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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-30
WHAT OUR FAIR DID,
Taught the People tho Lesson of Enth.
siasm and Appreciation.


siasm and Appreciation.
1t is but couple of years since the
vision of the White City of Chicag 60 end
ed IN flame and smoke or vanished be-
fore the rains of winter, and yet already
the dream is materializing, the phenix
has risen from the ashes by Lake Mich
lgan to fly from city to city, wherein
the plaster and stucco of the Columbian
palaces are becoming enduring stone,
says Soribner's. The great educational
institutions have opened the way, not
only with plan, but also with realiza-
ton, with colleges in New York, anu
the beautiful library of Boston, and
with the huge and magnificent pile
witch has arisen beside the national
ca.:.itol.
But although some of these buildings
were projected and designed before the
worlds fair grew into being, the latter
has taught to the people that shall visit
them the lesson of enthusiasm and an
probation; above all, of that enthu-
slasm which results in a common di-
rection, OF that interpretation which
results in harmony. Harmony was the
great lesson of the Columbian CITY: tho
architec 3 joined hands, and in the
court OF honor each of the great build
ings assumed greater beauty and sig-
nlflcance from the fellowship of the
charming palaces that surrounded il.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-30
A SMART ARITHMETIC MAN.
The Story Of Chinaman's PrOperty-Was
1t Divided Correctly?

1t Divided Correctly?
A Chinaman died, leaving his prop
erty by will to his three SONS, as fol-
lows, says Harper's Round Table:
ITO Fuenhuen, the oldest, one-half
thereof; to Nupin, the second son, one
third thereof, and to Ding-bat,, =, his
youngest, one-ninth thereof"
When the property was inventoried it
was found to consist of nothing more or
less than II elephants, and it puzzled
those three heirs how to divide the
property according to the terms of the
will without chopping up II elephants
and thereby seriously imparing their
value. Finally they applied to wise
neighbor, Suenpunk, for advice. Suen--
punk had an elephant of his own. He
drove it into the yard with the II and
said:
"Now, we will suppose that your ia
Their left these IS elephants; Fuenhuen,
take your half and depart" So Fuen-
heun took nine elephants. and went
his way.
"Now, Nupin," said the wise man,
take your third and CO." So Nupin
took six elephants and travelled.
"Now, Ding-bat," said the wise man,
take your ninth and BECOME" So
Ding-bat took two elephants and va
moosed. Then Suenpunk took his own
elephant and drove him home again.
Query: Was the property divided ac-
cording to the terms of the will?
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-30
THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE.
Lung Troubles and Consumption Can
be Cured.
An Eminent New York Chemist and
Scientist Makes q Free Offer to Our
Readers.

The distinguished chemist. T. A. Slocum, of
New York City, demonstrating his discovery of a
reliable cure for Consumption pulmonary
Tuberculos:s,) bronchial, luLg and chest troub-
les, stubborn coughs, catarrhal affections, gen
eral decline and weakness, loss of flesh. and
all conditions Of wasting away. will send
THREE FREE BOTTLES (all differently of his
New Discoveries to any afflicted reader of this
paper writing for them.
His New Scientific Treatment has cured
thousands permanently by its timely use, and
he considers it simple professional duty to
suffering humanity to donate trial OF his in
fallible cure.
Science daily develops new wonders. and this
great chemist, patiently experimenting for
years, has produced results as beneficial to hui
manity as can be claimed by any modern genius.
HIS assertion that lung troubles and consump-
uon are durable in any climate is proven by
heartfelt letters of gratitude" filed In his Am
erlcan and European laboratories in thousands
from those cured in all parts Of the world.
The dread Consumption, uninterrupted, means
speedy and certain death.
Simply write to +. A. Slocum. NJ. c., IS Pine
street, New York, giving postoflce and express
ADDRESS, ana the free medicine viii be promptly
sent direct from his laboratory.
Sufferers should take instant ADVANTAGE of his
generous proposition.
JOURNAL.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-30
HAD NO TERRoRs.
How She Positively Knew That He Loved
Her.


How She Positively Knew That He Loved
Her.
And it came to pass says the BaIti-
more News, that the meek-eyed youth
looked upon the glorious girl while her
cheeks were red and he spake unto her,
saying: "Fairest creature upon earth,
wilt thou be my beauteous bride?'
And the glorious girl made swift an
swer, saying: Not, o Reginald! not
until you have given me positive proof
that you love me-
And the face of the glorious girl was
even as the wild lily of the untrodden
forest for coyness, but her voice was
like unto the tax collectors for firmness.
And the meek-eyed youth looked him
far away into the henceforth, for great
fear was with him, and in his wailing
woe he was fain to end it all.
And it came to pass that in that dark
est moment great light dawned upon
him and he spake unto the glorious
girl, saying: 'Lest, peradvcnture, thou
misunderstandst me, again do say, be
my beauteous bride. AS for proof that
1 love thee, fair one, let me draw your at
tention to the fact that Christmas is
scarce two weeks hence-dostwan more
proof?'
And straightway the glorious girl
nestled close to his more or less manly
breast, and even as she nestled, she
spake, saying: "Thou art indeed brave.
Most men would have waited till after
Christmas; but you-ouch! You
mustn't muss my hair, dear!"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-30
Author ana President.

All the test imony in regard to Haw-
thorne is that he was not only shy, but
very reserved. Frank Preston Stearns
says TINT or the occasion Of Haw-
thorne's last visit to the Isles of Shoals.
in company with his friend, cx-Presi-
dent Pierce, there was also party Of
New Hampshire business men who
tried to make his acquaintance, but
without much success. Their after COM
'nents were very amusing. Nathaniel
Hawthorne is avery reserved man," said
one. There's Franklin Pierce, he's
been president of the United States, yet
any one could go up and speak to him
We found Hawthorne very different"
This conversation was repeated to ITaw.
thorne's acquaintance at The Shoal.
and the roct Whittier was among those
who laughed heartily. Reserved is TO
word for it," said Mrs. Thaxter. ard
Whittier added, in words which rot
only seemed to describe the case, but
were in themselves ep:grammatic:
Hawthorne was strange puzzle.
never felt quite sure whether knew
him Or not. lie never seemed ID be do
ing anything, and yet he never liked 10
be disturbed at it!"-Youth's Com
Dan1O6s L..
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-30
ROYAL spHRASEsM3KlNc.
Fine Speeches Made by HTonarchs Of th
Past and Present.


Phrase-lnaking two or three genera
tons ago played an important part in
French politics. Louis XVI. Lad lit
erary prompter who used to prime him
with phrases and Plan for him scenes
such as would excite the peoples admit
ration.
Your majesty will soon be going to
the races" said this promptcr one day
you will find notary entering the
bets OF two princes:of the blood; when
you see him, sire, make the remark:
What is the use of this man? Ought
there to be written contracts between
gentlemen? Their words should lie
enough.'"p
The''scene came off-the prompter
saw to that-and the courtiers OK
claimed: What happy thought
How kingly! That is his style"
Another scene, more likely to impress
the roEulace, was planned by this
rronpter. \ sledging pleasure party
was arranged for the king. Just az j;
was about to start several carts passed
by, carrying wood to the rcor CT Paris.
These are my slcslges!" said Louis,
pointing to the loaded carts, and he de-
ciined to join the party.
Talleyrand coined for Louis XVIII.
the remark which he was reported to
have used on the Cay he entered Paris:
There is nothing changcd; only
Frenchman the more in Paris
AS a matter of fact, the king did not
trouble himself to utter the phrase;
but Tallcyrard inserted it in the jour
nails of the day that the people might
fatter themselves that their king had
forgotten the past, and consequently
there would be no change.
Perhaps the most striking phrase ut
tered ly modern king was sroken by
King I!nmbert few years go. VII
the cholera vas raging in NJ les. Tt
had been invited by the nun c:ral.tyot
Genoa to d banquet, which he declined
in these words: "N!cn are Teasing q:
Genoa; men ere dying at Narics-I go
to Naples" COMPANION.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-30
FEMININE sHREwDNEss WON.
How 1t Happened That tho Pretty Girls
Musical Talents Renctcu Against Her.

How 1t Happened That tho Pretty Girls
Musical Talents Reacted Against Her.
She was visiting in the city, and she
was the prettiest girl in the ROOM
When she stood up to sing the other
girls regarded her enviously. A pretty
girl who can sing is douEiy dangerous.
and they considered that the visitor had
already received more than her proper
share Of MASCULINE attention.
While she was arranging her music
and whispering to the accompanist the
two girls just behind the piano were ex-
changing condolences.
81 do thi1:IKs it's a shame" said the
first girl, vcxedly. "She's captured all
the men already with her airs and
graces, and if she sings well--and 1
just know she does-we won't have a
bit of fun tonight"
80, yes, we WILL" answered the sec
ond girl, smiling happily. well be
all right"
But the other wasn't to be SO easily
consolcd.
81 wonder who asked her to sing?"
one who l:nows all about her littl"
tricks. too. for all the girls in the club
are talking about it,
81 asked her" said the second girl,
calmly. You'll know why in min
ute. Just wait bit.''
Two minutes later the first girl
leaned over the other and touched her
arm.
"Why, she makes awful faces" she
whispered, delightedly. ''She's posi-
lively ugly when she opens her mouth
that way"
II know it," responded the second
girl, with a satisfied smile 'That's
why asked her to sing"
"YoE clever darl;ng!" exclaimed the
first ri; and only the fact that there
were others present kept them from
hugging each other as they urged the
visitor to sing again.-Chic:g Tribune
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-30

No NEW towns are being started in
the Northwest nowadays, and some
OF the "boom-towns" have not much
excuse for existence, but the new Ma
son County logging town of Matlock
is an exception. It is growing rapid
ly and, next to Shelton, is sending out
more logs than any place on the
Sound.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-30

Mr.. c. L. Hasbrouch, druggist at
Mendon, Mich, says all of the good
testimonials that have been published
by the manufacturers of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and ;Diarrhea
Remedy could be duplicated in that
town. Sold by all Druggists.
You may hunt the world over and
you will not find another medicine
equal to Chasnberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhna Remedy for bowel COM
pialnts- It Is pleasant, safe and 10
i'anle. For sale BY AL Druggists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-30

Last summer one of our grand
children was sick with severe bowel
trouble" says Mrs. E. g. Gregory, OF
Frederickstown, Mo. "Our doctors
remedy had failed, then we tried
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrh@a Remedy, which gave speedy
relief" For sale by all Druggists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-30
OF Ancient Lineage

The negro race can be traced back to
$500 b. c., when the Egyptians became
acquainted with them through the con-
quests of their rulers. The origin of
the race and their history previous to
that time is unknown.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-23

In the State of Illinois one branch Of
human endeavor is bound to remain
dry and unnourished howsoever much
other Industries may be soaked in the
wave of prosperity. This is the crea-
ton Of corporations. The law passed
two years ago has in effect made an
invidious distinction between the poor
and the rich, SO that nowadays a man
must have at least $50 before he can
get himself created into a corporation
with a capital of $1,000, 100000 or l.
OOO,OOO,O00 times that if he chooses.
Formerly any tramp with 81 could in
few hours become duly constituted
corporation, with q capital seven times
larger tnan the Bank of England Now
he must pay fee Of 81 for every
$1,000 in his corporate capitalization.
This, of course, bears very hard on the
poor. Three young men, we will say,
having accumulated the price of a
months desk room in small office.
desire to be made into Klondike min
ing company and to put themselves
on a par as to capitalization with the
First National Bank. They find that
the fee ruthlessly demanded by the
State would absorb their entire assets
and leace deficit at least 1000 times
greater than the whole sum of money
they have to invest in their enterprise.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-23
The FraternaI Orders.

The recently published statistics of
the fraternal and benevolent associa-
tions of the United States present some
facts that may be. surprising to per-
sons who have never looked into the
subject The total membership of these
orders is 100000. of which number
about 100000 are Free Masons, more
than 100000 Odd Fellows and about
100000 Knights of Pythias. The rest
are scattered throughout many organ
izations, the best known of which are
the Ancient Order of Foresters and the
Ancient Order of United Workmen.
The size of this fraternity army can be
better appreciated when it is consid-
cred that at the last presidential cleo
ton the total vote cast in the United
States was about 100000, scarcely
double the size of the fraternity mem
bership.
The development Of these fraternal
and benevolent organizations has beer
largest in recent years because of the
extension of what is known as the "sys-
TEN of sick benefits" Members have
been guaranteed a certain means of
support in case of sickness and pro-
portionate return in the way Of life in
surance for the money paid in when
they die, and these features have serv-
ed to popuiarize the various oroers to
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-23

The farmer that grows wheat and
sells it is safe, but the farmer who at
tempts to increase his good fortune by
gambling in wheat will soon or late
curse the day that excited his desire.
The manipulation of the wheat mar
ket is managed by some of the shrewd-
est gamblers on the face of the earIh.
They know just what kind of bait will
draw country people into their nets
and they know that thousands of far
mers, elated by their good fortune in
selling their own crops, will be eager
to put their money into the wonderful
multiplying agency that has so enrich
ed certain Spectators in grain. Let
all such beware.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-23

No one can have too many friends.
One can easily have too many ac-
quaintances, who are glad to call him
friend for the sake of his influences.
but these fair weather friends are
not friends at all, and probably would
not know you if fortune should put
them where they could gain nothing
In material way from you. The hard
and fast through thick and thin
friends, who are friends in need and
friends in deed, are the kind of which
no man ever yet had too many. They
cannot be bought or hoodwinked
They are tried and true, and place the
proper value upon what in life is most
worth while.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-23
DANES IN AMERICA.

They Are Industr ious, Economical
and Make Good Citizens.
The State Of Iowa has one Danish
settlement of 5000 people, says writ.
er. Most of these Danes have been in
the country less than twenty years.
Many of them came without cent and
hired themselves out to American farm
ers.
1t has been an interesting study to
watch the steady rise of these young
men, some of them in time buying their
employers farms. In Jackson Town
ship, Shelby County, within a radius
of about two miles, can be found five
farms of 200 or more acres each, be-
longing to Danes who, twenty years
ago, were considered very poor. In the
settlement are number of Danish
farms of over 800 acres each. When we
consider that these men came here un-
able to speak our tongue, unfamiliar
with American customs and laws, un-
used to the products of Yankee inven-
tive genius. and withal, lacking the al
mighty dollar and the Danish krone
their success must be declared phe-
nomenal
The secret of their advancement
seems to lie in their unceasing industry
and rigid economy. Every nook and
corner of their land is carefully culti-
waited. Unproductive points" and
ridges upon which so many farmers
shower nothing but curses are treated
to load after load of fertilizing ele-
ments. Nothing is wasted. Sometimes,
however, this spirit of thrift reaches a
degree not sanctioned by asthetic hor-,
ticulture. On certain road leading
through the settlement lives a man
whose home life seems to be no less a
glad, sweet song from the fact that
his front yard is planted to onions!
No less rapid has been the reward of
Danish talent engaged in pursuits 9TH
er than agriculture. Every town Of
any size in the district in question has
f1ourishing stores managed by Danish
merchants. Nearly all trades have
some Danish followers Many of our
teachers are Danes or Danish-Amer-
cans, the county superintendent of
Shelby, for example, graduate of
the Iowa State Normal School, being
Dane.
AS regards good citizenship, no fault
can be found with the Danish people.
They are a thinking class, as rule,
and know something of current events
and the issues Of the times The aver
age Dane votes as intelligently for a
member Of Congress as he votes for a
member of the Danish Rigsdag. AS to
party allegiance, the Danish voters are
almost evenly divided between the
Democratic and Republican parties.
There are also 4 few Populists among
them.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-23

Scotia, and an ocean graveyard, liter.
ally strewn with wrecks. The English
Government placed a flock Of sheep
there because there had been instances
of sailors wrecked on the island starv1
ing to death; but the sheep died. The
island was too barren even for them,
A herd Of ponies was tried, and these
hardy creatures fourished, but became
in time so wild as to be unapproach.
able; and shipwrecked sailor hardly
has the strength to scamper after
wild pony. Now, however, there are
several lighthouses and life-saving sta
tions on the island, and in the spring
innumerable gulls nest in the sand and
lay their eggs. In May it is not I'M
usual for dories belonging TO the West
ern Bank fleet to get lost-at least for
a while; for the gulls' eggs are good
eating during that month. 1 once asked
an old fisherman if he had ever been
on Sable Island. He told me he had
landed there once when he'd been lost
in dory.
How did you got lost:" asked.
"On purpose, L guess" he an
swered.
Needless to say it had been in May
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-23

In pulling a pair of pneumatic tires
over q mile Of track in less time, by one
and quarter seconds, than any other
pneumatic tires were ever pulled over
a similar distance may not at first
blush appear so very important. The
majority of people, even Of those who
are fairly busy, could spare the odd
second and quarter in each mile trav-
eled without being sensible of very
great difference at the end of the day.
Even if the old record involved Il total
loss of full thirteen seconds per day in
the goings and comings Of the average
man, still he would have the satisfac
ton of knowing that his tardier loco
motion was comparatively safer. This,
however, is superficial view, and the
fact is that the lowering of the pacing
record is an important matter.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-23

an extraordinary degree. In this re-
spect also the organizations have been
OF marked benefit.
The aid which is given to members is
in no sense charity and does not de-
preciate the recipients self-respect,
while at the same time the public is re-
lieved Of many burdens which would
otherwise be imposed on it. These or
ders, in caring for their sick and provid-
ing for the families of their dead, are
really doing much of the work that
formerly was done by the church, only
they have enlarged this work to an i'm
mense extent. They are wholesome
factors in every community, and be.
sides the direct financial benefits they
distribute they exert moral influence
which cannot be overestimated.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-23
Queer Justice.

1t is not to be expected that perfect
Justice will be done under laws that
are made and administered by imper-
feet men.
In Arizona, says the PHILADELPHIA
Inquirer, a man was sentenced to pay
q fine of ten dollars or 90 to jail for
ten days. He had only three dollars,
and the court accepted that sum in lieu
Of three days imprisonment.
By some carelessness on the part of
the jailer, however, the man was kept
in Jail for the full ten days Naturally
he made objection and demanded re-
dress, to which demand the court re-
piled that it was no doubt just, but
there seemed to be only one way in
which it could be granted. If he would
commit a second offense he should be
sentenced for ten days as before, anu
then be allowed a three days discount
or rebate
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-23

Amid the universal satisfaction which
must inevitably follow the announce.
ment from San Francisco that the Da.
Wis will case has been decided, it may
be we'll to supplement the brief press
dispatch with word Of explanation
concerning this peculiar and popular
Western institution: Some forty years
ago n bright young man named Davis
went West and laid tie foundations of
the Davis will case, which has been
one Of the most f1ourshing and import
ant industries Of the trans Missouri re-
gion. At first, like all who depart from
the beaten track, young Davis was
laughed at by the thoughtless and
shortsighted. But he was possessed of
indomitable courage and of uncommon
energy and, year after year, despite the
SCOTS of the lightminded, toiling often
in hunger and cold, he worked on and
on, preparing the ground and sowing
the corner-stones of the Davis will case
In the fullneSS of time he died Then
it was seen that he had buiided better
there sorrowing widow, here and
there batch Of SONS and daughters and
first cousins and uncles appeared, and
season by season, even as the wheat
blossoms out in full head, brand new
regiment Of lawyers came into the
scene. The courts ground and ground.
Decision followed decision, until from
Butte, Mont, to the coast you could not
go anywhere in the dark without run
ming into large ripe sheaf of judg-
ments in the Davis Will case. TIE mag
nitude of the growth may be gauged
from the simple fact that the annual
report of the Northern Pacific road for
1895 shows that 14.67 of the entire
freight revenue and 1892 OF the entire
passenger revenue were derived from
transporting law books and affidavits
and decisions and lawyers and witness
es and plaintiffs and defendants con.
nected with the Davis will case.