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THE DALLES, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 3, 1898.
NO 94
VOL. XI
THE SITUATION
HAS IMPROVED
Royal makes the food pare,
wholesome and delicious.
Si JIJI PHT5
IS CnPlTULHTED
Two German Warships Leave Manila
Out of Respect for American
Opinion.
The Way to Santiago is Open -The Victory Was
a Costly one-American Loss Large.
NEW YORK, July 2. A copyrighted dispatch to the Evening World, dated
in the field two miles from Santiago, July 1, and cabled from Playa del Eate, eaya :
San Joan heights have fallen and the way is now open for the advance on
Morro castle. It was a glorious victory but very dearly purchased. The place
was the strongest Spanish outpost, well fortified and valiantly defended. The po
sition was an excellent one. It was aleo occupied by barracks and other buildings
but the American troops stormed the heights and Spanish valor had to yield to
bulldog tenacity and the courage of the Anglo-Saxon. As I write our troops are
swarming up the hill and covering it like ants. The Spaniard are demoralized.
The fighting has been of the hardest kind, and our troops have euffrrM i rrely,
but the enemy's works are in ibeir hands and they do not' count the :- r .
Caney is also ours. The general advance which began at 3 p. m. lias been
successful all along the line. After driving the enemy.ont of Caney the troops
took possession of the village and destroyed the Spanish forts by which it bad
been defended. The Spaniards fled into Santiago where they now arc. The losses
on both sides are heavy. The bursting of a Spanish shell almost an entire com
pany of our troops. .
Associated Press dispatches from the scene of the fighting around Santiago
places our losses in the battle which ended at 9 p. m. yesterday, at one thousand
men killed and wounded.
A dispatch to the Evening World from Playa del Eate says General Garcia is
authority for the statement that General Pando has entered Santiago with 6000
soldiers to reinforce General Linares.
GREAT CONCERN
AT WASHINGTON
The Desperate Character of Yesterday's
Fighting Realized Since the Re
ceipt of Late News From the
Front
Washington, July 2. The profound
eat concern throughout military and
official circles marked the opening of
the second day upon which the battle
of Santiago is being fought. The des
perate character of the fighting is now
fully known to the war department.
The information is in addition to the
report made by General Shafter last
midnight when he roughly estimated
the casualties at about 400. Later re
ports direct from the field indicate that
this estimate is by far too low.
Owing to many conflicting reports re
garding the losse.3 of the American
troops in yesterday's engagement, it
has been thought best by the war de
partment to make public the text of
General Shatter's last dispatch, received
this morning at 4 o'clock. It is as fol
lows: "Siboney, via Playa del Este, July
1. Adjutant-General. Washington: 1
fear I have underestimated today's cas
ualties. A large and thoroughly equip
ped hospital shin should be sent here
at once, to care for the wounded. The
chief surgeon Bays he has U3e for forty
more medical officers. The ship must
bring a launch and boats for -conveying
the wounded. Shafteh."
Secretary Alger and his adjutant-general
held a conference as soon as the
secretary arrived. Then Surgeon-General
Sternberg was sent for and joined
the conference. It is understood that
the surgeon-general will send forty or
fifty medical officers, in addition to
those already with General Shatter's
men. All suitable appliances will be
provided.
An impressive seriousness prevails in
military centers. The news that our
gallant men had pressed their way foot
by foot np to the commanding plateau
of Caney was welcome, indeed, but
there was full realization that this bad
been done in the face of a withering fire.
Instead of a skirmish on the right flank,
as the reports of yesterday indicated, it
was clearly a general engagement, and
a terrific one, had been fought under
the broiling tropical son and in the
tanglef vegetation northeast of Santi
ago. Deepest suspense existed throughout
military and official circles as the day
progressed and no word came from
Shafter. At 2:30, when the round was
made of all the points at the war and
navy departments where dispatches are
usually received, nothing was forthcom
ing as to the situation in the field. Adjutant-General
Corbin, to whom the re
ports were submitted, reiterated what
he said early in the morning that noth
ing had come from Shafter since 4
o,'clock this morning. The lack of re
ports was attributed mainly to the fact
that Shafter was so thoroughly occupied
with the imperative duties of the hour
that there was scant time or opportu
nity for giving detailed progress of bis
movements.
The secretary of war remained at the
White House some hours and did not
return to the war department up to a
late hour this afternoon.
The president and secretary of war,
through a private dispatch fiom the
battlefield, learn that the engagement
was resumed this morning and has con
tinued all day. The wounded are com
ing in rapidly and indications point to
heavy lossee. The dispatch does not in
dicate a decisive result In any direction.
The Discovery of the ajr.
Aug' J. Bogel, the leading druggist of
Shreveport, La., says: "Dr. King's
New Discovery is the only thing that
enres my cough, and it is the best seller
I haye." J. F. Campbell, merchant of
Safford, Ariz., writes : Dr. King's New
Discovery is all that is claimed for it ;
it never fails, and is a sure cure for con
sumption, coughs and colds. I cannot
say enough for its merits." Dr. King's
New Discovery for Consumption, Colds
and Coughs is not an experiment. It
has been tried for a quarter of a century,
and today stands at the head. It never
disappoints. Trial bottles free at Blake-
'ley & Houghton's.
London, July 2. A dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Manila dated
Tuesday, June 23, via Hong Kong, says
The nonarrival of the American troops
has grevionsly disappointed Admiral
Dewey, but the Americans still count on
celebrating the Fourth of July in Ma
nila. It is reported Admiral von Died
richs sent two vessels away on learning
that America regarded his attitude as
unfriendly.
A wholly improved feeling now existB.
The American officers express confi
dence in their ability to dispose of any
ships Spain can now send, but in view
of the alleged strength of Admiral Ca
mara's squadron, the wish is expressed
that the Americans had at .least one
battleship.
TO SNATCH AWAY
VICTORY'S FRUITS
German7, France and Russia Resolved
to Have a Voice in the Disposal of
the Philippines.
Berlin; July 2. On the best author
ity the correspondent of the Associated
Press here is informed that Germany,
France and Russia have reached an un
derstanding concerning the Philippines.
It is said that these three powers do
not intend to actively interfere until
hostilities cease, after which they will
combine to prevent the United States or
Great Britain from retaining possession
of the whole of the Philippine islands.
When the war is over an international
congress will be proposed similar to the
Berlin congress of 1878 to settle ajl ques
tions connected with the war. All the
great powers will be invited to attend,
including the United States and Spain.
It appears certain ' that Germany will
demand a slice of the Philippines or oth
er compensation in the Far East.
ANOTHER MA
RINE DISASTER
Stern-Wheel Steamer Bound for Alaska
Wrecked in Straits of Fuca.
There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all othe diseases put
together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For a
great many years doctors pronounced it
a local disease, and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing to
cure with local treatment, pronounced
it incnrable. Science has proyen catarrh
tobe a constitutional disease, and there
fore requires constitutional treatment.
Hall's Catarrah Cure, manufactured by
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the market.
It is taken internally in doses from ten
drops to a teasooonful. It acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure; Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address,,
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
CSold by Druggists, 75c. 7
Mrs. A. C. Stubling & Son will soon
begin on the erection of a new hot bouse
especially for the culture of carnations
and violets. The increasing trade makes
this necessary and. Mrs. Stubling feels
that her efforts will be appreciated by
her patrons. jel7
Victoria, Jnly 2. The stern-wheel
steamer Marquis of Duflerin, which left
here Thursday for St. Micbaeles, in tow
of the steamer Progresso, has been
wrecked at the entrance of the Straits of
Fuca. " -
Immediately after the Progresso and
her tow reached the open sea the trou
ble commenced.- The light steamer
tugged on the tow ' rope, swinging
around until all her" timbers were
strained 'and her back was broken.
Then the towline was cut and her crew
boarded the Progresso, all being saved.
The vessel belonged to the British
American Corporation, and cost about
$30,000. -
REGULATOR LINE.
Kednced Bates for the Fonr-h of July.
The D. P. & A. N. Co. will sell round
trip tickets on Saturday, July 2d, as fol
lows, between Portland and The Dalles
$2.00; between The Dalles, White
Salmon and Hood River 50 cents. Tick
ets between Portland and The Dalles
will be limited from date of sale, Satur
day, July 2d, until Wednesday, July 6;
between The Dalles, White Salmon and
intermediate points from date of sale
until Tuesday, July 5th. .
W. C. Allaway,
Gen. Agent.
Robbed the UriTe.
A startling incident of which Mr. John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject
is narrated by him as follows : I was in
a most dreadful 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 np. Fortunately, a friend
advised trying 'Electric Bitters, and to
my great joy and surprise, the first bot
tle made a decided improyement I con
tinned their use for three weeks, and am
now a well man. I know they saved
my lite and robbed the grave" of another
victim." No one should fail to try them.
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
ROYAL BAKINQ POWDER CO., NEW VORK.
Chicago Stereotypers Strike.
Chicago, July 2. None of the daily
papers were published in Chicago today,
owing to a strike among the stereo
typers. Intense interest in the battle
of Santiago renders the situation a pe
culiar one, and this iact was undoubt
edly seized upon by the operatives.
There is no little public feeling aroused
against the operatives because of this
phase of the cse.
I veanesday. Juiy6
Berkeley
Quartet
7 OF THE 7
Uuiversily of California j
9 ASSISTED by - 9
B Berkley Instrumental Quintet. m
O. B. Newman, Character Delineator. L
Rea Hanna, Instrumentalist. - m
L "Brick" Morse. Tenor. . fL
C. E. Parcells, ViQlinist.
m Admission SOc : children 25c. Be-
7 served seats without extra oharge at 7
the usual place.
Baldwin Opera House
Monday
and
Tuesday.
Lubin'8 Cineograpb and Stereoptican
Combined, showing
mieDlsaslei
And twenty life-moving pict
ures. vMi88 Lillian Howe will
also sing the latest war songs,
which will be illustrated.
Admissn ioc and 15c
Chiidren lOc.
CAMPBELL & WILSON
Tillipery
parlor5
Under the management of
Mrs. W. G. Wilson and
Miss Myrtle Smith.
Mrs. Briggs' Old Stand.
WILL BE CLOSED ALL
PAY TOMORROW, JULY 4th.
Our Special Sale
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For the week commencing Tuesday, effects our Clothing. Ladies'
y ouus ana OKirt ana wasn uooas .departments. ,
COLTHING . DEPARTMENT
If you have not already bought your Summer Suit you should buy
one at once. This is the opportunity of the season
33 i per cent
Suits.
Off the regular price on Boys' and Men's Summer
25 per cent
Off the regular price on Boys' and Young Men's
OUltS. .
SUIT AND SKIRT DEP T.
MDIES' TflmOfHKflDE BItOuSE SUITS
AT LIBERAL REDUCTIONS.
A beautiful lot of stylish garments. No two alike. All of this
season a most advanced cut.
$16.00 Suits : Reduced to $ I I .O
$17.50 Suits . : - Reduced to S 1 3.00"
$20 00 Suite Reduced to 9 1 4.8
DRESS SKIRTS.
We're not to be overlooked on Dress Skirts. Our Fourth of July of
ferings are proving to be just what we expected them to be
GREAT ATTRACTION'S.
See our $3.00 all wool Dress Skirt; of a navy blue material, plain
ground with white hair line, well lined and finished. The price is reduced
to $2.25.
Our $1.75 plain black Sicilian Dress Skirt can now be had for $1.25.
Our regular $1.25 blue and white or black and white checked Dress
Skirt is now 9o cents. , .
Special attractions in Wash. Goods Dep't.
I A. UILLIAMS &
Wholesale and Retail
WineS, LiqUOrS and CigarS
Agency for the Greatest American Liquor
t
Yellowstone Sour Mash Whiskey.
WHISKEY rom $2.75 to $6.00 per gallon. (4 to 15 years old.)
IMPORTED 00GNA0 from $7.00 to $12.00 per gallon. (II to 20 years old.:
ALIFORMTA BRANDIES from $3.25 to $6.00 per gallon. (4 to 11 years old.)
ONLY THE PUREST LIQUORS SOLD.
HOP GOLD BEER on draught, and Val Blatz and Hop Gold Beer in bottles.
Imported Ale and Porter.
JOBBERS IN IMPORTED and
DOMESTIC CIGARS.
Wasco Warehouse Company
Headquarters for Seed Grain of augends.
Headquarters for Feed Grain oi a u kinds.
Headquarters for Rolled Grain, an kinds.
Headquarters for Bran, Sh6rte,:'"stil!?D
Headquarters for "Byers' Best" Pendle
ton Flour.
This Flour is manufactured expressly for family
use: every sack. is guaranteed to give satisfaction.
i
We sell our goods lower than any bonse in the trade,. and if yon don't think bo
call and get our prices and be convinced.
Highest Prices Paid for Wheat, Barley and Oats.