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■ ' ' -1 <-1 w .- f I TT? ]\ T\TI W 1 ATT -“- n±vyiv± in *vi v_>x xa ji./» — - -■' - •■ ® « Vol X No. 93. ■ OHDKBB HAVE IBIS ISSUED Third Georgia Begiment Will Soon Leave for Nut vitas Washington, Dec. 22.—Adjutant General Oorbin staled yesterday that orders bad been issued lor the imme diate transportation al the Third Geor gia regiment to its station atNuevitaa, Cuba. Before be left Atlanta, Secre tary Alger telegraphed the war depart* ment that such an ordsr should be issued al once, and it will not be many days now before Colonel Berner and bis men land on Cuban soil. General Corbin told Congressman Adamson yesterday that the formal order bad boon issued. The congressman from the Fourth went to the war department primarily to see to it that the Third Georgia was furnished a regimental flag. As soon as be saw the announcement in the newspapers that the Georgia regiment was the only one of those reviewed by the president which did not have a regimental flag, be weut to the office of the quartermaster general to invest ligate. He was informed that such a flag bad been sent from department beadquarters at Philadelphia, but by a mistake, it bad been shipped to Nue vitas, to which place the regiment bad been assigned. As soon as be learned this, Judge Adamson called on the ad jutant general to suggest that it would ba much better to send the regiment on to join the flag than to have the flag shipped back to the regiment. Then it was be was informed that the orders had been issued. Sue of the Army- It is apparent that it is not going to be an easy matter to reach an agree ment on an army bill. There are four bills pending, each of which,-it is claimed, has some good points. A member of the military committee of the Senate is quoted as saying that a bill would be made up of the best fea tures of the four bills. One point on which there is a wide difference of opinion is-the size of the army. As is well known there is • strong prejudice against a large standing army. One of the bills, that known as the Alger-Hull bill, pro vides for 100,000 men, The Proctor- Miles bill provides for 70,000 men, It would not be surprising if the number finally settled upon were 75,000, One of the strongest arguments against retaining the Philippines is that they would require us to main tain a large army and a great navy. Not only would the expense of the government be greaWy increased, but a large army and navy would in crease the chances of Becoming invol ved in foreign ware, because the ten dency would be to persue a more ag gressive policy in foreign matters. The army bill is certain to be the occasion of‘a great deal of discussion. It is expected that il will be reported very soon after the holiday recess. Thereis not much probability, however, that it will be passed much before the end of the session. In the event of its passage by March 1, the volunteers may get out of the service sometime during the early part of the sum mer.—Savannah News. Bncklen’s Arnica Salve- THE BEST SALVE in the world for Cota, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Balt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, apd positively cures Piles, or no' pay "re quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. N. Harris & Son and Carlisle & Ward. > Board of Education Meets- The Board of Education met. yes terday afternoon to discuss the va* \ious questions that might be brought "before it regarding the public schools of this county. The only thing of importance was the election of two members to fill the vacancies made by the resignation of W. J. Harris and H. W. Hasselkus. Col. L. Cleveland was elected to suc ceed Mr. Harris, and Mr. J. C Brooks will succeed Mr. Hasselkus. CASTOR IA Bor infanta and Children. Tbs KN Yu Hm Alsip BwgM Beams the Signature of E-.iceite Tour Bowels With Ca? carets. A Candy Cath.rt’e, cure constipation forever. tOe.ttc. It aC.C fail.druwrUureliHidmoufi’ GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 23,1898. HEALTH OF TH! TBOOPB. Field Death Bate is Bemarkable and the Lowest On Becord. Washington, Deo. 22 —The war de partment officials are much surprised and gratified over the grea; reduction in the death rate among the troops serving in the Philippines, Cuba and Porto Rico. In the past week only two deaths occurred among the forces in and around Manila, and one of these was the result of an accident. The other was from Typhoid fever. Major- Gen. Henry, in command of the forces in Porto Rico, reported today that Sergt. Thomas D. Varley, of company C, Eleventh infantry, died of typhoid fever on Saturday. It was the first death of a soldier in Porto Rico for a weak. Gen. Otis’s dispatch said that no deaths had occurred yesterday. Toe death rate in the province of San* tiago de Cuba has also been reduced to one or two a week, and there have been no reports of deaths among the American soldiers in other parts of Cuba for several days. The military authorities are unable to tell the reason for this remarkably low rate of deaths among soldiers in the field. It is said by old campaign ers and students of military history that nothing like it has been known to exist among troops engaged in field service. The decrease is generally at tributed to improved living conditions and the weather, but the war depart* ment officials say that the rate is low er than that of troops in barracks in their own country, with every facility for keeping them healthy and con tented. There are 7,000 United States soldiers in Porto Rico, more than 20,- 000 in the Philippines, and sev eral thousand men in Cuba, including those in Santiago province. Some of these troops are occupying barracks, but the greatest number are living under tents. The most remark able decrease is in the Philippines, where the death rats last week was one ten thousandth of 1 per cent for the total number of troops. The war department irWtffig forward with a great deal of interest to the medical reports from the places, which will come by mail. Discovered by a Woman. Another great discovery baa been made, and that too, by a lady in thia country. “Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she with* stood its severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent. For three months she coughed incessantly, and could not sleep- She finally discovered a way to recovery, by purchasing of us a bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, and was so much reliev ed on taking first dose, that she slept all nigl>>; and with two bottle has been absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz.’ Thus writes W. C. Hamnick & Co , of Shelby, N. C. Trial bottles free al J. N. Harris & Son’s and Carlisle & Ward’s drug store. Rega lar size 50c and SIOO. Every bottle guaranteed. Two Christmas Trees Tonight. The Baptist and Presbyterian churches will open their doors tonight and extend to all a cordial welcome to attend their Christmas trees and enjoy the pleasures with the children. The committees of the two churches have been hard at work all the week arranging the trees, and decorating them in a very beautiful way, and have succeeded to such a great extent that all who fail to see them tonight will miss a great pleasure of this Christmas. Yellow Jaundice Cured. Suffering humanity should be sup plied with every means possible for its relief. It is with pleasure we publish the following: “This is to certify that I was a terrible sufferer from Yellow Jaundice for over six months, and was treated by some of the best physicians in our city and all to no avail. Dr. Bell, our druggist, recommended Elec tric Bitters; and after taking two bot tles, I was entirely cured. I now take great pleasure in recommending them to any person suffering from this ter rible malady. lam gratefully yours, M. A. Hogarty, Lexington, Ky.” Sold by J. N. Harris <fc Son and Carlisle & Ward, druggists. Pitts’Carminative aids digestion, regu lates the bowels, cures Cholera Infantum, Cholera Morbus, Dysentery, Pains, Grip ing, Flatulent Colic, Unnatural Drains from the Bowels, and all diseases incident to teething children. For all summer com plaints it is a specific. Perfectly harmless and free from injurious drugs and chemi cal CASTORXAU. Bean the * Tl * Kind Yw Hsw Mwajt Bought Bgnatsre •f THE SOUTH’S ATTITUDE Hakes He Apology. But Will Accept the Olivo Branch. President McKinley’s speeches made during his recent tour through the south indicate that bo . knows more about this section than be did, and-al so that bo feels more kindly towards its people than before he mingled with them and spoke with and to them. The president, we believe, has been giving voice to a feeling which is last gaining ground io the north, a feeling or more kindliness towards the south and a fuller understanding of southern people and the convictions which eur« round them. The south will, of bourse, receive this tender of the olive branch in the spirit in which it is msde, and will gladly do her part toward burying all sectional animosity. At the same time she ia none the lees aware that the causes and inci* dents which brought about feelings of distrust and more or less hatred be* tween the two sections bage not been of her making and she ins no spology to offer for her conduct. When Lee surrendered at Appomat tox the south considered that the war was over, she returned to her place in the union and was ready and willing to do her full part towards restoring her own waste places and making the entire nation once more a reunited and prosperous country. History shows too well the treatment which she received at the hands of her conquerors for many long years after the war. The horrors of war were lol* lowed by the worse horrors of recon* struction days. Upon every community there was turned loose a new citiienship of densely ignorant ex-slaves, into whose hands was placed a ballot, concerning the intelligent or beneficial use of which they knew as little as they did ■of the moral code. Using these poor creatures as catspa ws, and backed by federal bayonets in their nefarious work, the carpet bgggers of the north swooped down upon a defencbMWTWb ple and plundered and robbed acd outraged them as few people have ever been. The days of reconstruction put an end to these years of degradation and humiliation and the south said to the world, this ia and shall be a white man’a country. Since the days of Appomattox the south has been on the defensive. She has not raised a band against the Un ion, but has always been ready and willing to do her full dutv in the de fense, as is evidenced by the many brave deeds of her gallant sons in the war just brought to so glorious a con clusion. Had her old enemies recog nized this fact earlier and treated her more as a friend and a part of the Un ion than as an alien, many a bloody chapter in histiry might have re mained unwritten. There is in the south today, as there has always been, more genuine patri otism and more true Americanism than in any other section, and there is no section that would do more, no not as much, to uphold the stars and stripes. It is well that President Me* Kinley has learned this lesson so well and good will come ol his proclaim ing it so eloquently, as he has dona during the last few days. The south is of and for the Union, but she has no apoligy to offer for her past con duct. For thirty years and more she has been on the defensive, she has re sisted unjust and uncalled-for attacks and has done only what a loyal and courageous people was compelled to do for their own self-preservation.— Columbus Enquirer Sun. Opinions of a Pessimist- Many a man is suspected of being cruel when bis wife’s pained expres sion is due to tight shoes. If men could see themselves as oth ers see them the woods would be full of people. A man who is always striving for things that are beyond his reach fre quently gets others that are equally as good. As a rule, homely girls know more than pretty ones, but most men are afraid to praise them for it. The woman passenger who says she would rather stand, when you offer your seat to her, gels mad if you take her word for it. Some men are held back by their wives, but they probably wouldn’t get there anyway. ♦ Kducale Your Bowltfs With Cuearon. Cand- Cathartic, enro constipation forever, tie. "xj. ItC. C. C fall, refund monew- RoYal Baking Powder Made from pure CFCduXX OI Vvm"v«U> • Safeguards the food against alum Alum baking powders are the greatest I menacres to Health of the present day. The Most Extravagant Millionaire- The New York World says the life of Calvin Stewart Brice was most ex traordinary. It was wonderful In achievement and method. He died in the prime of life, and was known as the happiest millionaire in America- He had a genuine and wholesome joy in living, and a delight in hie achieve ments He bad never known an im* porlanl failure. He bad always sue* ceeded. At the time of bis death ho was eogaged upon tbe-greateet enter prise of his life—the Chinese railroad syndicate—by which he expected to double hie fortune. Mr. Brice violated every established rule for getting rich, and died worth $10,000,000. He was, perhaps, the moot extravagant millionaire in America in his living. He cared not a whit for the pennies and dollars. Only the thousands and millions appealed to Idm. Io reviewing his career it would seem that he made it a principle nev* er to neglect an opportunity for help* ing a friend or punishing an enemy. THE EXCELLENCE OF SYEUP OF FMS 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 Strop 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 Strop 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 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. •AN FRANCISCO, Cal. LOUUYILUC. ■>. NSW YORK, W. T. Carlyle Hears Dlekoaa Read. April 99, 1868, Carlyle wrote thus at one of Dickens’ readings, says O. T. Copeland in The Atlantic: “Ihns to go yesterday to Dickens’ reading 8 p. m„ Hanover rooms, to the complete upset ting of my evening habitudes and spir itual composure. Dickens does do it capitally, such as it is; sots better than any Macready in the world; a whole tragic, comic, heroic theater visible, performing under one hat and keeping us laughing—in a sorry way, some of us thought—the whole night He la a good creature, too, and makes £SO or £so Sy each of the readings." The Modern Mother Has found that her little ones are improv ed more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs when In need of the laxative effect of a gentle remedy than by any other, and that it is more acceptable to them. Children enjoy It and it benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company only. CA.STORXA.. Bmh th. I* Kind YwHewAhnyt tagk - For Sale. The Hughes place, 2 miles north of Gris fin; good 5-room house, big barn, bermuda pasture, etc. 67 1-2 acres of land. Easy terms. A. S. Blaxk, R-F.Strickkmd&Co. . - . ■ (0) —' — Christinas Preparations. TIUB YEAR, OF ALT. YEARS, YOU WILL NEED TO GIVE USEFUL RATHER THAN PURELY ORNAMENTAL XMAS PRESENTS}. IN OUR DRY GOODS Department ARE MANY THINGS THAT WILL MAKE GLAD HEARTS FOR MOTHER OR I3TER AND GLAD POCKETS FOR YOU, Beautifiil Dress Patterns $1.50 to $6.00. Black Dress Goods 20c to 75c. 72-inch Satin Damask worth 75c, reduced to 60c. 70-inch Satin Damask worth 69c, reduced to 48c. 72-inch Unbleached Damask worth 65c, reduced to 50c. 75 paragon frame steel rod Umbrellas at 98c, worth $125. White Silk Handkerchief 25c to 50c. Japanese Enitlal Handkerchief 8 for 25c. Ladies Hernsdori black Hose 10c to 85c. Men and Boys Ties and Scarf 26c and 60c. R and G Cerseis new shapes 50c to sl. 7-- • ? A large variety of Cuff Buttons, Hat Pins and Beauty Pina. White Counterpanes 11-4 75c to $2. A pair of our Warm Bhoues would make Glad Feet and Glad Hearts for any one What more do you want for Christmas? R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. Looking Backward! -. The memory of Christmas shoppers usually turns to bargains, and to L. W. Goddard & Son — raEY 0 roa— Rockers, ImtDininglmtDining Room Chairs, Onyx Tables, Lounges, Couches, Brass and White Enameled Beds BEFORE buying your imEEM talas Mm INSPECT THE STOCK OF L. W. GODDARD A SON. GRIFFIN 5 and 10 CENT STORE. ODD FELLOW’S BUILDING.. We have the Largest and Best Selected Stock of CHRISTMAS Goods in Griffin. Our stock is comprised of Dolls, China Nov elties, Tin and Iron Toys, Silver Novelties, Bisque Figuree, Wagons and articles too numerous to mention *m the way of Holiday wants. All at prices to suit the times. Every child must be remembered. A lew cents will make the little ones happy here. So be rare to gjive us a look. EDWARDS BROS, a Ten Cento per Week