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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-26
I Portland & RuInf0rd Falls R'y.

In Effect NOy. 1897.
DEPARTURES
$50 A. NJ. and lilo P. M. From Union Station
for Poland, Mechanic Falls. Buckfeld Can
ton, Dixfield, Rumford Falls.
$50 a. m. 10 and 515 D. m. From Union
Station for Mechanic Falls and intermediate
stations.
Ito train makes close connections at Rum
ford Falls for Bemis and all stations on Il. +.
& Il. L. r, r
Through Tickets ON Sale.
r. c. BRADFORD, Traffic Manager
Portland. Maine
E. L. LOVEJOY, superintendent
ie1S diff Rumford Falls Maine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-26

Portland, Mt. Desert and Machlas Stht. Co.
Str. Crank Jones'"
Beginning Friday, April 1st 1898, will leave
Portland Tuesdays and Fridays at II p. M, on
arrival of train leaving Boston at 7 p. M. for
Rockland, Bar Harbor. Machiasport and inter-
mediate landings. Returning leave Machias-
port on Mondays and Thursdays at a. M
Passenger and freight rates the lowest. SER
vice the best. GEO. +. EVANS,
mar15dtf General Manager
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-26
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
DOMINION Line,

Royal Mail Liverpool Ser
vice.
From From
Liverpool. Steamers. Portland.
Thur. "a Feb. Labrador, SAT II Mar, p M
Mar Vancouver. :" IS p. m.
II =" Scotsman, " 81 Mar. p nj.
81 Labrador, L. Apr. p. m
Boston service.
TO LIVERPOOL VIA. QUEENSTOWN.
r. NJ. S. CANADA. MARCH &C. noon. Sat.
r, M. S, CANADA, APRIL 30, 400 p. m. Sat
RATES OF PASSAGE.
First Cabin, $1,000 and upwards. Return
$1CO and upwards according to steamer and ac-
commOdatiOnS.
second Cabin, to Liverpool, London Lon
donderry and Queenstown, 1874 to $4250 Re
turn $66.75 and S7s.40, according to steamer
and accommodations.
sreerage 10 Liverpool, London, London.
derry, Glasgow, Queenstown and Belfast
500 so and $3.50 according to steamer.
Apply to j. B. Heating, 81 IL Exchange
street T. P. MCGOWAN, AIS Congress street. J.
W. Peterson. 2 Exchange street. or David Tor
rance & Co.. general agents. foot of india
street.
dec2Sdtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-26

72o a. M Paper train for Brunswick. Au-
g1lsta, Watervil1e aud Bangor.
10. 30 o. m. Train for Brunswick, Lewiston
Bath. Augusta. Warerville. and Bangor.
HOO p. m. Night Express with sleeping cars
for all points.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18

WAsHINaToN, Aug. 18.-H is the
opinion Of the officials of the Treasury
Department that there will be no me-
cessity for another bond issue, grow
ing out of the war; and that the present
revenue law will be sufficient, with
possibly slight notifications, should it
be retained on the statute book an in
definite period.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18
ONE FOR SAMPSON.


NEW YORK. Aug. 1s.-A special to
the Herald, from Washington, says:
Rear Admiral Sampson's flagship. the
armored cruiser New York, will be the
first American warship to enter the
harbcr Of Havana since war was de-
clared. She will carry with her men,
bers Of the military commission ap-
pointed by the President to proceed to
Havana to arrange with q similar
commission to be appointed by Spain,
the details ofeyacuation by the Spanish
troops.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18
Meaning ,,i obscure.

New YORK, Aug. ia dispa tch
from Madrid, says: Colony in Mad
rid petitioned for authorization of gev-
ernment for expulsion of religious com.
munities from Philippines as sine quo
non. The government here makes a
special feature that members of the
peace commission shall speak English,
and that the commissioners for the
evacuation of Cuba and Puerto Rice be
nominated from military men.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18

SOUTH OMAHA, Aug. IS. Cattle Re-
ceipts, $500; market active. steady; ma
tive beef steers, S4.40Q5. 50; western
steers, 81 .00@4.70; Texas steers, $1,000
ABS; cows and heifers, $3.4004 20; can
ners, 81 7503 25; stockers and feeders,
$4,000 So; calves, "a. .0006.00; bulls,
stays, etc., SO 75@41O.
Sheep-Receipts, 1900; market
strong; fair to choice natives,
S380@z.75; fair to choice westerns,
50 70@465; common and stock sheep,
% 2504.00 lambs, $40O@600.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.-Admiral
Ceryera will not return to Spain for the
present, and reports from Annapolis
stating he would leave for Washington
today are said at the Navy Department
to be due to Misrepresentation. The
Admiral has made no preparation to
leave, and it is believed that he Will be
the last OF the Spanish prisoners to go
home, as he has shown fatherly re-
gard for all other officers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18
No Increase Of Cases.

New YORK, Aug. 1S.-Physicians in
charge Of the detention at Camp Wikoff
reported today that there had been no
increase In yellow fever cases since yes
terday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18
Censorshlp R.moysd

New YORK, Aug. ls- Western I'M
ion Telegraph Cempany's central cable
office announces that all censorship on
cable has been abolished.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18

New YORK. Aug. 1S.-Money on call
at l@119 per cent. Prime mercantile
paper, 34@4 per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18

CHICAGO. Aug. H.-wheat.-A
69A; Sept, 66A.
Corn.-August, BIZ; Sept. 81 l14Qa6.
Oats.-August, 201S; Sept. 2015.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18
MaRKRrs.
Cattle and , ,heep.

CHICAGO. Ill, August 1S.-Cattle-
Receipts, $500; strong. 10 10 cts. higher;
beeves S4.25@5.70; cows and heifers,
$200@480: Texas steers, So. 3.2504 30;
westerns, $3.7504.40; stockers ana feed
ers, t3.40@4.80.
Sheep-Receipts, IS, 900; weak to 10 cts.
lower; natives. SO. 0004 IS; westerns,
S3.7504.60; lambs. S4 s0006.60.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18
Kausss CITY STOCK.

KANSAS CITY, August 18.-Cattle-
5000; market steady to strong; native
steers, S3.609o 30; Texas steers. SO Is
GALS; Texas cows, 81 10n3 %; ma
tive cows and heifers, s225Gl4 10;
stockers and feeders. SO .00@5. is bulls,
90 2504 90.
Sheep-Receipts, GOO; market steady;
lambs. s4.5o960O; muttons, $3.5005 90.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18
LETTER LIST.

The following list of letters remain un-
called for at this Office for the week ending
August 18th, 1898:
Borrsgo, Antonio j. johnson, j. O.,
Goss. Mrs. JsG. Minnsy, Williems
Harris, Mrs. ]. W. Michand, J.. e
Harrs, Juanita Stewart, L. h. F.
Hunter, w. Scott Taylor, John
= Lnlly, Mrs. HIS.
Persons calling for the above letters will
please say Advertised
81. ]. A. CARRurH. r. NJ.
East Las Vegas, N. N.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18
This Weeks Surprises r. f cfGa I;,s esias %sss,
! at the PEOPLES. STORE
iao sixth street, Old Postoffics Block

r Rihhorc-ce1ebrated Harlem Brand pure silk,
satin gross grain. in all leading shades
.2=3c, 5-5c, TIC, 9-8c, 1890, 16-1oc
C,lL C,rc-for infants, handsomely embroidered,
0AiN ~oPo full face, lace ruche, cheap at oSc
so cents, our prlce..... -,
Gill Carc-for infants, prettily tucked, lace
oiiN S>dpo ruche and rosette, usual 75c SOo
value, our price.
Sill et-exquisitely embroidered, rufie
Olln DOiiiiSt crown headed with silk 7Eo
lace, silk streaners, bargain at rs. our price
:, somer usual 81 50 goods our price wv
Na;1,rn in latest effects, leaders at 1OI 4 so
= III 81, asc our price. ~
Sewing Silks. eelebrated"H Henlinway Brapd''
~ wing Inns, best silk made, 100 yards ~,
guaranteed, in all colors, spools at. -
Button-hole Twist tsr.g yard sp.ss sg9Gs Is; SC
Sewino Silk 4oz spoOs. in black and white
~ hiS Sin' only, standard price C1o
2oc. our price - ~
Ceuy;nn Sill 1907, in black and white only
=. Knitting and Crochet silk. 5c s
Il %%li "a all coors use spoo1s for ~ =
uCnrarbn = Knitting and Crochet Silk ~,
uPei = all colOrs, 1oc spools for Vc
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18

we're loss Of life upon women and chill
dret. = =, = = = :, y :.
The conduct Of the American officers
and men towards all is. highly. credits-
bic. Itis difficult to realize that they
are invading troops occupying hostile
town.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18

oERvERA LIKES TO STAY
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18
Metal Market

NEW YORK, Aug. 18.-Silver, 595k
Lead. 1886; Copper, l0s4.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18

He Will be the Last OF the Spanish Prison
ers to so Home After Seeing all on.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18


A RI CilLc for embroiderng purposes. in Twist,
Flo, Rope, do per 15c per
Roman, ETC., oske1n 80 OF
C0cLc for this week only, in black or tan, %
- 0oSrAo, sold as bargains at &c, our price. ~
CN B. We do not limit you to two pair or even two
dozen pair.
Socks tas asl b9ss 95 soc Kind in black tan 12.c
{ Cnckc in every style and variety, fine 1Oo
- - iN0' gauze, black, tan, babrggan.... AOC
Gloves Mems working gloves, worth 75c K0o
~, our price ...................... wv
underwear Suits for men fleece lined, 5nc
- 'AoSt F" Se.4i either piece worth it,. OOC
II TTndermear Suits former, light weight 4 oo
~ iiuei W Soi, either piece worth as much fOC
Working Shirts ss ss.ss sa a. big Big vsSisy 1s
Neckwear. in neat designs asc tecks, n
Neckwear, in neat designs sse tsets, 23c
Neckwear, in neat designs 4's f'sf' 25c
: These are but few of the many attractions we
have to offer. Eachday adds items to our many
bargains already on hand. Remember your money
back " if you are not satisfied with any purchase.
P. S. Just received big shipment of Laces and
Ernbfoideries they are genuine money savers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18

in the Philippines are giving the de-
partment considerable concern. The
conditions at Santiago are causing
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-08-18

ID an Its Ngnerous and DE-
verse branehss done = II
should b. At TnE OPTIC Jsb
Rooms.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-15

DUBY REBEKAH LOD E, No 70.
IL IO.O.F.
Meets eyerv 2nd and 4th Friday evening III odd
Fellows Hall. shelton Visiting brothers anu
sisters are cordially invited to attend. Socia
session 0L ILiii Friday evenings
IDA NlH&k>, see. MOLLIE SNIDER, y.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-15
MOTHER OF FITZHUGH LEE.
She Was Once a Washington Belle
and Is Still the Idol of Her
IlIustrious Family.

Blind and almost helpless as a baby,
the mother of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee lives
with her son Daniel, near Fredericks-
burg, Va. Though nearly 90 years old,
she is still bright and cheerful. Sur
rounded by descendants who fairly idol
ize her, she is rapidly nearing the dark
river, fearless and with childlike conf
dence. Her grandfather, George Ma
son, was prominent statesman in the
carly days Of the republic and took part
in framing the American constitution.
His third son, John, inherited consider
able property in Virginia, including An
alostan island, to which place he
brought lovely Maryland bride, whose
family name was Munay. The young
who was brought up on the outskirts of
Washington. In her youth she was
known as beautiful Mamie Mason of
the island" At Arlington she first met
Lieut. Sydney Smith Lee, United States
navy, a brother of Robert E. This meet
ing resulted in courtship and marriage,
Gen. Joseph E. Johnston being one of
the groomsmen. Portraits taken in
those early days show the briGeto have
had a lovely, piquant face, with rosy
cheeks, brown eyes and clustering
brown curls.
The young couple resided for some
time in Washington, where Mrs. Lees
beauty, wit and vivacity made her the
admiration and center of a choice So
claI circle. At their country home,
Clermont, near Alexandria, on the 18th
OF November, 1885, their eldest son was
born, and named Fitzhugh, after be-
loved friend, Mrs. Fitzhugh. of Raven
worth. Five other sons were born to
them, and all grew to manhood and
were gallant sailors and soldiers during
the civil war. When that struggle COM
menced Can't. Lee resigned from the
navy. and, like his famous brother, Of
fered his sword to his native state. Mrs.
Lee went with him to Richmond, leav-
ing all her property in the hands of the
enemy. Never throughout these four
years of horror and carnage did Mrs.
Lees courage give way, though her hus-
band, sCrs and many relatives were at
the front. AT the close of hostilities she
returned with her family to country
place in Stafford county, Va, where her
husband died soon after. Mrs. Lee
spent many years in the quiet dignity of
widowhood at old Richmond, on the
Potomac. When her son, Fitzhugh, be-
came governor of Virginia she made her
home with him in Richmond, and once
more BECAME charm in society. She
was ever keenly interested in the polit-
zeal issues Of the day, but unfortunately
severe cold settled on her eyes. After
intense suffering, borne with her usual
fortitude, she submitted to a painful
operation which, however, failed to
give relief, and she became totally blind
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-15
To True Socialists.

There are wrong ways as we'll as a
right way to accomplish reforms.
The wise man carefully studies the
conditions that surround him and
tries to correctly estimate the diff
culties that are to be overcome before
he sits down to plan what is the best
course to pursue. Then he takes into
consideration the great and lasting re-
forms require time for their develop
ment; also that before an old system
can be replaced by new one, success
fully under government of, for and
by the people, the people must be
educated along the line of the intend
ed reform, to certain extent. To
ignore these facts is to invite defeat.
Socialism, in its noblest and truest
sense, is going to be brought about in
this Nation-in time. Such carica-
lures of reform as is presented by the
present fusion administration in this
state impede its progress. just now,
the socialist can work to best advan-
tage, politically, by aiding that nation
al party which, when in power stimu-
iates industry and provides labor for
age-earners-the Republican party !;
and in every day life by practicing
and teaching economy and giving aid
IN all possible ways to the establish
ment and maintenance of colonies in
all parts of the United States, that,
like Ruskin in Tennessee and Equality
in Washington, will show how social
ism can improve the condition of all
mankind. True reformers have no
time to waste with such nonsense as
tree coinage of silver; and they realize
that the time is not yet ripe for the
full completion of all they may desire.
1t would be foolish to advise a pratt
Ting child as you would full grown
man. Build foundation large and
strong, and the superstructure will be
a glorious triumph of advancing civili-
zation.-Cosmopolis Enterprise.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-15
WE'D EARLY IN LIFE.
Ages mt Which Marriages May Be Con-
tracted in EurOne.

1SeS Mt w h1ch Marriages May be COn-
tracted in Europe.
In Austria a man" and woman"
are supposed to be capable of conduct
ing a home of their own from the age
of IA. In Germany the man must be at
least 19 years of age. In France the
man must be IS and the woman Is; in
Belgium the same. In Spain the in
ended husband must have passed his
ourteenth year and the woman her
welfth. In Hungary, for Roman
Catholics, the man must be IA years old
and the woman II; for Protestants, the
man must be 18 and the woman Is. In
Greece the man must have seen at least
II summers, and the woman f2. In
Portugal boy of IA is considered mar
riaeeable and a woman of 12 In Rus
sia and Saxony they are little more
sensible, and n youth must refrain from
entering into matrimony till he can
count IS years, and the woman till she
can count IL. In Switzerland the men
from the age of IA and the women from
the age of IL are allowed to marry. In
Turkey any youth and maiden who can
walk properly, and can understand the
necessary religious service, are allowed
to be united for life.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-15

Every woman should realize that her
health is like bank account. At the out
set she has so much deposited to her credit
in the bank of health. If she draws out
more than she puts in she will soon over
draw her account. An over-drawn account
in the bank of health means one of two
things, life of hopeless suffering or an
early death.
The woman who neglects her health in
wonariy way is making big drafts on her
account with the bank of health and will
soon be a physical bankrupt Disorders of
this description wreck woman's general
health quicker than anything else in the
world. They soon transform a healthy,
happy, amiable woman into a weak, sickly,
fretful and despondent invalid They ut
terly unfit woman for wifehood or mother
hood. For all disorders of this nature DR..
Plerce's Favorite Prescription is the best
of all medicines. It acts directly on the
delicate and important organs concerned
in maternity, giving them health, strength,
vigor and elasticity. 1t relieves pain,
allays inflammation, checks debilitatine
drains, and quickly subdues all other symp-
toms. It at once stops the dragging pains
and sinking spells, the nervousness, the
digestive disturbances and other complica-
t1ons that arise from the same cause Taken
during the months of expectant maternity,
1t banishes the usual discomforts and
makes baby's advent easy and almost pain
less. 1t 1nSures the newcomers health
and a plentiful supply of nourishment.
Thousands of women have testified to its
marvellous merits An honest dealer will
not suggest an inferior substitute for the
sake of extra profit.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-15

pACIFIC LODGE, no. 66,
/ X. OF 2.
Meets the first and third Friday evenings o.
Oieach month at the Masonic Hall. Nlsltln
Knights cordially invited TO attend.
/. l.. HUNIEE. ). l.. SLlGh
X. OF *. d y. y.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-15

= {. Cross Post No. 90, e. a. r.
Mteisln ShoItcrs hall FIRST ana third Friha' :
niehs OF each mouth. Comrades are cordla "
luyllco 10 Nisil ana join
FRANK NUNSoN, I HcNTLEY,
Aliutaut Cuiumanie'
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Society Cards.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-- .,o,
: '''>i REV. F. a. GREGORY, PASTOR
Preaching services every SUNDAY at u, a. m %
and n. m. Sunday school at 10 p, IN b.
Y. P. L. al $50 p. M. Prayer Meeting g eveFs
Tbnrs,jay evening at O'Clock followed by Z T..
g class All are made welcome at these services
corner Fifth and Gotta Sts.
rIR,T NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4URCH.-
Auroonbin, ovnry Sabbath at Il O'Clock A.
and s +. Nj. Sabbath school at l2:l3 a. N.
prayer meeting at SP. NJ. every thursday
Fyrrytod, is invited 10 attend Seats free.
REV L. j. CONVICTION,
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-15
The LadrOne Islands.

The Ladrones or Marianne Islands,
are group of fifteen islands in the
Pacific ocean belonging to Spain; sit
uated between 13 and 2l deg. north
latitude; between IA and 146 east
longitude. They are of volcanic orr
gin; have a warm, healthful climate,
and comprise an area OF AT square
miles of fertile land. Only four, in
cluding Gaum and Rota are inhablt-
ed. They were first discovered by Ma
gellan in 1921, and called Las Islas de
los Ladrones (the thieves islands,, on
account of a strong propensity to THEFT
observed in the natives. In 1867 the
Spaniards established a regular settle
ment on Gaum, and called the islands
Marianne islands, after Queen Maria
Anna. At the time OF this settlement
the islands had from 10000 to 10000,
who received the settlers well, and
made great progress until the Span
iards began to attack their independ-
ence. when a war broke out, which
ended nearly with the determination
of the natives. The present number
of Inhabitants is not more than lO,OOO,
and of these many have been trans
ferred by the Spaniards from Luzon.
The principal town is San Ignazio de
Agana, situated on Guam island. The
Charleston dropped IN and captured
the Ladrones on her way to Manila,
and took the Spanish as prisoners.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-15

SAHAWAMISH LODGE NO. 49,
- |. o. q. I.
Meets ever saturday evening at 7:30 in TIT
~: ~. .. F Hall. Visiting Members in goo
Nahding are made Welcome
GEORGE ENMorr c. I. ELMER c. TEw, r ).
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-15
Our Colonial Policy.

The Democratic press generally op-
poses the acquisition of the Philip
pines and the annexation OF Hawaii.
but there are one or two very notable
exceptions. The Brooklyn Eagle,
which is thorough going Democratic
paper, not only advocates warmly the
annexation of both. but sees splendid
results for the United States in the
act.
On all sides there is frank deter
mination to stand by the promise
made in the declaration of war that
Cuba shall not be annexed, but that a
protectorate shall be established until
the people have determined for them
selves whether they prefer 70 remain
independent or to be more closely con-
nected with the great republic. Porto
Rico is practically in our hands, and
the Eagle considers it good policy to
retain the island, not oniv as part
indemnity for the losses and expenses
OF the war, ut III order to deprive
Spain of a future base of operations on
this side of the world in case she
should become revengeful at later
time. Into the extension of territory
in the Pacific other considerations en-
ter, though the basal one is of ,iviliza-
tion and humanity. The ultimate of
all arguments is that under Anglo
Saxon rule the people of the Philip
pines will be more wisely and merci-
fully governed than they laye been
under the Spaniards; that the islands
will not be mulcted to enrich a dis
! tant power; their taxes will not be
made oppressive; that titled classes
will not be permitted to make copious
distractions from the public funds for
pomps or luxuries; that the courts
will be conducted with fairness, and
that wholesome publicity will per-
tain in all departments of the public
administration.
Exalted as these motives may be'
they must be accompanied by GER
tain degree of assurance that we shall
benefit in a material way. We do not
underratc the considerations advanced
by the Eagle, but this country cannot
undertake a merely QuiXotic crusade
against misgovernment in otner lands.
AS result of our acquisition of both
! the Sandwich Islands and the Philip
pine Islands we expect to replace
through our advanced ideas the semi
barbarous traffic with a sound com
mercial policy. We expect to see
Americas maritime supremacy estab-
lished in the Pacific; we hope to raise
the native populations from their
| thriftlessness and slOth and so inspire
them with our notions OF individual
effort and appreciation of civilized
comforts that they will be no longer
content with miserable wages and aim
less lives. In exalting them we open
new and profitable fields for our agri-
cultural products and our manufacture
ing industries.
The islands are potentially rich and
their climate healthy. There is 10 rea-
son why they should be abandoned to
coolies. Great Britain has extended
her commerce and become a vast en-
pire by populating and developing ne
elected parts of the world. 1t Is an
experiment With us; but the sphere is
not so large that we need become in
! volvrd too deeply, and we have faith
that should our destiny not seem to
carry with it the power to successfully
conduct colonies, we shall find a way
of escape.-P.-l.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-15

MT. MORIAH LODGE, Nc. Il,
W F. IL 4 Nj.
D OCULAR Communications Saturday eve
II On or before the full of the Moon. cor
dial invitation is given to all brethren in good
standing Masonic Hall, Shelton, w. L.
HrGU I0RRIsON W.M L. X MUNSoN, Sec.