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I/*; _ •* 1 * ■ * ■ fl ii ‘fW /■ | T v V I I fli %/ ■ I I I I fl I a JI J VI \ / I I wl % W J / % j * ■ .. ■■ . - > VoL IX No. 284. MO MPLY RECEIVED. • Thia Government Mot Informed of Spain’s Acceptance of Terms Washington, Aug. B.—The reports from Madrid byway of London stating that Spain had determined upon an ans wer to the demands of the United States and that the answer had been sent or was now enroute to Washington, had the effect of arousing the most lively interest in all official quarters today. While the reports are accepted as show ing the undoubted tendency of the Span ish government for pence and as likely to be borne out in the near future by the for-, mal response of Madrid, yet It can be stated positively that so far the United States government has received no answer from Spain, nor has the French embassy received an answer which will be commu nicated to the authorities.. It appears from that that the answer could not have been sent from Madrid on Monday, as stated in some of the foreign reports. The Misapprehension doubtless arises from the fact that the Madrid cabi net, after receiving the American terms, desired more information upon some of the points involved. This led to a cable communication to M. Cambon. It was not intended as a response to the American terms, and it was in no sense’conclnrive upon the sub ject matter of the negotiations. There was no need even of a call by M. Cambon at the white house or at the state department. . This continues to be the situation up to the present time, namely > communication having been received relative to the Amer ican terms, but not one of such a Anal character aa to constitute an answer for submission to the'United States, govern ment. The negotiations have not progressed sufficiently to indicate who shall be the parties to this agreement, or rather who shall represent the principals, the United States and Spain. It is possible that it maybe signed in Washington as between Secretary Day *n<J M.Cambon, or on other hand, the amdassadors of Spain and the United States in one of the European countries, probably in this case France, might meet and by tbs authorization of their respective government sigs this agreement. The protocol, if it may be so called, in either cue would not take the place in any manner of the treaty of peace which would be drawn up later by commission ers to be appointed for this purpose. Under the terms of the president’s note, if they shall be accepted by Spain, ths Spanish government is bound to evacuate Cuba and Porto Rico immediately. This action is not to wait,npon the work of the peace commissioners, but toprecede it and to follow immediately upon the signature of the memorandum accepting the presi dent’s conditions. Committeemen Appointed. Chairman dußignon has appointed eleven new members of the democratic executive committee in accordance with the instructions given him in a resolution adopted by the state con*, vention Jone 29th \ The resolution provided for an addi tional committeeman from each con gressional district, to be member from the state at large. Mr. dußignon’s appointments are: Hon. E. P. S. Denmark, of Brooks. Hon. R. W. Grubb, cl Mclntosh. Hon. W. B. Burnett, of Clarke. Hon. Boykin Wright, of Richmond. Hon. Geo.P. Munro, of Marion. Hon. Porter King, of Fulton. Son. J. 8. Cleghorn, of Chuttooga. Hon. John Triplett, of Thomas. Hon. J. Y. Alien, of Upson. Hon. J. L. Wimberlyj of Twiggs. Hon. W. A. Willingham, of Haber sham. Chairman dußignon has also issued the following call for a meeting to be held in Atlanta next Wednesday: The call for next week’e meeting is as follows: “A meeting of the Democratic state executive committee is hereby called to meet at the Kimball bouse, in the city of Atlenta, on Wednesday, Aug" uat 10th, at 10 o’clock a. m. All members are earnestly requested to attend, as business of importance will be brought before the committee. "F. G. duBiGNON, “Chairman State Democratic Execu tive Committee.” Bucklen’s Arnica Salve- THE BBBT SALVE In the world for Cuts, Bruises, Soree, Ulcere, Salt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cares Piles, or no pay re quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect aatiafoction or money reftmded. Price 25 cento per box. For sale by J. N. Harris A Son and Carlisle A Wart. V-lnexne Vo«r Bowala With SIX THOUSAND BICK. The Situation at Santiago is Very Critical Washington, Aug. 3—Gen Shaf ter's health reports today state that be is now caring for over 6,000 sick people, including Spanish soldiers, many of whom were found to be very ill. The task is a formidable one and the attempt to care for all hands prob ably explains, in a measure, the lack of adequate preparation of the trans ports employed in bringing home some of the wounded and sick. The con ditions on these boats were found to be so shocking as to demand an im mediate official investigation, which was begun yesterday, and some court m arris la may be looked for in high places unless it can be shown clearly that the lack of preparations was unavoidable Major General Young called at the department yesterday, fresh from the front, where bis health broke down under the severe exertions imposed by the campaign. He spent some, time with Secretary Alger, as did Major General Wade, who has not yet been able to perfect the arrangements for his expedition to Porto Rico. For the transportation thereof the war department is making an effort to secure the two American liners Har vard and Yale, late the New York and Paris, now in the charter of the navy department, and it is believed that the effort has succeeded. As to tbe’other liners, St. Paul and St. Louie, the navy department has not yet rtached a decision, though in view of the president’s desire to curtail war expenditures wherever possible, it is expected that they too, will be sur rendered by the navy department in the coarse of a few days. In thia case four of the navy captains would be left without commands, namely, Sigsbee> of the St. Paul; Wise, of the Yale; Goodrich, of the St Louis, and Cotton, of the Harvard, for even if the vessels were used as army transports the law would not permit naval officers to command them. Reports which have been received from Porto Rico have given great sat isfaction to the officials of the war de partment since they go to show that the resistance which will be made by the Spanish troops will be very little, and it is even possible that Gen. Miles will achieve an almost bloodless vic tory. In fact, it has been suggested with some plausibility that the Madrid government realizing the impendency of peace and the lack of loyalty toward the monarchy of the mass of Porto Ricans have allowed the Spanish gar risons of the island to understand that they are not expected to sacrifice their lives in useless resistance to superior force, so that all that is to be expected is to be a rather formal opposition to the progress of Gen. Miles’s triumphal march across the island. Hon- E. W. Beck- The death of this distinguished Georgian and able jurist, at his home in Griffin, on the 25th of July, will send a thrill of deep sorrow into the hearts of those who knew him. For several years Judge Beck attended the superior court in this city, and by his affable and pleasing manners he won the respect of all who came In contact with him. He was the warm friend and con temporary of Col. A. D. Hammond, one of the brainiest lawyers and most captivat ing orators in the state, who died in this city several years since.—Forsyth Chroni cle. Bullet Plentd Him. Edward Culverr Rough Rider, lies at the Marine Hospital, Staten Island, with the bullet in his body that killed Sergt. Hamilton Fish in the memora ble fight with the Spaniards at La Quasina, Santiago. He and Fish lay flat on the ground, close together, firing on the enemy, when a Mauser bullet pierced Fish’s left side, came out of the right and hit Culver in the left breast, just above the heart. He will always carry in his breast the missile that slew his comrade AOhlMEqjoya 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 resulfo follow its use; so that it is the best family remedy known and every family should have a bottle. CAMTORIA. Bmrstte GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 4. 1898. ® CAMP NORTHXN. Another company was mustured in yes terday afternoon and this time it was Grit fin’s company under Capt. A. J. Burr. Yesterday morning Capt. Bun reported to CoL Candler and informed him that he had 107 men in his company and was ready for mustering. Col. Candler transferred seven men from this company leaving Capt. Burr with Just one hundred men who were mustered in at a late hour in the afternoon. Capt Burr and his men have worked very hard to recruit their company up to the full quota and deserve a great deal of credit for their success, The men are all practically well drilled and in appear ances are for superior to any other in camp. Co. G, Capt Powell, of Newnan, will be the next to be mustered in. This com pany now has 90 men sworn in and more than enough men in the company street to recruit it up. They will probably take the oath tomorrow. Capt. Banders and Capt Hodges, who a few days ago were far in the rear in men, are fast filling up and the present indica tions are their companies will not be the last ready for mustering. The men now present a most interest ing appearance on dress parade and at tract large crowds each afternoon; The men are now under the strictest military discipline. Every duty must be performed to the letter or the offender is punished for his waywardness. Every man who leaves the camp after retreat must have, a pass and register at the guard house both going and coming. No passes are issued later than 10:80 and those foiling to get in before that hour are generally given ten days police duty. Yesterday morning Gene Joiner, a ne gro hack driver, was detected stealing from one of the companies and was arrest ed and placed unAr guard until about 11 o’clock when Deputy Sheriff Freeman went out after him and placed him in jail to be tried for his crime. Col. Candler issued an order in the morning prohibiting any one bringing or eatikg melons within the Mnes of camp. This was done to keep th* grounds in a perfect sanitary condition. The hospital is about the quitest place on theground which speaks well for the health of the regiment. Some few complaints are heard each day bat none ever go to bed. Making Mistakes- Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Timidity never accomplished anything in this world. All men make mistakes and a great many of them. But if you are going to wait until you are entirely sure you will not do anything wrong from a busi ness standpoint, you will never accom ' plish your object in this life. If you have such an overpowering fear of an error of judgment the best thing you can do is hunt some humble ill-paid clerkship where your employer will be financially respon sible for your mistakes and will reap prac tically all the benefits of your labor. If , you wish to amount to something, then pitch in, do the best you can, forget all about your mistakes except so far as you find use for them as a future guide, and the chances are more than even that you will come out ahead. If you don’t, then try it again, and with care and persever- • ance you are bound to win.—Agricultural I Advertising. Why. Why is a good and sensible girl nearly always homely? i Why doesn’t everybody get marjied * if misery loves company? Why isn’t an insurance policy used sometimes to kindle a fire? Why is an unmarried woman but | 30 on her 40th birthday? Why is it so difficult for some peo . pie to say what they mean? ’ Why isn’t alimony the capital prise in the matrimonial lottery? 1 Why is it so much easier to get into ' matrimony than it is to.get out of it? Why isn’t the wife the better half when she’s always getting the best of the other half? Why does a man usually have to shuffle off this mortal coil before he cuts much of a figure in history?— Chicago News Enterprising Druggists- There are few men more wide awake and enterprising than J. N. Harris <fc Bon and Carlisle A Ward who spare no pains to secure the best of every thing in their line for their many cus tomers. They now have the valuable agency for Dr. King’s Now Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. This is the wonderful remedy that is producing such a furor all over the country by its many startling cures. It absolutely cures Asthma,Bronchitis, . Hoarseness and all affections of the Throat, Cheat and Lungs. Call at the above drug stores and got s trial bot tle free or a regular size for 50 cents and SIOO. Guaranteed to cure or price refunded. CAOTORXA. the IM YCT HSW Alton M* Bigiataie /jP bl - * ’e- • £1 I I I- I F A-' tL JL I I I I BOYAt BAKIM FOWMR CO., NIW YONL SUNNY SIDE SAYINGS. Sunny Bibb, Ga., Aug. 3.—Geo. Dor sey, of Houston, Texas, is visiting his rela tires at this place. Rev. W. H. Speer Is protracting his meeting at this place. The annual meeting at the Baptist church will commence next week. Prof. Richaid Speer, oi LaGrange, have been elected principal of the school at this place. Mr. and Mrs. Crawley, of Milner, has been visiting their daughter, Mrs. J. B. Bmarr, at this place. The Misses Mitchell, of Chattanooga, Tenn., have been visiting Mrs. Dr. Starr. Miss Maud Orr, of Lovejoy, is visiting Mrs. Dr. Starr. Dr. J. T. Gray made a professional visit to Atlanta Tvesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Rodgen, of Hamp ton, are at Dr. J. T. Gray’s. Crop prospects are very much improved since recent rains. Mr. E. H. Dorsey has been putting his ginnery in first-class condition, prepara tory for the coming season. ; Mr. K. J. Smith is removing to Hamp ton. -. Gen. and Mrs. J. M. Kell are spending the week in Atlanta. Mystery Tea. The ladies es the Baptist church will give a “Mystery Tea” at the residence ol Dr. J. M. Kelley Thursday evening froaefi to 11 o’clock. Delicious re freshments will be served and a de lightful musical program rendered, which will insure a pleasant evening for all who attend. A small admission of 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children will be charged. THE EICEUME OF SW OF FNS is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also to the cere and akill.with which it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the California Fio 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 Fie 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 ite 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 ite beneficial effects, please remember the name of the Company— CALIFORNIA HG SIRUP CO. SAN FKANCSSCO, CtL Leumvxi.ut.Kr. mnr TutK. T. P. A. Excursion to Tybee, Aug- 13th. On aboye named date the Central of Georgia Railway yyill run an excursion to Tyhee. The fore from Griffin will be for the round trip, returning Aug. 15th. This will be the last Tybee excursion this season. For farther information call on or write R. J. Williams, Ticket Agent. J. C. Kails, G. P. A., Savannah. ii ... Bon-t Wmimo Spit taioke Ymt Mft Sway, To quit touoceo easily and forever, be mag netie. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To’ Bae. the wonder-worker, that make* weak men strong. AU druggists, SM or •!. Cure guaran teed. Booklet and sample free. Addreet Sterling fiemedy Co. Chicago or New York. T.' Cure C’onsUpatloe rnrevei. Take Caacarets Candy Cathartic 10c or Sa M a c. 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