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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-17
MYSTERIOUsLY MISSING

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, W. Va, December 1e-
W. r. Murphy, well known rail-
roader. Is mysteriously missing and 1t
Is feared he has become respondent
and taken his life
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-17
MADE SOME PROGRESS.

Washington, d. c., December 49,
The Senate Committee on Foreign Re-
lations made some progress to-day
with the bill reported by the Hawaiian
Commission for the government of the
Hawaiian Islands, but adjourned. to
meet next Monday. without completing
the work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-17
He WAS ASLEEP.

MADRID. December IA sensation
was caused here late this afternoon by
the discovery in the ante-room of Senior
Sagastas residence of an intoxicated SOL
der. repatriate,i from Cuba, armed with
. knife. The man was asleep.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-17
FAILURE AT CIR lFTON

Special to the Register.
Grafton, w. Va, Dece hber 16.-E.
Klein, one of the oldest qothing mer-
chants here, has assig4 led. Liabili-
ties, $4,000; assets, $4,000 Klein will
avail himself of thu volt atary bank
sruptcy law.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-17
POTTERY TRUST COMPLETED.
Four East Liverpool POtteries and
Four Small Ones

IN OTHER SECTIONS ARE SAID TO
BE THE ONLY ONES IN THE
COUNTRY THAT ARE NOT IN THE
COMBINATION-TH WHEELING
POTTERY AND THE HOMER
LAUGHLIN CHINA COMPANY SAID
TO HAVE GONE IN YESTERDAY.
STOCKHOLDERS TO MEET IN
NEW YORK NEXT WEEK
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-17
BATES HELD
Without Bond on the Charge of As
saulting Laura Shaffer

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, W. Va, December 16.-
Albert Bates, Of Marietta, charged
with criminal assault on little five
year-old Laura Shaffer, was rearraign-
ed for hearing to-day, and the evidence
being more positive than produced yes
terday he was refused bond.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-17
PRESIDENT At MONTGOMERY.
Another Enthusiastic Reception Ac-
corded Him.

AMID LEGISLA1CRD OF
THE STATE OF ALABAMA HONOR
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE,l WHILE
THE PEOPLE OF THE FIRST CAP
ITAL OF THE CONFED ERACY
TURN OUT EN- MASSE AMP GIVE
Al TRUE SOUTHERN WELCOME,
MKINLEY. WITH RARE TACT
AND DISCRETION, LAUDS HOB
SONS MOTHER AND GEN. Joe
WHEDLER'S DAUGHTER AT JUST
THE RIGHT MOMENT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-17
A BAD DAY FOR MRS. BOTK|N.
Evidence Of a Most Convincing Char
acter introduced

TO SHOW THAT MRS. BOTKIN
BOUGHT THE HANDKERCHIEF
Tat WAS SENT IN THE BOX TO
MRS. DUNNBNG-SIbE ALSO WAS
THE AUTHOR OF ANONYMOUS
LETTERS SENT FROM SAN FRAN
CISCO TO MRS. DUNlNaNG, TELL
ING HER OF THE ALLEGED MIS-
DEEDS OF THE LATTER'S HUS-
BAND-THE DEFENSE SHOWED
ITS CHAGRIN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-17
.DENEY'S SPHERE IS NAVAL.
The Admiral Declined to Discuss the
Philippine Political Situation. [

NATIVES NOT HoSTILE-A FEEI.lNGs
OF FRIENDSHIP FOR AMERICANS
Is GROWING AND EVEN THU Aeil-5
TATCRS ADMIT THEY COULD MOI
STAND WITHOUT AMERICAN Pro
TECTIoNl-DEWEY r EA DIX Iq
HOLD HIS POSITION AGAINST
THE WORLD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-17

WASHINGTON. u
For West Virginia "
and Gf1io-ThreateTlif
rain. fresh to brlsx
winds.
Mr.. C. Schncpf,
gist. made the 81
a. M. ii: u m
Clear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
STAMP TAXES AND PENALTIES.

Washington June 29.-In response TO numerous
inquiries from collectors OF internal revenue as 10
their duties in Of the non-arrival 10y july or
a supply OF stamps. the Commissioner has issued n
general circular in which he calls attention TO the
provisions contained IN Section 3 Of the act which
seems 10 meet the situation. The language where
no collection district is established Is construed
10 be the same as II II read where no stamp
agency was established" and when FOR that reason
It was impossible to procure the stamps. and
where the failure 10 afiX them was not due 10 any
wilful design dcfraud the United states the tax
payer may be relieved by the collector from pay
ment Of the penalty II IS not insisted that bust
shall stop. but tina: legitimate business shan
he transacted and the stamps required Oh insTu-
ments Of writing disposed OF under such circum-
stances may De affixed by any one holding or IN
terested in The goods. In cases 81 consumption the
retail dealer IS required 10 make a sworn return
OF the facts to the collector who shall assess and
collect the due.
Taxpayers however. admonshed that this
urgency regulation does not In any way excuse
them from Tho duties imposed on them by the stat
with reference TO procuring stamps for al IN
struments and things req aired TO oe stamped under
Schedules a and y Of The new act. and neglect 10
perform any Of the requirements fhcr"of, except
for unavoidable reasons. will subject the taxpayer
to the penalties provided therein. and they VIII 90
strictly enforced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
4 COURT CRITICISED.

Rrigadier- General Royal T. Frank, commanding
che Denartuent of the East who is now stationed
M Governors Island. issued special order NO l4o
Yesterday in which he criticised the Judgments OF
special court martial which sat recently at Penn
Grove y J. He cited the cases Of two men found
guilty of sleeping post, one or whom was nned
e. and sentenced to five days confinement with
hard labor while the other was fn6d one month 8
nav q nd sentenced ten days hard labor
'Gcneral Frank objected 10 the manner in which
the trials were conducted in some technical de-
III and added. Even II the proceedings in
80. eases could be approved. the converting
oatccr believes that he could not consistently give
bis sanction to sentences totally disproporlonate
ia inaseouate to the serious offences OF which
Tho prisoners were convicted. He believes II 10 be
lees Injurious TO the proper maintenance or DIS
c,nIine that the prisoners should escape all pun
isbrneni Than by his approval Of the action Of the
court 10 establish a dangerous precedent
,'rhe prisoners will be released from confinement
md returned 0 duty"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
BIDS FOR CARRYING TIE REGIMENT.

At the Quartermasters Department. in the
Army Building yesterday bids opened FOR
fifty thousand regulation blue kersey Army over
coats There four bidders. the price averag-
ing 81 Bids also opened for hundred
typewriters. The contracts were not awarded IN
either case About hundred samples OF cloth
for the overcoats sent in. They viii be
amined by an expert before the old ia awarded.
The department yesterday invited the railroad
lines 70 the West TO put IN bids tor the ransporta-
ton OF the list Regiment OF New-York Volunteers
from this city to San Francisco. The specifications
call for the transportation OF twelve hundred Of
Acers and men. with excess baggage and few
horses The officers to travel in Pullman cars
The railroads are also asked 10 state the cos, OF
TRANSPORTATION TO NcwYork from the various forts
at which the regiment is now stationed
The bids will not be opened before Saturday. Il
was said Yesterday that date has been set for
the departure OF the regiment
special train carrying a large shipment OF sup
plies from the QuartermaSters Department for tho
troops CnickaIpauga VIII leave Jersey city to-
day on the Pennsylvania line
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30

THE BANKS ABLE TO SUPPLY ~ PART ONLY THE
DEMANDS OF CUSTOMERS FOR STAMPS
There was rush of stockholders yesterday to
the banks. trust companies and other Offices al
which transfers Of stock made, their obteci
being to have their shares transferred before the
new war tax the transfer OF each hundred
shares Of stock goes into effect In the case o.
companies newly ncorporat ted or in course OF re-
organization the tax item is an exceedingly i'm
pOrtant
The banks had yesterday. too a great many ap-
plications from customers for bank check stamps
Most OF the banks were bic TO supply the demand
in part but none Of them had anywhere near the
number OF stamps asked for.
The Fourth National Bank has issued for the In
formation and use OF It's customers two timely cir
culars one giving a schedule Of stamp duties di-
rectly affecting banks and the other calling the at
circular says in closing:
As the Department has not yet provided the nee
tention OF depositors to some Of the provisions OF
the new law which they should note and take
pains 10 comply with. in order to save themselves
annoyance az well as heavy penalties The second
essary stamps under the law, and as II VIII take
the public 10 become familiar with the new condi-
tons until there is such distribution as TO make
structed 10 the contrary. become your agents. ana
as such afiix the necessary revenue stamp 10 any
and all CHECKS on his bank. adding cost OF stamp
to face Of check. il being assumed TINT SUCH checN
shall not he regarded completed and issued IN
I'll stamped by you or your agents.
Bankers have recently been instructed 10 make
their applications for payment Of the special tax
on their capital and surplus on the same forms
as were required for liquordoalors, proprietors or
theatre ETC. and many Of hem filed out and for,
warded these formS. Yesterday however e., WORD
YVES received from Washington that all these ap-
pIications would have to ne made out again on
special blanks. These blanks are expected to-day
and the tax must be paid to-morroW
The City Savings Bank VIII advise rs depositors
that two-cent stamp mus; be attached 70 eachh
order for withdrawal OF money by mail. as such
orders can be accepted only nc drafts. NO stamp
is necessary In case of withdrawal OF money by
a depositor presenting his passbook AT the bank
rrln6 lou
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
4 CUBAN UTRDEREP'S STORY.
ESCAPED CONVICT PICKED Up BY BLOCK
AIDE BOAT.

OF Havana June O. via Key West. Fla. June ~
There is Cuban on on Of the ships Of the
hlockading squadron 10 whom the phrase |uo@
Llbre" has taken new meaning lie Is an es-
ca ped murderer. and he tells strange story.
Between ! and O'Clock on sunday afternoon
one of the auxiliary gunboats was cruising slowly
about d mile off Point Bacuranao. east OF Havana
when TWO ngures were observed on the beach. sig
mailing with handkerchcfs. \ small boat was sent
Of 10 them. bat 1t approached the 3hote o'o
Of the figures darted suddenly into IN" orush ana
was seen no more The other man held his ground
and was taken OF 10 the SNIP anu '"''o '''' w.
story. -
He is Pablo Santana Ben.tes. thirty years old.
native Of Consolation del sur. Province Of Pinar
del Rio Seven years ago he killed a man
1T was a little dispute over .oFe aiidF. i"e'o
were words. and - h. made gesture Ike the
plunge of d knife
The gesture tod tale Tweniy-four years was
the sentence. For seven o.: these Benies lay tn tao
Carcel de la Pau;a. The Havana Prison mon ll,
and halt ago p va 2ut y" li d,s Wa wheel
ing sand in a barrow at Sand Battery No. - east
One lay last week while working the battery ne
saw among a group OF spectators one VINO nag
known Inn in past years. There was siai'ce , %
recognition. ana then A meaning look AT t'e prs
o"S Jav or TWO later tho friend reappearei. and
when he departed Bon,tes rad concealed In ms
sleeve small file The rest was easy. II was not
long before the iron had been cut through The
u Benites and ne TOO. accomplished the same tash
Their chance Of escape came al moo" on bay nook
their shackles from them ran INTO the WOODS ana
For three days they made their way through
,hi,ket and brush; eludns the spanish s s,lsaS
until ;hey reached the water tront on 5uaa an.
But at the last moment the other man became
panic-strickcn and ran back 10 the woods IL,
+, h. was H' pa. riot he replied that he would hsht
Benites viii be turned over to the disposition of
n m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
BONDED WAREHOUSES; FOR TEAS.

Washington June 29-Tho recently enacted wa
tariff places duty OF 10 cents pound on teas In
many cities there now stored large quantities
Of free teas imported under the former tarin In
number of instances importers and warehousemon
have desired TO bond warehouses for the storage
Of imported teas without being required to remove
the free article now stored in such premises Tho
regulations Of tho Treasury Department forbid tho
use Of bonded warehouses for any other purpose
than the storage Of imported merchandise In bond
IN view. however Of the emergency ana the eE
pensc and annoyance which would be involved b.
the removal u the free teas. the Secretary OF the
Treasury has consented to the bonding OF ware
houses provided the free teas now stored therein
ere kept entirely separate from all other goods ana
they be removed therefrom within six months
when the warehouses are 20 be rebonded. The con-
cession applles only o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
GEORGIA DEMOCRATS AND WAR POLICY.
ENDORSEMENT OF Mr.. CLEvELAND's VIEWS
COLBY RECEIyED-NICARAGUA
CANAL APPROVED.


Atlanta June % (SpeciaD.-A strong feeling devel-
opei in the Democratic State Convention to-day In
favor OF declaration for the annexation OF Hawaii
and the permanent occupation Of the Philippines
and Porto Rico. This a surprise. as the
Georgia Senator'S and the entire Georgia delegation
in the House OF Representatives decidedly op-
posed to any policy Of territorial acquisition. Every
prominent newspaper in Georgia is on that side.
also.
On taking the ga vel as permanent chairman Flem-
ing c. Dubignon OF savannah made strong appeal
agans. Endorsement OF the territorial extension
idea. He followed exactly the line OF Mt Cleve-
lands Lawrenceville speech. on; did not arouse any
great enthusiasm. On the contrary. every inciden-
tai allusion by other speakers TO the prospect OF
territorial acquisition as result OF the war was
loudly cheered. There strong effort In tho
Committee on Resolutions 10 incorporate In tho
platform All Endorsement Of that Idea but a COM
promise was effected on the basis OF demand for
the immediate construction and permanent control
o, the Nicaragua Canal by the United States.
II a had been taken In the convention on the
question OF territorial extension, the result would
have been doubtful DublgnOn is a candidate for
the Senate succeed Bacon and the fact that they
are on the line 10 Hawaiian annexation art
the acquisition OF territory from Spain has caused
much gossip about the probable appearance Of
third Senate candidate. who VIII take issue with
them on that policy. At the suggestion OF Allen d.
Chandler nominee for Governor. an unequvocal
and emphatic Endorsement OF free silver coinage at
Is 70 | inserted In the platform. There was
considerable minority OF sound money men In the
convention. but they took their medicine without
protest and will give solid support 10 the ticket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
EXPERIENCES ~ MANILA.
'APTAIN OF CALLAo SAVED BY ADMIRAL DEWEY
ADVENTURES OF Az AMERICAN
NAMED VINCENT

NAMED VINCENT
Port Townsend Wash June c9.-According 70
edvices brought from japan by the steamship
Columbia which sas arrived here. considerable
Indignation prevails among the American sailors
nd officers at Manila over the treatment OF me
aptain Of the Spanish gunboat Calao when
allied into Manila Pay about week after tho
aattle and was captured by Dewcy'a feet The
spanlards claimed he showed cowarGice ~ not
r~turning the fire Of the Americans. After
spanish court-martial. ne was sentenced 20 be
shot. but Admiral Dewey came to his rescue and
-ook him under the protection Of the American
Government.
Hundreds Of people IN Manila using every
Effort TO get away and are Offering $40 and
900 for transportation out. As the time draws
for the arrival Of tho American soldiers. the
residents OF Manila becoming more and more
restless Another source of anxiety. in the case
Of the bombardmeai OF Manila. is what the Span
iards viii do with their women and children.
They cannot be sent to the interior. as there they
would become the prey Of the rebels. II Is stated
that appeal will be made to tho British Consul
to make arrangements for Their removal in case
OF bombardment.
Since leaving Mrs Bay on Apr, o. the American
feet has been unable to obtain fresh provisions.
and the men have been living salt fare. Not
withstandng this. there Is no sickness among the
crews and all patiently waiting for orders to
take possession OF NJ, Mia The Spanish soldiers
are anxious to meet the American troops In battle.
They well armed with Mausor rifles and Cap
tain-General August says every one Will fight
with desperation TO maintain the honor Of Spain.
a japanese newspaper contains account Of
the adventures with rebels and Span!ards OF Mr.
well on the island Of Cebu Mr.. Vincent was made
captive by ,ne rsos;, ana i4k'n To- YET "rSa s
condemned 20 death Wniic awaiting execution a
began to lombard tnc place. The Insurgents
speedily decamped leaving NOR prlN3h,I ",hln"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
LATE NEWS F.OM THE ORIENT.
MANILA REBE1s WELL ARMED QUIET At HOILO
-rAMINE RIOTS II CIINA

Victoria. p. c.. June 2.-The stea ncr Empress
OF China has arrived from the orient briGgiug
mail advces from Manila up 20 June lS AZ that
date tho rebel leader Aguinaldo had captured all
the province Of Cavlit. except four towns He
had taken four hundred prisoners. including the
Governor OF Batangas. who attempted suicide
when captured
Admiral Dewey has furnished 20 the rebels BOO
magazine rifles and -. 90 rounds % ammunition.
and 1870 riHos were landed from hiihus'"r from
Annoy about the end Of May Ample provision -
being made FOR the removal y foreigners ~ case
Of NombarGment Eight steamers. with the con-
sent OF the Spanish Consul-Gcncral and H." sane
ton OF Admiral Dewey. have removed from the
Pasig River.
II NJ s Piqua arrived AZ Hong Kong on May
20 from Iollo and Mauilf When fh" PiGua i'it
Ilollo al. quiet. Business va proceeding as
usual. and there was 10 ptair wtti''"I "in'ns
the Spauiards or the foreign r'sit'r.H Ih' oiy
complain, made was that u Was aiN.nh 70 8.p
goods from the place for TIE .nch - steamers
The spanish gunboat r. 'ano h4s cf i,oA' ana
taken refuge the SaEonrg lttcr Ih" cAr-
ture Of tho American ship StranAc apl'hia 10
have been farce. az tho oNlcflr ~ ~" - iIA
state that she had been Transferred 20 th" BIT
ish Gag days previous 90 her capiuf" hy
arh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
s,oovxErpERs AND THE BREWERS.

The action taken by the Wine Liquor ana Beer
Dealers Central Association 70 make the brewers
nav q, least 4 part OF the 81 war tax levied on
each barrel of beer. widely discussed among
the saiocnkecpers yesterday. Those who were seen
bv A Tribune reporter declared that the action OF
a.. assnciatiou was FL Just and that they
would stand BY q 20 a man. They declared that
Inc brewers had become wealthy through thelr
h,siress and that II only FAIR ana Just mat
thev should bear their share OF the war tax.
IL was said yesterday that only In Two districts
-, tho city mad the price Of beer been increased by
The retailers from 10 to 10 cents pint II vas
also roD,rfrd that the price In these Two districts
,'ould be- Immediately reduced 20 the ole rate
The Central Association VII give ne e, brewers pre- a
rs sfIi refuse TO bear their share Of t. the assoc
ciation viii hold another meeting at which final
action will be taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
A SPECIAL DEPOSITORY.

The Hanover National Bank has deposited as
collateral with the treasurer of the United States
bonds 10 the amount OF 81 900 900. and. Ike the
National City Bank has been designated as a
special depository Of moneys paid and to be paid
for the new 2 per cent bonds. While II Is true
that there IL a general scarcity OF Government
bonds among the local banks Il Is understood mat
Two or three Wcll-known banks making ar
rangernonts 10 forward 20 Washington largo blocks
~ Iords uDor. The receipt Of which rccurity by
tho United Stats Treasurer they, too, VIII be
designated as special depository banks FOR THIS
district.
Tho Sub-Treagury yesterday received It's usual
moderate number Of subscriptions 20 the war loan
In sums OF $500 less
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
RECRUITS FoR THE SErENTY-FIRST.

The recruits for the fist Regiment VIII probably
leave here for the camp at Hampstead to-day II
their uniforms have arrived by then. The other
eouipments will be supplied after the men nave
reached CAMP over two hundred men have now
been enrolled and recruiting was being phshcd
forward vigorously all day yesterday. The recruits
were assigned 10 the various companies
Among those who enrolled were DR.. j. J.
Mutt and DR. b L. Wilson. OF the Bellevue
Hospital staff They applied for places on me
aurpeoris STAFF OF the regiment. hut on being told
thaf there were no vacancies decided to go rs
nrva,es They have resigned their places on the
paIlevno Hospital staff but Will probably be al
lowed TO finish their course on their rc c IRON
lave from the hospital who have enlisted
only a few men are now required Tor the Gtn
peyi,en and IT Is expected that they VIII be sent
10 camp in n day two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
DIRECTORS HARD AT WORK.

The directors OF the newly organized Standard
Distiing and Distributing Company were hard at
work yesterday pcrfccting the organization OF the
company one OF the details 70 which they are
especially devoting themselves IS the issue OF trust
receipts and temporary stock certificates before to-
night. The Issuance Of these instruments on or
after July would cause them 10 be subject 10 the
new war tax at a total expense % the company OF
~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
4 CHANCE TO HELP THE FIGHTERS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir It may not be known TO your readers that
the United States hospital-ship Relief. which %
now fitting out at the foot Of East Nipth-st.. will
accept FOR the OF the sick and wounded OF the
Army contributions OF deicacies and other appro-
pirate articles.
The probabilities that the vesse, will not
sail befow Saturday, until which date contributions
sent to Major George II. Torney on board the ship.
will be accepted
The articles OF special Use 10 the hospital corps
are the following
Canned tomatoes Cheese.
Canned fruits. Corn starch.
Canned chicken. Dried herbs Cor SOUPS
Canned peas Wines Gisht Amer.can)
Canned soups. Flavorng extracts.
Canned tongue. SPICES.
Canned butter. Tea
Condensed milk MAGAZINES
Condensed cream Books
Geatine. Puzzies.
Jellies. Games
Crackers.
r. L. JOHNSON
No. 80 East Seventeenth-st., New-Yosk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
m THEIR WAY SOTTH

Thirty left the city Yesterday afternoon TO
ioin the 18th Regiment now In camp at Chlcka-
manga II Is expected that twenty-ninc more VIII
start to-day which Will I'LL the complement OF
about three hundred men who were required about
A fortnight ago to bring the regiment up 10 It's
full Army strength. -. 49,,
9th Regiment Will have all been recruited before the
end OF the week. The ranks OF the 22d VIII not Do
dIIed up before the middle Of next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
TO JOIN THE FIFTH iRTILLhRl

4, No gS Broadway. the headquarters Of the
LAFAYETTE Post It was said yesterday that sixty
recruits from Port Jervls. y. y VIII De sent
TO Join the 9Th Regular Artillery to-day Ihey WIN
he 'mustered in by Lieutenant J. l.. Chamberlain
~ the Isl ARTILLERY Fortyfour of the recruits are
white the rest being colored-