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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-28

NEARLY every man has an ambition
to possess his own house and lot.
Many men of only moderate means
have, through prudent saving, been
able to lay enough aside to buy lot
and erect a modest dwelling thereon.
He is one of the unfortunate lndividu-
ais who would be compelled to pay a
burdensome tax if the single tax theory
were put into practice If every man
owned his own house and lot such a
tax might not be an unequal one, but
the people who are their own house.
holders are in the minority, and plac-
ing the tax on land would be to throw
the burden upon a few of the thrifty
and frugal, and at the same time al
low majority to escape taxation who
might have thousands of dollars porth
of personal property. The farmers
constitute class of people who will
be affected more seriously than any
Others. The proposed tax would eat
up all their profits and in. course of
time make it impossible to exist, no
matter how favorable the weather,
how heavy the crops, or how high the
prices for farm staples The farmers
constitute large portion of our popu-
lation, and their voice should be heard
on election day. If they are working
in their own interest, let them vote
against the constitutional amendment,
no matter what party they belong to
or what particular ticket or candidates
they may favor.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-28

IHE campaign managers of both
parties, In the state and in most of
the counties as we'll, are claiming the
election of their candidates by more
or less large majorities. The Republi-
can claims and estimates generally
seem to be conservative, while. the op-
position is claiming the earth. One
has but to look about him to see that
the fusion forces have lost, not one or
two votes, but hosts OF voters have left
their ranks. The fact that the old
slogans will not rally the boys, or en-
thuse them to any extent, ought to
show the fuslonists that the great
mass of the independent voters are
not with them as they were two years
ago. There are many reasons for this
and the fusionists themselves are to
blame, because they have not dealt
honestly by the people and lived up
to their anle-election promises, where
they could easily have done so. Then
their orators did lot of hard lying
two years ago, which now confronts
them, and the changed conditions
have proved it against them. The
last legislature and most of the local
county administrations are also in bad
odor, and everything seemed to go
wrong. Those who left the Republi-
can principles to follow silver alone
feel that they have been "sold" and
are not saying much but will vote right
while many who never voted the Re-
publican ticket before declare that
they will support more or less of the
candidates on purely local issues.
We have no desire to make any claims
for political effect, but believe that the
most of the taxpayers and voters are
on the side of the Republican ticket
and it will be elected entire.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-28
Relief of Settlers on N. p. Lands.

At the last session OF congress a
measure was passed for the relief of
settlers upon lands which enured to
the Northern Pacific Railroad Com
pany as part of its grant, whereunder
qualified settlers, who under any law
of the United States or ruling of the
interior to January 1, 1898, might per-
| feet title to such lands.
| This law confers upon the settler the
option of perfecting the title to the
land he occupies, or OF relinquishing
the land settled upon by him to the
United States and in selecting In lieu
thereof an equal quantity of govern
ment in any of the states on the line
OF the Northern Pacific Railway.
| The Northern Pacific Railway Com
pany being desirous of terminating the
litigation which has arisen in conse-
quence of such settlements upon these
lands, and allowing the settlers to take
advantage of the provisions of the act
of congress, has accepted the situation
and through its land department will
lend all necessary and assistance to
carry the law promptly into effect.
In order to secure prompt attention
in reference to the CLAIMS OF settlers, the
settler should address the Commission
er of the General Land Office in Wash
lngton, D. G. regarding this act, and ad-
wise him of his desire to take advantage
of the same, stating whether or not he
wishes to perfect the title of the land
he occupies, or to relinquish it and
select other land instead. In all such
cases the railway company will be ad-
vlsed by the commissioner of the gener-
all and Office of the settlers wishes and
be requested to relinquish it's rights.
Upon receipt of such notice yherailway
company will take the necessary steps
in so far as in its power to expedite the
adjustment of each individual claim
so Observation-Disclosures
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-28
Not POpuliSts in Mason.
DEMOCRATS IN THAT COUNTY HAVE
NO USE FOR FUSION.
Straight Ticket has Been Nominated
IS. g.. Simpson, Wealthy Demo-
cratic Lumberman, Says That There.
His Party is Patriotic.

1t is nearly time for the fusion cam
paign managers to cOncede the loss of
Mason county, according to the state
mentS made by residents of that coun-
ty and by men who have travelled
through it since the campaign set in.
Fusion is thing of the past in Mason
county. AS has been told in the Post
Intelligencer, the Democrats and Pop
ulists failed, after much wrangling
among themselves, to reach an agree
ment on the division of the offices.
The Democrats went their own way,
nominating their own legislative and
county tickets. The Populists did
likewise. The Silver Republicans are
yet to be heard from.
All these things make the early
probability OF Republican victory in
Mason county almost an absolute GER
talnty, IN the opinion Of people famil-
lar with conditions on the other side
of the Sound.
Another marked difference in the
conditions prevailing in Mason county
In 1898 as compared with two years
ago is the fact that every branch of
the lumber industry is thriving. Many
more men are employed now than two
years ago. Wages have advanced. and
prices for logs have increased. The
mills of the county are rushed with
orders, and there is probability that
they will advance the price of their
products. Labor is we'll paid and
scarce.
S. G. Simpson, president of the
Simpson Logging Company, and the
Shelton Logging Company, who is a
Democrat, yesterday told of the failure
of fusion in Mason county and of the
better times which rule in the lumber
and logging business as compared with
two years ago. Mr. Simpson is prob
ably the largest individual employer
of labor in Washington. At present
he has 500 men at work in his logging
camps in Mason county, and he needs
100 more.
"The Mason county Democrats are
not Populists," said he Yesterday, "and
this year they thought that they could
do better without fusion. Consequent
ly they nominated straight Demo-
cratic ticket. The Populists have
named their men and the Republicans
theirs. The Silver Republicans are
unorganized.
"I don't care to make any predic-
tlons as to the outcome in Mason
county. / don't believe there is as
much interest in the election this year
as in 1896 There is practically no
talk of the silver question.
eyes, sir, the Democrats of Mason
county, are loyal to Mckinley, and
they applaud and approve everything
he has done IN the conduct of the war.
They do not doubt his loyalty, patriot
ism and ability, and they are proud of
him and Of the war. That's the kind
of Democrats we have in Mason coun-
ty Sundays P.-I.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-28
Society Cards.

ClRsT BAPTIST CHURCH ,,
REV. F. A. GREGORY. PASTOR
Preaching services every Sunday at II, a. m
and s u. m Sunday school at l0p, m b.
y. p. U. at $50 p. IN. Prayer Meeting every
thursday evening at o'clock followed by Z.
C. class. All are made welcome at THESE services
Corner Fifth and Gotta SITS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-20
CHIEF CAUSE.

Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid
neys is the chief cause of bladder trou-
bles. So the womb, like the bladder,
was CT Gated for one purpose, and if not
doctored too much is not liable to weak
ness or disease, except in rare cases
1t is situated back of and very close to
the bladder, therefore any pain, disease
or inconvenience manifested in the
kidneys, back, bladder or urinary pas
sage is often, by mistake, attributed to
female weakness or womb trouble OF
some sort. The error is easily madt
and may be easily avoided. To find out
correctly, set your urine aside for TWEEN
ty-four hours; sediment of settling n
dicates kidney or bladder trouble. The
mile and the extraordinary effect of DIR.
kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney
ard bladder remedy is soon realized
If YOU need medicine you should have
the best. At druggists fifty cents and
one dollar. You may nave sample
bottle and pamphlet both sent free b,
mail. Mention Wood County Reporter
and send your address to DR.. Kilmer &
Co, Binghamton, n. Y. The proprie-
tor of this paper guarantees the genu-
1neEess of this offer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-20

Of all diseases, Bright's Disease O.
the kidneys is the most dangerous, OF
account of IT'S subtle and insidious ma
ture. Usually it is firmly fixed before
its presence is even suspected by its
victim. For this reason it is important
that the treatment be commenced or
the appearance of the first symptoms
Even then it requires careful treatment
to STAY its progress. Pains in the back
Irregularities in the urine, swelling Of
the limbs or abdomen, should be the
subject of instant investigation and the
proper remedy Immediately applied
DR.. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney
Balm has proved in thousands of severe
cases its efficacy in curing this terrible
disease. Price S1.00 bottle. For sale
by T. l.. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-20
Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O!

Ask your grocer to-day to show yor
a package of Grain-O, the new fooG
drink that takes the place of coffee
The children may drink it without IN
jury as we'll as the adult. All who try
it, like it. Grain-O has that rich sea
brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress.
the price of coffee. Is cents and 2;
cents per package. Sold by all grocers
Sept.9y1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-20
ONE OF TWO WAYS.

pose, namely, a receptacle for the urine,
and as such it is not liable to any form
of disease except by one of two ways
The first way is from imperfect action
of the kidneys. The second way is
from careless local treatment of other
diseases
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-20

A woman should keep her age as
young as possible. The fewer years il
carries in the eyes of others, the greater
her power to charm and win the battles
of life. We would advise all ladies to
use Rocky Mountain Tea, Natures
beautitier. Keeps one young. For sale
by John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-20

We solicit any business connected with
banking, and promise prompt ana
careful attention to every Interest
entrusted to us.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-20
DIRECTORS:

F. Garrison, Centralia, Wis.
T. E. Nash, Centralia, Wis.
L. M. Alexander, Pt. Edwards, Wis
E. Roenius, Grand Rapids, Wis.
-. Wood, Grand Rapids, Wi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18

at high tide 1t is often necessary TO hghteh
ship little. therefore, 10y the removai Oh he'
stores to enable her 10 enter dock.
PLACING THE SHIP IN THE DOCK.
The great floating steel dam or caisson that
serves az a gate to the dock is first hauied our
OF the way. Stout tugs then seize the Fesse'
and work her around gradually INTO the oasifi
II the vessel is a small one, Ike torpedo-poa'
perhaps ropes in the hands Of dozen men Will
suffice When she is nearly in place the Gals
son is swung back across the opening. Water
is then admitted TO sink IL until ii rests on the
bottom. Subseq Iently. when steam pumps
have exhausted the water from the basin, the
pressure OF that outside against the caisson
holds il firmly in place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18

incs Of tho vessel herself carefully consulted
In order e. ascertain the precise shape and length
Of her keel the position Of the struts that sup
port her screws III she bc twin screw vessel
her ruddcr and her bilge k'.ls. IL she has any
Tn. officer ~ charE. Of the task belongs 10
the Construction Bureau also has measure
mcnts Of the dock into which the vessel IL gong
H.. then makes "a plan IN which the position OF
IN. ship is PREDETERMINED Ia an inch-to tenth
of an inch IN fact The keel blocks are all
arranged In advance ON either side o. the dock
on the stone coping chalk marks are placed
10 Indicate where her bow and stern are 10 come.
tn, normal draught ~ the thrco battle-shps re-
Gently locked at the Brooklyn Yard is - feet.
and there rs only 25L. feet OF water the sill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
BOW VIEW OF THE OREGON IN DkfDOoN'

Mainline the officer in charge is directing
the final steps in the task of placing the ship
Lines have been run from the bow and stern Oh
the vessel out TO the sides Of the dock, and
thence to huge capstans. BY heaving away on
one OF these and stacking up another the snip
can be moved forward or backward, and the
right combination OF strains will bring her TO
any desired position.
Opposite the bow and stern. on either SIDE OF
tho dock at the chalk marks previously left
there. have been set up portable stands called
"battens," by means OF which one can signt
across the dock and tell whether the ship is cor
rectly placed longitudnally. Another set af
battens at the head Of the dock and on the Gals
son give the range for determining If she .
centrally situated with reference to the sides
In this latter inquiry the officers assistants are
Guided by plummets adjusted at the middle Oh
lines that stretch across the dock at the bow
and stern. and that sag enough 10 allow The
plummets to go an inch or two below the sur
face.
It is also necessary. If the burden is to Be
horne as II should be. that the ship shall stand
upright and not have any list" In case she
tilted over, even slightly, to one side TINS d'm'
Guilty is overcome by shifting the weights on
the ship come down on her supports. From inc
sides OF the dock against each side OF the 'esse
are adjusted spars, called shores" These %
cupy nearly horizontal position and are de'
signed to prevent tipping over sideways ~nen
tie ship finally rests IN the keel blocks IL 'ne
shin is evenly balanced the shores will press
very gently against her but II she is not prop
erly balanced there is danger that they may
punch holes in her sides.
| REMOVING THE BARNAcLEs.
| II takes about two or three hours to pump
out the small granite dock at the Brooklyn '~~
ard about I'VE hours to empty the pig t''ho.'
dock As soon as the water is out, the sp
sides are carefully examined. Men OH s1"V
that swing from her sides scrape OH ''e '".
snailshcll-like barnacles and the long, ha"'
weed that they find there. This - done WIN
brush in which the bTstles are OF wire W..
ever. as rarely happens the surface oi 'As
is found TO bc corroded, a sand blast Is empioseu
TO clean the surface but this operation "
COSTLY and is seldom needed. Ii has been use'
only once in fourteen years AT the bi0oH''N
Yard on TIE Atlanta. ,a
Two or three coats Of paint are then app''N
in rapid succession, special compositions 80
used that dry quickly. one of these is ue,
to protect the plates from Corroslon' ""' ,
next tbe metal The outermost coat is In'ehu'o
TO prevent or discourage fouIIhs' ,sa
trihing or important repairs are mace """ "a
ship is in dock and if any great "es"'' o. 4.
be removed and restored a huge Via.
brought into play. The cleaning anu p' .DS
can be done inside of twenty-iou' ""' .A
4. .,or. is y hurry electric lights can be p"
80 az TO enable men TO worh u"'''
as well at night as by day ,,cteA
] Removal like admission, hiuS' 's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
A WAR VESSEL IN DRlDoch.
,yuv AND HOW SHE IS PLACED THERE

n,rr,rt,Ir ENGINEERING TASK -fftEiAKA-
r1oSs FOR DOCKING sHlp-ouIcK
WORK WHEN SIZE is ONCE IN.
Whether CREASED lightning flies more swirl
,han any other Of Jovc's thunderbolts mas never
, ,,.r,,;nod Int il is no longer open 10
ou,s,ion that a ship with clean sides VIII ''o'.
,hroucb the water at a higher rate OF speed anu
i,b an exncnditurc Of less force, II she mas
. r,rfectIv smooth surface below her water 'ihc
,,an IL she is coated with barnacles and sea-
,,.ed A difference Of from two to four knots IN
q yeesel's spetd may be the difference between
victory and defeat in an action ike 'ha' "i
Julv . and il certainly means serious aoo'uo"
to coal bills if the ship is propelled 10y steam
The Accommodations on vessels hull when re-
tard her progress are largely the result Oh v'"b
at anchor for long time. merchant S'o"
shin like an Alta ltic liner, which Is cohuhua's
ON IN. 90 Incomes foul very slowly, whereas n
naval vessel. that remains for weeks on s'a
ton without shifting her position, aHorns 'he
curious animal and vegetable marine Ero"'"S
that have a prediction for ships sides an
ox,cllcnt chance to attach themselves to her anu
to thrive
\ drydock is 4 huge basin in which vessel
may he placed and from which the water can ne
exhausted in order to expose her hull Tor III
sUCrtiOn cleaning ana repair. i'S S'"'8 nv
,loring. and arranged in steps like an amrh-
theatre Entrance is effected through passage
that can L.. closed The big brooklyn dock.
which has recently received the Iowa. the ore
con and the Naasachusctts. is 100 feet long when
the caiss,n that closes the cntr ln'c is in place
l3o feet wide at the top. and only =" feet At tie
lottom and has depth that nsuros 2''2 feet
a. water ON her threshold Tor SID ~ mean hiEh
eide.
4 DELICATE TASK.
II is a far more delicate job 10 PIT vcss"'
M. drydock properly than tho uH'nI'"a'''
imagine iron the precision with which tins
undertaking e carried into execution depends
the very life Of the ship An error "i ie"
incl IS may result IN injuries that VIII Cost
thousands Of dollars 10 rcrair. II th'y % not
horI.ssly ruin. her The aim Of III" "hi'ef IN
chaig, If this work is 60 get "a" shiI III such
n r,sitiou that when the water IL pumped out
of .ho basin she will sink down IN Ia series
Of carefully arranged blocks along ~" c"nNhI
lin. # tho dock The oregon. f"r instance. has
a disbursement - about 10000 tons. and her
weight was all borne eighty 81 these sup
morris called keel bloc Ks" This Is about TO
tous t. a block Hence the need 81 evenly dis
trIhutinp a vessels weight on these blocks
Tie outline of one vessel differ. from another.
however. and arrangement Of blocks that
would exactly suit one would bc sure {" wreck
another 1t is customary, Therefore. al naval
docks to prepare an elaborate docking plan" in
adj, ancc whenever a ship is TO be docked Draw
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-31
OF the Nerves.

Are you nervous2'
Have you no energy?''
rs your memory poor2
is there a feeling of unrest2"
rs your mind often confusedP'
DO you often have lump IN your
throat?"
Are your hands often wet with per-
spiration?''
These symptoms result when the dis
ease pOisons affect the nervous system.
If you have any of them. don't risk your
health by neglect. Doctors Shores have
cured hundreds-they can cure you.
Weakness of body or mind. Effects OF
errors or excuses. Unfortunate sufferers
from these baneful and secret diseases
havs for years been the prey of human
vultures in the garb of physicians who
Ort exorbitant fees for empty prom
ises. If you are one of these unfortunate
sufferers don't risk falling into the ha DIS
of these INSCRIPTIONS traders upon hu-
man suffering who not only nave no anil
Ity but no name. no responsibility. no
credentials. but go at once to Drs. Shores.
the Peoples Doctors"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-31
The Bronchial Tubes.

When catarrh of the head and throat is
neglected or wrongfully treated it extends
down the windpipe into the bronchial
tubes. and after awhile attacks the lungs
Quickly cured with little cost by Doctors
Shores famous treatment.
Have you a cough?'
do you take cold easily?
Have you a pain in the sIde?'
do you raise frothy material2'
''Do you cough in the mornings?
do you spit up little cheesy Jumps?
do you feel you are growing weaker
Don't risk neglecting these warnings
stop the disease before it reaches the
lungs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-31

The postman coming down the road
could see Miss Caroline in the garden
picking lavender This lavender Miss
Jane would afterward make into scent
bags for sale. A good summer added so
much TO their income; but this year
there were rumors of a blight, and Miss
Carolines eyes were anxious as she
peered among the bushes
While she picked Joseph purred and
rubbed himself against her gown, there
by hindering the work. Every few min
utes the OLD lady stopped to stroke and
admire his tortoiseshel sides. Next TO
Miss Jane, who was still juvenile
being ten years younger than her sister
Joseph was Miss CarOline's ideal of
youth and youthful spirits. To be sure
no one could remember when Joseph
was q kitten. but to Miss Caroline he
vas still young and delightfully."- frisky.
She was a tail, thin old woman, that
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-31
A GATHERING OF LAVENDER.
BY ANNIE E. HoLDSwORTH.

to you. Jane" said Miss Caroline
humbly.
Not old, sister. but aging said Miss
lane briskly. L wonder what is in
that letter." 49,
what can it be but the fortune %
asked Miss Caroline. 1t Is the gl1t
of providence; just now, too, when
the lavender has failed. And we shall
be able to put ribbons on the bags after
allr'
"Ah, sister, you are growing ex-
travagant already." Miss Jane pro
tested. And you remember you did
not believe in the fortune"
But you taught me to believe in
itr' exclaimed Miss Caroline. Miss
Jane coiored again. She could not
deny her guilt.
Z think we ought to open the let
ter?" she said dirty.
Miss Caroline's excitement subsidized.
She settled herself in her chair and
folded her hands meekly.
She looked at the address. and then
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-31
Liver Disea sc.

The liver is affected by catarrhal Dois-
ons extending from the stomach into the
ducts of the liver. Quickly cured with
little cost by Doctors Shores famous
treatment
do you get dizZy?'
Have you cold feet?'
DO you feel miserable2"
DO you get tired eastly?
DO you have hot fiaSheS2
Are your spirits low at times2"
DO you have rumbling in bOwels?'
These are the seven simple signs indi-
eating disease of the liver. If you have
any or all of them, seek Doctors Shores
now and be cured.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-31
The Head and Throat.

This form of catarrh is most common
resulting from neglect of colds-qulckly
cured with little cost. by Drs. Shores IA
nous treatment.
as your nose stopped up?"
Does your nose discharge
rs the nose sore and tender?''
els there pain in front of the head?
''Do you hawk to clear the throat
us your throat dry in the morning!
do you sleep with your mouth 7pe1?'
You can be easily cured nOw-don't let 1t
run into complications.