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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
EDITORIAL NOT ES.

The government receives half the
prize money, but turns it oyer to the
naval pension fund. All is thus be-
slowed on the sailors, and they deserve
it for their vigilance and daring.
Why will not the gold candidates
meet the union nominees in joint dis
cussion of the political issues now be-
fore the people? Have they nothing
to say in defense of their beloved gold
standard and rust-breeding platform?
Privateering is pot what it was when
the wind furnished the motive power.
No modern privateer could carry coal
enough to last more than two or three
weeks, and then trouble would begin.
The Aiambama was rigged for sails as
we'll as steam.
Wall street brokers are endeavoring
to get in their work in this time of
need and will force another bond loan
upon the people if possible. Their
greed for bonds is great, but if con-
gress is awake to the interests of the
people, instead Of authorizing an issu-
ance of more interest bearing bonds,
there will be an issue OF green backs
sufficient to meet our war expenses.
Over 100000 volunteers have
offered their services to the govern
ment under the recent call for 125 900
men. 1t is believed that 100000
would enlist, if necessary, to drive the
Spauiards from Cuba, and this number
is greater than the entire population
of the island. Such an uprising
against false and cruel nation is one
of the remarkable events of the
century.
Spaniards cast slurs at America |
because it is nation without his |
tory" Probably it Is, but right now
America is making some 'history;"
one page was made by Dewey last Sun
day morning, and if Spain is persist
ent Sampson will write few pages
down on the Atlantic coast. If it is
history" Spain wants, Uncle Sam
will make enough to satisfy the most
aristocratic ''Don."
The question of raising revenue to
pay the expenses of the war with Spain
is one that is attracting the attention
of congress now. The republican
majority in congress wants to resort to
the common practice of issuing inter-
est bearing bonds, while the democrats
desire measure enacted that will
result in paying as we go. The dem
ocrats do not want to saddle upon
future generations debt that will lay
over the next half century.
Spain is evidently approaching its
end as a nation of the world. Its
credit is falling, and when it's credits
are gone, there is little hope for it to
long maintain its identity. Spanish
consols are rapidly falling in value. At
the present time they are quoted at
80 cents on the dollar. Other Spanish
securities are declining in like pro-
portion The value of the shares of
the bank of Spain have fallen within
nth from 404 to 270.
This is time for those who are
opposed to the single gold standard
being irrevocably fastened upon
America to stand together andvote as a
single man. Reforms demanded cannot
be enacted unless officers from the
lowest to the highest are installed in
to office. Therefore all opposed to the
gold standard should support the
union ticket from top to bottom. If it
is elected by good rousing majority
It will be a notice to the world that
Oregon is opposed to the gold stand
lrd.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07

Nature readers and other supple
mentarv books for the lower grades
are in about the same proportion, of
which the following is specimen:
"Johonnot's Book CT Cats and Dogs"
Idaho 14c, Oregon Zoe. "Our Friends
in Feathers and Furs," Idaho 24c, Ore
gon 35c. The American Book Co.
adds or 10 cents to its own catalogue
price in its contract price retail With
our state. For example. the reader
by its wholesale catalogue price is 20
certs, and by its retail contract price
vi b Oregon it is % cents. Its physi-
cal geography in its wholesale cata-
logue is marked 81, while by its retail
contract price with Oregon il is S1.10.
3y its catalogue price Monteith's COM
prehensive geography is S1.10, but by
its contract price with the state it is
S1.25, and the academic dictionary by
its catalogue price is $3.50 and by it's
state contract price is Sl.65.
In general the books sold by the
American Book Co. to Idaho are 5 to
10 cents below their regular catalogue
price, while to Oregon they are 3, 10
or Is cents above.
The following are lower grade books
of the American Book Co. used in
Oregon in accordance with our pres
ent contract, viz: Barnes readers,
Watson's sPeller, Monteith's geogra-
ply, Maxwell's grammars, Fish's
arithmetics. Barnes histories, Smiths
and Steele's pbysiologies, and Spen-
cerian copy books. OF all the school
text books now used in Oregon 9S per
cent. are of the American Book Co.
and number about 129 separate publi-
cations.
Idaho is supplied with text books by
twelve different companies, hence
there is free competition between pub
llsher5 and the closest prices are oh
tained. In that state all text books
are selected and purchased by COM
mission, consisting of four persons,
including the superintendent of public
instruction and president of the uni
yersity of Idaho, which seems better !
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
EXCITEMENT IN HAVANA.
Spaniards Have Blood in Their Eyes
and Want Vengeance.

Spaniards Have Blood in Their Eyes
and Want Vengeance.
KEY VEST, May 4.-Word from Ha-
vana reaches here that the widest ex-
element prevails throughout the city.
The Spanish flag is visible everywhere
and the citizens are thirsting for
American blood. They want revenge
for the destruction of the Manila fleet,
and will offer powerful resistance in
case the Americans undertake to in
wade the city with land force.
The consuls of the different nations
there have opened cabinet and will
exercise every precaution to protect
their lives and property. Blanco is
the coolest man in the city, and dis
plays little anxiety regarding the re-
suit of the coming contest. He main
tains that he is aple to hold the city
against invaders, and will mass all his
available forces in defense of Havana.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
DEWEY IN A TRAP.
Much Uneasiness Felt for the Safety
of His Fleet.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-The report is
current here that Dewey's situation at
Manila is quite serious, and that he is
in trap from which he cannot readily
extricate himself. 1t is thought his
loss was much more severe than at
FIST reported. and much uneasiness is
felt that he may suffer more serious
losses before aid can reach him.
There ia no aid nearer than San Fran
cisco, and the greatest activity will be
observed there to get troops in readi-
ness to embark for the PHILIPPINES.
There is large Spanish land force on
the islands, and unless Dewey is able
to put to sea, the Spanish army may
cause him great deal OF inconveni-
ence, and might possibly capture his
fleet.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07

certain that the greatest naval battle
eyer known to the world will be
fought on the Atlantic ocean between
the American>and Spanish fleets. IL
this battle there can be but one result.
America must be victorious. Amer
lean seamen and gunners are superior
to any III the world, and their superior
ity will tell whenever the forces come
together.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07

method than ours, in that better
prices are secured. In Oregon,
though, the American Book Co. is
given monopoly OF the business. ana
in consequence public school patrons
are robhed. Is it not time change
is made? Aud how can that change
be effected? Certainly not by the
election of Prof. Ackerman, who is in
close touch with the American Book
CO., as superintendent of public in
81,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
MUST GO TO
SAN FRANCISCO.

All Troops West of the Rockies to
Move at Once.
PORTLAND, May 6.-Colonol Sum-
mers was today notified by the war;
department to place his regiment in
readiness to proceed 10 San Francisco
on short notice, and to there await
orders to embark for the Philippine
islands. Similar orders have been is
sued to commanders of all troops,
both regulars and volunteers. They
will go into camp at the Preside,
where they will remain until ordered
to embark for the Philippines.
The appointments for medical staff
of the Oregon regiment are DR.. Ellis,
major and surgeon; Drs. McCrum ani
Bro5ius, captains and assistant sur
geons.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
spanish Troops Coming. .

NEW YORK, May GA special from
Barcelona says the Spanish ship Leo
Heirteen sailed from that place this
morning loaded with troops. Presum-
ably they are headed for Cuba. Every
precautlon will be taken to prevent
their landing. American cruisers will
be detailed to intersept the ship before
it reaches Cuba.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
Riot in Cuba.

SANTIAGO, Cuba, May "A mob
today attacked the British consul and
a bloody fight ensued. One Spaniard
was killed and the remainder of the
mob was placed IN jail. The widest
excitement prevails, and it is with
great effort that the authorities are
able to maintain order. The police
and soldiers are kept busy keeping the
nj ot dnun
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
OREGON Is ROBBED.

Patrons of public schools in Oregon
are not generally aware of the extent
to which they are being robbed by the
American Book Co.. through the
scheme it has been able to work with
the superintendent of public instruc-
tion and the different county school
superintendents, in having it's books
adopted as the text books of the state,
but a perusal of the following will
give the reader some idea of the trib-
ute they are paying to that company:
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
A HAsTY ORDER MADE.

The Government Wants Transports
For Forty Thousand Troops.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-The war de-
partment has asked for bids for trans
porting 10000 troops from Tampa Fla,
within two days. The order was
made hastily, and it will tax the ability
of steamship lines to meet the require
ments in such short time. The troops
are to be transported from Tampa TO
Cuba.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
Havana Is Challenged.

KEY WEST, May 5.-Today Ameri-
can gunboats challenged Havana, and
few shells were thrown, but no dam
age was done. The response from
Morro was weak, indicating that the
Spaniards are not intending to waste
any ammunition.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
TIME FOR a YOUNG NAN.


The popularity of Hon. viii r.
King, union candidate for governor,
is becoming known wherever he Is in
troduced to the people, says the Salem
Journal. A clean, honest, capable
young statesman. he appeals to the
younger generation who, as the Irish
man said, have their future before, not
behind them. The real makers of
Oregon-the great and prosperous
Oregon of the coming generation-are
back of the fearless and spotless
champion of the peoples cause.
The time is ripe for young man for
governor of Oregon. The state that
is named Webfoot, and some of whose
people are called mossbacks. has room
for an infusion of the younger blood
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
THE TROOPS ON SHIP.
General Skaters Army Has Embarked
For Havana.

TAMPA, Fla, May 5-The soldiers
who have been stationed here, at Mo-
bile and other coast points the past
few days have all gone aboard ships,
and those from this point are now
leaving the harbor under strong
convoy. They can reach Cuba tomor-
row morning, and on being landed
will march at once upon Havana. The
plan of attack has not yet been out
lined, but will likely be from land and
sea at the same time.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
WILL SEND
TEN THOUSAND.
This Will Be the Size of the Army
Sent to Philippines.

WASHINGTON, May Sit has been
determined by the department to send
an army of 10000 men to support
Dewey in the Philippine islands. At
first it was intended to send only 5000
men, but late requests from C0mmo-
dore Dewey have convinced the war
department OF the necessity OF sending
a large army to Manila to hold the ISL
and and resent any attempt OF the
Spanish government to re-take it.
Advices from Dewey are that the in
surgents will support the United
States in maintaining a provisional
government, but Spanish treachery is
expected on every hand. 1t will not
only be necessary to keep large force
at Manila, but soldiers must be sta
toned all over the island.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
Will Go to San Francisco.

WASHINGTON. May 4.-The Four
teenth infantry has been ordered to
San Francisco. The soldiers now in
Alaska will be brought home to join
the Fourteenth at San Francisco in
time to leave with the army for the
PHILIPPINES.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07

The s-Mountaineer does not
claim for the nominees of the union
party that they are saints, incapable
OF error or mistakes, but it does claim
for them that their election would re-
suit in saving to the taxpayers of the
state. Two and four years ago the re-
publicans promised reforms n every
branch of government. They carried
the state overwhelmingly, but no re-
forms were enacted. Today they are
promising the same thing. If their
nominees are elected, it will be an en-
dorsemept of their past acts. But if
they are defeated it will be notice to
the successful union candidates that
the promised reforms must be fulfilled.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
Insurgents Won a Victory.

KEY WEST. May 5.-A brisk en-
gagement took 4place near Morril,
Cuba. this afternoon between insur-
gents and detachment OF Spanish
troops. The latter we're routed, and
retired in disorder, leaving is killed
and 20 wounded on the battlefield.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
DEWEY NEEDS TROOPS.

He viii Hold the Philippians Until
Help Arrives.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-Commodore
Dewey has cabled the department
that he Is in great need of troops to
hold the islands, and asks that an
army be sent at once. He will. how
ever, hold the island with marines
from his ships until help comes.
Orders have been issued from the
war department for the army now on
the Pacific coast, both regulars and
volunteers, to be in readiness to sail
from San Francisco within 10 days.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
ACTIVITY AT
CAMP M'KINLEY.

Oregon's Volunteers Are Very Hard
Worked.
PORTLAND, May 5.-Col. Sommefs
and oLher field officers, supported by
the line officers of the regiment are
working like trogans putting tie reg
iment in condition for active service.
The men, too, are given all the work
they can stand, drill masters being
with them from morning to night.
The men enter into the work
with a will and are readily accustom-
ing themselves to service. They exc
cute drills with exactness that be.
speaks their fitness for service, and by
the time they are called to move to the
PHILIPPINE will be trained soldiers.
The men of the regiment generally
are pleased with the prospect of being
sent to Manila, most of them prefering
being sent there to going to Cuba.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
A FRENCH
LINER CAPTURED
She Was Attempting to Run the Block
ade at Havana.

KEY WEST. May 6.-The French
transatlantic liner Lafayette was
captured this morning by an Ameri-
can cruiser while attempting to run
the blockade at Havana. Consider
able excitement was caused by the
capture. The ship will be held for the
present as war prize, as it was caught
violating the rules of war.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
A BATTLE


Heavy Firing off the Carolina Coast.
CHARLESTON, S c., May 6.-Hsavy
firing is heard off tho Carolina coast
back of the Spanish cruisers, and
American gupboats are doing battle.
1t is believed decisive battle Is being
fought. Dispatch boats have been
sent out to Investigate.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
THE LOSS WAS
CONSIDERABLE

Pacific Squadron Suffered More Than
at First Anticipated.
HONG KONG, May 4.-Since COM
munication has been established be-
tween Manila and Hong Kong, it Is
learned that Dewey's loss was greater
than at first reported. The exact
number of killed and wounded cannot
be learned at present, nor can the
damage to the squadI on be ascer-
tanned. However, none of the ships
were totally disabled, though two of
the cruisers are not fit for active SER
vice without some repair.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
Not Authentic.

NEW YORK, May 5.-It is reported
that the Oregon had an encounter
with Spanish vessels of the coast of
Brazil last night, but the report lacks
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
Spanish Throne Tottering.

LONDON, May 4.--Publie sentiment
throughout Spain is very bitter against
the government, and unless there is
change soon, the crown ia in danger
Of being oYerthrown.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
EXCITEMENT
IN HAVANA
Spaniards Thirsty for Ameri-
can Blood.
RIG ORDER FOR SHIPS.
BIG ORDER FOR SHIPS.

The Government Orders Nine For
Transports to the Philippines.
WASHINGTON, May 4.-The navy
department has telegraphed to San
Francisco to engage nine ships to be
used in transporting the troops to
Philippine Islands. The ships must
be secured at once and will be held
ready to sail on short notice. The
vessels are to ue secured from San
Francisco if possible, and if not. from
any port on the coast. They will be
wanted for from three to six months.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07

Hon. T. T. Geer. the republican
nominee for governor, is one of the
ablest advocates of the gold standard
in the state, then why will he not
enter into joint debate with Will r.
King? Isn't the gold standard worth
defending? If Mr.. Geer couldn't offer
any other argument in favor of his pet
theory, he night tell his thread-bare
potato story.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
PoRTLAND'S NEW POSTMASTER

This Fat Plum Falls 10 A. 3. Croas-
man.
PORTLAND, May "A dispatch has
just been received announcing the ap-
pointment of A. B. Croasman to sue
cee1 E. C. Protzman as postmaster at
Portland.
Mr.. Croasman is secretary of the
anti.Simon coun6y committee of Multi
nomah county, aad is an ardent sup
porter of Senator Mitchell. His ap-
pointment causes much rejoicing
among the Mitchell republicans, as it
is considered direct slap at the SimoL
faction. The appointment causes as
pirants for federal offices to feel, more
than eyer, that it is a good thing to be
a friend OF Mitchell.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07

Klondike Fizz, very popular and
wholesome beverage, is manufactured
and for sale by Weaver & Nogel at the
Dalles Distilling & Carbonating works.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
EXCITING TIMES
IN Nd.
First Regiment Celebrated the Vic
tory at Manila.

toiI at W. Aiihd'
PORTLAND, May 4.-Last night the
city was ablaze with glory. The city
Was beautifully decorated and lighted
in honor of Commodore DeUey's bril-
liant victory, and everybody entered
into the spirit of the occasion. Ore
CONS volunteer soldiers paraded the
streets and were hailed with deafenirg
shouts everywhere. The soldiers were
the attractive feature in the city,
everybody being ready to do them
honor. Oregon's volunteers are being
drilled hard every day, and are rapid
ly assuring the demeanor of old train
ed soldiers.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
ORDERED TO THE EAST.
Ensign Evans Will Report on Board
the Charlston.

PORTLAND, May 4.-Ensign Evans,
in charge of the branch photographic
service in Portland, has been ordered
to report at once on board the Charls-
ton. He leaves tonight for the East.
No arrangement has yet been made
for the appointment of his successor.
Evans will likely receive commission
or join the ships crew.
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To supply the Fleet.

MOBILE, May 5.-The government
ammunition boat has sailed for Ha-
vana with munitions for the feet.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07

The following list is of the publica-
tious of the American Book Co., used
both in Oregon and Idaho. and the
price of which they are furnished in
each state:
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07

NEW YORK, May 5.-Troops are
embarking on the transport ships to-
day, and will be landed in Cuba as
soon as they arrive. The hospital
fleet accompanies the fleet.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
THEY WILL
FIGHT TOMORROW.

Preparations for Bombarding Porto
Rico in Progress.
NEW YORK, May GA Washington
special says arrangements are about
perfected for bombarding Porto Rico
tomorrow. In all probability the at
tack will be made at sunrise, and it is
expected the fight will be short and
decisive. If Porto Rico is reduced. it
will be severe blow to the Spanish
cause.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
BAD NEWS
FROM MANILA
1t Is Possible Dewey Is a
Prisoner.
BAD NEWS IF TRUE.
Dewey Reported to Be Prisoner at
Manila.

WASHINGTON, May $3.50 P. M
Hong Kong reports that Commodore
Dewey is prisoner at Manila. The
report lacks confirmation here and is
not credited, though it is feared his
fleet is so crippled that he cannot put
to sea if he desires to escape an en-
counter from land.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07
SPANISH SHIPS
MOBILIZING.
Cape Verde Fleet and Cadiz Squad

Cape Verde Fleet and Cadiz Squad
ron to Meet.
LISBON, May 4.-The Spanish Cape
Verde fleet has sailed and will join the
Caoiz squadron. This will unite the
greater part of the Spanish navy on
the Atlantic ocean and it will be able
to cope with the American fleet in
those waters. The Spaniards are anx-
ious that the two fleets shall meet and
that decisive battle shall be fought.
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ARE PREPARING
TO LEAVE.

Troops Embarking at New York for
Cuba.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-07

The government receives half the
prize money, but turns it oyer to the
naval pension fund. All is thus be-
slowed on the sailors, and they deserve
it for their vigilance and daring.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-01-17
4 Pleasant Incident.

President and Mrs. Raymond enter
tanned the third year preparatory
students Saturday evening. 1t being
the 21st birthday of Harry Steele, a
member of this class, DR.. Raymond
had been asked to present the young
man with beautiful gold watch,
sent by his parents from Keystone.
DR.. Raymond made little presenta-
tion speech, remarking that it is always
well to be present when invited to the
presidents house, as one never knows
what may happen. Mr. Steele re-
sponded in happy manner. The
watch is a gem, and Mr. Steele is dis
playing it with pride, as it is a re-
ward for not using tobacco or liquor,
in accordance with promise made
eight years ago.