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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-08-02
cent Dack. We cant stand that kind OF
a racket more than one year.

''SOME OTHER EvE.-We have re-
ceived several communications from
leading citizens asking the Kicker to
go for Judge of Probate Smith, who
has been too befuddled with bad whisky
for the last month to attend to bust
ness. There is no doubt that the
judge ought to be raked fore and aft,
but we can't do it just now. We are
his creditor for about $40, and if we
opened on him he'd tell us to whistle
for our loan. AS soon as we get our
money back we promise to make the
fur fly, not only in the case of the
judge himself, but from the coat of his
brother Bill, who is also stepped in
liquor and rendering himself public
nuisance. Have patience, gentlemen"
Detroit Free Press.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-08-02

According to DR.. Lucy M. Hall,
the average farm house isn't the
healthful place that it is supposed to
be by the people who pour out of the
crowded cities in summer She has
examined more than one hundred and
fifty country houses, East and West.
and has found that disease and death
lurked within many a vine-clad and
moss-covered cottage because simple
hygienic laws were violated. Some
of the evils DR.. Hall discovered were
improper drainage, uncemented Gel
lars, failure to ventilate sleeping
apartments, exclusion of light, too
much shade about the house. and the
improper disposal Of kitchel 'fuse.
The progress of the age is no.
where more strikingly exhibited than
in these two occurrences: The Mahar-
ala of Judhpore has ordered two OF
his ministers to discuss with an as
sembly of notables the advisability OF
abolishing polygamy. Again. on
April 20 public meeting was held in
Madrid, presided over by the con-
servative leader, Canovas del Castillo.
for the purpose of establishing Span
ish society for the abolition OF negro
slavery. The promoter OF the move
ment is Don Luis Sorela. friend and
disciple of Cardinal Lavigerie.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-08-02

hill" Il,
Then I'm going down the hill"
They won't let you. It'll be tres
passing"
'Trespassing be hanged. I'm not
going to walk five miles to place
when l can get there in quarter of a
mile. Here goes for Cummingsville.'
With that swung my ton and half
valise over the garden wall and start
ed down the steep hill. AS l neared
the bottom noticed man coming to
head me of. As he came within hear
ing distance / said:
'Oh, know all about 1t. I'm tres
passing and doing it deliberately.
You can arrest me if you want to- l
don't object. In fact would rather
like it. for I'm dead tired out and
you'll have to take me to town in the
patrol wagon"
Il don't object to your tres
passing he said, calmly. Il merely
wanted to know if you knew where
you were going?".
I'm going to Cummingsville."
Really? Then may ask can you
swim?"
Certainly. Whya"
"Weli, you'll haze to. There is no
bridge within five or six miles, and
you'll have to get across the canal be-
lore you get to Cummingsville-
Whats the matter with my going
along the bank of the canal till come
to bridge?''
Nothing, except that the tow path
Is on the other side, and to go along
the canal you will have to climb about
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-08-02

"A woman in New York has in
vented an ingenious and unique bath
tor infants. 1t is made of pure rubber
on strong cloth, and as folded over a
pretty frame of bamboo. which can be
enlarged as the child grows older. At
the bottom is hard rubber faucet for
the water outlet One end is furnished
with convenient pockets for toilet
articles, and the other end with a
clothes and towel bracket. 1t is raised
sufficiently from the floor to make it
convenient for the mother to sit in her
chair while bathing the baby.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-08-02
THE TOWN OF SHELTON.
Inducements Offered to Enterprises mad
Manufactures.
some OF THE REASONS WHY SHELTON THE I'M
PoRTANT CITIES OF PUGET SOUND

SHELTON an incorporated town of about 500 inhabitants located
Big Skookum Bay the souhwesery Puget
is the County seat of Mason County facilities fully
upto the needs the people come there being
twosory public school building departments present
at work under the instruction of competent teachers Among
substantial buildings business other purposes
is the splendid wostoy 4Sxs and Hail. 32x1O0 be
fitted up for theatrical and public sness block
$780, being built the upper floor be fitted purposes
Though but two DID, the growth steady
and during epas few months rapid Many bust
represented and several industries be started
sides those present operao factory
MILL engines employ about so hands, construction
THE SATsOP RAILROAD
Has been operating here three andhy have substantial
buildings warehouse and the railroad This company
has about IA miles of main line operation nearly miles of
sdeacks and spurs into all parts the body timber contiguous
the line of the railroad The Sasop the largest logging rail
road Puget Sound and during the busy w
RATS of logs scaling about 100000 each away
mills each week to be cut into the lumber that main article of
export
The Mason County Central Railroad enterprise that will be
in operation with the opening spring. and be important
factor with the development opening the region round about
we'll to the They also have sawm capacity
ply local demands Also the Port Townsend Southern Railroad
will pass through Shelton and open line of travel direct
by rail with California and East
As for scenic beauty the elegant residence ground north
side town. superb of the hoay monarch Mt Rane be
had almost weather. while from the upland the opposite side
be obtained fine view of the Olympic mountains with their irreg
uar and snowcapped peaks which lie between
Pacific
Without doubt Shelton lying does sheltered valley and
facing of the pest bays of this region possesses eligible
site for that hardly be improved upon we'll
tered from continuous from the of which
mens being made tosuppy the with abundant pure
fall of more than fifty feet.
These few of advantages and they worth investigating
atey growing rapidly than point the Sound
from $50 upward. For further address
DAVID SHELTON.
1.-THE JOURNAL"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-08-02

Duke Adolphus of Nassau. who
has become Duke of Luxemborg, is one
of the richest royal personages IN
Europe. He lost his throne in 1866
and became reconeiled to the German
Government two wears ago. -
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-08-02
THE ARIZONA KICKER.
;yAe of the Rare Privileges Enjoyed Il
Western Editors.

;Sme of the Rare Privileges Enjoyed ~
Western Editors.
We take the following extracts from
the last issue of the Arizona Kicker:
"ExPLANATORY.-Last week we an
nOunced that we were on the trail Ct
J. B. Davis, the Apache avenue grocer,
and that this weeks issue would con-
tain an expose calculated to startle the
community. We had over a column
OF it in type when Mr.. Davis called at
the Kicker Office and subscribed for
the paper and gave us column ad. for
ayear. Mr.. Davis is not only gem
ial. whole-souled gentleman, worthy
OF place in our best society, but an
enterprising. go-ahead citizen who is
. credit to the whole State. When
you want the best goods at the lowest
prices call on him."
sREFoRMING SLOwLY.-When we
struck this town the chief of police lay
drunk on the sidewalk in front of the
post-office, and the six patrolmen were
playing pool or poker. Any one of
the crowd could be bought for half a
dollar. We have been pegging away
for reform with each issue of the
Kicker, and we are pleased to note an
Improvement. The chief hasn't been
drunk for the last fortnight. and yes
terday we counted four patrOlmen on
their beats at one time. All reforms
move slowly. but patience and per-
severance will accomplish much. We
shall keep at it, and we predict that
the day will yet come when we shall
have police force which will not fear
q drunken Indian nor sell out to 8
gambler for less than two dollars .
SELL"
mot THIS YEAR = Considerable
anxiety has been expressed by our
many friends and well-wishers over
the TACT that the Kicker did not get the
city printing again this year. In
answer to all inquiries we reply that
we did not want it. The total income
last year was ninety-six cents. while
we lent over SIS to the mayor and
aldermen aud navar avnAo4 r. ~at =
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-08-02

"A young man of Americas had
his picture taken recently, also one of
his pointer dog. Then he called on q
young lady, presented the pictures and
asked her to take her choice. She se-
lected the picture OF the dog and re-
marked that she would look ct il and
think Of him
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-27
BEARS HHR sTuRD1LY uP.

thoughts. felt now as if her sun was burst
ing through huge, dense bank Of clouds.
I had become almost childish in my impa-
thence. The London mail had come in. A
copy of The Daily Telegraph, nearly five
weeks old, had been torn, from its wrapper.
/ picked it up, and glanced here and there
through its news columns. This paragraph
burnt into my brain:
George Hankinson, alias Hamilton, who, several
years ago, committed series Of astounding for.
geries on number of South American bankers,
has been arrested in Birmingham His identity
has been fully established.
Joyously was the birth Of another year
proclaimed by the chimes Of Matriz. Peal
after peal rose and swelled and died away in
the echoes of a bustling town. Big and little,
rich and poor, Montevideo's one hundred
thousand were in holiday attire. The broad
harbor was sea of color. Flags and stream
ers futtered everywhere. At 3 o'clock !
Joined party at the .'mole, . and was rowed
out to the Narcissus. Lieut.. s --- cordially
welcomed me at the gangway. Scarcely had
stepped on board when he said:
"Jocelyn and his friend are in the ward
room. Let us look at Mr.. George at once !"
'sAgreed," !" said I, as I followed him across
the deck.
Before we had gone ten PAGES there was q
cry from the water. A pleasure boat had
been capsized by q sudden flaw Of wind.
Help was close at hand, but there was too
ing to the boat. Then the waves parted, and
woman's head and arm became visible. She
clutched wildly at the air and sank again.
At that moment missed Lieut.. s., who
had been watching the scene with keenest in-
%n...e% r1a ~ "a ovr1,nor him f1nw,, the ai1a
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-27

heard, in Montevideo. She and I must not
face each other there. Should you be favored
with the smiles of La Serena" he said, with
mocking laugh, ''we can in the future COM
parenotes. But q truce to thisl I'm ashamed
of my weakness. You go among the Orientals
and Argentines without me. shake your
hand tomorrow and quit this port for the
distant Mersey, whence swift North Attain
tic liner whirls me westward to home and the
ceaseless buzz of trade.'
"At what hour do you sail, Hamilton2"
"Eleven o'clock, forenoon, on the Neva, of
the Royal mail There she lies, just inside
Fort Villegagnon. You will be on boardg''
s'Yes.n
''Thanks," he said, as he placed his hat
with the dignity of cavalier. Then, stand
ing for moment at the door of my room, he
courteously relifted the hat, extending his
other hand, and resting it, caressingly, on my
shoulder.
'Buenas noches, caro- amigo"
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-27
George Hamilton; and none of them were


blank books.
Incidentally, he had told me that he was
married, but made no further reference to
family affairs. He claimed to represent a
New England manufacturing company,
whose main offices were in Boston. natu-
rally supposed that his wife was living at or
near that city. His almost studied reticence
about domestic associations prevented me
from making even ordinary inquiries. was
to learn more, however, and soon; but not
all from him.
To describe George Hamilton in his moods,
or at his worst or best, would result the same.
An attractive man, he easily gained and held
esteem. Men and women alike were fasci-
mated by his physical beauty and Intellectual
strength. had been proud of his individual
preference.
On the third evening, after he had rejoined
me, he came hurriedly into my room at the
Hotel los Estrangeros His agitation was i'll
concealed. Throwing himself, full length,
upon bamboo lounge, he rested his head in
one hand and looked fxedly at me. This
was new phase of his recent singular be-
havior.
After few moments, he sprang to his
feet, and began pacing the room. Then, sud-
denly halting in his walk. he excitedly said:
II am miserable! Pardon me, senior; owe
you apology and explanation"
Neither" was my curt reply.
Without seeming to notice or care for the
manner of my interjection, he continued:
"Oh, yes, lido; for outwardly lam no longer
the man to whom you freely extended an
honorable, sympathetic friendship. Meeting
casually, as all earths travellers do, the pass
ing acquaintance has, with me, ripened into
sincere regard. You may not wholly ap-
preciate the bitterness of necessity now
forced upon me or the heartache that comes
with it; but here we part. When you return
to the States hunt meup. It will be pleasant
to rehearse old times"
sWhatl" exclaimed; ''do you not intend
joining me on my further southern voyage?"
ssTo the River Plate citiesa No! It is inn
possible, senor."
ssIn turn, pardon me-" said. "But may
I ask why this alteration in your former
business plansr'
"Well," !" he responded, with some hesitancy,
as he walked to balcony window overlook
ing the picturesque, starlit landscape and the
rugged mountain frowning entrance to Rios
spacious harbor, II expected that question,
yet do not want to reply to it. knew how
awkward this interview would be, but could
not embark tomorrow for Lisbon and Liver
pool without seeing yeu."
s'You certainly have right to withhold
condolences that until now were unsolicited
Remember, Hamilton, was never inquisi-
tive about your private matters!"
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-27
IA SERENA,

0AsASAsAs&1s IS - z :
"Good night, Hamilton" exclaimed, inn
pulsively. Tomorrow my parting words
will be, Good voyage and good luck As
you are speeded away, l shall often repeat
them"
He stepped lightly across the corridor,
opened the wicket and passed to the quiet
street beyond.
Next morning breakfast was dispatched
half before the advertised time for sailing
lowed passenger nimbly up the gangway;
but no Hamilton appeared. I went in and
out of the saloon and the minor cabins. and
searched for him until the gong sounded to
clear ship. On questioning the first officer as
to whether my friend had actually taken
passage on that steamer, he referred me to
the purser, who said that no such man or
name was booked. Perplexed and chagrined
at this information, went over the Neva's
port side and was briskly rowed ashore.
Something told me that had been duped
and purposely - that my late mysterious
companion had a reason for his conduct
which was all potent to him, but which ]
might never know.
That night, at the hotel, when I kicked of
my shoes before retiring, my left foot struck
small object on the floor by the lounge.
STOPPING down, picked up velvet and
clasp locket. Touching its spring, saw the
face OF woman Of exquisite loveliness She
was In Spanish costume. Her tender, be-
seeching eyes fairly glistened in the minia-
ture, which was an admirable painting on
ivory. The locket had, without doubt been
dropped by Hamilton when he threw himself
on the lounge the evening before. Icarefully
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-27

His family history was given, and even his
person described. !"
.sThere have been cases Of false persona
tion," said L
Prove to me that this is onei" she ex-
claimed. Prove to me that I've wronged
my husband; prove that he is true and hon
orable as was that man, now dead, whose
name he bears; prove this, and all Of this,
and my woman's prayers are for you for:
everl"
II may be able, sonora. to do more than
this" s
.Oh, sir, do not mock mel There come,
at times, taunting specters in my dreams;
but ! awake to hopelessnesa You have
strangely interested me in yourself. Lieut..
s. will soon bring you to visit me. Then
you can return the locket. Alas, it was my
wedding gift to him you still call friendl''
The gay assemblage was now breaking up.
On every side were heard shouts Of ssGood
nightl" and Merry Christmas!" Mrs. Ham
lton's carriage had been ordered, and, as
handed her into it, she said:
ST am glad, senior, that we have met.
Something tells me Joy will come from itln
Then, with ''good night, !" sweetly spoken, she
sank back on the cushions.
Following her into the coach, Lieut.. s.
closed its door. His extended hand was has
tily grasped and released. As the vehicle
rolled away, they cried in unison, ''Merry
Christmasl" responded with hearty
s'adios!"
Overhead glittered the constellation Of the
Southern Cross. Its exceeding brightness
was hailed by me as good omen.
Modesty and bravery are sterling qualities.
Lieut.. possessed them both. Whatever
he did while on active service for Her Brit
annie Majesty and the glory Of his country
was in line Of duty. Talking about it was
not. Such men can be implicitly trusted.
So told him La serena's story, and my own
confidence. He listened, without comment,
until had finished. Then he said:
"Rumor has it that love Mrs Hamilton,
and would marry her IL she were free. In
this judgment rumor wrongs me and scan
dalizes most estimable woman. shall
never have other wife than England. She
is mistress Of the seas and Of my very soul.
It would be supreme happiness to die in
her defense IF rumor had said that was
an old and firm friend Of Mrs. Hamilton, it
would have been the sufficient truth. Pshaw!
Rumor is a jade. lowe her nothing except
contempt You are, think, right in what
you CONJECTURE ABOUT the real george ham
ilton. Tomorrow is New Years day. There
is an officers dinner on board the Narcissus.
We each invite male guest. You are to be
mine. Surgeon Jocelyn has captured live
Yankee whom he calls Mr.. George. may
be counting too rapidly, but, as you Ameri-
cans say, rather guess that Jocelyn's man is
also ours. Be on board early in the after
noon."
II shall not fall"
This conversation was at the English club.
had not seen La Serena since Christmas,
but she had been never absent from my
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-27
LA SERENA.
a SOUTH AMERICAN NEW YEARS STORY, By
HENRY CLAY LUKENs.
Copyright, 1889. by American Press Association.]

~ ~ -
oases, is a career
without episodes.
No such barren
existence, however,
has been mine.
On the contrary,
its past is heaped
up and running
over with events Of
greater or less i'm
portance, which
SA@Srv ~~ ,1,
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FROM YAZOO COUNTY.
ENoLA, Yazoo Co., MISS, Nov. 4, 'Se

ENoLA, Yazoo Co., MISS, Nov. 4, 'S9.
Editor Grenada SENTINEL:
Enola is situated directly on the wes-
tern bank of the Yazoo River, fourteen
miles south of Yazoo City, seven miles
north ofSatartia, and is a town of richest
promise, being surrounded by the most
productive scope of country to be found
in the world renowned Yazoo Valley.
Our worthy merchants, Messrs Powell
g. McMaster, and r. d. Saunders, ems
bracing this immediate section and the
almost entire Sunfower River for many
miles up, have trade that might justly
be envied by any mercantile hand through-
out the South. Both firms have quite
extensive planting interest also.
About 5000 bales of cotton are shipped
from here annually. Like all the fore
most business men on Tallahatchie, and
Yazoo River, we ship our cotton to j. F.
Powell, Esq, the pioneer and champion
cotton Factor Of Yazoo City. A trial
consignment will serve TO convince any
one that Mr.. Powell is the proper resort
for quick sales, and highest obtainable
prices.
A handsome yield will be erealized from
this seasons cotton crop regardlesso of the
reign of the army and boil worm, aud
present prospects indicate that not many
weeks more will elapse ere the picking
of cotton be thing of the past
We overheard discussion ofthe merits
of different cottons grown, this morning,
by some OF our prominent planters The
verdicts rendered unanimously con-
demned the Allen, but favored the John.
son, with all points considered
The cry of our sister city, 4azoo City,
at present is "give us several more rail-
roads-quickW Yazoo is famed for her
triumphancy, and we feel that not single
cloud will arise to bedim even the
horizon of her now fattering railroad
prospects. We havn't had Vicksburg
boat for five weeks extremely low water
preventing their appearance.
A Miss Martin, relic of the late weather
prognosticator of Mechaniesburg, Yazoo
county, has recently given her opinion
that we will have no rain until neal
| ClrlsCmaS. Ii uoA ptcuASliOi w Va uo
new system of irrigation must be
adopted by our city authorities. Game
is plentiful here, demonstrated by the
fact that some days since a deer was
found hung in the vines, and that the
Steamer Lake city collided with bear
while he was crossing the river just be-
low this place.
As we are not an exception to this rule
Tomorrow is our election day. II tht
remainder of Mississippi do their part th'
Democratic banner will still be unfurled
and its pinions vastly higher foated upor
the air.
Mr., Eraster Daniel, native ofGrenad:
county, but who now liyes in this locali-
ty, is quite prosperously conducting hi
planting interests here. No oneis mor'
deserving than he, nor more sure TO b'
crowned with success,
With best wishes for the SENTINEL
of your city and we gladly say:
Grenada, Grenada, my dear native land,
Long may you in progress richly stand!
Grenada the home of Senator Wasthal,
Who's loved by Mississippians-onea and al
None know thee but to love thee,
None name thee but to praise.
| J. P. III.