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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
Love for Horses.

Once in the horse business always In
the horse business might be put down as
q proverb. I have known a good many
men to get tired of race horses and sell
out, but unless they sold out on account
of age or isHirmity they have always
gone back to it. Look at Will Barnes.
He sold his stables few years ago and
swore he would never own another horse.
He is now in the market buying a lot of
yearlings, showing that he means tostay
in the business. l could name a num-
Der of others who have done just what
Barnes has done. There is a fascination
about racing that sticks to man through
life.-Interview in st. Louis Globe-Dem-
Ocrat
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
Social Opportunities Are Equal.

There is no good reason why the me-
chanic should not play the piano OF the
banjo if he is SO inclined; none why he
should not keep himself clean and re-
spectacle and go into society; none why
the doors of mansions should not open
as wide to him as to the salesman in a
store. If the daughters of Squire Tinsel
look down upon mechanic and smile
upon counter jumper, the former may
console himself that he is no loser by the
preference, and that he may save the
money the latter expends upon concert
tickets and carriages.-Oiver Optics
attar
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
A Powder That Should BE Ponu,ar.

A London beautifier has invented q
new face powder, warranted not to rub
off. Powder puffs need no longer be
carried about in mysterious pockets, as
this powder remains just the same for
quite twelve hours. The hand or arm
that is FURNISHED with it leaves no mark
on black coat sleeve. This ought to be
q great relief to the minds of senti-
mental young couples A face powder
that tells no tales is as great boon in its
way as gunpowder that makes no noise
New York Commercial Advertiser.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06

The ears of great philosophers and
statesmen have been noticed to be large
ana sloping. Mr.. Gladstone's ear has a
curved, hanging lobe, lies close to the
head and has a sloping position.
The Marquis of Salisbury's ear is mas
sive and well proportional, and has also
a sloping position. The ear Of the great
Napoleon was rather small, well formed,
with curved lobe.-Pan Mall Gazette.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
A New Wild Horse.

The great Russian traveller, Prezeval-
sky, has discovered a new wild horse,
more nearly allied to the domestic horse
than any previously known species. Pre-
zevalsky, on his return from Central
Asia, brought with him one of these new
species. The horse is described as hav-
ing warts on his hind legs as well as on
its fore legs, and has hard hoofs like the
true horse. But the long hairs of the
tail, instead of commencing at the base,
do not begin until about half way down.
Excl ange.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
Light and Dark Cigara

In reference to the distinction between
light and dark cigars, smokers nearly al
ways express a preference for one or the
other, but they get practically the same
thing. The difference lies only in the
wrapper, although the general impress
non is that dark colored cigar is much
stronger. Nearly all brands of cigars
lave two shades. but the filling is the
same in both. l have told my customers
70 time and time again. but can't make
Them believe lne.-Cincinnati Times Star.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06

An indianapolis bookkeeper made some
changes in figures to look suspicious,
asked for and got weeks leave, and
after the firm had published him as an
embezzler he returned. proved that he
was 0. K. and got $4,000 to poultice his
wounded feelings with. There is more
than one way for an honest bookkeeper
10 make money.-Detroit Free Press.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06

There are clearing houses in all the
principal cities of the United States, doing
yearly business amounting to over
$52,OOO. 900, while the total amount
done by English clearing houses is about
$4,000, 100000. As showing what an
amount OF money is represented by the
New York clearing house, the amount of
money handed through that institution
during the past year was over $50, OOO..
Wo'ooo' while the London clearing house
did over billion of dollars less business
New York Letter.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
Fashions I'm Spoons,

Spoons are assuming individuality.
People who are fastidious are beginning
to discriminate between them according
to their decorations for different courses
at table almost as carefully as they do
between their chinas.-New York Mail
and Express.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06

Delmonico's old Beaver street building
is probably the only one in America par
TALLY erected from material found in the
ruins of ancient Pompeii. The marble
pillars of the portico over the entrance,
and, in fact, nearly all the marble of
which the porch is composed, were i'm
ported from Pompeii in 1884.
So well authenticated is the history of
these marble pillars and slabs that the
Metropolitan Museum of Art is making
efforts to obtain them.-New York Tele-
gram
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06

The Antarctic expedition. advocated
30 warmly by the Australians, will start
probably during the summer of 1891 un-
der the direction of Professor Nordenski-
oio. The expenses will be shared by the
australian Geographical society, the
Victoria Royal society and Baron Oscar
dickson, OF Gothenburg, who has done
so much already for CHARACTERIZATION.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
Sight After Thirty Years.

A remarkable case Of return of sight in
one eye is reported from Waterbury.
Conn. The lucky person is a John Nc
Donald. aged "a. He had been totally
onnd for 30 years. having been rendered
so oy sand unintentionally thrown in his
eyes by friend. He is unable to &C.
count for his now good fortune, and ply
siclans are also in quandary to provide
an explanation.-Phil LEDGER
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06

One of the largest forests in the world
stands on ice. 1t is situated between the
Ural and the Okhotsk sea. A well was
recently dug in this region, when it was
found that at depth of 116 meters the
ground was still frozen. =
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
Decorated with Brown Paper.

When the late Cornelius Vanderbilt
built his summer residence at Hartford
at an expense of over 100000 the deco
rators covered the walls of his dining
room with ordinary brown paper, such
as is used by butchers to wrap meat in.
There was cherry wood dado and q
rich frescoed frieze. This room was con-
sidered one of the handsomest in the
wealthy town.-New York Sun.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06

"Have you got S. in your vest?" asked
a constituent of a congressman.
"No, must confess that I haven't, /"
and he turned away and felt happy be-
cause he always carries his money in his
trousers pockets. Washington Post.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
ONLY Natural.

Rubinstein was invited by the Princess
Metternich to a soiree given by her at
Vienna. When their lordships were about
to depart the porter called the carriages
in turn in the following manner: "Equi-
page for his excellency, Prince Ester
hazy! Equipage for his excellency, Count
Kolowrat!" and when Rubinstein APP
peared in the hall, muff1ed up in his furs,
Wagon for the piano player!"-From
German
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06

The French minister of education has
ordered that all reference to the reign OF
Henry vi be omitted from French his
torical text books, and that the events OF
that period be passed over, dots being
placed in the books to indicate the omis'
aion,
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06

1t is said Of Richard Watson Glider,
the editor Of The Century, that he can
reject manuscript SO gently that the
disappointed author travels 300 miles to
soe him-and stay to dinner.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
A Dramatic Puzzle.

Philosopher (at the theatre}-Itis most
remarkable to me how that hero and
heroine can act so wildly, like truly inn
passioned lovers.
Theatre HaEitue-Off the stage those
two are man and wife.
Philosopher - Yes, it's remarkable
very remarkable. New York Weekly.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06

There is good Methodist in Connecti-
cut, according to religious periodical,
who boxes the compass every time he
writes his full name and address. He Is
Crandall j. North, New York East con-
ference, 80 West avenue, South Norwalk,
Conn.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
Different from Her Treatment.

Bobby Cooking out of the window
What's the matter with that horse,
mamma?
Mother-The horse is balky, Bobby; he
won't obey his driver.
Bobby-Well, what's the man patting
him for?
Mother-He is coaxing him.
Bobby with an injured air)-That amt
the way you treat me when I'm balky.
London Tit-Bits.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
A New Explosive.

Experiments with a new explosive
called ocrasite, which is to dynamite as
100 to 70, have recently been made in
Austria, and are said to have succeeded
so well that the invention has been pur-
chased for military purposes exclusively.
Christian at Work.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
A Peculiar Ballot BOX.

Probably the most extraordinary sys-
tenn of voting was in Hungary, where
the ballot boxes were immense casks and
the ballot poles from four to six feet
long, which the citizen carried and de-
posted for his favorite candidate with
peculiar pride -Dntrnit News.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
Not So Black as Painted.

81 was agreeably surprised, Mr.. Brief,
at your BILL"
''Fm very glad, sir"
eyes; was told you were consum-
mate swindler, but I don't think you are
any worse than the ordinary bunco
man. "-Harper's Bazaar.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
The Last Straw.

Hitherto Patient Boarder-Mrs. Starv-
EN-, / can stand hash every day in the
week, but when on Sunday you put
raisins in it and call it mince pie draw
the ine.-Harvard Lampoon.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06
For a Long Run.

Manager-Well, things look very pros
porous. The new piece has made hit
Puffer-What makes you think the
piece is success3
Manageable demand for passes
America
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06

Dr. Know, the German physician who
discovered antipyrine, is said to have
MADE more than a million dollars from
the sales OF the drug to sufferers from
hegrip
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-06

1t Is reported from st. Petersburg that
sne Russian physician. DR.. Bapchinski,
mas discovered that diIihtheria is easily
durable by incubation Of erysipelaa
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-14

k-~pinr The ball in motion. Till seven
o'clock. when the Emperor and Empress.
together With their royal guests. repair
70 the dining saloon for an English
Christmas dinner, with turkey and
plum pudding as the all-importani
features This year the young Crown
Prince VII 20 permitted 20 remain al
table With his father. the Emperor,
uatil dinner ia at an end. bat he other
little Princes must 20 % bed az sevsB
o'clock. as they arc still considered too
young 90 have hsaltaful habits sroksu
il upon By permitting then % sis ~
late. even On Christmas eve In another
room dinner "a served % the astsndsats
u never lasts longer in either room
than enc hour and shirsy minutes.
All she thesters IN Berlin are closed
On Christmas eve. and even Saata Clsas
seems % have abandoned he good old
habit he oncs had Of paying annual
VISITS 20 The children % the German
capital. thouxh IN the provinces COED
hoTs and Urls still await With plsasur~
able anticipation and snKistv the vista
which they know VII BE made - them
~ the CaTistkiadchea (Christ chudl
II Berlin novsd sys there i lttls OF
no mystery aboat Christmas gifss. and
the children zsaeraliT know wheoa 70
thank for then-
On Christmas ulorninT thsrs are -
1iaious services in he Cathedral az IN
c'eleck. sfesr vhlch - hoys Ct rs cadet
cerrs 81 the military school. Or such
81 shsn "a haTs aos gene hcEe - spend
the dav win sAs'r eva parsnss. visit
tse castle. where an sntartsinnent =
rrovfasd f-r them. Is = always sure
e.. b Of r,oss en- era eie chsrscssr. ard
has become vsry popular vith the 50
aats. Youax aides Il ne aobls faaai-
lies ara also invited - - rre.@aA snd
sasfr prss~nce sd8s TrestlT - a. User
cst ~ the ec-asiea. Christmas go ees-
sbrasionx howsver. n Reriiu So al
vavs ruch nacre elaborate and gsnar-
a11v participates tn thza are cslshr.-
,icns cn C6rfStnss DAY, s4toongh 80
dsr thronrseus she Gerraa ka7fr- e.
Ct conrse. sees fros usrzinS uatil hi9ht
a. a hcisisT
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-14

n . p
Z enc shiogs chsiss-
- m4s mere heartily
aai thoroughly than
ne young Emperor u Germany and bis
tntsEsslaz family Of little Princes
The Christmas celebration a. the Royal
pai4cor-ttlfn IA I1ndsa'-tn B8r-
la, begiAs With = service IN he chapel
~ ths castle a. foar o'clock o. ths AFTER
noon u Dsosmber "a The service.
which lasts aos longer than about forty
i've minutes. l. - zecefdaRcs with the
rites o. the Lutheran church. aud Is AZ
tended By all The memb srs OF the ROYAL
family. rs chief feature Is The music
q no cathedral choir, e0dy Of singers
renowned ths world over tor lis excel.
lsnce.
Services &C an snd the Imperial
family repairs % the private rooms
u tas Empress. where the Christ
mas tree stands, decorated for the en-
Ioyment ani beaeat Of the little
Priuces Just as thousands OF Christmas
trees are decorated on this side OF the
Atlantic for American boys and girls
Who enjoy life without titles OF any
kind Net whit more grand than in
. typical American home Is that Christ
mas tree In the Royal palace al Berlis.
for although tho Emperor loves his
children and dav0tes much OF his time.
especially liz holiday season, 70 minis.
tsring 20 their happiness, DO insists
that they shall DO educated TO a relish
for The simple aud unprotentioas pl cas-
ures % life. aad tho wishes OF q great
Emperor In matters Of this kind are
pretty sure &c Be respected By his entire
household. So IL Is that the children
OF the Gernan Imperial family gaze
with delight on toe bright aud pretty
tribes with which their tree Is loaded
down, and their happiness is not FOR a
moment dimmed by tho suspicion that
any better effect could DO obtained from
more costly or moro elaborate orna-
mentk Then they turn 70 the small
tables surrounding the tree. There IL
one table for each member OF the I'M
psrial family and for each royal guest
aud on each ono OF these tables gifts
are deposited Here. too. charming
simplicity rules the little Princes for
example. having an especial fondness
for TN soldiers. which they put through
all manner OF manuevers, as become the
children Of the ruling house Of an EN-.
pire famed for It's military prowess and
greatness They keep this up until
six o'clock In the evening. when the
whole family accompanies the Emperor
20 another room. known Is the Blue
Parlor"
Here the attendants OF the palace and
the court officials. about $50 ID number,
are assem- led. The Emperor addresses
them, referring particularly TO the
character Of the holiday season they arc
enjoying and wishing them all much
happiness Then Re distributes pres
ents among them. and the room remains
scene OF uerrymaking, with rorslty
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-14

Books for Little Ones Cpictures).
Books for the Children.
Books for Juveniles in great variety.
Books on all subjects for Young Folks.
Books by Scientific Authors.
Books by the leading Sacred Writers.
Books illustrative of the Great Cities OF
the World.
Books illustrative of the Countries of
the World.
Books of Histories of all Countries.
Books of "Dore's" illustrations.
Books of "Manning's" illustrations.
Books of Fiction by all the Standard
Authors.
Books, Webster's Unabridged DictiOn-
AIRY.
Books, shakespeare" in leather.
Books in Sets, i'm Cloth or Leather.
Books, Complete works by the Great
Authors.
Books, Gems for Holiday Presents.
Books of Elegant Buildings for Gifts.
Books, Bibles, the "OXfOrd edition."
Books, Prayer Books and Hymnals.
Books, "Annie Laurie" in beautiful
binding.
Books, "The Pilgrims Progress" in gilt,
finely bound.
Books in Select Gems for Xmas.
Books, the Lives of Eminent Men.
Books, the Golden Treasury of Art and
Song.
Books, the Worlds Worship i'm Stone.
Books, in great variety for Sunday
|SchOOl Gifts.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-14
HOLIDAY BARGAINS THIS WEEK!
PARTICULARS.

For this week we shall offer an inn
lmense line of Colored Dress Goods, at
such extremely low prices, as TO induce
ladies and gentlemen 10 make this de-
partment an important feature In Sc
llecting their Holiday Presents.
a fine line of Dress Satines fOr~-.-----~--
A fine line of Plaids (all-WOOl) ---
An extremely fine line of CheviOts. Suit
ings, Serges, Henriettas, Ladies'
Cloths, Flannels, etc.--~.-
Our finest quality of TricOt Suitings re-
duced from sc to
We offer the seasons accumulation OF
Remnants of Dress Goods, ranging
from 1 to 2-yard lengths, at sweeping
prices to close. This will be good
opportunity of finding just what is
suitable and useful as a substantial
present for much less than cost price.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-14

plush Manicure Sets. Plush Toilet Sets.
Plush Smoking Sets. Plush Collar and Cuff Sets.
Plush Handkerchief and Glove Sets.
Plush Work Sets. Plush Shaving Sets.
Plush Paper Sets. Plush Mirrors.
Plush Broom Holders. Plush Albums
Plush Autographs. Plush Scrap Books
Plush Writing Sets. Plush Jewel Cases.
Plush Ornaments of all kinds and Novelties
ICeluloid Novelties of every kind
Pictures and Easels Dolls in great variety.
Banks and Toys of all kinds.
Baskets in all sizes
Printing Presses for the Boys.
Games of all kinds.
IOxydized Silver Novelties Of all kinds.
IOxydized Sets of all kinds.
Novelties in Perfumery.
Novelties IN Ink Stands.
Building Blocks Of every description.
Magic Lanterns all sizes Mechanical Toys.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-14

Van Houtn's Cocoa, Eest sad ices
EsFAest.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-14

We are nearing the close of an eX-
|traOrdinary fine season in Millinery.
Jour business i'm this department has
been very large. For the Holidays and
to induce Ladies TO take advantage of
the occasion, we have marked every
trimmed Hat and Bonnet i'm our estab-
|lishment at just ONE-HALF PRICE.
All our fine Patterns now remaining
will be closed out as promptly as possi-
bic. These we have marked at prices
without any regard to cost.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-11
Something About FaI Millinery.

Our connections for most complete and successful Fall
Millinery opening completed, and agents in
London, Paris Lyon Basic and Creeed sending daily
invoices and samples of novelties exquisite and beautiful
beyond description Our orders for Veves and novelties
in Ribbon have already been given and the looms
turning out goods which richness and beauty will be
exceled anywhere north Our Pattern Round Hats and
Bonnet opening will be the grandest seen in this
try and will comprise designs from Vrgot Viecome Lud
wig, Russet and other artists from London and Paris.
Notice of Fall opening will be given Our Summer STOCK
which is still large sell any price Our Ribbon sale
continues heretofore.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-11
Irish Method of Saving Potatoes.

When the potatoes are dug in Ireland,
says the New Orleans Picdyane, they are
Immediately picked up and deposited III d
trench near by, about three feet deep and
two and half feet wide, and heaped very
carefully in pyramidal form, pains Icing
taken to avoid bruising them. Straw is
then placed over them to the depth of about
two inches, and earth placed over the straw
to the depth of about four inches. Another
layer of straw is placed on top again. This
is done to exclude both the air and sunshine
By carefully saving Irish potatoes after
they are ripe, in the southern states, where
two crops of these potatoes can be made in
one year, there would be no difficulty in
securing good potat oes for the farmers table
from January to January. The second crop
of Irish potatoes is planted from late in
June to August. They should be sprouted
under moist straw before planting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-11

mon native cost OIL s.. sheared five rounds
Of wool, weighed l5O pounds and gave a net
profit of IS II.
The sheep paid well, even the native
showing a fair record; but. lad wool been
the object, a loss would have resulted. The
cost Of the rative being but 81 Is the only
advantage in its favor; but the next smallest
cost and largest profit was with the South
down The experiments show that mutton
pays far better than wool, but they also
demonstrate that half-blood sheep will
give nearly twice as much profit as a ma
tive. and that to raise mutton for market
profitably the best breeds must be en-
ployed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-11
Farm Notes.

Washing the udder of the COW befor e
milking is a very important matter in sum
mer. A small amount of filth in the milk
will induce fermentation.
Much has been written against inbreed-
ing, yet it is practced on nearly all farms
with stock of some kind.
As many as sixteen tons of sugar beets
may be grown on an acre, and if they can
not be converted Into sugar they can be
used as food for stock.
Three quarters of an ounce of salt to the
pound will be the right quantity for most
markets for immediate consumption, and
one ounce to the pound for packed butter.
Kickers among colts ana calves are
usually bred. not born. Handle them
gently and kindly and kickers will be rare.
Teasing by needless boys and hired mel
originates most of the farm kickers.
The truest test of a cows dairy qualities
is to test her for full year, or from the
date of dropping one calf until the next
one is dropped. Tests for a week or a
month after special preparations are delu-
sive.
Prof. J. W. Clark of Missouri is credited
with asserting that tobacco waste will drive
white grubs out of the strawberry bed, and
is most valuable fertilizer. 1t it also good
for grapes and other fruits.