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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20

REPUBLICANS crow freely over the
result of last weeks elections through
out the United States; fusionists per-
form the same act over their state
victory. Vice versa crow is served up
as an edible article and does impartial
duty for politicians on both sides the
fence. At the same time there is a
growing sentiment that wry faces over
the contest, now that the issues are
settled, are neither polite nor helpful.
There is one campaign in which all
can impartially unite their best efforts,
and that is the upbuilding of Washing
ton, and in that field of work there
should be no dissenters. While many
are inclined to the belief that the best
interests of the state would have been
conserved by an administration in
whose policy they had greater conf
dence, there is every reason why par
tlSan pre]udlce should IN no wise IN
terfere or contribute towards creating
a feeling of distrust. A very large
portion of the combination which
gained victory in the recent elections
are men who have always hitherto
affiliated with the older political parties
and many have occupied positions of
prominence. 1t is not reasonable to
suppose that these men will concur
in radical measures which will prove
detrimental to our progress, or attack
the stability of our institutions.
Every reason appears to support the
belief that the policy of conservation,
promised in advance by the chief exc
cution will be carried out, and Wash
ington will join with her sister states
in enjoying the prosperous era, which
is, we believe, to come to the people OF
the United States during the next
four years.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20
Don't Like the Smell.

Senator Buffers paper Raleigh, N. G.
says editorially: Speaking now for
the peoples party. of North Carolina
and We believe, for the Union, we take
the liberty of serving notice on Mr..
Bryan that if he desires to head the
the reform forces of the peoples party
in the fight he must do so under some
other name than that of democrat.
The name has become a reproach and
stencil among the people and it will
not be supported any more, now or
hereafter.
In the campaign just closed the peo-
pie party joined forces with the DEM
ocrats and the democrats again played
the people false. We are done with
them now and forever and also with
the man who seeks to lead the people
hereafter that may hear the name or
have the smirch of the word democrat
on it.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20
TO Recall a Letter.

The public is not as familiar with
its privileges about postal matters as
might be supposed. Many times peo-
pie would like to recall letter after it
has been mailed. This can be done
even if the letter has reached the post
office at its destination. At every post
office there are what are called "N ith
drawal blanks" On application they
Will be furnished, and, when a deposit
has been made to cover the expense,
the postmaster will telegraph to the
letters destination asking that it be
promptly returned. The application
first signs this agreement. at is
hereby aged that, if the letter is re-
turned to me, will protect you from
any and all claims made against you
for such return and will fully indemn-
ify you for any loss you may sustain by
reason of such action. And I here
with deposit $-to cover expenses in
Cured and will deliver to you the en-
velope of the letter returned. "In
many cases persons have made re-
mittances to fraudulent parties or ir-
responsible firms, not learning of their
true character until after the letter
had gone, and have succeeded in re-
calling them." There is case where a
Kansas City merchant had RENTED a
dishonest travelling man a draft for
$l75 and by means of withdrawal res
cued the draft just in time.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20
Senators With Great Power.

New York, Nov. 1.-The World
says: Senator Clark and Warren of
Wyoming, Senator Brown and Cannon
Of Utah and Senator Perkins of Cali
fornia, whose future position on finance
and the tariff have been in doubt, may
control by their votes the action of
congress this winter on all financial
legislation. They have removed the
uncertainty, however, by telegraph
ing to the World where they stand.
All but one of them will participate
in the republican caucus and abide by
its decision as to bills increasing the
revenues. Three of them are as much
opposed to the single standard as ever,
but none of them, except Senator Can
non, representing Utah, will insist
upon tree silver rider to the Dingley
or any other tariff bill.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20

The pear-leaf blister mite has be-
come quite common in Oregon and
Washington and is doing a good deal
OF harm to our pear trees It is rec
commended that all the leaves under
the pear trees be collected and burned.
after this is done the trees should be
thoroughly sprayed with kerosene
emulsion, the resin wash or some of
the other vigorous insecticides.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20

POSTMASTER Mohr, of Roslyn, was
arrested last Saturday for the embezzle-
ment of $4,000 of the Office money,
part of which went over the gaming
table. Three other postmasters in the
state during the past three years have
been been caught in this act, and none
got less than three years sentence.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20

The raise and progress of the women
In polite is we'll illustrated in the
case of Matte Hughes Cannon of Salt
Lake, Utah, who was candidate for
state senator, against Angus M. Can
non her husband. And the husband
was defeated by an immense plurality.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20

Now that Rogers has been elected,
together with the balance of the state
officers, it is the duty and should be
the aim of all patriotic citizens to give
them their loyal support. There are
interests above politics, and it will do
no good and may do lot of mischief
for republicans to keep harping on the
TACT that a populist is at the head of
affairs in this thrifty, resourceful state.
Let every one lend hand to the ad-
vancement of the commonwealth, and
no one but politicians will realize that
there has been a change.-White River
Journal.
REPORTS received by the National
Economist up to Oct. 81 from 1166
manufacturing establishments showed
reduction in the number of men en-
ployed from 159,764 in July, 1892, to
lO7 ,S13 in July, 1896; the amount of
wages paid was reduced from $685.
$40 to $3,437 IT'S. A total of 51,951
men once employed in these 1166
establishments were out Of work and
the annual loss in wages was at the
rate of $25, 495.104 per year. This is
why times have been hard.-Ledger
The urgent need of lighthouse on
the coast at Grays Harbor is again
emphasized by the wreck of the British
bark Zinita on North Beach last week,
making the seventh vessel lost on the
saneis OF that beach. A heavy current
sets toward shore, and when aided by
the winds it is almost impossible for a
vessel too near shore to get out to
deeper water. A lighthouse would en-
able strange vessels to locate them
selves, and keep out from shore.
The extensive public works at the
Cascades are now. completed, and the
upper Columbia river is now open to
water communication with the sea-
port. The wheat growers of Eastern
Washington will now have competing
lines, and will be able to get cheaper
freight rates. The opening of these
locks was appropriately celebrated
Nov. 9th. The work has been in pro-
gress for ten years, under government
appropriation.
MANY well informed men who have
kept track of silver and its uses pre-
dict that in the course Of two or three
years it will fall as low as twenty-five
cents an ounce. Aluminium is now
worth sixty cents a pound and is bet
ter for money purposes than silver. If
debased metal is to be used for coin
age and if the stamp makes the value
why not use it in preference to the
heavier metal?
A FAST railroad run was made be-
tween Rock Island and Chicago, ISL
miles. the other day, in 81 hours in
Guiding stops. The train consisted of
an engine and four coaches, taking
home party OF engineers who had
been attending convention. At one
time mile was reeled off in forty
eight seconds.
KANSAS populist editors excel il the
selection OF eccentric names for the
papers. The Prairie Dog, the Aston
isher, the Paralyzer, and the Thomas
Cat are conspicuous among others
ToA REED, of Maine, was on the
sound this week on his way home.
Hewas given receptions il both Seattle
and Tacoma.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20
Farm for Sale or Rent.

The valuable farm with improve
ments known as the "Franklin Ken
nedy Old place" will be sold on favorable
terms to suit the times, or will be leased
10 desirable tenant. Also desirable
improved residence property in Shelton
Tor sale or rent. Enquire of
G.. w. HARTMAN.
Attorney at Law, Shelton.
Sept. LIT.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20

IT is given out that President elect
Mckinley will promptly call congress
together in special session after his
inaugural in order to provide means
for raising sufficient revenue, and stop
bond issues. While the republicans
have not the control of both houses,
it is not thought that it will be the
policy of the silver element to obstruct
tariff legislation.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20

THE President issued his Thanks
giving proclamation the day following
the election, naming Thursday Nov.
26th as the day to give thanks. The
result of the election probably had
something to do with the thankful tone
of Cleveland's proclamation. At any
rate we can all give thanks with better
spirit than usual, especially in view OF
the better things coming.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20

HANNA evidently has not learned
that election is over, wheat is still
going up. It's now 81 cents bushel
and a vast amount is being exported
from the Sound. The farmers of
Washington are in oliver this year.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20

The republicans have slowly been
making inroads in the "solid South. !"
This year they captured the BOURBON
state of Kentucky, albeit the majority
was only 257 All the Southern states
show republican gains.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20

WASHINGTON entered statehood
seven years ago, Nov. 18th. Seven
years has shown a phenomenal pro-
gress.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20
City Meat Market.

Fresh Meats, Salt and
Smoked Meats, Poultry,
Produce of every kind al
ways on hand, at the old
stand. N. d. SwARTHoUT.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20

Big Store has from the day of it's opening stood first
everything and it will be the Pride and Pleasure of the T.
20 TO ever offer that good quality of Merchandise and
mat remarkable 1owness of price which will ALWAYS keen
nrst IN the hearts of the economy loving people
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-20
THE LUMBERMEN MERCANT11 n

Ans store might well be called the .sWashineton'' O
9les r1rst IN Size, first in Merchandise first in Lo
rlces rst in enterprise and as consequence must natural
~ be First in the Hearts of the People
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11

Morrison's presidential candidacy
stand ready to give their hearty sup
port to Gov. Altgeld as a candidate
for reelection.
Furthermore the Chronicle SAYS:
at is probable that conference of
leading democrats from all parts of
the state will be held in the latter
part of this month with a view to
mapping out program to be fol-
lowed in the coming campaign.
Cleveland democrats, Altgeld demo
Gratis. silver democrats and anti
silver democrats will be invited to
attend the conference. There is very
little doubt that before the confer
ence adjourns plans will be formu-
lated by which the party can be
firmly united and can go into the
campaign with the confidence of win
ming victory. Just when this con-
ference will be held cannot DE def
nitely stated, but the call for it will
not be issued until after the meeting
of the national democratic commit
tee in Washington next week"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11

S. F. Fritz. of 677 Sedgwick street,
Chicago, says: Il had a severe cough
which settled On my lungs. / tried
a number of advertised remedies and
also placed myself under treatment
of several physicians. with no bene.
fit. was recommended to try Fo.
ley's Honey and Tar. With little
expectation of getting relief, pur.
chased bottle. l had taken but few
doses when l felt greatly improved.
| was enabled to sleep. splitting OF
blood ceased. and by the time l had
taken the second bottle 1 was entire
ly well. 1t saved my life." For
sale by NJ. T. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11
4 Cheeky Performances Indeed.

For brazen cheek. defying every
element of public pride and renounc-
ing every sense of self respect, the
Illinois board OF equalization has set
the mark. As if in the spirit of rec
iprocity it has asked and received
from the Santa Fe road the conces-
sion of special train to be placed at
the disposal Of the members of the
board aud their families for mid.
winter junket to the city of Mexico.
Hequisition was made by the board
several days ago upon the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fee Railroad COM
pany for special train. fully
equipped with sleepers, dining cars,
commissaries ard servants, to carry
the railroad tax assessors through
the land of the Montezumas and re-
turn, the trip to consume about
twenty days. The requisition has
been granted. The Santa Fe rail-
road paid s92. in state. county
and municipal taxes in Illinois last
year. The previous year the amount
was S99,43G. For this reduction of
81, 16S in the taxes of the railroad
corporation the members of the state
board Of equalization felt justified in
taking 7,0o0-n,ile trip at the COM
pany's expense.
But the Santa Fe is not the only
railroad corporation that has been
called upon by the state board of
equalization to express its gratitude
for favors rendered. In September
last the members Of the board of
equalization made requisition upon
the Chicago and Eastern Illinois rail-
road company for special coach es,
commissary supplies and servants to
Chattanooga, Tenn, and return. the
occasion being the dedication of the
Chickamauga National Military park.
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois
people honored the requisition and
the iunket was participated in by II
OF the members of the board and
their wives. When the Santa Fe
officials received the request for a
special train to Mexico they were
dumbfounded and sought the advice
of officials of other railway corpora
tions.
"iou had better comply" was the
response. 1.-The present board will
make one more railway assessment,
before the terms of the present mem
bers expire and you cannot afford to
antagonize them" And so the mod
est request was granted, after, how
ever. officials of the Santa Fe raised
the further objection that they did
not have sufficient supply of suita-
BILE special excursion coaches al
hand. The committee of mem bers
of the board of equalization replied
that there should be no trouble on
that score.
THE Pullman Palace Car com.
pany," they said. Twill furnish us
with all the sleepers we need"
Now the board is to enjoy the Jour-
ney and then return and make an.
other assessment.
Thus il added another achieve.
ment on behalf of the people who
elected so many republicans in Hi.
Illinois in the past few years.
The board of equalization seems to
have sighted the hand OF the motor.
ious Legislature, and gone it one
better.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11
Your hoy Won't Live a Month.

So Mr.. Gilman Brown, of 81 Mill
street, South Gardner, Mass, was
told by the doctors. His son had
lung trouble, following typhoid ma
laria. and he spent 1915 with doc
tors. who finally gave him up. say
ing: "Your boy won't live a
month" He tried DIR. Kings New
Discovery and few bottles restored
him to health and enabled him to 90
TO work perfectly well man. He
says he owes his present good health
to the use of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, and knows it to be the best
in the world for lung trouble. Trial
bottles free at Hartz & Uilemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11
VIII Instruct for Nlorriann-

In view of the fact that presi-
Dental election will be held next fall
some of the party leaders are trying
to arrange matters so that the Illinois
democracy will present solid front
during the campaign, says the Chi
cago Chronicle commenting on
the meeting of representative demo-
Gratis in that city the other day.
Plans are being made to send a dele
cation from this state to the national
democratic convention instructed 70
vote for Col. William X. Morrison
for president and to use all honora.
bic means to secure his nomination.
1t is conceded on ali sides that Gov.
Altgeld will he unanimously nomi.
mated for reelection and it is be-
licvcd he will accept the nomination
With Morrison at the head of the ma
tional ticket and Altgeld at the head
Of the state ticket the party mana
gers declare there will be no doubt
Of n democratic victory in Illinois
next fall. Since the holding OF the
democratic silver convention last
year fears have been entertained that
the party in this state would 20 into
the campaign of 1896 hopelessly di-
vided and doomed to defeat from the
start. Recent Developments indicate
that the money question may not
cause as much trouble as had been
expected. Although the party.
speaking through the state organiza.
ton, was committed by the declara-
tion Of last years convention TO the
policy OF free silver coinage. many
democrats decline to accept tina,
declaration as binding.
Those democrats who refused to be
bound by the action Of the state or
ganization maintained that the ma
tional convention alone had the
power to define the party's position
on the financial issue. The men
who were conspicuous in the leader
ship Of the silver movement last
year are now generally agreed that
the party's position on all national
questions can be authoritatively de-
fined in no other way than through
its representatives in national con-
vcntion assembled.
by uniting in favor OF Morrison
for president and Altgeld for gov
ernor it is probable that the demo-
Gratis Of Illinois may lose sight tenn
porarily of the money question and
leave that to be determined bv the
national convention. 1t is claimed
that n combination of this sort can
6e easily effected. The leading sill
yer democrats are among the strong
est supporters Of Gov. Altgeld. They
are known to be friendly to Morri.
son. and it is said that Altgeld him.
self. il he becomes a candidate for
reelection. would prefer Morrison a,
the head Of the national ticket over
any other candidate who could prob.
ably be nominated. On the other
hand, it is claimed that the anti
silver democrats who are backing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11
HOW ARE YOU?

YOU
at
canddy II feeling quite well?
THIS Is
time OF the Wntry weaheris
alarming results a
ARE YOU experiencing
Do have pains in the
appetite?
and other miserable feelings
liver and kidneys?
IF YOU
strength of
reliable remedy Something
bod
For this nothing
health
speedily the liver kidneys good puries
blood
There nothing like it for building reua
digestive
endorsed the worlds
ceived such number of testimonials
made md
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11
OLD MILITARY LORE.
Regulations Ttat Guided Soldiers In tn
Sixteenth Century.

Regulations Tbs. Guided Soldiers In the
Sixteenth Century.
"Tho Pathwaie Ct Martial Disci-
full of plates and abourls III quaint re-
marks. Giving the duties Of Il prOvCs,.
marshal, we find: He shall according
to the lawes punish al offenders with
out regard or respect Of persons, and in
the market place shall set up pair Of
galiows. both for the terror Of the wick
ed and for execution upon them that Of
fend the lawcs. That he shall set upon
all yictual!s brought to the market q
reasonable price, that the seller and the
buyer may reasonably live by it,. LIZ
the Office Of corCrel Tor Colonel-the two
terms seem to have been introduced at
the same time, but the latter became the
favor:te), after mentioning his appoint
ing Of a. mary captains as is needful,
giving 300 Gen to "a company, 'wh ch
is conve1.eu; number, " for if the men
are divided into smaller companies too
much money would be spent Oh the Off
GERS. With regard to the lieutenant, he
Is to be ''of great experiences, qualities
and behavior. ~ The coronel shall also
examine tie selections that the captains
have made Of all the officers throughout
their companies, and if they be such as
ought to be, or not much worse he may
allow them. aud not otherwise
Before firearms drove cut all ether
weapons it was an object TO equal:zs
the strength Of the company, 1.-THE shot"
tas the musketGcrs came to be called)
experimenting the pixies. All the COM
binations CT men for drilling which are
given by various authors illustrate this
thus for the defense from horsemon
''Place tie ranks Of pixies every way,
your shot next unto them, your bills Cor
halberds) and ensign III the midst, the
pixies ends couchc4 Down the better to
resist the enemy"
All kinds of lodges are taucht-.hus
IF i'll sight of the enemy. which is sT-
perior i'll numbers. the front rank of
pixies shall spread out so as to admit the
men CT tie second rank in the open
spaces. But if the enemy manifest a
real intention of attacking, and there
be no place OF refuge near, the second
rank shall return to their places, and ali
shall serrie close together. The shot
shall be placed in the voward and rear.
ward SO that they may skirmish and re.
tire as occasion serveth. ''-Gentleman' s
Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11
Is the New York Mail and EXPIRES,

Washington correspondent reveals
an outline of the alleged policy of
the late Secretary Gresham as to the
Venezuelan question. This CORE
spondent asserts that Mr.. Gresha III
had anticipated precisely what has
recently happened and as a precau-
tionary measure had arranged with
Russia. Germany and France to OPP
pose England, forming with the
United States n quadruple alliance.
The significance of this statement.
perhaps. lies to some extent in the
initials of the author OF it--"k. NJ.
L." Secretary Gresham's private
secretary was Kennesaw NJ. Lands
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11

The new adjutant general of the
Illinois militia has issued an order
that officers of the Illinois National
Guard may enroll themselves on the
roll in the adjutant general Office to
be known as the veteran roll. Illinois
Nationa! Guard, and that they may
wear the uniform last worn by them
upon all state occasions, and that
they may be dropped from said roll
for cause
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11
A SUMMER SCENE.

Laden come the riaidens home
With peoples and wild roses,
Singing ditties rs they come,
And blushing like their posies
Crowned is one merry maid
With coron2l of poppy;
Nature has with beauty played,
To make a faultless copy.
Laughter gathers in her eye,
Fer every movement bushes;
Earl:. she Knocks lovers sign
With songs in birdIike gushes.
Cupid, should he pass her way,
For lack of strength must tarry;
She will steal his bow away
And hid the rogue go marry.
Charles It. Lusted il Elackwood's Magazine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-11
Not Interested.

An old man and his wife We're last sum-
mer sailing on Il steamer between Black
pool and the isle of Man. AS the sea
was rather rough and the old woman
unaccnstomed to sailing she said to her
husband:
"Oh, John, this ship is going down. "
well, never mind" said her hus-
band. ''lt isn't ours. London Fun.