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* I I I J l\ /I f 1 I I I I 1 f 1 /% ’ IW/■ w ■ > lw, r-iAI/ I I wl "W w a / "'"W I . ■ J, J J J 1 M Vol IX. No. 277. MILES ON PORTO RICO 1 . HIB ARMY LANDS AFTER A SKIR MISH WITH THE SPANIARDS. Four Spaniards Were Killed and the Americans Escape Without Loss- Pope Trying to Make Peace- Washington, July 26.—The United States military expedition, under the command of Major General Nelson A. Miles, commanding the army of the United Stales, which left Guantanamo Bay last Thursday, was landed at Port Guanica, on the south coast of Porto Rico, yesterday, after a skirmish with a detachment of Spanish troops Four of the Spaniards were killed, but no Americans were hurt. The troops were pushed forward promptly id or der to capture the railroad leading to Ponce, which is only about ten miles east of Port of Gaunica The reported statement from Ihe Vatican which purports to he terms of peace acceptable to both the United States and Spain is set down here as ' only one of the many feelers that have been thrown out within the past two weeks probably to test public feel ing in the United Slates primarily, and secondarily to break slowly to the masses of the Spanish people the rea lization of their complete defeat,some thing of which they are not aware, because of the superhuman efforts put forth by the Spanish government to suppress or pervert the news of actual events. It is suspected here thai the condi tions named : The annexation to tho United States of Cuba and Porto Rico and the relinquishment to Spain of the Philippines, represent what may bs now looked upon as the maximum concessions that Spain is willing to make. From this point of view the state ment is not discouraging, though of course it must be realized that the maximum is very far below the American minimum. Still there must be some starting point for negotia tions that will in the end lead up to peace, and therefore, the public atten tion of these various “feelers” is not deprecated by our government though eo far it can be positively asserted they have no basis of fact at least on this side of the Atlantter Will Give Army Every Care. Washington, July 26 —Rumors of various kinds have been in circulation at to the disposition of Gen. Shafter's army, but the war department has not pome to any conclusion as yet in the matter A sufficient force is to be kept nt Santiago to maintain the position the United States has taken and to preserve order. While there is yellow fever infection in the army no attempt will ha mtde to bring the troops to the United States The war department, it may be staled, js now bending every effort to secure for Gen. Shafter’s army an am ple supply of nutritious food, and also will see that the soldiers have a rest and careful attention eo that they may gel in the very best condition. The medical corps is now making a care ful examination of the army with a view of advising the department as to the best methods of resoring the sick to health and preventing any further spread of the disease. A Good Appointment- Governor Atkinson appointed Col. E. W. Hammond judge of the city court of Griffin yesterday, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge E. W. Beck. Judge Hammond is one of the beat read lawyers of tins city and will pre side over the court with dignity and ability, and hia appointment will give universal satiafaction. Discovered. by a Woman. Another great discovery has been made, and that, too, by a lady in thia country. "Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she with stood its severest teats, but her vital organa were undermined and death seemed imminent. For three months she coughed incessantly, and could <iot steep She fifially discovered a way to recovery, by purchasing of ua « b->tileof Dr. King's New DiscuVtry f.-r C nsumptieti. and was ro much re Sieved on taking first dose, that sh}» <*iept all night; and with two bottles, lias been absolutely cored. Her name «a Mrs LutberLutx” Thus writes W. C. 'Hamnick & Co., of Shelby, N- C. Trial bottles free at J. N. Harris A Son and Carlisle A Ward’s Drug Store. Regular sise 50c and SIOO. Every bottle guaranteed. . ■*<3Ca‘s.'> -.‘l ■■■ IMPROVING RAPIDLY. Hard Work is Telling on The Third Regiment. To an observer <>f the workings al Camp Norihen it is a pleasing fact la note the rapid improvement m ibe men Many who two weeks ago came in as raw recruits, now drill as we I as if they were old military men But they have to work very hard for 'heir proficiency, drilling five and six hours each day upon the parade 'ground, besides their instructions in their com pany street. Governor Atkinson expressed him self as well pleased with the rapid pro gress the men are making and hearti ly recommended Col. Candler in hie work. He instructed the colonel to rush the recruritiog to a finish as rap idly as possible as it is very necessary to have this regiment ready for active work when called by the war depart ment to the front. Col. Candler yesterday issued sever al furloughs to men with instructions to return home and get every available man and send him to camp. The regimental band is fast filling up to the required number. Profes sor C. O. Pollard, 0 of Fitzgerald, has been aaaigned as its leader with Chas. Griggs, brother of Congressman Griggs, and A. P. Lane as principle musicians. But it will be some time yet before the regimental band is in practice enough to furnish music and in the meantime the Griffin Rifles Band will play at guard mount in the morning and at dress parade in the afternoon I Capt. W. W. Davies, of Atlanta, has f the only full company in camp, be > having sent down enough men yet' > ,terday to recruit bia company up to the required number. * Major Marcus AV. Beck arrived at f camp yesterday to enter upon the dis- > charge of hia duties Lieut. Col. Ber- J ner is expected in a few days when all t of Col. Candler’s staff officers will be * upon tbe grounda. > Regimental Quartermaster Orr waa ■ busy yesterday issuing guns and leg- I gans to the men. Every man is now > supplied with a full uniform end gun. 1 Capt. Sanders, of Forsyth, and Capt* > Hodges, of Macon, are sending re cruits in in large numbers and it will only be a short while before theirs are classed atnong the largest companies in camp. j i Cubans Appeal to Sampson. t , The following pitiful appeal has s been addressed by tbe starving people t of Cienfuegoa to Rear Admiral Samp -1 son : > “Honorable Sir: The Cubans, old j men, women and children, residentin t tbe town of Cienfuegoa and this neigh* 3 borhood, are alt dying of hunger. The young men are all in the field with 3 the Cuban troops, and we have not j shoes or food. All tbe provisions in . this town are in tbe bands of Span- > iards. Cubans cannot obtain a piece t of bread, as it is necessary to send j everything to tbe field. The Weyler b system is in the way. Tbe situation . is terrible. If you, honorable sir, do i not come quick with your squadron to j oar help apd take possession of thia t town, we shall be lost. We beg you r to precipitate your operation. About 5,000 old men, women and children shall die of booger in this town. Some of'these old men bare four or five sons I. fighting for bia freedom. If tbe great F people of tbe United States d« not e come to our help, we are lost. Fcr e God’s sake come quick. "SpsfE CypAifs.” t Nothing can be done for the people i- of Cienfuegoa until that place is cap i lured. This will not be for some time, e * - 11 - Bueklen's Arnica Salve. THE BEST SALVE in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum 3 Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, a Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, s and positively cures Piles, or no pay re- * quired. It ia guaranteed to give perfect 1 satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 “ cents per box. For sale by J. N, ® Harris & Son and Carlisle & Ward. 9 OA.BTORZA. 8 Bem th* Tin Kind You Haw Always Bought y Sgnatua p —: s, Kvcrybody Say* So. e Cnscnrvts Candy Cathartic, the most won r. derful medical discovery of the age, pleas , ant u<id refreshing to the taste, act gently '• and ]>osiUve]y on kidneys, liver and bowels, □ cleansing the entire system, dispel colds, > cure headache, fever, habitual constipation ' and biliousness. Please buy and try a box y of C.C.C. today; 10,25,50 cents. Bold and guaranteed to cure by all druggfrts. t'“ ‘. - - GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 27, 1898. GORDON EXONERATED. Charges Preferred Against Him Were Dismissed. The city council held an important meeting yesterday most of the time was consumed in tryirg Officer R A. Gordon upon the chargee preferred against him last week by the police committee The meeting was preaided over by Hie Honor, Mayor Davie,> with the following members present: Aldermen Patrick, Strickland, Davis, Oxford, Mitchell end Reid. • The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed, after which the charges preferred against Officer Gordon were read. He was charged with arresting a soldier named Luther Moore without sufficient cause, for maltreating him and for conduct unbecoming an officer. A large number of witnesses on both aides were introduced, but rt ap peared jrom the testimony of all that the officer was only doing bis duty in trying to prevent a disturbance upon the Streets of our city.” Mr. Moore himself said he thought the officer was acting conscientiously-and he re fused to prosecute him. After patiently hearing all the evi dence in the case, the council, render ed the following verdict: “Upon hearing the evidence in the above case, it is ordered that the same be dismissed ; and it is further ordered that Policeman R. A. Gordon be rein stated at once.” A petition was read from the board of health, asking the council to furn ish them with a mule and cart to be used for sanitary purposes, which pe tition was granted. An ordinance governing the election of the city attorney was read for ths first limo. It stipulates that the at torney shall be elected for a term of two years, the election to be held at the last meeting of council in 1898 and bi-annually thereafter. John D. Holman appeared before the council and asked that they lake some steps to rid his neighborhood of the mosquito breeding pond on Abel Wright’s place. He said the drought had caused the water to run low, which left a large area covered with mud and decaying vegetation, which would cause sickness unless something was done. The matter was referred to the nui sance committee with the instruction that they give it their immediate at tention. There being no further business, the council adjourned. Yellow Jaundice Cured, Suffering humanity should be sup plied with every means possible for its relief. It is with pleasure we publish the following: “This is to certify that I was a terrible sufferer from Yellow Jaundice for over six months, and was treated by some of tbe best physicians in our city and all to po avail. Dr Bell, our druggist, recommended Electric Bitters; and after taking two bottles, I was entirely cured. I now take great pleasure in recommending them to any person suffering from this terrible malady. lam gratefully yours, JI. A. Walker, Lexington, Ky.” Sold by J. N Harris & Son and Cir'iel) & Ward, Druggists. • Gambling in Hew York, The brokers and bankers in Wall street are said to have taken to poker to pass the interim between the ex change closing and ..train and boat time. Tbe president of a banking concern has been compelled of late to stand the chafing of bis associates because he dropped $25,000 in a little game, When the “bankers’ boat” leaves the foot of Rector street every afternoon parties for poker games or assaults upon tbe laro and roulette games at Long Branch are made up. Few big winnings have been recorded at the West End gambling tables, save that scored the other day by a South African who io twenty minutes cashed in $6,000 at roulette. A spectator says that the lucky, gambler seemed to con sider the affair of trifling importance. Tbe tiger can be hunted at the Branch at all hours of the day and the night. —Pittsburg Dispatch. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. Tire KM Yjo Haw Alwap Sought Bears the xTg -//fyj 'j’"" ot To Cure Constipation Forever. Take Cascareu Candy Cathartic. 10c or SBC B C. C.C fail to cure, tfrvzxteu refund aaoaca., Royal MMkaa tlwi food pMfa 9 ROVAI BAKIM .0 WOE fl CO., HtW YORK. Will Be Held in Quarantine. Tampa, Fla., July 26.—The trans port Aransas arrived at quarantine yesterday and will be held. The Arm ies has on board sixty-four people and on the trip over from Santiago several cases of yellow fever developed. She was held at the juarantioe station at Mullet Key and Dr. Glennan, of the marine hospital service, who is in charge here, went down at once and ordered that the boat be held indefi nitely. Colonel Astor is one of the parlies on board the Aransas and be has im portant dispatches for the secretary of war, which he has orders to deliver in person, but he will be held until, all danger is over. Dr. Glennan says be has orders to hold any and everything that comes from an infected ports and expects to carry out his orders to the letter. TOE EXCELLENCE OF SYBUP OF MS is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also to the care and skill with which i» 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 Syrup 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 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, C.L LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. N. Y. ini» • REPORT OF THE CONDITION —or— l THE CITY NtTIONIL M. (No. 2075.) At Griffin, in the State of Georgia, at the close of business, July 14, RESOURCES, Loans and discounts $ 87,«T4 03 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured, 1,579 83 United States bonds to secure circu- lation 14,000 00 Stocks, Securities, judgments, etc ■.. 12,338 00 Banking house, furniture and fix- tures,.. 6,700 00 Other real estate and mortgages 8,457 31 Due from other National Banks 14.509 30 Due from State Banks and bankers.. 7,605 52 Due from approved reserve agents.. 3,602 47 Checks and other cash items. 197 60 Notes of other Nations! Banks 2.500 00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents. 10187 Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz: Specie 316.24 X 20 Legal tender notes 8,000 00—19,241 20 Redemption fund with U,S. Treasur- I er (s percent of circulation) 630 00 Due from U, 8. Treasurer, other than S per cent, redemption fund ... Total $174,000 08 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in - .$ 56.000 00 Surplus fund. 21,000 00 Undlvided profits, leM expenses and taxes paid 461 80 National Bank notes outstanding.... 12,000 00 Due to other National Banks Due to State Banks and Bankers,... • Dividends unpaid LOOB 00 Individual deposits subject to check. 68.120 91 Demand certificates of deposit 14,8 W 31 Notes and bills re-discounted Bills payable Total 4174,030 03 STATE OF GEORGIA—County of Spalding, ss. I, J. G. Rhea, Cashier of tho above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state gay—“ - b ”“;.’ o "s ! SabKrtbe. ,od sworn to Detern mo thl.»th C “ ,^. t ¥“ D : ASIEL. . AI.KX,a. MI KKAY, tHrwnorm J a- J R.F. Strickland 8 Eo. nr i.r u,; i m (ll Zr yiD-SUMMER -11 l BARGAINS »w TO CLOSE OUT -w tr PRICES CUT ON ALL SIDES. J*.--... —, mTww. -.iu* ..m. iii j. . Every Straw Hat in stock to go at first cost This is a saving of 25c to 50c on each Hat. AU 8c Lawn to close at sc. All 12ic Lawn to close at 7io, AU 20c Organdies to close at 12ic. All 35c French Organdies, some very new patterns re- g]T ceived only a few days ago, to close at 20c. X . .. . . ' M Z OXFORDS & SLIPPERS. < Now xs the time to buy Low Shoes. We still have three | ggg~ num ths of warm weather, and we have cut the price so low that it will pay you to buy now, even if you don’t gtT need them now. ALL STYLES OF SHOES AT CUT PRICES. • —*-• " ,——— R F. STRICKLAND & CO. Columbia Bicycles Lead AU Others. I jmoo Hnr nn $50.00 $40.00 “ JI/OU “ $75.00 HARTFORD BICYCLES! CASH OR CREDIT. ■ GRIFFIN, CA. IinnJFFFBOOT STORE Has Just Received the Latest, “Learn Spanish By a Gamel Price sOc ALSO, NEW BOX PAPER WITH UNITED STATES FLAG, PRICE 25c. ALL THE LATEST PERIODICALS AND MAGAZINES ON HAND. NEW YORK JOURNAL EVERY DAY. O’. H. g-i ..i j i Edwards & Power, RACKET STORE. I i Our Mid- ? » Summer Sale f Has already commenced and we ex- ’ pect to have a warm time in Griffin in the next sixty days. i - WE ARE OFFERING » A SPLENDID BLEACHED DOMESTIC AT sc. ■' ’ ALL OUR YARD-WIDE PERCALB Tic. A GOOD PRINT AT 4c. s • BEAUTIFUL WHITE LAWN 5c- wffcM VELVET BELTS, ORNAMENTED 35c. OB SIX-INCH SASH TAFFETA RIBBON. 35c. | THE BEST SEA ISLAND 4K ;WE TEA.VE 1 MANGHAM BROS.’ FINE LAMPS AND CROCKERY AT PRICES 3 i THAT WILL MOVE THEM AT ONCE. EDWARDS BROS. 1 < K - Ten Cento per Week