The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-26
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rIom WeuneSuaYS Daliy
An open river.
Salem has ouly 200 more population than
Albany.
Hon. Henry E. McG1nn, of Portland, is
in the city.
MI. and Mrs: c. J. Vanduyn, OF Tygh
valley, are in the city.
From The DAlles to the ocean, by natures 8
highway-the Columbia river.
A gentle zephyr sprung up to-day, ,and
the air is cooler and there is less profanity.
The Dalles, the metropolis OF Eastern
Oregon, will soon solve the proLl.m of
freight rates.
The street sprinkler is thing of beauty
and Joy forever these hot days, and it
keeps the air cool and the ground moist
A pipe is being LAID from the flume to
the Academy spring. This will increase
the supply OF water to residents on the
bluff.
d. NJ. McLachland, ESQ.,, the master
mechanic OF the operating department of
the Union Pacific, has been locking over
the shops ro-day.
Mr.. NJ. P. Blasen returned this NOM
ing from visit 10 the Cowlitz river,
where he has been fishing and hunting
for the past two weeks.
The transportation company is assured,
and in few weeks an Independent line
of boats will be on the river, connecting
The Dalles with Portland and Astoria.
The ubiquitous ''small boy" enjoys
himself bathing in Mill creek all hours
OF the day, AMI other boys not so small or
young, enjoy the same amusement in the
evening.
DR.. Holllster returned to-day from a
fishing trip to Hood River. He reports
trout in abundance, and is true disciple
of Isaac Walton, it judged by the num-
ber OF fish he caught.
The mountains in the vicinity are filled
with campers, who are attempting to pass
the summer days by inhaling upland
breezes and drinking of natures pule
liquid found in mountain springs.
As an evidence of the fine large weather
and growing climate at Meacham it is
stated that apple b0ughs have been grated
intO the pine trees near, and campers are
now picking a crop of luscious pine
apples.-East Oregonian. Next!
The Baker City Democrat suggests that
by the admission OF Idaho into the Union,
chain of states along the northern
boundary from the Atlantic TO the Pacific
is made complete. For the first time the
two oceans are connected bya continuous
chain of states.
Mr.. Chas. E. Haight returned yester-
day from two weeks outing at Trout
Lake. Mr.. Haight appeared as though
he had enjoyed his trip, and could Go full
justice to the excellent meals which are
served daily IN his restaurant.
A few days ago lot of type was plowed
up in field at Ephrata on ground of the
historical seventh day Baptist society.
The press IN which this type WAS used is
now in Philadelphia, in possession Of the
state historical society. 1t was the second
press set UP in the colony of Pennsyl-
rania,
J. P. Nevins. of Puyallup, is in posses.
sion of coin issued by the Cesar's gov
ernment in Egypt, 81 years B. G.. 1t is
decorated with q bust of one of the
Caesars, q crocodile, ,cornucopia and man
with reed in his hand. This ancient
piece of copper was taken from the hands
of a mummy by Mr. Nevins' brnther-in-
law, who is an engineer in the U. s. navy.
Two intoxicated men. Messrs. Saeiler
and Campbell, were drowned In Medical
Lake Monday. They took boat and
have not been seen since, although the
city and vicinity has been secured. The