m!C0NS0LIDATEI 1882.
TUB DALLES. OREGON. SATURDAY. MAY 28, 1898
ISO 36
tS-CSrlXKKK.
PROFESSIONAL.
MUM IS TO
BE THE WORD
that the volunteers from the state of !
IS OUT OF
ALL DANGER
THE TWO FLEETS
HAVE MET
Washington be detailed to coast de
Royal makes the food pure,
wholesome and delicious.
Johnstons
c. ujllistkr.
Physician and Surgeon,
fense duty They will . e held at the
Pre&idio for the present.
Booms over Dalle. Ntionl Bank. Office hours, 10
t m to 12 m, and from I to 4 p m. Kt-ni
denes Wsit End ol Third street.
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Attorney at Law
-yyM. TACKMAN
Dentist.
Rooms 8 9 and 10. Vogt Block, The Dalles, Or.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon, I
April 7. lfeW). 1
Notice io hereby given that the following
named settlers have Bled notice of intention to
make final proof oo their respective claim be
fore Kezlster and Keceivrr, at li e tiaiies.
Oregon on WednesJay, May 25. 1898, viz:
JOSEPH I.. HANNA, OF THE-DALLES,
on Homestead Application No. 3808, for the E'4
N X and Wtt NEJ4 Sec. IS, tp 1 n, r 12 e, W.
M,
HE NUT S. HANNA. OF THE DALLES,
on Homestead Application No. 3fcu9, for the E',i
NEH and E'L SEX Sec. IS. tp. 1 n, r 12 e, W.M.
They named the following witnesses to prove
taeir cont auous residence upon ana cultiva
tion oi saia land :
Witnesses: Josenh L. Banna. Henry S.
Htnna. O. F. Arnold. J. S. Koyt and W.G.
bpencer, all of The Dalles. Oregon.
JA24ESF MOORE,
Kegister.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at The Dam.es. Oregon, I
April 21. am. (
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler Has niea notice oi nis intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the reaiter-
ana receiver at 'i tie Dalies, uregon, on aion
day, June 6, 18s. viz.
CHARLES H. SMITH,
Of The Dalles, H. E. No. for the N', PE'i
and E NE l-i Sec. 11. Tp lS.Rli E. W. M.
He names the following witnesses to p:-ove
his continuous residence upon :ilu cultivation I
of said h.nd. viz:
W C Clark, W H Clark Alliert Turner and
Charles Uosson. all of Tfce Dalles, ore g n.
a22" JAS. F. MOOKE, Kegister.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
L4ND Office at The Dalt.fs, Oregon, I
April 21, 1 MM. f
Notiee Is hereby given that the following
named settler nas filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Kori-ster
and Receiver, at The Dalles. Oregon, on Tues
day, May 31. IS98, viz: Andrew MiCnbH. of The
Dalles; H E No. 52S9, for the NW 1-4 sec 29,
Tp 1 n , K. 14 e., W M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his co tinuous residence upon and cultivation
of. a.-: id land, viz:
M M Watterman. Timothy Evans. L A Sears,
and J C Benson, all of xhe Dulles, urezon.
JAS. F. MOOKE,
a23 Register.
NOTICE FOR PUBL1CATI N.
Land Office at The Dalles. Oregon, t
May 16. 1 IK. f
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has hied notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Register
and Rece.ver at The Dalles, Oregon, on Wed
nesday. June 3, 18U8. viz:
RICHARD H. VIB3ERT, OF CELILO,
Homestead Apolication No. 4013, for the SE 1-4
See as, Tp 2 N. K 15 E. W M.
He names the following witnesses to pr ve
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Thomas Welch, of Celllo, Oregon. Jaraes fc-ul-ton,
William Brookhouse, Franklin Fulton, of
The Dalles, Oregon. J as. F. Moore.
Register.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at The Dalles. Oregon, I
May 3. lts. f
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his elui n, and
that said proof will be made befo. e register and
receiver at The Dalies, Oregon, on VVednesd y,
June 15. 1BU8. viz:
EBEN W.CARLISLE, OF THE DALLES.
Homestead A pplication No. 5888, for the E4
NEK and EK SE Sec 4, Tp I N, R 15 E, W. M.
He Dan es the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
James Fulton, Gnbriel Deckart. Franklin
Fulton, WLliam Brookhouse, all of The Dalles,
Oregon.
my7 . JAS. F. MOORE,
Register.
EXECUTIVE NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been duly appointed executor of the es
tate of Lizza tiaclielor, dtceaat d. All persons
noiding claims against said estate are hereby
notified to present them properly verified to
me at my on.ee in Dalles C ty. O egon, within
six months from the date of this notiee. And
all persons owing said estate are hereby
notified to settle the same at once
Dated at Tne Dalles. Or.. April 30. 1F9S.
J. L. STORY, Executor,
II
JUST OPENED
NEW SHOP
J. -NEAGrLE
Has opened a Boot and
fchoe shop iu the rooms
next door to the Times
Mountaineer office.
Firs-Class Workmanship
: In Every Line
REPAIRING A SPECIA LI Y.
PALACE OF SWEETS
COLUMBIA
Candy Factor)
AND
CHFE
Fresh
Candies, Nuts,
and Tobacco.
Cigars
Ice Cream Parlora in connection
CAREY BALLARD,
Proprietor.
NEW WAMIG HOTEL
WAMIC, Wasco Co., ORE.
MRS. A. J. SWIFT, Proprietor.
Meals, 25c; Board and Lodging per
week, $3.50.
Feed Stable in Connection
For constipation take Karl's Clover
Root Tea, the great blood purifier.
Curea headache, nervousness, erup
tions on the face, and makes the head
clear as a bell. Sold by Blakeley &
Houghton, The Dalles.
BOOTS
AND
UUl
ST
GIVES THE
Ccoice of Two TnnsssriSsentai Ro ie
GKEAT
OREGON
NORTHERN RY.
SHORT LINE
VIA
SPOKANE
VIA
SALT LAKE
DENVER
OMAHA
AND
MINNEAPOLIS
ST. PAUL
AND
CHICAGO
KANSAS CITY
LOW RATES TO ALL
EASTERN CITIES : :
Ocean steamers Oregon. Geo. W,
Elder and City of ToDeka leave Port
land eyery five days for Alaska Points.
OCEAN STEAMEKS leave-
Portland every
five days for
ShN "-RHNCISCO.
steamers monthly from Portland to
Yokohorua and Hun? Koitr.' via 1 h-
Northern Pacific Steamship Co., in
connection with O. U. & N.
For full details call on the O. R. & N. Airent
. THE' ft All L'k; 1,
W. H. HUKLBTJRT. Gen. Pass. Agt..
Portland. Oregon
DonwEi.i,. CAHr.it.r, & Co.. Gen' Agts Noi-thera
Jac. a & co.. Portland, Ore-on.
The New O.
R. tt X. TlniH Card.
Train No. 2
east via. me Union
Pacific and Oregon Short Line jrrivee
here at 11 :4 a p. M-, departs at 11:50.
No. 4, east by Spokane and Great
Northern, arrives at 5:25 P. m., departs
5:30
No. 1, west from U. P. and O. S. L .
arrives at -i:Z) A. M.. and departs 3:30
No. 3, west from Spokane and Greal
Northern, arrives at 6:5j a. M. aud de
parts at ti.55.
Passenger for Hoppncr-, take No. '2
leaving Dalles 11 50 P. il.
r.i.ioivint- rreignt trains earry pass-
ns;ers on nrt and see.nd districts.
but do not Slop at station platforms.
iO 23 west arrives 5 P. M ; departs
y.4o A. M So. 24 east :irnes 12:30 p.
M.; departs 1:45.
OLUMBiA
SOUTH
THvIE SOHEOU'E;
Effective Oct. 10, loK7.
lo. 1
Leave
No. 8
Arrive
6:00 A. M.
5:00 a. m.
Leave
6:15 P. M.
7:1" P. M.
BlGGS
WASCO
Arrive
Connection made with O. R. &
N.
passenger trains at Biggs.
E
E.LYTLE.
President
C. O'REILLY,
General Manager
Qregon Bakery
and O-AJF1
A. KELLER, Prop'r.
Am prepared to furnish families, hotels and
restaurants with the choicest
Ited, Cakes and Pies.
Fresh Oysters Served in
Every Style.
Second Street, next door to The
Da les National Bank.
CHARLES FRAHi
THE-
Bote ft hum
EXCHANGE
Keeps on draught tho celebrated
Columbia Beer, acknowledged
the best beer In The Dalles, at
the usual price. Come in, try it
and be convinced. Also the
Finest brands of Wines, Liquors
ant. Cigars.
SANDWICHES, ali kinds, ON H.AND
R. E. Saltmarshe
AT THE
ESS! M STOi TADS,
WILL PAY THE
HighestCasb Price for
Hav and Gram.
D3V.LER IN LIVE STOCK
Say
" Burlington "
when the ticket agent asks you what rail
road east of Denver, you want your ticket
to read over.
The Bnrlington is the shortest line from
TA.... ..,...,-,-..'),.- uitt Th. Hurl i n crt,m
toaristcarexcursions, which leave Portland f
every Wednesday evening, are the cheapest f
and most comtortame way to maxe ine over
land trip. Only $5 for a berth to Omaha or
Kansas City ; $6 to St. Louis or Chicago.
Fine scenerv; fast time: good cars. Ex
cursion manager with each party. Porter
with each car.
Through tickets and berths on sale at all
O. R. & N. and O. S. L. ticket offices.
A. C. Sheldon, Gen't Agent,
250 Washington St., Portland, Ore.
EH
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War Secrets Will Be Retained
by MeKinley and Long-.
NOTHING
TO.
BE
GIVEN OUT
A Censorship Will Be Exercised Over
the Cabinet.
WASHINGTON, May 21. Hereafter
the president will exercise a censor
ship over the cabinet, and will not
permit anything that transpires at
cabinet meetings concerning tho war
or movements of the army and navy
to be made public.
All war secrets will be confide! oo'y
to the president and Secret-.iry Long.
This plan has b-jon determined upon
to prevent the Snanish from gaining
any information in advance of the
contemplited action of either branch
of the army. Proposed movements
will be discussed only in secret, and
nothing will be given to the public
uutil after orders have been executed.
OREGON SOLDIERS TO
BE GIViiN A CHANCE.
They Will Sail for the Philippines
Monday.
San Francisco, May 21. The First
reyiineut, Oregon volunteers, will
leave .-an Francisco f.r Manila ntxt
Monday, under command of Brigadier
General Anderson, of the Fourteenth
infantry, who is expected to arrive
uere tomorrow.
The OrefOo reiriment has been quar
antined on account of a few cases of
measles breaking out in their camp,
but no serious cases have developed,
aud the health of the rejjimeut is gen
erally trood.
The soiiiiers from Oregon have at
tracted unusual attention at the Pres
idio, ai;d are considered to be the best
volunteer troops that have so far ar
rived. Io iieni-ral appearance and
soldierly bearing, tbey are very strik
ing, being of fine physique aud excep
tionally well drilled.
ONLY WARSHIPS
MAY ENTER.
And These to Take Away Citizens Who
Desire to Leave.
Wasaington, May 21. More strict
blockade regulations wwl ba enforced
at Havana in the future. An order
has been issued that no foreign ves
sels except warships shall be permit
ted to enter the harbor, and these can
only enter for the purpose of taking
away citizens of their respective
countries who may want to escape
from Havana. No merchant or mail
ships of any country will be permitted
to enter the harbor on any pretext
whatever.
CERVERA IS CAUTIOUS.
Did Not Take Chances, on Being Bot
tled Up at Santiago.
Washington, M.y 21. Admiral
Cervera's fleet did not enter the har
bor at Santiago, but anchored outside
and sent small boats ashore. He took
no chances of being caught in the
harbor by the American fleet. No in-
formj,tioti is at haud as to the where
abouts of Cervera today, though he is
probably in the vicinity of Sautiago.
TRAIN HEARING
SOLDIERS WRECKED.
Five Were Killed and Twelve
Seriously Wounded.
Chattnooga, Tenn., May 21. A
frightful railroad accident occurred
near here this moruiug. A special
train going south with the First Mis
souri miuntrv, wrecked, rive soldiers
were killed instantly aud twelve
seriously injured. Ti.e troops were en
route to Tampa.
THE MYSTERIOUS
CADIZ FLEET.
It Is to
Set Sail With
ders.
Sealed Or-
Madrid. May 21. Admiral Camara
has reiured to Cadiz with orders to set
sail at once. His destination is not
made public, but it is believed he has
been ordered to the Philippines. The
government is maintaining the strict
est secrecy with reference to the move
meat of water forces.
Made Another Start.
San Francisco, May 21. The
Charleston, which returned here
Thursday to have her condenc -rs re
paired put to sea aaia at 11:20 this
morning. The damage to her pipes
was only slight and was quickiy re
paired at the Mate Island navy yards.
She is once more headed toward the
Philippines to relieve Dewey.
Naval Resrrve Called Oat.
PORTLAND, Miy 21. The Oregon
battalion naval reserve has received
orders to be held in readiness for ser
vice and to be ready to be called out at
any time. The reserve is to prepare for
sea at once, and will probably be called
into service within ten days.
1 he Middle-Koail Champion.
ALBANY, Or., May 21. Dr. J. L.
Hill, middle-road candidate for con
gress, openea tne campaign of that
party here yesterday. He made a
rousing speech, but failed to create
much enthusiasm.
Sigshce at Kingston.
Washington, May 21. Captain
Sigsbee is reported to have reached
Kingston, Jamacia. this morning.
To Be Held for Coa-t Defense.
San Francisco, May 21 Orders
have been received from Washington
' Guaniam Shalled' 3ut Not Seriously
Inj ji-ed.
Madimj. Mhv 21 A H-ivana dis
patch says two A.ueiictti w I: ?
Snellen criiantamo several Incurs yes
terday but did do damage. The shi;s
laid welt out to sea out of reach of the
oast defense inins. arid their shot fell
short of the mark. Little excitement
was caused by the bom lardment.
Another Transport Ordered.
San Francisco, May 21. Tho
steamship Centennial has been order
ed from Seattle to load Troops here
for the Philippine expedition. First
Colorado and Wyoming infantry have
arrived.
&hoontiiiker at St. Helens.
St. 1 elens, Or. May 21. F. X.
buhoon maker spoke here last night in
support of the republican ticket and
platform to quite a large and enthusi
astic audience. He speaks at Forest
Jrove tonight.
Kegimrnts to He Increased.
San Francisco. My 21. The
Nineteenth and Twenty third Tegi-
mer.ts are to be recruited to full
trength of fifteen companies, of 100
men euch. 1 hey are to 10111 the Philip-
pit.e ex. .edition.
Cau e fjneasiut ss.
Washington. Miy 21. The report
that the Cadiz ll.;et has been ordered
to sea causes considerable uneasiness
in official circles. It is feared the
Meet has been sent hastily to the Pa
citic ocean.
Adventints iu Session.
Salem, Or., May 21. The Advent-
ists opened their annual meeting at
the fair grounds here vesteruav. There
is a large attendance, people from
every part of the state being present.
Probably llutrne.
New York, -May 21. A Madrid dis
patch says the Spanish fleet has left
Santiago. The report is not credited,
and is believed to have been given
out to mislead the American fleet.
Polo Goes flome.
Montreal, May 21. Senor Polo,
ex-Spanish minister to Washington,
leaves tonight for Madrid. Polo has
been in Canada ever since receiving;
his pisports from the United Stales
government.
Starting for Philippines. "S
Vancouver, Wash., May 21. The
regu:ars stationed here are preparing
to luaye for.. San Fraaei8c,ihIViig
Wen ordered thera to join the Philip
pine expedition.. .. ' "
Sighted From Havana.
Madrid, May 21. A special from
Havana says several A'mericin war
ships have been sighted. They did
not co'ne within range of'the city.
Stopped For xtepakrs.
Key West. May 21. Sampson's
flag ship, the New York, which put in
here for repairs, put to sea again to
day and will j in the fleet.
Yellow Fever at Havana.
Washington, May 21 Yellow fever
is reported in the garrisons of Havana.
For Sale.
A choice stock ranch of 360 acres all
deeded, 300 acres under good three-wire
fence, with plenty of wood and water,
about 50 acres in cultivation, an-, eight
acres in orchard and vineyard, two
barns and some outbuildings. This
ranch is equally as good for darying as
for raising stock. Locited 4i miles
from The Dalles on Chenrweth creek
Price S22DO. Apply at this office or at
the farm of J. A. Fleck,
Why suffer with coughs, colds, and
la grippe when Laxative Bromo Quin
ine will cure you in one day. Does
not produce the ringing in the head
like sulphate of quinine. Put ua in
tablets convenient for taking. Guar
Price 25 cents. For sale by B!akeley
& Hjaiita, drarUu, Taa Dalles,
Or.
The Dalies ?3 keeping well posted on
-war news, ihe limes-Mountaineer
each evening publishes the events of
the day, while war bulletins are post
ed at Nolan's book store and the
Umatilla House each afternoon, also
in front of Blakeley & Houghton's
drug store.
It is as easy to catch a cold just and
easy to get rid of it if you commence
early to use One Minute Cough Cure.
It cures coughs, colds, bronchitis
pneumonia and all throat and lung
troubles. It is pleasant to take, safe
to use and sure to cure. Snipes and
Kinersly.
Mrs. Maty Bird, Harrisburg, Pa.
says: "'My child is worth millions to
me; yet I woul i have lost her by croup
bad I not invested twenty-five cents
in a bottle of One Mmut Cough
Cure." It cures coughs, colds and all
throat and lung troubles. Snipes
Kinersly Drug Co.
Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk, Va.,
was frightfully burned on the f-tce nnd
Deck. Pain was instantly relieved by
De Witt's Witch Haznl ri;ilve, which
healed the injury without leaving a
Bear. It is the famous pile remedy.
Snipes, Kinersly Drug Co.
Cure tht coagh with Shiloh's cure
The best cough cure. Rt-lioveB croup
D omptly. One million bo'.tles sold
last year. 40 dosei- tor 2") cents. Sold
by Blakeley & Uouguton, druggists.
Small pill, safe pill, best pill. De
Witt's Little Early Risers cure bilous
ness, constipation, sick headache
Snipes. Kinersly Drug Oo.
f ?
Beware of "cheap" bak
ing powders. Alum makes
good medicine but bad food.
Ask your doctor. u
No Resistance to Their Land
ing Offered by Spaniards.
J
j
THE OK EG OX
I
REACHES
KEY' WEST
It Was Given a Warm Reception on
Arriving.
Key West, May 23 The ba'tle-
ship Oregon arrived here this morn
itiir. t,Tier iisoT journey around the
horn. The ship is in perfect condi
tion, aud the crew are hearty and well.
the snip we.3 given a hearty recep-
.ion.the demonstration being eplendid,
citizens of Key West turning out en
masse to receive the Oregon It will
remain here awaiting oiders from
Washington. .
SUVPLIES ; IjA XDEI)
-ON CUBAN SOIL.
Transport FloriJa Met With No Re
sistance From Spaniards.
KEY West, May 23. A boat that
has just arrived, brings the intelli
gence that 'Jibe transport Florida,
which left here last Wednesday, made
a successful lancing on Cuban soil, de
livering arms and supplies to the Cu
ban insurgents. The Spaniards of
feree? no resfatance, and the supplies
were landed without opposition. The
expedition was one of the most suc
cessful that Rac yet been attempted to
aid the insurgents.
WILL EE
PAID
IN ADVANCE.
Volunteers . Going io the Philippines
Get One Month's Pay.
Washington, May 23.': he war de
partment has ruled that all volunteers
assigned to .duty on; the .Philippines
shall be paid jbne: month's salary in
advance. Tb'S waafleemed advisable
because of the-fact that a majority of
the voluuteers' were called away from
tbeir business on .sho.-t notice, and
were given no time in which to supply
themselves with-articles not provided
by army regulations.? "
f .
GLADSTONE'S FUNERAL.
Next Saturday Selected as the Date
When Honor Will Be Done the
Grand Old Man.
LONDON, May 23. Next Saturday
has been selected as " the date of Glad,
stone's funeral. All business will be
suspended in London On that day,
when tribute will be paid to the mem
ory of the departed statesman.
The royal family will be represented
at the funeral, and every departmant
of government will attend in a body.
All the departments will be closed
during the day.
WERE FORCED
TO RETREAT.
Two
American Gunboats Failed to
Enter Isabella.
Washington, Ma- 23. Two Ameri
can gunboats attempted to enter the
harbor at Isabella, Sogua, yesterday
under heavy fire from the garrisou,
and were forced to retire. The tire
from the ga.-rison was brisk, and was
returned with sp'rit by the gunboats,
but tbey were at a disadvantage, and
withdrew to sea without loss and
without doing any damage to the bat
teries. FIRED ON
THE
WRONG BOAT.
An Accident That May Cause Spain
Some Trouble.
Washington, May 23. One of the
worst blunders yet made by the Span
iards in the present war occurred yes
terday. The cruiser Isabella fired on
the British liuer, Both, which was
claimed to be an accident or a case of
mistaken identity. The act unless
apologized for is liable to iuvolve
Spain in serious complications with
the British government. An immedi
aty apology and explanation will be
demanded.
SPANIARDS WON A
SLIGHT VICTORY".
Repulsed a Body of Insurgents Near
Matanzas.
Wasaington, May 23. An account
has just been received of a skirmish
between Spanish forces and a body of
insurgents near Mi anzis last Thurs
day and Friday. About 300 Cubans
were engaged and withstood a superior
force of Spaniards, but were forced to
retreat on the -ecood day. The loss
was slight. on both sides.
INSURGENTS
WERE
REPULSED.
Spaniards Drove Them
Sariana.
Away From
KEY WEST, May 23. Yesterday
Cuban insurgents attacked Palma
Saruina, Santiago, with rapid firing
guns, but were repulsed. The siege
lasted only a few hou-s when the in
surgents were forced to withdraw. The
insurgents suffered but slight loss.
It Was Only a Bamor. !
Washington, May 23. The report
that Sampson had met Cervrra' fleet
Saturday - night and sunk 12 vessels
is not credited. No official re
port of an eagd.:emntit has been re
ceived bv the department. It was evi
dently an idle rumor. Had Sampson
Wit
k Hp
Absolutely Pure
povai eKr) powof en., hpwvoak.
engaged the Spanish fleet, the depart
ment here would have been notified
e.-e this.
Ftrtal flailroad Accident.
San Francisco. May 23. A regu
lar train on the Oakland narrow gauge
wis uerailed yesterday afternoon
Engineer Baldwin and Fireman Hicaey
were killed instantly. The wreckage
has been removed and trains are run
ning on schedule .ime.
Reported for Service.
San Francisco, May 23. The first
egiment, California volunteers, re
ported at Pacific mail dock this morn
ing ready to take the steamer City of
Peking for the Philippines. The reg'
iment will be among the first to reach
Manila.
Train Wrecked Near Savtnab.
Jacksonville, Fla., May 23. A
train conveying troops from the north
to this place, was wrecked near
Savanah this morning. No account
of the number killed or wounded has
been received.
' Itellaniy Is Dead.
. Springfield, Mass., May 23. Ed
ward Bellamy, author and writer on
political economy, died yesterday,
aged. 49 years. Arrangements for the
funeral have not yet been made.
Ariottier Prominent Englishman Dead.
'. -IjONDON, May 23. Walpole, sccre-
tacy-of "state during Salisbury's second
and third terms died yesterday. The
stile department is closed out of res
pect to .the deceased.
California Volunteers Ready.
San Fkancisco, May 23. The Cali
fornia volunteers went on board the
City of Peking this morning, and are
ready to sail for the Philippines.
Appointed Consul General.
Washington, May 23. United
States Consul Wildman at Hong Kong
ias been appointed consul-general for
China.'
Granges In Session.
" Forest Grove, May 24. The state
grange opened its annual session here
today. There was a large attendance
of delegates from Dearly all the coun
ties west of the Cascade mountains.
Excitement la Intense.
London May 24. Excitement here
runs high over the belief that Samp
son has conquered the Spanish fleet.
Tne report is believed to be true.
Karl's Clover Root Tea is a pleasant
laxative. Kegulates tho bowels, puri
fies the blood. Clears the complexion.
Ea?y to make and pleasant to take,
25 cents. Sold by Blakeley & Hough
ton, druggists, The Dalles, Or.
Ston that cough! Taice warning. It
may lead to consumption. A 25c bottle
of Shiloh's Cure may save ynur life
Sold by Blakeley & Houghton, Tb
Dalles.
Change of Schedule.
To all concerned: Commencing
Monday, May 2J, the steamers of the
Regulator line will leave Portland at
6:30 A. M., and The Dalles at 8:30 A. il.
W. C. ALLAWAY,
General Agent.
Dentistry.
Dr. Benham gives every Wednesday
from 10 to 12 A. M. for free extracting
absolutely painless. Gold fillings
$1.50 and upward
Don't forget that the Troy Laundry
Co. has an agency at the Elite barber
shop and all orders promptly attended
to. Telephone 119.
H. D. Parkins
Karl's Clover Root Tea, for constl
pation its' the best aDd after usingit
you don't say so, return the package
and get your money. Sold ty Blakele
& Houghton, The Dalles.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All Druggists refund the money
if it fails to Cure. 25c. For sale by
Blakeley & Houghton.
Thin Blood
Where the. blood loses its
intense red prows thin and f
e watery, as in anemia, tnere is
S a constant feeling; of exhaus- 4
5j tion, a lack of energy vitality g.
m and the spurts depressed.
I Scott's Emulsion
I of Cod-liver Oil with Hypo-
chosohites of Lime and Soda
(h is peculiarly adapted to correct
I Ills condition. i lie tou-uvtr f
j$ fineness, enters the blood direct
and feeds its every corpuscle,
restoring-the natural color and $
f o-ivinof vitality to the whole
m svsiem.
reach the brain and nerve
fti centres and add their stren g-th-
ening and beneficial effect.
2 If the roses have left your
cheeks, a you are growing;
wrn-t. er if acre, is fceerinnfficr
to tell, use SCOTT'S Emul-
- T is e c
m sion.
m Be
sure you get SCOTT'S Emulsion
All druggisu; - ,nd
SCOTT 4 BOWNE. Chemists, New York.
Word Received at Key West
From Sampson.
THE SPANIARDS
WERE
DEFEATED
Impossible to Confirm the Report or
Get Particulars.
Key West, May 21.-3:30 p. M. A
dispatch boat has just arrived with
word from Sampson, and after news
hospital supplies, etc. The report is
that Sampson has met the Spani
fleet and defeated it, but it is impos
sible to get particulars or confirm the
report as the cables are cut.
THE SITUATION
MOST
SERIOUS
Citizens of Cavit Are Suffering for
Food.
Hong Kong, May 24. K Japanese
cruiser just arrived from Manila bring
ing news from Dewey and Williams to
Consul-General Wildman. to the effect
that the situation at Cayit is serious,
Since the blockade no provisions from
the outside have been allowed to be
landed, and as the insurgents inter
cept all supplies coming from the in
terior, food is becoming very scarce.
The citizens are on the verge of starva
tion, and many of the poorer class
have already died.
The German council at Manila at
tempted to land provisions from Ger
man vessels but was prevented by
Dewey. Britrsh and German subjects
are leaving Cavit and are going to
Manila.
IT WAS ALL A HOAX.
No Truth in the Report of the Battle
in Windward Passage.
Washington, May 24. Govern
ment officials here are puzzled over
the report published in London papers
of the battle between the American
and Spanish fleets in Windward pas
sage last night. They cannot tell
from what source the London papers
got their information, as the navy de
partment here has received no advices
concerning the engagement. The re
port is branded as a sensational hoax,
and is given to credence whatever.
IX HONOR
OF
GLADSTONE.
There Was no Celebration of the
Queen's Birthday.
London, May 24. All public cele
brations of the queen's birthduy were
suspended today out of respect to
Gladstone. There was no demonstra
tion in any part of England, because
of the funeral of the late premier,
which takes place Saturday. It is the
first time in the reign of Qaeen Vic
toria that her birthday has not been
celebrated by the people of the king
dom. BATTLE
HOURLY"
EXPECTED.
American and Spanish Fleets May
Come Together at Any Time.
Portland, Or., May 24. A special
to the Tribune from Key West says it
is now known that the Spanish fleet is
still at Santiago, where it bas been
anchored since its arrival last Friday.
Sampson and Schley are supposed to
both ho closing in on Cevera, and a
battle is hourly expected.
ARE READY TO SAIL
FOR MAXILLA.
Oregon and California Troops Have
Embarked.
San Francisco, May 24. The
Fourteenth California volunteers and
the Oregon troops have been placed
aboard the City of Sidney . They went
on board this morning and the PeklDg
and Sidney are now lying in the stream
awaiting orders to sail.
la Not Credited.
Key West, May 24. There is little
credence put in the report that the
lighthouse tender Mangrove was takn
by the Spaniarls and all on board
murdered. There appears to be no
foundation whatever for the report,
t is not thought Commander Everett
would have hazarded an engagement
or that he would have allowed himself
taken in by Spanish vessel as she
would have kept out of the way of any
enemy.
Volunteers Arrived.
San Francisco, May 24. The
Twentieth regiment, Pennsylvania
volunteers, arrived here today. They
are assigned to duty on the Philip,
pine islands, and will be sent there at
an early date.
' Naval Reserve Goes Sooth.
Chicago, May 24. Two hundred
members of the volunteer naval re
serve left this morning for the gulf
coast. They are expected to be as
signed to active duty on their arrival
at the seaboard.
Spaniards Mattered Heavily.
Key West, May 24. Col. Java, of
the C'ubaD army, has arrived bringing
word from Gomez saying that 1100
wounded Spaniards were taken from
Carabanas after Nashville's bombard
ment. Railroad Commission Case.
SALEM, May 24. Next Monday bas
been set by the supreme court, as the
date Tor hearing the railroad commis
sion case that is to decide the validity
of the present board.
Use Clarke
Quinine Bair
dandruff and a
ness.
& Falk's Compound
Tonic, a specific fo:
preventative of bald-
CHOICE
HND CR0K6RY
Sheepmen's Supplies, Shears, Oil and Lamp Black
for marking Sheep.
Mitchell Wagons
McSherry Drills, Osborne Mowers, Binders,
Reapers and Rakes, Myers' Hay Tools and
Farm Implements of all kinds. . . .
Full Line of flachine Extra
!Next door to A. M. Williams & Co.
The study
CF ECONOMY IS THE
FIRST STEP
TOWARD solving the great Money-Saving problem.
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Our Goods are of a superior quality and our prices
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Our motto has always been: "Fair prices and kind
courtesy to all customers whether they buy or not."
The Best Clothing and
DryQoods p
House in The Dalles.
Hi
98 Model Clevelands
Now ready for inspection. Also Bicy
cles Rented and Repaired at
MHIER & BGNTON'S
Cyle Store in Hardware'Dept
DRUGS
Wall Paper. Paints, Oils,
. . BRUSHES . .
WINDOW GLASS
SNIPESOTEBSLY DRUG CO.
129 Second Street
HARRY
Watchmaker
-DEALER IK-
WATCHES, CLOCKS,
SILVERWARE AND
Fine Repairing a Specialty.
Watches for Woolgrowers
A. SPECIALTY
VOGT RI.0CK,
-
Z. F. MOODY
General Commission- and Forwarding Merchant
391. 393 KND 395 SECOND STREGT.
(Adjoining Railroad Depot)
Consignments Solicited
rompt attention will be paid to those who favor ue with their patroatg
GROCERIES
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