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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08

Bow Judge Culberson Once Won c.
That Seemed Hopeless

, Bow Judge Culberson Once Won Case
That Seemed Hopeless
Congressman Dave Culberson, as he is
familiarly known in Texas from the Rio
Grande to the Red river. is one of the
most entertaining members of the house.
He is always ready with witty reply
to any law or political question pro-
pounded to him by his associates and is
the sabject OF more stories than any
member Of congress except Thomas B.
Reed
In 1860. Just after Lincoln had been
elected president, said an old friend of
Judge Culberson the other day. there
was q neighborhood quarrel betweeen
two citizens In Upshur county. Tex
The southern question was at fever heat
and the feeling was very strong ON both
sides. Each side of the case, of course,
was anxious TO get the verdict. The de
PENDANT went to Jefferson and engaged
Culberson, who was then rising to dis
tinotion as bright lawyer. Dawes eli
ent didn't have any case, the evidence
being all against him; but, true to his
trust. as he always is. Culberson deter
mined to make the best fight he could
for him. When the trial came off, it
turned out that the other fellow had
employed a smart young saddlebag law
yer from Maryland. just located in
Texas.
'Culberson had the opening speech
and made good defense for his client
under the circumstances. When the
Marylander replied in behalf of his eli
emit. he produced vast array of author
tiles, from which he read in support Of
his case. When the young man closed.
Culberson picked up one Of the books
from which the opposing counsel had
been reading and said: IF your hon
or please. this young brother of the pro.
fession has been reading for your in.
struction Massachusetts, law. This book
is printed in Boston. 1t is "Greenleai
on Evidence We don't want Massa.
chusetts law to govern Us in Texas.
have been giving you genuine Texas
law. made by our own people.
What's thatr asked the judge
sharply, been imposing on the court
with Yankee law?'
Eyes, sir, your honor, said Culber
son; he has been reading from this book,
which was printed in Boston, Mass.
"'Pass it over this way, said the sur
prised court, looking at the fly leaf.
Then he said:
Mr.. Culberson. the court finds thai
you are correct It is Boston print,
and we don't want any Of it here. Nc
abolition law for Upshur county, and
the court will be id il we will have
1t.
ITO the supreme disgust of the young
lawyer the court continued as follows
Sir, upon the evidence of the case
dismiss the suit against Dave Culber
sons friend and fine the plaintiff 81
and costs and his lawyer e5 for con
tempt Of court. Now; young man, lei
that serve as warning to you how yor
try to practice abolition law in thii
stated
.'Culberson's client set up the dinner
and the young Maryland lawyer wa
one Of the first men to enlist in the war
He wanted to whip Massachusetts fol
the loss of his first case. w Washington
Post.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08

A Warrington Justice once reproved q
would Be suicide thus: Young man,
Jon hxTs been fonnd guilty Of attempt
ing 10 druwn yourself il the river Only
consider what your feiings would have
been had you succee1ed Green Bag
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08
Curran,s Rctort.

Curran's friend was tickled by tht
orators retort apropos of the jury sys
tenn. The friend was Dragging of his at
tachment to it and said. with trial by
jury | have lived, and, by the blessing
of God, with trial by jury will dier'
"Oh." said Curran in amazement,
then you've made up your mind to be
hanged, Dickl''
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08
First Patent In America.

The first patent granted III America
was issued by the general court of Bos.
ton, March 6, l64e. to Joseph .Ienks for
his invention Of water wheel A fac
smile copy has recently been placed III
the patent Office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08
Good Advice.

Be sure you are right. and then stop,
If there Is any danger of your going
wrong. -Picayune.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-06-14
Our Free Offer.

The long Winter evenings can be
very prOftably devoted to reading, but
there are some things that we must
read the year round. One of these is
local paper: the best in the county
is before you. Another is a good home
paper Of general circulation, such as
"Womankind," for instance, which
comes once a month filled 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's
parliament for the discussion of mat
tiers of interest, are few of the bright
features of "Womankind."
To the head of the house we offer on
the same terms Farm News" an 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 to
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 of both papers may be
obtained by addressing the Hosterman
Publishing Co.. Springfield, Ohio.
Come in and pay year in advance.
to the JOURNAL and get one of these
attractive papers free.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-06-14
A PATERNAl TOWN.
Who're Everything Is Ordered and Done
by Public Signal.

Whore Everything Is Ordered and Done
by Public Signal.
The village of New Hartford, in Con-
necticut, has one matter of town pride:
The sails of the Vigilant were made
there. The duck mills where they
were made are the sole industry of the
place. and they are managed with a
sort of paternalism. For fully two gen.
crations, says the Philadelphia Ledger,
it has been the custom of the managers
toloolx after the comfort of the en-
ploFeS in a variety of little ways on the
theory that better work and more Of it
is produced thereby One of the pater-
nal institutions. that has been estab-
lished is the potato bell" At 1850
o'clock every morning the big bell Of
the mills rings loudly. That is the sspo-
tato bell.
The wives of the workmen know that
when that bell rings it is time to put
the potato 5 on to boil for dinner. No
workman': wife would think of putting
on the pot toes until the bell rings. and
as conses hence dinners are always on
time when The men reach home. There
is no excus ). therefore, for any man be-
ing late on returning to work when the
noon spell is ended. The Waterman of
the mill is compelled. to ring the bell
every hour of the night to make sure
that he is awake and doing his duty.
Nobody in the village IS disturbed By
the night bell, it is said, although visit
ors are kept awake by it.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-06-14
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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-06-14

NOTES.
should bring text books they may ON
; the subjects of instructions detailed.
Questions on methods invited which will
be opened and the questions each
evening sessions lectures bv
educators will be given.
cordial invitation general public to attend
THESE meetings. B. GUNDERSON,
Co. Supt of Schools
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-06-14
EXTRACTS FROM SCHOOL LAW.

.ch. Ss:. - Every teacher employed
attend
pc Is When the institute during the time that the
are employed in teaching diminished
Superintendent. ~ lAe4 :" y sAe SountS
~ - ANY teacher failing institute in the
= "ncn nc nolds certificate account
forfeited certificate. ' A - Aee1'e' ~ nave
GENERALS RULING: Holders State certificates
etOus Of law, - ~ - .4e AoAekoans P1oVi-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-06-14
MYSTERIES!
he Nervous System the Seat
of Life and Mind. Recent
Wonderful Discoveries.

.ecent discoveries have demonstrated that
i che organs OF the body are under the con.
rOl OF the nerve centers, located I'm or near
he base of the brain and that when these are
;eranged the organs which they supply with
lerve fluid are also deranged. When it is re-
rendered that a serious injury to the spinal
ord will cause paralysis of the body below
prevented by the injury from reaching the
)aralyzed portion, it will be understood how
jhe arrangement OF the nerve centers will
cause the arrangement OF the various organs
which they supply with nerve force.
TwO-thirds OF chronic diseases are due to
.he imperfect action of the nerve centers at
The base OF the brain, not from derange-
nept primarily originating in the organ it.
ielf: The. great mistake of physicians in
reating these diseases Is that they treat the
organ rather than the nerve centers which
ire the cause of the trouble.
DIR. FRANKLIN MILES. the celebrated spe-
''alist, has profoundly studied this subject for
over 20 years. and has made many important
discoveries in connec ton with it, chief among
hem being the facts contained in the above
itement and that the ordinary methods of
eatment are wrong. All headache, dizzi-
.,ss dizziness, confusion, PRESSURE blues.
mania, melancholy, insanity, epilepsy, st.
VItus dance. etc., are nervous diseases no
matter how caused. The wonderful success OF
DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine is due to the
DR.. MILES RESTORATIVE NERvINE Is sold by
Ill druggists on positive guarantee, or sent
1irect by Dr.. MILES MEDICAL Co., Elkhart.
Ind, on receipt OF price, 81 per bottle, six
bottles for IS, express prepaid. It contains
oejther opiates nor dangerous drugs
SOLD by ALI, DRIIGGJSTS
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-06-14
1e0gram@ Of sDz
Third Annual Session
Mason COUNTY YeacherS' Institute,
be at School
Building Shelton WASH,
5dne 24, 25, 2@, 21-8tb, 1861
Under supervision of County Superintendent;
Conducted by Prof. A. c. Jones and
Miss Hawley, (Vashon College, and
The Teachers of Mason County WASHINGTON

s.s0 -G mysroaUgy'
500 -R Rsess"''9.
$40 . -CiUicS.
$40 School Law and State Constitution
flo query Boz
A. NJ MONDAY.
Enrolment Announcements Organization
Pm MONDAY
Pedagogy, Prof A. c. Jones
Physiology, Geo. Draham
methods of teaching 1st and End Year,
Geography, how to present primary Althea Corey
Civcs, Prof A. c. Jones
School Law, Miss Hawlev
Query Box.
A. NJ TUESDAY,
Arithmetic Prof A. c. Jones
History, Miss Hawley
Grammar, Prof A. c. Jones
Penmanship, how I teach primary Hattie Cal1ow
Reading, how teach primary Jean Todd
P. NJ TUESDAY,
Pedagogy, Prof A. G.. Jones
Physiology, 3rd and 18th year Geo. Draham
Geography, 5th and 9th grade Miss NJ Ford
GIVES, Prof. A. G. Jones
School Law, Miss Hawley
Query Box.
A. NJ WEDNESDAY.
Arithmetic, Prof A. G. Jones
History, Miss Hawley
Grammar, Prof. Jones
Rsad d aad 4t gfads grades Carrie He Me SieT
P M WEDNESDAY.
Pedagogy Prof A. c. Jones
Physiology, 5th and 9th year H. H. Garretson
Geography, A1thea Corey
+. NJ ADMINISTRATIONS.
Civcs, Prof A G Tores
State Cors+;+r+;o pf ~
O. oi H. w. 'ones
A. NJ THURSDAY
A~;+h,,e+;o D-e
.11'. rlol' "a: y. Jones
History, Miss Haw1ey
Grammar, Prof A. c. Tones
Orthoora nhv urinary A1ho4 Cr
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a&./ +. M. THURSDAY.
Pedaooyy prof A n T
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= - - xo4 =: H. ~, o. a., L. OdrIetson
NAo" ~ r. eoen' III Iae : III ana otn year,
1nySlCdl geography, Prot. A. &. Jones
CL.1 I ~ y. 'onoS
O~Ao0A Low MISS HaWley
Query Box.
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'CHnaot~, frOT A. u. Jones
11aStoly' Miss Haw1ey
Grammar, Prof A. c. Tones
1tnoosidPny, duVdnCeu Ethel Brown
Is neaoing' {, O. grades Miss Minnie Ford
r.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-30

vealed the excellence of the hotels cuisine was ready.
 L. B. Hayes, the you1g manager ot the hotel, gave evidence of ubiQuiLy by being everywhere at the same .ime a. tending to the guests of the evening and it was largely through his excel lent judgment and management tha, the affair was such a success. As he IS not a familiar parsonage to the ma jority of Phoenicians on account of his short residence in the city brief biographical sketch of his Arizona eX- perience will be given. He first To- cated in the territory at Tucson and was there only eighteen months when he entered the field for city assessor on the Republican ticket and was elected by large majority. He was again elected for the same position at the next city election and won handsome majority His term of office expiring he came to Phoenix as an aspirant for the position of enrolling and expressing clerk of the Eighteenth legislature and to which he was elected by a unani- nous vote.
 The owner of the Ford hotel seeing the excellent business ability of the young man rendered him the hotel management which he accepted and is making that resort a popular one to the travelling public.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-30

they not for all that seek safety in the open air. They are crazed with fear, a1d yet remain to be burned to death when ten seconds run would carry then to liberty. But they never make the run, and, as rule, are burned alive in their stalls, where alone they seem to 1anoy they can find security. There is but one way to get them out and that is to blind them with some convenient cover, such as coat or a blanket, and thus, unable to see the dangers about them, trembling in every limb, apparently ready to fall to the earth with fear, they may be led out. But the cover must not be too quickly removed from their eyes; in fact, it should not be taken off until the animals are out of sight of the burning building, otherwise they will break away from the persons leading them and, in spite of the stoutest eff forts at restraint, will dash back to per ish in the flames.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-30
TOURNAMENT AT BOMBAY.
English and Indian Regiments Join in
 Military and Athletic Sports.

English and Indian Regiments Join in
 Military and Athletic Sports.
 A great deal of interest was mani fested in Bombay, recently, in the naval and military tournament. Encouraged by the success which attended similar programme previously given, Gen. Gatacre and the committee decided to add many new features, with the result that crowds assembled on each day to witness the various contests. Tickets were resold at premium, and even trees overlooking the oval were thronged with sightseers. The second evening, says foreign exchange, the tournament was attended by the gov ernor general, Lord Harris, who, as a famous athlete, enjoyed the capital sport provided. Little Miss Bracl1en- bury, at5ircl in the royal artillery uni form and escorted by troops, rode up to his c1ecllency and presented him with a programme. Immediately afterward a bugle sounded, and the military tattoo commenced. All the tunes were Scotch, the pipers of the Royal Scots regiment opening the proceedings. Five hundred men next marched in line, carrying colored lanterns, while twenty rnilitary bands concluded the music with 9 splendid rendering of the ''Old Hundredth.' Driving by the royal artil- lcry, and exhibition of skill with Indian clubs by two native regiments, tent peggiag. tricl-riding, and gun drill by men of the royal navy were warmly ap- preciated by the multitude. The Par seq volunteers from Peona were espe- cially popular.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-30
SCHOOL DEDICATION.
A Pleasant Event Attended With Ap-
 propriate Ceremonies.

One of the notable events was the dedication of the Creighton school house three miles northeast of the city. The school house was crowded and a close estimation placed the number of people at about three hundred. The exercises of the evening were opened with prayer by Rev. Healey. H. H. Creighton presided. The speakers on the occasion were Judge Grouse Major R. M. Woods of Illinois, Rev. B. R. Foley and J. A. Kilroy. A pleasing feature of the programme was four pieces of vocal music rendered by Messrs. Dysart, Klinger, Walbridge and Miss Ze.la Dysart.
 By urgent request Q. w. Klinger was prevailed upon to give his inimitable rendition of Barbara Fritchie." AS he always does, he made hit, the ap- plause being tremendous.
 After the programme was ended sup per was served in the basement of the school house and an abundance of food was on hand for all.The dedication was a thorough success and all present were glad they attended.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-30
AT THE RACE TRACK.
Trixie B Leads in a Three-Eighths of
 a Mile Dash.

At the race track Thursday a dis pute in regards to the speed of running horses was settled. The race was for a distance of three-eighths of mile and the purse was $15O and half of the gate receipts.
 About 200 spectators were present. The horses were in the pink of condi- tfon and were entered as follows: Trixie B, owned by James Gibson; King Bee, owned by Col. Rountree; Hungry John, owned by Will Houston, of Mesa; Peanuts, owned by Al Ruff. and Mattie Cole.
 John Grey acted as starter and J. M Sturges, J. E. Wallace and J. Heaters as judges. At the word the horses shot off like the wind, but one by one the dropped behind Trixie B, who came under the wire in :36A. The other horses came in after Trixie B in the following order: Matte Cole, King Bee, Hungry John and Peanuts bring ing up the rear.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-30
MILITIA AT MESA.
A Day of Drill and Target Practice.
 Ball in the Evening.

It was merry party of members of Company B and their friends that left Phoenix Thursday morning for Mesa. It was intended to go over by train, but two big busses were pressed into service instead.
 At the competitive shoot Company B's team did not make it's usual bril- liant showing. The long cold drive made the boys nervous. And then, too, but one distance was shot, 200 yards, and the Phoenix marksmen were always a trifie shy at that range Had the 500-yard range been used, the standing of the companies would have been different. But Mesa's team de- served it's victory and the men of B Company are glad they won. The scores out of possible fifty were as follows:
 Company B, Phoenix-Corporal Tan ner, 3S; Private McClintock, 39; Lieu tenant Coggins, 42; Corporal Moves, 30; Sergeant Russell, 23; total, .211. Company c, Tempe-Corporal Sigala, fl; Captain Mullen, 38; Private Van Horn, 39; Sergeant Borrowdale, 34; Lieutenant Schureman, 36; Sergeant Dickenson, 30; total, 218. Company E, Mesa-Sergeant Rogers, 38; Private Daley, 36; Sergeant Le Baron, 3S; Sergeant Pomeroy, 36; Prl- vate Hawks, 39; Corporal Hunsaker, 33; total, 220.
 Lieutenant Coggins, with a score of 42, made the best score shot on the range.
 In the afternoon the three compa- nies were merged into one for drill and guard mount. Captain Wickham, the senior. officer, commanded.
 In the evening came Company Els annual ball. The words, "a success, J but faintly describe the event. The boys of Company B make good hosts and saw that their guests all felt at home. Lieutenant Newell was the floor manager.
 | Lieutenant Leavell of the regular army, who was present at the ball, did not miss a number.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-30
A DAY 0F HaNT EVENTS. How Thanksgiving Was Observed at Home. Ford Hotel Formally Opened
 with a Ball. Housing Baseball Game at the Park School Dedicatories-R Race
 Meet.

Thanksgiving day was properly ob- served in the city by number of events. The festive turkey was in evi- dence at many a family gathering, and several private dinners were not com p1ete without the sparkling and effer- vescing beverage known as cham pagne, and other condiments not to be dispensed with.
 In the morning at both the Trinity Episcopal and Presbyterian church were held Thanksgiving services large congregations attending both churches.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-30
FORD HOTEL BALL.
One of the Most Enjoyable Events of
 the Season.

An event that will not soon be for gotten that can be looked back to with pleasant recollection by those who at tended was the grand ball given at the Ford hotel in the evening to dedicate the formal opening to the public of an hostelry that in point of the excellence of its service, and the beauty of interior decora ions, is equal to any ho tel on the coast.
 That the costumes of the ladies were beautiful, goes without fear of conra- did-ion. The ornate wearing apparel of the fair sex served another purpose however, than enhancing the graceful carriage and loveliness of the indi- vidual ladies present, and showed that in this far-off western land, uni justly judged by the effete east as a land rampant with a lower stratum of civil ization-a heterogeneous class without ambition or social distinction; the ladies enter the ball room, if not clad in a creation of Worth, in matters of dress their appearance would excite the envy of the exclusive sets of New York or Chicago. The gentlemen present, or the majority of them, were attired ia the conventional evening dress and vied with each other in dancing at tendance upon 50 much female loveif- ness.
 The second story veranda of th9 hO -el was arranged so as to make pleasant ball room, the cool night air being shut out by canvas stretched around the porch. The beauty of the furnish fngs of the reception rooms was aug mented by vases containing roses and chrysanthemums. A large stand of the latter variety with the word welcome" worked in evergreens was the first pleasing feature to meet the gaze on entering the hall way.
 The recep ion committee comprised Dr. J. NJ Ford, J. s. Belcher, Waiter Talbot, Geo. ". Hoadley, E. E. Ford l.. B. Hayes, E. J. Bennett, Aaron Gold berg, Fred W. Wood and Alfred H. Harscher. The floor directors were Frank c. Hatch, Bruce Perley and D. H. Burtis.
 The music furnished was as good as could be desired on any occasion.
 Dancing began at o'clock and from that hour until 1:30 o'clock in the morning the lovers of the art. terpsi- chorean were in their element as they glided through the dreamy mazes of g waltz or the animated steps of g schottische.
 While dancing was in progress at tendants served delicious wine to those who cared for moderate indulgence ant those who desired descended to tht dining room where 3 repast that re