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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-24
Robert II. NTH, Montana.

Our people are strong in the belief that
more prosperous times will prevail in this
State. Our farmers and stockmen are re-
ceiving good prices account of failures
in India, Argentine Republic and Australia.
and our capitalists are beginning to realize
that legitimate mining is as safe as any
Other enterprise and produces larger profits
to the investor.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-24
l.. {, Stow, Grand RaDids.

The settled wise policy of our Govern
ment together with confidence among man
ufacturers and business men generally as
sures better prospects, Local causes are
crops above the average in our State with
advanced prices for the same. Furniture
factories are running on full time, and a
large and increased number of municipal
improvements give a sure basis for an in
crease of trade.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-24
w. A. Richar ds. Wvou,;u~

Times are already better in Wyoming.
Debts. notes and mortgages of long stand
Ing are being paid. Our banks have plenty
of money received from this source There
Is an increased demand. and higher prices
for cattle and sheep caused by the duty on
hides and Mexican cattle and on wool, which
Is also going up in price.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-24

Present prospects of a business revival are
excellent. Already marked Improvement
in business is anticipated. We have large
crops with good prices. with indications of
q steady advance. Our wheat and oat crops
are large. Hop crops are above the average,
and prices are much better than last year
The wool clip was good and cattle and other
stock are selling for good prices.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-24
lanes NJ. ZONES. Kansas citr No

The tidal wave of prosperity and renewed
business confidence which is sweeping over
this great agricultural section of the Middle
West, has swept too far TO make it neces
Sary to talk Of good prospects Business
prosperity is real thing right here in orr
midst. and the impulse has already been
felt by every line of business from producer
to manufacturer.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-24
8. PennOyer, Portland.

The large crop of wheat in Oregon, and its
enhanced value owing to shortage of crops
elsewhere, will be of great advantage to us
If we could be assured that these two condi-
tons would be permanent it would restore
confidence.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-24
Covernor eedv. Kansas

Considering the State as whole, Kansas
has excellent crops this year. The failure
of the grain supply in other parts of the
world has naturally resulted in a great de-
mand for Western grain and better prices
therefor. My judgment is that this will i'm
prove our fall trade without doubt
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-24
f.. w. SCOfieId, Wisconsin,

tries of tho country have 1on~ hean Of ahb
tide and stocks exceedingly low, and general
hOpefulness are the reasons for anticipating
prosperous state of trade for the coming
autumn.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-24

The Government of Peru has ordered
its postage stamps made in the United
States.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21
HOTEL ARRst AIS.
THE OCCIDENTAL.

THE OCCIDENTAL.
Clyde Warner Ellensburg.
r. ". Morrison. saxton's River. Utah.
a. w. Netter. Spokane.
". Il. Mills, ciondyke, Alaska.
Mr.. Alexander, city,
Mr. Williams. Spokane
Miss Nellie Pearsali, Everett.
Mrs. VI X Jones, City
Hiss Eleanor II. Aston, Butte, Mont.
Hattie Moore. Boston.
Miner Winters. Menion Mass.
J, h. Dearnond and vie. Greensburg
" II. Ellis. Victoria. b. c.
W, !. Hendersu, city.
.. > Williams. Tacoma
". II. Gibson Spokane.
Il. r. LonsSsreet. Boston, Mass
Elizabeth NJ Gadoois, New York.
Margarine Cadets. New York.
H. 5. Rumnell and wife. Somerset. Pa
A. 4. ptesbrey and wife. Providence.
FRED Z. peGraw and wife. Detroit.
Mich
f. K Rntenhouse. Colorado Springs.
} l. Cluttor. Detroit Mich.
Leroy ollinson, Akron, Q.
David Wilson, NJ Pleasant, Pa.
Mrs. Maynard san Francisco.
THE BUTLER
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Miss Clark Chicago.
Ghas Meelor. Philadelphia.
Geo. Tewney. san Francisco.
" +. Meoie. IL, Chicago.
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21
The GRAND COURT.
FIRST DAYS SESSION OF THE FoH-
EsrEaS or AMERICA.
ssnding Committees Appointed
nany Resolutions EGsctinG 1m-
Feuuiations-s,st. at Hiring
organizers to lie Dome Away with.

The Grand Court OF Washington. For
ts,srs If America. convened in nth an
'Aal session az Fofessers' ball yesterday
aornins Grand Chief Ranger J. \. West
etfs Presiding
fas followin officers 90 the Grand court
srfs IN their respective places Grand
Ahset Ranger :. 4 WeStherg. Grand sub
shiei Ranger John y HoskinR Grand
Treasurer G. n. stewart Grand Secretar-.
Y siayden and Grand Senior Wood
safe W q. Jones'
ne following Mere appointed 10 till Of
I'fs pro tom: Grand recording secretary.
!. MaTkiey; grand junior woodward
= Mcdonald, grand junior heaAle
seEfs SHAW. srand senior hvadic VIII
Walker
The standing committees were appointed
IS fellows
On distribution Brothers II. G. sfoe.t-
Ms G Nj Boiston and Bent Neese
w laws and supervision = Fitzgerald
:. Cars'ens ard e + Mcdonald.
~ acts sat dce.sions-H g.elgnsky. L.
:. NsFSley aad Dr r.aughuu
IN HgaHco ana ja<Atlon- Grit rteweilyn.
y l. Nsozel aad y j. McSntley
IN stale OF tne orIer-thas. Vynue, J.
hlou0' ana A Mueller
sh mile 81 ara per aiein WIZ Walker.
= Hana ari Il. Pennington.
Murphy
IN pFsss-t. 4. Mark'ey. u Z. Kel.cr-
San ara r Il Sioelflve.
IN aElitraNon-O. ~ Mitchell. D. II
s'alnl II + keliernan Chas Wynnc. :
aaseiiey, Crf ticweslyn W. - VI. gol-
@en ana C , weaxcl
a rae afternoon secession many resoiu-
eas eH citing Importing changes in ere
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21
THE BCTI.ER-continued.

Mrs C. +, Richard. Red Oak Iowa,
A l.. Roneil. Humboldt. Iowa.
Mrs Roneil Humboldt. Iowa.
L. w. Pratt. San Francisco.
Mrs Pratt, San Francisco.
NJ. A. owens, San Francisco.
Mrs Owens, San Francisco.
s. Il. Lattner. Worjhington, Iowa.
Mrs. I.attner, Worihington. Iowa.
Miss Jennie Ferguson. Centralis. Ill
Miss +, Belle Kerr, Rushville. Ind.
Miss Emma Mcdonald, Cincinnati
Miss Emile Pruess. Cincinnati.
John w. Hepburn. Chicago.
Mrs. Hepburn Chicago
Rev. H. Fr1gge, Louisville.
Mrs. Frigge, Louisville
B. koehrng, indianapolis.
A. w Critics. clgadron Neb
Miss Mary McHattie. Beaver Falls Pa.
Miss Ida McHattie, Beaver Falls, Pa.
Henry Lair. New York.
Ben Battiorf. Portland
i. A. Ss@gel. Mount Vernon.
John Spencer. Everett
Walter Arey. Hadlock
Thomas Watson. Hadlock
]. w. MatheSon, Eiensburg.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21
Visible supply Decreases and the
Price Gees In

NEW YORK, July 20.-The Herald TO-
morrow will say: Two circumstances com
hined yesterday 10 put up the price If
v-haat-heavy eaga2ements for export and
large falling OF In tne worlds visible sup
ply. The exports ana enEa cement for ex-
y,5yt az ell the ports and chief Inland points
amounted % more thar 1850 20 bushels.
OF this amount - f<o bushels were engaa-
al In New York 22e fo AZ outposts. ex 81
AZ Chicago and 2oA@ at s. Louis. The
enra rernenss az Chieaga ard 81. Louis yes
,er,lav we're Tor shipment during the FIRST
part ~ August end should not he regarded
as shipments made Yesterday. Most % Il
s. M Kansas hard. ~ that going for
wara from New YORK ~ .a9 bushels are
winter and spring wheat and 49.0sa red.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21
THE EVERETT
& MONTE CRlSTO
RAILWAY
TIME ktUEnsLE.
In Efferf AprfI RI. fApY

Tae cry route 20 the popular ard ae,svs
,aff.lEk Districts os God Bash, Gordon
creek. Martha Creek Easssrt3a. Dee.
Creek, Goat Laks and Mon:s Cris.o
TIE scenic route Tar tourists. nsalng
xad 90 EapiGS 2ArtlaAL
Commencing Monday. April y. the Ev-
sf.tt IL A0a's s'rizto Railway Company
e&A sNaEguF&-@ = daily train service
Trains sill leave Everett. for MOssa
Cr2sts every ns9ratng. excspt Saturday
Ard sunday. at : 4 - "a.
Train zsii leave Monte Cgig.8 70 FY-
srett ~ "a ,. n svssy s1ornlug sxGe28
ru.aay ara Nor day.
On Tsfssaags ard Tna-s1ays 10. win
ran % S3lv<rtoT. only, and an Wednesdays
anf Fridays het~een silvertcn and Ev-
erets only a.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21
Combine of saG~-Mnkerx.

NEW YORK. Jaly 9-Tne Journal ana
Advertiser tomorrow VIII say. The for
yna+gor OF A shoemaker combine witch
Nil inrlGde almoSe every manufacturer
f., tais couutry. IS now under cousldera-
+,r1 Cve~gureS have aeeu rna6e and "a
,.arsetv received bv taa principal safe
-,a5,erS the leaders are tae Mos3ers of
Cfarsrnat{. backed up 5y Eas,e~n 1api-
tsHsts- Ths raw corporation -o te formed
vIs have s capital of aton1 s. 81 ss.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21

of a safe and equitable plan Of insurance
The matter was finally left over TO the
discretion OF the delegate 10 The Supreme
court.
long discussion Of the question Of BIZ
onnial sessions of the Grand court fol-
lowed. and had not yet come 10 a vote
when the session adjourned at D. III
until $50 a. m today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21

The longest and most beautiful ride on
electric cars. Take the Seattle & Rainier
Beach Railway for trip through the
woods and gardens and along the Lake
Washington shore TO Renton Round trip
Is cents. Cars leave on Washington
street hourly.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21

be a fitting recognition of the qualities
which the nation looks for In its best
representatives, and that the event might
exalt patriotism and tend TO promote
greater unity.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21

For Hawaii. Sa~
rca. New Zealand
and Australia. :. =
Australia 70 Homo
lulsa. Tuesday. Aug.
~ ? p. ~. s. :
Alameda sails from
san FFaueiscn far
gss..s $3.50.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21

A Wyoming paper predicts that tho
year 1897 will be the brightest and most
productive year for cattle men OF that
state since the palmy days Of 1856.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21

Only s3l TO st. Paul and Chicago. ard
equally low rates 20 all Eastern points
over the Northern Pacific railway Tickets
on sale July Y g II. and other dates.
Write for particulars or call at Northern
Pacific offices. Seattle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21

Honolulu. Auckland. Sydney, Thursday.
Aug II 10. "a . 3. m r A Graham.
aaseYst Sis First avenue seattle ] II
sprecaelS & Bros. Co. san Francisco.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21
SALT LAKES JUBILEE.
MORMONs UNvEIL A MONUMENT TO
BRIGHAM Young.

Aged Pioneers Meet in Thankful Re-
unfon-GOId Medal Presented TO
President Woodruff, the Oldest of
the Veterans-Letter OF Regret
From President Mckinley.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21
Tacoma Hotel. Tacoma.

Strictly frst-class: all modern improve
r,ents; fine sample rooms.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-21
HEAVY SALES OF WHEAT.

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ton ght.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-30
Oregon and Florida.

1t is an extraordinary situation in Amer
lean politics when the Republicans are de-
pendent for a majority in the United States
Senate upon the admission Of a Senator
from Kentucky and upon the casting vote
of the Vice-President from New Jersey, Ken
lucky and New Jersey being two tradition
ally Democratic States. The election of Mr..
DEBoE on Wednesday as a Senator from
Kentucky after a conflict lasting sixteen
months makes the number of Republicans Al
in a Senate of 80. He is a resident of Critten-
don county, OF the Ohio River line, in the
western part of the State, and in a Con-
gressional district which is strongly Demo-
cratic. Mr.. DEBoE has diplomas both as a
physician and as a lawyer, and also a GER
tifcate Of proficiency as a School Superin-
tendent. OF course he will be cordially
welcomed in the Senate by the Republicans;
but they are still one vote short Of q ma
jority without the casting vote Of Vice
President HOBART of New Jersey.
The Oregon Legislature has adjourned
without choosing a Senator; the Florida
Legislature is in session, but no choice of
u Senator has been reached. There are
forty-five States and ninety Senators, and
these two untitled posts leave the Sen
ate with Lightweight members only.
Florida n Oregon in the balance! Poll
tics in the Senate are much mixed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-30

that Of his predecessor. But neverthe-
less a Tammany Mayor was elected to
succeed him, and during the first year
Of his administration the tax rate
was 2.94, larger than 1t had been before
and larger thar 1t has been under any OF
his successors. The successor Of this Tam
many Mayor was another Mayor elected by
Tammany, and under his frugal and provi.
dent management of the city's affairs the
tax rate was gradually reduced until in
1873 It was 2.55. Notwithstanding that
fact, the Tammany candidate in hat year
OF low taxes was defeated and EDWARD
COOPER, the candidate Of those opposed to
Tammany, was elected.
His successor was WILLIAM r. GRACE,
under whose administration the tax rate In
the first year was 2 80 and in the second
Mr.. GRACE, who, when in politics, concen-
trated his most active efforts on the Mayor
atty, advocated a continuance OF his own
policy In Office by his successor, Mr.. CAMP
BELL, in whose favor he threw the full meas
ure Of his support. TIL Grace candidate,
however, was defeated the Tammany nomi-
nee was successful, the tax rate being 2.29in
his first year in Office and 2.25 In his second.
But the voters next turned from Tammany,
and it's candidate for Mayor was defeated
in 1884. ABRAM s. HEWITT was elected
Mayor In 1885, and during his term Of Of
fee the average tax rate was 2.19. But
that reduction did not weigh much with
the voters who defeated him for reelection,
preferrinR Mr.. GRANT.
Under the administration Of HUGH ].
GRANT and of his successor, Mayor GILRoY,
the tax rate on property In New York city
was steadily reduced until, during the last
year of Mr.. GILRoY's term, 1t reached LIE.
This was in 1894, and it was q showing
creditable to Tammany administration, but
the voters of the city defeated Tammany in
tina year and installed Col. STRONG as the
successor of Mayor GILRoY, with the rate
of taxation last year 2.14.
The figures of the tax rate do not amount
to much in New York city politics.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-30
Our Claims Against Spain.

While it Is true that lain involving
millions for damages suffered by Americans
In Cuba have already been filed with the
State Department, there is good ground for
believing that some Of our citizens, who
would like to demand such indemnities,
are restrained from 30 doing by fear.
Under the orders of WEYLER many plan
tations are virtually abandoned, and work
is stopped on them. Again, some planta-
lions have to support the Spanish troops
billeted on them. The cases in which DAM
age may result from offending the authori-
ties in any way can easily be imagined, and
in the bitter feeling Of the Spaniards for
the patriots the very filing Of a claim
against the former may excite q suspicion
which will cost much.
OF course some risk also may be run II
claims are not filed at a time when Spain,
being notified Of them, can collect evidence
on the subject. 1t is also possible, no
doubt, to file claims for the use of our Gov
eminent only, or astatement of good reasons
for that course. But an impression prevails
that. when all source Of apprehension for
life or property is removed, the final array
of American claims will become of vast
amount and there are years of grave con-
troversy in prospect over these claims.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-30
Bicycling and the Heart-The Case
of John Clokey.

The death of JOHN T. CLoKEY has been
attributed to bicycling. After the autopsy
on Wednesday, Coroner's Physician DoNLIN
said II found that the Immediate cause
of death was heart disease, but I am of
opinion that II Mr.. CLoKEY had never rid
den a bicycle he would be alive to-day"
DR.. DoNLIN is also reported as saying
that cycling is q violent form Of exercise,
and that no person suffering from heart
disease should rid a wheel.
There seems to be no doubt that the
wheel was responsible for Mr.. CLoKEY's
death, as 1t has been for the death of other
persons suffering from cardiac affection.
Don't wheel il you have heart disease"
may be good general advice, but In certain
diseased conditions Of the heart, cycling
is believed to be very beneficial. We quote
from the Medical Record:
I'm simple degenerated conditions of the muscular
nbres. in dilated hearts either with or without com.
pensatory hypertrophy, and in slight valvular anec.
lions, bicycle riding. when properly ~practtsed. may
prove OF great service. because It improves tho nutrt-
ton of the organ and develops the muscular
nbres, thereby enabling the heart to perform
its work moro erectually. Where exercise ia ad.
visable in heart affections. I know OF no bot
ter method OF obtaining It than by the proper
use OF the wheel. By riding slowly and on an ap-
proximately nat surface the mildest cardiac action
can be obtained. and this. as the heart improves in
strength. can be increased by degrees, and in direct
ratio with the cardiac development. By this means
the strength OF the heart can he greatly increased.
thus causing n natural compensation for many abnor-
NAL conditions"
Searching, hill climbing, and century
runs are not regarded as moderate forms of
bicycling, and only persons with q perfectly
sound physique should attempt them. Ac-
cording to a decision Of the French Acad-
envy, mo one should ride a wheel without
consulting a physician" Good counsel,
provided one consults a wise physician.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-30
Reconstruction in Greece.

The political crisis at Athens appears to
have been surmounted, and the conse-
quences hat assuredly would have fol-
lowed the ~dethronement Of King GEORGE
and the proclamation of a republic have
been averted; but for how long de-
ponds on the course of events in Thes-
sally. These again depend on EDHEM
Pasha's ability to bring sufficient force
into line to fight a decisive action. At
the actual moment we know nothing of
the number or condition of the Greek
army that occupies the Pharsala hills;
but it has to be noted that the situation
that existed on the north of the Salam.
vria up to Saturday last is partially
reversed on the south side. The Turks are
attacking from the plain and the Greeks
are defending naturally strong positions;
but the moral advantages are with the
Turks, flushed with success, while the
Greeks are depressed and discouraged. In
war, however, a few days rest and absence
of combat tend to restore troops after
a disaster, If their physical needs are
satisfied and they see that the enemy is
not following up his advantages vigorous
ly. From the elevations among the Phar-
sala hills the movements Of the Turks,
except at night, will be In full view of the
Greek outposts, so that while the Greeks
continue to have the control of the railway
running behind their positions from Veles.
tino to Karditsa, they will be able to rein
force with comparative rapidity either
flank in case of need. AS we surmised
yesterday. there was an intention to
send the Turkish feet from the Dardanelles
tn naknarata with EnTpu pasho IN on Of
tack on Volo. Whether the reports of
a disaster to some of the ships are to
be trusted or not, the Greek eastern
squadron has now an objective, which Is
to prevent the Turkish ships reaching
Volo. Everything that can delay decisive
action by EDHEM Pasha Is 30 much
time gained by the Greeks to improve
their resistance, and as there can be no
doubt that the cooperation of the Turkish
fleet with his army after he had reached
Larissa was part of the plan of campaign,
It's non.appearance will disadvantageously
affect his operations.
The new Ministry that has replaced that
of Mr.. DELYANNIs is one that will respond
to the popular demands and at the same
time reassure the powers friendly to Greece
that they have no object except the ma
tional defence. Mr.. RALLI has with him
men of ability not disposed to indulge
in flights In experimental politics while
the enemy is at the gates, and his presence,
together with that of the Minister of War,
at Pharsala will encourage the troops, who,
1t is reported, have repulsed the Turks for
the second time at Velestino. Mr.. THEo-
ToKI. a former associate of the late Mr..
TRIcoUPIs, is a capable man, and as Minis.
ter of the Interior will have an important
part in recognizing the defence, especially
in the matter of transport and the collection
of supplies under the supervision of the
chiefs Of municipalities. Under the circum.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-30
Our Citizen Sailors.

The season for the exercises of the naval
militia upon the water approaches, and the
allotment just made by Secretary LONG of
the annual fund of $4,000, which Congress
now sets apart for this body, shows how 1t
fiourishes in various parts of the country.
Fifteen States, one.third of the whole
number, share in the appropriation. all, of
course, being on the seaboard or the lake
board. A lake State. Illinois, now heads
the list in strength Of uniformed petty
officers and men, it's total being 44S, which
calls for Sc, 1907, at the rate allowed of
about $13 per man. This is the first time
. lake State has come to the top in num-
beers, and 1t is the more remarkable since
Illinois first appeared on the allotment list
in 1903, or two years later han the first
group of half a dozen States, that took the
benefit of the law. Last year she was only
third on the list.
The other States, in order Of enlisted
strength, are: Massachusetts,, 434; New
York, 387 California, 355; New Jersey,
337; Maryland, 233; Louisiana, 200;
Georgia, 1sS; Pennsylvania, 1888; Mich.
gar, l77; Ohio, ia; South Carolina, 165
Rhode Island, 1853; North Carolina, l4O;
Connecticut, 1876. Thus 1t will be seen that
extent of coast line and interest In mari
time affairs are elements as conspicuous az
size Of population In this matter. The allot-