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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12
No Red Cloth.

Abiding to the Prince of Wales de-
sire to be treated now and then like an
ordinary person, the London correspon-
dent of The Liverpool Mercury writes:
"No red cloth" is his favorite expression.
When he was going to look at some pict-
ures one day under strict rules of pri-
vacy he grew very angry when he dis
covered that there was crowd around
the door. 'What does this mean?' he
exclaimed. 81 told you there was to be
no red CLOTH" ''There isn't any," re-
piled the Snowman of the moment, "but
we had to tell the people that they could
not come in to see the pictures because
the Prince of Wales was coming; and
then they stayed to see your royal high
ness pass in" The prince good natured
ly accepted the excuse, but he was care
full to explain that when he said "no
red cloth" he meant ''no crowd"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12
Spontaneous Combustion of Man.

Dickens has been very much criticised
for his apparent acceptance of the fact
OF human spontaneous combustion, but
the late Sir William Gull testified to a
surprising case before the committee of
the house Of lords ON intemperance
during the summer of 1886. A large
bloated man, who was suffering 1som
difficulty of breathing and great dis
tension of the venous system, died at
Guys hospital. At the post mortem Of
the following day there was no sign of
decomposition, but the body was dis
tended with what was thought to be gas.
"When punctures were made into the
skim" said Sir William, "and lighted
match applied, the gas which escaped
burned with the blue flame of carbu-
retted hydrogen. AS many as dozen
of these little flames were burning at
one time. st. Louis Republic.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12
A Dove Luncheon.

A well known society woman has de-
veloped a really new idea in the way of
"dove luncheon" 1t has long been de-
clared by the lady's circle of friends that
she closely resembles the portraits of
Marie Antoinette, and taking this as a
suggestion she entertained last week a
dozen friends at what she called Louis
Seize luncheon. The hostess herself was
dressed in a gown that faithfully copied
one of the unfortunate queens, and each
of the guests had chosen some other fa-
nous woman of that period of famous
women, whom she personatea in cos
tune and couture. The adjoining of the
table and the service of the luncheon
was made as consonant as possible with
the rest of the affair, and the topic
chosen for conversation was the women
of the French evolution.-New York
Evening Sun.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12
Vanderbilt's Pet TrOtter.

eyes, gentlemen, Small Hopes, Van
derbilt's ten thousand dollar trotter, is
now hauling an express wagon in New
York, and it's shame. He was the
greatest ringer on the American turf,
and made fortunes for more than one
man. I ought to know, for I was his
rubber"
There were number Of gentlemen in
the reading room of the Leland hotel,
and they are all admirers of the trotter.
A discussion arose about Vanderbilt's
and Bonner's possessions of horsefesh,
when the rubber" or groom of Small
Hopes opened their eyes about the horse
whose name was on the lips of members
of every trotting association in America
fourteen years ago. After successful
career of five years the clique who han
died him were detected in Boston, and,
after considerable trouble had been ex-
perienced, the greatest turf scandal of
modern times was exposed.
The horse was forever barred at the
meeting of the national turf congress,
and his driver, Bill McGuigan, was also
barred from ever driving trotting horse
for purse or stake over an Association
course. After much litigation the IA
nous horse was sold to Vanderbilt. With
Lady Mac he annihilated ala team records,
and in his old age is compelled to draw
an express wagon. He was bought by
his present owner for $64.
HE must be about 10 years old now,"
said the former groom, who is now in
the real estate business, "but when he
was 5 years old he trotted many mile
In 2:15. He was the cleanest trotter that
ever looked through blinkers; no boots,
braces, check reins or any modern trot-
ting paraphernalia for him. And when
it came to heats he was the greatest
slayer / ever heard Chicago Jour-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12
BEHIND THE SCENES.

The poet sings of lovers bliss,
OF Heavenly smiles and rapturous kiss.
OF woman's beauty fair and sweet;
And vows that life is incomplete,
When forced by fate to dwell apart,
From her whose image fills his heart
He raves Of eyes OF every hue
OF golden brown and sapphire blue;
OF waving tresses touched with gold,
And glossy bands OF ebon fold;
OF graceful figures, tall petite;
OF glance demure or smile SO sweet
He tells each tale Of Joy and woe,
So tenderly, we feel glow
OF sympathy; our bosoms fill,
And hearts responsive beat and thrill,
And smouldering fires start up anew,
While doubling hearts for pardon sue.
We think of him whose gifted hand
Has penned these lines, and swift Is famed
The hero worship in each soul.
And all his virtues we extoll,
And fancy clothes with every grace,
And manly beauty, form and face.
Alas when we the vail have torn
That hides the truth, our hero, shorn
OF all our fancy held so fair,
Is Just man, with head most bare,
And form too stout for early youth.
Otis not romantic, but the truth.)
And while within his cosy den,
He talks of love with Stubby pen,
While clouds of smoke around him soar,
No doubt he votes the whole bore;
Nor would he leave his pipe and chair,
For any maid, however fair.
-Cornelia w. Boyden, in Yankee Blade.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12
Maubant's Retirement.

Maubant, who for forty-6ve years has
played the grand tragic role at the The
atre Francois, has retired, and his fare
well benefit was a brilliant testimonial
to his sterling qualities as an actor and
gentleman. Although SO years old,
Maubant is still capable of rendering
good service at the theatre, but tragedy
is not in high favor at the Francois,
where the modern pieces "draw more
money" and besides the younger men
were impatient to play the veterans
parts. Still Maubant, who has been
called the last of the tragedians, will be
sincerely regretted by the Parisians, and
not easily replaced in his special line of
business.-London World.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12

SHIRT ON?"
change O. veenoo, cause he couldn't get
jestice thar. Change O. veenoo were de.
MED and the case ordered to perceed.
But it didn't. fer just then, all of a sud-
dent, kerl-o- o-o-o-gh! kim one O. them
winds, an the mex secont the jedge's
Office an all th't were in it war sailin'
west'rd through the air like soarin'
eagle. Ten miled away in the Wild
Gander deestric', the wind let the
buildin' down, and it hadn't no sooner
landed than ledge Shifts hollers out:
"'Let the perceedin's perceed!'
Then up pops Hiram. Not much
they won't! says he. That wind has
changed the veenoo O. this case! This
here hain't the Sugar Swamp deestric'!
This here is Wild .Gander, an we hain't
got no jurisdiction here, bgosh! You
let me CO. or I'll make you sweat
fer usurpatin' Jurisprudence, b'gosh, an
then we'll see who's on top!
"Ol' ledge Shifts know'd too much
to 60 on in that deestric', an Hiram
Wuncut walked out O. court, and never
went back to Sugar Swamp.
"T wun't live in place. he said,
'whar natur' is so durn queer an neigh
bors is so meanr"-Ed. Mott, in N. Y.
Sum-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12
London Doctors Incomes.

The fact that the will of the late Sir
William Gull has been proved, showing
property to the amount of 81, $780, 900, has
created much talk of late. It is beyond
doubt that for the last few years, since
physicians have doubled their fees, and
since both branches Of the profession are
constantly in receipt Of very large sums
for expeditions by rail, the earnings of
members of the healing art have very
largely increased. There are possibly
dozen medical men in London who at
their death will be found to have amass-
ed 100000, but there is probably not one
who has put by anything like the for
tune left by Sir William ll.-Chicago
Herald
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12
ApDIeS Are Wholesome.

The apple is a fruit which at all times
has a wholesome influence on the body,
but which is especially useful on the din
ner table, though pines, grapes, peaches
and other fruits may be more fashion
able. The chemical composition of the
apple consists of vegetable fiber, albu-
men, sugar, gum, chlorophyll, malic acid,
gallo acid, lime and large proportion OF
water. The German analysts also assert
that the apple contains a larger proper
ton of phosphorus than any other fruit
or vegetable, and this phosphorus is OF
great use in renewing the essential nerv-
GUS matter-lethicin-o the brain and
spinal cord. Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12
VICTIMS OF ABSENT MlNDEDNEss.
He Was Married, but He Forgot That He
Was to Take a Wedding Trim

He Was Married, but He Forgot That He
Was to Take a Wedding Trip.
"Never was absent minded in NV
life," said the little man, who tugged
nervously at his bristling mustache.
"But my father had one of the worst
cases l ever heard of. He was man
who used the good old fashioned birch
generously. To add to the good effect of
the punishment he used to send us out
to cut the switch. If it was not a good
one he sent us back for another. Once
he sent me on one of these melancholy
errands, and as my offense had been
playing hockey from school for three
days, l was in no hurry to return for
my punishment. When I came to the
room he was pacing thoughtfully up and
down the room.
James, he said. 4 am glad you have
come. l wanted you for something. but
1t has slipped my mind. will recall it
in moment And discreetly backed
out of the room with my birch behind
me, and tossed it over the fence. That
was the last heard of that switching"
''Case of suspended judgment" said
some one, softly
'My brother" continued the first sneak
er, "was as bad as my father. He lives
in New England town and he went to
Boston once to transact some business
which would occupy two days. At the
end OF four days he had not returned
His wife's anxiety was relieved ON that
day by telegram, which read: What
did l come to Boston for? Have been
trying to remember for three days.
"'Real estate telegraphed his wife.
OF course came back the answer"
"That reminds me-" said one of the
party, 'of friend of mine He was a
lawyer in a small town, and frequently
after working late at night at his Office
would sleep on a comfortable lounge
which he had in back room. When he
was married there was wedding break
fast at the brides home and the couple
were to start on an evening train for a
wedding trip. H had to run around
to his office for a few moments, having
forgotten some little thing which had to
be attended to. The hours went on and
H failed to returned to his bride.
When train time came and no bride
groom appeared every one was thrown
into panic.
''The bride tainted, and the news spread
like wildfre in the little town that H
had abandoned his bride and fled the
town. The only one who seemed not to
suspect him was the bride. She, how
ever, only shed tears, refusing to listen
to any condemnation of her missing hus-
band, but declining to offer any sugges-
lions. Finally she could stand the strain
no longer, and posted her father to
H-'s Office. H had gotten deel.
into his work and was just on the point
of going to sleep on his lounge. He was
so broken up over his cruel blunder
that he was ashamed to face any one but
his wife, and extended his two months
wedding trip over year. They made
one of the happiest couples in the world,
but to this day his wife has to find his
hat for him and remind him what he
wants to do when he leaves the house,
New York Tribune.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12

Prospectors in Winston county had
most exciting encounter with reptiles,
the particulars of which have just be-
come known. 1t is well known that for
years snake den has existed in that
county, and travellers have told Of the
remarkable number of huge snakes to be
seen under certain rock. Climb up to
the rock above the den, and seemingly
thousands of snakes appear below, with
ing about as if in agony, entwined about
each other in an indescribable mass. If
a stone is dropped down into this den an
Odor arises which, it is stated, almost
renders those above unconscious.
A party of prospectors visited this not
ed den and one of them, having heard
the story of the sickening odor emitted
from these reptiles, concluded to test it
and dropped a stone. The odor was
more sudden than usual and stronger
than ever known before, and the pros
pector, it appears, being unable to re-
pei it's effects, became dizzy and fell into
the snake den below His Mortified
companions looked over the precipice
and saw him fall among the snakes and
then supposed that he was killed. But
when he struck the shelf of rock which
was occupied by the snakes he rolled off
and fell, his body striking the branches
of tree, where he lodged. AS he fell
from the den it was seen that snake
was clinging to his arm, another around
his body, and still another around his
leg, but in some almost miraculous way
these were all knocked off by the branch
es of the tree which he fell into.
His companions ran at once to the bot
tom Of the mountain, then went back to
the tree, which they climbed, and found
the unfortunate man alive, but uncon-
scious. They took him to a neighboring
cabin, and it was found that, while he
was considerably bruised and had bro
ken arm from the fall, none of the snakes
had bitten him in any exposed part Of
the body, and he was not injured by his
thrilling experience except, as stated,
from the fall.-Alabama Cor. ST. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
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conscience ez to heft thin buckwhit
chaff is, an knock things helter-skelter
an tother eend up giner'ly. They'm
orful to read about"
''Pooty high winds, be they, Squirrel"
inquired the Old Settler.
"Nothin' like 'em ever heerd on
afore!' asserted the Squire.
''Do they do any thing p'tic'lar curious
an oncOmmOn?"
heerd onp'
HAS any on 'em ben high enough an
curious enough to change the shirt on
mans back 'thout his KNOWN of it?"
asked the Old Settler, with the air of an
examining lawyer.
"Wull, Major" replied the Squire,
slightly miffed, ''harrycanes don't gin
er'ly trapse round the kentry playin'
funny jokes"
''Ah! Don't they?" said the Old Set
tier, with a sarcastic smile. "Wull,
then, mebbe ye kin tell me wuther any
O these here harrycanes O your'n is
high enough an curious enough to git
up bar fight quarter miled or more
'bove the 'arth an durn nigh ag'in the
clouds? That wouldn't be playin' no
funny joke, reckon"
Major" said the Squire, after mo-
ments consideration of the subject, 'if
we got any relations ez keers fer ye,
they orter take We in hand to wunst.
I'VE got permonit'ry sym toms O. goin'
crazy"
That hain't nuther here nor thar,
b'gosh" exclaimed the Old Settler,
shaking his fist at the Squire. "Y've
gone an fetched up heap O talk about
some high an curious winds an harry
canes, an we slung it at me without
me ever givin' We durn provvycat ton
fer it. want sayin' nuthin' bout no
wind! Ye say tn never was any setch
winds heerd on, an wen 1 'cept yer
chaFnge an try to git some fac's outen
ye bout the 'zact natur' O. these winds
yer braggin' on, We don't dast come to
the dough trough, but try to sneak
outen the charge We made ag'n me by
turnin' the subjec' onter wuther I've
got any relations or not! I've got ez
many relations, b'gosh, ez you hev! An
they kin eat ez much ez your'n kin!
Thur this leetle Difference 'twixt my re-
lations an yourn. though: Your rela-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12
Jay Gould's Physician.

DR.. John P. Mum, who is engaged to
look after the health of jay Gould and
bus family, is fortunate physician. Mr..
Gould is great man for consulting a
doctor on the slightest provocation, and
some of his friends wonder that he ia
alive, because he takes SO much medi.
cine. A gentleman who saw check
from Mr.. Gould to his physician said it
was for $10, 1000, and it was drawn shortly
after the death of Mrs. Gould. Cor. Kan
sas City Journal.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12
Don't Toy with Your Eyes.

Many people are troubled with itching
eyes and try all sorts Of washes. Inc
eye is one of the most valuable organs OF
the body. Unfortunately for careless
humanity, it is also one of the most dell
cate. 1t does not pay to trife with IT,
The best way to treat itching is to use
cool, weak salt water wash every few
hours. If this does no good, go to a
physician who makes speciality OF eye
diseases. New York Journal.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12

NEVER in all
my born exist.
ence heered tell
on setch ram
pageousin' winds
a n harrycanes
ez they seem to
be havin' out
West" said the
Squire. They
don't seem to
stop at nuthin',
M a jor. They
sloSh GU S e n
around ez if they
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12
The Good Enough Wav.

There are no less than 100 patent wash
ing machines in the market, and yet not
one OF them has succeeded in holding its
own against the old fashioned and good
enough way invented by Eve in the gar
den OF Eden. It's hard on the knuckles.
but it never leaves the clothes streaked.
Detroit Free Press.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12

A prominent English electrician al
firms the value of lightning conductors
although they are not always reliable
He said that there is almost as mucn
danger of being hanged for murder as
being struct by lightning.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12

Secretary Blaine owns a farm OF 4Vo
acres near Elizabeth, Pa. He also OWLS
the coal under !, 100 acres of surrounding
land. Mr.. Blaine purchased part o.
this land over twenty years ago. he mas
not mined any coal there since 1879. 10
seldom visits his farm.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12

The gas well at Summerland, near
Santa Barbara, is down sixty-two 1ee''
and the pressure continues.
The organization of the Coos bay;
Roseburg aud Eastern Railroad any
Navigation Company has been comple'eo
at Roseburg, Or.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12

Since the invention of smokeless DOW
Ger the French military authorities are
considering the expediency of abolishing
brilliant colors, bright buttons, shining
weapons, etc.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-12
THE OLD SETTLER.
He and the Squire Have q Little
Misunderstanding;

But After q Few Exciting Words They
Apologize and Shake Hands-Curious
and Uncommon Winds and Hurri-
canes-Tale of Hiram Wuncut.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-11
S-AM-ROUTE

Savannah, Americas & Montgomery Railway
Time Card Taking Effect July 9th, 1890.
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Porter Springs.
-"QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAINS.

Hacks up Tuesdays. Thursdays and Satur-
days, leaving Gainesville. Ga, on arrival of
train from Atlanta about 10 O'Clock a. m, and
down the alternate days. Distance IS miles,
go per month. Baths, Billiards and Ten Pins
free Music for dancing every night. Daily
mail. Dr. 7. J. Heard OF Galveston, Tex resi-
dent physician. More fine Jersey milk than
ever.
Altitude 1900 feet above sea level; 1900 feet
above Mari tia AMI Gainesville; 1903 feet above
Asheville, n. C.; 1000 feet above top of Look
out Mountain. Tenn; 900 feet above Clarks-
vile and Talluah Falls.
Affords to low country persons the greatest
change OF climate south of Mt. Mitchell, y. Z.
For further information, address
HENRY p. FARROW,
Porter Springs Lumpkin County Ga
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SUMMER RESORTS.
SUWANNEE SULPHUR SPRINGS
Summer Resort and Sanitanum.
cfIhuTkNNEE ETA

OPEN ALL THE YEAR. Located on a high,
dry bluff. overlooking the Suwannee River
with its beautiful scenery. The unique Co
quina Rock Main Buildings, surrounded by the
comfortable cottages. supplied with hot and
cold mineral water direct from the spring
offers as a Summer Resort many advantages
that can only he appreciated by a visit Per
fectiy free from malaria. atmosphere dry and
Pleasant, cooled by the southwest breeze Of the
Cuff The remedial virtues OF the water for
rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Kidney and Liver
Complaints. are too well known to be expatiated
upon. Write for pamphlet with test .nonials
and circular with rates, 10 L. W. 6COVILLE,
General Manager, Suwannee Fla.
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SIROCCO TEA.
Selection, Inspection, Protect

Selection, Inspection, Protection.
These explain its choice quality, special
curing, guaranteed strength and purity.
Long known in Europe, and now obtainable
here. Davidson q Co., 1886 Broadway.
New York. Savannah agents, Llppman
Bros.-4dU.
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Compagnie Gene'aIe TransatIantique
---FrenCh Line to Hayre.

DETWEEN New York and Havre, from pier
- No 42. n. R, foot of Morton street. Trav-
elers by this line avoid both transit by English
railway and the discomfort of crossing the
Channel in small boat. Special train leaving
the company's dock at Havre direct for Paris
on arrival OF steamers Baggage checked at
New York through to Paris.
la B(Ll A,s.,r., y JoUaSELIN, SATURDAY,
July at 1880 p. NJ
LA GASCOYNE, SANTELLI, SATURDAY, July
10, 6 A. NJ,
LA NORMANDIE, COLLIER, EAT friday
Ju'v Dc, 1T 1870
PRICE OF PASSAGE Including winec
TO HAVRE-First Cabin. rom $50 10 $40,
accord ~ to toCa lon Second Cabin $780, Steer
age from New York TO Havre, $26; Steerage
from New York to Paris, $29; including wine,
bedding and utensils.
A. FORGET General Agent, Bowling Green,
foot of Broadway. New York
Or R. W. HUNT, ESQ, 90 Bull street. MEssRs
WILDER & CO, 126 Bay street, Savannah
Agents
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The Young Ladies scoopgd Us.

Last week our stock of Friendship Rings
was cleaned out. We telegraphed for an
other LOT and will probably have them by
the tine tins is in type-Sl 25 and up awards.
NJ. Sternberg and Bro.-AdU.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-11

THE only line running solid trains and Pull
l. man Buffet Sleeping Cars between Savau'
nah and Birmingham. Connections, at Blrln,
ingham, Savannah and Columbus, with lines
div 'rging at Americus, with Central r. H., az
Cordele with O.. 5. & f. r. R., at Helena WIN
f. r.. V. & q. Ry., at Lyons with Central r. NJ NJ
*Msal Station. No. takes breakfast at Ena'
VILE
w N. MARSHALL, K. S. GOODMAN,
Gen Superintendent. Genl. Pass. Agent.
j. NJ. CAROLAN, S. E. Pass. Agt.
Savannah. Ga. E. A. SMITH,
Western Pass. Agt., st. Louis, Mo-
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n. Bach purchaser Of $500 worth of Gents
Furnishings will be given Nice Hat.
A Csc Novel TO each purchaser OF s1Oo or more
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-11

The $50 p. III. train from Jacksonville is solid
train from Jacksonville to Cincinnati. with Pull
man Buffet sleeper Jacksonville to Cincinnati
and Pullman compartment sleeper Jack
sonville TO Atlanta.
The loop. m train from Atlanta has Pull
man compartment sleepers, At anita to Chatta-
nooga and Atlanta to Knoxville.
The $3.50 p. m. train from Knoxville has Mann
Sleeper Atlanta to Knoxville to Cincinnati.
Il. NJ. JOLLY, District Passenger Agent.
WIN. JONES, Travelling Passenger Agent,
rs W. Bay street. Jacksonville, Fla.
CEAS. N KNIGHT
B. w. WRENN, A. G. P. A. Atlanta, Ca
G. P &. T. A., Knoxville, Tenn.