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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
The National Civil Ser
vice School,
81 East a pitoI Street, Washington, d. C.
INSTRUCTION. RY C.ORRRSpONDENC

INSTRUCTION BY CORRESPONDENTS
Do You wish to enter the government ser
vice? If you do we can help you, It is our
business to prepare persons for taking the
Civil Service Examinations; to tell them
what to do and how to do it. Eighty five
thousand one hundred aud thirty-ciglt posi-
lions are now filed by the Civil Service Com
pass the examinations. Have you an ordinary
common-schOol education? If you have we
can prepare GU fer an examination in Il short
time. We will give you examinations until
YOU are prepared. marking your work just ne
yOn will be marked by the Civil Service Com
mission. Our charge is o mere nominal one
of $40 and after you are appointed you pay us
commission of 2 percent of yOnr first years
salary. Thus it is to our interest to fit you as
soon as possible i'll order to get our pay in
ulI. BY a recent order of tue President the
number of places to he filled by the Civil Ser
vice is increased from 55.TS6 10 5,1SS or BY
over SO per cent. All Government EN- ployces
masters and those persons classified as labor
ers. There never was better time than the
present in which to prepare for civil service
position. There never was time when us
IN any positions were open to competition as nj
present. We have our students in every De-
partment of the Government. Some are now
getting rs high as 50 .OO0 per annnm. Many
are getting 81 200, 81 400. 81 goo and $1,000.
We have been engaged i'll preparing persons
for the Civil Service fur eleven years and our
success is shown by the large number who
are now holding lucrative positions because of
our assistance. We refer to the National Can
ital Bank of Washington. l.. c., us to our
ability to fulfill Our promises.
Address all communications to the Sccre-
tarY. COURT F. WOOD, LII. NJ,
81 East Capital ST.,
June %. 1896. Washington ID C..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
It's Sad rate.

It's Sad Fate.
Last coclrroach of autumn,
Left crawling alone,
Its measly companions
All frozen and gonel
Not one of its kindred,
No other bug nigh,
To join it in raiding
The pantry for piei
I'll not leave thee, forlorn one,
In sadness to roam
Through the long, long night
In thy cold kitchen homel
And SO with this poker
I crush thee, thou pestl
Col Get OFF the planet.
Along with the restl
Chicago Tribune.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
George L. Travis,
THE BOSS BARRIER

RESPECTFULLY announces to his friends
~, and md the public that has removed to the
one door east of the Carrier Uorso eF ~ ~,
shop Is large and roomy and shall constaptiy
have the services of competent assistan{
fro mptneSs; neatnessand politencsF nv motto.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05

Mr.. ]. H. Hooe, the enterprising livery
man, of Charlestown, was here last Friday,
driving a fine tournout BY courteous and
prompt attention, Mr.. Hooe is building up
alarge business Shepherdstown Independ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
hauling.

TIME undersigned is prepared to do Hau,ir,,
4 of all kinds. either with Cart or Wagon NJ
moderate rates. Delivering of merchandise
ana baggage 70 and from the railroad dcnots
Especially. Orders left at the Livery stable
of Mr. Joseph Hunt will receive PROMPT nj
teT n On no EDGAR D. GLAZE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05

SIS your town booming out there in the
mining district, Slicks9''
81 should say SO. It's more wonderful
than magic pitched my tent in hole
in the ground one evening and when /
walked up Twas in the cellar of union
depot. "-Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
Wnnta to Como Homo,

A youthful Klondike gold seeker writes
home as follows:
Father, II you will only send me mon
ey enough to pay for ticket home, I'll
out cordwood and cuss the mule all sum
mer for you. I'll just surprise you by go
ing to work. "-Atlanta Constitution.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
Nautical.

Said the whiskered med
To the fair coed,
"I'm like ship at sea-
Exams are near,
And much fear
will unluclzy be-"
"Then." murmured she.
"a shore I'll be.
Come rest, thy journey Ger"
Then darkness fell,
And all was well,
For the ship had Rugged the shore.
Columbia Verse, 1927.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
Shoes !! Shoes

a Great Variety of Shoes and Slippers for
everybody, at all prices. for Spring and Sum
mer. just opened. Prices marked down to
make short profits to suit the times.
April 81. g, DALGARN,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
Western Maryland r. r.
CONNECTING WITH

VUNNHOIINW WITH
P. tE r. r. at Shippensburg and Gettysburg
Norfolk & Western r. r. ut Hagerstown;
B,sSo.R; Rat Hagerstown and Cherry
Run; Penna, r. Rat Brucoville and
Hanover; P. W. 81 B., N. @.
aud 3. & p. Railroads
at Union Station,
baltimore. Md.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
Br'er Epl1raIm.

III sH NsIHIE dIEUs
Fore Br'er Ephraim lef' dis ball
Thought ho own de worl' en- all;
Took de middle err de road;
Knowed mo- dan de preacher knowedi
En-, spec, when he CROSSED over
WhRr de saints roll roun' in clover
Called st. Peter ter de gate,
'Bused him, too, fer bein late;
Toll him wild de greatest ease:
"Hnn' mo over all yo' keys.
Gwine ter lay you on de shelf.
Guess I'll run dis place myself"
-Atlanta Constitution.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05

The greater includes the less. Hoods
SarsaParilla cures scrofula and may be
depended upon to cure boils and pimples.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
Sad.

SIT is sad," murmured the musing
theoriEer, to think that every man has
his price"
YES" admitted the intensely practical
worker, "and it is sad fact that half tho
time he can't get it. ''-Cinoinnati En-
uuirer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
The Wonders of Science

Lung Troubles and Consumption Can he
Cured.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
Tile Usual way.

Husband-Don' you think that you are
rather unreasonable to expect mo to take
you to ball, stay awake until 4 O'Clock,
and then get up at to go to my workP
Wife-I may be bit unreasonable, but
it's perfectly brutal of you to mention 1t.
Boston Traveller.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05

Additional trains leave Baltimore for Union
Bridge aud intermediate Stations ut 1917
M. and $40 p. M, and leave Union Bridge for
Baltimore at 6.05 q. m, and 1870 p. M, daily,
except Sunday.
*Daily. All others Daily, except Sunday.
more.
j. NJ. HOOD, Pres't and Gcn'l Man'gr.
B: H GRISWoLD, Gcn'l Pass. Agent.
Murch IL 1897
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For Sale, Rent or eye
change

Several town properties in Charles Town
including desirable etore-room on yasti,,a =
C4n lAialn) street, for rent, sale, or will e2-
change for land in the country. Apply to
- s. 8. DALGARN
June 1s, 1s95-tf. Charles Town, W. Va,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
Tin and Stove Work,
Removed.

have discontinued the retail of Coal, &c.
and removed my office to the room in court
house yard above the office of Washington &
Alexander. where I will continue the Grain
Business Wheat, Corn and Hay wanted. for
delivery Mt all points on 3. IE y. and N. q w.
r. K. b. e. WASHINGTON
April 20, Off. AGENT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
FOUNDRY
AND
Machine Shops,
Situated ON Bcrryville Turnpike. within tn
Corpol ate Lilnits of CharlestoMn.

To Al Whom 10 May Concern:
take this method of announcing to the
farming community of Jefferson and adjoining
counties, that do all kinds of Machine Re-
pairing, such as Traction and Portable En-
Fans, Corn Shelters. and in fact all kinds of
Repairing, in both Wood and Iron also make
Smoke Stacks for Stationary and Portable En-
gines, Patching Steam Boilers, and putting in
new hews or tubes. Am prepared to do all
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05

an Eminent Ne1r York Chemist and Sc;ent;s,
Makes Free O6t1- TO our Readers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
THE EDISON.
AN ELEGTROCURE.
AGENTS WANTED ROTH SLY

Goods sent to reliable persons to be
pad Tor after selling. Agents sell from
4 to IS day. It generates from to S
volts electricity, and has two powerful
Magnetic Batteries that will turn the
Compass needle through a two inch
plank. Cures Rheumatism, Weak BacI.
Kidney Disease, Female Troubles Loss
Manhood, and all diseases arising from
a lack of nerve force. FOR ADVERTISING
PURPOSES. we will give one BELT FREE of any
cost to one person in each locality.
Address TAYLOR & SMITH e A CO
Department B Vine1and. New Jersey
July 27-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05

ne aOOVe Trains run daily. except k9ulfIny,
and arrive at and depart from PenrsylVnnia
Passenger Station, Washington, D. e.. where
both trains make immediate connection fOrand
from Baltimore. Philadelphia and New York.
For Map Folders. Through Ticket Rates,
&c, apply to nearest agent, or write to L. s.
Brown, General Agent Passenger Department !,
Washington, D. c.
FRANK s. CANNON.
Bird Vice Prest. 81 GenI Mgr.
j. II. CULP, Traffic Mgr
Febl,'9S. ". a. TURK, Gen'I pass.Agt.
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CLEANING, DYING AND FINISHING OF
LADIES, AND GENILEMEM,S CLOTHING OF


CORDNEH'S Steam on
MARTINsBURG, w. g. Cordner Prop
IGENTLEMENS SUITS CLEANED PRESSED 800
eprccs
de o r m as long thego
the
II a Inn
newly wovensi
O
w Town.,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05
BLAcKSMITHING.

Light or Heavy, in frst-class manner
Special attention paid to Repairing Mill
Spindles. have one of the latest improved
Turning Lathes which cannot be excelled in
the State, for Turning Iron and Chasing Screws,
large and small. either Iron or Brass. Keep
on hand Pipe of all sizes. aud am prepared to
Cut Threads, or Screws the same, also
keep on hand ali kinds of Rruss Cocks; Globe
tent Seats of Philadelphia; ali sold under
guarantee of thirty days and if not found sat-
isfactory return and will refund the amount
paid. keep in stock Packing of different
manufacture the Sun-Fish Plow. improved. in
three different sizes, AS follows: Heavy
Three=Horse, Two and Three, and a regular
TWo-HOrEc PloW.
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PaIntIng, PaperIng, &c:

THE undersigned is prepared to do all kinds
:. of Painting, Granting, Paper Hanging,
&c. Prices moderate and prompt attention
May g, '93-tf.
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ForSaIe.

a Frame weather-boarded House. tin roof
containing six rooms and an attic room ana
an out kitchen. A fine large stable. corn crib
and carriage honse One acre of land with
apple and peach trees. grape vines mud small
LrniIsi slinated In Charles Town. on Leetown
road. adjoining ". S. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
near Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road. Ter,11ss
reasonable. Address
JOHN MCKNIGHT.
AT29I-f. Bayside, Queens Co.. n. Y.
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~ FOUNDRY DEPARTMEN.

VIII nuke all kinds of Castings from pat
terms or old pieces of casting. Also have pat
Engines of Tricks make and others. Make
Sash-Weights for Buildings of all sizes, in
large quantities lower than the lowest, and /
am prepared to make all kind of Brass Cast
ings. | keep on hand the Challenge Pump,
and Water Elevator and Purifier, for deep
Wells aud Cisterns. of which l have all cx-
ira Chains. Cranks Wheels. &C
Agent for the GROWN WHEAT DRILL
Would TIC pleased if any one in need of Drill
before purchasing elsewhere would give nue.
call.
VII think the public generally for a share
of their patronage. Yours respectfully,
Address P. o. Box 81.
September II, 1889.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05

EAsTERDAY s. Co.haye stoves to suit You
ll alI, and prices right.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-04-05

WE sell Gasoline and Coal Oil. Come and
w see us, on South Charles street.
July 20. yesterday q co.
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SOUTHWARD

Trains IA and connect with Southern R. r.
at Strasburg junction at 1880 and 7.45p. m.
Cor Observation-Disclosures
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-08-20
ADVICE TO CUBANS.

Administration Tells the Junta Their
Army Had Better Disband.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-There have
been conferences between Tomas Es.
trada Palma and other represent tatives
of the Cubans with officials Of the
United States government relative to
the Cubans and what is to be done with
them. Mr.. Palma was advised that
the United States would not consider
the question Of compensation of the
Cuban troops because there was no
power in the governments to do 50, even
II there was an inclination. He was
told that the best thing the Cubans
could do was to advise the men in arms
to disband, retire to their homes and
engage in peaceful pursuits.
That the members Of the junta recog.
nize that this is the only thing to do
is seen in the fact that the emissaries
have already been dispatched to Cuba
with view to carrying out the desires
Of the United States government.
These emissaries will try to persuade
the Cuban leaders that resistance to
United States aut hority would result
only in further disaster and distress to
Cuba.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-08-20

take vigorous measures to preserve the
peace and keep order in Santiago and
the territory under United States con.
troll. The emphatic order issed to Gen.
eral Lawton few days ago will be fol.
lowed by orders sending sufficient dis.
oiplined troops to enable him to carry
out the instructions Of the secretary.
As further step in this direction,
the president has directed that the
Twenty.third Kansas colored regiment
be dispatched to Santiago to form part
Of the army Of occupation Of Cuba.
/ The volunteers have rendered their
services for this purpose, and have
urged acceptance, which President Nc
Kinley and Secretary Alger agreed to,
after conference with represent tatives
from Kansas. It was decided also to
send the Twent ntieth Kansas to Manila,
should additional troops be asked for
by General Merritt. The Twentieth is
now at San Francisco.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-08-20
A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has Lame Back anu Weak
Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles.
We mean he can cure himself right
away by taking Electric Bltters. This
medicine tones up the win, . system,
acts as stimulant to the Liver and
Kidneys, is a blood purifier and nerve
tonic. It cures Constipation, Head.
ache, Fainting Spells, Sleeplessness and
Melancholy. II is purely vegetable, a
mild laxative. and restores the system
to its Natural vigor. Try Electric Bit
ters aud be convinced that they are a
miracle worker. Every bottle guaran-
teed. Only SOC bottle at any Drug
Store
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-08-20
With the Philippine Insurgents
All Must Recognize Ameri-
can Authority.
Hoped There Will Not Be Any
Trouble With Aguinaldo's
Forces.
General Merritt Issues a PrOcla-
nation for Enlightenment
of the Nations.

WASHINGTON, Aug. ~. The war de-
partment has nade public the order
sent to General Merritt regarding the
occupation of the city Of Manila by the
American forces. The order follows:
Adjutant Generals Office, Washing
ton, D. O., Aug. 18.-Major Gem
eral Merritt, Manila, Philippines: The
president directs that there must
be no joint occupation with the insur-
gents. The United States, in the pos
session of Manila city, Manila bay and
harbor, must preserve the peace and
protect persons and property within
the territory occupied by their military
and naval forces. The insurgents and
all others must recognize the military
occupation and authority Of the United
States and the cessation Of hostilities
proclaim ed by the president. Use
wha tever means in your Judgment are
necessary to this end. All law abiding
people must be treated alike.
By the secretary Of war.
81. g. CORBIN.
Hope There Will Be No Trouble.
The officials Of the department. hope
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-08-20
SCHEME OF GOVERNMENT.

Merritt Issues . Proclamation For the
Enlightenment Of the Filipinos.
NEW YORK, Aug. IA special dis.
patch from Manila Aug. IA, via Hong
Kong, to the World says:
General Merritt has prepared proc
lamation to the natives which provides
scheme Of government for Manila
and surrounding territory and other
island places in our possession, the
chief points Of which are: Rigid pro-
lection to all in personal religion;
municipal laws, tribunals and local in-
stitutions for punishment Of crime to
remain until further notice Except
where incompatible with military rule)
subject to supervision Of American
general. #
Provost marshal and sub-provosts to
be appointed with power TO arrest civil
as we'll as military officers.
Open trade for neutral nations.
Public property to be rigorously pro-
tected.
No interferencs with the people 90
long as they praserve peace.
General Merritt occupies the gov.
srnor's palace.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-08-20
T0KEEP0RDER
More Troops Are to Be Sent Gen.
eral Lawton for That
Purpose.
News of a Disquieting Nature
Has Been Received From
Santiago.
Insurgent Junta Informed That
the Cuban Army Better Be
Disbanded.
Emissaries Sent to Cuba With q
View to Acting Upon This
Advice.

WAsHINaToN, Aug. 10. Dispatches
Of Importance were received and con.
sidered at the war department.. Imme-
diately after the arrival Of Secretary
Alger at the department. he held con.
sultation with General Corbin and de-.
MED himself to visitors. The confer
ence was protracted one. They were
considering dispatches received from
General Merritt and from Santiago. It
is understood that General Msrritt's .
dispatches were not Of disquieting
nature, although the conditions to be
faced in the Philippines are giving the
department considerable concern. The
situation at Santiago is causing q
great deal OF uneasiness and it is be.
ieysd that more troops will be
sent there soon. Already orders
have been issued directing the Fifth
regular infantry, now at Tampa, to
proceed at once to Santiago. Inquiries
have been made a. to the condition 81
the immune regiments which hays not
sailed with view 70 sending them 70
The goyernnent intends 81
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-08-20

there may be no trouble with rne IN
surgent forces in the Philippines, al.
though the dispatches which have been
received and published in the press,
together with the demands Of Aguin.
aldo for joint occupation, has indicated
q temper on the part Of insurgent lead
ers which is not satisfactory.
The possibility Of an attack on the
city by the insurgent forces has been
considered, but as the insurgents, with
the bay in possession Of Admiral
Dewey for three months, and 5000
American troops near the city for q
month past, were unable to cause the
surrender Of the city, it is not believed
that they will be formidable against
the forces Of General Merritt.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-08-20
BROUGHT OUT $1,OOO,OOO.
Esamer Danube Arrives at Victoria
SAfy From ST. Miohaa1a

Steamer Danube Arrives at victoria
From st. Michaels.
VICTORIA, B. G., Aug. l9.-The
steamer Danube has arrived from St.
Msphaels, bringing 100 passengers and
about 81, 900, 900 in dust and paper. A
party of Norwegians have $4o0, ,OOl
fram Bonanza and Eldorado. The
Yukon river has again risen, boats go
ing up and down freely.
PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, Aug. 49,
The schooner Rival, 1S days from St
M.chaels. has arrived with 100 passen
gers from Dawson City. There were q
few miners aboard who had gold esti
mated at 500, 900.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-08-20
Left with BFerritt's Conseut.

BERLIN, Aug. ia dispatch from
Hong Kong dated Aug. Is, and evil
IDENTITY official, says: "The Kaiserin
Augusta, which left Manila with dis.
patches from Admiral Won Diederichs,
otter the fall Of the city. will return
here today. General Augustin and
his, family arrived on board the cruiser,
Admiral Won Diedrichs, at the request
OF General Augustin, having given
them passage by an arrangement with
the American oommander-in. chief.
General Augustin has left Hong Kong,
en- route for SPAIN"
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-08-20
Fare and q Third to tho mus,ef.st.

Fare and q Third to the Musicfsst.
CHICAGO, Aug. 10.-Western roads
have agreed to make rate Of a fare
and third for the round trip to Du.
1uth and West Superior and return
from all points in Minnesota, Wiscon.
sin, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Iowa and
Illinois for the biennial musical festiva!
Of the Northwestern Scandinavian
Singers association, Aug. ,26 to %.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-08-20

vigorous attack and carried Spanish
works. Loss not accurately known
about 30 In all. Behavior Of troops ex-
cellent, cooperation Of navy most val
uable. Advanced rapidly upon wall
city. on which white flag shown and
town capitulated. Troops occupy Ma
late, Bonondo, walled city, San Miguel.
All important centers protected. In
surgents kept out. No disorder or
pillage. MERRITT"
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-08-20
Buoklen's Arnton salve.

The Best Salve in the world lor Outs,
Brnises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
1svsr Sores, .Tetser, Chepped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tisns, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale at any
Dug Store.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-08-20
REPORTED BY MERRITT.

His Account OF the capitalization Of Ma-
nila Resolved at Washington.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-The war
department. has received the following:
Hong Kong, Aug. 18.-Adjutant
General, Washington:
Manila. Aug. 13.-On the 9TH inst,
Admiral Dewey joined me in 48 hours
hours notification to Spanish comman-
der to remove non.com batants from
city. Same date reply received express
ing thanks for humane sentiments and
stating Spanish sought places of refuge
for non.combatants now within walled
city. On the 10th inst. joint note in
viting attention to suffering in store
for sick and non-combatantsi in case
it became our duty to reduce the
defenses. also setting forth hope.
less conditions Of Spanish forces SUR
rounded on an sides, feet in front, no
prospect Of reinforcements and de-
manded surrender as due to every con.
sideration Of humanity; Same date res
ceived reply admitting their situation.
but stating council Of defense declares
request for surrender cannot be grant
cd, but offered to consult government
if time was granted necessary for com.
munioation via Hong Kong. Joint
note in reply declining.
On the 18th joined with navy in at
tack with following result. After about
half an hours accurate Smelling Of
Spanish lines, MacArthur's brigade on
the right and Greene's on
the left. under Anderson made