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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-06-25
NOT ENCOURAGING

What to do with wool this season is
perplexing wool raisers in Eastern
Oregon. Peculiar conditions exist
that retard sales, and the prospect is
not fattering that the wool market
will open up at an early date. Buyers
at present are not borrowing any
capital to invest in wool, hence are
making light purchases, buying only
such lots as are needed to meet i'm
mediate demands, hence there is little
activity in the markets. 1t is probable,
however, that later in the season the
demand will be greater, and that good
prices will prevail. The Wool Record
in writing up the markets for the past
week, gives the following from Boston,
which is about the condition that ex-
lists in all wool centers:
"The market has again relapsed into
its former quiet, the demand being
dull and featureless. The situation
has not maintained the improvement
noticeable two weeks ago. There is
still some call for medium woods, three
eighths and one-half blood grades,
but with more attention paid to the
quarter blood grade than formerly.
More inquiries have come forward re
garding the cost of new woods. No
business of Importance has developed
from these as yet. except in the way OF
sample bags. These show compare
lively free distribution among buyers
as result of inquiries.
"Buyers are feeling the market, and
are posting themselves as regards
values. This has led up to the belief
that more business will be accom-
plished little later on. AS yet the
movement is wholly of piecing-out
character, on account of some special
necessity, and coming from those
mills that have succeeded in securing
contracts for army goods.
In prices of the staple there is no
change from a week ago. The market
holds steady to firm, based on prices
ruling in the West.
SIN the interior there are indications
of a boom developing. Growers are
holding tenaceously to what they be-
lieve to be the value of their wool, and
with available money plentiful, they
are in a position to hold off until the
price situation works up to basis in
accordance with their idea of values.
"There has been a considerab BILE
movement in territories at prices con-
above values in the East.
A good portion of this movement is
on consignment, and some on account
Of buying. In Ohio buying has been
On fairly free scale, but chiefly local,
aud mostly OF the unwashed wcols, at
anywhere from 20 to % cents for
medium. These prices are regarded
Is high for Eastern buyers, as the
wools would cost more than could be
obtained for them here"
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transferred by being properly endorsed
and assigned by the owner. Such as
signment is made by the owner filling
in the blank form at the back of the
bond, and must be witnessed by some
officer authorized by the regulation of
the treasury department to witness as
signments. The owner of the regis
tel ed bond who wishes to part with it
writes his name on the back of the
bOnd in the presence OF the officer;
then the witness writes his name
in its proper place and affixes an i'm
preston of his official seal.
The officers who are authorized to
witness assignments are a United
States judge, United states district at
torney, clerk of United States court,
collector of customs, collector of in
tesnal revenue, United States treas
urer or assistant treasurer, or the
president or cashier of a national bank,
or if in foreign country, United
States minister or consul. In cases
where there is no officer within a
reasonable distance, or when through
sickness or from some other good
reason, the owner of registered bonds
can not go before one of these officers,
the treasury department will desig-
nate some person near the owner to
act as witness.
When the owner of registered
bond disposes of it and has properly as
signed it he delivers it to the new
owner, who should at once forward it
to the register of the treasury for trans
fer on the books of the department.
The register cancels the bond so for
warded and issues new bond in the
name of the new owner, and sends it
to him by registered mail. The de-
partment makes no charge for trans
ferring bonds.
The interest on bonds is paid by the
government by means of checks. In
order that no mistake may be made in
the payment of interest, the books OF
the department are 'closed" for
period, varying according to the i'm
portance of the loan. The books of
the per cent loan of 1907 are closed
for the whole month preceding the
payment of quarters interest. On
other loans the books are closed for
fifteen days preceding the interest
payment. During this period no
transfers are made, and the time is de-
voted to preparing schedules" which
contain the names of the owners, the
amount of bonds each one holds, and
the amount of interest due each one.
When these schedules have been pre-
pared and proved, they are sent to the
treasurer of the United States, who
has checks and envelopes
and in due time each check
is mailed to the address of its owner.
The checks for the more distant points |
are first mailed. Interest checks are |
obligations of the United States and,
of course, are good everywhere.
Coupon bonds are issued in denomi-
nations of s2O, 800, $500 and $1,000.
bonds are issued in denomi-
nations of S2O, 800, $500, 81, ,0OO, ,S5 200,
BIO, 900.
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STATE SECRETS OUT.

When the gold democrats of Oregon
supported Mr.. Mckinley for president
in 1895, it was claimed they did so
from purely patriotic" motives and
without any hope of reward. How
ever, it appears there was a price for
their services. and that was that Hon.
T. J. Black should be retained in the
Office of collector of customs. This
fact was brought to prominence when
the appointment of "Col." Ike Pat
terson Ia very poor appointment) was
made known. II was disappointment
to the gold democrats, and their
mouth piece, the Oregonian, says:
"The effect of this disappointment
upon the future course of the gold
democrats of Oregon does not require
very acute political discernment to
foresee. When they offer themselves
again as allies to the republicans, it
must be when the preservation of the
gold standard is just as pressing as it
was in 1896. Gold democratic votes
may have political value in 1900,
even in Oregon"
President Mckinley was cautious,
though and did not turn Mr.. Black down
until after the June election, so that
the gold democratic vote, that was
held by Mr.. Blacks teneure of Office,
according to the testimony of the
Oregonian, to the republican ticket,
should not be alienated.
Further evidence of the deal with
the gold democrats is furnished by Mr..
Corbett's telegram to the president
under date of June 9Th, whice is as
follows:
"Unless the nomination of Patter-
son, collector for the district of Will
lamette, be withdrawn, and Black re-
taine1, it will be regarded by all
very ungrateful return for the hearty
support given US by gold democrats at
the late election"
Further comment on the above is
hardly necessary. The Oregonian and
Mr.. Corbett have said enough.
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LIBERIA WANTS
A PROTECTORATE
Asks United States to Join
with Great Britain.

WASHINGTON, June pa Siberian
bishop is here urging the United
States to join Great Britain in ex-
tending a joint protectorate over
Siberia.
TIL, matter has been laid before the
state department, but will probably
not meet with encouragement since
the government has about all the COM
plications it can contend with at
present.
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At Mare Island Yard.

MARE ISLAND NAvY-YAsD, June %.
The work on the cruiser Philadelp-
hia is progressing rapidly, and she
will be ready by the first week in July.
The tugs Active and Fearless are be-
ing prepared for service as auxiliary
cruisers. The fearless will carry sew
en- guns and have large seachlight on
her wheel-house The Active and
other tugs to be used by. the govern
ment will carry five guns each.
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To Repair Naval ships.

BOSTON, June 2S.-The United
States ship Vulcan, formerly the pas
senger steamer Chatham, carrying the
floating ship-building and repair plant
has sailed from Charleston navy-yard.
The vessel, which goes to join Samp-
sons feet, contains tools to build
every part of naval ship, and its
electrical equipment and TO manufac-
ture small rapid-firing guns. Its out
fit is valued at more than $500, 900 and
is of1icered and manned by some of the
best of men in the country.
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BECA USE THEY HAD FATHERS

This seems to be the only recon-
mendation possessed by lot of young
fellows who have recently had straps
pinned on their coats and commissions
as colonels placed il their pockets.
Hundreds of young men who GRADUATE
ed from West Point and who are
thoroughly conversant with every de-
tail of warfare, except actual exper-
ience under fire, have been left at
home and their claims to appointments
have been ignored, while a lot of
young fellows whose fathers have held
high positions, have been commission
ed. These appointments of civilians
to positions of Importance cannot but
weaken the army, for the men must
have confidence in their officers before
they will be good fighters, and they
cannot repose any confidence in such
men as the president has placed over
them.
Among those appointed is son of
ex-President Harrison and grandson
of General Grant; son of the secre-
tary of war, a son of ex-Secretary of
the Navy Thompson, sons of Senators
Foraker, Murphy, Gray and Sewell;
sons of ex-Senators Gordon, Brice,
Logan, Mitchell and Earle; sons of
Representatives Catchings, Milliken,
Hull and New; sons of ex-Governors
Davis and Woodbury.: sons Of ex-
Mayors Hewitt and Strong; sons OF
James G. Blaine, Fitzhugh Lee, Will
liam B. Rochester, Clement A. Girls
com and w. 81. English; grandsors of
Jay Cooke and Clayton McMichael; a
son-in-law of Senator Money; nephews
of Vice-President Hobart. Senators
Allison and German; John G. Evans,
Larz Anderson, William Astor Chand-
ler, John Jacob Astor, Morton J.
Henry ano G. Creighton Webb are
gentlemen of-social influence. OF these
80 officers, one, Seth M. Millikeu, is
graduate of West Point. and three, P.
Bradlee Strong, J. J. Astor and
G.S. Hobart, have had experience as
militia officers. The son of Senator
Gray, appointed a lieutenant.colonel,
declined the appointment.
Such display of favoriteism is an
evidence of the tendency there is in
our government to tody to the rich and
influential. An evidence that money
and position are held to be above merit
and worth. When the war is over
there will be few of those who CON-
pose the above list that will reflect
credit upon the fathers whose position
in life gained them their commissions.
There is not likely to be any promo
tions from this list.
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Troops Safely Landed.

WASHINGTON, June 23.-General
Miles today received a dispatch
from one of his aides with Shat
ter's army. The dispatch states that
the landing of troops was successful;
that there were 500 well-armed and
disciplined insurgents on hand, and
that the American troops were In
splendid spirits and ready for fight.
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THE VAR TAX.

There are some things commendable
and some Objectionable in the war
revenue law recently passed by con-
gress, but like taxes of this nature
it will be cheerfully met by the people
until its burdens begin to be realized,
then here will be objections raised.
When the common people, those
who are least able to stand the burdens
of excessive taxation, begin to realize
that they are the ones who are paying
the greater portion of the expenses of
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ALL DOUBT
IS REMOVED
Sagasta is Now in Santiago
Harbor.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-There is no
longer any doubt that Admiral Sagasta
is il Santiago harbor. The depart.
ment has positive knowledge, obtained
from one of Admiral SIMPSONS trus-
ted officers, that the Spanish feet is in
the harbor, and that Sagasta is in com.
mand. Yesterday the Spanish battle
ships were moved down the bay so as
to guard the entrance to the harbor,
to obstruct the passage and prevent
any attempt on the part OF the Amer
leans to enter.
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STOOD THE
VOYAGE WELL
Troops on Transports Reported in
Good Health. -7s.

Troops on Transports Reported in
Good Health. -vs.
NEW YORK, June PA special to
the Herald from Port Antonio says
that news reached there that the first
division of General Skaters expedi-
tiou.arrived off Santiago Monday night
Upon the ability of the troops to
stand the climatic conditions at this
season of the year in Cuba will depend
in great mearure the time to be Sc
lected for the advance upon Havana. If
the regulars are able to keep in as good
health as have the marines at Camp
Nc Gala, it may be expected to hear
ofspeedy developments in the siuation
1t is said that the men under Gen err
al Shafter, despite their experience of
13 days in close quarters aboard the
transports, are ii gooo health. They
are eager to get at the Spaniards, and
stirring scenes are certain to mark
their landing.
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First Cuban Naval Vessels.

NEW YORK, June 22.--The sloop
Alfredo, the first vessel of the Cuban
navy, sailed today. The Alfredo is in
command of Captain Johnny O'Brten,
of filibustering fame, and has crew
of seven men. Her destination Is
said to be point on the Cuban coast
which is kept secret. The Alfredo Is
a 60 foot sloop, with auxiliary screw
operated by naptha engine.
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rhe Scheme is abandoned.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, June 22.-The
soldiers stationed here will not be
taken to Porto Rico, the contemplate
ed expedition to that island having
been abandoned. What disposition
will be made of them or where they
will be ordered is not stated.
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Club Women at Denver.

DENVER, Colo. June 2l.-Mrs. w. b.
Lowe, of Atlanta, president OF the
Georgia federation, has appeared as a
formidable candidate for the presi-
dency of the General Federation OF
Women's Clubs
The hotels corridors and street
corners are thronged with club women
By night it is estimated 1000 out-of-
town club women will be esconsced In
the hearts and homes of DeDver
hOstesses.
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and paper sacks of pepper, gathered
near the Morgan sash, door and blind
factory, and waited for the workmen
endeavoring to enter the factory. The
police were powerless to disperse the
mob, and not man was allowed to
enter the factory. Even the proprie-
tors were driven back by threats Of
violence. Nonuuion laborers were
singled out and chased for blocks
numbers of them being struck with
stones and eggs. The plant was order
ed closed down.
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Made the Zafiro Leave.

NEW YORK. June 21.-An Evening
Journal cable from Hong Kong says:
Chinese authorities, presumably
upon representations from Spain, haye
compelled the U. S. S. Zafiro to leave
Chinese waters without allowing the
usual "a hours to take on coal and pro-
visions. She is now in British waters
at Hong Kong.
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SENIOR SAGASTA
MAY RESIGN.
A More Vigorous War Policy Will be
Adopted.

MADRID. June 21.-There are
rumors current here today that the
cortes may suspend its sessions during
the coming week, when Senior PUG
cerver, the minister of finance, will re-
sign, in which event it is thought
Premier Sagasta will be compelled to
submit to the queen regent the ques.
tion of confidence in the ministry. 1t
is possible, therefore, that Senior Sag
asta will resign, in which case it is
said a national government pledged to
a most energetic course will succeed
his ministry.
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An Engagement OF San Jnan

MADRID, June pa dispatch from
San Juan says:
An American cruiser appeared off
the harbor and the cruiser Issa bella
aud gunboat and Terror sailed out to
attack her. The American Withdrew
Immediately. One Spaniard was
killed and three wounded.
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The New Russian ambassador

WASHINGTON, June 22.-The new
Russian ambassador, Count Cassini,
will be formally received by President
Mckinley within day or two. The
coming of the ambassador at this time
when Europe Is keenly alert to the pro-
gress of the war, excites more than
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Indiana Democrats.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 2.-The state
democratic convention met at 1O:3O
this morning, United States Senator
David Turpie presiding. Turpie, on
assuming the gavel, was received with
cheers.
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ANOTHER SAINT.
AGO EXPEDITION
Eight Thousand More Troops
Ordered South.

WASHINGTON, June 22.-Orders
have been issued to General Taylor to
Immediately reinforce General Shat
infantay.
General Shafter now has $1,000 men
under him that are being landed on
Cuban soil, and with General Taylor's
command will have an army of %, ,000
men, more than twice as many as the
number of Spanish soldiers in San
tiago and vicinity.
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VIII Sail Next Monday.

WASHINGTON. June 22.-The war
department today received telegram
from San Francisco saying the third
expedition for the Philippines will
leave San Francisco Monday next on
six transports. General Merrett will
probably accompany the expedition.
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WIN nac,,ne Cages REQUEST.

WASHINGTON, June 2l.-The senate
finance committee will not recomend
any changes in the war revenue bill.
Notwithstanding the treasury depart
ment's desire for delay in enforcing
operations under the bill.
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spaniards Were worsted.

MADRID, June 23-News of serious
fighting near Santiago has been re-
ceived here. Cervera cables that the
situation is critical. The governor OF
Santiago admits that the Spaniards
have been obliged to retire, but a
Spanish victory is claimed.
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MARINES AND SAILORS
ARE SCARCE.
The Philadelphia Unable to Get 6
Complement of Men.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 24.-The sail
ing of the cruiser Philadelphia will be
delayed several days on account of the
carcity of sailors and marines to make
up her complement. More men will
have to be enlisted before the vessel
can start for the Philippines.
The monitor Monadnock got away
yesterday, accompanied by the Collier
Nero. The Monadnock will sail under
its own steam to Honolulu, and from
there will be towed 1000 miles by the
Nero. when she will cast off and pro-
ceed alone to Manila.
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GENERAL SHAFTER'S
ARMY LANDING.
They are Debarking at Baequiri, San
tiago.

OFF SANTIAGO, June 23.-The trans.
port ships began unloading soldiers at
Baequiri yesterday. There was no
Resistance from the Spaniards when
tine American troops began going
ashore, and the debarkation was un-
Interrupted. 1t is not known where
the main force of General Skaters
command will be landed, but it is be-
lieved they will be put ashore at Can
tanamo.
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Cannot Form e Cabinet

PARIS, June 21.-Owing to the re-
fusal of M. Depuy to accept the foreign
office portfolio, and M. Lampre to be-
come minister of finance, M. Sarrien
has decided to relinquish the task of
attempting to form a cabinet.
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aohson and His Men safe.

NEW YORK, June 2l.-In response
to an inquiry, Mr.. Ramsden, the Brit
lsh consul at Santiago. sent the follow
ing dispatch to the Word:
"Nething happened to Hobson or the
others during the lombard dment."
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SAN FRANCISCO, June pa court
of instruction for raw recruits has
been organized here, composed of
some of the best military talent in the
army. The recruits will be given in
struction in tactics, so that they will
be well trained when assigned TO their
different commands.
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TO REMOVE
SPANISH PRISONERS
They Will Be Brought to the United
States

WAsHINToN, June 22.-Since Cap
tain General Blanco has refused to ex-
change Lieutenant Hobson and his
comrades, the government has de-
termined to bring all the Spaniards
taken at Santiago to the United States,
where they will oe held until the close
of the war, or until the 5paniards shall
agree to exchange American and
Cuban prisoners taken by them.
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WILL TRY TO HOLD
THE PHILIPPINES.
German War Vessels Have Landed
Manila.

LONDON, June 23.-The News pub
fishes the statement that the German
warships that are in Manila bay have
made landings, and will endeavor to
hold the Philippine islands for the
Spanish government.
The report seems to be sensational
as it is hardly believed that Germany
is ready to take up Spain's quarrel
with the United States.
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NEARING MORRO CASTLE
General Skaters Army Close to the
Spanish Stronghold.

OFF SANTIAGO, June 24.-Last night
large body of American troops NOV
ed to within seven miles of Moro Cas-
tie and occupied a strong position. AS
yet the Spanish have offered no re-
sistance to the movements of the
American army on land.
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Artillery for Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.-Two bat
talions of the Third artillery and As
tors company of light artillery will
accompany the next Philippine ex-
pedition. which Is to sail from here
next Monday.
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SOLDIERS
ON CUBAN SOIL.
A Large Detachment Went Ashore
Wednesday Forenoon.

wednesday Forenoon.
NEW YORK, June 23.-The Asso-
ciated Press gave the first report of
the landing of 5000 American troops
at Baiquiri Wednesday. After the
surrounding hills had been shelled by
the feet, the troops began embarking
in small boats, and were landed as
rapidly as launches could towe them to
the piers. The debarkation began at
9:45 and by noon 5000 men, under
General Lawton, bad been landed.
The Spaniards made no resistance,
the insurgents having guarded all
roads leading to Baiquiri the night
before and kept the Spaniards beat
back from the place of landing.
There was not life lost during the
de barkation of the first division, the
only casualty being the wounding of
an insurgent soldier who was struck
by shell from one of the American
ships.