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w M B ■ j f ■ M w T pup. T 1 111 t\ IVI v Jlv I v T v j/X IJ / Vol IX No. 296. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SURRENDER OF MANILA SENT BY DEWEY. American* Lo»t 5 Killed and 45 Wounded-7,000 Spaniards Taken Prieonero of War- z Washington, Aug? 17.—Admiral Dewey’s official announcement of the bombardment and surrender of Manila baa been received as follows: “Manila, Aug. 13,1898. Secretary of the Navy, Washington : “Manila surrendered today to tbe American land and naval forces after a combined attack. A division of the ejuadron shelled the forts and en trenchments at Malate, on tbe south side of the city, driving back the ene my, our army advancing from that aide at tbe same time City surren dered about 5 o’clock, the American flag being hoisted by Lieutenant Brumby. About 7,000 prisoners were taken. Tbe squadron had no casual ties; none of tbe vessels wered injured. “On August 7, Gen. Merritt and I formally demanded the surrender of tbe city, which tbe Spanish governor general refused. (Signed) « “Dewey.” Lieut. T. M. Brumby, who hoisted the American flag over Manila, is Ad miral Dewey’s flag lieutenant. He is a native Georgian and his mother is a resident of Decatur, near Atlanta. The New York Journal’s special correspondent at Manila sends the following account of tbe fight to bis paper: Five American soldiers were killed and about 45 wounded in tbe capture of Manila this afternoon. Tho stars and stripes were raised over the city at 5:45 o'clock in tbe i afternoon. In tbe bay Admiral Dew*- ey’s fleet thundered a national salute. 1 Tbe combined naval and land forces I were employed in tbe capture of tho < Spanish stronghold of the Philippine*. Al 9 o’clock in tbe morning-lbe signal I to begin firing was set on Admiral Dowey*» flagship. The authorities in I the city and tbe consuls of foreign powers had been previously notified of i the intended bombardment. For two I hours great shells were thrown into the city. After the bombardment the troops moved forward to attack the Spaniards in tbe trenches. There bad been no reply to Dewey’s bombardment, but tbe land forces met with a hot recep tion. But the onward rush of tbe Ameri cana could not be stayed With a loss of five killed and over two score wounded they drove back tbe Span iards and captured the trenches. In a short time the white flag was hoisted by the Dons and 7,000 soldiers> 1,200 rifles and a great quantity of ammunition were surrendered The Spanish loss has not yet been ascertained. It is probably several times as large as that of tbe American forces. The Spanish forces numbered about 3,000 men, but -they were stell en trenched Nearly 10,000 Americans were engaged in tbe assault and their loss under the circumstances is con sidered email. The Colorado troops were the first to storm the trenches, and every man was a hero. * When the white flag went up Capt. Gen. Augusti jumped into a launch from the German cruiser Kaieerin Augusta. The cruiser then left with him on board for Hong Kong. Tbe Filipinos are glad the struggle is over. The shops are again open,tbe blockade baa been raised and things will soon be just as they were when. Admiral Dewey came to destroy Spanish rule here. A Narmr Escape. Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E Hart, of Groton, S. D “Was taken with a bad cold which settled on my*lungs; cough set in and final ly terminated io Consumption. Four doctors gave me up, saying I could live but a short time I gave myself up to my Savior, determined if I could not stay with my friends on earth, I would meet my absent ones above. My husband was advised to get Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. I gave it a trial, took in ah eight bottles It has cured me, and thank God I am saved and now a well and healthy woman.’* Trial bottles free at J. N. Harris & Son’s •nd Carlisle <fc Ward’s drug stores. Regular size 50c and SIOO. Guaran teed or price refunded. ’ SENATORIAL CONVENTION L MET IN THIS CITY YESTERDAY AT NOON. Hon- 8 T- Blalock, of Fayette, Will Represent the 26th District in the Upper House of Legislature- The nominating convention of the 26th Senatorial district met in the of fice of Col. W. E. H. Searcy, Jr., at 12 o’clock yesterday. Tbe convention was organized by electing Col. W. E. H Searcy, Jr., chairman, and 8. B. Sawtell, secretary. The secretary was instructed to se cure a list of the delegates, and the roll call showed the following present: Spalding county—W E. H. Searcy, Jr , Jos. D. Boyd, Jr., 8 B. Sawtell and W. T. Coppedge Fayette county—Dr. J. E. Tucker, J. J. Haynes, Dr. N. W. Gable, R. W. Lynch, G. G. Grant, J. R. Goodman, T C. Malone, i, H. Spurlin, W. J Sams, G. W. Clark and 8. Boykin. Butts county—W. F. Huddleston and R D Ogletree. Tbe chair was authorized to appoint one from each county to act as a com mittee on resolutions and named W. D.Huddleston, of Butte, J. D. Boydr Jr., of Spalding, and Dr. J. E. Tucker’ of Fayette. The committee, through Mr. Boyd, reported that they had no resolutions to introduce, when the re port was accepted and tbe* committee discharged. Tbe chair then called for nomina tions, when G. W. Clarke, of Fayette, arose and in a very appropriate speech presented the name of bis esteemed fellow citizen, Hon. S. T. Blalock. Mr. Boyd said that as a delegate to tbe convention and a from Spalding county, be wished to second the nomination of Mr. Blalock. It would be gratifying to Spalding to thus honor Fayette’s noble son, who bad done so much to advance bis county’s interests, and who was fight ing the battles of democracy where populism was so strong. Hie nomination was also seconded by Mr. Ogletree, of Butts. There were no other nominations, and tbe chair was instructed to cast tbe vote of the convention and declare Hon. 8. T. Blalock to be the democrat ic nominee for the 26th senatorial dis trict. Mr Blalock in accepting the nomi nation, said be wished to thank his friends for tbe honor they bad con ferred upon him, and hoped that his official record would merit their ap probation, as he valued the good opin ion of his people far more than be did any office within their gift. He s«id he would make no speech, and would say only a few words of encouragement to the democratic par ty in Georgia. We have f 'st gone through a war in which tbe adminis tration was upheld by the democratic party, and the success of the,war was largely due to them, and in the next national election tbe people would ratify the stand taken by his party. Mr. Blalock said tbe war bad brought the north and south very close together, and when he saw the ovations given Lee in Washington and Hobson in New York, he knew the north was really and truly proud of tbe south. He promised to do all in bis power to secure wise and conservative leg islation, and perpetuate the party in our state. Upon motion of Dr. Gable, the dele* gates were requested to name two citizens from each county to serve as an executive committee, and that Spalding name three, one of whom i was to be elected as chairman of the committee. The following gentlemen were named and received tbe election : W. E H. Searcy, chairman; W. J. Bridges and J. J Walker, of Spalding; J. E. Tucker and N. W. Gable, of Favetie; 8. J Foster and M. Pliny i Hall, of Butts. Mr. Searcy in a few timely remarks, thanked the convention for the honor they did him in selecting him as f chairman of the executive committee, I and stated that he was ready at all ■ times to do bis full duty by his party. Mr. Blalock invited tbe delegates to be bis guests for dinner at the Nelms ’, House, after which the convention I adjourned. 1 For Rent. “ Two Stores, No. 20 and 22 Hill street. - Centrally located. Apply to H. W. Habselkus. 9RIFFIN, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 18, 1898. COLORED SOLDIERS Experience Has N A t Proven Them to Bea Success. The experience with negro soMicrs in the war that has just closed leads many careful observers to doubt whether it is advisable to have them in the army, either as regulars or volunteers. There is no doubt that they fought bravely at Santiago and that they will fight any and every where when properly led, but there are many difficulties in the way of making sol diers of negroes, particularly if they are to have negro officers. Those in the regular army have white officers, and there has not been so very much'trduble with them, but even they have been hard to control while in camp. Only a day or two ago the lawless conduct of the negro troops at Tampa attracted the attention of the whole country. In fact, the negro troops have shown a lawless spirit wherever they have been in camp near towns. They have no respect for the civil authorities. In several places they have attempted to rescue not only members of their own commands, but also negroes not connected with tbe army, who had been arrested for offenses ofcfoe kind and another. ’ ’ • s It is probable that they would make sat isfactory soldiers if they could be kept away from the towns, and were officered by white men. The negroes, however, object to having negro volunteers officered by white men, and, owing to political rea sons probably, the volunteer negro regi ments and companies have been allowed to choose officers of their own color. Ne gro officers are not well received in the army. Neither the white officers nor White privates will salute them. Os course that makes bad feeling In the army between the two races. We suggested some time ago that the negro troops should be sent to Cuba to do garrison duty. There is do doubt that they can stand the Cuban climate much better than the white troops. It is repori ed that only a few of the negro troops with Gen Shaker's army have suffered from fever. That is good evidence that they can stand the Cuban climate. One regiment of negro volunteers has been sent to Santiago. The negro regulars that are there ought to be kept there. There are other negro volunteer regiments, and the war department would have acted wisely ii it had sent them there instead of the so-called immune regiments. Unless the white troops exercise the greatest care they will have about the same experience with the fever as those with which Gen. Shafter are having. It cannot be said,. c" course, that the plan of having negroes as soldiers in the army is a failure, but it seems from the ex perience with them in the war with Spain, that it is not a success. Under white offi cers and away from the towns the negroes, from all accounts, make good soldiers, but near towns they are lawless to and with negro officers they would be a ’ source of trouble in the army and out of it.—Savannah News. The Sure La Grippe Cure, There is no use suffering from this dreadful malady, if you will only get the light remedy. You are having pain air through your body, your liver is out of order, have no appetite, no life or ambition, have a bad coid, 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, Stomach and Kidneys, tone up the 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 & Son’s and Carlisle & Ward’s drug stores,only 50 cents a bottle. FOR RENT. The store room in Odd Fellows’ building now occupied by G W. Clark & Son. Possession given Sept. Ist next. Apply to either of the under signed. Jno. L. Reid, J. C. Brooks, W. M. Thomas. 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 nfn an excursion to the above named places. Fare to Cumberland Island and return $4 00; to St. Simon’s Island and I return $3.50; children half fare. Tickets good returning on or before evening of August 23nd. Special train will ran be tween Atlanta and Brunswick. For fur ther information call on or address C. 3. Whit®, R. J- William?, T. P. A., Macon. Ticket Agent. EvcrrLotly Lays St- Ca->rarets Candy Cathartic, the mow von deiiful medical’ discovery of Use age, ant ai’.d refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on kidneys, H ver and bowels, cleansing the entire system, dispel cclits, cure headache, fever, habitual constipation and biliousness. Please buy and try a box of C. C. c. to-day; 10,25,50 cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure by all droggjsto. Royal makes the food para, hollffHUlft Midi (StlWsfoWfik. DUiJB&I re] j. ROYAL BAKINS ROWMR 00., KKW YORK. RESPONSIBLE FOB PEACE. Americans Must See That the Terms . of Peace Are Carried Out. Washington, Aug. 17.—The war department has posted the following reply to an inquiry from Maj. Gen. Lawton, commanding the department of Santiago, for instructions aa to tbe policy to->be observed toward the Cubans that are within his military department: “Commanding General Department of Santiago, Santiago de Cuba—Re plying to your message for instruc tions, the president directs that you be informed that the -United States is responsible forpeace and must main tain order in the territory surrendered and in your department and must protect all persons and their properly within said jurisdiction. Interference from any quarter will not be permit ted. The Cuban insurgents should be treated justly and liberally, but they, with all others, must recognize tbe military occupation and authority of tbe United States and the cesaatiun of hostilities proclaimed by this govern rnetA. You should see the insurgent leaders and so advise them. “By order ol the secretary ol war: *'H C. Cukuitt, Adjt. 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