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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
Curious italian Cigars.

A curious cigar seen in the Italian
quarter of the city, where it is made
and sold, is about Z Z inches in length
and very slender, being not much big
ger around than an all tobacco cigarette,
and almost uniform in size for the
greater part of it's length. At the end
that is placed in the mouth this cigar is
made around a piece of straw an inch
and half in length, which projects
about quarter of an inch clear of the
tobacco. When the cigar is made, a
broom splint long enough to reach al
most to the lighting end of the cigar is
run through the straw, and the cigar is
made around that. The broom splint is
cut long enough so that quarter or
half an inch of it projects clear of the
straw mouthpiece.
When the cigar is to be smoked, the
broom splint is withdrawn. The open
ing through it where the splint was
makes the cigar draw freely, and the
section of straw at the slender end
keeps the cigar open there These
cigars, made of strong. dark tobacco,
are sold at retail for cent each.-New
York Sun.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
The EJECT of Wind on Lakes.

Attention has been called to the very
remarkable effect of the wind on vari-
Gus inland bodies of water 1t is not
unusual for the residents in towns on
the shores Of lakes to be greatly incon-
venienced, provided heavy wind blow
ing on shore continues for any length of
time. In the Baltic sea the level has
been altered for upward of eight feet
Sometimes the water is blown out of {.
channel, leaving it almost dry. In one
instance a depression of six feet oc-
CURED on one side of body of water
with a corresponding rise of six feet on
the other. Lake Erie has been known to
alter its level distance of 10 feet on
account of heavy winds, and Lake
Michigan was at one time the subject
of considerable interest from the same
cause. The wind was heavy and contin-
uous and piled the water up on one
side, while the other was so low that
people walked out upon rocks where in
the memory of man 10 feet had ever
trodden. New York Ledger
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
Herr "Underwear.s

A young German engineer whose
name is Herr x I" Won der Vera had
an amusing incident happen to him on
recent ocean voyage which will bear
repeating and which he narrates him
self with relish. On the steamer were
several English ladies who were devot-
ed to whist and who frequently called
upon Herr X. to join them in a friendly
rubber. The young man does not care
particularly for the game; but as the
ladies i'll question had several charming
girls under their wings, policy as we'll
as politeness babe him join in the daily
games. The young man suffered from q
severe cold, and, in order to protect
himself from the drafts, took occasion
to Wear a couple of heavy bicycle sweat
ers in addition to his ordinary clothing.
The ladies sympathizcd and frequent
ly spoke to Herr X. "fundervear, " as
they pronounced it, about his precau-
lions against additional cold He was
not particularly we'll versed in English
and the pronunciation OF his name puz-
zled him very much-in fact, he
thought they were referring to his
sweaters, SO finally he blurted out:
Ladies, why do you call me Mr.. I'm
derwear? Is it because of these sweat
ers?" The reply was lost to posterity in
the roar OF laughter which caused the
windows of the saloon to rattle. Phil
adelphia Record
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
Pearls.
ELECTRICITY

Pearls, the costly product Of the pearl
fish of the Persian gulf, are obtained
frola the bed of the sea BY divers, who
bring up as many of the oysterlille shells
as they can and then place them in
heaps OH the shore covered with sand.
They are left for several days while the
fish decay and the shells open, after
which the sand is sifted and the pearls
found. They are then cleansed and pol
ished. The value of the pearl depends
on its size, roundness color and bright
ness. The most renowned pearls We're
the two which formed Cleopatra's ear
rings, one of which she dissolved in q
goblet of vinegar and drank to the
health of her guest, Mark Antony.
The remaining pearl became the prop
erty of the Emperor Augustus, who had
it cut i'll two for earrings for his daugh-
ter Julia. Another historic pearl records
a similar act of extravaganza nearer our
own time. 1t is said that at banquet
given to Queen Elizabeth on the open
ing of the Royal Exchange Sir Thomas
Gresham ground precious pearl to
powder and drank it in agoblet of Wine
to the health of his royal guest. Chi
cago News.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
Commerce of the Philippines.

The commerce Of these islands has
been estimated by some authorities at
$50, 600, 600 a year, but it is probably
much greater, the chief exports being
sugar, tobacco and hemp. OF Manila
cigars the yearly product is several hun
dred million, one factory alone employ
ing 10000 hands, and of Manila hemp
the yearly product is probably 200, 900
tons. One factory in Manila produces
100000, 900 cigarettes in a single year.
The imports are also of enormous
value. The United States sends the
Philippines chiefly kerosene oil and
flour, while England, Germany and
France sell them print cloths, white
drilling, hardware, canned goods, ETC.
There are other large towns in the
islands, but most of the imports are
landed at Manila and are shipped to
them by local steamers One company
alone has 81 steamers engaged in local
and coastwise trade, their ships ranging
in size from 500 to 5000 tons.-Isaac
Nj. Elliott in Scribner's.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
Road Restrictions In Baden.

Not single mechanical vehicle can
run on the roads of the Grand Duchy OF
Baden until the driver makes declara-
ton to the central authorities, who will
give to him, after a long investigation,
authority to run upon certain road
decided upon in advance. After. the au-
thority is received the driver is bound
oy an almost endless number of restric.
tions.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
Druggists Lights.

An apothecary found himself minus
his red light nenisht, at IA time when
it was customary for tradesmen of his
class to ornament their store fronts with
a simple red lamp. To supply his need
he took a glass bottle filled with red
fluid and placed candle behind it. The
effect so pleased him that he added an
other. Rival druggists illuminated their
windows, increasing the number OF
lights and also changing the colors.
Thus the entire town followed the lead.
So it became the fashion. christian
Work.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
Russian Liars.

Russian diplomats hold that it is no
disgrace or dishonor to lie in the most
unblushing manner in order to promote
the interests of their country and of
their sovereign. When the late czar
asked once Of Count Ignateiff how he
came to be nicknamed "The Father of
Lies while ambassador at Constantine
pie, he with low bow responded, "In
the service of your majesty.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
Teaching the Parrot.

Owners of these interesting birds
must remember that if they wish them
to talk we'll the best time to teach them
is i'll the evening, with the cage covered
over and placed in dark room and the
teacher enunciating the words slowly
and distinctly and persistently. The ma
tives of India consider that slight OPP
Grafton upon the birds tongue is neces-
sary before it will speak easily.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
"yyater of Life"

Distilled spirits came into use in Lon
don in 1850 and had to be prohibited in
1494. Michael savonars,la produced a
treatise on the making of "water of
life" in the fifteenth century which be-
came standard authority on that SUBJ
ject and was followed by the work Of
Matthioli of Siena. These books gave
an impetus to brandy making in Italy,
whence the trade extended to France
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
seamen Vote Ahead Of Time.

Norwegian seamen are entitled to
vote before leaving their country if the
polling day is within three months Of
their departure, or they can vote at a
foreign port within the same time by
having their votes sent home through a
Norwegian consul.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30

The old log cabin in Front Royal,
Va, i'll which George Washington lived
while surveying between l74S and 1863
is still standing in fair condition and is
used as sprinshouse.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
willing to Sacrifice.

Lodging House Clerk-Bed with
bath, 10 cents
Weary Watkins-I guess I'd rather
ray little more and not take the bath.
indianapolis Journal.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
Considerable.

"Leave the housed" cried little Binks
making brave bluff of strength to the
burglar.
II intend to, my small friend, re-
piled the burglar courteously. II am
merely after the contents. When take
houses, do it through the regular real
estate channels. "-Harper's Bazaar.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
Here's a Useful Test.

"I'm afraid I'm dreadful talker."
"What gives you that idea?"
"When come home from anywhere,
mover can recall anything that was
said except remarks l made myself. -
Chicago Record
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30

Yucatan is compound Indian name
meaning, "What do you say?" which
was the only answer the Spaniards could
obtain from the natives to their in
quiries concerning description of the
country.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30

The United Kingdom consumes 60O,-
900 pounds, or about 1000, 600 gallons,
of tea every day, which is as much as is
used by the rest Of Europe, North and
South America, Africa and Australia
combined
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-30
ALL ABOARD!
Doctor Can't
Cure 1t!

Contagious blood poison is absolutely
beyond the skill of the doctors. They
may dose patient for years on their
mercurial and potash remedies, but he
will never be rid of the disease; on the
other hand, his condition will grow
steadily worse. S. s. S. is the only cure
for this terrible affection, because it is
the only remedy which goes direct to
the cause of the disease and forces it
from the system.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-29
Wilson on the Canal.

Senator Wilson, who is visiting Ia
coma, being interviewed ion the Mica
!agua Canal question, said.
II am a member of the sub-commit-
tee Of the special committee of the
senate on the subject. The sub-com-
mittee is composed OF Morgan, Wilson
and Harris. We have had Admiral
Walker ana Engineer Haupt in Mica
regua making a very careful and thor
Ough examination of all the proposed
routes O. the canal, and they returned
to Washington about two weeks before
the session adjourned and made re-
port to the subcommittee. They
were lnterr"gated by us at consider
abe ie"gti:, and [ am glad to say that
tie report IS entirely favorable. At
the i"se o! Engineer Haupt's state
ment | asked him two questions for
the purpose ot putting the substance
OF what he had said in a compact and
emphatic form. The first question l
asked vas whether he considered the
undertaking II feasible one. and his re-
ply was very emphatic. 1t is feasible.
and will De a great benefit to your
children and their children and their
children's children for many genera.
tons. I then asked him what he
thought the cost would be and he re-
Piled mot to exceed $9OOOOOOO.' We
thanked him for report so favorable
to an undertaking that would be of
undoubted value to this country"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-29
A ResOurceful Nation.

The offer OF the people OF this coun-
try of $1,2O0,O00,000 to the govern
ment to prosecute the war with Spain
must be, vulgarly speaking, ''eye-
opener" to ali the power of the world.
Without anticipating it, the offer Of
$500 100000 of bonds by this govern
ment has resulted in benefits that
were in no wise connected with the
proposition to raise money for bellicose
purposes. Not the least of these bene-
fits is the moral effect the response
must have on the world at large. 1t
is simply a demonstration that the
United States will never want for
means to prosecute war against any
foreign foe. 1t demonstrates resources
in this country beyond the belief of
the most sanguine of our own citizens.
1t has proven an absolute astonish-
ment TO people abroad.
The war will cost us dearly in treas
ure and blood, but for future reference
1T will be worth the entire outlay,
The United States is today greater
grander nation in the eyes of the world
and in the hearts of its own citizen
ship, than it ever has been BEFORE
Olympian.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-29
The Brooklyn Did the Work.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 17.-There
has been so much discussion over the
parts taken by the American ships in
the battle that destroyed Admiral
Ceryera's squadron, and there have
been 50 many accounts by eye-wlt-
nesses giving the credit to one or two
ships, that some figures taken from
the tables and charts prepared by an
examining board will be of interest.
An examination of the hulls of the
Spanish vessels above the present sub
merged water lines shows the follow
ing:
Four-inch shells (fred only by the
Iowal-Infanta Maria Teresa l, AL
mirante Oquendo 5, Vizcaya 2.
Fivc-inch shells (fred only by the
Brooklyn)-Intanta Maria Teresa 5,
Vizcaya 6, Oquendo 5, one OF which
exploded torpedo; Cristobai Colon 4.
Eight-inch shells fired by Brooklyn,
Iowa, Oregon and Indiana)-Teresa 3,
Oquendo 3, Vizcaya 4.
AS the Indiana did not follow the
chase, she had nothing to do with the
hits on the Vizcaya.
Twelve or thir;een-inch (only two
on The Teresa) must be credited to the
battieship Oregon, Indiana, Texas and
Iowa, although it is quite certain that
the Texas fired.
All the Spanish ships were riddled
with the rapidfre of the one and six
Founders, carried by all the American
ships
It vii! be seen from this table that
the greatest proportion of large shells
effectively landed came from Com
modore Schley's flagship, the Brook
Ign, and that she placed twenty five
inch shells in the vitals of the differ
ent vessels of the enemy, pretty equal
ly divided, except that the Vizcaya
caught one extra. This demonstrate
ed that the Brooklyn fought every
ship of the Spanish squadron in turn,
and landed nearly twice as many five
inch shells as all of the other vessels
did eight inch ones, and as many as
all other kinds combined,
The Iowa comes next, with eight
four-inch shells, five of which were
planted in the last vessel out of the
.harbor, the Almirante Oquendo. The
ten-inch shells must be divided be-
tween the four vessels firing them, al
though two placed in the Vizcaya I'M
doubtedly belong to the Brooklyn's
list Of missils.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-29

THE states largest man and pioneer
colored man, William Groce, died at
Seattle Tuesday, of dropsy. He was
6 foot 3 inches in height and weighed
42O pounds. He leaves considerable
property.
SENATOR Wilson defines his position
definitely and wisely thus: II say now
as l said before when 1 was. here, and
mean what [ say, that my first and
most earnest efforts will be made to
elect a majority of Republicans to the
next legislature After such major.
ity is elected l am quite willing to
take my chances with other candidates
and to abide by the decision of the
people, whatever it may be-"
"THE way Of the transgressor is
hard" For the crime of murder, May
Williams has receivkd sentence Of
ten years in the penltentiary. While
the sentence is none to severe, and
will cause wholesome restraint upon
people of her class, and those who fire.
Quent such places, in her case, it
doubtless means the end of her career.
as it was that of her victim. There is
a moral in the case, which should be
remembered by persons, not necessari-
ly vicious, bu. careless and needless OF
consequences, thinking only of the
present enjoyment.
RECENT events have demonstrated
the wisdom of the administration in
refusing to recognize the belligerency
OF the Cubans, for which the senate
fought against the house for week O,
more Had this action been taken
Garcia and his blood thirsty warriors
would have waded in Spanish gore
after their surrender. Gen. Shafter
when Santiago surrendered, was forced
to issue an order refusing the Cuban.
admittance to the city. In fact, thu
course OF the administration from tn,
very beginning has shown that tn,
men were equal to the occasion, no
yielding to the clamor of hasty pub
lie, but cling.with deliberate judg
ment.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-29
Sick of the Bargain

The coming election in November is
matter of serious business to our
state. The issues are whether popu-
ism shall be driven from our borders
and whether the so-called reform party
which has made such terrible plumbers
IN administration shall be driven from
power. Indeed, our next election is a
matter OF serious business. Questions
OF principle present themselves with
such force that thinking men must
need them. 1t is not simply ques-
ton OF getting office, but it is a oues-
ton OF getting men into office with
the right principles and the right char
acter. 1t is patriotic duty enforcing
Itself upon the people OF this state-to
realize the seriousness of the issues at
stake and to act for the best interests
OF our state. Admitting that some
good men were elected to Office in the
fusion party, we deny that the party
as whole has been credit to this
state. On the contrary the state adj
minlstration has been disgrace to us
in the management of our public in
situations. And the fusion legislature
was the most incompetent body of men
that ever got together. Shall these
things continue?-Centralia News
(dem.)
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-29
In the Wilds of the Olympics.

Not long ago party of six or seven
adventurous spirits was formed for the
purpose Of making an expedition into
the wilds of the Olympic Mountains,
expecting to penetrate section sell
dom, if ever, trod by white men. The
objective point of the expedition is a
mysterious lake far up in the noun
tains, which has no visible outlet, but
whose bed is said by the Indians to be
glittering repository for quantities
OF placer gold.
The location of this lake is being
kept profound secret, and it is said
that the first canoe of white man or
Indian is yet to part its water. In
dians have brought down specimens
or nuggets taken from the surround
ing country. The black sand of the
ocean beach west of the mountains
contains fine particles of gold. which
some believe are carried to the sea by
a subterranean passage from the lake,
being milled into fine four-gold on
the way to the sea.
Acting on the theory that deposits
OF placer gold are to be found at the
sources of the streams emptying into
the Pacific, the party will! strike for
the head OF the lake, prepared to
startle the world by locating mines of
fabulous richness.-Northwest Maya
zine.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-29
BellicOse Spain "Bellers."

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The Spanish
government has sued for peace, not in
directly through the great powers of
Europe, but by direct appeal to Presi'
dent Mckinley The proposition was
formally submitted to the President
at 5 o'clock this afternoon by the
French ambassador, NJ. Jules Camhon,
who has received instructions from
the foreign Office at Paris to deliver to
the United States government the ten
der of peace formulated by the Span
ish cabinet. At the conclusion of the
conference between the President and
the French ambassador, the following
official statement was issued from the
White House:
"The French ambassador, on behalf
of the government of Spain, and by
direction of the Spanish minister Of
foreign affairs, presented to the presi-
dent this afternoon at the White
House a message from the Spanish
government looking to the termina-
ton of the war and the settlement of
termsOf peace"
This was the only Official statement
made public but it sufiices to put to
at rest all conjecture and to make it
clear and definite that at last Spain
had taken the initiative toward peace
Although peace rumors have been cur
rent almost daily here since the war
began, not one Of them had the shad-
of foundation, and until the French
ambassador received instructions from
Paris late last night no overtures of
of any kind had been received.
Although the people of this country
feel that the treacherous Spaniard
should be treated to dose of the cat
o'-ninetails or the Inquisition, still
this country is more civilized and en-
lightened to be harsh. 1t is the gen.
eral impression that the complete
Spanish evacuation of Cuba and Porto
Rico will be insisted upon. 1t is I'M
certain as to the disposition of the
Philippines, Ladrones and the Caro-
lines, they are not desirable, except to
secure permanent coaling stations,
and will probably be released, only
held to secure an indemnity.
Pending the negotiations for peace,
on the part of Spain this country will
proceed as usual in taking Spanish
possessions, and decimating its army.
THE war has been carried into Porto
Rico and landing successfully made
at Guanica after short engagement
i'll which forty Spaniards were killed,
and no American loss, although the
greasers treacherOusly fired on the
landing troops after the Stars and
Stripes had been raised over the town.
The expedition under Gen. Miles has
been landed and Ponce and San Juan
will soon fall. This government will
now continue its work of making good
Spaniards until the DOn's "hOnor," as
they are pleased to call it, has been
satisfied.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-29
J. D. RILEY, Manager.

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 superintendents of the reserves, and
if properly attended to, will prove
small compensation the losses accru
ing by the creation of the reserves
w. c.. Trade.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-29

A NUMBER o. forestry reserve COM
missioners ase being appointed at
salary of $4,000 year to superintend
the various big tracts OF land wrested
from settlement and restored to the
public domain IN this state. Among
the duties Of these commissioners is to
prevent the starting of forest fires in
the prescribed territory. This is the
only practical benefit yet accruing to
Washington through a measure, which
cannot, on the whole, be regarded as
other than serious drawback. Aside
from the wasteful policy of many of
our mill men, the fire fiend is the real
ly destructive element which threatens
the denudation of our forest area. 1t
is doubtful If the entire milling opera
tions of the state has in the past re-
duced our merchantable timber pro-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-29
LEANDER BUTT.
Scientific Optical Specialist

OF SEATTLE, WASH,
Will be in Shelton
TUESDAY AUG. 9 and remain
until SATU RDAY Aug. 9th. 1898,
at WEBB Hotel. There I will be
glad to meet all persons needing the
services of a first class optician. Call
and have your eyes tested by the most
approved scientific methods.
FREE OF CHARGE.
/ correct all cases of Astigmatism,
Myopia, Presbyopia, Hypermetropia,
etc. and guarantee satisfaction. Spec
tacles and eyeglasses made to correct
all errors of refraction in children as
we'll as adults Cali at Hotel Webb.
LEANDER BUTT.
Optical Specialist. Office and Res.
TIT Spring St. Seattle, Wn.