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, 1889-07-11

Some better arrangements should
be made for the reception of mail in
the door of the postofice between
the closing hour on Sunday and the
time it is taksn out on Monday
morning. Some ladies going to the
box Sunday night to drop letters
easily removed a number of them
and when they had posted theirs re-
turned the others. This can be done
by honest as well as dishonest peo-
pie, and some of the latter may re-
move letters and forget to return
them. The expense of another open
ing in the door and box for news
papers would be trifiing and might
save considerable annoyance through
loss of letters.
, 1889-07-11
Taste, Not Necessity.

Philanthropist Gn the Office OF an old
friend, building contractorI-John, if had
TO live on blood money as you DO I'd retire
and start u peanut stand.
Successful Builder-Blood money! What
do you meana
Look at those house plans you're studying
over now, miserable novels, twenty in a row,
packed so close together that not even q fiy
could get between them, horrible little dens
with rooms not big enough TO stretch cut In,
no chance for air, cleanliness or anything
else Is it any wonder people crowded to-
gether that way get stepped in vice and
degradation, any wonder the unfortunate
poor
Poor: Great Cesar, man, the plans are
for rich mems cottages at summer rcsorts.n
"Oh hIn-Omsha World
, 1889-07-11

In the OregoHian of the fourth
inst. appears q column article in
which is given an autobiography OF
Gov. Watson c. Squire. At the age
of II he began his studies of Latin
and Greek and three years later was
a school teacher, at sixteen princi-
pal of school In Marculles, New
York. At twenty-one he was gradu
ated from Wesleyan University at
Middletown, Conn. After gradual
, 1889-07-11

We are compelled to doubt the ac-
curacy of the Democratic organs
statement that the forthcoming book
by Uncle Jerry Rusk, secretary of
agriculture, is to be devoted to dis
cussiOn OF the habits of electric light
plants. As we understand it the
volume will treat to some extent of
stock raising, embracing a chapter
cd sheep growing and the means of
reventing and curing foot-rot in
hydraulic rams.
, 1889-07-11

Statisticians connected with some
of the Mugwump and Democratic or
gans have figured it out that under
the statutory reform policy instituted
by President Harrison an average Of
Democratic office holders head drops
into the waste basket every three
minutes. 1t IS TO be hoped that the
ingenious mathematicians who make
their calculations enjoy the work.
The country certainly does, even il
the figures do lie
, 1889-07-11
The Hostetter Stomach Bitter People
Score Another Point.

In the United States Circuit Court for
the southern di5lfic: ot New York, Jud &c
Shipmaa handed down an opi.iOn a few
days aSo III the suit CT the owners OF the
trade marks covering Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters against Arnold Theiler and
Uos nell Thellrr, the compnundcrs iocat-
ed on Vesey street, New York City, in
which it was decided that. although the
defendants made use of their own names
on the labels aiiixed to- the bottles con-
taining hitters prepared by them, yet rs
they were evidently designed to initiate
tho HOstetter labels, they were iufrIng
ers. and perpetual injunction was
granted ani Hp accounting of damages
ordered, together with the crsis If the
suit. 1t Is the evident intention of the
Hostetter people to protect their vaiu-
able trade mark against all inirinRers.
, 1889-07-11
NOTICE.

The public will, please, take notice
that the partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned under the firm
name and style of Grifiths. Meyers &
Stetson, has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent, j. E. Meyer having
transferred his interest in the business
of said firm to James Grifiiths asd j. Ii.
Stetson, who are authorized to collect
all claims due said firm and will pay all
debts owing from the same.
JAMES GRIFFITHs,
J. E. MEYER,
j. H. STErBoN.
Port Townsend, July 8. 1889. july6m1
, 1889-07-11
Somewhat stixed.

y little girl in the lower part OF this city
was Playing '.tea party" and q gentleman
who wes present objected to several Of the
imaginary viands which she brought him,
complaining that they We're poorly cooked,
too salt, stale, etc. After several efforts to
please him the small hostess lost her patience,
and, laying down a plate Of mythical dain
ties before him, exclaimed in petulnnt tone:
Eat what's that and you'll get more q while
ago" This rather equIvocal offer is now a
dinner byword. N. W Freeman.
, 1889-07-11

The refusal of English and Amer
Icam exhibitors at Paris to allow
their displays to be opened on Sun
day caused much irritation in the
gay capital. On a recent occasion a
crowd OF French workmeu tore the
canvas covers from the English dis
plays and forced them to remain un-
covered. No interference is report
ed on the part of the authorities.
, 1889-07-11

The Seattle Leader is the latest
addition to Prohibition journals. 1t
is an eight page paper, well edited
and will no doubt have large cir
culation among the non-drinking
element, but as that party is so lin
tied as to numbers we cannot
prophecy a fortune FOR the editor Of
the paper. He has our best wishes.
, 1889-07-11

A party of 345 Mormon proselytes
arrived from Europe the other day
on their way to Utah. 1t is probable
that nine-tenths of them come to this
country because of the misrepresen-
tations OF the elders who do the mis-
sionary work. If this proselytizing
business could be stopped there
would soon be an end to Mormonism.
, 1889-07-11

The horses of Prince Edward Is
land have always been regarded with
much favor, and it would appear
that the trade in these animals Is
rapidly extending. In 1856, over
100000 worth were exported; in
1887, the amount was doubled; last
year the value exceeded 100000;
and, from the present outlook. the
figures for this year will be much
larger,
, 1889-07-11

Town Printer-Mr. Plane, the carpenter,
is the greatest man you ever saw for making
promises and not living up TO them Two
months ago he promised TO do little piece
Of work for me, and hasn't got around to it
yUt That Is how he treats all his patrons
Go Office boyI-Well, what is it, Johnnyi
Ofiics Boy-Ar. Plane, the carpenter, say,
those bill heads you printed for him don't
suit.
Printcr-Whats the matter with themf
Boyle says you've left out tho words
'JobbinG promptly attended to-" and II syou
don't put that in he won't take them-Yankes
BlAia
, 1889-07-11
Deafness a Pleasure.

II am told, sir. that you are quite hard Of
hearing"
Your information was correct, but what
about it.'
II can cure deafness in a month, and il I
can't cure you l will charge nothing"
why, I wouldn't be cured for thousand
dollars
"You Wouldn't Why notr
my daughter plays the piano. H-Nebraska
State Journal.
, 1889-07-11

General Neal Dow assures his
Maine friends that the entire ma
chinery OF the Republican party was
employed to defeat prohibition in
Pennsylvania. We refer to this
merely to show that either General
Dow doesn't know the truth or that
he is taking improper liberties with
, 1889-07-11
But SIC got tue shade ju,t the same.


An eastern man wants the paper
manu-. acturers to celebrate the hi-
centennial of this erection Of the first
paper mill on the continent IN 1890.
The latest paper mill is now in
progress in New York between the
Times and the Nal and Express,
and /: Is all about the financial con-
':ltioI ii the former journal, Th"
...- :.U. close. .i-. rlls roma b
-roIn Jones. OF the Times. w =
vou!.i suggest to CoI. Shepard, that
the profession of Christianity is not
morally compatible with the prac-
tice of lying.
, 1889-07-11

Can this city ever be chide6 again
with being slow place or behind
the times in anything. Metropolitan
cities have highway robbers, SO do
we, and the best way to get rid Of
them is to form a vigilance commit
tee and give the offenders a dose
that will either Kill or curse.
, 1889-07-11
The Other Part of IL.

One Of the members of west side family
Is n year old boy. His aunt has habit OF
being late for breakfast. Two weeks ago
yesterday, being the first of April, the young
hopeful was instructed to give false sum
mous for breakfast at a very early hour, and
tell her to hurry, and when she was coming
down to say april fool" He gave the cnII,
and as his aunt came down he was observed
by the other members of the family standing
at the foot of the stairway and absorbed in
thought "Why, Georgia" said his mother,
Why don't you say it," There was mo
:nentary pause, and then looking up the boy
sa,id: "What was that FOOLS other name
namma9r
, 1889-07-11
At Old Point Comfort.

Young Lady-Gn hotel Office, une1sily wat
ing for uniform and buttons to come over
from the fortl-Why doesn't that man comet
don't want to sit around here all morning
holding my hands.
Cierk-(blushing, but beg
your pardon, Miss, but if it would be any ae-
eommodation l could hold your hands for
you.-Washington Critic.
, 1889-07-11

The removal of the land commits
sioner at Guthrie, Oklahoma. because
of the charge that he used his official
position to his personal advantage in
securing choice tracts OF land when
that territory was first opened is
just and proper Puble office is a
public trust, and men in the public
service must not permit themselves
to forget it.
, 1889-07-11
Too Much Fun Afterwards.

iiarry's mother, having heard for soInr
ittle time what seemed TO be q moaning OF
'rying in some distant part OF the house, had
search made and found in a remote, very
small and perfectly dark closet, the family
los, Leo by name, shut in, with scarcely
room enough to turn around. How did he
:et there: Why, Harry had shut him up, OF
course. Harry was summoned and gues-
toned:
why did you shut Leo in the closctF'
"Oh, cause he'd feel SO good when he got
let out"-Boston Transcript
, 1889-07-11
Tho Point of Ii.

Jones had married the prettiest woman IA
town and Brown had married the homeIisst
and thought she was beautiful. One evening
they were telking about their respective bet-
ter halves, and g. remarked:
II say, Jones, think you and married
the two prettieSt women i'll town"
Jones looked at him i'll surprise O moment.
but he saw he was serious.
We'll" he replied, cautiously, and with
pride, II guess you are about half right, old
fellow"
Brown didn't see the point until he told his
wife.-Washington Critic.
, 1889-07-11
On One Condition.

Miss Msinchance," said Mr.. PoorfelIow,
sadly, ''rve nothing but my good name tc
offer you, but 1 love you passionately and
we'll Will you be my wtfef" Miss Main
chance tsweetlyl-Come around again in an
other month, Mr.. PoorfellOw. If Mr.. Ten
million doesn't propose by that time will be
your true, loving wife.-Philadelphia In.
Quirer.
, 1889-07-11
It's Annual HATH

The rivers of Minnesota have nearly all
overrun their banks, and the state is largely
un !er water. At present writing, then, it
may be supposed that atmosphere which is
$50 dry you do not feel the cold" is taking its
ANNUAL bath.-Chicago Times.
, 1889-07-11

The first days OF the long looked
Tor and much talked OF celebration Is
over and from remarks heard on ell
sides we can form but one opinion
and that is that the affair so far has
been a success.
, 1889-07-11

A little child in one of Albany's public
schools waS rebu!lcd the otter day for using
aslang expression and excused herself by re-
plying: "Well, my brother said it" The
teacher said: Your brother ought to be
more careful OF his language" "Oh,n said
the little one aroloacticaily. you know you
can't stop boys from bringing slang into the
house. Can yOur'-Albany Express.
, 1889-07-11

Sister BelVa Ann Lockwood is
greatly taken with France and its
people Still, there IS no alarming
likelihood Of her gong over there
and running for president.
, 1889-07-11

The go-ahea1 principle of the
Christian scientist was practically
demonstrated on Sunday by young
lady believer while walking on the
beach. Shc was strolIing with some
acquaintances and a little breeze
, 1889-07-11

The proposition " Inch comes from
New England that the government
shall issue half-cent pieces is received
with liltle favor anywhere. The feel
ing prevails that this is not half
cent country.
, 1889-07-11

small boy began his regular prayer in
his regular way:
"Now-I-lny-ma"- there he stuck
fast
"Down"-saii his mother, prompting
Whereupon Johnny set OF again with great
nlscrity and fluency:
Down came Il blackhrd and nippod of
her noser'-BosrUn Transcript
, 1889-07-11

"Why, these are not the shoes ordered,s
exclaimed the lady Of the house, with ex.
treme vexation; this is q pair OF $40 French
kids. / can't afford such shoes as these
BEG pardon, madam" !" said the messenger,
respectfully "but you've opened tho wrong
package This IS pair is yours. The Other
was ordered by the hired girl."-Chicsgo
, 1889-07-11
A Family Man

Are you man OF family, sirI' no said 10
timld iittie chap, who had q nervous way
or looking over his shoulder
Yes, sir" was tho reply; my wife hes 6
husband and four children. New York
Sun
, 1889-07-11

Colonel }Ioney Of Tennessee. who
has been appointed minister 20 Para
gnay, refE-'s 10 discuss the matter.
Here Is o"s case at least where
Money doesn't talk
, 1889-07-11

Customer tta raiter)-Hers, John, take
my order: Bee: soup. cup Of esfee, rosss
iamb' baked ssans, onions. Tomatoes. Gu
cumbers, nineo pie--an' ba srry about 10:
my train ;savss IN Just minute. -IUe -
, 1889-07-11
WouIa Back Him AGAINST samso,

He had been discussing the Sullivan prize
fight with some other boys of his own age
They had been reading sporting paper, and
had found out about Sayers and Heenan, and
celebrated prize fighters who were dead
.'fapa," lie said, docs everybody go *
heaven when he dies"
We'll, not everybody; good people do"
WAS Samson a good man.
''Yes, guess So"
DO you think Tom Sayers and Heenan i
i'll heaven.n
81 don't know. shouldn't wonder"
And if die I'll go to heavenEn
Il hope 50. Why do you ask these ques
tiollsm
"Cos when 1 go to heayen I'm goin' to bacl.
Sullivan against Samson. n."--San Francisco
Chronicle
, 1889-07-11
Port Townsend, July 8. 1889. july6m1
PoRr TOWNSEND, July 3rd. 1889

PoRr TOWNSEND, July 3rd, 1889.
The firm Of Griffith, Meyer & Stetson
having been dissolved and ceasing
to exist as per notice published in this
PAPER, shall henceforth do business as
ship agent, charter, freight and mer-
chandise broker, etc, under the under
signed name.
jlyG-lm ]. Z. MEYER.
, 1889-07-11
No Tfma To Iase.

Examiner Ito graduating medical STUDENT
If you should make mistake and give q
patient an overdose Of tartar emetic what
would you dol
Student-Try to buy up the coroner.-Chi-
cago Tribune
, 1889-07-11
On the Quiet,

Waiter lin voice that reaches the desk)-
No, sab; we amt lowed fer ter Lsk no fees,
sab. Qn voice which does not reach the
deskl--Drap him on tho flo, bosS -Tidbits.
, 1889-07-11
Original,

Street Loafer-Hello. boy! what's now in
the paper todayi
-Smass. .Newsboy-The date.-Yankee Blade
, 1889-07-11
A Rare Talent.

"a very clever girl that stupid Miss Blum
who Just went out"
"Clever: Why, She never opens her
MOUTH
That's where she's clever.'-Life.
, 1889-07-11

Thinskyn-What q rare endowment Is
originality! ! wish ] could do something out
OF the ordinary.
Friend-You might pay your board BILL
Time
, 1889-07-11

hs-,pHy Tragedy ne Es.r, Clip
Sardou viii bsvs % look - his tauysss as Q
prolific rIr.iucsr OF plays. TLss. d PsrE
row bartr: who every time DO dave ysu
brings rIt :. .rv 2isce-JudzA
, 1889-07-11
For Once I'm HIs Life,

Il have just made HIT" remarked the
actor who had just stepped on IN orange peel
Merchant Traveller
, 1889-07-11
Sufficiently identified

\ friend Of n:ine was recently rusticnting
in ncighboring town with his little four
year-,.!G boy. the child spent nearly all Of
his time with the town telegraph operator.
The attraction there to the child being d
Large Newfoundland dog. The operator left
the b v in charge Of the Office one day, while
he attended to some urgent business, and to
anluse the little fellow placed in his hands n
large hrass inst! ulnent, the property Of the
town band. Daring the operators absence
the boy i:llde such n rumpus with the muSi-
cal instrument that the bandmaster -:sbed
in, and i'll towering tones demanded of tine
little innocent:
VINO gave you that
The bright boy, not knowing the operators
name, replied:
1.-THE dogs papa gave il to ne San Fran
cisco Post.
, 1889-07-11

\ Home,y adAgs IlIusssAtss.
4 certain fat man within ten n:sjss OF Buf.
hngton has very thin VITA The beys have
nicknamcd them enough and "toe sssre.s
Burlington Free Press.
, 1889-07-11
Appropriate.

some tramp recently decorated, 10 the
night, the great door OF Sing Sing On. W
prison with the legend, "IaIr cut wtiis you
wait-"-Exchange
, 1889-07-11

quarters. 'rN'f'.' f..a '''; L .--
Seattle tue c--...-........ .. ..s.. ..
Ky w.N aI...:-la. E.. o r.a-- ID.
ais "nu human Va.nn,Ics mLo
II, and feasted upon the IN
Bsfore the smoke of the fire
passed away the authorities of
Ae Queen city decided to Danish
from within the gates Of the city any
droues which might be found among
the working men. Thieves and men
too healthy and tired to work were
pounced upon at the very start, and,
when they declined the opportunities
given them to work, they were tCld
to Vacate. Like the reptiles of the
forest they were obliged to hunt new
stamping grounds. and from recent
events we are tempted to believe that
some Of them decided TO make this
city their headquarters. Never be-
fore have we been forced to chroui-
Gle the doinSs of the envious as dur
ing the last few days. The burglars
and thieves have furnished us more
material than IS desirable. 1t now
behoOves the city officers TO keep an
eye open for the men who they be-
lieye are crooked. There is q vagrant
law which should be enforced and
when an idler is found who cannot
satisfactorily explain why he should
live here, or anywhere else, he should
be gwen a passport and compelled to
move on Heretofore we have en-
joyed the reputation of being quiet
and orderly city but we cannot ex-
pect to continue in that reputation
unless we can get rid of this sewage
that has drifted in from Seattle.
To-day presents grand opportuni-
ty for the burglars and sneak thieves;
for while the residents are at the
scene of the celebration taking a holi-
day the thieves will be reaping har-
vest. Such being the case we would
caution our readers not to leave their
homes entirely unguarded for any
lengthy period. Ssme one is apt to
make an entrance and in twenty min
utes articles may be taken or de-
stroyed and not recovered as was the
watches stolen by the young thief,
Burdick.
, 1889-07-11

Fangle- Waiter, called for spring chicken.
Waiter-Yes, sab; dat an, spring chicken
Fangle-Then you may take il back, and
bring one In which the spring is not quite &c
finely tempered
, 1889-07-11
THE YOUNG PEOPLE,
A Youngster Who CrauIed Oat OF
small IIoIe.

Papa had bought the Cyclone a cLest
.ools and had initiated him into the rlyst oTits
Of screw driving. Shortly afterwards q
saw the little fellow hanging n screw into Il
EoI "a hard as he could with u hammer
w hat did l tell you, That Isn't the way
to pat in screw. What is that slot i'll the
head to-.n
The Cyclone looked guilty for q moment:
then frightened up aId replied:
To take il out with. Philadelphia Call
, 1889-07-11

.. .,.i. ur ... yacuJ race log tie
. 'n!- year. Lord Dan
~. AMI i.lS Nalkyrie have simply
hN, Id HnEHn aud ont.
, 1889-07-11

July, B, 1857.
Busche + Bechtle f G
Beck John b BelanGer Louis
| Boyer Nettie Bullirant Charles
BerasaIl Major A WCarll Frank q
Campbell A X Couch LIE 2
! Campbell J G Crisman, Henry
Cartwright w j C.aveeu Thomas
Csrrell 5, f Cascaito, Raimondo
| Duncan Mr. DcEodio Andrea
| Fox Lon Fijonias JohaDa
Figgle l. Guy Gregory FL Z (2)
Hiatt G. J Hutch MIllard
Harnshaw Clarence Hannah George
HODold John G. Host Edward
Houghtun Mrs C ii Hunt Mrs H Ii
Harlow l. Holbronk Sidney
Hobbs Shepherl Hamilton Ruth
Issckson Enrot n KTitchik Mrs X J
Kremer Tapol Lewis William
Maunen Frank Memson L A
Moller Hon r Muncaster William
Mcdonald Frank McMiudry Mrs l.
Mcdonald A G McCipton, J G
Mills James Newman G Fl
Read Miss Emma Robinson John
Spencer g ScheenRreO AIiss 2
Snider Mics NJ Salmon Owen 3 2
Stambaugh Mes l. Scott Frank
Smit Gilbert Sylrentor Eddie
Smith arrie Smith City Laundry
Toole Amet futile Elmer
Thorn NJ LIE or D STrull W,lIian,
Yon All Virgins Frank
Whits q ii Wishers A 4
Witcher John Woods III b
Wilson B l. Wheeler II IL
Water berry Thomas Wesley Wind
I'ersons calling for any Of the above
letters, will please say advertised.
GEo Ct. MCNAMARA,
Postmaster,
, 1889-07-11

Too much American gold is being
shipped To- FTro!e nova lay~. But
, 1889-07-11

waited her sunshad, into the bay
With true devotion to the co7se size
, 1889-07-11
LETTER LIST.

List OF letters uncalled for aud remain
ing iD the postotfice at Port Townsend
, 1889-07-11
ing he began the study of law and

ing he began the study OF law and
oan'inu, i until elected principal of
'5.s.v.a : s'ifute, wiere lac taught
.a. il.. ... .'... wy Of
-.-. ...-, ..- -Gtielra...t ~ -
publ" meetings which we're held i'm
med'i,cly after the attack on Fort
Sumter. His record in the army is
as brieGt as that in civil life. In
1876 through lis large real estate in-
terests he came to Washington Ter
ritory and in 1879 took up his resi-
dencr IN Seattle. Governor Squire
has d.pe much toward making the
jerri.o-y a state. He has been a
life ing Republican, having cast
Is hrst vote FOR Abraham Lincoln.
, 1889-07-11
Another Superstition.

Ancient Dar'e-No, indeed, wen not ceie-
brate our md wedding, nos with my
consent ".
b Neard of that before
er half dozen couples
who I'D weddings and they
didn't zen yearsp-r a
World.
, 1889-07-11
Shake E% Maygl ~.
sEATTLE's GAIN ouE Loss.

When fire sweeps the plains or
the woodland the reptiles and AM
mails ara driven TO places Of safety.
their homes OF Launts arr destroyed
and they are forced - ok otLrr
quarters. PotCr. t.r ..s +! .-. ......
, 1889-07-11
SPECIAL TEACHES

ofers the best advantages Of aay school on
coast Tor young men ssd women desiring
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12
TaImaxe on me RUM Ftend.

/ ruined more senators than will be
gathered next winter in national council.
l ruined more lords than will be gathered
together In the house Of peers. The cup
out of which l generally drink is a bleach
ed human skull, and the upholstery of my
parlor is so rich a crimson because it is
dyed in human gore, and the mosaic of my
floors is made up of the bones of the child
rem dashed to death by drunken parents,
and my ~favorite music-sweeter than TIE
Deum or triumphal march-my favorite
music is the cry of daughters turned out
at midnight on the street, because father
has come home from a carousal, and the
seven-hundred voiced shrek of the sink
ing steamer because the captain was not
himself when he put the ship on the wrong
course. Champion fiend am /. l have
kindled more fires and | nave wrung
out more agonies. / have stretched out
more midnight shadows, l nave opened
more Golgathas. l nave rolled more Jug
g~ernauts, I have damned more souls than
any other emissary of diabolism. Cham
pion lend am L."