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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20
The Treo That Stings.

I There has lately been added to the
collection of plants in the botanic
gardens at Madras, India, a specimen
of a strange tree. Tt is in size scarcely
more than bush, but other individu-
alities of its species are known to have
attained, in their habits in the Hima-
layas, Burmah, and the Malacca pen
insula, the dimensions of large tree.
from fifty to seventy-five feet in
height. The Madras specimen is
surrounded by strong railing, which
bears the sign "Dangerous-all per-
sons are forbidden to touch the leaves
or branches of this tree"
1t is therefore a forbidden tree in
the midst of the garden, but no one is
tempted to touch it, for il is known to
be burning tree" This name is a
misnomer, for the tree stings rather
than burns. Beneath the leaves there
are stings comparable to those of net
ties, which, when touched, pierce the
skin and secrete fluid which certain
ly has burning effect. The sting
leaves no outward sign, but the sensa-
tion of pain persists sometimes for
months, and is especially keen on
damp days, or when the place which
has been wounded has been plunged
into water. The natives in the part
of Burmah where the tree grows are
in such terror of it that they fly in
haste when thev perceive the peculiar
odor which it exhales. If they hap
pen to touch it they fall on the ground
and roll over and over on the earth
with shrieks. Dogs touched by it
yelp and run, biting and tearing the
parts of their bodies which have been
touched.
A horse which had come in contact
with a burning tree" ran like mad
thing, biting everything and everybody
that it could reach. A missionary at
Mandalay, who investigated leaf OF
the plant with his forefnger, suffered
agony several weeks and for ten
months felt occasional darting pains
in his finger.-Tit-Bi Bits.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20

While in the frozen east the blizzard
still howls, and the streams are solid
masses of ice, and the first tiny blade
of grass has yet to appear to gladden.
the hearts of those who dwell there,
Puget Sound is reveling in the genial
warmth of spring days that are each
revelations of life and beauty.
The past week has been one to re-
member as a period of perfect weather.
From the moment when old Sol has
appeared in splendor from behind the
Cascades, firing all the valley at the
foot of Mt. Rainier with splendor, to
the time of his radiant good night at
the western portal where tower the
jagged Olympics, he has shone forth
in undimmed grandness, and every
green thing has responded to his fervol
by bounding forth into life and bloom
The extreme mildness of the whole
winter has made it a perpetual spring
time, and now that spring is really
upon us, the lawns, parks and gardens
which have been ready at moment''
notice to burst into bloom, are hurry
ing out their fragrant forces, and the
early Easter will find the Sound
veritable wonderland of fragrance ane
| flowers.
At the same time, the magnificen
views of water and mountains wer'
never seen to better advantage thar
during the past week of clear weather
The recent heavy snowfall in the noun
tains has given them q singularl.
white, glistening appearance, and thel
snowy height has been enhanced b.
the deep blue of the miles that stretcl
between. Morning and evening hav
Ibeen robed in violet mists, while mid
|day has been emblazoned in white 8
radiant and blue SO deep as TO catcl
and hold the eye, and more than satls
lfy all longings for the beautiful
lTacom9 Union.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20
Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF SHELTON.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF SHELTON.
FIRST. That the grade of the proposed side
walks along the south side of Gotta street between
9th and 10th streets, said town; on 3rd st between
Gotta and Railroad SITS said town; and along the
west side of 4th st from Franklin st north to
property owned by VIM Shorter in said town, be
and the same is hereby establishedin accordance
with the survey and diagram thereof now on
file In the Office of the Clerk of said Town.
SECOND. That the said streets are hereby or
dered improved as set forth in the original pub
lished notice of intention SO to do; and that the
property owners along the line of said streets as
above set forth, be required to make such i'm
provements and construct such sidewalks in
accordance with said diagram. notice and esti-
mate and the ordinances of the said Town OF
Shelton.
THIRD. That the Clerk prepare, and the Mar
shal serve notices upon the owners of property
abutting upon said streets where such improve
ments are to be made, to make such improve
ments and construct such sidewalks as directed
in said notice and in accordance with said
diagram and estimate.
Adopted March 7th 1896 WALDO G. REX,
Attest C.. v, DUNBAR, Clerk. Mayor
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20
All last winter Mr.. Geo. A. Mills.

All last winter Mr.. Geo. A. Mills, of
Lebanon, Conn.,, was badly afflicted
with rheumatism. At times il was so
severe that be could not stand u,o
straight, but was drawn over on one
side. II tried different remedies with
out receiving relief" he says, ssuntil
about six months ago bought bottle
of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. After
using it for three days my rheumatism
was gone and has not returned since.
For sale by Frank Tuell.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20
An Army Of 9,467,694 Men.

According to a report on the Or
ganized militia of the United States
which has just been prepared by the
war department, the United States, in
case of need can put 8, ,467 1894 men in
the field.
At the close of the year 1895 every
every state and territory with the ex-
ception of the Indian Territory and
Alaska had organized national guards.
The total force OF the militia numbers
1869, of which 102, ,604 compose the
infantry; 5,2l5 the cavalry; 5,267 the
artillery, 649 special corps and l ,443
gen erals and staff officers, The total
appropriation allowed the militia by
the government amounted to 100000
while the states during the same period
spent $2,834,976 ON these organiza-
tions. It is estimated that mobiliza-
tions of the militia could be effected
in the different states and territories
In from three hours in the district of
Columbia, to 70 hours in Oregon, other
state organizations assembling between
these two periods. New York is far
ahead in regard to the number enlist
ed, its strength amounting to 12,9O1
officers and men. Pennsylvania is
second with 8,482; Ohio third with g.
493; Illinois fourth, 6,226; California,
seventh with 1864; Texas, thirteenth,
5000; Iowa, seventeenth, 1898; Mis-
souri, eighteenth, 2,107; Kansas TWEEN
ty-second, 1915; Oregon twenty
fourth, 1880; Washington thirty-frst,
1884; Nebraska thirty-second, 1,137
Utah thirty-fourth, 1,O36; Colorado
thirty-eight, 833; Idaho forty-frst,
535; Montana forty-third. $40; Ari-
zona forty-fourth, 500; New Mexico
forth-6fty, 47O; Wyoming forth-sixth,
$50; Nevada forty-seventh, 439; Okla
homa winds up the list with 153.
It is estimated that in case of neces-
sity Illinois could place S52,625 in the
field; Pennsylvania comes next with
TIL ,874 and Ohio third with 650,O00;
New York $50, 600; Indiana, 481, 1872;
Kentucky 361, ,137; Missouri $4,000
Massachusetts, 339.391; Wisconsin
3O6, ,343; Texas 100000; Virginia 1885,
44O; New Jersey 284,887; Georgia
264, OIL; Michigan 10000; Iowa 245,-
S99; North Carolina 100000; Missis-
sippi 22S, ZOO; Maryland 205,S16; Ar
kansas 2O5, 900; and the remainder oi
the states below 200, 900 each.
In about two -thirds of the states the
publication says the militia is armed
with the Springfield rifle and carbine
of various patterns. A number of the
artillery militia regiments are provided
with Gatling guns and 3.3 inch breech-
loading rifles, but a large proportion
of the artillery armament consists of IL
pounder Napoleons, three inch muzzle
loading rifles, Parrot rifles and other
obsolete ordnance. The aggregate Of
small arms ammunition held in reserve
IN addition to that in the hands of the
troops is not far from 3,OOO,O 900 rounds.
States having Calling gun batteries
keep on hand limited supplyNof am
munition for these guns. The supply
for field guns is very limited and the
quality by no means the best.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20
-Ellensburg Register.

SURELY the spirit of true American
ism is spreading in the land, and ap-
pears to be the impelling impulse of
the hour. Even the Salvation Army
in this country is partaking of the in
spiration and is already taking steps
to declare its independence of its Euro
pean head, and reorganize on Ameri-
can principles, under the name OF the
"Christian Crusade" with Ballentine
Booth, son of the commander-in-chief,
at it's head.-True American Citizen.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20
Call for School Warrants.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named orders win be paid on presentation at the
Treasurer's Office.
No sos on School Dist No /; No 81 on Dist z;
No SIS on Dist g. Nos IL and is on Dist 9; No 36 on
DIST 19; No "A on Dist %; two not numbered held
BY E Taylor on Dist No Is; Nos 81, 81, % ana %
dated Sept s. 1896, issued by Dist n; No 70 on
Dist %. :.
Interest will not be paid on same after Feb. Is,
1896 W.. II. MAXWELL,
Treas. Mason Co. Wash.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20
THE profit OF the farm very otter

THE profit OF the farm very often
comes more fr ON a having a pretty
constant suppl y Of little things to turn
into cash tina from one or two big
special crops. Some garden vegetables,
a little fruit, a few pounds of butter or
q few dozen eggs every time you go to
town may be turned into quite an
amount Of money in the course of q
year.-Fair 6eid Observer.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20

sou n9
ne e OF SIX per cent The
S
the
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20
"Go West, Young Man."

horace Greeley, whose advice, acc
"e,young man, and grow up with
@ecomtry," has been accepted with
F0a'Oy thousands of young and old
men, founded the New York Tribune
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'Aper, and we are pleased to be able to
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xlenV T we can offer to our readers the
NEW AZ w ! ork Weekly Tribune, the Seat
ts weekly Post-Intelligencer and the
ssOVSSaL, so. bs all three papers, one year,
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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20
To HENRY voLcART, Seattle, Wash.

You are hereby notified, by order of the Coun-
Gil of the Town of Shelton, that you are required
to construct the sidewalk along the east side OF
Lot 8, in Block g of David SheltOn's Bird addition
to the town of Shelton, according to the Ordi-
nance of the said Town, and of the survey and
profile of the same now on file in my Office.
CIV. DUNBAR, Clerk.
Shelton, WASH, March 1lth, 1886.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20
Rids

Notice is hereby given that bids for the County
printing will be received by the Board OF C0un-
ty Commissioners, of Mason County Wash. at
the April session Of said Board. Such bids TO pc
filed with the County Auditor on or before April
7th 1896, at IL M Right to reject any or Al bios
1ese1 'e1' - o' = THos. McLARry, Clerk.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20
To MRS. A. F. MErzeER, Seattle, Wash.

You are hereby notified, by order of the Coun.
Gil of the Town of Shelton, that you are required
to construct the sidewalk along the east side OF
Lot L. in Block 10, of David Sheltons 3rd addition
to the town of Shelton. according to the Ordi-
nance Of the said Town, and of the survey and
profile of the same now ON ile-in my Office.
CIV. DUNBAR, Clerk.
Shelton, WASH, March 11th, 1896.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20
Notices To Lot Owners
To F. F. DRoLET,
HOodsnOrt. Wash

HoodSpOrt, Wash.
You are hereby notified, by order of the Coun.
Gil of the Town OF Shelton, that you are required
to construct sidewalk along the east side of Lot
l, in Block 2, of David Shelton's 3rd addition to
the town OF Shelton, according to the Ordinance
OF TIE said Town, aud of the survey and profile
of the same now on file in my ONCE.
CIV. DUNBAR, Clerk
Shelton, WASH, March l1th, 1896.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20

Simon S. Hartman, of TunneltOn,
West ", has been subject to attacks
of collie about once year, and would
have to call doctor and then suffer
for about twelve hours as much as
some do when they die. He was taken
recently just the same as at other
times, and concluded to try Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. He says: 81 took one dose
of it and it gave me relief IN i've
minutes. That is more than any
thing else has ever done for me-" For
sale by Frank Tuell.
-~~~~~-~~ ~~~~---~-~---~--.-~-
neither Brice nor German are taking
the slightest interest in the democratic
nomination for President. They both
regard the case as so hopeless that they
have declined even to take the trouble
to attend the Chicago convention.
The friends of Gov. Mckinley In
Congress Indignantly deny the report
scattered broadcast by his enemies
that manufacturers are being solicited
to contribute to fund to be used to
bring about his nomination. They
say that he has no barrel, and no need
for one, and that they daily grow more
confident that his great personal popu-
larity will result IN his nomination.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20

The Worlds Fair Tests
showed no baking powder
50 pure or 50 Sreat q Jesvs
eniag power = tbe Royak
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20

HJ. wEHNES.
-.S.T0nSOrial Artist.
Lad;oos.% T OF Council Bluffs. Lowell
-"u'es Hair dressing done at tha;.
Prices, s'S4ass. Popular
'flal. r. r. Ave bet
ord. and 4th. sts.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-20

You are hereby notified that the sidewalk
description of property is there insert nature of
injury to be repairedl and that the same must be
repaired and put in good condition to be ap-
within ten days after service of this notice upon
you or the same will be repaired at the expense
of the town of Shelton and the amount of the
expense thereof will be charged as lien against
your said described property.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-11
BACK FROM M0L0KAI
SPECIAL VISIT or w. u. SMITH
AND A TRAVELLER.
showing the settlement to New
South wales Omciai-Improve-
ment Noted.

w. @. Smith, President OF the Board
of Health. and DIR. Thompson, the New
South Wales physician now visiting the
Islands, returned Sunday night from
Molokai. The trip up was rough, but
smooth turning. The visitors went
through the Settlement and visited the
homes Everything was found in ex-
cellcnt condition. DIR. Thompson took
live interest in the systems of work at
the Settlement, and expressed himself
as much plet sed with them.
A very interesting condition has de-
veloped itself at the Settlement. For
sometime it has been working out, but
the uncertain ty of ultimate results pre-.
vented anything beng said about it.
With this trip, however, 1t was shown
to the satisfaction of the President OF
the Board of Health that leprosy at the
Settlement has taken far less virulent
form. In some cases it is very mild in
deed, and an improvement is noted a
along the line. The physicians at the
Settlement express themselves as more
than pleased with the situation. All
agree thet the systems now in vogue
there are responsible for the improve.
ments. An opinion prevails that, after
the experimental station is at work
many complete cures will be effected.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-11
THOUSANDS DIE
From Exposure 10 Infectious
Disease and Impure Air.
Important Points About "PurifnG," the
Great DiSinfeCtant

In these enlightened days Of the nine
teenth century il is an acknowledged
fact that Fan ounce of prevention is
worth pound of cure" and that ounce
of prevention was never better exempli-
fed than in the use of the great disin-
fectant known as "Puriiine." The public
has had many disinfectants brought to
their attention. Some we're good, some
were bad, and some were simply indif-
ferent, but none ever yet placed on the
market combined all the many good
qualities of "Puriine.' In the first place
it was left to the manufacturers of
"Purifine" to compound disinfectant
and antiseptic that would be odorless, a
most important matter, as users CT disin.
fectants well know that the odor of the
disinfectant, especially when in constant
use, becomes sickrning and disag cable,
oftentimes as much so as the odor OF
smell to be killed.
In word, "Purifine" is odorless, and
ITS work, removal, not creating one odoi
to cover another. 1t comes in highly
concentrated form, and when diluted
l
slightest odor, rendering it suitable fol
places where food is kept. In the bath
room, sleeping room or about the houst
generally it is indispensable.
Then again it is non-poisonous, an all
important feature, for il used carelessl,
by children or servants there are M
harmful results, and it is abso utely SAT-
to have around the house.
!. AS a sample of it's harmlessness 1t cal
even be used in in refrigerators, and, /
accidently spilled no harm is done, an,
1t is particularly adapted for this use
The uses for which "Purifine" is used ar
. almost limitless, and TO enumerate ther
, would fill pages of The Post. For flush
!. ing sewers. and for cleansing sink
drains, barns, urinals, water closet
. floor cloths and the bed clothes froI
E sickness or infection it is invaluable.
Then again the price is so low that
, can be used lavishly, and for hospital
asylums, public buildings. hotels, restal
e rants, school rooms, laundries, dairie
markets, stables, packing houses al
canneries where disinfectant is used
large quantities, this Is "a point to
4 considered. One gallon is used to a ba
e rel of water. and for general use oil
4 tablespoonful to pint of water.
A "Purifine" is sure preve ntive again
:, cholera, la grippe, small pox, diphtheri
u all fevers and contagious diseases.
}. AS an antiseptic and healer "Purifin,
a is invaluble, for it relieves and cur
: sore throat, catarrh, stings and bites
insects, burns and scalds, chilblains, so
eyes, pimples, and for the bath it is
e delightful adjunct. 1t will instant
a stop any flow of blood. and physical
!" will understand its full value from
y principal constituents, bromine al
d chlorine. 1t is prepared only by Il
e Fitch Chemical Company of Bay Cit
q Mich. The Hebron Drug Company ha
: been appointed sole agents for the II
waiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-11

IT WOULD be inconsistent and al
most inexcusable for the First Leg
islature to secure the constitutional
allotment of thirty added days for
the session. The expense would
not be small. The charge Of waste
of time would have to be admitted
by the members, and more unpleas-
ant charges would be made. To
accomplish what is expected and
what should be delivered in the
way of Legislation entails close APP
plication on the part of Senator:
and Representatives from now tc
the finish.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-11
THREE PER CENT. MONEY.

From the report of Senator Morgan on the
proposition to refund the debt of the Pacific
railways.
"There is plenty of money in
the hands of the people of the
United States seeking such invest
ments to take every bond at 8 per
cent. that we will issue to refund
and reduce these railroad debts.
And our people will own the road
in the outcome and will gladly keep
it in control Of our Government,
and we will be saved the loss and
humiliation of buying gold to ship
abroad to pay dividends on stock.
This is our great opportunity to
make of this great road an Ameri-
can institution SO that we may
have one railroad at least that is
not the mere servant and dividend
producer for capitalists of foreign
countries"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-11
BOATING.

The regatta, while short a few
numbers and modest as to attend
ance, afforded an afternoon Of
clean, and most enjoyable sport,
without a single incident Of the
character that too often gives bad
color to athletic contests. No bad
feeling was shown-none existed.
There we're no claims of foul, par
TALLY or jobbery. Some of the
best young men in the community
sat in the shells and the affair had
the countenance of leading citizens.
There was not sign OF rowdyism
anywhere at any time. Boating
which should be the national sport
has received an impetus which will
result in more frequent and better
Journeys. The old champions are
Still on top through their merit ant
honest effort. Their younger rivals
are determined to work harder thar
ever in the quest for laurels.
Utter disregard for the new stat
ute against betting was shown a
the course by those inclined tC
wager. This occasion afforded ar
excellent chance for the sponsors O.
the unique law to show that it wa:
practical and beneficial. The re.
formers neglected the opportunity
The Legislature, instead of bur,
duning the books with impractic
able measures, might pass an act t.
encourage rowing and yachting
The Association will furnish the
model and the British parliament
has made the precedent.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-11

The bicycle tribe on the Ha.
waiian Islands number some
dozen or fifteen different makes
and every one is claimed to be
a high grade wheel, but as a
head magistrate, or supreme
master, the Tribune was elect
ed to fill that very honorable
position as soon as it appeared
in the field of competition.
This wheel has had some
very hard tests since its intro
duction in the Islands, but in
each and every case has it done
all and even more than was
demanded of it.
Any champion or amateur
who wishes to know Of The
everlasting virtues Of the Tri
bune has the perfect right t.
demand of us the reasons VIII,
they should ride this wheel an
we are always at liberty t
spend any amount Of time i
so doing; all that we ask is tina
you give the Tribune a fai
and unbiased trial and we wi
not fear for the result.
The Scientific Amerjcd
which is the acknowledge
, leading paper in all matter
pertaining to science, selecte
the Tribune, from the hundre
, or more makes, as the whe,
built on the most scientifi
principles and in its issue
January 4, 1896, devoted
: page to it.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-11
WV. DIMOND,S

This will be a week full of
bargains for the householder
Today there is a perfect avail
anche of worthy and novel
goods at prices that would
mean ruin to half the dealers
in town if they were to keep it.
Our Coast agents are con-
stantly on the lookout for
novelties; as they are tried and
prove worthy they are bought
in case lots for cash and instant
delivery. We have the pick OF
the goods at the best prices.
We get the novelties when
they are new at the Coast.
There's a good deal in keeping
up with San Francisco times
People know where to get an
article in Honolulu when they
see it advertised in magazines
from the Coast.
Gem Ice Picks, made to cut
ice from a piece the size of {
finger nail to 20-pound chunl
are a good thing particularly
so at a quarter.
Cabbage and vegetable
presses built on the plan of
fruit press and valuable in tn,
: kitchen.
, A dandy sink cleaner is
: novelty that beats a cocoanu
!, husk and is almost as cheap
We have them.
> M!N@>~>~r.Q..
u Won HOLT BLOCK.