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The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-08-08
P-olygamons Economics.

The private home routine Of a poIyc-
amous family is q matter % =h
much curiosity is constantly expressed
by my acquaintance that I venture II
say here what little / know: but H.
reader must remember that less than
ten per cent of the voting Mormon
population of Utah are poIygamists.
The polygamist, as q rule has accumu-
lated some property and owns d house
before he takes q second and successive
wives, though sometimes he begins bv
marrying two or three at once ALI
Of these marriages, however, except the
first, are made secretly by the church.
and no record Of them is accessible.
In the city, at least, it is seldom that
the different wives occupy the same
quarters. In the country this is not so
uncommon, but the natural unpleasant
ness follows in most cases. The pener-
al method is to have a large house, the
main part of which perhaps, is occupied
by the first wife, and the wings or addi-
tions by the successive candidates for
marital honors. These large, struggling,
hotel-like houses are common in Salt
Lake City, and mark q difference be-
tween it and a town of small houses
like Cheyenne and most other western
villages. In many cases, however, the
husband sets up his wives in separate
homes, either side by side or in differ
ent parts of the city. In any case each
has her own kitchen-garden, etc. I have
in mind a wealthy dignitary of the
church whom you might easily have
mistaken for the late Peter Cooper, and
who is possessed of seven wives. Each
of these wives has some farming and
garden ground of her own, and all are
greatly devoted to raising bees. With
the help or their grown children they
each raise a large amount of pro-
duce and honey annually. The
husband acts as their agent.
He hives their swarms of bees, and
charges them for it he renders special
aid when. called upon, and is paid for it;
he sells their crops and honey when it
is ready, and credits each wife with her
due share. Most of them live in suites
of apartments under the roof Of his
great house in town, but the first wife
has a beautiful farm of her own a little
ont of the city, to which she and her
children have retired, to end their days
in peaceful independence.
The way in which this old gentleman
has always arranged his domestic life
is reported to be thus: He mad certain
rooms in his house where he kept his
bed, his wardrobe, his books, and saw
any visitors who called upon him. Here
he was o bachelor, and here he staid
every other day and night. On alter
nate days or nights he was the guest Of
one or another of his wives in regular
rotation, deyoting the n day Tin this
ease fortnightly) which was hers dill
gently to her society. OF course this
routine was not inyariable, but for the
most part it was regularly followed
Ernest Ingersoll, In Harper's Maya
zine for August.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-08-08

they viii not be bonorad because OF the
fact that the bonds have been caiLed.
There are, however, millions when
have been due many years, and nave
not been paid simply because they have
not been presented. Some OF these
have doubtless been lost by fire n
flood, others laid away as permanent IN
vestments of some fund, or perhaps for
gotten in some dusty safe or mouidy
pigeon-hole. Why or how it is that
such large sums are still outstanding
and liable to continue so, is not even
within the comprehension of the most
experienced treasury official to an
swer.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-08-08

Oil City Blizzard.-The following
true story is going the rounds "There
is . child in the oil region two and one
half years old that is rather queer.
Every effort to have IL use its legs was
made by his parents but il had no IN
clination that way. II will raise itself
on its hands and move rapidly across
the floor, aud when it has picked up the
object il seeks places it between its feet
and again moves away on its hands.
The chlld's mother says she attended q
circus about three years ago, at which
the atrobatic feats made astronQ impress
sion on her mind. She remembered
continually dreaming about the men
walking On their hands.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-08-08

In the investigation into the causes Of
malaria in Italy it is found that two
thirds of the malaria districts are on
hillsides and mountain slopes, but that
the absence Of one of the specified con-
ditions prevents the Developments of the
disease-cause-for instance, q marsh
that is pestilential when half drained is
harmless when flooded; if it were pos
sible to cover an ague tract with thick
sod the fever would disappear. An IL
lustration Of the inherent character of
the poisoning germs in certain soils Is
given. Awoman had malarial intermit-
tent fever which yielded readily To
treatment, but returned when
she resumed her usual ayoca-
tions. Hor physician remarked
that her relapses s~upervened whenever
she left her bed-chamber and resumed
her ordinary life In a we'll warmed sit
ting room. This room was ornamented
with growing plants. These were re-
moved, and from that day her cure was
complete. 1t was supposed that q ma
lariaI faint in the soil which nourished
the plants was developed BY the heat Of
the sitting room.
, 1884-01-03
nsend Jefferson County, Washington Territory January

INTO effect. Plural marriages 90 on
ID the Endowment House" the same
as ever, and will continue to do soun
TIL some plan is discovered to prevent
them more effective than that proposed
by Senator Edmunds. 1t is only the
enactment of rigid laws which have
HSld enforcement, that can do any
good. Two or three bills have already
been introduced into Congress, strik-
ing at the root of the evil, either one
OF which, If enacted and enforced,
WOULD effect more than the Edmunds
law has done. First, it Is thought
desirable to deprive the women of
Utah of the ri ght of suffrage; second.
TO abolish the territorial legislature;
and, third, to place the government of
the territory under the control of n
commission. Senator Edmunds OBJ
Iects to the latter on the ground that
1t would be unconstitutional imprac
tlcable, revolutionary and fruitiess."
Senator Edmunds is recognized as a
distinguished lawyer, whose opinions
aIe entitled to great respect. If he
Is correct, it only goes to prove that
the Mormon question is surrounded
with complications which it will be
found almost impossible to master.
short OF resorting to the revolutionary
remedy. 1t is certain that some
means to destroy polygamy on Ameri
can soil must be found.
, 1884-01-03
NEW YEAR DINNER.

Contributed.
When the gods sat at dinner in heaven,
Great Joye took the head of the table;
There were covers for exactly eleven
On state occasions-so reads the fable.
And far Hebe, the ever attendant,
None like her, SO graceful and able,
Stood lovely and ever resplendent,
At Jove's back at the head of the tab e.
The celestial puddings snd crumpets
Were passed by the immortal attend
ant
In bowls made of stars and of comets.
And they glittered in glory transcend
ent
Then such was the heavenly dinner,
With the Olympians surrounding the
table,
And sweet Hebe, the beautiful Sill ner-
Ry Jove, it reads like fable.
But as heaven, that mythical country,
Is a section we don't want to 500
So long as the Judge does the carr ing
OF such dinners on earth--do see:
OF the good things madam has furnished
And serves, too, as graceful and able
AS the immortal who poured out the
claret
For the gods at heavenly table.
The ex judge, of hardware proclivities,
(Who made such speech at the hall ;,
Liks Mars, at the right hand of Jupiter,
Lends fragrance of law to it all.
The two unfortunate web-feet,
With their stuffing of spices and herbs,
Friend Rlaka that pnmnfsnpnf Annllo
Declares "are most beautiful birds"
The fourth man, a sombre Bohemian,
Sits quietly taking it in
The dinne-, mean, and the eloquence-
For they can't get word out of him.
And Del-the bold and intrepid,
Whose heart never knew the word
fear
Pours out beer-glass of claret.
And drinks to a Happy New Year.
, 1884-01-03
a Lime Kiln Club.


. EDIToE- ARGUS.
VIII You allow mo through your val
liable columns to inform an expectant
world o. TIE organ "a i,n OF that time
houorei institution, the Lime Kiln
. Club" If Port Townsend. Certain mys-
terious signs N mtde 10y the chief on the
29,G. warueievcry bold kiln to be
/ there IN New Years eve at o'clock PM
: This meeting was one OF reOrgaui-
! za,ion, and was held IN the spacious halls
! OF the Hotel Delgarduo, whose deco
( FatIons for the occasion should have
been seen 10 be fppreeiated. As the
"EIlus" took their seats, the president
arose a flower in his buttonhole) and in
few well chosen remarks pointed ont
tIc necessity of an Immediate and per-
increased membership. 80 many have
accepted diplomas AMI other insuisL-
c agOvernmet p los abr T., so that
tIc proceedings of the club could be
handed down. well away down. The
salient remarks wound up, as he unfold
el his napkin, with some broad allusions
regarding internal improvements, which
Just suited the members, the cover was
raised lthe only raise made) and the
splendid dinner vas duly and at once
amidst many admiring remarks, par
taken of. | viii add here that "haggis"
was one % the features of the repast,
this was said to be a favOrite dish of r.
Il. McGregor, Esq, Roderick Dhu and
other celebrated LImekilns of history.
The cloth removed, the president again
arose and by signs intimated that the
l.. KS were prepared TO hear anything
of fscientitic nature any kiln might have to
advance. The cultivated member on FoW
ler's corner, now arose, and clearing his
throat, went at length, and with his
usual emphasis, into this Cat this season.
all absorbing poultry question. He was
listened to with marked attention, and
l75,O0OO copies of the speech ordered
printed for distribution next New Year
The names of J. Met urdy, Esq. and
Sdpl- ~ NitS NIII, cbluDduleI DN III
dorsementS of high character, were pro-
posed for membership, and duly con-
sidered. \ member arose here with diff
ticulty) and paid high tribute to the per-
spnal qualities of both gentlemen. and
they were unanimously elected, amidst
great cheering, perpetual life members.
A brother remarked with much feeling
that the two members sh ,uld be deco
rated with the order of the Fryingpan,
as a simple act of justice to scientific
merit; bIt as just here he mistook the
salt for the sugar, the force of his speech
was lost.
The few verses attached were dashed
off during the speeches and toasts 1--WE
intended to measure off = yards morel,
to give dim, cloister aisle like idea of
the situation, and actors therein.
With many respects, and compliments
of the season to all the ARGUS staff, l
beg to remain L.K.
, 1884-01-03
CHRISTMAS ATQCELCENE.
QUILCENE, Dec. 27th, 1888.

] A--Ni-1 CONs = bils AN-Ds
! EDITORS ARGUs:-One of the most en-
/ joyable events happened here on Christ
/ mas night, that as yet has taken place in
/ this vicinity, which was ball and sup
! per given at the house Of Mr., and Mrs.
Charles Brown. The guests arrived
"arly and dancing commenced at six
o'clock, The following programme of
dancing iuterspersed with those old welt
known mirth-provoking games was car
ried out to the letter: Quadrille, waltz,
polka, virginia reel, polka, Scottish waltz,
IancerS, clap-in clap-Out, pass the key,
whirl the plate; then dancing was con-
tipued till midnight, when the guests re-
paired 10 the dining room, where most
sumptOus repaSt was sp ead,tO which We
all did full justice. The following toasts
We're drank: To our country; our host
and hostess; turkey when caIyedl, may
America get a leg; our Territory-may
she soon be admitted to the UuioD; after
supper the original programme was
continued until the wee sma' hours of
morn, when the guests departed highly
delighted with the evenings festivities.
The following ladies and gentlemen
We're present:
Hostess, Mrs. c. Brown, brown cash
mere, velvet trimmings, ornamen ed with
gold; Mrs. Tuck, silk brocade; Mrs.
Beck, cream coIored cashmere, trimmed
with silk, ornamented with coral; Mrs.
Beatty, bottle green silk, ornamented
with gold: Mrs. Donovan, gray cash
mere, trimmed with velvet, ornamented
with gold; Mrs. Hailier, wine colored
silk, ornamented with pearl; Mrs. Rich
ardson, black cashmere; Miss Olive Rouse,
black cashmere, trimmed with silk, orna-
mentei with gold; Miss Jenny McArdel,
gray silk, ornamehted with pearls; Miss
Hattie McArdel wine colored silk,
trimmed with lace, ornamented with
gold; Miss Fannie Whyat, brocade silk,
ornamental with coral; Miss Alice Tuck,
blue serge; Miss Richardson, brown silk.
The gentlemen consisted of Messrs. c.
Brown. host; A. Matson, |. Tuck. --
Beck, II. Beatty, l. Donovan, q. Rich
ardson, L, Cottell, J. Mccarthy, L. Nc
Ardel. CotteIl, A. Button, Evans,
s. Lingenfetter, c. Lingenfetter, j.
Linguest, est,-Rodgers, Masters Willie
Tuck. G. Tuck, Harry Beatty and b.
Brown.
, 1884-01-03
Whatcom County News.

ReCeUl,-l
Steiuweg X Co. have presented Mr..
Stewart Leckie with an elegant and
durable SD pair of boots, the prize they
gave for til. uglie>t make up at the
masquerade.
J. J. Wcisenbureer, Esq. , of this city,
was appointed by Judge Greene at La
Conner last week as prosecuting attorney
to serve during the temporary absence
of Hon. {. NJ. Bradshaw. who was called
home i'll consequeuceof sickness iii his
family
The attorney for Chas Mitchell, alias
Greek Charley" indicted by the grand
jury for killing James Harris, at Point
Roberts, about eight months ago, has
obtained a change of venue to Port Town
send 1t is now believed that the scene
of the murder was located on the military
reservation, III which case the trial Will
necessarily go TO the L s. district
court.
The unprecedented circulation that
the RereWc has already attained, to-
gether with the liberal patronage be-
slowed upon it by the business men of
W Whatcom, iUstifies the publishers III
the announcement that before the end
of the present vo'ume the hand press
that is now taxed to lis utmost capacity
will be discarded and magnificent new
cylinder power press will take its place
Not only this, but the paper Will be en-
larged tQan S-column folio. Further
more, a small daily paper is one of the
enterprises of the Rereille pub
fishers, in fact, the publication of daily
is an enterprise that has positively been
upon. The liberal patronage
and unprecedented circulation of this
journal is ample endorsement of its
course in the past.
, 1884-01-03
Port Townsend Market Report.
'rrected weekly by Waterman Il Ii l..
san Francisco Quotations.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 27.-Wheat-
The spot market is quiet with prices
against sellers. Choice shipping, Sl77@
179; fair Walla Walla, 81 rs asked; good
Eastern Oregon reported sold at 81 20 on
wharf; No. l white. buyer the year,
81 1901 1913; buyer the season. 81 70.
Flour Inactive, stocks are increasing
Barley-Fee1 spot, quiet, 9719cG
81 0215; brewing, 81 1O@1 Is; No. l
feed, seller the season, 81 00@1 0l13;
buyer the season, 81 1213@1 13.
Oats There is very little demand;
best qualities of Washington Territory
held at 81 6O@1 65
Potatoes Petaluma and TomaIes, Soc
@9Oc; Oregon Garnet Chile 81 3O@1 35.
Market dull and prices buyer
Onions-Lower, at 50@75c.
Salmon-Sales reported of $500 case.
Chehalis private, but understood to be
81 05, commissions off
Provisions-Steady and quiet
Wool-Inactiye; demand mainly FOL
California fall
Hops-Market quiet, prices favor sci!
ers; quote 17@2l.
Eggs-StOck small; fresh California
371zs4Oc.
Butter-Weak and sellers are anxious
resh roll. 80 21a@3oc.
, 1884-01-03

Whatcom Rereille: And now comes
the report that new paper is to be es-
tablished at Port Townsend. 1t seems
strange that parties can be found who
will be misled into the belief that an
other paper is needed at Port Townsend.
Other parties, good practical newspaper
men, too, have endeavored to fill the
alleged want, only to find in few weeks
that no such want in reality existed. The
ARG Us is an old paper, thoroughly es-
tablished, and in times past has had in
deed a hard row of it, but through the
economical management and persevering
industry of its enterprising publisher. has
stemmed the tide of bitter opposition and
now enjoys the reputation of being one
of the best journals in the territory. The
course pursued and policy adopted by
the ARGUS has always been consistent
with the best interests of Port Townsend
and surrounding country. The writer
hereof remembers the misgivings that
were INDUCED by the press when Mr..
Weir launched his little daily about one
year ago, and prophesied that the de-
mands were not commensurate with the
yet by dint of hard work
and perseverance he has maintained the
daily and kept his weekly up to- u high
standard of Journalism. These are mat
ters that the people of Port Townsend
should appreciate, and not allow their
personal feelings to getthe better of their
judgment. Port Townsend will prosper far
better with one we'll sustained newspaper
than it will with two or more half-starved
ones.
, 1884-01-03
Sunday Reading.

LILY's PRAYER. Not long since Lily,
little girl of five years, after saying her
evening prayers, began to indulge in an
original petition of her own. She was
aware that she had not been particular
ly good on certain day, ,and her evening
prayers were thus supplemented: Il
pray the Lord to make Lily a good little
girl, and if at first You don't succeed, try,
try again"
Pere Hyacinthe, in New York, is re-
ported as saying of America: The
greatest danger that see for that coun-
try is that, in the pride of her II filed
granaries, her tabulously rich mines, her
fertile soil, and the wealth which rolls
into her from the two vast oceans by
which she is sencompassed, she may become
forgetful Of her God"
, 1884-01-03

The Yakima Signal has informa-
ton that contractor Bennett has been
instructed to continue construction
for nine miles further up the Yakima
in this direction. This will enable
Mr. Bennett to hold his present force
of men and teams throughout the
winter months, and it is confidently
believed that early in the spring
work will be resumed with vigor, and
continued until the road is pushed
through at least as far as the Cascade
mountains.
, 1884-01-03

We learn that the notorious Tank
saloon has been closed, where so many
sailors have been going to get relieved of
their surplus cash. 1t would be good
thing for the city fathers to close
ali the Tanks, and the old corner would
have better chance.
, 1884-01-03
CARD OF THANKS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Beid tender their best
thanks to those good friends who so
kindly remembered them on Xmas eve
and would remind the donors, that mot a
cup of cold water shall lose it's reward"
, 1884-01-03
Territorial Officers.

Governor, VIM. \. Newell, Olympia.
Secretary, y. H. Owing,
Treasurer, T. y. Ford,
Auditor, I. NJ Reed.
e. y Marshal Charles Hopkins, Seattle
q. ). Pros. Attorney. J. b. Allen, Waiia Walla.
L. ). Asst. e c. ii. llanford, Seattle.
Chief Justice, K. =. Greene, Seattle.
AGSo. y. e. WingGTi Walla Wala.
a. Juo p Hnyt, Olympia.
Pros. Atty, 81 DiSt.C. NJ. Bradshaw. PIT Townsend.
Jefferson County:
Auditor, James SeaSry, Port Townsend.
Treasurer Frank \ Bartlett. Port Townsend
Probate Judge. J.J.iI.Sat Iokkeleu Pt. Townsend.
Sheriff, j. +. SheehaII, Port rOwnSend. .-..
Coroner. B. ) HONsie,
Scheoi Supt j. J. ERllYuH- PqEt T9pnseud.Y
County Commissioners; i. .. Attrid.e, Port Ind
low; jas. \. Smith, Pprr DrS Scosery; a. a. Plum
nsr. Port Townsend ...,.. NJ -
, 1884-01-03
BUSINESS NOTICE.

We have just received splendid as
sOrtment Of overcoats, ulsters, and wool
en- goods for winter wear. Call and ex-
anime before making purchases.
PETTYGRovE & BURKETr.
, 1884-01-03

Old papers for a e at this office-5O
cts. per hundred; fifty for % cts
, 1884-01-03
DISPATCH, s E

VA-HLo NVhVAN, MdSttT,
Will leave Port Townsend for Neah Bay
and way ports every Monday Morn
ing on arrival of up Sound steam
er. Returning will arrive Oh
Wednesdays. Towing and charters at
reasonable rates. Apply on board, or to
l. B. Hastings C. c. Bartlett & Co.
n. B.-We have just added to our fleet
= large scow, fitted with tarpaulins, for
{ eighting.
, 1884-01-03

Fine assortment of Christmas cards.
Gents and Ladies sets, &c, at
LATIMER Il Co.'S.
, 1884-01-03

SyTIrg.-I.ib.r..I commissions will be allowed
- LIVE, EEsroS-IBLE persons VINO VII! act a.
Subscription Agents fuT either publication n any
,.o-t office in the United Static y copy oi either
s.p.r will b. mailed regularly to any person who
vii s.Hd IL occasional new Itdm- from hi~ or her
-,caIirv. Sample copies sent free on application
, 1884-01-03

PoRT TOWNSEND. Dec. Sth. 1883.
Notice IL hereby given thIt the Annual Meeting
OF the Stock o!drrS will be held al the Bank OF.
the second Tuesday i'll January, 1881. at = O'Clock
L. NJ, for the election of seven Directors for the
ensuing year and transaction Of such other buSi-
nrss Us may come before them.
dis Cashier
, 1884-01-03
sras,RIpTIoN RITES

~ ID .livereI 10y mail or carrier. x
SURSIRTPFION RATES:
us. y-4-.... .. SguD Three Houths..... 81
6K months ...... IuI One mOuth...--... lju
In Advance
- Per week. - cNUr-; payable weekly
{, l,.ca! advertising rates furnished on application.
, 1884-01-03
. ally Argus

EVERY EVENING EXCEPT SUNDAY.
, 1884-01-03
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING!

First National Banh Of Port To~n.tad
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-01-31
Arrest OF Qutrk at Astoria
BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Items from Victoria

VICTORIA, Janu Try 2Sth.-The ship Valley
Forge arrived Saturday evening from San
Francisco OFF Csps Flsttery. Martin Ken
sen, sailor, fell eff the crossj ack.yard snd
was killed.
Duncan Cameron, an old settler, was killed
this morning by the overturning Of spring
cart.
Last week the Baker claims, Carriboo,
washed up 167 ounces, and are still on good
ground. 0 her claims down the creek are
doing fairly. Tne weather is very fac.
Lee is practicing daily for his race on the
9TH. Last eve5ing Hsnlan. Lee and Cots
ford were entertained by a committee dinner
at the Occidental. Hsnisn accepts all iLvi.
tation to ball at New Westminster on the
1st proxiTo.
Yesterday, in the Assembly, the Finance
Minister complained of the Standard news
paper misrep' esenting him, and said it was
idle to expect fair criticism, and the object of
it was merely for the ignoble purpose OF dam
aging a political opponent.