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, 1878-02-22

on Friday, the lst of March, the Good
Templars of this place will give social,
a suitable programme for which, inchd-
inc refreshments, etc, is now In course OF
preparation. A reasonable admission fee
will be charged, the proceeds to be de-
voted to the very worthy object of pur-
chasing a suitable organ tor the lodge, to
be used in rendering future open meetings
more attractive. For a full programme
and appropriate notice, see next weeks
lssue of this paper. IL is hoped the sue
cess attending the affair will be an over
grown counterpart of that previ ously
noted in connection with similar efforts of
the society. The committee Of arrange
ments are: Mrs. Harmed, Mrs. Revel and
4. B. Shutter.
, 1878-02-22
PUGET SOUND ARGUS.
LOCAL ~ EWS.

LEAVE, Us.-Beiofc another issue oi
.,5. rafs.r mcel. the eyr oi the public,
Rev. John Rca, pastor Oi thc PrcsHy-
,.ri,p Churrli. will have taken his depart.
,,s together with hi. cstimablr wife,
,r oakland. Cal. lie will accept a call,
s.. arc told. Ia take charge Of mission
.,I,,l near Oakland. with view 10 build
ing up chur-h organization there, Mr.
Ne, ba. lived IN Port Townsend several
,ears, during which time he has accu-
minated Tor his Church a handsome little
nroperiy. The stone church is one of the
most attractive places OF worshis In town.
IL regular attending congregation is OF
ouitr respectable numbers. aud the sui
day school Is large and conducted in very
crcditabe manner. Mr.. Rea deserves
much credit, which he will receive, for his
earnest and untiring labors here, and his
departure will be regretted by a host OF
warm friends.
, 1878-02-22

THIS week the prospectus number of
the Land Register" published at Port
land, Oregon, by d. III. Stearns, reached
our table. 1t starts ont with respectable
dimensions, coupled with a very reason
able subscription price for weekly news
paper, $3.50 per year. If Mr.. Stearns
doesn't make a success Of it. judging from
the start he has made, We would like to be
excused from trying to occupy his shoes
afterward.
, 1878-02-22

AN up-Sound exchange states that there
is no truth in the report, recently pub
lshed that the saw-mill at Port Discovery
would suspend operations for a year,
owing to a subsidy from other mill COM
panies. We could have stated as much
before now, but were requested not to do
so. Persons who circulate such reports
ought to be very careful about ascertain
ing their foundation first, as they have a
damaging effect abroad.
, 1878-02-22

COMING AGAIN.-Mr. Chas. j. Hunt
ington the photographer who executed
such artistic workmanship in his line here
a few months ago, writes from SteiIacoom
that he will visit this point again about
the 25th inst, by which time he wishes
those who desire work in his line to be
ready for the same ard he will attend to
their respective cases in short order.
, 1878-02-22

By change in the advertisement of the
PEOPLES Market 1t will be noticed that
another change has recently taken place in
the firm of that establishment. Our
young and enterprising advcnturer, Mr..
Terry now comes to the front and evinces
decided inclination to become one of the
future SOLID business men OF Port Town.
send. Messrs. Smith & Terry will con-
duct the business hereafter.
, 1878-02-22

NEssRs. Waterman & Katz announce
their intention of keeping on hand all
kinds of farming tools hereafter so as to
allow the farmers of this section an OPP
portunity to purchase such things with
out sending abroad for them. This is
shrewd move OH the part Of the wide
awake members of that firm, and one that
will be immensely appreciated by their
patrons.
, 1878-02-22

The b. b. Mali records the greatest
storm and highest tide OF the season as oc-
curing at Sehome on Thursday OF last
week. The southeast gale which blew here
on the day mentioned was spoken Of as be-
ing the most terrific that had visited this
section for nine or ten years. Several
windows, both In the lower and upper
part OF town were smashed.
, 1878-02-22

DrED.-Tn Port Townsend, Oh Monday,
the 18th inst, Alfred. son OF L. j. and
Lucie G. Connor, aged 6 months and 26
days. This blow Is felt most severely by
the young wife and mother and her
worthy consort, as well as other membt rs
of tho family. They have the earnest
sympathies of many friends.
, 1878-02-22

WORK on the new fishing sloop, now in
process of construction at the workshop
of Mr.. N. ID. Tobey, our thrifty ship-car-
penter, is progressing finely. She will be,
when finished, neat and commodious
little craft, creditable to the builder and
useful to the owner. Such Is "biz."
, 1878-02-22

SINCE Morris Haller purchased young
horse. his example has been followed by
Mr.. Frank Bartlett. The importation Is
from Island county. This is likely to be-
come epidemic.
, 1878-02-22
NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY.
tI,nE UNDERSIGNED HAVING 4

rI>UE UNDERSIGNED HAVING 4
lien on the hereinafter described per-
sonaI property. now held in store by them
for charges for advances, freight transpor-
tltion. wharfage and storage now due aud
unpaid to the amount of Si7.25, and said
property having remained In store un-
called for, for period OF thirty days and
upwards after said charges became due.
NOW GIVE NOTICE, That in per-
suance OF an Act of the Territorial LcgiS-
lature, entitled, an act for the relief oi
commission merchants, carriers, wharf,
ingers and warehouscmcn, the undersigned
viii ON Monday the ith day OF Feb
ruary, 1873, at the hour Of ii o'clock
A. NJ. at the door OF the store Of ROths-
child Il Co., In the town OF Port Town
send. w. T.. sell said property or so much
thereof as will satisfy said charges and
costs at public auction to the highest bid
der tor cash gold coin as follows to-wit:
One trunk and contents and one box and
contents ma rked "Thomas Curry" the
same being wearing apparel and blankets,
etc. etc. &c. HUGHES, Purser,
ROTHSCHILD Il CO., Agts.
Steamer California.
Port Townsend January q, 1878.
~" The sale of the above mentioned
property has been postponed to Monday,
the 18th inst:
, 1878-02-22

Mr.. Bradshaw is suffering very much
from complication of bronchitis and
pneumonia. His sickness has been so
severe that watchers have been necessity
during the nights OF the past week.
, 1878-02-22

THERE will be no services in the Meth
Odist church on Sunday next, on account
Of the tarwell sermon to be preached in
the Presbyterian Church by Rev. Jno.
Rea. Mr.. Parsons will preach In Chin
acum at II A. NJ, and in Port Ludlow at
7P.M.
, 1878-02-22

The new city officers have wheeled
into line," and now occupy their respec-
tive position in earnest. 1t is presumed
we win have a city government which
will allow nothing to go undone in the
way of advancing public interests.
, 1878-02-22

SPLENDID.-rhose Estey organs just
brought on from the manufa ctory, by B.
$. Miller, of this town, are praised in
the highest terms by many who are com-
petent judges.
, 1878-02-22

AT IT AGAIN.-Our sprightly young
landlord at the Cosmopolitan has been re-
pairing the street lamp and painting a
portion of his hotel building again.
, 1878-02-22

The Mist" arrived from Victoria, on
tuesday morning, having taken another
load Of produce TO that port from Dun
geness.
, 1878-02-22

Mr.. Geo. Cooper, the recent proprietor
1.-THE Port Discovery stage line, Is to COM
mence hauling lumber soon near the farm
Ole. G. Morse, Esq, OF Port Angeles.
, 1878-02-22

FRIEND Pike, of "odd genius noto-
riety. has taken another stroll over to
Portland. Peace go with thee.
, 1878-02-22

The captain of the Winefred is almost
afraid to venture down as fur rs Neah
BAY with his boat these times, on account
Of severe winds.
, 1878-02-22

WHEN will the mania tor news be ap-
peased? Another paper is to be started
east of the mountains.
, 1878-02-22

SOME OF the Dungeness people are on
the migratory role again, a number hay
ing visited town recently.
, 1878-02-22

PLUMNIER, the fruit4lryer man, has
gone to Whatcom County to canvass for
his machines and sell patent rights.
, 1878-02-22

Mr.. Walker, recently from Canada, has
been employed, we are informed, to take
charge OF a district school at Dungcness.
, 1878-02-22

The business recently conducted by
Alex Vincent, IN the restaurant line, Is
announced for sale.
, 1878-02-22

AR. G. =. Dyer, OF the Smiths Island
lighthouse, has been over again.
, 1878-02-22

The portion of Quincy street recently
being filed in, looks already quite pre-
sentable.
, 1878-02-22
LOCAL NOTICES.

EcY Go to Jas. Jones for all kinds OF
fruit; Corner Custom House.
, 1878-02-22

Go to Waterman IL Katz for the best
carpets, at reasonable prices.
, 1878-02-22

MAI. Van Bokkelen, who hass seri-
ously indisposed, is getting around again.
, 1878-02-22

tA. Stereoscopic views OF all important
points on Puget Sound Il California, for
sale at Jas. Jones.
, 1878-02-22

ANY person having All unsettled ac-
count against the undersigned, is requested
to present the same Immediately Tor set
Element. REV. JOuN REA.
, 1878-02-22
NOTICE.. .

I TAKE PLEASURE to state that
have transacted my business through
Messrs. Rothschild s. Co.. and that they
have given me entire satisfaction. take
pleasure in recommending them to Cap
tains of vessels coming this way, to avail
themselves of their valuable services.
JAMES S. THEOBALDs,
Master ship Ventus.
Port Townsend, Dec. 8, 1877.
, 1878-02-22

SHEET and Pillow Case Bail this evening,
at the Good Templars' Hall.
, 1878-02-22
NOTICE..

ALI those knowing themselves in
debted to the old firm of Rothschild & Co.
up to September l, 1877, will settle the
same at once, as all the outstanding ac-
counts. notes and debts of the old firm
must be settled by February /, 1873. other
wise the same will be handed to an attor-
ney for collection.
ID. c. II. ROTHSCHILD & co.
Port Townsend, Dec. 26, 1877.
, 1878-02-22

The Phantom will not resume her place
yet while.
, 1878-02-22

The Washington Market is about clos
ing out.
, 1878-02-22
Costa RiCan Ship MathildN,

NEITHER THE CAPTAIN NOR THE I'm.
~ dersigned agents of the above named We.
sci will be responsible for debts contracted by
the officers or crew.
II. JONES, Master.
Port Townsend, Jan. 81, 1878.
, 1878-02-22


SPLENDID.-Phose Estey organs just
brought on from the manufa ctory, by Is,
$. Miller of this town, are praised in
the highest terms by many who are com-
petent judges.
SINCE Morris Haler purchased young
horse. his example has been followed by
Mr.. Frank Bartlett. The importation Is
from Island county. This is likely to be-
come epidemic.
--sass-----
AT IT AGAIN.-Our sprightly young
landlord at the Cosmopolitan has been re-
pairing the street lamp and painting a
portion of his hotel building again.
Mr.. Walker, recently from Canada, has
been employed, we are informed, to take
charge OF district school at Dungcness.
PLUMAIER, the fruit-tlryer man, has
gone to WhatcOm County to canvass for
his machines and sell patent rights.
FRIEND Pike, of "odd genius noto-
riety has taken another stroll over to
Portland. Peace go with thee.
SOME of the Dungeness people are on
the migratory role again, number hay
ing visited town recently.
---~s-S-
WHEN will the mania tor news be ap-
peased? Another paper is to be started
east of the mountains.
The business recently conducted by
Alex Vincent, In the restaurant line, Is
announced for sale.
The portion Of Quincy street recently
being filed in, looks already quite pre-
sentabe.
MAJ. Van Bokkelen, who hasibeen seri-
ously indisposed is getting around again.
SHEET and Pillow Case Ball this evening,
at the Good Templars' Hall.
The Phantom will not resume her place
yet while.
The Washington Market is about clos
ing out.
LOCAL NOTICES.
lgY Go to JAS. Jones for all kinds OF
fruit; Corner Custom House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-05
PERSISTENT PARENTS.

-Four months ago the parents OF Ample Edwards, H.
teen years old, attempted 10 have her taken away
iron a family by which sho employed as a do.
mostic. Tho girl did not wish to return TO her pa.
rents who were shown 10 be unit to care Of her
and she was discharged by the magistrate to whom
the Application was made. Tho parents have
since porsistcnty followed her, seeking money
ana clothing On sunday night they called
a. house In West Twcnty-fourth street,
where Ammo had secured a comfortable. situa-
ton, ana renewed their threats to take her away
Sho became frightened anu took refuge the mouse OF
her aunt. Mrs. Penny OF No 4j1 West Fifty second
street Fearing they would still further annoy her
she yesterday sought the protection o the Tor
tho prevention OF Cruelty 10 Children, and one OF the
officers said 10 tho reporter that the society would de-
lend her against tho Efforts OF the parents, who arc
described AS habitual arunkards.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-05
No IN oURANCE.

About eight O'Clock yesterday morning some frame
buildings u, Peinamvillc Westchoster county, owned
and occupied by The Miners Powder Com pany. wcro
discovered on IRE, and IN a very bret period were
total'y destroyed, none present maniiesilng n dis.
position 10 uso any Efforts to cxtingush the itncJ
Al the risk OF their lives, the fire Iaddcs IL Mount
Vernon, alter starting for the OF destruction on
learning from whence the alarm proceeded, wheeled
about and returned, having on "a previous occasion
witnessed tho terrible effects Of q nitrc.glyceriue
explosion In the noighborhood. the buildings and
about 5000. upon which there was mo Insurance
IL Is Understood that the buildings will be rebuilt ma
soon AS possible. A. tho timo the erection OF the
buildings vas commenced the residents OF The vicinity
becoming aware oil mo purpose Tor wnicn they were
10 be used protested against them, but ero
sured that the imposition not expo,iye exoeut
Ia connection WITH certain fuln arranged 10 act
by percussion, when would be- added cIsewbere The
mysterious origin oi the IRE, and tho that all tho
employees at The works lea soon us the arc WAS
discovered led the rcsucnts OF the place 10 NJ
tho cartridges manufactured there Tor blasting puf.
poses are not quite 80 harmless In their char.
actor as they had been led 10 suppose. The
location OF these powder works Is only ubout ono
hundred ieet from the tracks OF the new YORK and
Now Haven RAILROAD, . iact which mas occasloncd
considerable anxiety 10 passen they ride
down the road, lest an explosion should occur they
the WORKS Al tho time Of the IRE the buildings
contained considerable quantity OF stcrials used IN
making tho compound also several hundred ght OF
tho mixture prepared Tor the cartridges
aud number OF complete cartridges In pack all
OF which wcro consumed without any cxpIo The
engineer, Mr.. Samuel J. Sparks, escaped from tho
building Ia hts SHIRT sleeves, leaving his coat ana
watch 10 be consumed. As thore vas no lire used Ia
the building except that the boor IN the engine
room The origin Is involved In mystery
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-05
SEATS AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

To EDITOR THE HERALD:--
On Monday night went TO the Grand opera House
I was In good season. AS wanted front seat asked
the ticket seller Tor his best location. He handed me
ticket Tor "parlor chair. asked 'Is this close
to tho stage ~ He replied, 'First row." paid my
81, as demanded, and passed in. The usher took my
check and showed u very line, luxurious chair,
but instead OF being FIRST row." was distant sixty
or seventy foot iron tho stage, where l, being
somewhat deaf, could have heard very little
Df the dialogue. l said 10 the usher, "rhis is
mistake; l asked Tor front scat" He
REPLIED "Thcy Will change II Tor you NJ tho box
oice." On application the ticket seller uid change
IL giving me in return reserved orchestra chair tho
price OF which they advertise to be seventy
called his attention TO the difference oil twenty
cents IN the price, and he od could refund
II; must speak to the uoorkecper The doorkeeper
referred me to u gentleman standing by who appeared
TO have control. Iexpained the case, aud he lola
they could not return the twenty i've cents, st
against the ruos oil the mouse, " and was compelled
to submit to what consider very great Injustice.
presu &c my ''par0r cnarh resoId, for noticed
II waA Uvnpied the whole Of the evening
FAIRNESS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-05
soROsls.

sorosis held ITS usual monthly sociil meeting AZ
Demoncos yesterday. About sixty ladies' took
lunch. afIer which Mrs Robccca Morse read q paper
on music. ArA oppcnheimcr gavo piano solo, Miss
Katy Scott, Mrs Anna Buckley Hin and Mrs. Austin
sang aud MISS Garvin, pupil OF Burbank's, rected
up 10 Balloon - Mss Thomas gave .'0ut IN the
RAIN" anu Mrs. Fanny Foster rccitod John Hays'
poem, "rho Enchanted Shirt" Mrs. Anna Randall
Dehl read the paper OF tho day for discussion which
presented the question for debate Dramatic Power
and It's Usch" Discussion followed. IN which Mrs.
Coleman, mrs. Deimster, Miss Falier, Rev. Phmbs
hannaiord and others took part.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-05

In such straitened circumstances that even Mr.
Becchcr's "bil oi iare'-bread and waloT--s only
acceptable.
Here few questions we would like TO put to the
Commissioners
Why do they keep the payrolIs more men than
they can Afford 10 give work Tor
How Is II that they afford TO take on ''now
hands" and put them TO work steady, while those
the rolls already are yet on "half timefn
The above state OF Affairs applies also to the gar
deners. PARK LABORERS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-05
CURIOUS POST orrIcs RULE.

To THE EDITOR HERALD
recently sent TO The Post Onice to purchase
dollars worth OF stamps, for which my messenger
offered silver trade dollar which was refused whcn
hvedoilar grcenback was offered by him in pay
mont, and the stamps, So in greenbacks. and one
trade dollar were returned through the window. My
messenger In turn declined to receive the trade
dollar. when the attendant ut the window demanded
tue return oil the stamps, declining TO furnish the
stamps unless he would take IN change the trade
dollar which he had just refused TO accept IN pay
menL 1t seems 10 me thus Is rule that should work
both ways c. Z. ID.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-05
FLASH JUVENILE STORY PAPERS.

To tar EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Cannot something be done TO stop the sale OF the
nashy boy story papers printed In this citys They
make more young criminals Tor police courts
even bad associations do. The sale OF paper called
the WId Boys Of London has been prohibited In
that city. Why can't the same be done herey The
respectable ws6saers In Boston have refused to sell
these papers II the newsdsaiers IN this city would
follow their example. what blessing Il would be 10
the PARENTS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-05
DIR. rRoTHINoHAM's SERMONS.

To TIE EDITOR OF HERALD -
Is IAN Anxious Wife" certain that the seeds OF
OWL and the consequent bad effects IN her husband
arc due to the lectures a. Dr. o. b. Frothinghamy Is
II not possible that her husband gets the sceds Of
evil" and tho "bad effects" somewhere slseg have
the pleasure to associate with good many Of DR..
Frothingham's hearers, but cannot find any bad
effects ON them. The sooner her husband discou.
tpues his visits the better Tor Ho must have been
very corrupt indeed II the Doctor does not
make him nobcr and purer. have the pleasure to
count myself one Of hs regular hearers The idea OF
saying DR.. Rockingham Is sowing the seeds OF evil Is
more than absurd ls thirst Tor SC Dsc truth
aud science evllr Ii. r..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-05
FILTHY STREETS IN MoRRIsANIA.

Please call the attention OF the Department OF Pub
lie Works 10 the present condition OF 1914 from
Railroad avenue TO Third avenue; also 1oSth street,
l6sh street. Horne, George street. Wall street, Forest
avenue and Washington avenue These streets are "a
perfect outrage upon the property owners OF this
place We pay taxes and assessments ana get Tor
improvements nothing but mud In nine cut
oil ten TINS rs the improvement New YORK Cily gives
US. We would DO better out oi new York IN IL.
L. Ii. H.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-05
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

tNoTE-Letters intended for this column must be
accompanied by the writer's full name and address 10
insure attention. Compliments who unwilling to
comply with this rule simply waste time in writing.
Write only on slide OF the paper-ED. HERALD
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A DIFFERENT COLLEGE.
NEW YORK, Fob. 4, 1873.

NEW YORK, Fob. a, 1873.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
My attention has been called 10 statement in tho
HERALD OF the LIST INST 10 tho effect that my son had
been student In the New York College. beg YOU
TO contradict tho assoston. @ my never attended
that college lie was educated exclusively by private
tutors aud at Columbia College
ALBERT cARDozo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-05
ANSWEnS.
THE BEER QUESTION.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
"W. W. L." stated that the beer he drank darker
than the general run OF beer. Very likely It was
stronger or may be IL stronger than the beer no
drinks In the "City Of Churchea" As regards the
drowsiness which overosIne him no probably not
accustomed TO drink such large quantity and WAS
consequently "iittio OIL" know vi persons who
have felt that way by drinking less than NV. W. L"dld
aud know others who would not feel SO by drinking
thirty glasses. BEER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-05

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALp:-

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
What has become Of Mr. Berah's menS Can you
inform meY On Monday morning entered car No. 81
Of the one. horse avenue and East Broadway line.
Indy was the only passenger besides myself from
Twcnty-third street. Al Fourteenth street quite u
load got IN. Al Houston street counted tworty-two
passengers. An extra horse was hitched At
Broome and helped Us up the snort hill on Lewis 10
Grand street, where our load received an addition Of
twelve, making in all thirty our passengers, and with
the driver, thirty 1--we u grow persons for morse
TO pull Should this be tolerated in the city OF New
York; surely the company that can carry thirty Jour
fuil.aro passengers Afford 10 take them down
town IN two.norse cur / lett the car at Chambers
street. and will swear three per had elt tho
car since entered H. So IN the name OF humanity,
again ask, Where are Dir. Bcrgh's near Can't the
ponce do anything when they see such cfueltyf
KINDNESS TO ANIMALS.
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TRADE DOLLARS AT THE POST OFFICE.


To THE EDIroK OF THE HERALD
Would you kindly inform me II the Post Once
thoriies have any right to refuse silver trade dollar
have been put to cons derablc Inconvenience
sequence Of one OF tho Post Once employees refusing
TO take one for stamps this tMonday) afternoon, hnv-
ing several letters TO mail which have been delayed
consequence oil his refusal JAMES PURCELL.