The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-04-26

Alderman, the ll.year old son of Charles
Alderman, who lives between Mccoy and
Lincoln, in Polk county, had his head
blown off yesterday afternoon, while out
hunting with his cousin, boy of the same
age. He was getting over a fence and was
playing with the gun, looking down the
barrel from the mnzzle. Turning the
weapon over, the hammer caught on the
fence, and the gun was discharged, the load
entering at the eye and causing death in-
stantly.
Columbian: Boring continues on the gas
we'll ut WarreEton The drill is now
down about 225 feet and still in the soft
sandstone. A little gas forces its way out
occasionally, but no great amount is ex-
pected until the drill gets through the
bedrock. Great progress is being made
with the crude implements now used, and
those in charge of the work expect to
make strike at any time. The indica-
tions for good flow Of gas grow better
as the we'll goes down, and old miners
maintain that an abundant flow of gas
will be found.
The TINES -MoUNTAINEER has received
an edict over the royal seal and signature of
HIS Majesty, Rex II, enjoining upon the
editor the necessity of his presence at the
carnival to be held at capital city of Ogden,
commencing July l, 1890. He assures us
that "no portion Of my faithful subjects
will be received with such kindly consider
alton at our Rocky Mountain Court as the
editors and members of the press, upon
ferred." As we will be busily engaged
hat oil oh
Republican victories IN Oregon we hereby
tender our re rets.
Baker City Blade: John Jockey, repre-
senting Bluet q Company, of Ontario'
left Vale in January for Utah to buy
sheep. He was shortly afterward heard
from in Ogden. and he then thought Of
proceeding to New Mexico. Since then
all trace of HIM has been lost, and his en-
ployers and family are becoming solic-
itous for his safety, fearing foul play. In
making purchases of sheep he was to pay
for them in checks, and so far none of
these have been presented at Boise or
Salt Lake to be cdshed. Mr.. Jockey is
universally known as thoroughly relia-
bic man. and if he Is still alive he will
surely show up. And it is this fact, to-
gether with his long silence, which makes
his friends anxious for his safety.
Mr. Jos. King, of Nansene, one of the
best vaqueroes in this portion of the state,
was severely rupturei last Thursday
while riding bucking cayuse. He sad
died aud bridled the animal and rode him
around for a while. Then to make
further exhibition of his tact he took off
the saddle and bride and rode him bare
back. He was successful in the feat, but
hn oh nj snn nf hain
sick. In two hours he complained of vio-
lent pains and sent to Dufur for a phvsi-
clan. On examination it was found that
he was seriously injured, and another
doctor was sent for. At last accounts he
was resting easily, and it was hoped with
proper care he would recover.
Since Tuesday, March %, 1890, George
w. Neil, of North Yakima, blacksmith,
has been missing. He took the train for
Pasco. March 25th, with the intention of
going to PrineYllle, Oregon, land hunting.
but has not been heard of since leaving
home; G: ", Neil is 90 years Of age;
height, feet inches; strong and husky;
dark complexioned; wears black chin
whiskers and heavy black mustache; had
on black soft hat, blue pants and brown
coat; carried bundle Of blankets; one
arm tattooed with figure of man and his
name. Any information os his where
abouts will be thankfully received by his
wife, Mrs. Geo. N. Neil, North Yakima,
Wash.
W. W. Union: VIM. Maskelype was on
Monday adjndged insane for the fourth
time: He returned from the asylum last
fall, and acted all right till about two
months ago. Last Saturday the people
living in his vicinity thought it was not
safe to permit him to go free any longer,
and accordingly had him arrested. He
was tried in the probate court Monday
morning at 10 Vcleck, Drs. Alban and
Shaw being the examiners, end pro-
nounced insane. Messrs. J. F. Brewer
and John Dovell left Monday evening for
charge. Sheriff Mcfarland could not
leave on account of press of business
consequent upon the near approach of the
cOnvenes nexs week.
Statesman: The Boise river was rising all
of Sunday, and Monday about 8 o'clock it
was but Six feet from the bridge to the
water at the centre pier. Three feet more
will sweep away the tubulars lying upon
the gravel bank unless they shall be re-
moved, and bring the water very nearly
around the abutments of the bridge. If
the weather continues warm there is danger
from the river. A great deal of drift came
down Monday afternoon. No large trees
were visible. but the amount Of water
named would probably bring them along
and the chief danger to the bridge structure
would consist in one of these striking the
centre pier. Three feet more of water
would cover a great deal of Davis land and
create a miniature deluge on the low lands
south of the city. 1t would elso float away
a part of Aveline's big wood pile unless he
shall remove it. The bridge is in DANGER
The improvements thus far made are of no
value in adding to its strength to resist the
rush of waters that came sur9ing, boiling
and tossing, covered with sticks, bark,
chips and stumps in their onward course.
Whether anything can be done with chain
cables or ropes hitched to piles driven in
the bank and then attached to the bridge
Is a question for those to settle who have
the duty of attending to the bridge, for
upon them rests the responsibility. A warm
rain at this time would be attended with
disaster.