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i / H am W. ’>■■■<' I i jkF « sis • BB I/B|II I I i H JI Jl JL B JL ▼JI JL 1 x BJL w p 2 JL. B B ______ * i • \ Vol IX. No. 280. j PRESIDENT’S REPLY READY IT MEETS THE APPROVAL OP HIS CABINET Demands the Surrender of Porto’Rico to the United States, and the In dependence of Cuba. Washington, July 29 —Tbe presi dent's reply to Spain has been wirtten and agreed upon at a meeting ol the cabinet held today- It will be com* municaled to the French ambassador * before it will be given to the American publid, but it is known to contain the following demands of Spain : The absolute surrender ol Porto Rico to the United States and the cession of several small islands adjacent to Cuba and Ports Rico to the United States. Recognition of the independence of Cuba. " Cession of one of the Lad rone Is* lands to the United States as a coaling ytation and the cession to the United States of at least a coaling station in the Philippines ; The question undecided is, what disposition is to be made of the Phil ippine Islands as a whole. It can be stated that there is practically no dis ference ol opinion in the cabinet on tbe qoestiop of the retentioT) of the Philippine Islands as a all tbe members being opposed to our acqui sition of these islands. There has been no decision, however, as yet on the extent to which the government will go in its decision respecting tbe future of these islands, but it is proba ble that tbe answer to the president • will express the willingness of this government to leave the matter of the future government of the Philippines entirely in the hands of a joint com* mieiion to be appointed by this gov ernmeut and the government ol Spain. The is that* th© United States will insist upon a guarantee ’ of certain reforms in tbe government in the Philippine Islands Our answer will make no mention of the money indemnity. Neither will there be any armisticd ait all. The answer will be in tbe nature of an ul timatum, and if Spain do£B not accept it she will fare worse in the future* The note from Spain, it is said, was a very adroL and equivocal document, from leading which one would think tbe only question involved was Cuba. Public men who talked with tbe president and members of the cabinet today positively assert that the admin istration has reason to have confidence in the sincerity and motive of tbe Spanish note; that tbe administration take tbe view this note is the begin ning of tbe end ; and that the admin istration is practically certain the an swer of this government and the gen eral terms it will propose will be ac cepted by Spain. The port of Ponce, Island of Porto Rico, surrendered to Commander Da vis, of tbe auxiliary gunboat Dixie, on Wednesday. There was no resistance, •nd tbe Americans were received with enthusiasm. Tbe capitulation of the town of Ponce look place on Thursday afternoon. A telegram from Madrid to the Eu ropean edition of the New York Her ald says that a cable dispatch has been received at the Spanish capital announcing the surrender of Manila to Admiral Dewey. Wiping Out Sectional Lines. The exchange of felicitations over a reunited country between President McKinley,a gallant soldier who fought for the union, and General Gordon, one of the bravest defenders of the Confederacy, is one of tbe striking in cidents of tbe restoration of an era o! fraternal good feeling which must bind two sections into a nation so compact and so strong that it will fear no foe. —Chicago Times Herald. Yellow Jaundice Cured, Suffering humanity should be tup 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 no avail. Dr Bell, our druggist, recommended Electric Billers; and after taking two bott'ee, I was entirely cured. I now take great pleasure, in recomfioending them to any person suffering from this terrible malady. I am gratefully yours, 41. A. Walker, Lexington, Ky.” Sold by J N Harris & Sou and Carlisle 4 Ward, Druggists ♦ - „o Cure Coinit ( «at«oi; lore ver. Take Cuscurcu Gaudy Catbar'.ic. 10c or 25c. B G. C. C. tan ic cure, drczsutis refund nw>- THE BAMKBUPTCT LAW- It Will Coin to Effect Monday the First Day of Aagust. The new binkruptcy law will go into effect next Monday, August Ist. It is claimed that a great many people will apply for relief under the new Ihw and that lawyers will have a lot of work to do for a whi’e. Undrr the law “any person who owes debts, except a corp shall be entitled to the benefits of’tbis act as a voluntary bankrupt. "Any person, except a Wage-earner, or a person engaged chiefly in farm ing or tbe tillage of the soil, any in corporated company and any incorpo ration engaged principally in manu facturing, fading, printing,publishing or mercbantile pursuits, owing debts to tbe amount of SI,OOO or over, may be judged an involuntary bankrupt upon default of an impartial trial. "Private bankers, but not national bapks or banks incorporated under state or territorial laws, may be ad judged involuntary bankrupts.” The courts of- bankruptcy include the district courts of the United States and of the territories, the supreme court of the Distrftt of Columbia and the United States court of the Indian territory"and of Columbia and the United States court of tbe Indian territory and of Alaska. A discharge from a court of bank ruptcy will release a bankrupt from all of bis provable debtd? except taxes, money or property obtained fraudu lently, debts due for willful and mali eious injuries to the person or properly 01-another, debts which have not been properly scheduled, or debts created by embezzlement, ~ defalcation or fraud while acting as an officer or in any ju diciary capacity. Tbe bill provides that act of bank ruptcy shall consist of "having convey ed, transferred, concealed, or removed, any part of his property with intent to hinder, delay, or defraud bis creditors, er any of them; or tri nsferreJ, while insolvent, any portion of his property to one or more of bis creditors; or suf fered, or permitted, while insolvent,any creditor to obtain a preference through legal proceedings, and not having at least five days before a sale or final disposition of any property affected by such preference vacated or discharged such preference or made a general as signment for the benefit of bis credi tors ; or admitted in writing his inabil ity to pay bis debtrand bis willingness to be adjudged a bankrupt on that ground.” The law will not affect proceedings commenced under ktate insolvency laws before tbe passage of tbe act. Discovered by a Woman. Another great discovery has been made, and that, too, by a lady in this country-. "Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she with stood its severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent. For three months she coughed incessantly, and could not sleep. She finally discovered a way to recovery, by purchasing of us a bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, and was so much re lieved on taking first dose, that she slept all night; and with two bottles, has been absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs Luther Lutz.” Thus writes W. C. Hamnick &, Co., of Shelby, N. C. Trial bottles free at J. N. Harris & Son and Carlisle A Ward’s Drug Store. Regular size 50c .and SIOO. Every bottle guaranteed. ( - • Candidates Among the Ttoops. We must Keep a close watch on tbe Cuban chaparral Almost at any point and at any moment the next President of the United States may emerge from it. For ten miles east of Santiago you hardly could beat a bush without startiog up some future polit ical favorite. Tbe slate makers of politics-cannot afford to do anything until they hear from tbe boys io but ternut, or perhaps in their native buff. —Boston Globe. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve- THE BEST SALVE in the Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever Sores, 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 cents per box. For sale by J. N. Harris & Son and Carlisle ft Ward. Everybody Saya So. a«careta Candy Cathartic, the most won il inodical discovery of the age, pleas ant und refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the entire system. disjtel colds, I Cure headache, fever, habitual constipation and biliousness. Please buy and try a box of C.C.C. to-day; 10,25.60 cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure by all druggists. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 30. 1888. Battleships to Be Repaired. Sometime ago we called atteotion to tbe fact that most of our erasers •ndJ>Atttethipa were not in a condi tion to go on a warlike expedition across the ocean—-that their bottoms were foul and that their machinery was in need of repair—-and that there fore it was protable Jbat OoOnodoie Watson’s cruiae.io the coast of Spain with a squadron of battleships and cruisers would be delayed much long er than expected. It is now announced that the Texes has been ordered to tbe Brooklyn dry dock aud that other ships of Sampson’s fleet will be sent there as fast ae they can be accommodated. This announcement would seem to indicate that Commodore Watson isn't to start for the coast of Spain at opc||tevtin if nothing should come of the peace negotiations which have been inaugurated by Spain. It is doubtful if much would ba ac complished by sending a squadron to the Spanish coast. It is far from cer tain that tbe lew warships which Spain has left could be reached without great {i«k to our ships, because they would seek shelter behind strong land batter ies, aud it wouldn’t tend to make Spain more anxious for peace to bom bard her coast cities. And it would be a mistake to send across tbe ocean warships which were not in first-class condition. It is quite certain that some of the best ships in our navy are not in that condition. It has been many months since they have been in a dry dock. ■ It is a pretty safe conclusion there fore that Spain need not fear an at tack by our warships in the near fu ture. There will be more talk about Commodore Watson, but he, will re main on this side of the Atlantic for some time to come—Savannah News. - T~ A Child 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 results follow Its use; so that it is the best family remedy known and every family should haves bottle. > Words That Will Live- Here are some of the epigrammatic sayings of the present war that will go down iu history: "Excuse me sir; I have to report that the ship has been blown up and is sinking.”—Bill Anthony, of tbe Maine. a "We will make Spanish the court language of hades.” —Fighting Bob Evans, when war was declared. "Remember the Maine.” —Commo- dore Schley’s sign^ 7 to the flying squadron. / "Don’t hamper me with insti actions; I am not afraid of tbe entire Spanish fleet with my ship.”—Capt. Clark of the Oregon, to the board of strategy. "You can fire when you are ready, Gridley.”—Commodore Dewey at Ma nila. "To bell with breakfast; let’s finish ’em now.”—A yankee gunner to Com modore Dewey. "Tbe battle of Manila killed me, but I would do it again ” —Capt. Gridley, ol tbe Qlympia, on bis death bed. “Don’t get between my guns afid tbe enemy.”-—Commodore Dawey to Prince Henry'of Germany. "There moat be no more recalls; iron will break at last.”—Lieut. Hob son to Admiral Sampson. "Don’t mind me boys; go on fight ing.”—Capt. Adyn K. Capron, of the rough riders. “Don’t swear, boys; shoot!” —Col, Wood to tbe rough riders. "Take that for tbe Maint” —Captain Sigabee, as be fired a shot through the Spanish torpedo boat Terror. "Shafter is fighting, not writing.”— Adjt. Gen Corbin to Secretary Alger, when tbe latter asked for news from tbe front. “Afraid I'll strain my guns at long range; I’ll close in.”—Lieut. Waina of tbe Gloucester, in the fight with Cervera’s squadron. "Don’t cheer, boys; the poor devils are dying.”—Capt. Philip, of tbe Texas. "The Maine is avenged.”—Lient. Wainwright after tbe destruction of Cervera’s fleet. CASTOR IA For Infitnta and Children. Tht KM Yw Hm Always BwgM Boars the /"Tk ” Signature of Rayal makes tbe feed para. jig Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKIHO FOWMR 00., XtW YORK. ■ -J Valuable Ware. At the Saveton sale, hi London, a few yean ago, a service of old Sevres ware was sola for $5,000. The genuineness of this set was proved by certificates is sued to the owners by the French gov ernment,.writes F. Vizetelly in Godey’s. But by far the most valuable service turned out at the'Sevres pottery (in 1778) was made for the Czarina Cath erine II of Russia and consisted of 745 pieces, which cost $65,680. The Sevres ware, old or modern, is usually light in color and daintily dec orated with flowers or figure subjects tastefully arranged. The porcelain itself, although of good texture, is in ferior to that of the English potteriea Decorated pieces generally bear pic torial panels on white ground, sur rounded by frames of gilt scrollwork. These, as well as the tableware, are quite in keeping with the nationifl char acter. Although the Sevres works are still in operation, they are Kept busy in copying ancient Chinese and Japanese models instead of increasing their rep utation in the manufacture of tSe wares which made them famous. ' —I ! ■ IU.A Blew Off the Hy. "I was once speaking at a tempgAnoe meeting in Green Bay,” says* eraorPsck «f Milwaukee, ‘Tjwd inMe cOursb mywnafftt I lookeJTObutrtfer some water. A mug had been placed Bi sidepae, and how it could have happen ed at a temperance convention I£o got know, but it Was a beer mug ailed water. Well, it was a warfa dajf ajid where there ib oehvention fqpd sprawl out ou a warm day there are likely to be flies. ‘‘There were flies, and one had light ed trustingly on the surface of the vta ter in that mug. I saw him as it, and I did the most natural and hu-' mane thing I could think of—blew, him oft the water. Well, they cheerea for five minutes. And to this day I suppose you can’t persuade a Green Hly nin that anybody from Milwaukee can drink a glass of water, even at -a temperance convention, without first* blowing off the foam.” ■ S-IMI JllU' TIE EXCELLENCE OF STREP OF FIGS is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, bnt 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 Sykup 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 HG SYRUP CO. SAX FRANCISCO, CWL MVISVH.LX. Ky. XKW YORK. X. X. Educate Yonr F.nweJ, With Carxaret*. Candy Cafl.jrUF. cure coriMipAttoa forever, toe.23c. If C. C. C. fall. Aniccistßrefund money Half Batea to Savannah and. Beturn. Excursion tickets will be on sale Au gust 7tb, Bth and 9th to Savannah and re turn via the Central of Georgia Ry. Co., at rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be limited to August 15th, 1898, returning. This will afford a fine opportunity to visit Savannah and a short stay at Tybee-by-the-ocean. Ta Cure Take Cuwareta Cuuuv Cathartic. Ute or iSe. ’rC.C C. fail to cure, dr autists refund money. R_ F. Strickland & Cu. M ID - S Wc E a R ,ns V TOCLOBEOUT m «r PRICES CUT ON ALL SIDES. '■ ' ■ -- Till , Every Straw Hat in stock to go at first cost. This is a saving of 25c to 50c on each Hat. All 8c Lawn to close at sc. All 12ic Lawn to dose at 7ic. ggr A ll 200 Organdies to dose at 12ic. . All 85c French Organdies, some very new patterns re gfT" ceived only a few days ago, to close at 200. '“ ' • ~ 1 ' 1 ■ •; m- OXFORDS & SLIPPERS. ■ Now is the time to buy Low Shoes. We still have three g/r n-opths of warm weather, and wo have cut the price so low that it will pay you to buy now, even if you don’t tJtT need them now. *** ALL STYLES OF SHOES AT CUT PRICES. ==F^---= --r—-•: -• . ■ -age., R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. Columbia. Bicycles Lead All Others. * ’535.00 »4nr nn #50.00.: MO.OO - Jl/a.IHI - 875.00' ■ Hartford bicycles! CASH OR CREDIT. ——(°) CRIFFIN, CA. J. H. HUFF'S BOOK STORE Has Just Received the Latest, “Learn Spanish By a Gaine Rrice sOc ALSO, NEW BOX PAPER WITH UNITED STATES FLAG, PRICE 26c. ALL THE LATEST PERIODICALS AND MAGAZINES ON HAND. NEW YORK JOURNAL EVERY DAY. CT. H. H2-CTFB’. 1 Edwards &'Power, RACKET STORE. Our Mid- Summer Sale Has already commenced and we ex pect to have a warm time in Griffin in tbe next sixty days. 1 WE ARE OFFERING A SPLENDID BLEACHED DOMESTIC AT.... sc. ALL OUR YARD-WIDE PERCALB tic- A GOOD PRINT AT 4c. BEAUTIFUL WHITE LAWN sc. VELVET BELTS, ORNAMENTED2Sc. SIX-INCH SASH TAFFETA RIBBON3Sc. THE BEST SEA ISLAND 4H- WE HAVE MANGHAM BROS.’ FINE LAMPS AND CROCKERY AT PRICEI THAT WILL MOVE THEM AT ONCE. EDWARDS BROS. - rJMbt. -’TAL 'yifcY ’.v ’ Ten Cents per Week