The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1889-11-16

season. Hon. r. A. Irvine was delegate
to visit Wasco county and inquire into th
necessities of the farmers in that section.
Eli Perkins has successful rival in th
editor of the Milton Eagle. Hear hin
"Col. Parker, of Walla Walla, while on tn
road, recently, left the car at Pasco to get
glimpse of the elephant He was immed
ately beset by multitude of hobos, eac
clamoring for what we all want most. Th
colonel, finding there was no escape, thre'
handful of gold among them, and the
walked oyer to the lunch stand and bough
ten-cent invoice of crackers and bologna
and ate his fill in peace
The latest capture of Gibbs comes from
Baker City, and we quote the following
from the Democrat of the 10th inst: "Re
liable news was received IN this city las
night that the Eegro, Gibbs, the murdere
of young McDevitt. in Portland, was cap
tured yesterday about noon on tire roa'
leading from Big Creek to Lower Powder
about 20 miles from this city, by Ed Turner
farmer of that section. Turner took hi
charge to Union. 1t is said the description
of the man arrested tallies exactly will
that of Gibbs and there can be no question
of his IDENTIFY
Ne,cs: Collet Biiyeu tells us of the dis
covery of vein of coal in the mountains
some six or seven miles west of the Ochocr
gold mines. While he and his brother were
hunting there last week, they accidentally
discovered traces of coal where tree had
been uprooted, and upon prospecting dis
covered a three-inch vein of the product
Mr.. Bilyeu brought samples to town which
were thoroughly tested by our blacksmiths,
and pronounced frst-class for their pur-
poses. How extensive the find may prove
to be is not known. but Mr.. Bilyeu says he
intends to further develop the find, and ii
need be, capital can readily be found to
assist him. An easily worked coal mine In
or near this place is matter of no small
value, as might at first appear. OF course
the local demand is all that could be sup
Piled, but men, that would pay well for de-
veloping the mine.
There is an old rooster in McMmnville
who has got into the habit of proposing to
the girls of that town, and has made an un-
mitigated nuisance of himself, says the
West Side He called on fair damsel one
day last week and poured his soul into her
unwilling ear, declaring that t'were better
he were dead than to live without her; he
then invited her, in a cracked voice, to be-
come the companion of his declining years;
the partner of his joys and sorrows, etc.,
etc. She wanted none of HIM, however,
and she went out and got several of her
chums. Together they tied the aged swain
to bed post and whaled him with mop;
then they combed his hair with rake, put
treacle and apple jack on his old bald head
and down his neck and played tie hose on
him. He is now seeking the aid of the law
for protection against the ire of the festive
McMinnville girl.
From THURSDAYS DAILY.
Turkeys are being fattened for Thanks
giving.
Mrs. j. L. Fisher is visiting her parents
at Centerville, Wash.
Snow covers the ground from Baker City
within ten miles of Pendleton.
Mr.. R. Snodgrass, of Boyd, gave MS
call to-day. He reports everything flourish
ing in his vicinity.
The most emphatic invitation to the CHI
nese to '.go" is the steam wood-sawing ma
chine now in operation.
What will the winter be? is the anxious
inquiry of every farmer, and even the old
est 1nhabitant is silent.
Mr.. John Lewis and brother, LlewelIyan,
eft town yesterday on a goose and duck
luut-SyCNJtCC9tOttC
Snow at Baker and La Grande, weather
ipring like and balny at The Dalles, with
flowers and roses in bloom.
We have never seen the farmers as hope
ul as they are this fall. They say the sea-
on is more favorable than for several years
)ast.
Some of our sidewalks are sadly in need
# repairs. A nail or so now may save an
expensive law suit to the city or property
'wner.
The grand jury are c. c. Hobart, fore
nan, j. Ii. McDonough, George Filloon,
irant .Ashbv, W. A. Obar, E. A. Griffin,
nd Isaac Driver.
The Cinnamon must 60. The steam saw.
ng machine reduces the wages of Mopgolian.
lankee ingenuity can drive the Mongolian
ut of the country without legislative
.ction, and this is the only way it can be
lone.
In the progress of the city old landmarks
re being constantly removed, and resi-
ent of The Dllles few years ago would
ot recognize the place now. Very few OF
he old buildings of twenty years ago re.
main.
The climate of The Dalles exceis any in
)regon. The summers are not warm, nor
he winters cold. While snow lays on the
round in the Grand Round valley, this
'ortion of the state IS enjoying the most
delightful weather.
A novel race between one of our aborig-
nees and native of the Celestial empire
7il take place at Armory nall Friday and
evenings, between the hours of 9
nd 10 o'clock. A purse of s. viii be
warded to the winner.
The handsome cup now on exhibition in
7indow of Mr.. L. Beck's jewelry store is
opposed to be for the most popular officer
f the o. N. G. in this city. II is an ele-
CANT goblet, and we understand will be
oted on at the coming Catholic fair.
A former speaker of the legislature of
lew Jersey now drives street car in New
,ork city. The mutation of politics are so
-equent IN this country that it will be no
,atter of surprise if some car-drivers will
OF be in the future speakers of legislatures.
The steam saving machine finished the
lie of wood to-day that the treadmill had
D give up yesterday. The steam maching
oes not kill animals-oniy of the human
pecie, and as there is no law protec ting
ian they can work with no fear of inter-
.rence.
The case of state vs.. Geo. Williams ct al
as been on trial two days. The affair oc.
nrred at the Locks. and is regarding fish
,g rights. The Jurors are Z. P. FitzGe,-
Id, j. e. Koontz, Edward Bohna, Geo. w.
ohnston, Nj. B. Odell, j. E. Barnett, Alex.
Tray. Thomas Olsen, II. Ii. Draper, T. M.
benton. VIM. Goodwin and C. r. Bone.
John Lewis. Hugh Lewis, JOHNNIE
w ems, Chas. Stubling anil Jam,s M.Don.
Id left last evening fer 3 alock, on a goo
nd duck hunting tour. They took with
nem full supply of ammunition and pro-
isions. An express wagon has been en-
aged to carry the game to their dwellings
'om the freight depot. These gentlemen
re nlmrods. and whenever they aim their
uns game fail by laws of natural attraction.
here will be no use for any sporting men
D visit the region for long time hereafter.
Yakima Herald: Prosecuting Attorney
nively reports that counterfeit five, ten
nd twenty dollar gold pieces are in circula.
on in Ellensburgh and over a thousand
ollars of this coin has been passed there
nd large amount at Spokane Falls. The
Ieces are of good appearance and the right
ing, but are too light IN weight. The
oins are usually passed during the rush of
usiness or at times when the attention of
he party on whom they are to be passed is
re occupied. Yakima business men would
o well to be on their guard and closely
can all gold rendered by strangers.
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