FBOM MANILA
Interesting Letters from A. A. J".
Brady and J. B. Fltdey. Some
Matters Not Heretofore
Mentioned. .
The following letter was written by
A. A.J. Brady, a private in Company
l,t.o a friend here under date of Septem
ber 30th :
Your letter of the 26th of August, came to hand
yesterday evening, and whh read with much
pleasure. II you iieoplo at noma knew how ea
gerly weawaiteacli mail and what joy a letter
from home is to us yu would write one every
Hay. Well, we are now in Manila, the Spanish
b.runghold of these islands. About the Capture
ou have doubtless read in the papers. Prwsi
bly, more than I can tell you, for in the army you
can only see a small portion of what is going on,
i an. I for the rest you hear sll sorts of Btorles,
which accounts for the many conflicting re
ports sent home. Many have laid claim to the
honor of hauling down the American flag and
the hoisting of the stars and stripes. But that
honor unquestionably belongs to the Oregon
Kegiment. And it Is a fact that every Oregon
iau should be proud of. t will try to tell you
something about the oily.
This Is one of those old quiet places that novel
ists love to use for the scene of their stories. It
has its narrow streets, Its balconies, its massive
buildings, its vine-clad ruins, its canals and gon
dolas, its ancient cathedrals, its river flowing
through its arched stone bridges, ils quaint old
shops, its tropical flowers of rare beauty, its Sim-ply-dressed
people, its queer carriages, and
horses, and over all the tropical sun beating
down mercilessly. Its terrific storms and its soft
moonlight.. In fact, it seems like a place that
bus peacefully slumbered for a century, and
would have continued to do 80 for an indefinite
time longer, had It not been rudely awakened bv
the Ihunder of Dewey's guns that misty May
morning not long ago. Even now, it seems un
decided whether it wants to wake up and keep
peace with the world, or go to sleep again, fbe
market place presents a spectacle that is well
worth one's time to go and see. Mere in greit
square are gathered the resouroes of the Island,
and offered for sale, each vendor squatted by his
goods. H jre are chickens, goats, pigs, ducks,
eggs, fruits, nuts, and many other things or
which I do cot know the name and nse. Every
one is talking, the animals squeaking, and mak
ing such a din, that you cannot hear your own
voice.
The Spanish women of the better class dress
well, but the natives hardly dress at all. Go
where you will you meet the American soldier.
You should see the glories of one of these sun
sets Away off to the west is a bonk of clouds
and as the sun slowly sinks down behind them,
all the colors of the rainbow are painted at hap
hazard all around their edges; yet in perfect har
mony and blending of oolor lower and lower,
sinks the sun, richer and rloher becomes the
scene, hero and there the sun breaks through a
rift as if on a last struggle for supremacy. But
her course is run for one day. beeper become
the shadows and more glorious the colors: then
slowly all fades to tray and then into darkness.
Twilight is short here, and from day to night is
only a matter of a few moments. Here are the
grandest flashes of lightning that 1 ever saw.
When a storm cloud conies up at first only a
small thing rolling along the sky, growing lar
ger and larger, as it goes sll at once, bursts into
a lurid glare, then the forked streaks zhrzug all
over the heavens and the tropical thunder
storm is upon you in all UsgrandUBr. To appre
ciate the grandness of these spectacles one must
see for themselves. Certainly, my pen Is inade
quate to do them justloe. Our quarters are the
most Comfortable that we have had since we left
home. This is an unhealthy place and many of
the boys are sick and some dead; but so far our
Company has been singularly fortunate, not hav
ing lost a man and none are now dangerously ill,
But life is an uncertainty down here, and one
is never sure but what it is his turn next.
Yesterday I saw the first American ladies since
my arrival here. Three of the Red Cross Society
women came on the Arizona, and as they passed
bv some one of our boys proposed three cheers
for the women of America. About 2000 boys did
their best, and the very earth under our ff et
seemed to tremple. The ladles slopped and be
gan to shake hands with the hoys There were
tears and smiles on their faces; also tears on the
faces of many of the bovs. At this juncture our
colonel api eared on the scene to learn the cause
of all the noise. Whm he saw the women he
took off his hat and raising his eyes toward
Heaven, said in a solemn and earnest voice
saia: 'God bless our Women " That was the
signal for another cheer. We do not have much
to do now and lime hangs heavily on our hands,
as we have seen all there is to be seen, and have
talked of everything that we know of, We are
ooutinually speculating as to the time we may
go home. ' c
Once in awhile there is little stir caused bv a
street brawl among the natives and Spaniard:
then a few squad are ordered out to quiet
things, The o'her day a man murdered his
wife by stabbing her through the heart. He was
arrested about an hour afterward, and tried to
commit suicide in the guard house. Jealousy
was the cause. Two native girls had a row ou
the streets the other day and hacked eaoh other
over the heads with knives causing ugly, hut not
dangerous wounds. We nave about 10;000 pris
oners, but they do not cause us ruuoh trouble.
They are allowed to go where they please inside
the guard lines, and must all report in the even
ing in their various quarters. Ir is rather a sad
sight to see their sunkenjlleet, their ruinod fort
resses, and their sad faces. Many of them are
anxiously awaiting the time when they may go
home to Spain, while manv do not want to go
home at all, feeling their defeat too keenlv. The
officers all hate us most bitterly, and our flag still
more. They will go around a block ralher than
pass under it. But that makes no difference;
"Old OlOrV" Waves Over tills lalnml nd nnnu
but the hand of an American will ever dare to
nam h oown. From our parade ground we can
DlHlnly see our fleet lying grim and watohful,
and the.smoke slowlr curlinir their fnnnni. m.nA
the stars and stripes floating lazily from the
masthead. Beyond them is what was onoe the
Spanish navy, twisted by shot and shell and all
resting nrmiy on me bottom of the bav. Back
of us is the wall of massive stone with frowning
cannon looking you in ihe faoe, and there a
great gap showing the dead liness of the Ameri
can gunner's aim, and the destruotiveness of
American shell.
The following letter was written by
J. B. Finley at Manila, October 2nd,
and addressed to a friend in this city.
Only extracts from the letter are
printed:
A regiment receiving mall from here is asight;
the enthusiasm is intense. A War bulletin or
olher news that creates so much interest in
Amerloa does not make a ripple here, compared
to the waves of joy that sweep over camp when
mall arrives from home. Manila is a very inter
esting city, so many races of people with queer
costumes and habits, and the stieet scenes are
very picturesque. We are faring considerably
better, than when at Cavite. The food is better
that is the canned horse is sold, as are also the
bacon and surplus flour, baking powder, etc , by
the companies to the Natives and Spaniards, and
41th the money obtained suitable food is bought
such as dried peaches, prunes, oatmeal and
canned fruits.
The Spanish people and soldiers are friendly,
and they as well as the Americans move all
about the city as if they had been friends al
ways. The Spaniards do not seem to have any
hard feelings against us, but are very angry at
the natives. The Spanish artillerymen and en
gineers are pretty good looking men, a much
better class than the infantry.
The 8panish people have a large number of
fine carriages and ponies, and every evening
they drive about in elegant turnouts through
the streets and the Iiunetta. a park-like space
just outaide the walls. The Luuetta has several
huudred acres with line driveways, and the Uni
ted States troops have dress parade there nearly
every night. The ladies are nice-loosing, dress
in the latest styles, and never wear a hat while
out driving nothing at all on the head. Most of
them have powder and paint ou their fuses.
Tney never appear on the streets walking except
in the early morning when thev go to church
when they wear blaok clothes arid a black lace,
mamma on me neaa. At nrst ttie Spaaisn la
dies were hostile to us, but now, it is said, siuce
tne Spanish ladies heard the Americans were
all rich, they are partially reconciled. So much
so, it is said, that serious proposals will receive
BVUUUB uuilBlueruiiuu.
All the freight is carted about the city by cool
ies, or else by Buffalo carts, which are two
wheeled affairs, and a crooked stick is put over
the Buffalo's neck and attiobed to tho shafts.
A rope passes under the animal's neck, and a
smaller one is tied through the beast's nostrils,
while the other end is held by a native or China
man, who usually sits astride the animal's
shoulders. The buffaloes frequently run away.
They like to lie and wallow in the mud like pigs,
in size they are like a large ox. slate-colored,
with very scanty hair and very large horns.
The houses are generally large witn all the
windows protected by iron bars and inside shut
ters. They are built right at the edge of
the street, and iu the center are large
wooden doors, through whioh a driveway
passes. In the inside are courtyards, stables,
carriages, hens, geese, ducks, etc. The people,
both native and Spanish, have a nice habit of
throwing slops and dirty water out of up-stairs
windows, frequently giving people in the street
a shower bath,
I think If the city and surrounding country
was in the hands or Americans for a few years,
it would be mueh healthier and cleaner. At
present the authorities are hard at work clean
ing it, and the bad smells have diminished one-
h There has been 11 deaths in the Oregon Kegi
ment, most of them typhoid oases. There has
b"en n i deaths in-Compttuy I. There was con
siderable sickness in Ihe company, but nothing
of a serious nature. Gantenbeiu is out oi tne
hospital now. Canon has been In the hospital with
a sore arm lor nve wee. " "r I ,
bamboo stuck in his arm and it does not heal
easily. He walks all about the city and is not
connnea to nis dpq. ...
The arrival of the hospital ship, Scandi Is ex
pected in a few davs with supplies, which are
much needed. Slnoe the taking of Manila the
hospital has been using hospital supplies.
News of great importance Is cabled here and
Chaplain Gilbert writes it on the blackboard.
Chaplain Gilbert is very popular) he acts as reg
imental postmaster, sells us paper, envelopes,
sttmps, and hits regular office hours at the post
office. He does more work and has more spare
time lhaa any officer in the regiment. At Ca
vite until August 8th, no one had any money and
.... -i. 1I nrontarl ftW.0nt.il iHniLn.
tne uMiaiu icuv mi n... ............ v, .
ish), gave them papeiaud envelopes, and loaned
some several dollars each. He also changed
money, giving Spanish ooin for gold, eto There
would have been very few letters written to
America before Aut ust 8th, if it had not been for
Mr. Uilbett. The first batch of letters written to
Oregon Cltv dated July 1st, had the postage paid
on them by Jack Mofiall, as every one else was
broke. , ,
(Continued next week.)
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MACHINES.
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1 Hieh Arm Household.
1 High Arm No. 7 American.
1 Singer.
2 Wheeler & WilBon.
If agreeable easy tei ins will be given
at the Qregon City Auction House.
LOSD P SAL
Farmers' and Mechanics' Store
Consisting of ILadies' and (Rents' Furnishing, Boots and Shoes, il and Rubber
(Roods, Quilts, i Blankets, Etc.
To be Closed Out on account of change in business
Everything must go. N0 MlUMIffiUG. Come and be convinced. This is
the first and best opportunity ever offered the people of Oregon City and Clack
amas County to purchase IB1KANP NEW (KflMMBS, no shelf-worn stock, at
factory prices
Don't let any of the Oregon City merchants make you think that they will sell
you goods as cheap, FOIH TME'ff CAN'T B IT and stay in business. They
might offer you one or two articles at the same price as we will sell you, only to
catch you on something else; but come and examine our goods and set our nrices
before you buy elsewhere.
We Guarantee to Save you from 20 to 30 per cent
on every thing you will buy of us. Remember this stock is only a few months
from the factories. We have the finest variety of
Men, Boys and Children Suits
Ever came to Oregon City, also in FOOT WEAR WE CAN'T BE BEAT. The very latest
and best that money can buy for MEN, LADIES and CHILDREN. 67 difference styles of
the finest hats, only 7 weeks in stock, for fall and winter, at a great reduction. .
A large stock of Umbrellas of different quality for Ladies and Gentlemen at half
price. We have the largest and best assortment of Gloves and Mittens to be found in
Oregon City.
We More with Quote you a few of Our Prices
Special Bargains for Ladies
Fine Ladies' Ribbed Vests former price 25c, now 18c
Fine Ladies' Ribbed Vests, extra weight, .former price 35c, now 23c
Fine Ladies' Ribbed Vests, part wool . . . . .former price 75c, now 43c
Fine Ladies' Ribbed Fancy Union Suits .. . former price 75c, now 48c
Fine Ladies' Extra Heavy Fast Black Hose.. 8c
Ladies' Extra Heavy Fast Black Hose, white feet, double heel
and toe 13c
Ladies' Extra Heavy, silk finished, double sole, high spliced heel
and toe , 21c
Ladies Hand btiched bilk Hankerchiefs.. regular price I2'4, now 6c
ranted for wear , . Regular price $3, now 2 1 5
Ladies' Cloth Top Shoes, 2 styles of toes 98
Ladies' Fine Dongola Shoes, lace or button 1 10
Ladies' Carpet Slippers with'leather counter. . . 25
Infant Shoes, sizes from 1 to 5 21
Oil Cloth of Different Colors 14c per yard
Great Inducements for Men,
Boys and Children
A large assortment of Ladles'ffelt far trimmed Shoes
and Slippers at a Sacrifice
Ladies' Vict Kid Shoes, latest styles of toes, stock tip. . ;
Regular price $2.50, now $t 98
Ladies Fine Kid Shoes, extention winter sole, patent tip, war
All Wool Suits, plain plaids regular price $10, now $7 6$
Fine Navy Blue Double Breasted Suits, .regular price $10, now 7 35
All Wool Worsted, black or colors.. regular price $12, no m 8 85
All Wool Worsted Black, only a few left, regular price $ to, now 6 90
Fine Cheviots, good wearers from $3 up
Duck Coats, for men and beys', riveted, blanket lined, sold else
where $1.25, $1.50, now 98
Wool Cardigan Jackets 97
A large assortment of Mackintoshes, for Men, Boys and Child
ren from $1.48 up
The largest variety of Boys Suits .from 98c up
Youths' Suits, of every description $2.75 up
Boys' and Youths' Caps 15c
Tam O'Shanters, navy blue 15c
Great Redaction in Shoes
Mens' Fine Dress Shoes, in 4 styles of toes $1 15
Mens' Fine Calf Shoes, in 4 styles of toes I 85
Mens' Kid Shoes, coin toe 2 35
Mens' Box Calf Shoes, extention sole, latest improved back stay. 2 85
A large assortment of Loggers' and Plow Shoes, prices range ac
cordingly Boys' Fine Dress Shoes, from 3 to 5 $1 10
Childrens' Good Wearing School Shoes 98c
Boys Sweaters, 4 colors 35c
Come early and secure the best bargains. We are located on Main St., be
tween 5th and (8th. Ask for the Farmers' and Mechanics' Store. UDon't let
anyone mislead you. M. Michael, Proprietor.