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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
FRIENDS YEARLY MEETING
1t Was a Good One-Biblfcal Insti-
tute Opens Thursday.

Rev. Mr.. Sampson, of East Bend,
passed through the city on Monday
on his return home from the Friends
Yearly Meeting at High Point. He
was travelling in n buggy. He in
formed The SENTINEL that the meet
ing this year was a success. A num-
Der of important movements were
made for church development.
The attendance on Sunday was
about as large as usual. With the ex-
ception of many good old Quakers, the
visitors were mainly young people.
There were vehicles of every descrip-
ton, from OK carts to pneumatic tire
buggies.
Mr.. Sampson requested THE SENTI-
MEL to state that the Friends Bibli-
cal Institute opens at Mt. Airy on
Thursday of this week. A number of
prominent church workers will be in
attendance, among them being Mrs.
Emma Malone, of the Cleveland 70.
Training School, Mrs. Mary Moon
Meredith and her husband. Low rates
have been secured for board.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
BULL IN CHINA SHOP.
ENGLAND AFTER THE. SCALP
OF Ii HUNG CHANG.
Charges Him With Responsibility for
Anti-British Action and Threatens
to Hold Possessions Until De-
mand is Complied With.

LONDON, Aug. 15.-It is unofficially
reported that the Foreign Office intends
to demand that the Chinese govern
ment dismiss Ii Hung Chang from
power, on the ground that he is respon-
sible for the recent anti-British atti-
tude of Tsung Ii Yamen. 1t is also
asserted that the Foreign Office has
under special consideration the ques-
ton of Selling the Taku forts at the
mouth of Pekin river, also the city of
lien Tsin and Port Pellin in the event
of China refusing to comply with de-
mand and holding them until compli-
ance is assured.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
A RELIEF TO HAVANA
THE NEWS OF THE PEACE NE.
EQUATIONS.
Cable Orders from Europe Stimu-
lated-The People Glad that the
End of Bloodshed, Desolation
and Ruin is at Hand.

HAVANA, Aug. 16.-Reports put
into circulation with respect to the
progress of peace negotiations between
Spain and the United States have the
effect of stimulating orders sent from
Europe and other countries by cable
to buy public stock. The news that
Blanco had received dispatches from
Cambon, definitely declaring that the
peace preliminaries were settled and
signed, spread with lightning rapidity
throughout the city. General relief is
1eit at the prospect of peace that would
put an end to the spilling of blood and
the long era CT desolation and ruin
from which the island had suffered, as
there is scarcely any family, Spanish
or Cuban, which had not felt the terri
BILE depression of the war.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
SALEM BOYS SCHOOL.
Opened Under Very Favorable Aus
pieces Monday Morning.

Opened Under Very Favorable Aus
pieces Monday Morning.
The 10th session of the Boys
School opened promptly at 10 o'clock,
a. m. Monday with appropriate exer-
cises, Prof. Brewer presiding. The
SENTINEL congratulates the school
upon the unusually large number of
pupils in attend ance, there being over
80 present.
Principal Clewell, of the Academy,
was present, accompanied by a num-
Der of his fair pupils; in addition
a number of gentlemen and lady friends
of the institution graced the occasion.
Interesting and encouraging talks
We're made by Principal Clewell, Revs.
J. F. McCuiston and A. D. Thaler,
Prof. Cash and Mr.. Clarence Thaler.
We were also glad to note the pres
ence of several graduates of the school
which shows the high esteem those
who have passed out from her walls
feel for their alma mater. Everybody
regretted the unavoidable absence of
Bishop ROndthaler, who has always
heretofore presided with SO much ease
and dignity.
We trust this excellent school will
this year have the largest attendance
in its history.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
SECRET MEETING
American Army Officers and Cuban
Leaders Confer

SANTIAGO, Aug. ia secret meet
ing was held last night between the
commanding officers of the American
army and the Cuban leaders. The
strictest secrecy was maintained. The
meeting lasting nearly two hours,
General Gracia was present. The in
formation obtained is to the effect that
the Cuban situation was thoroughly
reviewed and twas resolved to disband
the Cuban army and also that the
United States should pay off the men.
This involves an expenditure of fifteen
million dollars, but it is of the utmost
Importance to the Islands, whose wealth
is entirely agricultural, to stop raidino
and burning by the insurgents.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
Disbanded or Sent North

Mrs. j. c. Bessent received letter
Tuesday morning from her husband in
which he gives it as his opinion that
the soldiers in camp at Jacksonville
will either be disbanded or sent North.
He has no idea they will go to Cuba.
News comes from Washington that
President Mckinley is canvassing
public sentiment as to the needs of the
military organization in a time of
peace, and has consulted number of
visitors as to how much army they
think should be kept up after the
treaty of peace is executed. No con-
cluslon has been reached, but it is re-
ceiving consider able attention.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
MANILA'S FALL
IS CONFIRMED !!
THE CITY BOMBARDED BY DEWEY!
The Spaniards Refused to Surrender, But
After a Battle of Two Hours the White
Flag Was Hoisted on the Forts.
Which Were Nearly Destroyed

Hong Kong, Aug. 1oThe report of the capitulaon of
Manila is confirmed by the German Consul He says that at
10 o'clock Saturday morning Dewey advanced the city
with his warshps having previously received refusal of his
demands to surrender The flagship Olympia again signaed
the city to surrender The Spaniards still refusing captu
late the Olympia commenced the bombardment of the forts
with eighnch shells Simultaneously with the bombardment
the land forces marched the city. The battle lasted two
hours when the white flag hosted the forts which
had been nearly destroyed The Spanish General Augusn
and his family taken aboard the German Kaisern
Augusta, at dusk, for Hong Kong. Dewey is expected to
send fast cruiser with the to this port soon
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
An Enterprisine Drueg,s,

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising than V o Thompson
VINO spare no pains TO secure the best
OF every thing in their line for their
many customers. They now have the
valuable agency for DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Coughs,
Colds. This is the wonderful remedy
that is producing snch Juror all over
0ne country by its many startling
cures. 1t absolutely cures Asthma.
Bronchitis. Hoarseness aud all affec-
tions of the Throat, Chest and Lungs.
Cali at above drug store and get
trial bottle free or regular size for
o0c and 81 90. Guaranteed to cure or
price refunded
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
. DISTRICT CONFERENCES.
Next Session to be Held at Eas
Bend-Delegates Elected.

Next Session to be Held at Eas,
| Bend-Delegates Elected.
| Inc preachers and delegates re.
turned from Advance Monda y morning
| The District Conference closed SUNDAY
| night. They report delightful ses.
sion. The next conference will be
! held at East Bend, Yadkin county.
Thursday, the first day, was devoted
principally to hearing reports from
the various churches in the district
They were very creditable and en-.
couraging. Friday was Epworth
League and Sunday School day. Mr..
t. L. Rawley, of Winston, presided
| Interesting addresses We're made by
Or. kllgo, DR.. Greasy, Rev. j. A. b.
Fry and others.
On Saturday Prof. Craven, of Oak
Ridge, was given license to preach.
Mr.. w. O. Senseman. of Salem. was
also granted license as a local
preacher.
RESOLUTIONS were adopted endorsing
Christian Education, Trinity College
and the trustees of that institution.
others were adopted thanking the peo-
pie OF Advance for their royal enter
tainment, etc.
The following resolution was passed
unanimously:
Whereas, this is the 4th and last
year of DIR. r. H. Woods office as
z. E. of the Winston District, IVES
tern North Carolina Conference,
Resolved, |, That we, the members
of the Winston district, do hereby ex-
press our very sincere appreciation of
his able, courteous, gentlemanly,
Christian administration over us.
2, That we regret this is his last
year with us, and pledge him our
support during the remainder of the
year.
3, That we commend him to the love
OF those over whom he may be placed
fond memory for him and ask that
the great God who is above us all.
may give his heart the luxuriance of
eternal spring and anchor in the
world of eternal day
w. S. GREASY,
G. w. CALLAHAN,
M. H. HOYLE,
j. A. B. Fry
The following delegates were elected
to the annual conference to be held in
Winston: G. A. Allison, of Advance:
Prof. j. d. Hodges, of Cana: Rev. j.
e. Petree, of Forsyth; J. NJ. McMickle,
of Summerfield.
A Sunday school mass meeting was
held Sunday afternoon, at which
addresses were made by DR.. Greasy,
Rev. Mr.. Fry and others. The former
preached in the morning and the lat
ter at night
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

THE BEST sALvE In the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Uhiiblains, Corns and all Skin
Erupbions. and positively cures Piles,
to give perfect satisfaction OF money
refunded. Price 25c per box.
For sale BY v. Q. Thompson.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
Ne Side shows or Camping.

The executive committee of the State
Fair has adopted resolutions prohib-
iting side shows and gambling devices
being rented privileges on the grounds,
and all lunch counters and dining
halls will be required to be kept neat
and attractive. Col. Cunningham saws
that the work to have big exhibit
and big crowd is being actively
pushed. The carrying out of these
resolutions above will be great thing
in favor of the fair.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
Wounded Soldier Going Home

w. w. Turner, who has been serv-
ing in the United States Army, passed
through the city this morning on his
way to his home, miles from Wilkes
boro. He claimed to have been wound
ed in the hip last April by tree fall
ing on him, and has been in the hos
pital at Fortress Monroe since that
time. He received a discharge and will
not return to the army.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
May Go to Cuba.

One of the Forsyth Rifemen boys at
Jacksonville, writing to friend here,
says: II don't know what Uncle Sam
is going to do with US. The talk here
is that we will have to go to Cuba and
stay our two years out. More soldiers
are arriving here nearly every day.
One new regiment arrived today Sat
urday. Ed. Rawley and Hugh Casper
came in a few days ago and Joined our
company. .
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
CAMP FORTHE soLDIERs.
A Suggestion to the Aldermen an
Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber of Commerce.
Since the army officials at Wash
ington have suggested the inspection
OF the Piedmont section with view
OF establishing a camp for the soldiers
now at Jacksonville, would it not be
well for the Board of Aldermen and
Chamber of Commerce to take some
action In the matter encouraging the
move?
Would not such camp along with
the Tobacco Fair be good adver-
tlsement for the Twin-City? It goes
without saying that this would be a
healthy location for the soldiers, as
one of our prosperous merchants was
heard to remark on yesterday that
"this is the garden spot of the world. -
The buildings of the Davis School
could be used for officers headquar-
ters of an army camp, located near
Winston, and when the Mocksville-
Mooresville road has been completed
this city will be on the main line.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
DOG DAYS.
They Are Supposed to Embrace From
80 to 81 Days.


The question is frequently asked,
"When did dog days begin?" Alma
macs differ on the question, and it is
because there seems to be no fixed or
certain time for their commencement
or continuation. The Century die
tionary says:
various dates, from July } to Au-
gust 10, have been assigned for the
first day, and various durations, from
80 to "a days. Pliny says they began
with the heliacal rising of Procyon a
star or constellation rising a little be-
fore the dog starr, which took place,
he says July 10th, and this date has
been widely accepted.
"Hippocrates (450 B. c. says the
dog days were in the hottest and most
unhealthy part of the summer. If the
season was of Babylonian origin, it
would originally probably have been
IN early summer. Perhaps they are
now most usually reckoned from July
5 to August IL, Inclusive
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
K. of Notes

Mr.. w. C. Crist, district denutv for
the X. of p, reorganized the Lodge at
Mt. Airy last week. 1t is now in good
condition. w. F. Carter was elected
chancellor commander and s. G.. Pace
deputy. 1t is quite probable that the
Knights will have another big day du-
ring Tobacco Fair week. Mr.. Crist.
has the matter under consideration.
lie has received a large map showing
where all the il. of p. Lodges are To-.
Gated in the various States.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
Alternates and Board of Education.

In giving the reporter the names of
delegates, elected at the District Con-
ference to the Annual Conference. DIR.
Wood Inadvertently omitted the al
ternates-Capt. r. w. Belo, of Salem
and A. e. Conrad, of Lewisville. The
new district Board of Education is
composed of the following:
j. D.. Hodges, ]. E. Field, Leon
Cash, g. ". Fulp, Revs. w. S. Crea-
sy, W. M. Curtis, r. T. N. Stevenson
and DR.. F. FL. Wood.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
Capt. sneed to Run a Truck Farm

Sundays Wilmington Star saws:
"Capt. A. c. Sneed, of Winston. a
brother of MIR. E. FL. Sneed, of this
city, has bought farm on Masonboro
Sound lately owned by MIR. w. S.
Warrock. He moved down yesterd ay
with his wife and three children. Can
tain Sneed will cultivate truck extern
slvely. He was previously engaged
In the tobacco warehouse business at
Winston. The Star hopes that he will
meet with success in his new venture. ,,
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
Meets Your Needs.

When you feel tired languid nervous
and are troubled with pimples and eruptions
meets your needs. Impurities and enriches
the blood and imparts to the qualities need
ed to tone the nerves and nour sh the whole
system. 1t cures all blood humors.
Hoods Pills cure sick headache nausea,
billiousness and all liver ills Price 25c.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
LIVELY TIMES.
Tom Settle and Solicitor Bynum
the Judicial Convention.

From Greensboro man it is learned
that a hot time was had at the Judicial
Convention of the Republican party at
Graham last Saturday. Tom Settle
tried to defeat w. P. Bynum for
Solicitor SO as to make it plain sail
ing for him Settle for Congress, his
idea being to fill the solicitorship with
a Populist, whereupon Bynum got on
his ear, but he won. The funny part
of it was that Bynum thought Settle
was for him until the ball opened at
Graham. 1t is said he told not only
Settle, but some of his intimate friends.
what he thought of him in some very
plain language.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
TWO SHOOTING SCRAPES.
One of the Shooters Surrenders-Th,
Other One an Accident.

OhC VI thc SAOOLeES SuFren0cr6-In6
Other One an Accident.
There were several scraps Sun
day. Among them there were two
shooting scrapes. Harrison Hall,
colored, was shot in the left leg by
Coatright Coles, out near Belo's
pond. 1t is only flesh wound. Coles
came to town and gave himself up to
Chief league. He claims that Hall
came to his house drunk and demand
ed % cents. Being refused he went
out, got a rock and threatened to use
it when Coles came out. Seeing that
he was determined to have a row,
Coles got his pistol, went to the door
and fired.
Jim Hairston, colored, was shot in
the shoulder at Kigertown in the
Northeastern part of Winston. 1t is
claimed that this shot was an accident
and that nobody should be arrested
for it.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
The Best Remedy for FIux,

Mr. John Matthias. a well known stock
dealer OF Pulaski, KY, says: AFTER
suffering for over week with fiux, and
my physician having failed to relieve
me, / was advised to try Cham berlain's
Cholic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, and have the pleasure of
=statlng that the half of o.e bottle
cured me. For sale by E w. O'Hanlon.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
Another for MIR. Hinshaw.

THE SENTINEL received the follow
ing letter on Tuesday from Lewis
vile: II see the name of w. M. Hin
shaw suggested in your paper for the
Office of Sheriff. / wish to say for
this section that I have talked to
many and all say he is the man and
can be elected if nominated by the
Democrats
ssYOICE FROM THE COUNTRY. ),
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
Talk Of G1ving Them an Excursion.

Robt. Goolsby writes his grand
father, Edward Spach, from Jackson
vile, that he thinks the soldier boys
will return home in about one month.
now. There is some talk Of giving
the soldiers in camp at Jacksonville
3 sightseeing excursioa to Porto
Rico before they are sent home.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
MILITARY COMMISSIONERS.
General Lee to Command Army Corps
That Will Occupy Cuba.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-The Presi-
dent has appointed the following Mil
itary Commissioners:
Cuban Commission-Major General
Wade, Major General Butler and Adj
miral Sampson.
Porto Rico Commission-Majo
General Brooke, Major General Cor
don and Admiral Schley.
General Lee was not named in the
Cuban Commission as he will be ap-
pointed at the head of the army corps
to occupy the island of Cuba
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
Corn Min For Sale.

ny one desiring to purchase a
nI-class Corn Mill, oflatest and most
inroved design, new and cOmDIete
81 ready Tor use can secure q BIG
BRGAIN by applying to
M. N. WILLIAMSON,
ug. 8, '89 Winston, N. @
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
An Old Ide..

Every day strengthens the belief Of emf.
nt physicians that impure blood Il ths
qse Of the majority Of our diseases.
fenfy-hve years ago this theory was l1sej
q oasls foz the formula Of Browns Iron
this famous aid household remedy ~
uczent % pzoye that the theory i correct
PHns' Iron blttsrs y sold by all denlezH
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18

Don't talk politics or religion at
dinner, where guests are of miscellan.
eous beliefs.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
A Drop of $4,000.

The property listed for taxation in
Davidson county this year shows $751;
600 less than last year.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-18
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor of the estate
OF Franklin James, deceased, late of Forsyth
county, n. C.,this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate of said de-
ceased TO exhibit them to the undersigned
on or before the Ia b day of July, 1893, or
coyery. All persons indebted to said estate
will please make immediate payment.
This I4th July, 1893. A. J. HAUsKR.
Executor Franklin James, Decd
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-25
HUNTS CURE

Cures all skin diseases in all its va
rious forms. No internal treatment
necessary. Failing, money returned
to purchaser.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-25

Children and adults tortured by
burns, scAlds, injuries, eczema or
skin diseases may secure instant re-
lief by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. IL In the great Pile remedy
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-25

Ardmore graded school, Thursday,
April rs, at Kloski's Opera House.
Song Of Thirteen, Happy Greeting.
Invocation-Rev. Caldwell.
Salutatory-Master Newton Sta
Piles.
Song and Recitation-Lisele folks.
Tableanx Mouvants and Poses
Plastiques-Ten young ladies.
Flag Drill-Little folks.
america, Part I-Oontest OF
Nations-Goddsss OF Liberty, Uncle
Sam, Egyptian Mound Builder, Az
tee. Norwegian, spaniard, Indian,
Toltec, Pilgrim Father, Irishman
German, Negro, Chinaman = By
twelve boys and one young lady.
Part II-Colloqny of NatIons-God
dess OF Liberty. America. Greece
Japan, England, Wales, China, In
dia, Russia, Germany, Scotland
Spain, France, Ireland, Italy. Agri
culture, Mining, Sculpture, Science
Manufacturing, MASH, Raligion-B,
twenty-five young ladies and girls.
Part III-America's Soldiers-Com
pany Is Colonies, Company Coloni
ais, Company Aztecs, Company Indi
ans, Company Infantry, Compan,
Cavalry. Company Artillery, Com
pAny Yankee Doodless" Compan
"Dixie Boys"
| Tableau.
neutrality-suspicious. Charlie Lor
don. Admission 1Oc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-25
nsALDToN HAPPENINGS.
Special Correspondence.

Special correspondence.
Healdton. April 24.-A week Of
rain, with little or no news.
t. e. DeGarmo has disposed OF his
interest in the gin and mill, and will
hunt a new location. He 10 n good
citizen and an unexcelled machinist.
War talk still booming. And the
daily ARDMoREITE always has the
latest.
Farmers are iubIlant over the rain,
though they are in q quandary what
to do about planting. The question
with them 10: In case of war, will 1t
be worth raising? With a prolonged
war wheat, oats and corn viii be in
demand and viii command q fair
price. Give them a line or 90 of ad-
vice. It will be appreciated by your
many readers.
Congratulations on incorporation.
1t will be a boon and a boom for
Ardmore.
[Note.-In reply to the correspon-
dents request, the ARDMoRRTTE re-
afirms its oft repeated declaration
in favor of a diversificatlon OF crops
war or no war. The present situa'
ton, in our judgment, emphasizes
the need of shifting from cotton tc
grain. The farmer, by proper fore.
sight, may be the frst to reap a ben
eft from the present trouble, and he
should be careful that no advantage
be overlooked.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-25

IL your child has thln, pale
cheeks, uncertain appetite and
unrestful sleep, it has worms.
and curing with strong medi-
cines only makes conditions
worse, by irritating its delicate
stomache. Whites Cream Yer
mifuge is mild but certain in
effect, and is a spector tonic as
well as q positive worm des-
troyer.
Sold by T. N. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-25

Brunswick, Ga, April "a
Brunswick's Spanish colony de-
parted today, headed by Sonora
Lorenzo Ring and Jesus Mizo,
about 20 families constituting the
refugees" This congregation
attracted considerable attention
and unkind demonstration at the
depot. The local police quieteC
the boisterous element, which con
sisted Of a few hot-headed, IRE
sponsible boys. The departures
today, added to those reported yes
terday, cleans out all local Spanisl
citizens.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-25

A Scandinavian attorney defend
ing some boys for stealing jug Of
a'drunk" said to the jury; Yen
tlemen of the yury. There is yusi
two things in dis case, the yug and
the yag. First comes the jug and
then the yag. The jug and then
the yag make all the trouble"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-25
spanish Eorbearance.

Madrid, April 24.-It is an
nounced here that Spanish war
ships yesterday refrained from the
easy capture of two American
merchant vessels, because war was
not declared, and thev desired to
respect international law.