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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
DELEGAL'S CASE WITH JURY.
THE DEFENSE DID NOT INTRODUCE
ANY EVIDENCE.

Jury Completed From the Country
Districts-The WOman's story of
the Alleged Crime-DeIegaI DecIar-
ed His Innocence-MOtiOn for
New Trials for Rioters 10 lie Ar
Eued in OctOber-SaVannah Troops
VIII Come Home To-day.
Darien. Ga, Sept. THE jury In the
case against Henry DelegaI charged with
rape, has been out since o'clock this
afternoon and has not yet made up a yer
diet.
The case did not occupy as much time
as was thought as the defense did not In
troduce any evidence.
The last Of the twelve Jurors was select
ed this morning from number of men
summoned from distant portions Of the
county Bailiffs were sent out last night
to serve the subpoenas.
The jury, as completed this morning, was
a follows: T. B. Burns, A. p Lee, VIII
liam Smith, T. II. Gignilliat II. W. Pop
pell, A. j. Poppell, j. A. Andrews, w. II.
Poppell, S. Proudfoot, A. b. Howard, N.
D. Amos and G. w. Poppell. These are
except one were from the country.
The state introduced as witnesses ]. r.
Wallis, father of the woman who was as
saulted; Mrs. Matilda Ann Hope. the wo-
man in question; DR.. p. s. Clark and John
Wallace.
The story of the crime, as related by
Mrs. Hope was that on the night of Dec
. Ir,stA -
the exception of her youngest sister and
her little 4-year-old son. Her
father was attending court her
Oldest brother was away fishing,
and her youngest brother visiting
her aunt. After she had been asleep some
time she awoke to find Henry Delegal
leaning over her bed. She sprang up but
was caught by Delegal, who drew pistol
and told her IL she resisted him or cried
out he would XIII her. He then made her
swallow a drink from a bottle, after which
he accomplished his purpose. This drink
she said stupihed her and made her almost
helpless. She said she did not disclose
the facts until eight months afterwards.
because Delegal told her he would kill her
and her father If she told Il, and all these
months she suffered from fear of her as
sailants violence.
No evidence was introduced by the de-
fense Desegal made his statement declar-
ing that he was innocent, and intimatlnE
that his prosecution was malicious on the
part of Mrs. Hopes father who did not
like defendant.
Speeches for the prosecution were made
by Solicitor General Kenan and Mr..
Charlton. and for the defense by Judge
Twiggs and Mr. J. L. Travis.
The defense relied on the character of the
prosecutors as developed in the examina-
tons.
The motions for new trials In the riot
cases will he argued before Judge Sea-
brool. on Oct 90
The detachment of Savannah Volunteer
Guards now on duty here will return home
tn-norroM.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
CREATED DEEP IMPRESSION.
Cuhnns Are Thinking Over GOmez's
Appeal for Unity.

Havana Sept. 7--The Heraldo to-day
says the interview between Maxine Go
mez and Gen. Quinten Bandera, which
took place yesterday and in which Gen.
Gomez recommended policy of unity and
concord, has created profound Impress
ion among the Cuban politicians and will
have unifylng effect upon the rival in
surgent factions.
The Havana secret police have surprised
and captured "a gang Of counterfeiters of
American silver money.
AT a joint meeting Of special commit
tees representing the Cuban National par
ty and the Cuban National League, held
In Havana to-day, 1t was agreed to settle
the differences between the two organiza-
tions. 1t Is rumored that the real cause
of the amalgamation is the formation of
new party in the eastern provinces. to
say nothing of the probable formation of
a party led by Gualberto Gomez Cubans
now In Havana from the eastern prov
inces say that even If Quintln Bandera
should attempt to check the eastern ne
groes, it is unlikely that he would be able
to do so. The negroes seem convinced
that a color prejudice exists against them
among the white Cubans.
Gualberto Gomez has been nominated
for the presidency by the new eastern
party, but he will not have any connec-
tion with It, regarding 1t as a purely To-
cal organization.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
INSURANCE FIGHT SERIOUS.
Stamping ONCE Was Withdrawn
From Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 7.-The fight which
has been waged in Mississippi during the
past several weeks against the Southeast
ern Tariff Association, on the ground that
1t was amenable to the state statute
against trusts and combines, was prac-
tically brought 10 an end to-day by the
association announcing its intention to
abandon the stamping office established
for the purpose of preventing rate cut
ting among local agents.
The situation had assumed a very serious
aspect until the association aban-
doned Its position and the state
was on the verge of big insurance mud
die. Gov. McLaurin had announced his
intention of proceeding against the South
eastern Tariff Association by means of
an injunction to prohibit the stamping
office and also to prevent the companies
therein and their agents from doing bus-
ness in the state by withdrawing the for
mer
The Supreme Court has decided the as
sociatlon to be a trust within the mean
ing OF the Mississippi statute, and mem
bers Of the legislature, which meets next
January are expecting some lively litiga-
ton on the subject of insurance with the
purpose of putting all companies operating
in the state under state control.
The complaint against high rates Is quite
general, and the agents are indulging in
some very lively rate cutting in order ia
secure business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
some Incidents OF the shoot.

During the shooting OF the match tho
sun was bright and the wind, which blew
from the north and northwest shifted
around to the south southwest and came
In puffs. Although II was more difficult
under the conditions TO shoot at the 500
yard range, the best shooting of the day
was done there.
DR.. Hudson, a private on the New
Jersey team. did some wonderful shooting
at the 500-yard range, and his repeated
bullseyes did much to close up the gap
between the New Jersey and Georgia
teams.
In the final shooting In fact, IL
was the last firing in the match, Walter
w Whittemore Of the New Jersey team,
a member of the First Troop of Newark
did the most remarkable scoring ever
witnessed on the Sea Girt range. He was
firing at the 6O0-yard range, and every bull
let scored "a bullseye, giving him a clean
that has been made in the Hilton Trophy
matches. WhIttemore is a new man, and
never shot In the contest until this yes.
This is the first time New Jersey has
won the Hilton match II was won In the
last contest by Georgia, and the District OF
Columbia won IL inr1s96 and 1893 To-day
the shooting was very exciting on the 600
yard range, and II was anybodys untn
the last man fired The best score Of the
day was by Hudson who scored 98 out
of a possible 105. The Georgians cheered
the Jersey men when the score was
known.
The team scores weTe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08

Cuban Mob Claimed He Was Once n
Spy and InfOrmer.


Havana, Sept. IAN attempt was made
to-day to lynch spaniard, Andrus Cam
achao, who was working on lighter in
the harbor. The mob dragged him from the
wharf, put rope around his neck, hauled
him along the ground, and beat him with
sticks.
Ultimately the custom house guard res
cued him ana he was taken 10 the hospi-
tall covered with wounds. Though serious
" injured he will probably recover.
The mob asserted thai he was an cd
time friend and abetor Of Barto.o Ramos,
the Spanish informer and spy.
Camachao said he knew Ramos but de-
clared that he had never injured any one,
and was perfectly innocent of the specific
offenses charged against him.
F. Diario de la Marina says:
at is sufficient to assert that a man was
a Spanish guide or spy to place his dfe In
jeopardy"
Gen. Gomez, in the course of an inter-
view published to-day by La Lucha,
says:
1.-THE political conduct of the Cubans
does not show the faith which good Gu
bans should hold. He should have a firm
conviction Of the righteousness of his cause
and Of the ultimate triumph of the prin-
clples which he defended on the field OF
battle and is now proclaimlng on the
streets. He should take no notice of the
old autonomists' cries and the new efforts
after protectorate. To heed such things
is to show weak patriotism. The fears
inspired within US by the ghost stories
told us in childhood should not be re-
yived in late years"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
STRONG TENSION CONTINUED.
TransvaaTs Request Interpreted Al
most >as Defiance.

London, Sept. If the Transvaal situa-
ton has changed at all since yesterday.
il is for the worse.
The Boer request for an explanation as
to the massing of British troops on the
frontier of the Transvaal has an ominous
note of irritation and Impatience which,
at such critical stage, can scarcely be
interpreted as anything but defiance.
Both here and in Cape Colony the ten
sion and the arming continue Whether
to-morrow's cabinet council will afford
immediate relief is still a question of
great doubt. The more conservative be-
lieve that the cabinet will only put a
time limit upon the negotiations and that
the interim will merely be a repetition of
the anxious times which have marked the
past few weeks.
Cape Town advices say the Afrikanders
regard the latest Boer reply as evasive,
while others regard 1t as designed to en-
tangle the two governments in further
negotiations. The average opinion of the
British press is inclined to regard il as
the straw which would break the back of
the most long suffering diplomatic camel.
The London edition of the Standard and
Diggers News, the official Boer organ,
to-day says:
I'VE can state that the diplomatic cor
respondence between the Transvaal and
the colonial office is of a reassurlng ma
ture, and that the dispute has now mar
Towed to an issue which should make
settlement possible, and even speedy. The
Transvaal is prepared for all eventualities,
but remains hopeful of peaceful settle
ment."
Nothing which can be learned here tends
to confirm the foregoing statement and
owing to the pro-Boer source from which
1t emanates, it Is regarded with euspi-
cion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
WANT BRYAN AT THE FAIR,
The NebrnsIsan to TIE offered 5000 to
Make "a Speech.

Atlanta, Sept. AT meeting Of the ex-
ecutive committee of the State Fair to-
day IL was decided to ask Hon. william
Jennings Bryan TO make an address dur
ing the last week Of the fair. There Is be-
fieved TO be little doubt that the invitation
will be accepted as it is accompanied by
500 inducement.
Secretary Martin stated during the dis
cussion of Mr. Bryan that he was under
the impression that It would take money
to bring Mr.. Bryan to Atlanta. He said
that Mr.. Bryan woull not make a speech
for less than $3.50, ana he added that he
thought il would be good idea 10 give
up even that amount of money in order to
bring the Nebraskan to Atlanta Every
member of the committee was willing to
give Col Bryan the $500 to appear during
the State Fair, and Chairman Pope Brown
thereupon extended The invitation.
II is the idea of the committee that
Col. Bryan shall deliver a general address
on political questions. or anything else
that he might think would please the au-
dicnce. At even $500 a speech the fair
people think the brilliant Nebraskan win
be a money maker for them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08

FalI Campaign in Philippines Soon
to Begin.

Washington Sept. THE activity of the
war department officials and the close fig
uring that is being done regarding the
available force in the Philippines, indi-
Gates an early movement.
1t has been known that a forward move
ment was contemplated in November. but
there are now indications that the cam
paign may begin at least a month earlier.
II there should be favorable weather con-
ditions.
BY Oct l Gen. Otis will have an army
of $1,000 effective fighting men. It is be-
heVed by some officials of the army that
such a force ought to begin an active
campaign without delay unless the wealth
er conditions are such as to absolutely
prevent.
With the arrival at Manila of the other
troops now being raised, il is suggested
they may be formed into another corps
for the purpose of pursuing the Fiipinos
in some other part of the island of Luzon.
In this connection it is known that many
officers look with favor upon the suggestion
that an army should be landed at Lingay>
en-, and move down the Dagupan Railway,
thus taking the army of Aguinaldo in the
rear. This will necessitate the co-opera-
ton of the navy. and the officials of the
navy department have consulted with the
war department as to what can be done
to advantage in this direction.
The navy has offered to send a squad
ron to Lingayen bay, subdue the town
and occupy it, thus making safe a land
ing for the army, should the plan of at
tack be decided upon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
GAVE MUCH ENCOURAGEMENT.
SchurmRnn Showed Filipino Rebel
lion Was a Small Affair.

Washington, Sept. 7.-President Schur-
mann of the Philippine commission called
at the state department to-day to say
good-by before leaving for Ithaca, N. Y.
Mr. Schurmann has made deep i'm
preston upon the officials of the admins
tration by his statements relative to af-
fairs in the Philippines when he left. His
optimistic views have convinced some of
the leading officials that the end of the
war in the Philippines is in sight.
One of the arguments which he used to
support this belief was a chart of the
Philippine group. On this the various
races populating the islands were graphic
ally set out in colors, the significant fea-
ture being the small showing made by the
Tagals Not only does the chart show
that this tribe forms but a small portion
of the total population of the Philippines,
but it makes it appear that the Tagals in
insurrection against the United States con-
stitute only portion of the tribe and that
whole provinces in Luzon, notably at the
northern extremity of the islands are
either friendly to the United States or at
least neutral
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
BOERs GETTING INTO CAMP.
Left Their Cattle Behind and Took
Hostages with Them.

Lett Their Cattle Behind and Took
Hostages with Them.
London, Sept. S.-A special dispatch to
the Morning Post from Pietermaritzburg
says that the 800 Beers who left Pretoria
for St. Anderton, about fifty miles from
the frontier, pushed on to Volksrust close
to the Natal border. where they are now
encamped.
The same correspondent says that the
arrangements for the defense of Newcas-
tie in Natal south of Laings Mex, are now
practically complete. He adds:
THE governor of Natal INFORMS me that
the Beers of Utrecht and Vryheid have
been suddenly called to the high weld.
They were compelled to leave their cattle
behind them, but they took children OF
the natives as hostages"
The Times, commenting editorially upon
the Transvaal's demand for an explana-
ton of the presence of the British troops
on the border says:
such a demand as the Transvaal has
addressed to its suzerain is probably with
out precedent, except as an act of def
ance Ignorant of diplomatic usages az
the Beers may be, they could hardly have
taken this step unless they desired to dare
us to a trial of strength"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
DEMONSTRATIONS AT IMUs.
Charges Against Insurgent General
for Not Attacking.

Manila. Sept 7.-Small detachments of
Filip$nos make demonstrations nightly
around linus, firing volleys upon the
American outposts. The Americans have
thus far not replied except on Tuesday
night, when two companies of the Fourth
Infantry sailed out and fired two voleys
in the direction of the disturbers, who
disappeared Immediately.
The secret service has learned that Ag
uinaldo has preferred charges against the
general commanding in the Cavite prov
ince for failing to obey an order to at
tack linus.
The Americans treat the Filipinos more
like fractions children than enemies.
Proofs have been obtained that the Mayor
and five members of the Council are act
i've insurgent sympathizers, and many in
surgent soldiers are visiting the town in
disguise. There is no desire TO stop them,
however, as il is thought a display of the
American resources and the efforts to give
the Filipinos good government will have
a beneficial effect.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
BIG MATCH LOST TO GEORGIA.
HILTON TROPHY MUST GO TO THE
NEW JERSEY TEAM.

winning Team Made n Score of
1,OS9, Which Was Ten Points
Ahead of the Savannah Team.
Georginns Were I'm the Lead Up to-
the GOO-Yard Range, Hut Failed t0
Keep Up Their Good WOrk-FOr-
mcr work at Sea GIrt.
Sea Girt, n. j., Sept. 7.-Georga lost the
Hilton Trophy match TO New Jersey by
ten points
The match was opened at 10 o'clock this
morning mad continued throughout the
day, At the 2O0-yard range the Georgia
team shot evenly. and though no brilliant
score was made, the average was high.
There were only three teams represents
ed In this match, New Hampshire with-
drawing just before the opening of the
contest. Georgia led New Jersey and Dis
trict of Columbia by a good margin when
the firing ON the 5OO-yard range began,
thirteen points. leaving the net lead for
Georgia only three points.
AT 600 yards the Georgians shot fairly
well, but We're unable to attain the total
credited to New Jersey.
The match was finally won by New
Jersey. whose grand aggregate was 1853.
Georgia was ten points behind Jerseys
and the District Of Columbia scored 1.O25.
Harrison made thirty-two at 200 yards
and Cam ana Wilson thlrty-one each~
Daniel scored six bullseyes and one four
at five hundred yards and Wilson follow
ed with a score of 80. Harrison Battey
and Cam each scored thirty-two at 600.
scores of the GeOrginns.
The Individual scores are given herewith.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
CALLED EMPEROR WILLIAM.
Hebrews of Memphis Request Him to
Act in Dreyfus Case.

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 7--Representa-
tive Hebrews have sent the following ca
blegffam to Emperor William Of Germany:
"Relying upon your imperial majesty's
weli-known sense of right, we Israelites
Of the city Of Memphis respectfully petit
ton you to permit any evidence within
your knowledge and which may subserve
the interests Of justice and truth in the
Dreyfus case to he submitted to the court
martial sitting at Rennes. We are emhol-
dened to make this request from the fact
that the whole civilized world is interested
in the case on trial."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08

Young Boy Dead and n Private SOL
dier Fatally Wounded.

Columbus, o., Sept. 7.-DurIng the sham
tie of San juan" at the Sells grounds to-
day, Charles Krag, aged IS years, a spec
taior, was killed; r. Ravetta, private Of
the Fourth Ohio engaged in the sham bat
tie, was fatally wounded and Max Gug-
genheim. spectator, was seriously
wounded.
1t was supposed loaded shells were ac-
cidsntally mixed with blanks furnished the
soldiers In the sham battle.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
SAYS TT IS PURE INVENTION.
Bentheim's story semI-OhiciaIIy De-
MED ia Germany.

Coburg, Sept. IA semi-ofiicial agency
declares that the statement recently made
by Charles f. Beutheim of Atlanta, Ca,
to the effect that Alvin Florschuetz. when
United States vice consul at Sonneberg.
used the seals, letter heads, etc, Of the
consulate for years before the Dreyfus
case came up, for the transmission to the
German war office Of French military Sc
crets, is pure invention. It is also SAID
that Bentheim was never employed in the
Offices Of the general staff OF Germany,
as he has clalmed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
HAS PARALYZED BUSINESS.
santO Domingo Is Flooded with had
Paper Money.

Santiago de los Caballeros, Sept T.
Business is paralyzed on account of bad
currency. Many houses hold large
amounts of paper not guaranteed by the
old government, worth to-day about 2
cents on the dollar.
Gen Jiminez has declared that he will
honor all government debts. but will not
be responsible for the $4,000O0O of paper
fraudulenty issued by the old admins
tration
To-day he has been engaged with the
provincial delegations. who regard him as
President, although the election will not be
held until November.
Tomorrow he will proceed on horseback
to Sanchez where warship Is awaiting
to take him and his party to San Do
mngo. Thus far the internal trip has
been an ovation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
WILL ACCEPT A CONFERENCE.
TransvnaI Republic Ready to Talk
1t over with England.

Pretoria, Sept. THE proposed confer
ence mentioned in the Transvaals last
dispatch is the one mentioned by the sec
retary of state for the colonies, Mr..
Chamberlain, on July 20.
1t is declared officially that the Trans
vaal republic will accept such confer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08

Bloemfonte.n. Orange Free State, Sept
lit is understood that all the TransvasS
artillery has been called out and that the
burghers have been notified to be ready
The latest reply Of the Transyaal TO Great
Britain is regarded as making the disap-
pearance of the last hope OF peace.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08

Sinfa Sept. 7.-Three regiments of cav
airy and four regiments of infantry and
three batteries of field artillery have been
formally warned to prepare to leave their
stations in India al the shortest notice for
service in South Africa. The hospital out
fits have received similar orders
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
CUBANs MUST COOPERATE.
Census Proclamation Well Received
at Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, Sept. 1.-THE census
nrocla nation of President Mckinley ar
rived here yesterday and has been officially
published. The newspaper comment is
generally favorable. A leading journal
says
"The Cubans must realize the situation
and cooperate in all possible ways for
the thorough taking of the census, which
will give proof regarding the elements of
the population and supply arguments 10
support the contention of our people, that
they deserve independence and stable
form of government"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
Dewey's Health Improving.

Gibraltar, Sept. Admiral Dewey to-
day visited the garrison library and lunch
ed with the United States consul His
health is gradually improving and he be-
lleves he will be entirely recovered before
his arrival in New York harbor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
MANY HORSES FOR MANILA.
Will Supply Cavalry brigade and
TrnnsportntIon stock.

Washington Sept. THE quartermas-
ter's department has landed $50 head of
horses and mules at Manila; there are 1850
on the sea and arrangements are about
completed to ship 24C0 more within few
weeks. This will supply the cavalry brig
ade with horses and the army with mules
for transportation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
GueIIIto Has surrendercd.

Cape Haytien, Sept 7.-Gen. Guelllto,
the Hereuax commander of Monte Christi,
has surrendered and Gems. Pacheco and
Roca are now occupying the city and its
environs. The troops under Caceras who
were marching against Monte Christi have
been ordered to return to Santiago de los
CaballerOS