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VOL. VIII THE DALLES, OREGON, FEIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1896 NO. 308 - CUBANS VICTORIOUS They Encountered the Span iards at El Estanta. THE LATTER NOW IN RETREAT TIIK OFPICIAl. ASNOHCKJIESI It States the Insurgent' I'ofllion Was Captured, bnt Adds, "The Troops AVere Moved Cloter to Havana." Havana, Jan. 2. An engagement be tween Spanish troops and the insurgents . has taken place at 1 Est ante, south of Alfonzo XII, not far from the frontier of the proyince of Havana. An official announcement says the troops captured the insurgents' position, but the loss of the enemy is not known. It is admitted two Spanish officers and four eoldiers were killed and 19 wounded. The insurgents, following the usual tacticB, did not attempt a decisive en gagement,, bnt after a skirmish, pro ceeded westward, devastating the coun try. The authorities here, in announc ing this skirmish, added the significant statement that the troops "were moved . closer to the province of Havana," which would indicate that the Spanish forces are once more in retreat. Later in the day it was announced here that further fighting between the Spaniards and Cubans is taking place in the vicinity of El Estante, which leads the people here to believe that the insur gents have been in pursuit of the Span ish troops in the vicinity of El Estante, which seems to be a confirmation of the supposition that the Spaniards were worsted and the Cubans are making for the frontier o'f the province of Havana. It is announced this afternoon that Felippe Koderiquez, an insurgent leader, has been killed in battle. Married at tUe Benson Farm. DRIVEN OCT OF TACOJ1A. Kir. Itlffc' Chinese Serranls Sent Hack to Olympla. Tacoma, Wash., Jan. 2. The Chinese have agaiu been driven out of Tacoma. The two Chinese that Thomas Riggs es tablished as servants in his home a month ago were this morning put on the train and returned to O'.ympia, whence they came. Mr. Kigg3 was tired of agi tation on the subject, and surrendered unconditionally. The public meeting called for the loth instant by the com mittee of fifteen to further consider the Chinese question, will now probably be turned into one of rejoicing. A Portland Man's Adventure. Ensenada, Lower Cal., Jan. 2. L. C. Pease, a Portland, Oregon, newspaper man, was brought into this city today by B. Valesquez, a vanquero, who Jives five miles up the coast. Pease has had a very rough experi ence, having started from Tia Junta on last Monday for a horseback trip by the coaet route to Ensenada,, for his health and lost the trail on Tuesday night. W hile endeavoring to reach his desti nation by following the coast, he found -himself, late at night, in a country bo rough and mountainous that he could neither so forward nor return with his horse; so he decided to push ahead on foot, but first he shot his horse, which had been injured by-a fall and cutting the animal's throat he slacked his thirst ' by drinking the blood. " Pease reached Valesquez's house twenty-four hours later, having, by dint of swimming around points and climbiDg over rocks, accomplished about twenty miles of coast which is generally consid ered absolutely impassable. He had been nearly forty-eight hours without food or water and his mouth and throat -.were in a frightful condition from hav- -Jng chewed the pulp of cactus leaves to elako his thirst. Editor Chronicle : On New- Year's day Mr. James C. Benson of 5-Mile and Miss Fannie L. Wilkerson of Portland were joined in wedlock, by Eev. Frank Johns of Hood Eiver, at the residence of the groom's parents. After the cere mony, a splendid repast was partaken. . Mr. Beuson is one of our substantia young men, and is respected by all who know him. . Miss Wilkerson has retided but a few months in this neighborhood, but by her lady-like deportment and pleasant ways, she has won the respect and friendship of all whom she has met. Several valuable presents were made, which will be of use to them. They will sxn take up their permanent residence on 5-Mile, and the good wishes of the entire community are with them. The wedding was intended to be a private one, with only members of the families present, hence no cards were issued. On the roll of expected guests was the name of thelong-abBentson and brother, Mr. Frank Benson of Idaho. His pres ence would have completed the happi ness of all. liy this marriage Mr. and Mis. James M. Benson are the only ones that now remain at the old hearthstone. Though they have grown old in the battle of life, their works have not been in vain, for they have made a good record, raised a rcBpec table family, and by industry and economy have laid by a sufficiency for the evening of life. .They belong to that band of hardy pioneers who endured the privations of early Oregon life, paved the way for the making of thousands of happy homes and laid a foundation of a great state. O. C. Five Mii.k, Ore, Jan. 2, 1806. How's This: . We offer $ 100 reward for ny case of Cattarh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F, J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and be lieve him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,. O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internal ly, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testi monials sent free; Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Drugciets. a Old I'eople. Old people who require medicine to regulate the bowels and kidneys will find the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This medicine does not stimulate and contains no whisky nor other intoxicant, but acts as a tonic and alternative. It acts mildly on the stomach and oowels, adding strength and giving tone to the organi, thereby aiding Nature in the Derformance of the functions. Electric Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids digestion. Old people find it just exact ly what they need. Price 50 cents and $1 00 per bottle at Blakek-y & Hough ton's Drug Store. v Warned Against Swindler. The La Grande Chronicle gives warn ing against a check swindler, going by the name of J. M. Johnson, who worked his schemes in Boise, Idaho, where be claimed to be a sheepman of Umatilla county, on his way to the coast. The way he operates is to go to a bank, when he first strikes a town, deposit some money there and pay all his bills with checks. After awhile, when he has con cluded that the time is ripe to cash a few good checks, he will draw them on people who have previously cashed checks for him and found them all right. Nine times out of ten the unsus pecting victim will cash the check, and that night the man will leave. Next dxy the victim goes to the bank and finds there are no funds. The swindler i) a man of good address, about 35 years of age, with short black beard and of medium height and weight. Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report - T'T- REGULA"eR GOOD FOR EVERYBODY Almost everybody takes some laxativa medicine to cleanse the system and keep the blood pure. Those who . take SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR (liquid or powder) get all the benefits cf a mild and pleasant iaxative and tonic that purifies the blood and strengthens the whole system. And more than this : SIMMONS LIVER REGU LATOR regulates the Liver, keeps it active and healthy, and when the Liver is In good condition you find yourself free from Malaria, Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache and Constipation,' and rid of that worn out and debilitated feeling. These are all caused by a sluggish Liver. Good digestion and freedom from stomach troubles will only be had when the liver is properly at work. If troubled with any of these complaints, try SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR. 1 he King cf Liver Medi cines, and Better than Pills. , PACKAGE'S ' Has tbe Z Stamp in rHl on wrapper. J. II. Zeilin & Co., I'hi'.a., Pa None Hat Ajrvr's at the World's Fair. Ayer's Sarsapariihi et-j ye the extra ordinary distinction of having been the onlv blood purifier allowed on exhibit at the world's fair, Chicago. Manufact urers of other sarsapuriilas sought by every means to obtain a showing of their goods, but they were all tnrned away nnder the application of the rule for bidding the entry of patent medicines and. nostrums. The decision of the world's fair authorities iniavorof Ayer's Sarsaparilla was in effect as follows: "Ayer's Sarsaparilla Is not a patent medicine. It does not belong to the list of nostrums. It is here on its merits." . A. E. Kilpatrick, of Fillmore, Cal., had the misfortune to have his leg caught between a cart and a stone and badly bruised. Ordinarily he would have been laid up for two or three weeks, but says: "After using one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm I began to feel better, and in three days was entire ly well. The peculiar soothing qualities which Chamberlain's Pain Balm po sesses I have never noticed in any other liniment. I tnke pleasure in recom mending it." This liniment is also of great value for rheumatism and lame back. For sale by Blakeley & Houghton, Druggist. O. 11. & IS. Notice. The O. K. & N. Co. makes another slash in freight rates from San Francisco to Portland, and in connection with the exceedingly low rate between Portland and The Dalles", makes a through rate of first-class 40 cents, second-class 35 cente, third-class 30 cents, fourth-class 25 cents, fifth-class 20 cents. Special car load lots, class A, 19 cents; B 18 els, C 17 ctsX) 16 cts, E 15 cts, governed by western classification. In ordering your goods please be careful to route via O. R. & N. Co.'s lines. d27-dl0 E. E. Lytle, Agent. Geo. W. Jenkins, editor of the Santa Maria "limes," Cal., iu speaking of the various ailments of children said: "When my children have croup there is only one patent medicine I ever use, and that is Chamberlain's Congh Remedy. It possesses some medical properties that relieve the little sufferers immedi ately. It is, in my opinion, the best congh medicine in the market." If this remedy is freely given as soon as the croup cough appears it will prevent the attack. It is also, an ideal remedy for whooping cough. There is no danger iu g'vingit to children, as it contains noth I ig injurious. For sale -by Blakeley & Houghton, Druggist. When persons are weak and languid from sicsness or overwork, feel debiliit ated and depressed, it is an indication that the blood ia out of order, and they need help to throw off the miserable filing? The best remedy for this pur pose is Dr. J. H. McLean's. 'Strengthen ing Cordial and Blood Purifier. It re stores lost strength, gives vigor to circu lation, promotes good appetite and a flow of cheerful spirits. . SniDes-Kiners- Our -.-New- Year Specials. Great Reduction r IN : FURS Electric Seal Pelerine, Special, $15.00 Double Beastie, Marten Trimmed, the latest and handsomest production of the furrier's art. (One only). Regular, $19.50. One 70-inch Feather Boa, at $1.00 54-inch Coney Boa, reg. $1; spec. .b5 54-inch Badger Boa, " 2.45;" 1.40 9-foot Grey Fox Boa " 7.50; '" 4.95 Genuine Beaver Muff and Collar ette, per pet, reg. $11.25; spec. $7.00. Genuine Astrachan, Muff only - Reg. $3.75; spec. $2.25 Genuine Electric Seal, Muff only.. Reg. $5.75; spec. $3.75 Genuine Raccoon, Muff only.... .:. Reg. $2.75; spec. $1.60 Child's White Coney Muff and ' Collar, per set, reg. $1.50; spec. 90c 1 Child's White Lambswool Muff and Collar, reg. $2.40; spec. $1.35 Ladies' Fascinators, Saxony white, black and red : ... ,25 per cent. Discount Mackintoshes, including oui entire stock..... ......25 per cent. Discount Ladies' Capes and Jackets, every garment up to date " " " Child's Cloaks and Jackets, " " " . . " " " 25 PER CENT. DISCOUNT ... Boys' Overcoats, Men's Dress Over coats, Men's Ulsters. An assort ment of six lines of Men's cheap, medium and high-priced Suits, in all sizes. 25 PER CENT. 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Few are the in telligent families who do not keep Oastoria within easy reach." Ga&Loe Habttk, I. D., Hew York City. Tax Csktaob CoMPJjrr, 77 Hurray Street, K. Y. Or.o Minute Congh Cnro ia a popular remedy -for croup. Safe for children and adults. Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. Letters of Credit issued available in the Eastern States. Sight Exchange and Telegraphic Transfers sold or. New York, Chicago. St. Louis, San Francisco, Portland Ore gon, Seattle Wash,, and various points in Oregon and Washington. Collections made at all points on fav orable terms. Harry Liebe. Watchmaker PUA.CTI CAL Jeweler a All work promptly attended to, and warranted. - Can now lie found at 162 Second street. ' - Snipes-Kinersiy Drug Co. Drugs, Paints, Paper Hay and Grain for Sale Wari, Kerns & Roterfa's ' Stable, Corner Fourth and Federal Sts. dec4-im , Glass. Etc. 129 Second St., THE DALLES, - OR -AND ? 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