The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-17


this soon quieted down when it was ascer'
tanned that the locomotive had ran over q
horse, and the trainmen had killed the
brute to put 1t out OF misery.
We received call this morning from
Mr.. Geo. Sherrlll, who lives on Five Mile
creek. He is one of the solid farmers in
that vicinity, and says that Wasco county
suits him exactly.
Mr.. ]. G. Day, jr., one of the contract
ors at the Locks, and the engineer, Mr..
Chas. II. Page, started for Washington
City, d. o., Saturday. The object of their
visit to the national capital Is not known
In the county court Yesterday the appli-
cation of J. L. Delk, of Hood River, for
liquor license was heard before his honor,
Judge Blakelev. A remonstrance numer-
ously signed was presented and the court
continued the case until the 2lst instant
Ocboco Reuie,0: While snow still re-
mains in the SantIam road on the summit
of the Cascades, teams are now crossing
that route. A large herd of cattle, which
came over this road, reached this side of
the mountain last Tuesday
Extensive preparations are being made for
grand celebration of the coming 4th of
July on Three Mile creek The location Is
all that could be desired, and as 1t is
pleasant drive from The Dalles very many
OF our citizens may be expected to partlcl-
pate.
| The following names are registered at
the Umatilla House, members of the state
medical association which convened in
this city this afternoon: Mrs. Dr. Whit
ney, q. FL. Wheeler, Henry w. Coe, An
drew c. Smith, L. l.. Harmon, ri. r.
Holmes
Mr.. Roderick Macaulay, heretofore sub.
Iect Of the queen of Great Britain and Ire.
land, yesterday before the county clerk de-
clared his intention under oath of becoming
an American citizen. He was granted his
papers and will in due time exercise the
right of suffrage.
Jim Hill has announced big cut in
rates on the Great Northern, and Oregon
Pacific and the steamship companies haye
commenced the fight on the south. The
Union Pacific and the Northern Pacific
are most affected, and Portland is be-
tween two fires.
Mrs. L. Rorden, Miss NettIe Freddeu
and Miss Julia Nickesen left on the aftec-
noon train to-day for Hood River, to he
present at the wedding of Mr.. Christian
Nlckelsen and Miss Gertrude Rigby, which
will take place at the residence Of Rev. Mr..
Rigby at Belmont this evening.
A Washington dispatch says that A. M.
Condra, who came from near Halscv, Linn
county, was working In Ford's theatre,
when the historic structure collapsed. but
escaped unhurt. He was native of Ore
gOn, and Is well known IN Albany, his
father being pioneer of Linn county.
The ladies of this city have organized
themselves into a society to perfect ar
engagements for an exhibit at the floral .
lair TO he held in Portland on the 22d of
this month. Mrs. w. Lord was elected
president, Mrs. S l.. Brooks secretary and
Mrs. j. M. Marden treasurer. As we have
a veriety of flowers in bloom The Dallcs
will make fair exhibit In comparison
with any PARTON Of the state.
Penitentiary convicts are now making
dbout 40 900 brick day, says the Salem
Statesman: "It is a pity they could nos
make enough for the soldiers home, the
branch asylum, and all other prospective
public buildings now, before the starting OF
the proposed jute mill so as to keep the idle
convicts employed. They ann to make
3 900 600 this season, to be used in public
buildings aud additions provided for by the
last legislature"
Elensburgh Register: It is wonderful
what an immense body of water Is pass
ing out the country through the mountain
streams. since the first warm days when
the snow began to melt the streams have
been running full, with variation of not
over four inches There Is still great
quantity of snow in the mountains which
the hot days will soon transform into
water. The Wilson and Nahum creeks
have, II is estimated, carried off more
water this spring than for the past four
years put together.
Last spring Percy Davis took three car
loads of horses from Malheur county 10
Kansas and Nebraska for sale, and on his
return here few days ago, says the
Ocnoco ReUieio, SAID he had Just disposed
of the last of them The horse market
there Is very dull, only the best quality
being in demand, and he SAYS he would
not advise any one 10 ship horses east un-
less he knows just where he can dispose
Of them, as the expenses attached TO ship
ping and feeding them will soon consume
The difference in the p ices there and here.
One of our citizens of facetious turn
)t mind walked down the street yesterday
With roll OF greenbacks amounting TO
s65 In his vest pocket. He had exerted
himself, and left his coat al home
lshing up to an acquaintance in
playful manner he pushed his head
against him and almost threw him down.
seeing the roll of greenbacks in the
pocket, the person who hal been rushed"
determined 10 have some fun. Pretending
o fan the heated individual he quietly
ook the roll and put il in his pocket.
Showing his acquisition to two of our
;itizens he awaited Developments The
lext day one of these accosted the loser
md asked If he was not robbed. He said
10, that he had lost $65 in his garden, and
would give $40 for its recovery. Going
D his Office he wrote out an order TO the
'erson having the money, asking HIM to
etain $40 out of the amount. To-day
he unfortunate person received Ssh, and
Luietly bore the loss. Later on he wes ,
in the $40; but he does hot
now yet how or'where he parted COM
ANY with the $65.