The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1889-12-14

streets to be illuminated, and this will be
the cause of universal rejoicing.
The new passenger depot is fast approach
| ing completion. 1t will be finished IN two
or three weeks and be ready for guests.
Mrs. W. ]. Davenport and children, CT
| Seattle, arrived in the city on the morning
train, and are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. II. Thompson.
The Morning Journal, of Portland, has
ceased to be newspaper. 1t spent $4,000
| more than it earned in the few weeks 1t was
published, and concluded to let others try
for the sield.
Mr.. Thos. Glenn, trackwalker at tunnel
8 informs MS that coyotes are very plentiful
around his house. His duties are divided
between keerlng the track clear of obstruc-
ticns and protecting his hen-roost.
". w. Crandall fired five shots at Daniel
Smith, bartender at Olympia, without do
that Smith had betrayed his wife. Gran
dali was arrested and held for trial.
A reward of $40, 900 has been offered for
the recovery of Emil Frank, the ColfaX mer-
chant, who was last seen in Spokane Falls
nearly two months ago. The services of an
experienced detective have been secured to
wipe away the mystery.
This afternoon Wesley Harris, a young
man residing near the Deschutes, is having
hearing IN Col. Lang's court, upon
charge of larceny Of two yearling colts.
There are numerous witnesses and deci-
sion cannot be had before going to press.
In sinking the hole for the pole for the
arc light che bedrock was struck at dis
tauce of four feet, aud giant powder was
used in blasting it to depth of seven feet.
Our street commissioner, Mr.. J. Stanlels,
superintended the job, and he is digger
from Digville.
The National Democrat says: ':Letters
received from Oregon this week indicate
the swindler who goes by the name OF +. L.
Taylor has collected large amount OF
money on account of subscriptions to this
paper, visiting a number of different towns.
We hope he may be apprehended and prop
erly punished"
The LaCamas Necs says: Our citizens |
are now indulging in the use OF new pota-
toes, fresh strawberries and raspberries, !
while the plains and hillsdes are adorned .
with the blossom OF the wild strawberry
and this on the first of December The |
grass is growing luxuriantly and all nature
seems to be rejoicing in its mantle OF green.
with farmers We learn that the grain is still
growing, the stock is doing well on the
range, stubble- plowing is well along, the
continued rains cause the sod to plow nicely
and if the weather continues mild until
Christmas, as it often does, there will yet
be a large amount OF prairie sod turned
ready for spring seeding.
We are informed by reliable person
that Mr.. Geo. T. Prather of Hood River,
one day last week, in going to his cellar
ound sack of potatoes missing; but on
,lose examination found burned match
md So greenback ON the floor. Il was
,ery evident that the thief in shoulderlng
he "spuds" had dropped the greenback cut
If his pocket and had not missed it. Mr..
orather is very desiro1s that the fellow call
gain.
At the annual election of officers for
Tames w. NesEith Post, G. A. R., The
)alies, Or, on Saturday, Dec. 7th, the
olIowiug officers were elected for the en-
uing year Commander, B. III. Thurs
on; s. V. c., w. FL. Steel;J. V. c., w. A. r
,laddron; snrg, J. T. Staniels; o. D., L. ,
|. Nichols; chaplain, F. T. Esping; L. NJ, i
!. K. Warner; O. G., T. j. Bagley. Officers t
rill be installed the first Saturday in t
anuary.
We are to have another fair. This time +
, is the Young Woman's Christian Temper !
nee Union, usually known as the I" s" /
'hese ladies are doing an excellent work Y
,isely end quietly, not only in the temper S
nee cause but also in benevolent and chari-
able lines. Their work is done here in our
,idst. The far opens ON the 18th inst, n
nd promises to be attractige and success il
IL. Remember the place at the new II
rmory hall. Z