ft Sle Hate VOL. XT THE DALLES, OREGON. WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 27, 1898. NO 37 AN EXTREMELY DARING EXPLOIT Lieutenant Freemout Lauds on the Cuban Coast Dispatclies to the lnsnrpt Chief, ' TEKLIFUC EXPLOSION OF POWDER A Large California I'laut llliiwn Up Titti Kiuplfiye Killed J-'Ire Follow. Victokia, B. C, April 2G. The American floetat Hong Ivong is Avell supplied with fuel and ammunition, and is ready to start for the attack at Manilla as soon as notice -caches then of the formal declaration of war. The fleet consists of the Baltimore, Yorktown, Raleigh, Olympia, Monterey and Boston, which makes one of the most for midable fleets in the Asiatic waters. Washington, April 20. All the naval officers on duty hero today are talking of the daring exploit of Lieutenant John C.-Freemontson of the famous general, An making the landing from his little vessel, the torpedo-boat Por tor, on the Cuban coast near Matanzas. ( Confirming press dispatches telling of the exploit come to the department -today from Captain Sampson, who cabled that the expedition was suc cessful in evory regard. The purpose of the expedition was to deliver dispatches to the emissary of the insurgent army. It has not been definitely ascertained, but there- are good reasons to believe that an of ficor of the United States army, who was on the Porter, is now proceeding to Gomez' camp with full plans to sub mit to tho insurgpnt chief for eb-oporation betwoen that and tho American armies. Terrible Explosion and Fire. Terrible KxiiluMon ami Fire. Santa Guuz, Cnl., April 2C Reports wero received at this place thia evening of tho killing of ten men in nu explosion nt tho California Powder Works plant near here, thia afternoon. Only whito men were employed in the mill, and the force of the explosion destroyed Uve ) A bushel of notions doern't w tilth half as much us one Bluuoorn fact Garland's. Hippy Thought Salve it sure factor for the cure of Skin Troubles and Piles. SOoglaMjars For sale at DOMNELL'S. s Royal makes the food pure, wholesome and delicious. POWDER Absolutely Pure ROVAl BAKINO POWDER CO., NEW YORK. mail buildings in the immediate vicin ity which were used riB storehouses for the smokeless powder manufactured. Tills plant waa established last Bum' mer and only recently begun operations Some of the first output of the mill was sent east ten days ago. It consisted of an entire train of fifteen cars made up principally of brown prismatic powder for the navy. The explosion was followed by a fire which spread to the surrounding build ings and timbered hill sides. A force of 100 employes were immedi ately called out to fight the fire. rUULIStlBU AT HAVANA. 8nme Spanish Sarcanin nurt Home New l'rlutud ia'.u Ilavaua Paper. Key West, April 20. The following is a translation of all important news printed in La Lucha, Havana, Monday, April 25th, under the head "False News :" "All rumors that have been recentlv circulated in' regard to possible bom barduient 0f, this city are without foun dation. We will advise our readers promptly when bombardment is likely to occur. The .enemy ia in light blockade astolIows: They are within range of our batteries, these monstrous battleships, these eriortnouBBaby Whales which McKinlOy has sent us in order to inspire us to panic and deprive us of sustenance. They give us courage; their presence here fills us with enthu siasm and incites us to combat. If thev luive not done us violence it is only be cause the deeired instant has not ar rived ; because they havu't placed them selves in a position to start the ball roll ing. "The blockade has been broken by steamship Availes coming from Caraco Siipua.de Furino and Kuevitae, and by steamship Cob mode Herrera coming from Sagua La Grande. These vessels arrived at this port without news end without having seen, anything worth mentioning. On their voyages both ships knew of the blockade and came with all the precaution which the case demanded ; hugging the coast like stick ing plaster, preferring to run aground rather than he captured. It is worthy of notice that these vessels having much less speed than they should have, and which it is supposed that American war ships have, broke the blockade whicli Americans undertook to establish. "It is said that last night 500 Ameri can Negroes disembarked with Lacret Morlah at Bambouranoo. Cavalry and infantry were in hot pursuit. "On Saturnay afternoon coast steam ship Availes entered port from Nueritis with seventeen passengers, giving the laugh to the blockade line established by the Americon squadron." Out luilde the Line. Kingston, Jamaica, April 20. Tho steamer Telesfora, which was bound from Galveston to Manchester with a cargo of gram and cotton, was sighted and pursued at the highest speed by an American cruiser today. Although the Telesfora carried every pound of steam her boilers would permit, the cruiser galued on her rapidly, but the Spaniards got inside the 3-mlle limit before tho cruiser got within range, and eecaped. She is anchored hero at present. A little boy asked for a bottle of "get up in the morning as fast as you can," the druggist recognized a household name.lor"beWHt'd Little Early Risers" and gave him a .bottle of those famous little, pills for constipation, tick head ache, liver mid stomach troubles. Snipes, Kinerily Drug Co, THE HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION The Stars and Stripes, It Is TlnnuM, Will Soon Waive Orer Those Beautiful Islands, THE POLICY OF PRESIDENT DOLE BU Subject Endeavor to Rave II line. Declare a' Neutrality Tie Re fuse for Oourt Ueasons. Honolulu, April 19. via. San Francisco, April 26. The raising of the American flag on the Hawaiian islands did not take place Thursday, as expected, but it is believed that the stars and stripes will be hoisted as soon as the news of the declaration of war is received. The statement is not denied by either the American min ister or Admiral Miller, while on the other hand the latter said that his mission was to, annex the island. ' Considerable influence has been brought to bear on Pres ident Dole by his subjecta,tb the end that the islands be declared neutral, as many of the pugar-planters fear their plantations will be ruined by Spanish gunboats. Dole arid his advisers rec ognize the fact that such a course would be fatal to an nexation and reciprocity treat ies, and for that reason has refused to comply with the re quests. Many supporters of the gov ernment predict that the stars and stripes will be floating over the islands in a fortnight. A UKUKL.LION 18 IMMINENT. 3 9uuUli Town In the Hands of Itluters t Frequent Intervals Dully. New York, April 26. Madrid and more than 20, of the largest towns in Spain are in the hands of t lie mob several hours every day, says ilie Madrid correspondent of the World. The gov ernment lias permitted "patriotic" demonstrations as the best mean a of giving vent to popular excitement. All was well as long as they were ex pressions of animosity toward America ebullitions in anticipating of victory over a foreigner always an object of hate and suspicion with the Soanieh masses but now the demonstrations are getting beyond control. The government is anxious and the better classes are alarmed, The police notice already in the thrones many socialists, anarchists and republicans, who may quickly turn these demonstra tions Into aatl-dyuastio or luiti-inoo- archical movements or at least upset the cabinet, Todav news came of a serious reverse beyond the seas., All Spanish revolutions have begun In just:such out breaks. The noisy street demonstra tions are particularly dangerous now wheu all classes have been led to in dulge in hopes of naval and military triumphs. The revolutionary parties are verv ac tive, They are almost publicly threat ening to take matters in their own hands if the government does not succeed in promptly overcoming the United States.. Matters are critical politically nd even worse financially. Botti aspects of the situation are being employed by the Spanish diplomats and court to impress European courts and governments with tho urgent necessity of action tq cave Spain from both the foreigner and herself. Neutral Decree By itngiantl. London, April 26-A decree proclaiming nautrality was issued, by the government of Great Britain and printed in the Lon don Gazette today. This - was followed by issuaing a proclamation of sim ilar import by a majority of the British colonies in all parts of the world. As a result of the Insurance of this decree, the International laws respecting vessels sail ing under the flags of belligerent powers will be strictly enforced in the pons of the British empire. ,T?ai,mouth, England, April 2G. The United States torpedo-boat Somers has been notified that in view of the neutral ity decree, she must not leave this port. A British torpedrd-boat has taken up a position near here. The mail steamer Irland, said to have been purchased by the United States, has been forbidden to sail from Kingstown, Ireland. London, April 20. It is understood that the apparent eeverity of the Brit ish attitude at Hong Kong andFalmouth toward the United States war yeesels be tween the two governments, and that the object of England is to leave np pos sible ground for the accueatious of un fairness on the part of that government toward Spain. tlaptuietl the Fuuama. Key West, Fla.. April 26. All Key West is singing the praises of the little Mangrove and her crew, for to her be longs the glory of having made the rich est capture of the war up to date. This morning the Mangrove took in the big steamer Panama, a Spanish cruiser, off the Cuban coast. The Panama is a steamer of 2800 tons and carried stores for the Spanish army. ''A word to the wise is sufficient" and a word iroin the wise- should be suf ficient, but you ask, who are the wise? Those who know. The oft repeated ex perience of trustworthy persons may be taken for knowledge. Mr. W. M, Terry Bays Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives better satisfaction than any other in the market. He has been in tbe drug business at Eikton, Ky., for twelve years; lias sold hundreds of bottles of this rejnedy and nearly all other cough medicines manufactured, which shows conclusively that Chamberlain's is the most catiefactory to the people, and is the best. For Eale by Blakeley & Houghton. Thousands of euffererj from grippe have been restored to health by One Minute Cough Cure. It quickly cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe, asthma, and all throat and lung diseases. Snlpes-Kinersly Drug Co. Cash In Vnur Checks. All countv warrants registered prior to March 12, 1894, will be paid at my office. Interest ceases after April 20, ISW8. U. L, JrHILLU'S, Gountv Treasurer. A torpid liver robs you - of ambition and ruins your health. DeWitt'e Little Early Risers cleanse tbe liver, cure con stipation and all stomach and liver trouble. Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. Sheepmen, call at Clarke & Falk's and get prices on the La Plata Sheep Dip. It is non-poisonous, mixes in stantly with cold water, and it is an in fallible cure for scab, hoof rot, lice and ticks. 1-tf Thirty-five years make a generation. That is how long Adolph Fisher, of Zanesville, O., suffered from piles. He was cured by using three boxes of De Witt's Witch Hazsl Salve. Snipes- Kinerely Drug Co. Maier & Benton have just put in a ''lathe" in their repair shop, and are now better than ever prepared to do nil kind of machine work, tf Another shipment of Cleveland wheels jut received. They are really the only (ugh grade wheel on tbe inaiket. Maier & Benton sole agents. tf if good lot 50x100 on Second street, with tlrrt class two-story building, 'veil arranged fjr hotel, 300 fret from O. R. & N. depot. For terms of sale see Butts, at the office of Dufur & Dutur. tf Use Clarke & Falk's Floral Lotion for rrough skin. LEMP'8 On draught at the White house Saloon. Charles Michelbach, Prop. ST. LOUIS BEER. IDRY GOODS BARGAINSl A demonstration in staple Wash Goods ia now going on iq our Wash Goods Department. We are selling well known' staples of rfcognizfd value at extremely low prices. Come and profit by it. There's more than enough for everybody. A 30-iftch PERCALE In Claret, Turkey Bed, China And Indigo Blue. Gray and Black grounds, with a large ran ire, of new patterns. The re gular selling price of this Percale is 12 cents per yard. We usk but 8 1-3 cents. 32-inch PERCALE. Soft finish and full regnlar weight. Two styles only Black ground with Gold or Purple poka dots. A wrapper or shirt waist made of this material would be very, much Admired. The value is 12',j cents per yard. We ask you but 7 cents. 32-incli PERCALE. White ground with Red, Pinlc, Blue or Black Stripes or small Checks. You have always, and willingly paid 10 cents per yard, the regular value. Our special price. , .. per yard So. CHALLIES. Large range of patterns on Pink, Lavender or Buff gronnd. Special . .. per yard 2c. CALICOES. "Lombard" fancies 100 piece just opened, offering an al- mutt endless variety of choices patterns.. .i .... Special Price .'.4 cents per yard. A specialty in Bleached ' Muslins. i j 36-inch the legular price 8 cents. Our special at pr yard 5 cents Towel Bargains Bleached Cotton Towels, red border, fringed. Per dozen 36 cents. Bleached honeycomb Cotton Towel, fringed, red border. Full 38-ineh long. Per dozen 60 cents. A. M.WILLIAMS & CO. Free riiu Send your address to H. p. Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and get a free sample box of Dr. King's New Life Pills. A trial will convince you of their merits. These Pills are easy in action and are particularly effective in the cure of.Con stipation and Sick Headache, For Ma. laria and Liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. They are guaranteed to be perfectly free from every deleter ious substance and to be purely vegeta ble. They do not weaken by their action, but by giving tone to stomach and bowels greatly invigorate tho sys tem. Regular size Son. per box. Sold by Blakeley & Houghton Druggists. (2) FOR SALE. Two lots, Nob. 11 and 1'2, in b'ock 14, Gates Addition, Tho Dalles, Oregon, For particulars address the undersigned. M, E. Fuiibmauy, 10-4 w B'x 178, Gold.ndale, Wash. I was reading an advertisement of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoe Remedy in the Worcester Eutcrr priee recently, which leads me to write this. I can truthfully say I never used any remedy equal to it for colic and diar rhoea. I have never had to use more than one or two doses to cure the worst case' with myself or children, W, A, Stroud, Popomoke Oitv, Md. For eale by Blakeley & Houghtun, On Minute Cough Cure, cures. that It what It wu m&t for. Hosiery. Call for the following special brands if you want a good Hose for Childrens School Wear. "Piuifctn" all sizes, pr pair 8c Burlington" " " .... 10c "Rebel.'.'.. " " ,...12 "Corduroy" " " .... 17c Il-ttr than these there art, uunu See our Women's Tan or Black Hose at 5 cents per pair. Parasols Steel Rod Par.' en), fast black twill, niiiurul wood handle 5o cents. Smor Cigars. Why do wo retail more Cigars than others? Why do smokers go out of their way and paea cigars of the same grade? Not because we have better clgara or better brands, or any greater variety; no, not thai. Why, because wo have the finest ci gar case in the state and keep our cigars in better condition. Snipas-Klneraly Drug Co. Patronize the Troy hRUNDRY. All kind of woifc, White Shirt a specialty. Fitmlly work ut reduoud r. tot. VVa.h inliwtod and dvllvcied free, Teitiuu tiu, 110. H. D. Parkin. Agt, Use Clarke A Falk's Rosofostu for N teeth. I