The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1894-02-10
ITEMs IN BRIEF
From Wednesdays Daily.

Circuit court will convene in this CT
next Monday.
Mr.. W. II. Meore, of Moro, is regisier'
at the Umatilla House.
The roads in the country districts a
in a terrible conditions, and cannot be e,
pected to improve any until the ra
ceases.
Two coaches of the delayed train passe
down the road at noon to-day. The lei
ter mail was transferred 10 it; but no p
pers or ether mail matter.
Notwithstanding the pleasant wealth,
enjoyed here last night fresh coverin
Of snow appeared on the summit of th
Khckltat hills this morning.
We have received from Mr.. J. Koont7
agent of the Continental and OF er fire IL
surance companies, very handsome cal
endar and good supply of blotters. MI
Keontz Is thoroughly alive to his bushes
interests.
Two boys in Salem who nave been KILN
harmless birds are under the surveillance o
the Humane society of that city, who pro
pose to enforce the law against the wanto
destruction OF song birds as soon as the evi
dence can be secured.
his appointment as collector of interna
revenue he has received 2600 letters
nearly all of them being applications To-
places in his Office. The entire working
force OF his Office consists of only thirty
F. E. Seely, of Moro, writes to Mr
Maloney, city marshal, that he can give
employment to any person who Is sobel
and can drive four horses. MIR. Seely
L.. oil
wages, and then, if satisfaction is given
will continue the employment all sum
mer.
Blooming, budding spring is waiting 10
lnaugurate her reign as monarch OF the
seasons; but bluff old winter still holds
the sceptre. 1t must be admitted that the
hoary locks OF the old man are becoming
thin, and his slug glsh> movements denote
the decay OF strength and power; but he
may maintain his seat on the throne for
few days yet.
The Tacoma Neps roasts Corbett edi-
torially and says he Is the most blood
thirsty OF the ring champions. In speak
ing of the fight that paper says: bring
on your bull fights and your Roman
gamesl Toss women in among the lions!
Thumbs down. Thumbs down! human
blood must be spilled 10 satisfy the CRAY
ing of our Christian hearlsl"
Skamania County Pioneer: Last Sat-
urday night burglars made raid on w.
l.. Keliner's barber shep and stole
dozen razOrs and tour pairs OF slippers
The same night they entered Ed. Berger
on's saloon and took large quantity OF
cigars and opened the "till" and got sey
eral dollars in silver. No clue of the
robbers has been found.
Prlneville Ne,os: 1t has been reported
TO these headquarters that some Warm
Spring subjects, who were killing deer
out of season on the desert, took charge
OF Sheriff Booth yesterday. What are the
treaty stipulation between the United
States government and the Warm Spring
Indians? Some one furnish US this IN
please, aid we will gladly pub
lish 1t.
Last evening at Fraternity hall the To-
cal camp of Woodmen held their
menthly sociable, At which there was
good attendance. The hours we're spent
very agreeably by the members anc
their wives in listening to programme
of literary exercises, which were well &C.
lected.
on the Heppner branch. Trains will not
the main line 20 Arlington, but
will stop at Willows where a new dtpai
ha. been completed. This gives direc,
TO and from Helpner ID tn,
passenger llne. Inc sew schedule take
sfieet next Subday.
The dancing party gwen by The Dalles
string band last evening al the armory
was a very enjoyable event. Every num-
ber was duly appreciated, and the music
furnished was all that could be desired
These parties are becoming quite popu-
lar. and are events greatly Djoycd by the
devoiees OF Terpslchoree.
jackson Engine Co. held its annual
election of officers last evening, which
resulted as follows: A. A. Keller, presi-
dent; john crate, foreman: John Biaser.
first assistant; Burt Williams, second as
sistant; F. Lemke, treasurer; A. Sand
rock, secretary; Ii. Clough, Chas. Frank
and F. w. L. Skibte, board OF delegates
A large tarn belonging to 4. Draper, cn
his iarm east Of Union, was consuned by
fire Monday afternoon. In the barn we've
stored 1900 pounds of wool. large
quantity OF hay, several sets Of harness and
a number Of horses, besides farm imple-
ments, all of which were destroyed The
loss is about $1,000, partially covered by in
,urance.
Travel Californian ard by steamer is Ir.
creasIng rapidly The State of California.
when she leaves her dock Friday night. Wi
carry more passengers than any boat has
done In many s.ohths Union Pacific |
othcials state that a ,srge pumber of th, |
passengers are from Eastern Oregon ano |
LGano, maay small towns turning out pa =
ties OF dozen or more.
We have received frem Hon. D. W.
VOORHEES,, chairman ef the finance commit
tee, U. s. senate, number of printed in |
to be answered by persons en-
gagged IN different Industries, regarding the |
effect of the passage of the Wilson bill /
upon their business. 1t appears to be an /
honest inquiry into the results of possible |
res trade upon the industries of the |
country.
Captain I. D. Jones died very suddenly |
1t his home at Goldendale yesterday |
of heart failure, aged 70 years.
captain Jones came there seme months |
ago from SanduskY, o., for his health ane
y visit his son, Milton .. Jones, the
Captain Jones was formerly |
, prominent steamboat man On the lake
He has been an ardent Republican since
he war.
A number OF Chicago journalists, rep
the leading papers OF that city.
are visiting Portland. They are from
San Fraucisco direct, and have been de
allied TO write up the mldwinter fair for /
cry la Southern alifornla they become |
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