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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22
GREENsBURG --oPEoUON.

Rev. Holmes Lamar and lady, of
your city, were the guests of Miss Ida
+. Small, several day last week.
Mr.. N. N. Sprinkle, of Berryville,
who has been visiting his grandfather,
Mr.. Geo. Sigler, has returned home.
Mr.. Geo. w. Welshans, who has
been attending Shepherd College, has
arrived home to spend the summer
vacation.
Miss Harriette A. Bender has re-
turned home from pleasant visit to
friends near Hanesville.
Mrs. Ruth Tabler and Mrs. III. Tab
Ter, who were hastily called to Cum
berland last week, by the death of
their sister, have arrived home safely.
Some very fine fish have been
caught mt Dam No. since the flood.
Mr.. John Hollida has made pond
on his farm which he intends for fish,
as it is kept fresh by the branch of a
spring of pure water; we suppose 1t
will be an excellent one when COM
pleted.
Mrs. Jacques and Mrs. Collins, of
your city, were the guests of Mrs. II.
n. Byers few days since.
A violent hail storm passed over
this section Saturday, 18th inst, and
we are informed that much damage
has been done to crops in the vicinity
of Swan Pond. 1t is reported that
the wheat belonging to Messrs. Scott
Brady, Philip Welshans, and Daniel
Folk is very much injured; and also
the barn of Mr.. Scott Brady was
struck by lightning but with very
little damage.
Harvest is approaching rapidly and
an abundant crop is expected.
Owing to the heavy rains this season
the farmers have been unable to at
tend to their corn but little; the Ope-
quon is bank full, and cannot be ford
ed here, at this writing, without great
danger.
Mr.. Taylor Unset shot a large dog
that was attacking his sheep it is one
of those that have been so destructive
to cattle and sheep in the vicinity of
Hard Scrabble.
Mr.. Clinton Sprinkle is at work re-
building his bridge that was recently
destroyed by the flood.
jolly ROVER
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22

Floods continue their destruction
In Florida orange groves we're de-
stroyed, tornadoes tore up miles OF
forests and washed railroads badly.
In Kansas there were heavy rains,
rivers and creeks oyerfowed, wash.
ing bridges away and damaging
crops. Uniontown, near Fort Scott,
place of six hundred inhabitants,
was almost entirely destroyed and
several lives lost. From Williams.
port and Hanover, Pa. come reports
OF high water and damage to hay
and grain. At Belair, Nd, light
ming shattered the Presbyterian
Church steeple. A large barn at
Easton struck and burned. Heavy
storms and floods around Frederick,
Cambridge, and other places.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22
T0MAHAWK NEWS.
Harvest will soon be here.

Harvest Will soon be here.
Corn is looking rather short.
Mr.. A. B. Hedges is visiting in this
section.
Messrs. j. w. Laing and w. w.
WATSON took trip to Dam No. Sun
day.
Sunday School is progressing, let
every body turn out and move the
good work along.
Mr.. j. G. Kitchen, of Jones Spring,
has moved his steam saw mill on the
land of j. II. Kitchen at this place,
where he intends to engage in saving
lumber.
Mr.. ID. Stuckey wears broad smile,
Why? Because he has new clerk.
Miss Florence WATSON, who has
been in Maryland for some time past,
has returned home.
Mr. John Wheeler came near
drowning his team and himself while
attempting to cross the creek at the
old bridge ford last week. liz the
commissioners could realize the dam
ger of this ford they certainly would
favor the public with bridge at this
point.
County Surveyor /. w. Wood was
in our midst last week surveying the
lands of Messrs. ID. j. Marker and j.
w. Tabb.
June 10, 49, RIP VAN WRINKLE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22

Secretary Blaine and the Presi.
dent are very much pleased with the
result of the Samoan commission
which has just finished its sittings
at Berlin. The agreement or treaty
gives the United States everything
that was expected, in fact much
more than was expected, without a
hard struggle. But it is not so
much what was actually gained that
pleases Mr.. Blaine and the Presi.
dent as the manner in which it was
gained. Never before have Ameri.
can Commissioners been treated by
those of the great European powers
with the courtesy and Difference that
Messrs. Phelps, Karson and Bates
have received from the English ane
German members of the Samoan
commission, and the administra-
ton has good right to feel both
pleased and proud.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22

a terrible riot occurred in coun-
try church in Preston county, West
Virginia, on Sunday. George Sell,
an itinerant minister and music
teacher, was leading the singing,
when young man named Miller in.
terrupted. Sell responded with a
blow, and a desperate struggle en-
sued. Friends of both men took
part. Miller's father, a powerful
man, led the attack on Sell, and
struck him several times with club.
Finally he forced Sell into corner,
where the latter drew q knife.
With one vicious swipe he slashed
across Miller's abdomen. completely
disemboweling him. He fell mortal
ly wounded. Sell was captured.
Several people were seriously bruis.
ed IN the fray.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22

1t is a noticeable fact that the
Irish leaders of America for whom
the Home Rule methods were too
slow, have not word to say about
the assassination of DIR. Cronin,-
the Journalists like Ford and Griffin
not even mentioning it as news in
their papers. Blowing up England
with dynamite led to the disappear
ance of hundreds Of thousands OF
dollars of the Irish funds, and the dis.
appearance of the funds led to the
death of Cronin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22
John Brown relic. n larOe

A John Brown relic, a large cast.
iron stove which he used up to the
day of his ever-memOrable raid, and
which has been in Spencer's ware
house on the Maryland side of the
river opposite Harper's Ferry for
years has been saved. 1t lies high
and dry up the mountain, where it
lodged when the store went to pieces.
In tact, it is the only thing that was
in it at the time was that saved. An
other remarkable fact is that while
the flood played havoc on the Virgi.
mia side Johns cold fortn remains
intact and stands there as OF yore
as if defyiug tho elements aud man
kind.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22

Capt. William Clements, the well.
known late General Manager of the
B. & o. road, has been in Grafton
several days of late visiting and con-
ferring with Col. John T. McGraw,
the ex.Collector of Internal Revenue
of this State. 1t is reported that
these visits have had some cOnnec.
ton with the new Democratic paper,
that it is said will soon be started in
Grafton, and that the ground work
for the future plans of the political
aspirants in that Congressional dis.
trict were laid out. More help to save
tho Second. The republicans will lay
them all out in few years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22
Storms in the far West are doing
great damage to grain.

Storms in the far West are doing
great damage to grain.
The Sultan of Turkey has donated
two hundred pounds for the relief of
the flood sufferers.
Azariah Mcdaniel. of Rockingham
county, Va, died at the age of one
hundred and two years.
A row. boat, i'm which were four
boys, collided in the East river with
sailboat. Two of the boys drowned.
Mrs. John Naples and her two
children were drowned near Wabash,
Ind, while fording stream in light
spring wagon.
The residence OF Richard Wilson
at Manotick, Ont, was burned, and
Mrs. Wilson and two young
children persisted.
The mountains OF Blue Ridge sum-
NIT, in which Is embraced the great
peach belt. are alive with locusts; in
fact, millions OF them.
A passenger train on the Pan Han
die Road was wrecked rear Steuben-
vile, Ohio, and two persons instantly
killed and eight injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22
A Sound Local 0pinion,

E. Brainbridge Mundary, Esq, County
Atty, Clay Co., Tex, says: 8 Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy results.
My brother also was very low with NAL
arial Fever and Jaundics, but cured by
timely use of this medicine. Am satis-
fled Electric Bitters saved his life. -
Mr.. ID. ]. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave.
KY, adds like testimony, saying: He
positively believes he would have died
had it not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward off, as
well as cure all Malaria Diseases, and
for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach Dis
orders stands unequaled. Price SOC.
and 81. at E. c. Williams, Jr. & Bro g.
Trial bottles 10c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22

The good old ship Constellation
has again proved her stauIch quail.
ties. After having been stranded
for a day below Cape Henry she was
tioated without sustaining much in.
jury. This is doing pretty well for
a vessel that is nearly 100 years old.
In one thing we are not able to
eclipse our foreiathers, and that is
in the construction of wooden YES.
sells. The Constellation is q monu-
ment to their thorough work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22

One of the most conspicuous and
saddest features of the Johnstown
disaster was the terrible destruction
Of child-life. In proportion the chill
dren were the greatest sufferers.
On the other hand, one of the
noblest features of the relief work
has been tho work of children.
Thousands of dollars have been rails
ed by them in Sunday schools and
Mission bands. Many boarded
treasure Of bright pennies has been
gladly given by little folks all over
tho land, whose hearts were touch
ed by the stories of suffering and
destitution in Pennsylvania.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22
An Italian was blown to SIN

An Italian was blown to shre,ls a
few days since on the line OF thenew
railroad between CIarksburg and
Shinnston. 4 blast was about to he
set of and all bands were warned.
and was supposed that all had got.
ten out OF the way Of harm till some
time, when this fellow was missed.
A search resulted in finding a Dor.
ton OF his scattered remains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22
The New Discovery

You have heard your friends and
neighbors talking about it. You NAV
yourself be one of the many who know
from personal experience Just how good
q thing it is. IL you ever have tiled it,
you are one of its staunch friends, be-
cause the thing about it is, that when once
given trial, DIR. Kings New Discovery
ever after holds place in the house. II
you have never used it and should be
afflicted with a cough, cold or any
Throat, Lung or Chest trouble, secure a
bottle at once and give it fair trial. 1t is
guaranteed every time, or money re-
funded. Trial bottles free at E. G.. Will
hams, Jr., & Bro. 3 Drugstore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22

The West Virginia editors had a
pleasant time at Wellsburg and a
successful business meeting. We
had hoped to attend, but OH account
of the distance and the threatening
rain and hailstOrms experienced
here during the beginning Of the
week, were not able to get there.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22
WELLSBURG. w. Va. June /!

WELLSBURG, w. va. June ~.
AT today's session of West Virgin.
ia Press Association, the election of
officers for the ensuing year occurred,
with the following result: President,
M. S. Holt, Weston Republican /;
Vice President, j. V. Henderson,
Charleston Nonpariel; Correspond
ing Secretary, G. M. Smith, Parkers.
burg Inde1; Recording Secretary,
Jackson Buqle; Treasurer, w. M.
0. Dawson, Preston county Journal; ;
Historian, A. B. White, Parkersburg
Journal; Orator, George M. Fleming,
Buckhannon Banner; Poet, r. A.
Gallagher, st. Mary's Oracle; Del,
egates to the National Convention
at Detroit, August %, 20 and 80,
Frank Glass, Panhandle Neacs W.
S. Wiley, Wetzel Democrat; j. V.
Henderson, Charleston Nonpariel J;
G. M. Smith, Parkersburg Inder ;
M. S. Holt, Weston Republican.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22
A Great Battle

Is continually going on in the human
system. The demon of impure blood
strives to gain victory over the constitu-
ton, to ruin health, to drag victims to
the grave. A good reliable medicine like
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the weapon with
which to defend ones self, drive the des-
perate enemy from the field, and restore
peace and bodily health for many years.
Try this peculiar medicine,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22

Mr.. 1. b. Snodgrass, of this coun-
ty, now government timber inspec-
tor in one of the territories, has sent
his check of $25 to Geo. s. Hill, ESQ.,,
for the flood sufferers in Berkeley,
A very commendable act.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22

Tomahawk mail was missed, too,
last week. We hope the Department
will see that the mail is not carried
past the offices through the careless
ness of the mail agents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22

The amount appropriated from the
State School Fund for the School year
beginning July LIST, 1889, is-Berkeley
County S4476.41 Martinsburg 24S7.75.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22

The Merchants Carnival opened
Thursday night with a large crowd
and proved a great success. The
City Band furnished music. Many
of the costumes were snowy and at
tractlye.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22

Princeton College conferred the
degree of Il. ID. upon President
Harrison and Senator Gray. of Del
aware,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-22
Wonderful Results.

Another marked effect of the use Of this
medicine was the strengthening of my
sight. - Mrs. Carrie Adams, Holly
Springs, Texas.
81 had a dry scaly humor for years,
and suffered terribly and, as my BROTH
er and sister were similarly afflicted, /
presume the malady is hereditary. Last
winter, DR.. Tyron, COT Fernandina,
Fla, recommended me to take Ayers
Sarsaparilla, and continue it for year.
For five months took it daily. I have
not had blemish upon my body for tho
last three months. y 7. e. Wiley, 1a6
Chambers ST., New York City.
"Last fall and winter T was troubled
with dull, heavy pain in my side. I
did not notice it much at first, but it
gradually grew worse until it became
almost unbearable. During the latter
part OF this time, disorders of the stom-
ach and liver increased my troubles. I
began taking Ayers Sarsaparilla, and,
after faithfully continuing the use of
this medicine for some months, the pain
disappeared and I was completely
cured. p Mrs. Augusta A. Furbush,
Haverhill Mass
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-17

eating, somo telling stories, and Arkansaw Tom was lying upon the deck buried in sound slumber, as if he was at his home or hunting camp.
 'How can he sleep-when tomorrow he may dier, Luke asked himself. The young Captain walked off and gazed for few mo- ments on the receding lights of Cairo; then he descended to the boiler deck, where he was walking about, when some one touched his shoulder. He turned, and, by the light face of the colored fireman.
 'Don't ye know me, massa?" he asked.
 ''What! Blackhawka What are yod doing here?"
 'Firin', massa.'
 "When did you comet"
 'sTwo weeks ago"
 'Did you run away from your master?"
 "Ps tryin' ter save dis Union, massa. Thought I'd do all kin, an come down heah fur job. See you ebery day, nevah fur away frum vel" @~
 Luke gazed at the black for few mo- ments in stupefed bewilderment, and then said:
 ''Blackhawlz, what is this wonderful mys- tery about you? Why do you follow me? Who are you, any waya"
 "Ye'u know all bout it, mebbe, some day, massa; but can't told ye now, massa," and Blackhawk began shoveling coal into the great furnace.
 Luke returned to where his men were Quartered lost In wonder and mystery, while the vessels sped down the river, con- veylng those brave men to Belmont, car uage and death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-17

leaped out into the yard to defend her fa- vorites. She had raised her weapon to strike when Luke seized her arm, and said {:
 s.You will save chickens and other prop erty, too, by devoting your time to prepar- ing our breakfast"
 She was frantic with rage and swore she would "pizen 'em." Some of the soldiers threatened to burn the house if she didn't go to work.
 "I'll gityer brealzfust, an hope ter good ness it'll choke ye.''
 "Oh no, maw, ye don't wish us thet bad luck, do yep said Arkansaw Tom.
 'sMaw ye old white-headed sinner, don't yer call me maw. Yer old enough to be my gran'pap."
 "oh lal ye don't think so, do yet Why, Pm only eighteen"
 "Whut a ie."
 Here, take q chaw n git n a good humor," said Arkansaw Tom, taking huge twist of tobacco from his pocket and hold ing it tantalizingly close to her.
 With an expression more forcible than elegant she struck 1t from his hand, and sent 1t spinning across the house out at the door. Arhansaw's companions laughed at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-17
CHAPTER VII. A RRIEF TRuuMpH


 A black night, the dark waters, the tall smol1e-stacks from which sparks occasion ally rolled in showers, all tended to give an awful. solemnity to the scene. The awe-in- spring silence of those thousands of blue coats was intensified by an occasional whisper.
 One by one the lights of Cairo went out like the bright hopes of life, and Luke stood gazing upon the silent statue-hke forms of the soldiers, who were sitting in rows upon the deck. Growing tired of re- maining in one place, he went to the bow Here stood a solitary man, with the shoul- der-straps of General, hls arms folded across his breast, his eyes fixed on the river. It was so dark that his features were hardly recognizable, and he did not know him until he turned and said:
 "Young man, you are likely to sec some service" He recognized him now as Gen. eral Grant.
 "Yes, General; came for that busi- ness"
 The General again relapsed into silence and stood gazing down into that impenetra ble darkness into which the boat was plung- ing. Luke would have very much liked to ask General Grant some questions, but that strange, silent man, leading an army to battle, was not easily approached. Hestood and gazed for some time on that immova- ble, sphinx like figure, seeming to gain strength and con tidence from his very si- lence. Feeling himself to be an intruder he returned to his company.
 The boats were compelled to travel very slowly owing to the fog and intense dark ness. Colonel Smart, during the night, came from the cabin where some of the off, cers were, and told Luke they were going to Belmont.
 "We don't dare tackle Columbus, it's too strong.''
 " But Columbus is not far from Belmont, may they not reinforce the rebels there?" asked Luke.
 "We'n lick thunder out O lem afore they kin do that"
 The veteran of the Belmont expedition who may chance to read this narrative will here recall some of the emotions which thrilled his own soul as he found himself drifting down the dark river, knowing full well that the morrow would bring a death struggle.
 It was the intention to take Belmont by surprise, and but for the fog and intense darkness they would have succeeded; but
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-17
LUKE MASON.
A Thrilling and Romantic S5or?
 of tho Late Civil Wcr.

'Hold Luxe Mason," erred falnlnar voice, "is it yo'l who are bounding us to death?"
 Luke drew rein and gazed upon the de- liant face of the brave young officer before him. His troopers crowded forward, their double -barreled shot-guns cooked, and Luke began to fear that he would be power less to prevent an attack. 1t was Lilies brother, his best friend, what was he to do?
 .sDo we meet as friends or foes?' Albert Neff asked ssWe are but half 6 dozen who have left the main body of the army to care for wounded comrade, you are fifty 7; but if you say battle to the death, so sMll it be-"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-17
WATERBURY POSTOFFICR
IIailS Clos,

Mails Close. New York City-7.5o, 1e. 20 m; 210 5.3O, 73spo. Boston-7.OO, 7.50 m 12 30 2.1e, 730 D In Southern-7.5O, 1920 2.1O, 5.3O, 73o pm Western-7.5O 20 m; 2.1a, 53O, 73O m Canada West-7.3O, 1e. 20 m; 2.1O, 5.39 73o p m Eastern-7O0, 7.50 m; F. .3e, 2.10, 2. 80 D ua Canada East-7.0o, 75o a m; 12.30, 2.1o, 7.3opm. Albany-1.50, 10.20 m; ? 1o 80, 7.3O D m. Northern N. 1-1.5n. 1920 m; 10. 80, 7.3O pm Proyidence-T.O0, 7.50 m F. 30, 2.l0, 7.3o D m Springfield-100 7.5o am; 80, 21G 5.3o, : 80 pm Morcester-T4D, 7:5o am; 1ase 2.1o, 5.3O, 7.sO pm. Plttsheld ,Mass-7:5 50 a III; 2.10, 5.30, 730 m. Hartford-700 7.50 m; 12. 30, 2.1o, 730 pm Bridgeport-75O 20 m; 2.10, 530, 7.30 pm m. New Haven-7.50, 1020 am; 12. .3O 2.l0. 30 73O pm Ansonia-75o 20 m; 123o, 21O. 5.sO, 73O rn Brmingham-7.50, 1020 am: 12. .3O J. TO- 5 30 30 pm Union City-750 a Tn; 2. 10, 5.3o m. Naugatuc tuck-T.50 Ill; 2.1O, 80 D m. Seymour-7.50 m; 2.10, 5.30 D m. Winsted-1055 a m; 630 m Stations on Naugatuck RR. north Waterbury
 10.45 m; 6.30pm.
 Merden-7.5O, 10.2O m; 12 30, 2.1o, 530, 7.3opm Danbnry,750 m; g. 21o 5.3o, 7.3O m. New Londop-7.OO, 75O am; 12 3O 3 TO- 53O q 3O nm Watertown-1O45 45 m; 6 30 D m ~ F Oakvile--104 45 m; 6. 30 D m Woodbury-7.30 1045 m; 1.25 pm- Southbury-7.3 30 m; 1.35 m. Middlebury-12.3 30 q m
 Wolcott Cru, Tn, Sat) 1230a m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-17
NOTICE

.:,R:,Ht notify all persons ltGu i pay taxes E i il; town uf Waterbury that have rec eIVed ; rat" iIli in, warrant to coll' ct town tx ti !iy,. O m;!.s d. liar un lisL Of r. 8, ;:nd Tl !,r %t board of comcmens TnN,9. tity hal b.ii.!s. Cn G !l after May 1, 1889, when same IS dur, from i" 5ana to D. lu.. tn receive sid tIN
 |. z TlIc law provides that percentage at rate of :; 1 tf Der ce!rt per m"nth must be added trn:i; May l. 1ss' if n;t paid before June l. lSS9
 MARTIN HELLMANN. Collector. Waterbury, April a. lSS;i
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-17

owing to not being able to see where to land, the transports Were forced to beat about until daylight, when they ran in un- der the banks, gang blanks were thrown out, and the disembarkation commenced.
 The first man whom Luke saw go ashore was that silent man of iron, whose very presence seemed to inspire the men with confidence. He led his horse off the gang plank and up the steep muddy bank, where he waited for the troops.
 "Fan in," commanded the Colonel.
 "Company E, fall in," commanded Cap tain Mason, and in moment every man was in line. Some of them as they went ashore were making breakfast of crack CTS, which was to bc their last meal. Luke's company at last began to file down the narrow stairway to the boiler deck, and to climb up the muddy bank The shore was now lined with blue coats, bright caps and glistening muskets.
 General Grant, with his aids, was rapidly getting them in position.
 Luke saw no sign of an enemy. On the right was field of tall corn, the overhang- ing blades of which would conceal any ob- ject from view dozen rods away.
 Before them was a hill, covered with what seemed a dense growth of timber, but which was really formidable abattis, com
  seemed impossible for men to squeeze through them.
 "We're been foolin' about here so long that the Rebs hev got plenty time t rein. fo'ce," growled Corporal Max.
 "Silence in ranksr'
 But Max was correct The delay had been unavailable, it is true, yet it made it so long after daylight that the soldiers and trans ports landing above Belmont were discov- cred, and the Confederates made prepara. tions to give them a warm reception.
 The attacking army at last began to ad- vance in two long lines extending through part of the corn-feld and the tall bottom grass. The fog rapidly rolled away, and the furnished arms of the blue-coats gilt tered with dazzling brightness in the morn ing sun.
 Before the foot of the hill was reached a halt was made and skirmishers deployed. Captain Mason with his entire company