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, 1879-10-02
PUGET SOUND ARGUS.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF JEFFERSON CO
THURSDAY, OCT, :, lS79.

AND still reports come from
across the water that Europe's cere'
ais and other crops are this year a
failure. France has been shipping
her spare bullion to the United
States to be of use in making pur.
chasss of such Of her magnificent
crops as are required to keep that
otherwise very prosperous nation
from starvation. England and
Germany are in like situations, but
AS their exchequers are not in such a
prosperous condition, the loss will
come more heavily upon them. Bis,
marks "fence" around Germany
does not seem to help the crop
prospects whit. Italy is also in
sore distress being affected by a Sc.
we're drouth, but her vintage pros
pect is more assuring. In Russia
there cannot be great surplus, for
where there is so much anarchy as
at present, no reliability can be
placed upon their producing quail,
ties grasshoppsrs and other pests
also lend their aid to cause gene,
raj destruction. The sugar and rice
crop in the Sandwich Islands are
good, but the cereals are as yet not
much raised. Taking the world as a
whole there appears to be only
three countries where crops in gen
eral are this year to be classed as
good or even fair. The first being
the United States, second, Canada,
backed up by the hel lpful grainGelds
of Manitoba F; and last but not least,
our new producer and competitor,
in the marts of the world, Argentine
Republic, from which we are advised
of large crop Of cereals.
, 1879-10-02

The race for obtaining the next
republican presidential nomination
seems to be narrowing down to a
contest between Secretary Sherman
of the Treasury Department, and
Senator Blaine, of Maine. The re-.
suit in Ohio this year will be likely
to largely affect Sherman's chances,
and MAY bring him out ahead in the
race. However, SO far, Mr.. Blaine's
chances are regarded by those we'll
"posted" as being second to those Of
no other man in America.
, 1879-10-02

The Olympia Transcript has al =
ready given the members elect of
the coming legislature warning that if
they fail to do its bidding they will be
denounced as stools" in the hands
Of "machine politicians" On the
contrary, if they prove docile, and
obey the mandates of Gum & Co.,
they will be pure.minded, noble men
a credit to the Territory. (
, 1879-10-02

DENNIS Kearney, the blatant agi'
tator, of California, had the supreme
ctTrontcry the other day to attempt
to call upon General Grant. This,
too, in the face of the gross insult
publicly offered by him to Grant,
previous to the arrival Of the latter.
The conference was politely but
firmly declined-a second attempt
meeting with no better success.
, 1879-10-02

FAILING INTo LISE.-The "Ore.
gonian" very justly remarks that
Oregon republicans should elect
their candidates for Congress, here
after, which they can easily do by
laying aside the personal differences
and petty jangling that have divided
their forces and brought defeat dur
ing the past few years. This, now,
is at least sensible. 1t is certainly
high time that Oregon republicans
were preparing for the next presi
dental contest. The admonition
should be given out, as was once
sounded along the lines of British
soldiers on the eve of decisive bat
tie, England expects this day that
EVERY MAN this day will do his
duty" While there can be no
doubt that sweeping republican
victory will be recorded if the differ.
ent state organizations do their
work reasonably we'll, the cheering 9
outlook should rot be allowed to
lull any Of them into ianoied securi-
ty and corresponding inactivity.
The republicans of Oregon can carry
the State just as we'll as not, if they
will but work in harmony and sink
personal differences in favor of party
ends.
, 1879-10-02

THE reports of Messrs Tiernan
and fox, on the Chimacum iron ore,
is very flattering, These gentle,
men are experts, and have recently
home tests of the ore. They report
it as containing about fifty per cent.
of iron, which, they say is equal in
quality to the best Of Swedish and
Norway metal. We are glad to
hear of the good prospect.
, 1879-10-02

The Seattle "lntelligencer" wants
our legislators to change the Terri
torial road laws in some way, so as
to give more general satisfaction.
Iii it could be arranged so that the
tax for roads must be paid in money
and the labor performed by contract,
there is no doubt bat that a great
deal more work could be obtained
for the amount expended.
, 1879-10-02
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Services will he held in st. Puul's church on
sunday next at II A. NJ and 7 p. NJ. SUNDAY
school mt P. NJ. Evening prayer on Wednes-
day, at O'Clock. Litany on Friday morning,
ut 10.
Regular services in the Presbyterian Church
on sunday next, by Rev. ID. w, Mactie, pastor.
sabbath School as usual.
Preaching next Sunday in the NJ. +. Church
morning and evening, by Rev. WI Cosper,
pastor sabbath school mt 2:l5 p. NV. /.
Cospcr. Supt. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening at o'clock
, 1879-10-02
LOCAL NOTICES.

~ A fine assortment of legal blanks
at Holcomb's.
Go to Waterman & Katz for the best
carpets, at reasonable prices.
frS' The ARGUS is kept for sale, regu-
lary, at Mr.. HolcOmb'S Variety Store.
Grg- Two tiIst-clasS sewing machines,
Wilson and a Singer, NEW, for sale.
Apply at the ARGUS office.
Ecg SarsapariIla and Soda Water, for
the million, at HolComb's Variety tore.
, 1879-10-02

Hon. Alfred Snyder, of Port
BlakeIy, writes to correct the state
ment that he is about to move to So
attic. He has resigned his position
in the employ of the mill company
at that place, but MAY not remove
until next spring certainly not un-
til about the 1st OF Dece mber.
, 1879-10-02

THERE is deposited in the San
Francisco mint collection of anci-
ent and modern coins valued at
100000. Among them is a silver
shekel Of King David's time. This
is the oldest coiE sxtant. Another
is the Roman penny, with the twins
and their foster mother, the wolf,
date 700 years B. G.
, 1879-10-02
island County.

At COupcville, In said county on the
27tln day of october, 1879, nt 10 o'clock
A. NJ. Of the same day
In front Of tile post Office, the following
described property:
Sc or Of Ne or sec 6 twp 30 range 3 east
y Lot sec 4 twp 30 range east. ....
p Ne Or Of Sc Or sec Iwp IS range 3 cast
, 1879-10-02

Mr.. Jas. McCurdy, proprietor Of
the San Juan Lime Kiln, is in town.
He has suspended operations in his
business for the present, on account
Of dull sales.
, 1879-10-02
King county.
At Seattle IN said county, on the
Both day of October, 1879, nt 1 O'cloc

AI pV"IFIU III sUIV CUIIIIIy, Oh UNt
Both day of October, 1879, Mt 1 o'clock
2. NJ. at the front door Of The post office
the following described property:
Tie undivided y OF block l3, IN the plat
Of the city OF Seattle. containing lots
An equitable interest in and 10 the ! a
undivided part of the following property:
Lot sec l3 twp % range east.
Lots |, 2, and 4. sec "a. twp % 4 east.
Lots aud 3 sec twp 20. range east f.
Lots and 2, sec II twp % range east
Lot sec 10 twp 20 range east.
NE 4 see 10 twp 25 range east.
SW Or sec 8 twp % range east.
SE qr sec o twp % range 4 cast.
Lot section 2 twp "a range 4 east.
Lot sec "A twp "a range 4 east.
, 1879-10-02

The papers of San Francisco note
the fact that Capt. Carroll, of the
steamer Alex. Duncan, recently ar.
rived there with the broken shaft of
his vessel. 1t will therefore be some
days yet before she will arrive here.
, 1879-10-02

THERE will be no service in the
Presbyterian church in this place on
Sunday next but on Sunday, the
10th, Rev. D. w. Macfe will ID.
V. conduct the usual service.
, 1879-10-02

Mrs. Capt..J. M. Selden left Sc
attls on Srnday last, for Pensacola,
Florida, where she will join her hus.
band.
, 1879-10-02

The Presbytery of Puget Sound
convened N Seattle, yesterday, and
the Synod Of the Columbia is to con-
vene thsre to-day.
, 1879-10-02

EDIsoN's electric light experiments
have led to searches and discoveries
of large amounts of platinum in va
rious portions of the country.
, 1879-10-02

The saw-mills at Port Discovery
and Port Madison are running on
full time. The mill at Utsalady has
again commenced operations also.
, 1879-10-02

The colorad people celebrated the
anniversary of the emancipation
proclamation in various cities on the
22d. Il
, 1879-10-02
whatcom County.

At La Conner. in said county, OH the .
esth day OF October, 1879, Mt 1 o'clock
p. NJ. ut the front door OF the post Office
the following described properly.
NV Or OF sec 4 twp 80, range 3 east.
, 1879-10-02

REV.. Mr.. Stratton, of Seattle,
preached in the Presbyterian church,
OF this place, last Sunday.
, 1879-10-02

r. luz city of Portland is preparing
TO give General Grant rousing re.
ception. o..
, 1879-10-02

Az exchange says that "the mean
ing Of the Ia rzmsny bolt in New
York, Is 70 iock 05t Robison.p
, 1879-10-02
~ Terms and condllions OF snIe -Y.l

Twenty-Five per cent. OF the purchase
mouey in gold coin, 10 be paid to the said
administrtrix oil the day Of the sale. and
the remainder on confirmation by the
Probate COuu. .'.....
Dated, Port Townsend, the 25th DAY of
Sept, 1879.
MARTHA A. GERRISH,
Adm'trix OF eSE of Oliver +. Gerrish. dee.
G.. N. Halter, atty for said estate. [32
, 1879-10-02
Sale of Real Estate.
In the Probate Court Of Jefferson county,
w. II.
In the matter OF the estate of
In Jefferson County

On the 2ath day OF October, 1870, at 10
.- o'clock, A. u. of that day,
AT the door of the Post office in the city
OF Port Townsend, ia said county, the fol-
lowing described property, sirrate, lying
and being in said county, and described as
follows:
REAL ESTATE.
The west halt sec 16 town'p 30 range
west; 100 acres.
Lot five (5) of sec 20 twp 30 range one
east; 3934 acres.
Ne Or Of Sc qr sec IS twp 20 range one
east.
W halt Of Ne Or Of NV ar sec 8, twp 80
range east.
Sc or of Sw Or sec 81 twp 30, range
west.
Nc Or of Sc or sec 30 twp 30 range i
east. "
Lots two ~. three (3) and four (4J in
sec % twp 2S range east. -
Ne or OfSw Or of sec 10 twp 30, range
| west. .'- 81
Personal PROPERTY.
8 shares of the capital stock Of the Pu.
get Sound Telegraph Company.
36 % shares of the capital stock Of the
Union Wharf Company.
, 1879-10-02

"a. For Good cigars, 60 to Holcomb's
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-08

g. Senator lack. Chandler, OF Mi
chigan, was found dead in his bed at
his hotel in Chicago, on Saturday MORN
ing last, having died from apoPlcxy. In
a speech to a large republican gather
ing on the Friday evening previous to
his death, he asked the question, Are
we or are we not nation!' and went
over the late war, claiming the republi-
can party had saved the country. In
view Of his death few hours after
wards, the following words he used have
now peculiar significance. lie said ::
after we have done all this We are
told that We ought to die. If there was
ever political organization on Gods
earth which, 50 f,r rs a future state Of
punishment is concerned, is prepared to
Jio, it is the old republican party. But
we amt going 10 die yet. We have
made other arrangements. Senator
Chandler, at the close Of his speech, in
referring to the election in Chicago on
Tuesday, said "On the night OF the
election, Mr.. Chairman, send me dis
patch, if you please, that Chicago has
gone oyerwhelmingl ~ republican.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-08
Editorial Isrcyities.

When it is remembered that the cold
snap brought frost and thereby relief to
fever stricken Memphis no one will com
plain that the weather was unreasonable.
In Bedford county, Pa, some thirty
miles from Cumberland, potatoes are
plenty at % cents per bushel, and fine
winter apples ale selling at 20 and Is
cents per bushei.
Three millions of bushels Of wheat, in
Baltimore elevators, nov await trans
portation to Europe-part TO France
and part TO Great Britain.
a number of engineers have left Eng
land for Pennsylvania.
Ex-Empress Eugene proposes to 20
to ZuIuland to pray on the spot where
young Louis fell.
-Four hundred Norman proselytes are
at Liverpool awaiting transportation TO
the United States.
Over one hundred ard fifty vessels Of
all classes arrived at Buffalo last week.
This is the largest feet that has been
there at one time in ten years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-08
Hsy" The "Fairfax" steamed into tki

By" The "Fairfax" steamed into this
town on "Wednesday evening last, about
4 o'clock, having on board Col. U. l..
Boyce, Vice President Of the S. V. K.
r.. Company; w. w. Coe, Chief Engi-
neer; II. II. Penny, of Satterlee IL Co.,
contractors; Hon. w. \. Nelson, men,
ber-elect to the Virginia Legislature, for
the counties of Clarke and Warren; DR..
J. i. Smith, Newton Pierce, Province
Mccormick and w. Dermont, of the
Clarke county Board of Supervisors;
David Mead and p. III. Powers, special
commissioners for Clarke county, and q
number of other gentlemen from Berry
vile, Wildwood and White Post; also
Mr.. James ID. Fayman, clerk of Messrs.
IIaggerty & Co., contractors. The Su-
peryisors and Commissioners were max
ing az official tour Of inspection over
the road; for what purpose we did not
learn. They did not tarry long in our
town, but soon got up steam and "pull-
ed out" for Berryville.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-08

BY HAKrER's FEEHY-"Observer,"
writing from lIarper's Ferry, TO the
Charlestown Spiri! says
Most of the city visitors have left our
romantic village for the vanity aud
vrxation of spirit" that the Metropolis
affords in fashionable lite. The Score
tary of War, who sojourned a short
tiple At the Lockwood House" WAS n
guest of cx Judge Vale. Expecting 20
wear Justice Dobbins' ermine, his visit
had political significance. The Lock
wood averaged abort sixty Washing.
tonians all summer 1t is under the
auspices of Rev. +. g. Bracket AID Low
EFT. (colored) the caterer. In ante-bellum
times it was known as tie paymaster's
house-Col. Lucas and DIR. Marphy hay
ing occupied it many years prior to the
war. During the war it was occupied
by Gen Lock wood, and hence its SOU
Lriquet. The Mr.. John Hall mention
ed by the Free Press as the inventor of
Halls rifle, is the father of the late Mrs
DR.. n. Marmion, of this place. Mr.
Hall came here many years ago from
New England, and was employed as a
mechanic IN the Armory aud reared a
large family. Ills sons reside in Mis-
souri, and have been prominent men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-08

rsy THE l.. ). Court PRISONERS OF
CLARxsEURG.-W. Teter, J. w. Hag-
certy, J. Alexander and {. II. Camp,
Depu,y L. s Marshals, arrived at the
pesitenliary, at NonndsYille, last week.
having In charge tour l. ). prisoners,
whose names and sentences are as fol
lows: Ed. Mcbride, illicit distiIling,
II months; Ed. Brown, same, 0 months;
WA. Cline, same, q months; Noah
Cnne.sasse lG months. They and their
little copper kettles were found out IN
the dark hills OF iIamShire county.
They were convicted at the October
term ofthe Federal court at Clarksburg,
aud which adjourned on Thursday OF
last week, to convene at Charleston,
Charles Scott was also tried and SEN
fenced, at the same court, for robblng
She postotfice at Smilhton, Monongalia
county, fled SIS and sentenced to the
peniteutiary for 5 years. Also VIM
Fisher, charged with violation of the
revenue law plea OF guilty, Fined
5000 and six months imprisonment
Same, charged with having still set
and not registered. Plea of guilty.
Fined 500 and sentenced to imprison-
merit for so days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-08

E@~ Merit, enterprise anc industry
should ever be praised, and 1t Is with
no spirit of flattery that we speak when
we say that our esteemed c0unty-mah
sir. 4. c. Hendricks, OF Dutieids, the
inventor of the celebrated Hendricks
Expansion Wheel, is man who en-
braces all the above characteristics. lie
has labored long for the accomplish
ment of the object of his invention, and
now he is III a fair way TO see the sue
cessful results of his labor. He should
be encouraged by the community, Tor
his success is the employment OF others
in the manufacture of his wheels. Mr..
Hendricks is also prepared to furnish
and repair all kinds Of machinery, and
as We know him to be first class work
man we can cordially recommend him
to the public. Dutlields Depot, with
such cnterprising, public-sphited aud
thorough going men as Mr. Hendricks
will not long be behind in business at
fractions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-08
speaker with their presence.

aGy" PEEsoNALs.-We had pleasant
visit from Rev. Dir. John Shick, Of Or
bisonia, Pa, on Monday last. MI.
shick preached an able and eloquent
sermon in the Reformed Church in this
town on Sunday morning last. Time
seems TO have set lightly upon friend
Joha, and besides all the enjoyments
which he is blessed with, he has recent
" taken unto himself an helpmate ard
companion in the journey of lite.
Mr.. Edward Billmyer, son of MIR. Da-
vid Billmyer of this town, left here on
Monday morning last for Poughkeep-
sic, New York, to attend the winter ses-
sion of the Eastman Business ColleSe,at
that place. We wish him a pleasant
and successful course, for there is no
young man held in higher respect IL this
community, aud we feel assured, that Ills
integrity of character and manly dispo-
sition, will win him many friends among
his school associates.
Mr.. Jacob +. Engle has supplied him
self with a fine wagon in which to de-
liver the sewing machines for which he
is agent. In his absence, Ar. George
Kelsey of this town, will attend to the
selling and delivering of machines.
Mr. James w. Barnhart, Of Duffields,
called to see us on Tuesday last. He
left during this week, for Indianapolis,
Indiana, where he expects to make his
future home. Success TO you James.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-08

~ Par,ie. in want of Buggies, Jag
gers, Jump Seats, Rockaways, Plaetons,
Hacks, ETC., would consult their best in
tercst by calling on the Old and reliable
Carriage Manufacturer, John Heller, 8:
Martinsjurg, w. Va. Mr.. rs. well cs-
tablished reputation for fair dealing aud
building none but first class work should
be an inducement for all in want Of
Pleasure Carriages to call Oh him before
purchasing elsewhere. PpIcEs TO sUn
THE TnfEs. Orders promptly filled. and
sATIsPACTIoN GUARANTEED. Repairing
done at the lowest rates possible. Call Oh
or address JOHN HELLER, No. 90 West
King St., (near Winchester Pike) NAL
tinsburg, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-08

Esg" STATE ELECTloNs.-State cleo
tons took place in twelve States on
Tuesday last, and the following is the
result as far as we have been able to
learn, up TO tie time of going to press;
Maryland, democratic, electing liamll,
ton gpvernar and the rest of ticket by
about p 900 majority; Mississippi and
Virginia, are also democratic; n. York
elects Cornell, republican, governor, but
the democrats have elected the rest of
the State ticket; Ben. Butler is defeat
ed by Long, republican, in Massachus-
etts; Nebraska, Connecticut Illinois,
New Jersey, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania,
and Minnesota, have all gone republl-
can. Robinson, democrat, would I'M
doubtedly have carried New York, had
Kelly, "Bolter" democrat been ont OF
the way.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-08
EGT A father never thinks his ten

B0- \ father never thinks his ten
year-old son is stronger than a horse
until he employs him to turn the grind
stone to sharpen an old axe that is about
as sharp at one end as at the other. The
old man bears on until the lads e"es
hang out and his trousers buckle flies
off, and Just before he bursts blood
vessel his father encourages him with
the remark, "Does-it-turn-hard?'
Thousands Of boys have run away from
home and become pirates aud green,
hackers in order TO escape second
siege at the grindstone.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-08
THHH WHEAT SPECULATION.

There has been nothing like the tiuc-
tsatians in the wheat market, occurring
within the last few months, except
yhsR orca. toned by some such event as
= Threatened war, at home or abroad,
Speculation has run rampant in the
larger cities, and everybody who could
raise dollar has been tempted, if he
has any gambling proclivities, to try
his luck in the wheat market. Men,
women and children have been drawn
into the pool, taking risks ranging from
one TO one hundred thousand dollars,
according to their means.
The basis OF these transactions, aud
the ground of the unusual excitement,
has been the single fact, or belief, that
the demand from Europe would be at
least 200,0O0,O0O, while the supply from
this country could not exceed 100000
OOO.
There is now reason 10 believe, ac-
ccrding TO reports from England, that
the prospective demand has been over
estimated, although our capacity TO sup
ply has net been The final returns
from the English harvest, which are
doubtless quite full ard accurate, show
y deficiency of from 3o,O00O0O to a5,-
100000 less than has been currently cX-
pccted by the spectators. Such mis-
calculation will, Of course, Knock the
bottom out Of the present market rates,
and destroy the auticiPations for tur-
Their rise us the wheat should continue
to he exported.
There is still a lingering belief, how
ever, that there will be foreign de-
mand for all our wheat not needed for
home consumption, yet this will not be
sufficient to keep wheat at the price to
which it has been forced. The advance
Ia. been from Sis to Sl.5l within the
last few weeks, or since the crop has
been brought in. This has served to
lessen the exports and, therefore, to
bring about a slight decline in the mar
kct. 1t is stated that about one-tourth
OF this large advance in tho price was
due to increased freight rates between
Chicago and New York, but TIE rest
was largely speculative.
y sharp fall and general disaster to
these speculations is now predicted,
when readjustment of prices to fair
level will follow. But the enormous
profits that have been realized in some
quarters this fall, on wheat, is said TO
have stimulated the farmers of the West
to increased production, and there will
porbably be an increased acreage next
year over any crop for many years, and
i consequent glHt Of the market.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-08

ssy The Baltimore Sun of Monday
says, Hon. A. II. Boteler, Of this town,
has been already selected by the mana
gers of the NNashingtt, County, Md,
Agricultural Society, at IIagers,own, to
deliver the twenty,ftth annual address
before the association at its meeting
next year. Mr.. Boteler has already de-
live:cd three addresses, including the
first, and as this is the silver celebration,
it was thought best to have Ar Boteler
deliver it also.