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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
Proposed Constitutional Amendment.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT
INTO the provisions Of an act of the legislature
of the state of Washington entitled s'An act
to provide for voting on constitutional amend
ment at the general election to be held in
November; 1896, relative to the qualifications of
electors" approved March g, 1885. that the fol-
lowing amendment to section l, article 6, of the
constitution of the state of Washington, will be
submitted to the qualified electors of said state
for their approval at the next general election:
SECTION l. All male persons of the age of
twenty-O years or over, possessing the follow
ing qualifications, shall be entitled to vote at all
elections They shall be citizens of the United
States; they shall have lived in the state one
year, and in the county ninety days, and in the
city, town, ward or precinct thirty days imme-
diately preceding the election at which they
offer to vote. they shall be able to read and
speak the English language: Provided. That
Indians not taxed shall never be allowed the
elective franchise: And further provided, That
this amendment shall not effect laffectl the
right of franchise of any person who is now a
qualified elector of this state.
The legislature shall enact laws defining the
manner of ascertaining the qualifications of
voters as TO their ability to read and speak the
English language and providing for punish
ment of persons voting or registering in viola
ton of the provisions of this section; that
piled for said election the words, For proposed
amendment to section J. article 6, of constitu-
ton, relative to qualifications of electors"
against proposed amendment to section L,
article g. of constitution, relative to qualifca-
lions of electors
At said election each elector shall vote for or
against said amendment by crossing out part of
the ballot in such manner that the remaining
parts shall express his vote on the question SUBJ
mltted.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set nv
han1 and affixed the seal of the state of Wash
ington. this 23d day of July, 1896
Estate SEAL J.H. PRICE.
Secretary of State
First pub. July "a, '96.-13w
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16

A WEALTHY Englishman named
Lloyd is to have erected on his estate
at Ridgewood, England, a lodge which
is to be a duplicate of the Idaho build
ing at the Worlds fair. He employed
MI. Pharr, who superintendent the
construction of Idaho building, to put
up the structure Mr.. Pharr went to
England and began aserch for the
requisite lumber spending month in
Norway with that object, failing 10
find timber of the required size and
length. He finally concluded to try
the fir of the Puget sound region as
promising the best results. He is now
in that country looking for timber,
which will be shipped around the horn,
consuming six months in the passage
This is another example OF the grow
ing dependence on north Pacific coast
fir when long, heavy timber are neces-
sary for any special work. There is
nothing on the globe that can fill such
acquisitions like the big trees of
Washington.-N. w. Lumberman
Chicago.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16

Grain production in the United
States has more than doubled since
1878. In that year it reached a total
of l, 500, 600, 900 bushels, and last year
the output amounted to 3,672,61O,OOO
bushels. In the interval Russia has
greatly extended her production ;
Argentina, which was then unheard
of as factor in the wheat markets,
has become formidable competitor
with the United States, and revolution
in transportation methods and in the
facilities for conducting business have
vastly cheapened the work of product
ion and distribution. yet there are
men, otherwise sane who contend that
the fall in prices of grain, which is the
obvious result of this increased pro-
duction and the operation OF rev
forces in trade, has been due solely to
the alleged characterization of silver,
Argument appears to be wasted upon
the people who believe this. The
fallacy about the effect of the present
standard upon the prices of com modi-
ties has been exploded thousand
times; but it is brazenly revamped
every time a silver. advocate can find
any one credulous enough to listen to
it.-Everett Herald.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
British Silver Mine Owners.

What would the mine owner gain by
it? Mr.. Edward Atkinson recently
published an article in Bradstreets,
which gives an idea: "Assuming that
the Broken Hill Mining Company OF
New South wales will produce II ,000,-
600 of silver bullion at cost of 40
cents more or less an ounce in 1897 or
$4,SO0,O00. Bryan offers his services
and his influence with all the power of
legislation to bring the value of the
bullion to $129 per ounce or Sis, $780,
600, and to compel the people of tn is
country to pay a profit to the Broken
Hill Mining Company in 1897 of $10,-
$4,000 as mere incident. The mine
produced from 1890 to 1896 $685.
$50 ounces.
Commenting on above G.. S. Hart
in Spokesman Review says "Bryan
does not love the English gold standard
but he does love to make Englishmen
millionaires by United States legisla-
ton"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
Commissioners Proceedings.

SHELTON, Oct. ,, 1870.
Board of County Commissioners met pursuant
to law. Present full board and clerk.
Appeared the following Road Supervisors and
upon settlement were allowed as follows:
Robt. Irving, Dist $S6.
w Parkhurst " 500 to be paid as fol
lows: $1075 at present and bal of 9.25 to be paid
when cash accumulates to credit of said dist.
Lester Adams dist 8 s1OO5O. s53 at present
| and bal of 1850 when money accumulates.
FGW Wells, dist IS, $SS.25. s55 from bridge fund
cumulate.
Jas Soran dist II. $228.45.
S McCaffery dist 6, s23, 49, to be paid from
funds of dist IL and balance of SIS when money
accumulates.
T w Daniels dist 16, $11.25.
JOS Valley +" II, 1854.
John Gavan " 10 $l2025
SMRoff presented petition for county road
and same was ordered surveyed and Daniels,
John Siege and w Daniels were appointed as
viewers.
Appeared A Johnson, agent for Pen Ry Co
and asked that time for payment of taxes of
said company be extended until Oct. 18th for
the amount as proposed by Board Sept 5, and
treasurer was authorized to receive same if
paid at that date.
In matter of bridge across Sherwood Greek, ]
Getty, contractor, appeared and asked s2l.45
for extras put on said bridge. After considering
the matter Board allowed said amt.
Bill of A E Todd for supplies furnished to dist
IA was ordered paid from funds of said dist, amt
$500
Com Nance filed contracts for repair of SkOko-
mish bridge and construction of bridge across
slough on reservation and were approved
9AM TUEsDAY.-Board met pursuant to ad-
journment.
Auditor was authorized to procure sufficient
number of election laws for election officers
Board designated the Freeburger building as
the place OF voting in Shelton precinct No l.
1t appearing to Board that the usual place of
voting in Skokomish Precinct could not be used
at the coming election, ordered that such voting
should take place at the Shaker church in said
precinct.
1t is ordered that the place of voting in Hoods
port precinct be changed from D Dow's resi-
dence to Graham's Hotel
1t is ordered that the house of James soran be
designated as the place OF voting in Clouuallum
precinct
Board then proceeded to appointment of
election officers which were as follows:
Shelton, Precinct No l, Eaton, inspector;
w Leake and Geo Cyphert, judges
Shelton Precinct No 2, B Shelton ms; Frank
Binns and d r Myers judges.
Arcadia, McCaffery, ms; D w Roderick and
w Roberts judges.
,Kamilche, Jos Kullrick, ms; Ed Callow and
Glenn Nunamaker judges.
Cloquallnm Jas Soran, ms; r Cookson and
Goldsby judges.
SatsoD, Winsor. ms: FL Ford and N Pringle
judges
Matlock, CullitOn, ms. NJ Bingham and R
Hawksley judges.
Dayton, H Hudson, ms; Sam Ogg and G H
Weymouth judges.
Union City, w Ross, ms; D LMcReavy and
W Parkhurst, judges.
Skokomish, NJ Sweetland, ms: Andrew
Peterson and Sherwood, judges
Hoodsport Vincent Finch, ms; Davis and
Drolet, judges.
Dewatto. T Nance, ins Bennetsen and
0 HOegue, judges.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16

In The SUPERIOR COURT. OFT SLATE OF
WASHINGTON FOR MASON COUNTY.
THE NORTHERN COUNTIES INyEsTMENTf
TRUST, Uimited), corporation,
Plaintiff,
vs. SNo All.
AUGUSTUS c. TURNER, JACOB WINGERT
ROSE WINGERT, AUGUST WINGERT &
FRANK HAGERNAN, Receiver of LON
bard Investment Company, cOrpOr-
alton, Defendants
Under and by virtue of an order of sale issued
out of the above named Court in the above en-
titled action on the 3rd day of October 1885, pur-
Suant to a judgment and decree of foreclosure
rendered in said Court on the DIST day of July,
1896, in favor of The Northern Counties Invest
ment Trust Qimited) corporation, and against
Jacob Wingert for the sum of one thousand
eight hundred fifty eight and 5000 dollars,
($lS5850), for the further sum OF three hundred
dollars ($300) attorneys fee, and for thirty
two and 2010O dollars s32 20) costs, with interest
on said sums ut the rate of seven per cent. per
aHnum from said date, with costs of sale, all in
lawful money, which said Judgment of fOreclOs-
ure OF certain mortgage, in which the sale is
ordered of the following described premises,
situated in Mason County, Washington, to-wlt:
Lot 1.-TWO ~ and the Southwest quarter of Sec
ton twenty-five (25), Township twenty one (21)
North, Range Two (2) West of the Willamette
Meridian, containing in all one hundred and
ninety-six 1857 acres. more or less, according to
government survey
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN: That on the
10th day of November, 1896. at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of said day,I will sell the above de-
scribed premises to satisfy said Judgment, costs,
interest, attorneys fee and accruing costs. The
sale will take place at the front door of the court
house at Shelton, in Mason County, State of
Washington at public auction for cash in hand
to the highest and best bidder.
Sheriff of Mason County, Washington
Date OF first publication 9th day ofIOct. '96.-5w
o. G. ELLIS, Atty. for Plaintiff.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16

In the matter of county road petitioned for by
Lewiston ct al E Sigh fdf Jacob Hopp
entered an appearance and objected to that
part OF the viewers report allowing no damages
to Jacob Hopp for land taken for said road.
Jacob Hopp being sworn, testified as to value OF
land, also Fairbairn. After hearing argument
Board took the matter under advisement until
Thursday. Co Atty Hartman then present ed
written opinion and Board allowed Mr. Hopp $50
damages, which was accepted. and order form
ally made establishing said road
THuRsDAY,-Bo met pursuant to adjourn.
ment, present full Board and Clerk.
In the matter of a communication from Geo
LAWYER regarding the rebate of penalty and in
terest on delinquent taxes Board on motion
laid the matter over until next meeting OF
Board
Auditor reported having received from Phil
EDerhart books and records belonging to Justice
OF peace and auditor was Instructed to forward
them to Alex Mitchell, justice in Dewatto pre-
cinct =
Inc books Of auditor, clerk and sheriff were
examined and found correct.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
If Troubled with Rheumatism Read
This.

ANNAPOLIS Nd, Apr. 16,1S94-I
have used Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism and found it to be all
that is claimed for it. / believe it to
be the best preparation for rheumatism
and deep seated muscular pains on the
market and cheerfully recommend it
to the public. JNo. G.. Brooks, dealer
in boots, shoes, ect, No. Is Main St.
ALSO READ THIS.
MEcHANIcsvILLE. st. Mary County, Md
Il sold bottle of Chamberlain
Pain Balm to man who had been
suffering with rheumatism for several
years. 1t made him we'll man.
A. j. MCGILL. For sale at SO cents
per bottle by Frank Tuell.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
This Is Your Opportunity.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
q generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon.
strate the great merits of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS.
Sc Warren ST., New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont.
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. /
can emphasize his statement, SIT is posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed. -
Rev. Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
VS. Cream Balm is the, acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, so cents.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16

The Darlington, Wis, Journal says
editorially ola popular patent medi-
cine: Eve know from experience
that Chanberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy is all that is claim
ed for it, as on two occasions it stopped
excruciating pains and possibly saw
ed US from an untimely grave. We
would not rest easy over night without
1t in the house." This remedy undo
ubtedly saves more pain and suffering
than any other medicine in the world.
Every family should keep it in the
house, for it is sure to be needed sooner
or later. For sale by Frank Tuell.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
Nothing Like 1t.

Wilbur's Oil of Gladness-rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, toothache, headache,
sore throat, sprains, bruises, dysentery,
cholera morbus, cholera infantum-
for both internal and external use. 1t
will relieve more pain and in less time
than any other medicine on earth.
For pain in back, side. stomach,
bowels, or any other part of the body
it is instant relief. Price so cents
For sale by Druggists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
A Mighty Builder.

AS an invigorator and builderup OF
broken down tissues, Wilbur's Puget
Sound Blood Purifier cannot be excel
led. If you have pimples or sores OF
any kind on your body, by taking a
few bottles of this medicine they will
soon disappear. For rheumatism the
medicine never fails. $100 per bottle.
For sale by Druggists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
Our Platfrm.

We, your committee on platform and resoiu-
lions, hereby report the following resolutions as
an expression of the sentiments of this Conyen-
ton:
We cordially approve and endorse the plat
form adopted and the candidates nominated at
the national Republican Convention and
promise them our loyal support. We are I'M
swervingly in favor of true bimetallism We
are unalterably opposed to Inclusion fiat policy
which if carried out can only result in silver
monometallism and reduce this country TO
lower grade of civilization.
In this hour of distress and perplexity, we
recognize the necessity of restoring to power
party with practical, united and well settled
policy which has in the past given us prosperity,
honor and dignity at home and abroad, and
promises return to the same conditions, ana
we regard with apprehension the possible sue
cess of a combination of parties OF various d.
verse, discordant untried and impractical ex-
pedients.
We declare that the leading issues OF this
campaign are tariff policy that will protect and
promote American industry and enterprise
Reciprocity that will encourage trade and COM
merce on sea and land. Public improvements
of rivers and harbors and especially the con-
struction of the Nicaragua Canal. Practical
craftsmanship and firm and dignifcd foreign
policy And declare that the attempt to invest
the free silver idea with undue prominence is
an expedient of demagogues to divert the minds
of the people from the real issues that confront
the nation.
We hold Democrats and Populists responsible
for the disasters they brought upon the country
mainly by the repeal of the Mckinley law of
protection and reciprocity, and the passage of
the lily adjusted Wilson-GOrman act.
Never in the history of the county has the
management of affairs been more satisfactory or
economically administered than for the last 2
years and we commend our officials to the favor
able notice of the public, and pledge our nom
inees if elected to perform the duties of their
office for the salaries allowed by law.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given by E. b. Davis executor
OF the last will and testament of Arne O. Han
against t the said deceased to exhibit them with
the necessary vouchers within one year after
the date of this notice, to the undersigned. at
his residence in Hoodsport. Mason County,
State of Washington
Dated at Hoodsport Sept. le, 1896.
4. B. DAVIS,
Executor of the last will aud testament of
Arne o. Hansen.
LIST pub. Sept. 18.-4w.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
Summons By Publication.

In THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR MASON
COUNTY.
HENRY THURMAN, Plaintiff,
GERTRUDE GUIsLER and AUGUSTUS w.
GUIsLER, her husband, and WARREN
RILEY, WEEP ACCOMPANY, aScorpora-
ton, GEORGE A. SHEPPARD, Trustee.
and A. w. FREDsON, Defendants.
The State Of Washington to the said George A..
Sheppard. Trustee.
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days after the date Of the first publication
OF this summons, to wit, within sixty days after
the 18th day of September 1896, and defend the
above entitled tion In the above entitled court
and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, and
serve acopy OF your answer upon the under
signed Attorney for plaintiff, ct his ONCE below
stated: and in case Of your failure SO to do judg
ment will be rendered against yoq. according to
the demand of the complaint which has been
nled with the clerk Of said court. The object of
this action Is to forecloee certain mortgage
given by Gertrude auisler and Augustus W.
aulsier, her husband, TO the above named plain
TIN, OF which said defendants you are q judy
ment creditorl, which said mortgage is dated
december 1et 1872, and Is recorded In Volume
no l, Page l96, Mortgage records Of Mason Coun-
ty, State Of Washington. s..
ELMER E. SHIELDS,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
r Q. Address Shelton, Mason County, Wash.
Sept n-162s. Oct. 29-162a
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16

GEoRGE W. VANFossEN, prominent
Mason and President of the A. P. A,
died at Tacoma last week of heart
disease. He was born in Penn. studied
for the ministry, but became lawyer
and was prominent prosecutor Of
the Molly McGuires in the troubles 81
1876. He came to Washington about
eight years ago, and was q prominent
democrat.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16

VHANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN OR
M Women to travel for responsible establish
lished house i'll Washington. Salary $780, pay
able SIS weekly and expenses. Position per
manent. Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope The National Star Building
Chicaoo
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16

WANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN OR
III Women to travel for responsible established
house in Washington. Salary $3.50, payable SIS
weekly and expenses. Position permanent.
Reference Enclose self-addressed stamped en-
velope. The National Star Building, Chicago.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
TO HORSE oWNKRs.

FOR putting a horse in fine healthy CON-
'gatlon try Dr.: Cady's Condition Powders
iney tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
LOSS OF appetite, relieve constipation, correct
Kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new lie to an old or overlworked l1orse. IS
cents per package. For sale by druepists.
And at Frank Tuell,s.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16

Is acknowledged to be the most thorough cure for
Nasal Catarrh, Cold in Head and Hay Fever of all
remedies 1t opens and ceanses the nasal passages
allays pain and Inflammation, heals the sores, pro-
tects the membrane from colds restores the senses
Of taste and smell. Price SOC. at Druggists or by mail
ELY BROTHERS. 56 Warren Street, New York.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16

chamberlain's Eye and Skin ointman4
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter. salt
Kheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapned
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites
chronic Sore Eyes and GRADUATED Eve Ida
For sale BY druggists at Is cents per box.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
| onSQl|lDdOD

Va AND IT'S = CURB
To The EDITOR IL have an absolute
remedy for Consumption. By its timely use
thousands of hopeless cases have been already
permanently cured. So proof-poSitive am |
of its power that consider it my duty to
send tauo bottles free to those of your readers
who have Consumption, Throat, Bronchial or
Lung Trouble, if they will write me their
express and postoffice address. Sincerely,
7. A. SLOCUM, M. c., Is3 Pearl ST., New York.
rg- Tho Editorial and Business Management OF
this Paper Guarantee this generous Proposition.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16

Com Cameron reported the acceptance of
bridge across Satsop river in Sec 81 tp l9-6w and
of the expenditure of sos as extras for planking
abuttments and making approach and auditor
is hereby authorized to pay Savages & scofeld
contractors. the sum of 1877 in full payment as
per contract and for extras,
In the matter of note for $1,000 due against the
levy for year 1894 following order was duly
passed. tits ordered that the Treasurer be in
structed and he is hereby authorized to pay on
said note all available funds for that purpose
and chairman together with the Co treasurer
and auditor are hereby authorized to renew said
note for such balance as may remain unpaid.
Appeared the Co Treas with his vouchers his
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
COLLEGE,

EAtN We So>t1eoOlIOrCAe ou1lgofBOthS Sexes
IFS ATTRACTIONSFne New Buildings Scenery
Grounds and Good Water Heahful Agreeabe No saloon
Nearer than Tacoma, eight ~
GRADUATING COURSESSx
Departments Full Corps of Able Instructors
EXPENSES LOWER than Any Caalo,
And any information to President 40
fhoF A. e. JONES' QUARTERMAsTER WASH
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
Notice OF Sheriff'S Sale.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON FOR MASON COUNTY.
THE NORTHERN COUNTIES INVESTMENT
TRUST, Limited), a corporation,
Plaintiff,
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
HORSE AND CARRIAGE TRADE NOTES.

, N s,,vers O. East Thirty -hrst-st. says the
- s,v,a NJ Russian surreys Is becoming popular
Nth bis customers. lie has on exhlDi'oh co"
,',a,. stock OF vehicles OF every description al
,oa. within the reach OF all.
w u Grand will sell on Thursday next al '"e
,o-c.n Horse Exchange. number or michigan
,nh Ohio carriage and road horses. the properly Oh
,rarews q Mcdonald. OF North Fairieiu' o'''o
,rne animals are a fine lot having action speed
nd s,vle There will be electric-lght exhibition
on Wednesday at p m.
The New-York Coach Horse and COB company,
q, West s.xty-n,nth-st.. reports good business a''
w..k among the buyers being George A. ha'iah-
,,re who purchased a superb, hish-actoned Day
horse and Arthur White. OF Wa-st.. VINO po"s"'
q beautiful housekeeping brown mare
Mr. Jones. OF studebaker Brothers Manutac'ur-
ing Company OF Canal-st.. reports buSihess soou %
In ,he last week In every department OF the' cS-
mta m mahishment. and particularly In light traps. nan,
W " Ciray OF Wooster-st.. Is cAnlpiuhs a nsm
urs ~ family carriages and fancy traps sui'aoie
AZ W. ADAMS OF l. F. Goodrich y Co.. broaoway
.nd 1hird-st has great hopes or an outnne re, re
s,wa, ~ business this spring. his nrm haVmg 500 500
number OF light carriages ana summer 'e"o'e'
Van Srassell g. Kearney. OF East Inirteenith-st
hon,ir0 a large assortment or tashiohapie caI
tagea and driving traps. suitable FOR town OF cou"-