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Vol. IX, No. 297.
THE THIRD GEORGIA
MAY GO TO CUBA TO DO GADtI
SOM DUTY.
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American* Bxpect Confliet With
Forces of Agninaldo—lncreas
ing Army at Santiago.
Washington, Aug. 18 —There is a
possibility that the Third Georgia reg
iment will not be among the first to
ba mastered out in that state, in spite
of the fact that under the general rfile
adopted it wonld be (be first to go. **=
It teems that the Third baa protest
ed against being mustered- oat, and
promptly offered its services for garri
son duty in CUklh or atty of the islands
where men might be needed. It
stands ready to take up garrison work
in Cuba at once and this spirit has
had its effect upon the war depart
ment. ■' 7 -' | ___
The administration fears that it may
have to send .troops into Cuba
simultaneously with the military
mission, in order to protect the resi-f
dents from the pillage and plunder An
the Spaniards Such a move wouttl
bo fraught with great dangers to the
men,"and on account of this it is like
ly that special regiments may be calk*
ed upon to volunteer for this work.
Nothing definitely has been decided
as yet, however, although this problem
is now being considered by the ad
ministration.
There have been conferences be
tween Estrada Palma and other rep
resentatives of the Cabans with offi
cials of the United States government
relative to the Cubans and what would
bo done with them.
Mr. Palma was advised that the
United States would not consider the
question of compensation of the Cu
ban troops because there was no pow
er in the government to do so, oven if
there was an inclination He was told
that the best thing the Cobans could
do was to advise the men in to
disband, retire to their holnee aud en
gage in peaceful pursuits
That the members of the Cuban
junta recognise that this io the only
thing to do is seen in the fact that
emissaries have already been- dis
patched to Cuba with a view of carry
ing out the desires of the United
States government. These emissaries
will try to persuade the Cubans that
resistance to United States authority
would result in further disaster and
distress in Cuba.
The war department today made
public the order sent to Gen. Merritt
last evening regarding the occupation
of Manila by the Americm forces. The
order is as follows:
“Adjutant Gknekal’s Offick,
“Washington, Aug. 17,1898.
“Major General Merritt, Manila,
Philippine Islands—The president
directs that there must be no occupa
tion with the insurgents. The United
States, in the possession of Manila
city, Manila bay and harbor, must
preserve the peace and protect pecsons
and property within the territory oc
cupied by their military and naval
forces. The insurgents aud all others
must recognise the military occupa
tion and authority of the United
Stales and cessation of hostilities pro
claimed by the president. Use what
ever means in your judgment are j>ec
essary to this end. All law abiding
people must be treated alike,
‘ By order secretary war.
(Signed.) “H.C.Cobbin, Adjt. Gen.”
The officials of the department hope
there may be no trouble yrich the in
surgent forces in the Philippines, al
though the dispatches which have
been received and published in the
press together with the demand of
Aguinaldo for joint occupation has in
dicated a temper on the part of the
insurgent leaders which is not satis
factory. The text of the president’s
dispatch cannot be misunderstood,
and the insurgents will be kept out of
Manila, and the city, bay and harbor
will be held as an American posses
cion.
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To Cleanse The System
Effectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish, to permanently ovegpome 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.
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FAREWELL OF BLANCO.
Full Text of His Address to “Inhabi
tants of the Island of Cuba.”
Havana, Aug. The following is
a full and correct c »py of tbs address
of Captain General Blanco, as publish
ed in an extra issued by the Gaceta
Official: .'.,j j y '*
“Governorship General of the Island
of Cuba.
“Inhabitants of the Island of Cuba:
“Inasmuch. AJfae government of bis
majesty has reawHed to arrange peace
with the United States, I consider my
misaion in this country to be at an end,
and I have asked to be relieved. It
would be difficult for the man who
no> long ago urged you to carry on
the war to the lost extremity to try to
turn your minds to the opposite
course. - . w
“I came to tbit island, as you all
know, in very critical circumstances,
undismayed by tile difficulties pre
Rented, animated W the hope of being
table to pacify lheWand, and to eave
'pities; with no «4her purpose and no
further a dibit ion IBfen to perform a
serHbe for /the country for which I
P'osseee so warm a We.
“Lack of faith and mistrust on the
part of some and the prejudices and
errors of otherthave been an insuper
able hindrance to the attainment of
tip hopes, although io apite of diffi
culties so great the day wu, perhaps,
not far off that might have seen these
hopes happily realised.
“Tbe promised accomplishment of
desires yo noble and humane was
doubtless truwelcome to the enemies
of our race and of our rule in America
and suddenly tearing off the mask
with which they had covered their
ambitious hopes they openly declared
against us the most unjust wsr record
ed in the annals of history, when they
could have reasons of gratitude alone
toward a natmn from which they bad
at all times received sb many proofs of
regard and friendship.
“We were thus obliged to accept war
at (be moment when we could the least
have expected it and under circum
stances which for that reason wero
very unpropitipua. In spite of this we
have carried on the campaign with
energy, preserving the territory of the
island almost entire, and we have at
our disposal an army exercised in war
and eager for glory; an army which
has already made the invaders feel the
weight of our arms, and at the head of
which I had intended to continue dis
puting foot by foot with them the land
that with such valor and at the cost of
so much blood we have defended for
long je irs.
“The government of the nation, in
spired assuredly by the high interests
of our country and desirous of eecths
ing your welfare and that of the other
colonies as well, believes that the time
has come to make peace, and it is our
duty loyally to second it in its pur
poses
“But Certainly I cannot be tbe man
called upon to carry into execution a
policy not to be reconciled with my
previous declarations and with my
constant actions and settled convic
tions, and lam obliged to seperate
from you with deep sorrow in this
painful and difficult moment. I shall
not do so, however, when the time
comes without recommending to you
tbe calm and prudence so necessary
to save the legitimate interests of
Spain in Cuba, which represent the
fruits of your labors and which might
be endangered failing tbe composure
and discretion demanded by circum*
stances so serious.
“In giving you this advice I believe
I am rendering tbe last and most dis
interested service to the people of
Cuba and especially to those of Ha
vana. “Your Governor General,
“Ra#on Blanco.
Havana, Aug. 15,1898 ”
How's This!
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure.
‘ Chkhkt * Co., Props., Toledo, O.
W1 the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe
him perfestiy honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out&nyobligations made by their firm.
Wbct & Tbuax, Wholesale Druggist,
Toledo, O.
Walding, Kinnan A Mabvin, Whole
sale Druggist. Toledo, Ohio.
Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu
cous surfaces of the system. Price 70c.
per bottle. Hold by all druggists. Testi
monials free.
Hall’s Family Pills are the best.
GRIFFIN. GEORGIA. FRIDAY MORNING. AUGUST 19.1898.
school exasvs coansns.
Commissioner Gleen Has Given the
Figures Uut for Publication-
Atlanta, Aug. 18—Stale School
Commissioner G. R. Glenn yesterday
morning received the census returns
from Floyd county and Chief
Clerk Woodall at once completed the
consolidated census for the year 1898.
The figures io the consolidated sheet
are extremely interesting, and . when
compared to, the census of 1893 show
a decided improvement in every
school. Although the increase in
acboql population is not as great as
was expected by Commissioner Glenn,
tbe improvement is very pleasing to
him.
J The total school population of Geor
gia accord ingjp the census of 1898 is
660,870, showing an increase over the
census of 1893 of 55,899 The per
cent of increase is 9 This is one per
cent greater that the increase in 1893
over the previous census. The in
crease in white children is 26,481, 8
per cent. This Is an increase of 1 per
cent overthe'census of 1893 The to
tal white school population is 341,521.
Tbe increase in colored children is
29,418,10 per cent, which is an in
crease of 2 per cent over tbe census of
1893. Tbe total colored school popu
lation is 319,349.
The returns show a decided decrease
in illiteracy. The total number of il
literates is 83,616, a decrease of 30,911.
The per cent of illiterates is now 12.6,
showing a decrease in the per cent of
6.3. The total number of while illit
erates is 22,917, a decrease of 12,721.
The per cent of white illiterates is
6.7, a decrease in the per cent of 46.
The total number of colored illiterates
is 60,699, a decrease of 18,190 over tbe
census of 1893. The per cent of color
ed illiterates is 18 9,which is a decrease
of 8 3 in the per cent.
Tbe total number of infirm children
is 1,389, which is an increase of 171
over 1893.
The number of white school houses
in the state is 4,761, a decrease of 52
since last year. Tbe number q! col
ored schools is 2,685, an increase of 79
since last year. The total number of
schools is 7,446, an increase of 27 since
last year. The number of private
schools is 338, a decrease of 292 since
last year.
Tbe value of school houses in cities
or towns is $3,233,365 and the value of
school houses in tbe country is $743,-
705, the total value of school houses
in the state being $3,977,070. This is
an estimated increase over last year of
$1414,592.
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 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 tbe only remedy that will
give you prompt and sure relief. They
act directly on your Liver, Stomach
and Kidneys, lone 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.
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. Sold
for the purpose of division among the heirs
of the late Hom J. D. Boyd, House open
for inspection on Monday and Thursday
mornings. Bale will be positive. A great
chance to buy a beautiful home.
Excursion to Cumberland Island and St.
* Simon’s Island Her.
On August 19th tbe Southern Railway
will run an excureion to the above named
places. Fare to Cumberland Island and
return $4 00; to St. Simon’s Island and
return $3.50; children half fore. Tickets
good returning on or before evening of
August 23nd. Special train will run be
tween Atlanta and Brunswick. For fur
ther information call on or address
C. 8. Whitb, R J. Williams,
T. P. A., Macon. Ticket Agent.
For Rent
Two Stores, No. 20 and 22 Hill street.
Centrally located. Apply to
H. W. Hassblkus.
t ki .ae Your HoweU WHU '.a?caret*.
Candy Catujrti., cur® constipation forever.
Wc. 35c. If C. C.C fail, flrugjri.ts refund money.
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Absolutely Pure
ROVAI BAKIN® rowctß w., new VOMt.
TO BE DISBANDED-
President Decides to Muster Out
100,000 Volunteers-
Washington, August 18—At mid
night the president announced his de
cision to muster out of service from
75,060 to 100,000 of the volunteers.
Those to be discharged will include
three branches of the service—infan-
and cavalry. Tbe ques
tion of the mustering out of tbe volun
teers has been under consideration for
several days. It was quite evident to
begin with that w considerable force
decessarily would have to be retained,
ivith only a part 'of the volunteer
force to be mustered out, it becomes a
Jelicate question to designate the or
ganizations which should go.
From a prominent official of the ad
ministration, it is understood t_o be
the desire of the president to ascertain
the wishes of the volunteer troops
themselves, as to remaining in the
Service. One or two organizations
have already indicated a desire to leave
the service as soon as the government
can reasonably do without them They
r arc composed largely of business and
working men, whose private interests
'are suffering by reason of their ab
sence from home. So far as tbe in
terests of tbe government will permit,
it is believed that tbe president in tbe
mustering out of the volunteers, will
accommodate himself to the desires of
tbe men themselves. Within certain
limitation, those troops who
want to be mustered out will be, and
those who desire lo continue in the
service will be retained so long as they
may be needed.
It may be some time before the or*
ganizations to be mustered out will be
designated, but the reduction in the
volunteer forces will be made as soon
as possible.
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS
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 tho Caufobnia. Fig’ Stbup
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 CAUFOKNtA 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 Cau
fobnia Fig Syrup Co. with the medi
cal profession, and the satisfaction
whidz the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
of th’e excellence of its remedy. It is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acta on tbe 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, C»L
Louuvnxx, Kr. srw y«rk. x. x.
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.
R.F. Strickland 8 Co.
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MOHDAY MB SALE!
We must elose out all our
Summer Stocks > andnow is the time I
to save fifty cents om the dollar. , I
AU 10c Muslins to close at sc.
All 15c Muslins to close at 7jo j
All 20c Organdies to close at 10c. I
150 Straw Hats to close at 75c. I
100 Straw Hats to close at bOc. |
50 Straw Hate to close at 25c. I
10 DOZ 4 Guyot Suspenders to close at 15c. , I :
10 Dox. Guyot Suspenders to does at 25c. j
Sices Aftforrsi—"—
WORTH $1.25, YOUR CHOICE FOR We; ONR LOT OF FINE I
OXFORDS, GOOD STYLES, WORTH S3.W TO $8 00, TO I
CLOSE AT $1.50 • I
B. F. STRICKLAND & CO.
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Columbia Bicycles
Lead All Others.
$35.00 fjinr nn $50.00
Moo ° " lIZu.IIU - S7sO °
HARTFORD BICYCLES!
CASH OR'CREDIT.
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WAR PAPERS..
HARPER’S WEEKLY, FRANK LESLIE’S WAR NEWS,
t SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN NAVI SUPPLEMENT, MUNSEY’S,
M’CLURE’S, GODEI’S, DELINEATOR-AUGUST NUMBERS.
EVERYTHING IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES. :::: PIANOS AND ORGANS.
J. H. HUFF, - 24 Hill Street.
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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 Bc.
ALL OUR YARD-WIDE PERCAIS 7Jc.
A GOOD PRINT AT 4c-
BEAUTIFUL WHITE LAWN 6c.
VELVBT BELTS, ORNAMENTED 25c.
BIX-INCH SASH TAFFETA RIBBON. 35c.
THE BEST SEA ISLAND 4*c-
WE HAVE
» MANGHAM BROS.’ FINE LAMPS AND CROCKERY AT PRICES
{ * THAT WILL MOVE THEM At ONCE.
EDWARDdjaBROS.
Ten Cents ner Week