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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
HAS BLANCO SKIPPED OUT?
ADMIRAL SAMPSON AT SEA TO IN
TERCEPT THE MoNTSERRAT.

Washington Dispatches Tell of n
Rumor That the Captain General
Has Escaped From Havnna-Dixie
and Yankee Guarding the bahama
ChanneI-The New York Goes West
of Jamaica to Head on the Fleeing
Spaniard-Other Vessels Prepar-
ing TO GO to TompIxlnsville.
Playa del G'tN Aug. 13.-The American
warships New York. Brooklyn, oregon,
Indiana, Iowa and Massachusetts will sail
tomorrow for Thompkinsvile, unless the
navy department decides that they shall
wait for the troops from Santiago.
Commodore Watson left this afternoon
on the Badger TO raise the southern Book
ade and take the marines off the Isle of
Pines, where It Is thought they were land
ed yesterday or the day before.
The New York, with Admiral Sampson
after a two days absence. She sailed on
Wednesday night, the admiral wishing to
inspect the Maria Teresa.
Thursday evening the Scorpion conveyed
to Admiral Sampson Washington dis
patches from Playa del Este, stating 1t
was rumored that Capt Gen. Blanco had
escaped from Havana. possibly on the
steamer Montserrat. Commodore Watson
was communicated with, and the Dixie
and Yankee were sent to the Bahama
channel to head Blanco off.
Admiral Sampson at once decided to
leave the Maria Teresa and go to the west
ern extremity of Jamaica to intercept
Rlanco should he attempt to escape in
that direction. The flagship made six
teen knots an hour despite the founcss
of her bottom and arrived off Jamaica
yesterday morning and crulsed around.
Probably the last gun of the war was
fired by the New York at the British
tramp steamer Acme, which was chased
and hove to outside the three-me shore
limit She was bound from Cape Verde
for Mobile, and being evidently all right
was allowed 10 proceed. The New York
then returned to Guantanamo
Admiral Sampson says he thinks the
Maria Teresa will be got off all right
when she has been lightered which work
will take probably a week or moro.
Thursday evening Commodore Watson
instructed Commodore Schey to go to the
southern bockadlng line and watch for
ships, as he had been informed of the ru-
mored escape of Blanco.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
COURT MARTIAL OF CAPT. DUNCAN.
Witnesses Give Damaging Testimo-
NY Against the Captain.

Thoroughfare Gap. Va, Aug. ia
court martial of which Brig, Gen. Cole,
commanding the Third brigade of the
army in camp near Manassas is president,
convened here to-day and began the trial
of Capt Louis c. Duncan OF the Twenty
second Kansas Regiment, who is charged
with digging up the remains OF the Con-
federate officer. Maj, Duke of Alabama,
and permitting the privates to desecrate
the grave in his presence.
Col. A. B. Shaife and Mai A. NJ. Har-
vey of the Twonty-second are acting as
counsel for Duncan.
The witnesses called to-day included
Privates Nym, Company l, Harrell, Com
pauy |, and Prince Albert Wise OF the
Twenty Regiment. Their test-
mony generally was to the effect that
they saw Duncan and others digging into
graves and obtaining buttons and other
relics.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
INFORMATION INDEFINITE.
BOmbardment of ManzaniIIO stopped
hy News of Peace.

bOJnb bardment or ManZan1IlO stopped
by News of Peace.
Washington, Aug. 1S-Very indefinite
information has been received here regard
ing an engagement at Manzanillo.
Dispatches were received at the White
House last night stating that a naval
bombardment was in progress. Efforts
were made at once by the war and navy
department to get information to Manza-
Milo that the protocol had been signed.
Assistant Secretary Allen sent a dis
patch through Havana to the naval COM
mander at Manzanlllo to cease hostilities.
Advices have been received that Capt.
Gen. Blanco succeeded in informing Man
zanlllo of the cessation of hostilities.
A dispatch was received here to-day
stating that the orders of Assistant Sec
retary Allen reached the naval command
ers at Manzanillo this morning and that
hostilities then ceased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
SURGEON GENERAL ACTIVE.
Two Surgeons Now at Franklin In-
vestigating the Fever.

Two surgeons NOW At FRANKLIN ms
vestigating the Fever.
Washington Aug. BIN connection
with the report that yellow fever had ap-
peared in Franklin, La, Surgeon General
Wyman of the marine hospital service.
said to-day that as soon as the report
reached him he FASTENED two marine
corps surgeons to the place to make an
examination and report
They found that one person had died
from fever and been buried. From the
history OF the case they were inclined to
the belief that it was genuine yellow
fever. They were unable 10 make an ex-
animation, however and. therefore, are
unable to speak positively.
Or. Wyman has given them Instructions
TO remain at Franklin TO keep close
watch and take prompt measures to
quarantine all suspicious cases. There
are no eases there now and no fear Is ex-
pressed here that the disease will become
epidemic. even should the first case have
been a genuine yellow fever one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
LANDED WITHOUT RESISTANCE.
Clothing and Provisions for Gomez
Reach SANTA Maria

Key West Aug 13.-An expedition,
which was designed to convey clothing
and provisions for Gen. Maximo Gomez,
and which Col. Boza, the insurgent com
mander's chief of staff, took from here
last week, was landed without resistance
al Santa Maria, fifteen miles east of Key
Francis.
The schooners Adam and Dells Of 80 and
IS tons respectively, carried the expedi-
ton, the cost of which was raised by sub
scription among Cuban citizens of Key
West.
Besides Col. Boza, there were In the
party Lieut. Col Mendbta, also Of Gen.
Gomezs staff; Col. Alfred Laborde Of
Competitor fame; Lieut.. Col. Andres Her
nandez of Gen. Rodriguez's forces In the
province Of Havana, and thirty Cubans,
all well provided with arms and ammunl-
ton.
The Adams reached here to-day and re-
ported that the expedition had been entire
ly successful.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
DISASTROUS FIRE AT FRESNO.
Loss VIII Probably Reach "A Half
Million Dollars.

Fresno, Cal. Aug. 13, midnght-One of
the most disastrous fires Fresno has ever
known is raging now.
Packing houses are destroyed all along
the line and the Southern Pacific depot Is
on fire. The loss will probably reach $500
600
At 1915 a. m. fire IS still raging fiercely
in the packing houses district, and there
Is as yet no evidence Of its being under
control.
are down.
Loss IN packing houses will probably
exceed 100000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
BEACH CREEK cLoUDBURsT.
The Number of Casualties Now PIac-
ed Mt Twenty-EiGht.

Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. Bon account
Of the destruction of wire connection with
Beach Creek district, which was visited
by cloudburst last night, details of the
casualty have been obtained with diff
Guilty.
Al a late hour tonight It was learned
that In addition TO the family of William
Figon having been drowned and seven
teen other victims, whose names are not
known John Arnold and Samuel Henry
and wife also perished. This makes a to-
tai of twenty drowned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
EVERYTHING QUIET IN SPAIN.
Republican Band at Valencia Not
Deserving Notice.

Madrid, Aug. 10, 1890 p. m.-The cabinet
ters coming to meeting declared that tho
discussions had dealt with other than war
questions, the fact that Instructions to the
governors general of Porto Rico and Phil
ippines We're Immediately issued, indicates
the subject considered.
There was an evident feeling of relief
pervading the cabinet, after the strain
which appears to have been shared by the
whole country and certainly shared by all
save agitators, who hope to make capital
from the continuation of Spain's misfort-
unes.
The people everywhere remain quiet.
The Republican band at Valencia proved
to be undeserving of the Importance the
authorities lent it by dspatching troops
to the scene.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
SICKNESS Ar SANTIAGO.
Malaria nnd Dysentery Plentiful,
But No Yellow Fever.

Santiago. Aug. 13.--Gen. Leonard Wood.
military governor Of this city, and board
of inspecting physicians, have just COM
pleted house to house inspection OF San
tiago. Considerable sickness. mostly ma
laria and dysentery. was found, but no
authentic case OF yellow fever was dis
closed.
The sanitary precautions taken since the
occupation Of Santiago by the United
States forces has had the effect OF reduc-
Ing the average daily death rate from 1O3
to 81.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
PoPE,s CONDITION SERIOUS.
His Health Has Gradually Gone
From bad to Worse.

Berlin, Aug. 13.-The Rome correspond
ent of the Cologne Gazette says: '"The con-
dtlon of the Pope no longer admits of dis
guise. His health has gradually gone from
bad TO worse, and his holiness now de-
crepit old man who rarely speaks. His
voice IS of the weakest; thinking tires him
and prayers confuse him. lie has been OBJ
served 20 commence the same prayer ten
times without noticing the repetitons.
neSs"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
spain Thanks Frnnce.

Madrid, Aug. 13.-Duke Almodovar de
Rio, minister OF foreign affairs, has asked
VI. Patenotre, the French ambassador at
Madrid, to transmit to his government
the thanks of Spain for the good Offices
which have resulted in the earliest posi-
bic signature of protocol Of peace with
the United States.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
COURTMARTIALED AND SHOT.
Private Duke Executed for the MUIR
der of Private stafford.

Milwaukee, wis, Aug. 13.-A special to
the journal from Marinette, Wis, says:
WORD has been received here from Ponce,
Porto RicQ, that Private L. A. DUKE Of
the Second Wisconsin Regiment. who shot
and killed Private Thomas Stafford OF the
Thirteenth Infantry, regular army. dur
ing a quarrel In a saloon at Ponce, was
court martaled Aug. 3, found guilty and
shot on the morning Of Aug. 4. The n,ur-
der of Stafford was the result Of a quar-
rel in a wine shop in the mountains near
Ponce.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
STILL BoMBARDING MANzANILLo.

Gen. Shaftcr Cables the Spanish
Commander News of the Peace.
Santiago, Aug. 10, p. m.-Advices were
received by Gen. shafter to-day to the
effect that Manzanillo was bombarded
yesterday, day and night, and again this
morning.
Gen. Shafter at once cabled to the Span
ish commander at ManZanillo that peace
had been declared and requesting him to
advise the American commander of the
fact under a flag of truce. which he did,
and the shelling of the town ceased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
REPORTED DEATH OF A RULER.
News Mt Gibraltar of the Demise of
MuIni-Ab-EI-Azix.

Gibraltar, Aug. BIT is reported that
Mulai-Ab- El-Aziz, Sultan. is dead.
Sultan Ab-El-Aziz. known to his
subjects under the title of Emlr Al-Mume-
min, or Prince Of True Believers, was born
in 1881 and succeeded his father, Mulai-
Hassan, on June Z, 1884. He was the ff-
teenth OF the dynasty OF the Alder, found
ed by Mulai Achmet and the thirty-sixth
IineaI descendant of Ali, uncle and son-in-
law OF the Prophet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
GATE CITY ARRIVES.
Anchored I'm Fort Pond Bay with
$50 Soldiers Aboard.

New York, Aug, 13.-The transport Gate
City, The first of the feet that is bring
ing the veterans of the Santiago campaign
to the Montauk camp, arrived tonight
and anchored In Fort Pond bay well off
shore. She carried $50 soldiers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
Lieut.. Shaw on the Honor List.

Washington Aug. 13.-Through an in
advertance, the name of Second Lieuten-
ant Melville j. Shaw, marine corps, bre-
vetted first lieutenant for gallantry in the
field, was omitted from the announce
ments of promotion by the navy depart
ment yesterday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
SPAIN IN SPECULATION.

Hopes to Get Sovereignty over Al
most the Whole of the Archipelago.
Madrid, Aug 13,-El Liberal, comment
ing ON the gravity Of the situation as re-
CARDS the Philippine Islands, says 1t ap-
pears certain that the peace commission
will accord to Spain sovereignty over al
most the whole of the archipelago Spain
will lose more than she viii gain If Aguin-
aldo's insurgents do not make concession.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

Madras, Aug 13-The cholera is epi-
demic here. Between Monday morning
and Friday night there were reported nf-
ty-fve deaths from the disease. the fa-
talities prior to the day first mentioned
having been III.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
M1ssIssIPPrs QUARANTINE.
Guards and Inspectors Sent Out to
Protect the state.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 13.-The state board
Of health has sent out corps Of inspect-
ors for trains and guards for landing
points to protect the state against a pos
eibe spread of yellow fever from Frank
lin, La. No person can enter Mississippi
from Louisiana without health certih-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
PIcKETT's DIVISION REUNION.
OK Roast nnd sham battle the Feat
ures of Yesterday.

Philadelphia, Aug. 13.-The survivors Of
Picketts division, who are visiting this
city continued their reunion to-day at
Camp Blue and Gray
The afternoon was taken up with an OK
roast and the sham battle which was
postponed from yesterday.
Several colored Grand Army posts will
hold camp meeting service tomorrow ard
on Monday the visitors will return to
Richmond
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
Gen. shnftcr's saturday Report.

Washington, April 1S--The following Is
Gen. Skaters sanitary report for Aug. 10.
Total number sick. 2475; total number
fever cases. 95l; total number new cases,
21S, cases OF fever returned to duty, 1868;
deaths, Aug. II, l additional; Aug. u, 13.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
THANKS OF THE PRESIDENT.
Glad That the Peace Negotiation
VIII Take Place In Paris.

Paris, Aug. 13.-After the signing of the
protocol of peace between the United
States and Spain at Washington yester-
day, President Mckinley asked NJ. Jules
Cambon, the ambassador OF France, 10
thank his government for its good Offices
in bringing about the reapproachcment
between the two nations and leading to
a cessation of hostiities.
President Mckinley added that he was
pleased that the final peace negotia tons
are to be conducted in Paris.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
COST OF THE WAR WITH SPAIN.

Estimated Money Cost to the GOVERN
ment Placed at $15O,OOO,OOO.
Washington, Aug. 13.-Although the war
with Spain lasted only ia days, 1t is es-
timated that it has cost the government
so far $15O.OoO,OOO, of which $98, ,OOO 900 has
been actually paid out of the treasury.
The total charge to the war depart
ment is $65 600 900; total charged to navy
department, $S2, 10000.
The appropriations made by Congress
on account of the war aggregated about
1850, 100000 and cover the time to Jan. /,
1898.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
Insurgents Accept the Terms.

Washington. Aug. 13.-The war depart-
ment has been advised through the Cuban
junta that the Cuban insurgents will ac-
ceDt the terms of the peace protocol be-
tween the United States and Spain and
that hostiltios VIII cease on their part
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
Gen. MiIes AcknowIedges Receint.

Washington, Aug. 13.-Gen Miles has
cabled the war department that he is in
receipt of Secretary Algers Instructions
to suspend hosti,ities in Porto Rico
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
Con. Lee Wanted nt WnshIngton

Washington, Aug. 13.-Gen. FitzhugH
Lee has been ordered to report to Wash.
ington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
CITY OF SYDNEY IN PORT.
She Arrives at SAN Francisco From
Manila.

San Francisco. Aug. 1S.-The City of Sgd
ney. one of the first fleet of transports to
carry troops to Manila, returned from the
Philippines tonight entering the bay and
dropping anchor shortly before midnight.
No mall or papers can be landed from the
steamer to-nlGht.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
SPAIN NOTIFIES HER GENERALS.

Ihstructions Sent Tor Cnrrying Out
the Terms of the Protocol.
Madrid, Aug. 10, 10 p. m-The govern
ment tonight telegraphed to the COVER
nor's general of Porto Rico and the Philip
pines instructions for carrying out the
terms of the protocol signed by the United
States and Spain, and to prepare for
evacuation.
Instructions were also sent covering the
policy to be adopted In the event OF the
insurgents refusing to observe the arm
istice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
ORDERS COUNTEBMANED.
Transports VIII Only Garry stores to
the Philippines.

San Francisco. Aug 13.-It Is announced
tonight that the order for the sailing Of
troops for Manila on the transports Cam
dia and Arizona has been countermand-
ed. The transports will sail for the Philip
pines on Monday, as scheduled. but they
viii carry only stores.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-21
GOLD COINS FOR SCHOLARS.


In all the public schools today exercises
are being held in honor of WashingtonE
Birthday They consist of songs. recita-
tions and presentation of certificates OF
merit.
At School No. 4, on Eighth street, Prin-
cipal Kelly has arranged a long pro-
gramme, which will be gone through by
the pupils of both the Primary and Gram
mar Departments. A feature will be the
presentation of a fve-dollar gold piece to
the pupil standing highest in each de-
partment during the past term, and one
silver dollar each to the next five in av-
erage. The presentation of the testimon-
ials of merit will be made by Director
John ]. Mooney.
In the Primary Department of School
No. 4 last year there were thirty-three
pupils who contested for the prize money,
and this year it has decreased to twenty
six. The contestants in the Grammar
Department have increased to thirty-one
from seventeen last year.
The gold pieces are presented every year
by City Collector Simeon H. Smith in diff
ferent schools of the city, and No. has
been similarly favored before. The lucky
ones this year in both departments of the
school who have attained an average
high enough to compete for the prizes
will be known this afternoon, as they
will have to draw lots for the prizes. The
pupil receiving the lucky ticket will re-
ceive the gold piece.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-21
THE PRESIDENTS TRIP.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 1S9S.-President
Mckinley, accompanied by his Secretary
Mr.. Porter, left Washington at 12:45 to-
day over the Pennsylvania road for
Philadelphia, where the President at IL
O'Clock tomorrow morning will deliver
an adress before the University of Penn
sylvania The President occupied the
private car of President Thompson. Mrs.
Mckinley, who intended going with the
President, has contracted cold, which
necessitated her remaining at home.
While in Philadelphia the President and
Mr. Porter wi1lNbe the guests of Mr.. G.
C. Harrison, the provost of the University
at his residence, No. 1872 Locust street
Wire connections have been made with
Mr. Harrison's house, so that the Presi-
dent will be in constant touch with Ha-
vana and the members of his Cabinet in
Washington. According to present ar
rangements the President will leave
Philadelphia on the return trip at 313
o. clock Tuesday afternoon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-21
SENsATIONALIsM GONE MAD.
Veterans Rights Association In a
state of Mind About ssVeDus.,'


The regular meeting of the Veteran
Rights Association was held Saturday
night at the Avenue House. President
Simmons presided and over fifty veterans
were present. The most important busi-
ness discussed was the bill which P. H.
O'Neil has sent to the Legislature, which
says that no contract for Government
work can be awarded to a company or
corporation outside of New Jersey, and
protects home industry.
President William b. Simmons stated
he had received assurance that the con-
tract for the Martini monument had not
yet been awarded. He read several let
tiers from labor and patriotic organiza-
tions, upholding the action the veterans
had taken in their fight against the So
called Gordon Committee.
Martin A. Adams, President of the Hud-
son County Granite and Monument Deal
ers' Association, stated that he was not
in favor of looking upon figure that re-
sembles Venus, and that it was an out
rage for the citizens and veterans of Hud-
son county to pay their good money for
such figure" He scored the Gordon
Committee for selecting such a design,
and denounced them in his strongest
terms.
His remarks were very bitter against
Dr. Gordon, and Mr.. John, Ramsay in
particular.
A committee was appointed to get new
and permanent headquarters for the as
sociation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-21
MR.. erwin TAKES Hold.
Not Ready to Name the Assist
ant Prosecutor or Detee-
tives just Yet.

Prosecutor James S. Erwin walked
quietly into the County. Clerks office
about IL O'Clock this morning and quail
fed. County Clerk Fisher ushered him
into his private office and administered
the oath without any special ceremony
The Prosecutor then walked across the
corridor to his own office and walked in
unannounced. He shook hands with De-
teotives Feeney and Stack and Clerk Kel-
ahar of the Grand Jury. Allan L. Nc
Dermott, foreman of the Grand Jury,
called a few minutes afterward and held
a consultation with the Prosecutor for
nearly an hour on official business. Port
Warden John J. Toffey and Former Judge
David w. Lawrence called to pay their
respects. The Prosecutor informed
News reporter that he is not yet pre-
pared to announce the name of his as
sistant or the names Of the men he has
selected for Prosecutors detectives. He
will announce them in a few days.