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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-08-05
A Canal Boy on the Iowa.

The following letter has been receiv-
ed from Edgar Lewless, who partici-
pated in the slaughter of Admiral
Cervera's fleet, by his parents, who re-
side at Holly, on Hood Canal, who
have kindly sent it to the JOURNAL for
publication:
u. S. S. Iowa, off Santiago,
July 10th, 1898.
DEAR FATHER.-In my last letter TO
you l wrote that we were expecting
big battle. Well, we we're at Sunday
quarters on the 3rd, and were being
inspected by the Captain, when the
man at the masthead sang out: "The
Spanish fleet is coming out of TIC har-
bor," and the next thing was a lot OF
shells flying over and around our ship.
Two came in the ships side, and lot
of water came in. Up on the hill the
guns were firing and doing their best
W Holp IHolI HCCC.
The frs: thing we did was to give
three cheers for them, and then at our
guns with the battle-cry of "Remem-
Der the Maine" which we did with a
will. 1t would have done you good to
have seen our ships in the work of de-
struction, and our captain, i'll battle
he is d. But after we had SUI
ficiently licked the Spaniards he show
ed himself to be kind and generous.
The Viscaya's crew, what was left OF
them were brought on board the Iowa,
the Captain himself assisting. Some
had arms and legs shot off and men
were wounded in every conceivable
shape. A lot of them were as naked
as the day they were born, having
stripped to take water and swim
ashore.
We soon had our decks covered
with blood, as there was over 25O max
ed and bleeding Spaniards on deck.
But what made US feel like giving our
Captain, "Fighting Bob" grand SER
enade, was when Captain Eulate, the
commander of the Viscaya, was
brought on board. Captain Evans
guard saluted the Spanish officer, who
raised himself from the chair Che was
wounded) and saluted Fighting Bob,
then took off his sword, kissed it and
handed is to our Captain with tears
IN his eyes. Captain Evans was too
much of man to take his sword. We
gave hearty three cheers, and there
is not one of us but would 60 through
fire to serve him. 1t was AVERY affect
ing scene.
We then set about making the pris-
oners comfortable, with clothes. /
gave them clothes that will cost me
$40 to replace, but l am glad did it,
poor devils. Now bave got to work
and will have to close. Tell all on
Hood Canal that Edgar Lewless is IL
able to come home with whole skin
unless we are sent up against some
other country, Germany, for in.
stance).
EDGAR I.EWIESS
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-08-05

For six days Kent has been thirsty
and the wherewithal to quench the
consuming thirst is two miles awav.
Kent cannot take social drink with
out walking to O'Brlen and unless an
unruly council takes another view of
the matter Kent will remain thirsty
tor all time to come. The council has
refused to grant saloon licenses. Pro-
hlbition has carried the day in Kent
by bare majority of one vote. The
council stands three to five in favor Of
no saloons, and the Fashion, owned by
1. }. Hawley, was compelled to close
because it had no license and could
get none.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-08-05

The wonderful fighting of the first
three days of July around Santiago is
described by expert writer's in the Re-
view Of Reviews for August. Mr..
Winston Churchill gives in detail the
clearest account yet published of the
destruction of Cervera's fleet. The
story as he tells it forms one of the
most thrilling chapters in the history
of the American navy. This is follow
ed by Mr.. John A. Church's review of
the land engagements that ended in
the equalization of Santiago July II.
Both articles are brilliantly illustrated
from Hemment's photographs taken
Immediately after the fighting.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-08-05
Wants to Know, you Know.

At the three-ringed Ellensburg con-
vention, to be held, Lewis county Free
Silver Republicans are entitled to four
teen delegates. The Chehalls Bee
asks this pertinent question: "Will
some one be kind enough to give the
names of fourteen Free Silver Republi-
cans in all Lewis county," And we
would like to have some kind friend
furnish the same information for Che
halls county. And the same query
naturally arises in Mason County.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-08-05

duct upon scale equalled by the
losses from fires, carelessly kindled
and allowed to run through fine bodies
of timber. A government patrol has
heretofore been advocated, and was
worthy Of serious consideration. This
is partially given as the appointment
of superintendent of the reserves, and
if properly attended to, will prove a
small compensation the losses accru-
ing by the creation of the reserves
w. G.. Trade.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-08-05
Summons for Publication.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR MASON
COUNTY.
JOHN w GRAHAM, Plaintiff,
CORD ELLA J. HILL and DAVID H.
HILL, Defendants.
The State Of Washington to the said COrdelia
J. Hill and David H. Hill Defendants; You and
each of you are hereby summOne to be and APP
pear within sixty days after the date of the first
publication of this summons, to-wit: within
sixty days after the 24th day OF June 1898 and
defend the above entitled action in the above
entitled Court and answer the complaint of the
plaintiff and serve copy of your answer upon
the undersigned attorney for plaintiff at his Of
flee below stated and in case of your failure so
to do, judgment will be rendered against you ac-
cording to the prayer and demand of said com
plant, which has been filed with the Gle TX of
the said court.
The above entitled action is an action to fore
close mortgage recorded in No. l of Mortgages,
page 1874. OF the records of Mason County, Wash
upon the following described property: Lot No.
l; SW4 of NV; NJ of Lot No. and NJ of
NW14 of SE14. All in section No IA Up. %, n.
Range West, w. NJ, In Mason County State of
Washington.
5. p. RICHARDSON
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P o. Address, Shelton, Wash.
Dated June Ath, 1S9S.-6W
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nm1IeQ' Plaintiff
MARCEANAS JACKSON, Defendant.
The State of Washington, to the said Marcea-
mas Jackson, defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days after the date of the first publication
OF this summons, towit; within sixty days after
the 18th day OF July, 1898; and defend the above
entitled action in the above entitled court, and
answer the complaint OF the plaintiff and serve
copy of your answer upon the undersigned at
torney for the plaintiff, at his office below stated
and in case of your failure so to do, Judgment
will be rendered against you according to the
demand of the complaint, which has been filed
with the clerk of said court. The object of this
action is to recover judgment in favor of the
plaintiff and against the defendant in this act
ion for the sum of Five hundred nine dollars
and twenty cents, plus interests, costs, and at
torneys fees, and to fOreclose certain real es-
tate mortgage executed on or about Feb. 4th,
1891, by the defendant in this action to the
plaintiff in this action, and covering the follow
ing described real estate, towit; The South west
quarter of Section Twenty four, Ca Township,
Nineteen, 90, North of Range Six, (6), West Of
the Willamette Meridian.
GEO. H. FUNK,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
z. o. Address, Olympia, Thurstou County, Wash.
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IETANTED-TRUSTWOR AND ACTIVE
EN gentlemen or ladies to travel for respOn-
sible, established house In Washington. Month
ly 5000 and expenses. Position steady. Refer
ence. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope
The Dominion Company, Dept. Chicago.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-08-05

We are offering Shoes for all ages,
sexes and conditions at special clear
ing out prices. Hunter & Eaton.
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Summons for Publica ton.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF MASON
COUNTY STATE OF WASHINGTON.
THE AMERICAN FREEHOLD LAND
MORTGAGE COMPANY OF LONDON,
limited Plaintiff
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-08

Emperor William has passed through tho
ordeal attending the death and funeral of
Bismarck with dignity and tact. The at
titude OF the family and the emperors re-
markable seif-eontrol have shifted public
sentiment around TO the emperor's side.
Although ii was natural that the deathbed
wishes OF the chancellor should be respect
ed. the excuse that he wanted rest at
least after DEATH" did not justify the re-
Bluffs with which the emperors good in
tentons were received. Permission TO the
emperor TO look upon the face OF the dead
for the last time would not have disturbed
his rest nor contravened any Of the known
directions Of the deceased.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-08

Admiral Cervera has not a very agree
able prospect before him. He says that -
soon as the war is ended 1t will be o5lig2-
tory upon him TO return Immediately TO
Spain TO account for his conduct, which
law" II is not usual for the victor to in
tercede on behalf of any officer OF the
enemy. and even If it were ii is probable
that any friendly manifestation on our
part In the adInifal's interest would only
concentrate upon him the fury OF his own
people. who are seeking a scapegoat ana
WI not be very discriminating In their
cho!cA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-08

The estate of Henry l.. Yesler has nov
passed into the hands Of the creditors
and what seemed like splendid indepeu-
dent possession will be seQuestrated. At
one time the late Henry l.. Yesler contem-
plated donating the block upon which his
home stands to the city for city hall.
He had a dispute with the local govern
ment and changed his mind. He was the
first county clerk Of King county. and had
he lived little longer, II is not improbable
that he would have donated II TO the county
as the site of a court house, IL he could
have weathered the financial storm which
overlook all property owners about the
time of his death.
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81 Spain, are APPARENTLY incapable Of
establishing such government as would

81 Spain. are APPARENTLY incapable %
establishing such government as would
afford protection 20 the residents from
other countries doing business there.
X we do not hold the islands they viii
quickly fall under the dominion of Eu-
rope. not iniprobabiy being distributed
among the Jealous powers. and we
shall deliberately fling away an advant-
age they are eager TO possess The dif-
fcuittes OF government wils not scare
those nations. and 1t will be hum.l.a ting
TO have TO admit that what either Eng
land or Germany or France could under
take and accomplish in some measure
could not be undertaken and success
fully accomplished By the people of the
United States.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-08

the president II. az Il Is reported. he
linda the members OF his cabinet OPP
posed TO the retention Of the Philip
pines
Some very able articles have been
published In the American press In ia
vor Of q permanent occupation Of the
Philippines. but we have seen nothing
more earnest and convincing than an
editorial In the London Spectator. II
says that America may be compelled by
continental coalition to forege that
purpose. and yet be blameless, for there
can be no sin where there is 10 will:
but to do it voluntarily under the false
plea Of generosity would be nothing
less than baseness. IL continues:
We Will tell them what generosity
under such circumstances means. IL means
thar Spain should recover full authority
over s,coeoso dark persons whom she has
for 300 years 50 governed that, as Mr.
Foreman testiiies. the children ny with
s1riaks IL they Castilian.' and should
recover II al the very moment waen every
virtue. well every vice in Spaniard
VIII lECiinE sB!Eu lJN3TU severity IL.
ment. He will be fun of loyalty 10 mis-
country and full Of vengeance against reo-
els who have insultsd her, and an the
strength OF both feelings he will strike rs
Spaniards struck in Peru. II means that
Americans, having encouraged them TO re-
volt, are TO hand over the 2,e1,nS OF Tag
ais 20 q nation which regards their revolt
rot only as q crime-that 10 usual-hut as
an unparalleled insolence. calling aloud for
chastisement. II means that the United
States, which OF all powers should keep
engagements because OF her relations 10
the two continents in which she claims
hegemony. are to bstray Aguinaido and the
whole tribe of Tagals, 2.o00, 900 dark people
who have accepted Christianity and dis
play many considerable Quaiities-thougn
mercy. we fear, attracts them as little as
i, attracts some Spaniards-into these
Spaniards hands"
The English newspaper takes the
view that would be taken by the Eng
lish people If they were situated with
regard to the Philippines as we are now
situated. We have contracted obliga-
tious which we are bound 10 observe.
Great Britain would justify the taking
Of tho islands on the ground that it
would be In the interests of civilization
to give the people a strong and progress
sive government. Even if there were
selfish considerations that one would
be put forward as the chief. and there
would be substantial ground for the
claim.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-08
The Party of Success,
Cincinnati. Times-Star.


The Brooklyn Eagle, severely Democratic
Tor nan century, has been rejoicing over
The success of the Republicans in Oregon.
The Eagle screams because sound money
has triumphed in a Pacific state. The
Louisville Evening Post, another sound
money Democratic organ, that refused In
1876 10 90 off with its party in its quest
for strange and cheap gods. has been Of
fering some unsolicited advice as 10 how
the next Democrats national platfor,c
should be built. II wants to hay. the par
~ put behind 1t the record of 1896 and
lis greenback heresies OF a few years
earlier and start anew with MANS and
specifications for the development of IN
ternational commerce and the consequent
glory of the country. 1t wants the Dem
ocracy 10 declare for the freedom OF Cuba.
FOR the acquisition of Porto Rico. for the
annexation of Hawaii, for the acquisition
Of the Philippine islands. for the building
of the Nicaragua canal, for Il navy twice
as large as il is today. for a regular army
Of 100000 men and for q powerful militia
subject to the drill and discipline OF the
regular army.
There are men In both Of the great
political parties of this country ready 10
pronounce the sentiment quoted from the
Eagle and the Evening Post az he.ero.iox.
There are still isolated cases in the Re
publican party where free silver letter can
re detected. There are still followers Of
Bryan in the Democratic party who think
that free coinage OF silver will be their
shibboleth In 800. The signs, however,
are that the free coinage issue as q IA
iional campaign battle cry has been heard
FOR the last time, that il has joined Peter
Cooper and the rest of the once mighty
but now silett hosts
The old party organs Just quoted ir?di-
cate The breaking down OF party lines The
Republicans upon the questions touched
upon by the Evening Post are not alto
zrtheT united. This Is manifested In the
course OF Speaker Reed and some of his
enthusiastic fclcwers, who are now com
PEELED 70 lean Tor support upon such frau
reeds as Pettgrew. of Dakota. in order
n accomplish their INSTRUMENTATION
purposes. il order 10 defeat the aanexa-
ton o. Hawaii At this distance from the
next national convention there Is 70 de-
;erminiux definitely what viii be party is.
cues. Il Is pretty clear. however, .hat tha
party that cSrouSrS such national issats
as ;cose ureeI by the Louisville Eveniag
Post. Suc1 a poiicy for example. as that
suggested by MAI Gen wesley Merritt
,he rew governor Of the Philip9Ho isl1n3s.
wher be- said. Il believe "A fhe new M
-ional Tel Of the United States which
looks 10 TIE acquisition - additional ter
rs,ofv. represented in outlying ielanle
SHAT are REQUISITE for the Development ~
rational strength ard grow n 80 will ~ TIE
nary ~ success No back rNuber politics
Will 20 n Ills country III ial0
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THE ROUGH RIDERS FIGHT,

Faint with the heat Of the jungle morn,
Sweating, half-naked and scratched and
torn,
Crawling through underground thick and
Mystery waiting in font and at flank
Parching for water and sick OF the sun.
ORA gging the ten-ton weight of his gun,
Reggie. The dude. moved on with the first
Shoulder to shoulder with One-Eyed Hurst
Black with shadow the train was laid,
Save for blaze or two ii the shade
Crossing these a dot here and there
Told Of the vulture that hung In the air,
Poised in the ocean Of heat overhead,
Waiting for meal time-awaiting the dead.
Bird to whom carnage and war are sweet.
Murder banquet and death al treat
Every one knew that the lush bent trees
Maybe held Spaniards that swarmed like
bees;
Every one knew thai the closest of traps
Hemmed In the painting rough crawiers'
perhaps.
Who said perhaps? The guide sent ahead?
Here in the path they have found him
dead
Who said perhaps7 Not the voice that
Out its command from the bush alongside.
Battle of Mausers and Spain's battle shout
Cancelled and disestablished the doubt.
Bullets flew thick like stratum of lead
Sheeted in space. Fell the stricken ana
dead.
Then rose a voice through Juror and flame:
Follow ME. boys. Wen give EN- our
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-08

Steamers continue TO come down from
Alaska bearing their varied human
freight Some come laden with gold while
others hraveiy bear disappointment Where
gold 5 struck Il seems 10 be In LAVISH
quantities. while within few feet Of d
small bouauza there may he scarcely a
trace. Although thousands Of prospectors
have been concentrated within a limited
area, no re.tabe guide has been discover
ca 20 The location 81 gold. There are some
general signs, but they 30 net seem 10 o.
iUfalltle. ard "gold Is where If is found"
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The Echo bothered Him.

New YORK tribune
This is an Irish story which will bear
retelling. Such apparently. is the view OF
the Cornhill Magazine. from which the
following exampla is taken: Chief Baron
O'Grady was once trying a case in an
ass.ze town where the courthouse abutted
on the green. 4 fair was in progress. and
just outside the court a number of asses
were tethered. AS counSe! was addressing
the court one Of these began - bray. In
stantly the chief baron stopped the speak
er. Wait a moment, Mr.. Bushe.' he said.
Il can't hear TWO at once The court
roared and the advocate grew red. But
presently, when II came 10 summing up.
the judge was in full swing when another
ass struck In. whether by the counsel's
contr1vance or not, who shall say Any
how, up jumped Mr. Bushe. with his hand
TO his N&r, and said Would your lordship
spreak little louder? There's such an
echo in the court
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HANNA Is AFTER JIM HAM.
The Pink-Whi.kered Man Didn't Tell
the Truth About the Comanche.

NV CIfI.
Senator Hanna Is enraged at the state
meut which Congressman James Hamil-
ton Lewis OF Washington made In Il
speech al the adjournment OF congress. 10
the effect that the Hanna yacht Comanche
was sold for double Its value, The sena-
tor not only brands IL as a hhellous lie.
but added that he did not own the yacht.
Mr.. Hanna said thee yacht belonged To
his brother and that 1t cost $4,000. and
was sold To the government for Ni5.o".
This price was fixed by the government
experts. The senator says his brother
did not want to sell the yacht, but was
inspired by patriotic motives.
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Y Rays and Bullets.
Springfield Republican

CpIIUSitcIu INcUIUIICAiI
1t is rather odd that just as the X ray
has made il possible to extract bullets with
ease, the necessity for doing so should be
SO greatly diminished. The neat, clean
wound of the small CALDER rifle heals quick
ly, and for some reason or other the pol
ished jacketed bullet, moving AT a high We
loc!ty, Is less apt TO carry hacilli into the
wound. So many bullets that could be re-
moved with the help OF the new methods
are simply left to encyst themselves, after
their location has been accurately deter-
mined.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-08

b. Ernst che Review has, as II claims.
held TO this wr<se-r breeze the banner q
true Democracy" In its modest way II
has done much % keep alive the Den,o-
cratic party. and is respected even by
those who do not agree with lis political
views Il is to be edited hereafter by Mr..
C. r. futile. Who promises not only 10
keep up the standard j. has set. but 10 en-
large and improve the paper.
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The nation VIII approve OF the outlay Of
money 10 preserves the Mara Teresa. even
though she canno. be put into condition for
much service. There is strong sentiment
In favor of perpetuating that evidence OF
q great naval victory.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-08

Spanish E1lto--What's the navs from
America
Assisiart-Cervera and oar other cap
tured heroes have reached Portsmouth.
Spanish T3-.s--put out d bui3etio Al
mlraI CeTvega aad rs brave rnlu effect
a lan3ing IN ,2e heart % Yankeelan4 -
pailadel Jhia Record
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The storekeep,rs ~ Santiago have been
taking advantage q the necessities of The
citizens and have been charging *
orh.'aat rates, The American mls-
,ary governor has insisted upon rea-
soEsh:e prices. aad although a cew
greedy fellows may object tia mass
q ,he people wI be grateful and NIL saol
secure in rae Justice II American methods
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Kansas City Star.
Colonel William j. Bryan is a trihe late
In leaping into the army, and his trans
formation into military figure of prom
inence and distinction is likely to be some
what OF a tedious process. fftzhUgh Lee
Fighting Joe Wheeler and other Demo
cratic warriors have such long start
over MIR. Bryan that 1t is doubtful whether
he will be heard OF when the time comes
for the Democracy TO make up its jewels
IN 1870,
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Lost Her dieaspr.

JUS my luck" snaGrneI iae 'andlady. as
she ST hrT watch by the city hall clock.
What's tae matter 500 -
"ph. I'll havc p oay a barometer. The
star }oarder = c.sre4 = his rheumatism -
DeGroi. Free Press
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T-a name - ne Dew American station
'a SAmoa VIII soana LITTLE odd a, first.
h4} an adaptive people. which has readily
Aecone aceaStorned 70 WaNa WaEa viii
seaa oecoca" familiar Wits Paxa Paxc.
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OFFICER
4 GUARANTEE.

The Post Intelligence hereby
guarantees Its advertisers . bona
A1e Daid ctrcuiation. Daily, weekly
an1 Sunday, double that of any
ether newspaper published In the
state Of Washin1ton. Adverdisiax
contracts will be made subject 70
this suarantee.
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER.
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Tire Sea,;-e Review haS 5ssi er,~rea
ugsu ,ts seventh yaar. Il has always he4r
ee'a@.s 'ent'y Democratic In HoUt-es and IS
4 newspaper has been bright gatevenasn,
All e.&-E. CE1ar tas 81 tas sap ct NJ. 4