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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18
What's the Matter with Shelton.

The people OF Elma will rejoice to
learn that there is a very great proba-
bility that within the near future the
line OF road running to Summit will
be connected with one of the logging
roads now running into Shelton. There
are only four miles of road to oe built,
and it is now in the hands of parties
who will expedite the matter. The
new development which creates the
immediate necessity for this roads
completion is the shingle business to
be established at Shelton. The new
road will connect with the branch line
at Elma and be the means of bringing
in much business to our city. So, let
the croaker croak his croak, III the
mean time let our live citizens keep on
in the road of progress and improve
ment. ELMA is ALL RIGHT!-Elma
Chronicle.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18
Biggest OIL Record.

Lumber shipments from Tacoma in
the month of September were larger
than for any month previous in the
history of the port.
The harhormaster's report for the
month ending September 80 shows:
The total registered inward tonnage
is 56,90S; total registered outward ton
mage is 43,476. The tonnage of the
cargoes of all arrivals amounts to 97S7 !;
the tonnage of all ut-bound cargoes
amounts to 52,322. Itemized, the out
ward cargoes were as follows:
Exports-Lumber. 12,625,222 feet,
value, $120,394; coal, 1926 tons,
value, S4,240; barrels of flour, 1879,
value $33 ,0O5 miscellaneous merchan-
disc to China and Japan, value $751;
5I3; miscellaneous to British Column
bia, value $22,S79; total, 1892 OBI.
The most notable increase is in lum-
Der shipments, which are 6,l31 1886
feet in excess of the previous month,
making difference of over SCI 900 in
value.
The imports of two cargoes from the
orient, consisting of silks, teas, curios,
and general merchandise, aggregated
1897 tons, and are valued at 81, $780,
500.
Thirty Americans vessels, four Brit
ish, one Hawaiian and one Norwegian
vessel arrived, making a total of
thirty-six vessels during the month.
Exports to British Columbia for the
four weeks ending September % are as
follows: Week ending September Z,
$4930.5l; September IA, $1l,49773;
September 81, &2363.43; September
%, $4OS7 ~ total. so, 878.S6. Week
" average, $57ls.99; daily average,
$953.3S.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18
Populist Politics.

In Whatcom County where the
populists elected several county officials
last fall, some of the inside facts have
been brought out, of the methods used
during the election, in public letter
of the County Clerk. The Commission
ers have refused to allow him any help,
and the populist politicians have nu-
merous friends they wish to help at
the Clerks expense. The letter told
about the several trades made with
the democrats in which candidates
were withdrawn and combinations
made on a ranker scale than even the
old political parties indulge. This
sort of business is detested by fair men,
but more so from so-called "reformers. y"
In discussing the matter the Fair
haven Herald says: "Of course, every
one has read the expose of the methods
of populism by County Clerk Puarlea.
What an astonishing revelation from
the fountain-head of political purity.
Read the charges made against the
other parties in the Champion, and we
find the pops doing precisely what they
denounce in others. We find political
bargains, sale of Offices, division of
public money, or the promise of it,
among hungry and unfit applicants.
We find campaign funds raised and
expended just as in other parties, and
we find that after all the howls about
reforming the public service that every
ward heller and public ranter conssid-
ers that he is entitled to pull at the
public teat. The letter should be pub
lished by the million and placed in
the hands of every voter where popu-
lism fourlshes. If the rank and file of
the pop party are honest in their pro-
LESSONS of political purity they will
repudiate party which is guilty OF
the practices the letter proves to have
been adopted. If they are not honest
they can no longer hope to attract
honest men to their party"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18
w orthy Your Confidence.

The success of Hoods Sarsaparilla
in conquering scrofula in whatever
way it may manifest itself is vouched
for by thousands who were severely
afflicted by this prevalent disease. but
who now rejoice over permanent
cure by Hoods Sarsaparilla. Scrofula
may appear as a humor, or 1t NAV at
tack the glands of the neck, or break
out in dreadful running sores on the.
body or limbs. Attacking the mucous
membrane, it may develop into ca
tarrh or lodging in the lungs lead to
consumption. Come as it NAV.
course of treatment with
Hoods Sarsaparilla will overcome #
for working upon the foundation of
all diseases, impure blood, the system
is clarified and vitalized, and yigor
strength and health restored to the
body.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18
A 81, 900, 900 Land Decision.

Olympia, Oct. ia decision
against the Northern Pacific railroad
in case involving 81 100000 worth of
agricultural and timber lands in the
Grays Harbor country, north of Aber-
deem, has been rendered by the COM
missioner of the general land office.
On June 26, 1895, the Northern Pacific
railroad selected the lands in question,
but prior to that date they had been
settled upon by wenty-eight bona fde
settlers. On June 26, 1895, the Olym-
pia officers were instructed to notify
these settlers that they would be allow
ed thirty days in which to enter the
lands covered by their respective
claims. All of the twenty-eight APP
plicants failed to make entries as al
lowed, and John f. .Soule and others
made application to file upon the
land, the rights of the others having
been forfeited. The railroad company
claimed that it had selected the lands
prior to the application of the second
list OF settlers it was entitled to the
land in the event of the original appli-
cants losing their rights. The com
missioner holds that the rights of the
first applicants did not expire until
July of this year, and that the rail
roads selection made prior to that date
would not hold The commissioner
awards to Soule and associates the
right to prove up on the land.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18
Keep Out of Debt.

If the next legislature will stop the
issuing of warrants by cities, counties
and school boards, unless there is money
in the treasury to cash them, it will be
a step in the right direction A man
who has to go in debt every time he
buys suit of clothes had better try to
get along cor while with his old gar
ments until he is able to earn enough
money to pay as he goes along. The
same rule ought to apply to the man
agement of our public affairs Everett
Times.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18
SparS for Nova Scotia.

Six excellent specimens of Puget
Sound spars were shipped east by rail
today by the Old Tacoma mill They
will go to Nova Scotia, where they
once thought they could raise spars of
their own, but the reputation of the
Defenders prime topmast and other
recommendations have all conduced
to make the hardy shippers and ex-
perienced shipbuilders of the north
Atlantic coast believe there is nothing
like Washington fir for spars and
masts. The spars which left here were
fully 70 feet long, and were product
of Williamson's camp near Shelton.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18
Notice of Application to Purchase
oyster Lands.

OHlce OF commissioner OF Puclic Lands
Olympia, Wash,
Notice is hereby given that John Seig, of Shell
ton, Washington, has filed application in this
office to purchase the following described Oyster
Beginning at stake 1924 feet west and 947 feet
north OF the d section corner between sections
IA and 10 twp 70 west; running north deg
II min west, 473 feet to stake: thence north is
deg q min west 225 feet to stake; thence north
80 deg west, 1913 feet to a stake; from which the
meander corner between fractional sections 10
ana 10 bears north deg 81 min west, 957 feet
distant; thence south rs deg 81 min west, 100 feet
to stake; thence north So deg % min west, 1854
1eet to a stake; thence south &c deg 03 min west
240 feet TO stake; thence south 46 deg IA min
west, $50 feet to stake thence south Is deg o6
min east 1870 feet to stake; thence south %
deg ~ min east, $40 feet to a stake; thence
south % deg o6 min east. 1913 feet to a stake;
place of beginning containing 14279 acres.
Also, beginning at a stake 81 feet north of
corner to fractional sections Is and 16 twp 20
north, range 3 west as initial point; running
north 80 feet to stake; thence north rs deg Al min
east Al feet to stake; thence north 81 deg east,
to stake; thence north so deg east $50 feet
TO stake; thence north IS deg 20 min east 40S
feet to Stake thence north 81 deg IS min east,
53S feet to stake; thence north 81 deg 80 min
east, 745 feet to stake; thence south 1S deg SIS
min east, 7S feet to stake; from which the
meander corner to fractional sections 10 Is bears
north 3Ss deg east 1850 feet; thence south SO deg
west, 742 feet to stake; thence north 81 deg
west, 50 feet to stake; thence south 81 deg Is
min west 533 feet to stake; thence south As deg
% min west, 400 feet tot stake thence south %
deg IS min west, 261 feet to stake thence south
70 deg OS min west, 535 feet to a stake; thence
soutnoo deg % min west, 227 feet to place of be-
ginning, containing 5.47 acres.
During the next thirty days following the last
publication of this notice contest may be filed
IN the manner provided in section five, page 81,
Session Laws of 1895
This notice wi be published in four success
sive issues of this paper,
Date Of first publication Oct. IS, 's5-4w.
w. T. FORREST, Com of public Landf.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18
In Superior Court.

Superior Court met in regular ses-
sion,. Oct. Is, Hon Mason Irwin.
In Frank Todd vsJos. Doyle, motion
for new trial was taxed under advise
ment by Court.
Defaults were granted in following
cases:-Oregon Mortgage Co VS. John
McReavy and American Mortgage Co
VS. G. W. Freeburger, ct al.
Sigh VS. Cunningham, leave given
to file amended complaint, demurrer
over ruled.
Sigh VS. Lott, leave given to amend
complaint.
G. Rosentha1 VS. D. Hurley service
ordered made on purchaser, D. Hurley
jr.
Mason Mortgage Co VS. Shelton
Southwestern r r Co petition to pay
claim for examining locomotive; mo-
ton to strike over ruled, also same
parties leave granted Receiver to sell
certain timber to Mark H. Draham
and to contract for hauling same.
Also petition to make definite salary
of Receiver.
PROBATE: Estate of Chas. Ho1en.
berg, deceased, E. V. Muller, adm
given leave to prepare order of sale OF
real estate.
Estate James Berry, 1eaye given to
continue sale of real estate
Estate James Bateman. letters OF
adm. granted Mrs. Marcia Bateman
bond $500
Estate Thos. White, letters adm
granted Mrs. Thomas White, bono
$500.
Citizen papers granted to Johr
Henderson. Witnesses J. G. Smith
and Daniel Webster.
Petition of County Commissioner.
per extra compensation was laid over
till next term, Nov. u.
Emmott VS.. Smith, appeal from
Justice Court. Writ of mandamus ash
Tor, taken under advisement.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18
Order to Show Cause.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF MASON
COUNTY STATE OF WASHINGTON.
In the matter of the Estate of
CHARLES HoLENBERG :
deceased>
Order to show cause why order of sale of real
estate should not be made
E. V. Muller, administrator of the Estate of
Charles Holenberg, deceased having filed his
petition herein praying for an order OF sale OF
Lots and 2, section 81, Township a. N r w,
the real estate OF said decedent for the purposes
therein set forth.
1t is therefore ordered by the Superior Court
of Mason County, State of Washington, that all
persons interested in the estate of said deceased
appear before the said court on the 18th day of
November, 1895, at ten O'Clock i'll the forenoon
of said day at the Court room of said Court at
the Court house in said County, to show cause
why an order should not be granted to said adj
ministrator to sell so much of the real estate of
the deceased, Charles Holenberg as shall be nee
essary.
And that copy of this order be published at
least four (4l successive weeks in The MASON
COUNTY JOURNAL a newspaper printed and pub
lished in said Mason County.
MASON IRWIN,
Judge of Superior Court.
Dated, Oct. Is, 1S95,-4w.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18
City & County Official Paper
Editorial Notes.

LATE dispatches state that the top
has been reached and there is mark
ed decrease in the price of all finished
iron products. wool, hides, leather and
wooden goods. This will be hailed
with some satisfaction by the consum-
ers, at any rate.
THE White River Journal condoles
the fact that too many men with but
a single idea get into public life. Too
many men with not single idea too
often not only get into public life, but
public office as we'll, which is to be
more deplored.-Seattle Republican.
AN Aberdeen lawyer, S. F. Coons,
mistook his wife, who had arisen in
the night to quiet the family dog, for
a burglar, and shot her with revolver
as she was returning to the room. At
last accounts the lady was alive, with
chance of recovery. 1t is nearly al
ways the best policy to do without
firearms.
The display of the resources of the
Northwest at the late Fair, and its
management and great success, place
it on record as the best object lesson
ever offered in the state. The weather
was all that could be desired. II, how
ever, was not Fair weather, because it
was fair Observation-Disclosures Herald
on the Whatcom fair.
ELISHA FERRY, thrice governor OF
Washington, and always prominent
figure in its politics, died at Seattle
Monday morning, aged 70 years. Gov
ernor Ferry came to Washington in
1869, became governor by app ONT
ment in 1872, and 1876, and was elect
ed first governor OF the State in 1889.
All the State officers and many prom
inent persons from all parts of the
state attended the funeral Wednes-
day.
Two classes of men are needed in
the establishment of every reform, says
the Tacoma Ledger. These are the
idealists, who see things as they will
be in the millennium, and who wish
to introduce the millennium at once,
and by the most arbitrary methods.
There are, on the other hand, the
practical reformers, who believe that
the millennium cannot be brought in
at once, but that we must move step
by step toward it. The idealists are
needed to set before us the dream of
perfection, but the practical men are
just as much needed to put that dream
into shape. The idealist is very much
given to be uncompromising, and
when left to bring about the realiza-
ton of his own dream is very apt to
wind up by becoming merely an
iconoclast
The following from an exchange
contains much truth: None OF the
great fortunes of the country had a
cigarette habit for a foundation. |
never understood that Emerson OF
Blaine received their primary educa-
ton in literature or craftsmanship
standing on the street corners with a
"git onto his jags" attitude, making
dirty remarks about passing ladies and
squirting "Climax" juice on nnsuspect-
ing men. The young man who spends
his last dime to buy pink newspaper
to zee chow de scrappers is comm on
will never be chased around the block
and up the alley to be offered posi-
tion of trust in any mans establish
ment. The young man for whom
good cold water isn't good enough, but
must "trow in Il few bowls fer me
stummick sake" will never be the
peoples choice for Governor-Mon.
tesano Vidette.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18

a tie vote appearing i'll Dist. g. the board after
consideration, appointed w. T, Budding as sucb
Supervisor
Same providing as to Dist s, and Lester
Adams appointed Supervisor
TUEsDAY.-Appeared Elias Johnson, supr dist
10, settle and allowed from dist 8, $3.50
Griggs dist 5, settled and allowed $3.50
Also from bridge funds s96.75
Petition of Geo Stone for cancellation taxes
1893 against Ne14 Sec S4-2l-6 laid over for better
evidence of title.
Sheriff CaldweIls annual jail report exam
1ned and approved.
Returns from several road district elections
oeing irregular the Board canvassed ballots, re
sultlng In following levies: Dist g. .C1 per cent.
dist g. DOL; dist IL .0062; dist - .OO7s.
Appeared Roderick with remonstrance
against special tax levy voted Sept eth in road
dlst O. Board decided had no Jurisdiction.
y Koderick ct al made application for sur
yey or county road from Wiss road running east
"a mics; same ordered, L Hunter, VIM Box
ana Eugene Stead appointed viewers
Appeared Attorneys Shields and Tremper on
oehaif OF W Lott with petition asking board to
make new jury list or make supplemental list of
names to number of 800. The board on consid-
Grafton decided that list of ITS names as previous
iyimade wasample, and in conformity to law. and
on advice of prosecuting attorney declined to
make any changes.
Bills allowed from funds of Road distric IL,
James Hodgkinson and Fred Hawksly ~ days
watching fre-each s2.25.
Treas Maxwell filed requisition for Tax re-
ceipt register, register of unpaid taxes ink stand
dozen lead pencils, Blank tax receipts state
ments and postal cards. Granted
fIotest OF F. G. Spencer, against ID. c. Freder-
residence Board decided had no jurisdiction.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18
Patriotism vs.. Partisanship.

The first duty of every good citizen
is to be patriot first and party man
after that. There are great many
more partizans in this country, how
ever, than there are patriots.-Everett
Times.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18

The reserve of the associated banks
dropped from $32, 0OO, 900 to SIG OOO.-
OOO last week, which is healthy in
dlcatIon OF business improvement. A
few weeks ago the excess above legal
requirements was nearly $4,000 900.
Morning Union.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18

total 1896. 81
AN ORDINANCE IN RELATION TO THE Lie
ENSING OF HAWKERS PEDLERS AND
AUCTIONEERS:
BE 1t resolved and ordained by the Commits
sl0ners of Mason County Wash
That the County Auditor be and he is.hereby
authorized to issue licenses in the name of this
board in vacation Of the session of this board to
any person desiring to carry on the business of
selling goods or merchandise at public auction
IN this County, or who may desire to sell or
barter such goods, wares or merchandise from
travelling boats, wagons carts, or vehicles of any
KIND within said County or who may:desire to sell
or barter goods wares or merchandise from any
PACK, basket other package carried on foot with
in said county
Such license shall be issued by the auditor or
the written application of tie person desiring
the same, and sthe license fee therefor shall be
twenty-five dollars per annum, no license shall
pc issued Tor less period than one year and be-
fore SAID license is delivered by the auditor the
treasurer receipt for the license fee shall be
filed with the auditor.
This ordinance shall be in effect from and after
its passage by this board
Appeared ID. FrederickS Sup road settled and
allowed 8 70 *
Following allowances were made:
W Nance 4 dys 56 miles o5 60
J0nn cameron Ia Fl" 21.40
S,W Specie "a q. 40
Minutes of entire session read and approved
and board adjourned sine die.
Attest THOS. MCLARTY W. H. NANCE
Clerk, Chm
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18
commissioners Proceedings.

Monday, Oct 9TH 1895,
Board met pursuant to law. full board present.
Following Road supervisors appeared settled
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-18

supervisor Soran be paid, sIS4 at present. and
to await balance OF $24.75 to accumulate.
1t was ordered that following amounts he
transferred from Bridge fund to Road fund for
Dist. 6, s92; Dist 8, $3.50 same to be returned
from said districts when funds accumulate
Board then proceeded to canvass the returns
OF Road district elections same showing follow
ing results.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-05
|sLATTERY SLOPED.
THE Ex-pnlrsr NEARLY uoppnp
IN MEMPHIS.
Dsri.s His Lecture a Ma. Can. rr,-
. har, ana A4terwarA MOI
Gathers t. Make an Assault Upop

Memphis, March 27.-Ex-Priest Stat.
terry lectured at the Auditorium last
night for the second time within q
week. On the occasion Of his first ap-
l,earance no notice was taken of him
BY the leading Catholic people In tile
city, and there was no trouble what.
ever. Last night, however, the meet.
Ing came near ending In q serious dis.
turbance. and but for the ex-prlest's
hurried exit from the city while the
excitement was at Its height he might
nave encountered rather severe treat.
ment. On the pight of the first lecture
extraordinary Precautions were taken
" the police to preserve the peace.
Omcers In citizens clothes were freely
distributed throughout the audience.
and q good sized guard was placed
ABOUT the doors. A big crowd filed
the auditorium, and while It wns evi-
cent that many were present who did
not sympathixe with his utterances,
more was no Bika Of dlsoraee; until
the close Of the lecture when q man
In the center Of the house arose and
excitelly shouted: "You're a liar.
you're 9 liar against religlon!
Hall the audience were on their feet
In an instant, but before the disturber
could say anything more he was
elected. After order was restored
slattery concluded his n marks With
out further interruption. He took the
frst train for the south. An excited
crowd gathered at his hotel, thinking
ne mad gone there, but after learning
tnat the ex-priest had left the city
they quietly dispersed.
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vnRx Ban oInls.
iAlsssAse ossSssak IN = CAssass

Il fN0tU30ok n GhtooRO
rensls Asfeeuaatssy.
Chicaso, March 80.-Three members
sf the board Of trustees Of the state
home for juvenile female Offenders
were given practical Illustration
last evening OF the insuborlinatio
which has reigned among the Inmates
for several weeks past. Mrs. Charles
Henrotin. Mrs. ]. d. Harvey and Mrs.
u. ID. Holt spent the afternoon af tho
home and took supper with the In
mates. The thirty girls confined In
the home took advantage Of the pres
ence OF the representatives Of the
management to show what they could
do In the way Of rioting. They sue
ceeded 20 well that they smashed
nearly all the crockery in the house,
dlsmantled the dining room furniture.
broke windows, threw. the contents Of
the pantry about the premises, filled
the air with shouts, and then refused
to 60 to their rooms at the command
Of the police. It required three wagon
; loads Of policemen to qucll the riot,
and 1t was found necessary to carry
the majority Of the girls to their
rooms by main strength and leave o
policeman. on guard during the night
at the door Of each room occupied by
the girls.
The outbreak was the result Of u
meeting held by the girls In the after.
noon. when It was decided to show hy
breaking the furniture resentment for
the parttality shown by the manage.
ment, as claimed by the girls, for Ma-
NILE Davis. who was allowed to go to
her home. Mamie Davis. the girls
claim, was tho rlnglead.r among
them, and when SHE was all.w ed to 70
home the Othcrs decided to take AL
vantage of the presence Of tho mem.
bets Of the board Of management to
show their resentment for the alleged
partiality.