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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-29
FIRST CORPS TO TAKE THE FIELD
TVventy-Seven Regiments at Chick
amauga Ordered Ready.

TVventy-Seven Regiments at Chick
amauga Ordered Ready.
Chickamauga National Park June Is
The order issued Sunday to Immediately
equip and prepare fifteen regiments Of
the First corps to form an expeditionary
force was revoked by Maj. Gen. Brooke
to-day
This does not change the plan TO pre-
pare for an expedition, however, since the
revocation affects more especially the
transfers that were named in the former
order.
1t provides further that instead Of f1f-
teen regiments being Immediately equip
ped and prepared, the entire First corps
of twenty-seven regiments is to be hast
lily prepared for active field service, and
the natural inference prevails among the
best posted army officers at the park that
the entire force will be off for Tampa or
other seaports within a week or ten days,
or as rapidly as transports can be provi-
ded
The regiments included are: The Ninth
PENNSYLVANIA, Second Missouri. First
New Hampshire, Twelfth New York,
Twenty-frst Kansas, Eighth Massachu-
sets. First South Carolina Twelfth Min
nesota, Fifth Pennsylvania, Fourteenth
Minnesota, First Pennsylvania, Second
Ohio. Sixth Ohio, One Hundred and Fifty
eighth Indiana, First West Virginia, One
Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana, First Geor-
gia, Thirty-frst Michigan, Sixteenth
PENNSYLVANIA, Second Wisconsin, Third
Kentucky, Fourth Pennsylvania, Third
Illinois. Fourth Ohio First Kentucky,
Third Wisconsin and Fifth Illinois.
Mai Gen. Brooke was appointed by the
President to command the corps.
T. Mai Gen. Wade will be left in COM
mand at Camp Thomas. The change
made by to-day's order appears to have
been in accordance with Gen Brooke's
desire not to go to the front without suffi-
cient men for any emergency that might
arise. The work OF equipping the corps
is proceeding with all possible speed and
the ouartermaster' and the ordnance de-
partments are being taxed to their utmost
capacity.
Mai. Gen Otto Becker and Maj Sey-
smour Howell were the only government
paymasters arriving to-day, although
twenty-five were expected. Maj. Becker
stated that the corps would begin pay
ing the army at once and it is estimated
the amount to be paid will be not less
than 100000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-29
MARINES FULL OF SPIRIT.
willing to Take All Sorts of Risks
to Get mt the spanfards.

Copyright, 1885, by the Associated Press.
On Board the Associated Press Dispateh
Boat Dauntless Off Marine Camn Cnap-
.@hamo Bay, June PC, via Port Antonio.
juno aside from the energetic attack
OF The SDaniards on the first American
camp established in Cuba nothing has as
'onlshtd the inhabitants of Camp McCalia.
ana indeed, the squadron generally. so
! much as the present long. dry interval in
the midst of what was supposed 70 be
CUBA rainy season.
May was ushered in with rains on the
north coast. and when the troops reached
the south side there were a few after.
room rain gusts, then cloudy threats, but
no rain, and since the marines have land
ed at Camp McCalla there has been but
one brief shower and no more.
The Cuban auxiliaries say this is the
usual thing for the vicinity, and prophecy
no more rain till the first of August unless
IN the hurricane season
Camp McCalla has proven healthful and
a fine place 10 acclimate and harden the
sotdlers. The men, some Of whom were
half-sick from six weeks confinement on
the Panther when they landed, are all as
Drown as Indians and hardy as prize
lighters. They have had their baptism of
flre, and stood the ordeal They have gone
six miles inland and smoked the Span
lards out of their holes on the peninsula,
beaten them in the brush at their own
peculiar kind Of fighting and lost one man
wounded in the exploit while the Span
iards lost seventy-five dead and wounded
not accounted for
When Lieut.. Delehanty's pioneer expe-
dition TO clear the river of mines below
Caimanera was preached yesterday the
marines were eager TO follow the achieves
ment by capturing both Ciamanera and
Guantanamo, Notwithstanding that Guam
tanamO is fifteen miles inland from the
bay, and far out of supporting distance
from the Warships.
Besides, there are 5000 Spanish regulars
there, but the marines thought if two com
panies of them had six companies of
Spaniards at Cusco mountain, the whole
party ought to come pretty near getting
way with the Dagoes up the river
The officers smile quietly at hearing
these enthusiastic outbursts and are well
satisfied with the spirit that prompts
them.
All reports from inland agree in pictur-
ing the Spanish situation as desperate.
The Cubans infest Santiago and Guam
tanamo SO closely that even dispatches be-
tween sections of the Spanish are captured
oftener than they get through
The military governor of Santiago made
a demand three days ago on Guantanamo
for food and reinforcements. The cap
tured messenger replied despondently.
stating that Guantanamo was worse Off
than Santiago and nothing could be sent
The Cubans watch every creek and cross
roads, gathering in Spanish couriers and
bringing them into McCalla or Sampson.
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LOVE. CRIME AND WAR.
Escaped Cuban Murderer ON One OF
the Blockading ships.


the BlOckading ships.
Copyright. 1885, by the Associated Press.
On Board the Dispatch Boat Cynthia II.
of Havana. June q, p. M. via Key
West, June 2S, $40 a. m.-There is a Gu
ban passenger on one of the ships of the
blookading squadron TO whom the phrase
Cuba Libre" has taken a new meaning
lie is an escaped murderer, and he tets
a strange tale Of '1ove, crime and war"
His name IS Pablo Santana Benitos. 30
years old a native of Consolation del Sur.
ago he killed a man as the outcome OF a
love affair
Tweniy-four years was the sentence.
For seven of these Benitos lay In the Car
Gel de la Pauta, the Havana prison. A
month and a half ago he was put In a
chain-gang and sent to work on the forth
hcations His duty was wheeling sand at
sand battery No. ], east of MORO. They
gave him nothing 10 eat but few beans.
he said, and he was almost starved
Thursday, while the guard was at
lunch, he aud a fellow convict made their
escape. They ran iato the woods and
were soon safely away.
For three days they made their way
through thicket and brush eluding .vthe
Spanish soldiers untn they reached the
water front on Sunday But at the last
moment the other men became panic
stricken and ran back TO the woods. BEN
itos knew little of the war but when ask
cd II he was patriot, he replied:
IN fight for America"
There are between three and four hun
dred men working on the sand battery
from which he escaped, he said, and hig
forces are at work on all the fortlfca-
lions around Havana.
Some Information had reached him as 10
the condition prevailing in che Cuban cap
lta!.
The poor are starving in the streets"
he ASSERTED. The Spanish soldiers are on
half-rations. Bread brings 60 cents per
pound beef costs 40 cents and pork Is sold
for 50 cents a pound.
Benitos has brother at Palma, Island
of Aiajorca. The prisoner will be turned
over TO Commodore Watson.
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COMMANDER OF the cALLAo SHOT.
CourtmartinIed by the spaniards for
Not Fighting the Fleet.

From the New York Tribune.
Nagasaki, Japan, June 4 via San Fran
cisco, June 26.--The capture Of the Span
ish revenue steamer Callao now member
of the American fleet, was first a comedy
and then a tragedy. She came into Ma
Mia after the fight, from a fourteen
months cruise and was ignorant of even.
the declaration of war. She steamed up
the harbor early in the morning, before
the ships OF the squadron displayed their
colors, and mistook shots across her bow
for some careless target practice.
Her officers thought the gunners crazy
and called out for them to cease. Not un-
I'll a shot carried away her awning did
she heave to. Her unfortunate comman-
der came aboard the flagship which, with
the Raleigh and several others, had been
peppering away at her. and was astound-
ed to know that he was a prisoner He
asked Admiral Dewey for his advice, as a
father, and the admiral said he won,d
permit him to take his personal effects.
and would parole him. He also said he
would give him boat to get ashore
He also offered him the alternative OF
remaining a prisoner, but as the captain
expected to meet his wife and six children.
who were to join him in Manila, he thank
ed the admiral and departed. Two days
later came a report that he had been
court martialed and shot for not engag-
ing the American fleet. He had Just three
little "popguns" on his deck, and he
would have been insane to have trained
these little guns on even the McCulloch.
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GEORGIA'S NAVAL RESERVES.
GigniIIiat to Appear in New York for
Examination.

Gignilliat to Appear in New York for
Examination.
Washington June S-Representative
Lester saw Assistant Secretary Allen at
the navy department to-day relative to
Hayward Gisnilliat of Savannah, who was
recently appointed commander of the Geor-
gia Naval Reserves.
Commander Gignilliat is now in New
York for the purpose of appearing before
the board of officers in session in that
city preparatory to being mustered into
the service.
1t is his intention to appear before the
board next Thursday unless the board Is
dissolved in the mean time.
Assistant Secretary Alien assured Col
Lester that the board viii not be dissolV-
ed Immediately, and therefore Commander
Gigniliat will be given an opportunity to
qualify.
As soon as he IS mustered into the SER
vice he will proceed to Savannah, where he
was authorized 10 act as mastering Of
ficer for the Georgia reserves. AS soon as
the Georgians are mustered in they Will
be assigned to duty on board of one of the
naval ships engaged in coast defense.
It is not possible at this writing TO state
where they VIII be ordered, but there is
ample work for them to do as soon as they
are reported ready for duty.
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FRANCES NEW CABINET.
Henri Brisson the President of, the
Council. 90. 81 9r.-'

Henri Brtsson the President of, the
Council. y.s 81 mr.
Paris, June 28.-The new French cabinet
as definitely formed is as follows:
President of Council and Minister of In
terior-M Henri Brisson.
Minister of Finance-M. Paul Peytral.
Minister of Education-M. Leon Bour-
geoise.
Minister Of Justice-M. Ferdinand sar,
rien.
Minister of Warm. Godefroy cavaig-
nae.
Minister of Marine--M. Edouard Simon
Loclkroy.
Minister of Foreign Affairs-M. Theo-
phile Del Case.
Minister of the Colonies-M.. Georges
Trouillot.
Minister of COMMERCIAL. Emile Marue-
jouls.
Minister Of Agriculture-M. Albert Wiger.
Minister of Public Works-Senator Til
laye.
The ministers will be presented to Presi-
dent Faure to-day.
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DEAD BESIDE THE TRACK.
Arthur Taylor D-capitated by
Train Near NayIor.


Valdosta Ca. June 2S,--one of the
boldest robberies that has occurred here
In a long time was revealed this morning
when S. b. Goodwin arose. A thief had en-
tered mis- room by rear door, stolen his
trousers and a fine gold watch. with some
other things, and made his escape. The
robber stopped on the back porch long
enough to clear the pockets of anything
he did not want, carrying the valuables
along with him.
On the same night and in the same To-
caity a thief entered the residence of DR..
J. A. Parrish and stole a lot of clothing
from the room in which he was sleeping.
Last week a thief entered o room where
Bud" Griffin was asleep and stole sew
eral articles from him,
II is reported that Blue Springs, ten
miles west of here, has dried up as the re-
suit of the long dry spell. This IS one
of the boldest and largest springs in this
section, and only once before has been
known to dry up Though there has been
several showers in this section lately. the
rainfall is far less than In former years,
Crops, however, have not been damaged
to such a great extent by the drought
Reports from some sections tell of the best
crops ever known in the county. These
are rare and confined TO the very best
farmers.
j. H. Norton g. Co., merchants at Ha-
hira, were closed yesterday and the busi-
ness put in the hands OF a receiver, Mr..
William Ray being appointed receiver for
the firm. 1t Is not known yet to what ex-
tent the firm is involved.
The following story of an accident and
a fight comes from Nayor, In this coun-
ty twelve miles east of here:
"At q negro festival here Saturday
night the usual row took place and pis-
tolls came into play. Henry Jackson. son
of Aaron Jackson, was shot In right nos
tril the ball lodging under the right cheek
bone.
After midnight, Saturday night, Arthur
Taylor was found dead by the railroad
track at the east end Of the long switch.
The head had been completely severed By
the wheels OF train. The body was lying
in a state of perfect composure, al right
angles TO the track He had been to the fes-
tval and carried home a girl to whom he
was to have been married next Thursday
night. In fifteen minutes after he left her
the night express passed and he was lying
dead. Either he deloera tely lay down with
his neck across the rail just ahead of the
train, or he was murdered and placed
there. Three out of four witnesses swore
that he id not seem drunk enough to be
unable TO take care Of himself
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-29
DEMOCRATS or TENNESSEE.
Benton McMilIin to Be Nominated
for Governor.

Benton McMilIin to Be Nominated
for Governor.
Chattanooga, Tenn, June 2S.-For the
first time in the history Of the Democratic
party of the state the convention to nomi-
nate a Governor and state officers will
hold its sessions outside of Nashville, be-
ing called to meet in this city at IL o'clock
tomorrow.
The convention viii nominate a candi-
date for Governor and three members Of
the railroad commission.
There is no contest over the gubernato-
rial nomination. Congressman Benton
McMillin will be nominated on the first
ballot for Governor.
There is a sharp contest over the nomi-
nations for railroad commissioners. This
is the first nomination under the new law
and is therefore attracting great interest
The term is for three years
The platform as outlined tonight will
declare for the free coinage of silver; in
dorses the Chicago platform, oppose the
issuance of bonds for carrying on the war
and declares that treasury notes should
have been issued instead and demand the
repeal of the tax on state banks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-29
BIKE RACES AT BALTIMORE.
The Ten-MiIe Match Between Cissac
and Sims Postponed.

Baltimore. June 2s.-The ten-mile paced
bicycle match race between Henri cis-
sac, the French champion, and Fred Sims
OF Washington, which was to have taken
place at the Coliseum tonight. was post
poned until Thursday evening.
During the opening heat Of the half
mile open professional consolation event
the electric wires became disarranged and
the lights went out.
The one-mile professional handicap the
only event completed, was won by Car
roll Jack Of Philadelphia Zone second) ;
j. Chapman OF Atlanta, Ga g seconds),
was second, and Bob Walthour (scratch),
Atlanta, took third prize. Time 202 As.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-29
GEORGIA BOYS IN THE ARMY.
Several Transfers, Arranged for at
War Department.

War Department..
Washington, June Ex-senator Bacon
was at the war department to-day and Sc
cured the necessary discharges of Max
McRae and T. F. Pruitt of the First Geor-
eia and Alex Lawrence and w. r. Leakin
of the Second Georgia to permit them to
accent the commissions rendered them in
the new Third Georgia.
Senator Bacon and Judge Griggs con-
Smiled the adjutant general about the
transfer Of Maj. Spence, who is now with
his command about Santiago. The Gov
ernor was informed that he will have to
make formal request for the transfer
and this will be done at once.
Cen. Corbin expressed the opinion that
he can get Mai. Spence back from Cuba
in about two weeks.
Tndge Bartlett has secured the dis
charge of Private Emmett Sullivan of Ma
con. a l7-year-old boy who enlisted and is
now sick al Chickamauga.
congressman Fleming has had DR.. Rob-
ert c. Eve Of Augusta appointed a sur
geon and assigned to the hospital at Key
West.
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SUSPECTS AT FORT M'PHERsoN.
Four Men Arrive Under Arrest as
Spies for spain.

HTFENH
Atlanta. Ga, june 2s-Four supposed
Spanish spies reached Fort Mcpherson to-
day.
One of them Is Private Frederick j.
Glenhurst Of the Fourth Army Corps He
is supposed to have entered the army 20
enable him to carry on his secret opera
tions without attracting suspicion. He
was arrested at Tampa, and, pending in
vesugation of the charges against him.
was sent to Fort Mcpherson.
The three other suspects are officially
known as Thoribio Negrin, deserter from
the Spanish navy; Jose Martinez and Juan
Rodriguez. alias Spanish John" They
are thought to have been obtaining infor-
nation about the Notifications at Tybee
for the use of their government.
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EARTHQUAKES IN ITALY.
Several Persons Killed and Build
ings Damaged.

Several Persons Killed and Build
ings Damaged.
Rome, June 2S.-Two sharp earthquake
shocks were felt this morning at Rieti,
forty-two miles from here. The worst one
was at l a. m. 1t lasted nine seconds and
a number of buildings were damaged.
The carbineer barracks were rendered I'M
inhabitable, and the whole population was
panic stricken.
At Castle Franco an earthquake shock
injured a number of people and killed one
child.
An earthquake shock was also felt last
night around Aquila, capital of the pro-
vince of that name eighteen miles north
east of this city, and along the Antrodoco
valley. A number of houses collapsed,
one person was killed and a dozen were
injured.
Five peasants were killed and seven
others were injured by an earthquake
shock at Santa Rufina, near Aquila.
A number of houses fell and several per-
sons were killed by a shock which oc-
CURED at the village of Capo Vello.
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HEROES or THE NAVY.
Joint Resolution Introduced Tenders
ing Thanks of Congress.

Washington, June s.-Representative
House naval affairs committed, to-day in
PRODUCED a joint resolution rendering the
thanks of Congress to Assistant Naval
Constructor Richmond Pearson HoDson,
and to the volunteer crew Of the Mefri-
mac, and authorizing Lieut.. Hobson's
transfer from the constructing corps TO
the line Of the navy. II is In response to
the recommendation made by President
Mckinley In his message to Congress yes
terday.
simultaneously with this resolution Mr..
Hilborn also introduced the Senate joint
resolution recognizing the gallantry Of
Frank ii. Newcomb and Capt Daniel b.
Hodgsdon. A special meeting Of the
House affairs committee has been called
for II o'clock tomorrow TO act on these
resolutions and others that are pending.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-29
SPAIN NOT AFRAID OF SHIPS.
Threat to Send Squadron Causes
No Alarm at Madrid.

London, June 29-All the special dis
matches from Madrid agree that the threat
Of the United States TO send squadron
70 the spanish coast causes no excitement
or apprehension in Spain.
The General belief on the continent is
that nothing serious is intended by the
threat though there are reports from
Vienna that the Powers are exchanging
notes on the subject.
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IIsh proprietor manager listened with a ris-
ing smile to our appeal for enlightenment.
Was IL big shop near the theater2" he
queried. Yes. yes we murmured. "Oh,
well, in that case" remarked hine host
with chucke, you were in Senior Palma
terras Wholesale store--one of the big
gest business concerns in Las Paimas. It's
not retail shop al all, and the bottles you
saw were probably samplesl"
And of such is the courtesy OF Spain
wholesale, and beyond price.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-29
MURDER OF THE POSTMASTER.
Six Men Arrested on a Charge of BE.
ing Implicated

Charleston, S. c., June pa special to
the News and Courier from Kingstree, 8.
e., says: THE following men at Lake
City were arrested to-day on a charge Of
being implicated in the killing Of Post
master Baker, and viii be taken %
Chal lesion tonight Maultree EDps. II.
W. Stokes, n. c. Goodwin, r. II Me-
Knight, M. V. Ward and W. A, Webster
"These men were arrested by deputies
frora Charleston on a warrant issued by
rostoftice Inspector Bulla.
or. NJ Giland Of this place has been
retained for the defense.
Everything is qIlt. a. Lake City, 0nd
Vecy little excitement is manifested"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-29
REPUBLICANS OF ARKANSAS.
Full State Ticket to BE Nominated
by To-day's Convention.

by To-day's Convention.
Little Rock, Ark, June 2s.-The Repub-
lican state convention will assemble here
at noon Tomorrow.
It win be the first Republican conven-
ton in Arkansas for years at which Gen.
Clayton Powell has not been ia attend
ance. He was expected to be on. hand
but at the last moment sent word from
the City of Mexico that his duties wouId
prevent his attendance.
The convention will nominate a fun
state ticket probably headed by Hon ~
f. Auten of Little Rock for Governor.
There will be no contests for any OF the
places. 1t is the intention of the Repub-
leans TO make a vigorous campaign for
state and county officers this year.
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street Car Ro1te 70 Be changed.

Macon, Ca, June 2s.-The Macon Con-
soiidatcd Street Railway Company asked
Council tonight to let them abandon their
track down Cherry street. They agree to
connect at Cotton avenue and Poplar
street for the Union depot and Vinevile
This Will probably be allowed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-29
SECOND BALLOTS IN GERMANY.
ReichstsE Membership Divided
Among Many Parties.

Berlin, June 2s-The complete result Of
the second balloting in the election OF
members Of the ReIchstag is as follows:
Conservatives. 10; Imperialsts, 10; Centre.
%; Reform party, 5; National Liberals
49,; Radical Union, II: Radical Peoples
party 49, German Peoples party, s: Agra
rians, 3; Socialists, "a; Poles. /; GueIphss
8; Independenf 6
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BUILDING FALLS AT DALLAS.
Girl KILLED and Five other Persons
Injured.

Dallas. Tex, June 2s.-By the collapse
of building in Lancaster twelve miles
from here Birdy Nattles, daughter of
Henry Nattles. has been killed and five
others injured. Faulty construction Is
supposed to have caused the collapse.
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GovERNoRsHIP or MAINE.
Incumbent ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Poll
cy Endorsed.

Augusta, Me-, June 2s-The Republicans
of Maine renominated Gov. Llewellyn
Powers by a, unanimous vote at the state
convention held here to-day.
The platform indorses President McKin-
leys administration in the conduct of the
war with Spain, and holds II 70 be the
aacred duty of the state 10 protect and
care for the wives and children of her SOL
diers and sailors while they carry liberty
20 the Oppressed and defend the nations
honor.
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soUTHERNERS IN THE WAR
'"inin"tions of Two Georgians ana
CaroIinian Sent i'm.

caroIinian Sent in.
washington. June 2S.-The President to-
Gay sent these nominations to the SEN
ate:
Nolunteer Army-Third Regiment-Wade
"a, Westmoreland of Georgia, to be cap
tain; William Albert Jones of ceorgia 70
be second lieutenant.
SECOND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS H. Weber
% rs south Carolina. 10 be captain.
,io,, ne senate to-day confirmed the nomIna-
tlon Of James r. Branch of Virginia 10
pe major in the Seventh Reginsnt ~
United States Volunteer Infantry
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London. June 29-Lord Wolseley COM
mander in chief Of the British army, has
joined the Anglo-American commission,
which is aiming 70 cultivate an entente.