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CO A A, VOL. XI THE DALLES, OREGON. SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 9, 1898. NO 99 Royal makes the food pure, wholesome and delicious. 7 J , y : u. kK. vrt-a w Instructions Have Been Sent to Military Authorities Prompt Action Will Be Taken. "WASHINGTON, July 8. The navy department has been informed that a Spanish privateer provided with five guns has been sighted off the British Columbian coast. In structions were promptly sent to the Northwest Coast military authorities. A dispatch from San Francisco discredits the report concerning the sighting of any such vessel in these waters. . If a privateer should be in those waters she could certainly have already inflicted great damage to Alaska trade. ' IS OW KETUKING The Complete Squadron. Has Hntered the Suez Canal on Its Re turn Trip Toward Cadiz. PARIS, July 8. A dispatch received here today from Port Said says that the fleet under command of Admiral Camara is re-entering the Suez Canal, supposedly with the intention of returning to Spain. BonnliH 111 Commence Today The Plans for the Campaign Have Been Fully Matured Fleet Will Bora bard the Fortifications. WAITING FOR REINFORCEMENTS Dewey Will Remain Inactive Until They ArriveSpaniards Prepar ing for an Attack. WASHINGTON, July 8. A plan of campaign has been agreed upon by the leaders of the Ameri can forces at Santiago and it is expected that the bombardment will commence at noon Saturday. The following dispatch was received by the war department today: NEAR SANTIAGO (in camp,), July 7. All is perfectly quiet. At the request of the Spanish gen eral, an employe of the English Cable Company was sent in to him to enable him to telegraph his gov ernment in regard to surrendering. The men are in good spirits and are making themselves more secure every hour. The wounds are much less dangerous than similar ones made by 45 caliber. Among the large number of wounded there have been few am putations; perhaps ten cover it. The general health of the command is good. There are 150 cases .of fever which will run their course in four or five days, but none are serious. I am feeling much better. (Signed) SH AFTER. Hong Kong, July 8. A Manila die patch, deted July 4th, says that Admir al Dewey will remain inactive nntil General Merritt arrives. The rebels are practically doing nothing, bat the Spaniards are strengthening their posi tions, destroying hnts and constructing entrenchments. The authorities have enacted a penalty of $1000 against any body who shall raise the price of pro visions. The Spaniards assert that despite the loss of the waterworks there will be no famine daring the rainy asason. They are confident that an am Die force from Cadiz will arrive and annihilate the Americans, and they still hope to con ciliate the natives. - In the meantime they declare that they will endure pa tiently whatever comes, and resist to the utmost. - - Non-Interfcrence Assured. Washington, July 8. The Hawaiian commissioners who are to constitute the government of the islands will not be appointed until after adjournment of congress. As recess appointees can proceed immediately to the execution of governmental functions, though open to confirmation when congress reconvenes, the appointment of members of both the international Canadian commission to settle all disputes between Canada and the United States and the non-partisan industrial commission to investigate the entire subject ot immigration, labor, manufactures and business has also been deferred nntil later, and will be made as a receBs appointment. A Verdict of Manslaughter. . Bakes City, Or., July 8. The jury in the case of Oliver and William Marshall, charged with the murder of James Reid, who was killed by a club and a slung' shot, this morning returned a verdict of manslaughter against both prisoners. William Marshall is but 16 years old. Sentence will be passed next Tuesday. POWDER Absolutely Pure RtrSTAL-AKINO POWDER CO., NEW YORK. BOTH BRANCHES HAVE ADJOURNED The Meeting Broke up in a Dispute and Scenes of Hilarity. Washington, July 8. The senate ad journed sine die at 2 p. m. The house adjourned sine die at 2 o'clock, with three cheers, followed by the singing of patriotic songs. Repre sentative Browmwell, of Ohio, proposed three cheers for President McKmley, which were given twice over by the Re publicans. Then followed cheers, joined in by the entire house, tor Admiral Dewey and General Joe Wheeler. The whole house was one vast demonstration and flags were passed about to every member, and enthusiastically waved while the members sang. A sensational scene in the house to day followed the motion of Handy, dem. Del., to strike out portions of the parti san remarks of Ray, rep. N. Y., in a speech made yesterday. Cannon, rep. 111., denounced the democrats for delay ing legislation. An uproar followed and the sergeant-at-arms had to advance on the floor and restore order. PROCEEDINGS OF THE CABINET Discussion of the Tariff Schedule for the Philippine Islands. Washington, July 8. The cabinet remained in session until 1 :15 o'clock and then adjonrned to accompany the president to the capital, where he will examine the bills' passed by congress at its closing eession. A large share of to day's cabinet meeting was consumed in reading the discussion of the new tariff schedule, to be put in operation in the Philippine islands as soon as we shall take possession of Manila. The formal announcement by the president of his purpose to collect the customs revenues of the Philippines as a war measure had been prepared, and after a discussion was referred to the secretary of state. The Chief Burgess of Milesburg, Pa., says DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the best pills he ever used in his family during forty years of honse . keeping. They curse constipation, sick headache and stomach and liver troubles. Small in size but great in results. For sale by the Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. Bob Moore, ot La Fayette, Ind., says that for constipation he has found De Witt's Little Early Risers to be perfect. They never gripe. Try them for liver and stomach troubles. For sale by the Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. TYGH VALLEY ROLLER MILL At all times flour equal to the best for sale at Tygh Valley Roller Mills, at prices to suit the times. Also mill feed. W. M. McCorklb, Prop. xnchl6-6m Why not enjoy a vacation next Sun day? Fifty cents will pay your fare to Hood River, Cascade Locks, Bonneville or Multnomah Falls on that date. Cleveland wheels are selling in spite of all the cheap wheels that are offering. Call and see our '98 models. Maier & Benton. Use Clarke & Falk's Floral Lotion for sunburn and wind chafing. tf Use Clarke & Falk'a Rosofoam for the teeth. ' ' tf Use Clarke & Falk'a Rosofoam tor the eetn - Ice cream Boda, ice cream' and straw berries at the Columbia Candy Factory. Everybody reads The Cheoniclk. Our Special Sale For the week commencing Tuesday, effects our Clothing, Ladies" Suits and Skirt and Wash Goods Departments. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. If you have not already bought your Summer Suit yoa should buy one at once. This is the opportunity of the season 33 1 per cent Off the regular price on and Men's Summer Suits. 25 per cent Suits. Off the regular price on Boyfe' and Young Men's SUIT AND SKIRT DEP'T. MOIES' TfllliOHflDE BLOUSE SUITS ATLIBE3A REDUCTIONS. ,.. A beautiful lot of stylish garments. No two alike. All of this season s most advanced cut. $16 00 Suits Reduced to $ I I .OS $17.50 Suits Reduced to $ 13.00 $20.00 Suits Reduced to $ 1 4.83 DRESS SKIRTS. We're not to be overlooked on Dress Skirts. Our Fourth of July of. ferings are proving to be just wnat we expected tnem to De GREAT ATTRACTIONS. 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.&. Oar $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 95 cents. Special attractions in Wash. Goods Dep't. C. J. STLfBMfiG Wholesale and Retail Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Agency for. the Greatest American Liquor Yellowstone Sour Mash Whiskey. WHISKEY from $2.75 to $6.00 per gallon. (4 to 15 years old.) IMPORTED 00GNA0 from $7.00 to $12.00 per gallon. (11 to 20 years old.1 ALIF0 BJTIA BBAHDIES 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 Oompany Headquarters for Seed Grain of ail kinds. Headquarters for Feed Grain of ail kinds. Headquarters for Rolled Grain, an kinds. Headquarters for Bran, Shorts, SVSSSSo Headquarters for "Byers' Best" Fendle- j HrI -in This Flonr is manufactured expressly ior lamiiy LUJLL JS XVJ 111 UBe : every sack is guaranteed to give satisfaction. Wa tifltl onr pooda lower than any honse in the trade, and if yoa don't think M call and get oar prices ana oe com Highest Prides Paid for WhesCtBarley and Oats,