The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-09-24

: Wright Seminary, Corvallis and other sta
a institutions, and we expect a good rept
s from all these students.
The stockyards of Mr.. R. E. Saltmars
n & Co. have lot of fine cattle feeding Il
r afternoon. These will be shipped to Tror
. dale.
: Fruits from this vicinity are on sale
nearly every eastern city, st. Paul, Denve
: Helena and Spokane, and they stand une
celled.
! Mrs. M. Day. who has been on an e:
tended visit IN California, came up on Il
boat last evening and took the stage th
} morning for her home near Goldendal
Wash.
Supervisors should exercise their create
diligence IN keeping roads IN repai
as our farmers should have good thorough
fares over which to haul their produce
market.
The circuit court calendar Is CONSTANT
increasing, and by the time Novemb,
comes our judge, juries and attorney wi
have plenty of legal business to engage the
energies.
Chas SoeuvylIn, Russian Finn, was al
rested to-day by Deputy U. S. Marsh'
Jamison for selling liquor to Indians. II
will he taken to Portland and be Interviewe
by Judge Deadly.
Some persons complain that the coo
weather has begun early; but before anothe
month passes they will be anxiously Won
dering if summer lasts all the year at Th
Dalles and vicinity.
| The mining interests of Baker and Unlo
counties are relied upon as the principal fac
tors of development, and the papers II
| those localities never mis- an opportunity o
advertising their resources.
Mr.. Geo. Ruch. who has been spending
few days in Portland, returned last even
ing. He describes the reception given the
visiting Odd Fellows as grand and worthy
the emulation of any large city.
Observer: A few of the citizens of Moro
have decided to form company for the
purpose of putting in system of water
works here. We are glad of this, as it is a
matter of the utmost Importance to the
town.
Prof. Geo. A. Bethune, state chemist of
Washington, after actual analyses made bv
him, pronouuces 'the Royal Baking Powder
the strongest, purest and most wholesome
baking powder in the market" The Royal
Baking Powder destroys the dyspeptic quail
tiles of hot foJd.
The owner of one of the cows in the
pound last night opened the enclosure, and
released all the cattle. He will be arrested
to. day, and the matter tested IN the courts
whether his act was legal. If so, cows can
roam at large and feast their appetites
where their instincts lead them.
Major Magone is we'll on his way to
Chicago, and an eastern pedestrian has
lately arrived on the banks of the Colum-
bia. These men were determined to meas.
ure the extent of the continent by their
feet; but one started from the Atlantic and
the other from the Pacific ocean.
Mr.. Stacey Shown, in his new place of
business, adjoining the First National Bank,
has large and varied stock of clocks,
watches and jewelry, which he is Offering
at very low prices. Mr.. Shown ia we'll
known in his capacity as watch-repairer,
and all work entrusted to his care will re-
ceive prompt attention.
Mr.. Francis Ross, the mechanic, will be-
gin Monday fitting up the interior of Mr.
Andrew Keller's building on Second street.
This will be finished in the highest style of
art, and different from any one in the city.
He has demonstrated his ability in other
that he has erected, and we bave
no doubt that Mr.. Ross work will compare
favorably with any in the state.
Frank Graham, vino was formerly master
of the O.. & w. T., with head
quarters at Hunts Junction, WASH, is re-
ported as quite seriously ill at La Grande,
says the Pendleton Tribune. He was to-
day slightly improved and in fair way to
He 10 xuall Iro
in this section, and his friends will hope for
MS speedy return to good health. He Is
now master mechanic at La Grande.
Moro Observer: Last Sunday night some
If the boys around town INDUCED somewhat
extensively IN practical jokes Wheels
we're surreptitiously removed from buggies,
wagons and other conveyances and were
hidden away In remote places, outhouses
we're upset and other pranks played. Some
# the victims of these Jokes" do not ap-
,reciate them and they are vowing venge-
Ince against the perpetrators.
In the wheat market the usual transac- |
ions were made, and the ruling prices are |
he same as former quotation. The grain, |
Though not the average amount of bushels |
o the acre. is Of fair quality, and in some |
Instances very excellent. Threshing is not |
early finished, and the receipts thus far |
ave been from those who began harvesting |
arly. 1t is expected that later in the sea-
on there will be large quantities marketed,
nd as competition between buyers become |
risk prices will become higher.
The Historian says James Macomber re-
emily found in the crop of chicken a mug
et two-thirds the size of pea. Inquiries
rought out the fact that the chicken was |
aIsed at w, D. Nelson's ranch on Crooked |
reek. That river, and also Gray's river.
ave been explored for gold even as far back
8 lS49, when aparty headed by the veI-
rable j. NJ. Shively went to the head
'aters OF Gray's river to prospect for gold,
ndications of which they found. Burying
heir mining tools, they. intended returning
he year after, b .r urgent business kept Mr..
hivelv, from year to year, from carrying
ut his original intentions.
The East Oregon Republican says: Last
7eek one James Miller was arrested near
"a Grande, on charge of stealing watch
rom Charles Tall, for whom he had been
1orking on farm. He was examined and
ound over to await the action of the grand
ary. He was brought to Union Thursday
nd placed in the county jail. About two
7eeks ago MIR. Halloway was robbed of
lx-shooter and some other things, and the
anne man (Miller) was suspected of the
heft, and warrant had been sworn out
nd was in the hands of the sheriff tor him
n this charge. On the latter charge he was
wen an examination Saturday. He will
ave to answer to both charges before the
rand jury.
To answer many inquiries we will state |
hat the members of the Editorial Associa-
ion of Oregon will meet In this city Tues.
ay, Oct. 4th. They will be met at the
,ascade Locks by delegation of citizens of
he Dalles, and will make the trip to this
ity On the Regulator. In this ASSOCIATION
'iil be representatives of nearly every
aper in Oregon, and after a recreation of
sw days they will go back to their work
nth renewed vigor. The plan is to have a
ublic reception at some hall, when light
will be served and a general
7elcome extended. Whatever programme
he Dalies committees may plan for their
will be incorporated into the
ne to be published.
Astoria Eraminer: Mail carrier Woodard
those route is from Seaside to Tlllamook
ost his horse while crossing Carney noun
ain on Tuesday last. While crossing over
n the narrow trail, and about 300 feet
Ugh, the animal missed its footing and fell
,to the abyss, descending at a rapid rate.
When some distance from the ground it
truck stump, which tore it in fearful
tanner and disembowe led it. After reach.
,g the bottom the animal tried to get up, but
aIled. When MIR. Woodard got to its side
D get the mail sacks it was dead, and fear
ally mangled. Although the trail over
arney mountain is very dangerous, many
ave crossed on horseback, but this is the
rst accident that ever occurred on it.