The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-08-09
On Tnesdar iorenoon the Satson Rail

the main line, near WeymOutn'S SWITCH
A fire has been running in that vicinity
for several days, and after the train pass
ed that poin to get loaded cars from Nc
Reavy'S camp a large tree burned down,
and as it fell, struck another one which
fell across the track, carrying a third one
with it. In rounding the curve the OBJ
stacle was not seen until too late to avert
the catastrophe, so engineer Shorter,
whistled down brakes, opened the sand,
reversed his engine, opened the throttle
wide, and jumped just as the engine left
the track. Meanwhile the brakesmen,
fireman Bateman, and George Weymouth
had jumped escaping with scratches aud a
shaking. Engineer Shorter was caught
by one of the logs which left the first car,
and his lett limb was badly bruised, but
no bones broken. An Eastern friend of
Shorters who arrived the night before,
was the last TO leave the engine, jumping
ust as she plunged into the ditch and he
escaped luckily. He sports a cork leg,
since an accident which happened to him
as brakeman with Shorter years ago
Michigan. The locomotive burrowed lis
way several feet into the ditch and was
considerably damaged, as was the tender.
The first three logging cars were de-
molished aud the logs scattered around,
as well several sections of the track torn
up by the accident. The Satsop is gen.
orally lucky in accidents of this nature,
when it seems increditable that no lives
should be lost. The wrecking train went
out IN the afternoon to clear up the acct
dent and get the engine on the track
again. that the damage can be repaired
Immediately. Engineer Shorter will be
out again soon.
Perhaps the worst imposition that has
eyer been practiccd upon the people of
Shelton and vicinity exists in the mail
service at the present time. In the early
spring the steamer Willie which carries
the mail from Olympia, by snb-contract,
saw fit to leave the Shelton route altogeth
er, and has since brought the mail to
Kamilchie, from which place twas sent
over by st.ge. We have been unable TO
discover by what authority, or any au-
tho-ity, by which this change was made,
the outfit doing as they pleased and draw.
ing pay for it. This change necessitated
the closing of the mail at in the morn
ing, while the mail reached Shelton at
any hour in the afternoon. Fredson, the
mail carrier, gave the Willie notice that
he would discontinue his part of the route
on the first, and after making three trips
since, refused to take the mail out on
Monday. 1t is now time that change
should he made in the service The
steamer Josephine makes daily trips to
Shelton from Olympia. and has been very
regular in her hour We need a daily
service from Tacoma, which plan would
be feasible as soon as the daily steamers
are put on the route-but in lieu thereof
daily service from Olympia by the los
ephine would be very acceptable. Why
not petition the Department for an adjust
ment of this abOminable state Of affairs,
as doubtless the facts have never been
brought before it. The district inspector
should also be asked to inves tigale the
matter.
The Seattle Budget strikes the keynote
when it published the following sensible
words: ''Quack doctors are a nuisan ce
in a community. They rob credulous
people of their money and endapger their
health. The legislature of the new state
Should protect the honorable body of
physicians and surgeons by proper lcgis-
latlOn in their profession, and at the same
time protect the people from falling into
the hands Of the scoundrels who conduct
"private dispensaries" and hospitals"
who have neither diplomas or experience
as physicians, nor honor and integrity as
men,"
The County Commissioners have been
in session during this week. Much bust
ness was transacted. including auditing of
bills and appointment Of election officers.
Several topics of discussion were settled
The bill of James McReavy for S4Oo
damage, caused by burning his house,
and delaying proof on mis- land on account
OF the small pox patients, was allowed
The proceedings will appear next week.
Dr. H. NJ. Hall was called to-day to
make an examination of the injuries sus-
tanned by Richard Jeffs, of Hoods Canal
The physician found that the thigh bone
had been fractured at the junction of the
upper and middle third. 1t has grown
together again so that the foot stands out
at right angle from front position.
To-day the limb is to be refractured and
properly set.-Seattle Times.
Look al that now.' said an Irishman as,
in company with friend he passed a
couple of Siwashes who were engaged
in animated conversation.
We'll, what Of it? They're talking to
each other, nothing more
'Yis, but here's wan thing Oi want to
know
What is that?'
"How the devil can they tell what they
re talking about?-Puyallup Citizen.
First quality Letterhead, Billhead
Notehead and Statement stock awaiting
orders at this Office Also Envelopes
Shipping tags, Business and Calling
cards of numerous styles, Commercial
printing promptly executed.
The smoky weather still continues, with
no prospect of letting up until rain.
The numerous wood fires in this vicinity
make the atmosphere very dense with
smoke, unpleasan to breathe and see.
Incorporation of the Tacoma, Olympia
& Pacific Railroad Co. has been filed.
The Editor has been appointed Notary
Public for the Territory.
Warranty deeds for sale at this Office
E:-The Board of Education will
meet on Wednesday, 18th. inst at the
Court House in Shelton, for the purpose
of holding a Public Examination. for
teachers license, and the transaction of