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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
MERRITT SAILS FROM ,FRIsco.
VIII Try TO Reach MANILA Ahead of
Camnru

San Francisco, June 2s-The speedy
steamer Newport, bearing Maj. Gen. Wes-
ley Merritt, military governor Of the Phil
ippines, and his staff. besides the Astor
Light Battery and companies II and X OF
the Third United states artillery. and de-
tachments from the signal corps. sailed to-
day for Manila.
The Newport will make an effort 10
overtake the third fleet OF transports.
which sailed on Monday, after the feet
reaches Honolulu. where the vessels win
coal and take on fresh supplies before
proceeding to Manila. Gen. Merritt Il
very anxious to avoid an encounter with
any vessel OF the Spanish navy and will
issue orders to the fleet al Honolulu to
make all possible speed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
MARTINIQUE NOT A SPANISH BASE.
steamer Remembrance Not Allowed
TO Transfer Her Coal.

Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.
ST. Pierre, Martinique. June 29-The En-
gIish steamer Remembrance, which was
consigned TO the Spanish consul. still re-
mains at Fort de rance. Strong induce
ments were made 20 allow her 10 tI.apsfer
coal to the Spanish vessel Alicante.
United States Consul Dent interviewed
the government on the subject ana we
assured that In no circumstances would !
transfer of the cargo be permitted. ana tbc
port would not be allowed 20 become 4
storehouse for the belligerents.
The Remembrance Is awaiting ordera
from Spain and may leave at any mo
ment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
TO FIGHT TO THE DEATH.
spanlards mt Manila Resolved Not to
Surrender.

Madrid. June 20, 10 a. m.-Dispatches re-
ceiyed from Manila to-day, under date OF
June "a. says the Spaniards are deter
mined to fight 40 the DEATH and that thers
is every reason TO believe that when the
American troops arrive desperate fighting
will occur on land and sea.
1t is supposed at Manila that the Ger
man warships will prevent the bombard-
ment of that place, and IT is alleged that
Prince Henry of Prussia is on his wav
there on board a warship The spaniards
are said 10 be actively pushing prepara-
tons for the defense or the city.
Gen. Aguinaldo, tho snsurgent leader.
declares that the family OF Capt Gen.
August who are prisoners In his hands.
are at Parpanga and are we'll treated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30

Washington, June 2o-At lis o'clock
this morning, when officers on duty at the
navy department were shown a copy of
the above dispatch. they expressed disbe-
lief In the story. MOI a word has been re-
ceiyed from Admiral Sampson, they said
since Tuesday night. and the officers re-
gard it as certain that had anything or
me Klnd recouhted IN the dispatch hap
pened, the admiral would irnmedlatelv
have Informed the department.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
FIVE DIG STEAMERS DOUGHr.
The Government Makes a Deal with
the Wilson Line.

London, June SO.-The Daily Mail an
nounces this morning that the United
States has purchased the steamers Alex
andra, Boadicea, Victoria Cleopatra. ana
Winifreda Of the Wilson and Jurness-
Layland line, all nearly new, and each
With a tonnage Of about 1000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
CAMARA EXPECTS TO SAIL.
Spanish Admiral Now Talks of Get
ting Awny To-day.

London, June 9O.-The Port Said corre-
spondent Of the Daily Chronicle tele-
graphing Wednesday, says: Admiral
Camara expects TO sail tomorrow crhurg-
day, leaving the torpedo boat destrovers
here. The repairs to The Audaz win oc-
cupy another ten days. The Colon has
landed man suffering from smallpox
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
nOUGH RIDERS NOT AMBUsHED.
Knew of Enemy's Position the Night
Before the Fight.

Knew Oh EnemF's y fOsIAon the NISht
Before the Fight.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.
S.bouey, Province Of Santiago de Cuba,
June 2S, via Kingston, June %. 1870 a. m.
1T is reported here tonight on appar-
emily good authority that the water sup
ply Of Santiago de Cuba has been cut off
If this proves true the city is at our mercy.
Gen. Wheeler to-day forwarded his
official report of the encounter between
the spanlards and Col. Young's and Col
Woods commands The officers are
highly compnmented for their dash and
courage.
The general says there is absolutely no
warrant for the statement that our troops
were ambuscaded. He says the attack was
deliberately planned, Col. Wood had the
knowledge in his possession the night be-
fore
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
BROOKLYN REPORTED SUNK.
schIey and 20 seamen Represented
ns Killed.

ms Killed.
Copyright, 1903, by the Associated Press.
Kingston, Jam, Wednesday, June %. II
p. m.-The Spanish consul here has receiv-
cd a cablegram from Santiago de Cuba
asserting that The United States armored
cruiser Brooklyn has been struck by a
Spanish shell which sunk the vessel and
Killed Commodore sclley and twenty-four
seamen.
The consul really believes the news"
and the Spaniards all over the city are
drinking champagne and rejoicing.
IL mas also been reported to the Spanish
consul from Santiago that an extensive
mine has been laid which win blow up
nalf The American army when 1t enters the
city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
sPANIARDs SORE ON THE BaIroNs.
Cnmnra's Trouble at Port said Laid
at Their Door

Madrid, June %, 8 p. m.-The general
public is very bitter against England be-
cause OF her supposed unfriendlness re-
garding Admiral Camara's squadron. The
subject Is warmly discussed in all public
places, though official circles are mute.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
CAMARA CAN'T COAL,
Egypt TO Enforce the Laws OF Mem
traIity Strictly.

Cairo, Egypt, June 29-Admiral Camara
has asked permission TO coal his feet at
Port Said, but the Egyptian government.
believing the Spanish ships have sufficient
coai to steam to the nearest port Of their
own country has definitely refused his re-
quest, in accordance with the neutralitv
laws.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
Minister GamazO One of
Those Who Want Peace.
MORET OF THE SAME MIND.
Anti-War Agitation Spreading In
Provinces.

Madrid Isolated In the Continuance
of beilicose Tnii<-Mnny Liberal
Statesman See the Folly of Pro-
longing the StruggIc-Gnmnzo and
Puigcerver Anxious to-. Resign
From the Cabinet-BeIieve n Rea-
SonabIe Limit should he Fixed for
the National Sacrifices.
London, June S0-The Madrid corre-
sponddnt of the Standard says: Capt.
Gen. August has renewed has request for
permission TO promise the Philippine In
surgents extensive reforms
Now that the Cortes is closed It Is un-
understood that senor Pulgoerver. minister
of finance, and Senior Gamazo minister OF
public instruction and public works. de-
sire to resign.
Senor Gamazo opposes pursuing the
war until Spain is POLITICALLY and f7an-
ciaIly ruined.
''rhe whole world having recognized her
gallant sacrifices and traditional bravery,
he thinks the government ought TO have
the moral courage to fix reasonable
limit for the national sacrifices
IT IS an open secret that senor Moret
and many Liberal statesmen share the
views Of senor Gamazo.
The peace agitation IS spreading In the
provinces, but not at Madrid.
"The government has completed Its ar
rangement for coaling ana provisioning
Admiral Camaras squadron and he should
now be able TO reach Manila before tho
end Of July, stopping at several ports en-
route to receive instructions"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
FROZEN BEEF FOn CUBA.
Government Closes Big Contract
with = Chicago Firm.

With = NhIcaEO FIrm.
Washington, June 29.-Commissioner
General Egan of the army to-day awarded
to swift & Co. of Chicago a contract for
eupplying the troops in Cuba with refrig-
Grated beef in such quantities and at such
nlaces as will be required. The contract
ie q big one and involves the shipment to
tbat country Of large cargoes of dressed
moi 10 be used not alone for the soldiers
bnt also for feeding the reconcentrados
and the Cuban troops. The government
gnarantees the contract TO last for not less
tban three months and the beef is to be
furnished so that 1t VIII be perfectly good
and nc for use seventy-two hours after its
delivery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
cAnRANzA DISAPPEARS.
Head of spy system suddenly Leaves
Montreal.

Montreal, June 29.-Lieut Carranza, the
chief Of the Spanish bureau in this city,
has been missing since Monday and the
star will announce that he has left the
city. but that as far as can be ascertained
dc has not returned to Spain
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30

Minister OF Marine Contiuucs a.
send Out UntruthfuI Report That
ships Are Now Passing Through
Canal.
Washington, June Give have that
Spanish fleet of Admiral Camara's tied IN
at Port Said" remarked a prominent
members of the admnitration to-day. as
he was leaving the White House after an
official call upon the President.
Spain cannot pay the toll to go through
the Suez canal, neither can she obtain the
coal necessary to enable her ships to pro-
coed on their voyage to the Philippines.
The blocking Of the Spanish fleet at Port
Said was a beautiful piece of diplomatic
work, and the state department Is emitted
to great credit for the admirable manner
IN which the negotiations were conducted"
The Spaniards find numerous embar-
rassments confronting them in connection
with The proposed passage through the
suez canal, which they have evidently
overlooked" added the same official. Ger
titled checks will not be acceptable for
NO-e NA'A %ANtii4A al Adiildld VIII nave TO give
up golden coin to enable the vessels Of his
fleet to pass on their way.
There is another very important incident
In connection with the canal. Under the |
neutrality laws applicable to the canal. |
the regulations governing the right-of- |
way through the canal, the convention ex- |
oressly states that only one warship Of |
a foreign nation may progress through |
he canal at one time. Under the circum-
stances, Admiral Camara can only send
me Of his ships through the canal every
wenty-four hours. The rules of the canal
TX the minimum rate of speed for prog
ess through the canal at fifteen hours.
IS Admiral Capara is supposed to have
welve vessels in his fleet, 1t would take
i'm nearly twenty-four days to 20
through the canal, after he has removed
II the other obstacles which now block
Is course"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
SPANISH CRUISER WRECKED.
Boiler. of the Antonio Lopez Ex-
pIOde NV She Grounds.


Madrid, June %, p. m.-The cruiser
Antonio Lopez while trying to enter the
river San Juan. near San Juan de Porto
Rico, secretly with cargo OF provisions
and war material, was detected by two
American warshlps, but escaped by swift
ly changing her course.
! Her captain, determined to land his
cargo headed for shore at salnao. The
shock of grounding exploded the boiler.
1t is not known whether there was any
loss Of life.
The Spanish gunboats Concha and Isa-
bella FASTENED TO the assistance OF the
Antonio Lopez, whereupon the Americans
Withdrew and the Antonio Lopez landed
her cargo.
London, June 30.-The Madrid CORE
spondent OF the Daily Mail says: "The
Antonio Lopez, whose captain ran her
ashore at Salinas, after she had escaped
from American warships that had prevent
ed her laneing cargo Of provisions and
war material near San Juan De Porto
Rico, had sailed from Spain. She was
chased by the United States auxiliary
cruisers St. Paul and ST. Louis. The
Concha and Isabella attacked the 81
Paul forcing the Americans to retire after
several hours' fighting.
Troops were sent TO Salinas to pro-
tect the landing Of the cargo of the An
tonic Lopez. The American cruisers after
ward returned and opened fire on the
Spanish ships and the party landing the
cargo. Severe fighting continues
THE government has wired Cant Gen
August at Manila to resist 10 The end, as
pedited"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30
CANARA N A CORNER.
Only One Ship Allowed in
Canal at a Time.
TOLLS PAYABLE IN GOLD.
Would Take His Ships "a Days to
Go Through.

Egyptian Government Firm in Its
Deeision TO Enforce Neutrnlltv
Law Preventing Him From Taking
Coal at Port SaId-CInim Made
n"t He Has SUFFICIENT Quantity
Aboard His Ships to Carry Them
TO the Nearest Home POrt-Spanfsb
Minister of Marine Continues TO
send Out UntruthfuI Report That
ships Are Now Passing Through
Canal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30

Front of the Army still Rests on the
Second Crossing of the River.
Further Advance Not to BE Made
Until Every Man Has Three Days
Rntions in His Knapsncl1-In-
trenchments of the Enemy to BE
SheIIed with ShrapneI and Dyna-
mite-Henyy Rain Interferes With
the Advance of the ArtilIery-MOre
Than 10000 Men Now at the
Front.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30

sbnfter Anxious to Effect the Towns
CAPTURE Before the Spanish Rein
fOrcements Arrive-LaclS of ArtiI-
Icry the Only Cause for Hesitation.
Guns of Cervera's Fleet the Most
Serious Factor in the Situation for
the Americans-Win Sampson
Lend His Mighty Aid to the Army :
no Yellow Fever Among Troops.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-30

THE MORNING NEWS.
Established 1850 Incorporated 1888
J. H. ESTILL. President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

Is designed for Nice by a fashionable dressmaker.
The material Is white velvet In a light weight. and
WIDE entredeux of Chantilly lace are arranged In
points on the skirt blouse and sleeves. long
lace scarf answers sash. Is wound twice about
me waist and knots the side with long ends
falling down the skirt lovely ecru lace dress
SHOWS pattern lightly followed In Jet beads and
Pallettes and Is made transparency OF
bright rose silk. The bodice IL oddly draped AMI
mas a large chou OF black velvet the left bust.
THE SEASONS FANCY.
II one were TO speak Of the distinguishing mark
OF the season It would be of the OF finely shired
mousseline de sole. 1t Is called by several names In
the catalogue of the French dressmaker. but this
seems the easiest way Of designating H. Collars
ana revers are faced with IT, and II is quite as much
IN place on n cloth street gown on an evening
costume or a rich negligee 1t may be said to be
the result a the epervier velvet. which had so
snort duration month two ago. but one NAV
safely predict longer for It than for the
epervier. We see unned sleeves o, this material
on theatre bodces. and a long sleeve necessi-
'ates short gloves many women are allowing their
bangle-bracelets. sometimes the number Of three
Ut -FOUR. 10 slip over the sleeves Of their gowns
Inc great majority of the dresses seen to-day
are loaded with embroidery. and even II there is
as much trimming later on It will probably be Of a
ennroidcred all manner OF patterns in beads
pailettes and colored silks and chenille seem 20
FORM part OF the majority OF gowns The chenille
emoroideries are really beautiful but they are too
nseavy and elaborate for the spring Handwork in
me way OF ruffes tucks and above all the most
eaoorate OF shrrngs. will probably take the place
Will be- ~ ~ '"""se u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

out. the panel is the natural step We need hardly
consider the question OF plain skirts; undoubtedly
many will order them they do now, but they can
not be said be popular. and we shall probably sea
fewer OF them after the turn of ;he season, and
skirts trimmed in the circular fashion were so much
worn last spring that they hardly present any
novelty now The conventional panel, however. Is
not entirely lovely fashion, II belongs 10 that peri
Cd IN the seventies when all lines were long, when
long tight basque and close sleeves were the only
approved pattern in the bodice, and certainly this
sty!e Of panel does not promise TO add much Of
grace 70 toilets We this style now especial
~ from the English houses. but more French and
newer version OF the fashion is rather prettier. de-
handing much trimming and some odd manner Of
fes,oons over the open space. On evening frocks
rarlands OF flowers are managed in this manner.
Here IS model for tea gown that is both pretty
and comfortable, and need not be at all expensive:
The material IL a corded mixed silk and wool-one
o. those pretty stufs that look as dressy as silk
and hang like woodland the color light green; the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

n pleasant variety A gown OF old
rose cashmere has the skirt finished by htted
nounce headed by several rows of narrow tucking'
there IS a fashionable dip behind. which is pretty
with the 1ounced skirt. The basque Jacket is
trimmed with an immense collar. faced with white
SILK over which IS laid finely shiired rose-coloreu
Casbrn"re IN The favorite shade of gray is used
to make a girsh frock in COMPUTATION WIN 'Il
several eoinces headed by many lines Of stitching;
the bodice and sleeves or emDroideIeu FtNC' C.
ished with stitching and buttoned on one sldc WIZ
a queerly shaped tab. The princess HodtI li oa
lis own but II generally presents panel aid soio
form OF one-slded trimming on the upper Patt
Sleeves Of material different from me rG,r oi and
sleeves in general will undoubtedly he a goou ue"'
pretty robe de vile which shows poeG ,nacE
effect fashionable Is worn by MISS S, ,nire
wbo has lust made her debut in important role
at the Gymnase The material IS beige otoeid deem
broidered In disks Of different szs ana OF rned
er shade The blouse has circular RI reys s trimmed
away from vest OF plain co,n Sh1 ~ vel.
vel over the embroidered unGersKr, y seo 80
skirt of the plain wool cut Ike the sNi's Vi
'TPhere arc some striking dresses in Les Trans nno
can get only a general dea Among mem nd Is ~
magnificent evening gown OF de- biu Sole The latter
gariog trimming about The train ana "a, up , me
side OF the skirt where II fastenS aod naIIIeftes
DIN he front Of The gown and the same KIND OF
lace makes oddly cur 5'Te,v .s win q deep point
share ,bo hand and ending halfway above the el-
o.. unero thev arc held TO the shoIier-peces %
diamond loops. T., -, ro.o-colored mousse
- ~. - There Is some suggestion OF the rom
nn 9o "" about this gown on the breast Is q dii-
pI hmcdo holding black ribbon loops, ana me
Is are tQht 10 the elbow ana tilnIneu teLe
hy black velvet and deep, shaPeo rune, tnb
bsct OF The gown shows sash OF blich ,Iie, ,,,n
DE- S - ling ON the train; and covering ne enuite
rain as Well running up me secs oo 0s ye ssirTed
Is as niNss de- sole and white lace. More black
nile SHRED and dotted with NOR wbich Fail
gold paillettcs. forHAs ING 'p
over the sleeves. IA. - ,ard,v Ia called n move!
bIhth but IL reappears In creation winch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

'liished by velvet twist. The sleeves are gigot in
shape 10 below the elbows where they flare out in
loose point filled In with lace and marked on the
Hs'oe by another chou. This gown Is most daintiy
lined with fancy green-and-white silk. rufle OF
white silk and second ono Of lace acting dust
rufle.
PRETTY CREPE NEGLIGEEs.
At the same place they show a bewitching negli-
gee OF soft crepe dc Chine with a small rosebud
pattern running over a cream ground. The back
and sides sh!rred 10 the lining. except in the
middle, where the stuff is allowed TO flare out in
Vatican fashion; in front the sides lace-edged
and fall In straight sacl. fashion, showing a fitted
vest and panel OF velvet. The sleeves cut
ia juve" and show their rose velvet lining.
Among the models for early spring is one OF gray
CLOTH made in rather original fashion. The skirt Is
cut with a wide, iartng box pleat in front and with
a second skirt or rather short tightly fitting
apron, that curves up front and back and makes
slight points the sides A wide fold OF blue vel
vet passes about the bottom OF the skirt. ending
der the box pleat and much narrower fold on the
apron heads silk fringe OF the same color. The
bodice does not seem TO present much that Is par
tcularly novel. for the front is shaped into Jacket
sides. edged with blue velvet and fringe. and falls
The finishing touch of the costume is long scarf
OF white lace. carried twice about the throat and
tying In cravat bow under the chin, with ends
that fall below the waist.
smart little tailor made walking suit is really
more novel than might be Judged perhaps from the
description The material is a rough green and
black wool, and the trimming black plush and
close fashion for which this season has been re-
sponsible. and is trimmed about the bottom by
four-inch band Of plush. The bodice is q blouse
Jacket, but quite different from the blouse Jacket
OF the autumn; although 1t shows no seams 1t Ats
in the back and on the sides. and in front is
merely drawn down loosely fitted lining: the
hip rufhe is just fun enough TO be pretty. wide
box pleat extends from throat waist: this is
trimmed with clusters Of buttons. and from under
IL come short double revers of the wool and black
plush. The shoulders are raised rather high by
means OF two deep tucks. taken in the cloth of the
sleeves and the double cuffs match the idea OF
the revers. Choker and belt of black, the lat
ter finished by large gold buckle
SIMPLE SPRING GOWNS
There Is a charming simplicity shown in some
Of the spring models which is grateful and II We
find as yet no decidedly original modes, there is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
praDIyG FROM THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH.

Mis-. Kathryn Leavitt Bissell gave lecture
reading Yesterday afternoon at the Hotel st An
-, under the patronage OF Mrs. Mary Dame
rIou president OF Sorosis. Miss Bssells subject
was THOMAS Bailey Aldrich," and the object OF
the talk was to portray his character through his
writings The selections given were Baby Belle
THE Queen Of Sheba," "Miantowana.' Pauline
pa,,,oyna " "Vyndam Tower" and extracts from
i.Tbe Rad Boy" Musical nerudes were given by
Miss Clara Belle Palmer. &C.,.
VI none those present were Mrs. Theodore Sutro.
.trs Mary Is c. Baker Miss Clara Stutsman. Mrs.
Charles Lane, Mrs. Thomas r. Ball MIS-. l f1anl
burn Mrs. Kutz and Mrs. Dudley Tenney.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
STRANGE, BUT TRUE.

Miss Belle Moshier. OF Matteawan. n. Y, recently
appeared at the Dlbbe Opera House In that town.
and won a large cum OF money for charitys cause
by driving twenty tenpenny wire nails up 10 their
heads in a heavy joist OF wood In four minutes
She was presented with valuable piece OF silver
ware a few evenings previous she received watch
as prize-winner I'm a wood Saving contest
Pet calves are the latest Fad Fashionable women
IN London are following the leadership Of Sig
nora Crspi the wife OF the Italian Premier, who
appears at outdoor festivities followed by tame
calf attired in a richly adorned coat OF vellum.
Death has IT last claimed Mrs Pauline Arendt.
of Chicago. thus completing her arrangements for
her obseouies which have been in course OF prepa-
ration for Years and all has been done accord-
Ing 20 her wishes. excepting her last proNiso The
list of pabearers first chosen by Mrs. Arendt
number Of years ago has been frequently changed
as those intended Cor that honor would faN from
her good graces. She provided that she should 10
buried in a calico dress ana plain corin. and that
only the undertaken should look at her after death
Above all things, she charged her relatives on paii
OF coming TO haunt them. not to allow the news
papers 10 say anything about the funeral
Miss Kate Grindrod, a ful-booded Wyandotte
Indian who was educated at the Government
school in Carlisle is OF the most successful pro-
fesslonai nurses In Philadelphia. She enjoys the
distinction OF being the only girl % be graduated
from both the Carlisle Indian School and the hos.
pital During the epidemic at Carlisle In isp anc
1891 she volunteered her services as nurse, ana
succeeded so well that, acting upon the advice OF
Philadelphia Her services are eagerly sough' "
many Of the leading families OF the city.