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The herald., 1898-06-26
Affairs in Havana

CHICAGO, June 25.-J. A. Vargoes, the
former Mexican Consul in this city, is the
recipient of significant letter from Havana
The writer is a relative of M. Vargoes and
an officer In the Spanish army connected
with the judicial branch of the service. The
communication contains the assertion that
the Spanish have not more than 14O rounds
for each cannon in and about Havana
Bread in that city, according 10 the writer
has risen to three times its price, and soon
threatens 20 be unobiainable. All other food
Is scarce.
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Will Buy a Hospital Ship

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25.-At the
suggestion of Mrs. Greeneaf wife OF the
surgeon- in chief of the hospitals in the
field, the Red Cross league has under
taken to start the collection of $500, 900
for the purchase of hospital ship fol
the troops at Manila. The plan is t.
raise this sum by popular subscription
in all the states west of the Rockies and
to present the ship to the United States
government,
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cheerful wife they will be more and more
happy as the years 60 on. If she is weak
and ailing and incapable there won't be
much happiness fore either of them.
A woman makes a grave mistake who
enters upon the obligations and trials of
married life handicapped by. physical
weakness or disease. 1t is her duty to be
in the best possible condition to support
the duties of wifehood and motherhood
If every young woman who knows of or
suspects any unhealthy condition in her
physical makeup would seek competent
professional advice she would save herself
much future modification and misery. DR..
R. v. Pierce, chief consulting physician of
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
of Buffalo, N. Y, gladly answers confden-
tial correspondence from women free of
charge and gives careful fatherly and pro-
fessional advice, to suit the individual case.
He has for thirty years been recognized
as among the most eminent of living spe
cialists in the treatment of diseases pecul-
lar to women His Favorite Prescrip-
tion " is the only proprietary remedy in the
world designed by an authorized, educated
physician specifically to cure female troub-
les. His great thousand page illustrated
book the Common Sense Medical Ad-
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For 81 stamps heavier cloth covered copy
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Barbara A. Mudd, of Indiancreek, Monroe
Co., Mo-, writes: II am very thankful for what
DR.. Piercc's Favorite Prescription did for me,
was all broken down from nervous prostration.
relief than from all the doctors. Your Favorite
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The herald., 1898-06-26
Indian Murderers Convicted

4: SANTA ROSA, June 25.-Pete Bill and
Marion Miranda, two Indians, were this
evening found guilty by jury in Judge
Rurnett's court of the murder of Ben Ber-
nardo, another Indian, at Fulton on May
20th. The crime was of a repulsive nature,
the body of Bernardo being shockingly mu-
tilated. The murder took place on the
ranch of William Knapp, near Fulton
where q number of Indians were employed
in the hop yards.
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Another Worlds Record

BOSTON, June 25.-W. M. Matin OF
Lowell defeated Harry Ekos in the fifty
mile race at Charles river park this aft
ernoon, and created new worlds record
from thirty-four to fifty miles, while
Elkes, who had the lead for the first two
miles, clipped 2-5 of a second from tha
first mile, a record established by Mi
chael, and which has stood until today
McDuffie's two-mile record suffered to
the extent of 40 of a second.
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Poisoned Her Children

BAKER CITY, Ore, June 25.-Mrs. Oliver
Moore of Pleasant valley who is insane,
yesterday poisoned her two children by
putting strychnne in the milk. The 6-year-
old girl died in terrible agony, but the A.
year-od boy, who did not drink so freely,
nay recover. The unfortunate woman con-
fessed that she had planned to kill the
children and then commit suicide.
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be limit to the amount of land man
should farm. The supreme court reversed
the Judgment, saying:
The state has fixed no limit to the
amount of land which judgment debtor
may cultivate by farming, and If the farm
Ing utensils which he has are necessary
for the proper cultivation of his land they
are exempt from execution, irrespective of
whether he would need them for cultivat-
ing a smaller tract"
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porch had in the meantime attempted to es-
cape, but was captured. He claimed that
his brother-in-law had got drunk, too, and
driven all the balance of the family out of
doors.
At the police station the prisoner said his
name was George Smith. The neighbors
stated last night that they would swear
to complaints against the outfit tomorrow
for having disturbed the peace.
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Single Track Railroad

A Californian has invented a single
track railroad which has a continuou:
rail mounted on the top of posts to sup
port the cars, which are hung in pairs or
a central track Carrying a row of wheels
the cars being prevented from tipping
by guide wheels near the bottom which
rur on auxiliary rails attached to the
sides of the central posts.
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The Red. White and Blue

All British-born Americans or British
residents In Southern California who have
not already received an invitation to pa
rade in the Fourth Of July parade are ear
nestly requested to at once send in their
names to the secretary, Herbert j. Goudge.
Il and 16, 105 East First street.
Present indications promise that the
British-born American division of the pa
rade will be one of which both Britishers
and Americans will be proud. The division
will be formed at the armory, corner of
Eighth and Spring streets. at a. m.
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Those who are accusing the Pacific coast
shipowuers Of a lack OF philanthropy must
have an idea that "the slope" is the goody-
goody end Of the world. 1t is only little
while ago that a number of eastern yacht
owners were trying to get steamship prices
for steam punts. The game of grab is uni
versal.-Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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Walter Lowe Set Free

VISALTA, June 25.-The preliminary ex-
animation of Walter Low, charged with
being one of the desperadoes who held up
and robbed the Southern Pacific train at
Cross creek, in this county, in March, was
held today The case was dismissed the
evidence not being sufficient to hold the
defendant to answer in the superior court
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Heroes Who Stay at Home

Civil life has 1t heroes, as we'll as the
military. The general who leads an army
to victory, or the admiral who destroys a
navy, Is not greater hero, no matter what
the world may say, than the man who does
his duty to his family, to his country and to
his God, in the relations of life where prov
idence has placed him-Louisviie Dispatch.
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San Diego Reserves

SAN DIEGO, June 25.-Twenty-on men,
bers of the Naval Reserve, under command
of Lieutenant Shaw, took the train this
afternoon for San Francisco. They were
escorted to the depot by a band of music
and residents generally turned out to give
them a Send-Off,
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Oshkosh Strikers

OSHKOSH, Wis, June 25.-The militia is
still on guard. The Paine plant the only
che operating, started up today with a
slightly increased crew. The other manu-
facturers have posted notices that their
plants will be reopened Monday.
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Charged With Forgery

ST. LOUIS. June 25.-Alonzo ]. Whit
man, once a state senator from Duluth
Mimi. was arrested today on the charge
of forgery. 1t is alleged that he obtained
$275 from a Chicago hotel clerk on
forged check.
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Oil Fields Found

VICTORIA, B. c., June 25-The steamer
Athenian, which arrived from Skaguay
this morning, brings news of the discovery
of a valuable stream of oil in Chilcoot river,
near the scene of the avalanche of last
April.
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Afraid of Fanatics

BERLIN, June pa dispatch received
here from Shanghai says Prince Henry
Of Prussia has abandoned his proposed
trip to Japan, in view of the fact that
the Japanese government has expressed
doubt of its ability to protect the prince
against the possible attacks of fanatics
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Seawall for Governor

SANTA ROSA, June 25.-The Democratic
primaries were held in this county today
for the election of delegates to name rep
resentatives to the next state Democratic
convention. 1t is almost certain the dele
CATION was slated for Seawell of Ukiah for
governor,
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UndeliVered TelegramS

There are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union telegraph office for A. +.
Gum, Chas. 7. Carbn, Mrs. Lois Russell,
Chas. J. Shepard, Spencer II. Smith, Sing
Ching.
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CAPT. GRIDLEY'S ASHES
The Body Was Cremated in Hong
Kong-Urn to Sent Here

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25.-Gridley's
body has been cremated at Hong Kong.
The ashes await shipment to this country.
The herald., 1898-06-26
Found Dead

SACRAMENTO, June 25.-Word was re-
ceived tonight that an unknown man was
found dead in a bunkhouse on the Rancho
del Paso. The coroner will investigate
The herald., 1898-06-26
Hotel Fire

SACRAMENTO, June 25.-It is reported
here that the Davisville hotel was de-
stroyed by fire tonight. No particulars.
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What Dewey Will Do

county more than the sums allowed by
the county government bill.
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a confidential way. The
little frontiersman throws
his lasso over them and
\ there you are: two peo-
y pie are made more or
less happy for life. If
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cupld's
Lasso.

Its the
way of the
world. Gu
pid discov-
, erS q man
! and a maid
putin II E
their heads
together in
The herald., 1898-06-26
More Peace Talk

MADRID, June 20, noon.-It Is reported
here that the peace conditions suggested
by the United States include the possession
of Porto Rico, the independence of Cuba,
an American protectorate and a naval sta
ton in the Philippines, coal depot in the
Canary Islands.
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PoEr ANTONIO, June 2s.-lt Is an
nounoed on very high authority tina, al
most q, 900 Spanish soldiers have arrir-
ed At Santiago de Cuba since the Ameri-
can advance began, aud il is added tha,
General Pando may be able TO effect q
junction with General Linares at SAN
tiago de Cuba.
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Young men who stood around the
front doors OF church houses last night
will do well 10 digest the following:
A minister in town not ttlous sand
miles away or recent Sunday surprised
his audience by reading the following
announcement from the pulpit: "The
regular meeting of the Donkey club will
be held as usual after the close of this
service. Members will line up just out
side the church door. make remarks and
stare at the ladies who pass, as is their
custom. Any member known to escort
8 lady to church like a man, and cit
with her like gentleman will be
promptly expelled from membership. !"
The application was to the point, and
the effect was marvellous.
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Oakviiie.

The ice cream social last Friday even
ing was well attended and the entertain
ment was first class. Large dishes Of
ice cream were sold for 10 cents and
everybody went away satisfied.
Miss Estella Mamill returned home
last Friday afternoon from two weeks
visit at Mr.. John Fishers near Shedd.
Mr.. Smith, our genial merchant, went
TO Albany early Monday morning TO at
tend court, leaving his store in charge
OF A. S. Hammill.
The fish wagon passed through town
last week, but we are all too poor to. af-
ford such luxuries.
Judge Barton made flying visit to
his home laet week.
Many Of our farmers are busy putting
up hay. The crop is very heavy and
3 the prospect for good price will cans
Z the crop to be taken care Of in goo
style.
LrTTrE RosK E.-o.
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captured, under cover of a naval bonn

captured, under cover Of naval bonn
bardment.
AZ Mouth Of sueE
PoRT SAID June, 26.-Camera's SQUAD
ron is In the harbor. 1t consists Of the
Peyleyo, Admiral Cameras flagship, the
Emperador, Carlos V, two armored
cruisers, three torpedo boats and five
transports carrying 1000 troop.
Men Rmbs, ked
SAN Francisco, June 28.-Four thou
sand men comprising of the third expe-
dition TO the Philippines started early
this afternoon, and soldiers now swarm
in the holds and on the decks of the
Ohio, Indiana, City OF Para and Morgan
City. Tomorrow, the steamer Valencia
will receive her compliment OF the
and these five transports, will probably
sail tomorrow afternoon, TO be followed
Wednesday by the New Port, upon
which General Merritt Is expected TO
depart.
To be Expected
ASTORIA, June 28.-When the Elihu
Thompson towing the sternwheel steam.
ers Gamecock and Staghound, started
for Alaska Friday afternoon. The pre-
diction was freely made that they would
never reach their destination. Thii
prediction has come true and the thres
vessels put back into port this Afternoon
The sternwheelers are total wrecks.
u Raiirsad
TUPELo, Miss, June ga railwa,
accident occurred at this place at 3:4
this afternoon, by which i've member
OF Torrey's regiment OF rough rider
from Cheyenne lost their lives and 9th
ers received injuries. The accident oc
CURED on the Kansas City, Memphis, =,
. Birmingham road.
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Considerable fun has been made OF
Teddy Roosevelt and bis rough riders OF
dudes as some called them, but when it
came to fighting they gave an exhibition
Of bravery not often witnessed. In the
battle OF Quasina they run into an am
buscsde Of Spaniards that wac com
plete surprise and but for their daring
all OF them would have been killed, but
they fought brayely aud desperately and
repulsed the spaniards.
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LoxDoS, June GA dispatch from
Manila says:
The report that Germany will not per-
NIT bombardment is exciting deep ir-
ritation in the American fleet. Admiral
Dewey intends to demand a capi,ulation
the instant reinforcements arrive He
told Prince Henry OF Prussia that he
would be glad 10 see the German officers
at Manila, bat il would be well to caut-
ion them to keep out OF the zone OF fire
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Beware of Ointments for Cafarrh
that contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering 1t though the mu-
co.'s surfaces. Sueh articles ohonId never
We used except On prescript ons from repu-
table ply sicians, az the damage they will
DO is ten fold TO the good Soa can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrah Cure
manufactured by F. j. Cheney L Co.,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury. and is
taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system
IN buying hall 3 Catarrh Cure be sure and
ct the genuine. IL is taken internal Iy'
aud made in Toledo. Ohio, by 2. J. Che ny
L Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 55c. per bottle,
Hall, Pamiiv Pilis are the hest.
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WAsHISGroS, June S.-Orders have
been issued ior the departure of another
large army expedition from Tampa,
composed OF about 5000 men OF the Sec
ond division oi the Fourth army corps.
under command Of Brigadier-Gcneral
Snyder, and six batteries OF artillery,
three light and three heavy II the ex-
petition left today. il will arrive of SAN
tiago about next SATURDAY.
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Since the war began the yellow jour.
mails have had the people in Havana,
Manila and Santiago on the eve of star.
walton, but they don't seem to starve at
all In manner to suit the impatient
public. II this keeps on some other tac-
TIC will have to be used. Les's try the
cold lead plan right from the shoulder.
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Since the war began American people
have become pretty well acquainted with
the geography OF the world and have
learned many things they never knew
before. There 10 nothing like practical
geography for fixing facts In ones mind.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-07-01

Had there been . tiee silver victory in
Oregon a. like a. not there would have
been . big cry that that wss what eaus-
ed the big fall in the price OF wheat. On
the same plan why not nov lay 1t TO the
single gold standard.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-07-01

1t is an interesting bat somewhat ag-
eravating TACT that the trusts and mono
poles are not being hurt very much by
the war ak, whereas they really ought
10 stand the burden OF it.
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The Terror Whipped.

WASHINGTON, June 2s.-Capt. Sigsbee
reports having fought the Spanish boat
Terror disabling the latter and putting
the same to fight. killing one Spanish
officer and ten men.
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Vernon Ramp has accepted a position
sith The Albany Steam Laundry in the
absence of Capt. Phillips and will have
mIi charge Of the delivery wagon, col'ec-
unn etc. All work will be sent ont in
frst class order and a liberal patEoaa gs Of
the public il earnestly soileited.
III. J. PHILLIPS, manager.
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him II he would mot like 70 stay ashore.
He said, Yes. bat could not. He did
net know how TO do any other work but
q sailors, that vas ell be learned. Com.
mon school education In old country but
no trade. He did not take into consider.
alton such thing ss going any place
where he could not work. he is unable
to 60 home for two years yet or seven
from the time he left, He has that good
natured Dutch grin from ear TO ear and
reminds me very much OF Al Webber.
Joe Torbet is well. He and Hansen
being with the hospital get better
''grub."
NJ. D. Phillips was good and sick for
few days but he 10 looking better now
he did before. Sea sickness 10 natures
way OF getting ready for q change Of
climate. We will get to eat all the fruits
We want ct fret. We have with us storea
for five months and We must eat them 90
cause we are used to them. For one
biscuit (the sizs you cook Tor each man
IL takes 0 sacks OF -four. We have had
biscuit now for three different meals.
Every precaution is taken for our health
Everything is inspected. just now was
inspection where all the companies 10.
sembled on deck with undershirt and
trousers only, saw only one man dirty
he was nearly sent to guard "hole, this
IL away down in the bottom OF the ship.
There are ave decks, dark dismal place.
Smoking on deck where our hunks are,
even lighting match is sure to land
you tte-e, you must keep clean. You
must DAIRY your excelsior mattress and
blankets on deck for air once . day,
decks are scrubbed every day, swept
three times, the scrubbers are acconpan.
led by large Lose with strong stream
that takes everything with 1t.
Twill atop nov snd add few words
later maybe after having had chance
TO take in the sights in the little leland
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-07-01
A Battle IN Progress.

MADRID. June 2S.--It 10 reported here
that Americans are firing on Santiago
Belief is general thata battle is progress
sing.
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A Chickanlauga Letter.

The following letter in the Ann Arbor
Courier from win Campbell. an Ale
bany young mar, who, while attending
college at Ann Arbor Mich. responded
to the country's cali for soldiers, will bs
read with intdrest by the DEMooRAr's
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Orr SANTIAGO June, 25.-While the
army advances, the main portion of the
feet lies patiently in front of Moro
castle awaiting its opportunity. Before
the end OF next week the fate of Santia-
go and Cervera will have been decided.
BY the time it is believed the Spanish
troops will have been forced back upon
the city and defeated in decisive en-
gagement. simultaneously, the forts
at the mouth OF the hrrbor should be
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-07-01

One result Of this war will be the
building of the Nicaragua canal. @
movement that vii be Of insstimable
value TO this Pacific coast, raising the
price of wheat from fvs TO ten cents q
bushel. Besldes it is sadly needed just
at this moment.
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yIsFoRD e CAMPBELL.

it~ pssson sho viii put tacks 10 Q
pash far The bicycle riders benefit 10 90
vsr' small thai II placed in the center
OF n mustsrd seed he would never reach
she -ariar-. The person who does Q
thing from malice Ia beneath notice and
should be Stunned by ell justice loving
ppople
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House Furnishing Goods.

A complete stock. We have just what
you want, that is il you are needing any
thing in the Hardware or Tihware line
and want the best quality fer the least
money. We can show you everything
usually kept in a frgt class store OF this
kind. We carry large assortment OF
Cutlery and Rszors which We warrant to
give satisfaction or your money refunded
We have a good assortment OF Crockesy
and Glassware which we are selling 60
cheap that the Government Las nothing
upon which to fix revenue And then
when it comes to Groceries you know we
are always in the lead.
Respectfully you're,
7, I. Allen & Co.
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Blockade Extended i.

WASHINGTON, June 2s.-The President
has issued proclamation extending
blockade from Cape Francis to Cape
Cruz inclusive, and also blockading San
Juan De Porto Rico.
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In view Of the fact that harvest is ap-
preaching, and hay harvest 10 already
here we may look for . scarcity OF
tramps. There is little danger OF their
being around when there 10 any work to
be done.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
No Fresh Food.

WASHINGTON, June 29.-Dewey is un-
alb to secure fresh food since entering
Manila Bay and exodus from Manila
continues.
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The Proper Thing.

WAsHISeros, June q The war de-
partment announces that Commander
Watson viii leave shortly for Spain with
feet OF armored cruisers.
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To Proceed at Once.

NEW YORK, June 2s.-The volunteers
remaining here have been ordered at
once to Manila via San Francisco.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-07-01

An exchange says the cigarette fends
win contribute t3.0oJ.o 900 towards the
var revenue, and In addition will put
them in . condition that will prevent
their being drafted.
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MISFITS.

Pendleton will soon have Willard
memorial fountain, with only cool re-
freshing water gushing from IL. Will
the Peudleton men use it, some are
wondering.