Arizona republican., 1898-11-07

We were ordered to seek cover bchinf
 some breastworks which were near None were hit at this place. After laying here a short time we marched
 out across a cane field covered with
 water. At every step we would sink
 nearly to our knees. It crossed, how
 ever, wa were on the Spanish breast
 works, which we found to be com
 pletely reduced by the navy. It was
 here we saw war in it's horror. Spln-
 ish soldiers lay along the works with
 their heads shot off, their bodies cut in
 two arms and legs missing, and in
 some instances mangled beyond rec
 ognition Of human form. It was the
 result of Admiral Dewey training his
 guns Iengthways of the works.
 we followed the breastwOrks for some distance. then crossed over them and regained the road, and with double
 time we followed it into the city of
 Manila. The boys were tired and be- gan to lag. A band struck up 'There1l Be a Hot Time in the O-d Town Tonight. It was great to see the boys pick up the step. Away we went up the road with cheer, but not l far. for we were soon fired on agin, One ball struck q board fence close to to where 1 was standing. It was i the nearest acquaintance 1 had with | l one we could do nothing but stand there and take it.
 Another half hour elapsed, and then we moved on again, this time un- til we erachsd the walled city. Manila had surrendered, the battle was over and the Wyoming battalion was the guest of honor at the conflict. Al though it did no fighting, it was seen to that it witnessed the contest any way The walls are huge enough and covered sufficiently with foliage to give it the appearnce of a natural ridge. When we reached the place the lower works and main wall in our immediate front were so covered with Spaniards that they presented the appearance of a colony of ants.
 We camped that night in front Of the famous Zuneata barracks. These barracks weer the quarters of Spain s most noted regiment, the Seventy third regiment of artillery. It became famous in Spain'S wars with Napoleon. After p5ace was established in Europe theregiment was recruited up and sent here to Manila, where is has been ever since.
 ''In my next letter I will give you a description of Manila as l see it; of | the walled city, the new city, the peo- | pie and their way. l have no idea | when we will get to go home l sup | pose you people know when we will be | coming back. This inaCtiveness so far is beginning to wear on the soldiers and they are all anxious to return.
 "CORPORAL A. D. LANDER.
 MESA.
 Mesa City, Ariz., Nov. 6-(S9ecial of The Repubiican)- The streets of Mesa were legally flood ed Saturday to lay the awful dust.
 The walls of the Pasey 6 Nets and the George Passey buildings have begun to rise above the srOund. Con- tractor John Biddlecome hopes to have them all up by next Saturday.
 Dr. DeVore of Tempe paid Mesa a visit Friday.
 Messrs. Walswcrth and I<loss of Tempe were in Mesa yesterday.
 The Royce brothers suffered the loss ,f a cow last Wednesday night by be- ng hit on the hip with the pilot Of the ,ngine on the Mesa train.
 Albert Baines' little baby is very
 John Hubbard who this week was oW with stomach trouble, is recover ng fast.
 Mrs Dan Mahoneys mother came in rom the northern part Of the territory Wednesday to spend the Wlnlef WllH Ter daughter.
 The Mutual Improvement associa- ions hold joiE't meeting tomorrow ight The invitation is general. The fffcers of the Young Ladies Y. I. A. f Maricopa stake were all sustained t the meeting last Sunday.
 The fish business of the Birchell leat market is continually growing se Mir Birchell would not be able ) trot cut on the street every TOW nd then with his hands stuffed full greenbacks to bet on Brodie.
 The voters of the south side should ast their ballots in the home precinct nd not put it off until they reach hoenix. If it be that they will go to lat city on election day Phoenix ooths will be so crowded that the anger of losing ones vote is too H reat to risk.