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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-08-30
NO CROWo.Ni m TEXAS.
'Ome Staggering .;Surc; Regarding Il
Arc, t,c TIL. I. ne Star State.

'ome Staggering ;-urc' Regarding the
Area cr tn" I. ne stag State.
A recently printed statement thai
he western states of America arr
becoming crowded is disproved by
6gnrcs that, through various man.
| ipulations, tell most wonderful
| story of the length and breadth OF
The magnificent empire lying west Oh
he Mississippi river. Of the vast area
| If the larger western states, people who
nave not visited IT,. ~ and travelled over
vhem have no cl.','rs hcIsive idea.
Texas, the largest cf The United States,
las an area of De-: 300 square miles. TIC
the casual reader, sas' Kate Fields
Washington, these figures mean but
very little; they show. however, that
The Lone Star state is more than
Connecticut. If it were possible to run
! railway train frcrl Connecticut tc
Texas and back in Il day, and if the
rain could take the entire population
IT the Nutmeg state. rs given by The
asst census. at every trip. and, upon ita
-eturn, there should lie as many person:
n the state as there were before Tho
rain left with its CARGO. and if each
me of these people were pia"cd upon ar
ere of ground upon bis arrival in Texas,
the train would be obliged to make 224
trips, or to dcpopulato Connecticut 224
times, before accomplishing its mission,
md then there would remain in Texas
" a n
ing interest to know that such a train.
made up of coaches twenty feet long.
| capable of accommodating fifty pas
,engers each, would extend over dis
lance of more than ffty-six miles.
| If the entire state of Texas were
planted with corn and the hills were
Two feet apart and the rows were three
and child in the state OF Connecticut
we're set to work in the field to hoe the
corn, and each person was able to anC
lid hoe two hills in five minutes, it would
take this army of labOrcrs seven years
$50 days and seven hours to hoe every
lill of corn in the state. lahoring con
sinuously day and night 800 days eacf
7ear.
To those persons who have never
stopped to consider how great a country
hey are living in thr&>. figures may be
IF interest. The mar ~. fears that he
sould not elbow his .';.y around in the
crowded west without .'h.tiing the nap o.
mis- coat sleeves may .r::t'.cr some sOlact
from the statement that The entire liv
| Il 4
300 souls. divided lit, :'i:liics of five
persons each, COP ii b. !"''ated in Texas
each family with !. l. is: on "a half
acre lot, and thcr,' woui; still remain
| $4,000, 900 vacant family lots
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-08-30
DON'T STOP TOBACCO.
How to cure yourself while using

HOW " CuTc yourself WHO uBlAB LIE
The tobacco habit grows on man
until his nervous system is seriously
affected, impairing health, comfort
and happiness. To quit suddenly is
too severe shock to the system, az
tobacco, to an inveterate user becomes
stimulant that his system continu-
ally Graves. Baco-Curo is a scientific
cure for the tobacco habit, in all its
forms, carefully compounded after the
formula of an eminent Berlin Physi-
clan who has used it in his pri-
vate practice since 1872, without a
failure, purely vegetable and guaran-
teed perfectly harmless. You can
use all the tobacco you want, while
takink Baco-Curo, it will notify you
when to stop. We give . written
guarantee to permanently cure any
case with three boxes, or refund the
money with 10 per cent. interest.
Baco-Curo is not a substitute, but =
scientific cure, that cures without the
aid of will power and with no incon.
venience. 1t leaves the system q.
pure and free from nicotine az the day
you took your first chew or smoke
Sold by all druggists with our ironclad
guarantee, 81 90 per box, three boxes
(thirty days treatment) $3.50, or sent
direct upon receipt of price. SEM
SIX TWO-CENT STAMPS FOR
SAMPLE BOX, BOOKLET AMI
PROOFS FREE. Eureka Chemica
q Manufacturing Chemists, Lacrosse
Wisconsin.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-08-30
RARE BLACK PEARLS.
ROmo Of the Most Valuable Come fro
California.

Some Of the Most Valuable Come from
California.
It is on record that the most valuable
collection of black pearls in the world
is owned by the empress of Austria.
A black pearl necklace worn lately by
noble English lady at grand enter
tainment was estimated to be worth
one hundred and twenty-five thousand
dollars, and there was but a single row
Of gems.
At the present time black pearls com.
mand exorbitant prices. Some very
valuable ones are found in Lower Cali.
fornia; such specimens are rare and
costly. Next to these in estimation are
deep blue pearls. and seldom is it that
s. Il can bv obtained at any price.
ne story runs that valuable col
ion of pearls was at one time found
,he river Conway, in North Wales,
II among them. as is gravely chron.
I'd. was stool pearl, in form and size
abii,.g button mold, and weigh.
"rcu,ecn 81 aims. 1t Is added that
tieEl;.l named Wynn was the
y owner. To emphasize this &C.
tit is further stated that Conway
is t. is day part and parcel, SO
Ak, the royal crown of Eng.
l.; h2cn presented to the
81 aries III. by her chamber.
j ga, csaan also answering to ths
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-08-30
PLEA FOR HARVEST"
sEAlP' Not an Americanism, But N OIL
English Term.


English Term.
have been reminded by severa
friends that the word fall is not exclu
sively American. but that it is uset
for autumn in s9me parts of the coun
try to this day, says a writer in TIT
Queen.
had learned this fact before, though
cannot remember ever to have, .heari
the were; used by any country people.
Like mcst so-called AmericaniSms, i,
was doubtless taken over by emigrants
and spread. l think that most Ameti
canismS come from the strong New
England stock. They were the stout
est and sturdiest of the English race
therefore the stoutest and sturdiest
people in the world Let us always
my friends, when we can, be patriotic.
1t is a pretty word; but those who use
it contemplate. Us we said before, the
season as a time of decay and decline
and approaching death. Those who
speak of autumn think of full barns and
granaries overlooking.
/ am sorry we have not kept our OWL
old English word. Could we not revive
it, and speak OF the season as that OF
harvest? Spring, summer, harvest, win.
ter. These are four pames-all good
Anglo-SaXon words.
Nay, the word ''harvest"-h@rfest-
is actually the Anglo-Saxon for au.
tumn. September is harfest monad-
the month Of harvest. Let us abolish
autumn-it can go back to the Latin
electromagnetic speak hencetorth OF
harvest.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-08-30
THE POWCf, OF WATER.
Constantly Working Form or An
other .,estrni. the land.

Constantly Wor!1i.::sii . e Form or An
other t Destroy tho Land.
A southern engineer contributes ar
article on Geology and the Mississippi
Problem to the Engineering Magazine
IN it he says:
owe find i'll water the only tireless
agent that works in the modification Of
continents: and instead of being the
great renOvator of the land it is pop
llarly conceived. it is the great destroy
er. The destruction of ancient Rome
aas been attributed to time. But it wai
lue simply to the moisture of the at
nosphere working through chemica,
agencies 1t was water, invisible
but penetrating the very stones of the
wonderful city, that caused her to
crumblc into ruins, and gave to modern
Rome grade greatly elevated above
DER ancient grade. But it works not
alone in the cities and towns. There is
nOt hill on earth that has not beer
;Aorn of something of it's altitude by
this subtle force, and there is not .
mountain on earth, if not fitfully re
newed by volcanic action, that has not
been compelled to lower its peak be.
fore this universal levclcr of the ex.
allied. 1t may be dreadful thought
indeed, but we do not know absolutely
that we are not dependent on the earth.
quake and TIC volcano for keeping Oul
continental habitat above the level Oh
the ocean; for water not only destroys
but it has the pcrsistency and force to
carry off to its burial place in the sea
all that it has caused to perish. 1t may
take long time at its task, but, work
ing either in its gaseous, it's liquid, OF
its solid form, it seems to be the most
persistent thing on earth, never perish
ing, and, however divided and invisible
at times, always ready to unite its forces
Tor supreme effort at the degradation
II . continent"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-08-30
Our Free OKer.

The long Winter evenings can he
very profitably devoted to reading, but
there are some things that we must
read the year round. One of these il
local paper: the best in the county
is before you. Another is a good home
paper of general circulation, such az
|"Womankind," for instance, which,
comes once a month filed with the
best things for the busy housewife
We are able. by special arrangements
with the publishers, to offer "Woman.
kind" free for year to every paid-in.
advance subscriber to our paper, and
are glad to do so, for we are convinced
that no home paper in America con-
tains more practical value to woman
Bright stories, clever poems, the latest
fashions. news of woman's work every.
where, articles on Motherhood. >
"Cultivation OF Flowers" woman,
'arliament for the discussion of mat
ers. of interest, are few of the bright
lea lures OF "WOmankind."
To the head of the house we offer on
he same terms Farm News. .n able
agricultural paper, edited by practi-
cal farmer (Miller Purvis. ESQ.,, late
state lecturer Of the Ohio Farmers
Alliance} and filled each month with
suggestions from able correspondents
that make it an absolute necessity tc
every wide awake farmer. This pa.
per is yours for the asking, provided
you are subscriber to our paper.
Remember every paid-in-advance
subscriber to the JOURNAL is entitled
to his choice of either of these papers
A sample copy IF both papers may be
obtained L. ldrSs g the Hosterman
Publishing CD, ii r ,gfield, Ohio.
Come IN and pa year in advance.
"a the Journal al. { one of these
ttractiyc papers !.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-08-30
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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-08-30
"a" HAUNTED PALACE.
9tf1nE0. Sights Seen in the Swedish Roy
VT

ar1ng6. Sights Seen in the Swedish Royal
Court.
The Stockholm correspondent of the
Independent Beige tells this ghost
story:
,. For long time it has been no secret
that spirits haunt the royal palace in
Stockholm. Years ago the king be-
came so thoroughly convinced of the
presence of ghosts that he had the big
wing most frequented by them torn
down and rebuilt. But the ghosts did
not disappear when the alteration was
made, and they still carry on their
nightly carousals. Some time ago the
Danish crown prince and his wife,
while visiting Stockholm court, lived
in the haunted palace. On the first
night there was an extraordinary
manifestation. A chamberlain was
lifted from his bed by invisible hands
and was laid on table at the end of a
bedroom farthest from the bed. On
the following morning Prince Johann
asked him if he had heard the uproar
in his room. On the evening of the same
day Princess Louise was writing in
= room brilliantly lighted. Suddenly
a woman appeared and began extin-
gushing the lights. Princess Louise,
who is celebrated for her courage,
tried to lay hands on the woman,
but the latter vanished as suddenly as
she appeared. Prince Christian, the
eldest son of the crown prince, wished
late one afternoon to fetch something
from q dimly-lighted room. He left his
father and mother, only to return a
few moments later empty handed,
white and trembling. He said that he
had found the room filled with strange
figures, which barred his way and
made threatening gestures. The day
before his departure the Danish crown
prince was playing cards with the
crown prince of Sweden, when Prince
Gustav, turning white with fear, ex-
claimed that giant was behind Prince
Johann's chair, looking at his cards
Both princes sprang to their feet and
the giant disappeared. Nobody in the
Swedish royal family doubts the pres
ence of the ghosts, but the subject of
their appearance is tabooed at court. :
Il sson In Birds.
Man prides '.imself on his reasoning
powers, but il is doubtful, says writer
on the subject, whether other creatures
Mavc not the same faculty in a much
greater degxer when in connection with
their peculiar needs. There is little
doubt but Often the same bird comes to
the same location it frequented the year
before, though it has migrated hum
dreds Of miles during the season. It
requires Judgment to distinguish be-
tween what the bird has or has not
aeen. 50 Is not to take the wrong path.
eod Judgment is the residuum Of reason.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-02-02
MISS MARY sNOWDEN.

MARY, only daughter of Edward and Eliza
beth Snowden, was born in Springfield, o.,
and passed into the immortal life, Decem-
Der II, 1894. Mary was the second of three
children; Frederick the eldest giving his life to
his country in January, 1868; Henry the young
est dying in infancy. Being thus left many
years ago as the only child of fond parents, her
loving heart went out in strong affection to both,
she striving at all times to add to their comfort
and happiness.
After the death of her father, April IL, 1887,
her love and thoughtful kindI ess for her mother,
became, if possible intensified, and she was
ever on the alert to relieve her of care. In re-
ligious faith she was sincere and unwavering
believer in the doctrines of the UDiversaist
Church. She united with the Springfield church
many years ago; and although since the revival
of services and the erection of the new church
she was unable to be present, in spirit she was
always in the house of the Lord and none
favored with ability TO be present were more de-
lighted when the new church wac dedicated
Her departure leaves the mother alone; butshe
is comfoi ted with the same sweethope that sus-
tanned the father and daughter. The funeral
services were conducted by the writer at the
home, on the afternoon of December 10. large
number of sympathzing friend were present.
j, w. HENLEY.
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Parents and Children.

About the worst thing parents can do
is to discuss the failings of children be-
fore them. The next worst thing is for
one parent to attempt to punish the
child and the other parent protest
against it. Either action will damage
the respect of the child for one or the
other of its parents, and if there is one
thing more than another that parents
want to preserve it is their dignity be-
fore their children. A child who gets
the idea that one parent is at variance
with the other on the question of discip-
line will make both unhappy and render
itself decidedly Objectionable by playing
off on one parent against the other. IL
you want 10 have any harmony in the
family get together on the question of
disciplining the children-at least in
their presence-and then if you want to
quarrel on methods do it in the privacy
of your own apartments, where you can
have it out without lowering yourselves
in the eyes of the children. Washing
ton Star
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-02-02

eral Convention and the State Conven-
ton within whose limits the contribu-
tors respectively reside. Under such
rule of division it is hoped to enlist
feeling of both local and general inter
est.
But how shall this "Cent-a-Day"
method be worked? If pastors will send
for blanks, distribute the same among
their people, and obtain signatures, the
desired results will be secured. The
Gent a-Day" method has never failed
to be successful when thus urged. IL
some Jealous Sunday school teacher or
worker in parish will write for pledges
and present the same to associates and
friends, a good measure of success will
also be ensured. If for any reason, neither
of these ways of procedure is open, then
let individuals who look with favor up
on the "Cent-a- Day" method write at
once to the Financial Secretary, obtain
a blank pledge, sign and return the same,
and thus become enrolled among the
fast growing list of contributors. 1t will
do just as we'll to cut the pledge from
The UNIvERsALIsT, sign that printed
form, and mail the slip as indicated on
its face. My earnest word of appeal is
that action should be taken at once. We
are seeking contributors for 1895. Every
day counts in the application of the
"Cent-a Day" plan. Let those who are
inclined to contribute by the Gent a.
Day" plan, or otherwise, send in their
names with as little delay as possible.
Let us take immediate action and thus
encourage each other in making the ad-
vance movement to which we are already
committed. HENRY w. RUGG,
Financial Secretary.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Jan, &c,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-02-02
WHAT ARE WE TRYING TO DO2

This question in slightly varying
form of statement comes to me from
numerous enquirers. Its general refer
ence is to the work of the General Con
vention, while special bearing is to the
endeavors now being put forth to in
crease contributions for Convention
uses.
1t may be stated at the outset that
the present calls upon the General Con-
vention to promote missionary enter
prises in the West. to aid feeble and
struggling churches, to save church
property from being lost to our demon
nation, are very urgent. Money is
needed for immediate use in the direc-
tons pointed out. as we'll as for the sup
port Of movements to which aid has been
already promised. Our New General
Missionary is expected to open up many
promising fields of occupation, and
money will be required to establish our
cause in such localities. The contribu-
tions called for will provide for the doing
of a most important and blessed work;
the fulflment of Missionary service 10
which we are sacredly bound as loyal
UDiversalists. The opportunities are
many; the needs great; the obligations
evident.
In attempting to gather larger con-
tributions for the Missionary work of
our church, an effort is being made to
obtain pledges from interested Univer
salists all over the land, who will prom
Use to give "Cent-a-Day" for the pur-
pose named. The sums received from
these "Cent-a Day" offerings. unless
otherwise designated by the signer of
pledge, will be divided between the Gen.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-02-02
MRS, JULIA ANN CASE.

Mrs. JULIA ANN CASE was born May 90,
1880. Died at her home in New Trenton, Ind,
January 10, 1895, aged Ga years. She was
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. z. A. Nye, who were
formerly residents of New Trenton. She was
united in marriage to Absalom Il. Case, June 6,
1917, and spent the remainder of her life near
the home of her BIRTH sharing his joys and sor-
rows To this union wereborn thirteen children;
six girls and two boys died in infancy.
Five years ago Mrs. Case had an attack of
La Grippe from which she never fully recovered.
In September of last year dropsy became evil
dent and from this disease she died. She
leaves husband. four children, and seven
grand children.
Mrs. Case was Universalist in faith. but not
a member of our church, there not being an or
ganization near her home. She was good
and kind woman. In life she cast from her the
bonds of fear and did the right for its own sake.
In death she was perfectly resigned. and will
ing to answer the call of that higher Power
The funeral was conducted in the M. E.
church at New Trenton, by Rev, j. w. McCord'
and her body laid to rest in the cemetery near
by. J.w. NJ.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-02-02
CHURCH NOTICES.
One Cent-a-Day for Missions,

Blank forms of pledges on this approved plan
of seeking contributions for State and General
Conventions are now ready for distribution one
or more of the pledge cards will be mailed III an
swer to applications. Folding boxes Will be sent
with the pledges in all cases when requests are
made for them. The pledges, by which the
promise to.give cent day for Missions is reg
istered constitute the important feature of this
plan intended to reach all of our people; but
the boxes have value both as object lessons and
Repositories. VIII not pastors and friends now,
at the beginning of the year. send in their requis-
itions for pledges and boxes? Volunteer agents
to distribute the "Cent-a-Day" pledges, and OBJ
tain signatures thereto, a desired in every
Universalist parish and Sunday-school. Who
will lend a-hand in such service? 1t will be Mis-
sionary work for Missions.
HENRY W. RUGG, Financial Secretary.
PROVIDENCE, II. l., January, 1895.
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appointments.

REV. r. N. JOHN will preach:-
Feb. /, 2,3, Series of meetings at Mt. Carmel
REV. G. F. BUSHNELL will preach monthly
as follows until further notice.
First Sunday HuntertOwn, Ind,
Second Sunday, Cromwell.
Third Sunday Collamer.
Saturday before fourth Sunday. Africa.
Fourth Sunday. Claypool A. M. Grove Chapel
In evening.
p. o. and telegraph address Roam. Ind,
REV. j. b. FOSHER, will preach
list Sunday in each month. McCordsvile, Ind.
1880 A. NJ, 1880 p. M.
list Sunday, Oaklandon, 800 P. NJ
End and 4th Sundays. Pendleton, 1890 A. M.
7:30P.M.
REV. LEON P. JONES will preach
Girard. Ill., the first and third Sundays OF
each month. At New Salem the second and
fourth Sundays. Fifth Sundays will be devoted
to missionary appointments near these places.
REV. j. X. DILLON will preach
Sharpsburg, ILL.,, the second Sunday in each
month. Will answer calls where needed. Ad-
dress Greenup. Ill.
REV. H. N. BROWN will preach as follows each
monthly until further notice.
list Sunday. Ireland Ind.
8rd Sunday, Pleasant Hill.
4th Sunday. Saluda.
Second Sunday will answer calls where needed.