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, 1877-12-29

COMING BAcx-A private letter written by
Horace Brandon, from Jefferson, Wisconsin,
states that B. L. Sharpstein, Esq, is arranging
to return to Walla Walla, and may be expected
here sometime the coming spring. Mr.. Sharp
stein has been living at Austin, Texas, for the
last wear, but had gone back to Wisconsin.
, 1877-12-29

pry SIMPSON has gone to Washins ton, and
1T. =, remain there during the winter The
t.,. 4 B,ns trip is to confer with Mitchell
- :, 81, things for the June election. This
..ur,,orlrt The democrats intend to carry
:" -. gr,3 elect a good sound democrat To the
g-r,.d :. .ltcs senate.
, 1877-12-29

,.r, yr,E's PRESENTS, in immense variety
,,.-.,tsry Bros. Fine dresses for ladies',
81 I'll. suits for gentlemen, gloves, hand
- -. and = thousand and-one other articles
A....i,,, A.:..Ir. f,r new years presents,
, 1877-12-29

The NoETH PACIFIC RAJLEoAD COMPANY has
passed resolution declarin, the intention OF
the company to build their road on the north
side of the Columbia river, making Portland
the great terminal city At the same time the
company denounced Senator Mitchell's bill as
adverse to the interests of the North Pacific.
The general impression is that the Oregon sena-
tor is working in the interest of the Central
Pacific, and that the intention is to postpone
the building of any road as long as possible.
Senator Mitchell, from his position as chair
man of the railroad committee, will have great
influence in shaping legislation, and possibly
may succeed in killing of the North Pacific
A letter received from Delegate Fem expresses
the opinion that the bill to extend the land
rant will fail, and with it all hopes for a
railroad from that quar.er will vanish.
, 1877-12-29

ruersraaS TrrKEY. Our friend, W. w.
D,r. E,l.. liyim pei the foot of the moun-
,,;r, ,,r,t us 4 ma aifccut turkey-a huge Is
ami ,olhlrr from which to make our Cb'is.-
.... Inner. Onr Of the finest birds We ever
..r f.;rni Dayis viii accept our thanks for
In, kind 7.u~mhraGce-
, 1877-12-29

THE INFLUENCE OF LADIES was strikingly
illustrated in the successof the loan exhibition.
Mrs Judge Wingard, Mrs. Dr. Steinbers and,
Parnell were specially active, and by their
eyertions greatly contributed to the success of
the first art exhibition held at Walla Wa'la-
, 1877-12-29

x.r yrr's GlrrS. Mr.. Il. K. Strail hit,
.,,.,sr has yery fine stock o. goods from
l:b "a select new years presents. Gold
,,... ,b,iy.. rings, silver and plated ware,
n, rirle c,mprisinE an assortment from which
4 .,s.es uAy be suited.
, 1877-12-29

HENS in Walla Walla valley have forgot the
art of laying eggs At least we judge so from
the fact that it is SO long Stree We seen an esss
that we have well nigh forgot what they look
like. Here is a fine opening for man of en-,
terprise to start a chicken ranch and supply
this market with fresh eggs.
, 1877-12-29

,y,rHrn TrrErY Mr.. A. Scho!l, Of he
.ru,ir. .Ia-k.:, kindly remembered us on
,br:,.n.a, day, by placing on our table a mag
.,if-rr. turkey. labelled the STATESMAN Office.
Tlr,n ii The kindness Of our fr ends We expect
+. line on TURKEY mcnS FOR the btlancc Of the
, 1877-12-29

.,-,,,r FOR iS7S. The STATESMAN this
= f,rri.he- It's subscribers with a neatly
's'N .,I.nIar. which If posted up will b.
g'.a,l .i c.,,ysnient for reference.
, 1877-12-29

Mart TAYLOR is named as editor OF ths
J,d,p.ndeut. a new paper about to be started
at Pendleton, Oregon Mart aose ail abou. .ne
business. and is sure to make lively paper
, 1877-12-29

S'"NN ANp ADVERTISING. No person would
no" think Of d'in' bu>ines in a city withoui
hn''n; "uta ss2 Intelligent men no. only put
"nt >';ns, but they Inform the public that they
VII furnish good ar,icles at reasonable prices.
A. - n, an4 notices IN the windows Of store.
an sen hy the few l,ersous only who pass III
iAa. Particular stree: hut a notice in pews-
PAPER which i but a ,i nonan extensive scale
seen hy ne4sly everybody.
, 1877-12-29

'JnGrJ. t. LEWIS should be- selec.ed as one
'' 'lr three persons to represent the territory
Al 'ars~ IN thr constitutional convention. HIS
Profound aAow'rd, ,e of law and eminent ability
N'Hi4 make him a valuable member. In the
matter oi se'rctiu; delegates tn the convention
'f'.'''r' should he ignored ami only the best
"gA chosen men who from habits of life and
e."'A''n 4rr htjcl 10 mould the Institutions
,N n-w commonwealth.
, 1877-12-29

PfGsoyAl pr IL. +. AdamS, Of Oakland
r-I;Nnia, ful.a,r'y oi Chicago, lbs arrived at
til sim. Hou,". Walla Walla and Nil remain
"D' month for H.. trr..t,Gen. ( al forms Of
rilroai, disease. rr. Adams Is re.,u,ar :,raIu-
.~"i i tt u.ar school of medicine, aud is q
thG"u;h surgeon 4 practical physician and
scholar. And ali the a!fiictcd win do We'll to
rat! AM consult the D"c:o: Ptucr;lStina.ion
!, the ,Aci oi tue.
, 1877-12-29

rpowy, editor of the Albany Dcmocrat,
IN ..riou,ly ill, hut is now reported as
"a ;,., and in a fair way to recover his us
~, ,I-i ,ood health,
, 1877-12-29

NJ LILY, NJ D., graduate of the Ohio
W. IL g. I.''fse. physician and surgeon, Walla
on ~ y I, Surgical operations performed
eas.-.-' ''--'s terms Chronic and private dis
me-. s"'ga With but little medicine. Cures
h4yin. - N N every case We undertake to treat,
eases n n; 'line 10 dabble with incurable dis
atelv d., D.4enoSs in all chronic diseases accur-
Main -. I.iiine'! and consultation free. Office
street near. corner First
, 1877-12-29

IN GoRxAN and wife have returned
"" h-ilal trip to San Francisco They are
-'n' . .,tF.beI in coy quarters at the O'Brien
, 1877-12-29

L Geo~ll>E, Esq.. one cf lewistons oldest
and mrst .n.c",sial merchants, passed throu h
Walh Wa'la, Friday last, on his way to San
Fr.uris,a, where he expect, To pass the winter.
Mr Gn~,inr was 4 pioneer merchant at the
uallrS, and then 1T Lewiston, and always sue
c~--tul asa bushes, man. lie reports bnsi-
nr,, n Lewiston IL progressive, and the fu.ure
tui II proni.c
, 1877-12-29

IKE MIDNIGHT Mass, at st. Pa.rick's
<"lTyh' waS grand affair. The altar was
|yA'l with aov"er-, and brilliantly illuminated
''A'' Ike fairy scene The music by the
,1'' WAS excellent. and The address by Father
1-,'E Was IN his usual eloquent strain. The
7:iace has crowded by the faithful, and in ad-
union VI. many Iran rers We're prc,cnt. curious to
''a.s' .ln The lmp, SIu: ceremonies with which
'-7 AiLo.lc chgryh l. ,hcr.3 in Christmas day.
, 1877-12-29

-'"S' a FE,r-Quite an excitement pre-
'''''' ID .'S mel ;iberhccI Of Main and Third
.''s''' wednesday evening, about I o'clock,
'~'1i 0at n lie discharge Of heavily
- ~ s,A Alter ihauiring. it was ascertain
'''~ MI Schumacher had set sun as Q
d Tie rear part Of the saloon kept by
t5,. t5a, IA. Aaa M. i.uschinger. 4 hoy passing
naer, 80 .ttellieAtiy spruRE the gun, but fortu
"'-loCt sustaining any damage,
, 1877-12-29

CHrl>rNAs y rHr CoryTEY. W. learn ii::t
the ,,c,l.r, ncar TIE foot of the moultains a.
,u'lr,l at Nayon's school house. Chr s,mas
,,r. anl had a jolly good time. c. Maier,
Esl.. presided; Chri>,ma, Tree hal p.eviou=
Iy been prepared from which presents We're
Distributes il great rr,fU>ion, and together
both y.an. .eti Ill rnJaycl the.nael.es-
, 1877-12-29

',>h >sNNE-one day this week horse
NJ, '>7''ed To be lei~ursIy walking down
street taking the sidewalk for it to keep
/. '-e mud. He continued on down until
Sln- '-'e u the shoeshop of Messrs. Healy 1
5-.I - when he deliberately walked in. Ell
q AIN the intention of having his measure
mar :. d pair Of water. proof shoes. Thi.
en,s '''-'ed the latest exhibition of hors,
, 1877-12-29

i1EASNSr EYrEETAIxAEyr.-The entertain
''-, given On Mondayerenin:. December 2ith
'''- Benefit cf the Unitarian Society, was {
'-''''' AFFAIR Mr.. Calvin is an excellent
'..'s'' ami haa Dickens been present We arr
- ,l''y sure NJ vsnll have recognized the faith
~ 'AleFia Il his deli ,htful Christmas story.
al,a,.,t, iD.eauN were well ARRANGED. and
D1,r ~ III. me entertainment was one Of the
:. 1eA .t.itGl Of the srasnn
, 1877-12-29

From Walla Walla to Palouse city the dis
tance by the new road is % miles. Work on
the road will be pushed forward. The road
crosses the Snake river at Almota, where there
is a good ferry now in working order. The
road will be opened and placed in good order
in time for the spriny immigration
, 1877-12-29

Cum~Ta,s was properly observed at the
OBricn Hou.,. Thr t.bles fairly groAned IN
der til. weight # roast turi.ey, roast goose,
IA. chicken AMI minca pi.s. Casual guests
VIZ delighted with the display OF good things,
AMI the regular hoard-rs We're nore than ever
convinced thu; Ton . Hricn and his wife know
M :, -. hut-l
, 1877-12-29

A SECOND EAILRoAD.-On our first page We
publish an article copied from the East Oregon
ian, giving the particulars OF an organization
for the purpose of building a narrow track rail
road from Umatilla to Weston, Oregon. We
are assured that this is DO speculative move
ment, but well disessed plan, and that the
road will be built in time to market the coming
years crop 1t is reported that the iron to rail
sixty miles of the road is already shipped, aud
that early in the spring work will he commenced
in good earnest. WesIcn is the objective pcint
of the proposed road, but any one who is ac-
quainted with the lay of the country will see
that it is quite likely to extend to Waila Wala,
and possibly the town of Dayton will come
within the scope of It's operations. 1t now
looks as thou n the whole country is to be
threaded by railroads, and that Walla Walla is
destined to be railroad centre o. no mean i'm
portance.
, 1877-12-29

THr WETurr for the past week has been
rl., the alnanac makers term variable, :"
a. .,.!y anil rainy 1t one time, showing at ar
.,Lar and occasional slimpscS Of sunshine The
Thermometer so far this season has rarely been
down t, thr frey.in; point, and we have had
les than our ra,ru allowance Of coid weather.
, 1877-12-29
HOLIDAY Tors.-There i. no subject in which

HOLIDAY Tors.-There is no subject in which
during this CHEEKY season more people are inter
ested than in that Of holiday toys The war
IN Asia, the gloom that hams over the Vatican,
the stru ,gle in France, the silver controversy
in Washin: ION, the policy of the administra-
ton are all secondary and subordinate in popu.
lar thou yht to the one great question We have
pointed out. 1t is discussed in every home,
no matter how high or how low; on the frinSes
as well as in tie centres of civilization No
sweeter gift has been iven to the world by any
nation than this annual custom of present
making to children and friends. and it seems
strange that it should have come out OF the
hard and cold North German forests and noun
tains. There Christmas is often called the
childrens festival. The Christmas tree was
first planted there and laden down with pres
ents for old and youny. Its seed has been
sc.ttered over all the world, and the rude gifts
of the early days have given place to the Won
derful works Of the most cInnin of artifcers.
No better evidence Of the growth and pro. 5rcss
Of the world could be presented than by COM
arison of the toys OF three or four hundred
years a 20 with these Of the present time; but,
unfortunately, the comparison can pever be
made But failing in maxim; the comparison,
We c..n call at the two great toy stores in this
Of Mr.. j. B..ue. s on the nor.h side
Of Main street, and at the grand headquarters
presided over by Sam. rext door to Duesenbery
Bros Here toys in endless PERCUSSION can be
examined and bought at prices su.prisir :ly low.
, 1877-12-29
INDIAN TROPHIES.

prominent feature in the exhibition, was
the large and interesting collection of elaborate
ly wrought huckskin garments. heavily ,rim-
med with beads, belts oi skin, quiyers full of
arrows, brides, moccasins, &c, found mostly
in caches by the enlisted men in Gen Howards
command, after the battle Of Clearwater last
season. One large showcase contained a fire
collection of shells and cor:.ls, several speci-
mems Of curious carving on dark stone, by In
dams in British Columbia; fragments of a
marble serpent. from tn, Palace OF the Caesars
at Rome; china cup and saucer, 100 years old.
, 1877-12-29

TERRITORIAL RoAD.-The late legislature
passed a bill authorizing territorial road from
DAYTON to Palouse city. This road is already
surveyed, and from the surveys We obtain the
following table of distances: Miles.
, 1877-12-29
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Postoffice, at Walla Walla,
December 29t,l, 1877:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29
Care of the Hair.

If the hair is well cared for from
childhood by brushing daily, and week.
ly or fortnightly cleansing and sham
pooling, the utmost excellence in growth
and texture will be the result; but
even if such thoughtfulness comes later
in life, great deal may be done to in
crease the beauty, sickness, and weight
of the hair. Fifty strokes of the brush
morning and night, the same with the
comb, are said to be sufficient but
there are right and wrong methods Of
brushing and combing. To do t
properly, the hair should be divided in
strands, the brush held sidewise when
passing over the top, SO as to reach the
scalp closely, and pressed firmly down,
fattening the brush when passing over
the lower lengths of hair. A large
rubber comb and stiff brush should be
used, and neither these nor the hair
should be wet, If dressing is required,
thin bandoline or preparation of
quinine and bay-rum is best. Some
persons find weak solution of glycer-
inc and rose-water good for smoothing
refractory puffs or curls. For cleans
ing the hair many preparations are
recommended, but perhaps the very
best is the yolks of eggs, if carefully ap-
piled. Take first cup of water with a
small quantity of ammonia, and rub the
scalp of the head with it thoroughly,
then rub in the yolk of the egg, using
the fingers, and penetrating to every
part of the scalp; have ready basin Of
tepid water, and holding the head down,
wash it, or have itwashed, thoroughly,
afterward rinsing itwell with cold water.
After the hair is finally rinsed, comb it
out well, dry it with towel, and let it
hang until perfectly free from moisture
before brushing or arranging. For
simpler cleansers, ammonia and water,
the white of egg in water, or prep
aration of quinine and bay-rum is very
good, while an excellent method of re-
moving dust from the hair and drying
too moist a scalp is to rub in powdered
starch or any plain rice powder, and
then brush the hair briskly and
thoroughly.- HarDer's Bazaar.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29
Fennomr In Clothing.

One of the most important items in
the family expenses is the clothing,
especially since there is so much of what
is called "cloth made up, for boys
and men, that will hardly hold together.
With the average family the income is
limited, and the prices OF shoddy articles
are so small that there Is a strong in
ducement to purchase the so-called
"cheap" goods.
1t is perhaps not too much to say that
the majority of people buy low-priced
clothing. But, as matter of fact, they
are the most expensive goods that can
be worn. A strong fine-textured, we'll
made article will outwear at least three
of this poor material, and it does not
really cost as much, considering the
amount of wear, to say nothing of the
shabby appearance of faded cloth-the
vexation of having the garments con-
tinually breaking to pieces, the necessity
of daily repairs, with the unsafe feeling
when one steps a little high. or puts on
an unusual strain.
The excuse which we have suggested
for buying such goods we know is hard
one to meet, being in the majority of
cases the want of money to get better
goods. But it is better to make the old
coat last a little longer, and put all the
money into the rest of the suit, and
when the money one will soon have to
find to supply another cheap suit is at
hand, get good coat. AS a wise and
economical rule. one should never pur-
chase anything but good article.
The care of clothing is a very inn
portant matter. 1t makes a great differ
ence in the looks and wear of hat or
coat, whether it is thrown down on the
lounge or chair when taken off, or care
fully hung up. With two boys the ex-
pense of their clothing is often nearly
one-half in Internationally, as we
think, because one of them will always
hang up his clothes carefully, while the
others may be found anywhere-when
they can be found at all. Properly
brushing and cleaning goods, and mend
ing them as soon as required, rather
than waiting until the thread ravels out,
or the tear has grown too large to be
neatly repaired, add greatly to their
durability.
When they get little seedy, have
some tailor who does the work cheap
and well give them good cleaning and
pressing. This may be done several
time to good suit, and each time they
will "look as good as new" Here il
where true economy comes in, in the
care of clothing and proper attention tC
repairing and cleansing. More thai
half the expense can be saved in the bill
for the year if pains are taken to secure
material worthy of such re.-GOLde'
| Rule.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29
Paving for His Charity.

The Dramatic NeaOs tells this anus
ing story concerning Leonard Grover,
the playwright: He and Ned Holmes,
the sold man," both after partaking of
generous supper one evening, passed
through Union Square, New York,
where he noticed every inch of bench
tenanted by some poor fellow without a
better place to 81 ep. Grover went
about carefully inserting silver dime
in the vest pocket of each of them. He
counted ninety, and one was left. He
determined to put dollar in his pocket
SO as to make it square ten. While
engaged in the operation, which was
rather difficult as the man was turned in
an impossible condition, the object of
charity woke up and shouted "Thieves p
at the top of his lungs. Grover had TO
give him five dollar bill to keep quiet.
He swears that this is the end Of his
charity.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29

The misdirection Of the bile, consequence
which ensues when the liver is inactive and the
bowels torpid, produces a number of bodily
evils. The blood becomes contaminated with
the bilious fluid, causing the skin and the
whites of the eyes to assume yellowish tinge +;
dyspepsia and nausea supervene, the tongue
becomes furred, the breath f@tid, there are
pains in the side and between the shoulder
blades, the urine is high cololed and scalding,
and in aggravated cases, jaundice and indam-
nation of the liver ensue. All these conse-
quences may be prevented or obviated by using
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, a vegetable altera-
tive tonic which stimulates the inactive liver to
exert itself in secreting and directing the bile,
acts naturally upon the bowels and removes
every trace of indigestion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29
THE Fairbankses have executed orders from

THE Fairbanllses have executed orders from
the United States government the past three
years for over 1850 scales. This firm is still
furnishing-under contract with the various
departments-sc for all parts of the country.
In a contract just secured from the Treasury
Department for the fiscal year (Which expires
June 80, 1879 the government shows its pre-
ference for Fairbanks scales by paying the st:
Johnsbury firm 33116 per cent more than the bid
of competing parties.-[Springfield (Mass. }
PpDDbIjc1n
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29

Howes & Co., Bankers and Commission Stock
House, Wall ST., New York.-Our Mr.. R. w.
Howes has had twenty-five years experience in
the business ten years as President of one of
our largest city banks and fifteen in private
banking. Parties DESTROYS of making quick
turns in Stocks can now do so to good advan-
tage on very small margins on the plan we sug-
gest, involving less risk and better prospects
for profit than in buying "Stock Privileges"
We solicit correspondence.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29

Physicians Of high standing unhesitatingly
give their Endorsement to the use of the Greet
enberg- Marshal's Catholicon for all female
complaints. The weak and debilitated find Won
derful relief from constant use of this valu-
able remedy. Sold by all druggists. $3.50 per
bottle. Send for almanacs, Graefenberg Co.,
New York
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29

Little Emma, from Washington, was
sent on visit to her cousin, who was an
officer at Fort Monroe. She became
homesick at last, and said: "Cousin
-, please put postage stamp on my
forehead and send me home in the cars. I"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29

The Lelands, of the Sturtevant House, Broad
way and Twenty-ninth street, New York, beg to
inform the public that they have made sub
stantial reduction in their rates to transient
guests, and have established scale of prices
ranging from $3.50, $500 and $3.50 per day,
according to location, for rooms and board.
Rooms on the European plan, 81 per day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29
The Lntest Fashions for Ladies'.

Our attention has recently been called to the
Rd,'itdn MdteldSse ClOahingS something en-
tirely new in the way of heavy, thick, warm,
wooden goods, especially adapted for ladies wear
during the cold weather now approaching.
These goods are the handssmest and most
stylish ever seen, and so far as price is con-
cerned, are miracle of cheapness. They are
intended for cloaks, sacques domans, circulars
and jackets, for beth ladies and children and
are to be found AZ all the leading dry goods
stores in the country, Be particular to ask for
Raiitan ClOdkinqs. and take no others.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29
The Chennest and Resi- Advertising

The Cheapest and Best Advertising,
to reach readers outside of the large cities.
Over 1, OOOnewspapers, divided into six different
lists. Advertisements received for one or more
lists. For catalogues containing names Of
papers, and for other information and for esti-
mates, address Beals q Foster, Al Park Row
Chimes Building), New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29
New Hn1el nevnnshire. No y WORTH.

The best place to stop when you go to New
York is the new Hotel Devonshire, opposite
Grand Central Depot. You save carriage hire,
and baggage is carried free. The Devonshire
is conducted on the European plan, at prices to
suit the times Its restaurant is one of the
best in the city, Elevator and all modern
improvements
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29

Mr.. Daniel Ward, of Stickleyville,
Va, has just died at the age of 10. He
was wealthy farmer, and he himself
superintencWd his business during q part
IF every day up to the time of his death,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29

Sour omuchrand III enrtbnrn
are signs of bilious attack; Qulrks Irish Tea
will remedy all these Price % cts.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29
CHEW
The Celebrated
"MATcnLEss
Wood Tag Plug
TOBACCO.
THE PIONEER TOBACCO COMPANY,
New York, Boston, and Chicago.

course the whole lot. That scale agent
cheated me out of $50, clean, for could have
bought better Five Ton Wagon Scale for $50 (;
Of BinghamtRon, Binghamton, N. ""
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29

Patentees and inventors should read adver-
tisement of EdsonEBros., in another column.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29

A DAY SURE made By
Agents selling our Ohromos,
OrAyons, Picture and Chro-
mo Cards I25 samples,
worth IS, sent. postpaid,
for SIS Cent?. Illustrated
. BUFFORD's SONS
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29

1.-THE Trials .Ofa Hensekeeper
Are never experienced by those who use Doc
ley Yeast Powder. Elegant, light. wholesome
biscuits, bread, rolls and mullins, every time.
Try it and be convinced.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-09-29
SANDAL.WOOD

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS
w please say that y0u saw the ADVERTISE
ment In this paper.