, 1878-04-06

WxArHER.-Our exchanges from
east of the Rocky mountains are
filed with detailed accounts of gales
and snow storms. occurring since
the middle Of March, resulting in
immense damage and personal suf-
fering. At the same time we have
enjoyed here weather that has
brought all onr fruit trees into
bloom, and during the entire winter
we have had no frost that withered
the grasses, while our gardens have
not been destitute of flowers in per-
petual bloom. We have abundant
cause for thankfulness for the genial
as well as healthful climate which
we enjoy.
COUGAR KI1LED.-While Mr.. John
Ross, living in the vicinity of Lake
Union, was out hunting for his cows
on Sunday morning last, he found
the remains of deer that had evi-
IDENTIFY been killed by some large
animal of the feline species. Mr..
Ross went to the residence. of Mr.. d.
T. Denny, procured dogs and guns,
and. accompanied by that gentle
man, followed the trail and succeed
ed in finding and killing Z cougar,
six feet and q half long.
TAX SA1E.-The bidding on the
property offered for sale for dslin-
quent taxes is not very brisk and it
will evidently be some days before
the sale will be concluded. This
morning it was impossible to get q
crowd together to bid at all. The
auctioneer and the county officials
had the ground all to themselves.
On MONDAY evening next, we are
informed. there will be a grand rally
of the temperance party at Yesler's
Hall, where they will be addressed
by Jesse W. George, candidate for
delegate to the Constitutional Con-
vention and by other speakers in his
behalf.
ERRoR.-In yesterdays paper,
a typographical error, the fine
of All King, found guilty of
keeping an opium den, was rep
resented as being 50. The figure
was $25. A warrant was also
issued for the abating of the
nuisance.
THB most practical method of
making money Low is to purchase
a county Right for manufacture and
sale of Kelly 4 Coles Fruit Dryer.
Several orders have already been
which will be turned over
to the persons purchasing the coun
ty where those ordering reside. ap1tf
ANOTHER WAREHousE.-A gang Of
carpenters started at work yesterday
transforming the old Talbot bunkers
into another warehouse for Mr.. Yes
Ter. The inside part of the bunkers
is to be taken ont and they will be
rooted, foored and weather. boarded.
AUcT1oN.-The auction sale of the
furniture of Mr.. W. 81. Taylor,
which took place at Maddock's Hall
this afternoon, was attended by quite
q crowd of would-be purchasers.
Bidding on some of the lots was
quite lively, and we believe the
whole lot brought fair prices.
10. o. F. BALL. The grand an-
ball Of the Odd Fellows
will be given at the new United
States Hotel building, instead of at
Yeslsr's Hall, as was at first intend
ed. The large dining room will be
used for dancing, and refreshments
will be served in the up stairs rooms.
MARINE. The ship Otago will
finish loading coal this evening and
will probably sail before morning.
She takes 1, 500 tons. The Montans
hauled into the railroad wharf this
morning.
STEAMER SoLD.-The old steamer
Guessie Telfair, we'll known on the.
coast, was sold in Portland last week
to parties from San Francisco. She
is to be put..on as collier between
San Francisco and Coos Bay.
TEMPRRANcE.-Our citizens are
again reminded of the open temper
ance meeting to be teld at Y. NJ. G.
A. Hall this evening, at half-past
seven o'clock. Every one is invited
to attend and sign the pledge.
A TELEGRAM received from Hon.
O. Jacobsyesterday, announces that
the prospects are extremely favora-
BILE for the passage in congress of
our City Charter bill.
The LADIES of the Episcopal
church have purchased new carpet
and will have the church entirely
carpeted before Easter.
DIR. II. T. ADAMS goes to Olympia
tonight on the North Pacific, to
give the citizens of that burg the