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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-11-12
WRECKED BY EXPLOSION OF GAS.
United States supreme Courtroom
BADLY Demoli.hed

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-An explo-
sion of gas and fire at 5:lo yesterday
afternoon, wrecked thu supreme court
room and the rooms Immediately ad-
joining il on the main floor of the
capitol. The entire central-eastern
part of the great m marble pile, from the
main floor to the subterraneaD base.
ment, practically is q mass of ruins.
The force of the explosion was so
heavy that the coping stones on the
outer walls, just east Of the point
where the explosion occurred, we're
bulged out nearly two inches, and
locked doors were forcsd from their
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-11-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT VANCOUVER, WASH,
September &, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before W. b
Presby. U. .. Commissioner for District of
Washington, at Go,dendaIe. Wash, on Monday,
October 81 1893. viz;
WILLIAM BRIDGFARMER,
h E. No: 1889 for the Northeast quarter Sec
tion twenty three, Up. N RI E Viii Mer,
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Richard w French. James Hinnell. David II.
Clark. Nelson B Brook. of Hartiand Postoffice,
Washington. w. R. DUNBAR.
sl0 Register
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-11-12

Tue $500 Vivi camera take the
largest picture of any $500 on the
market, for sale by Clarke & Falk.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-11-12
$1,000 Reward

For the arrest, dead or alive, of
Frank Forester, who killed Phil Bro
gan at Antelope. Or, Saturday even
ing, Nov. 5. $400 of this reward is
offered by the county court of Wasco
county, 500 by the sheriff of Wasco
county and $500 by the citizens of An
telope. Forester is 35 or 40 years of
age. about 6 feet 2 inches high, slightly
stopped, walks with swinging gait,
blue eyes, dark hair and heavy sandy
mustache.
Arrest and notify me at once,
ROBERT KELLY,
Sheriff of Wasco County.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-11-12

Any one desiring good homestead
can be located on government land Of
the very best quality. Only a few
such quarter sections to be had. The
very best fruit or agricultural land.
Enquire of P. D. Fouts. at the Gambri-
nus saloon, The DallesA
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-11-12

Fresh burned lime can be had at the
Hugh Glenn warehouse for sl.30
QarreL t.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-11-12
Amendment Was Carried.

CHICAGO, Nov. "A special to the
Tribune, from Dallas, Tex, says:
The constitutional amendment voted
90 Tuesday authorizing the pension
ing Of Confederate soldiers has been
carried, although full returns are not
in.
A mai ajrrity of the ex Confederates
voted against the amendment. The
negroes also voted against it.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-11-12
Japan Wants to know.

SEATTLE Nov. 6.-The Japanese
government is taking steps to deter
emperor of China is alive, according
to advices received here by 0he steam
er Rio Jun Maru. That the reform
movement may be given backing the
japanese are going to Assem- BILE feet
of war vessels at Peking as soon as
possible.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
Admiral Cervera's Danger.

London. May 21.-Admiral Cervera's
maneuver eXcites the keenest specula-
ton here. In some quarters the whole
story Is regarded as a ruse designed to
hurry up the Spanish government and
the spreading of 1t broadcast is sup
posed to hide some sinister move. The
bulk of opinion, however, regards the
news as authentic and is inclined to the
belief that Admiral Cervera well knows
reinforcements are at hand, and that
otherwise he would not have risked
being bottled up at Santiago.
The Daily News directs attention to
the great secrecy preserved about what
is happening at the Canaries, where
the cables have been seized and censor
ship is severe. 1t says: "The ques-
tion now arises whether the reserve
squadron from Cadiz is not already half
way across the Atlantic. One thing
seems clear. The Spanish strategists
have a prearranged plan of operations,
while the Americans have been forced
by circumstances into a defensive at
titude However, If Cervera is in
Santiago de Cuba 1t ought not to be
difficult for Admiral Sampson to find
him. Thus 1t is possible there may be
a big fight within few days.
admiral Cervera has given the slip
to two powerful fleets that have been
securing the ocean for a fortnight in
an endeavor to catch him. All the
American schemes depend thereupon.
Admiral Cervera, with four cruisers
and a few destroyers, alone in the At
lantic, ignoring events in Cuba and in
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21

Porto Rico and the position of the
American squadron, has outmaneuver-
ed, disorganized and dispersed the lat
ter, making the Americans believe they
were threatened on every side.
1.-The torpedo boats Azore, Rayo and
Artete steamed from the Cape Verde
Islands to the Canaries with the ut
most precaution, hugging the coast by
day and covering their lights by night.
The Arieto, slightly damaged, was
towed by the Ciudad de Cadiz and the
transports carried the smaller boats Of
the VizcaYa, the Almirante Oquendo,
the Ciistobal Colon and the Infanta
Maria Teresa, probably in order that
these vessels might be cleared in view
of possible battle"
The Daily Chronicle, on the other
hand. thinks Admiral Cervera has
walked into a trap from which he can
not escape, thanks partly to the i'm
becility Of the Spanish government in
publishing his dispatch, which is doubt
less done to avert domestic evils" The
Daily Chronicle concludes:
"As to hinted negotiations by Spain
with the powers, the best answer to
which we hope to record Monday or
Tuesday"
The Times says editorially: whether
publicity will assist the success of Ad-
miral Cerveras operations is ques-
tionable, but it has undoubtedly helped
the new ministers to make a favorable
debut in the cortes. Certainly the
situation has increased in interest"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
WAR HAPPENINGS
OF A SINGLE DAY.

Admiral Cervera's squadron has been off
cially reported at Santiago de Cuba
Rear Admiral Sampson has ocean scouts
watching the Spanish fleet and will move to
attack it at once,
SIMPSONS squadron, reinforced by Schley's,
has four battle ships and two cruisers.
General Merritt received final instructions
regarding the occupation of the Philippines.
Sagasta declares Spain will not accept peace
that depri\es her of any territory.
Spain's Senate has passed resolutions CON
graduating Cervera.
SenOr Polo de Bernabe leaves Canada for
Liverpool to-day.
Nearly 10000 Spanish troops are embark
ing at Barcelona to sail for the Philippines.
Admiral CamaIa, commander of the Cadiz
squadron, is in Madrid.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Latest Advices From the National Capital
on the War Situation.

Special TO EVENING HERALD.
WAsHINGToN, May q.
The information given to-day is that Ad-
miral Sampson has left Key West to give
battle to the Spanish fleet near Santiago The
moves to be made from now on will be wholly
offensive. 1t is proposed to prosecute them
with the greatest vigor and TO follow up
without delay any advantages that they may
produce.
Naval officials are very reticent in furnish
ing information or expressing an opinion
upon the movements of the naval and army
forces, but they all say that battle is immi-
nent.
'If the latest information is correct" said
an Administration official this morning, "and
Admiral Ccrvcras fleet has left Santiago de
Cuba, then great naval battle will take
place within a short time"
1t is not known here whether the report
that Admiral Cervera's fleet has left Santiago
de Cuba is true or not
With the juncturo effected by the United
States squadron under the command of Ad-
miral Sampson and the flying squadron under
the command Of Commodore Schley the
United States fleet is vastly superior to the
Spanish squadron. Seven ships all told fly
the Spanish ensign, four of them armored,
three unarmored, and the destroyers
On the other hand "Old Glory" waves over
six armored ships, seven when the Oregon
arrives; over four monitors, over five regu-
lar cruisers, over ten regular gunboats, and
over a score of fast converted gunboats and
auxiliary cruisers. Besides these, our flag
floats over half dozen first-class torpedo
boats and nearly half hundred armed tugs,
revenue cutters, lighthouse tenders, colliers,
&c.
In view of these facts it is not difficult to
determine the outcome when the opposing
forces meet.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
SPAIN SAID TO BE
EXPECTING A COALITION.

Special to Evening Herald
Madrid, May 21.-The question of Senior
Castillo taking the Foreign Office portfolio is
still undecided. He is expected here to-day
from Paris to confer with Prime Minister
Sagasta. Meanwhile. paper which is some
times inspired, announces that Sener Castillo
is engaged in etiecting a rapprochement
with France "for reasons which must not be
made public"
In his speech in the Senate Senior Sagasta
referred to the absence of Senior Castillo in
words which have caused much speculation
He sand 'The appointment of foreign
Minister has been deferred because the end
of the ministerial crisis happened to coincide
with certain events abroad which may pro-
woke unlooked-for consequences; and in face
of such consequences the Government in
dorses the reasons urged in favor of our
Ambassador at Paris remaining at his post,
believing that it would be inconvenient to
withdraw him until the situation brightens
and the trend of international relations be-
comes clearly discernable."
| 1t can be asserted that Admiral Cervera's
fleet now at Santiago de Cuba must fight OF
Spain will not be satisfied
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
TROOP TRAIN WRECKED.

One Infantryman Killed and Fifteen Seri-
Ously Injured.
Special TO EVENING HERALD.
Chattanooga Tenn, May 2l.-A troop traiR
carrying the lst Missouri Infantry to this
place collided with passenger train at Il
point five miles from this city this morning.
The troop train was wrecked.
One private named Robbins was killed and
fifteen were injured.
1t is believed that several of the privates
are fatally injured.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
THE AMERICAN FLEET
CANNOT NOW FAIL

Special to HERALD.
Key West May 21Ths city is in ermen in anticipation of
big
the circles people that should know that matters
arranged impossible for the American fleets
fail in accomplishing their purpose.
confidently believed negotiations for peace will begin
within month
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
Ran the Blockade.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Madrid, May 2l.-The Spanish steamer
Montserrat, with supplies and ammunition,
has reached Cienfuegos, having run the
blockade.
There is much rejoicing here over the news
and it is claimed that this successful run con-
firms the declaration of Spain that the block
ade of Cuba is ineffective.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21

The following program will be rendered at
the "Y" this evening Singing, "Y"; scrip
ture reading, Edna Loucks solo, Mary
Dusto recitation, Thomas Millichap ad-
dress, George James instrumental solo Ida
Kehler; reading, Hattie Mansell news of
interest, Alfred Millichap critic, Edward
Danks singing, "Y."
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21

A State Burial.
,ecial to EVENING HERALD

Special to EVENING HERALD
London, May 21,-The family of the late
Hon. VIM. Ewart Gladstone has accepted
the governments offer for state funeral,
and interment of the dead statesman's re-
mains at Westminster Abbey.
The acceptance is believed to be conditional
that Mrs. Gladstone shall share the grave
when she dies,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
CHILDREN DECAPITATED.

An Awful Deed of Woman Crazed by
Grief
Special TO EVENING HERALD.
Poughkeepsie, N Y, May 21.-Mrs. John
Sperie, aged 40 years, cut the heads Off her
two children this morning
The victims were John Sperie, aged two
years, and Regina, aged five months.
The weapon used for the horrible dead was
a large butcher knife.
The mother is believed to have been crazed
by grief over the death of her husband five
months ago, She is now in jail, raving
maniac.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21

Special to EVENING HERALD
Madrid, May 21.-It is reported that bread
riots are imminent at Badaios.
The Portuguese authorities expect an attack
on a number of store houses filled with wheat
and are preparing themselves accordingly.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
Well Fortified.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Norfolk, May 21.-Hampton Roads is now
considered perfectly safe from attack.
Three new eight-inch guns are being
mounted and night signal system has been
established.
The passage of the channel by small boats
of the enemy is considered almost impossible
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
Senior Polo Sails.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Montreal, May 2l.-Senor Polo Bernabe,
who represented the Spanish government at
Washington, sailed to-day for Madrid, ac-
companied by his staff. He leaves behind
the Spanish Consul to continue to gather in
formation for the Spanish government.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
The Garibaldi Sold.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Rome, May 2l.-The purchase of the
Italian cruiser Garibaldi by the Argentine
Republic has been completed and the latter
government has acquired formal possession
of the vessel.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
SAMPSON DID NOT
RETURN TO KEY West
The Flagship New York Returned But Sampson Re
mained in a Strategic Position to Intercept
the Enemy the Southern Coast
of Cuba if They Appear.
Special to EVENING HERALD.
WASHINGTON, May 81.

WASHINGTON, May 81.
leaked regarding Sapson fleet
cruiser flagship New York the only ship
Admiral remains
stratega position Admiral Ceryea fleet should it
appear o the south coast o
This position is believed is at the Windward passage
1t believed Sampson informed Of the Saods
surprising Sampson had headed off
Ceveras fleet.
hurried Sampson
the bockadng squadron has been strengthened
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
Significant Movement.
oeclal to EVENING HERALD

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Kingston, Jamaica, May 21.-The steamer
Adula sailed from this port early this morn
ing for Cienfuegos, Cuba, to bring here any
that city.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21

Benjamin Womer one of the engineers at
the BUndonyillg pumping station, will to-
night raise "a flag at his residence on West
Centre street The Grant band will be in
attendance and program has been arranged
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
on For ChicKamauga.
Special to Evening Herald,

Hampstead n. Y, May 2l.-The Goth
Regiment, the fighting Irishmen of New
York City, will leave for Ohickamauga to-
morrow, This regiment made splendid
record during the rebellion.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21
Spring Has Come. @

The voice of the lawn is heard in
land Our stock OF Lawn Movers, Grass Shears Hedge Tmmes
etc, is complete.
Lime in Cans, White Wash Brushes Caustic
Soda, Eye, COPPGraS, SulPhSr, "SIug Shot
Roses, Garden Seeds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21

EOR RENT.-An eight-room dwelling house. good Ioca-
ton. On North White street. Call at O'Haras Livery
Stable, Corner White and Lloyd streets.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21

Ashland, May 2l.-The convention Of the
Second district was held at Ashland this
morning and was called to order by Joseph
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-21

Cyeaf business 6ecanJe Of lis kHe7On
layge circulation and renderS jfch
results to its ad0efhSeyJ.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-11

PORT Az PRINCE. Nay ia dis
patch from TIE Moe 81 Nicholas says no
warships have entered tia a4raos s.acs
sesssliities egoks out
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for the transports. which would be ahso-
iuteiy helpless against Spanish attacks.
AT this paint there are Signs OF fTic-
ton. First. the transports win be obliged
10 wait Admiral Sampson's reiurn. in
order to secure proper convoy. and. sec
ondly. the navy objects very decidedly
10 Undertaking the task or conveying
number OF TRANSPORTS II Insists ,ha.
to insure safe convoy Of the troops all
the transports should be gathered in one
fleet TO start from Tampa. and the navy
is likely to prevail In this.
Maj. Gen. Sewall has been assigned to
command the concentration camp at Falls
Church, Va. Preparations are being
rushed to put the grounds into shape for
the reception of the volunteers
The following Is a list OF vessels which
have been chartered by the war depart
ment to be used as transports TO Cuba
and the Philippines and for other pur-
poses:
Mallory lIne-San Marcos, conchi, Rio
Grande, Leona.
Ward line--Nigilancia. Sea aguranca. Yu-
eatan. Senrea. Saratoga, San Diego, City
OF Washington. Manteo.
Miami Steamer Company-Ma -Matowan.
William p. Clyde d Co.-Cherokee and
Irocuois.
Oceanic Steamship Company-Australia.
Pacific Mail Steamship Compauy-City
of Sydney.
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FLYING SQUADRON IN BUsTLE.
No News Given out, hut Sailing Or
derx Apparently Expected.


ON BOARD THE FLAGSHIP BROOK
LYN, OLD POINT COMFORT, May TO-
The first clear day. with beautiful wealth.
er. that has greeted the flying squadron,
began this morning. On the ships al Is
hustle, although the squadron officers
disclaim any knowledge Of an early move
ment. The New Orleans was not allowed
10 go ND to Newport News for coal. but a.
6 O'Clock this morning began to take coal
from the lighters alongside. and viii fln-
ish coaiing that way.
The ST. Paul, being of lighter drafr.
Will be able to run into the dock at New
port News for her go tons OF coal. The
Minnea polls coaled this morning 10 her fun
canactty, and Joined the squadron later
Can't. FoIger. of the New Orleans. says
that the stories of his ship making very
glow, vovage down the coast are without
foundation. He did not leave Newport on
Thursday last, as stated. but on Saturday
night. and arrived at the Capes on Sun
aav. bur thought IL best TO stay outside
u,,i, Monday. There was night call TO
hattie on all the ships last night. ard the
ranldftv with which all crews responded
vas really remarkable. No preparations
were made ard the majority OF the men
were asleep. bat the guns were ready in
;as. than sig minutes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-11
REFUGEES LEAVING
BL0CKADED HAVANA.
A French SIOOp-OS-War Carries Away
Large Number. Among Them
Many Spanish.

Copyrighted. 1895, by the Associated Press.
ON BOARD ASSOCIATED PRESS
DISPATCH BOAT kATE SPENCER,
OFF HAVANA. May s. via Key West.
May io.-The French sloop-of-war Fulton,
school ship. passed out of Havana har-
Dor at about o'clock yesterday, unmoiest-
ed by the blockading fleet. The American
warships lying outside closed In on her
when she was spied in tho offing, and the
Mayfiower. temporarily flying the admi-
rails pennant. passed close enough to her
to examine her with marine glasses.
The Mayfiower dipped her flag. and the
Fulton returned her salute. The May
flower signaled the other ships and they
all hauled Off and gave the Frenchman a
wide berth.
The Associated Press dispatch boat ran
alongside the Fulton, within easy hailing
distance. Aboard the French boat were
quite number OF French refugees, who
crowded up to the rails. Some of them
We're women, evidently of the wealthy
class. judging from tLeir apparel. There
were doubtless some French citi-
zens among the refugees. but the majority
were unquestionably Spanish. The Kate
Spencer saluted the tri-color as she pass
ed under the Fulton's stern, and the sal
ute was acknowledged. Some Of the SAIL
ors swung their caps above their heads.
but the refugees at the rails looked sulen
and made no sign. The Fulton headed
west-southwest. probably bound for Vera
Cruz. Mexico.
The officers of the biockading fleet are
very much chagrined because the French
line steamer Lafayette was allowed to en-
ter Havana harbor last Friday, as they
are convinced that she carried arms and
munitions of war, but AZ one OF them re-
marked: "Uncle Sam can afford to be
generous, as no amount Of contraband OF
war can help Spain now"
The courtesy asked by the French gov
ernment was that the Lafayette be allow
ed 10 land 15o passengers. A vigiant
watch is being kept, and when she leaves
Havana she will be required TO show af
firmatively that her cargo IS unbroken.
Failing. she may yet become subject for
the prize court
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-11
DAS4hRDLY ATTEMPT TO
POISON TROOPS At mobile
Bags Filled With Absorbent Cot
ton Saturated With Arsenic
Found in the Creek.

ATLANTA, Ga, May 10A special Constitution Mo-
bile n second dasaly the infantry
Camp Mobile has soldiers
found in the creek which alongside grounds filed
with absorbent which had been saturated with tied
down beneath a rock which
above the place where the soldiers get their drinking
accident deadly trap the
sack the being revealed reported his find the
commanding Strict mention the incl
dent the hused Since that day however the
and the vigilance rewarded when
Corporal Sullivan, A, Nineteenth infantry found
peson bag loaded
Spanish spies known be lurking the neighor
number Sniards reside They all under strict
scrutiny
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SPANISH GOOD FAITH.
atte,nnt Made to Enfrap Dcwcy'x
fleet 10 Its Destruction.

HoSGKoNG, May io.-A fresh exam
ne Of Spanish treachery seems 10 have
come % Eght II is said here that the
r,riests aud Sisters OF Charity ot the Ca
vits hospital. In procession, bearing cross
ez etc. pesitioned Admiral Desay not 10
massacre the SICK ard wagnds3 whiea
,.,,,ysfiv he did not do. The Spaniarfs.
h X az erted. tlaeFeap0n thanked fhe Amer
i~ans for ;hesr humanity and repaid tbs IN
s,v- iyforysagns them of narrow shaznel.
wh,ch. thsy said, was net mined, while
fha bread channel. fnss explained. WAS
f.t.,- mined invest igai&on on the part Of
-he Americans revealed fne contrary 10 Ae
sfs. ssse. ans3 ssge ui'2as we're h59Nn Up
~ 4 ~ nag.ors ~ she American feet.
p4wss. Il - sais here. flrgis the snsB--
~ert@ growing dangerous. IL Is added that
h. eaures ceatzo. them EoT aan he ena bic
the Spxnsaras 10 do so. There L. ons Jap
aness Mzrxnsp &S Nalula