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Ihe Weather To-day: I CAROLINA® | GENERALLY FAIR. The News and Observer. VOL. XLVI. NO. 15:>. Dads ml mm carum Mira m e§B am ortutim. TO KING HUMBERT AND THE KAISER Labori’s Eloquent Appeal for the Accused. “LIGHT ABOUT TO BREAK” PA XI ZZ>A R 1»I AX© SI’IHAYA RTZ KOP PEN ARE WANTED. “THE HOUR FOR JUSTICE HAS COME” If these Witnesses Testify on Thursday the Verdict Will Probably be Delivered on Friday or Saturday- An Acquittal Looked for. Rennes, Sept. u.—M. Labori this af ternoon telegraphed personal appeals to Emperor William and King Humbert to grant permission to Colonel Sehwartz koppen and Colonel Panizzardi, German and Italian military attaches in Paris in 1804, to come to Rennes to testify in the trial of Captain Dreyfus. This is the news of the day and the chief topic of conversation In the cases and resorts of the journalists this even ing. The appeals were couched in eloquent terms, invoking the assistance of Their Majesties in the name of justice and humanity. They are quite supplemen tary to the formal application that will be made by the Government commis sary, Major Carriere. The depiand of M. Labori that the court martial should issue process, sub ject to the approval of the two sover eigns, came like a thunderbolt at today's session. The step is fraught with mo mentous consequences as it affords Em peror William an opportunity again to assume his favorite role of aybjlcr us the destinies of the world. No one will be surprised if Colonel Schwartz koppen, in the name of the Kaiser, makes a declaration that will practically decide the result of the trial. Both Scharwtzkoppen and Panizzardi must eqtasult their respective sovereigns before starting, but the counsel for Dreyfus fully expect them to arrive here, if they come at all, in time to give their testimony on Thursday, in which case the trial would probably conclude this week and the verdict be delivered on Friday or Saturday. Colonel Jouaust told M. Demamge at the close of the session that if he re ceived official w.ypifiCat.kwi That Colonels Schwartzkoppen and Panizzardi were coming to depose be would be prepared to adjourn the*trial pending their arriv al. An adjournment of 48 hours would probably give them time to get here. The appearance of Colonel Schwartz koppen and Panizzardi would la* the most sensational as well as the most important incident of the entire trial. Their depositions would la* a formal and emphatic declaration that they never had any relations with the aeeusqd and they would make such a statement that the court must order an acquittal. The following is a detailed report of today’s proceedings: The court martial opened with a se cret session at which the secret espion age dossier mentioned by Captain Cuig net yesterday was read. Cernuschi, the Austro-Hungarian refugee, was not ex amined today, but will lie examined by the court in camera tomorrow. The op'ii sitting was resumed at 8 o’clock. M. Labori presented a preamble and motion asking that the Government commissioner request the Goverenmeut to ask the power or [low ers concerned through diplomatic chan nels for com unicat ion of the documents enumerated in the paper called the bor dereau. M. Labori said that he had no tified the Government commissioner to name Colonels Sehwartzkoppen and Panizzardi as witnesses before the court martial if they are willing to testify before it. In conclusion he said: “The moment is very near when truth and light are about to break forth showing the innocence of the accused.” In reply Major Carriere said the mis sion' which the defense sought to im pose upon 'the Government was very delicate. In some respects lie regarded the performance of the mission imjmssi ble. lie coukl not conceive of one Gov ernment addressing such a request to another. He intimated that the defense might get the documents. He saw no reason why Schwartzkop|>en and Paniz zardi should not lx* examined if they cared to testify. The court however, would have to judge. M. l’alelogue. the representative of the Foreign Office, supported Major Carriere‘s views. Colonel Jouaust promised that the court would announce its decision later. Serge Bassett, the first witness called today, testifiedithat the Matin sent him to liondou on five occasions to interview Major Esterhazy, who furnished a mass of int«ro|»ing information concerning the lieadqftarter’s staff. Esterhazy de clared that he was nor the author or the bordereau, though the witness did not believe him. Esterhazy complained bitterly of the generals, wlxo, he said, had thrown him overboard, adding that there was nothing left for him hut to blow out his brains. The witness ad vised against suicide and urged Ester hazy to confess the part he had played. Finally, while walking in Piccadilly, Major Esterhazy said to the witness point blank: "Well, Ribou (the witness’ pseudonym) I am going to tell you what nobody knows. It is I who am the author of the bordereau. 1 wrote It in 1894 at the request of my friend, Sandherr. There was a traitor at headquarters, Dreyfus, whom Sandherr told me they wanted to catch. I did not hesitate to do what 1 was asked.” M. Bassett proceeded that with Estcr hazy's consent he had. each of Ester hazy's statements verified, Ester hazy saying he had decided to make the avowals because he was disgusted with his abandonment by the generals. In conclusion the witness referred to offers of money*. v to Esterhazy. Lieutenant-Oolonel Brongniart. a member of the court marital —“Did Ete terhazy tell you Dreyfus was guilty V” M. Bassett: “Yes.” Colonel Jouaust: Vhe two state ments of Esterhazy are Incompatible.” M. Bassett: “It is not for me to re concile them.”’ M. Labori: “Does M. Bassett know that Major Esterhazy addressed letters to General Roget?” M. Bassett: “1 do not know.” M. Labori: “General Roget, perhaps, will tell us.” General Roget: “I did receive a let ter from Major Esterhazy In August and informed the President of the court martial of the fact, asking him to make what use* he liked of it. 1 refused to open further letters as soon as I recog nized Esterhazy’** handwriting.” On M. Labori asking to see the letter Colonel Jouaust said he would not put the letter in evidence, liecause It con tained only abuse and recriminations. As M. Labori protested. General Roget said he had handed all the letters to the President of the court martial because he did not wish to be compromised by Es terbazy, which was evidently the latter’s intention. Mr. Labori: “Does General Roget con (Coutinued/on Second Paged MAY BE INVESTIGATED BENTHEIM’S REMARKABLE STORY EXCiTES OFFICIAL INTEREST. Action of Vice Consul Florschuitz in Serving as an Agent for Germany the Cause of this Interest. Wr'Wwgton, Sept. s.—The ufftetats of the State Department have t»een much interested in the remarkable story or the artist Bentheim at Atlanta of his connection with the German secret ser vice. The point in his narrative that particularly attracts attention at the Slate Department is the allegation that the United Stales Deputy and Vice Consul at Sonneherg has been serving as German agent to convey secrets rela tive to war material stolen from the French Government and that the offi cials has used the United States consu late and the official letter heads and envelopes of the consulate to further his ends. The records of the department show that Alvin Florschuitz was appointed Vice and Deputy United States Consul at Sonneherg in 1888. He had been connected with the banking business in the town and resigned the place of cash ier of one of the largest of the banks to accept the position in the Consulate. His record is exceptionally good. When the Consulate was removed from Sonne herg to Coblenz, Florschuitz went along. He has given satisfaction at every point and has frequently discharged the duties of the Consul (hiring the absence or that official. He still holds lii.s place. Inquiry’ made into the accuracy of the detailed statements made by Bentheim appear to confirm most of them. His claim that In* was a solider in the Two Hundred and Second New York regi ment and discharged in Washingtin is borne out by tin* War Department rec ords. Notwithstanding this the officials of the State Department discredit Ben- Iheim's statements, though now that they have been given such publicity, it may he found expedient to quietly investigate the matter. Tlie German Embassy treats the* Bentheim story lightly and while tin* officials say there are a number of circumstances referring to his alleged employment in the miltary service at Berlin which are inconsistent with the established system there, yet they will not dignify the story by going into de tails. Sculptor Trentanove, who is mention ed as the one who will *oe visited by Bentheim in Washington, has gone abroad IT IS SLOWLY SPREADING. Forty Cases and Five Deaths ait Key West. Key West. Fla.. Sept. s.—Dr. Porter, chief executive of the State Board of Health, sent out. the following yellow’ fever dispatch today: “Then* are about forty cases up to date and five deaths. The disease is slowly spreading. The hospital has been organized and the island is well patrolled by water. Tortugas will Ik* used as a detection camp which will he opened in three or four days. There is no excite ment in Key West.” Dr. Porter also wired the State Board of Health at Jacksonville, to ‘'inform the various State quarantine stations to [•(■disinfect all vessels coining from Gov ernment quarantine stations.” THE MONONGAIIELA ARRIVES. Norfolk, Va., Sept. s.—The United States training ship Monongahela, sev eral days’ overdue from Functal. passed in the Virginia Capes at 6:40 Uhls inorn ng and anchored, after signalling: "Re port we are well.” At 8 a. m. the tug Stnndish, which had 1 been in waiting several days, took the training ship in tow for Annapolis. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER fi, 1899. THE AMERICAN MONEY KINGS Meeting of Bankers’ Associa tion at Cleveland. A LARGE ATTENDANCE AMOUNT OF CAPITAL REPRE SENT©! >. $5,700,000,000. TWENTY FIFTH ANNUAL CONViNTIUN Between Twelve and Fifteen Hundred Visiting Bankers are Present, Coming from all Sections of Country. Re ports and Addresses, Cleveland Ohio, Sept. s.—The twenty fifth annual convention of the American Bankers’ Association was called to or der in tin* Auditorium of the Chandler of Commerce building today with proba bly the largest attendance in the history of the organization. ' Between twelve and fifteen hundred visiting bankers, representing all sec tions of the country were present. The amount of capital represented by the delegates in round utunliers is given at $5,700,000,CMH). President George 11. Russell, of the American Bankers’ Association, replied to the welcoming speech and then fol lowed with his annual address to the associa lion. Secretary James R. Branch then road his annual report. The report of the Treasurer, George M. Reynolds, of Chicago, was next pre sented. It showed total Income for the past year was $125,151.04. ’Pie total balance, on hand is $52,804.90. 'I bis report with the report of the Secretary vva» ordered printed in the minutes. Chairman Frank W. Tracey read the report of tin* Committee on Uniform l#avvs. THE EVENTS AT SEA GIRT. The Georgia Team Beaten by the Dis trict of Cbluni'ltoi Boys. Sea Girt, N. .1,, Sept. 5. The chief event tit the title meeting on the Stale ground today wteus the xfitoot itn the inter state regimental teaiin match, open to teams of six men f«re,m tin* regimental battalion or separate ooinpaary organiza tions of the National Guard and Naval Reserve of the United States, the F, S. A., navy or marine corps' of any foreign Government. The organization winning the trophy three times, net necessarily in succession, 'assumes ownership. The match is hi. two stages. It lie first at knknvn distance, 200 and 500 .bards, and the second stage skiiririWh firing starting in the rear of the 7<w> yard mark, advanc ing and firing at command:, each com petitor to lire two shots from 700 to 200 yards distances ranges, anal to make two skirmish rums, tiring item shots at each rum. The 200 yard score were shot dur ing the umiceriain wimidis and 500 yards came after tin* wind llvad become strong er. but steadier. There was a decided iiupirOvc.tnciiit hi the shedding of the 500 yard range over the 200 yard range. The Georgia team which expected to score very high was foeaittm out in the day’s shooting at both diiistiaoitees by the team of the Second regiment of the Dis trict of nohmuU'a. Than team made th" highest team and individmai scores of the day. Ourixita'l Michael Docrlnn and Captain G. B. Young each scored 47 out of H pon'i-ile fifty in the ten at 'the 500 yard distance. The rivalry between the teams is in tense and a close contest is expected. In the combination revolver match*, ,1. G. Dillon, of Radnor, Pa., made the Ttjjg'h score of tin* day and the best uver a.gtv Mlis best three which lie may take as counting in the etmltest were 87, 88 and !tO. Each was made in tun shots, the best possible being 100. His average was 88(4. In the 200 yard match these scores were .made: First 'regi'invint, District of Columbia - Total 200; 'Second regi'ment. District of ColuniLtia, Y oiling 4,'5. i(’ooksvin, 42: J.riz ear, 41.; Bell. HO; (far let on* 42; Appleby. 41. Total 240, which was the highest score out of a pussiible 800. Sixth battalion, District of Ocllumbia: Total 280. First battalion, infaimtry, 'Georgia, Vol unteers: Bailey, 40; Mercer, 37; Rich mond. 40; 1 feu.it sou. 48; Austin 37; Wil son. 30. Total 230. First battalion. Georgia volunteer in fantry, second team. Myers, 88; Blum, 40; Breycr. 44: •Gordon. 40; Freeman, 41: Fetzer, 85. Total, 238. First regiment, Georgia volunteers: Kftiemann, 8!!; Harrison, 80; 'Gordon. 8. ; Gordon, Jr.. Bii; Philput, Oonstan t'me. 80. Total. 220. r l ro«q> B. First bat failioua Georgia: l’ note. 30: Daniels. 39; Weyght. 80; Wil son. 88; Brown, 38; Clark, 85. Total 282. 'I no target used was the regulation tan get . FIVE PERSONS DROWNED. Bath. Me., Sept. 5.- By the capsizing of tin* yacht Abudja in Sheepsoot Bay yesterday five persons were drowned. The victims were: I>r. John B. Stead man. William Nason, Harry 7 Higgins. Frank Avery all of Georgetown, and James A. Martin, of Boston. The yacht was upset in a squall. THE KEARSARGE II WINGED THING Her Trial Trip Reveals Splen did Qualities. HER RECORD OF SPEED 17(4 KNOT’S MADE UNDER AD YEU S E C LliC UMST A N C ES. ANSWERS WHEEL LIKE A STEAM LAUNCH Tests of the Steam Steering Gear Prove Satis factory. Her Run Out Beyond the Capes Under Captain Faircloth. Newport News, Va. Sept. s.—The offi cial reading of the log gave tin* first class battleship Kearsarge, which went on her trial trip today, a record of 17(4 knots, which speed was maintained for nearly half an hour. Those interested in the construction of the splendid ves sel, consider her accomplishment a phe nomenal one, in view of the fact that the course on which forced draught was tried, was in shallow water and that the vessel’s bottom is in a pretty filthy condition, having been in the water con tUnuously for nearly thirteen months. The steam and hand steering gear were subjected to tin* nv>st severe tests, the immense mass of steel and iron re sponding to her wheel almost as readily as a steam launch. On one test she made a semi -circular turn in two and a half minutes. Uuptain Folgor, who is to command the Kearsarge, and the other naval office rs on board expressed themselves as highly pleased with the result of tin* trip. The Kearsarge sailed at six a. m,, frti charge of Uuptain Faircloth. Bhr was handled by a picked crew of 2IM) men from the yard. Sin* left flu* dork under her own steam and at once pro ceeded toward the Gapes. At Old Point, Captain Chester, who will command the Kentucky, sister ship of the Kearsarge, boarded the vessel. Here the anchor chains were tested. Proceeding to the neighborhood of the Capes, the com passes were adjusted and the big ship was put through the various paces ne cessary to test the qualities of her steam Steering gear. Passing out of the Capes, with the water curling high up on her prow, forced draught was pm on and the remarkable speed noted above was attained. Twenty-two miles out from (’ape Henry the ship swung around and started on the return trip. Inside the Capes on the return trip the hand steer ing gear was tested and found satisfac tory. The new bearer of the noble name of Admiral Winslow’s old frigate then steamed hack at a ten knot clip. Both going out and coming back the Kearsarge received a noisy greeting. Many of the foreign ships passed dipped their colors and saluted the new war ship with their whistles. The trial was a success in every par ticular. All the armor and main battery of the Kearsarge is in place. Her secondary battery will be placed on board and she will go to New York for preparation for her official trial trip, WAIt CONSI DERED CERTAIN. Three More Infantry Brigades Ordered to Cape Colony. London, Sept. 5. —The loftest news re ceived in this city from various points in South Africa, is vague mud contradic tory. Nothing more is known regard ing the status of the negotiations be tween Great Britain and the Transvaal than that learned yesterday. The officials of the British War Office emphatically deny that the re serves have liven called out or that any steps have been taken to that end. The afternoon newspapers follow the lead of the morning papers in taking an extil'inely grave view of the situation, although the War Office denial some what tends to allay the wildly alarmist rejnorts current late last night. Tlie opinion of those who regard the beginning of a war between Great Brit un and the Transvaal as only a matter of a short time is voiced by the St. Tames Gazette, which says tocHay: “The news concerning the crisis is very grave. We learn that three more infantry brigades have been ordered to Cape Colony, including the Gordons of Oarg.ai fame; one battalion of the High land Light Infantry who fought in Crete; the second battalion of the Black Watch; the second battalion of the Caineronians. These regiments are under orders to be ready to leave at twenty-four hours’ notice. The officers and mm are delighted ait the prospect of active service. "In service circles war is Considered ibsolutely certain. The Admiralty have a number of transports ready to convey troops to Cape Coloney. Tlie Boers, while procrastinating in regard to their reply, hive been making every prepara tion for war and contemplate raiding the Natal frontier. “Doing’s Neck, which is the sole route from the Transvaal to Natal, is unde fended.” REFUGEES AT CAFE TOWN. Cape Town, Sept. s.—Arrangements tee being completed for safe guarding telegraphic communication with the s€ape in case of war between Great Brit ain and the Transvaal. Refugees to the , nnm 1km 1 of 147 have arrived here. A million cartridges have been for- | warded to Pietermaritzburg, capital of the British territory of Natal. Many Dutch farmers are leaving Bechuanaland for the purpose of form ing a- laager across the frontier. A CONFERENCE PROBABLE. It is reported that J. H. Ilofmeyer, the Afrikander leader, has telegraphed President Kruger that he cannot expect help from tin* Cape Colony in the event of hostilities. The excitement in Cape Town is at fever heat. Every edition of tin* papers is eagerly snapped up, the general feel ing being that war is not far distant. It is impossible, lu/wever. to Ignore the existence of sharp divisions among the colonists for and against the Trans vaal. The latest information Is that, owing to the pressure brought to bear by lead ing Afrikanders here, the Transvaal Government will probably agree to the proposed conference. IT MEANS DEEP DISHONOR. London, Sept. 5. —Right Hon. John Morley, Liberal, member of Parliament, for Montoseburghs, addressing his constituents this evening at Arbreath, dwelt upon the necessity of so shaping British policy in dealing with the Trans vaal as not to divide the white races. “Thero could not Ik*,” said Mr. Mor ley, “a more insensate example of hu man folly than a war that would bring added burdens. We do not wish to Ik* a pirate empire and war with the Transvaal would mean deep dishonor.” THE PIjOPLE STILL LEAVING. Johnneslnirg, Sept. s.—Public anxiety shows no abatement, and the exodus of the population continues. The staffs of several large financial houses aie leaving tonight* with their books for Cape Town. THE CHAMPION WALKER WENT ON FOOT FROM TARBORO TO ROCKY MOUNT IN 4 HOURS AND 5 MINUTES. Distance Was 16 Miles. Tarboro is Ahead th’s Year in Walking Malters as Well as Base Ball. Tarboro, N. 0., Sept. s.—(Special.) Last Saturday night in the HVxtel Far ror, there was assembled quite a num ber of Tarboro’s young sporting blood. The question of walking ability was being pretty freely discussed, and it finally resulted in a bet of SSO to sl2 that the young man who bet SSO could not go on foot from the Hotel Farrar iu Tarboro, to the Hammond Hotel in Itocky Mount, in four and a half hours. The money was put up and two referees were selected, one for each of the con tracting parties. The referees were to have $5 each for accompanying the pedestrians. They were to go as they pleased, trot, walk or any other fashion, just so they went on foot. The walkers left the Hotel Farrar at Op. m. and landed at the Hammond Hotel, Rocky Mount, ut 1:05 Sunday morning. They took the fast train back to Tarlxtro about 3:30, paying, so it is said. 50 cents each to get hack. The man who put up the sl2 is out sl7, including the five he paid his referee, and the man who won is just $6.50 ahead, after paying his referee $5 and his expense back. The two referees .are, 'in $4.50 each, beyond being a little tired when they arrived at Rocky Mount, and too stiff and sore to attend Sunday school when they returned to Tarboro. The boys’ physical condition does not seem to Ik; any the worse for tin* tramp. The distance made is sixteen miles. Trot out another walker. REV. W. G. STARR OIIOSEN. Pastor 'Broad Street 'Church Becomes President Bamdolph Macon College. Richmond, Va., Sept. s.—‘ltev. \V. G. Starr, I>. I>., pastor of Broad Street Metimdist church of this city, was today elected President of Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Va., receiving nineteen out of twenty votes on tile first ballot. The board of trustees increased tin* sala ry attached to the office to $2,000 pc annum and included the use of the Pres ident’s house among the privileges. Dr. Starr, it is understood will continue in the dual capacity of pastor of Broad Street church here, and president of the college 'limitil conference meets in No vember. A PROGRAM ARRANGED. Subjects and 'Speakers at the Southern Ind us tri a 1 Com veil t ion. Huntsville, Ala., Sept. s.—The Board of Managers of the Southern Industrial con volition to he held here October 10-14 have arranged a program for the five days during which the Governors of Ala bams, Arkansas, Florida. Georgia, LonSs iaam, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia will deliver addresses. The subject of “Resources and Indus trial Advantage” will lie discussed by Governors Johnson, of Alabama: Jones, of Arkansas. R1 ox ha in. of Florida; Can dler, of Georgia: Bra dies - , of Kentucky: McSwoeney, of -South ChroHna; McMil lan, of Tennessee; Tyler, of Virginia: Atkinson, of West Virginia: Foster, of Louisiana: Stephens, of Missouri, and Russell of North Carolina. NEXT FRENCH AMBASSADOR. London, Sept. s.—According to the Rome correspondent of the Standard, Camille Barren*, the French Ambassa dor to Italy, will be the next French Ambassador to the United States, and has already been appointed. PRICE FIVE CENTS. W,l ARMY MEN ' AT PHILADELPHIA Gala Day in the City of Brotherly Love. THE NAVAL SQUADRON GREATEST MARINE SPECTACLE EVER SEEN THERE. SAMPSON RECEIVES THE PRESIDENT McKinley in his Speech to the Grand Army Vet erans Says the Blue and the Gray are Once More and Forever One Peop'e Under one Flag. Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. s.—This was the gala day of the Grand Army En campment. Thousands of people thronged the streets all day long; the long line of veterans who participated in the annual parade was cheered to the echo by a compact mas** of spectators that covered the entire five miles of route and the President’s inspection of the naval squadron was the greatest marine spectacle ever seen here. The presence of the Presidential party aroused the greatest enthusiasm every where. The day’s events were Inaugu rated by a formal call upon the Presi dent by Admiral Sampson and the cap tains of the fleet, after which the Presi dential party proceeded in carriages over the route of parade, the party including Secretary of War Root, Secre tary of Agriculture Wilson. President Schnrman, of the Philippine commission, and Admiral Sampson and tin* fleet offi cers. The parade was an Immense one and in tin* crush of spectators 400 men women and children were overcome amt carried to the hospitals. The line occu pied six hours and ten mini ties in passing. Post Number 1, from Rock ford, Ills., the oldest post of the Grand Army, headed it. An interesting fea ture was a chorus of 3,000 children, who occupying part of the grand stand sang patriotic airs. When the Ohio posts ap peared, the aged panniers lieeqnie wild with enthusiasm. One veteran broke ranks and standing before his comrades shouted: “Three cheers for the biggest man on earth —Major William McKin ley, of Ohio.” 'I'M- appeal was followed 1»3- tremendous imeers. In the squadron inspection the Presi dential party visited the flagship New York, the cruiser Brooklyn, and the battleships Indiana, Massachusetts and Texas. Throughout there was a con tinuous roar of tin* guns 462 in ail being fired, The President was re ceived at the gangway of the New York by Admiral Sampson and staff in special full dress uniform. The call jo quar ters was sounded and every man alw>ard ship sprang to his place as though an engagement were beginning. The sight greatly pleased the President. President McKinley’s speech featured the ceremony of official welcome to the G. A. R. held at the Academy of Music tonight. He said that tin* Union is stronger, better, and dearer with the American people today than ever he fore in history. “We are once more and for ever,” he said, "one people—one in faith, one in purpose, willing to sacri fice our lives for the honor of the country and the glory of our Hag. The Blue and Gray march under oue flag - we have hut one flag now tin* same that our grandfathers lifted up, the same our fathers Imre, and that flag you kept stainless and made triumphant forever.” The President also spoke at a banquet tonight given at Odd Fellows hall by Kingsley, Meade and Lafayette Posts, when he eulogized the men behind the guns of tin* navy and the private sol diers whose only insignia of rank was the blue blouse. THE RIOT TRIALS CONCLUDED. ‘“Henry I telega l Brought From Savan nah Under Military Guard. Darien. Ga., Sept. 5.—-The riot trials were concluded today with the convic tion of four, and the acquittal of four of the accused. The convictions aggre gated twenty-two, and the acquittals alwmt half as many. Sentences were passed on those convicted. Six received tin* maximum penalty of SI,OOO fine each or one year on the chaingang and sixteen wore fined $250 or twelve mouths on tin* ebaingang. Henry Dclcgal. who will be fait on trial for ru)>e tomorrow, and out of j which case grow the riots, was brought I from Savannah this afternoon, under a strong military guard. John Delegal, Wio secured a change of venue to Effingham county, and will be put on trial next week, was taken to Savannah for safe keeping under a strong military guard, By order of the Governor the troops which have been stationed here for nearly two weeks, were discharged ! this evening. LAND FOR WAR PURPOSES. Washington, Sept. s.—An order pub lished by the War Department today announces that the Department Has ac quired a strip of land at Savannah, Ga., oil Tybee Island, which becomes a part >f the military reservation at that place. i
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