The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-07-05

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arrived last Saturday, and delivered
the series of lectures on "Romanisul.'
| That on Saturday night in the
M. E. Church for men only, was very
largely attended, the building being
crowded. The speaker gave much In
teresting history from his life as Z
priest, and demonstrated the great in
f1uence of that class in the politics Of
the country. The lecture was listened
to with great interest and unidentified
ly the hearers were generally instruct
ed. Near the close a slight disturb
anee was created by man under the
influence of liquor, who assaulted the
marshal, but was promptly elected and
put in the lookup.
Fully 500 persons were present a.
the Mass meeting in Kneeland's Hal
on Sunday afternoon, many of the
country people being present. The
services began with the singing of :
patriotic song by little Bernice Smith
which was we'll done, considering the
child was only six years old, and
| brought down the house. Mr.. Daily
followed with a stirring prayer,
then addressed the audience for over
hour, taking for his subject "Roman
Catholicism VS. American Liberty y
He hrndles his subject in an earnest
and fearless manner, treating mainly
| upon the influence in the politics OF
the day. Most of his statements were
by no means new, but we'll known te
those who have had an opportunity OF
of seeing for themselves. Certainly
the eyes Of many people were opened
to the danger that exists in many
parts of the country, at any rate. Mrs.
Daily, who is an excellent singer. sang
America" and Battle Hymn of the
Republic" in splendid manner, and
the audience joined in the chorus.
Miss Bolton. state secretary of the
Wemen's A. P. A, who had just ar
arrived on the excursion steamer, took
the opportunity of announcing her
mission and outlining the position of
that organization. After benediction
the audience was dismissed. The
meeting passed off pleasantly. On
Monday afternoon and evening the
ladies held forth at the Methodist
Church, and perfected their organize
ton of the W. A. P. A.
Saturday evening, when the log
cling train on the Peninsular Rail
road started up at the weodyard above
Shelton, on the new grade,
several logging trucks and the tool
fiat car, broke loose from the train
| and started on a runaway trip. Tkev
had gained great speed in passing
| through town, and the unusual noise
attracted a large crowd of people
| who witnessed them rush by and &c
down to the dock. The impetus car.
ried the estrays to the end of the dock
and overheard from the end Of the
track, the fender not being strong
enough to prevent their going into
the bay. The engine was woodine
up, with the brakemen forward, -
the only time the train is with out
braKemen. The grade is considerable
and it would have been futile to at
tempt to catch the fleeing cars. Nc
one was On the cars, and nothing ex
cept one trunk and the tool box. The
wreck can be pulled out of the waite,
at the end of the dock. Ample warn
ing was given SO the track was clear
ed, and the only danger was from the
cars jumping the track.
| Two miles of railroad iron cam,
in on Ed, Miller's big scow Ajax las
Thursday. in town of the tug Favorite
The iron was un1oaded and has beer
distributed along this part of the lin,
of the Shelton Southwestern Railroad
where it will replace the light rails or
the main line. The iron was quite
rusty, having laid in the Ocean fol
two years off Gray's Harbor, in tn,
wreck of the Abercorn. Most of tn,
Abercorn's cargo was intended for tn.
old Satsop Railroad. but the unfortun
ate wreck forced the company to sc
cure its iron elsewhere.
For SALE.-Fine 1916 tbs Jerse,
Bull formerly owned by Dan Myefs]
also one three-fourths Jersey Eul
calf. for sale cheap or trade for stool
or work. Also have pair Of mare
with. colts. gentle, work single o
double, and heifer and calf for sal.
cheap. or will trade for work. Leav,
word at this Office or apply. f'has
Wivell, farm g miles southwest Q
Shelton.
The B. Y. p. u. will give a moon
light excursion on the City of Shelton
Wednesday evening. July 10th. Far
for round trip, Csc. Ice cream ara
cake will be served at 1s,c dish %
two dishes for Csc. Tick cts will be o.
sale at Shelton Market, Hunter [
Eaton's and L. K, Munson's.