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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-08-08
Beautiful Ewes.

A little boy once asked a visitor whose
bright eyes attracted his admiration.
Are your eyes new ones2" and the
childish question was as high a COM
pliment as that of the Irish lahorer
who requested the Duchess of Devon
shire to let him light his pipe by her
eyes. Some rarely beautiful orbs are
SO wondrously clear, scintillating light
like gems, that such questions are not
difficult to understand.
What color in eyes is best entitled
to the claim of beauty has never been
definitely settled, as some people pre-
fer one color and some another: but
while really beautiful eyes are beauti-
ful in any color, brown and blue, es-
pecially these called violet, are per
haps the most popular. Various ac-
cessories go to make the beauty of an
eye, such as large, well fringed lid.
white, but with a suggestion of tint
Like the palest sea shell, long. thick
lashes shadowing the cheek. and well
defined arched eyebrows So impor-
tant are these adjuncts that they will
give beauty to eyes that are in them
selves quite commonplace. The DO
sition of the eyes has much to do with
the impression they produce, as, if too
near together or too far apart, there is
Lack Of symmetry about the whole
face. Harper's Bazaar.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-08-08
The Knighting Ceremony.

When an Englishman is about to be
knighted he receives notification to
that effect, accompanied by slip of
paper, which affords him full instruc-
tons as to the manner of his behavior
when in the royal presence, with a
foot note telling him the time that the
train by which he is supposed to travel
starts for Osborne or Windsor, as the
case may be. Each one of the knights
designated enters the royal presence
singly, and the sword in it's scabbard
very much resembling an old cav
airy Weapons placed upon the shout
der of each by the sovereign. When
this has been done the newly made
knight kisses the queens hand, backs
out, is entertained at luncheon, and,
before leaving, signs his name in the
queens birthday book.-Chatter.
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An all night clerk: There is one
Thing you ought to take into consider
atom when you talk about us-we
have never struck. read that state
ment of one of the proprietors that he
eould go out in the street and whistle
and get all the clerks he wanted. !
don't doubt it. But I fancy that If you
were sick you would rather not have
your medicine put up by a clerk who
had been whistled in like dog. And
there is another fact about drug clerks
they are about the only clerks that
I know of who have not some sort OF
protective union. Do you know why
that isl You never saw drug clerk
In your life who didn't expect that
at some time or other he would have q
store of his own.
This is not true of all clerks in other
lines of business. The drug clerk must
therefore take as much interest in his
employers business as the employer
himself. The clerk knows that his
employer is doing well. l need not
tell you that there is money in the drug
business. The clerk wants to get where
the employer is, some day. And when
he does he will make his clerk work as
long as he works now. Now, if the
carpenters and other fellows would
take this bit of policy or philosophy or
whatever you choose to call it, and ap-
ply it to their cases there wouldn't be
50 much kicking. The cold fact is
we are all reaching for that rung Of
the ladder that will help us get to the
top.-Chicago Tribune.
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Monster Spiders.

Far up in the mountains of Ceylon
and India there is spider that spins
web like bright yellow silk, the cen
trail net of which is five feet in diam
eter, while the supporting lines, or
guys, as they are called, measure some
times ten or twelve feet long; and
riding quickly in the early morning
you may dash right into it, the stout
threads twining round your face like
a lace veil; while as the creature who
has woven it takes up his position in
the middle, he generally catches you
right on the nose, and though he sell
dom bites or strings, the contact of his
large body and long legs is anything
but pleasant. If you forget yourself
and try to catch him, bite he will,
and, though not venomous, his Jaws
are as powerful as birds beak, and
you are not likely to forget the en-
counter
The bodies of these spiders are very
handsomely decorated, being bright
gold or scarlet underneath, while the
upper part is covered with the most
delicate slate colored fur. So strong
are the webs that birds the size Of
larks are frequently caught therein,
and even the small but powerfully
scaled lizard falls a victim. Often
have sat and watched the yellow or
scarlet monster, measuring, when
waiting for his prey with his legs
stretched out, fully six inches, strid-
ing across the middle of the net, and
| noted the rand manner in ub;ob h,
winds his stout threads around the un-
fortunate captive. He usually throws
the coils about the head, till the
wretched victim is first blinded and
then choked In many unfrequented
dark hooks of the jungle you come
across most perfect skeletons of small
birds, caught in these terrible snares,
the strong folds of which prevent the
delicate bones from falling to the
ground after the wind and weather
have dispersed the flesh and feathers.
Rare Bits.
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HARVEST is NOW HERE

Judging from the large amount of harvesting
machinery now being sold throughout the NORTH
west; AS an illustration of the business now he
ing done in that line. Mr.. 2. T. Wright, who. by
the way! selling nearly all of the threshers for
the entire Northwest, owing to the popularity Of
ms nO wei II Advance thrtshing machinery,
gives the following as his sales Yesterday. being
actual sales, either made at his wareroom. foot
Oh MORRISON street, received by letter or tele
graph: Nine separators, four Advance traction
engines, one secondhand engine of another
make tour horse powers, four self-feeders. one
steam wood-sawing outfit complete, the entire
putnt aggregating over 1000. Mr. Wright saws
me- ne uoes not usually let others know what he is
uolng but, owing to the fact that some dis enu
,a 5 men travelling for house that upholds that
class OF men, have found the Advance machine
SO popular they cannot sell machines that come
our under new name every few years, conse-
quently pass over the country telling falsehoods.
ana IN the last few days have stated. among
otner measurements, there is no sale for the ADJ
vance machines: Mr.. Wright simply asks those
interested to look at the freight trains going in
dlHerent directions. and will furnish proof Of his
sales if need be- il being the only macb;ne aras
introduced IN the Northwest that has never been
ian, July 81. ~ 'so""-
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The Deceased Wife,a Sister.

Any theorist who denies tho SUI
perior vitality of women should pause
and consider that astounding British
female, the deceased wife's sister. She
has more invulnerability than Achil-
les; she is more susceptible of resus-
citation than the phoenix. Age can
not wlther her, nor custom stale her
infinite monotony; in the rosebud
garden of girls" she is a perennial,
and it may confidently be predicted
that in the ruins of London and the
overthrow of the universe Macaulav's
New Zealander and Campbell's last
man will respectively enjoy Tor other
wlse) tete-a-tete with the deceased
wife's sister.-Baltimore American.
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THE MAlDEN'S OATH.

Saith she: my hand take; hear the oath
My lips to make are nothing loath-
Wait for you, lover AS il could
Aught else do even though ! would
Suppose that Time should mimic Fate
Using Fate's hopeless phrase Too later
What deem you, love that he could do
To wean my heart from thought Of your
'Or say your absence were so great
That Death should whisper, BE my matA.'
In the mere madness Of loves ire
I'd seem to yield to his desire.
yet when he'd wrought his utmost wiA
Oh, think you not I'd be yours still?
Think you should not for you wait
Before Elys;um's beryl gate?
"Or say that God could make a he'll
Wherein unshriven souls must dwell,
And that you had been down hurled there
To pace the treadmill Of despair
"With glances weaving holy spellA
Like to the Blessed Damosel's,
], bending DER the heavenly steep,
Would snatch you. tear you from that deepi
"Uplift you. with sins unconfessed,
Uplift you, press you to my breast,
Close as the clasp that angels know
Whose loves to one sweet soul throb grown
William Struthers in Home Journal
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-08-08

Drs. Darrin can be consulted daily at the
Washington building, corner Fourth and
Washington streets, Portland. Hours,
10 to 5; evenings, Z to 8; Sundays, 10 to IL.
Irregularities of women. loss of
vital power and early indiscretions perma-
nently cured, though no references are
ever made in the press concerning such
cases, owing to the delicacy of the patients.
Examinations free to all, and circulars will
be sent free to any address. Charges for
treatment according to patients ability
10 pay. All private diseases conf
dentially treated, and cures guaranteed.
Patients at distance can be cured by
home treatment. Medicines and letters
sent without the doctors name appearing.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-08-08

MARCH Is, 1890

MARCH 25, 1890.
Manufacturers of the Great Sierra Kid
neg and Liver Cure.
GENTLEMEN: have been taking your
Great Sierra Kidney and Liver Cure for
kidney troubles, and 1 am so much better
I thought that would drop you line
In fact, feel that 1 am cured. have
taken four bottles, and am on my fifth
now. l can truly say many thanks for
your aoonderfuI and great remedy.
would recommend 1T to all that are
afflicted with any kidney trouble. Very
thankfully yours, L. D, HEARNE,
SEATTLE, Wash.
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NOT ONLY THE NATIONAL DISEASE
BUT MANY OTHERS.

1t is said that dyspepsia Is cur national
malady. Well, BRANDRETH's PILLS will
cure the national malady.
1t is said that constipation is the curse
of our sedentary life. Well, BRAN
tits generally conceded that rheumatism
comes from acid stomach and sudden
charges of temperature. BRANDRETH S
PILLS have corrected all this, and will do
it again.
Chronic diseases are cured by taking two
to four of RRANDRETH's PILLS every night
for month.
BRANDRETH'S PILLS are sold in every
drug and medicine store. either plain or
sugar-coated.
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There are times in which solitude is
said to be the best company; perhaps
this was one of these special occasions.
In the estimation of lothian Hardcastle.
The summer went by; the great maple
in front of the Wiggleton mansion began
to glow as if its leaves had been dipped in
blood and melted gold the asters reared
their purple torches along the stone wall
by the cottage under the hill. and any
acute observer might have perceived
that Mrs Palmleaf had laid down the
rocky bit of up hill ground in spring
wheat instead of winter rye.
"Jothaml' said Mr. Wiggleton to his
farm hand one evening, it was the first
time they had had a fire on the wide,
old fashioned hearth.
"Well?"
"I-have concluded it isn't best for you
to live here at the house any longer.
"What's goin' to happen?" said lothian.
"You amt goin' to hire another hand,
be your"
"No; to be sure not. You suit me ad
mirably, lothian. only"-and Mr.. Wig
gleton shot the words out with an effort
IL am thinking of getting married"
"Ohr'
"It's rather late in life, to be sure"
said Mr.. Wiggleton, conscious of looking
extremely sheepish, "but you know,
lothian. it's never too late to do good
thing"
Certainly not"
"You ought to get married, lothian"
added his employer, speaking in rather
rapid and embarrassed manner.
"Think so?'
"Certainly You might live in the lit
tie house beyond the peach orchard; it
wouldn't take mr. to fit it nicely, now
that paint and / per are so cheap"
lothian stared refectively at the fire.
"And your wife could take care of the
cream and butter, and all that sort of
thing, for us. 1t isn't likely Mrs. p
ahem!-it isn't likely, mean, that my
wife will care for such things"
"Humphr"
"Td advise you to turn the thing all
over in your mind, Jotham," said Mr.
Wiggleton.
eyes, WILL" said lothian, with a lit
tie cough.
The next morning Mr.. Wiggleton at
tired himself in his best suit and went to
the cottage
Mrs. Palmleaf received him in charm
ing wrapper with ribbon to match.
Mr.. Wiggleton wasted no time in USE
lose Dreliminarv chitobat
"Mrs. Palmleaf, ma'am," he began, a
little nervously, 81 have concluded to
change my condition"
"Indeedr' said the widow, smiling like
an open rose. II am so glad to hear it. y"
"And am here this morning to ask
you to be my wifel" pursued our hero,
boldly.
"You are kind, sir" said Mrs. Palm
leaf. blushing, and looking prettier than
ever, ''but II really couldn't"
"And why not?" demanded Mr.. Wig
gleton, fairly taken aback by this unex-
pected answer.
81 am engaged!'' owned up the charm
ing widow, playing with the ribbons at
her belt.
"Might dare to ask-that Isl
"Oh, certainly. It's lothian Hardcas
tle."
Mr.. Wiggleton stammered out a SEN
tence or two of congratulation and took
his leave.
And when the ''spring wheat" reared
its green tassels on the hillside lothian
married the pretty young widow. and
Mr.. Wiggleton is single yet. He always
felt as if he had been i'll treated, but he
never could tell exactly how.-True
Flag.
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TAKE CARE. THERE is DANGER

In allowing inactivity of the Kidneys to grow
through neglect. The deadly shoals of Bright's
disease and diabetes willwreck the goodly bark of
health if it is allowed to drift rudderless upon
them. The bladder. too, if inactive and judi
cious medication does not speedily direct the
helm toward the port of safety, will be
Whelmed by the qulcksand OF disease. In select
ter's Stomach Bitters, which stimulates the renal
organs without irritating and exciting them,
two effects to be apprehended from the unmedi-
Gated stimuli largely resOrted to. These have a
tendency to react prejudicially. The Bitters in
vigorate the kidneys and bladder in common
with the nerves and digestive organs, and so az
and curing aSd
mittent fever. Biliousness, constipation and
rheumatism it also subjugates.
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SURE CURE FOR PILES.

Sure cure for blind bleeding and itching
Piles One box has cured the worst case OF ten
years standing. No one need suffer ten min
utes after using Kinks German Pie Ointment
1t absorbs tumOrs. allays the itching acts as
a poult,ce gives relief. DR.. Kinks German Pile
Ointment is prepared only for Piles and itching
of the private parts, and nothing else. Every
DOX IS warranted. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Sold by Druggists and sent by mail on receipt
of price, SLIGO per Dox. ]. j. Mack & Co.,
Wholesale Agents, San Francisco
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AN ELEGANT PACKAGE OF FINE
CARDS.

Including Is rare novelties, shapes and
artistic imported Geographic and chro-
matte cards. This large and beautiful col
lection sent by mail to any one who will
McLane's Celebrated Liver Pills from any
druggist, price rs cents, and mail us the
outside wrapper with your address, plain
ly written. and cents in stamps. The
genuine McLane's Pills are prepared only
by Fleming Bros. Pittsburgh, Pa, and
have been in constant use for over sixty
years. They are superior to all others in
purity and effectiveness. A certain cure
for indigestion and sick headache. Ad.
dress, Fleming Bros. Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-08-08

Have you ever tried Dobbins' Electric
Soap? 1t doesn't cost much for you to get
one bar IF your grocer, and see for your
self why it is praised by so many, after
% years steady sale. Be sure to get no
imitation. There are lots of them.
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To THE EDITOR: Please inform your readers
that l have a positive remedy for the above
named disease. By its timely use thousands OF
hopeless cases have been permanently cured. !
shall be glad to send two bottles of my remedy
free to any of your readers who have consump-
ten if they will send me their express and post
Office address. Respectfully,
ia. SLOCUM, M. c.,
ISL Pearl street. New York.
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SEATTLE, Wash.

Pertinent Queries.-First Boarder-Why do
you always lock the door of your room when
you go out? Second Boarder-HOw does it hap
pen that you know it is always locked?
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A Wish.-''I am glad to see you, SIR" said the
widow to the editor. "Your obituary of my
husband was beautiful. 1 wish he could have
lived to have read it."
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He only shaved clean once week,
And when he died his widow bought
A cactus plant and kissed it oft;
Thus was he to her mem'rY brought
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Young Larry-Ah, Maggie, 1 love yez as much
as our goat loves circus posters. Maggie-And
III stick to We, Larry, like the posters stick to
the fence, an bitter.
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What the German Press Have to Say OF
Them and Their Cures by Electricity.
TStddts Zeitung, June sS, I


1t is just three years ago this very day
specialists in our city, and since that time
they have saved the lives of thousands OF
people and estored them to health. They
advertise their business, which causes
many to feel prejudiced against them, but
they do this from the true American prin-
ciple that nobody should place his light
under the bushel, and so far they strictly
fulfill all they promise, and furthermore,
during this whole period of three long
years not one single complaint has
been heard, and hundreds have praised
them as reliable and experienced physi-
clans of marvellous skill and knowledge;
nobody will think that we talk pro dOnaO
if we say that, after all we were able to
learn of them, we have no h sitancy in
re ommending them heartily. Physicians
that stand so successfully three years
test without one single voice being raised
against them have proven most thorough.
ly that they are worthy of the public con.
fidence reposed in them.
From the German Freie Presse
Drs. Darrin's stay in this city for the la, I
three years has been marked with greaI
results and though they had to battle with
difficulties and prejudices at first, they
have acquired in the city, as we'll as in tt G
country, such a fame that thew are the
busiest physicians in town. They have
studied especially the effects of electricity
on the human system, and with the aid OF
this new remedy of medical science they
have astonished the world with their won
derful cures. Read the following almost
hopeless cases cured by Drs. Darrin three
years ago:
Mrs. A. L. Graham, 1927 Fl street, Sac.
ramento, Cal.-Partial paralysis and set.
tied rheumatism; cured in four treatments.
Mrs. E. Ellsworth, 1108A Broad " ay, Oak.
land Deafness ar an impoverished state
of the blood and general debility; restored.
E. L Brown, connected with the bust.
ness Office of the San Francisco Examiner
-Buzzing noises and pain in the ear
cured.
Mr.. H. w. Gautner, 1884 Bryant avenue
San Francisco Catarrh, which affected
eyesight and caused pain and dryness in
the ears: cured.
o. A. VOrce, Antioch, Cal.-Deafness
twenty-five years; could scarcely hear any
thing; cured in ten minutes.
Mrs M. Hanly. 80 Oak Grove avenue
San Francisco-Spinal trouble and genera
disability; cured twelve years ago; had nc
return of it since.
Mrs. G. r. Luny, residence IL 2 Mission
street, San Francisco Deafness and h. ad
ache twelve years; cured two years ago.
Miss Kate Norton, South San Francisco
Constant pain in stomach for two years
cured with two treatments, and remains
permanent to this day.
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The still ones in Congress know that silence
is golden, and they also know that speech has
been silver quite recently.
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Every Day Grammar.-Positive, "The man gets
on" comparative, 1.-THE man gets honor" sup
erlative, 1.-The man gets honest"
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'BrOaUn's Bronchial Iroches" will re
lieve bronchitis, asthma, catarrh ant
throat diseases.
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LIVERY SKIN AND SCALP SEASE,
II whether torturing, disfguring, humliating
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Beware of limitations of the celebrated Seal Q
North Carolina Plug Cut Tobacco.
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Try GERMEA for breakfast.