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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-02
international Bimetallism.

LONDON. June 29.-The next issue
of the National Review will contain
an article announcing important bl-
metallic developments at the hands of
the United States monetary commits
sion, which will arrive here in a few
days. The commission, according to
the National Review, will present to
the British government joint state
ment from France and the United
States, declaring their intention OF
preventing, if possible, continuance
of the disastrous experiences inaugu-
rated in 1873 and claiming our good
will and active concurrence. The
National Review adds: 1--WE are able
to announce that England's reply will
be that the government is willing to
reopen the Indian minis and make a
further substantial contribution to the
rehabilitation of silver by extending
it's use in England and by increasing
the legal tender OF silver, making sill
yer the basis of notes, empowering the
Bank of England to use it's silver re-
serve and that material assistance and
strong moral support will be given to
the object the United States and
France have in view."
WASHINGTON, June 29.-The cable
gram from London today giving the
substance of an article to appear in
the National Review, to the effect that
the United States monetary commits
sion, of which Senator WolcOtt, Of
Colorado, is the head, has met with
gratifying success in France and stat
ing positively that England will re-
open it's Indian minis and otherwise
contribute to an. extended use of sill
yer, was read with interest by the
government officials. They know that
the commission was very cordially re-
ceived in France, and that the com
missioners were greatly encouraged by
the strong and apparently increasing
silver sentiment in that country, as
the president not long since received
from Senator Wolcott letter to this
effect. The statement that England
is ready to join in the movement te
the extent OF reopening her Indian
minis, is received with many doubts
A copy of the cablegram was shown te
the president and Secretary Gage, but
neither of them cared to express ar
opinion on it beyond the statement
that they feared the article was over
drawn.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-02
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Figh ting for the Shelton Southwestern

The two sets of bondholders having
mortgages on the Shelton IL South
western Railroad system are fighting
among themselves for the property
which for the past three years has
been run under the direction Of Re
ceiver w. H. Kneeland, appointed by
the Superior Court of Mason County.
Action was commenced a few weeks
ago by the holders of the first mort
gage to foreclose and the action was
listened to by Judge Hanford yester-
day afternoon in Tacoma.
The Shelton & Southwestern road is
line running into the timber coun-
try of Mason County southwest of
Shelton, and was built in 1888. The
road has been doing very we'll under
the management of the receiver ap-
pointed by the Court after suit by
the trustees of the holders of $125, 900
bonds which were secured by a second
mortgage. The trustees are Peter V.
Anderson, A. J. Roberts and John Nc
Reavy, while the bonds are held in
various parts of the United States.
The holder Of the first mortgage of
$4,000 is the North American Loan
and Trust Company of Chicago.
The question Judge Hanford had to
decide yesterday afternoon was as to
the jurisdiction of the Federal Court
for the purpose of foreclosure when
the State Court OF concurrent jurisdic-
ton was already in possession of the
property covered by the mortgage.
The receiver filed his demurrer through
his attorney, III. S. Tremper, but was
overruled by Judge Hanford in very
peculiar decision.
Judge Hanford held that while the
Court had jurisdiction to entertain
the case and to render decision on
the merits of the case it could not in
terfere with the position Of the Court
of Mason County in the property.
Just what value this decision will be
to the North American Loan and
Trust Company the defense cannot
see, for the action is just where it was
before the action in the Federal Court
was commenced. The, Shelton &
Southwestern will resume operations
shortly after the Fourth, as it is ex-
pected that the logging camps of Ma
son Comfy will commence work
again.-Seattle Times.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-02
The WOmen's Federation.

Olympia was the meeting place, this
week, of convention that is unique
IN some of its features, being meet
ing of representative intelligent wo-
men of the state, About $50 women
were in attendance, most of whom
were delegates from SO clubs of the
federation of this district. The Ore
gon clubs were represented by that vet
eran in the campaign for woman's adj
vancement, Mrs. Duniway.
The proceedings were marked with
as precise parliamentary decorum, and
the addresses equally as able as of any
State convention of men, which gen.
orally draw together the brainy por-
ton of each community.
The convention lasted two DAYS, the
sessions being held in the Olympia
motel parlors. Spokane was selected
as the place for the next annual meet
Ing, Win vigorous contest by Seattle
for the horror.
A reception was given the visiting
members by the local club, and yester-
day the ladies were by courtesy of
Gen. Hazard Stevens, taken by the
electric cars to Tumwater park, where
several hours were pleasantly passed
IN viewing the charms of that pleasant
resort.
Each OF the delegates was presented
by Mrs. Stuart with souvenir spoon
handsomely engraved, with the word
"Olympia" thereon. 1t is a matter of
regret that our space this week does
not admit of a full report of the many
interesting things said and done by
our charming yisitors.-Olympia
Standard.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-02

logging camps, eight on a side,
prize $12.
Mems running race, 100 yards
prize 81; boys under 16, 100
yards, prize So; girls under Is,
seventy-fve yards, prize So.
Wheelbarrow race,prize $3.50.
Running high jump, prize
$3.50.
Standing Jump, prize $3.50.
Climbing creased pole, SO.
Base ball game, Shelton VS..
Olympia,at $50 p. M, prize $40.
l. 0. OF. grand ball at Knee
lands hall at 8 o. m.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-02

According to the Olympia Standard,
Hon. A. w. Bash, husband of Mrs.
Flora Bash, who was visiting Mrs.
Frank Binns last week, enjoys the dis
tinction of being the first person not a
Chinese subject, that ever obtained a
government concession or franchise in
the F1owery Kingdom. He is manager
and promoter of a syndicate proposing
to build a railroad from Picking to
Hankan, distance of 700 miles. He
has succeeded in securing the initial
concession. including right-of-way and
government guaranty OF bonds, in the
face of strenuous opposing efforts by
English and Russian capitalists. Mr..
Bash was formerly collector of customs
Of the Puget Sound district.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-02
The Japs Protest.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-The gist OF
the protesi of Japan to Hawaiian an
nexation, as read to the senate com
mittee on foreign relations yesterday,
is as follows:
The acquisition of Hawaii by annex
alton to the United States would de-
prive resident japanese in the islands
of rights to which they are entitled
under the present treat with Hawaii.
There are $4,000 japanese in the is
lands, with large property rights, and
under present conditions they are en-
titled to become citizens of Hawaii.
In case of annexation these japanese
could not become citizens of the
United States, as decisions of the
United States circuit courts are to the
effect that no Asiatic can become a
citizen of the United States. By an
nexation the japanese now resident in
Hawaii would be subject to any meas
ure that might be adopted by the
United States. They would lose their
right to become citizens and vote.
The largest interests owned by, Jap
anese citizens in the islands would be
greatly jeopardized. Therefore the
Japanese government must firmly
protest against the proposed annexa-
ton.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-02
THE Nations natal day is here.


THE Columbia bicycles hove been
reduced to $75, and now all the stand
ard wheels will take tumble for the
public benefit.
SHELTON extends, a cordial invita-
ton to the rest of Mason County to
come to the county seat next Monday
and enjoy themselves.
COOP progress has been made On
the tariff law before Congress, and 1T
is probable that the schedules will be
completed this week and the tariff
makers, and tariff breakers, 60 their
several ways to celebrate.
AN immense grain crop in Eastern
Washington is again assured by the
heavy rains and propitious weather
during the last month. Last year the
farmers made large profits, and the
price will rule high again this year.
Prosperity has come to them rather
early.
FARMER TODD has been remembered
by the Governor, having been appoint
ed as one OF the three. delegates from
this state to the Mississippi
commercial congress at Salt Lake
City. The congress is practically a
political organization, populists and
pro-silver men being appointed, and
w. ]. Bryan will be chairman.
FRISCO has the largest wine tank in
the world, nearly three times as large
as the famous Heidelberg tun. The
exact measurements of the vat are 90
feet high from the base, 81 feet in di-
ameter below, and 81 feet 6 inches at
the top, and an average circumference
Of 100 feet. 1t holds $4,000 gallons,
and is the property of the California
Wine Association.
GONE are the good old days when
the senseless eagle-scream was but a
side issue OF Fourth of July features.
The scream has come into too much
prominence, while the keynote spirit
Of the glorious anniversary has taken
on too much of the side issue char
acter But the American people OF
today have as much national spirit as
American people ever had-they are
more intelligent and should be able tc
form q happier and more perfect
brotherhood than our people of yore
who could not read, as we can do
the current, daily history of nations
as well as the lore and wisdom of the
dead.-Whatcom Blade.
The Chehalis Nugget tells an anus
ing story of how the pop. county com
missioners of Lewis county tried te
work the reputation act on a safe ex
pert who was called to put their new
cash box in order. The board was in
session but adjourned without appro
priating $25 to pay the bill. Mr.. Elk
pert simply made few twists of the
wrists. and strolled about town to take
IN the sights,-the County's cash was
perfectly safe from even the treasurer
Two Of the commissioners had not lef;
town, so they were called together and
promptly allowed the bill, and the ex-
pert readily fixed the safe and thanked
the board for their kindness. Lewis
county's new treasurer threw up his
job when the board refused to allow
him help, and after several months
fight apopulist has been appointed who
requires another three months ir
which to put up a $4,000 bond.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-02

HE Prescott Placer Dredging com
pany, incorporated in Tacoma last
week, with a capital stock of $3.50, 900,
proposes to utilize the big Bowers
dredgei, Anaconda, for the novel pur-
pose OF placer mining. The Rogue
river mines in Oregon have been cho-
sen as the point for making the ex-
perlments, and the dredger will be
taken thither for that purpose. The
dredger will handle 1000 cubic wards
OF earth daily, and it is estimated that
1t will yield 15c cubic yard.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-02

The Fourth Program

Salute at Sunrise.
Shelton Military Band leads
procession to the prairie at 7:3O
a. M.
Races commence at $780,
Bicycle race, boys under Is,
half mile, 1st prize SIS, I'd $3.50;
ladies, over Is, half mile, LIST
prize $3.50, I'd 81; girls under
Is, half mile, 1st prize SIS, I'd
$3.50; men 1 mile, entrance fee
SOC, 1st prize $3.50, End 81.
Horse races begin Immediate
ly after bicycle races
Running race, half mile, best
two in three, entrance fee 81,
LIST prize $40, I'd $40; pony race,
half mile dash, entrance fee SOC,
1st prize $40, I'd SIS; slow race,
one mile, free for all, prize SIS.
Exercises at Kneeland's grove
begin at 1 p. NJ
Reading Of Declaration of
independence by Mrs. A. W.
Fredson.
Vocal and instrumental music.
Grand Calathumpian parade,
will form at grove and march
through town, prize for best
character So, End best So.
Sports on Gotta street,
Tug Of war, Shelton VS.. the
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-22
HELD OVER.
Judge Feagin Will Render His Decision
In the Lowery Case This Morning
He is Out on Bond.

Yesterday he preliminary trial of C. w.
Lowef'y, the well known white man who
was arrested ten days ago on a charge
OF attempting to commit an assault on
Emma, the little daughter of Mr. August
Schillinger, was heard in the inferior
criminal court.
There was a large crowd. pres mt to
hear the testimony, but it was decided
that those who were neither witnesses
nor ATTACHES of the court would have to
Vaca.@ and the room was soon cleared
lMeSSrs. benson q farmer represented
the defense, while MesSrs. McCrossin &,
Poncellor conducted the prosecution
IA plea of not guilty was entered and
the witnesses examined The facts were
found to be as given in the State Herald
at the slime.
Early in the afternoon the arguments
were made by Messfs. Derson and Pom
cellor and the case submitted to Judge
Feagin for a decision. He announced
that he would reserve his decision until
this morning, but would admit the de-
PENDANT to bail in the sum of $500. The
bond was promptly made.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-22

fined in the city prison. and to check out
TO the foreman of the street forces all
able-bodled men and boys sentenced to
hard labor on the streets. and to report to
the mayor the number of prisoners, both
males and females, retained in prison and
the cause therefor
Be 1t further resolved, That all fines and
costs collected by the wa rden of the city
PRISON be paid by him into the city treas
ury daily; and
Be it further resolved, That the said
warden be provided with receipt book
and be required to give a written receipt
for all moneys collected by him, the SAID
receipt and stub to show both cash co..
lected and time served.
Alderman Harrington introduced an
ordinance requiring all riders of bicycles
to have a lighted lamp on lantern attach
ed to the front of the wheels after dark.
alderman Harrington said that riders
We're careless and brushed up against
pedestrians He stated that many prom
inent citizens requested ithe introduction
of tbs ordinance.
+ After he ordinance had passed its sec
ond reading Alderman McCarten moved
that 1t be referred TO the judiciary COM
mittee and take the regular course. This
was done so that the bicyclists could be
heard.
Alderman Harrington became very ear
nest In his support of the ordinance and
sald that If some other alderman had
tathered 1t the board would have passed
it willingly.
Aldermen Harrington and MeCarten
ma lively set-to that aroused consider
able laughter. Mr. Harrington sta ed
that perhaps other people wena around
as much as Mr.. McCarten If not more so
ana they could learn the sentiment Of
the people.
Alderman Harrington reminded the al
dermen % kindly reme mber how they
voted before and to show consistency in
their actions. He stated that the alder
men make a great howl in passing an or
d1nanee for the benefit of the best citizens
and then pass an Ubiquitous pol-tax with
out howl
In the vote Alderman Harrington was
sustained by vote of s to 6.
When the ordinance was put on its
third reading and final pass age the vote
s God to 6. This compelled tn ordl-
nance to go to the judiciary committee
Several petitions were recorded and re-
ferred to the proper committees.
Mr.. Hirsch was before the board but
his complaint was referred to the mis-
cellansous committee. Alderman Ham
itton's request to be relieved from mer-
chants tax was referred to the mayor
with power to act
collins d Co.'S petition to be allowed to
eree; a stabfe' on Twenty third street and
Morris avenue was referred to the mayor
and building commission with power to
act.
The board then went into executive
session % elect two census takers and
consider other matters.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-22

The fac III
aimiia ~ Ia On
signature II % Z-XN--A every
Of CSE2V ZZ[<&<H/ wrapper.
A F0XEY PAIR
is Peters and Green and Despite the
Weather a Large Crowd Enjoyed
Themselves Last Night.

The laughable comedy, ga Foxy Pair"
was presented by the Peters and Green
company at East Lake last night. The
threatening weather kept a large num-
Der from attending, but those who did
brave the weather, laughed themselves
hoarse at the comcal situations. The
specialties made the usual hit and the
members of the popular aggregation sus-
tanned we'll the laurels already won.
IAN Easy Place." a comedy brstling
with fun and mirth, will be put on this
afternoon at the matinee. Ample facil-
tiles will be provided for the large crowd
that will attend.
At the performance tonight the double
bill, mentioned in yesterdays State Her.
aid, will be the bill Of fare, aided by
number of new specialties to be given
between the two plays.
A feature for Friday will be the pres
ence OF the local lodge of Elks in body.
accompanied by their lady friends.
IAN Easy Place" will furnish the
amusement for the occasion.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-22
HOW CAN IT BE DONE?

1t has BEEN said in olden times eat,
drink and be merry. A learned physic-
ian once said in a lecture that he could
practice with three different medicines
calomel quinin- and alcohol as no tine
ture could be preserved without alcohol
and in certain cases stimulants had to
be used. He, like George Washington,
did not know of the life-giving and in
MIGRATING fluid, j. Martins 6-year-old
Rye Whiskey that is being sold at the
surprisingly low price of rs cents per full
quart, by VIM Wise.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-22
PERSONAL.

Mr.. John G.. Bradley. returned to the
city yesterday from fishing trip.
Hon. J. P. Mcqueen of Eutaw, is in
the city visiting his brothers.
Hon. S. j. Bowie, of Talladega, was in
the city yesterday, Mr.. Bowie is an able
lawyer and one of the most popular men
in the state.
T. c. King is selling shoes awfully
cheap. Lots of bargains there. Stacks
of new shoes arriving, daily Newest
styles, sizes-5 to Il. in mems, A. to E.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-22

Peters & Green's great in
ternatlonal Vaudevilles a t
East Lake every night this
week.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-22
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY,

Next Session Opens September 18TH
Full graduate as we'll as under graduate
courses. Ten Fellowships for college grad
yates. Seven ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. En-
cheering, Biblical, Law, Pharma cellticaI
Dental, Medical. Fully equipped labora-
tories and museums
7-15-eod-12t wills WILLIAMS, Sec.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-22
Randolph-Macon Syste m
Or Endowed Colleges and Academies

WM w. SMITH. A. NJ. LII d.. Chancellor
]. Randolph-Macon College, Ashland Va,
for men.
@ Randolph Macon woman's College,
Lynehburg, Va.
g. Randolph-Macon Academy, Bedford City
Va, for bows.
4 Rando;iph-Macon institute, Danville. Va.
For catalogues, ETC., address Chancellor
Smith. Lynchburg, Va State age of son
or daughter.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-22
.MEEr ME- AT THE FOUNTAIN !.

st. Agnes Guild, Church of the Advent
has charge of the soda fountain at New
mans drug store, First avenue and TWEEN
tieth street, today. The young ladies will
preside over the fountain between the
hours of a. m. and p. m. With their
own dainty fingers they will draw and
serve all the usual drinks, and in addition
ice cream in several varieties, with cake
at 10 cents per saucer All their friends are
cordially invited to call upon them
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-22

Magnificent chorus of 100
voices at st. Paul's Catholic
Church next Sunday night at
8 o'clock. Solo by the leading
voealists of the city. Collec-
ton for the poor.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-22
Chace's City Band, East
Lake, Sunday. Phil Memoli,
DIRECTOR. 4-23-tf
CONCORDIA SOCIETY.

Members are requested to meet at the
residence of Mr.. H. Hentschel, Avenue e,
between Tenth and Eleventh street,
Thursday, July o. at o'clock p. M. to
attend the funeral of Mrs. H. Hentschel
Members are requested to wear their
badges.
F.. PETERMANN, Vice-Prest.
A. 7. BUNKER, Secy.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-22
Desk Fans $500. Warrior
Machine Works. Phone 942.
ST. SIMON'S AND CUMBERLAND.
The South's Greatest Seaside Resorts

Excursion tickets now on sale to the
above resorts by the Plant System Go
down and take dip in the ocean, it will
do you good. Finest surf bathing in the
world. Hotel accommodation unexceled
at reasonable rates. Fishing and boat
ing, and every other amusement found at
first-class resorts. For particulars, write
to w. V. Lifsey, Division Passenger Agt,
Montgomery, Ala
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-22

Our goods are the best and
the lowest prices. Give us a
call. Malone Boot and Shoe
Co., 2OO7 I'd ave.