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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
WAR REVENUES.

Congress is laboring with the pro-
blem of raising war revenues, ana 80
far has found NO other available means
bnt to insure interest-bearing bonds'
which will result in saddling burden
upon future generations that VIII be
hard to bear. Let us suggest a plan
that will 90 a long way toward meet
;no the expenses of war, and will not
leave any disagreeable legacies 1or
our.posterity. First, levy poll tax OF
one dollar upon every voter IN 1ne
nation, then poll tax OF five dollars
on every alien, which would reach all
foreigners who do not become cltlzens
yetreap the benefit ofgoVernment pro
lection; follow this with tax on al
articles of luxury, such as bicycles
carriages, watches, iewelry, and pianos
and conclude with an income tax OF
all incomes above $1,000 year. Sucf
an arrangement as this would liquldat'
nearly all the war debt. and when th'
war was over would leave the nation
comparatively free from debt on ac
count of war with Spain.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
AN UNJUST DISTRIBUTION

wbsn Governor Lord permitted the
Portland political machine to dictate
the appointment of officers for the nrst
regiment, Oregon volunteers, ne ala
great injustice to many braye anc val
;ant men. and worked an injury TO
the Oregon National Guard that VIII
seriously cripple it in the future. IL
has been no easy matter for the men
at the head of the National Guard IN
Eastern Oregon to keep the organlza-
tion together, yet they have given
tbair undivided attention to the wei
fare of the militia and have devoted
much valuable time to keeping up 5ne
oroanization. Especially has this
heen true of the officers of the Third
battalion. But their services nave
counted for nothing with the COVER
ror. He has simply given the matter
over to a political machine in Portland
that selected favorites for appointment
regardless of length of service or ein-
cheney.
The Third battalion, furnish
cd about one.fifth of the men VINO
resnonded of the call for volunteers.
The battalion should therefore nave
been given some consideration III tne
matter of appointing field officers SO
long as it could supply ofhcers who
had been long in the service, aud VINO
were in every way competent. ihes
were however ignored to give piaoes
for the political pets of the governor
in Portland. When Col. j. M. Fae.er
son was sat down on, notwithstanding
be was the ranking lieutenant colone
in the state, he accepted the siisn
with the grace of true soldier, ou
insisted that some of his staff oncer'
be given recognition. Unfortun
for them. they lived outside OF fort
land and neither the requests OF 'nei
colonel nor the competency they ha'
shown in past service counted 1or any
thing. They were simply set aside 10
the favorites. Throughout the en'i'
giving out of commissions, the Ihif
battalion has Jared sorely. 1t was NO
even permitted to suggest VINO shoui
he line officers or how the men or IN
different companies should be diV-oe
out among the companies that were
favor. Companies c and d were COL
sol1dated, and the governor did conos
scend to give them their own ilnh y
ficers. but Co. G, that left The Dalie
with go men, every one OF whoi
would have made a good soldier Wa
annihilated. The men were given o'
to other companies, and no NJ reco'
milton was given its officers. Gap
Booth was offered second lieutenahtc
with a string on the offer) which
could not accept and maintain Il
DIGNITY as an officer, and Lieutena'
Bartell. one of the best drill maste
in the state, might have been maoe
corporal had he been willing TO oe
duced to the ranks.
And thus it has been IN the ioriA
tion of the first regiment Oregon W
offer to the governmenU' ofe and eo'
netent officers, who were willing
serve the country, but had too mu
self respect to beg for commlssio
have been discarded in order 10 mal MAJ
places for favorites who nave d poii''>
pull.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
LOW TAXES.

Tt il unauestionably to the interest,"
of every resident of Wasco county
that taxes be kept down to the MINI
mum. This is desirable for many
reasons. 1t reduces the expenses OF
every property owner, for the lower
the taxes on his property the more he
has left out of his income to reinVesO
in business or lay aside as net earn
ninos. It ia an incentive to foreign
capital to come here and invest, 1or
capital seeks Investment where eA-
penses are lowest, facilities for ousl-
ness being equal. 1t is OF interest 10
those not owning property, for where
taxes are low the merchant can afford
to sell his wares at lower prices, be-
cause the expense of his business is re-
duced. But how are we to get lower
taxes? Certainly not by raising the
valuation of the assessment on taxable
property, but by cutting down eX-
penses. Can this be done! we
believe it can by electing conservative
and economical men to the prlnclpal
disbursing Offices.
First of all, we need close financiers
in the offices of county commissioner,
sheriff ana clerk. These are the ON
GERS who create expense and dlsourse
the money collected as taxes. There
fore the greatest care should be exer'
cised in selecting those who shall serve
the county in these positions.
The union party-the democrats
| populists and silver republicans-haVe
presented for these offices three men
in whom the people can repose the
utmost confidence, and who, if elected
will administer their several offices IN
such way as to keep down expense:
to the minimum. Mr.. Jackson, as com
missioner, would guard the county''
| money as he would his own, and De
ing a conservative business man woulc
see that no money was misdppropriat
ed. Ike Driver, in the sheriff's Office
would see to it that the expense o
that Office should not be more burden
some to the taxpayers than necesslt.
requires, and would certainly dispens'
with a high-priced deputy by doin!
the Office work himself, and hiring
deputy only to perform such work a
would be absolutely necessary. AM
with Milt Anderson in the clerk
Office, we can feel assured there vii
be no extravaganza in that depart
ment of the county government. MI
Anderson, during his entire life. ha
been worker, and if made count
clerk would render ten hours goo
service every day, thus avoiding th
necessity of hiring extra deputies
his Office. Those who desire 10
taxes should consider these mattel
. between now and the first Monday
June.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
PORTO RICO
HAS SURRENDERED
COULD NOT WITH
STAND THE FIRE.
The Batteries sIlenced by the American
Guns.

The Batteries silenced by the American
Guns.
KEY WEST, May 13.-Another battle
has been fought and won. American
arms have again been victorious and
forced the proud Dons to lower their
colors and display the flag of truce.
W ord has just been received of the
glorious victory of Sampson's fleet at
San Juan. Bombardment of the
city was commenced at daylight
this morning and lasted for
two hours, when q white flag was
hoisted over the fortress. Admiral
Sampson sent detachment ashore
and accepted the surrender OF the
Spanish forces.
San Juan is now under full control
of Admiral Sampson, the Spanish sur
render being C mplete. Immediate
steps will be taken to restore order
and prevent Irregularities. Key West
is wild with excitement over Samp-
sons victory. The Spanish loss was
considerable, and the Notifications
were completely demolished. No
shots were fired into the city proper.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
A SIMON CANDIDATE.

Some Mitchell republicans have
been consoling themselves that tneY
oore ont of the wreck at Astoria with
ar least one man on the TICKET Whom
thew could tie to as a representative
of their faction of the republican
marty. and that man is Hon. L. l.
caer. nominee for governor. But II
thew will cast back over past events
thav will learn that Mr. Geer has
never been with them, is not today
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
Disastrous Fire at Spokane.

SPOKANE, May 13.-At an early
hour this morning an alarm of fire was
sounded, and it was discovered that
the theatre used as a variety was in
flames. The building was doomed
before the department reached 1T, and
all that could be done was to save the
surrounding property. The building
was totally destroyed, causing loss OF
$50. 900.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
WHERE WAS KING?

The private character and acts OF
candidate for Office are private prop
erty and should not be assailed unless
the candidate is grossly immoral, but
his public acts are public property,
and should be fully discussed prior to
election. We have shown up por-
ton of Mr.. Geer's record in the Ore
gon legislature, and will now sho"
where Mr.. King, his opponent for
qubernatorial honors, stood on some
of those propositions.
On February 8, 1898, when house
DILL 1853, entitled san act to repeal an
act to create and establish board OF
railroad commissioners etc, came up
in the house, Will r. King, then a
representative from Malheur and
Baker counties, not only voted for the
bill, but supported it on the floor ol
the house. (See house journal, page
5l5). Thus Mr. King was on the side
of the taxpayers and in opposition te
the taxeaters.
Again, on February II, 1893, wher
senate bill 1872, providing for the erec
| tion and construction of branch In
sane ASYLUM in Eastern Oregon, ar
institution to cost $4,000 but whicl
would save the state thousands OF doi
lars annually in transportation OF In
sane patients, Mr.. King voted 10
the 1ili.
And on the same day senate bill q
TO regulate insurance premiums,
measure to relieve property owner
from excessive insurance rates, cam
up for final passage in the house. MI
King voted for the bill.
These few references are sufficien
to show where Mr.. King has stoo
during his official life. He has alway
been on the side of the people, and
direct opposition to the tazeaters an
oppressors. His record is a clear on
and cannot but commend him to tn
people as a true and trusted friend.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14

a thousand exquisite tortures which
coarser nature can never experience OF
comprehend. -
The least arrangement or disorder of the
delicate special organism of theiT sex over
whelr1s the whole physical and mental be-
ing with weakness and wretchedness.
But it is . mistake to suffer these troubles
IN silence. They may be cured IN the per
feet privacy of home, without the repugnant
ordeal of examinations and local treat
ueut," which the family doctor is sure to
insist upon -.
No physician in the world has had a wider
or more successful experience in the treat
ment of woman's diseases than DR.. K. V.
Pierce, chief consulting physician to the
Inyalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, OF
Buffalo, N. Y His Favorite Prescription -
is a positive cure for the most obstinate and
con1pIicated feminine difficulties.
It is the only medicine of its kind pre-
pared by an educated, skilled physician.
Mr.. r. Sneed, of Omen, Texas, writes: My
wife was badly afflicted with female weakness.
We tried three of the best physicians IN the
country without benefit but at great expense.
NV wife grew worse and gave up IN de-
spair She could not get in and out OF doors
| without help: was not able to stand on he5 Iee.
| long at 8 time complained of dragging down
| pains in abdomen. Nothing but an untirneiy
| death seemed awaiting her, when = happy
thought the name of Dr. Pierce came 70 my
| mind wrote to DIR. Pierce received his ADVICE,
followed it. my wife improved perceptiDiy IRON IRON
| the first two weeks treatment, continued the
treatment six months, and pronounced the ca,t
corfbZeks at a cost of less than one month treat
| consulting DR. Pierce She used DIR. Pierce ia
vorite Prescription and the lotions recommen s
| by him. It-has been two years since ana tns
/, good effect Is perma, ent-
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
SELFISH INIERESIS,

In exercising the right OF Suffrage
every American citizen, to a certain
extent, considers'personal interest," anu
ia ac,uated to a considerable degree py
selfish motives. This is, generailS
speaking, right, for what is to the IN.
terest of a majority.of individuals IS Oh
in,arest to the state and nation. An
| official who will serve majority Oh
the voters acceptably, who Will meeV
the demands of their selfish inIeres's
must do so by earning his Salary ana
honestly performing his official duties
Only by economical and honest au'
ministration can public officers serve
the interests of the people. Inen II
becomes the duty of every voter ane
every taxpayer to guard his Interests
nv voting for those who Will, whel
elected, use strict economy IN oIlcla
life. The selfish motives OF ever.
voter should be considered when III
ooes to cast his ballot, for it is he wh'
is to be served and who has to pay 10
the service. This should apply TO Tn
county as we'll as the state ticket.
In Wasco county, who are mos
likely to serve the selfish interests
| the voter, the nominees OF the re
uublican or the union ticket! Let u
investigate. The republican par'
grew into prominence &c and power ou'
iog g. time when a vast new countr
: was being developed and millions
+ foreign capital was being expended
such developement, during a pefio
: when times were made good throug
unnatural causes that do not exist Il
dav. 1t therefore has been a party
d extrayagance and profigacy. L
~ principles have always been mig
u taxes and lavish expenditures
. thoroughly has this become lmoue
into republicans that it Is dlfhculb IL
Ii them to adjust themselves to SUI
J. economy in public affairs, hence
oficial life we find them ever eAtrav
/ oant. On the other hand, we hnd I'll
. union party composed OF those WI
IL are awake to present condltlons "hi'
's REQUIRE strict economy and carer
~ 6uanciering. Its nominees are Int
: who have been educated to econon
'' and the necessity of its practlce
y public administration. VINO tne
ie are best suited to serve the selhsn
Is terests of the people? Whom Is IL
ut their interest to support?
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
Sampson Will Bombard Havana at
Once.

WASHINGTON, May lit is ex-
pected that SIMPSONS fleet will re-
turn at once from Porto Rico and
proceed to lombard Havana immedl-
atelv. 1t is the purpose of the navy
and war departments TO strike decis'
i've blow while the Americans have
the advantage. No time will be lost
in driving the Spaniards out OF Cuba
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
FROM BATTLE
Snanish Atlantic Fleet Didn't Want to
Meet Sampson.
RUN AWAY

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE naval
hoard is convinced that the Spanish
Atlantic fleet has retured to Cadlz.
This is taken to mean that the Mad
rid government has given up the hght
against America. and will Withdraw
it's armies from the American contl-
uent. 1t is well known that Sagasta
has been discouraged ever since Dew
ey's victory over the Manila fleet, and
il ia believed that he has given up the
fight, and while he will not permit
Spain to now recognize the independ
epce of Cuba, he sees further resist
ance is useless, and will withdraw the
Spanish forces from Cuba and Porto
Rico, thus acknowledging his inability
to hold them as Spanish provinces.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
christian Fndeavors in Session.

EUGENE, May l3.-The state con-
yention of the Christian Endeavors
met here this morning. There is a
large attendance of delegates. and the
city,is alive with the Christian work.
ers. The convention will remain in
session three days.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14

The gold standard republicans arc
preparing to circulate some deroga-
tory reports concerning the business
transactions of Mr.. Donaldson. union
nominee for congressman in this dis
trict. There is an old saying about
sselass houses" and "throwing stones
that they should call to their minds
before entering too freely into attack
ing candidates.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
Still Floats Its Flag.

KEY WEST, May 12.-The Whining
ton is still able to float her colors,
though she was somewhat disabled by a
she'll striking her boilers. The crew
never faltered, but kept up the fight
after having received the shot.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
OBEY ORDERS.
Philippine insurgents Continue to MUIR
der Spaniards.
REFUSE TO

HONG KONG, May 11.-Rebel lead
ers have issued strict orders to 1nsur-
gents to obey instructions of Admiral
Dewey, but despite these orders, the
insurgents continue to murder Span
iards near Manila. Dewey Is power
less to prevent the massacres. Affairs
on the islands are in a deplorable con-
dition. but there is no present relief,
as the American commander has all
he can do to maintain order at Cayite.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14

ion, Washington volunteers. sailed
this morning for San Francisco, and
hope to be ordered to the Philippines
at once. The batillion was made up
of the Washington National Guard,
being picked lot of men.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
HAS LOCATED THE
ATLANTIC FLEET

They Must Either Run or Fight the
Americans.
WASHINGTON, May 13.-Sampson
cables that he knows where the Span
ish fleet is, and that he will challenge
it tomorrow. Unless the Spaniards
run away, there will he a decisive
battle fought at sea somewhere be-
tween Porto Rico and Cuba tomorrow.
The Spaniards must either run or fight
as Sampson will engage them in battle
wherever they may be found.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
Spain Will Send an Army to Retake
the Island.

CADIz, May 1.-THE government
has determined to at once send a
strong force to Manila to retake the
Philippine islands. 1t is intended to
send 5000 men at once, aud more Will
follow if needed The islands will not
be held by the United States without
a. serious struggle.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
Action Postponed.

WASHINGTON. May 13.-The navy
department has issued orders postpon-
inc the invasion of Cuba until Monday.
At that time all the forces will be In
readiness to move on Havana in
body.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
DON'T HURRY.

If the pace set by Commodore Dewey
is kept by all the other squadrons it
seems not unlikely that this war will
be over before congress can authorize
a bond issue of any dimensions. des-
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14

There is local pride and spirit OF
patriotism in everybody that may be
exhibited on election day more than
at any other time. 1t is pleasure for
all to support young man who mas
been born, raised and grown into man.
hood in their immediate vicinity
Why then should not the voters ol
Wasco county give a complimentary
vote to Ned Gates, the union nominee
for district attorney? He is Wasce
county boy, who has labored dill
/ tligently to establish himself II
| the law practice, and is worthy OF
the support of ali. By all means
| give Ned complimentary vote here
l Of hama
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
Putting to Sea

KEY WEST, May 13.-Commodore
schelley's squadron is leaving Point
Comfort, and putting to sea, pfesum-
ably to join Sampson in an engage
ment with the Spanish feet tomorrow
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
PREP RING TO
MOVE CAMP,
Oregon Boys Received Orders to
Leave for San Francisco.

Oregon 6oyS heCeNeo
Leave for San Francisco.
PORTLAND, May 11.-Everythlng Is
hustle and 5ustle at Camp Mckinley.
Orders have been received by Col.
Summers to leave for San Francisco
by tonight's train, and the soldiers are
actively engaged in taking down TENTS
packing knap-sacks and rolling up
blankets preparatory to taking their
departure.
Officers of the regiment are over
taxed with work preparatory to NOV
ing, and will experience feeling OF
relief when the last soldier shall step
aboard tie train tonight.
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Porto RIcans UnruIy.

WASHINGTON, May l3. = Admiral
Sampson reports that Porto Rican In
surgents are giving him much annoy
ance. 1t is with difficulty he is able to
maintain order at San Juan.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
Distributing Agents for
w. p. FULLER & co.

cruisers sailing along the north coast
of Cuba today we're fire1 on by Span
ish batteries. A few shots we're ex-
changed, but no damage done on
aithar sihP-
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Mashington,s soldiers.

SEATTLE, May 13.-The remainder
of Washington's volunte er soldiers
leave for San Francisco tomorrow.
They expect to go with the first de-
tachment that sails for the Philippines.
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WAR ON CUBAN PORTS
Cardenas and Cienfugas Are Being
Bombarded.

WASHINGTON. May 12.-The Ameri-
can fleet bombarded Cardenas and
Clenfugas simultaneously. Six Amerl'
cans were engaged in the battle, and
succeeded in capturing the signal sta
ton. The Spanish boat Antonla
LapeZ was destroyed.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
SPAIN IS
BACKING DOWN
War Against America Con-
sidered a Hopeless
Cause.
GOVERNMENT
IS CRUMBLING
Cabinet Almost Certain to go to
Pics.

LONDON, May 11.-Advice5 from
Madrid are very discouraging for
Sayasta's government. a cabinet
crisis is inevitable, end the overthrow
of the government cannot longer be
delayed unless Spanish arms win a de-
cisive victory over the United States
within very short time. This is con-
sidered here as impossible, and the
Spaniards have little confidence IN
their ability to successfully cope Win
the American Atlantic fleet.
The populace demands victory or
| the retirement of Sagasta and HI;
cabinet. The people will not Longer
be put off with promises that the
Spanish arms will succeed. They de-
mand decisive action.
RUN AWAY
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A DASTARDLY
DEED CHECKED
Attempt to Blow Up Capitol at Wash
ington Frustrated.

WASHINGTON, May ia fortunate
discovery this afternoon probably saw
ed the capital building from destruct-
ton. A large quantity of dynamite
was found in place where had it been
exploded, serious damage would have
raSu1tad
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
A PadIocked Heart.

How many
women lock
their troubles
and sufenngs
in their own
hearts and 81.
lently endure
m i S cry an d
pain w h / c b
would au s e
strong men to
cry out in
agony.
The suffer
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
A Rattle in Cuba.

LONDON, May ia desperate
battle is reported being fought between
Spaniards and Cuban insurgents. No
particulars are given.
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Honor. for an oregonian.

WASHINGTON, May 12'-General
Tuttle, of Oregon, has been named as
military governor of the PHILIPPINES.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-14
ARMS WERE
LANDED SAFELY,
Relief for Cuban Patriots Successfully
Delivered.

TAMPA, FLA, May 1.-THE expedi-
ton which left yesterday under COM
mand of Capt. Darst, of the transport
Gussie, containing supplies. arms,am
munition for the Cuban insurgents,
was landed safely this morning within
10 miles of Havana. The Spauiards, II
there we're any in reach, did not otter
any resistance, but permitted the mu
nitions of war to go ashore un
molested.
DEEITSE TO