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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
THE WEST INDIES STORM.
1t Swept With Great Destruction
Along the whole Chain.


kingston, jam. Sept. 16.-The hurricane
OF Sunday was undoubtedly the worst vis
ration of the kind experienced by the
West Indies during the century, both in
violence and extent.
The hurricane swept along the island
chain from Barbados westward to ST.
vincent, and thence northwest to st.
KITS, where it was last heard from.
Details received from St. Vincent show
mat an unparalleled destruction of life
ana property has taken place there Out
OIL population Of 1900, three hundred
were killed and 10000 were injured and
rendered homeless
Besides this, owing to the complete de-
elIucton Of the provisions they are all
Starving The island has been absolutely
tuIted by the wind and floods from the
fountains, in addition to the waves along
The coast
mere has been great loss to shipping
"'gHS the track of the cyclone.
ReIiet funds are being raised in response
70 70 an appeal from the Governor of St.
Vincent -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
GEN. OTIS REPORT RECEIVED.
Two Dispatches From Him Outlining
the situation at Manila.

washington, Sept. 16.-The following dis
patches we're received to-day from Gen.
OTIS
Manila, Sept. 16-Adjutant General
Army, Washington; In my opinion, based
upon present indications, no further force
required. Insurgent leaders In politics and
army are in an excitable frame of mind
but the better portion Is amenabIe to rea-
son and desires to make approved reputa-
ton before the civilized world"
manila, Sept. 16.-Adjutant General.
Washington: telegraphed the situation
briefly yesterday. The Insurgents have ac-
ceded to the demand and evacuated the en-
lire city of Manila, except small forces in
one outlying district. No difficulty is an
tlcipated end no concessions made TO them
They express strong desire to maintain
friendly intercourse with The United States
government In all particulars. They organ
ized a congress Thursday at Maiolos,
twenty miles north Of this city. to frame
a plan of government. Manila is very
quiet, military government being
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
Ell CANEY HERO DROPS DEAD.
BRIG. GEN. HASKELL STRICKEN
SUDDENLY AT COLUMBUS.

Excitement Attending the Return of
His Men the Immediate Cause of
His Death-Hc Had Been wounded
In the Cuban Campaign and Was
ON the Road to Recoverable Went
to the Depot TO Welcome the He
turning Heroes, and After Return
ing Home Was stricken With Apo
pIexy-His widow, Who Is Pros
trated, and Two Sons Survive.
Columbus, O., Sept 16-Brig. Gen. T.
Haskell died to-day suddenly at his home
at the Columbus barracks, about 4;SO
o'clock this afternoon. He was stricken
with apoplexy, the excitement during
which he had passed during the day be-
ing the immediate cause of the attack.
Gen. Haskell commanded the Seven
teenth Infantry at the battle of El Caney
and was wounded in the left shoulder
and right knee He came home about a
month ago and was rapidly recovering.
The wound in his shoulder, however, had
paralyzed his left arm, which he carried
in a sling.
This morning the Seventeenth Regiment
returned home and Gen. Haskell went 20
the depot in a carriage to welcome his
gallant men, He rode at the head OF the
regiment through the city to the post
and the cheers of the immense crowds OF
people that lined the streets were direct
ed almost as much to him individually as
to the regiment.
At the reviewing stand, the crowd sur
rounded the carriage, and flowers were
showered into the vehicle from every side.
Although not as strong as formerly, Gen.
Haskell appeared rugged and his sudden
death was a terrible shock to his family
and friends.
At 4:3O o'clock this afternoon Capt. Clay
called at Gen. Haskelrs residence to pay
his respects. The general was resting at
the time, but came down stairs. They had
been engaged in conversation about five
minutes when Gen. Haskell suddenly start
ed to his feet, clasping his hands to his
head, then fell to the floor. The only eX-
clamation he made was, "oh, Oh
Capt Clay sprang TO his assistance and
was surprised to find that his pulse had
ceased to beat.
Post-Surgeon Pitcher was called and
stated death was caused by apoplexy.
Mrs. Haskell was prostrated by her hus
bans death. Besides the widow, two sons
survive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
EVACUATION TO BEGIN AT ONCE.
Spanish to Commence withdrawal of
Their Lines In Two DAYS.


Their Lines In Two Days.
San Juan, Porto Rico, Sept 15.-(De-
layed in transmission).- their meeting
to-day the Spanish evacuation commiss-
toner's agreed to begin the formal with
drawal of their lines within two days
They will evacuate Lares, San Sebastian
and Aguadilla in the northwest of the
island, Withdrawing towards the capital.
Under the armistice they could rot
withdraw their outposts without permis-
sion. Detachments of the Eleventh In
fantry will occupy this territory and raise
the American flag The abandonment of
other outposts will follow.
The Spanish commissioners understand
perfectly that the evacuation of the ie-
lands must be in accordance with the
terms of the protocol, as soon as trans
ports can be procured. Transports from
the fever infected ports of Cuba cannot
they say, be used to convey uninfected
troops from Porto Rico. The troops from
at different ports in Spain. The Span
iards here cannot control the transports
in this respect. They must await the
pleasure of Madrid.
Our commissioners realize the force of
this argument, and they are willing to
make reasonable concessions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
PEACE COMMISSIONERS OFF.
Capt. bradford to Follow As Naval
Expert on Next steamer.

A~0RCNt Oh NGAA steamer
Washington, Sept 16.-The instructions
to the peace commission were gone over
and approved at the cabinet meeting to-
day.
The committee. with the exception of
Senator Gray, who is expected to join
the party at New York tomorrow, left
Washington at 4 o'clock over the Penn
sylvania Railroad without any eeremo-
nies.
The commissioners were accompanied
by considerable staff of attaches, and
Edward Savoy, the faithful and trusted
messenger, who has stood guard at the
doors of the secretaries and assistant sec
retaries of state for many years, and who
will In Paris still be on guard at the
doors of the rooms where the commission
ers will take up their quarters.
Capt. Bradford, chief of the bureau of
equipment of the navy department, was
notified at the last moment that the Pres
ident desired his attendance upon the
commissioners at Paris in the capacity of
an expert. for no one in the United States
navy Is so well informed as this officer
as TO the needs of the navy in matters
of coaling and naval stations. He will
follow the commissioners on the next
steamer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
SQUADRON TO BE REoRGANIzED.
Orders Issued Reducing the North
Atlantic Fleet.


Washington, Sept 1e.-secretary Long
this afternoon issued an important order
reorganizing the North Atlantic squadron.
The fleet is reduced from a force of
about 100 vessels to thirty-two, the re-
mainder being detached ready for disposi-
ton in the future.
The four vessels of the Morgan line, the
Prairie Yosemite, Yankee and the Dixie,
with the auxiliary cruisers Badger and
Panther, are ordered to be laid up IN re-
serve at League Island
The fleet as reorganized will consist Of
the Indiana, Massachusetts, Texas, New
York Brooklyn, Amphitrite, Puritan,
Miantonomoh, Terror, Cincinnati, Mont
gomery, Newark, San Francisco Detroit,
Marblehead, Mayfower, New Orleans,
Bancroft, Marietta, Topeka, Castine,
Nashville, Wilmington. Machias, Prince
ton, Fern, Hist, Resolute, Potomac,
Scorpion and Alvaredo.
Another order from the secretary put
the following vessels now at the Norfolk
navy yard out of commission: Siren,
Stranger, Teeumseh, Viking, Wasp, Frolc
and Apache. They are not needed now
and their crews will be transferred to
other ships.
There win be no change in the flag
officers Of the North Atlantic squadron in
consequence of the reorganization. Rear
Admiral Sampson, though in Havana on
detached duty, will still retain command
of the squadron while Commodore Philip
will be in command of the second section
of the fleet. This reorganization of the
fleet is probably the beginning of the
execution of a programme for the reor-
ganization of the forces Of the various sta
tions, and which will include the revival
of the European station, the rehabilitation
of the South Atlantic station, and perhaps
the creation Of a Southern Pacific station.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
VIEWING THE cAsKET.
MuItitudes Go to See the Empress
Cotpn In the Chapel OF Hofhurg.

Vienna, Sept 16.-'The public was per
mitted to view the casket containing the
remains of the late Empress Of Austria
to-day. 1t reposed on catafalque in the
chapel of Hofburg, where masses for the
repose of the soul of the deceased were
celebrated incessantly at three altars un-
til noon.
on the casket were -four wreaths sent
by the children and grandchildren of the
deceased, while many other floral offer
ings were upon the walls OF the chapel.
There was a steady procession Of people
until the church was closed at 5 o'clock,
among them Prince Albert Of Belgium
and other personages of high rank. Even
after the doors were closed thousands re-
mained outside.
After the blessing of the remains, EN-
peror Francis Joseph .knelt down and re-
peatedly kissed the coffin He asked the
maids of honor whether her majesty suf-
fered much. They replied that she did
not.
Count Nigra, the italian ambassador
has again protested against the attack that
are being made upon Italians throughout
Austria.
Count Goluchowski, the Austria Hum
garian foreign minister has replied that
the Emperor has given personal direc-
tons with view to preventing a renewal
of the attacks.
1t transpires that a painful scene oc-
CURED at the church when the Emperor
was Frustrated with grief Upon arriv-
ing at the Hofburg chapel, on Thursday
night, his majesty became almost uncon-
scious from the intensity of his emotions
Many of those present wept in sympathy
The Neue Weiner Tageblatt publishes
a report of an attempted anarchist out
rage on Prince of Naples at Loebln, .Sty-
ria. during the course Of the Prince $
journey to this city. An anarchist named
Yizzi was arrested. Another named Ca
bigilo escaped.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
SHOT BY a DETECTIVE.
A Negro shot and Killed at Peters,
burg Yesterday.

Petersburg, Va, Sept. 1s.-Thls morn
ing about Il o'clock Henry Hawkes., coll
ored. was shot and instantly killed by De-
tective Baldwin of the Norfolk and wes-
tern Railroad Company at the store of
his son, at Wilson'S about thirty miles
from this city.
Baldwin and another detective went
there to arrest the younger Hawkes. on
a charge of conspiracy to defraud, and it
is said that the elder Hawkes. drew a pis-
tol and threatened the life of one OF the
detectives He was pointing the pistol at
Mr.. Felts, it is alleged, when he was shot
I'm the back of the neck.
The younger Hawkes. says his father
was retreating when he was shot
Baldwin came to this city and surrend-
cred.
He brought II. w. Hawkes. with him
under arrest
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
ACCUSATIONS CAUSE A DEATH.
Surgeon Lindheim of the RED Cross
Dies at New York

New York, Sept. 16.-Dr. George w. Lind
helm, surgeon Of the Red Cross and cor
poral in the Eighth Regiment New York
Volunteers, who had charge of the train
carrying 265 sick soldiers of that regl-
ment to this city from Chickamauga, died
at his residence here to-day from typhoid
fever He was q years old
DR.. Lindhelm's illness, Dr. Monachesser,
chief surgeon of the Red Cross said, was
brought on by his labors at Chlckamauga
and worry over the accusations that he III
treated the 26o sick soldiers of the Eighth
Regiment, whom he brought from the Ten
nessee camp to this city.
For the last five days DR.. Ilndheim was
delrious and raved over charges that had
been brought against him, crying out that
they were cruef and unjustihed. None of
the men who came north on that train had
died. or Is now seriously IN, and most of
them are now able to be about
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
NO SESSION OF COMMISSIONS.
An Awful state of Affairs Reported
From Matanzas.

Havana, Sept 16, 5;15 p m.--Admiral
Sampson and his staff came ashore this
morning and drove around the town. No
Official business has yet been undertaken
and no sessions of the commission have
beeen held.
Mr.. Robert p. Porter left to-day for CT
enfuegos, where he goes TO make survey
ana report upon the conditions existing
there
Advices from Matanzas report a terri
BILE condition Of neglect at the San Carlos
cemetery there. Twenty bodies gath
cred between the Bird and 18th inst. are un-
buried and in an advance stage of decom-
position, injecting the whole neighborhoOd
and creating fearful stencil. The bodies
had been left unburied because no proper
documents accompanied them making their
burial regular.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
DREYFUs' CASE ExCITEs INTEREST
Paris Not Perturbed Over the News
From Fashoda.

Paris Not Perturbed Over the News
From FashOda.
Paris, Sept 16.-ofeial circles ana the
public generally are not perturbed over the
news from Fashoda. On the contrary they
appear to be Indifferent. Much greater ex-
citement prevails respecting the Dreyfus
affair.
1t Is understood that M. Maurejo min
lister of commerce; M. Tillye, minister of
public works, and NJ. bigger, minister of
agriculture, accompanying Gen Zurlin-
den, minister of war, in retiring
A curious story is published to the effect
that a passenger steamer which, while
passing Devils Island, approaching closely
in order 10 enable the passengers to see
the habitation Of Capt. Dreyfus, was dis
agreeably surprised by four cannon shots
fired from the island. 1t was learned after
wards that all vessels venturing too near
were similarly greeted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
MAI. LYNCH AND THE TEXANS.
Troops Must Take Pay From the Col
orcd Pnymaster or Go Without.

Troops Must Take Pay From the Col
orcd Pnymaster or Go Without.
Washington, Sept. 1s.-Paymaster Gener-
al Stanton has turned over to the Presl-
dent all the papers relating to the recent
unpleasantness growing out of the refusal
of Texas Regiment TO receive pay from
Mai. Lynch because he is colored.
The President has taken no definite ac-
ton beyond expressing approval of Gen.
Stanton's course in sending sharp dis
patch 10 the commanding paymaster OF
that department, stating in effect, that as
Mai Lynch had been regularly commits
stoned by the President as an army pay
master the troops must take their pay
from him or else do without pay.
Thus the matter stands with the papers
before the President There is the possi-
binty that a new question may arise on the
point Of characterization In refusing to re-
ceive pay from paymasters regularly COM
Tnissoned to make payments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
A NEW CASE AT JACKSON.
4 Train Dispatcher In n Serious Com
dition Last Night.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 16.-Dr. Purnell
made the announcement to-day of a new
case of fever in Jackson.
The patient Is ]. Fl. Manley, train dis
patcher employed by the Yazoo ana Mis-
sisslppi Valley Railroad. His condition
tonight is serious.
Following the announcement many per-
sons left town. Numbers more are pre-
pairing to leave. Two more cases are be-
ing watched, but are not classed as sus-
picious, all In the southwest part Of the
city. large part Of Jackson, including
the Illinois Central depot, has been quar-
antined.
Dr. Birchett reports no new cases at
Orwood or Taylors A suspicious case
has been reported at Winona and Is under
investigation by the state board
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
BIG RAILRCAD DEAL ON.
S""thern Railway to Control the St.
Louis Air Line.

Louisville, KY, Sept 1e:-A railroad
ueai OF more than ordinary interest is
'9p'uiy progressing to a successful termi-
"a''oh and in short time the formal an
uouncement will be made that the South
eih railway has acquired control or pos
session of the st. Louis Air Line Q.ouls-
Fille' Evansville and st. Louis). and of
@ nle Kentucky and Indiana bridge cross
ing the Ohio at Louisville. This win oiya
ule southern an entrance into Evansville
SHu 81. Louis points which It has long
uts'red 70. touch, and it will be a direct
eo'npetitor for business from these points
Suu would have voice in the making Of
iates n1s between these two cities, which priv
Hese 1t does not now enjoy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
nenth OF LIeut. o,BrIen.

Washington, Sept. 16.-News reached
the war department to-day Of the death
at Santiago Of Lieut. Michael ]. O'Brien,
Fifth Infantry. The officer resigned from
the army about year ago but re-en-
tered the service upon the outbreak OF
the war and died In the line OF duty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
New BattIeships Assigned.

Washington, Sept 16-The three battle
ships which have just been contracted for
have been assigned to the builders as
follows: The OHIO, to the Union Iron
Works of San Francisco; the Missouri
TO the Newport News Company, and the
Maine to Cramp e. Sons Of Philadelphia.
I he ships are TO be built in thirty-three
months. Formal notices of the awards
were sent out to-day 10 the successful bid
derS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
NOT DYING OF STARVATION.
Troops at Santiago Have Ample sup-
plies of All Kinds.

Santiago, Cuba, Sept. IS. s;15 p. m.-Con-
trary to reports that seem to have been
circulated in the United States represents
ing that the American soldiers were dying
of starvation at Santiago-reports that
elected an Inquiry from the war DEPART.
ment regarding the matter-the troops
here have ample supplies of every kind.
except that In some instances the fresh
meat supply has been unsatisfactory
The fact is that the meat sent here In
refrigerator ships, owing to the delay in
unloading. becomes more or less tainted
before II can be used
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
SECRETARY DAYS RESIGNATION.
1t Was rendered to President Me-
KinIey Yesterday.

Washington, Sept. 16.-The cabinet was
in session to-day, Secretary Alger being
the only absentee.
Secretary Day rendered to the President
his resignation as Secretary of State and
took leave of his cabinet associates.
Assistant Secretary Moore of the state
department also rendered his resignation
to the President.
Before leaving the state department.,
Secretary Day held a reception and said
farewell to all of the employees, individ-
ually.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
cHAPLAIN's COURT MARTIAL.
Mcintyre of the Oregon TO BE Tried
Mt Denver.

Washington. Sept 16.-The Secretary Of
the Navy to day ordered a court martial
for the trial of Chaplain Mcintyre of the
oregon, who is accused OF publicly de-
nouncing his brother officers who engaged
in the battle of July g. The court
will meet In Denver on the 18th inst, and
will consist Of seven members headed by
Commodore McCann, retired, with Capt.
Lauchheimer as judge advocate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
Spanish Peace commissioners.

Madrid, Sept 16.-It is reported here
that the Spanish peace commission will
be composed of Senior Montero Rios, presi-
dent of the Senate; Senor Vtllarrutia, Gen.
Correo, Gen. Azcarraga and Senior Urziaz.
But it is added, further changes are pos
sible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
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SPANISH COMMISSION NAMED.
sPnOr Rios Will Preside, But Other
Names Are Temporarily Withheld.

Madrid, Sept. 16.-The Spanish peace
commission has been appointed. Senior
Montero Rios, president of the Senate,
will preside. The other names are with
held until the Queen Regent has given
her approval.
Duke Almodovar de Rio. the foreign
minister, and senor Moret, former secre-
tary for the colonies, are engaged in
drafting the Instructions for the commits
sion
The Queen Regent has signed the joint
bill passed by the Cortes authorizing the
cession of national territory under the
terms of the protocol.
Gen. August, former captain general of
the Philippines, accompanied by his fam
lily, arrived to-day at Genoa and is about
starting for Spain
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
A DOUBLE MuRDERER HANGED.
Anthony MayneId, Negro, Executed
at Sussex Court House.

Sussex. Va, Sept 1s-Anthony MayfeId,
coiored, was hanged at Sussex court house
to-day for the murder Of Eta Wells, his
wife, and Robert Harris, also colored.
He had difficulty with Harris about an
alleged indignity TO the woman, and went
later to Harris house, and shot him at his
front door. lie then murdered the wo-
man. After committing the crime. he tried
20 burn the bodies Of his two victims.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
BRIDGEpoRT BODY IDENTIFIED.

DIsmembered Remains Said to Have
Bcen Miss Perkins of MiddIeboro.
Bridgeport, Conn, Sept 16.-The re-
mains Of the woman whose dismembered
body was found early in the week in Yell
low Mil pond have been Identified as
boro, Mass.
No arrests have yet been made, but the
police are following up a number OF clews.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-17
ANOTHER ANARCHIST ARRESTED
He Is Thought TO BE an Accessory In
the Empress Murder.

the Empress MURDER.
Geneva, Sept. 16.-An Italian named Clio
vannl Silva has been arrested on suspicion
of being an accompllce of the assassin OF
Empress Elizabeth.
A dispatch received here from Buda
Pest suggests the possibility that the real
name of the assassin is Succicatl.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-04

Rev. 8. II. Jones, Tacoma, Wash,
says: "I have suffered for years
with constipation and indigestion.
One bottle OF Beggs' Little Giant
pills relieved me entirely"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-04
one Dead and One Wounded.

Sonora, Tex. May 3.-At 7:15
p. m. today a serious affray oc-
Cured in the Ranch saloon
here between Walter Sapp and
Frank Johns. AS a result
Walter Sapp lies dead from a
bullet wound and Frank Johns
is not expected to live from a
wound just over the heart. The
two men have heretofore been
considered the warmest friends
and it is not yet learned what
was the cause of the trouble,
About ten shots were fired.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-04
To Take All spaIn's Islands.

Washington, May 3.-The
government has decided that
from now on it will pursue plans
for a general conquest in which
the Philippines. Cuba and Por-
toaRico will be seized TO guar
antee indemnity to be demand
ed of Spain at the end of the
war. The Canary islands. of
Africa, the island of Minorca in
the Mediterranean and Port au
Spain. on the island oil Trini
dad, will be also seized.
Great Britain on good au-
thority is said TO have given
her approval of this plan ol
procedure. This means that
Dewey will be allowed to re
main in undisturbed possession
of the Philippine islands.
The heaviest ships of Samp
sons squadron will give battle
to the Spanish Atlantic feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-04
Tuskahoma Party Nominations.

Atoka. l. T., May 3.-The an
nual convention of the Tuska-
homa party for the Atoka coun-
ty of the Choctaw nation held
its regular meeting today in
Atoka and nominated candi.
dates for the following offices
n. P. Ward. senator; A. j,
HarkIns and Robert Jones. rep
resentatives; j. d. Ward. sher
If, and John M. Harrison
county judge. The largest at
tendance in the history of thu
party was witnessed today. Th'
Tuskahoma party favors allot
ment and the recent Dawes
Choctaw and Chickasaw agree
ment.