The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-11-18
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than four years. We have not been in
E formed whether or not the new proprietor
will operate the railway.
A miner by the name of Tingle dIsap
, peared from Grant county about six month
ago, and foul play was expected Bat thi
theory has been dsproved, for be has bee
recently seen IN Portland by persons VIII
are well acquainted with him.
The city Jail had several occupants las
night, seven having found their way insid
that caravansary for criminals. They wert
interviewed by the city recorder this morn
ing, and each was fined. and the amoan
went to replenish the city treasury.
The following are the names of the grant
jury, who were sworn and instructed by the
court this morning, and retired to consider
what business may be brought before them
G. W. Miller, foreman: Geo. Udell, j. B
Maney, F G.. Sexton. NJ. NJ. Cushing, r.
A.L1ughliu, Jas. Burin anne.
1t Is expected that The Dalles will re.
ceive a visit this week from the board OF
| physicians, who are to report regarding the
most desirable lO,Ility tor the branch In.
sane asylum, and if the clerk OF the weather
continues to favor us with the present
u
| welcome.
The following are the attorneys in attend.
ance on the present term of circuit court:
Judge Stott of Portland, A. s. Bennett, E.
B. Dufur, Frank Menefee. J. B Condor,
Will Condor, J. FL. Cradlebaugh Of Hood
River. H H. Ridell, H. S. Wilson, B. S.
Huntington, Emile Schultz, W. II. Wilson,
j. l. Story.
A very agreeable time was had at the
sociable gwen by the Christian church IN
the basement of the building last Saturday
evening. A large number were present
and the evening was spent very pleas.
antly. The receipts were liberal, and the
funds of the church were increased to an
appreciate amount.
Salem Statesmcn: The latest arrival at
the state reform school near this city Is Ed
ward S. Bamford, aged l5 brought there
on Friday afternoon by Sheriff Jackson OF
Linn county. He was con- mitted by Comfy
Judge Duncan, upon complaint of his father,
for incorrigIbility aud stealing There are
now sixty-eIght boys at the reform school.
Many American securities haye been sent
home to US during the past summer, but
from the best information obtainable SAL
600, 900 worth of American bonds are still
held in Europe. In ordinary times it is be.
lieved that altogether not less than $780,
600, 600 OF British capital alone are invested
in the United in ranches, mines, railways,
manufacturing and real estate.
Mr.. Geo. Sink, Of Sherman county, is in
town to-day. He says that he expected to
harvest 30, 600 bushels of wheat this sea.
son; but only threshed ii. 900 AMI large
portion OF this WIS damaged by rain. The
loss to that county has been very heavy,
and has discouraged farmers very much.
Al Other trial will b, made, and larger
acreage is beng planted this year than ever
before.
Sllem Democrat: 1t appears that the
Republicans wanted that cannon to cele-
brate with this time and If 1t was in Salem
they would make strong attempt to get It,
But the governor has decided that that
piece of brass is too sacred to be used for
any hut Populst victories aud accordingly
has sent it to the armorv at Portland 1t
was designated on the bill of laaing as the
"Pennoyer Cannon" and henceforth it will
bear that name.
McMnnvile Telephone Register: Several
gentlemen from the east, friends of W. A.
Howe, arriv d in Clrton the other day.
They came to the coast expressly for shoo1-
ing and shipped all their ANIMATION by
express thinking Oregon was wilderness.
The express on their shells cost them $50
and the difference in cost between the east
and west amounts to but 81 per thousand
They intend to take IN all the good hunting
grounds from British Columbia to Mexico |
before returning.
Fruit culture is attracting considerable |
in Eistern Oregon, and interior
int in,
tural matters. In this connection the Grant |
county NeWs says: The hills surrounding |
this valley will yet produce apples to feed |
multitudes. Oregon apples are becoming |
known to the world, and all who desire |
plenty of cash 10 their declining days |
should set out orchards at once, and care
for them"
The California quail and Denny pheasants
which were turned loose in the vicinity of |
Dufur last spring are doing well, and sew. |
eral broods of these birds have been noticed !
in the last two months. Mr. Anderson |
brought from Salem last March SIX pair of |
the former and two of the latter, and he |
has reasons to believe that these have |
hatched several young quail and pheasants
during the summer. In a few years game |
will be plentiful, and these birds will fur.
nish good sport for hunters.
The Ferris wheel proved to be bonanza
to it's owners. Exactly l.453,6ll people
rode IN it during the four months of Its OPP
Grafton, SO Secretary Vincent reported at
the annual meeting of tho stockholders
The receipts at fifty cents each amounted to
s726, S05.50. After paying $500, 900 due on
bonds, the company divided 1926. SO5 90
with the exposition. After paying its oper-
ating expenses, the company had over $780,
BOO left, the principal part of which was
divided among the stockholders.
Eugene Guard: The farmers finished
stacking the damaged wheat this forenoon.
The count will be finished some time this
afternoon and when the amount is ascer-
tanned, the work of apportionment will be-
gin. This will take day or two at
least. There will be 292 names on the list
Of those who had wheat stored on account
besides that for which receipts were given.
The amount of damaged wheat put in sacks.
aggreg ,tes 1926 bushels. Word has been
received by Elris & Son that the adjusters
Of the insurance held on the mill property
will arrive from San Francisco in a few
days to attend to the matter.
Ochoco Reviev: Trap shooting is all the
rage in Prineville Just now, T.. M. Elkins
trap and accouterments having arrived last
to get the apparatus out of the wagon be-
fore he was besieged by the nimrods. all
anxious to try their luck at the mock pIge.
ons. By g o'clock he had the concern
planted on the fat east of town, and the
gunners were having great sport banging
away at tin pigeons and blue rocks. The
way the boys knocked 'em was surprise
not only to the spectators but to themselves
The sport 10 a new feature in Prineville, and
one that will afford whole lot of amuse-
ment.
Salem Statesmen: Oregon having swept
the field in awards for the best timber in
the world, the best and biggest fish that
swim the richest OF nickel and other mines,
the greatest wheat and oats that grow IN
the world, the most wonderful plums,
prunes, peaches and pears, and the best
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