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VOL. VIII.
THE DALLES, WASCO COUNTY, OREGON. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 9. 1898.
NUMBER !9.
UNUSUAL CALMNESS
Rain Retards the Work of
. the Divers
NO NEW DISCOVERIES REPORTED
The City of Rm Has Again Settlrd
Down t It, Regular Latent
Quiet.
No new developements in the in
quiry regarding the Maine disaster
are-reported from Havana or Key
West today. Divers are etill at work
about the wreck of the battleehip,
but tbeir operations are somewhat
retarded by rainy weather. The
court of inquiry is expected to leave
Key West for Havana this evening,
unless contrary orders are received
from Washington.
The state departments are in re
ceipt of no fresh news from either
Havana orKey West.
Havana. Mar. 4. Warm, rainy
weather prevailed here today, and ev
erything has settled down to a regular
Lenten quiet. Divers are working slow
ly but steadily during such hours as is
possible in the turbid water. The Span
ish divers have been down bat little to
to the wreck, and any reports sent as
coming from them are verv liable to be
incorrect.
Cabled dispatches from Madrid pub
lished here say the minister for the col
onies confirms the statement that the
government never tbongbt of dismissing
the volunteers. Cable dispatches also
deny the report that the Spanish flotilla
of torpedo-boats and torpedo-boat de
stroyers are to come this port or to Cu
ba at all.
Senator Proctor and Colonel Parker
went to Artemisa this morning, and will
return about midnight.
AUGMENTING BIB FLEETS.
Bpanlsh Agent Negotiating; for SeTeral
Warship.
The rumor, oft repeated of late,
that Spain is negotiating for the pur
chase of new warships have culmi
nated in the positive announcement
from London that two cruisers un
der course of construction for the
Brazilian government have -been
purchased by Spanish agents, and
that others are being negotiated for.
The basis of these purchases, pres
ent and prospective, is cash, and
speculation is rife as to where Spain
could have obtained funds for such
a purpose.
London, Mar. 4. Spain has purchased
two cruisers which the Armstrongs have
been building for Brazil, the Amazonas
and her sister ship, the Unnamed, of
4,000 tons each, 23 knots and 10 guns.
Spain is also negotiating for and will
probably secure two cruisers of a eimilar
type which have been building in France
for Brazil. The Amazonus is ready for
for launching, and her sister ship will
soon be as far along.
Tbe Spanish government is also en
deavoring to secure guns and large sup
plies of ammunition in England and tbe
Continent for. immediate use.
The government' of Spain seems to
have funds, for it is understood to be
paying a large part of the purchase
money in cash, giving good security for
- the balance, these being the only terms
upon which tbe Armstrongs would deal.
Some weeks ago Spain attempted to buy
ships and supplies in England on credit
from prominent firms having close rela
tions with the government, but after in
quiries the firms refused the credit.
Since then Spain has raised funds from
unknown sources. Diplomats in London
express tbe opinion -that French finan
ciers are helping the Spanish govern
ment. It is known that Spain is trying to
pnrchasethree other ships being built
by the Armstrongs, but she has not yet
succeeded in making the bargain, con
sequently there Is still time if the United
States wishes to forestall her.
Court of Inquiry Inactive.
Key West, Mar. 4. The naval court
of inquiry is still here inactive, awaiting
orders from Washington.
All the Maine survivors received a
month's pay yesterday, and tbeir claims
for lost personal property have been
made. Schwantzthe cook of the Maine,
has put in a claim for $1226, which he
says he . had in his chest which was
blown to pieces. Nearly all the enlisted
men lost the savings of years.
There have been no movements of the
fl jet today, except that the Nashville
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tem effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cares habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAM FRANCISCO, CAU
LOUISVILLE. AT. HEW tORK, K.T.
towed a barge out to the Iowa.
Later in the day it was said on good
authority that the naval court of inquiry
will leave at 5 o'clock this afternoon for
Havana, unless orders to the .contrary
are received from Amiral Sicard.
Contract Declared Void.
Managua, Nicaragua, Mar. 4. The
Nicaragua congress has declored null
and void the contract of 1893 between
president of Nicaragua and tbe bank of
Nicaragua, by the terms of which the
bank was authorized to transact a mer
cantile business and to change its name
to tbe London Bank of Central America,
and its domicile to London.
Deafness Cannot ba Cored
by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of tbe ear.
There is only one' way to cure deafness,
and that is bv constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed con
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus
tachian Tube. When this - tube is in
flamed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect bearing, and when it Is en
tirely closed, Deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
flamed condition of the mucous sur
faces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh
Care. Send for circulars : free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c. 6-10
Jumped Down m Shaft.
Ishpehing, Mich., Mar. 4. John F.
Armstrong, a mining man, well-known
throughout the Lake Superior region and
in Western mining districts, while tem
porarily insane from illness, jumped
into one of the Lake Superior Mining
Company's shafts yesterday afternoon,
falling 444 feet, and was instantly killed
The Discovery of the Day.
Aug. J. Bagel, tbe leading druggist of J
Shreveport, La., says: "Dr. King's
New Discovery is the only thing that
cures my cough, and it is the beet seller
I have." J. F. Campbell, merchant of
Saffbrds, Ariz., writes: "Dr. King's
New Discovery is all that is claimed for
it ; it never fails, and is a sure cure for
Consumption, Colds and Coughs. I
cannot say enough for its merits." Dr.
King's New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is no experiment. It
has been tried for a quarter of a century,
and today stands at the head. It never
disappoints. Free trial bottles at Blake
ley & Houghton's drug store. 6
To Investigate Alaska Postofllee.
Washington, Mar. 5. J. Pi Clnm,
superintendent of' the mail division of
the postoffice department, has been or
dered to Alaska to investigate tbe differ
ent offices there.
We are anxious to do a little good in
this world and can think of no pleas
ante r or better way to do it than by rec
ommending One Minute Cough Cure as
a preventive of pneumonia, consump
tion and other serious lung troubles that
follow neglected colds. '
ASKED LEE'S RECALL
Will Not Comply With the
x Request.
THE CUBAN RELIEF EXPEDITION
Spain' Desire that the Warship be Re
placed by Merchant Vessel
Wu Also Denied.
Madrid, Mar. 5. Senor Gullcn, Span
ish minister of foreign affairs, recently
intimated to United States Minister
Woodford that the Spanish government
desired the recall of Consal-Generat Lee
and that the American warships which
have been designated to carry supplies
to the sufferers in Cuba, should be re
placed by merchant vessels, in order to
deprive the assistance sent to the re
cancentradoa of any official character
otherwise possessed.
Minister Woodford cabled the request
to Washington, which refused to recall
General Lee under the present circum
stances or to countermand the order for
the dispatch of the war vessels, making
the representation that they are not
fighting ships.
Sold Spain the Mine.
London, Mar. 5. According to the
statement of a man whose cards dejeribe
him as an electrical engineer, whose
name cannot be disclosed, but which has
been forwarded to Washington, he sold
to Spanish officers in London a number
of years ago a large number of mines,
eight or ten of which were placen in Ha
vana harbor. He says they were made
in a specially and peculiarly constructed
cable, which he contends he can posi
tively identify, if the smallest piece is
produced. Some of the mines, the man
continues, were fixed so they could be
fired from a fort, and two of them bad
bulbs arranged so that they would ex
plode when a vessel came in contact
with them. But the alleged electrical
engineer adds that he does not believe
that the bulb would be used in water as
shallow as that of Havana harbor. He
exhibited tbe plans of one of these mines
which, be pointed out, was tbe most
likely to produce the effect described in
the wreck of the Maine. It . was num
bered "2," and was constructed to con
tain 500 pounds of gun cotton.
This is the story told by the man, who
gives one tbe impression tnat fie Das
been sergeant of engineers or he has held
some similar position. He was appar
ently thoroughly posted on electrical
matters and submarine mines. The man
is an Englishman, and he says that he
is willing to go to the United States as a
witness. "
Robbed the Orave.
A startling incident of which Mr. John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject
is narrated by him as follows : I was in
a most dreaatui condition, my SKin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately, a friend
advised trying 'Electric Bitters,' and to
my great joy and surprise, the first bot
tle made a decided improvement I con
tinued their use for three weeks, and am
now a well man. I know they saved
my lite and robbed tbe grave of another
victim." No one should fail to try them.
Only 50 cents per bottle at Blakeley &
Houghton's drug store.
Asphyxiated In Car.
Foet Worth, Mar. 4. Four men were
found dead in a refrigerator car today.
Death resulted by gas from a fire built
with coal.' Six men, supposed to be
tramps, entered tbe car last night, clos
ing the door behind them. Two escaped
this morning in a dying condition, but
were resuscitated by physicians.
Whooping cough is the most distress
ing malady ; but its duration can be cut
short by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure, which is also the best known
remedy for croup and all lung and bron
chial trouble.
- To Prepare for Service.
Bethlehem, Pa.,. Mar. 4. Army and
navy officers now representing the gov
ernment at the Bethlehem Iron Com
pany's works, have receivd orders from
headquarters to be ready on twelve
hoars notice for service. Work on gov
ernment contracts at the works is being
as rapidly pushed as possible.
Don't annoy others by your coughing,
and risk your life by neglecting a cold.
One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs,
colds, croup, grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. ,
Lnetg-ert to Make Sausage.
Chicago, Mar. 5. Lnetgert has been
told his task during his imprisonmen
for life. It is tbe intention of the Joliet
officials to manufacture sausages for use
in the big prison, and Luetgert will be
given charge of the work.
The information pleased him. When
be was today taken to the penitentiary.
seemad at first glad of his release from
jail, and laaghed and joked on bis way
to the train. He was quiet, however
when Joliet was reached, and broke
down when the prison gates closed upon
him- He sat in the warden's office with
tears rolling down his cheeks; nnable to
say a word.
Reward offered.
Washington, Mar. 5. PostmaBter-
General Gary today issued a circular
formally offering rewards of $1500 for
the arrest and conviction of each person
who participated in the murder of Post
master Baker, at Lake City, S. C, Feb'
ruarv 21st. This is in accordance with
the decision reached at yesterday's cabi
net meeting.
The Shakers of Mount Lebanon, a
community of simple, honest, God-fear
ing men and women, have prepared the
Shaker Digestive Cordial for many years
and it is always the same, simple, hon
est, curative medicine that has helped
to make the Shakers the healthy, long'
lived people that they are. Tbe Sbak
ers never have indigeetion. ibis is
partly owing to tbeir simple mode of
life, partly to the wonderful properties
of Shaker Digestive Cordial. Indiges
tion is caused by the stomach glands not
supplying enough digestive juice,
Shaker Digestive Cordial supplies what's
wanting. Shaker Digestive Cordial in
vigorates tbe stomach and all its glands
so that after awhile they don't need
help. As evidence of the honesty of
Shaker Digestive Cordial, the formula
is printed on every bottle. Sold by
druggists, price 10 cents to $1.00 per bot
tie.
Big; Coal Contract.
Pittsbcbg, Mar. 5. The Post tomor
row will say :
The United States, by Secretary John
D, Longthe navy department, has just
closed a contract with Peal, Peacock &
Kerr, ceal operators in the new Pittsburg
district, for the delivery -at Key West
within forty days of 400,000 tons of coal
This contract is not authoriced by con'
cress, but is made in accordance with
the emergency clause.
Chamberlain's Couth Remedy.
This remedy is intended especially for
coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough
and influenza. It has become famous
for its cures of these diseases, over a
large part of the civilized' world. The
most flattering testimonials have been
received, giving accounts of its good
works ; of the aggravating and persist
ent coughs it has cured : of severe colds
that have yielded promptly to its sooth
Ing effects, and of the dangerous attacks
of croup it has cured, often saving the
life of the child. The extensive use of
it for whooping coughs has shown that
it robs that discase.of all dangerous can
sequences. For sale by Blakeley &
Houghton. '
Kansas Pacific Payment.
Washington, Mar. 5. In answer to
inquiries on the subject, it is officially
announced that the first payment of $1.'
000,000 on account of the sale of the gov
ernment's interest in the Kansas Pacific
sales will be made some time during the
present week.
Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of tbe English
Baptist Church at Minersville, Pa
when suffering with rheumatism, was
advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
He says : "A few applications of this
liniment proved of great service to me.
It subsued the inflamation and relieved
the pain. Shonld any suffer profit by
giving Pain Balm a trial it will please
me." For sale by Blakeley & Hough
ton. ' -
The Tea Standard.
Washington, Mar. 5. The. treasury
department has issued a circular to the
effect that all teas arriving in this coun
try after March 1, 1898, will be governed
by the new standard adopted for the
season commencing March 1, 1898, and
ending April 30, 1898, excepting such
teas as shall have been shipped prior to
March 1, 1898, which will be governed
by the old standard. ' '
BucKlen's Armca salve.
The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevei
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi
tively cuies piles, or no pay required
It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac
tion, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by Blakeley and
Houghton, druggists.
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That la what it was made for.
MEASURE IS PREPARED
Fifty Million Dollars for De
fense of the Nation.
DEMAND HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN
Senate and House Leaders and Presi
dent Favor It Still in Doubt
as to the Means Used.
Washington, Mar. 7. CbairmanCan
uon, of the appropriation committee, to
day introduced a measure in the house
entitled "Making appropriations for the
national defense." It runs as follows :
"Resolved, That there is hereby
appropriated out of the money in the
treaeury not otherwise appropriated for
the national defense, and for -each and
every purpose connected therewith, to
be expended at tbe discretion of the
president, and to remain available until
June 30, 1899, $50,000,000."
It was referred to the committe on ap
propriations.
The Cannon bill, it was learned later,
was the outcome of a conference held at
the White House this morning at which
Cannon, Secretary Long, Dingley, Alii
son, and Grosveuor were present. The
situation was considered so grave it was
thought imperative thpt an immediate
appropriation of this character should
be made to prepare for tbe national de
fense. After tbe conference Cannon
went to the capitol and called a special
meeting of the appropriatioLS commit
tee. After this meeting, Cannon intro
duced the national defense bill in the
house. The appropriations committee
will meet tomorrow.
New York, Mar. 7. A Havana dis
patch says :
' Not many days will be needed for Cap
tain Sampson and his associates to com
plete the investigation. Tbe wrecking
companies are making progress in clear
ing away through superstructure. Dur
ing tbe absence of tbe board, the naval
department divers have been able to ex
tend their examination of the plates of
the bull. They found the plates twisted
as if from an outside explosion.
Everything previously learned re
garding the forward magazine being in
tact and tbe existence of large quanti
ties of unexploded ammunition has been
confirmed and strengthened."
The Spanish divers have been working
slowly. Tbev have been giving more
attention to the coal bankers, apparent
ly, than to any other portion of the
wreck. They have made nothing more
than a superficial examination of the
bull.
It seems to be understood that the
Spanish ' board in its investigation is
finding little evidence to give plausible
support to tbe theory of accident. This
distinction from positive proof of an ex
ternal explosion it may be able to ignore.
There is clearly less confidence in official
circles than during the period when the
declarations of accident were made by
General Blanco. The Spanish inquiry
proceeds in leisurely fashion. It may
be a long time before a conclusion is
reached. This will be no reason for a
lone delay on the part of the naval
board.
Washington, Mar. 7. It Is learned
that the Spanish objection to Consul-
General Lee is based largely upon his
sympathy with the Cubans and some of
his utterances which have found their
way into print. It is learned that tbe
Spaniards also take exception to the
friendly relation and companionship ex
isting between Lee and the correspon
dents of newspapers . which have been
decidedly unfriendly to Spain.
It is believed De Lome carried infor
mation which was calculated to. make
the Spanish government request the re
call of Lee. '
OFF FUR THE NORTH. '
Canadian Troops at Winnipeg Kecelve
Uarenlns; Orders
Winnipeg, Man., Mar. 7. The Royal
Canadian dragoons here have been or
dered to prepare to remove to the Yukon
at once. . They will form a part of tbe
military expedition which the federal
government is sending to that part of
tbe dominion. The expedition will -be
260 strong.
Arrivals From Dawson.
Seattle, Mar. 7. Among the passen
gers on tbe Farallon were Thomas Gra
ham, of Ontario, and Thomas Ellott, of
Monroe, Wash., tbe latest arrivals from
Dawson. They left there in company
with H. Peters, of Indiana, and it is al
leged they brought out $20,000.
Royal make the food pure,
wholesome and delicious.
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW VORK.
WeeKly Excursions in Through Cars to
the East.
Another through tourists car to the
East has been arranged' for to run out of
Portland, giving four each week. Here
after the car leaving Monday will run
through without change to Kansas City
and Chicago, over the O. R. & N, Oregon
Short Line, R. G. W., D. & R. G., Mo.
Pacific and C. & A. That car has just
previously been arranged for and the
one previously arranged for has been
changed to Thursday. It runs through to
St. Louis, via the Mo. Pacific line. The
car leaving Portland Tuesday poes
through to Boston, and is promoted by
the C, R. I. & P. Wednesday's car runs
to St. Joseph, Kansas City and St. Louis
over the Burlington. All these special
through cars are receiving a gratifying
patronage. Consult the O. R. & N.
agent before buying a ticket to the East.
Dogs of War Free at Last.
New Yokk, Mar. 7. Ad vises from San
Jose, Costa Rico, via Punta Arena, say
the report has reached the capital that
an encounter has taken place on'ths
front in tbe neighborhood of Libera, be
tween Nicaragua and Costa Rico troops.
The result is not known.
Tbe letter Btates that President Igle
sias, of Costa Rico, has gone to the field
in person, and that General Estrado will
probably be commander of the Nicara
gua army. '
Costa Rico continues cut off from tbe
outside world, because Nicaragua refuses
to permit the cable company to handle
its dispatches.
Will Mot Go to Cuba.
"Key West, Mar, 7. Orders were re
ceived today rescinding tbe instructions-
to send the Fern to Cuba with supplies'
and reiterating the original order nam
ing the cruisers Nashville 'and Mont
gomery as the vessels to carry out that
mission. There was - some excitement
in naval circles here over the sudden
change in the program, as no explana
tion was obtainable.
I have been afflicted with rheumatism
for fourteen years and nothing seemed
to give any relief. I was able to be
around all the time, but constantly suf
fering. I bad tried everything I could
hear of and at last was told to try Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, which I did, and
was immediately relieved and in a short
time cured. I am happy to say that it
has not eince returned. Josh Edgar,
Germantown, Cal. For sale by Blake
ley & Houghton,
Lee Has Little to Say.
Havana, Mar. 7. General Fitzhue
Lee, consul-general of the United States
when questioned today regarding the
demand for bis recall, said :
"I shall continue to do my duty.which
is to guard American interests."
There are three little things which r'o
more' work than any other three little
things created they are the ant, tbe bee
and DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the last.
being tbe famous little pills for stomach
and liver troubles. . '
HORSES AND MULES FOR SALE
I have sixteen bead of 3 and .4-year
mules (broke) tor sale. I also bave
horses, 'mares and geldings for sale,
weighing from 900 to 1400 pounds. Any
one wanting work stock: or sioctt tor
Klondike, here is the place to get them
cheap for cash. Jambs Bbown,
f23-lm-t Victor, Or.
'(
The only accident policy
that is put ni in jars
for 50 cents. : .Good,
business policy to keep
a supply of Garland's
Happy Thought Salve
in the home. The
kind that cures. ' 50
cents. -' ..-ii-i :
For Sale at DOMELL'S,
IS"