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complished daughter OF one Of our prominent
citizens Is shortly to be led To the hvmenial
altar by a young gentleman, whose many
brilliant qualities have won him host OF
friends
PERSoNAL-Mr. Cannon, formerly in tie
sewing machine business in Portland, has
lately opened store at Spokane Mr. G.
4 Pease, well known On this coast, has also
opened boot and shoe store at that point
And still more are to come.
R1reESEn.-Hon- y. I. C,,on, who has
been in attendance upon the sessions of the
District Court at Dayton, returned to the civ
on yesterday. Mr.. Cation was employed in all
the important suits disposed Of 1T this term of
the Court, and was successful in his efforts 10
protect the rights of his clients.
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us the news. Write up what occurs IN your
neighborhood and forward US the items
Make them as brief and interesting as you
can.
SMASH UP.-Sunday forenoon certain
young gentleman hired 3 team at one of our
livery stables, and taking his = orange bios
Som started out for drive in our suburbs.
Unfortunately for our Lothario and his Dull
ciana one Of the hind wheels catching in deep
rnt snapped the hind axle Of th- huG.:y, neceS-
sitating the couple 10 tramp home on foot.
BEET AFTER ALL-Mr Short well known in
NJ, Lai, hut
first auctioneer that cried on the streets Of
Walla Wall, has lately been visiting some Of the
cities il California. but says that lie saw none
to surIasS Walla Walla in point of tyE..ness.
Hereafter he viii make this his permanent
Residence and we welcome both Mr. and Mrs
Short back 10 their Old home.
WAlIA WALLA WHEAT We find this in the
Commercial Reporter: The first full cargo Of
Walla Walla wheat loaded this year, is just
but in the American ship Alice d. Cooper, at
Astoria 1t is shipped by VI. G. Moore who
has about 1900 tons left The quality Is good;
fully up ii not superior to the average slnp-
meut of California. The cargo WAS selected
with unusual care and round figure is looked
for"
ARRESTED. We learn that Wm. Mcdonald,
who for years was agent for the o. ;. \. Co. 1t
Cello. was arrested in Portland on Saturday
on a charge Of emhezzleinent. Mcdonald WAS
ihr:t lrsyia. for San Francisco when taken
In charge by the officers of the Law: The
amount supposed to have been appropriated
by him figures up in the neishborhood Of
SS 600 Being unable to give the requisite
amount of bail, he WIS oozapelled to so to jail.
..MEKRy MAKERs"- is the title of ::
troupe Of artists who are contemplating tour
through the upper country. They will open
at Wait<bur., on Thursday. December 18th,
visiting Dayton en Friday and Saturday fol-
lowing. From the latter place they 20 to
Lewiston, giving an entertainment IN that city
on the evening Of the e3d INST, and should
tLey receive proper encouragement viii remain
laii.srr hc company IS composed ii tifstci:,sS
artists. AMI our friends can anticipate the en-
iov,nent Of something iare. There is not ~
Indifferent performer IN the troupe.
SANE CLASs.-Iti Is noticeable fact that
Major Hancock, capt. Chambers and
Quarterlr&ster Dandy, NOW or their way 70
attend Col Perry's cours Of inquiry We're IN
tue same class ut West Point. although Cap.
Dandy resigned hsfore flushing lis course o.
studies. lie subsequently entered the army,
avs. soon after obtained a commission
Captain Chambers has recently returned
from Constantinople where he was sent as
American army attachc to the Turkirh army
during the late Rnsso-Turklsh army.
WINTER-At seven this morning the ther-
mometer indicated 10 dec, being, with the ex
ception of one day last week, the coolest
v.-the: we have had dso far this winter There
can be no question bat that winter Is here.
Are vou prepared for it? GoodheaVy ci"thInl;
is essential for comforr; blazing fires aI.d WARM
Rooms viii have many greetings rosy cheeks
and ticety steps viii ROW distinguish the foot
man cold and shiverinS bodies Will gladly
hover about the tireside; everybody VIII he !
seeking comfort and pleasure. And the best
nlace in town to purchase valuable and useful
christmas presents Is at DR.. Days.
STREET PREAcHINc-This mode oeAducMg
the wicked to fee from the wrath to Come has
been extensively practiced in Portland and
other places for the past few Years In the
East. on a Sunday, it is no uncommon sight 70
see muscular individual mounted on a s!:y
goods box, and with :, powerful voice pleading
with his careless and world loving audience to
fur.ake their wicked ways and accept the
teachings of Him who died that the sinner
might enjoy everlasting life Whether tins
particular kind of work has ever resulted Ia
any permanent good is a problem that the
STATESMAN is not called upon at this time to
solve. The practice has been introduced here,
and on yesterday u very plain but vigorous
sneaker held forth in front OF MeSSrs. Hawley,
DoId & Co. : mammoth store 1t the Garner OF
Third and Nain streets The congregation
VAS quite large, most CT them, no doubt, hav-
ing been attracted by the novelty of the sight
of j bare headed man, on a cold Tintry. day,
yociferating in frantic tone, and, at times
demanding Of the passer-hy an answer to the
question: why will We die" We under
stand the services are to be conducted regular
II. and it is hoped that good will follow