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Mans Inheritance.

Man does not come into his full in
heritance at the beginning of his tX-
istance. 1t is IA fact of exceeding sig
nifcance that, at the beginning of EN-
brvonic life, our bodies consist Of moth
ing more than II single shell, precise
ly similar to the minute organisms
with which life began upon the earth.
1t is as if Il man acknowledged the
debt which he owes to these primor-
dial living beings. But it is not only
to the primal form Of life that he
makes this confession of affinity; for,
as is well known, he successive stages
Of embryonic development represent
the succession of type forms of animal
life rs they appeared upon the earth.
Thus, man comes into his inheritance
by degrees. At the beginning OF his
existance he possesses the characters
of the primal forms of life; little
later those of the second life period
such us belong to the lower animals /;
still later those of the third life period
such as belong to the higher grade
of animals. At a considerable time
before birth he has already come into
possession of all the animal qualities,
and at birth the human physical char
acters are present. Then follows a
more perfect Development of the phys
ical characters, and at the acquire
ment of the higher human character
power of speech and the
mental and moral faculties. Thus, in
the unfolding embryo and the grow
ing child we have recorded in dim but
unmistakable characters the history
of the life of the earth.-Popular Sci
ence Monthly.
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County Board of Equalization.

SHELTON, Aug. A. $780,
Board OF Mason County Commissioners met
pursuant to law and Immediately convened as
board of equalization for the equalizing of the
taxes for the year 1890.
Present, F. c. Purdy, NJ c. Simmons and VIM.
Potts, also Assessor D. NJ Duckworth, and J. w.
Day, Jr., Clerk.
Assessment roll for the year 1890, presented by
the Assessor with total valuation of 81 l6S, S47.
Board then adjourned to meet again at the
hour of O'Clock P. NJ
At o'clock P. NJ, August 4. 1890, board of
equalization met pursuant to adjournment, and
adjourned to open as as board of Co. Commits
SiOnerS.
SHELTON, aug. 5, at / P. NJ.
Board of Mason Co. Commissioners met pur-
suant to adjournment, and adjourned and con-
vened board of equalization; present the
full board, assessor and clerk.
After about two hours examination OF the roll,
it was moved to adjourn and open as a board of
county commissioners
SHELTON, Aug. 6, 1890
Board OF Mason county commissioners met
pursuant to adjournment.
The following itemized statement of county
expenses for ensuing year is hereby made the
basis fOr the levy for the county tax.
SALARY of OFFICERS.
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SOME statistical tiend finds that
the amount Of water the sun raises
from the earth is estimated at the
enormous weight o; $1,000, 100000
tons minute; the quantity of
coal required to produce heat in
any way equivalent to the sun is
calcnlated to be 12,OOO.OO0,OOO,-
100000 tons. Do yon grasp the
immensely of the above figures that
do not lie? We estimate that Me-
thuselah would have become bald
headed 22a times. before he could
have accomplished single one of
Old Soils one minute tas Ks, and as
or,the latter calculation it is the
supposition that the Uades is
the only institution that handles
coal in any such quantities.
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The Liability Of Stockholders.

A meeting of the creditors of the
Pacific Mill Company was held in Ta-
coma recently, at the office of the
secretary, when it was decided to- test
the liability of the individual stock
hold, RS to make good any deficiency
that may be found after realizing on
the assets of the company to pay the
full indebtedness. This action is very
far-reaching, and will have an impor-
tant bearing III the future on the for
nation of joint stock COMPANIES.
When the Pacific Mill cnmpany was
organized, the full amount of the cap
ital stock, which, by thela laws of Wash
1ngton must be subscribed before the
company can begin operations, was
taken up. A large amount of it, in
fact considerably more than one half,
was subscribed Tor by C. F. White, as
treasurer Of the Sats0p Railroad, ac-
tording to one statement, and in,li-
tidually, according to another. Mr..
White says that it was in Ills official
capacity as treasurer of and in trust
for the Sats0p Railroad Company.
All agree that this stock Was not to be
paid for by Mr.. White, but held in
trust, to be sold Whenever Il purchaser
came forward who was acceptable to
the other Stockholders or a majority
of them. This action is precisely
similar,to many other corporations
organized in Washington, both while
h territory and since She became il
state, and credit has been obtained
bymany of these corporations on ac-
count of the large amount of capital
supposed to be possessed BY them, but
much of which is fictitious. This
stock of the Pacific Mill Company
has remained IN Mr.. Whites name
ever since, and all of the genuine
stockholders were fully aware of the
fact, and tacitly approved it. When "a
call was made for more money from
the stock holders last fall, these men
all paid III their quota, including Mr..
White, ON tie stock held by him in-
dividually, but no call was made ON
the stock made by HIM in trust. As
this action was approved by all the
stockholders, the creditors have de-
termined 20 try If they cannot COM
pei them to make good the deficiency,
either. as individual stockholders or
make the Satsop Railroad Company
liable for the stock taken by Mr..
White in trust. Some other matters
came up in connection with the
meeting which were only Of local in
terest. But Should THE creditors sue
coed in their endeavors, it will cause
great many windbag companies to at
once reduce their capital" accounts
very materially. In Oregon, the law
requires one-half of the capital stock
to be paid in before company begins
operations, so that there is. riiore STA
bility than under the Washington
law, which only deals with the amount
subscribed. The creditors tombincd
and concluding that tae original stock,
holders together with A. H. Anderson
and B. B. Healy of the Sitsdp Rail-
road Company are Individually re
sponsible for the debts of the mill
company. have resolved to institute "a
suit for the recovery of their claims.
n. w. Lumberman.
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Register Now.

Every citizt n in the county and city
should register his name now, before
it is too late. He will receive his GER
tificate and be fully equipped AS ii
citizen to exercise the right of suffrage
when election day comes around.
Every male citizen of the United
States twenty-"ne Years of age or
above, who shall have lived in this
state one year, in the county ninety
days and the city thirty days, imme-
diately prior to November 4th next,
will be entitled to vote at the election
to be held on that date, and if thus
qualified is entitled to registration now.
1t is especially the duty of all Repub-
licans to register their names and see
that their friends are registered. The
coming contest is not at the ballot box
so much as it is the registration book
and in order that the vote can be
brought out and counted on election
day, the names Of the voters must b.:
registered ten days before the polls are
opened. Do not delay registration I'm
til the rush comes before election. Go
now and register. No other registra-
ton counts save thisone Unless you
are registered between now and the
25th of October you cannot vote for
congressman or county officers or the
capitol question, on the 4.h of next
November. Register-Olympia Trib-
uue
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The wealth of the United States

The wealth OF the United States
is unoffi, tally estimated TO be ST.
100000 900, an increase of ~ per
cent. in the year. It's population
is also rapidly pacing along in
good time, being estimated at 64,-
100000, an increase of 80 per cent.
since the last census. England's
wealth was placed at fifty billions
in 1885, bnt divided among a
smaller population than that of the
United States; while the valne OF
Frances property is put at $780,
O00,OO0,0O0. Taxes in England
average $50 per capita and in the
Uni ed States about $3.50. Tn,
Gle Sans domain is growing in
wealth and population faster than
any other nation, and the Pacific
Northwest more rapidly than any
other political division.
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Seattle WASH. Mar. 18th, 1901
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the Act of Congress fo
June g. 1873 entitled, can act for the saIs of
timber lands in the States of California Ore
DICT F. BATES of Seattle county of King.
State of wash'n. has this day filed in this
othce his sworn statement 1852. for the purchase
OF the SW14 of Sec. A, in township q north r. +
west and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes and to establish
his claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver of this office at Seattle Wash on Tues
day the 21stday of Oct 1890.
He names as witnesses: George Foss, Luis
Carl, Walter NJ Stewart and George Merley, all
of Seattle Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said alst day of
Oct. 1899 T, NJ, Reed Jr, Register
Date of first Pub. Aug. 1884 43,
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Notices For Publication.
Land Office at Seattle Wash.

July IJIn IO9U.
Notices hereby given that the following namd
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
said proof will be made before the Clerk of Probate
court at Shelton, Wash, on Saturday Sept
y. 1899, viz: CHRISTOPHER HIoRTDAHL Pre-. D. s.
1874, for The nw14, nw14, Sec. 6, Tp p n. K. l
west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: Il. p. Irwin, r. Thuland, G..
Sundberg and o. Olsen, all of Detroit Wash
81 TN. REED JR. Register.
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In the Superior Court of Mason County, State of
washington, holding terms at Shelton for the
County of Mason.
STATE OF WASHINGTONl
County of Mason I 81
), j.. HOLLAND e. S. s. LORD. co-partners. I'M
ger Irm name of S. HOLLAND & Co. pPtff.
"a; ~. VS..
PAT O'HARE, Defendant
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
In the name of the State of Washington: You
are hereby notified that 8. ]. Holland q Co.
plaintiff, has filed a complaint against you in
the Superior Court of Mason County, holding
terms at Shelton, in the State of Washington
Whleh Will come on TO be heard sixty days after
me nrst publication of this Summons to-wit
sixty days after the6th day of June 1890, aud
unless you appear and answer the same on or
before the 9th day of September 1890, the same
VIII be taken as confessed, and the prayer grant
ed. Theoblect and prayer of said complaint is
TO recover Judgment against the Defendant here
in for 1882 IS and costs of suit. And you are
lurther notified that your property is under at
tachment to satisfy said cause.
witness my hand and the Seal iof said Court,
tnIs 5rd day OF June 1890. j. w. DAY JR,
SEAL Clerk of said Cont
J. Cal McFadden, Attorney for plaintiff
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OVER in Southern Oregon last
week, Mr.. Walker, a member Of
the well known firm of Staver
and Walker, Of Portland, was muir
dercd, or what amounts TO the
same thing, mis- ken for deer by
a careless hunter. f. The Legislators
should provide a penalty for this
species of criminal carlessness.
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LEGAL BLANKS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION:
Short form warranty deeds and mortgages in
lots to suit, and the following blanks always in
stock: Special warranty and quit claim deeds,
option on real property, bond for deed, agree
ments for conveyance, landlord and tenant, etc.,
material mans and labor liens chattle, partial
ment of mortgages; building contracts, lease,
bonds, powero of attorney, protests and notices.
mortgage notes and blank note books: final
proof blanks receipt books, contracts and ear
nest money receipts for sale of realsestate. Also
a number of miscellaneous blanks. Legal
blanks cents each, 80 cents per dozen, discount
on larger lots. Mail orders with cash filed.
Filling ou5 and acknowledging any legal instru-
ment by the Editor who is a Notary Public.
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The dispatch report that the re-
turns from district No. 80 of this
county are now. in, showing 1928.
with Shelton at 632. This gives
Mason County over 5000, but there
must be something wrong about
the population of this place.
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T. NJ REED, JR., Register.
United States Lard Office.

Seattle, Wash. Aug. 9Th, 1901
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
of the Probate court at Shelton WASH. on Wed
nesday Oct. Sth 1890 VIZ: WILLIAM NJ. SHORTER
Pre- d. 5; No 14577 for the E12, Ne14: Sw14, Ne114;
Nel4. Se1; Sec. % TIP. % y. r. west
He names the following witnessesto prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
SAID land, VIZ James Berry, David Kelly,
Thomas McLarty and Joe lrainor, of Shelton
Wash.
81 r NJ REED LIP RnniStor
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T. NJ. REED JR. Register.
LAND OFFICE at Seattle Wash.

Aug. 10Th, 1870. (
Notice Is hereby given that the following-namd
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before Clerk of the
Probate court at Shelton Wash, on Friday
Oct. 18th, 1890. viz: JOHN H. COMFORT, Hd App.
No. 6274, for the sw a. sec 90, tip 10 n 6 west
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of.
said land, viz: Thomas A. Palmer, Peter Scha o.
fer, Christopher Muller and William Koch, all of
SatSop. Wash.
Aug. 1885 T. NJ REED JR Reoistar
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Call for Bids.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will
be received by the Board of Mason County
Commissioners for the building of county jail
according to plans and specifications now on file
in the Auditors Office Of said county
Bids to be entertained Sept. %. 1890. All bids
to be accompanied by bonds for good faith. And
the Commissioners reserve the right to leject any
and all bids.
Dated at Shelton, Aug. 18th 1900.
]. w. DAY JR.
Auditor Mason Co.
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Land Office. at Seattle wash.

July 18TH, 1871.
Notice is hereby given that the following-namd
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Judge or in
his absence the Clerk of the Probate Court at
Shelton Wash. on Friday Sept 10Th. 1890, viz:
O. d. CoLvlN, HID App. No. 1885 for the Lots d 2
Nel4, Ne14, Sec. "a, TIP. 81, north range 2 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land, viz: II. NJ. Dufeld, C. w. Pronty, of
Arcadia Wash. L. G.. Crosse George Morrison of
Shelton Wash,
81 #. NJ. REED JR.: Register.
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Land Office at Seattle, !

Notice is hereby given that the following-namd
settler has fled notice of his intention TO make
final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before Clerk of the Pro-
bate court at Shelton Wash, on Monday Sept.
for the VIZ, Nw14; VIZ, Sw14, Sec. u TIP. - N.
K. 8 w.
He names the following witnesses to Drove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Charles A. Johnson, OF Ia
coma, Wash, Andrew Br0ggren, AXel Anderson
and Fred Larson of Union City, Wash.
81 r. NJ REED JR Register
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To the Voters Of Shelton Pre-
CinCt.

You are hereby notified that the poll books are
now offered for the registration of voters of said
precinct according to sec. of an act ''To pro-
vide for and regulate the registration of voters,
in cities. towns and precincts having voting
population of 250Or MORE" at my office on L. r.
avenue. Shelton. ARTHUR NEEDHAM,
Officer of registration for Shelton precinct, Ma
son County
Dated at Shelton, Aug. 25 1890. 35-4
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GOVERNOR FERRY has called th,

GOVERNOR FERRY has called the
special session of the legislature to
convene at Olympia Wednesday,
Sept, 3rd. While the session is
for the express purpose of reappor-
.tioning the state, other business
NAV be transacted. The session
will probably last ten days.
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Land Office at Seattle wash.

Aug. OH, ISyU.
Notice is hereby given that the following-namd
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Clerk of the Pro-
bate Court at shelton wash. Saturday Oct. 4th,
1890, viz: FRANCIS ID. SHELTON Pre-. D. s. 1856 for
the North west quarter Sec. % TIP. 20 n.
K. west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF, said land, viz: Thos. McLarty, Geo. COlvin,
Geo d. Kennedy and J. B. Wood, of Shelton
Wash.
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T. NJ. REED, JR. Register.
Land Office at Seattle Wash. ,

aug lStn, 1SyU.
Notice is hereby given that the following namd
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
Hnal proof i'll support OF his claim and that said
Court at Shelton Wash on Friday Oct H. 1890,
VIZ DANIEL HURLEY Hid. App. No. $3.50 for the
ne. nwH; nw4 neil, Sec, 80, TIP. 10 n r. W.
HenameS the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land, viz: John h. Forbes. Joseph Eli
son, Joseph Gale and John Hudson, Kamilchie,
w.
35 TN RFrn 1p Raoistor
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Summons.

IN the Justices Court, j. A. Gale, J. p, Mason
County State of Washington
PETER CRAMER, plaintiff,
VS.. : Attachment
FRANK MYERS. dafendant>
TO FRANK MYERS, DEFENDANT:
You are hereby notified that Peter Cramer has
hled his complaint, affidavit land bond for at
tachment, aud prays for judgment against You
FOR eighteen dollars ($1S) and cost of suit, in
tue above cause; and that your personal prop
erty has been sliced by the Sheriff in obedience
to the said writ, and unless you appear at my Of
nee In kamilchie in Mason county washington,
on the 9th day of September A. ID. 1890, at one
O'Clock In the afternoon, then TO answer to said
complaint. the same will be taken as confessed
and the prayer of the plaintiff granted The
object of said complaint is to recover SIS for
board and lodging furnished You at he City CT
D. 1890. IA. GALE. 7. p
Kamilchie Aug. 9Th $780,
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LAND OFFICE at seattla w.sb

August 9th, 1890,
To James Endicott and all Others whom il may
CONCERN.
Notice is hereby given that the following namd
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make f.
nal proof in support of his claim, and that said
poof will be made before the Clerk of the Probate
Court, at Shelton, Wash, on Friday Oct. oath,
1890, viz: BENJAMIN DOYLE, Pre-. d. s. No
1856 for the ne a sec. "a, TIP. 20 nr7 west
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of, said
land viz: Frederick Svvrud George d. Kennedy.
Stephen |. Ferris and Stephen d. 8idgood, all Of
Shelton, Wash.
T. M. REED JR., Register. &c.
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COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER.

MASON COUNTY and its nnmer-
Gus towhsites, it's mineral and rail
road prospects are directing much
outside attention to this quarter Of
Puget Sonrd.
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Total

On motion it was ordered that the following
tax levy for the year 1890. be made on all taxable
property in said Mason county as shown by the
assessment role for the said year, 1899, to-wit
State 3 mills, County mills, schools mills.
bridge mills, road 4 mills, military 1-5,. road
poll each - 60, poll 81 90
The commissioners as a board OF equalization
then adjourned sine die.
&c. PURDY,
Attest, j. W. DAY JR. Clerk. Chairman.
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$9430 being the limit allowed by law.
On motion it was ordered that the board take
recess to the hour of | O'clock, p. NJ.
Att O'Clock, P. NJ, the board re-convened, and
adjourned to open as board of county commits
soperS. =
Aug. 7, 1890.
Board of Mason county commissioners met
pursuant to adjournment and adjourned and
opened as board of equalization.
On motion the roll for 1880 was accepted with
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United States Land Office !

T. NJ. REED JR., Register. Sc.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-20
Mr.. Plott Agreed.

New YORK, Feb. ia monster mass
meeting was held in Cooper Union here,
Monday night, to demand by public e1-
preston of opinion that the tilibustering in
Albany on the Worlds fair bill cease and
that the original measure be passed.
Speeches were made by Chauncey NJ. Depew
and Warner Miller. In the course of Mr..
Depew's speech he ted that he had sub
united a proposit 4 to Mr. Platt which, ii
accepted, would eld the trouble and pass
the bill. Just as Samuel Gompers started tc
speak message from Mr.. l;latt arrived,
yvhic!,Gvas read. Mr.. Plat expressed him
M Is thoroughly satisfied with the propo-
.it;on. and the meeting adjourned with three
cbccrs for Mr. Plat and the Worlds fair i'll
Nov, Work