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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

WE SOLICIT now business for 1S9S, our Ia
ct'itics for the collection OF fonts, the ront-
Ing aud leasing of property, the saio OF real
estate and the negotiations OF loans arc UNI
surpassed.
We advertise freely. we have a large
clientage and extensive inquiry for all
classes OF property; no property too small
to receive our careful attention.
Our methods of conducting tho rent de-
partment OF our business has been snch as
to gain for us many new accounts during
the past yenr. We make every endeavor 10
secure prompt paying tenants for vacant
houses aud give special attention to prop
erty of non-residents. Our references are
those for whom we do business; We can
offer you several fine business opportunities.
Noriicet Cooley. Binz building, III
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WANTED Situation by coiorod man yard
man. coaohman; good millyor; can make
himself useful around n hnnse; city refer
cnocs Address 23l6, this office. y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

GOOD INVESTMENT--Im Improved corner on
paved street. Third ward. value about $i0.-
900, 3is blocks from Capitol hotel: goud
income property; will sell at price noting
investor Z pcr cent For price and terms
address owner, this office. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

men to organize lodges for frst-class IN
tnrance order: paying contract to right man.
A0dIoss II. w. WoodrulI. Palestlne. Tex q
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

WANTED--At once. first-class white bar
Der; good Job for right man. J, w. Baker.
Lockhart, Texas. "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22
PERSONAL.

BANJO, mandolin and guitar lessons given
by Morris and Dake, room 302 Mason build
ing; music furnished for concerts. rocep-
tons. parties, etc. %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

MASQUERADE and theatrical costumes,
wigs. boards. tights, trunks. armors and
full dress suits; regalias, paraphernalia and
uniforms speciality. Texas Costume Co..
613 Travis street 20
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

FOR SALE-All the furniture and household
goods of large boarding house, cheap for
cash, by or before February I. Sill Main
street. Mrs Il. $. Turner. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

WANTfsD--Position by an experienced gar
dencr, florist, landscape and nurseryman.
references. Address w. Guitkowski, 1869
preston avenue, city 90
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. woman to travel on
salary TO get agents for superior line OF
goods Corset and Skirt Works, Ann Arbor,
Mich "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

WANTED--A frst-class white barber good
man.. Address Dick Iieedt, Abilene. a
LADY with tact and energy to travel for old
established firm: permanent, $40 per month
ard expenses. ~ this office.
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FOR SALE,

toR SALE.--ln Orange. Texas. southeast corr
ner lot block 3, on Front street. near
steamboat landing, known as Jesseil's cor
ner from away back Address Louis Jessell.
Victoria, Texas. y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

WANTED SituutiOn by colorod boy 10
work around house or attend 10 horse and
buggy Call or address 1878 franklin ave-
nue.. George Gardner. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

farming and general homo work by young
white man; handy In Kitchen Address 23bsu,
thig Cficp. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

ORGANIZERS WANTED--Actiye, reliable
men to organize lodges for nrst class in
suTancc order; paying contract to right
man. Address l.. Is. Wilikie, Brenham
Texas. 20
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

COAL! COALl--Calvert Lump Coal. $3.50 per
ton, delivered to any part Of city Calvert
Coal company, phone SIS; office, foot Of
Main street. 2-II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

FOR SALE--A well selected stock OF jpwelry;
also Cary safe, good as new tehiiled
steel inside doors). handsomely finished.
and OF following dimensions. outside,
G.S44N32: inside, i7iAx2sb>l4Ia; Will sell at
bargain. Address Il. V. Downord, trustee
for c. H. Wyse. Bryan. ToAas. 81
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

SALOON FOR SALE-Fine saloon IN tho best
town and county In the State; good rca-
sons for selling. Address quick, +. o. Box
81, Waaahnchie Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

CHAuL- MOo-GRA cures rheumatism, ca
tarrh and habitual constipation. A. h.
K.esling, SOP Main street. sole agent for
Houston. l-A
HOW IS 1T clothes cleaned or dyed at Fer
nandez' Partisan Steam Dye Works, Clio
Travis look us new? Because II is done by
professionals. II
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Retiring From Business


o merits we
III Is
purchase make how small Details Of offerings olow
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

GENTEEL WIDOW. 81 years old. wishes sit
uation Immediately MS housekeoper; no in
uunbrancc; excellent cook; city or coun-
try. Address Widow. this office, ~
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BOARD AND ROOMS.

NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS. modern con-
yeniences. translents solicited; board and
lodging $40 week: SIS month: table
board. 80 q week; us Travis street q
car fare and board close III: transicnts co.
iicited. Apply io7 Austin street. ~
K.Ci. rooms, single or en- suite. with good
table board. hot bath. quiet place; good
attention. four blocks from court house.
references exchanged: 40i Crawford. 20
FOR REET--Tooms, with hoard or Without
Inquire n 400 Crawford stieet ~
LARGE upstairs room and one single room.
fuiinbie for gentlemen or couple, With
beard. within three blocks Of Capitol hotel:
Apply 1iQ2 Rusk avenue. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

WANTED-A place To take care of children
and do sewing or housowork: best refer
eDces. Apply i2l2 ConKreaa ayenuo city "a
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REAr EsrArE FOR SAFE.

Fob sAI.E--iSo.0 C0 acres choice farm and
frui. lands on tho o. X. ranch. G. Fisk,
Ii Gamma Texns %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-22

FOR SALE-Two cows aud one calf one cow
In milk, also bay horse, 15ia hands high
and good. strong delivery wagon. r. b.
Morris, 81 Main street "a
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09
POINTED rARAaRArAs

The mpn5ele and It's wearer make a
pair " spsrtaeles. tF
u An up-to-date woman is frequently
away behind her axe. te
Tho cashier should be known by the
company that Keeps him.
The time made by, the losing horse
Isn't money 10 the owner. III
4 When a man talks 70 his Vile through
q telephone what he says goes.
The man who weds an old lanie often
finds that she has a reaiot temper
Baking powder causes bread 10 raise,
but gunpowder will raise Il quicker.
The mai, who would enjoy the music
OF the band must keep up with The pro-
cesslon.
The average girl believes tina. an en-.
sngemen, ring Is one continued round
OF pleasure.
The man who loves woman as much
as she wants TO be- loved has no time
for outside tllrtations.
wives are more liberal than husbands.
The wife who has u mind of her own u
apt TO give her husband pieces OF u. \
Chlcago's death rate Is remarkably
small when you consider the fact that
thousands OF our girls graduate from
cooking schools every year.--Chicaso
Daily News.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09
An Angel of Mercy.

Truly, the miraculous cures Of rlc,,-
matism made by Salvation Oil, justly
earned for it the title an angel Of
mercy; for many bcd-contincd rlcu-
maticshavc experienced the great, cur
alive properties Of this modern lini-
mcnt. 81 used Salvation Oil for rhcl,-
matism and found it a sure cure. /
used three bottles and am now perfect
lywcll, and | would feel mysclca bcnc-
iactcr if / could induce every person
afflicted with rheumatism 10 try Saliva
lion OIL" James II. Bryant, Debruhls,
NC. Salvation Oil is sold everywhere
for Is cents, but somc dealers may say,
we arc out of IT," hoping to sell n
cheap substitute instead. Insist on
getting Salvation Oil, or go to some
3 Other dealer who will sell it to YOU, III
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09
NO FALSE RETURNS.
Here are Plain Facts Endorsed by Mrs,
John Laureli Who Resides At No. 1si

Few people vii admit failure while
there Is a chance FOR argument. Many
people claim success where no one rises
to dispute It. What we want to do Is
to place our claims where doubt IS out
OF the question. We are doing this
every day, and Wheeling people are be-
ginning to appreciate 1t. Now. to get
right down to the point, everybody
knows that there is many an aching
back. many lame and painful one, the
eulrcrinss from which makes life bur-
den. but having tried SO many remc-
dies, the sufferer not finding success,
looks upon all those who profess TO have
a cure. with all the skepticism of q skep-
tic. And yet one more struggle with the
right ally and the back Is free. Others
have done It right here IN Wheeling, why
not you? Read what Mrs. LAUREL says:
"Doan's Kidney Pills were OF the
greatest service to me. ] was troubled
on and or for the past twenty years
with my kidneys and back, the CON-
plnint gradually growing worse. Some
days had such 4 terrible soreness
through my back that It was Impossible
for me to straighten UP, and I had fire.
quent attacks OF dizziness; sinking feel
ing that could hardly endure: could
not rest well nights; and nuttering
around the heart. I fell down stairs
many years ago, and alighted on my
back across step, and think probably
that may have been the origin OF the
trouble, but whatever the cause. nothing
did me any good until got Doan's Kid
ncy Pills at the Logan Drug Company's
store. 1 had not taken them long before
felt their beneficial effects. This con-
tinued until felt better and stronger
than had for years"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed by Fos-
ter-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y. sole
agents for the United States. Remem-
Der the name. Doan's. and take no sub
stisute.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09

WE are anxious to do little good in
this world and can think of no better or
pleasanter way to do II than by recon-
mending One Minute Cough Cure rs a
preventive Of pneumonia, consumption
and other serious lung troubles that fol-
low neglected colds. Charles r. Goethe.
Market and Twelfth streets: Chatham
Sinclair. Forty-siXth and Jacob streets:
A. L. Scheele. No. COZ Main street: Exley
Bros. Penn and Zane streets: Bowie &
Co.. Bridgeport. S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09

II may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for rcstor-
Ing the tired out nervous system to n
healthy vigor is Electric Bit,crs. This
medicine Is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres In the
stomach. gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys. and aids these organs In
throwing OFF Impurities In the blood,
Electric Bit,crs Improves the appetite,
aids Digestion. and In pronounced bv
those who have tried II as tho very best
blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try II.
Sold for Toe or Sl.00 per bottle al Logan
Drug Co.'S drug store ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09
nusH TO KLONDIKE DENouNcEp.

RUSH TO KLONDIKE DENOUNCED.
VICTORIA, 2. C, Feb. S.-A special
from Nanalmo states that the. steamer
Noyo has arrived there from skaguay.
She had twenty-five Disguised passen-
gers on board, tired OF the country, after
their first experience. and severely de-
nounclng the Klondike rush. The treas
urr on board was 100000 One OF the
passengers stated that 200 men could
do all the work offered Al SkaSuay. and
that there were a. least 500 men there
who had nothing 10 do but to drink and
gamble. When the Neyo passed the po-
sition of the Corona was moro critical
than heretofore reported. The Noy0
had no communication with the wrecked
passengers on board Lewis Island.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
case relieved ii six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t Is a great surprise on account OF its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder. kidneys and back, In male
or female. Relieves retention almost
Immediately. If you want quick relief
AID cure, this is the remedy. Sold by
P. Fl. List, Druggist. Wheeling. ". Va.
-l-H. aa..r.. thyaa
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.
Bishop Bowman:-"I believe, upon
the whole that II would be best for the
laymen to be in the general conference
in equal numbers with the clergy. This
would bring the ministry and the poo
pie little closer together. and 1t would
lead the laitr 10 take more interest in
the general affairs of the church, and
to study the policy Of the church more
fully and carefully than they now do"
Bishop Merrill-"Ever since lay rep
reseptation has been in the general
conference 1t has been mr firm pecsu-
aston that satisfaction would not be Sc
cured til! lay delegates equal in NUM-
bers the ministerial delegates. am In
favor OF a fixed and definite arrange
ment TO this end"
Bishop Foss-"In general way, the
desire OF the lalty for equal representa-
ton with the clergy in general confer
ence is In Itself. a very proper one, and
such equal representation should be
granted as Il will ultimately be, be-
licve.':
Bishop Hurst-"The impression eX-
listing In some directions that the par
ticipation OF our laymen in the lesisla-
tive and other councils OF the Methodist
Episcopal church Is not desired by the
| clergy. Is erroneous. ! fully share in
the wish that our general conference
shall consist OF equal lay and clerical
delegates. for ! believe Il would be a
benefit to on: entire church."
Bishop Walden-"When the preachers
are satisfied that the highest interests
OF the church will be promoted and
conserved by equal representation
they will make the necessary change az
readily rs they granted the first and
fundamental concession quarter OF 4
century ago"
Bishop Ninde-"I believe strongly In
equal lay representation in the general
conference"
Bishop Vinccnt-"What the !aitr OF
the church. after thorough, cons!dera-
ton OF the subject. asks its FULL share
in responsibility and service the min
istry should giant the request"
Bishop Fowler-"If laymen want
equal representation thcy should have
It, One body with equal members
would Eeutra!ize the tendency to awak-
en- autaso7ism."
Bishop Goodseil--'I am in favor Of
equal representation In the general
conference OF laymer. When lay and
clerical representation are equal!zcd,we
might thus hope for the continued re-
turn 10 the general conference OF ex-
perienced and eminent laymen."
Bishop MIllalcu-"T believe IN equal
| numerical lay and clerical representa-
ton In the general conference, and
hence favor an: step toward It."
Bishop C-anstoa-'T perceive both
the equity and cXpediency OF equal
| ministerial and lay representation in
| the general conference"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09
None pr Your Fr,neh AnaIr..

MASON CITY, Iowa, Feb. lin a
duel to-day near Sexton, between Alberf
Rahm and Herman N.ckcr, Doth mel
were shot, Necker through the abdomen
and Rahm In the region OF the heart
Both are In a prrcarlolls condition to-
night. The fight was witnessed only by
the seconds OF the men, who had quar-
relied over n woman,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09

EaL1 P, BABcocK. OF Avoca, N. y, a
veteran OF the Ord n. Y. Artillery and
for thirty years OF tho Babcock &
Munsel Carriage Co., Of Auburn. says: II
write to express my gratitude for the mlrac-
lous benefit received from DR.. Miles, Heart
Cure. 1surercd for years. rs result Of army
life. from sciatica which affected my heart
In tho worst form, my limbs swelled from
tho ankles u2. 1bloated until was unable
to button my clothing; had sharp pains
about tho heart, smothcring spells and
shortness Of breath. For three months I
vas unable TO lilo down. and all tho sleep I
cot was in an arm chair. I was treated by
the best doctors but gradually grew worse.
About year ago l commenced taking Dr..
Miles New Heart Cure and 1t saved my llfe
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09
MId-Winter Eicur,ion to Washington.
Very Low Rates baltimore d Ohio Rail-

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad has
made arrangements for q series or pop
ular Underwater excursions to Wash
ington. at $40 90 for the round trip. al
lowing ten day limit on ticket, includ-
Ing date Of sale These excur-
sions will be run on Thursday, January
%: Thursday. February 10: Thursday,
February "a: Thursday. March "a. Tick
cts will be good going on regular trains
OF these dates and good to return on
regular trains within ten days, includ-
ing date of sale.
Do not miss these splendid opportu-
mites to visit tae national capital dur
Ing the session OF Congress. Call on
T. c. Burke. passenger agent. Balti-
more &; Ohio Railroad. for full Informa-
-tjon tn
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09
MIDLAND ROUTE CALIFORNIA ExcUR.
sI0NS ~
Via the Chicago, milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway TO Los Angeles md Other
Points In Southern California,

VIA VIC ShkASos Nh"aUhec a. 81. FAUl
Railway TO Los Angeles md Other
Points ia Southern California. Il
These popular. every Saturday Cali
fornia excursions for both first and sec
ond class passengers are personally
conducted" by Intelligent. competent
and courteous 'couries." who will at
tend TO the wants OF all passengers en-
route. This is an entirely new feature
OF tourist car service and will be greatly
appreciated by families OF parties OF
friends travelling. together. OF by ladies
travelling alone.
The Midland Route Tourist Cars are
upholstered sleeping cars and arc sup
plied with all the accessories necessary
10 make the journey comfortable and
pleasant. and the sleeping berth rate is
but $500 tfor two persons) from Chicago
to California.
Ask the nearest tickc: agent for
tourist car folder" giving complete
Information about the Midland Route,
or address Eastern Manager Midland
Route" No. 95 Adams street. Chicago,
Ill, or John r. Pott. District Passenger
Agent, W!lliamsport, Pa. m
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09
II The l,.nr /. cu,,;,,u Teeth.

Be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup for children teething. 1t soothes
the child. Softens the gums. allays all
pain. cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five
cents bottle. m-w&f
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a. II by \ miracle"
Or. Miles Remedies
arc sold by all drug
gists under q positive
guarantee. FIRST bos.ls
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases Of tho heart and
norvcs free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICAL
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09

II is in line with republican government
and In harmong with the genius and
spirit of the age. 1t ~ desired onlc for
the glory OF God and the advancement
OF His cause among us.
Wherefore, In behalf OF the great
n proportion OF our beloved Methodist
Episcopal church. we respectfully but
earnestly appeal TO you. dear brethren.
for your generous and hearty personal
support. Is It too much to ask you to
both speak and vote for It In your con.
ference?
The Advocate will also contain n large
number OF opinions from bishops, min
listers and la*men in favor of equal lay
representation. The bishops quoted
say:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-09

70 CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
to cure &c. The genuine has L. 3. 9.
on each tablet.
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Drafts on England. ireland, France and
Germany. 's5i, lst e
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WILLIAM a. ISETT. President
MORTIMER PoLLoCK.;.N Vice President
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JoANIi OF THE OHIO VALLEY.
cAPlTAI......,..,,.. Si55,ooo. {
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FINANCIAL.

G. LAMB. Pres. JOS. SEYBoLD. Cashier.
J. A. JEFFERSON. Asst Cashier.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-28

Everybody knows that rheumatism
is diseased state Of the blood. and
only blood remedy Is the only proper
treatment. but q remedy containing
potash and mercury only aggraEates
the trouble
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-28
SHOT THE SPASIARD.
Lieutenant Humphrey Killed Spanish
ShaFpshOOter

Lieutenant Humphrey Killed Spanish
shsrpshoOtsr
Lieut.. Humphrey, of the Wiscon
sin eeulars, who spent last Saturday
morning il Fort Scott on the way
home from Santiago where he was
engaged in the thickest of the deadly
battle, is a brother OF Mrs. j. M.
Newberry, Jr., daughter in-law OF j
NJ. New berry, of Eddy and Sixth
street, says the F.. Scott Tribune
He lives at Wichita. Jerry Simpson
had him appointed to West Point
and the war crowded him out of
school into the service. He became
second lieutenant of a Wisconsin
company that served in hot quarters
at Santiago. He now carries the
stem of q pipe that was shot out of
his mouth by Spanish bullet and
he also has the csat-of arms cut from
the uniform of the Spaniard who
shot his pipe.
The regiment was in valley GOV
cred with high slough grass and
dotted with trees. The Spaniards
were firing at random, but the
Americans were under orders not to
fire. The Wisconsin conpany's cap
tain had been picked off as had also
large per cent Of the officers.
Lieutenant Humphrey heard bullets
whizzing about him, and finally q
colored private crept over to him
and pointed out Spaniard perched
in q tree some distance away and
shooting directly at him. The lieu
tenant asked permission of some of
minor officers of the regiment to fire
at him, but it was denied. Then he
appealed to the colonel aud was
allowed to fire one shot He did,
and the Spaniard dropped, dead. It
was found he had ben stationed in
the tree with thousand rounds of
shot, evidently for no other purpose
than to pick out the officers. 1t is
supposed to have been bullet from
his gun that killed Captain Wilson.
Lieut.. Humphrey has thu Spaniard's
gun also He is full of malaria and
is at home recuperating.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-28

ditional surrender. Fortunately,
the bluff was turned into a complete
success by the laundering of Capt
Gen. Blanco, who ordered Cervera
to leave the harbor. When the ships
were destroyed that memorable Sun
day Shafter was relieved OF the
danger of their bombardAent, and
the demand for a surrender, made
originally to gain time, became at
once a real condition OF affairs, and
Toral was obliged to capitulate. If
Cervera had remained in the harbor
it is probable that Toral would have
declined to surrender, and Shafter
would have either had to withdraw
from his position or hold it at great
danger until he was ready to attack.