The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1889-10-26
From THURSDAYS DAILY.

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with strong Indications of recovering.
From THURSDAYS Daily.
MIR. Frank Driver, OF ,Varnic, is in the
city.
Mrs. H. H. Allen, of North Yakima, is
in the city.
Gov. Moore estimates the population Of
Washington at 250, GOO.
Large areas are being sown in grain in
this and Sherman counties.
The smiling countenance of Mr.. Geo.
Peterson, of Biggs, is again seen upon our
streets.
Mrs. P. DeHuff and Miss Kate DeHuf
were passen GERS on the afternoon train for
Portland.
Mrs. Anne Brooks and Miss Iva c. Brooks
left this afternoon on a visit to the exposi-
ton in Portland.
The East Oregonian calculates the loss to
Uma.illa county by the partial failure of
crops at 81, 100000.
The people OF Milton are still living on
Strawberries and cream. They have the
second crop of both
Mr.. Geo. w. Lucas, former resident,
but at present residing in the Womac set
tlement, is in the city.
The public schools of Newport have been
closed because of the prevalence of diph-
iberia in that vicinity.
Mrs. H. Glenn and Miss Maggie Rowland
left on the afternoon train on visit to the
exposition in Portland.
Mrs. Ida Richards aud Miss Carrie Wal
dron went to Portland this afternoon on a
visit to their mother, Mrs. II. J. Waldron.
We have been informe that Mr.. Whit.
ing, leader of the Third regiment band, o.
N. G., has been offered position in Liber-
atti's band.
The sidewalks are covered with fallen
leaves in places. These should be cleaned,
as it is not desirable these damp days to
slip and iDjure oneself.
A company is being formed to operate
street railways between Medford and Jack
sonville in Jackson county. What is the
matter with The Dalles?
A report was in circulation to-day that
Gibbs had been seen near Cold Springs.
near Wallula. 1t was contradicted by the
officers, and said to be mistake.
A large band of sheep passed through the
city this afternoon from Kiickitat county,
presumably for the stock yards, from which
place they will be shipped to Chicago.
Two bran new engines were landed at
La Grande last Tuesday for the o. r & N.
Co. They were purchased in New York,
and will be used on the La Grande division
The array of handsome and useful artI-
cles on exhibition in store windows, to be
disposed of at the coming Catholic fair are
truly wonderful. Tickets for these articles
are selling quite rapidly.
Another attempt was made last Friday
night to burn the saw mill of Jennings &
Mcpherson above Lebanon. Incendiarsm
is rife in the willamette counties as well as
these east of the mountains.
Budget: One of the feet of an eagle killed
near Lexiton was brought in last Satud,y
by A. j. Breeding. The bird weighed thr-
teen pounds, spread seven feet, and its claws
might be fairly classed as deadly weapons.
Wallowa Chietman: About Zoo head of
beef cattle have been driven out of this
valley during the past two weeks. Among
those who sold were Messrs. Russell, Dis
ham, Craig, Woods, Blakely, Dodson and
Furgason.
An alarm of fire was sounded about
o'clock last night, and ON ascertaining the
cause it was found to be brush heap IN the
rear of the old Waldron building ou Front
street. The brush burned, but no other
damage was done.
New passenger engines of powerful and
speedy qualities will sooh be in operation
on the o. K. & N. system. Then, we are
informed, the west-bound train will reform
its bad habits and arrive on time, consum-
nation devoutly to be wished.
On Sunday morning last the large barn of
w. H. Barnes on Copper burned to the
ground. There was large amount of farm
machinery and implements, 80 tons of hay
and 500 bushels of wheat. The loss is es.
timated between $4,000 and $1,000. and there
was insurance to the amount of $ll00.
Water or no water that is the question.
We haye heard nothing definite regarding
the survey being prosecuted from the head
waters of Hood river to this city, whether
it is successful or not. The season is too
far advanced to do any work on the ditch
this fall even if the bonds were on the
market.
The man supposed to be Gibbs who passed
Sherar's bridge a week ago last Monday,
was seen some days later further en- route
towards Canyon City. From the time it
would take via the Barlow road to reach
the Deschutes river, he is not supposed to
be Gibbs, but is evidently some one fleeing
from justice.
There are very many complaints about
the outrageous actions of our hoodiums at
all public itL erings. They not only annoy
the audience, but in many instances dis.
concert the actors on the stage. Our police
force must make an example of some of
these, in order that it may have beneficial
effect upon others.
McMinnyille Register: Some time ago
couple of eggs were found in field by some
children and were given to Mrs. j. Z.
Brooks, who placed them in cabinet with
other curiosities. A short time ago she was
upon looking over the cabinet to
find yonng turtle, which hatched and was
around in the cabinet.
State Register: A colored resident of Ros-
lyn Is authority for the statement that
nugget of pure gold was picked up three
miles north of the number three coal mine.
The dimensions were almost equal to the
Australian find, and would probably weigh
$40, 600. The dusky denizen of the black
diamond city should apply for admission to
the Lime Kiln club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor will give an entertain.
ment at Armory Hall, on Friday evening,
Nov. lst, for the benefit of M. E. church.