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, 1885-12-31

Port Townsend has the usual
county officers, viz, probate Judge,
auditor, treasurer, sheriff, two justices
Of the peace, and also three L. S.
commissioners. one L. S. deputy
marshal and the prosecuting attorney
for Jefferson, Island. San Juan.
Clailam. Whatcon and Skagit coun-
ties. residing here.
District court having both terri
torial and I. S. jurisdiction meets
here twice year, one term in Febru-
airy, and one term III August.
San Juan, CluIam and Island couu
ties are attached to Jefferson count
tor Judicial purposes and all suits
said counties within The jurisdictio i
Of the district court are tried at Port
Townsend.
In tho space allowed to this article
1t IS not possible TO fully de5criba the
business houses, and their particular
characteristics. and it would not do
ju-tico 10 paEticularize, but we
VIII simply say that from
accurate statistics compiled by an
, 1885-12-31

For SALE.-Alaska Salmon and
Picked Goldfish, in barrels and retail.
@. @. BARTLETT & Go.
, 1885-12-31
SECRET SOCIETIES:

We have Masons, Odd Fellows, United
Workmen, United Friends, Good Temp
lars, Red Men, and G. a. r. Post.
, 1885-12-31

For the benefit of those who are not
acquainted with Port Townsend we
append list of the business houses,
or rather a summary of the trades,
professions and occupations carried
on here, which is thought to be very
near correct. If any have been
omitted it is through inadvertency.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12

5-.-- leYs

Judge Studley yesterday rendered judg- ment of $2444 in favor of the plaintiff in
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12

At bar meeting in the afternoon the fol- lowing assignments were made:
 Monday, December 14-Clark vs. Gerst-
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
Court Notes.

Trustee Konold for the estate of Schleipp- man & Spittler has replevined the goods in the Grand street saloon of Fred Myers, who recently fled from the city.
 Bridget Mcdonald, who was convicted a few days ago of lascivious carriage with Guissippe Vincho, was charged with adultery in the City court yesterday. Judge Pickett interrupted MT. Fox, who appeared for the State in the case, long enough to inquire why the man was not charged with the same offense as the woman. No satisfactory planation being given, the court ordered Vincho's arrest and then continued the case until next Tuesday.
 Charles Wilhelm, who was arrested for keeping policy shop on St. John street, was fined $25 and costs in the City court yes terday morning.
 sEsaiso Portonara, Ibalian, found guilty of embedding a coat from another Italian and was sent to jail for ten days
 Louis Peguot was before Judge Pickett xss xssffraad nned s and costs. f '"f'AF ' ~'f~
 Rose Schorer, the domestic at the Gilbert House son George street who is the com plalnant in the attempted rape case against Walter Burke, was in court yesterday morn ing on capias issued by Judge Deming Thursday. Chief Bollman stated to tie court that the girl had been so terrified by parties at the Gilbert House that she had felt obliged to leave town. Judge Pickett, on being assured that the girl would be on hand to-day when the case comes up, al lowed her to go on her own recognizance. He remarked that intimidating witnesses was getting to be altogether too common g crime and he hoped the parties would be proceeded against
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
YALE NOTES.
Mountain Peaks Named After Prefes. s0rs Treasures for Peabody Mu- seum-TramPs on the Campus.
 Qr,f in tho onodar,,ica1 de-

Mountain Peaks Named After Profess sOrs Treasures for Peabody Mu- seum-TramPs on the Campus.
 About 179 of the 561 in the academical de- pertinent room on the campus.
 A. c. Thompson 1855, formerly president of the Yale Athletic association, has re- turned from Europe and expects to enter the Medical school.
 There are three mountain peaks in Cali fornia named respectively after Professors James D. Dana, William D. Whitney and William H. Brewer.
 The Peabody museum has received several large boxes from France which it is SUD- posed contain rare old Chinese porcelain collected by prominent French scientists. The articles were sent in return for gifts sent from here and will be unpacked shortly.
 Tramps are becoming unpleasantly numer- ous about the campus. The other day one of them entered room in Farnam which was unlocked, changed his rags for a brand new suit of clothes he found therein and de- parted at his leisure.
 Pach has completed arrangements for talk ing the class pictures of the seniors and is now ready to make appointments with them.
 The number of undergraduates outside of those of Connecticut at Yale is 544, and at Harvard, excluding those from Massachu- setts, 470. This shows that Yale still holds the lead as the most cosmopolitan American college.
 Carlton and Lee, 's7, will play the final round in the class club tournament for the silver medal to-day. The games in the sec ond class for the bronze medal will not be finished until next week.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
Etnat1cta1.
The Bears Raid the Market-Prices Sent Down With a Rush, Hut Buying Movement Brings Values Up Again-1he Best Prices of the Day at the Close.


 Buying Movement Brings Values Up ARa1n-The Best Prices of the Day at the Close.
 New York. Dec. H. 1885, There was heavy selling of the leading stocks when the market opened this morning and during the first forty-fve minutes prices went down stead fly, the principal weakness beingdn Michigan Cen tral. From some unknown cause the prices of that stock went down at a rapid rate The selling in it only on limited scale, which tended to mysti- fy brokers to the cause of it's weakness. At the lowest point it showed decline of per cent Cen tral Pacific, Northwestern. Michigan Central and Texas Pacific were the next weakest stock. The selling let up before Il o'clock and the bulls bid prices up N to per cent but the improvement had sooner been noted than the bears made another attack on the market and drove prices to the bot tom figures by noon. The stocks that showed any f1rmness were New York Central Lackawanna, Jer sey Central, Erie, Delaware 6 Hudson and Missouri Pacific. The decline in the general list with the ception of the stocks named at noon ranged froi Ii to 3& per cent. The sales for the morning amount ed to BIO 900 shares. of which ,500 of Kansas Texas, 24. 900 Texas Pacific, s4,000 Lackawanna, 23 900 Union Pacific. 16,00O Northwestern, 14.0O0 Western Union and II 900 Louisville 6 Nashville. After midday there better feeling and the selling of the morning gave place to an active GOV ering Prices steadily recovered and the final prices as rule at or near the best of the day. Lack awanna was the feature, advancing on almost every trar saction. The specialties were irregular, but clos ed generally higher The sales amounted to 57O, 400 shares.
 Money closed at 116 per cent.
 Exchange closed dull but steady at 4S41sa4S714.
 Governments closed firm.
 [Closing prices reported over the private wires of BUNNELL 6 SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
Aged Nearly Ninety-A Fourth Cousin
 Of General Grant,a Father.

MT. Augustus Grant, who died in Burr vile, Conn.,, November 30, aged eighty-nine was the fourth cousin of Jesse R. Grant, the father of General Grant and brother of Elder Miles Grant, who is known throughout this country and in Europe as one of the leaders among the Second Adventists. He was descendant of Matthew Grant, who came to Dorchester, Mass, in 1880 and soon after removed to Windsor, Conn. He was the father of Mrs. Luther Bronson, of West Torrington, and of the we'll known triplet brothers, Matthew, William and Daniel, who were born September 23, 1891. The greater part of MT. Grants life was spent on the old farm at Newfeld. There. while young man, he united with the Methodist church and was one of it's most active and liberal members. His last sickness was the first in sixty years. His last years were spent with his son Matthew in Burville. He was buried in Newield by the side of four of his chil- dren
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
Good SamarItans, Meeting.

At the meeting at Carll's Opera House on Sunday evening Rev. Mrs. Hanaford will de- liver an address, and there will be solos by A. B. Roberts, E. J. Sheehan, Miss Mamie Dion and August Smith. Landrigan's full orchestra will play. No children will be ad- mitted to the hall unless accompanied by their parents, and it is expected that twenty five ladies will occupy seats on the stage dur ing the evening. Doors open at o'clock and the exercises begin at 7:30
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
sTATE CORREsPONDENCE
WallfnUfOrd.

 The National band will give a concert at the rink tomorrow evening at 9 o'clock and will give the following programme: Overture Twilight Hour Boetteger ciarionette solo by George Butler, May fole Dance cJ MlSiaa serenade and Gaiop, i'silver Moon ..J Missud
 The Davitt branch of the Land leag1e have engaged the Town hall for Wednesday night and lecture in the interest of the league will be delivered by James Reynolds and Senator Plunkett, of New Haven.
 The members of the National band sur prised E. c. Lane at his residence on Center street last evening and presented him with handsome lounge. MT. Lane is member of late hour. @+'"'''"f' until 2 John Smith the tailor who formerly worked for B. Lipschitz and who was arrested for horse stealing, was sentenced to one year in the Hartford jail
 Clifford Beers, aged eight months, died in Yalesville yesterday.
 MT. and Mrs. R. B. Vining have gone to Minneapolis, Minn.
 Mrs. Dr. H. L. Gilbert, of Brooklyn, N. Y, has been in town for few days.
 R. s. Austin has just returned from a business trip in the western part of the State.
 George A. Andrews has opened pie bak- cry on the corner of Hall avenue and Wash ington street.
 Harmony council, A. L. of H., met last evening and received three applications for membership.
 Captain Joel Rice arrived home from the West Indies yesterday. Dec. Ii.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
5Misce1 e1Ia11en1ts.
Kidney Diseases.


 Few people aware of the alarming prevalence of kidney diseases, especially among those who have arrived at, past middle age. It is de clared good authority that fully one-half the deaths in this country either directly or indi- rectly the result of kidney disease of some sort. A great majority of men above forty years of age afflicted with some sort of affection of the kid neys or bladder and these diseases are on the in- crease. Persons are often seriously affected be- fore they known it themselves and thus these in- sidious disorders get foothold before anything is done to dislodge them.
 Dropsy, Gravel, Diabetes, Brights Disease, In- confluence, Debility, Catarrh of the Bladder, Albu menuria, etc., among the many forms of these diseases Most of these are very difficult to cure defying the powers oftentmes of the best physi- cians obtainable, and are pronounced by many to be incurable
 Physicians state that many forms of Kidney Dis very difficult to detect in diseases of this form, oftentimes there are no symptoms of a marked nature. This is of the reasons why they are difficult to cure.
 Hunts Kidney and Iiver) Remedy is specific for Kidney and Liver troubles, Bladder and Uri- nary Diseases. Dropsy, Gravel, Diabetes and all of that class Of disorders.
 It cures Biliousness, Headache, Jaundice, Liver and Stomach troubles, Dyspepsia, Constipation and Piles
 It cures Intemperance, Nervous Diseases, Gener al Debility, Female Weaknesses and Excesses- It is thoroughly reliable, highly recommended. works promptly, relieves at once, and was never known to fail. USE IT AT ONCE.
 Sold by all druggists Price $1,25.
 HUNTS REMEDY CO, Providence R. 1. c. N; CRITTENToN, General Agent, New York. d12aOdaw
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
EAnfaH Chmneh
Wage Workers, Their Families and Business DeDressfoH.

MT. H. c. Baldwin, of Naugatuok, will speak on Sunday evening in the Church of the Messiah on "The Destroyer of Nations It is presumed that the condition of wage workers, laboring men and their families will be the real theme of the discourse their well being and prosperity as affected by the financial schemes that dominate the world of business. MT. Baldwin has made a thorough study of the great underlying causes that are producing the business depression that is now spread all over the commercial world. The silver question and what ought to be done by this government in regard to it will doubtless be considered. All are cor Aially invited to be present
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
City Court - Criminal Side - Jud:
 Pickett

December 11.-Rosa Schorer, capias, con
 tinued until December 12; Louis Pequedal,
 breach of the peace, December g. $5 and costs; Joseph Wagner, violation of the Sun day liquor law, discharged; Charle 8 Wilhelm, keeping policy shop, $25 and costs: Richard Hill, William Eagan, Patrick Haley, fast driving, nolled; same, breach of the peace against E. s. Burt, jr., $5 and costs; Samuel E. Davidson, burglary in daytime, discharged; Frederick Oulett, breach of the peace, nolled; Henry Galligan, theft, continued until December 16; Bridget Mcdonald, adultery, continued to December 15; John H. Dillon, breach of the peace against Hen ry Boucher, $1 and costs, appealed; Henry Boucher, same against John Dillon, judg- ment suspended; Alfred Dupaul, burglary, continued to Decem- Der 12; Charles McCullom, incorrig ible boy, sent to State Reform ssschool; Maggie Doyle and Kittie Doyle, disobedience, sent to aaoro adterv epnnued pn nf December 15.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
At the Atheneum To.Ntsht.

This evening MT. John Fiske will deliver the first in his course of four historical lec- lures illustrated by stereopticon views on the "Great Battles of the Civil War" Each sof these lectures is a distinct entertainment in itself and will be we'll worth hearing. A large and cultivated audience will attend the lecture tonight. The reserved seats were on sale at Loomis' and most of them were taken YesterdaY.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil, With HypophOsPhftes,

In Consumption and ScrofuIa. Dr. J. R. BURTON, of Valdosta, Geo., says: 'sI have for several years used Scott's Emul- sion, and find it to act we'll in Consumption and Scrofula and other conditions requiring a tonic of that class" d8 eodStw1t Eminent physicians recommend Ayer's Cherry Pectora1 for all bronchial troubles.
 Get a Nice Gift For your wife or daughter or sweetheart at T. J. Shanley 6 Co.'s. Beautiful dress goods, shawls, cloaks, gloves, wraps, etc.
 T. J. STANLEY 6 Co.,, d12 2t 737 and 739 Grand street.
 Suits at Low Prices. Fine business suits, made in the best styles and fit and workmanship guaranteed, from SIS upward. J. KAISER,
 367 State street. We make speciality of mems large size beaver boots and arctics. We have them as large 14's.
 D. w CosGRoyE & O.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
Great Slaughter In Ready Made Cloth

Two hundred and fifty fine overcoats of our own make will be sold at very low prices, as they must be sold out within thirty days. Fifty boys overcoats at $2 50, worth.double the money. Fine ready made suits at great sacrifice. Remember this is the opportunity for you to buy fine ready made clothing at low prices. Come early and make your selections at J. KAISER's,
 367 State street
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12

Young WOmen'B Chf1St1An AsSOcIatI0h
 The hour of the literature class is most thoroughly enjoyed by the pupils. There is room, however, for few more, and there are also vacancies in the classes in phonog raphy, geography, history and arithmetic, which may be filled by those desiring to re- ceive instruction in these branches.
 The class in crocheting is open to children who wish to commence at the beginning, as we'll as to those who are somewhat acquaint- ed with this work
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
North Haven.

The ladies of the Congregational church and Sunday school interested in the coming annual reunion met at the lecture room on Tuesday afternoon to consult as to the best method of making the exercises interesting and profitable to those who attend. A Christmas tree is talked of to be one feature of the evenings entertainment. Good music and interesting addresses may also be expect ed.
 The Mite society met at the house of Rev. MT. Lusk last evening and was well attend ed The society seems to be growing in pop ularity.
 The remains of Edgar S. Bradley, ,who died in New Haven, were brought here to-day and the burial took place this afternoon. Many will remember Mr. Bradley, who lived here in town only few years since and was a mem Der of the Sunday school. His teachers and schoolmates remember him kindly. Mrs. Bradley, his mother, who is a widow, has the sympathy of many friends in this place in her bereavement. Much sympathy is also expressed for the brothers of the deceased by those who remember them as school mates and young men.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
STATE NEWS.

The Knights of Labor have begun a boy colt on the New York Tribune in Nauga- tuck
 The following were elected directors of the N. Y., Providence & Boston railroad this week: Samuel D. Babcock, J. Boor1nan Johnson. George M. Miller, William P. Dix on, John L. Riker, New York city; Henry c. Robinson, Hartford, Conn; Henry Howard Coventry, R. l.; Nathan F. Dixon, Westerly, R. l.; Robert Knight, Providence, R. l.; George Peabody Wetmore, Newport, R. T.; Benjamin N. Lapham. Providence, R. l.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
Killed by the Cars.

WILLIMANTIc, Dec. 11.-James B. Harvey, aged twenty-four, brakeman on the New York 6 New England railroad, son of Jas. M. Harvey of Willimantic, fell beneath the cars last night and received fatal injuries
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
Caled0miRM Club. "ea

The New Haven Caledonian club have elected the following officers for the coming year: Robert McArthur, chief; George Stew enson, first chieftain; John Stevenson, sec ond chieftain; James McLay, third chieftain; David Blakie, fourth chieftain.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
Saturday, December 19, 1885.
 THE COURT RECORD.

Court Of Common PIeas-Judge Dem- r ing.
 This court came in yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
 The case of Frazier vs. Keenan occupied the attention of the court during the day. The arguments were concluded and the case will be given to the jury this morning at 10 o'clock, to which hour the court adjourned. Court Of Common PIeas-Judge stud- ley.
 Judge Studley yesterday rendered judg- ment of $24.44 in favor of the plaintiff in the Meriden case of Higgins vs Munson.
 The case of E. H. Horsman vs. John c. Bradley occupied the attention of Judge Studley during the day in the bar library room.
 At bar meeting in the afternoon the fol- lowing assignments were made:
 Monday, December 14-Clark vs. Gerst-
 Tuesday, December 15-(Jury) Babcock vs. Fields, nisi, Cook vs. Goodyear, Johnson vs. Higgins; (court) Warner vs. Bradley, special, Bezanson vs. Platt, Lenesky vs. Greenspon.
 Wednesday, December 16-(J (Jury) Sisk vs. 1FouP, DaWson Vs. Bradley, Malley Vs. MIG Alpine, Pattiz vs. Maurer; (cour) Russell vs. Page, Galpin vs. Warner, Whitney & Go. yss Mason, nisi, Kelsey vs. Lee, Stoddard, Kimberly 6 Go. vs. Ryder.
 Thursday, December 17-Jury) Davis vs. Kean & Lines, special; Kibbe Bros. & Co. vs. Parshley, House vs. Leete; (court) Simcns ys. Continental Life Ins. Co.,, Morris vs. Schroeder, Johnston vs. Sarsfeld.
 Friday. Dec. 1s.-(Ju1y) Basserman vs. AcMahon, special, Gracey vs. Wilcox x Howe; (court) Gallagher vs. Coe; Hance vs. town of Guilford, nisi; Bario vs. Knip- per, nisi.
 Court adjourned until next Tuesday morn- ing at 10 o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12

Chicago Grain ana Provision Mar ket. Closing quotations Reported Private Wires
 to Edwin Rowe Ik Co.,, Commission Mer-
 chants, 40S New York Produce Exchange, New
 York.
 The following shows the quotations at P. M. Chicago time) for the past three days:
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12

My wife has been @ great sufferer from neuralgis and rheumatic difficulties for fourteen years. Since taking Athlophoros she has been comparatively free from pain and can walk better than before for several years. Rev. s. Donaldson, Lynden, Vt.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12

Hales Honey the great Cough cure a5c., 50c. & $1 Genn'S Sulphur Soap heals and beautifes g cents Hills M Hair and Whisker Dye-Black and Brown, 50c. Pikes Toothache Drops cure in minute, 25c. Deans Rheumatic Pills a cure, 50 cent.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
THE PIPE TOO HOT.

A Slight Fire i'm NIT. John s Beacn's
 House on Temple Street
 About six o'clock last evening word was telephoned to police headquarters that fire had broken out in the house of Lawyer John s. Beach, No. 2S0 Temple street. An alarm of fire was sounded from box 212 in the police station, but before the engine arrived the fire had been extinguished by the aid of 8 small hose. The fire originated between the floor on the second story near the bath room, an overheated furnace being the cause. The damage was very slight.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
See Johnson and Bro. s adv't on 3rd page.

Great inducements to customers out of town. Railroad fare paid at
 J. KAIsER's,
 367 State etreet.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12

Reduced prices of mineral waters. We de liver to consumers in any part of the city a attractive rates.
 m14 eodtf WHITTLESEY'S DRuG STORE.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12

M L. Blair, Alderman, 9th ward, Scran- ton, Pa., stated Nov. 9, '83: He had used Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil for sprains, burns, cuts, bruises and rheumatism. d7 daw1w
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
For GhrIstmas-Boys and Girls.

Mems, boys and youths kip and stega boots in every variety, at lowest prices, at CosGRovEs.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12
Christmas Music BQ0kS.

Christmas Cantatas for Children
 CHRISTMAS GIFT t25 cts, S2 40 ner fyo1an, kasE MEss s9d gret5y tx Eysgy school should give t dozenl Easy. For children with assistance of SWEET !ssN PICTURE SONG BOOKS. Gems for Little Singers 50 cts, 8 dozen) Fresh Flow CTS, (e5 cts, $40 per dozen.) 0" Four Splend did and Very Cheap ColleeA AAMMERIGAN AMEHIG \ BALLAD B L COLLECTIONS, 50 cents. AMERICAN DANCE MUSIC COLLECTION b0 cts AMERICAN PIANO MUSIC COLLECTION 5G cts AMERICAN SONG AND CHORUS COLLECTION. Sotiee that these are large books, and cannot be mailed except Tor price and postage, or 65 cepts fo7 retail price. F oor VALUABtE PIANO MUSIC COLLECTIONS.
 Piano Classics ..........--.~-- SI m
 Rand Treasure re........,,......... S2C0
 Leaves of Shamrock ....... SI OH VALUABLE SONG COLLECTIONS.
 Aalfdan kjesulf's Album of Songs. S1 EU
 Eranzs Album of Songs. ..........,, 9Oe
 Norway Music Album. .........,,., S3 5H
 Rhymes and Tunes for Children S1Oo
 [1an esloi e5onss.. S2.oO Also large sumber of Christmas Carols Send for lists. A OLIVER DlTsoN & CO, .,Boston.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12

IT. J. ShanIey & Co.,, Grand street, Are offering great bargains in silk umbrel- las at $1.75, $2.00, $2.25 and $250 for Christmas presents. d12 St
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-12

A large and excellent stock of Christmas gift souvenirs, mementoes, toys, music boxes, harmonicas, dolls and dollies at
 T. J. STANLEY & Co.'s, dig 2t 737 and 739 Grand street