, 1868-05-08

.#jalIa %alla Statesman.
FRIDAY EVENING, May 8, 1898.
Money Market.
s.u Francisco Legal Tender rates nixon
New York Gold Quotations. i39%
REPUBLICAN TicKsr.-The republicans of Ore
Ton City have nominated full ticket for city
officers.
CrrY ELEcTIoE. - Under the amended city
charter the annual election for city officers will
be held on the second Monday in July.
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JETT. DAVIS trial is expected to come on at
Richmond about the last of May. Gen. Lee and
Phil. Sheridan have been summoned to appear as
Witnesses.
A PEasIsrESr FIRB.-The Pennsylvania papers
give description of an oil we'll in that State
that has been burning more than two years, all
efforts TO extiugush the flames having failed.
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MUNICIPAL ELEcrIoN.-At The Oregon City
electios, held on Monday last, for city officers,
the republican ticket was elected. Barclay,
frsp.) for mayor, had 80 majority. Last year
the town went democratic.
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UuATrLLA County. - prominent democrat
who is we'll posted, assures US that the demo-
Gratis will carry UmAtilla county for their State
ticket by two hundred and fifty majority. This
is gain upon the last election.
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RAILROADS WILL PAY The Chicago Tribune
estimates that the earnings of the twelve roads
entering Chicago for the last year was $49, ,oOO,-
OOO In the face of this there are some who
are of the opinion that railroads won't pay.
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SEeARs AND ToBAcco.-Mr. J. Bauer has Just
received bis spring and summer stock, embrac-
log the choicest brands Of tobacco and segars,
to which be invites the attention of those who
iudulge'in the use of the weed.
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AccEPrBD.-Fred. Swartze's challenge to run
bis colt "Crawfsh," against any two or three
year old colt in the Valley, has been taken by
U. Jared, and the race will come off at an early
day, at which time excellent sport may be ex>
pected.
OHEGoS CRY WooLENs.-Messrs. Lippitt Co.,
of the "Brick Corner" have now in store a very
full stock of Oregon City woolens, embracing
all the varieties, which for fueuess of fabric
and beauty of finish, are fully equal to the very
best imported goods.
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Coop NHws.-It is always pleasant to hear
good news, but the best news we have heard
lately is that N. & E. Brown are selling their
highly fashionable stock of lady's and gentle,
mems dress goods, dry goods, clothing, grocer
les, &c, at very cheap rates.
REsIGNED.-Mr. G. F. Butler, for several years
Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue for this
District has sent in his resignation. Mr.. B. is
engaged in mercantile pursuits at Lewiston, l.
T., and hence his resignation. The Department
will be fortunate in securing the services of an
equally faithful and efficient officer.
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The AssEssNEST.-0wingt to inaccuracies in
making up the assessment roll, the County Com
missioners have rejected the entire work, and
ordered a new assessment to be made. This sc'
ton of the Board will involve a delay of some
two months in collecting the taxes for the cur
rent year. The roll, however, was so imperfect
that the Board had no other alternative.
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RAILROAD SPEECH.-By invitation of the Rail-
road Committee, Philip Ritz, Esq, has consented
to address the people of Walla Walla upon the
question of railroads, the time and place for
which will be duly announced. Mr.. R. spent the
past winter in Washington on business mainly
connected with the North Pacific Railroad, and
in that way came in possession of many facts of
interest to the friends of the railroad enterprise
Coop TENPLARs.-The following named per-
sons were installed as officers of Mountain Gem
Lodge, No. 8, l. o. G. T., for the quarter com.
nenciug May 1, 1868 Dillon, W. G. T. Mrs
Moore, W. V. T.; G. E. Whitney, W. s.; Mrs
Miner, W. 81 c. Ireland, W. F. s.; I. L. Sever
son, W. NJ; Mrs. Lasater, W. l. G.; c. Moore,
W %. G.; Miss Kerr, W. R. s.; Miss Stevens,
W. L. s.; ]. F. Woods, W. c.; P. T. Shupe,
P.W. CT.
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RETIRED FROM BUsrSEss.-Messrs. Brown Bros.
q Co., for years the heaviest dealers at Walla
Wslls, having accumulated a handsome fortune,
have retired from business. These gentlemen
were among the very first to engage in mercan-
tile pursuits at this point, and their success
serves to illustrate what may be accomplished
BY industry and close application to business.
= In taking leave of Messrs. Brown Bros. l. Co.,
we part with old friends, and the community
looses an energetic and enterprising firm who
were ever ready to lend helping hahd to every
work Of public utility.
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THE RAILROAD MEETING, at the Court House,
on Saturday last, was well attended, and great
enthusiasm prevailed. The report of Judge
Nix, which will be found in another column,
was well received, and throughout its delivery
was greeted with cheers. At the conclusion of
Judge Mixs remarks, Mr.. Vansyckle was called