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I —l H >/1 ■ lIV wk I ■ I /% JL B. B 1 W 5k J I J / W ■ j w Vol IX No. 289. FIERCE FIGHT AT MANILA. iJISIIE OAMUBOX ASSAULTS THU AMERICAN LINES. Americans Fought in a Ragin g Storm and Buffer a Less es 13 Kill ed and 48 Wounded- Washikgton, August 9. A copyrighted cablegram from Ma nila bay, August 4th, via Hong Kong, August 9th, to The New York Eve ning World, given the following par ticular* of the fighting near Manila on July 81: General Green’s force, numbering 3,000, had been advancing and en trenching. The arrival of the third expedition filled the Spaniards with rage, and they determined to give bat tie before Camp Dewey could be rein forced. « The trenches extended from the beach, 300 yards to the left flank of the insurgents. Sunday svas the insurgent feast day, ■ and their left flank withdrew, leaving the American right flank exposed. Companies A and E, of the Tenth Pennsylvania, and Utah battery were ordered to reinforce the right flank. In the midst of a raging typhoon, with a trendous downpour of rain,the enemy’s forces, estimated at 3,000 men, attempted to surprise the camp. Our pickets were driven in and the trenches assaulted. The brave Pennsylvania men never flinched but stood their ground under a withering fire. The alarm spread and the First California regiment, with two companies of the Third ar tillery, who fight with rifles, were sent up to reinforce the Pennsylvanians. The enemy were on top of the trench es when these reinforcements arrived, and never was the discipline of the regulars better demonstrated than by ths work of the Third artillery, under Captaic O'Hara. Nothing could be sSpn but fisshes of Mauser rifles. Men ran right up to the attacking Spaniards and mowed them down with regular volleys. Tbe Utah battery, under Captain Young, covered itself with glory. The men pulled their guns through mud axle deep. Two guns were sent around in flank and poured in a de structive enfilading fire. The enemy was repulsed and retreated in disorder. Our infantry had exhausted its ammu nition and did not follow tbe enemy. Not an inch of ground was lost, but the scenes in tbe trenches was one never to be forgotten. During flashes of lightning tbe dead and wounded could be seen lying in blood red water, but neither the ele ments of heaven nor the destructive, power of man could wring a cry of protest from the wounded. They en couraged their comrades to fight and banded over their cartridge belts. Daring tbe night the Spanish scouts were seen carrying off the dead and wounded of the enemy. The American dead were buried next day in the convent of Marcaban. On tbe night of August 1, the fight ing was renewed, but the enemy had been taught a lesson and made the at tack at long range with heavy artil lery. The Utah battery replied and tbe artillery duel lasted an hour. One min was killed. He was Fred Springater, First Colorado, and two men were wounded- < On tbe night of August 2, the artil lery duel was renewed. Two men were badly wounded and are this morning reported dead, which, brings the total dead to 13, with 10 in tbe hospital mortally hurt. Thirty eight are slightly wounded. Seme estimates place tbe Spanish losses at 500 killed and wounded. Spain's reply is an acceptance of all tbe conditions laid down by tbe Uni ted States, but tbe Madrid government presents elaborate views on each point involved, and on questions which would naturally arise when tbe Amer ican conditions are carried into exe cution. Whether this will be oonsid*. ered satisfactory remains to be decided. The cabinet adjourned at 12:35' ; without having received official word of the Spanish acceptance. Buoklen’s Arnica Salve- THE BEST SALVE in the world for Outs, Braises, Sores, Ulcers, 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 cents per box. For sale by J. N. Harris A Bon and Carlisle A Ward. THE GRAND JURY Is Making Heroic Efforts to Discover , the Lynchers. The grand jury bad about completed their work yesterday morning, and ex pected to adjourn by noon, when they were called before His Honor, Judge Marcus W Beck, who charged them to investigate the lynching which oc curred Monday afternoon. Judge Beck’s charge was one of the strongest ever delivered to a jury in this county, and shows that be is ter ribly in earnest. Among other things, the judge said: “Within about two years three negroes have been lynched in this county, which could justly boast of its progress along all the avenues of civilization. In neither case had the crime for which the negro was lynched been committed in this county two had come from Henry and the third from Meriwether. “Your attention is now called to the fact that to avenge crimes committed in other counties, a mob has collected on the streets of this town and On the roads of this county and have cruelly, deliberately, defiantly committed wilral and outrageous murder. There can be no question as to the nature of the offense committed by yesterday’s mob—lt was awfiil, unholy, uncalled for murder. “Your foreman tells me that you can finish your work today; but I say that you must stay here until you go to the bottom of thia business; stay until the end of the week, if necessary; stay next week if you can’t finish during this, and I will adjourn court in another county so as to hold this court in session. Bee to it that some man is punished for this shame ful deed; see that Bpaiding county is not made the dumping grounds for the crimi nals that other counties want lynched; see that other counties no longer look upon this as the shambles to which JLhey lead brutes for the butcher. “And,! charge you now to lay eside all other work, stop all other business, and indict the murderers; indict every man who took part, directly or indirectly, in the work of tbe mob. Swear in twenty bailiffs, if you need them; send out hun dreds of subpoenas. If necessary, close every store, every bank and every office and bring their inmates before you to tes tify against the lynchers. < “The mob walked these streets and were seen; bring here the men who saw them and let them give the names; send to Pike and Meriwether counties and bring wit nesses. “If any man on the grand jury can’t en ter heartily into this work, let him retire from the jury, and let his name come out of the grand jury box.” When the jury retired to their room they began issuing subpoenas by tbe score, and had brought before them men from all the walks of life. Tbe affair created great excitement in this city, and what the outcome will be no onecan tell. Thai Judge Beck will do all in bis power to stop lynching in this county, is very evident to all wbo heard bis charge to the grand jury yesterday. When that body will adjourn is now a very uncertain question. A Christian Gone to Her Reward. Semper, Ga„ Aug. 9.—Mrs. Patsie Duncan died at tbe residence of C. A. Cooper on tbe 7tb inst. She was 85 years old. Several years ago she received inju ries from a fall from which she never recovered, leaving her in a helpless condition until the day of her death. She has lived with her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Cooper, for 20 years, who has tenderly cared for her during all those years of affliction. But death came and relieved her of her suffering end she has gone to her reward. She was a model Christian, a kind, loving mother, and was beloved by all wbo knew her. The funeral services were conducted by Revs. F. A Etheridge and G. W. Wood in the presence of a large and attentive audience. Her husband died on the 7th day of August, 1873. There were exactly 25 years between their deaths. Her re mains were laid to rest in the family burying ground at Semper, now the residence of C. A. Cooper. We extend to the bereaved ones our sympathy. » ♦ ♦ To Cleanse The System Effectually yet gently, when costive or bilious, or when the blood is impure or sluggish, to permanently overcome habi tual constipation, to awaken the kidneys and liver to a healthy activity, without irritating or woakning them, to dispel headaches, colds, or fevers, use Syrup o Figs. - _ To Cure JDeu.tipatiou Vorerei. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 25c. H Q c.C. fail to core, druggists refund money. — -■ ■ ■ - - - , ••TCI r ■ 2 .’4 '£ ' ■ ‘ - GRIFFIN, GEORGIA. WEDNESDAY MORNING. AUGUBT 10. 1898. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS- Considerable Business Was Transac ted by That Body. The city council met yesterday af ternoon and was presided over by His Honor, Mayor Davis, Aldermen Moore, Patrick, Blakely, Reid and Davis being present. read from O H. Ison askrag the coboqM to reduce his taxes on a residence onVßolomon street and two brick building\oHill street. Tbe tax assessors bad increased tbe taxes on thia property over laet\year, and the petitioner asked the cotrficil to relieve him of this extra burden. Tbe petition was referred to the finance committee with power to act. Aiderman Patrick, chairman ol the street committee, reported that tbe recent heav, rains bad done consider able damage to the streets, and he thought it would be necessary to' se cure extra bands and repair the dam age done. The council agreed to open a new street in North Griffin if tbe property owners would give the city deeds to such land as would be necessary. A petition was read from No. 1 Fire Company staling that their engine was utterly worthless and asking aid to have it repaired. They stated that a reliable company had offered to over-haul tbe engine and put it in first class condition for SI,BOO, and they would also pay freight both to and from the factory. Tbe petition ers further stated that they bad S4OO in their treasury which they would contribute towards making the re pairs. The clerk was authorised by the council to correspond with tbe company offering to make-the neces sary repairs, and ascertain their best terms and report at tbe next meeting of tbe council. Superintendent Howard reported thatlhe armature of tbe dynamo at tbe electric light plant had burned out, and bad been sent to Atlanta for repairs, which wquld lake about two weeks, and cost $175. Tbe ordinance regulating tbe elec tion for city attorney was read for tbe second time and was adopted, after which the council adjourned. The Parole Was Not Good. Maj. George F. Barnes relates an interesting story anent Gen. Joe Wheeler, now in Cuba. During tbe late war Maj. Barnes was a major in tbe Federal army, and Gen. Wheeler was a lieutenant general io tbe Con federate service. At tbe surrender of Athens, says tbe New York Sun, Lieut. Gen. Wheeler was in the forces that surrendered,and desired to get over and join some oth er Confederate forces. He and several of his staff wrote out paroles and started toward the other camp. Maj. Barnes bad bis scouts out, and they met Wheeler and bis men in tbe road and balled them. Wheeler said he was paroled and produced a parole in the name of “Lieut. Sharpe.” The sergeant in charge of tbe scout ing parly read the papers aud said : “These papers are not right.” “You seem to doubt my veracity,” said Wheeler, feigning great indigna tion. “Well,” replied the sergeant, “I hap pened to be your prisoner two weeks ago, Gen. Wheeler, and know you. You treated me pretty nice, too, and I’m going to treat you nice. You’ll have to go with me to headquarters.” “They brought him and bis staff before me,” said Maj. Barnes, in re lating the incident, “and Wheeler laughed heartily at his failure. He was a small mao, with red hair and big freckles on bis face, and you could see the dare-devil in him from his chin to bis scalp. I afterwards wrote him a parole.” Remarkable Rescue. Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield,lll., makes tbe statement that she caught cold, which settled on her lungs; sb* was treated for a month by her family physician, but grew worse. He told her she was a hopeless victim of con sumption and that no medicine could cure her. Her druggist suggested Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consump tion ; she bought a bottle and to her delight found herself benefited from first dose. She continued its use and after taking six bottles, found herself sound and well; now does her own housework and is as well as she ever was Free trial bottles of this Great DiscJtery at Carlisle A Ward and J. N. Harris A Son’s drug store Large bottles 50 cents and SIOO. ■" " I 1 Rojrsl ■mßmm tk® food pore, powo|R jwsoiuiciy ruro i I J MOYAL NAMING FOWDCR CO M NtW YORK. Stockholders Meeting- The stockholdura of the J. D. Boyd Manufacturing Company met yester morning, and found tbe affairs of the company to be in a very satisfactory condition A dividend of 8 per >cent w.is de clared on* all stock, besides laying aside a nice sinking fund for any emergency that might arise An election of officers was beld, with the following results: J. J. Mangham, president. Jos. D. Boyd, vice president. J W. Mangham, general manager. Douglas Boyd, secretary and treas- urer. V TM EXCELLENCE OF SWJP OF FKS .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 Wwn to the California Fie Smup 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 ot the Company— CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. LOUISVILLE, gy. NXW TORR. N.Y. Will Be Sold To the highest bidder for cash, before the court house door, September 6th, tbe hand, some twelve room residence, in West Griffin, known as the J. D. Boyd place. This place is lighted by electricity, has electric bells, speaking tubes, water works and every modern convenience, and is located in a handsome grove of natural forest. The place contains four acres of land. Perfect titles can be given. Bold for the purpose of divirion among the heirs of the late Hon. J. D. Boyd, House open for inspection on Monday and Thursday mornings. Bale will be positive. A great chance to buy a beautiful home. C-AffiTORXA.. Boon tte Von Haw Always Bought } Pitt’s Carminative aids digestion, regu lates the bowels, cures Cholera Infantu m, Cholera Morbus, Dysenteify, Pains, Grip ing, Flatulent Colic, Unnatural Drains from the Bowels, and all diseases incident to teething children. For all summer complaints it Is a specific. Perfectly ' harmless and free from injurious drags , and chemicals. ■matte Built '"* " “ "*■ Ralf Rates to Savannah sad Roturn, Excursion tickets will be on sale Au gust 7th, 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 i opportunity to visit Savannah and a short stay at Tybee-by-the-ocean. R.F, StricklandX Co. BARGAINS.... ON CENTER COUNTER One hrge assortment of Ladies’ and Children’s Oxfords and Support at ..just half price.. The regular price for these goods Is from $1 00 to $3.00. This is the last opportunity to buy FIRST-CLASS SHOES AT JUST HALF VALUE. This sale is made t 0.„........ Close Out II Sumner Stas, to make for New Stock. . — : —: —— — — jTlk LLi BUMMER DRY GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES — —— - SALE BEGINS MONDAY MORNING. DON’T MISS IT! R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. Columbia Bicycles Lead All Others. s? - $125.00 - « Hartford Bicycles! CASH OR CREDIT. W <O> “IS "1 1 > /a Try M. I -A- -X.-L. b -1— CRIFFIN, CA, ILLUSTRATED WAR PAPERS.. HARPER’S WEEKLY, FRANK LESLIE’S WAR NEWS, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN NAVY SUPPLEMENT, MUNSEY’S, M’CLURE’S, GODEY’S, DELINEATOR-AUGUST NUMBERS. EVERYTHING IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES. :::: PIANOS AND ORGANS. J. H. HUFF, - 24 Hill Street. Edwards & Power, RACKET STORE. Our Mid- Summer Sale ,31 Has already commenced and we ex-1 pect to have a warm time in Griffin in the next sixty days. 1 WE ARE OFFERING A SPLENDID BLEACHED DOMESTIC AT Sc. ALL OUR YARD-WIDE PERCALB 7Jc- A GOOD PRINT AT 4c. BEAUTIFUL WHITE LAWN sc. VELVET BELTB, ORNAMENTED 25c. SIX-INCH BABII TAFFETA RIBBON 85c. THE BEST SEA ISLAND 4jc. , ; WE HLA.VE ~ MANGHAM BROS.’ FINE LAMPS AND CROCKERY AT PRICEB THAT WILL MOVE THEM AT ONCE. EDWARDS BROS. Ten Cent* per Week