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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-12-21
News of all Sorts.

DEBs, president Of the A. r. u, was
found guilty OF conspiracy in conec
ton with the great strikes OF last
Summer. and has been sentenced to
six months Imprisonment.
4 SERIOUS fire broke out in the New
Castle mines last Monday, but the
shift of $50 men were all saved by con-
tinuing the fans, although this forced
the fire and placed it beyond control.
The mine is now flooded.
DURING the pa t season many midi
vidual experiments have been con
Quoted in Western Washingt on in the
culture OF tobacco, and the results so
far as the yield and quantity are con
cerned are reported fairly satisfac-
tory. y Snoqualmie grocer has taken
about 900 pounds to the acre from
an eight acre field, and is putting up
approved appliances for caring for the
product. c. Nelson, OF Tolt, reports
| growing 5000 pounds on seven acres :;
and Captain G. NJ. Maltby. of Lynden,
gathered 1900 pounds from five acre
field. These experiments when in
| diligently conducted have generally
resulted in a fine quality of leaf, and
with an assured market, tobacco, rails
ing promises to become profitable
lndnstry.-West Coast Trade.
The vast cattle interests of the west,
representing an invested capital Of
not less than $5O0,0O0,O00, are about
to grapple in a death-lock struggle
with the sugar trust, and the direction
of the fighting is to be lodged with
P. d. Armour Nelson Morris and E. S.
Swift, the Chicago kings of the meat
trade. The United States is to be the
battle ground aud, unless the pro-
gram miscarries the encounter be-
tween these colossal interests will fur
nish the GROWING sensation OF the
| short session of congress. Free sugar
is a necessity for the free transporta-
ton OF meat products to the great
consuming markets of Europe. The
| imposition of Il duty on sugar was
promptly met by the raising of an
embargo against American beef BY
Germany and Denmark, and the
spirit of retaliation is being encour-
,ged by other foreign nations with
menacing Observation-Disclosures.
IT has been known, says the Puget
sound Lnmberman, among few of
the leading dealers of Tacoma and
Seattle and a few OF the large manu-
'actures the past five weeks that a
movement is on foot to organize a
company, having for its object the
control OF the red cedar shingle indus
try OF the State Of Washington. Ar
ticles of incorpora lions Of the Wash
lngton Cedar Co were fled in Seattle
last week. The capital is placed at
/ P3Uo,O00 and two of the incorporators
are known as solid, influential and
wealthy citizens OF Seattle. This let
the cat out of the bag to the knowing
ones, and one of the largest projects
in the history Of the single trade
was launched 1t aims to control the
red cedar shingle trade of Western
Washington, correct the unorganized
methods OF the manufacturers, and
prevent the cutting OF each others
throats by the sale OF shingles to
Eastern dealers at any and all prices,
thus demoralizing the entire bust
ness.
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Horticultural Society.
SHELTON. Dec l5 1876

SHELTON, Dec IL, 1894,
The Mason Horticultural Society met in the
Freeburger building TO complete the organiza-
ton. The constitution and bylaws reported
by the committee were adopted with a few
minor amendments. The following members
were enrolled: C L Whitney, Dan Myers, C w
Fisk, W Woods NJ D Stewart, W Muncaster,
Binns, Watson Rodenberger, F Wiley. A NJ
Richardson, N Pringle
The following officers were elected: Frank
Binns, President; Dan Myers Vice Pres; / w
Woods, Rec Sec; Frank Wiley, Cor Sec; Wat
son Rodenderger, Treas.
First regular meeting will occur on the 18th
Saturday (26th) of January, 1895.
CONSTITUTION.
Art /. This Society will be known as the
Mason County horticultural Society.
Art ii. Its object ST all be the dissemination
OF useful information in regard to horticulture,
dora culture and may include Agriculture.
Art III. Its membership shall consist of An
nual Members paying an annual fee of % cents,
except ladies who shall be admitted free
Art ~. Its officers shall consist of Presi-
dent, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording
Seety and Corresponding, Sscty, who shall be
elected by ballot for one year or until their sue
cessors are elected. They shall perform the
duties usually devolving Oh such officers. Shall
have charge of all property belonging.to the
society, and shall perform such other duties as
the society may from time to time delegate to
them.
Art V. Regular meetings shall be held quart
erly on the fourth Saturday of January, April,
July an October.
Special meetings shall be called by the Presi-
dent on request of the other officers or any FIVE
members of the society
Art vi. This society shall make such bylaws
rules and regulations of its affairs as it may
choose to adopt not at variance with this con.
stltution and it may change said constitution OF
bylaws at any regular meeting, provided due
notice OF such change has been given at O pre-.
ceeding regular meeting.
BYLAWS,
Section /, 2 3 and 4define the duties and pow
ers OF the Officers of the society.
Sec .. Amy person of good moral character
engaged or interested in horticulture may
become member by the payment of an initia-
ton fee OF % cents. But members must mani
fest an interest in the society and be willing to
promote its welfare and pay their annual dues
IN order to be entitled to vote.
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2 E. Cross Post No. 90, GAR.
Meets in ]. 0. o. i. hall first and third Saturday
nIgnts OF each month. Comrades are cordially
invited to visit and join.
E. DUNBAR, Fl T.. ALDEN
Adjutant. Commands
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a Reliable Woman.

wanted IN every County to establish a Corset
sariof Tor the sale of Dr.. Nichols Celebrated
,pirai Spring Corsets and Clasps Wages $40 to
70 per month and expenses. We furnish com
idete stock on consignment; settlements month
y. % sample Corset free. Send Is cents postage
for sample and terms.
NICHOLS MFG. CO., s7S Canal Street. N. y
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Notice OF Sale Of School Land.

Notice is her eby given that on the 29th dav of
december, 1894, at the hour of two O'Clock in
me afternoon, on said day, at the door of the
courthouse IN Mason County, Washington, the
PUBLIC auction to the highest bidder therefor,
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pACIFIC LODGE, NO 66,
X. OF p
Meets the first and third Friday evenings OF
OF o. each moeth at the Masonic Hail. Visitin
knights cordially invited to attend.
Thos .McIarty, e. F Stopa
K. of r. SIS e.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-07-19
HNpnOtisln and Mesmerism.

HypnOtsm does not directly concern us
as regards its history until the time of its
invasion of western Europe little more
than century ago 1t arrived there as
mysterously as a cholera germ, and when
DR.. Mesmer, the Swiss enthusiast, took it
to Paris it rose into popular favor as
quickly AZ the Montgolfer balloons, then
the sensation of the hour in the French
capital. With this Dr. Mesmer it will be
profitable for the reader in quest of the oc-
cult to become well acquainted, for the
painful fact must be recorded that although
we are hundred years older in learning
than he was, except for "A few minor points
that our scientists have cleared up for us,
we know but little more of this mysterious
power than he taught the beauty and fash
ion of Paris who sat about the tub of
water in his room, and rod in hand received
the mesmesic influence
All Paris tlocked to the herr Doctors
drawing room, until in alarm the Acad-
envy of Scientists-our own DR.. Franklin.
of kite fame, among them-drove him out
OF France. But the disease remained be-
hind uncured, and the fair philosophers,
not yet diverted from amusement by the
revolution, gathered surreptitiously to per-
form the experiments which we now dig
Nifty with the patronage of societies like
the international Congress of Psychologist
cal EXPERIMENTATION" and other associa-
lions bearing names of learned length and
thunderous sound, such as would have de-
lighted DIR. johnson, with his weakness
for lysyllables. -New York World.
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Terrell, Tex, is a small inland tCwH, but
Uncle Jim Harris" is one of those seusi-
BILE people who would rather be big toad
in small puddle than small toad in a
large sized pond. He is considered i'm
mensely rich-a large hotel, several brick
blocks and a real live" unencumbe red
bank being some of the items on his tax
roll. This bank is the apple of the old
mans eye, and is named simply and I'M
equivocally for himself - Jim Harris
bank"
During the early heat of campaign an
unprominent citizen of Terrell, taking time
by the forelock, started out with petition
for the appointment of himself as postmas
ter under the coming administration.
Finding Uncle Jim" on the street Mr.
Candidate presented his petition, asking
the bankers signature.
"Oh, go long" chafed the old man. ~
don't know nothin about your qualifica-
tions as postmaster. Besides, you re u
too early bird; the worms amt up them
selves yet"
But, colonel" the candidate insisted,
I'D like you to look over my list. have
the Endorsement of some of the leading
citizens of the city"
Uncle Jim" took the paper, put on his
glasses and read:
u. B. Harris, Jr., cashier Jim Harris
bank"
"B. f. Gill, teller Jim Harris bank"
John Jones, auditor Jim Harris bank"
That was too much for the old man.
Taking his pencil he scrawled with
flourish, Jim Harris, owner of Jim Har-
ris' bank. New York Herald
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Antique, but Not Desirable.


When travelling in Mesopotamia
Mime. Dieulafoy had an amusing adj
venture on one of the Tigris river boats.
The forward part of the boat was
crowded with pilgrims. In picking her
way through their luggage she noticed
beautiful rug. 1t was old, but the
tints were exquisite and the design was
beautiful.
She waited until the proprietor of it
had finished his prayers, and then asked
him its price. His honesty, she con-
cluded, was not what might have been
expected from his apparent piety. She
declined to pay the exorbitant price
which he asked. Presently there was q
knock at her stateroom door, and a pill
grim appeared with a package carefully
wrapped up under his arm.
81 have bargain to offer YOU he
said impressively, and he unrolled his
bundle.
do you expect me to buy those?"
asked Nine. Dieulafoy.
'Why not, madame? Did you not just
now wish to buy of my friend Taghui
his prayer rugp That is faded and old,
to be sure. But then these are more
ancient, much more ancient, | assure
you" replied the pilgrim.
He was much disappointed when the
lady said that she did not care for his
merchandise, although it was undeni-
ably old, land in that country rare. 1t
was badly worn pair of European
shoes.-Youth's Companion.
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AgOg Over Hidden Ircasnra-

! No little excitement has been occa
| stoned near Waynetown by some mysteri.
GUS excavations and the reported removal
OF buried treasure on the Broderich
farm, several miles from that place.
About forty years ago band of robbers
and counterfeiters, headed by old Jason
Spray, caused reign of terror in that
section. They We're known to have cap
tured and concealed large sums of
money. Finally the section arose in arms
and wiped out the whole nest except a
couple of the desperadoes. named Wright
and Newman, who escaped Search
was made for their i'll gotten gains with
ont success, and the robber band and its
hidden treasure eventually became only
gossip and tradition. The old Spray
cabin was haunted place for many
years, but was finally burned, and for
the last quarter of century the very
location has been lost sight of, it merely
being known that it once stood in one of
the Broderich fields.
The other morning the men on this
farm upon going to work in a wheat
field were astounded to find long
trench dug in the earth, ending at what
proved to be the fireplace of the old
Spray cabin. The stones of the hearth
had been plowed over until two feet
under ground, so the person unearthing
them must have had an accurate knowl-
edge of their location. These stones
had been removed by the persons ex-
cavating and two holes sunk in the
ground for some little depth. From one
of these it was evident that box had
been taken and carried off. What it
contained and who took it are questions
which have set the whole region agog.
Two Texans who had been lettering
about and who disappeared the night of
the digging are supposed to have some
with the affair. 1t is said
that they obtained knowledge of the
buried treasure from Wright or New
man and came after many years to
claim it.-Indianapolis News.
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The DeyOnshire Man.

False mOdesty is no defect of the Devon.
shire character. AS was observed by de-
voted patriot at one of those METROPOLITAN
reunions where men of the west foregather.
This empire of ours may, broadly speak
ing, be said to consist of Devonshire." A
wag has remarked that what Devon thinks
today no! ody else thinks tomorrow. That
Is probably an exaggerated view of the
situation. But the west country man. like
the lancastrian, has sublime belief in the
superiority of his own land. He regards
the outer world, to employ the words of
that authority whom | have already
quoted, as tackled on to form a kind of
make weight" Compliments upon beauty
of the coast line and balminess of atmos.
phere he receives with gracious self DOS
session. Of course it is beautiful-of course
it is balmy. 1t is Devonshlre.
The patriot swells with pride that his
streets are built of limestone instead of
"horrid buric;" that his womenkind bake
buildings instead of bread; that he sells
his fruit by the quart instead of by the
pound, and that his butter, eggs and cream
cannot be eXcelled in the civilized world
If you ask him how it is greengages are
not perfected as in other places, he retorts
by asking you what cherry growing coun-
try will produce his brandy muzzardsu
or where cider and perry can be found Of
that Samson strength which battles the
aspirations of temperance recommendations
don altar
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When Apparently Freezing.

10 not take person severely chilled
or apparently frozen into warm room
to be treated. The first thing to do, if
the condition requires it, is to ATTEMPT
artificial respiration as in drowning. :"
hup the limbs very gently with snow
or cloths wrung out of cold water until
good circulation is established. Give
stimulants in small quantities at a time
as soon as the patient can swallow.
When fully restored, warm the room
very gradually, cover the patient with
warm blankets and give beef tea or hot
milk. For the treatment of frozen
hands, feet or any portion of the BODY
the same principles apply Rub slowly
ana very gently with snow or cloths
wrung out of cold water while the
numbness lasts. Then, if the case is Sc.
we're enough to require further treat.
ment, consult physician. York
World.
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Is the Oleander Poisonous?

Whether locality has anything to do
with it or not has not yet been definite
ly settled, but certain it is that in GER
tain portions of the country the clean
der, so much admired for its exquisite
blossoms, has been the cause of serious
illness, and in some cases death has
been attributed to a too intimate associ-
alton with it. Several persons were at
tackled with exceedingly painful throat
disorders, with headache, giddiness and
violent heart agitation. The dispense
tories class it as heart poison, and one
of its victims died in the most distress
ing heart commissions. Animals are
affected by it as well as man. A valua-
BILE horse died few moments after
browsing on the stalks and leaves. Sew
eral cows died from drinking water into
which some cuttings of the plant had
been thrown, and other animals were
very sick from inhaling the smoke from
burning twigs and leaves of this plant.
They were shut in small yard, and
breeze carried the smoke directly to-
ward them. In other localities there
seem to be no serious consequences at.
tending the cultivation of this plant.
Whether immediate surroundings or
climatic conditions have anything to do
with the effects of this popular house
plant would furnish an interesting sub
Ject for discussion. New York Ledger
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The doctrine of original sin is a difficult
one to controvert, taking the world at large
into consideration, but it is one which Ra6v
Jack, aged twenty-three months, steadily
and sturdily refuses to admit into his
theology. He says, Now lay me-" with
the utmost fervor and in Il language of bis
own, which only the audacity of n mother
would claim to mean anything He asks
"Dod' to bless" every one of his relatives
20 the iorty-fourth degree, not forgetting
his pet cat and "Hoo-Polly," the unclean
rag doll but when mamma prompts,
rle"se make Jack good boy" Master
Jack says "Das" in a response as aarnast
as that of any good Methodist brother
"Das" means yes" and Jack thinks be
Is good boy, and no moral suasion con
induce nm to suggest to Providence that
there is the slightest necessity for making
over-New York Recorder
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Getting Ready for Christmas.

A dear little woman who generally
manages to get everything she wants
impaired to us scheme that she had
started with view to Christmas gifts,
and as it is something novel we will tell
1t as just piece of purely feminine
gossip. "You know" she said, Zone
always gets a lot of things one doesn't
want. Not but that they are very
lovely and all that, but then they are
not the gifts one would choose if per-
mitted to buy them ones self. People
are anxious to give you what you want,
but they don't know unless you tell
them. Now have list made out ON a
little decorated slate which | have
placed on my library table, and every
one who is anxious to give me present
can look it over and see what really
would appreciate. If l get duplicates
won't mind, for every single item is
something can't have too many of. It's
cheeky, | know, but am awfully tired
OF dozens of sachets and other silly
tribes that cost exactly as much as
something l really want, and | am in
hopes in this way to remedy matters SO
That general satisfaction will reign all
ound."-Philadelphia Times.
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Advantage of Going Bareheadcd,

correspondent complains that he can.
not take his walks abroad with his head
uncovered without being exposed to gibes
and fiouts and sneers and being treated as
lunatic. And yet" he asks, "who but
the halter would suffer by the almost com
plete disuse of the hatS The advantages
would be many; we should entirely avoid
badness (Which our hats induced; our
heads would be as cool as our faces (Which
we never think of covering, though they
are less protected with hair than our
heads); we should save our money and
great deal of trouble.
I'm this climate we need not be afraid of
sunstrokes, and we should avoid colds in
the head. 1t is mistake to suppose that
either chimney pot hats or bowlers shade
the eyes. They do not do so any more than
women's bonnets. Butcher boys and
Christ's hospital boys finds that it answers
to be hatless. hear that Mr.. Arthur Bal
four goes without a hat whenever he can.
He is wise and knowing man. "-London
Telegraph.
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1t isn't every cat that has the good
fortune to come into settled income
but that pleasing distinction from TIL,
rest of his race is enjoyed by an animal
attached to the Produce exchange staff.
tie has had the job of looking after the
mice and rats on the big exchange floor
ever since his kittenhood, and he is now
very nearly full grown cat and siz.
able one as well. Grain samples are
sure to attract the rodents, and the
Produce exchange did not secure ex-
emptlon from their visits. Traps were
tried with some success, but the relief
thus obtained was only temporary. and
1t was finally decided to resort to a cat.
10 secure one which would not run
away at the first opportunity it was
deemed wise to obtain kitten, which.
having no experience of the delights of
midnight battles on back fences, would
be satisfied to get along without them.
The theory of this has proved to be cor
rect. The cat never leaves the main
floor of the building, and apparently -
satisfied with the hunting ground it Of
fers, spending the nights there with
praiseworthy regularity.
At o'clock each morning he gives up
business and seeks rest in capeted
corner of the superintendent office.
When the gong rings at o'clock to
warn the brokers that the exchange day
Is over the cat starts out to patrol his
beat, making a leisurely circuit of the
hall, and completing it about the time
that the last stragglers are disappearing.
he is a good hunter, and eclipses the
achievements of the traps, his presence
on the floor at night having resulted in
rendering the rats and mice far less of a
nuisance than they were. His pay comes
IN the shape of regular rations, while a
polished metal collar about his neck
shows that he is the "official" cat of the
exchange.-New York Times.
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Thomas Nelson Page says that some
years ago he was shown a worn and faded
letter written on old Confederate paper
with pale Confederate ink. 1t had been
taken from the breast pocket of dead
private soldier of a Georgia regiment after
one of the battles around Richmond.
1t was from his sweetheart. They must
have been plain and iliterate people, for if
was badl y written and badly spelled. In
it she told him that she loved him. that
she had always loved him since thew had
gone to school together in the little school.
house in the woods; that she was sorry
she had always treated him so badly and
that now, If he would get a furlough and
come home, she would marry him.
Then, as if fearful that this termination
might prove too strong to be resisted. she
scrawled little postscript across the blue
Confederate sheet:
Don't come without furlough, for If
you don't come honorable won't marry
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A Boy Who Did His Duty.

A gentleman went into fancy shop one
day to buy something. 1t was early, and
the shopkeeper's little boy and he were
alone in the house. The shopkeeper had to
go up stairs to get his cashbox in order to
procure some change, but before doing so
he went into the little room next to the
shop and whispered to the boy:
Watch the gentleman that he doesn't
steal anything" and bringing him out sat
him on the counter
As soon as the shopkeeper returned the
child sang out: PA, he didn't steal any
thing. watched him. "-London Tit Bits
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Candles Burning in N Cam...

Every one of the several hundred
graves in the Cemetery of the Most Holv
kedeemer, on East Biddle street. has
been decked with flowers and lighted
with candles during the past two DAYS
The big congregations of st. Michaers
and st. James Catholic churches who
use the cemetery, have decorated the
graves in honor of All Souls Day. For
Two days men, women and children have
been coming and going, some on foot
and some in carriages, while MANY car
ried lunch with them and spent whole
day with the dead. At nightfall the
candles sent up pale futter of light
from each mound. The visit to the
burying place is survival of the for
mer custom of celebrating mass and Of
fering prayers for the repose of the souls
In purgatory.-Baltimo Sun.