The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-05-27
ITFMs IN BRIEF
From SATURDAYS. Daily

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The base ball clubs across the river
klickitat county are preparing for an activ
campaign.
The Regulator left her wharf this mornin
for Cascade Locks. She carried quite
number OF passengers and considerable wa
freight.
Mr.. Geo. T. Pra.her, of Hood River, i
In the city to-day. He reports prospect
very encouraging for berry and fruit crop a
that place.
Mr.. Duncan Chisholm, subject of Queer
Victoria, declared his intention of becomIn,
an American citizen, under oath, before th
county clerk this morning
A new iron door has been placed on thu
county jail. This will afford greater venti
lation to the corrlder and WILL add security
against the escape of prisoners.
Mr.. Geo. w. Miller and Mr.. Emile
Schanno have been drawn ON the grand
| jury which attends on the United States
district court in Portland next week.
Mr.. Frank French, in attendance on the
Portland university, arrived IN the city on
the midnight train, and will spend the vaca-
tion with hls parents IN The Dtliss.
The river is so high that nearly all the
| fish wheels IN this vicinity have been pulled
ou5 OF the water. Before there is aaything
| ike a fair run of salmon the rlger must be
clearer and of less volume
The following persons received certif-
Gates of the completion of the Ssh years
work in thu pa6lic schools yestcriay: "a G
Sampson, Georgia Blnney, Lena Mccoy,
Charles Wagoub.ast aud Arthur Stubling
The distillery at Grants is turning out
daily 500 gallons of high grade alcohol.
Taking the average of goad whisky, neaa
whisky and ''eheephcrder's delight" that
might be evolved thereirom, there are lots
of possibilities in store for the old world
yet.
Mr.. Ii. FL. Walker, OF Wasco, is in town.
He saYs grain never looked better in Sher-
man county at THIS season of the wear, and
it must be recollected last year, abou5 this
time, grain In Sherman county had begun
to show the effects of drouth
Mr.. W. Lord left for Goldendale, Wash
this morning, where, in company with Mr..
H. P. Michel he will make trip to the
Okanagon mines. They will take team
and wagon with them, and expect to reach
the mines in good time for spring opera
tions.
Capt. Baughman has been chosen by the
company 20 make trip from The Dalles,
on the steamer d. S. Baker over the Cas-
cade fails to Portland. This will be the
tenth time that n steamer has been taken
over the falls The last was the HarUest
Queen three years ago.
Mr.. August Buchler lost valuable brood
mare this morning by poison. She had
en ing in the pasture and it is sup
posed that she ate some poisonous weeds.
This is quite loss to Mr.. Buchler, and the
second animal belonging to him that has
died from similar cause.
The defendant Stricklin IN the case before
Recorder Menetee last night was fined S.
and costs. 1t was expected tnat the case
would be made to appear serious violation
OF a city ordinance; but the testimony did
not appear before his honor, and he could
inhict only nominal fine.
''Old Jennie" the last of the famous
tribe of Rogue River Indians. died at jack
sonville, Ore, last Sunday. She anticipated
her decease, having prepared her brfial
robes at great expense of time and labor,
and the outfit weighed about fifty pounds.
She was aged abont 65 years.
Messrs. Edwin and Grant Mays arrived
on the midnight train from Berkeley, where
they have been in attendance on the uniyer-
slty of California On the 18th Mr.. Edwin
Mays, having completed his studies and
passed his examinations, was graduated
with honors from the institution.
Mr.. Joel W. Koontz returned Yesterday
from assessing property in the neighbor-
hood of Tygh ridge. II says prospects
were never better tor good crops, and farm
ers are very much encouraged. There is a
possibility that something might happen to
cause failure in the harvest, but nothing
in the least probabl'.
Spokane, Walla Walla and Pendleton are
bidding for the location of the Union Pa
citic shops which were burned down at Star
buck, Wash, few days since. There will
be hard pull between these towns; but 1t
is very likely If rebuilt at ali the shops will
be where they were formerly, as that seems
to be the most desirable and convenient site.
The rver rose very little last night, but
it has now nearly reached the highest mark |
of last year. This is the FIRST rise this sea-
son. and another may be expected next
month, which is usually the highest. From |
reliable information we understand there Is |
an abundance of Sow in the mountains, |
and when this is melted very high water |
may be expected.
Morgan Hoult, the railroad man who was
run over by a car at Junction City, says the |
East Oregonian. his leg being amputated, Is |
in dying condition at Portland, to which |
place he was removed. 4 dispatch received |
by Pendleton relatives this forenoon an
noun ced the sad news. Mr.. Hoult's sister, |
Mrs Mack McCulloch. leaves tonight for |
Portland. Miss Lola Howard left on the
forenoon train.
Moro Observer: Assessor Henrichs dropped
n to find out what property we had, last
Friday, He says he Is assessing improved
arm or other land at $500 per quarter sec-
hon. Grazieg land not good for any otner
purpose, he assesses at So an acre. Range
horses he values at Sl5 to 500 head. work
lorses at $40 to $50 head; cattle $40 per
lead and he Is assessing credits at so per
cent of their face.
A new postofice has been established at
;he junction of Bull Run and the Sandy
liver with the name OF Unavilla. Miss
Hattie L Sweet has been appointed post
The establishing of a postofice
S hailed with JOY by the people along the
Sandy river, who have long been wishing
Iuch convenience With the completion
If the new bridge the settlers will begin to
consider themselves quite civilized.
Goldendale Sentinel: Tuesday while
Frank Fenton with his four. horse team and
;wo wagons of lumber were going down the
mountain, the Ia Gber slipped toward on the
lorses and caused them to run away, throw
ng him off the load, breaking hIs collar
zone in the fall and bruisIng him up con
The clavicle Is broken near Its
connection with the scapula, which is In
'erv bad place. We have no doubts but