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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-19
TOWN TOPICS, 2OS Fifth Avenue, New York.

 s-THE SALE OF A SOUL. By C. M. s. McLerau 1.-THE COUSIN OF THE KING. By A S. yanWestruni, S-SIX MONTHS IN HADES By Ciarice l. Clingham. e-THE SKIRTS OF CHANGE. By Captain Alfred
 Thompson.
 Io-ANTHONY KENT. By Charles Stokes Wayne. HAN ECLIPSE OF VIRTUE. By Champion BiSseI. FAN UNSPEAKABLE SIREN. By John Cilliat. I3-THAT DREADFUL WOMAN. By Harold R. Vynue. IA DEAL IN DENVER. By Cilmer MeKendree. Is-WHYY SAYS GLADYS. By David Christie Murray. Io-A VERY REMARKABLE GIRL. By L. H. Bickford. IA MARRIAGE FOR HATE By Harold R. Vynne Is-0UT OF THE SULPHUR. By T. C. De Leon. s9-IHE WRONG MAN. By Champion BisSel so-THE HUNT FOR HAPPINESS. By Anita Vvand
 ChaYtres.
 a7-ON HE ALTAR OF PASSION. By John Gillat. ss-A MARTYR TO LOVE. By Joanna E. Wood.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-19

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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06

THE plan of classified assessments,
which has recently been adopted 10y
several of the leading beneficiary or
CARNATIONS, will probably he taken mp
by the A. 0. U. w of Washington at
the next annual session of the grand
lodge. At the session held in Seattle.
last week the plan developed IA sur
prislng strength, the vote showing SO
delegates to he in favor of its adoption
and As against it. The debate upon
this measure continued for a whole
day and while in the commencement
the plan seemed certain of defeat, vet
the vote as shown by the roll call only
lacked five votes of carrying bv the
required two thirds majority. 1t WAS
the general impression that had the
vote been reconsldered it would have
passed easily. % out of 80 grand iur-
isdlctions in the Union are now work
ing under this plan, the level rate be-
ing discarded. From reports it seems
to he giving reasonably good satisfac-
tlOn.-Centralia News.
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How British Opinion Stands.

LONDON, May 2-The question as t"
whether British sympathy Is really
with America is still agiialing those,
who are Interested in establishing az
good understanding between the two
nations. Mr.. Alfred Harnsw0rth, VIII"
paEsonally and through his paper has
been doing the most efficient work IN
this direction, is convinced that n
larg' majority of the people OF the
United. klngd )m are nnreServeilV ~
s> mpa,hv with the United States
He bases his conviction on careful
canvass of the country, which he has
just completed. 1t shows that Scot
land is practically solid for A"rrIra'
and that Ireland, except in thr north,
is hostile to America. o. the mer-
chants shippers and business e." en- gen
orally 80 per cent. are keenly Ar'eri
can 80 per cent. are neutral and 80
per cent. are against war anywhere.
The noncOnfOrmists are sOlidly pro-
American while 80 per cent. OF the
Roman Catholics are pro-Spanish in
all cases, according to the figures.
The British aristocracy, aside from the
Catholics, is evenly divided, while the
Jews are opposed to America. On the
subject of Catholic opposition to Amer
lea the Daily Mail, in an article print
ed today, says:
alt is largely due to distinguished
members of the Catholic aristocracy
and to the Catholic prelacy of th'
United Kingdom and Ireland that a
slight sympathy for Spain has been
worked up during the past few days.
The priests and the people alike are
intent on showing their interest in the
country which is firmer stronghold
of the church than Italy, and great
efforts are making to force the trend
of public opinion. This fact, and the
strong Irish feeling, explains why S"
few Nationalist members of the house
of commons have spoken publicly IN
favor of the United States. Mtssrs.
Redmond and Dillon have spoken, but
the latter was Immediately attacked
by probably the most widely circulated
Catholic organ in England, the Cath
Ole mes."-P.-I.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06

The Moody trirl is over again and a
verdict of murder in the second de-
gree returned by the jury. We dis
like to criticise the findings of twelve
honorable citizens sworn to do their
duty, but if killing helpless woman
in cold blood is not murder in the first
degree, what IN Gods name is it? We
have no patience with the sickly sem
timent of pity which seems to some
people to surround such a criminal,
like halo. The motherless children;
the distracted father and husband !;
the destroyed home; these appeal to
us a thousand times more forcibly
than the saving of worthless life.
1t is but little wonder that people
sometimes get tired of the technicali-
ties of the written law and make laws
of their own which meet the case.
The above from the Washingtonian
SO completely seconds the position adj
vanced by the Journal from time to
time that we quote it in full. Muir
der trials are fast becoming a roaring
farce and no advocate will have the
temerity to plead for justice for his
client.-White River Journal
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06
Where the Tax Burden Rests.

rhr San Francisco Examiner as.
SCI tina, lhe revenue bill is "a tax ON
Property and not on wealth." and says
"nprr, tn,a. go c,f',e and tea, which
ar. estimated to bring in two thirds
OF tn income furnished by the meas
ur", will be paid for the most part by
those who are not to be classed among
the wealthy"
This is in line with papers like The
EX ,mlner, which seek to ar use antag-
rn'-n b. c instantly referring to plu-
torra'S ~ opposed tn he workingman.
the fact is that tea and coffee, "the
p'or mans breakfast table," were new
az mentioned in the bill Fifty-fve
m lions are expected to be raised from
beer and tohaccn. used by all classes
alike, and the balance from taxes on
commercial transactions carried on by
checks and drafts. transfers of stocks,
wines, and tonnage taxes on shipping.
II would seem from Il careful reading
ul the bill hat the burdens are placed
largrd upon those who can best bear
them. The bill was framed by the
Republican committee, and the Re-
puhlicans are willin; to abide by the
result, for us ever, it is in this case the
practical friend of the poor and the
lahrring mau.-LpAger.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06

Among the notable features of Nav
Ladies' Il )me Journal are an illustrat-
ed article on Joseph jefferson at home,
"After-Dinner Stories" page of
brightly told anecdotes of prominent
personages, and Rudyard Kipling's
famons Jubilee hymn, Professional"
set 81 music Reginald d.. KOven. ga
Ca':inet Mrnher's Wife" gives further
interesting glimp~es of Washington
>ocial-oiii al life, and another view
"lnside OF u Hundred Homes" is af-
forded. Il bert J. Burdette's envy
kindergarten of Fifty Years" is the
first OF n ser.ps of three articles bv this
popular humorist. "The life of a
Trained Nurse" is pictured and de-
tailed, VI lille lour special pages turn
ones thHn2hts to summer outings.
There are articles on woman's attire
and various household topics. By the
Curtis Publishing Company. One
Dollar per year; ten cents per copy.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06
EGual to Lean Ecor.

do you know, Miss willing" said
young Woodbe, the other evening, "that
your face reminds me of q perfect mir
ror?"
docs it?" she asked; land why so,
pray?"
Because" he replied, sit reflects
nothing but the truth
''Oh!" she exclaimed, in tone of dis
appointment, 81 thought it was for a
better reason than that"
What did you expect me to say?"
he asked.
Il thought" continued the blushing
maid, 'that it was because every time
you looked in my face you saw your
own"
The engagement has been announced.
Chicago Daily News.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06
Crop Of WOOlly Aphis.

County Fruit Inspector 'i,,n,tol
says that the first crrp of til, g''ll>
lphis has been reported, The warn
lays lately proving very favorable t."
the development of this dtngtrpl@
pest of the orchard.
The voolley aphis attacks the bark
forming mostly in clumps ON new
growth of the tree and in crevires.
Mr.. Tnnuesnn SAYS that in bad Case
it is better to use the Kerosene emul-
sim as II spray even at the risk If kill
ing the fruit to save the tree. H.. rec
Onmends this formula OF Kerosene
EN- llsion:
Mix two quarts of so't soap or one
h ,lf pound hard soap with one gall
OF water AS soon as the soap is dis
S lived, while yet hot, remove from the
fl stir in one quart kerosene oil;
,r this Violently by means ri II force
p mp or agitate by other means for
fi,e minutes, or until the oil will n"
rise to the surface, but rem lin inc"r-
pnrated in the liquid. For destroying
wOolly aphis, or the pear leaf mite IN
dormant season, dilute with one gal
ion water, or use about eli ght times as
much water rs oil. Use also fer uvs-
ter shell scale. On badly infested
trees brush or swab should he u-e,l
in pplNing, SO as to penetrate ali
crevices. For summer use, dilute the
first mixture by adding from two I"
two and half gallons of water, or use
about fifteen times As much water a.
oil.-Ledger.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06

WHILE the necesslty tor The control
of the Hawaiian Islands is shown ms
never before, by 'he interest in "nr
Pacific squadron and the fact that it
m list capture port III the Philippines
or return home, having no part at
which they can replenish their coal
and other supplies and to repair dam
ages, minority of the senate re uses
t. allow the gift to he accepted by the
ratification # the annexation treaty.
That the Hawaiian Islands should be-
come portion of this country is in
evitable, and tho sooner the transfer
is mad The better for both nations,
especially the United States.
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In hiStOrv-making G

In hiStory-making times like
these u truthful record of passing
events becomes an imperative need.
The daily newspaper is ephemeral and
not easily preserved for reference. The
American M"nthl Review of Reviews
has all the value of the newsp aper, be-
sides distinctive merits of its own. As
an epitome Of current history it is COM
plete. compact, terse, impartial, abso-
lntely reliable. and judiciously edited
As piece of journalistic history-writ-
ing what could he more brilliant or
fascinating than the May number of
this publication, with it's story of the
Spanish American war-crisis? Merely
rs a souvenir of this past eventful
month the Review has a certain
unique fitness.
yAYA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND ACTIVE
w gentlemen or ladies to travel for respon-
sible, established house in Washington. Month
ly So. o ami expenses. Position steady Refer
ence. LnrIose self a dressed stamped envelope.
The Dominion Company, Dept. Chicago.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06

EDITOR Frank B. Cole of the West
COas' Lumberman, has forwarded a
request to Washington shin lie mills
to close down after filling orders on
hand, rather than accumulate stock
in the present condition of the market
Uncertainty regarding the drvel ~
ments OF the Sp ish-American diff
Guilty has for few weeks past inter-
Tered with orders, which to that time
had been up to the full capacity of the
mills. 1t is not believed that any Sc
rious or permanent curtailment If
building operations will ensue, but
rather than pile up stocks upon VIII, h
spectators might work TIER will in
depressing prices, it is believed that a
temporary curtailment of the output
as during the winter months would
prove beneficial-West Coast Trade
OA9ToRfA.
Bears the - The Kind You Have Always Bought
'''' :; &zHAzzzM<
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06
An Alaskan Letter from Till Shelton.

VALDEs, Alaska, April 20, 1898.
EDITOR JOURNAL.-I arrived here on
the 18th with fourteen men in our
company. We are at the foot of the
glacier, five miles from the landing,
and have about 1900 pounds of sup
plies TO The man. am making two
trips day with from 25O to $50
pounds at each load, SO I find / can
keep up with the best of them. 1t
will take three weeks for us to get
above the glacier All who come after
this time will be too late to cross, the
snow is melting fast. We haul after
night, when it freezes a little, so we
can work very we'll. The snow is seven
feet deep ON the level, at the bay and
at the foot of the glacier. can'S tell
hut ii must he from fifteen to twenty
feet deep Tie sun comes out very
hot and every ones face is badly
blistered.
think there are $500 men on this
trail and they don't know what they
are going for, as nothing has been
found so far The men are trying +"
beat each other in and no one knows
the way in {" the Copper River. There
are about $50 men over the glacier,
and they are going Northwest, while
Copper River lies Northeast. | have
talked with men who have been in
this country for twenty years, and
they say they have never seen any
gold brought out of Copper River.
Sui it may be rs rich as it is reported.
think myself it is rich country, for
have never seen better lr"kin- quartz
rock In time Alaska will be the hlg-
g"st mining country in the world, !, r
the mountains are full "i quartz-bear-
ing rock, which I'tlrve is rich in
gold, >il"er, copper and iron.
Undoubtedly some big strikes will
e made this summer. although most
If the men will run over fortunes.
expect to stop Al the River and go Il,
work. When | get across the glacier
! will take my own course, and let the.
others take theirs. There are man,
men here who don't know how to
prospect and who will get lost If they
e out Of sight of camp. One must
b. an aile-hodied man and used t.
hnrd work to make any Roadway in
tins sort of country. There are men
here who can't draw over $50 pounds
ON a sled and they will give out and
want some one to haul their sleds.
have one along with me, hut he i'll
have to get in and drill. Boukkeepers,
Gle, ks and lawyers are no better than
[ am in this country.
This is not the route it has been
represented to he 10y steamboats, and
merchants, and it is shame the way
people can be fooled. | will write
again when get in and let you know
how the country is, have no more
at present. l.. i. SHELTON,
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Criminals and Maudlin Sym patlly.

Judge Elliot has received much com
mendatiOn in Thurston county tor the
able manner in which he presided ov-
err the CrOnin case. His bearing is
dignitied without being austere, his
rulings are prompt and the lawyers
say they are well supported by Law.
If any doubt exists the defense SEEM
ed throughout the progress of the trl-
al to be given the benefit of it. The
prompt denial by the court of the ap
plicatiOn for Il new trial is generally
commended, as is the sentence which
gives the murderer the full limit OF
the law. The lawyers for the defense
have filed notice of appeal to the s.l
preme court from the result of the
trial in the superior court but this
may be more for the purpose OF absorb
ing the $500 which "Nigger jim" is
said to have potlatchrd for the purpos'
than from any hope of being able t.
secure a modification of the sentence
that has been passed upon their client ,
and which the public generally be-
lieves to be less than Justice. The
Olympia public expressed disapp"int-
ment at the possibility of Cronin gam
ing even temporary liberty through
being admitted to bail, even in the
sum of $4,000 bond. Bat this pos
sibility is so remote that it need give
the public very little concern.-Olym-
plan.
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Notice Of Sherif's Sale.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE sTATEOF
WASHINGTON. FOR THE COUNTY OF MA
son: HOLDING TERMS ar SHELTON
MARY A. SCHoDER, Plaintiff, !
}. B. SHELTON, as administrator of the
Estate of DAVID SHELTON, Decreased
j. b. SHELTON and F. NJ Harshber- No. 5O7
ger, as Receiver OF the Mason Mort
gage Loan Company, a Corporation,
Defendants
NOTICE OF SALE on EXECUTION.
Notice is hereby given that under and by
virtue of writ of special execution in the
above-entitled cause to me directed dnl, tested
and dated March 26ih 1898, upon n j,t glnent
in said cause dated February 2nd 1SgS in favor
of plaintiff above named. ana against the said
defendants, j. B. Shelton. a a,imInistratur Of
of the Estate of David >helron deceased and
b. SneltGn, lndlvlduaily for the snm OF Two
Thousand Five Hundred Twenty (S252O @ pol
lars. together with costs taxed at tScl O1 Dollars
and an Attorneys fees, of One Hundred and
Twenty-six, ($126.0OJ Dollars and costs of sale,
which Judgment bears interest from tie date
thereof at the rare Of ri e per cent per annmm,
and is a foreclosure OF certain mort gage maize
py the ABOVE named defen ant David Shelton,
now deceased, on the follow ing described prop
erty, tO-wit:
All of Block No Nine. t9). in Frances Shelton's
Ad1it1on to the town of Sheltonville (now Shell.
TONI according to the official plaf thereof filed
Tor record IN the AUDITORS Office of said Mason
County, State of Washington on The. 18th day OF
August A. D. 1885, together with all aud Singh
| lar the tenements, Entertainments aud appurten-
ances thereunto belonging Or III any wise ap-
pertaining.
Now, therefore, on Saturday, the 3Oth DAY Of
April, 1898, at ten O'clock A. NJ said day in
front OF Court house door, shelton, will sell at
auction for cash the said above-,iescribed real
estate, or SO much thereof as ma, be necessary
TO satisfy said Judgment, costs. interest ncreas-
ed interest, and Increased costs, as ny law d.
rected.
Dated at Shelton, Wash. this 29th day OF
March, 1898.
s. CALD CELLx
Sheriff Mason CofW1.
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His Generous Sister.

''Where did you get that cake, An
nie?'
Mother gave it to me-"
''She's always agiving you more'n
she does me-
"Never mind, Harry; she's going to
put mustard plasters on us tonight
and I'll ask her to let you have the big.
yest. Pittsburgh Bulletin.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06
G. c ANGLE. Editor and Proprietor
The Latest War News.

No advices have hee| received from
Com. Dewey xp to the hour of going
to press, although official news is ex-
pected hourly. =
TUEsDAy-A Special from Madrid
says Dewey has given twenty-four
hours to, comply with his ultimatum
demanding Ill the steamers and all
the coal in Manila harbor That is
the substance of a message cabled to
Sagasta by the Governor OF Manila.
A special from Washington states ::
The Government has turned its atten-
ton to Porto Rico, and that the war
Spain shall not cease until her sover-
eighty is swept from the Western
Hemisphere, and Porto Rico is made
free as fell as Cuba.
Secretary of War has decided to
send the volunteers of Washington,
Oregon and California, and all of the
troops west of Missouri, to Dewey, if
he desires troops to hold the Phillip
ines.
Observation-Disclosures indicate that
Spain is on the verge of a revolution,
and the authorities are greatly wOr-
ried. A military dictatorship is i'm
minent. the Sagasta ministry is sure
to fall, and a new cabinet will prOha-
bly, be organized with Gen. Campus at
the head as a military ruler.
No official news yet regarding the
fight at Manila. none expected until a
vessel reaches Hongkong. In the
event of sending troops to PHILIPPINES,
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee will accompany
them as provisional governor The
war department is making active prep
aratiOns to transport at least 5000
troops as soon as word is received
from Com. Dewey. The Nth infantry
has left Fort Vancouver for San Fran
cisco.
THE Washington volunteers are be-
ing sent to Camp Rogers south of Ia
coma, where several hattaliuns are now
at work drilling and getting equipped
for active work The Washington
quota is about made up, and 1t looks
as though the boys would see some
active service in the PHILIPPINES.
THURsDAY.-Sampson's fleet means
business. Will lombard Man,anzas
and then proceed to capture P 'rto
Rico. Spain almost ready to sue for
peace. II another reverse comes they
will ask for terms. Cannot pay in
demnity. Present liberal government
will willingly give up Cuba. All the
elements of civil war are present
and the downfall OF the present dy-
nasty seems probable. There is a
movement to prevent it by the queen
Regent retiring from the regency.
She has already sounded her Austrian
relations on the subject.
Cienfuegos was bomharded and the
town shelled by the Marblehead, play
ing havoc with the buildings, driving
thousands o. the inhabitants to the
interior. The shooting was at about
1000 yards.
Troops will 60 to Dewey, two steam
ers are already chartered and assist
ance hurried to him as rapidly as pos
sible Another call for volunteers is
likely.
The report that Spanish spy was
captured who was attempting to lamp
er with the magazine of the auxiliary
Cruiser, st. Paul, was confirmed to-
day.
Spaniards in ambush, fire upon
Americans and Insurgents near Ha-
vana, killing and wounding fifty.
Wilmington challenges Havana throw
ing several shells.
Simpsons objective point is Porto
Rico, and will shell the city. Serious
rioting in Spanish towns.
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His Jews.

First Burglar-lf l had some NOR.
money, t'ink I'd go inter politics.
Second Burglar-Dere's more money
in politics dan deere is in OUT line.
First Burglar-Not only dat, but
notice when a man is in politics it's
easier fer him to keep out Of jail
Brooklvn Life
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06

HE senate al The United States is
the ulcerons spot in the vitals of our
country, the disease in its corrupted
blood. 1t never will be better till
made directly amendable toihe people
through popular election.-Oregonian.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06
why She TrernbEed,

Nellie-What makes you so nervous
Jennie?
Jennie-I am all in q tremble. Mr.
Bondclipper is going to ask papa fol-
my hand this afternoon.
Nellie-Are you afraid that your pc
will refuse?
Jennie-No; / am afraid Mr.. Bond
clipper will not show up.-N. Y. World
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Strong, steady nerves

Strong, steady nerves
rage needed for success
+ Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely,
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourish:ng
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms of
Impure blood.
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Comparativeiy Honest.

Miss Sharp-Before gave you that
pie you said my sidewalk needed SHOW
cling.
Hungry Hoby--Yes, lady; reiterate
my statement-it duz need shuvelin'
An eff wuz you I'd keep me eye peeled
fer some laborer an Civ him de job.
Morning, lady-Judge.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06
WODGn's Vanity,

Maud-Why has Lillian given up
wearing rational costume? Did George
object?
Ethel-Oh, no; he said he approved
of it. because it would prevent her at
tracing any other mans admiration.
Boston Traveller.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-05-06

No advices have heep received from
Com. Dewey 4 p to the hour of going
to press, although official news is ex-
pected hourly. =