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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-01

newly-cut pony trail to the very top,
5000 feet. 1t was my first assay at
Notwithstanding, this ride up the
sharp ascent, and it filled me with an
eager desire for more I have never
been ambitious to climb mountains.
| have never wished to see their gleam-
ing violet slopes turn into "piles of
dirt" as the small boy expressed it,
but that trip up Mt. Pose is quite an
other matter. The rich vegetation in
all this region is constant surprise
and. d.delight the trail leads out through
an avenue Of splendid NAPLES, then
crosses the river and ascends, at first
by an easy grade, up and up, until
one looks down on the neighboring
hills, all covered with their dense for
ests, each tree seeming to stand out
in perfect symmetry from the blue
green mass. Over tempestuous little
mountain torrents, upholstered with
vivid green MOSES; through quiet
aisles of stately trees and out into lit
tie open spaces, we took our way, twist
ing and turning in multiplicity in
genious 'switchbacks," the view be-
meath us growing more enchanting at
each turn, until, half way to the top,
we stood on large flat rock, took a
bird's-eye view of the gem-like lake,
and exclaimed, as with one voice,
"One FURNISHED sheet of living gold,
Loeb Katrine lay beneath him rolled!"
But we didn't stop here. The climb
continued, until, after two hours and
half, we planted our feet on the huge
crag that caps Mt. Rose. and surveyed
the country e'er. We were nearly s.
600 feet above the sea, and far below
us lay great patches of snow, through
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-01

touches of the frosts had crimsoned
the naples until they blazed along the
river banks and hung over the edges OF
the lake in a splendor that was like
the glory OF the sunset-to come upon
it then is to have ones being so flood
ed with beauty as to be able only to
look and look, and to be thankful for
the ability to behold, and in some
slight degree to understand, the mean
ing of the brilliant panorama. If 1
seem to dwell on the getting to this
charming spot, no one can wonder
when once he has been transported
thither, since every part of the journ-
ey is fraught with possibilities of en-
joyment.
Cushman House stands not a stones
throw from the lake, in clump OF
immense cottonwoods and close to the
door, at the back, creeps the Wild
growth of the native forest. A grassy
sward is all about; the evidences OF
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-01

which many beautiful flowers were
blooming. The air was pure and de-
lic1ous, and one peak after another
thrust its jagged crest into view, as
though all the mighty Olympics were
elbowing their way into notice. The
trees around us were pine, spruce, and
Alaska cedar, and were of small size,
with their needles and spills ruffied up
like the plumage of bird in winter.
Our little bronchos, sure-foOted and
staunch, lent themselves most kindly
to the process of descending, which
seemed often to threaten complete un-
coupling of their vertebral system;
and we gathered boquets of the strange
and lovely flowers as we made our way
down the hillside, arriving in good
time for dinner, with excellent ap-
petltes, feeling comfortably self-satis-
fed as we recounted the adven lures of
that afternoon and discussed the
tempting viands.
lConcluded on 4th pagel
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-01
Tho ofE1oftO

The athletic
woman is the wo-
man of the day.
The past twenty
| years has seen
wonderful pro-
gress in this re-
spect. That this
tendency will re-
suit in a more ro-
bust wo1nanhood,
better able to bear
the burdens and
duties and pleas
ures of life, there
can be no ques-
t1on. But this
result will be ac-
complished by
the building up
of those women
lr G a dy in rea-
S o IL a bly, robust
health, and the
killing off of their
w er sisters.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-01


and take his way to the foothills, never
falling to bring back fairy story of
green, fertile valleys, splendid timber,
sheeny lakes filled with cleaning
trout and every attraction that could
tempt the fancy of the fearless. Just
opposite the old village of Union City,
the Skokomish river empties its icy
waters into the bosom of the sea, and
following its wild plunging there came
IN 1888, one Rose, Californian, who,
with his young wife of IA, sought Il
"clalm" In the, remote west. At an
elevation of about 800 it, the river
broadens out into a charming lake
about one mile wide and three miles
long, and here they decided to estab-
lish themselves, and the upper side of
the lake, where the valley is broad and
sheltered, and its soil so prolific as to
produce abundantly the finest of gar
den and farm products. Rose flung
himself into the work for a wear or so
with tremendous energy, clearing a
large tract and getting it under culti-
walton; but then his enthusiasm wan
ed, and he fell into the thriftless way
OF an expert hunter, absenting himself
for weeks at a time, and becoming dis
tlngulshed as the surest marksman on
the canal. On one of his excursions
he contracted smallpox, and when he
returned to his family, bringing the
scOurage with him, all suffered alike.
although his was the only case which
proved fatal. The county then step
ped in, took possession OF all the goods
and burned every article-house, barn
and all, paying Mrs. Rose the sum of
81 800, quite fortune in those days.
1t is related of this lady, who was still
very young, that she Immediately set
out for the capital of the territory and
made some purchases, the first being a
black dress in which to mourn the
dear departed, and the next dainty
dove color gown for use on the possible
occasion of her second marriage-for
trip to Olympia was not taken every
day, and who can forecast the future?
In 1890 there came an expedition
equipped by the government for the
purpose of exploring in these un-
known heights, and access to them was
had through the river valley which
Rose had ascended, and in which be
had already been followed by more
than one daring settler, some of whom
merely "squatted' in tiny cabins, un-
til sufficient time had elapsed to allow
themto claim the land when it should
be surveyed; while others went sys-
tematically to work to make i'll the
vast solitude home such as they had
left behind in the distant east. Of
the latter number was w. Il. Putnam.
in whose veins run the blood of the
invincible old pioneer, General Israel
Putnam. After establishing his own
homestead, he and his mother pur-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-01

chased the Rose place on the
banks of beautiful Lake Cush-
man, and had already, by
Idint of vigorous and judiclous
labor, made the beginning of
" hat is now the ideal noun
tam resort of the whole north
west. From Lake Cushman
the expedition struck into
the wilderness toward the
western ocean, taking advan-
tage offs a well-worn elk trail
which follows up the valley.
The history of their explora-
tions has been written by F.
j. Church, who accompanied
the party. l cannot touch
upon the details of the trip,
but it is safe to say that no
more magnificent sights were
.'ver observed than the won
derful combination OF noun
tain and forest, and OF river
and cataract, which made a
changing panorama of beauty
before their eyes as they toll
led through the great woods
and finally reached the first
divide, where the view broad
|ened out into an infnity of
gra ndeur, peak after peak
and crag after crag piercin}
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-01

uiELCOME CHAPTER, NO 40.
w ORDER EASTERN STAR.
Meets every saturday after Full m""n OF each
moNth. All memters IN goOu Seauhlhs arc
Wa Welcome.
Ma. -. |. NARRON, w. III. MAXWELL
N,rthv Nstrou sec.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-01

FIRST THODIST-EPISCOPAL HURCH.-
Preaching every Sabbath at Ii O'Clock A. NJ
and 5 2. NJ. Sabbath School at 12:l5 A. NJ.
PRAYER meeting at P. NJ. every Thursday
Everybody is invited to attend. Seats free.
REV L. j. COVlNGTON,
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PUBY REBEKAH LODGE, No rs.
IL 10. 0. f.
Meets every 2nd aud 4th Friday evening i'll ODD
Fellows Hall. shelton. Visiting brothers ana
sisters are cordially invited to attend Social
session. on Third Friday evenings.
IDA NkHNkS, Sec. MoLLIE SNIDER, y. II
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z t. Gross Post No. 90, q. 4. K.
Meets III |. q. O. +. nall frs! AMI third Saturh4!
Nights of each month. Comrades are cordially
Invited To visit and Join.
FRANK MCNSoN, 5. CALD WE'LL
Adiutaut. Commander
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Shelton City officer
Society Cards.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Preaching services every Sunday at II, a. m.
and S D. m. sunday school at Top, m b.
Y. P. U. at $50 D. m. Prayer Meeting every
Thursday evening at O'Clock followed by Z, Z.
G class. All are made welcome at these services.
Corner Fifth and Gotta SITS.
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: HELTUN LODGE. NO. 62.-
y .. D. +.
Regular meeting every Wednesday evening
iNrM in the odd Fellow Hail. shelton
Wash All memnes> il good standing, cordially
invited to attend.
J. +. kLEX l.. j. MORRISON
G K. Sec.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-01

CEDAR CAMP No $50.
~ NOODMEN OF THE WORLD.
Meets every lst. and 3rd Tuesday at Masonic
Hall, Shelton. Visiting neighbCrs cordially i'll
Wted to camp with u.s. G. G.. Angle,
Al j. Mun>on, Clerk Consul
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-01

DAClFlC LODGE, 40. TO,
l X. pF +.
Meets The first and third Fri iay evenings oi
Dcach month at the Masonic Halt \lsiuh
Knights cordially invited To attend
l.. l.. llCNIER. j. f.. oLiGH'
*. at K. N, &. -
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NAHAWAMlSu LODGE No. 49,
- |. Q. Il. L.
AtttS ever saturday evening" at $50 IN the
l. o. o. Hall. Visiting Members in good
Standing aie made welcome
0EoKGE ENMorr {. T. ELMER C. TEw, Il 5.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

and then blow up the old row, or plow the entire bed up and plant potatoes one season.
 Mir. Evans: I believe black berries will be valuable crop for this section. I have a tenth of an acre in black Der ries and sold Ss worth, with lot more to pick Would you renew blackberry beds?
 Wm. Shores I don't believe 1t nee essary. Cultivate between the rows and cut to five canes in a hill. Remove all the old canes each year.
 Mir. St John: Black berries and rasp- berries do best to renew every six years. They do not stand shipping like straw berries and do not bring in so great returns.
 Mir. Hickman extended the members of this society an invitation to visit at his town, Jansen, on Saturday, July 3oth. The Jansen Horticultural So- ciety will meet on that date.
 No date was set for the next meeting of the Mena society, but invitations by Mir Shores to meet at Rich Mountain, also Messrs. Evans and Peterfish. of Acorn, invited the soclety to come to their place, and promised to furnish all the watermelons the crowd could eat.
 The next meeting will be held in Au- gust and notice of time and place be given.
 T. E. BECK, Sec'y Pro Tenn.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
THE NEW BONDS SUBSCRIPTIONS

The treasury department announced on July that the subscriptions for the new bonds, the first issue of which is to be S200, ,0eo, QUO. had reached the enormous sum of Ss75, 593, ,OO0, more than four times the amount nece ssary to take up the big batch of govern ment seuritles. Of the subscriptions received. $5l. 00D,0 900 was in sums of $500 or less, showing that the loan is truly ocular one, as it was intended to be. The manifestation of patriot ism and the demonstration of resources in:these remarkable ver-subscriptions are alike gratifying to the nation and instructive to foreign powers. It is probable that the grand total of pledges to the government by the time they are all in, will reach nearly S1. COG. .OOO, GOO. But after all, the most gratifying feature of the sale is the large number of small purchasers. = Kansas City Journal
 We fail to see wherein the sub scription of $51, 100000, in $500 or less lots, out of total of $S75, : 593, ,00O, shows that the loan was truly popular one" We think that the fact that over $S25, 900, 900 was asked for in sums over $500, shows from whence the demand came for the issue of the bonds, and that this demand was from the great moneyed corporations, instead of the people,
 1t may appear remarkable that there should be such demand for bonds, and some may seek to cause it to appear that it is proof of the extreme patriotism of the mon eyed institutions. The facts are, however, that these bonds are wanted as u basis for national banking, and herein lies the secret of the great scramble for them.
 This bond issue should never have been called. and bonds should not be issued.
 True patriotism would say, is sue a non-interest bearing treasury note, to meet the extra expenses of this great government, instead of issuing bonds for the people tc pay interest on. and to be used by banking corporations as a basis for the issue of their paper cur rency, giving them the control an( monopoly of that issue of currency
 An issue of treasury notes would have been truly a popular one. :"
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

In perfect harmony with the News editorial last week, the Sa- bine Pass News in its last issue came out with long article com pairing President Stilwell of the Pittsburg & Gulf with President Huntington of the Southern Pa cific, in which the New Yorker IS given fulsome praise fer his ac- knowledged stinginess, while Mir. Stilwell's remarkable enterprise and proverbial libcrality are rated as "extravagances," This is an other case where comparisons are not only odious but ridiculous Port Arthur News.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
Dewey As a Diplomat.

A correspondent at Manila has this to say of Admiral Dewey: While maintaining most vigorous blockade, he willingly gave permission to dele gation of British and German mer. chants to remove their families to Ca. vite. He ordered that place to be made sanitary, and placed Consul Williams in charge. The consequence is that wealthy Manila families, like that of the Cortes. have placed all their houses in cavite at Dewey's disposal. He has made himself exceedingly popular among the British shipmasters. h. stead of carrying on with the absolut
 ism of conqueror, he has aided and faci itated their business so long as it did not interfere with his duties. His praise is sounded in every port in the far East. and when he was in need of coal these shipmasters readily sold him 5000 tons so that he was we'll supplied.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
ITS SUCCESS ASSURED. !"

Those who have studied the sit uation in all its bearings and sur roundings have had no doubts re- garding Mena being the place of all others to establish college. The following letter just received, and which we are permitted to publish, shows how accomplished educators in the country south of us view this enterprise and how eagerly they promise to further its interests.
 DE QUEEN, ARK. July 15. 1898. Mrs. l.. r. Curtis, Mena, Ark:
 Dear Madame-Answcring your es- teemed favor 9th inst, 1 have enclosed names of young ladies to whom it will be advisable to send catalogues Shall send additional list, and also present your advantages before the Sevier County Teachers Institute, which meets at this point.
 During last scholastic year many young ladies were sent from this sec tion to Tennessee and Mississippi col leges The establishment of Mena College is an inspiration in the right direction--the building upnear home an institution where young ladies may receive higher education. Its success is assured. You may command my services at any time to assist you in obtaining pupils.
 Respectfully yours,
 CHAs. ED. WILLIAMS.
 Principal Stilwell High School
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

In voting for the Star scholar ship, it should be remembered that votes are not confined to male citizenship. Women can vote as we'll as men, and even girls and boys can also cast their ballots, with tho assurance that their votes will be properly counted and re- turned. We believe in universal suffrage and universal education. Anyone can vote who has a Star coupon.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
ABOUT HIS WEIGHT.
The Port Arthur News says

'The pier manager has mounted the skin of Geo. M. Craig's l25- pound gar, and it wlll be placed on exhibition at the Sabine today.
 George Craig is well known here. and we all know that he weighs about 125 pounds, but when tho News editor tries to make its readers believe that George caught fish weighing that amount, we simply know he has been listening to one of his fish stories and got the weight of the man instead of the fish.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be receiued for bmldinq foundation and remoUing jail from Dattas to Mena, and also for buildino shed or coUer for same, up to JuIy 23, 1898.
 For specJleationS, call at Townsite office, Mena, Ark.
 JOS. P. LANDES,
 s. J. PHILPOT.
 4. ". JOHNSON,
 Building Committee.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

The removal of the county seat to Mena, the building of the col lege. new Touring mills and exten- sivc lumber mills, together with the extra fine crops being pro- duced in the country surrounding, insures continued growth and prosperity for Mena.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

The little lake Tn Jansen park is not thing of beauty at present, and should be fixed so that the water could be drawn off occasion ally, so as to get rid of the green scum formed on the surface. This is in the interest of good health as we'll as of looks.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Those who visit Mena on her second anniversary will sec vast changes made since the last, and numerous enterprises started, in- suring greater growth during the year to come.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

The recent copious and general downpour of rain was quite re freshing, and insures elegant crops of corn, cotton, etc. This has been a very favorable season for growing crops of all kinds.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Cut out the coupon and write the name of the most deserving girl you know on the blank line and send it to this office. In this way you may help some girl to get q good education.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
The AK the Preserver of the Forest

From the Scientific American
 In recent address before the Lum- Der Exchange of Baltimore, Dir. B. E.. Fernow, chief of the forestry depart ment of agriculture, presented many important facts. The more trees which lum bermen could cut down and turn into good lumber, the more the lum- bermen are pleased, for as a class they are not always in sympathy with the point Of view Of experts in forestry who wish to preserve the trees In the past it has been the custom of many lum bermen to look upon the scientific forester as their worst enemy, but now they are coming to see that it is an en tirely erroneous view of the case. for without these experts and without leg islation all of our forests would be cut down in time, and not only would lum- oermen be without occupation, but tue great industries which make use of lumber would be paralyzed.
 Trees must be cut down and ought be cut down, not only for commercial and industrial uses, but also for the good of other growing trees, and all that the scientific forester asks IS that the cutting should be done judiciously The ignorant lum herman who does not look to the future cuts down all of his forests at once, while the forester cuts the trees so as to make it permanent investment The old fable of the man who killed the goose that laid the golden eggs has been wasted on many lum bermen in the past, but it is to be hoped that the establishment of the i school of forestry in Cornell University. the first in the country, is destined to work great revolution in the ideas of intelligent people.
 We have remarkable object lesson in forestry in Germany, where it has become almost an exact science. In this country about II, 0OO, 900 acres of forest lands are owned by the state and the yearly revenue is not less than S20, 900, 600. About 20, O00. 900 acres of forest lands are owned by private in- dividuals and their profits are almost as great. During the last fifty years at least these revenues have oeen con stantly on the increase, owing to the more intelligent management. ire spectlve of the market price of mate rial This is practical view of the matter which ought to appeal strongly to Americans.
 Of course, forestry can only be prae- ticed successfully in country where forests properly receive adequate pro- tection from fire In the last few years many farms in New England have reen abandoned because the lana was no longer regarded as productive, though they would be considered so in other countries where the people are less used to an abundant fertility If, how ever, they are no longer capa ble of producing crops, they could be turned 10 good account by the growing of trees, and many thousands of acres of land that are now useless would tbus be made to produce handsome re ve- nue, while at the same time a larue addition would be made to the dimin- ishing tim Der resources of our country
 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Candidates for the Star scholar ship should get their names in early, so that those wishing to vote can make their selection from the names presented.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
HE KNEW WHAT TO EXPECT.

Inquisitive friend (To editor, opening and reading a telegraphic message) Have you late war news!"
 Editor ''Yes, my wife is com ing home tomorrow"
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

The second anniversary of Mena's birth will be celebrated in appropriate style on August 19, and undoubtedly the largest crowd will be present that was ever in Mena.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

''l think DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve IS the finest preparation op the market for piles. So Writes John C. Dunn. of Wheeling, w Va. Try 1t and you will think the same IL also cures eczema and all skin diseases. Pipkin .S Hanes.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

No choicer gift can be made some deserving glrl than the schol- arship in the Mena College as offered by the Star. Select your candidate and send in your votes.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

The question of good roads is no, be taken up semi-occasionally and h.,, heartedly, but systematically and ooa stantly, until the end is accomplisbas Beebe Current Topics
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

We are in favor of changing the fin. for collecting taxes to the fall of .h year. At that time money is mo,a plentiful, and scrip sharks cannot d,o tate prices to tax payers Pine Blne Courler
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Vote your favorite as the most deserving girl in Mena or Polk county for the Star Scholarship to Mena College.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
STATE EXCHANGES.

R. S Allen is removing his stool :, goods to Mena. We are sorry to T. v Mr. Allen; but wish him succe.s 'ose new home-Janssen's loss is MI. gain. -Janssen Journal
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Miss Susie Compere, of Mena sr rived in Jansen last Sunday. She hs. se, ured school few miles eas, <, this place, near Meas Mill. This is her second term and many friends wei. come her return to their communitv Janssen Journal
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

There have been very few sumu failures in business Tn Arkansas .l " far this year, which augurs well ts the generally good commercial cons' tions. Hot Springs News.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Farmers report that never before have they seen a better crop of corn raised in this country than that of tbs present. Hogs running at large are also said to be Tn better condition than ever before at this season of the year. Hot Springs Weekly.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

From every section Of the state comes the cheering news that crop prospects were never better. Farmers have been living economically for two or three years past and are today freer from debt than they have been since the war. If conditions hold out and they reap such harvest as is now promised, they will be in position to take up the greater part of the next government loan. = Eureka Springs Flashlight