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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
COMMANDMENT OF SANTIAGO.
Immense Damage Done to the Span
ish Qualifications.

London June a. a. m.-The morning
papers publish further long accounts of
the bombardment of Santiago on June 6,
confirming the reports from the United
States that Moro Castle and the Estrella
battery were both set anre by the Ameri-
can shells, and that the Spanish fortifca-
lions were immensely damaged.
These versions say that the Massachu-
sets and the Suwanee were somewhat in
jured by shells.
The Daily Telegraph's correspondent
saws: THE spectacle was one of awo-in-
spring grandeur. The Spanish shooting
was better than the American. The sunk
en- collier Merrimac does not block the
entrance to the channel. Admiral Samp-
son intends TO try to force The entrance
when the troops arrive. He expects 10
lose ship or two, but is convinced that
he will succeed"
The Daily Chronicles correspondent
says: at is surprising that the Ameri-
can losses were so small, as the engage
ment was very severe. Altogether the
bombardmeut might fairly be claimed by
the Spanish as a victory. for after three
hours firing by the pick of the American
fleet SDain's cUlors We're still floating"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
CARRIER PIGEONS IN WAR.
Conflict May Bring out the Useful
ness of the Birds.

ness OF the birNs.
New YcSk, June 1S-The war will be
made to develop the usefulness of carrier
pigeons In communication with ships at
sea and cotes at naval stations but so
far the system does not seem to have been
much made use Of or II so the results OBJ
tanned have not been satisfactory says
the Washington correspondent of the Trl-
bunc.
Some of the finest birds who have re-
cords abroad were secured by the gov
ernment several months ago from famous
pigeon cotes in Germany and distributed
among the principal stations along the
coast.
The most important station Is Key West,
where there are a large number of birds
capable of Keeping the patrol vessels of
Havana in prompt communication with
the commandant, but so far fast yachts
and torpedo boats seem to have been used
exclusively in transmitting messages be-
tween the two. Just prior to the war sew
eral successful trials with the carrier
| pigeons We're made from Havana TO Key
West the birds having been liberated by
officers of the regular army
The Hight of the bird Is at least 100 miles
although the navy department has re-
cord of a bird that was caught 500 miles
out at sea from New York.
This pigeon was secured abroad for the
government and escaped from It's cote IN
Now York and at once started for home
5000 miles away. Five hundred miles
away at sec il lighted on a ship and was
brought to New York and returned to its
cote
The coast line signal service is provid-
ed as a rule with pigeon cote equipments
but so far there has been no necessity OF
| using them. An opportunity will be of
fered when the army transports leave Key
West for Santiago. keeping the military
| authorities in Washington informed
through the carrier pigeon system, as to
the progress the ships are making the first
day out Three or four pigeons on each
| transport will keep the naval officials at
Key West advised as TO the safety of the
ships until they get well around to the
Bahama channel.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
DAILY, SO A YEAR
CENTS A COPY.
WEEKLY 2-TIMES-A-WEEK 81 A TEAM
SAVANNAH TO GET SOLDIERS.
PART OF PORTO RICO EXPEDITION
LIKELY TO GO FROM HERE.

The Board of Army officers Also Al
most Sure to FavOrabIy RecOm-
mend This city as "A site for One of
the Encampments- Facilities for
Embarking Troops Mt Port Tampa
Considered Inadeauate.
Washington, June 13.-At the war de-
partment an impression prevails that Sa-
vannah, Fernandina and Jacksonville may
be selected as additional sites for volun-
teer encampmente.
Col. Greenleaf and the board of officers
designated to make the inspection OF vari-
Gus localities in South Carolina, Georgia
and Florida, are homeward bound, and
they are expected at the war department
tomorrow.
The greatest interest centers around
their report, which they expect to have
ready to submit to Secretary Alger upon
their return
1t is understood that some of the menu
bers of the board have expressed them
selves favorably regarding Savannah, Fer
nandina and Jacksonville. which probably
accounts for the rumor that those places
are likely to be selected.
Secretary Alger says he will consider
the report of the board before taking ac-
tion on the subject.
Arrangements for the second expedition
Of invasion from the United States for the
West Indies are being hurried at the war
department.
There seems to be no doubt that this ex-
petition. II its number approaches the
first, will DO sent from the east coast of the
United States.
The experience In embarking the first
from Tampa has demonstrated to the war
department officials that other ports where
the railroad and other facilities are more
adequate than at Tampa are much more
desirable places for the concentration OF
troops and their embarkation.
The officers at Tampa have recommends
ed that future expeditions approaching any
magnitude be dispatched from some other
city.
1t Is suggested that the board of army
officers which has been examining various
places with view to their occupation for
camping purposes may take occasion to
point out a desirable port for the embarka-
lion of the Porto Rico expedition.
Fernandlna and Savannah are looked
upon with favor by the war department Of
iclnls as suitable ports for the departure
of the invading army, and Charleston also
has been suggested.
Five transports are now at Fernandina,
the Comanche, KnickerboclSer, Louisiana,
Gate City and City Of Macon.
The Catanla and Arcadia were at New
", .1~ mi f1,.,
the Neuces of the Mallory Line, whose
charters have been about closed by Assist
ant Secretary MelkleJohn, are at New
York.
Already. therefore, the department Is
very well equipped with transports for the
second invading army.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
HOT TIMES FoR THE sPANIARDs.
Second Three-Inch Field Gun Sent
to the Marines.


Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.
Off United States Camp, Guantanamo,
Sunday, June p, Noon, via Kingston,
jam, June 10, 11:30.-When the Associated
Press dispatch boat Dauntless left Guam
tanamo Bay, early this morning, after the
thirteen hours sl1irmish between the
United States marines, under Lieut.. Col.
r. w. Huntington and the Spanish guer-
ilas and regulars, it was expected that
the fighting would be renewed.
The Marblehead was landing reinforce
ments, and onthing has been heard from
the advance pickets under Lieut.. Wendell
c. Neville and Lieut.. Melville ]. Shaw
At 9 o'clock the firing was again re-
newed by the Spaniards who appeared off
the camp on the edge of a small island,
about a mile to the northeast. IL was
promptly returned by thirteen rifles and a
three-inch field gun, and in a short time
all signs of the enemy had disappeared
Col Huntington then sent to the land
ing for a second 3-inch gun, which was
dragged to the hill and placed in position
at the summit.
The skirmish lines thrown around the
camp kept up a popping all the morning,
but with not much result to show for IT,
Meanwhile the Marblehead left the har-
s..
To the great delight of the marines in
camp, Lieut.. Neville and Lieut.. Shaw,
with thirty men of Company D, returned
in good shape, but much exhausted by
eighteen hours of picket duty.
One man, Sergt. Smith, of Company K.
had been shot through the abdomen and
instantly killed.
For most of the day and night Leuts.
Neville and Shaw had been surrounded
by much superior force but men and
officers behaved splendidly and although
the firing Of the Spaniards was constant
and heavy, Lieut.. Neville's detachment
held it's own, INJECTING much more dam
age than 1t sustained.
At least five Spaniards are known to
have been killed, and as Lieut. Neyille's
men kept up steady fire throughout the
night, and the enemy was not at a great
distance, II is believed that the Spanish
casualties were heavy
The battleship Texas arrived this morn
ing and sent ashore forty marines and
two automatic Colt guns as reinforce
ments.
The Marblehead also sent an additional
small detachment.
Private Bartholomew MCGOWAN of Com
pany D will lose his hand. which was
shattered by bullet. Amputation will be
necessary.
The Marbleheads pilot, who was shot
through the leg while guiding the cruiser
out Of the harbor this morning, holds the
rank of a colonel in the Cuban service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
TROOPS ron MANILA.
Quota of 10000 Men to he Made Up
by Filling Up Regiments.

by Filling Up Regiments.
New York, June BIT may be stated
with posltiveness that the war depart
ment has no present intention of sending
more troops TO San Francisco for the Phil
ippine expedition than has already been
ordered there.
Adjt Gen. Corbln has several times re-
Gently, In response to direct inquiries, sta
ted that it was not intended to send any
more troops to the Philippines than those
already selected for that work
He was asked the same question to-day
In view Of the San Francisco reports about
Gen. Merritt insisting on more men,
and he answered again that there We're no
intentions OF ordering any more additional
regiments to Manila at this time.
If the assertion telegraphed from San
Francisco Is correct, that 1900 troops are
already massed there, counting those who
have gone to Manila, IL is estimated that
the recruiting of these regiments to their
maximum strength, as Is being done under
the second volunteer call, viii eventually
raise the strength Of the force TO very
nearly 10000.
II Is thought to be probable that the war
department is depending upon this means
to fill 1t out, as recruits can be sent on af-
ter the transports have left with the regi-
ments to which they belong
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
WILD DAY IN WHEAT.
Joseph Letter Meets with IA Reverse
That Looks Like "A Waterloo.

That Looks Like "a Waterloo.
Chicago, June 1S.-This has been a day
Of excitement and Wild rumors in the Chi
cago wheat pit. A reverse that looks like
a Waterloo has come to the Young Ma
poleon of finance" Joseph Letter.
At first there was Wild tumble of prices
on the board, July wheat selling II cents
from Saturdays close. while September
lost 45sc, and December, SIC, but all made
a little recovery before the close.
In the meantime Letters wheat was be-
ing tumbled overheard, and prices had he-
come demoralized.
Later in the day, Letter made no attempt
TO conceal the fact that he had sold out
all his holdings In futures-probably 6,0O0,-
900 or 100000 bushels
IT came out that he had transferred
most Of his trades in futures to other we'll
known houses, and that they were pretty
Wen protected by margins so that what
ever losses there were would fall upon
Letter.
His cash wheat, one report said was
transferred to Armour but a later story
was that 1t would be trusted" and ham
died in such way as to prevent the slump
which would be inevitable " 1t We're all
thrown on the market at once.
Before the final close the panic partially
subsidized and July reached As, September
ceiling up iAc, and December making &c
rally selling "a shade above September,
where 1t was / cent under Saturday.
10 Is estimated that during the day from
100000 to 100000 bushels OF Letter
wheat, optional and visible, were sold for
the account OF the Young Napoleon"
This Is supposed TO have consisted
chiefly of options in September, July and
June wheat stored in Minneapolis. st.
Paul, Duluth and Chicago. Later II was
reported that l.. u. Letter, when asked by
his son for money had refused 70 be
drawn further into the wheat deal. and
thus compelled the latter to let go a large
line Of his holdings in order to satisfy
his warehouse creditors and marginal de-
mands.
Representatives Of the Northwestern In
terests appear to have precipitated the
crisis by coming to Chicago Saturday and
learning that l.. H. Letter would not adj
vance any more money on his sons ac-
count
Mr.. Letters friends insist that he has
not made an assignment, but Il was ad-
mitted tonight that the Letter interests
had been trusted"
Joseph Letter could not be located to-
night. L. u. Letter was seen, but posi-
lively declined to say a word.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
FARMERS LYNCH MURDERER.
Public square at Great Bend the
Scene of the Execution.

Public square at Great Bend the
Scene of the Execution.
Great Bend, Kan, June BIN the public
square. fronting on the principal business
street Of this city, a murderer was lynch
ed at o'clock this evening by mob Of
probably 500 persons.
It Ia estimated that at least 1000 men
Of Great Bends population of $500 persons
witnessed the tragedy.
The victim was John Becker, a young
white man. who on April 8. killed Myrtle
Hummeister, the 16-year-old daughter OF
william Huffmeister, a farmer living mid
way between Great Bend and Ellinwood.
Becker was employed by the farmer. and
the tragedy followed the girrs refusal to
accept his advances.
When she came to the stable in the even
ing, Becker shot her to death, after which
he set fire to the farmers stables and
escaped.
on April 10 posse Of farmers captured
the murderer near\ st. John. Stafford
county and he was kept for a time at
Hutchinson.
Beckser was brought here this morning.
when 1t was learned he had been granted
change Of venue mob took him from
the sheriff and hung him 10 tree ia the
public park
The sentiment here Endorses the lynch
Ing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
NOMINATIONS AND COMBINATIONS
A Number of POstmasteTs and Army
Appointments In the List.

Appointments In the BlSts
Washington, June 1S.-The President to-
day sent these nominations to the Sem
ate:
Mary II. s. Long to be postmaster at
Charlottesville, Va.
William w. stratham of Virginia TO be
commissary Of subsistence with the rank
of captain
Edward Willis of South Carolina to bs
assistant quartermaster, with the rank of
captain.
Rev. Samuel r.. Chapman Of Virginia, to
be chaplain, and Theophilus Parker of
Virginia TO be major, Fourth Regiment,
United States Volunteer Infantry.
Robert S. Thompson of South Carolina
for appointment In the volunteer signal
corps.
The Senate to-day confirmed:
Third Regiment, Volunteer Infantry
To BE Captaln-Edward w. Wilson Of
Georgia.
Postmasters.
Florida. A. Simpson at Kisslmmee:
Henry J.. Ritchie at St. Augustine.
North carolina-Seymour w. Hancock
OF New Berne.
Rejocted-O'Rren Moore of Texas to be
additional paymaster.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
ANNA GoULD's HUSBAND mATE.

Comment ON Infantieide by n SER
want In His Household Anglers Him.
London, June 1.-THE Paris correspond
ont of the Daily Telegraph says: count
Anna Gould Of New York, has challenged
to a duel NJ. Henri Turot, for an article In
the Petit Republique, commenting upon an
act Of infanticide committed by a servant
in the counts household"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
MANILA REPORTED FALLEN.

Secretary of State Day Has No News
to That Effect.
Washington. June 13.-secretary of State
Day denies positively, authorizing The use
Of his name. that he has received any dis
patch announcing the fan of Manila. He
says there is no warrant in the story pub
lished this morning that Ambassador Hay
sent the department such a dispatch from
London. He says that he has received no
dispatch from Ambassador Hay.
The news of the fall of Manila cornea
from various sources this morning and
yesterday. Both the army and navy, as
we'll as members of Congress, believe that
the city has surrendered TO Dewey.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14

subscriber from the duate of his payment
to Aug /, 1898.
IAN remittances and other communion
lions relative to this loan should be ad-
dressed TO the Secretary of the Treasury,
division of loans and currency. Washing
ton, D. c.
IAN subscriptions must be received at
the treasury department. Washington, D..
c., not later than p. m, Wednesday, July
H. 1898.
mo subscriptions received after that
date and hour will be considered.
IL. j. Gage. Secretary"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
sAGAsTA's CABINET sHAKY.
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Terror Re-
ported Lost.

London. June 14.-The Paris correspond
ent Of the Morning Post says: II learn
from trustworthy source that the days
Of the Sagasta cabinet are numbered.
1T is believed the cabinet are aware
the torpedo boat destroyer Terror has
been lost. and despite denials it is ru-
mored that there is further bad news from
Cuba.
"senor silvcla, leader Of the dlssident
Conservatives, is regarded as the coming
man The Carlists are enrolling adher-
ents ana startling Developments are ex-
pected."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
DEWEY MUST FIGHT AGAIN.
Three Spanish IrOncIads Reported
mt Manila

London, June H. 6 a. m.-According to a
dispatch from Madrid to the Financial
News. three Spanish ironclads from Mad
agascar waters have arrived inside Of
Manila bay, and Admiral Dewey's shlps
have gone to meet them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
SPAIN READY FOR PEACE,
VIII Accept Amy Terms Not Proposed
by United states.


Brussels, June 13--The special Madrid
correspondent of the Petite Bleu of this
city has telegraphed an interview which
he claims to have had with Senior Merino,
the private secretary Of the Spanish pre-
mier, in which Senior Sagasta is quoted as
formally declaring that the Spanish gov
eminent will now accept any peace propo-
sal which is submitted, on the express
condition that it does not emanate from
the enemy. but the premler's secretary
is said to have added, "the International
mediation which would be especially well
coined on the part of the Spanish would
be in the case of the initiative being taken
by France or Austria"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
SHIPS STILL AT CADIz

Squadron Nowhere Near Fit to Go to
Sea.
London, June lathe Cadiz correspon-
dent of the Daily Chronicle says: Capt.
Aunons reception along the route from
Madrid to Cadiz was not very enthu-
siastic.
1.-THE reserve squadron is not ready, in
deed 1t is doubtful whether 1t will ever
depart.
THE cruiser Alfonso XIII is practically
eliminated as unseaworthy and the Prin-
cess de Asturis is unfinished, and in the
dock with all her armament incomplete.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
GERMANY MENAcEs SAN DOMINGO
Property Belonging to N German
Company Seized.

o0AO1 ~
Company Seized.
Copyright 1898, by the Associated Press.
Cape Hayden, Hayti. June 49, 1880 P, m.
-Omcials of the Dominican government
having seized at Monte Cristo, Santo Do
mingo. a business house formerly belong
ing 10 Senior Jimenes, leader Of the recent
abortive revolutionary attempt, but now
the property of a German company, the
German consul general has asked Ger
many to send warship to that port to
protect the companys interests.
The British steamer Ravensdaie arrived
Saturday at Port de Paix, after trying I'M
successfully to run the blockade at Guam
tanamo
Capt. Duke asserted that he saw many
transports fun of troops" at Guantana-
mo, and several warships. The shore APP
peared to have been deserted by the in
habitants.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
SAN FRANCISCO GOES ASHORE.
Cruiser FIonted by Throwing over
board Coal.

Highland Light, Mass. June 13.-The
flagship San Francisco, with Commander
Howell on board, while attempting to
round Cape Cod in u heavy fog, went
ashore near High Head life saving station
at O'Clock, but by the hard work of the
crew he threw overheard large quantity
of coal and ballast and with the assistance
of four tugs from Bost ton, she came off at
6 clock tonight apparently uninjured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
NO NEW CASES OF FEVER.
Day Encouraging In mississippi In
fected District.

Washington, June 1S-surgeon General
Wyman tonight received news from the
Mississippi district infected with yellow
fever No new cases have developed and
no new foci have been discovered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
spain Unable to borrow.

London, June IA dispatch 70 the
Morning Post from Madrid via Blarritz
France, says: SPANS efforts for a foreign
loan have failed,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
SPAIN FULL OF HOPE.
American Reports of Operations in
Cuba Contradicted.

Cuba Contradicted.
Madrid, June 10, 2 p. ma semi-offiolal
note issued to-day emphatically CONTRA
diets all the American reports of the oper-
ations in Cuba.
The note concludes: "The united press
will make mistake in imagining Spain is
discouraged and at the end of her re-
sources. on the contrary Spain is full of
hope and determined to continue the war;
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
GERMANY's SHIPS AT MANILA.
VIII Soon Have "a Force of 1900 Ma.
rines in the BAY.

London, June 1.-THE Berlin correspond
ent of the Times remarks that: with four
warships already at Cavite, and with the
Darmsladt on the way with 1,40o men,
Germany will have force of 5000 marines
at Manila"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
nIELINE's FATE Ar STAKE.
Mouthpiece of the Socialists Attacks
the Government.


Paris June BIN the Chamber of Dep
uties to-day NJ. Mnlerand, the mouthpiece
Of the Socialists and extreme Radicals,
opened an attack on the domestic policy
Of the government.
The debate win decide the policy Of the
Melne ministry. A vote Is expected to-
MORROW
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-14
Official Circular to \. O. L. w
Members.

The following circular has been
issued from the grand lodge A. O..
u. W. to members of the order
throughout the state:
Alpena, Mich May :, 1893.
To the Master, Workmen of the Subordinate
Lodges Of the Ancient Order of United
Workmep OF the state of Mchigan
BretheilD Many letters of inquiry have been
received AT this office relative to the status of
members of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen who may enlist in the military or
naval service of the United states during the
present war.
This general order is Published for the pur.
pose of setting ~ rest.all doubts or misgivings
in the matter.
The constitution and laws of the Ancient
Order of United Workpen places no restrict
tions on those members who are patriotic
enough to bare their breasts To the storm of
lcaden hail in the protection of our homes and
country, or in rendering aid TO the down-trod {.
den aud oppressed.
Wishing to all our brethren who answer our
country's call "a hearty "God Speed" Ia their
errand of mercy and justice, your grand
master workman hastens to assure you that
should any of you fan by the waysidc, those
you leave behind will receive from our noble
order their full measure of protection.
Yours truly and fraternally,
CHARLES GOLLING,
Attest: Grand Master Workman,
GEORGE LATCHAN, Grand Recorder.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-05-14

Washington, May l4-S;3o a. m
Sampson leaves San Juan TO
tackle the Spanish feet, after
practically demolishing all fortiii-
cations with the loss of only one
killed and six wounded. Only two
ships were struck, but not dam
aged. He could have taken the
city but did not deem it necessary.
The flying squadron sails for sea
under full steam. Also other
cruisers on the Atlantic coast. All
are after the Spanish Cape Verde
feet, part of which is in the French
West Indies. Also reported hover
ing near the New England coast.
The Cuban invasion has been
postponed until the Spanish fleet is
DESTROYED. There is too much
danger now for the troops.
Volunteers are concentrating at
Chickamauga.
The Winslow arrived at Key
West under her own steam; she is
not badly damaged Much havoc