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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18

geSt1On and d1SOrdered liver
mean that mdn is fighting the first round
with death. Unless he manages to strike
the Knockout blow, it means that death
will come up in the second round in the
guise of some serious malady When
mans stomach is weak and his digestion
is impaired, the life giving elements of the
food he takes are not assimilated into the
blood. The blood gets thin and weak, and
the body slowly starves. In the meantime
the d1sordered liver and the sluggish bow
els have forced into the blood all manner
of impurities. The body is hungry and
eagerly consumes anything that the blood
stream carries to it. In place of healthy
nutrlment, 1t receives for food foul poisons
that should have been excreted by the
bowels. Continued, this system of starva-
ton combined with poisoning, will wreck
weakest organ will give way first If
man is naturally nervous, he will break
down with nervous exhaustion or prostra-
tion. If he inherits weak lungs, the con-
sequence will be consumption, bronchitis,
asthma, or some disease of the air-passages.
If he has naturally sluggish liver, he will
suffer from a serious bilious or 1nalarial at
tack. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry cures all disorders of the stomach, di-
gestion and liver. 1t purifes the blood and
fills it with the. life-giving elements of the
food that build new and healthy tissue It
is the great blood maker and flesh builder
and nerve tonic. 1t cures % per cent. of
all cases of consumption. Thousands have
testified to their recovery from this dread
disease under this great medicine
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18
Death Of Judge Aver.

Judge Aver, whose death was record
ed last week, was one of the most
promising members of the State bar.
Coming to Olympia thirteen years ago,
fresh from law course at Yale, by in
dustry, frugality and his inmate abil-
ity he worked his way upward in his
profession and through various pollti-
cal positions until he was elected Su-
perlor Judge of Thurston County in
1896. He had always been a republi-
can, but believing the silver question
paramount, allied himself with the
Silver Republicans, and was one of the
leaders in launching the organization.
He was we'll known in Mason County
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18
The Exemption Law Case.

A general misunderstanding seems
to prevail relative to the decisions OF
the courts which have resulted in the
people being compelled to pay tax
on all personal property, without any
exemption whatever. The decision in
the first place declaring the exemption
law unconstitutional was rendered by
Judge Prather (populist) in the supe-
rior court of Spokane, and his decision
was subsequently sustained by the
state supreme court. According to
this decision which is based on section
2, article XII, of the state constitution
no exemption of taxation can be made
by the legislature save in certain cases
such as property of the United States,
and of the state, counties, school dis
tricts and other municipal corpora
tions, and such other property as the
legislature may by general laws pro-
vide shall be exempt from taxation"
1t will be observed that under this ru-
ling the former exemption of $500
worth of personal property, which has
been in force and effect since the be-
ginning of statehood, was likewise un-
constitutional void, although the ques-
tion of its validity was never raised
because it was deemed reasonable in
it's provisions. The last legislature,
doubtless believing they were empow-
cred to secure more of good thing,
raised the personal property exemp-
ton to $500. resulting in the consitu-
tlonal question being raised, and the
decision of Judge Prather was upon
the validity of this last act, which
necessarily also involved the previous
$500 exemption law. While the decis-
ion has proved hardship upon people
who have hitherto contributed moth
ing in the way of personal taxes, 1t
does not appear that they have any
remedy except by an amendment or
change OF section 2 of article XII,
which could not be made until the
next general election two years from
next fall unless special srssion OF the
legislature be called to submit the
proposition to vote of the people at
on earlier date.
Attempts have been made to make
political capital out of the matter, but
according to the ruling of the courts
there was no remedy after the ques-
ton was raised, political or otherwise
and until the provision of the constl-
tuition is altered or amended the peop-
le must continue to pay personal tax
es, although it is not likely assessors
will be able to place valuations as high
as formerly. Householders, knowing
the exemption to be $5OO, were mol
particular to see that the valuation
was placed lower than that amount
and assessors, with the same idea IN
mind, doubtless. placed valuations III
excess of what they should have
been. This Is made evident by the
fact that many households with mex
pensive furnishings have rate to pay
equal to that of others worth twice II
not many times as much 1t is also
evident from this that assessors now
at work will have to exercise more
careful judgment than formerly IN the
placing of valuations-W. 9. Trade.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18

COLUMBUS did not foretell an eclipse
OF the moon to frighten the natives of
Jamaica into rendering him assistance.
There was no eclipse of the moon at
that time
!HE immense burning glasses with
when Archimedes burned the ships of
the beslegers of Syracuse at ten miles
o1stance' were never manufactured,
and 1t is now known that they could
not be.
CoLUMBTrs did not make an egg stand
on end to confuse his opponents. The
feat was performed by Brunelschi, the
architect, to silence critics who asked
hlm how he was going to support the
dome OF the cathedral of Florence.
THE day is usually reckoned as being
twenty-four hours in length. Strictly
speaking, such is a mistake. The
standard unit of time is the 'ssidereal
day. which is % hours Sc minutes and
4.o92 seconds in the SOLAR ssmeano
time
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18

halng been receiver of the Williamson
Logging Company, at the time of his
election as judge. Judge Aver was
married In 1891 to Miss Cora Ellis.
and leaves a widow and five children,
the Oldest but six years old. A post
mortem examination disclosed the
fact that the entire left lung and part
OF the right was the seat of a mali O.
nant disease, but the heart and blood
vessels were found to be normal. show
ing that the doctors had failed to
diagnose his case, as no aneurism of
the heart was found. By courtesy of
the Daily Olvmpian we reproduce
cut OF Judge Ayer,-a splendid like
ness.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18
ELEPHANT AND POLICEMAN.
The Former Frightened the Latter Almost
to Death.


to Death
A most remarkable incident happened
in the early hours of a recent morning
to a police constable on duty in the
High Road, Clapton, says the Westmin-
ster Gazette. 1t appears that on Sat-
urday night a travelling circus gave
performance on Mount Pleasant Fields,
and, as is usual, struck the tent soon
after the close of the entertainment.
Among the animals was a perform
ing elephant, and this, in the charge Of
a keeper, was dispatched to the next
stopping place. All was quiet as the
pair logged along, but when nearing
Goulton road, High road, Ciapton, the
keeper noticed that the elephant would
walk ON the pavement, but he little
thought of the trick that it was about
to play. Standing just around the cor
ner of the road was a police constable
sheltering from the wind and quite un.
conscious of the approach of the ele-
phant, whose tread gave forth no sound.
AS the animal reached the corner he
put his trunk round and just touched
the constable's arm. The latter turned
to see what it was, and on seeing the
elephant was seized with alarm and
took to his heels along the road, closely
pursued by hts tormentor. The keeper
tried to call the. animal back, but it was
of no avail, for the retreating figure
of the constable occupied the sole at
tention of the, elephant, who kept up
the pursuit unpttil the officer darted into Il
garden and closed the iron gates behind
him. The elephant stood at the other
side of the ratings, but made no at
tempt to get at him, and, much to his
relief, on the arrival of the keeper.
turned and went on it's way.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18
Eyervbo.lv Saws So

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
of e. G. c.. to-day; 10, 25, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18
r,K.T NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IURCH.-

,.tfLCUMr CHAPTER, NO 4O.
w ORDER EASTERN STAR.
Meets every saturday after Full moon OF each
month"; All members III goou stanuliS are
made welcome.
MkS. Il, |. BARRON, W. IL. AAWhLh
Worthy MatrOn. oec.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18

- + ,juSS Post No ~, II. A. K.
Meets IN O. O. F. nall first and third Saturoe!
nights oi each month comrades are cordlaliY
invited ~ lsit aud join
FRANK Nrxs,N ) tALD WE'LL
,.iii,fsn, commander
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18

hen a man who
las ne gle cted
lis health finally
ealizes that he
5 being attacked
by serious ill
health it is no
time for half
way measures.
Death is an
G II e m y til a t
\ must be
knocked out
in the first
round, or he
is pretty sure
to conquer III
the end.
A weak
rs t m c h, an
inDaired di-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18

Ot .FlJ lodge, NO. &c,
X. OF p.
Meets NE frs! and third Fri lay evenings OF
>tl.. monte AT the Masonic Hall Nisihp
nAl2:..- ,"lrljaiiA Invited 20 attend.
U,\,sn J. L. >LfGH.
III g., - &. T..
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18

EDITORS Baker and Tugwell, of the
Tacoma Sun, populists who abuse the
privilege of free speech and free press,
have been cited to answer for con-
tempt before the state supreme court,
for villainous article, rejecting on
that body. Aside from the justice of
the subject matter, no respec table
newspaper would publish such scurril-
Gus and indecent language as the ar
ticle complained OF contains.
CA9ToRIA.
4%s:|s' % ] %s'LrMzzz<ex S:;''., ~
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18

>,HELTUN LODGE, NO. e.
- | o. o. F.
Regular meeting every Wednesday evening
7$0PM in the odd Fellow Hail. Shelton
Wash. All memDerS il good standing, cordially
+ + ktIrX III. MORRISON
& r. Sec.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18

CEDAR CAMP No 1S0
y WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.
Meets every lst aud Bird Tuesday at Masonic
Hall, shelton. Visiting neighbors cordially III
vited 10 camp with ms. Il. e. Angle,
Al J. Auuson, Clerk. Cohsui
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18

OrBl REBEKAI LOD ,E, No -.
IL |. .. o. +.
Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday evening III oa9
Fellows Hall, shelton. Visiting brotners anu
sisters are rordially invited to attend. Social
session on Third Friday evenings.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18
Society Cards.

ClEsT BAPTIST CHURCH
REV. F. a. GREGORY. PASTOR
Preaching services every Sunday at II, a. M
ami 40 h, M sunday school at 10 p, m b.
Y T. L. AT ESQ p. IN. PRAYER Meeting every
Thursday evening at o'clof k followed by = {.
e. class All are made welcome at these services
corner Fifth and Gotta SITS.
rtKeT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 1U RCH.-
Preaching every sabbath al 0:30 O'Clock A. NJ.
and $50 T. NJ. sabbath school at II A.. NJ
PRAYER meeting at 730 z. NJ. every lhurshav
Everybody is invited to attend. Seats tree.
KEW. l.. CovlNGToN.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-03-18

Dr.. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-21
ABOUT OUR FRIENDS.
Personal Mention of Prominent People
Where they are and How they are.

Mr.. A. L. Lowrie, of Pittsburg. is
here looking after his oil interests.
NJ. A. Jarrett, of Grafton, is in
town on business.
Dick Welch, who has been at his
home in Parkersburg for several
days has returned to the University.
Robert Koblegard, of Clarksburg,
has returned from a short visit to
Fairmont.
John Sweeney, of the University,
has gone to Wheeling and viii go
from there to Pittsburg to- morrow,
Joe johnson one of the salemen at
Hirschman's is i'll and has not been
at his post for several days in CON
sequence.
Mrs. Minnie Bryson of near Tn
iontown died on Wednesday and
Mr.. and Mrs Will Wilmington at
tended the funeral.
Earl Cooper, of Washington, is
here for short visit He has been
student and is well known about
town.
Mrs. w. p. Wiley, Mrs. Pierce
Mrs. w. S. Aldrich and others con
stitute the members of the advise
ry board of the Woman's League.
Clarence Kincaid, of South Nor
gantown, who has the fever is in a
very dangerous condition and his
friends are very much alarmed over
it.
Miss Jessie Wilson, who was
threatened with an attack of fever
has almost recovered as the doctor
succeeded in breaking the disease
before it got firm hold on her.
A. p Romine manager of the Uni
versity foot ball team went to Pitts
burg this afternoon to arrange for
the game which will take place there
tomorrow afternoon.
Hon. George B. Caldwell, of
Wheeling, was hereon Tuesday to
argue a couple of motions in the suit
of John vs. The West Virginia Print
ing Company. The case was up in
The morning and the arguments were
made. Judge Hagans then took it
under advisement and will hand
down his decision later.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-21
Some Railroad Geology.

The different railroads in the
Pittsburg district have interesting
records Of a geological nature The
Pennsylvania tracks between Phila-
delphia and Altoona are ballasted
with Silurian limestone, and from
Altoona west to Pittsburg, Devon
ian and carboniferous stone has been
used. The Baltimore 81 Ohio has
its tracks ballasted with silurian
limestone from Washington to Cum
berlapd, but crushed stone of the
Devonian age predominates on the
Pittsburg division. The Fl. Wayne
& Panhandle are ballasted with De
vonian and carboniferous stone from
Pittsburg to Steubenville and ALI
ance. The Pittsburg & Lake Erie
and the Pittsburg q Western are
ballasted with furnace cinder, which
is modern production and may be
called "post tertiary"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-21
GOT THE LAND.
Mrs. de Billier buys in the Estate OF
her Father, Count Nemegyei, in
Preston County.

PARKERsBURG, w. Va, October 90.
A few months ago the property of
Count Felix Nemegyei, located in
Preston county, consisting Of 1900
acres Of land, and the machinery Of
the iron furnace, costing about $780,
600 was sold at receivers sale to
Conrad d Co., of Philadelphia
Previous to the sale Mrs. Adele
de Billier. of New York and Paris,
daughter of the count, fled an up
set bid on the land of 10 per cent
more than any one bid at the SALE
AS at Conrad's purchase the land
brought$4, 500, Mrs. deBillier appear
ed i'll court yesterday, paid SIS, $50 in
cash and was given the title.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-21
PLusH Capes 81. 45.
HIRscHsrAN's.

HIRscHMAN's.
j. G. McVicker, Drug gist. keep
the incest line of Stationery, Tablets
and Note Books in town.
SOME new fresh candies received to-
day at. MADERAs.
A NoBBY line of walking hats and
sailors to he found at Semans' mil
linery store.
PRoTzMAN's, the photographer, al
ways looms in the lead. He is oblig-
ing aA@ ssses his patrons @-st Ass
work.
A CHICKEN and waffle supper vii
be served by the ladies of the Pres
bvterian church this evening at the
church. All are invited to attend
and enjoy the affair which is sure
to be very pleasant one.
MADEIRA Bros. are running a 10c
book counter If you want some
25c and soc books for Toe look over
their counters.
ALL the magazines advertise Queen
Quality for Hirschman's. No wom-
an is at ease without it,
THE Largest Line of Shoes in the
city at WATERS & WHITTINGToN.
SHOES that will charm by their
style; mapnetize by their worth; at
tract by their durability and influence
by their price; are the kind we al
ways aim to keep for men, women and
children. HIRsCHMAn's.
tVelvet" Molasses Candy--the orig
inal--Better than eyer--At Maderas'.
No ONE has ever seen the leaves
stick on the trees like they have this
fall. Ordinarily at this time of the
year the foliage is all down aud the
limbs are as bare as they get at any
time, but this year is a great excep-
ton in many respects. The fall has
been different all the way through
from any fall that is remembered and
the oldest inhabitant is very hard
run to get instances to recount that
are more remarkable.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-21
BRANN, THE ICONOCLAST

Is the title of wo rks of w. c. Brann
now published in book form. Two
large volumes. One is already on the
market and is for sale at the Acme.
The Iconoclast is now published in
Chicago and will be found on sale at
our news stand at all times.
We extend our thanks to the read
ing public for their liberal purchases
of the most recent publications in
books. We are constantly adding to
our stock new books just from the
press. If you will call we shall be
glad to show them to you.
ACME BOOK STORE.
Dering Bid, H. L. Swisher, Prop.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-21
GEO. G. HAYES & Co.
Leading jewelers..


WE sell you Banister's shoes at
$3.50, Emerson at $500 and the
guaranteed Water Proof shoe at
$3.50. Waters & Wilmington.
The Genuine RanisteI- Shoe
in all shades and colors of tan, ratent
leather and enamel, 81. 90. At
HirSchman'
WE are the only authorized agents
for Jas. A.. Bannister's shoes in the
city. WATERS q WHITTINGToN
THE war play Gettysburg to be
produced at the Opera House next
Wednesday evening is attracting
much attention everywhere and is
receiving many commendatory no.
tees from the press. 1t is in Wheel
ing this week and is highly spoken
of there.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-21
PROTZMAN.
The Photographer,
The cheapest and best place
to get pictures or frames in
this part of the world.

THOSE walking hats and sailors at
Semans' millinery store are beauties.
They are the latest out.
THE new street lights have not
yet been placed in position on Sc
neca's streets. A start toward this
improvement was made yesterday
but for some reason it was stopped
before anything came of it. The
lamps have been received. They will
be.put in later if the plans of those
who have charge of the matter are
not changed in the meantime.
GRANT WRIGHT, of the Second
West Virginia and who went from
this place has been here for several
days leaving Friday afternoon for
his regiment. He is member Of the
Fairmont company and says that the
men are very fond of Standiford
and their other officers They have
no kick to make on the service and
like what they have seen so far very
much. They do not know when they
will go south but expect the orders
to come as soon as cold weather be-
gins.
SEE Waters u Whittington's So
shoe for ladies; calf skin and box
calf. Best shoe made for the price.
THE reason why We don't charge
twice as much for our ladies wraps is
because we sell them twice DIS fast.
We get twice as many people talking
about them and we gain twice as
many friends, which means twice as
much money in the long run. HIRsCH-
MANS.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-21
$4,000
Represents the amount Of the lot sales
during the past 30 days.
Buy While They Are Cheap.


q GETTYSBURG" the new war play
with it's realistic scenery, beautiful
tableaux and pretty love story is one
of the greatest successes of the season
and is destined to enjoy the same pop
ularity that was accorded "Shenoan-
doah" and "Held by the enemy" and
throughout the five acts wearers of
the blue and gray are in almost con-
slant evidence. One scene portray
ing the famous fighting ground from
which the play takes it's name, is es-
pecially strong in realism. There are
some pretty little love stories deftly
interviewer in the comedy element in
just sufficient quantities to bring the
serious business of war out more dis
tinctly Opera House Wednesday
Oct. 26.
A VERY good picture of Prof. Z.
S. Fleming who is well known here
adorns the first page Of the Octo-
Der number of the West Virginia
School Journal He is at present
city superintendent of the schools at
Parkersburg and is meeting with q
very fattering success in his new
p osition. He has many friends here
who are interested in his movements
and his success in his new position.
The matter OF school furniture
for the new school building has not
yet been settled although there are
a half dozen men here representing
the various companies who are an X
ious to have the contract and the
school board has heard speeches
galore in reference to the affair.
The decision will carry with it a
contract for seven hundred seats
and is very desirable plum.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-21
HON. JOHN W. MASON.

Says the contest in the Sec0nd District
will be close-Party getting its vote
out will win.
FAIRMoNT, w. Va, October, 81
Hon. John W. Mason is making d
stumping tour of the back counties
with Congressman Dayton, and will
return to this county with him Octo-
Der 28th. Mr.. Mason has stumped
that section in every campaign since
1882 excepting the four years in which
he held office, when he made no
speeches, nor was delegate to no con-
vention. Mr.. Mason when seen, said
the campaign was one of the dullest
he had known since he run against
William L. Wilson for Congress, and
said there would be surprises In store
for many candidates. He said the
party that got out its vote would be
the winner, and said campaign money
could be expended legitimately in
hiring carriages to take voters to the
polls and could be expended in no
other way with better results.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-21
Notice to Taxpayers.

The undersigned will be at H. G.
Bakers hard ware store on each Sat
urday until the thirty first day of
October, 1898, for the purpose of re-
ceiving borough taxes. A discount
of two per cent will be allowed until
the above date
j. +. WEAVER, tax collector.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-21

NOTHING to equal the Queen Quail
ity. HIRsCHMAN's.
A PRETTY line of 25c. ribbons at
Seamans' millinery store
THE hotel men of the State held
a meeting in Parkershurg on Thurs
day to orgonize a state association.
A number of the Bouifaces attended
but none Of them from Morgantown.
If we can convince you that we
can sell you better shoes for much
less money than others can, you will
buy of us won't you? The proof of
it is in our store. Will you come
and see for yourself?
HIRsCHMAN'
WATERS & WELLINGTON are agents
for the Sorosis shoes for Ladies.
Go to j. G. McVicker's Pharmacy
for silver novelties of all kinds.
WE are requested to announce
that there will be a large and juicy
onion party at the Mingo club rooms
on Saturday evening. There is to
be no tommy rot but general good
time will be had by all who attend
Each member IS asked to bring one
friend along with him.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-21
Gifts

OF sterling silver and plate, cut
glass, fine china or some pretty
piece of brio brac is the the cor
rect thing; they last a life time, are
a continued joy to the recipient, and
the acme of good taste. Taste and
carefulness mark the difference be-
tween the common place and the ell
egant-the margin of extra cost is
always small. Our aim is such
to bring the cost of fine goods near
er the cost of common ones.