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TT ■ V M AT -va. Y-ta T A W I H H \/l I liXJ I iXJ f ■ /\ I I 11 B j 1 W V J \ x. A / i I j - . . Vol IX. No. 294. Battleships return. NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON LEAVES CUBA FOR AMERICA. . Preaident McKinley is Canvassing Public Sentiment as to Military ’ Needed During Timo of Peace. Washington, Aug. 15 —Admiral Sampson with the lour big battleships and two armored cruisers o! bis fleet is now on Lis way north, having sail' ed at 10 o'clock yesterday morning from Santiago. Admiral Schley, on the cruiser Brooklyn, accompanied the fleet. The naval orders made public today give the Brooklyn as starting on the 11th from Playa to the south coast of Cuba. This, however, was prior to the orders issued on the suspension of hostilities, when the Brooklyn was included with other ships ordered north. The naval authorities expect the fleet at Tompkinsville the latter part of the week. The navy department is considering the project of a naval review in New York harbor on next Saturday, when the battleships and cruisers under Ad miral Sampson arrive. Efforts have been made to department to have a review of the ships and a land revie# of the sailors. It is prob able that the final decision will be to have the war vessels go up the river to Grants' tomb at Riverside and there fire a salute. ~ Officials are still without definite knowledge as to when the orders re* lating to the occupation of Manila went forward to Admiral Dewey and Gen. Merritt, but Consul Wildman at Hong Kong, press dispatches say, chartered a private vessel and sent the dispatches and the orders Some response from Dewey ,or Mer ritt accordingly is looked for about Thursday or Friday byway of a dis patch boat from Manila to Hong Kong. Meanwhile there is the possi bility that the cable may begin work' ing at any moment. The orders to Admiral Dewey were muph more elaborate than those sent to commanders in other quarters. They recited" the president's peace proclamationfin full and also recited that the action of the protocol refer ring to American occupation of Ma nila and its bay and harbor. * Secretary Alger said today that in view of the fact that no dispatches have been received from General Mer ritt there probably has been no furth er conflict between the United States and Spanish forces at Manila since the 4th instant. Some days ago there was considerable anxiety in the depart* ment as to whether any action had taken place, but as tbe r department learned yesterday that no dispatch boat had arrived from Manila and none was expected, the statue quo is supposed to have existed at Manila. Owing to an error in transmission Article 111, of the full text of the pease protocol, as cabled from Madrid, was not given with accuracy. The text of this article is really as follows: "Article 111. The United States will occupy and hold the city, bay and harbor of Manila, pending the conclu sion of a treaty of peace which shall determine the control, disposition and government of the Philippines.” President McKinley is canvassing public sentiment as to the needs of military organisations in the time Os peace and has consulted a number of visitors as to how much of an army they think should be kept up after the treaty of peace is executed. No conclusion has been reached as yet on this point, but it is receiving considerable attention on the part of the administration. Acting Secrstsry of Allen was with the president part of the morning, going over important mat ters incident to the close jot the war, including the question of a reorgani zation of tbe present navy and its re duction to what is actually needed. It was decided to create a board of 3ve naval officers to pass upon the matter. Acting Secretary Allen said that tbe board would be appointed immediate ly and that it would convene probably before tbe close of the week. Its func' lion will be to determine what vessels now in the navy sbonld be retained, which of them should have their gov ernment charters discontinued or their use by the government otherwise dis* pensed with, what changes to make in the vessels kept, etc. This board will coosjst, as now plan' ned, of three officers of an all round naval ability, one engineer and one , constructor. THE LADIES OF ATLANTA Will Present the Third Regiment With Two Beautiful Flags- Tbe Third regiment now likes only 65 men of having the required number of 1,251, and Colonel Candler expects to secure these within the next three days. The regiment will be mustered in Saturday, and turned over to tbe Uni ted States subject to the orders of the wet department. Governor Atkinson will, bo down Saturday to inspect the troops and spend the day with the officers in camp The ladies of Atlanta will, also, at that time present the legiment with two |»autiful flags. The Ladies* Relief Association will donate tbe United States colors and tbe Army and Navy League will furnish the regimental flag. Governor Atkinson will proba- JMy make the presentatibn speech, and quite a crowd from Atlanta will crime down to wit ness the exercises. Rev. Louie Warren was elected chaplain of tbe regiment yesterday. He is a non of Rev. E. W. Warren, of Ma con, and has been serving as a private in the Macon Volunteers, First Geor gia regiment, since hie company was mustered into service. Bev. Mr. War ren is a brilliant apeaker, a thorough ly consecrated Christian, and is in ev ery -yay worthy of the promotion he has received. Company K, was mustered in yes terday afternoon, making the ninth company to take the oath. It was rumored throughout camp and the oity yesterday that the Third regiment would be ordered to Jack sonville within tbe next few days. The rumor, however, was without founds* tion, as Colonel Candler said he knew nothing of any such arrangements and had certainly received no such orders. Lieutenant Colonel Berner and Major Marcus W. Beck will be mus tered In tomorrow and Colonel Cand ler will take the oath by Saturday, if not earlier. The band was organized yesterday with a full corps, and will furuish music in future at dress parade and guard mount. Tbe men are drilling bard and while they are frequently overcome with heat and drop out of ranks, they never murmer or utter a word of complaint. A True Tale- It costs the Royal Baking Powder Company something like $500,000 an nually for advertising. Some one once suggested to tbe company that it disoonntinue advertising one year, tbe baking powder was so well known and advertised, and p’.ace that amount, $500,000, in tbe profits. The answer was that it would un doubtedly cost the company three tiu)gs that amount to get the product in its original channel again This is a pretty good pointer to those busines men who emagine they are making a great saving when they dis continue as4ora $6 a month adver tisement a few months in dull season. It never pays to tear out a dam be cause the water is low. —Kimball Graphic. Married Sunday. Miss Georgia Flynt, the sixteen year old daughter of Officer Flynt, and Mr. Wm. Crawford were united in marriage Sunday morning by Rev. A. Taylor, at bis home three miles north of this city. * The parents of the bride objectel to the marriage, on account of her youth fulness, but after the ceremony was performed tbe happy couple received the forgiveness of parents and con gratulations of friends. The Sure La Grippe Cure, There is no use suffering from this dreadful malady, if yon will only get tbe light remedy. You are having pain all through your body, your liver is out of order, have no appetite, no life or ambition, have a bad cold, in fact are completely used up. Electric Bitters is the only remedy that will give you prompt and sure relief. They act directly on your Liver, Bloma'cb •nd Kidneys, tone up tbe whole sys tem and make you feel like a new being. They are guaranteed to cure or price refunded For sale at J. N. Harris A Son’s and Carlisle A Ward's drug stores,only 50 cents a bottle. For Rent Two Stores, No. 20 and 23 Hili street, i Centrally located. Apply to H. W. Hamxlkur. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, TUESDAY MORNING. AUGUBT 16. 1898. AGAIN nr JAH- Dr-J. A . Edwards Was Arrested Sat urday Night. Dr J. A. Edwards, who so mysteri ously escaped from Spalding's new jail a few weeks since, was arrested Satur day night at QJem, Ga., where bo boarded the 8. G. and N. A. train to go to Carrollton. Edwards bad shaved off hie long flowing beard, but his disguise proved futile, and he wal recognised by Billie Henderson, one of tbe crew on tbs train, who took charge of Edwards and turned him over to the authorities at Carrollton. Sheriff Morris was notified of the ar rest and left Sunday for Carrollton, re turning with bis prisoner last rrigbt. The gay and festive doctor is want* ed in this county for forgery, hot skip ped out for Alabama before lx was ar rested, leaving his wife and children at Pomona, While in Alabama he married a wo man of questionable character, and lived with her for several months. He returned to Griffin a few weeks since, when be was- arrested and placed in jail, from which he escaped after an imprisonment of less than twenty four hours. Before Edwards extricates himself from his present difficulties, be will probably learn that it is tbe best poli cy to let every man sign his ownrname to papers, and that wedlocks and pad locks are not to be trifled with. INMEMORIAM. Vaughn, Ga., August 18. Again our community is draped in sor. row I Only a short interval until- the Angel of Death again comes and claims one of our best, sweetest and most accom plished young ladies, Miss Lois Freeman. A little while since she was in perfect health, with the glow and vigor of youth stamped upon her ruddy cheeks, her joy ful heart buoyant and full of bright prom ises—the pride of her home, the evangel of goodness and purity to the community ; but, alas I what sadness hath time wrought I Her smiling face is hid behind the curtain of death, her mortal tongue is silenced forever, but she, like Mary of old, “hath chosen that good fhith,” bade final farewell to this wicked world and made a peaceful and joyous entrance through the pearly portals into that land of bliss and blessedness, on whose streets continually throng an angellic host, who, “with songs on their lips and with harps in their hands,” praise God forevermore. Whereas, We, the members of New Sa lem Sabbath school, are so bereaved, be it resolved, First, That we have lost one of our best and most faithful members. Second, That her sad death is a remind er to us of the uncertainty of life, and that consequently we will strive the more dili gently to serve our blessed Lord. Third, That we express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, in token of which we tender them a copy of these resolutions, and that a copy be filed on the Sunday school record. Colie Duyfib, Claka Head, A. W. Jackson, Committee. 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 dispel headaches, colds, or fevers, use Syrup o Figs. President McKinley, who knows tbe trouble and expense involved in sending troops nearly 8,000 miles from our Pacific coast, very wisely in corporated no claim or demand for these 1,400 islands, with their 7,000,* 000 savages and hybrid inhabitants. He made no mistake in this. Tbe Senate and the country will sustain him.—New York World. ANNOUNCEMENT. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Aiderman from the First Ward, and if elected I promise to do what in my honest judgment is to the good of tbe greatest number of tax payers, regardless of friend or foe. Yours, etc., C. HOMER WOLCOTT. Excursion to Cumberland Island and St. Simon’s Island Pier. On August 19th the Southern Railway will run an excursion to tbe above named places. Fare to Cumberland Island and return $4 00; to St. Simon’s Island" and return $8.50; children half fare. Tickets good returning on or before evening of August 23nd. Special train will run be tween Atlanta and Brunswick. For far ther information call on or address C, S. White, R. J. Williams, T. P. A., Macon. Ticket Agent. <■;; ft; "i \ MVAI BAKIHO KWMR 00., MW YORK. LITTBB LIST. List of letters remaining in the Griffin, Ga., postoffice, week ending Aug.ls, 1898. Persons calling will pleae say "advertised” and give date. One cent must be paid on each advertised letter. MALE LIST. ’ Thomas Blunders, R J Cline,, H G Du gans, John Day, C Grace, Jobe Holland Nelson Hood, N W Jones, Bud Kinney, O D Parks, Burton Roberts, M J Stamel, W A Solar, William Tasbury, E D Tuner, WP Verdue, Deck Wilmoth, Col 8 N Woodard, Frank Whitaker. FEMALE LIST. Miss Annie Green, Miss L L Hanes, Miss Julia Hood, Miss Josephine ———, Miss Ouida Mitchell, Miss Norie Miller, MrsHT Simmons, Miss Eddie Smith, Miss Clara Smith, Mrs J E Smith, Mrs M C Wilson. David J. Bailey, Jb., P. M. «■- Al UM *•*• THE HCHIBICE OF SYRUP OF FlfiS 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 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 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. SAN FRANCISCO, C.L LOUISVILLE, Ex. NEW YORK. N. Y. 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. Sold 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 chance to buy a beautiful home. Gleetine, - || | | A Reliable and I I 1 Quick Cure ...for... Gonorrtwa.GlMt.Leucorrtea.Etc. >FOR 50c. < This new discovery in chemistry is infal lible in all cases of men and women. It’s tonic and healing properties are powerful. Made of freshest and choiceet chemicals under direction of an eminent I client directions with medicine. Drug gists in the north and west write us they make more money handling this medicine than all similar ones combined. Sent postpaid on receipt of price. Address Capital Medical Co., COSSM No-To-Bac tor Fifty Caal*. Guaranteed tobacco teabit cure, makes weak men atronc, h'oxl pure. 6Oc, 81 AU druggist. R.F. Strickland 8 Co. ' V " 'W*' ■ -- ' ■ ■ fill il m„■ | — AN T MONDAY MORHIB SALE 1 I "" ■■■ ■■■■in. .J We must cloiap out all our I Summer lathe time to save fifty centß'On the dollar. 1 All 10c Muslins to close at jeT” ? All 15c Muslins to close at|K All 20c Organdies to dose »lDc. I 150 Straw Hats to close at Wc. 100 Straw Hats to close atAOc. I 50 Straw Hats to close 10 Doz. Guyot Suspenders close at 15c. 10 Doz. Guyot Suspenders to close at 25c. Sta4oiMs-SSsS . WORTH $1.35, YOUR CHOIBNF'OR 50c; ONE LOT OF FINE I OXFORDS, GOOD BTYLEK WORTH $3.50 TO $8 00, TO I CLOSE AT $1.50 T ”.7..*. I - • I R F. STRICKLAJn) & CO. bolumbia Bicycles Lead All Others. $35.00 iMfti; nn $50.00 si4o - 00 “ dlLUtlHj ” <15.00 HARTFORD BICYCLES! CASH OR CREDIT. '-I GRIFFIN, GA. ILLUSTRATED J WAR PAPERS.. HARPER’S WEEKLY, FRANK LESLIE’S WAR NEWS, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN NAVI SUPPLEMENT, MUNSEY’S. M’CLURE’S, GODBY’S, DELINEATOR-AUGUST NUMBERS. EVERYTHING IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES. :::: PIANOS ANO ORGANS. J. H. HUPP, - 24Hi1l Street. " It, 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 FERCALB 7ic. A GOOD PRINT AT 4c. BEAUTIFUL WHITE LAWN sc. VELVET BELTS, ORNAMENTED 25c. SIX-INCH SASH TAFFETA RIBBON 35c. THE BEST SEA ISLAND.. 4jc. WE HLA.VTE MANGHAM BROS.’ FINE LAMPS AND CROCKERY AT PRICES THAT WILL MOVE THEM AT ONCE. EDWARDS BROS. - psr Week