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The age-herald., 1898-01-09
SILVER LEADERS CONFERENCE
Attended by Democrats, Popusts and Repub-
 cans-Concerted Action important

Washington, Jan. S.-Leaders or the various parties advocating the free coin- age of silver were in conference at the capitol today. The first meeting was held in the committee room of Senator Jones, of Arkansas, chairman of the democratic national committee, and there were pres ent in addition to Senator Jones, Senator Butler, chairman of the national populist committed; Hon. A. F. Towne, chairman of the national committee of the silver re- publican committed; Senator White, Con- gressman Bailey and Hon. Marcus Daily. democrats; Senators Teller, Pettigrew, Cannon and Mantle and Representative Hartman, silver republicans and Senator Allen, populist.
 Later in the day there was another com ference in which the democrats did not par ticipate. The meeting was not final and no authorized statement was made of the proceedings beyond the announcement that the meeting was merely incidental to MT. Towne's visit to Washington. It is understood, however, the discussion was over the devising of means to hold the silver forces together for the congressional campaign next fall; and that while no ab- solute conclusion was reached it was de- cided that local silver leaders of whatever party afiliation should be advised of the conviction of the national leaders of the necessity, of maintaining a solid front against the republican party as the or ganized advocate of the policy of main- taining the gold standard.
 The chairmen of the various parties are said to be agreed as to the wisdom and importance of concerted action.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
England,s Foreign Trade.

The foreign trade of Great Britain in 1897 was the largest in her history. The total exports, imports and re-exports amounted to 7f5, ,423,O00 pounds sterling, s. 722, ,115,000 She growth of the imports is almost entirely due to the huge purchases of produce in the United States amounting to 114600,000 pounds sterling, s573,000 1000. The greatest quantity of the exports were textiles.
 The Parnellites will introduce their cus- tomary amnesty amendment to the queens speech at the opening of parliament.
 The case of Mrs. Florence Maybrick will, perhaps, be re-opened shortly in another form.
 Important evidence in favor of Mrs. Edith May Carew has been discovered and an infiuentially-s4gne petition to the queen asking for her retrial in England is pre- pairing.
 The Swedes seem inclined to take ad- vantage of Russian preoccupation in the far east to reopen hcstilites with Norway. When the relation between the two coun- tries were strained in 1896 it became evi- dent Russia was inclined to aid Norway in exchange for the cession of F'inmarl, including the port of Hammerfest.
 The appointment of ex-King Milan as commander-in-chief of the Servian army has created sensation. In well informed circles the opinion is expressed that the appointment was necessary, as the Servlan army, which has great admiration for the former king, had assumed an independent attitude. The government believes Milan will be able to calm the disaffection, but the course of affairs in Servia indicates King Alexander may ere long retire in fa- vor of his father. It is said King Alexan- der has an unconquerable aversion to we'd lock, but on the other hand it is stated that ex-King Milan will soon marry again.
 A music hall singer who sold letters ad- dressed to her by the king has been ex- peled from Buda Pest at the request of the Servian minister.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
Production of Tin.

Washington Jan. 8.-The report of Special Agent Aver to the secretary of the treas ury on the production of tin and terne plates in the United States during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1897, shows that the total production was 4469 ,O63 pounds, an increase of 45 per cent. as compared with 1S96 Imports for the year were 244, ,407, ,601 pounds. and the exports were 1Ss,246,1So pounds. The production of the United States was more than four-fifths of the entire consumption. The annual capacity of mills completed and in process of con- struction June 30, 1897, is said to be about 650 0O0, 900 pounds.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
KURT.ZS CLAIMS.
Says Has Not the Necessary Votes to Elect Him
 Senator.

Columbus, O., Jan. S.-Mr. Charles L.. Kurtz, the leader of the opposition, today handed the following to the representative of the Associated Press:
 '"The incorrectness of claims by Hanna were proven by the test votes in the house and Senate organization.
 'Ie claimed the organization up to the time the test vote was taken and lost.
 "The same claims are being made again on the senatorship and the result will be the same.
 MT. Hanna will not be elected senator"
The age-herald., 1898-01-09

spite of that knowledge he is seeking to organize money trust more dangerous, not only to the industries but to the liber- ties of the people than all the trusts com bined At such a time and under such cir cumstances the memory of the hero of New Orleans ought to be invoked in every state. county and hamlet to arouse the people to a sense of their danger.
 Twelve months have elapsed since we celebrated this day year ago, and every month has borne witness to the failure of republican policies to bring relief to- the people. Just after the passage of the Ding ley bill our opponents were boisterous in their announcement that prosperity had re- turned. The republicans were given full swing They framed just such a law as their hearts desired and their brains de- vised and what is the result? Read the daily papers and you will find the items of news arranged under two heads-the formation of trusts and the reduction of wages. A few days ago picked up copy of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, and found under the innocent and unpretentious head lines 'Weavers and Spinners' seven notices of wage reductions from four of the six New England states
 Is This the Result of Mills Opening?
 'Is this the result which they promised would follow the opening of the mills in- stead of the mintsY If our enemies boast that they have buried bimetallism we point to these wage reductions as the weep ing willows which have sprung up about its temporary tomb. Why is not some court asked to enjoin the employers from uniting together to reduce wages? Can combinations among employers be innocent if cooperation among miners is crime?
 "A few days ago an association of millers tried to justify a reduction of wages by laying the blame on the laws passed for the protection of the operatives. Their complaint is significant because it emQha- sizes the reactionary tendency of present conditions. If this grinding process" con tinues the laboring classes will lose all of the advantages which they have gained in the last quarter of century. Instead of shorter hours for adults and more educa- tion for children we shall be asked to lengthen the hours of labor and to dwarf the intellect as well as the bodies of the
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Insurgent Leader surrenders.

Havana, Jan. 8.-The insurgent Lieut. Col. Scotio, according to Spanish advices, has surrendered to the authorities of Sa- qua le Grand with three of his officers and twenty privates.
 senor Ricardo Galbis has been appointed governor of the Banco province.
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perity in the United States would war rant large investments, but for the silver nightmare, which is ever threatening" Concluding. "the present prices are so tempting that 1t is much to be regretted that there is no definite prospect that con- gress will take no effective steps to alay the fearsn
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
Shin Brokers Meet.

Galveston, Tex, Jan. S.-The Galveston ship brokers held a meeting today and de- cided to maintain their reserved position in regard to the export cotton rates. They will quote no rates to the southwestern traffic bureau, and only the railroads and shippers upon request for rates on specific sbipmentS.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
Judge Scott Dead.

Las Vegas, N. M., Jan. S.-Judge J. N. Scott who was recently appointed claim and depreciation agent for the state of Washington is dead here of pneumonia. He was a brother-in-law of Ex-President Harrisons first wife and formerly lived in Indianapolis
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
May Be Declared Insane.

London, Jan. s.--It is probable Richard Arthur Prince, the assassin of William Terriss, the actor, will be declared insane and sent to an asylum without trial. as is enmstiseAa dnna in Englapd
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
Hastings Proclamation

Harrisburg. Pa.. Jan. s.-Gov. Hastings today issued a proclamation calling upon the people of Pennsylvania to come to the relief of the destitute inhabitants af csiha.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
Committed Suicide.

Galveston, Tex, Jan. 8.-R. H. Montgom- cry, aged 50, who came here recently from New York with letters of introduction from Senator Hawley, committed suicide today.
The age-herald., 1898-01-09
nen Brusl, Sod

Rock Ledge, Fla. Jan. s.-M. r. )wyer today sold Ben Brush to James n. Keenc for $25,000.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Postmaster-Generai Gary is the ia
Their of eight daughters of manageable
age.
Among the new chevaliers of the Lee
gion of Honor are two Americans, w. T.
Donnat, the painter, and John Wanna
makers son, Rodman.
Gen. Harrison is said to have refused
to indorse his own sons application for
an Office, not because he and Russell
V ere 'out," but because he did not care
10 vmbarrass Mckinley.
Cerlin is talking about the feat per-
ormed by Princess Marie Won Hohen-
one, wife Of the imperial chancellor.
bile hunting on her estates in Rus
a, she killed bear. The princess is
years old.
The Eerald's college of Rome has dis
c;'verca that Marchese di Rudini, the
faIian -emier, has no right to his
tile, wl:.ch belongs to another branch
OF his family. He is properly only Sig
nor Antonio Starabba.
Mr.. llama has more mail than any
o'-iSi 10 HeH III congress, anu he never
receive; letter that is not answered
courteoasly, concisely and completely.
Mr. 1.aana's mail is averaging consid-
ei'2tly oveF 200 letters day.
The absolutely not single Office
a 80 si.Gcsal of Secretary of War. AL
'eE his private secretary being
ssctio civil-servicc rules governing
g .>5iB'a EMS. But notwithstard.
this, leall? 1000 applications for office
have bee: lied with him.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
SOME LATE NEW THINGS.

A combined ice and roller skate re-
Gently patented has the wheels set on
rollers fastened to clamps, so that they
can lie sprung upward out of line OF
the runner when not in use.
A newly devised luxury for use in
the bath tub consists of soft lining
made of sponges attached to wire net
ting, to prevent the body from com
ing in contact with the tub
To assist in working buttonholes in
garments simple invention has an OBJ
long ring pressed over the cloth after
the buttonhole is cut, to serve as
guide for the needle.
For use in extermillating bedbugs
and other vermin small lamp is fitted
with q water compartment in the top,
with q. nozzle, to direct the steam in any
desired direction and scald the pests.
A simple signaling device recently
patentktl,consists of post with pro-
iecting arm placed beside tract to en-
gage the lever extending outward from
the side of the cab to blow the whistle
of ring the bell.
A handy attachment for use on UNI
hrellas has rod inside the handle ex-
ending up to the upper catch to re-
lease the braces by pressing the lower
end Of the rod when it is desired to
lower the umbrella.
For the purpose of preventing the
overflow of jugs and cans when filling
with funnel piece of cork is attached
to the lower end of a rod running
through The funnel so that the float
rises in sight as the jug fills.
A newly patented waterproof sweat
band for hats is formed of a nOn-ab-
sorbcnt material attached to series of
perforated cork sections inside the hat
rim, to keep the hat from coming in
contact with the head.
\ newly designed bed spring for sick
persons has number of sections in
the frame AMI can be raised at the end
to bring the person into a semi-re-
lining Tositon at meal time or when
ever it is desired to change position.
To prevent a person from slipping
while climbing ladder a new de-
vice consists of pair of metal plates,
strapped TO the soles of his shoes, with
III arched portion on the under side to
fit the rungs of the ladder.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
How to Find Out.

Fill a bottle or common glass with your water
and let it stand twenty-fonr hours: sediment
settling indicates an unhealthy condition OF
the kidneys; ii 1t stains your linen it is evidence
of kidney trouble; too frequent desire to pass it
or pain in tie back is also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are out of order,
WHAT TO Do
There is comfort in the knowledge so often
expressed. that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-R Root, the
great kidney remedy fulfills every wish in cur
ing rheumatism, pain in the back. kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part of the urinary pas
sages. 1t corrccts inability to hold water and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects follow
ing use of liquor, wine or beer. and overeomes
that unpleasant necessity of being compelled
to go often during the dav, aud to get up many
times during the nighr. The mild and the ex-
traordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realiz-
ed. 1t stands the highest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases. Ii yon need Il
medicine you should have the best. AT drug
gists fifty cents or one dollar.
You may have sample bottle and book
that tells more about it, both sent absolutely
free by mail, ii you send your address to DR..
Kilmer Il co. BinghamtOn, N. y. When writ
ing be sure and mention that you read this gen.
erous offer in the asoN COUNTY JOURNAL.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
PEOPLE OF NOTE.

Father Kneipp, of Woerishofen, is
critically i'll. He suffers from senile
debility.
Delyannis, the Greek statesman, be-
gan his political career as a copyist in
the Greek civil service. He is now past
20, but is still man of great vigor.
"Ouida" has more fads than school
girl The scent she uses is made for
her by celebrated Venetian perfumer
and costs $40 an ounce. She cannot bear
@tarchcd muslin, says that the touch Of
Velvet makes her feel creepy and she
'aints at the smell of honey.
Mira Mohammed Khan and Mira
lIossem Khan are two of the sons of his
Xcefleney the Persian minister to Eng
md. The boys have been carefully ed
etated and, though only 10 and IA years
old, speak three languages fuently-
'ersan, English and French. They are
Hcellert musicians also, the piano be-
ng their favcrite instrument. Prince
Mohammed is interested in and has con-
siderable knowledge of mechanics, and
Prince Hossem is said to have shown
remarkable artistic talents for one so
vO11Or
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Infectious diseases are unknown in
Greenland.
In the East Indies are some spiders
20 large that they devour small birds.
About four-fifths of all the mission
aries who go abroad take bicycles with
them.
Oranges recently sold in Circle City,
Alaska, at $3.50 a box, or one dollar each.
During the present century the floods
Of the Yellow river, in China, have
caused the loss of over 100000 lives.
Posts planted in the earth upper end
Down last much longer than those
planted in the position in which the
sree grew.
Every public school in Paris has a
restaurant where meals are gratuitous-
~ served to pupils too poor to pay for
them.
The pupils in Mexican schools who
haze been perfect their lessons are al
lowed to smoke cigarettes after the
recitaticEs.
a fountain pen was used by Thomas
Jefferson in 1924. The first American
patent for q fountain pen was granted
to Douglass Hyde, in 1880.
The crater of Mauna Loa, in the Sand
wish islands, the largest volcano in the
world, is 20 miles in diameter. Some
times the stream of lava flowing from
it is so miles long.
An abandoned church in a western
town bears over the entrance the in
scription: ''This is the Gate of Heav-
en- Beneath it is sheriff's notice
containing this line: 'Closed by order
of the American Loan Company"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
Ar and Rest for House Plants.

AS regards airing the plants, it is
perhaps sufficient to say that what in
this respect is healthful for human
lungs will suit the plants. But do not
forget that the plants cannot take a
walk on pleasant day, hence fresh air
should frequently be admitted to them
from the window. In nature ell plants
ard trees have their seasons CT growth
and OF rest, principle that must be OBJ
served in house plant culture. When,
therefore, any Plant, after a period of
growth and bloom, shows signs of less
ening growth, water also should be
somewhat withheld. In state CT rest
from growth NEST kinds can get along
with lessened light also, and this we
may take advantage of by putting some
kinds of fuchsias, oleanders, hydran-
geas and scarlet geraniums in a light
cellar, while growth is suspended. AL
most without exception it is best as
the end of the resting season APP
proaches, say in late winter, to shake
the old soil from the roots and repot
the plants into fresh earth.-Vick's
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
l.,iisus ApCOi ..~.......-.

The liver is a most wonderful organ,
containing facilities of several kinds
But perhaps the most wonderful thing
in it is that part set aside to look out
for and arrest poisons.
Whow6uld think that in his eye there
is a,block and pulley, or tackle" SIS the
sailors call it, las complete and efficient
as that with which a ship hoists her
mainsail? There it is, however; and
whenever you look at the tip OF your
nose the muscle that moves your eye
ball works in it. There are several of
these pulleys in the body.
So inventive was nature when con-
structing our body that the difficulty
is to stop enumerating her clever ideas.
She saw that we would very soon grow
tired if we had to hold up two heavy
legs by means of muscular effort, so
she made the hip joint alright, and
the pressure of the air alone keeps the
leg in its place.
Adams apple, if it was once that
fruit that brought into the world all
our woe, is now useful organ 1t
serves as q sort of storage cistern of the
blood for the supply of the brain. When
the heart sends up too much blood
Adams apple intercepts it, or part of
it; and when the direct supply from
the heart temporarily runs short,
Adams apple gives up it's store.
Most people know the use of the cpl
CLOTHS, which saves us from imminent
death every time we swallow bit of
food. AT the back of the mouth the
air passage and the food passage cross
each other, and, whenever we swallow
food, it would inevitably go into the.
windpipe and choke us, only that this
little body pops down and covers the
entrance. 1t is like the policeman who
regulates the traffic where streets
cross.
The semi-circular canals, for CEN
turtles physiological puzzle, are an ex-
traordinary device for enabling us to
keep our balance. They are little chan
nels, followed out, in connection with
the ear, in the bones of the head, and
partly filed with fluid lymph. AS our
head or body sways the fluid moves,
acting like a spirit level, and inform
ing the brain whether we are standing
in the perpendicular or at dangerous
angle.-Answers.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
POULTRY POINTS.

The way 10 make poultry pay is,to get
goo,. incubator.
Keep the roultry out of the front
door yarl, you have nice yard.
Put TIE hen that is setting in dark
place. She IS mother and sensitive.
PoutI. ''':, not give you fortune,
but 1T vii. bring money into your peck
et-book it yc, will give it attention.
Now, the hers are laying cheap eggs.
In the winter the same hens lay high
priced eggs, if they are properly cared
for.
Don't shut the hens up when the
weather is hot. Not one poultry house
IN a thousand is fit to house poultry in
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09

Express from Tacoma Arr. 9 so A. NJ.
Express for Tacoma Leaves 8 90 p. NJ.
Daily Except Sunday.
Freight Monday, Wednesday and Fri.
day, to Ocosta at 9:55 A. M.
Freight Tuesday, Thursday and Satur.
day toward Tacoma at 5 :25 P, M.
For information, time cards, maps and ticket
call on or write
A. e. Stanford.
Agent. Olympia, Wn
A. D. CHARLTON, A. G. p. A.
No. 255 Morrison ST., Cor. Third Portland.
A. NEEDHAM Local Agent.
SHELTON, WASH.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09

yNANTED-SEvERAL TRUSTWORTHY PER.
Wy sons In this state to manage our business
in their own aud nearby counties. 1t is mainly
office work conducted at home. Salary straight
1870 Year aud expenses definite. bonafde no
more, no less salary. Monthly $75 references,
Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope, Her
hrrt Hess Prest.. Dept. NJ. Chicago
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09

have been great sufferer from constipation
for over five years. Nothing gave me any relief.
Ely feet and legs and abdomen were bloated 50
could not wear shoes On my feet and only loose
dress. saw Ripans Tabuies advertised in our
daily paper. bought some and took them as direct
ed. Have taken them about three weeks and there
IS such changed am not constipated any more
and owe it all to Ripans Tabuies. lam thirty.
seven years old, have no occupation, only my
household duties and nursing my sick husband.
He has had the dropsy and arm trying Ripans
Tahules for him. He feels some better but It will
take some time, he has been sick 80 long. You
may use my letter and name as you like.
Hire. MARY GoRMAS CLARKE
I hava been suffering from Eeadachea ever
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09

Cii Va 81 iAbO y CAOW0c0
place without getting o
headache and sick atmy
stomach. I heard about
Rlpans Tabules from an
aunt Of mine who was
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~ cured my headaches.
/ am twenty-nine years
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Hrs. J. BRooKMYRz.
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woman's Way.

what is it, Mary?"
cts a boy, mum, with TELEGRAPH"
az telegram! Oh, ask him if James
is killed"
'He says he doesn't know, num-"
ask him what he does know about
-
tie says al he knows about it IS saa'
for YOU. num-"
dear! Oh, dear! W
- poor James.
would happen H.
went away this morning. Y
bring him hcme on 4 stretchcr, M.ry ?''
Il s'pose SO, mum. Maybe you'd bet
ter read the TELEGRAPH
Il can't. l can't. Oh, it serves me
right for not kissing him three times
when he left. And we've been married
rel. short time, too"
= cont you open the telcgrar
90
We'll. I suppose I must; but, oh, /
can't tell how l dread it,"
Reads Telegram-"Will bring friend
home to dinner.-James."
ooh! the heartless wretch. Lon
don Press.
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Have been troubled for about three years with
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