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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-04-04
rhr school ENTERTAINMENT.

Thc school I.ntertulnnlcnt
One Of the largest crowds that ever
assembled at the rink greeted the per-
formance of the school children last Fri
day evening. The entertainment through
out was thoroughly enjoyed and the little
ones acquitted themselves admirably. AT
| $50 the amusement began and lasted
fully three hours.
| The first on the program was piano
duet by Misses Gertie Edison and Mablc
Stevens. Little BERTHE Sewall and Jennie
Mallery welcomed the visitors in quain,
and pleasing manner. The Sailors
Song consisting of four male and six
female voices created favorable i'm
preston upon the audience. ley Sutley
rccitcd Beautiful Grandmama" in a
manner that would have given credit to
one much older in gears. "Eabyland" by
sixteen little girls created such a storm of
applause that the little cnes were com
PEELED to respond again. The Grafton by
Charlie Smith upon VIM. Lloyd Garrison
was good. Bculah Hutchinson gave Il
splendid recitation entitled Measuring
the Baby" and those who have heard her
before were in no wise disappointed. The
duet "l'clcg and Bctscy'' by Dart Sewall
and Gertic Edison was cncorcd. The
hoop drill by the primary pupils of the
East Pierre school was beautifully executed
amid great applause. Carl Rose and
Minnie Clough gave spendid rcctations
and the solo by Miss Fannie Warburton
was one of the principal features OF the
evening. The character sketch by Susie
Evans demonstrated is was an artist in
that line. Ralph Bailey also came in for
a good share of the praise in Il well-ren-
dcred defamation. The first part of the
program was concluded by recitation
entitled 'The Soft Guitar" by Miss Alta
Cowan.
The cantata consisted of four scenes
| representing the different seasons of the
year. Twelve persons were costumcd TO
represent the different months and each
scene was rcplctc with solos. duets.
choruScs, etc. and ended with beautiful
and impressive tablcauX. The tableau
of winter was especially realistic and
praiSeworthy.
The entertainment ended with u Good
Night Drill" by the primary pupils of
West Pierre. ltconsistcd OF sixteen little
girls each carrying L tiny candle and was
BEAUTIFULLY executed and comprised many
intricate and graceful figures. AT Il GER
tain position two would retire from the
main body and little Miss Philips was the
last to blow out her candle, indicating the
entertainment was over.
great many that were present pro-
nounce it the best entertainment of its
kind ever given in the city. Prof French.
with the assistance of the different
teachers, deserves the greatest praise for
the able manner in which the entertain
mcnt was presented and their pains were
awarded by securing one Of the largest
audiences ever assembled at the rink.
Everyone participating In the pcffor-
nance is deserving of the highest
praise and it was a decided success.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
In the Realms of Guess.

The two states of Washington and
Oregon have more standing timber
than all the rest of the United States
put together; they have more than ten
times rs much as Michigan, Wisconsin
and Minnesota (the white pine states)
combined; more than 400 times as
much as the great lumber state of
Maine and more than 600 times as
much As New York. The nine largest
lumber states of the South have only
one-third as much as these two forest
Kings of the Northwest. The woods
of Washington and Oregon would
make girdle round the earth three
miles wide. If all the other forests
o. the Uuion were to 60 up in smoke
these two states could meet the present
demand, until these forests were re-
grown. At the present rate of con-
sumption. and not allowing for new
growth, the forests of the United
States will be exhausted in 12O years.
The woods of Michigan. Wisconsin
and Minnesota will be exhausted with
in ten years. Then Washington and
Oregon will be the chief source of sup
ply for the whole Union. Puget
Sound Lumberman.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
The HOrticulturaliStS.

The Thurston County Horticu ltural
Society held an interesting session
last Saturday, and among it's proceed
ings we notice the following of interest ::
"There were almost fifty persons in
attendance upon the meeting and
many specimens Of fruit exhibited, a.
mong the most interesting of which
were a Seeding apple from Hartstein
island, large green apple somewhat
like the Gloria Mundi but perceptibly
much better apple. The tree upon
which this was grown was found one
day growing out of a cedar stump,
where an apple seed had been dropped
by someone or perhaps carried by a
bird. It was transplanted by Mr..
Kendrick and now furnishes a splen-
did new variety. Mr.. Kendrick exhibit
ed Seeding pear that has all the
characteristics of being second
edition of the Bartlett, excepting that
it will be a winter variety and a late
keeper. The society is doing much to
arouse interest in fruit matters and a
great deal of information can be OBJ
tanned at its sessions" The Mason
county society meets Saturday, Oct,
26th.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
How to Treat Sprains.

In all branches of sport sprains are
frequent, and unless properly attended
to at once these injuries often cause
weeks and months of pain and suffer-
ing. In cases of strains of cords in
the wrist the injured part should be
tightly bandaged and twice a day held
under faucet, allowing cold water to
fall on it from a height of two or three
feet. This produces natural steam
ing, very beneficial In short time
an improvement is noticed under this
course OF treatment, Where the
tissues of the muscles of the leg are
strained. the only treatment necessary
is very simple. Bandage the injured
part tightly and exercise it daily, a
little at first. If allowed to remain
inactive, the injury grows worse in all
cases. The straining of the muscles
of the back is best treated by applica-
ton of liniment and judicious use of
electric ment.-Northwes Horti-
culturist.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
OF Interest to Ladies.

We offer no apology in placing be-
fore you "THE LADIES SAFE PROTEC-
TOR" it is absolutely reliable, easily
adjusted, does not become misplaced
and insures protec ton. Can be worn
when desired without observation or
knowledge of another and prevents
disagreeable annoyance under certain
conditions. If you use it once you
will never be without it. 1t is q faith
full and reliable friend whenever need
ed by special circumstances requiring
It's use. 1t is an article every woman
should keep ready for immediate use.
1t is simple to use, and inspires con-
fideuce to the woman using it. 1t is
reliable and scientifically made, in
sures protection without injury to
health, as any good physician would
say. We are of the opinion that no
article has ever been made which will
give as much satisfaction to the wo-
man of to-day as "THE LADIES SAFE
PROTECTOR" The immense sales OF
this article is substantial indosement
of our claim. Do not therefore ex-
pertinent with any of the numerous
unreliable articles, as it is both danger
Gus to health and expensive to do so.
Such experimenting can only result
III loss of time, disappointment and
dismal failure. Ladies should remem-
Der this before ordering other goods
and not waste their time and money
on inferior articles. The best is al
ways the cheapest. "THE LADIES
SAFE PROTECTOR" is sold under posi-
tive guarantee for for use for one year
with full direction is sent sealed in
plain wrapper upon receipt of express
or money order for So, three for $500.
Do not wait but order at once. Ad-
dress The LA CROSSE SPECIALITY Co.,
La Crosse. Wis.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
One ''NeW Woman"

The New Woman has appeared in a
new role which is entirely commend
able. Mrs. Grath, of this city, has
some property in her own right, and
lOafer of husband, who is living off
her credit. She made a bad bargain
when she married the man, but she
knows how to deal with him. She
has advertised that she will no longer
be responsible for the debts of her
husband, and warns everybody not to
sell goods on credit to him.
Husbands have followed this rule
from the dawn of civilization, and if
the New Woman is to take the place
as the supporter of the family she
ought to have the same rights as
man. If her husband will not work
he should be compelled to live just as
thousands of women live, on what
their husbands are willing to allow
them for their support. Mrs. Grath's
plan is even better than that of secur-
ing a divorce. She may discipline
that husband of hers until he is will
ling to work, and by work redeem !;
but she will keep her place as the
head of the Grath household.-In ter
Ocean
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
Notes From the w. G.. Lumberman.

The Port Blakely Mill Company
contemplates extending it's logging
road some distance into the good tim
Der of Mafon County. This road and
the Peninsular road running out from
Shelton will take out the timber
recently bought by Renton Holmes &
Co. in Mason County.
Z. S. Holmes and c.. Edward
Holmes, OF Renton, Holmes & Co.,
San Francisco, were on the Sound
recently on business. The company
owns the Port Blakely mill at Port
Blakely. The gentleman took short
trip through Mason and Chehalis
counties looking after the company's
extensive interests in that section.
The Wisconsin lumbermen who
recently came to this coast went back
without buying any timber land be-
cause they could not get it at ten or
fifteen cent stumpage. C. S, Holmes,
of Renton, Holmes & Co., San Fran
cisco, has but recently bought several
thousand acres in Mason County,
Washington, paying seventy-fve cents
stumpage. This purchase was made
by man who is we'll posted and
heavily interested in the lumber in
terests of this coast. 1t is indicative
of healthy conditions and a notice to
the world that the timber lands of
this coast cannot be gobbled up by
spectators at the low prices which
once prevailed in the other timber
districts of the United States.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
We Don't Want the Debt.

The Centralia Chronicle makes the
following suggestion, toward the read
justment of county boundaries and the
reduction of public expenses. Mason
might not complain, except that it is
financially the banner county in the
state and does not desire to be saddled
with the debts of the other sections:
"Our suggestion" says the Chronicle.
sis that Thurston and Chehalis coun-
ties be abolished and erased from the
map; that the boundary between
Pierce and Lewis be the Des Chutes
that Olympia, Montesano and the
north shore of Grays Harbor be annex
ed to Mason; that Elma, Oakville be
annexed to Lewis, of which Centralia
would be the county seat. Olympia
would be satisfied with the state CAPT.
tai, and her citizens, sure of lessened
taxation, would 60 to work with drawer
hearts, to pay the debt with which
they are already loaded. The south
shore of the harbor could be given to
Pacific county, and Wahkiakum could
be divided between Pacific and Cow
litz. No point in the new counties
would be as remote from its county
seat as some portions of Lewis county
now are. Tenino and Bucoda can
reach Centralia much more easily than
they now reach Olympia. Elma, Oak
vile, Rochester, Grand Mound and
Little Rock would haye trains by
which they could do business at the
county seat here and get back the
SINE day."
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
A Man Over 200 Years Old.

The Oldest man in the world, it is
said, is citizen of Bogota, in the re-
public of Salvador. He declares that
he is 1856 years old, but from the tales
his neighbors and relatives tell he is
much older than he claims to be.
He is half-breed Indian and Span
lard. and his name is Michael Soils.
He lives with an old planter nam ed
Luis Hernandez, who is himself SO
years OF age. Hernandez says that as
long ago as he can remember old
Michael was known as man far past
the century mark. 1t has also been
ascertained directly from the records
that zone Michael Soils, man no W
l25 years of age" contributed ten days'
work toward building the franciscan
convent, which was erected in San Sc
bastian In 1912. If this is really true
that the old patriarch was 125 wears
Old IN 1872, he has now passed the
second century mile post and is fast
winding out the first decade of the
third.
Doctors who have lately made a
study of the case of this double CEN
turlan say that there is not all ounce
OF meat on his bones, and that the
skin, which resembles parchment, is
drawn so tightly over his frame that
1t cannot be pinched up between
thumb and finger He is unable to
walk, but has good hearing and sound
eyeslght and large crop of perfectly
snow-white hair and beard.-New Or
leans Picayune.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
Smaller Holdings.

The majority of our ranchers are
''land poor" Year after year they
pay taxes on acres of land which they
in no wise utilize, or, if an attempt is
made to cultivate large portion OF
the land, the labor and capital expend-
ed is so divided that no portion of the
land receives proper treatment.
Smaller holdings with diversified
farming is the indispensable condition
of prosperity in this country. Every
new product that can be raised profit
ably will give new satisfaction. For
those products which do not bring the
proper return substitute others which,
possibly, may require more labor,
more skill, more industry, but return
us more profit ard prosperity.
What amount of land should con-
stitute farm in this county might be
determined by the amount that the
owner is able to thoroughly cultivate
and properly attend to. All land in
excess to this should be disposed of in
small tracts to people who would i'm
prove the land and make comfortable
homes thereon. TO bring this about
very reasonable price should be plac-
ed on the land. Settlers would come
in and their improvement and the
general prosperity of the neighbor-
hood would enhance the value OF all
holdings in the neighborhood.
Our ranchers would not keep stock
on their farms if some profit was not
realized. Will they continue to hold
large tracts of land which bring no re-
turn but demand an outlay? Let us
see.
THE above from the Sidney indie
pendent confirms the JOURNALS fire.
quent expression for intensive"
farming. Many acres Of good land,
now dormant and likely to remain so
for many years, would soon be under
cultivation and increasing the prosper
ity of the county, if the present owners
would dispose of it cheaply, and de-
vote their whole attention to tracts of
such size as they can properly cultivate,
saving as we'll, quite an item In taxes.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
Historic Lancaster House.

On Lewis river, in Western Wash
lngton, the Lancaster farm lies. This
old farm, beside being historic as the
home of Columbia Lancaster, still
shows the trails of the old Hudson Bay
COmpany's fur dealers. The house
was built by Mr.. Lancaster after his
return from Congress. It is most at
tractive and we'll buiIt, and when first
erected it was celebrated as the finest
residence in the whole territory of
Washington. The large pillared
porches extending from top to bottom
show how the builders ideas of comfort
were formed during his experience at
the national capital. On the floor of
the parlor is finely-preserved carpet,
of the oldest fashion,. 1t is double width
Brussels, with pattern in bright red
fully six feet long. The carpet was
bought as wedding present for Mrs
Lancaster, and imported from London.
The furniture or most of it, is old
fashioned mahogany, with hair-cloth
seats, and extremely quaint in design.
All this furniture and carpet were
brought across the plains by OK teams
in lS49, and is all good for 80 years or
more service.
In the garnet of this old house is
piled great stacks of old books and
public documents, accumulated by
Judge Lancaster while delegate to
congress. Much valuable historical
material is here being wasted on the
moths and dust of farm dwelling.
Some Of the books have the original
wrappings upon them as they were
"franked" by the government to Judge
Lancaster for distribution among the
Observation-Disclosures
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
Mid-COntinent Exposition.

Gov. Clough, of Minnesota, has is
sued a. formal invitation to the gov
ernors of ten states and to the mayors
of the principal cities therein to send
representatives to a convention to be
held in Minneapolis November 20.
The object of the convention is to take
the fist steps toward holding a great
mid-continent exposition between
Minneapolis and st. Paul in 1898.
The states invited are Wisconsin.
Michigan, Iowa, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Nebraska, Oregon, Washing
toh and Wyoming.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
The u. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior to all Others.
Resolution.
IN THE ROARD or con

IN THE BOARD OF COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF SHELTON, STATE OF
WASHINGTON.
Regular session, Oct. 10, 1885, Resolution
making levy of town taxes for the year 1895.
WHEREAS under and by virtue of the pro.
Visions OF Section six (6) of an act of the Legs-
latlve assembly of the State of Washington
entitled an act to provide for the assessment and
collection OF taxes in municipal corporations
OF the third and fourth class in the State OF
Washington and declaring an emergency. an
proved March 1893. The County Auditor Of
Mason County, said State has notified this board
OF the total valuation of the property Situated i'm
such corporation, this town. as euualized nv
the State Board of &c utilization and
WHEREAS said total amount is s1S51o5 one
hundred and eighty-five thousand one hundred
and twenty-five dollars, and whereas il is the
Judgment OF this board that the annual tax
levy OF said town. for the year 1885, should be ut
the rate OF seven mills on each dollar of said
assessed valuation. Now therefore be il resoIv-
ed ana ordained by the council of the town of
5ncltoh tnat fhe sum of Seven mills on each dol
lar OF said total assessed valuation, of property
oe ana It is hereby levied upon all of said prop
erty as shown by the proper assessment thereof.
raised Ill open session of the Council bv the
following vote to wit;
Ayes
Shorter, " M ii'
Nays
j. A. Horton.
Adopted this 10 day of Oct. 1895.
Attest c. v. Dunbar. CLERK. = -'1'-N' ~ asor
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
instruments Filed For Record.

In the office of the Auditor of Mason County
WASH, for the week ending Oct. 22th., 1895.
DEEDS.
Martin Thornton to c. E. Hallert. wdS Ell
DEC 1o-zoz $3.50
+ Eberhart, ct ux, to Walter Campim. W d
lots l, A. ., 9, 10-Blk 56 in Allyn, Sion
Webb to Thos Webb. &c Lots 7SSelI
sw'4 NwA Sea Sec IL, Lot Sec 13--2l-4 81
BILL OF SALE.
John Hopp to M Maddox.
20 tons hay at Clifton, ssso
state Ptg Co to w Lott, cond sale of paper
'Uo' asi eellehI $50 90
r Fitch to Robert Chapman, assignment of
Alex Chapman mortgage.
SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE.
Henrltta M Halter to Martin Thornton. Sell
$500
John McCabe revocation of power of ATTORNEY
to E Leisure.
Chas Gurslen VS. Pete Peterson, loggers lien
s267. 40 NV
Plat OF oyster claims filed, David Helser. G T,
w Brown [2l
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25

AS a result of an attempt to enforce
some obedience to the rules on the part
OF young Willie Armstrong, at the
school last Friday, the lad has been
arrested for assault and battery. and
IS having hearing Thursday evening.
mere are several lads in the school
VINO want to run the school, but prefer
10 escape going at all. If their par
ents can't see the value of an educa-
tlon TO their boys and enforce their
ooeoience to the teachers, it is far bet
Ter that they were kept out of school,
ana not be setting bad example for
younger scholars.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
An Ordin ance No. 80.
AMENDING SECTION IL, OF ORDINANCE \
,, CONCERNING LICE NSES.

AMENDING SECTION IL, OF ORDINANCE NO.
,, CONCERNING LICE NSES.
Be ordained by the Council of the town OF
Shelton:
SECTION L. That section IL, of ordinance No
:. concerning licenses be and the same is hereby
amended to read as follows:
SEC 2. That PedlerS aud all itinerant vendors
of goods, wares merchandise and other personal
property. shall pay a license of So per day, or
S23. per week.
All persons who shall Offer for sale by retail in
the corporate limits of the town of Shelton
goods, wares and merchandise, upon the streets,
from wagons, from stands, or in private or
public rooms, whether such rooms be rented,
temporarily, for such parpose or not, shall be
deemed pedlars and itinerant vendors under
this ordinance. PROVIDED, that this ordinance
shall not apply to farmers, ranchers and merch-
ants who peddle the produce of their farms,
ranches or workshops.
SEC. 3. That this ordinance shall be in force
and take effect from and after its publication in
the MASON COUNTY JOURNAL
Approved the 10 day of Oct. 1895.
WALDO G. REX, Mayor.
Attest: C. V. DUNBAR, Clerk
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-10-25
An Ordinance No. 36
RELATING TO LICENSE FOR THE SALE c
CIGARETTES BY WHOLESALE OR RETA |

RELATING TO LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF
CIGARETTES BY WHOLESALE OR RETA IL.
Be it ordained by the Council of the town of
Shelton,
SECTION l. Hereafter it shall not be lawful
LOT any person or persons to sell cigarettes made
OF tobacco IN combination with any substa ce
or material, covering or wrapper, or containing
any substance or material other than toOacco
within the corporate limits of the town of Shell
ton, until such person or persons shall have OBJ
tanned a license therefor.
| SEC. = Any person or persons who may de-
sire to engage in the sale of cigarettes as afore-
said IN the town of Shelton, and who applies
for license therefor shall make oath that to the
! best OF his knowledge and belief the cigarettes
so intended to be sold pursuant to said license
90 not contain any injurious drug, narcotic or
other deleterious matter, and that he will not
knowingly sell any cigarette containing such
injurious drug, narcotic or other deleteriOus
matter.
| SEC. 3. That such applicant shall make a
written application to the Council of the town
OF Shelton for such license, stating the time for
winch license is desired; which said application
shall be Endorsed by at least five reputable
citizens of the town of Shelton. No such license
shall be granted until the said applicant shall
have paid to the Treasurer of the town of Shell
ton, the sum of $40. if his said sales are to be
made at RETAIL and the sum of $685. if sales are to
be by wholesale for the right to sell such cigar
ettes in said town for the period of one year
from the date of such license; or if the said
license is desired for a shorter period than one
| year, then fol such period, the same rate IS
above, proportionately. Provided that no
license shall issue for shorter period than six
| months.
SEC. 4. Any person selling or giving away
cigarettes in the town of Shelton without a
license, or selling giving away any cigare tie,
or cigarettes containing any injurious drug,
narcotic or other deleteriOus matter mentioned
in section =, OF this ordinance, is guilty of ms
demeanor, and shall, on conviction thereof be
subject to fine of fifty dollars for each offense
or be imprisoned in the town Jail for thirty DAYS
and any person having license, or any person
not licensed, who sells or gives away any cigar
cite or cigarettes of any kind to minor under
the age of eighteen years, shall be subjected to
the same penalty as herein provided.
SEC. .. This ordinance shall be in force and
In effect from and after its publication in the
MASON COUNTY JOURNAL.
Approved, this the 10 day of October 1895.
WALDO q. REX, Mayor.
Attest: G. V. DUNBAR, Clerk Pub DC t. 25, 95