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VoL IX. No. 24)2.
TO APPEASE POPULACE.
TERMS OF PROTOCOL DISGUISED
IM A SEMIOFFICIAL MOTE-
Sagasta Government Trying to Prop
agate the Idea That Surrender is
Mot So Complete as Indicated.
Washington, Aug. 12—A dispatch
from Madrid, received today, says:
“The Spanish government this
morning notified the French minister
of foreign affairs, M.*Delc«sse, of its
acceptance of the protocol, and asked
the French government t.> transmit
to M. Camboo, the French anabases*
dor at Washington, such power as io
conformity with President McKinley’s
expressly formulated desire, will an
tborize him as ambassador of France
at Washington, to sign the pro toco',
“The question of the acceptance of
the protocol having been finally set*
tied and its signature explicitly and
definitely authorized, the government
is now considering the domestic situ*
at ion for the best means of allaying
the excitement, and propagating the
idea that Spain’s surrender ie not so
complete as indicated by the bald
terms of the protocol.
“As the first s*ep in this direction a
semiofficial note has been issued. It
is as follows: ,
"The government is of the opinion
that the most critical period of the
peace negotiations has now arrived, as
it depends upon the arrangement of
details as to whether the peace will be
more or less advantageous. Spain
wishes to preserve her sovereignty over
the whole of the Philippines, to which
she proposes to accord all political and
administrative reforms consistent with
the maintenance of her sovereignty.
“In regard to the evaluation of Cu*
ba and Porto Rico, it will be asked
that the army be allowed to depart
honorably, and that assurance be given
guaranteeing that Spanishand foreign
interests will not suffer. The army,
which baa not been captured, will re
toco to Spain with its gwne, arms and
munitions.
“In regard to the Cuban debt, as the
United States refuses to assume it,
Spain will to arrange with
the Cuban treasury to pay it when the
island is able.
“The question of a treaty of com*
merce will lead to considerable discus*
sion and the matter will be submitted
to a commission of diplomatists, under
the presidence of Senor Castillo.”
Little expectation has been enter-*
tained of the receipt of the Spanish
answer to the latest proposition, be*
cause the negotiations have narrowc .1
down to a point where the Spanish
answer, if affirmative, as expected*
would simply bestow upon the French
ambassador the authority to sign the
protocol. It is thought by many au
answer will come tonight.
The note itself embodying the agree
ment reached yesterday by Secretary
Day and Ambassador Cambon, was
filed with the telegraph companies be*
fore midnight last night, but, being in
cipher and subject to many delays ow
ing to numerous translations, it could
scarcely have been placed in the hands
of the Madrid authorities before noon
there today, allowing for the differ-*
ence in time between Washington and
Madrid.
A dispatch has just been received
at the war department from General
Schwan, commanding a brigade under
General Miles in Porto Rico, saying
that he had an engagement a few
miles from Mayaguese with a large
Spanish force, in which two privates
were killed and Lieutenant Riley was
wounded in the foot.
Bobbed, the Grave.
A startling incident, of which Mr.
Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the sub*
jecl, is narrated by him as follows: "I
was io a most dreadful condition. My
ekin was almost yellow, eyes sunken,
tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite—gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three
physician* had given me up. Form*
lately a friend advised trying ‘Electric
Bitiers’; and to my great joy and sur
prise. che first bottle made a decided
improvement. I continued their use
»<»r three weeks, and am now a well
man. I know they saved my lite, and
robbed the grave of another victim.”
No one aboold fail to try them. Only
50 eta per bottle al Carlisle & Ward
■nd J. N. Harris & Son’s drug store
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BIRDS THAT DO NOT SING.
AltSumgh They All Utter Vocal Somde
of Some Kind.
Singing is applied to birds In the
same sense that it is to human beings—
the utterance of musical notes. Every
. person makes vocal sounds of some
kind, but many persons never attempt
to sing. So it is with birds. The eagle
screams, the owl hoots, the wild goose
honks, the crow caws, but none of these
discordant sounds can be called singing.
With the poet the singing of birds
means merry, light hearted joyousness,
and most of us axe poetic enough to
view it in the same way. Birds sing
most in the spring and the < trfy sum
mer, those happiest seasons of the year,
while employed in nest building and in
Tearing their young. Many of our most
musical singers are silent all the rest of
the year; at least they utter only low
chirpings. It is natural, therefore, that
lovers of birds should regard their sing
ing as purely an expression of joy in
the returning spring and in their hap
py occupations.
Outside of what are properly classed
as song birds there are many species
that never pretend to sing—in fact,
these far outnumber the musicians.
They include the Water birds of every
kind, both swimmers and waders; all
the birds of prey, eagles, hawks, owls
and. vultures, and all the gallinaceous
tribes, comprising pheasants, partridges,
turkeys and chickens. The gobble of
the turkey cock, the defiant crow of the
rooster and even the musical call of the
“bobwhite” are none of them true
singing, yet it is quite probable that ail
of these sounds are uttered with pre*
cisely similar motives to those that in
spire the sweet warbling of the song
sparrow, the clear whistle of the robin
or the thrilling music of the wood
thrush.
But naturalists have set apart a very
large group as song birds, and even
among these there are many species
that never sing at all. Birds are group
ed according to their anatomical char
acteristics, the structure of their bones,
bills, feet and winga AM thus we
have the songless song birds, looking at
the matter from the standpoint of the
classifying naturalist. Philadelphia
Times. '''
The War In Brief.
Events have moved rapidly during
the past few months, more rapidly
than at any time in American history.
And if Spain, as reported, is now ready
to consent to terms of peace, > the na
tion can look back upon an unparal
leled record. Victory has followed
victory so rapidly that it is necessary
to recall the leading occurrences to
realize fully what has been done.
Here is a brief recapitulation :
April 22—War was begun by a
blockade of the ports of Cuba.
May I—Commodore Dewey attack
ed and sunk the Spanish fleet in the
harbor of Manila.
May Commodore Schley’s
squadron blockaded Admiral Cervera’a
fleet in Santiago harbor.
JuneYO—Gen. Shafter’s army ar
rived off Santiago.
July 1 and 2—The Americau troops
attack the Spanish, drove them into
Santiago, and captured El Caney and
San Juan.
July 3—Admiral Cervera made a
dash out of Santiago harbor and every
one of his ships was sunk.
July 14—Gen. Toral surrendered
Santiago, the eastern end of the island
of Cuba, and 25,000 Spanish soldiers.
July 26—First landing of United
States troops made in Porto Rico at
Guanica.
Aug. 6—Spain reported to have
accepted terms of peace and the war
comes to an end.
This is a wonderful record to make
in 107 days. Considered in connec
tion with the unpreparedness of the
country for war it is a record no intel
ligent man could have anticipated.
With the lessons learned in this war
as to the need of keeping a larger and
better equipped army and a navy ade
quate to the needs of the country, and
the demonstration given of the war
like spirit of the nation, there is little
probability that 'any foreign power
will have the temerity to attack us.
So much for making the war short,
sharp and decisive.—-Philadelphia
Press.
Bemarkable Bescue.
Mrs. Michael Curtain-, Plainfield,lll.,
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her longs; she
was treated for a month by her family
pbyaicia.i, but grew worse. He told
her she was a hopeless victim of con*
snmption and that no medicine conld
cure her. Her druggist suggested Dr.
King’s New Discovery for Consump
<ion ; 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
boursework and is as well as she ever
was Free trial bottles of this Great
Discjvbry at Carlisle <fc Ward and J
N. Harris & Son’s drug store. Large
bottles 50 cents and 81 00.
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9RIFFIN, 9EOHGIA, SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 13, 1888.
ZETELLA LOCALS.
Zbtblla, Ga„ Aug. 13.—Mr. C. H.
Hutcheson, of Jonesboro, spent Friday
morning with friends at this place,
J. R. Leach has been quite sick tor sev
eral days past, but seems to be some better
today.
Prof. 0. B. Mathews has also been very
sick for the last few days. He has been
unable to take charge of his schdol this
week.
Quite a number of our young people
attended preaching at County Line Bun
day evening. - ”
Messrs. J. D. and J. N. Touchstone
spent Sunday in Griffin.
Prof. C. J. Dunn, of Neal’s Landing,
Fla., passed through here last Monday
enroute to Hollonyille to visit his sister,
Mrs. Tom Marshal.
HowelLHand, of Line Creek, spent Sat
urday with friends here.
Mias Trudie Touchstone, Who has a fine
school at Hope, Ga , spent Bunday here
with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. H.
Touchstone. 4. j. _ V s- f'*' •
A Young Suicide. I
Opelika, Ala., Aug. 12—Our city E
was shocked tonight over (be suicide r
of Sidney Watkins, a prominent
young mao of this city.
No cause is assigned for the rash act,
which was committed in the presence
of the parents of tbe young man.
They were sitting on the porch of
their residence after tea, when Sidney
came out and said, “Goodbye, mother
and father.”
Before his horrified parents could
prevent, be placed a pistol to bis
breast fired, and the ball went through
his heart. Before falling he sent an*
other bullet crashing through his
bead, and dropped dead at the very
feet of bis parents.
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Mclnerney’s Long Shot.
Sergeant Mclnerney of E company,
Ninth infantry, was peeping over tbe
edge of the trench before Santiago the
other morning; near him stood his
lieutenant. The Ninth had received
orders from its colonel not to fire un*
less so ordered.
“Lieutenant,” said tbe, sergeant,
“there’s a Spaniard on a white luMsep
with staff officers around him. I think
he’s a general officer. The distance is
1,000-yards. Can I pick him off?”
Tbe word passed along and permis*
sion oame back. Mclnerney rolled bis
cartridge over bis tongue (a soldier’s
superstition) and loaded his rifle. Then
resting bis rifle on the edge of tbe pit
be aimed and fired.
“I undershot just 100 yards,” said
he, drawing another cartridge from
hie mouth, “but it didn’t scare him;”
When Mclnerney’s rifle cracked
again, be cried, “I got him,” and the
officer on tbe white horse fell over
with a shot in bis shoulder. It was
Gen. Linares, tbe Spanish command
er.
Before Mclnerney could get under
cover a Mauser clipped the dirt an
inch from his ear. “A little too far to
the right,” he cried, waving his right
arm as though he were a target mark
er on a rifle range.—Chicago Record,
Blind Tiger.
Officers Gordon and Ison arrested
George Smith, colored, yesterday for
running a blind tiger. He was ar
rested on two warrants, one for selling
whiskey without a license, which is a
state case, and for keeping whiskey
for sale, which is a violation of tbs
city laws.
He give bond for SIOO in each case,
and will be tried by Judge Wm.H.
Beck next Monday for keeping wbis*
key for sale.
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 weakning them, to dispd
headaches, colds, or fevers, use Byrup o
Figs.
For Rent
Two Stores, No. 20 and 22 Hill
Centrally located. Apply to
H. W. H
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For In&nts and Children.
The KM You Han Alwajs Bought
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Wings of Slander-
Once there was a wumat. who spoke '
a slander against her neighbor, and 1
hepenting of it, she went to her con*
Neasor, saying that she had already
Mitituld the tale to everyone to whom
Nbe had spoken it, says* Happy
Thought. '
The priest said to her: “Go al once
into tbe town and fetch mo a fowl.”
Thia she did, and returning, said:
“Hers, father,, is the fowl you be* '
spoke.”
Then he said to her: “Go again ’
into the town, eveu to the market
place and pluck me this fowl.”
Which she did as be commanded,
and returning, said to him: “Here,
father, is tbe fowl, plucked as you
bade me.”
“Now,” said tbe priest, “go into the
town and fetch me the feathers.”
“Atas, holy father, they are scatter
ed to the four winds of heaven.”
“Even so,” replied the wise and
holy man, “and thus it is with tbe
slander you have spoken.”
THE HCaiBCE OF SYBDP OF FNS
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 Syrup ,
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the 1
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, CL
LOUISVILLE. Kr. NEW YOKE, N. V.
Will Be Sold
To the highest bidder for cash, before the
court house door, September 6th, the 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 division 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
chaqce to buy a beautlfhl home.
Half Bates to Savannah and Beturn.
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
opportunity to visit Savannah and a short
stay at Tybee-by-the-ocean.
Bicycle Support.
Best attachment ever put on a wheel.
Light, strong, sure, always goes with
wheel, stand it anywhere, in the house or
out doors, on the road,at the races, ball
game, etc. Bit on if desired. All nick
eled. f 1.50, express paid. ,
W. H. Morgan,
Peabody, Kansas.
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R.F.Strickland#Co. j
BARGAINS.... II
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ON CENTER
COUNTER' ■*
One large assortment of Ladies’ and Children’s Oxfords and Slippers at
..JUST HALF PRICE.. I
The regular price for these goods Is from SI.OO to $3.00. This is
the last opportunity to buy FIRST-CLASS SHOES AT JUST HALF
VALUE. This sale Is made t0.„M....„
Gloss Oil All Siner Sloes, |
to make room for New Stock.
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AS | | STRAW HATS AT HALF PR1CE...........
Lre SUMMER DRY GOODS AT REDUCED PR1CE5....... I
SALE BEGINS MONDAY MORNING. DON'T MISS IT!
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R. F. STRICKLAND & CO.
Columbia Bicycles
Lead All Others.
835.00 fl»inr nn 850.00
MO-00 - jl/O.IIU * <W«OO
Hartford bicycles!
CASH OR CREDIT. |
H. DRAKE. 1
CRIFFIN, ca.
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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 ANO ORGANS.
J. H. HUFF, - 24 Hill Street.
~~ J. MJ-. ■! SSS-,
Edwards & Power,
RACKET STORE.
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Our Mid-
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 BLEACHED DOMESTIC AT. sc.
ALL OUR YARD-WIDE PERCALS.;7to
A GOOD PhINT AT £
BEAUTIFUL WHITE LAWN sc.
VW.VET BELTS, ORNAMENTED'.2Sc.
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WE HAVE
MANGHAM BROS.’ FINE LAMPS AND CROCKERY AT PRICES
THAT WILL MOVE THEM AT ONCE.
EDWARDS BROS.
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Ten Cents per Week