, 1881-12-31
THE LOCAL CORK.


Nike Cageref, an old timer here, has ciosei
out business at Texas Ferry and will again
make hia home in this city.
The Spokane Clrox;ols is Publishing srti
cies on thst country which should be issued
in pamphlet form aud distributed throughout
the world.
Bear hunting is good up Mil Geek. Not
only is hunting good. but occasionally man
really sees bear-usualiy when be hasn't
his gun with him.
John L. Sharpsten returned from Colyille
or Sunday morning in time 70 eat his Christ
mas dinner with hiss family
We are sorry 70 see that our nsighhor OF
the Fa,ohmaR has not been neglected. for
Car.ssmas. He has receirei al immense
pair OF shears.
Owing to the great amount Of work On
baad AZ the STATESMAN Office our force will
work n, usual and take their holiday at some
future time.
Hank Vaughn is not dead Is reported ont
10 getting well and spending his idle moments
in sending messages of coincidence TO bis
wonId-br slsyer. Cau't hurt Christian.
Capt. Armstrong, secretary Of river de-
psrtment .. r. L n. Co. and stationed at
Portland. arrived by tram this morning. He
will remain here during the holidays CUES:
OF MIR. Thos- Page
Web" lessee, ore Ut our boys, but now
county auditor OF Columbia county, came
down from Dayton Saturday night to spend
the holidays with his people. "Web is
boy for the rising generation TO pattern after.
Jones, formerly city marshal Of the Dalles,
has been bound over IN the sum Of 500 to
appear before the grand jury at the next
term of court on the charge If stealing
blankets from the steamer Mountain Queen.
I. II. DuPuy, III the employ of the o. r.
4 n. Co, was III Walia Walls to spend
Christmas He has come from the Dalles
with his party on hand car, taking the
annual account Of stock on the eompany's
line.
The saloons on Ch-is:mis day diI a rush
ing business aud w'ro crowded for a good
portion Of the day. At the different places
turkey, ham. roast pig, pigs feet, corned bee
and lots Of o,heI ict.. " re dished up in pro-
fusion and made many Il man happy.
We say a LAZY loose her rubber sandal
crossIug muddy street crossing yeste rday.
Whether any questionable prayers went up
Or not we cannot say We only thought OF
the many souls she nigh. be dayning for a
little thing like thai Won N are 50 pecn.
liar.
We noticed Charlie Bcs ,rrer. editor Of the
Edtcimda, staggering aad rce!Ing home last
Saturday night, er"aniug beneath the weight
Of Christmas ''tixin's" Passing his residence
a lew hours later. We saw it brightly illu.
minated and evidences of Christmas tree.
Charlie is gentleman abroad, and kind
father at home.
}. B. Mencmy, Esq, one of the solid men
of Lewiston, is in the city on visit and
gives good account of the progress OF that
burg. He informs US that much grain and
hax was spoiled by reason Of not being har-
vested in time The citizens generally are
greatly encouraged over the prospects Of
Northern Idaho, AMI settlers are well sat,s-
fed with the country. Like all tn. older
citizens Mr. Menomy appears tog COW younger
with age.
As Boxing Day wears on the editor Of ths
STATESMAN continues TO receive gifts from
kind friends, among others lie a fine hat from
the generous Fred Stencil. and something
for Mrs STATESMAN also, both of which will
not be forgotten Then from our nelg!,tor
Besserer. Of the Fatchman, q very handsome
cut glass paper weight. which We fancy our
friend sent to be used as 4 weapon OF de-
Tense in an emergency, but which is appre-
eiased and &C ,epted in proper spirit. To
all. thanks.