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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-05-23
PERSONAL AND IMPERSONAL.

John Wesley Haslett, of Kansas
City, claims the championship belt in
novel branch of industry He is the
''sticker'' fer a packing company, and
claims that in fourteen years service he
has slain s, 400, 900 hogs.
Rev. John w. Farnham, the minis
ter of the colored Methodist Church at
Charlotte, n. c., wears boot the size of
which is 3515, which necessitates sole
of twenty inches in length and seven
inches broad. Rev. Farnham stands six
feet ten inches in his stable stockings,
and weighs 40 pounds when stripped Of
his impediments.
The most famous of all matadors,
the espado primero of the world, il
Francisco Sanchez (alias Lagartijo). He
now seldom appears, ten thousand dollars
being the price demanded and secured
in advance for each performance. He is
very great pet with the Spanish no.
bility, is very rich, and was the warm
personal friend of the late King Alfonso.
When Alexander Graham Bell was
going about Washington trying to push
his telephone enterprise he labored with
the newspaper men necessarily to get
notices of it in the newspapers. One
$20-a-week reporter was very friendly to
him, and said all the good things about
him and his invention that he could
crowd into the press. Bell remembered
the service, gave him few shares of
stock, and they made the journalist a
rich man.
Mrs. Booth, wife of General Booth,
Of the Salvation Army, died recently of
cancer. She, even more than her hus-
band, was the handspring of the Saliva
ton Army work all over the world.
From her death-bed she sent this mes
sage to her friends: "The waters are
rising but SO am l. am not going I'M
der, but over. Don't be concerned about
your dying. Only go on living we'll, and
the dying will be all right" Among her
latest sayings was: Don't discourage
any body" Miss Frances Power Cobbe,
though differing widely from some of
the opinions of the Salvation Army,
pronounced Mrs. Booth one of the best
preachers she ever heard.
Nellie Patterson, of Mount Carmel,
is the only woman machinist in Con-
necticut. She is a handsome girl,
bright-eyed, quick in action and very
popular. She is employed by the Mount
Carmel Belt Company and is full
fledged machinist, having served her
full time at the trade and mastered it in
all it's details. Miss Patterson can block
up piece of work on planer or turn
up an arbor or any other product of
lathe as we'll as any man in the employ
of the company. She earns mans
wages and is in love with her work. At
first she had to meet with jealousy from
her fellow-workers but her pleasant
ways have made her general favorite.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-05-23
A KNOWING COLLIE.
An Awfully Smart Dog Who Understands
the English Language.

saw this myself, down in Kentucky,
and thereunto'I give my hand and seal
and can produce my witnesses in proper
form. l was visiting cousin down in
the bluegrass region-Conner was his
name. He has been a member of the
Kentucky Legislature for years. He
has magnificent farm, a herd of fine
cattle, good horses, and other posses
sions that belong naturally to the Ken
lucky gentleman of the old school. We
were sitting out on the old veranda in
the shade one hot August afternoon,
smoking. A splendid collie lay sleep
ing on the step. L commented on his
beauty.
'Yes," said the legislator, ''that's
the smartest dog in all this country.
Every evening at six o'clock, punctual
to the minute, he goes by himself and
brings the COWS from the pasture"
Then the conversation turned upon
something else and we forgot all about
the dog. In. a little while we heard a
connection in the road before the front
gate. and there was the collie with the
whole herd, which he had reused from
their siesta and cud-chewing in the
middle OF the afternoon. His tail
waived like plume, his ears were
cooked, his tongue was lolling out and
dripping, his eyes were blazing with
pride, and smile of radiant exultation
lighted his handsome face. He said, as
plainly as ever man spoke: There
ye see, it's true; can do it just exactly
as I'm billed"
But pride goes before fall, or some
thing OF that sort, a silly old saying
whatever it is. Conner looked down
the front walk in amazement; then he
stood up and shouted, as only six-foot-
er OF Kentuckian can shout: 'sYou,
Ranger. take those cows straight back
where ye got 'em FROM
And the dog understood the English
language perfectly. But what trans.
formation! His ears fell, he hung his
head, tucked his tail between his legs.
and started off down the road again.
He was the most chagrined, detected
and humiliated creature ye ever saw.
Kentucky Bourbon? No; never drink
it-Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-05-23
A Primitive Incubator.

Rensler B. Dayton, of Speonk, L. l.,
is interested in chickens, and recently
had hen sitting which, through per.
versity or other cause, did not hatch out
the eggs which were put under her. as
dutiful hen should. Believing that
the eggs had been brought far along to.
ward condition when they might be
expected to hatch, the young man taxed
his brain to produce something which
would take the place of the hen. and
after series of experiments he succeed.
ed. Taking an ordinary tin pan, !, put
the eggs in it, and then placed this in
another pan containing water. Then
the two pans, one inside the other. and
covered with an old quilt, were placed
in standard or frame, which suspend
ed them over a kerosene lamp. the
chimney coming within about an inch
OF the bottom of the pan. The lamp
heated the water in the pan, and thus
the eggs were warmed. A thermometer
was placed in the pan with the eggs.
and in this way the heat was regulated
until this primitive hatcher had done
its work, and out of twelve eggs all but
one had produced chicken.-Chicaro
Herald
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-05-23
The NEW STATE
WASHINGTON !

Of all the leading cities in this new
State, none have made more progress than
Ellensburgh. Burned up in July last, it's
citizens Immediately went to work re-
building, and to-day Elensburgh can
show more brick frontage than any young
city on the Pacific coast, 1t is the heart
of Washington, and has all the elements
of success. 1t has gold. silver, copper,
iron and coal mines; it is surrounded by
one of the most extensive agricultural and
grazing sections of the State: it has I'M
limited water power for manufactures. II
is establishing manufactures and is des-
tined to be the Pittsburgh of the Pacific.
Walters & Co., the pioneer real estate
dealers and loan agents, have city bust
ness and residence property, addition
property and acre tracts; they have farms
ranches and mines, which they offer to the
public on reasonable terms. They take
pleasure in showing strangers around,
and also make investments for non-resi-
dents.
~R Refer to Ben. E. Snipes & Co..
bankers, and Ellensburgh National Bank.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-05-23
A Famous Belle still Handsome.

Mrs Kate Chase Sprague was in New
York few days ago on her way to visit
friends in Connecticut. She has reached
middle age, yet time has so gently
touched her that it is easy to see in her
the belle of ante-bellum and war DAYS
in Washington. There are no visible
gray threads in her rich brown hair, and
her large hazel eyes are bright and be-
witching as when she won the heart
and hand of Rhode Islands brilliant
young war Governor and was married
amid the pomp and circumstances Of
war. She dresses modestly, but ele-
gantly, and is as much at ease with her
self and those about her as in the old
days, when the National Capital was at
her feet Her home now is at Edge
worth. the homestead near Washington,
which was purchased by Justice Chase a
short time before his death. tbs simple
compared with the luxury which at
times has surrounded her, but there is
IN air of contentment in her face which
is worthier than the old smile of con.
quest which have seen on her lips in
other days IN. Y. PrssA
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-05-23
Walters & Co.,
ELLENSB URGH, Washington
important Modification of the United
States Land Laws.

The following important changes and
notifications of the U. S. land laws were
approved by the President, March 4,
1850. All persons desiring to take
advantage of the same will have their
claims promptly and efficiently looked
after and attended to by addressing,
either in person or by letter, Paul
d'Heirry, who has lately associated him
self with w. w. Newlin, Esq, in the
conduct and care of U. S. Land Othce
business. See subjoined card:
Parties who prior to March a.. 1889,
entered homestead claims, and for any
reason failed to make final proof on the
same, can make new homestead entry.
Parties who entered homestead claims
and failed to make final proof on same,
and who have since filed presumption
claims can have the latter changed to
homestead upon application.
Parties who prior to March a, 1889,
entered homestead claim of less than
100 acres, may enter other and addi-
tiOnal land Lyinq contiguous o the orig
inal entry, which shall not with the land
first entered and occupied exceed IN the
aggregate 100 acres. Proof OF residence
and cultivation will not be required on
such additional and, and if final receipt
or patent has already been issued, such
party will be entitled to immediate pat
ent for such additional land. This does
not apply to any person who at the date
of making application for such add.
tional confign0As land does not ozUn ana
0cruby the lands owned by his original
entry. 90
Parties who prior to March a, 1882
made final homestead proof on less
than 100 acres of land, and who are
unable, or do not wish to enter con-
tiguous land, as above stated, may
enter as an additional homestead so
much additional land as added to the
quantity previously entered by him shall
not exceed 100 acres. But before patent
can issue for such additional entry upon
lands not contiguous the same proof OF
residence and cultivation will be re-
uuired as in the original entry.
Parties who prior to March a, 1859,
have entered homestead of less than
$50 acres. but who have not yet made
final proof, and who either cannot
obtain or do not wish to make additional
entry on contiguous land, can, after they
make final proof on lands so now held
by them, obtain the benefits of the pre-
ceding section.
Parties who are unable, by reason of a
total or partial destruction or failure
of crops, sickness or other unavolda-
Bile casualty to secure q support for
himself or those dependent upon him
upon the lands settled upon, may receive
leave of absence from said land by the
Register and Receiver for a length OF
time not exceeding one year, and forfeits
no right by such absence.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-05-23
STRENGTH OF YOUNG MEN.

Excellent Advice Offered BY the Ex-Moder-
ator OF the Presbyterian Assembly.
II the apostle wrote to young men be-
cause they are strong, the minis ter may
we'll speak to them for the same reason.
Let me remind you that strength in it.
self considered is neither good nor evil,
and whether it shall prove blessing or
not depends entirely upon it's use. 1t is
excellent to have giants strength, but
1t is tyranny to use it like a giant.
Strength is of two kinds, physical and
moral The mightiest forces in nature
are not revealed in sudden catastrophes.
Young men are strong physically and
mentally and all the elements in life
are fresh and vigorous in them. All
their senses are quick-all their desires
and appetites unsated-all their facul-
ties Of mind and body have the elasticity
and the spring of steel. Their minds
are wide awake and they are in new
world whose untried scenes and ever
changing objects constantly appeal to
their curiosity and their thirst for
knowledge Older people sometimes
complain that young men are
SO ardent and restless. They might
1S we'll complain OF LOCO
motive because it's boiler generates
steam. young man can not possibly
have the wisdom of years, and if he Is
destitute of this strength of youth, this
vital energy that must do something or
burst he is the mere shadow of a man.
tailor's block, walking-stick, moth
ing.
Young men are strong in the opportu-
mites which a long life presents to
them.
Every young man does and ought to
lay his plans and build his hopes upon
the assumption that he shall see many
days. Manhood brings with it absolute
freedom. The notion that when a young
man is twenty-one years old and is per-
mitted to cast his first vote as citizen
he is henceforth his own master and can
do as he pleases, is childish conceit,
which is soon knocked out of those who
are foolish enough to entertain it.
would not have you, young men, re-
strict your apprehensions or limit your
sympathies to the narrow boundaries of
a sect or local congregation; but the
universal church is too big for you to
embrace, too widely scattered for you to
cooperate with. The love we feel for
the whole body can be cultivated and
made effectual only by vital co-opera-
ton with some particular part of it
Henry j. Van Dyke, ID. D., in N. Y.
Journal.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-05-23
THE HORSE AUCTIONEER
In an Emergency He Is Called In to Sell +.
Piano.

Al "h ~Hiei SchSS hc 40 Oaileu In Co Sell
Piano.
The regular auctioneer was i'll and IN
the emergency the auctioneer from the
horse stables across the street consented
to act in his place. A big crowd of peo-
pie filled the room to bid on lot of
household goods that had been adver-
tised. A piano was the first thing of.
fered.
"Now. ladies and gents" said the
horse auctioneer as he mounted the
block. 81 want to call yer attention to
dis magnificent pianer-forte. / have it's
pedigree here, which will be furnished
to de purchaser, an he will be surprised
at what he has bought. Iwould call yer
particular attention to it's color-a beau
iful mahogany bay, one of de most beau
tiful and desirable colors dat kin be Sc
lected. Dis pianer hasn't got spot or
blemish. 1t is warranted to work double
or single. Examine it closely for ring
bone, spawn or quarter crack. Will
some one in de audience please step to
de front and test it's wind?"
A young man who combed his hair
pompadour and had a wild look in his
eyes elbowed through the crowd, and,
taking a seat on the stool, ran his fingers
over the keys, then through his pompa-
dour, hitched the stool little closer,
found one of the pedals, and began to
thump out tune.
"What do you think of dat lick, ladies
an gents?" said the auctioneer, as he
looked triumphantly around the room.
Ever see any ting purifier den dat in
yer lives? Never skip or break.
Dat gait's good fer 2:2O anywhere. Now,
what am | bid? Remember, whoever
buys dis pianer buys pedigree yard
long"
The ladies in the crowd looked at the
auctioneer in some wonderment, and
taking this for silent admiration he d.
rected his remarks to them directly:
Now, ladies, here's pianer dat kin
recommend to yer on de dead square.
Dis is single-foot instrument dat
doesn't shy or scare at de cars. Jest as
easy as a rockin' chair. Gentle as
lamb. Doesn't kick or bite. Will de
gent let 'er go round once more for de
benefit of de ladies?'
The young man on the stool ''let er
go" again, this time pounding out
where Is My Wandering Boy To-
night" and several other things of
equal artistic merit.
Nov, ladies and gents" said the auc-
tioneer, when the young man paused for
breath, 'dat's performance dat speaks
for itself. Remember, this pianer is
jest off the grass. Hasn't been handled
for six months. What am l bid?"
But there was no bid.
The ladies went out of the room by
twos, threes and tours and left only the
men to enliven the occasion by ca ling
out: "Let 'er go once under the sad
dle.N etc-N Y World
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-05-23
THE SATSOP RAILROAD

Has been operating here for three years they substantial per-
manent buildings warehouse and the railroad This company
has about IA miles of main line operation nearly
the line of the railroad The Sasop
road Puget Sound during the busy
RATS of logs scaling about 100000 feet EACH owed away the
mills each week be the
export
The Mason County Central Railroad enterprise
operation about and important factor with the develop
ment and the round about
They also have sawm of fair capacity supply local demands
Aso the Port Townsend Southern Railroad will through
Shelton and line of travel direct by rail with California
the East Among the railroad projects foot the bnng of
road from Port Orchard bay to Shelton and Gays Harbo With
nsconnenta connection with the Union Pacific Railroad Shelton
will become a metropolis of the Upper Sound
AS for scenic beauty from the residence ground the north
side of town. superb the hoay monarch Mt Rainier
had in almost every weather while from the upland the opposite side
be obtained fine view of the Olympic with reg
uar and snowcapped peaks which lie the
Pacific
Without doubt Shelton lying does sheltered valley
site for that hardly be improved upon we'll
tered from continuous from the of which
mens being made osupy the town with abundant
fall of more than fifty feet
These are few Of advantages and they worth investigating
There boom hedng OF rumpets but Shelton proportion
atey growing rapidly than point the Sound Town lots
from $50 upward. For further information address
DAVID SHELTON.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-05-23
Inducements Offered to Enterprises and
Manufactures
Some of the Reasons Why Shelton Will be One of the Important
Cities of Puget Sound

SHELTON incorporated of about 800 inhabitants
on Big Skookum Bay the most Southwey Puget Sound 1t
is the County seat OF Mason County Its educational facilities fully
up the needs OF the people for time there being large
tWostory public school building with two departments present
at work under the instruction of teachers Among
the numerous substantial buildings used for business other purposes
are the splendid wostory house. 48xS Hail.
for theatrical and public purposes three large buildings
building three large hotels machine shops During this year
dwellings have all the and Streets we'll
the land cleared and opened which makes pleasing when
viewed from the bay by the incoming passenger.
Though but four DID, the growth Of Shelton has been steady
and during thepast few months rapid Many the branches of bust
less are represented and several industries started be-
sides those present opeaon factory
MILL two employ about so
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-05-23
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A Medical Lake in WASHINGTON.

At an hours journey from Spokane
Falls is Medical Lake, in the city Of
Middlebaugh Within very short time
considerable settlement has been es-
tablished on the borders of this lake.
The town has wide streets, excellent
shops and many neat dwellings. The
alleged curative properties of the waters
of the lake have been the incentive to
this remarkable growth. The lake
covers an extent of over thousand
acres and is encircled by low wooded
hills. The waters are said to hold in
solution salts of sodium, potassium,
lithium, calcium, magnesium, iron and
aluminium, also sulphur and borax. A
great variety of ailments have been re-
ported cured by bathing in the lake,
chief among them being rheumatism and
certain diseases of the skin. One Of
the properties of the water is that it
forms lather whenever it is agitated
vio.ently or rubbed quickly on the
hands or the surface of the body. No
fish or other living thing can be found
within these waters, and the lake itself
is rather repulsive and muddy in ap-
pearance. Factories have been estab-
lished for evaporating the water and
packing the salt obtained. Medical
Journal
Maud aild Harry.
'sMaud," said the young man, with
deep tenderness, you have long pos
sessed my heart Do not refuse my
handi'
The lovely girl looked moment at
his outstretched hand and in low,
tremulous, passionate tone that thrilled
him to his hearts core, she said: .Har-
ry. if had such licking hand as that
I'd wash it. Chicago Tribune
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-05-23

ra rx-REcIsTER OF THE q. S. LAND
~ Office at vancouver, w. T., Mr.. Newlin IS
nrenared to give reliable attention to such bust
hess relating to the Land Office - msy Be
iutrusted to him,
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DAVID SHELTON.
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