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111 rL 1v 1 v J ix IIX vy \ >/\Lj l Vol. IX, No. 297. THE THIRD GEORGIA MAY GO TO CUBA TO DO GADtI SOM DUTY. ..i 11 ji -■ i Ai • 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. ■■■■, . r . , —. 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. o -fo-aTORI.A , tank Gte Yw saw IwM 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. >rm a hich I - 1 1 J.. . U MMMMMMMWWMMMWWS I Royal ssalcss ths food pars. w POWDER 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. ■ .. . -.a? v- kN ETOTMI HU 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. .. I '.I,' aagj'M amwern Columbia Bicycles Lead All Others. $35.00 fjinr nn $50.00 Moo ° " lIZu.IIU - S7sO ° HARTFORD BICYCLES! CASH OR'CREDIT. (Qi JR- 81. jDZR-AvKZIEL c GRIFFIN, CA. —'■ • .. mum 1 TT T TTQHTO A HnTTTb JLLjIu U bl Xv2kX jLJLI < 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. j** 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