The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-09-13
The INNOCENT HEADER
How He Is Ensnared BY the Makers Of
N0strums and Toilet Articles.


Nostrums and Toilet Articles.
THE popularity of the reading
notice. exceeds any craze which has
ever possessed advertisers OR seekers
after notoriety. Exciting and thrill
ing Incidents of contemporary or
historical record begin by claiming
the attention of the most casual
reader and terminate in touching
appeal for Boggs' soap. Captain
Burnaby is said to have made the
fortune of Squeers' pills by a mere
mention of them in his Ride to
Khiva." If this sort of thing grows
with the years as it has with the past.
we may look for new edition OF
Uncle Toms Cabin" containing some
thing of this sort
Uncle Tom," said little Eva, as the
two sat side by side in the dimi nutive
summer-house, won't you tell me
about the New jerusalem"
''Lor' Dress yo' SOUL" exclaimed the
faithful darkey, "what makes yO'
gwine ak sich questions all o er
heapp"
Because" said the child, as a
beautiful blush oerspread her brow,
Il want to know if a little white girl
can get there, or if only colored people
will pass the beautiful gates?"
Il specs. replied Uncle Tom. ''dat
dey'll be mostly bracks dere, but dey'll
let you in sure 'nough, honey" and he
Gang in clear, musical voice fourteen
verses of the old plantation hymn:
DE gospel train am movin'.
Hop aboard"
II often thing" said Eva, after Tom
had finished his melody, ''that I shall
not be long in this world. I shall not
be here when the spring comes and
the flowers bloom, and then, dear
Uncle Tom, what will all you poor
people do without me? I wish you
would gather them all about me so 1
may tell them how to be good"
The faithful African departed, and
in few minutes returned with all the
servants. who ranged themselves
about her. wondering what she was
going to say.
Dear. good friends" said little
Eva, Il am afraid I shall soon 60
away to join the bright-winged host
on high"
The negroes Frustrated themselves
on the ground. and. with piteous cries
and lamentations, besought their
young mistress to remain with them.
Uncle Tom stood up, with the tears
streaming down his honest black face,
and shouted:
''Dere's just one ting, Missey Eva,
kin fotch yo' back when you's mos
gone, and Use got it right hyar."
What is it?" asked the child; 1.-The
Gospel you sang about?"
mo, honey, it am dat ar medicin' I
done bought down at de store" and
with these words he produced a small
bottle of DR.. Gander's Golden Godsend
and Restorer of Lost Health, and ad-
ministered teaspoonful in a wine
glass of water to the sainted child.
Eva Immediately arose. completely
restored to strength, and signed GER
tificate setting forth the wonderful
nature Of her cure. She is now prac-
ticing for race on one of Blobbs'
bicycles.
This may be regarded as a COM
bination ad., the expense borne mu-
tually by DR.. Gander and the bicycle
manufacturer, between whose wares
there can, of course, be no COMPETE
ton. Then there will probably be
something in this vein]:
Like ray from far beyond, aslant
the golden, mellow dawn" said Sybil
Craydocke, in her quick, original way,
as they all stood watching the shadows
fall on the distant heights of Old
Graylock.
Harry Thorne said nothing, but he
glanced at Rosalind. and the bright
color fitted across her cheek; she did
not speak at once. Her sweet face
was aglow with enthusiasm, and as
she turned it toward the young man.
there was a swift, answering light in
his eyes that deepened her rosy blush.
cit seems to me-" said Sybil to Uncle
Marmaduke, as they stood apart.
"that those two were made for each
other-made from the beginning, and
have been growing nearer and nearer
ever since. They are the true poles of
a battery, and there is a shock and a
spark whenever they meet. How
wonderful is the power of true Lowell"
"And how wonderful the forces of
nature" said Uncle Marmaduke. ..the
electric-battery of which you speak! Is
1t not perpetual reminder of the far
on gates where the countless throngs
are passing to and fro?"
YES, murmured Sybil, turning
toward her companion with one of her
rare smiles; land the crystal stream.
with its golden lilies, too"
They were silent for moment. and
then the old man said, impulsively:
'Sybil, you've got the right stuff in
you. You'll excuse the liberty take.
remembering that Pm odd and eccen-
trlc' and have been known as a seank.
I'm going to give you something as a
remembrance of this sanctified bour
Here it isl
:. "A present! How good of YOU. !"
one took the small parcel and opened
II eagerly. Then she clasped his hands
eagerly in hers, and exclaimed with
trembling voice:
chow can thank youp"