The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-05-24

futile, so the loss is total one. The 10
falls heavily upon Mr.. Mcdonald, who
i'll prepared 10 sustain it.
From Thursdays Daily.
Mr.. J. Fl. Mosier, of Mosier, is In th
city.
There are three prisoners in the count
jail.
Strawberries are on sale in our fru
stores.
Hon. C. M. Cartwright, of Cross Keys
is in the city.
The weather Is quite cool. A fire wa
agreeable this morning.
| Mr.. G. w. Rice, stock Inspector fo
Wasco county, is in the city.
| The river still maintains its high stage Q
water, Notwithstanding the cool weather.
His Grace, Archbishop Gross, passe'
| through the city this forenoon on the east
bound flyer.
The arc light dynamo is needing repairs.
and for the past three nights our street
have not been Illuminated.
The brick corner of Emile Schanuo is nov
covered with coat of cement, and has
greatly improved in app earance.
Mr.. W. H. Bennett, wife and family left
this morning on a visit to Mrs. Warner al
White Salmon. They were accompanied by
Mrs. WIN. Michel and daughter Myrtle.
The cold weather of the last few days
must have decreased the volume of water in
the Columbia; but the highest water cannot
be expected until the latter part of June.
The engineers to survey the route of The
Dalles, Goldendale and Northern R. R..
started last Monday. At Centerville the
citizens turned out en- masse and gave them
an ovation.
The "Waifs of New York" drew a fair
audience last Monday night at the Vogt
Grand. The acting of Miss Emmett re-
ceived many compliments, and the play was
put on the stage In good style.
Mr.. Max Vogt is rushing his brick on the
corner of second and Washington to COM
pletion as rapidly as possible. When fin
ished this will be one of the handsomest
buildings in the city.
We learn from Mr.. Mosier that several
families have moved into his neighborhood
during the present season from the east.
There is good land aear Mosier, and in a
few years we may expect it to be one Of the
best portions OF the county.
East Oregonian: A partially inebriated
passenger at the depot this morning made a
frantic attempt to catch train and nearly
lost his life. Instead of climbing onto the
platform he fell between the cars, but man.
aged to catch hold of something and hang
on despairingly. He was just ready to
drop, which meant instant death, when res-
cued from his predicament by depot en-
ploye.
The Dslles band discoursed some fine
music last night on the corner of Second
and Court. Alter they had played two Sc
lections, MIR. Chas. Haight, of the City res
taurant, invited them into his eating room,
and treated the boys to Strawberries and
cream.
Historian: A young German girl. who has
been working in the Napavine hotel for
several months, disappeared on Monday
night in company with young German
from Winlock. 1t is said that they never
met before until that evening, and as they
have not been heard from it Is rather mys.
FERROUS affair.
The remains of Mr.. E. Turner were
buried to-day in the G. A. R. cemetery.
They arrived in the city from Bridal Vail
this forenoon, and were met by the hearse
and carriages and members of the G. A. R.,
who accompanied them to their last resting
place. Rev. w. G.. Simpson delivered
short discourse at the grave.
A waterspout dropped on one OF the spurs
of the SlskIyous several miles southeast of
Ashland, Tuesday afternoon, that flooded
the neighborhood of the Delvin place with
oceans of water 10. a short time and washed
out considerable plowed land. j. c. Ad-
kins, who lives on the Delvin place, was
the heaviest loser. esti mating his loss about
$50. The water came so fast that it
drowned five pigs for him before he knew
what was the matter. says the Record.
East Oregonian: The young sou and
daughter OF j. F. Durette, reservation
resident, while playing in the yard a few
days since, ran across pistol which had
been carelessly left there by a hired man.
A dispute over its possession erose between
the youngsters, during which the weapon
exploded. The little girl was wounded in
the left shoulder, by the bullet, not serious
ly enough to cause any alarm, however.
1.-TWO years ago., said prominent and
well-known wool buyer, at present in this
city, 81 bought wool for 9 cents a pound,
and my finn telegraphed to me to buy no
more at that price" This, it will be re-
membered, was during the Harrison. .Cleve-
land campaign, when the chances were
somewhat favorable for free-trade presi-
dent. Yesterday, said the same gentle
man, -"Mr. So, naming a prominent mer-
chant of The Dalles, ':sold a lot of darned,
scabby, old Murrain pelts for IL cents a
pound. Comment is needless.
W. w. Union: About midnight Wednes-
day the residents on East Main street were
startled by the actions of man who, halt
ing in the middle Of the street. pulled a
revolver, and addressing himself to the
surrounding emptiness, threatened to cut
out the heart, liver and lights of various
imaginary personages with which the air
was peopled. MEANWHILE hourishing his
weapon, and glaring about with the manner
Of maniac. Sheriff Mcfarland was noti-
fed but was unable to find the man, who
bad decamped.
Teller: On May 22d, Indian Agent Rob.
bins expects to call together all members OF
Chief Joseph's band for the purpose of get.
ting proofs concerning the depredstions
made during the Nez Perce war (l877).
Hundreds of depreciation claims have been
sent from the department to MIR. Robbins
for inquiry into the facts. ALI persons who
have claims against the government arising
from injury received or service rendered
uurlnRaCne NeZ TeTce war, can IL tney WISH,
be present either by person or by attorney,
and assist in the adjustment of their claims.
These claims will, when acted upon, be for.
warded at once to the commissioner oi
claims in the department at Washington.
Boise City Democrat: Or last Saturday a
dpsky dame known asW Wbisky Jiins squaw,
concluding that her 5:honths old papoose
was great care to her, sold him to a
Chinawoman for SIS. The foster.mother
scrubbed the little one till he fairly shone,
shaYed his head, dressed him in miniature
Chinese costume and crowDed the whole
with comical little red cap, which made
him look Ikea little monkey. The Indi.
ans were highly indignant over the affair,
and the moon.eyed population of this city
were far from satisfied with the transaction.
On Tuesday the father Of the youngster
came to Sheriff Miller and asked him to &c
with him and get the child, which was
done, aud now the Chinese damsel bewaileth
her SIS as lost, and the baby's mother
seems perfectly happy.
Dayton Chronicle: A quiet elopement oc.
Cured in Dayton last Sunday evening. The