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I I —l r 4 \/l ■ ■ Iwkl I ■—- ■ /\ I I j w \ J \ % j / j j ■ - - -- .. ■■■> i i i "« 1 l-.,- 11 " - . . . ___ . —. It ■ —• Vol IX. No. 807. MAYCOURTMARTIALMILESI \ I SCHLEY A»D GORDON SAl± FOR SAN JUAN TODAY. 900 Spaniards Lost in * Storm While on Transports Trying to Escape From The Insurgents. Washington, Aug. 30—When Gen eral Miles returns to Washington be will be asked for an explanation of recent interviews appearing with him and the publication of certain dis* patches which the war department has - not made public. Whether the inves- , ligation will take the course of a mili tary court of inquiry or of a private interview between the president, the secretary of war and General Miles* ' remains yet to be seen Until the arrival of General Miles the war department will not discuss the matter. Secretary Alger says that the department will not enter into any controversy with its subordinates, and he does not propose to discuss matters affecting General Miles during >his absence. The department is of the opinion that General Miles made public the dispatches of the secretary, General Shafter and himself, published this morning. Such action is regarded as a breach of military regulations. Colonel W. W. Gordon, with Admi ral Schley, of the Porto Rican com* mission, will sail on the Seneca tomor row for Porto Rico to meet the third commissioner, General Brooke. The ship will make direct for San Juan, instead of Ponce, as it was first given out. It will be the first American vessel to enter San Juan since the be* i ginning of the war. The Hong Hong daily Press is au- , tbority for the statement that 900 Spaniards, including sixteen priests, i lost their lives several weeks ago when the Spanish gunboat Leyte was i captured by a vessel belonging to i Admiral Dewey’s squadron. < The Leyte had been stationed in an i adjoining island, where the insurgents were numerous and.agressive The latter were gaining ground rapidly, I causing 900 Spaniards to board these sailing vessels in an endeavor to es cape from the natives, who would massacre them. The gunboat Leyte undertook to i tow these three transports to Manila bay, where the Spaniards aboard were to surrender to Admiral Dewey if they id not succeed in landing somewhere and reaching Manila under cover ’ of darkness. After the Leyte had towed them down Pampangae river and some distance along the coast, a heavy storm came up, making it nee essary for the gunboat to cut her tows loose and proceed to Manila for as* sistance. Before getting there she was captured by the American next day and an American vessel was dis* patched to find the three transports, but failed to discover any trace ol them. The natives on the adjoining coast say they saw nothing of any vessels. The conclusion was finally reached that the vessels foundered with all on board. September Weather- According to DeVoe’s weather fore cast there will be a good deal of rain in September, accompanied by a few cyclones, a couple of cold waves, some thunder storms and threatening weath er generally. Here is the forecast for September: "Ist to 3d, fair ; 4th to 6tb, thunder •bowers; 7th to 10th, cyclone will pass near the Atlantic coast, causing a co'd wave over the western states and dan }ger of frosts; 11th to 13tb, heavy rains Mover the Eastern states; 14th to 16tb, ■pleasant; 17th io 20th. pleasant but ■■threatening weather; 21st to 24th, a •cyclone will form over the Gulf of Mexico causing a cold wave the northern and western stabs and heavy rains along the Atlantic coast; 25th to 28'b, pleasant; 29<.h to 30tb, rain.” Ojft.fllTo3R.XjdL.. Bears the Kind Yotillaw Always Bought Buckles’s Arnica Salve THE BEST SALVE in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay re quired. It is guaranteed "to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 tents per box. For sale by J. N. Harris A Son and Carlisle A Ward. I SEVERAL IMPORTANT MATTERS Came Un Before the City Council Yesterday Afternoon- The city fathers met in the council chamber yesterday afternoon and were presided over by His Honor Mayor Davis. After reading and approving the minutes of last meeting, a communi cation was read from the American Fire Engine Company, of Seneca Falls, N. Y., stating the terms upon which they would make the repairs on No. 1 fire engine. They will put the engine in first class condition and pay freight both ways for $1,800; the city to pay S4OO cash and give two notes for S7OO each, payable io one 'and two years, at 6 per cent, interest. Upon motion of Aiderman Blakely the matter was deferred to next meet ing and the members were to inter view taxpayers from different sections of the city with regard to their wishes in the matter. The city attorney was ordered to make the necessary publication in the Call and have our representative in the legislature prepare a bill repealing that section of the city code which provides for the election of a water and police commission. The street committee was instructed to notify the owners of the property now occupied by Edwards Bros, that they must repair the side walk at once. This committee was also authorised to sell the iron in the building which was burned last week and to repair the stables which were damaged. The cemetery committee reported that the colored cemetery was badly crowded and no interments could be made without the acquisition of more ground. The committee was autho rized to purchase the necessary land at once. Aiderman Patrick stated there were several tax fi lag in the bands of the chief of police which had not been collected, but asked that the printing committee be given further time in which to report. Superintendent Howard stated that but little progress had been made on the repairs of the armature, and that be could not say when the street lights would be turned on again. The Atlanta firm doing the work had to order material from New York which caused a delay of several days, but they have promised to work night and day until the repairs are made. The petition from Hanlieter church asking the council to run wires from Thirteenth street to their building without cost was not granted. The petition elicited lengthy speeches from several of the aldermen, and it was lL<> opinion of a majority that it would be a bad precedent Mr. How. ard was instructed to furnish poles, a meter and do the work, which would cost the city about SSO, provided the church would payslsfef thewire.This was thought to be a very liberal prop osition on the part of the city, and would be acceptable to the members of Hanleiter church. The ordinance regulating the tax rate for 1898 was read for the first time, after which the council ad journed. Millions Given Away. It is certainly gratifying to the pub lie to know of one concern it the land who are not afraid to be generous to the needy and suffering. The propri*. etors of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, have given away over ten million trial bot tles of this great medicine; and have the satisfaction of knowing it has ab solutely cured thousands of hopeless cases Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarse ness und all diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely cured by it. Call on J N. Harris & Son or Carlisle & Ward druggists, and get a trial bottle free. Regular size 50c.aod sl. Every bottle guaranteed, or price refunded. i 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 ee&venience, and is located in a handsome grove of natural forest. The place contains four acres ol 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. Sale will be positive. A great chance to buy a beautiful home. ■ ■— Eiiucuie Your Howela W»tt> Va.enr.u. Candy Cathartic, euro constipation forever. 10c. 25c. IIC. C. C. fail, druggists refund money. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 31, 1888. SPAIN’S PEACE COMMISSIONERS. Men Who Will Represent to Queen Regent Are Selected. Madbid, Aug. 301 —Ths peace com missioners will be Benor Leon y Cas tillo, Spanish ambassador at Paris; Benor Urrita, Spanish minister at Brussels; the duke of Najera, governor of Cadis; Senator Marcoartu and Benor Abarzusa, Duke Almodovar de Rio, minister of foreign affairs; Benor Groizard, minister of Justice, and Benor Giron, minister of colonies, were appointed • committee to draft a bill authorizing peace negotiations The conservative members of the cortes will meet on Saturday next to , arrange their course of act’on during the cothing session. It is understood that they will not support a campaign against tbe government,but will main tain the attitude which they assumed during tbe last session. Senor Robledo, however, as leader of the dissident conservatives, proposes to employ every legitimate means to insure de bate upon all questions of war or peace. The attitude of tbe carlists and repub licans is not announced, but they can be depended upon to violeotl z oppose the administration. The ministers declare that the only instructions sent to tbe Cuban and Porto Rican commissions were to ob tain the best and most advantageous terms possible for Spain. Anecdote of Lord Wolesley. Any one who has known what it is to wait day after day in some out-of tbe world nook for letters which were all the time safely reposing in some neglected corner of a sleeper postoffice, says tbe Youth’s Companion, can ap preciate tbe story that is told of Lord Wolseley by Mr. Nourse, who was with her majesty’s forces through tbe Sudan campaign. At Korti Nourse went into the post office to look for some letters. The , postmaster was a native and not much used to handwriting. He made a superficial examination of a big pile of etters and papers and said there was nothing Jpr tbe applicant. Nourse asked to see tbe pile of letters, and while he was looking them over a man with nothing to designate his rank came into tbe office. He took in tbe situation at a glance. “Let’s clear this thing out,” he said. They jumped on the counter and proceeded to • clear it out’’ by first bundling out the postmaster. Then they began a careful examination of the postoffice, and found that it con gested with mail for tbe army. They searched every nook and crany, throwing the letters for each regiment into a different pile and heaping up all the newspapers in tbe center of tbe room. Then they went through each pile and separated it into companies. Before night every letter was io camp and distributed, and tbe next day the papers were out. Nourse did not know the name cf bis companion in tbe benevolent deed, and when he asked the answer was; “They call me Charlie." Some time after Nourse found it necessary to see tbe commandant,and, sitting near tbe tent to which be had been directed be saw his companion of tbe postoffice. “Hello, Charlie!’’be said. “I am looking for tbe commandant. Where shall I find him!” ‘‘Well,’’ said Charlie, “you won’t have to look far. I’m tbe command ant. Come inside and have a bite to eat and drink.” It was Lcrd Wolseley. Rew’s This! We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F. J. Chunky & C-0., Props., Toledo, O. We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business . transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm ' Wbst & Truax, Wholesale Druggist, t Toledo.O. . Walding, Kennan & Marvin, Whole , sale Druggist. Toledo, Ohio. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, k acting directly upon the blood and mn -5 cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c. 1 per bottle. Bold by all druggists. Testi monials free. Hall’s Family Pills are the beet. BssniiM yyTh Md Yw Ahrays Bnght ? Sumatarv 7/VST 7 Cure CoihMtipation Forever. Take Cascareta Candy Cathartic.Mta orSSc. * It C. O. C. fail to cure. CrexxisU rcfatul mooev- Keyal asakm tIM fsad Sfws, o. WHS POWDER Absolutely Pure SOVM. SAKIHO FOWMR CO.,' MW VOSK. Usefulness of Women’s Clubs- “That many of tbe women’s clubs in American are doing valuable work in many directions admits of no doubt,” writes Edward Bok, in the September Ladie’s Home Journal. “And so long as a woman’s club keeps within its sphere—that of the social, menial and educational improvement of tbe sex and children—ard does not extend and take up political questions and go into a maelstrom of purely municipal matters, the conduct of which it is not given women to un derstand, and in which they can do no good, but, on the contrary, effect much harm, it serves a purpose high and mighty. There is no question at all of tbe benefit which a woman derives from getting out of the atmosphere of the routine of domestic machinery, once a week or once a fortnight, according as she is able to spare ibe necessary time, and coming into tbe different surroundings of a number of other women at tbe meeting of a sensible and well conducted literary, social or educational club. Women’s clubs, like tbe clubs for men, are useful institutions so long as they are considered as a means toward an end, and that end be social or mental improvement. But when they are taken in tbe light of an end in themselves, then they become an evil which should be corrected. For a woman to make her club the all ab sorbing element in her life is wrong. But used as a well directed means toward her own developement, her own exhilaration, to the companion" ship of the sexes, and not their further separation, the woman's club is com mendable.” THE EKUIME Os SYRUP OF FKS 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 Calivobnia Fig Stbvp Co. only, and we wish to impress u pon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Byrup 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 fobnla 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 tbe Company a guaranty of the excellence of its remedy. It is far in advance of all other laxatives, aa 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 FRAN CISCO, C«L LSUMVII.IJC.Ky. NEW YORK.N.Y. Btoyole 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. $1.50, express paid. W. H. Morgan, Peabody, Kansas. FOR RENT Six-room dwelling on Poplar street. Apply to Wilson Mathbws. — ■ Ta Care ConaUpntkon Yowret. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c crSe. '< C. C. C. fail to cure, drocslsts refund rnoMJ. R.F.Strickland&Co. - Department Store - I School Shoes - - - -- School begins next Monday. You will need neat, strong, serviceable school shoes. Our past proves that no where else can be had such good values. .As a starter for our school shoes wo will soil n .good grain spring heel strong and durable 9 to 12 @ 85c, 18 to 2 SI.OO. Our Pennant Line—Best school shoe on earth for the pries. Dongola button or lace with patent tip, or solar tip 9 to 12 SI.OO, 13 to 2 $1.25. R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. J. '.JUL.'J' i \..'BgggBSgBggBBHMJI . A.'.LM TAKE NOTICE! SXZX Remember tbit the New Book Store can fitfnish you with all School supplies—With every cash purchase ofso cents a 25 cents stove lifter will be given to every one. - - - - J. H. HUFF, - 24 Hill Street. Columbia Bicycles Lead All Others. $35.00 (Mni: nn $50.00 84000 “ J I/O,OU ” 87500 HARTFORD BICYCLES! - CASH' OR : CREDIT. ■ <4* *•' * CRIFFIN, CA. EDWARDS BROS.’ RACKET STORE. We will, on and after Sept. Ist, be found at the store formerly occu pied by Mangham Bros., which is be ing handsomely repaired WE WILL SHOW. ■ Many new attractions in the way of desirable goods and LOW PRICES. It has been just two yean since we cast our lot ' with the people of Gnffin, and to say that i We Are Pleased With Our New Friends and Acquaintances does not express our appreciation of the liberal pat ronage they have given us, and we will spare no pains to please them in the futon. EDWARDS BROS. ■' - ■ Ten Cents per Weak