The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-06-11
ITEMS IN BRIEF.
From Saturday Daily.
The river has fallen about three feet.

From Saturday Daily.
The river has fallen about three feet.
The picnic at Eight Mile attracted a
large number of our citizens today.
The county Jail has two occupants, and
the market in that line shows an upward
tendency.
Last evening there was a political
meeting at Dutur, and a large number OF
people we're present. Hon. M. P. Isen
berg and Mr. Il. Gourley were the prin
| clpal speakers.
Mr.. j. E. McGlyme was arrested at Tygh
valley this morning for the crime of forgery.
committed at Colfax last December, and
| brought to the city this afternoon and
lodged in Jail. The sheriff of Whitman
county was wired by Sheriff Gates, inform
ing him of the arrest, and he may he ex-
pected here to claim his prisoner IN day or
| two.
1t Is reported that the branch of the Un-
ion Pacific will be extended to the mouth of
the Wallowa river, a distance of twelve
miles, work on which will be hailed by
every citizen of Elgin, for then will the long
desired want be fulflled-that of having
the largest and best body of timber in East
ern Oregon in direct communication with a
railroad. Thousands of acres would be
opened up.
Lewiston Teller The water IN the rivers
rose to the highest point Sunday and the
croakers who have been predicting a flood
were jubilant. The rivers were high and
turbulent all day and contained an abund-
ance of heavy drift, but Sunday night the
water fell twelve or fourteen inches and
every day sIbce the water has receded. The
railroad embankment saved several families
a spring house cleaning.
Malheur Gazette: The Oregon Pacific
officials telegraphed Mr.. Barclay last
Wednesday to prepare to begin work on
the Malbeur division on the first of June
He therefore threw up his contract ON
the big ditch at Payette and returned 10
the railroad camp above Vale with all bis
teams. men and supplies. This is great
good news and will make Vale the live
liest town in Oregon this summer.
Mr.. w. w. Conley, of Prineville, came
in town this morning, having in charge
Mrs. Mary Vaughn, who is under indict-
ment in the circuit court of Washington
county. The sheriff at Hillsboro has been
telegraphed, and Will be here in few days
to take charge of the prisoner. Mrs.
Vaughn's husband is now undergoing exam.
ination in Crook county for larceny of
horses, and there Is also an indictment
against him in Multnomah county for the
same crime.
Lewiston Teller: Just as the steamer
came In Wednes lay the ferryboat on Snake
river got tangled up under the heavy wind
and the ropes had to he cut to save it from
capsizlng. There were on board three
ladies, one man, one team and a saddle
horse. The boat was carried by the wind
and current to the bank back OF Lot Wig
gins lots. The steamer gave chase and
coming in below it towed the boat back.
No damage was done, though the excitement
for a moment was intense.
This morDing at Cello, MIR. Angus Byers,
aged about 27 years, at work for Mr.. l. Ii.
Taffe ON one of his wheels, tell from scat
fold into the river and was drowned.
He rose to the surface only once as he was
passing over the falls, when he threw up
his hands and disappeared. Every effort
was made to recover the body; but up to
the time of going to press he had not been
found. MIR. Byers was an honest, indus.
trlous Scotchman, well liked by all with
whom he was acquainted. He leaves a
wife and child in this city, who will receive
tie heartfelt sympathy of the community
in their sad affiiction.
Hon. J. G. Leasure. of Pendleton. sd-
dressed the citizens OF The Dalles ON the
political issues of the daY at the court
house last evening, and was greeted by u
large assemblsge OF ladies and gentlemen.
He gave a clear and explicit definition,
OF the principles of the Republican party,
and the closest attention was paid TO the |
exposition. Mr.. Leasure has a clear de-
livery, is fluent talker and frequently |
carried his audience with him in flights
of eloquence. Very many pronounce 1t
the best speech of the season, and that
the doctrines of protection caused many
to think who had previously been In
clined to favor Democratic free trade.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. s. French |
entertained number of lady friends at
her home on Fourth street, compliment
ary to Mrs. Higgins, of Terra Haute,
Ind, who is visiting her brother Mr..
J. B. Condor. The pleasure of the after
noon was complete, and the lunch seemed
to be greatly appreciated by those who
among whom We're Mrs.
diSSiuo, LILO. W. nhdSCC, uiLo. y. fiCuShs
Mrs D. French, Mrs. j. d. Lee, Mrs. E.
NJ Wilson. Mrs. s. L. Brooks, Mrs. L.
Butler, Mrs VIM. Michel, Mrs. A. R.
Thompson, Mrs. G. Donnell, Mrs. f.
Mrs. Lord, Mrs. VIM. Condor,
Mrs. Brown.
Astoria Tall: Last Thursday morning
fisherman named Martin Karlsen and his
boat-puller, only known as Tony" left the
net-rack at the Cutting Packing Co.'s cam
merry in boat No. IL. They proceeded to
Peacock spit, where they usually cast their
net. The last time the men were seen was
when the squall struck and capsized the
boat occupied by Lampu and his companion.
1t is supposed that Karlsen and his mate
met with the same fate, and were drowned.
It is now five days since they left the
cannery, and something serious must have
befallen them, for their provisions would
not have lasted them all this time. The
Cutting Packing Co. haye chartered
steamer to go and look for the missing men,
but as yet no news has been received.
Both men are unmarried and boarded at the
Finn hotel in Unionto wn.