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, 1886-07-22
From Saturdays Daily.

Hon. J. c. Mann, Mayor Of Tacoma,
passed through Port Townsend yesterday
on his way home.
Now is the time to exercise great care
In preventing fire. A spark might cause
the loss of many thousands.
N. d. Tobey's new house in Kuhn's
addition is showing up in good style.
and will doubtless lead others to build
there.
Z. A. Gardner. chief inspector of Gus
toms of the Puget Sound district, has
removed with his family to Port Town
send.
Bishop 4 Go. Will occupy the new
building now being erected next to
Waterman & Katz store, for a meat
market
We acknowledge 4 mistake in the
birth notice which appeared in the
ANGUS of last evening, to the wife of
Chas. B. Wood. It should have read
daughter" instead of son"
1t is reported that an additional appro-
pnation of $4,000 has been secured for
heating and approaches for the rev
custom house building, which will, if
true, raise the total amount to $4,000.
The shipping commissioner paid off
the crew of the Southern Chief yesterday,
after long voyage The amount dis
bursed was over $1,000, nearly all of
which will doubtless be spent here by
the crew.
Henry Bash, Esq, has laid the founda-
tion OF his new residence, which he is
building on his block, opposite Nelson
Lsubaeh's house. The house will be
SSH4O, two stories high and finished in
modern style.
The steamship Mexico, which sailed
from San Francisco on the 18th, brings
the following passengers for Port Town
send: Geo. Wiley and wife. NJ
Abrahams, Miss A. Hoyer, L. Pratt, l..
Peters, Mrs. f. Calhoun and NJ. Delfo.
Last Tuesday evening the w. G. T. U.
met at the parlors of Mrs. Jackman, and
after the business part CT the meeting
was over the members were given a
delicious lunch, in honor of the farewell
OF Prof. and Mrs. Geo. b. Swan, who
we're about to leave for Fort Benton,
Montana, where the Professor has an
engagement to locate for the ensuing
school year.
Last evening at . 2. M, when off
Tobey Island, Neah Bay, Geo. Mardin,
seaman on board the tug Mogul, fell
overheard and was drowned. Marden
vas % years OF age, and Il native of
Stockton, Maine. Every endeaVor vas
made to save the man, but OF no avail.
His brother is first officer of the Mogul,
aad witnessed the sad affair. They
recovered his cap, and that was all.
Capt Moore has made arrangements
with Mr.. Iladlock 20 have the cutter
Holcott laid alongside his wharf FOR
sepainting and repairs. The large new
warehouse on Hadlock's wharf will be
occupied by the men FOR quarters, and
after all the mOvablss are taken out OF
the cutter, she viii be scrubbed below
ffom deck to keelsOm, lower hold white.
washed. the between decks fore and aft
re-paiutsd, and fresh paint applied to
decks and houses, and TO outside of hull
Capt. Moore considers HadIuck's wharf
eho best place he has seen on Puget
Sound TO lay up tine cutter for repairs
The Wolcott will go to Port Hadlock il
few days.
, 1886-07-22

We need more buildings for business
| purposes few large fire-proof bald,
/ Ings. Eligible rooms for office purposes
and Tor stores are in demand at this
! time.
Mrs. Flora d. Brown, of the new mil,
linery store, is in Portland. As a result
some pretty novelties have already
arrived IN that establishment. in the line
OF fruit and flower ornaments.
The King county teachers institute
Is in session at Seattle. About seventy
five members are in attendance, among
whom are Prot K. IL. Allen, auperinteu-
dent of Jefferson county. and Miss Anna
Van Bokkelen, one of the teachers i'll the
! Port Townsend public school
Mrs. Capt. Rufus Calhoun arrived
home Monday evening on the ocean
steamer from San Francisco. Capt.
Calhoun will soon arrive with his vessel,
the bark CeylOn, and will proceed to
| Port Blakely to load. During his absence
since last fall he has been nearly all over
| the world
A submarine volcanic eruption or
| other disturbing agency "riled up" the
waters of the ocean and straits near Cape
Fiattery few days ago. According to
report, the sea raU high enough to
almost bury tugs, the waters were
changed to bright red and lots OF dead
tish were washed ashore. The coloring
IN the water Is probably from whales
food.
With Wells Fargo d Co.'S express
company ruled out Of tho use OF the
n. Z. railroad, the Northern Pacific
express company has a big advantage
over all competitors in the matter of
tacIitIes Tor cnrrying money or yaluables
inland 1t will soon have the money
order system, too. Call on Mr. Whittle-
sey and he vii! tell You all about 1t.
Washington Steamboat and Transpor-
tation company will, in a few days,
change their time schedule on the Port
Townsend route so that it will be about
the same as that of the 0. Il. IL n. Co.
The change will enable one boat to lie at
Seattle over Sunday and the other at
Tacoma. There will be no steamer
from Seattle to Port Townsend on
Saturday evening.
DIR. L. NJ. Harrison, Of Coupeville, is in
town today, and is making his arrange
ments to remove to this city next week
TO establish himself in the practice of
b profession. Mrs Harrison Will arrive
later on. The Doctor and his wife are
both physicians-bOth graduates of the
University of Michigan at Ann AFbor.
They removed to Puget Sound about two
years ago from Grand Rapids. Mich.
Their personal and professional acquaint
ance in Island and other counties
adjoining will give them local practice to
begin with.
Capt. James Dalgardno, who branched
cut from the hotel business a couple of
years ago, purchased six acres of land III
the edge of town and took q contract to
care for the county poor, has been follow
ing up the start made in that direction
until he is in fair way to be provided
with all modern hospital conveniences
He has been improving the grounds,
erecting buildings. supplying water,
baths, etc, and will soon be prepared to
accommodate patients from adjoining
counties, as well as those at home, with
comfortable and inexpensive living and
sanitary accommodations. The location
is a pleasant one and is easily accessible
from any part of town. and Will be so
arranged that patients can be visited by
any physicians in town.
, 1886-07-22
THE PEOPLES CONVENTION.
PoRT TOWNSEND, July 20, 1886

To the Citizens Of Jefferson County:
GREETING citizens not satisfied
with the course pursued by the old polit-
ical parties are requested to meet at the
Court House in Port Townsend on Thurs
day, July 30. at 2 o'clock p. M, aud elect
delegates to attend the Territorial Con-
vention, to meet in the city of Tacoma
on Saturday, Sept 4, at 10 o'clock a. NJ,
for the purpose of nominating Il candi-
date for Delegate to Congress, and tran
sact such other business as may come
before it.
The basis for representation will be
one delegate for every 800 votes OF frac-
ton thereof east NJ the last general elec-
ton.
No lawyer, banker or saloon keeper
will be allowed seat in the convention.
BY order of the County Committee.
, 1886-07-22
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Jist of letters, postal cards, wholly
written third and fourth class matter re,
naming in the Port Townsend. u. I
prstoffice unclaimed July II, 1856:
Armstrong. Capt Chandler, Benjamin
DeBaros, Manuel Farley, ID Il
Forest. Chas French, Mrs Minnie
Guptill, II NJ Mixer, W II
Pooler, Miss Mary SweetZer, II Fl 81
SEWN, H (2)
Parties applying for any of the above
letters will please say advertised"
W. H. III. LEARNED. Postmaster.
, 1886-07-22

That AIlcock's are the only genuine
porous piasters.
That all other so-called porous Piasters
are limitations.
That their makers only get them up to
sell on the reputation of AllSGeks-
That all so-called improvement and
ingredients are humbGgs.
That NJ one has ever made an improve
ment on Allcock's Porous PlastcTs.
That when you buy Allc,,ck'S Porous
Plasters You obtain the best plaster:
made.
, 1886-07-22
A CARD

/ beg 10 tender, in this way, my best
thanks to those electors OF the city of
Port Townsend, ladies and gentlemen.
who, unsolicited, kindly cast for me the
very handsome vote OF the 18th inst.
Francis w. JAMES.
Port Townsend, July II, 1886.
, 1886-07-22

Anyone wishing TO hire a competent
white lady capable Of doing housewnrE
or hotel chamber work would do well tC
iuquiIe at once at this office, or a. The
California Hotel. Sid
, 1886-07-22
PUGET SOUND SHIPPING.
Port of Port Townsend.
lFrom MONDAYS Daily.

Port Townsend, July l9-Tug Mogul
towed Blk Aurcola to sea yesterday NOR
ming, coal laden from Tacoma; for San
Francisco.
Tug Tyee towed Blk. Templar to sea
Yesterday morning, coal laden from
San Francisco.
Tug Tacoma towed Swedish bark
Nordenskjold to Tacoma this afternoon,
loads lumber at Sacoma for Melbourne.
Blk. Southern Chief is discharGing n
tsmalI quantity OF Chinese mdse. at Hast
ings' wharf; probably loads lumber for
China.
In Harbcr: Bktn. Nancy Hoet, lum-
Der laden from Port Blakely for FIJI ISL
ands and Ship Alex. McOallum-both
probably sail tomorrow.
Blk. Belted Will, lumber laden, will
sail from Port Discovery for Callao to-
! morrow.
Bark Templar sailed from Seattle for
San Francisco on Saturday. with 16CO
tons of coal from the Black Diamond
mine.
Saip Iyanhoe sailed from San Fran
cisco for Seattle on the 10Th, to load
coal.
The steamer Evangel, Capt. +. J. Iarte'
is out for duty again, having peep
repaired at heavy expense.
The Rustler will be out again in q few
days, and will take the place ct The
Dispatch next trip. and the latter Will lay
up for repairs.
The Dispatch's machinery will receive
a general oyerhauling, and she Will
receive new shaft.
The steamer Grace recently launched
at Seattle is 60 #. long, with il 1t. beam
and 6 IT. depth of hold. She was luilt
at Lakes yard. Her engine is SxlO,
with 4-foot wheel, built by Moran Bros.
The boiler is #. long and 36 inches IN
diameter, built by the Seattle Boiler
Works, Geo. Kelley, prop. She will be
commanded by Capt. Il. NJ. CresWell;,
and will be run between Seattle and
Colby.
(From Tuesdays DailyJ
Port Townsend, July 20-Ship Richard
| III. Can't. Mcintyre, arrived IN san
Francisco Yesterday with cargo OF I.uV
| tons of sugar She left Sandwich
Islands June 14th, and on account OF
| light winds had long passage, but the
voyage was pleasant. All well on board.
Bark Spartan, coal laden from Seattle
for San Francisco, was towed to sea last
night.
From Yesterdays Daily
Port Townsend, July 2l-Str. Leo
sailed this afternoon with freight and
passengers for Alaska.
Bark Nancy Holt was towed to sea
last night by tug Blakely.
Bark BeIted Will sailed from Port
Discovery yesterday from Callao, lumber
laden.
| Ship John Bryce is about ready FOL
sea, laden with 100000 feet OF lumbel
and an additional amount OF laths and
pickets at Stetson & Posts mill, Seattle
She goes to sydney, Australia.
San Francisco, July 1S-ArIiVed-
Bark Gen. Butler, from Port Gamble
str Wellington, from Departure Bay.
Sailed-Str. San Pedro, FOR Tacoma.
The Mexico brought to this port L
passengers and q tons of freight.
, 1886-07-22
BASE BALL.

Below is the score of the base ball
game played Saturday afternoon between
the 'IsIand Sprouts" of WILDLY Island,
and the "Quieksteps" of this city:
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
A Hanny Marriage.

| Atthe residence of the blide's
mother, Mrs. E. B. McNulty, at IL
O'clock Tuesday, MIRO. j. Wimber-
ly and Miss BERTHE McNulty were
united by the bonds of matrimo-
ny, Rev. A. III. Williams perform
ing the ceremony in his usual
graceful and impressive manner.
The attendants were:
Or. J. Pattison, of Lumpkin,
and Miss Daisy McNulty, of Daw-
son.
j. d. Laing, of Dawson, and
Miss Annie Glare Amos, of Ella
vile.
Oscar Ansley, Of Americus, and
Miss Lille Rogers, Of Dawson.
G. W. Wells, of Valdosta, and
Miss Helen Parks. of Dawson.
j. 0. McNulty, of Dawson, and
Miss Matte Davis, Of Thomas
vile.
B. B. Perry, of Dawson, and
Miss Corinne Marlborough, of
Cuthbert.
W. A. McLain, of Dawson, and
Miss Gussie OVERLY, Of Lumphin.
After receiving the congratula-
tons and best wishes Of the large
number Of invited guests present,
the happy young couple left on
the l o'clock train for Macon,
their future home.
The groom is rising young
lawyer and a gentleman of high
culture and worth, and is to be
graduated upon having one of
the most captivating young ladies
IN Southwest Georgia for bride.
ThepresenUs were numerous and
elegant.
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
SIDEWALK GLKMPsEs.

The ladies-GOd bless 'em are dressing
they say,
This fall, more and more in The masculine
way;
To tailor-made suits, which have long
been the "go,"
Are now added boots, which at heel and
ut toe,
And in other respects, are fashionable like
those
Which men wear in summer 10 hide their
soiled hose.
The next thing the lades-God bless 'em
agaiLl-
VIII be ordering their pockets ike those
OF the men.
-Remember the bard concert
tomorrow night.
Theatrical troops seem to be
giving our town the go by.
The prevailing dry weather
has occasioned a rise il Dawson's
real estate.
Go out tomorrow night and
help the band entertainment at
Hart's Hall.
Jim Griggs is now keeping
house and is as proud jas boy
with his first tin horn.
We learn that Mr.. T. n. Kill
len is preparing to start a coffin
manufactory at Bronwoo1.
We learn that Col. L. G..
Hill had his pocket picked Of
$185 while attending the State
Fair.
We have been told that the
pupils Of the Owen Nelson Inati-
tat9 will give an opaioHittA a-HitA tuesday
evening next at Harts Hall.
The public exercises at the
college last Friday afternoon were
very entertaining. TIE debates
recitat'ons, etc, reflected credi'
upon teachers and pupils.
-fhe frost has not haen heavl
enough in this vicinity as yet &
rob the foliage entirely of it
verdant appearance Tue gourC
vine, with a green hue Ill linger
in our midst.
We are glad to 6now tina
Marshal Hatcher will offer re-elec
ton. There is not town i
Georgia that has a better marsha
than Dawson,an but few.as gooJ
Boy Dixie and Oliver Chile
Plows, Wagons and all kinds {
farming implements, at
81 n. T. 4. F. TIyT d 20,
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
Marriage Near TnWn.

Yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Capt. J. W. Roberts,
father of the bride, Mr.. S. D.
Hatcher and Miss Mollie Roberts
were united in matrimony, Rev.
B. ". Davis officiating.
Mr.. Hatcher is a promisir g
and successful young planter OF
our county, and his fair consort
is most amiable aid cultivated
young lady.
"IIappy, thrice happy they,
Whom gentle stars unite,
And one fate, their hearts,
Their fortunes and their beings blend. y
The JOURNAL joins numerous
friends in congratulations to the
newly married couple,
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
The Band Concert.

The band concert will take
place tomorrow evening at Hart's
Opera House. An elegant pro-
gramme of duettes, solos, vocal
and instrumental music, etc, has
been arranged, and a pleasant
evening is assured all who attend.
The proceeds will go towards liq-
uidating the Indebtedness Of the
band, and it is hoped that the
people Of Dawson will encourage
the boys by a liberal patronage.
Admission, so cents; children half
price. Tickets for sale at Hors-
ley g. Killen's.
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
The Place to Buy Goods.

We take pleasure in calling the
attention Of our readers to the
fact that Mr.. I. l.. Trammell,
former resident of this corhty
can again be found this season
with the enterprising firm of Ly-
ons & Cline, 81 Cherry ST, Ma
con, Ga, the leaders and control
lers Of the Dry Goods and Carpet
market Of middle Georgia. They
carry the largest stock of Dry
Goods, Carpets, Rugs and Mat
tings, Nottingham Nett, Scrims
Madras and Antique Lace Cur
tains to be found in the State
Their line Of Silks and all the
latest Novelties in Ladies' Fine
Dress Goods cannot be eqnalled
Mr.. Trammell will give his per-
sonal attention to all orders to
the house from this section, which
is q guarantee that every purcha-
ser viii be pleased.
Sept 23, m2.
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
New Bar.

We call the attention Of our
readers this morning to the ad-
vertisement of j. L. Sanders.
Mr. Sanders has just opened up a
stock of fine wines, whiskies etc,
at J. w. Roberts old stand. His
stock is new and first-class and
everything about the house has
been rearrapged and renovated.
Give him call.
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
Death.

Friday night last Mrs. George
W.K elley departed this life after
lingering illness of fourtesn years,
and was inferred in the city ceme-
terry Saturday afternoon, Rev. A.
NJ. Williams pertaining the bu-
rial services, Mrs. Kelley was
about seventy-two years of age,
had been a life long member Of
the Methodist church and possess
ed many traits of character that
drew around her many friends.
She leaves an aged husband and
several grown children, to whom
the JOURNAL extends coincidence.
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11

Platt Keith, colored, while pos
sum hunting Monday night on the
Woolbright place, was killed by a
falling tree. The dogs had "treed"
a possum and when the tree was
cut down limb struck Plat on
the head, killing him almost in
stantly. The dead darkey was
brought through town early Tues
day morning in a wagon en- route
to his home. His face was very
bloody.
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
Stanley and Livingston.

When Stanley after years OF
untiring energy, discovered Liv-
ingston, the great African Explor-
er, the first question the old hero
asked was did you bring any OF
Harper's Old Nelson County
Whisky with you?" Upon re-
ceiying a reply in the Affirmative
he exclaimed, "Thank heavehl"
and burst into tears. Harper's
celebrated Old Sour Mash is sold
by the Sole Agent,
FRANK BETHUNE,
Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
Local Department..
COUNTY CURRENCY.


Interesting Itema Concerning Town
And County Gathered by journal
Reporters and Briefly Told.
-Oadit--the band concert.
See the advertisement Of JIG.
Sellara, Dover.
--Patronize the schools and en-
courage the teachers.
Who will be the next to keel
at Hymen's altar?
The finest cigars in the city
is the Gold Band at Loyless'.
Bee notice Of application fol-
new road III another column.
~-Rsmember the band enter
ssinnont tomorrow eyeDing.
The negro election workers
are feeling their way to the trout.
The social club met last even
ing at the residence of MIR. J. Ii.
Laing.
Quail shooting is not INDUCED
In rs much as is usual at this sea-
son by our sportsmen.
Hon. B. b. Parker was in
Dawson last Sunday visiting his
son, Pref. M. L. Parker.
The sere and yellow leaf is
being raked up for the compost
heap as we'll as poetry.
The cotton picking season is
closing and the town is again fill
ing up with negro loafers.
"A rich treat is in store for all
who don't forget to attend the
band concert tomorrow night.
"A. j. Carver, Jr., has arrived
ln the city and will soon be able
TO beat his papa blowing a tubel
horn.
Christmas is two months off
yet the small boy is beginning tc
'Squeal his rubber balloon with a
.Squalling mouthpiece,
See change in B. F. Virgins
"erhsement, Bronwood, Ga.
ne Proposes to sell at cost for
'ne next thirty days.
Hon. o. b. Stevens took adj
vantage of the reoess and came
No~n from Atlanta Saturday to
spend Sunday at home.
;-Hood's Eureka Liver Medi.
tne, tau perfect family medicine
ha H., eae common ills of life. Ii
s;.L .l no equal. It is a specific for
so,' ,cA headache. For sale IN Daw-
ci.,. , va by Croach Bros, Drug
yrL
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
T. R. Thornton for Sheriff.

Notice in another column the
announcement of T. r. Thornton
for Sheriff. Nothing that we can
say will add any hing to Mr..
Thornton's candidacy, al he is
two well known to the people of
the county. Should he be elected
he will make fearless, capable,
faithful and efficient official.
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
The New Council.

Last Friday night about l5O or
175 Of the white voters of the
town met at the court house to
nominate a municipal ticket to be
voted for at the December elec.
ton. In the meeting there was
some opposition to the ticket that
had been announced several days
previously, but the opposition
soon saw that it was hopelessly
i'll the minority, and the entire tick
ct was unanimously nominated by
acclamation as follows:
For Mayor-Wm. Kaigler. For
Aldermen G.. Kendrick, w 7.
B. Cheatham, J. A. Horsley, G.
Deubler and T r. Hannah. For
Clerk. L. James. For Treas
urer-F. w. Clark.
CAPI. W M. hAlUbEh,
the nominee for Mayor, has, FOR a
long time, been identified with the
town and has Frequently held po-
sitlons of trust. He is a member
of the present board of aldermen,
and has worked hard in the in
terest Of the town. His unani-
nous nomination Friday night
was compliment worth;ly be-
slowed.
DIR. W. c. KENDRICK,
is q practicing physician nd
druggist of the town and for sew
eral consecutive years has held
the position of alderman. He is
well equipped for the duties that
await him.
DIR. W. B. CHEATHAM
is practicing physiciand ex-may-
or. While mayor made good
record which he no doubt will
add to while an alderman. The
"W. B. Cheatham" fire engine is
named in honor Of him.
J.A. HoRsLEY
is one of Dawson's cry goods
merchants and was a member Of
the council in 1885. The people
can confidently expect good work
from him.
c. DEUBLER
is member Of the firm Of L. j.
Hart & Co.. buggy manufactur-
ers, and while an alderman in
1884 was untiring in his efforts
for the city. He will not let his
former record suffer.
T. r. HANNAH,
manager IF the Dawson Manu-
featuring Works, will enter upon
his first term, and the record
of his services at its close will,
we predict, be a good one.
MEssRs. JAMES AND CLARK,
present clerk and treasurer, have
discharged their duties to the
satisfaction of al. 1t IS safe to
say that they viii continue to
do SO.
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
Dawson and the Robinson House.

DAWsVil dAI tHS itbulhHVl tioHoc-
The travelling public is always
interested in g good place to stop
at en- uoyag,. We desire to
say in this particular
that the little city Of Daw-
SOD, 100 miles from Macon, oa the
Southwestern railload, is as liv
and thoroughgoing as any city OF
its size in the State; has as relia-
bic set Of business men, al d
rs backed up by as good conntry
as any. But tho principal attrec-
ton in Dawson, espe ecially in the
winter, is her magnificent climate
and the splendid new hotel, the
Robinson Honse. 1t has the fin.
est furnished rooms Of any hote
IN tne country outside the laFg
cities, and the table is sup
piled with everything
limitless market will pro
vide. The manager is perfect
Mr.. Geo. w. johnson, the lessee
aided by his good wife, has haC
eighteen years experience in th,
business, and with Mr.. Johnsoi
in the Office and Mrs. Johnson I
superindent the culinary depart
ment, it is, indeed, a pleasar
house for the weary traveller. Ma
con Telegraph.
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
Married,

Yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Mr.. J
I. Hayes, near Dover, Mr. J. R
Smith and Miss Sarah j. Hayes,
W, E. Sessions, j. P, officiating
We extend congratulations and
wish for them many years of hap.
pinass.
The Dawson journal., 1886-11-11
GinlhOuse Burned.

Tuesday night, early, the gin
house of Mr.. J. G. Rogers, about
4 four miles from town, was con-
sumed by fire with Il bales of
cotton, seed from 20 bales, 200
bushels OF oats and farming i'm
plements. 1t is thought to have
been the work of an incendiary.
Loss about 81 900: no INSURANCE.