, 1884-02-21
Weekly Argus.
From Thursdays Daily.

Dr. c. W. Hunt arrived home today
from seattle
The c,Iiest yet has been recorded al
Olympia two degrees above zero.
II we don't get rain soon street
sprinkler would be good thing to have
4 party was given last evening at Fow,
ier's Hall, complimentary TO the officer,
of Fort Townsend.
Mrs Hancock, WI 'nw OF the late Sam,
ucl Hanrork. Of Island county, arrived
today ou the Virginia.
We learn that an entertainment will be
given under the auspices Of the Presby-
terian Church during court week.
We noticed Mr.. W. W HoIcomb in
town today. Mr., H IS now associated
with ex-Muyor L ). kalIoch, of San
Franciso. in the practice of law at Seat
tie
1t Is new proposed to put up China
man against John l.. sullivan. Mem
bers Of that nationnlityin in Portland say
they know a chinese giant that can
stand up before the great unlocked"
Col Oliver Wood Indian Agent at
Neah Bay. came up this week on the
Dispatch, and is on his way to
Washington, having obtained GO days
leave OF absence. Safe journy, Colo
mel
The foundation of Mr., Bradshaw's new
building is already laid, and force of
carpenters are busiIy engaged erecting
the edifice thereon. 1t seems Mr.. b. con-
cluded brick OF stone would be too ex-
pensite, and is using wood instead.
The ball last evening was largely at
tended by Port Townsend ladies and
gentlemen, and the officers from Fort
Townsend lent courteous dignity TO the
occasion by their presence, III response
to theinvitations of their many friends
here.
The Nellie BOYD dramatic troupe ar
rived this morning and will appear at
Good Templars' Hall this evening, for
one night only, opening in the popular
play entitled Solomon Isaacs." \
crowded house will greet them, and we
predict an evening of unalIoyed pleas
ure.
ACCIDENT. A serious accident oe-
CURED at Port Discovery today, resulting
in the loss of an arm to Mr.. Axis Inger-
working around the edger, and in clearing
it of few slivers got his left arm caught,
severing that member from the body.
Doctors Wilson and SeRvey, of this
place, were called tn attend the sufferer
and amputate his arm.
Prof, Garrison feels quite fattered
with the outlook for his writing class.
Parents should send their boys and girls
by all means to the school house tomor
row evening. so as to CONNIE nee withjthe
first lesson in the course, Nothing can
be of better advantage to young lady
or gentleman entering society or busi-
ness than to be able to write neat and
elegant hand. An opportunity of this
kind, therefore, should not be lost.
Steamer Eureka arrived this morning
at Union wharf from San Francisco,
enroute for Alaska. Very few miners
left on her, most of them preferring to
wait till next trip. 1t is rather too early
yet tor. the. Alaska mines Among the
Eurekas passengers was Capt. T. D.
BollGs, late of the surveying schnooner
Ernest, on his way to join the Adams;
also, Il. d. Taylor and A E. Acker.
The steamer also took about 25 tons of
freight from here, in addition to a large
lot from s. F.
LINE KILN CLUB.-The club held a
meeting in the new reading room, which
has recently been fitted up in a neat and
comfortable manner by the ladies of this
city. The president remarked that since
the last meeting of the club, when the
COMMITTEES on three-handed reels broke
through the floor of the observatory.
there had been no meeting called; owing
to the cold weather and the persistent
absence of the secretary at Port Discov-
cry; but he was happy now to see that
worthy officer in his place. The secre.
tary arose and in few brief remarks
and With few choice verses of poetry
OF his Own composing, presented the
president with gavel, which is a great
curiosity; being a fir knot curiously
formed with a club shaped head, and a
natural handle, which was sent to the
society by Mr.. Aliek Clark, of Port Dis,
eovery. An inscription on it bore this
legend: '"Ehe original Lime Kiln Club,
intended to sound the tocsin calling the
members together; to be used by the
president to call members to order, and
to be~used by the janitor TO hit every one
on the head who can't take a joke" The
president stated that hereafter the stuffed
club would be laid aside, and brother
Ciark's present used as directed. The
clerical member moved vote OF thanks,
and the freedom of the city of Port
townsend be rendered Mr.. Clark for
his timely gift; carried. The clerical
member also requested that this be in
scribed on the new gavel: zone of
Ciarks commentaries on the Lime Kiln
Club" This was ordered to be done.
The analytical chemist stated that Pro-
lessor Farsight had in preparation his
notes on the red light, which would be
ready next week. The member from
Fowler's corner announced his intention
OF addressing the club at length at the
ne1t meeting, on the "stagnation of me-
shanics" in Port Townsend, which he
SAID IS caused by people of small means
Trying to bite off more than they can
-ehaw." The silent member moved a
vote Of thanks 10 fba Io1;o, k.Ir. +.