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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-27
A MiLD-SPEAKiNG MAN.
New Abosr Jeonings Expressed His ID
approval of Improper Conduct

40W Abosr Jeanings Expressed His Dis.
approval "f improper Conduct.
Abner Jennings was never known to
say harsh thing to or about anyone,
says the Youths Companion. His form
OF speech was invariably mild. aui ex-
aggerated statements were viewed by
him as almost al rerrehensible as lies.
Once. in the spring OF the year, when
the Rlueville roads were in a fearful
condition of mud and mire, the team
Of . travelling merchant" was stalled
q short distance from Mr.. Jennings
house. The old man at once brought
out his oxen and went to the peddler's
assistance.
The team could not be instantly re-
leased even with the aid Of yoke OF
oxen. and the peddler, who was a man
Of high temper and little self-control.
proceeded to vent his rage in language
which first amazed and then disguised
the equable Mr.. Jennings. He bore it
IS long as he thought was necessary
and proper, and then unhitched his
oxen and went calmly home.
II went to try and help him." he ex-
planned to his wife, IS he walked into
the kitchen on his return, but he
talked 10 poorly that came off and
left him"
One day he caught some boys rob-
ping his black cherry trees, and sur
veyed them for some moments in
speeches. disapprobation.
Boys" he said at last, giving the
culprits the sternest glance of which
ne was capable, 'boys, think you've
been doin' very poorly!'
After administering that stirring re-
Duke he turned on his heels and walked
s'owiy away to the barn, and never re-
rsTsd to The msttsr again.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-27
Getting Even with the Mn.

1t has long been an acknowledged
fact that the French matron does not
waste much time in lamentation when
her husband arrives at tho period
where clubs and stag dinners are more
inviting to him than her society, says
the New York World. But the regular
~ organized club to beguile time on
such occasions is comparatively new.
Such one has recently been instituted
by wives OF a group Of artists and
literary men, who hold . monthly
gathering which they call the dinner
des couteaux. The ladies have, there-
fore, dubbed theirs the dinner des
fourchettes, and it takes place on the
same night at the house Of each MEM
Der in turn, who alone, on the occe-
sion, is permitted to invite friends not
belonging to the society. One rule
laid down is that the couteaux are to
come to fetch their wives-the four
chettes - after eleven o'clock in tha
evening.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-27
AcRICULTUREOF THE ANCiENTS
Grain and Vegetables Raised by tho Cliff


Grain and Vegetables Raised by tho CHI
Dwellers.
In the wilds of Colorado and Arizona
are found extensive ruins of hablta-
tions. which. from having been built
in the face of steep cliffs. have re-
ceived the name of cliff dwellings.
These ruins, says the American Agrl-
ciilturist, have lately been explored by
Scientists, and in them have been
found numerous human mummles.
These people were of ordinary stature,
we'll formed and had hair of blonde
color, which goes to show that they
were not like the red Indians of the
present day. They knew the art OF
spinning and weaving, the making OF
ornamental cooking utensils, and the
art of brick making. But what is Of
still greater interest they raised corn,
cotton, beans, pumpkins, and other
vegetables. That these crops were
raised by them is indisputable, as l
have seen great quantities of each
that were taken in a dried state from
their dwellings. 1t is interesting to
note the great improvement in the
corn of the present day over that which
was raised by the cliff jewellers. The
corn of the latter was very small, both in
the kernel and in size of the ear This
contrast goes to prove what wonder
full effect human selection and good
cultivation can produce on plant life.
There were found in these cliff dwell
ings robes made of feathers, also
blankets made of wool and cotton,
children's toys and crutches for the
use of some invalid. Where these peo-
pie came from is a question archaeology
is not yet able to answer. But that
they were an agricultural people adj
mits of no doubt, and that they were
surrounded by hostile tribes is also
evident, as they were forced to take
refuge in their almost inaccessible
abodes on the steep cliffs.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-27
Court Costumea BarraA

AN interesting fact not generally
known in regard to the Diplomatic
corps Is that member Of that august
oooy cannot, under the penalty Of OH
cial reprimani and danger Of recall,
appear at fancy ball in the national
court costum !. This fact was deyel.
oped during he past winter when
large fancy Ill was given at one Of
the private h uses on the same even.
ing as the pr idential reception to the
diplomatic corps. Those of the diplo-
mats who attended the ball later in the
evening were obliged to first change
the court costume worn at the white
mouse. Inquiry on the part of curious
friends developed the reason inst
stated.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-27
He Wasn't Loafiur.

On the Cunard wharf at Liverpool.
one day, an Irishman, evidently an in
tendlng emlgrant, was noticed looking
long and wonderingly at great
anchor that was lying on the landing.
de fingered so long, and made such
close observation that the man in
charge finally came up and asked him
why he was loafng around there.
Sir, I'm not lfng at ALL said the
lrlshman, with an cir of offended
dignity, "but, if 1 stay here week,
III get look at the fellow that's able
to handle that pick.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-27
INEXPENSIVE PLEASURES.
They Are the Best In Life, Say the Phil
OsOphers.

They Are the Best In Life, Say the Phil
OsOphers.
The comparatively cheap pleasures
seem to be the best in life generally,
says Harper's Weekly. There is SO
very little that the very rich can buy
for themselves that need stir envy in
people who are just comfortably off.
Warmth is such delightful thing in
winter, but you and can get as much
as we want of it, and a millionaire can
have no more. And there are so many
cheap, ordinary things to eat that ar: ero
just as good or better than the expen-
sive things. An epicure who lives
in the western part of this state was
saying the other day that, having a
particular dinner in view, he sent to a
judicious man in New York for the
best fish that the market offered
They sent him fresh cod, and he ad-
mitted that no fish could be better and
moralized chose are his remarks
above) on the comparative cheapness
of the feshly qualifications that were
really best, such as potatoes and chick
ems and fresh air, and tea and water
WARM duu COluJ duu SOdp tuu steep.
When one considers how good big
fve-cent sandwich tastes when he is
really hungry, and how little differ
ence there is between good wine and
good water when it has once passed
ones gullet, and how much of that
difference is in favor of The water, it
really lends a dangerous charm to
economy and simple living, and makes
one wonder that thrift is not more
catching and that the delights of ava
rice should be so generally monopolized
by the aged.
One of the cases where cheap arti-
Gle is often at least as good as dear
one is in the matter of sons-in-law.
How often it happens that the plain,
cheap son-in law who exacts no bonus
and even in some cases contributes to
his wife's support, turns out in the
end to be really more valuable and sat
isfactory than the bankrupt loafer
prince who costs million or two at
the start and all that he can lay his
hands on afterward!
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-27
Attention
In time to any irregularity of the
Stomach, Liver, or Bowels may

prevent serious
consequences.
Indigestion,
costiv eness,
headache, nau-
\sea, bilious
I mess, and ver-
tigo indicate
certain func-
tional derange-
ments, the best
re m edy for
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-27
The Bright Spots.

You will find as you look back upon
Your lie that the moments that stand
OUT the moments when you have really
iived' are the moments when you have
done something in the spirit of love.
AS memory scans the past, above and
beyond all the transitory pleasures,
there leap forward those supreme hours
when you have been enabled to do un-
noticed kindnesses to those about you,
things too trifing to speak OF, but which
you feel have entered into your life
and character.
The record-union., 1894-10-30
AN oLD-TIMB NUISANCE.

Evening Rubbish smoke and Cool Con-
tempt for Law.
About sunset yesterday the whole
south half of the city-at least below
Tenth street, and perhaps the offense
reached the north borders-was covered
with the pail of a gray smoke, that even
penetrated the dwellings of the people,
and that made outdoor exercise any
thing but pleasure.
1t was the beginning of the old nuisance
of the tall season-rubbish burning. The
air was unfit for breathing, so heavy was
the smoke. mingled with the fine dust
that false policy concerning the hours
OF street sprinkling permits.
Officers +. NJ. Woodson and Walter
Cooksley Investigated on their own ac-
count and found that between Seventh
street and the river front, r and Y
streets, some thirty rubbish, brush and
dry-ieaf fires were burning. The smoke
rose Just enough to be taken by the
southerly air currents and delivered
these nreS were in and about the Chinese
vegetable gardens, though some had been
lighted by other people.
Ihere Is law forbidding the lighting
OF rubbish fires between II noon and the
next mornings sunrise. For years it
has been difficult to enforce the ordi-
nance, though complaint of the non-
enforcement is loud. The officers and
the offenders alike seem to be agreed to
ignore the law. and as result during the
fall months Sacramento evenings gain a
decidedly bad reputation.
physicians complain that the nuisance
described is very bad for those who are
sick, which may be readily understood
when the effect upon the we'll is noted.
LIZ it not possible to put stop to the
evening rubbish fire disgrace? Suppose
some official tries his hand at it.
The record-union., 1894-10-30
BRIEF NOTES.

AN unknown man attempted to stop a
runaway on Tenth street, between n and
., yesterday, and it is reported he was
seriously injured by the horse.
From twelve to twenty carloads of
green fruit are still going East from here
daily. Many cars of dried fruit are also
being sent, and several carloads of wine
and hops leave here daily.
The steamer Herald brought up 1900
sacks OF potatoes from Sycamore Slough
yesteday. Captain Myrick was in need
OF repairs. having been badly used up
IN an accident on Sunday.
The men who have been indicted by
the United States Grand Jury for OBJ
strQctlng The mails were informed yes
terday that their trials will not take place
on November lst. as was expected.
The rise in the river, owing to the re-
cent storm, has caused the snag boat
Selzer to discontinue snag-puling opera
tlons in the upper Sacramento. 1t is now
here and will lie up for the winter.
Captain John Mullan, who acted as the
States Claim Agent in Washington. nm
der contract with the Legislature. has
brought suit against the State to recover
1915 50 due him as commissions ON
moneys recovered from the Government.
Alexander Doctor, alias Joseph L.
Blade. who is accused of having swindled
Nose Gunst of San Francisco of s.. 600
and who escaped to Mexico, has been ar
rested in New York. He cut a wide
swath in this city, where a courtesan
horsewhipped him.
The record-union., 1894-10-30
ADJUSTMENTS

The Schaffer-Zanzic ombination had
light house at the Metropolitan Theater
last night. Zanzic is a clever magician,
very clever. All the tricks last night
were old, but admirably worked. Severus
Schaffer, the juggler and equilibrist, is far
and away the best that ever appeared
here. He is graceful, giant in strength,
and his feats are more difficult and novel
than any ever attempted here by any per-
former in his line. The company does
not appear again.
At the Clunie Opera-house last night
the Higgins -Waldron-B Bacon Company
presented Dan Sully's comedy, "The
Corner Grocery" Mr.. Higgins was
Daddy Nolan, rather a new venture for
him, but it established anew proof OF his
versatility. His part is long and heavy
tax upon the memory. Mr.. Bacon had as
Jacob a German dialect and eccentric
part He gave it well. Though rarely
attempting anything of that order. he
was entirely successful. Jennie Weide-
man as Jimmy, Virginia Jacobson as Mrs.
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If elected, will be for the people of the
home of his adoption-the Second Con-
gressional District-whosei interests, while
IN some instances they have been diverse,
can, through the efforts of an understand
ing man, be condensed into one common
whole.
Grove L. Johnson is this understand
ing man.
de has been for years student of the
diverse Interests and wrangles between
the mountains and the valley, and in his
experience as lawyer and unselfish
pubiicist has had the common sense and
ability to bring the lamb and the lion
logether. Aside from these local oues-
tions, he has vision that extends over
the State from the Oregon line to the
arizona boundary, or, as Frank Pixley
USED to say, from Siskiyou to San Diego
and from the Sierra to the sea-: and as
was we'll said by u public speaker re-
cently, Nv hen Grove L. johnson is in
congress the Nation will know that Sac
ramento is included in the atlas.n
1t is not entirely OF the confines of Sac
rameRto County which we speak in this
connection. Counties adjoining in the
second Congressional District are equally
interested III having a man instead of an
auloinatum to represent their vital inter-
ests In the National Legislature. Each
ana every county in the district shares
man 10 Congress whose voice in our Fed
erai Legislature will be heard from Maine
10 california, battling for the Pacific
CoasI, Tor California and particularly for
the interests of the people of the Second
congressional District. II the people
shali De represented by such statesman,
iet the people, irrespective of party affil-
Grove l.. Johnson.
There is to-day no man in the State of
CanIornla more representative Of it's gen.
eral ana diverse interests. In opinion he
is as broad as the skies which overhang
so much OF the earth as human vision is
capable OF scanning; liberal to almost a
iauiI 10: IN idea and action, in the prime of
MS years, dlgnitied, courteous. aggres-
slve ana conciliative, when necessary. we
thlnK and believe that no man w ho treads
loot on the soil Of the State of California
could more thoroughly represent the con-
stltuency which honors man with it's
trust and confidence.
0rove l.. Johnson is not without legis-
iatlVe experience. AS a member of both
houses of the California Legislature
haVlng served terms in the Assembly
anu oenate-he was distinguished fig
ure, and independence of thought and
actioh were his prominent characteris-
Tics, ana those were the days that tried
mems souls, and when true metal and
worth, and not the tinsel of which latter
gay legislators and congressman have
largely been composed, constituted the
measure of merit.
Vote for and elect Grove l.. johnson.
and you Will upbuild a tower of strength
Tor the Republican party in this State.
ana send to the halls of Congress a
man VINO Will be heard, listened TO and
respected as a national man. and as one
who has the will and the ability to pro-
tect his nation and his constituency.
The record-union., 1894-10-30
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Sacramento Lodges Social Reunion
Last Evening.

Last Evening.
Sacramento Lodge No. II, K. of p.
gave a literary and musical entertain
ment at Pythian Castle last evening. The
affair was of the nature of social re-
union OF it's members, and was largely
attended by Sir Knights, their wives and
lady friends. The following excellent
programme was rendered, aud was par
ticipated in by well-known local talent: ::
Piano solo, Miss Lilly Dennis; duet.
guitar, Miss e.. Black and S. McCrory:
duet, Kemnitzer brothers; clarionet solo.
G. George; recitation, "Flossie Lanes
Marriage" Miss Sadie Asher; illuminated
club swinging, j. Lemer; song, Thou
Art an Angel" Mrs. 5. Katzenstein: mu-
sical trio, j. Frank Palmer; solo, William
Kemnitzer; boxing, III. Rubenstein and
c. Seavey; vocal solo, Miss Rose Ber-
liner; song. Andrew Waldron; negro i'm
personator, 1.-The Old Man." Nat Leib-
ling; banjo solo. Professor A. w. Black.
The following committees had charge
of the entertainment: Arrangements
Emil Bayer, Chris Wilke. +. j. Dietrich.
II. Meller, S. Orr, M. Hirsch (Chairman).
Reception-George Bovne, j. Gruhler, K.
Kunigk, II. Rubenstein, q. w. Lytle,
Mrs. q. w. Lytle, Mrs. II. RubensIein,
Mrs. j. Gruhler, Mrs. r. Kunigk, Mrs.
George Boyne.
A fine banquet was given after the en-
tertainment.
The record-union., 1894-10-30
California Fruit Sales.

NEW YORK, Oct. 29.-The Earl Fruit Conn
panE sold California fruit at auction to-day at
sne s1 i'e ioilowing prices: Fancy Tokay grapes,
20 35@3 80 y crate; half crates, 81 9O@2;;
enolce eG9 iokay grapes. 81 3o@2 SO . crate:
haltcrates, 90c9S1 25; Cornichon cranes
20 noGE 20 q crate; halt-crates, Cornichon
20 1O@3 20 T. box; Buerre D'Alencon pears
81 ao0I so; Buerre Clairgeau pears, 81 $50
winEer l 4U: Easter Mdr Buerre pears, 81 60@1 SO;
hter NelliS pears, 81 5O@1 go: Vicar
pears, 81 10@1 20; some in bad order. soc
NEW YORK. Oct. 29.-The Porter Brothers
company sold at auction to-day California
grapes at the following prices: Halfcrates
grapes, S0c@S1 60; half-crates Muscats Soc
VSl oO; hali-crateS Iokay, 75c0Sl DO
NEW YORK, Oct. 29.-Stephens e. Hum.
phrey sold a carload OF grapes to-day at
the following prices: Tokays, double rates
SO 56@4 So; single crates, ST 55; Connexions
single crates, 81 25@l 75; Winter Neliis
pears, S2 80 per box ounces So 80 per box.
CHICAGO, Oct. 29.-The Earl Fruit Com
pany Solo California fruit at auction to-day at
the following prices: Fancy Tokay cranes
81 oO@2 30 z crate: half-crates, 81 35Ml 4 ;:
choice Iokay grapes. 81 70@2 D crate; half
crates, 9Oc@S1 so; Cornichon grapes, So 75
@2 80 . crate; half crates Cornichon grapes.
S1 35@1 40; Malaga grapes, bad order, 81 10
@1 20 . crate; half-crates Malaga grapes 55
@65c Goes Red plums, S5@95c q haltcrate
CHICAGO, Oct. 29.-The Porter Brothers
Company sold at auction to-day California
fruit at the following prices: Crates Corni-
chon grapes, So :o@2 IS; halfcrates Corni-
chons, 81 35@1 40; crates Tokays, 81 500
2 AS: halfcrates Tokays, 75c@S1 90; crates
Muscats. 81 1902 20; haIfcrates Muscats,
oo@9oc; crates Black Hamburgs, 81 40;
peaches, 75c@S1.
Boston, Oct. 29.-The Earl Fruit Com
pany sold California fruit at auction to-day,
realizing prices as follows: Fancy Tokay
grapes, SO 35@3 60 q crate; half-crates.
81 5000 15; cnoice Tokay grapes, So 600
3 10 crate halfcrates, 81 3o@1 75; Cornl-
chon grapes SO 65@3 20 p crate; half-crates
Cornichon grapes, 81 s5@1 80.
The record-union., 1894-10-30
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transactions
have been recorded since our last report:
Bridget Russell to John j. Gore-East
half lot 3, \ and o, Twenty-second and
Twenty-third streets, first party to hold
life interest; IL. 900.
Robert Williamson to Matte L. Will
ianson-Lots 6, IL, IA and l5 block |, and
lots i, . and =, block 2. Fruitvale Tract.
east OF city.
w. V. Lewis TO Rose Lewis-Lot |.
three-quarter chains by fourteen chains.
on J street road, east of city.
Dugald Mcmillan to George and James
McMiilan-U ndivided one-sixth inter-
est in 90 acres in southwest quarter Sec
ton 26, township 10 north, range east
and 45 acres in southeast quarter of said
section.
The record-union., 1894-10-30
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

David Lubin left yesterday for Chicago.
Dwight Hollister of CORTLAND is at the
Capital Hotel.
Major II. F. Mills of England is at the
Golden Eagle.
was In the city yesterday.
Miss Sophie Jones has gone to Oakland
to visit her cousin, Miss Dennison.
Edwin K. Alsip, the real estate man.
was up from San Francisco yesterday.
DR.. Ruggles of Stockton, member of
the State Board of Health, is registered at
the Golden Eagle.
George Spies, the well-known baseball
catcher. arrived from the East Yesterday.
He is accompanied by his wife.
j. a. Barhaln of Santa Rosa. the Re-
publican candidate for Congress- i'm the
First District, was in the CITY Yesterday,
Arrivals at the Capital Hotel Yesterday:
Sol Runyon, George A. Smith, CourtIand.
John Lawton, Folsom; Dwight HOLSTER
Courtland; Z. B. Gallagher, San Fran.
cisco; John Clendening, Blue Canyon: r.
n. Cotton, Boston.
Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel yes-
terday: 5. l.. Bernstein, II. III. Slefer.
New 1ork; John f. Uhler, Akron, O.. !;
1. l.. Ford. Downieville; j. Fred Wilcox.
Chicago: Is. ). Rector. Nevada: Dr. Rug
giles, Stockton; Major Ii. L. Mills, Enc
land; III. b. Cation, Sacramento: Geor9e
Samuels, Oakland; c. L. Neucomb, Fari-
bault, Mo-; j. A. Barham, Santa Rosa:
Miss Surpria, Fred Turney and wife.
Severus Schaffer, /. Martin. II. Zanzic.
Schaffer d ZanZic Combination, M. L.
Frank. Frank ID. Hunter, p. Jacobsen.
IL. L. Crossett. San Francisco.
The record-union., 1894-10-30
Weather Notes

The Weather Bureau reports show the
highest aud lowest temperatures yester-
day to have been 72' and 490, with light
to gentle northerly winds and clear
weather prevailing.
The barometricaI readings at 5 A. NJ.
and p. NJ. We're 1924 and 80. Ia inches.
respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 67o and 470.
aud one year ago to-day 64o and 42o.
The record-union., 1894-10-30
Try Johnson.
Stockton Independentl

a plea has been made for the reelection
OF congressman Caminetti because he is
member OF the River and Harbor Conn
mittee; AS the next Congress is certain
70 oe republican, 1t would be far better
for California to be represented ON that
committee by Republican. Besides.
there is nc certainty that Mr.. Caminetti
would remain on that committee as a
mem Der OF the minority, while it would
pe parliamentary courtesy for a Republi-
can house to place his Republican sue
cessor IN the same position. Try john
The record-union., 1894-10-30
Why Not Grove l.. Johnson

If there is any good reason why any
sensible and reasoning man should fail to
support Grove L. Johnson for Congress-
man from the Second California District,
be he Republican, Democrat. Populist,
Independent or Prohibitionist, we want
to know the reason why. and ask him to
come to the mourners' bench.
Hon. Grove L. Johnson is thoroughly
typical of the district in which he is in
tended and proposed as member of the
Lower House of the National Legislature
His every interest, his every pulsatioa,
The record-union., 1894-10-30
Last Night,s Eire.

By the explosion of lamp at 10 o'clock
last night a one-siory house on street.
between Fourth and Fifth, owned by
Frank Day and occupied by Patrick De-
vine and family, was destroyed. The
family saved most of their furniture. The
loss is about 81 600.
A two-story house adjoining, owned
by John Dunn, was damaged about $50.
but was saved by the firenlen.
The record-union., 1894-10-30
BY the largest Majority.
lodi Review-Budget.

For member of Congress for this dis
trlct 1t IS hardly necessary to say anv-
thing. Grove l.. Johnson. the Repubii-
can nominee, has made such a thorough
campaign and has shown up Caminetti
In such a poor light that the latter has no
nope oil election. he has been so much
of figurehead in Washington as far as
the general needs of the district are con-
cerned that the people have no more faith
In MIN, and will return Grove L. John
son OF Sacramento by the largest majority
over given to candidate in the district.
The record-union., 1894-10-30
Furniture at Auction.

On Wednesday, the 3Iss, at 10 A. NJ, r.
e. Greer 81 Co., will hold big sale OF
furniture at their salesrooms, 1004-6 ]
street, when long list of useful and val
able articles will be sold, including the
furniture of six-room residence: also
carpets, mating, etc.