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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

: SIR. Bwazcy who had IA Cafaika for a
wifo constituted Uho city OF Lexington.
Mrs writ gayo birth 10 her nfth child.
Phillip. In February 1850, ana died ono
week later Of pucrplo foy,r. and was ono
~ the first 90 bo laid away In the Old
Clatsop ccmsrery Mr.. Writ sold his
block Of land 10 Mr. David Ponse IN lsJO
for ti.9OO
In August. 1880. Mr. Writ married Miss
Susan NJ Kimball. of tho Whitman mas
aacre fnme. 1hey bogon building their
proarnt homo IN September of that yoar
They paid tiG5 for tho threa thousand
brick 10 build thcir chimney. Tho brick
cnmo around 'yho horn" ~ ballast The
lumber cost $40 per thousand In the rough
at the mill Tho mill stood on the cs'st
bank Of tho Ohnma river. Just horth
Of where tho a. a. G. II. II. II. croases
near ,ia BaaaIdc Tho mill wna built by
Mr. John Morlund a Mr., Walker took
the contract for $500 and hoard 10 build
their home lio was nine months com
plotting his cDrirlct. l1yorJ1hing was
done by hand Ond done well. The
hpuso was 80 feet square. two stories high
with oigl1t rooms. ceilings h,,t square.
and parlor 10 feet square. Mr.. Evans
plnaicred tho hou's, throughout. and II
whH tho nrHt plnster"d house In clatsop
county. Tla HOUSE II In a fna state OF
preservation at This time, All tho cnriy
t.t..
FOR Tho many danGng parties and good
sufrpctN that tho enjoyed within It's
hurploiblo walls In carly days
Mrs. Susan Kimbnll Writ was born m
Frankland County. Vermont. In 1891. and
oros6od tbs plains IN ~ reaching Clat.
sup IN the spring Of 'is Her nrst child.
John. Wis born In November 1851. Hat
'io fMr' Reamani wys born Dccuml,cr.
ls2 lone July. 1854. and o. II. Writ in
iNS Mr. md Mn. Writ kept an hotel
and horses ana wuEp1s for hire for .
years Thoy are enjoying quiet lie IN
tho old home wherc they have been living
&c years. Mr. Wiz, now at s. years Is
hale, hearty active man. n. cnn plough
anil SOW and rap and NOW ~ % years
ago. lie drivos 20 tho beuch. several
miles away for his winters wood lie
euln,uioa ana tends scvcrui acres Of
ground AMI always raises a hno garden,
and plenty OF roots for his milrh cows.
Iic and Mrs. Writ especially enjoy the
present mode Of reaching Astoria by the
railroad. Mr.. war, greatly enjoys tho an
nual reunion Of tho pion~rra and never
fails 10 attend tho Pioneer Association.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
CONDENSED TELEGRAPH

Trouble Is brewing In Africa at MIX
and horogu between tho British and IN,
French. Both nations are sending troop
there
! Tho crar and cxarina. NJ Russia. hay,
concluded their visi, 10 the Grand Dnk,
and Grand Duchess OF Hoes at Darn
rtadt.
II is announced al RIO Janciro that con.
grUs Will accept the arbitration treat,
with France 10 settle the Amapas dis
pute
smooth countcrfeiicr In st. Louis (,
turning out silver dollars which wyIgr
49, grains more and are per cent
finer than the gcnwno dollar
An English syndicate has secured IN,
charge OF tho customs revenue Of Santa
Domingo for n period OF 100 years by
making a loan to the local government
Of S,GooOO.
Senator wolcott. Of the monetary com.
mission, has arrived In London from his
mysterious visit to Paris. He sailed from
london with General Jackson Paine on
tho Compaigue.
Walter Houghson. tho postal clerk n,
Cheyenne. who stole the $4,000 money
package shipped from Chicago to Utah,
has returned all the money, except $500
which no spent.
AT Santa Ana, Cal. sorchllrht tbl
S-year-old pacor, with running meee
made a milo In 2O5G This ocllpses nj,
previous records and puts searchllrbt n,
the head OF his class.
\ painful scandal is agitotlng ana =,
tho minor cour7s OF Germany closely
convicted with tho British royal family
The eldest daughter OF the heir presumn-
i've insists on marrying a laoky Of the
court
President Mckinley was royauv 20.
ccivcd IN Cincinnati yesterday ia -.
tended receptions at tho chamber Of com.
merco ana at the ST. Nicholas whoro =,
was the guest Of the Young Mems Rms.
lncss club
a woman named Baldle committed sui.
cide In San Francisco LODGING hors
yesterday by osphyxhating herself WIFI
Illuminating gas. She leaves tbreo china
ren In Portland, Or. Fred anil sod,c
Baldie and Blanch Gordon.
'Fiskey BARNETT put three bullets IN n
Johnny Bull. an old-time gambler. NJ the
Occur d'Alene theatre. Spokane. vester
day. Mrs Barnett stepped betweep tbo
men and received a shot in tho shoulder
Intended for husband Barnett had n
finger shot on. Barnett da under nrrest
Following are the football scores made
yesterday; Az San Jose, Stanford won
from the Reliance II by a score OF 70 N
6, AT San Francisco the Stanford fresh
mon II beat tho freshmen II Of the Uni
verslty Of California, by score OF 1s ia
$. AT Cambridge, Harvard defeated Cor
nell by score of q TO &. AT West
Point, the Cadets defeated Yale by n
score of to 2. At Princeton. Princeton
won from a strong Dartmouth team by
q score OF 30 to nothing. At Champaign
ILL.,, tho game between the University of
Chicago and the University or Illinois.
the game stood Is to IS. At Atlanta, Ga.
the University of Virginia defeated the
University Of Georgia by a score OF II to
T. Mr Cannon of the Georgia team was
so badly hurt in a scrlmmage that his
recovery is doubtful.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
4 GRACEFUL WRAPPER or east.
MERE. WITH VELVET FOR
DECORATION

Tho lairrs flAt Of fashion D. shat some
groda: indeed. mixture Of many op-
postic colors In EuwrtnR ir This season
yir, rule rather than the exception
DuEupcau. Of Paris. sondn over forest
green cto,h stree, drrs'H With green vvi-
vi boiyvu and g.r'iic. a-e'i chestnut
brown ws,h brown voiv,c t'smming
Even ihr slmplr housc drvHacs or roi"'r
from French aj.licrr have velvet form
Ing some part OF the gown or ~" /, ap-
pcara as q trimming shaped IN vandyke
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
MRg. JBRusIiA DRENNAN-wIRT,

waA born IN Indiana In 1929. ana wa'
married 20 Mr. 4. c. Writ IN 1870. Mr.
Writ wua born An Lancaster county
Pennsylvania, IN 1874
Mr.. and Mrs, Writ lived IN Illinois un'
"a iis 1'her nrrl ohlld Androw. WA
born IN October. lsi9, In tho spring ol
isi1 they started 10 oregon They tray'
elsd IN far IA Missouri Tlorc they win
torei, In March their daughter Annl'
was born A month hter Rhoy Joined
tho emigration OF 1874. at Independence
Tho company was a large one, over ~
wagons. under Captain Glfum, After a
few days. a section ot "a wagons moved
On. MIR wirl ana family among thom,
They elected Mr. ilunton for captain,
No deaths or serious accidents occurred
on Bwootwater hotworn two ana three
hundred lmiana surrounded thvm with
drawn bows ana arrows. bat aho cour.
agoouH pioneers were ready for them
'rhoy had nrcndy secured all their stock
within tho pioneer wagon corral and
every man stood with rife cockod and
revolver and knife NJ hla slide roady FOR
o tho attack No shots were. however.
exchanged ~ tho infiana concluded that
Il was tho hottor part u Yalor 10 with
draw. whloh they did. This small COM
pany pushed ahead and reached Port
land on the 10th ~ November nftoon
days IN advance of tho main company
Mr. ard Mrs Writ wln,ercd In oregon
Clty. Mr wir was tt tailor by trade.
bat tho only Job ho got was 60 make
ono blanket coat During th" winter
Mr J. W wrlch. Mr. Ilareon lee. and
Mr. Writ hired an Indian canoe AMI
came down tho iayer 20 Astoria and
Cnatsop 20 hook Tor place 90 locate.
Mr. Wolch iocnt~d ip Astoria hat Mr.
Writ found Mr.. Perry an oil friend
on Clataop Mr. Perry rrnsk and Nor.
rlson. each ofcr~i 10 give Mr wir, a
portion Of their claims n no would To-
cato and bo nsishhor 10 them. This
generous orrcr was accepted. ani ho set
about AZ once 10 build his log cabin On
rho same spot whrro ,ator the Rev, Irwia
Thompson bul1 his residence. Early 81
tho spring n isB Mi Writ employed
Ramurl Smith. bettor known nn ''Tickry''
smith. 60 movr his family and rnects
down tn Ciaisop IN his piungcr Smith
landed them nt the Indian settlement.
whoru now stands Fort Stevens From
that place Mr., rrank moved them TO their
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
THE OBJECTION NOT GOOD.

There are people who have objections
10 advertising matter In the columns OF
a newspaper The ground OF objection
is that they do not want to read ad-
vertisements. Now this objection is no,
good, for oftentimes these advertise
mens convey valuable information
For instance. how else would the trav-
elng public learn Of the excellent din
ing car service Of the Wisconsin Gen.
tral lines between st. Paul and Chicago
or the general comfort OF travelling over
this popular line. For particulars cal
ON the nearest ticket agent or address
]. c. Pond. G. p. A.. Milwaukee, Wis
or Geo. $ Batty. General Agent, 2Il
Stark street, Portland, or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
WHEAT.

On Juno % wheat sold a, ssIc. II has
since sold at NOsh Difference. syXc
or is.g75 on 1000 bushels. 100 would have
made this amount by our system Of Join,
Investment accounts since June -. Why
not try this system and increase your
incone7 Amounts Of 80 and upwards
received.
Our information In Of such a character
and from such source as 10 make II en-
urcly reliable. Write for particulars. J.
q. Knowlton 4 Co.. grain brokers. 2J2
California street. gan Francisco.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
TEAcHDRs EXAMINATION.

Regular quarterly examination for Ger.
tlncato 10 teach In the county will b.
hold IN High School building, Astoria
beginning at ! O'Clock .. m. Wednes.
day November 10 1871. 10 continue resi-
Of tho week applicants 20 be present al
beginning and remain through.
Examination for state or life diploma
will 10 held Saturday. November 18th
NJ namo place.
II. q. LYMAN.
School superintendent clatsOp Co
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

Tho fnvori,e whIskey Of famous men s
HARPER. Because or IT, smo0h. ex-
quisito flavor: because Of iz maichlezs
purity: because Of fin mellow age No
wonder itS the fnvori,e Every drop
sterling, HARPER wHIsKEY. Sold by
Fon-i & Stokes Co. Astoria, Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
SHIP COMMODORE WRECKED.

San Francisco. oc. S.-PrIyato ad-
Vices received here today announce that
tho American shlp Commodore. OF this
f'or1. h total wreck on Coral Island.
In latitude iH5 west, i:Oi south. about 100
northwest Of stnrbuck Island. and $40
miles from Tahiti The crew was saved
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
cRour QUICKLY CURED.

Mountain Glen. Ark.-our children were
suffering with Group when we received
n bottle OF Chambcriain's Cough Remedy.
!, afforded aimos; instant reiief.-F. A.
Thornton. This celebrated remedy Is for
sale by Estes-Conn Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

or arranged as Grcck-kcy border The
pretty wrapper shown In the Illustration
Is picturol made OF spotted cashmere.
the ground being hue. and dnrk-hlue
laid with hce. There rs becoming ful.
mss, trim sleeves and a graceful air
about tho mode, and Its trimness Is
largely due to the wcll-htted lining.
Velvet ribbon contributes decorative
touch ahaE is simple and pleasing, and
for the new shades Of cashmere, flannel
and lightweight serge the mode Is highly
satisfactory.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

Northern Pacific railroad trains leave
Portland daily at IL O'clock a. m. for
Tacoma, Spokane, and the East. Close
connection made at Spokane for Ross
land, Nelson, Sandow and British Co
lumbia mining camps. For maps and
Information call on or address
g. W. STONE,
Astoria. Or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

There II no need Of little children be-
ing tormcnted by scaid head. eczema.
and skin oruptlons. Dewltrs witch
Hazel sRive gives instant relief and
cures permanently. Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

Th" fashion IN millinery this season
makes every woman look as though she
were suffering from case OF big head.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II fails
to cure sc. For sale by Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

You can't cure consumption but you
can avoid II and cure every other form
Of throat or lung trouble by tho uso Of
Ono Minute Cough Cure. Charles Rogers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

Is thero any time when life seems so
perfectly worth the living as when we
come home from school wearing the good
conduct medal.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

II iT a mean man who says that the
only woman who doesn't add postscrlpts
to her letters Is tho one who cant write.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

The Joy of choosing ones own name
rather than any mate modesty Induces
n writer TO select nom dc plume.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

A ivo-leaf clover enclosed in a glass
disc surrounded by whole pearls is con-
sldered the best of good luck charms.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It fails
to cure; 25c. For sale by Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

The sermon Is always surprisingly
short on the Sunday we wear new
bonnet TO church for the first time
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
First Asst. Postmaster GeI

A man with a future and a woman
with past make tho combination 10
the popular novel.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

Tulip shades for tho electric llgh, bulbs
ara very artistic.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

The trees have enjoyed Il long-llyed
glory this autumn.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT FOR I'M
PRovEAIBNT OF THIRTY-THIRD
STREET, HARRISON AVENUE AND
THIRTY FIFTH STREET. FROM
FRANKLIN AVENUE TO IRVING
AVENUE.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
Richard Nix0A

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE sTH
AND 7TH STREETS AND NIAGARA AV-
ENUE FROM GRANDIAvENUE TO BAY
AVENUE
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

aro decorative features that do much to-
ward giving tho chic offcct to the whole,
This blouse viii be worn hko n Jacket
with amy Of the fashionable skirts, and
sn some instances II win bo assumed
with n shirtwaIst Of silk, In which case
tho chonisotto will bo omitted. The
pouch effect, modified lcg-o-mutton
sleeves and stylish rcvcrs are dressy
features acceptable to the woman of re-
fined taste because they are conserva-
two md pleasing.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It fails
to cure; 25c. For salo by Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

Edward o'connor, lots /, and .,
block Al .......-.... .............s......s % %
Mrs. B. A owens-Adair. lot 7.
block 62 .............. ................ 25 %
Frank Patton. trustee, lots 80 and
"a, block 90 ............................ IL 70
Portland Iron Works. lot 2. block 60 90 %
Lucy A. Palmer lot 4. block g.. IS %
Lucy A Palmer. lot 5, block 4e...... 65 90
Annie NJ. Pope CTuttle) lot 3, block
% ......-... .......-.-.......... 10 W
Ella Pope CSharpstein) lot 4. block
60 ........ .......... .................. 10 %
n. P. Parson. undivided half lot s.
block g. ............ .................. II 30
Mary J. Ryrie. lot s. block 6O........ 10 %
Sarah G. Sherman, lot 6, block g.. 900
Mabel L. Sullivan, south half Of lot
l. block IS ............................ "A 90
N. Simonson, lots o and "a. block Il 50 90
Elnore Sovey, lots 80 and a. block
Il ........ .............. .............. 10 80
W. T. scholfeld, undivided half lot
j. block o. ............................ 10 "
Benson Sabin. lot T. block 42........ 60 90
Elizabeth Seafeldt lots Il and 2,
block 43 .......... .................... $40
George watson, lots Is and 1s, block ~
! Al ...a... ...... ...:.................. @@
Charles Wright and s. z. Harris
lots s. II. 10, 20. q. p, 2S, %, 80,
81 and 81. block h.................. 1856 %
William Wilson. heirs Of undivided
half of lot 2, block 6o.............. 7D
Mary Wilson, lot and undivided
half Of lot 9 block 6o............" 50 90
Morris Wise. lots 10. %. g. "a, 25,
q, SO. block 45...""... ............ 700
BY order OF the Common Council.
/ H 2. NELSON,
| Attest: Auditor and Police Judge.
| IF Astoria, Or, Oct. 30, 1897.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31
TIE ESTOR|AN WANT COLUMNS
WANTED

WANTED-A young girl 10 assist with
light housekeeping In a small family.
Address g., Astorian.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-10-31

Auditor and Police. Judge of the City oil
Astoria.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-12-17

SENATOR Wilson has introduced a
resolution calling for report as to
what has been done by the interior de-
partment concerning forestry reserva-
tions. The subject is one that should
be thoroughly investigated and intel
ligent action taken. President Cleye-
lands order was i'll considered, did
immense harm in the states in which
the reserves were located, and would
have been irreparable, had 1T not been
modified. Well settled agricultural
districts and valuable mineral regions
were included within the limits of the
reserve, apparently with no knowledge
OF the nature of the territory covered.
Forestry reserves are commendable in
their place but they should be careful
ly selected by practical men.-Ledger.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-12-17

Mr.. FRANK TERRY, U. S. Indian
Agent for the Puyallup consolidated
Agency, which embraces all the agen-
cies IN this part of the state, was in
the city the first of the week on mat
tiers connected with his office. One
matter looking after mortgages and
money held by the bank of Montesano
for an Indian boy named Baker. Mr..
Terry is much interested in securing a
government survey of the Quiniault
Indian reservation so that the Indians
may select their lands and sell what
they do not wish to keep. The esti-
mated cost is $4,000. He will en-
deavor to get the amount placed in
the appropriation bill to be passed by
the next Congress, although it is rath-
er late for it. He is assured the sup
port of Receiver Deckebach, of the
Olympia land Office and also of Sena-
tor Wilson. There is no inducement
for the Indians on the reservation to
make improvements until the land is
surveyed and they know definitely
where the lines are, so that the survey
is very much needed.-Vldette.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-12-17

IN the American Monthly Review
OF Reviews for December the editor
discusses the international questions
growing out OF the seal negotiations
with Great Britain and the Cuban
situation. He advocates firm policy
On tae part of the United States. r.
res2luti i IN the past, he says, has
cost us much prestige and done us
serious harm. "There is nothing that
the world respects so much in a ma
tons attitude and policy as firmness
and fixity Of purpose. Ii the people
OF the United States wish to interv enc
IN Cuban affairs they have the most
abundant moral justification for doing
SO. The only thing that could con-
denim such a movement on the part
OF our country would be doubt in our
minds as to the wisdom or Justice of
our policy. American Intervention in
Cuba at any time within the past wear
and a half would have been accepted
by the whole world with even less Of
cavll or criticism than the Russian in
teryention on behalf of Bulgaria twen-
ty years ago"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-12-17

THE word "Klondike" has become
very generally used over the country
to denote the superlative degree of al
most any idea. A "Klondike" liar,
for instance, is one who tells "fairy
tales" of colossal magnitude. A"Klon-
dixie" hobo is king OF "bums." 1t
enjoys about the latitude OF expression
that the Chinook word '.cultus" did in
the olden times in this state, when the
patois was about an equal admixture
OF English and Jargon. You might
exhaust the English vocabulary in an
endeavor to portray the moral turpi-
tude of a human being, but a better
idea of abject worthlessness could be
expressed by simply saying he was
"cultus," says the Standard. ."Klon-
dike," as noun or adjective, is now
on the crest-wave of popularity in bus
mess parlance.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-12-17
Topics of the Day.

The pre-eminent topic OF the day at
this season of the year is Christmas
Christmas festivities, Christmas le-
gends, customs and symbols. The
leading article of the December num-
Der of DEMoREsT's tells the story of
"Christmas chimes all over the world"
The story is told from the standpoint
OF human interest, and is illustrated
with eleven fine pictures Of the homes
of the most famous bells.
The opinions o f five well-known
New York clergymen on the authen-
ITCHY and valuesof the Newly discov-
cred Sayings Of Jesus" form a sympo-
SUM of far REACHING interest to the
Christian world. Photographs of
these clergymeaa are also given in No
vember DEMoREsT's. Besides the serial
"Bobbie McDuff," by Clinton Ross,
there in this number two delightful
Christmas stories redolent of the spirit
OF the season.
The material, Of the body of the
magazine is of.yaried and widespread
interest. Artists.will be charmed with
the beautifully'iHustrated account of
Millet's "Barpfzoony; admirers Of dra-
N, r ia IF mill roaJ xx,;tl, ;otoroe+ =, L; -
tory of the success of Mr.. and Mrs. E..
H. Southern 1.-THE home-maker will
and field for ,;p9rEoQ4f profitable study in an
article giving reliable information on
the making of "Oriental Cozy Corn
ers," illustrator Iii almost picturesque
fasion; the ehtilpsiastic wheelwoman
will do well to.store her mind with the
practical information given in Our
Girls Departineht, ON "Ricycle Ell
quette," "Caro ii 1.-The Wheel" etc.
while the Sutherland book-lover will
find interesting brief reviews of the
newest books, in ..Letters and Art"
The Fashion r. Department in the
December DEMoBEsT's is the most
complete published in any family
magazine. Norsyetwo patterns are
given of the latest winter styles.
A high-grade sewing machine at a
low price woafd be splendid Chist-
mas present ffer your wife. Try this
office. Also a, 800 bicycle for $40.
The JOURNAL can supply a scholar
ship in either the Acme or Wilson
business colleges, of Seattle. A good
chance for winter education, cheap.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-12-17

A SERIOUS effort should be made to
reduce taxes to the lowest possible
point. Eastern people coming here to
locate are not prepared for the inn
mense sums extorted from the people
for government. The seed was sown
In boom times and much OF the bur
den is directly chargeable to those
conditions. Every effort should be
made to.put the town on cash basis
and then reduce the burden of taxa
ton to the lowest possible point.
Manufacturing enterprises will not
come where taxes are out of reason
Kent Journal.