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the wood shed had been buried with the
slusi. The snow melting IL such large
quantities and 80 rapidly, on the hill,
caused this washout. and the volume OF
water was largely augmented by several
drains joining at the brow OF the hill Just
above the house. 1t was specially un
fortunate for the occupants Of the dwell
ling, who had Just commenced house
keeping and could Ill afford the loss.
, 1884-02-28
From FridIJsDIily.

Washington's birthday.
Mr.. Bradshaw arrived from up-Sound
this morning.
Schr. Dora Bluhm nearly went ashore
at Point Liphp this morning.
The Nellie Boyd band diseoursed some
very fine music today in front of Bart
letta
Don't fail to see and hear East
Lynne" tonight. Miss Boyd leaves to-
morrow.
We are very glad to learn that Mrs.
DR.. Hunt, who has been very i'll, is i'm
proving,
The saloon keepers of Olympia are
preparing to resist tie city ordinance, to
increase the license, if it pass.
Ere long We shall have the pleasure
OF recording the starting of Townsend
saw mill, and no mistake.
Steamship Wilmington arrived from
San Francisco last night, discharging
about sixteen tons of freight at Quincy
street wharf.
A lively southeastern this morning
called to mind the old couplet, Larger
boats may venture more, but smaller
ones must keep near shore"
Ii is said the wind blew at the rate OF
sixty miles an hour the other day at Cape
tlattery-all of which goes to show
thatold BoIeas can give us lively little
racket when the whim seizes him.
merry party of young folks went tc
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Webbel
over at Port Discovery Bay last night
giving that worthy couple a surprise
sleighs were used to convey the fur
seekers, and they are unanimous in pro.
nouncing it good time"
Mr.. NJ. ]. Lyons, resident of that
portion OF WILDLY Island bordering OF
Useless Bay, is in town, and is preparing
to take charge of new post office to be
established at that point. Mr.. Lyons
informs US that good government land
Is still available in his locality, in quan-
titles to suit settlers, and that half a doz-
en- or so have recently gone in there.
The Evangel, it seems, is now making
regular weekly calls at the place, and al
together its prospects are bright.
SoUvENIR--Through the courtesy of
Mr. Frank Sherwood, programmer OF
the Nellie Boyd Dramatic Company, we
have been presented with a souvenir pro-
gramme of the Bankers Daughter"
beautifully printed on silk. This play
Is one of the very best presented by the
company, and We can only regret their
inability to favor Port Townsend with
1t. The souvenir was gotten up and
printed by Mr.. Sherwood, and proves
his artistic skill.
NEW CoNsULs.-On the 7th inst. the
PRESIDENT appointed Robert ]. Stevens
=. 5. Cousul at Victoria, and promoted
hon Allen Francis, the q. S. Consul at
mat point to the consulate at PIT. Stanley
and st. Thomas, Ontario. Everybody
viii rejoice to hear of Mr.. Francis pro-
motion He has served his country long
and faithfully, and has had a varied ca
feer. He started the first daily news
paper IN Illinois, where his personal re-
Ia'lons with President Lincoln gave him
astArt in public life.
SLIDE A slide in the hill occurred
!as' west of the business part Of town
eli. morning, almost buryiug a dwelling
noase occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Wood
E'' The Young newly married couple who
started ia welded lie. last month. Mrs
Hoodiey rushed uui this morning. tell.
Ns u There vas t,ur feet depth Of sand
saa Haier 90 trr kich-li that ber sewing
-aeAia- vas fuiaai. AMI that al-1u;
tsif's 'i.ilun' aoFsh 80 grocsr.es. sc in
, 1884-02-28
DIED.

SMITH In Port Townsend. by acci.
dental drowning, Feb %, 1884, Carl
ton Peter, beloved son of George G..
and NJ. A. Smith, aged years.
Deceased was bright, intelligent boy,
the pride of his parents. and loved by
all who knew him. His untimeIy death
was caused by falling into the cistern, no
one being near to rescue him. To the
distracted parents we tender our heart
felt sympathy.
, 1884-02-28

Neglected colds often became incura.
bic ailments. Deal with them in time,
and prevent their becoming deep-seated
in the system, by using Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. Forty years experience, in
every climate and country on earth
has proved this to be the most reliable
remedy for colds, coughs, aud all lung
diseases.
, 1884-02-28
EXPLANATORY.

CHIMACUM, Feb. 25, 1884
EDS. ARGUs:-I am surprised at a
statement l see IN your weekly issue Of
the I'D inst, concerning our election of
road supervisor, IN which you state that
you were informed that our road super
visor was kept in the dark concerning
the election here on the first Satur-
day of January last"
Now sir, If you remember, You asked
me while III your office ON Dec. %, 1883, if
L would inform our road supervisor of
this district that you had III your office,
and IN your care, copy of the new road
law from the secretary of the Territory,
Judge Kuhn wishing you to print in
Your paper notice to the supervisors of
this county that there should be an cleo
ton held IN each road district in this
county of Jefferson, for the purpose of
electlng a road supervisor, said election
to be held on the first Saturday of Jan
uary; and that they would have to give
SIX days notice of said election; but as
You did not get the copy of the law in
time to print in that issue, you published
the subject matter of the law in an item.
L told you l would not trouble myself
to let him know; but after we talked a
while l promised you that I'd let him
know if l could. The next morning,
Dec. 29th, Isent man on horse back to
Mr.. Anderson's house, with instructions
to tell him the precise words you told me
to tell him, which he did. Now in ac-
cordance with that notice Mr.. Anderson,
our road supervisor, Tor supposed super
VISOR did himself post up these notices
for said election; written by himself; did
then, himself and friends, electioneer all
the next week for that office; did himself
act as chairman for that meeting;did run
for office and did get badly defeated. and
ever since the election has been
bowling about its insults, and not be-
ing election. Now if there was ever a
'1egaF election held in Chimaeum pre-
cinct, this was one. There was no whis-
ky used, noriwas there any trouble at the
polls. 1t was the first election ever held
here at which there was neither whisky
or trouble, and moreover this was the
largest at any district election ever held
in Chimacum, 18 votes being polled for
Thomas Bishop, and II for c. E. Ander-
son; total, 30. Now if that law is law,
then Thomas Bishop is the duly elected
supervisor for this district for the next
ensuing year, and there is no need of a
petition to have any appointment for
road supervisor; and more, how Mr..
falsehood is beyond my comprehension.
furthermore, because other districts did
not elect supervisors, that has moth
ing to do with the election in this dis
trict.
1 remain very Respectfully,
WM. BISHOP, SR.
n. B.-I would not have troubled my
self about this had I not been brought
into it by that false statement. W. B.
In justice to Mr.. Anderson We will
state that he never said word to us
about the election; in fact we have not
seen him since. Our informant must
have been misinformed, because he is a
thorough gentleman, an2 we are positive
he would not Intentionally peryert the
facts. All we said was, If the election |
had been held as we were first informed |
it was not legal. 1t now appears to have
been legal in every particular, and We
are glad to so state.-EDs
, 1884-02-28
THE GOVERNMENT MULE.
FT IuHN p. KELLY.

or the ARGUs.l
lie is meek aud submissive.
The Government MU!e;
While out at fatigue
Hes collected and cool
He's as proud as a monarch
When he's In his stall,
lie will start for the stables
At the sound of recall
In summer from working
The sweat from him pours,
He goes over to town
For the commissary stores
HIe draws all the wood
To the quarters and school,
And keeps the saw going, does
The Government Mule.
In closing his history
\ few words I'll say;
When he's got his mad up
From him keep away;
When near his hindquart0rs
Be sure TO keep cool,
For there's death in the kick of
The Government Mule.
, 1884-02-28

MOfFATT.-In Port Townsend, Feb.
26, 1884, Elva, wife of Mr.. Moffatt. of
the firm of Weymouth & Moffatt. De-
ceased was aged about % years. We
tender the bereaved husband our sym
pathy.
, 1884-02-28

ment was announced as completed. The
following is the instrument in full. With
signatures:
We, the undersigned citizens OF Fort
Townsend, do hereby agree to associate
ourselves to become members of a Board
OF Trade to be organized for the said citv
OF Port Townsend, and to form a per
manent organization in the near future.
draft bylaws, and do all other things
necessary and requisite for said perman-
ent organization; and it is further agreed
that any person signing to become such
member, does not become such until he
signs the BY Laws,rules and regulations
for the government of the same when
drafted and presented by the
committee appointed for such purpose.
, 1884-02-28
Stoves, Stoves!

Having to move my store building, and
having large and varied assortment of
stoves on hand that must be disposed of,
I will offer bargains for the next few
days. Call early. J. F. SHEEHAN.
, 1884-02-28
NEW TODAY.
NOTICE.

rIShs Port Townsend Mill Co. commence manu-.
J. featuring lumber Monday, March Sd. Orders
left AT the mill Office with the Secretary will be
filed in the order received. Terms, strictly
Cash. No exception to this rule. Orders from
abroad, to insure attention, must be accompanied
by cash. A. A. PLUHMER
fa5-dw-tf Secretary.
, 1884-02-28

MCKAY.-On the following day the fu-
neral OF Maggie, second daughter
of Charles Mckay took place. We
tender this affected family our sincere
sympathy.
, 1884-02-28

just received at Pettygrove & Burkett
a choice lot offresh fancy candies.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered by Reporters on Their
Tours Through Town.

-Grady's COW boys are training Mt
the springs.
The citizens of North Flores street
would like to see the weeds cut down on
that street.
The gigantic turtle lately sent to II.
b. Adams Is being served to the guests
Of the Maverick.
There will be meeting of the
school board at O'Clock this afternoon,
at the Mayors office.
The plaza was being swept this
morning with new brooms, which prov
erbially sweep clean.
We have to record the death of an
old inhabitant, In the case OF Ootayiana
Pena, aged 20 years, who died from old
age.
The Sunset Base Ball club have a
benefit ball given TO them tonight at
the springs. II should be well patron
lied.
The score Of yesterdays shooting Of
the Alamo Gun club cannot be given on
account Of the score book having been
mlslaid.
There il more briskness In general
business throughout the city to-day,
even Mexican candy vendors have laid
In new stock.
The New Orleans Quartette club left
this morning for the Crescent City, bear
ing with them pleasing memories OF
their short sojourn In San Antonio.
A record of the weather Is being
kept Mt the Mayors office. This morn
ing the barometer was rising, with an
indication Of n change In the weather.
A building permit was issued this
E.r a har
dwelling on the north side OF Morales
street, In the Second ward, to cost $3.50
A countryman brought package Of
five dynamite cartridges to the police
Headquarters, stating that he had found
the package on the Sidewalk In front Of
the Stock Exchange saloon.
An organization of lodge of the
knights of Labor will take place at
Meyers hall tomorrow night. All
workingmen of the different trades are
invited TO join.
The necessary $500 that was re-
quired to have been paid by the sub
scribers to stock In the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass railroad has been entirely
collected with the exception Of $1,000.
MIR. +. c. IIaueisen has been elected
President of the San Antonio Beneil-
ciary association, vice DR. +. kalteyer,
deceased. Jacob King was elected Vice
President, vice Mr.. Hnueisen, and ia
cob Wietzel was elected member Of
the board of directors.
Lizzie Rivers, colored courtesan,
was arrested and placed in jail yester-
day. on charge of stealing so from a
German youth named Charles bosch.
She at first denied the theft, but on
search being made Of the premises the
money was found.
"A suit was filed in the District court
to-day by Eliza koenighelm. enjolning
Antonio MonteZ to remove n fence
which Is on her property. Judge Noonan
did not grant the injunction, hut cited
the party TO appear on September to
be removed.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08
PERSONAL POINTS.
Collected From Hotel Corridors
and Elsewhere.

A. G. Pickett, jr., is at the st. Leon
ard.
Capt. b. l.. Crouch is again in the
city.
Mr.. F. ID. Levy, of New Orleans, is at
the Maverick.
Major W. II. Burgess, Of Seguln, is a
guest at the Menger.
c. NJ. Brown, San Francisco pros
pector, is at the Central.
W. II. Hull. stockman from New
Mexico, Is at the Southern.
+. w. Lehnk. OF Quincy, Illinois, has
registered at the Maverick.
W. W. Blancfour, of Mississippi, Is a
sojourner at the Maverick.
Mr.. +. II. Bull, from Galveston, has
rooms at the Maverick.
John Dowhan, of Willow ranch, near
Eagle Pass, is at the Southern.
b. 4. Hart, of Del Rio, and Charles Il.
Bonner, of Tyler, are at the Southern.
Messrs. A. d. Richmond and VIM. b.
Hill, of Del Rio, are guests of the Vance
house.
VIM. Giesen and son, of San Marcos,
left the city this morning on the noon
train.
Sheriff John Edgar, of Fort Stockton,
is In the city, with headquarters at the
Central.
Mr.. J. w. Browne, the State agent OF
the Galveston News. got in from Mexico
this morning.
NJ. Il. Erwin, of Dubuque, Iowa, n
commercial traveller, Is registered at the
Menger, representing n lumber firm.
MIR. A. w. Dunn, prominent banker,
Of Colorado City, and president of n
large cattle company, is at the South
ern.
DR. oh. Williams, of Musquiz. Mex
leo, Is staying at the Menger. This gem
tleman Is interested In some mines In
Mexico.
c. w. Tandy, J. NJ. Wendelker and ].
III. Matthews, old time commercial tour
lists, are In the city, with headquarters
at the Southern.
ii. A. Moss, large wool grower Of
Preside county. Is In the city to pur-
chase bucks. He is stopping at the
Central.
Mr.. Frank Burr and wife, who have
been making tour through some of the
western counties, have returned to the
city and are registered at the st. Leon
ard.
Major A. Belknap and Major Jos. T..
Dryer arrived last evening. Major
Belknap was met at the International
depot by Il. o. c. Ord post Grand Army
OF the Republic.
Alderman Smye, who has been quite
i'll for some time, is able to be on the
streets again. On account of his illness
and the absence of Aldermen Belknap
and Dwyer, there has been no meeting
OF the City Council for three weeks.
Mr.. Sim Hart has just returned from Il
tour to the East, looking In splendid
health. He visited Richmond. Virginia,
New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, De-
troit, Michigan, and other points, and
reports having had splendid time.
Mr.. j. W. Clark, the newly elected
Collector OF the port OF Corpus Chris ii,
appointed TO I'LL the vaoaccy caused by
the removal of Nelson Plato, is In the
city, with headquarters at the Menger.
Mr.. Clark was appointed strictly on his
merits, having been selected out of over
twenty applicants for the position. lie
is genial gentleman and will make a
good officer.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08
Special Notices.

Every smoker should try "Little Joker"
Call on us for fine coffees in Mocha,
Cordova, Peaberry and Rio.
7-ltf NJ. CAsTANOLA & Son.
Call on your way home and get a
drink Of soda with plain or fancy syrups,
unexcelled, cool and delightful, at
Rice Bros. & Co.'s drug store, Soledad
block. S.2.lm
Wonderful Eight speedily cures collie,
cholefn morbus, cramps, lux, diarrhna, etc.,
and is the best pain Killer and ready relief
ever sold. Price 80 cents, At kalteyers.
-Pepsaline, lime Juice, coffee, choco-
late, and all the fancy soda drinks to be
had only at Rice Bros. Il Co.'s drug
store, Soledad block. S.2lm
Leave your address at NJ. Castanola &
Son and you will be called upon for your
orders and will be promptly delivered.
We meet all competition. 7-ltf
Young ladies, your lovers would think your
smiles more sweet and winning IL you would
keep your teeth clean and breath fragrant by
using Oridonto, only 80 cents a box liquid and
powder, at kalieyer's.
Rice Bros. Il Co., Soledad block, sell
the finest soda water In town. Give II a
trial and be convinced S-2-lm
Mr.. Juan Manuel Chavez, one of our
most respectable citizens. has formed a
partnership with MIR. Narciso Leal in the
live stock and general commission bust
ness. The firm will be Leal 4 Chavez.
The friends of both these gentlemen are
requested to continue their liberal
patronage. 4-2S-6m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08
Tribute of Respect.



SAN ANTONIO, Texas, August Z, 1884.
Whereas, 1t has pleased an all wise
Creator TO take from our midst our es-
teemed knight, John W. Seller, of Trim
ity Lodge No. Z. OF Gainesville; that
while we, his brother Knights, bow in
humble submission TO His divine will,
we deplore his loss: therefore be 1t
Resolved, That we tender our sympa-
thies TO his aged father and relatives
who were deprived Of the privilege Of
being with him in his dying hour; and
be 1t further
Resolved, That in respect to his mem
DRY the charter Of the Lodge be draped
In mourning for thirty days; and be it
further
Resolved, That u copy Of these resolu-
tions be spread upon the minutes and be
furnished to the father Of the deceased
and to the city press for publication.
Respectfully submitted,
w. b. SMITH,
NEWT. M. SMITH,
4. b. JOHNSON,
Committee on Resolutions.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08
Furniture.

Near the city, for sale cheap, by Hilton
Il Young. 7-22-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08

The Best Salve In the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Files, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed TO give perfect
20 cents per box. For sale by Rice
Brothers Il Co., Soledad block.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08

With good two-story house, galleries,
out houses and improvements, with an
abundance Of spring water, together
with good paying grocery business,
and postoffice connected. From 200 to
500 acres Of land can be had, and an ex-
celent outside range. A good place for
the right man.
7-l9-tf HILTON & Young,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08

Hay Pres For sde
For half its cost, Dietrich patent, by
Hilton q Young.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08

Lot on San Pedro avenue, corner o.
Marshall, next TO the Bonynge's resi-
dence, by Hilton u Young. 7-23-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08

Bought, sold, stored or repaired at 40i
East Houston street. 7-l1tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08
G. M. KINGLSEY'S,
21o Main Plaza, San Antonio,
Who Ia agent for Southwest Texas.


A neat rock cottage OF five rooms,
centrally located and furniture for sale
at 80 cents on 81 Of its cost. Apply to
Huron AZ iouNG.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08

The water rent for quarter ending
October 81 being now due, parties in
terested will please call at the Office on
San Pedro Avenue and arrange.
WATERwoRKs COMPANY.
August /, 1884. s-4.Gt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08

In wood pals at bottom prices for cash,
206 Commerce street. The cash grocer,
7-23-tf EMANUEL ABRAHAAfs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08

The cash grocer, can offer bargains in
wines and liquors; 206 Commerce street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08
CHEAP COLUMN.

Special Advertisements, sucn as Wanted, For
Rent, Lost, Found, Personal, For Sale, Etc., win
be Inserted in this ""lumn al the rate OF lines
for rs cents, each Insertion. Each Additional
line 10 cents.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-08

Huron & Young.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-12-15
Current Topics.

The legislators are congra tulating
themselves upon the enjoyable ab-
sence OF lobbyists, so far, at the Cap
itol. However, there is plenty Of
time for them yet.
A gentleman representing a San
Francisco publishing house is here
urgin: the adoption of a uniform sys-
tern of textbooks in the public schools
of the Territory. This would be a
very good thing, if a system could be
adopted tina: would please every one
and would not subject the people to
the infamous exchange abuses prac-
ticed in some States.
The contemplated Legislation regu
lating the tariff of railway companies
in this Territory, and providing for the
easier collection Of damages to person
and property, will cause a ripple
among railroad managers; and it is
very questionable whether any good
can result. There can, of course, be
no doubt of the extortionate charges
now prev aling on the Oregon Short
Line, as evinced ny the fact that work
ingmen consider that they can make
very good wages by walking from
here to HALEY and return, and thus
saving railway fare.
The main topic of discussion here
now Is the Mormon question, and all
"a e agreed to make all possible haste
in securing anti Mormon legislation.
There are obvious reasons why lcgis-
lation on that problem should precede
the consideration OF local questions.
Next in importance will be the sub
ject of re-apportionment, in which
Alturas-with her half Councilman
and one Representative, representing
a constituency of $500 to 5000 voters,
which will doubtless be swelled to
1000 ere another session of the Legis-
lature-will surely take more than
ordinary interest.
The Governors message is appre.
ciSted as the production of an able
and wise executive ofFicer--as was
shown BY the prolonged AZ plause so
frequent during its reading. c.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-12-15
A Lunatic Cant ured.

The crazy man who annoyed the
people of the western end of the county
last summer, has been captured, and
is now in Atlanta. Deputy Sheriff
Hutchinson caught him down the Mid
die Boise river, by tracking him in the
snow to his cave. The man was
found asleep, in semi nude condition,
and half-starved as he had had moth
ing but Wild berries to eat for over
four weeks. He struggled to get away
from his captor at first, but finally sub.
mitted to arrest. He will be brought
to the county Jail, whence he will be
shipped to Oregon.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-12-15
UNLIMITED CAPITAL.
A HALEY Lawyer Says that Millions
Of Dollars will be Brought Here II
the CSury Laws are Repealed,


II Dollars will be Brought Here II
the Csury Laws are Repealed.
A lawyer Of this city who agrees
with the l1Mvs that the usury laws
should be repealed. says such laws are
actually nonsensical in new mining
community where property enhance.
SO rapidly in value. A man strikes a
prosl ect; he sells it the next day, or
the next month, or the next year, for
$4,000 or 100000. II money is
scarce lowing to low rates Of interest, }
the prospector may be unable to real! g.
ize. If the rate is high, money will
be obtained to pay for the claim, and
no one will be wronged, while the
community ut large will be benefited
by having one more mine worked.
The same reasoning would apply to
many other supposititious transactions.
IL am positive" said tho attorney,
shat if the limitations are removed
from the statute books, can have
half a million dollars seeking invest
ment here within six months. can
get as macy millions as | can use.'