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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-18
SPANIARDS ARE
LEAVING FAST
Americans Will be in Complete Pos
session of the Island Tomorrow
Grant Has Command of the Dis
trict.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE following
dispatch was received at the war depart
ment this evening:
"sau Juan. Oct. 16.-The Forty-sev-
enth New York arrived at San Juan at
p. IN. EDDY, Colonel.'
1t is presumed by the war department
officials, inasmuch as nothing is said to
the contrary, that the regiment vas per-
mitted to land at San Juan. It was
feared objection might be raised by the
Spanish officials to the landing of the
regiment at San Juan before formal pos.
session had been yielded to the Ameri-
can forces on the 18th. The Forty-eev-
enth New York has the honor oi being
the first American organization to enter
the Porto Rican capital.
General Brooke, chairman of the Porto
Rican evacuation commission, and in
command of the Americs6 troops on
that island, is making arrangements for
the accommodation Of the American
troops to be stationedkat San Juan. The
barracks formerly occupied by the Span
ish troops were found to be totally unfit
for occupancy by the United States
troops. General Brooke is having them
remodeled, adding officers quarters and
otherwise placing them in a habitable
condition.
Late last night the following dispatch
was received from General Brooke, by
Secretary Alger:
"San Juan, Oct.15.-Secretary of war,
Washington: A Spanish transport sails
today with 500 men. This is ship sent
from Cuba loaded with men from there
Another sails tomorrow with General
Macial and 1900 men. Another ship is
expected on the 18th. Complete pos
session will be accom- plished on the
| 18th. BROOKE, Chairman"
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-18
German OF Latin.

The undersigned desires to instruct
few private classes in German or Latin
during the next eight months, and takes
this opportunity to solicit pupils. All
desiring instructions in either of these
languages will please inquire for further
particulars at the Lutheran parsonage,
220 West Fourth Street, this city.
Respectfully,
s24-1m. L. GREY.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-18
BuckIen.s ArInca salve.

Che best sslve in the word for cuts,
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chiiblsins.
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-.
lively cul es piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton. or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by Blakeley and
Houghton. druggists.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-18
s24-Inn.
Plants For Christmas blooming.

The roses ard cannas are now in full
bloom. Come and order while you can
see the blossoms. Our Gala lily, Easter
lily, hyacinth, narcissus, double and
single, and crocus bulbs have arrived.
Plant now for Christmas blooming.
div WIT MRS. A. G. STUBLING.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-18
.FORTIFICATION
AND GARRISON
FOrty-three New Guns Constitute the
Main Defense, With About 1oo, 900
Men in the Garrison.

New YORK, Oct. IA dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says: The war
department has received detailed de-
scription of the Notifications of Havana.
Beside old guns, there are forty-three
new guns. These guns are principally
of the Hontoria and Ordenez pattern,
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-18

PONCE, Oct. 16.-The stars and stripes
will be formally raised at San Juan
Tuesday. Brigadier-General Fred Grant
will be given command of the district of
San Juan. General Henry will have
command of the other portions of Porto
Rico.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-18
Eighteen USGfnI WarShipS We're Cap
tuTGd During the Late War
With Spain.
OF THESE
DEWEY TOOK FIVE

The Three Others We're Captured in
Cuban Waters and are Now in
Service Under the American Flag
One is the Maria Teresa Which
Will be Armed With Guns Taken
From Rest of Cervera's Fleet.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-18
Fair WEEK ATTRACTIONS. 81 81 81 81 E!I!

The bargain exhibits the respective through
store this week, will every
servatve buyer. a few hints here:
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT.
The Advertising Carnival at the First Christian Church
 Draws a Crowd

The most original and unique enter tainment that has been given by any church in this city for a number of years was that given by the members of the First Christian Church for the benefit of the Christian Endeavor Society of that edifice. The evening was most enioyable. The programme was most interesting:
 Vocal solo, Winters Lullaby" Miss Adele Presley; living picture, Japan ; tableau, "The First Stroke; piano duet, "Danse dun Hanneton," polka rondo Edward HolsD, Misses Sophie and Lucie Czarnesk, pupils of Mme NJ. Lada; liv- ing picture, "Flower Girl"; living picture, "A Study in Fruit; vocal solo. selected Mime. Alice Waltz; living picture. "A Vanity Fair; recitation, "The Violin Fantasy Miss Alice Warden Boardman; living picture, r-California'; vocal solo, selected, Miss Flora May Bristol: living picture, News; vocal solo, Professor $. J. Sandy; living picture, Nature S Waltz and Professor S. J. Sandy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Important Mission of the Navigation Chief to
 Yves Indies.
His Mission to San Domingo More Significant Than the
 Captain Admits.
Three Vessels Left South of Cuba to Cope With Spanish Ships
 in Those Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-A Washing ton special to the Herald says: There is reason to believe that the trip which Captain A. S. Crowninshield, chief Of the Bureau of Navigation, made to the West Indies. was more significant than now appears on the surface. Tanned by his exposure to the sun, Captaln Crowninshield resumed to-day his work at the Navy Department. When saw him during the afternoon he said that he and his son had joined the Brooklyn in New York and on board that vessel as the guests Of Captaln A. c. Cook, commanding, he had gone to San Domingo, where his son owned banana plantations. It was with view to benefiting his physical condi- tion as well as to give his son an opportunity of disposing of his plantations that the trip had been of the Maine while in San Domingo, and this hastened his departure from that place earlier than had been ar ranged. The Montgomery fortunately arrived at San Domingo and picked him up, and on board that vessel i:e and his son had gone to Port Tampa. where they took train for Washing ton
 Captain Crowninshield emphatically denied the report that he had inspect ed any Cuban harbors or made any arrangements for coaling station in San Domingo. He did not take with him, he added, any plans of Cuban barbors with which it is said the de nartment had been furnished
 It is the general impression in naval circles that Captain Crowninshield's S visit to San Domingo was more impor- tant than he will admit. In some quar- ters it is suggested that while on the Brooklyn he discussed with Captain Cook the plan of campaign to be pur- sued by the division of the North At 'lantic Squadron south of Cuba in case of difficulty with Spain. Some color is lent this impression by reason of the fact that the Brooklyn upon leav- ing St Thomas, where Captain Crown inshield disembarked, went to St. Ku- cia. where she will join the cruiser Cin- cinnati and the gunboat Castine. These three vessels, it is understood, will join the gunboats Wilmington, Annapolis and Vicksburg, probably at La Guayr. It is proposed by the administration to keep three vessels south of Cuba for the present. There will probably be no addition to this force, as it is felt that they can cope with any Spanish ves- sels in Southern Cuban waters, leaving the northern division of the North At lantic Squadron, which is at Key West. to deal with any vessels in northern waters
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26

KEY WEST, Feb. 25.-Notwith standing Senator Proctor's denial of having any Cuban mission, and that he was simply South for fishing and pleasure trip, the ex-Secretary of War sailed from here this forenoon for Ha~ vana. He was asked about meeting Lee in Tampa, but he laughed the story off and said there was nothing in it, and when asked about his change of plans in taking this Cuban trip now. he turned it off lightly, saying that be- ing so near the scene of operations he thought he would run over and sec for himself the true situation of affairs, affecting to believe that the reports from there were worse than the actual facts.
 When asked if he were going to see Lee he denied the story of being a special envoy. but admitted after some questioning that he would be likely to see Lee-in fact, would de- pend on him for furnishing him accur- ate information, as he deemed Lee a very level headed and conservative of- f1cial, one who would not get excited and lose his head in the midst of all this red-hot discussion.
 From an authentic source it is known that the news sent by your correspond ent as to the Tampa meeting was cor rect, but the facts getting to the pub lie 50 quickly, it was decided that if Lee left, even for a day, it would ere ate too much excitement, and the plan was changed and Proctor's pleasure trip was extended to Key West and Havana.
 The special trains prepared by the | Plant System and other details all bear i this out.
 Much comment is made here over the fact that Dr. w. F. Bruner, United States Sanitary Officer, who succeeded Dr. Williams at Havana has sent his family here for safety. Dr. Bruner is a yellow fever expert from Savannah Ga, and enjoys the confidence of the Government and the medical frater- nity to great extent. He has antag- l oniZed the Spanish officials and the medical men Of Havana by his truth full reports regarding the filthy condi- tion of Havana and the prevalence of yellow fever and other diseases there. It is known here that he regards the | situation as being very grave, and that if the report of the inquiry board is un- | favorable Americans in Havana will likely have unpleasant if not dangerous experiences. Hence he sent his family | here to be out of harms way | Mrs. Bruner prefers not to say any | thing about her husbands ideas or | plans, but she admits that Americans in Havana are greatly worried for fear of violence from the volunteers and the mob element, and many are leaving on every trip.
 The Spanish women make life un- pleasant for the wives and daughters of Americans there by their lily con- cealed jibes and taunts, and by reason of their influence there are fears of an uprising, as their sharp and bitter words lash the volunteers into frenzy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Naval Militia Men Con- fer With the Navy
 Department.
Are Interested in the Twenty Five Vessels Provided by
 the Barber Bill.
They Also Desire Greater Appropria- tions to Secure Uniforms and
 Camp Equipments.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House,

Call Office, Riggs House,
 Washington Feb. 9.
 A delegation from the Naval Militia Association of the United States was at the Navy Department to-day. The visit of the members, however, was not in response to any requests sent by the department, as has been represented but was simply preliminary to a visit to the Capitol, where they are to be given a hearing by the Naval Commit tee on the Barber bill to further in crease the naval establishment of the United States by the construction of twenty torpedo boats, designed princi- pally for the use of the militia.
 While at the Navy Department the delegation had a pleasant interview with Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, who has general supervision of the naval militia of the country, and with whom the provisions of the bill were briefly discussed. The measure, how ever, had not been formally referred to the Navy Department by Congress, and the officials consequently have not given their opinion regarding It's pro- visions. The boats provided for in the bill are to be of about 150 tons dis placement, to have speed of not less than twenty-five knots, and are to cost, including armament, not exceeding s2,500000.
 Two of the boats, the bill provides, are to be built on the Pacific coast. When completed they are to be sta toned at the principal ports at which naval militia organizations exist and are to be manned by skeleton crews from the United States naval estab- lishment, ready for the full complement of officers and men to be filled out from the militia when drill or other oc casion arises. The association also desires to urge upon Congress greater liberality in the appropriations for the naval militia so that they may be fur nished their uniforms, camp equip mentS, etc.
 Commander F. G. Buckland of the Connecticut militia, who was with the party, in a brief conversation just after leaving Assistant Secretary Roose- velt's room, asked that a denial be made of the published statement that he had been summoned here for confer ence with the officials of the Navy De partment, and added that his visit here was simply for the purpose of appear ing before the Naval Committee of Congress for the purpose stated
 At the Spanish legation a dispatch was received from General Blanco re- ferring to commercial questions, and mentioning incidentally that no change of any kind has occurred in affairs in
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
SENATOR PROCTOR OF VERMONT.

Havana. General Blanco's latter state ment is believed at the legation to refer to the lack of definite and trustworthy news pending the private inquiries now being prosecuted by the American authorities. In view of this attitude of those whose official position gives them the best opportunity for full informa tion, Senor Dubosc and his associates do not credit the reports of discoveries tending to establish the cause of the Maine disaster. The commercial nego- tiations have been somewhat lost sight of during recent exciting events. but the authorities at Havana are hopeful that these may be expedited at an early day. The Cuban Commissioner who has been named to treat on the matter probably will come to Washing ton before long, although some delay of necessity will occur owing to the more pressing questions which have come up of late.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
The Wasp This Week

This weeks issue of the Wasp is a particularly interesting one As usual, the editorial features are vigorous and ably written, while the TX Raw col umn fairly bristles with exposes of fa : kers and hard raps at frauds. The mu- sical criticisms of Lucchesi abound with clever things, and many a make believe impresario will wish the Wasp's critic had never seen or heard him. The same might be said of the bright theat- rical review. and as for the society gos- sip-it will interest all, and the "Social Side Lights" by Paul Pry, will be read with pleasure by every one who enjoys a good story on another. In the "Plain Talks to Public Characters" Rev. Rob- ert J. Coyle is addressed. and every clergyman and layman as well shouId read what is said to the ministerial gentleman. Long Green Lawrence is pictured in cartoon as. Modern Pharisee,'' and the other cartoons and illustrations are notably good.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
MEN ARE DYING BY SCORES ON THE TRAIL.
to an Epidemic of Spinal Meningitis.

SEATTLE. Feb 25.-The steamship Cleveland arrived in port a few minutes before midnight from Dyea. She had on board thirty-one passengers, two having come through from Dawson. The body of William Grant of Victoria, who died on the trail, was also brought down.
 Purser Whitbeck states that he heard nothing while north that indicated that the Canadians had planted the British flag at Summit Lake. He does say. how ever, that men are dying on the trail al most by the score from an epidemic of spinal meningitis. At Skaguay and Dyea the thermometer has ranged for some days past at 14 degrees below zero.
 The Cleveland was seven and a half days coming down and encountered heavy seas and stormy weather generally. She passed forty-two steamers, sailing vessels and tnPS
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
LIVES OF NINE
 LOST IN FLAMES
Tenement House in Charles ton, $. C., Destroyed by
 Conflagration.
Families Living Upon the Top Floor Are Cut off From Avenues
 of Escape.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 CHARLESTON, S. C.. Feb. 26.-Nine lives were lost in fire which ragged for a short time in Church street this morning. At 2:10 a. m. a policeman on duty mo- ticed big sparks flying from the tenement house at 160 Church street. The officer found that a blaze was issuing from one of the windows on the first floor. The doors were broken open and the family on that floor was rushed out without dam age. Somebody yelled that a family of women were sleeping on the third floor.
 The police rushed upstairs, and when they reached the top story the life saving work was stopped by the flames which seemed to be playing all over the entire building. Screams from the dying women were heard, and Officer Bagby rushed in and pulled out three charred bodies. The quick work of the fire department check ed the fire, and it was soon under control, but not until nine lives had been lost The dead are:
 Mrs. Rebecca Knickmeyer.
 Albert O'Neil.
 Casweu O'Neil
 Josephine Knickmeyer, years old.
 Katie knickmeyer, 16 years old.
 Ieonora knickmeyer, g years old.
 Francis knickmeyer, 6 years old.
 Iillie knickmeyer, years old.
 A baby of Mrs. knickmeyer's, l month old.
 Mrs. Knickmeyer was the wife of Theo- dore E. knlckmeyer, a carpenter.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
But One Favorite Wins.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 25.-Glenmoyne was the only winning favorite to-day. There was a light rain during the after noon, but not enough to affect the speed of the track. The feature of the day was Terramie's win at odds of 100 to l.
 One mile, selling-Gioja won, Briggs second, Pert third. Time, 1:49A.
 Six furlongs, selling-Terramie won, Bertha Nell second, Jim Flood third Time 1:16k.
 Mile and an eighth-Mitt Boykin won. Arrezzo second. John Sullivan third. Time, 1856.
 Mile and twenty yards, handicap-El- Time, 1:44%.
 One mile, selling -Glenmoyne won, Ey- crest second, Celtic Bard third Time. 1:4519.
 Six furlongs-Gypceiver won. Volutante second, Udah third. Time, 1:17A.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
LOUISVILLE TOBACCO
 WAREHOUSES BURNED

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Feb. 25.-The pick ing, drying and steaming warehouses of the National Tobacco Company, situated at Twenty-fourth and Main streets, were destroyed by fire this morning. The loss will amount to $1, 900, GOO, fully covered by insurance.
 Three men were hemmed in by the flames, and were more or less injured be- fore they could make their egress. They were: George Tisshenderf, foreman of the picking department, whose back is fn- jured and who received severe hurts about the head and chest; William Sem pie a picker whose skull was fractured, and John Packham, who had both legs broken and was internally injured. The last-named two may die.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
HAS INSPECTED THE
 NICARAGUA CANAL LINE.

Copyrighted. 1898. by James Gordon Bennett
 PANAMA, Feb. 25.-I am informed by the Herald correspondent with the Mic aragua Canal Commission, under date of Greytown, that the commission has reached that city, thus finishing the trip on foot from Ochoa- The inspection of the country and the canal line has been finished by the commission and it will go to Costa Rica and Panama next week.
 Civil Engineer Menocal, who was or dered back to the United States for court martial in connection with defec- tive work on Drydock No 3 at Brooklyn, has not yet been able to get away. He will probably sail for New York in a few days.
 Rock has been found in the river at Ochoa, the site of the proposed dam.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Offers an Oregon Brigade.

PORTLAND, Or, Feb. 25-General H. B. Compson, late brigadier-g general of the Oregon National Guard, to-day sent the following message to the Ore gon delegation in Congress: Tn the event of war with Spain I request you to tender my services to the President
 I agree to furnish two regiments of in- fantry, one regiment of cavalry and a
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Durrant's Damage Suit.

Judge Hunt yesterday sustained de- murrer of Horace Smyth to the complaint of William A. Durrant against him to re- cover 900 damages for islander. The demurrer was made on the point that the complaint was not clear as to whether the plaintiff alleged that the slander committed in the year 1896 or 1897. The plaintiff confessed to the demurrer and Judge Hunt sustained it, but granted the plaintiff ten days in which to amend his pleadings.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
May Bury Until July |

The Western Addition Funeral Directors. who have the contract for burying the in- digent dead, secured an extension of time from the Health and Police Committee of the Board of Supervisors to utilize tbe City Cemetery until July l. The man ager of the concern argued that when the contract was made the proprietors ba. lieved that they would be permitted to and that it would be unjust to force them to procure new burying ground at their own expense.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
New York City No Longer MenaCed by the
 Warship.
Before Steaming Away for the Cuban Capital Captain Eulate Reiterates His Expressions
 of Friendship.

He kept the corps headquarters in con. stant connection with the headquarters of General Grant and General Meade
 Tn 1Ssl MT. Doren became president of the American Cable Construction Com pany and held that office until the two cables laid across the Atlantic ocean by that company had been leased to the Western Union Company.
 When the American Union and the Atlantic and Pacific companies consoli- dated with the Western Union Company in 1881 MT Doren was made general su- perintendent of construction and repairs, and held the place until his death.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
DENNIS DOREN IS
 CALLED TO REST.
Death of the General Superintendent of Construction of the Western
 Union Telegraph Company.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Dennis Doren of this city, general superintendent of con struction of the Western Union Telegraph Company, died suddenly to-day at Nor walk, Ohio. His death was due to apo- piexy. MT. Doren was born in 1830
 When Superintendent Eckert took cnarge Of the military telegraph line or the Department of the Potomac he put MT. Doren in charge of the construction corps and he later laid the cable from Cape Charles to Fortress Monroe and the nrst message oyer it was the news that the monitor had destroyed the Merrimac.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
An Early Morning Blaze

defective f1ue caused a fire on the sec ond floor of the building at Front and Merchant streets, occupied by Hummer & Alben, photo engrayers. An alarm was turned in from box 26, and in half an hour the fire was under control The damage is calculated at about $50o.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Confirmed by the Senate.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-The Senate to-day confirmed these nominations. Colonel H. c. Corbin, to be Adjutant-Cen- eral, with the rank of Brigadier-General
 Postmasters: AriZona-R H. Chandler. California-W. H. Peck. Lompoc.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Storms Horses Attached

The stable of Mat Storn, the horseman at Ingleside track. was attached yester, day by. Scott & McCord, the hay and Storms horses.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Steel Turret for the Porter.

BRISTOL, R. l., Feb. 25.-The mann moth new steel turret for the torpedo boat Porter now lying disabled at Mo- bile, Ala, was started on it's way to that city to-day, accompanied by two steel workers from the Herreshoff works, who will put it in position on the vessel
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Wrecking Tug Off for Havana.

BOSTON, Feb. 25.-The wrecking tug Underwater left for New York and Havana tonight Diver Michael Sulli- van left on the tug