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VOL. XXVI. ODE FLAG EMM SANTIAGO Twelve Thousand People Were Witnesses of Great Event. Mail Americans Yellcfl TFemsslies Hoarse Will Deiiibl as Oli filar? Was Hon Dp. AFTER SURRENDER GEN. TOR A IAS SWORD WAS RETURNED RY GEN. SHIFTER. The City Is Left Temporarily In Possession of Its Municipal Authorities, Subject to Control of Goiieral MclCibben. Shatter Cables Washington. An Associated Press dispatch from Santiago under date of Sunday at 1 o'clock p. m , says: The American flag if? floating in tri umph over the governor’s palace at Santiago do Cuba. General MoKibbin has been appoint ed temporary military governor. It was amid impressive ceremonies that the Spanish troops laid down their arms between the lines of the Spanish and American forces at 9 o’clock Sun day morning. General Shatter and tho American division and brigade commanders and their staffs were es corted by a troop of cavalry, and Gen eral Toral and his staff by 100 picked men. Trumpeters on both sides sa luted with flourishes. General Shatter returned to General Toral the latter’s sword after it had been handed the American comman der. Our troops, lined up at. the trenches, were eye-witnesses of the ceremony. Genera! Shaffer ami his escort, accom panied by General Toral, rode through the city, taking formal possession. The ceremony of hoisting the stars stripes was worth all tho blood and treasure it cost. A concourse of 12,000 people wit nessed the stir ring and thrilling scene that will live forever in the minds of all the Americans present. A finer setting for a dramatic epi sode it would be difficult to imagine. The palace, a picturesque old dwelling in the Moorish style of architecture, faces the Plaza do la Ueina, tho prin cipal public square. Opposite rise:? the imposing Catholic cathedral. On one side is a quaint,brilliantly painted building, with broad verandas —the club of Ban Carlos—on the other a building of much the same description —the Cafe de La Venus. Across the plaza was drawn up the Ninth infantry—headed by the Sixth cavalry band. In the street facing the palace stood a picked troop of the Second cavalry, with drawn sabers, under command of Captain Brett. Massed on the stone flagging between the band and the line of horsemen were the brigade commanders of <len. Bbnfter’s division, with their staffs. On the red-tiled roof of the palace stood Captain McKittrick, Lieutenant Miiey and Kieutenant Wheeler; im immediately over them, upon the flagstaff, the illuminated Spanish arms and the legend, “Viva Alfonso XIII.” All about, pressing against the veranda rails, crowding the windows and doors and lining the roofs, were the people of the town, principally women and non-combatants. THE FEVER STATUS. Sixteen New Case* Among Troops ami One Death. The war department at Washington posted the following at 10.30 a. m., Sunday: Sibonkt, via Hayti, July lfl.—Stern berg, Washington: Sixteen new cases past twenty-four hours, one death. Sanitation measures rigid. (lItKENI,EAF, “Chief Surgeon.” CERVERA AT ANNAPOLIS. He anti Other Spanish Officers Quartered In Historic Town. Admiral Cervera, the recent com mander of the Spanish rqnadron which was destroyed off Santiago, and ahont forty Spanish officers, were transferred to Annapolis, Md., Satur day and are now prisoners of war within the historic precincts of the United States Naval Academy. The auxiliary cruiser St. Louis car ried the foreign prisoners up Chesa peake hay. A few of the Spaniards were dressed in the Spanish uniform, but most of them were rigged out wholly or in part in duck uniforms that had been furnished them by American officers. CORBETT AND THE “KID” Sign Article. For a Fight In Buffalo Next Septenilher. Articles of agreement which will govern a twenty-round glove contest between James J. Corbett and Kid McCoy have been signed at New York by representatives of both pugilists. According to the agreement the men will fight for a purse of 82'),000, the winner to take all, before the Haw thorne Athletic club, of Buffalo, N. Y., on the afternoon of September Ist. As the chimes of the old cathedral rang out tho hour of 12 tho infantry and cavalry presented firms. Every American uncovered his head and Cap tain McKittrick hoisted the stars and stripes. As tho brilliant folds unfurled in a gentle breeze against a flockless sky the cavalry band broke into the strains of “The Star Spangled banner,” mak ing the American pulse leap and tho American heart thrill with joy, At the same instant tho sound of the distant booming of Captain Cnp ron* battery, firing a salute of twen ty one guns, drifted in. When the j music ceased, from all directions j around our line came floating adoHR the plaza the strains of the regimental | bands and the muffled, hoarse cheers of our men. The infantry came out to “order arms” a moment later, after ; the flag was up and the lmnd played “Rally ’Bound the Flag, Boys.” Instantly General INUdvinbin called for three cheers for General Slmfter, which were given with great enthusi asm, the band playing the “Stars and Stripes Forever.” The coremony over, General Shafterand his stuff returned to the American lines, leaving the city in the possession of the municipal authorities, subject to tho control of General MoKibbin. Offiulttl Nollco From Klmftpr. The war department posted tho fol lowing at Washington at 5:15 p, in., Sunday: “Santiago de Cuba, July 17. Ad jutant General United States Army, Washington, 1), C.—l have the honor to announce that the American flag has been this instant, 12 noon, hoisted over the house of the civil government in the city of Santiago. An immense concourse of people present. A squad of cavalry and a regiment of infantry presenting arms and band playing national airs. Light battery fired salute of twenty-one guns. Perfect order is being maintained by munici pal government. “Distress is very great; but little sickness in town. Scarcely any yellow fever. A small gunboat and about 200 seamen left by Cervera have surren dered to me. Obstructions are being removed from mouth of harbor. “Upon coming into tho city I dis covered a perfect entanglement of de fenses. Fighting as the Spaniards did the first day it would have cost 5,000 lives to have taken it. Battalions of Spanish troops have been depositing arms since daylight in armory, over which I have guard. General Toral formally surrendered tho plaza and all stores at 9 a. m. “W. It. Sh AFTER, “Major General.” DESTROYED SPANISH OUN HO AT. Cruitu*r New Orlcun# Play# Havoc With the Antonio Lopez. Advices from St. Thomas state that the United States cruiser New Orleans Saturday completely destroyed the Spanish gunboat Antonio Lopez, whoso captain recently ran liis vessel ashore at Silinas, near San Juan de Porto ltico, upon being chased by American vessels, while attempting to enter San Juan with a cargo of provisions and war material. THE LIST OF CASUALTIES Since Our Troop* Flr*t Landed on Cuban Soil—A Remarkable Showing* According to advices from Gen. Shafter’s headquarters, the final report of casualties in the army since it land ed in Cuba three weeks ago has been forwarded to Washington. It shows an aggregate of 1,911 officers and men killed, wounded and missing. The killed number 240, of whom twenty one were officers; wounded, 1,584 of whom ninety-eight were officers, and missing, eighty-four, of whom none were officers. Of the wounded only sixy-eight have died. Colonel Pope, the surgeon-in-chie/, says this is a remarkably small num ber of fatalities. „ BLANDIN DIED FROM SHOCK. He Wan Officer of the Deck When the Maine Was Blown Up. Lieutenant John J. Illnndin, who was officer of tho deck on the Maine when she was destroyed in Havana harbor, died at Baltimore Saturday. His death was the resultof the shock to his nervous system sustained on the fata! night of the explosion. For some time it was thought he would recover but hopes were in vain. HARBOR CLEARED Of MIS. COMMODORE SCHLEY ENTERS DAY AT SANTIAGO. A CLOSE INSPECTION IS MADE. Defense# Were Not So Formidable A* Appearances Indicated— Not a Gun Mounted on Morro, At exactly 9 o’clock Sunday morn ing, a few hours before our flag was raised over Santiago City, the Spanish flag was lowered from the staff crown ing the heights at the entrance of tho harbor, upon which battered Morro castle spreads half way. The lowering of thir emblem of tho defunct Spanish sovereignty was wit nessed by a few Spanish and American troops on shore and by the Brooklyn, New York, Vixen and Vesuvius, lying within a few hundred yards of tho harbor entrance. Almost immediately after the flag was hauled down steam launches com manded by Lieutenants Hobson ami Palmer entered the harbor, penetrating ns far as the firing stations of tho sub marine mines. These mines vrero judged to bo not so formidable as expected, and later in the afternoon they were nil exploded under the supervision of the Vixen. It was seen that two mines had boon exploded at the time of the entrance of the Morrimae into the channel of of Santiago harbor, but it is not thought probable that either of them had anything to do with tho sinking of the craft. Six or seven fine steamers in the harbor fall as prizes to the navy nrnl army. The Spanish gunboat Alvariez had already been taken possession of by a prize crew from the Now York. The other vessels lie at, the other ond of the. harbor at Santiago proper. Soon after noon Commodore Schley, with Captain (Took, of the Brooklyn, Lieutenant J. 11. Sears, the flag lieu tenant, Lieutenant It. W. Wells, tho flag secretary, and three invited cor respondents of the Associated Press went into the harbor on a steam launch which moved slowly in order to make close observations of the Spanish forts and batteries. Every one expressed satisfaction at the fact that Morro castle was not de molished by the bombardment. Morro Uustle Without Gun. The old fort stands on tho h\i\p, terrace-fashion. From the wat erics edge to the brow-beetling cliff there aife huge caves formed by the action of tho waves, and round the base and in tho superstructure are not a few caves made by tho navy’s projectiles. It would appear, however, that only one bastion was knocked to pieces, while the queer little sentry boxes, dating back to tho sixteenth century, escaped almost intact. Morro Castle is the only imposing fortification in tho harbor, and it is only so in appearance, since not a gun is mounted within or on the crumbled walls. In fact,all tho batteries,masked and open, dwindled in their terror-in spiring qualities as tho inspection grew closer. Commodore Schley said he was de termined to have a glimpse at Santi ago City, and the launch was headed along the west side of the channel, going slowly and keeping in shallow water, “lest some contact mine put an end,” as the commodore remarked,“to our quiet pleasure party.” Skirting the broad, lakelike spot in tho harbor where the Spanish fleet, destroyed two weeks ago, used to lio during the bombardment, and noting the brilliantly painted buoys which marked the shallows, Puuta Gordawas rounded, and, distant about two miles; the city of Santiago shone out, the ca thedral being especially well defined, and the masts and funnels of not a few vessels showing at its wharves. A HOME FOR CERVERA Will B Off red By Citizen# of Fort Tamp, Fla. A movement has been started at Port Tampa, Fla., to present Admiral Cervera a home on Tampa bay in re cognition of bis humane and chivalric treatment of Lieutenant Hobson and his crew and a desire to save him from insult and possible death should he return to Spain. NOT ALLOWED TO LAND. The Quarantine Officer at. Newport New#, Va., Knter# Objection. The United States transport Seneca arrived in Hampton Bonds Monday af ternoon with ninety-nine Hick and wounded soldiers from Santiago. In view of the prevalence of yellow fever at Santiago, Dr. I’cttus, the Uuitod States quarantine officer, refused to permit the sick and wounded men to be landed. It is understood that they will be taken to Nevr York. Dr. Pettns says that no yellow fever has developed among the patients aboard, but it is understood that there are three suspi cious cases on the vessel. LIGHTHOUSES BURNED DOWN. I>i#Kruntlp<l Spaniard# Show Displeasure Over the Surrender. The New York Journal’s Key West dispatch says that in protest against the act of capitulation signed by Toral at Santiago, the Spanish liglitkeepcrs at Cape Maysiand Cape Luerea, Cuba, both within the district agreed to be surrendered, have burned down their lighthouses. The Spanish Garrison at Guantana mo City is reported to have spiked its cannon and blown up its magazines. THOMSON. GA., SATURDAY. JULY 23.1898. PREPARING NW’S FLEE! VESSELS TO HE WELL SUPPLIED WITH AMMUNITION. WILL SOON BE OFF FOR SPAIN. Administration Will Leave Nothing; Un done That Will Assure Success of the Moyo. A Washington special says: Com mander Brownson, of tho auxiliary cruiser Yankee* was in conference with Secretary Long Saturday, arranging for the trip of bin ship with tho largo cargo of ammunition for Commodore Watson’s squadron in its attack on the coast of Spain. Tho Yankee is at Nor folk fttid will sail at once for Santiago. When she reaches her destination the big stock of ammunition will bo placed aboard tho battleships and cruisers. This transference of powder and shells is a delicate operation,requiring time, and it is probable that the week will bo well along before this and tho rerouting of tho Yankee will permit this squadron to actually get under way for Spain. Owing to tho important mission of Commodore Watson’s squadron and its possibility of long absence from an American port, every magazine on the ships will bo full when tho ships sail. Admiral Sampson recently made tho requisition for the ammunition sup plies, as these had run low ns a result of tho engagement with the Cervera squadron and tho frequent shelling of Santiago. Aside from a big equipment of shells the squadron ih well provided with •olid armor-piercing steel shot. There has boon no call for a renewal of tho armor-piercers, as Admiral Sampson’s fleet seems to have used very fmv of thorn thus far, confining their work to tho big explosive shells. The latter, although not made for armor-piercing, are tested by the navy department to pass through four inches of solid steel, not exploding until through the steel. They have dono such execution that Admiral Sampson Ims reserved id most his en tire stock of armor piercing shells. The navy department, will not set a time for the departVnimmdoio T.qr,*nrrf^|j^pp^ livery of munition very few days will bo lost, before this formidable squadron will bo headed for Spain. SHAFTER IS(ONDHATULATED. Both I’n*#l<l®iit, MoKlnlny nntl Secretary Al|fr Konl Thunk#. The following messages were sent to Gen. Slmfter Saturday by President McKinley and Secretary It. A. Alger: “To General Shafter, Commanding Front, Near Santiago, Playa—The president of tho United States sends to you and your brave army the pro found thanks of the American people for tho brilliant achievements at San tiago, resulting in the surrender of the city and all of tho Spanish troops and territory under General Toral. “Your splendid command has en dured not only the hardships and sac rifices incident to campaign and bat tle, but in stress of beat and weather has triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined. One and all have displayed the most conspicuous gal lantry and earned the gratitude of the nation. The hearts of the people turn with tender sympathy to the sick and wounded. “The Father of mercies protect and comfort them. “William McKinlky.” “To Major General Shafter, Front, Near Santiago, Playa: I cannot ex press in words my gratitude to you and your heroic men. Your work has been well done. God bless you all. “It. A. Alger, “Secretary of War.” FEVER CASES EXAGGERATED. Tbe Scon rife Well In Hand and Sati#fc faciory Report# Being Made. A dlapatoh wn received at Wash ington Sunday night Gating that the number of fever eases up to that time did not exceed 300. This lowered the ontimato by one half from that given in press dia patchcs, and was a source of oatisfac tion to the authorities. Burgeon Archer, at New York, lias been given carte blanche to get to gether, at the earliest moment, a large number of contract doctors and nurses familiar with fever cases. They will go to Santiago on the Resolute. EXPRESS ( Alt RUBBED. HiKbwnrmflii 15..1.1 Up 'Fri.eo I’A.*.ng.r Train In Khiiaar. The ’Frisco passenger train leaving Wichita, Kaos., at 9:10 o’clock for St. Louis, was held up Saturday night by two masked men at Andover, a station ten miles east. A citizen of Andover, who learned of the plan to rob the train, attempted to notify the train officials and was shot by the robbers. He will probably die. Several hundred dollars was taken from the express car, but the exact amount is not known. No attempt was made to rob the passengers. After getting what money .they could, tho robbers rode off across the prairie at a full gallop, firing back toward the town. The sheriff and a posse followed them from Wichita. MILES OFF TO POETO10! Leaves Slboney With Troops. II BIG All mi FOLLOW. Arrangements Are Planned to Make the Campaign a Quick and Decisive One by Use of Large Force. A Washington special says: After three days’ consultation between the president, Secretary Alger and Gen eral Brooke, during which there was frequent communications with Gen eral Miles at Sibonoy, tho details of the Porto Rican expedition wore per fected and the expedition itself vas got under way. General Miles, with some artillery and troops, sailed Mon day for Porto ltico on tho converted cruiser Yale, to bo followed quickly by an army of 50,000 men. There are somo notable differences in the plans for this expedition and for tho stately naval pageant that, sail ed away from Tampa under General Shafter’s command to attack Santiago. First, there will be practically no naval convoys, tbe navy department having declared that they are unneces sary a? there is not a Spanish warship in the West Indies that dare trust its bow out- of port. In the second place, tho expedition does not start from one point,, but will be divided among several ports, thus preventing the tremendous congestion that, was encountered at Tampa in the effort to start, the big fleet. Lastly, there will be no effort made to get, the ships away together, but the transports will be allowed to find their own way to their destination without concerto l movements. General Miles loads the way. Ho had been promised by tho president that he should go to Porto ltico and the promise was redeemed whom tho Yale headed from Sibonoy for Porto Rico, 800 miles distant. General Brooke will be the senior officer in Miles’ command and upon him will full tho responsibility for the execu tion of the details of his superior’s plans. Tho point chosen for tho landing is kept secret, as the general will land before the full body of tho expedition is nt hand and it is consequently not desirable that tho enemy should be able to assemble a superior force to meet him. The distance from Charles ton, where the first, body of troops for Miles’ expedition starts, is more than double the distance from Santiago to Porto Rico, so that the transports which sail from the former city can scarcely reach General Milos before the early part of noxt week. Theso Charleston troops are the First brig ade of the First division of tho First army corps and are commanded by Brigadier General George 11. Ernst. The brigade comprises the Second Wisconsin, Third Wisconsin and Six teenth Pennsylvania regiments. Uitmpnltfn Will Bo Short. The purpose gf Secretary Alger is to make the Porto Rican campaign a short one. An overwhelming force will bo thrown upon the island, and it is pos sible that a bloodless victory will bo achieved when the Spanish become convinced that they have no reasona ble chance to resist successfully. The expedition is to comprise 30,000 men at the start, and it will be swelled soon to 40,000, and if necessary to 70,000 men, the equipment of volun teer forces having now progressed so well as to warrant the statement that that number can bo ready for service in Porto Rico within a very short time. FEVER EXPERTS FOR CURA. Major Boiiinr# nml Twunty-Flv® Men Leave Uairip Algtir for Santiago. Major Thomas O. Sommers and twenty-five"men of the Second Tennes see regiment have left Camp Algor es route to Cuba to lake charge of the hospital for' yellow fever patients ut Santiago. Major Sommers is an oxpert in the matter of yellow and malarial fevers. He treated and saved 1,500 patients during the epidemic of 1878-9. Tho twenty-five men who go with him are yellow fever immune:, au I will be transferred to the regular army hospi tal service. WATCHING FOR FEVER. Vigilance In CAinp at Tampa, Fla., Will Bo Redouble^!. A Washington special says: Tho onthrenk or yellow fever at Santiago has caused tho war department to re double its vigilance over the camp at Tampa, where typhoid fever exists. Advices received state that thero are some cases of raarial fever there,which are being closely watched, hut the strict precautions being taken are ex pected to prevent any more serious disease. HEW GOODS! HEW GOODS! GEESLNIG & HOBBS, We are now receiving our STOCK FALL and WINTER GOODS, Consisting in part of * DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES IIATS, DOMESTICS, CALICOS, DRESS GOODS, NOTIONS. Etc, * GROCERIES* * • Our lines of Groceries are full and com* plot". BACON, LARD, MEAL, FLOUR, G BITS, RICE, SUGAR, COFFEE. 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