Y. Confederate Veterani Reunion. Account of above occasion the Southern Railway will sell tickets from Griffin to Atlanta and return for 85 cents for the round trip. Tickets on sale July 19th, and 20th, good returning until July 28th. Rates open to all. For farther informa tion apply te B. J. WiMiAiu. Ticket Ageat. 0.8. Warns, T. P. A., Macwn, Ga. Bdacate Yonr Bowels With r»«caret». Csady Cathartic, care constipation forever. Oc. SCc. If C. C. C fail, ref and nosey. Children Cry for Pltcher’sXastorla. Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Yo«r life Awcy. To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag netie. full of rife, nervo and vigor, lake No-To- Bae, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men strong. All druggists, SOc or 11. Cure guaran teed. Booklet and sample free. Address Sterling liemedy Co . Chicago or New York- R.F.Strickland&Co, ■ ■■■■■■■——» All Summer .Goods at Reduced Prices! (oh , /■'. New Vai Laces received yesterday. New Thread Laces received yesterday. * M Larrst and handsomest stoek of FINE TRIMMINGS In the ett). STRAW HATS at Reduced Prices. AIL MUSLINS AND ORGANDIES AT REDUCED PRICES. ■'. ' • '* ■—-(O) t WjM r ' G T*> TAT Ladies’ or Men’s Umbrellas, steel rod, O A -Cd Ar\ Cd Congo handles, worth $1.25, it.....99c ' f <1 I ■ ' 'l II . . SPEC I AL Sammr tols 49c 10 Pieces Light Colored Madras, worth 12 l-2c, to close out at 10c In (he Shoe Store ore many Rargains for you this week. ( o >H—- R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. = _LL_» Columbia Bicycles Lend All Others. sss -$|?5.80-» HARTFORD BICYCLES! CAuSH or credit. -(o) GRIFFIN, GA. J. H. HUFF’S BOuK STORE Has Just Received the Latest, “Learn Spanish By a Game Price sOc ALSO, NEW BOX PAPBR WITH UNITED STATES FLAG, PRUE 25c. ALL THE LATEST PERIODICALS AMD MAGAZINES ON HAND. NEW YORK JOURNAL EVERY DAY. 7 RACKET STORE, '' _(0) Our Mid- I Summer Sale Has already commenced and we ex pect to have a warm time in Griffin in tbe next sixty days. WE ARE OFFERING A SPLENDID MaCMED DOMESTIC AT ALL OUR YARD-WIDS PERCALS ?ic- A GOOD PRINT AT... 4c- BEAUTIFUL WHITE LAWN «c. VELVET BELTS, ORNAMENTED2Sc. SIX-INCH »ASH TAFFEXA RIBMpN»•* THE BEST MBA WE HAVE MANGHAM BROS.’ FINE LAMPS AND CROCKERY AT PRICES THAT WILL MOVE THEM AT, ONCE. EDWARDS BROS. ■ Ten Cents per Week