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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-31

The steamship George W. Elder left
Portland last night and will arrive
here early this morning for San Fran.
eisec, The Elder has been chartered
by the government as an army tfars-
port and on her arrival at San Fran
cisco win be turned over to the war
department.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-31

Another dozen Of those elegant "heur
de lis neckscarfs were received by ex-
press at Herman wise's yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-31

Reduction in passenger rates between
Portland and Astoria sL2O cne way and
$50 round trip over the Astoria and
Columbia River Railroad. -1
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-31

1t is said that while cruising on the
raging main. picked oarsmen from the
Astoria and Portland divisions Of the
naval battalion aboard the Badger
participated in hotly contested row.
ing race, and that the local boys won
7 almost as they pleased.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-31

E. A. Hamilton. champion finger bill
liardist. gave a unique exhibition at
the resort known as the White House
Corner last night. Mr.. Hamilton stip-
ula;ed to play a 200 or no count string.
Three Of the city's local cracks went
against the expert. but Mr.. Hamilton
won out with ease. defeating his COM
petitors. although the latter put up
what is known in billiard parlance as
a "schaeferesque" contest
The Astoria Baseball team availed
themselves OF the beautiful weather
yesterday. and repaired TO the A. F. c.
grounds where they put up an interest
ing practice game. The local nine will
face the woodburns on Monday, when
a contest Of a fiery quality is antici-
pated. The wooburns are the young
atheiets who recently met the Che
mawa Indians and defeated them af-
ter one Of the most exciting struggles
OF the season. AS the AstOrians dan
gled the redmen's scalps from their
belts during regatta week. it is fair to
presume that the approaching fight for
supremacy will enlist more than or
binary attention and attract a large
crowd.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-31

The most dainty and delicious con-
fectionery and the best ice cream in
the city at The Spa Sandy Factory.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-31

Master wllie Cole, manager Of the
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-31

. When you get our ice cream and
confectionery. you know you have the
best. There is none better. The Spa
Candy Factory.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-31

The ". C. T. U. will hold their reg
ular meeting this afternoon at two
O'Clock, at Rescue hall. Every mem
Der requested to be present
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-31

After the first day OF September. the
Astoria woodward Company, win sell
Knappton mills slabwoOd. two-cut, d.
rect nom scOw, at s2.25 a cord; nr cord
wood, $3.75.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-31

Governor Geer arrived down from
Portland last night, and will go to sea
today with the pilot boat Pulitzer for
a short cruise. The washington pilots
viii accompany number Of their Ore
gon brethren on the trip with the gov
ernor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-31

Miss Kate Lampman, test medium
viii holi her last circles Tuesday and
Friday evenings. August % and Sep
tember 1st. Life readings daily, Main
Street house.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-31

Robert caruthers, owner Of the snug
schooner Jessie, has a force Of paint
ers engaged on his residence. The
building win henceforth wear habili-
ment IF red. tricked out with feud-de-
lis trimmings.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-06-23

Shelton, June 18th 'o9.

Shelton, June 18th '99.
Council met in regular session, pres
ent officers and Coun. Riley, Maxwell,
Munson and Johnson.
A communication was presented by
County Attorney asking the Council
to increase the rate of poll tax from
So to 81 to conform with the sum col
1ected by the county. After consider
able discussion the matter was refer
red to the committee on Law and Or
dinance.
The committee report on Ordinance
to license pedlers, hawkers, ETC., was
presented and read first and second
times, and then referred to the COM
mittee for amendment, and report at
next meeting.
Marshal was instructed to make out
a list of the poll taxes collected of nom
residents of the Town of Shelton. In
the matter of fremen's exemption
from poll tax, the water, committee
was instructed to purchase suitable
blanks for exempt certificates.
Following bills read and allowed:
N c Campbell, labor on mains, S1.4O
Tom Horton, same, 1.4O
L nj Co, supplies, o.15
P S Pipe Co, Is lengths pipe, 1925
Coun Beach presented a proposition
from w G Rex, for the sale of 3OxoO
feet on the corner of Third and Rail
road streets to the town for the pur-
pose of erecting tower and town build
ings on same, for 5000. Referred to
committee on town property for re-
port June 10th at 7:3O O'Clock, and
council adjourned.
There being no quorum on Friday
evening, the council adjourned till
next regular meeting Jnly 9th.
G. W. FISK Clerk
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF MASON
COUNTY STATE OF WASHINGTON.
JOHN II. ALLEN, Plaintiff
F. ]. CHURCH, Mrs. BELLE RUFF and
JOHN Doe RUFF, whose true Christ
ian name is to plaintiff unknown,
The State Of Washington, to the said I. J.
Church, Mrs. Belle Ruff and John Doe Ruff,
whose true Christian name is to plaintiff I'M
known, her husband, defendants.
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days after the date of the first publication
of this summons, toWit; within sixty days after
the 18th day OF June, 1879; ana deiend tne
and answer the complaint OF the plalntlf, and
serve a copy of your answer upon the under
signed attorney for the plaintiff, at his ofce be-
low stated; and in case of your failure so to do,
Judgment will be rendered against you according
to the demand of the complaint, which has been
filed with the clerk of said court
The object of the above entitled action is to
have set aside, declared and held for naught
as to the plaintiff, that certain deed OF convey
ance made by the said defendant, F. j. Church
to the defendant, Mrs. Belle Ruff on or about
March 1st, 1898, whereby it was attempted to be
conveyed to her, the said Belle Ruff, the follow
ing described real property situated il Mason
County, Washington, to-wit: The M of the
SwL aud Sel4 of the Sw14 of Section IA, and the
NeZ of the Nw14 of Section %, all in Up. % n.
r. 5-W. Aud for decree subjecting said prop
scrty to the lien of an attachment heretofore
levied upon said property which SAD attach q.
King County in suit brought by this plaintiff
against the said defendant, +. j. Church, in
which suit, it is sought to recover Judgment
against the said F. j.. Church for the sum of
$3.50 IL. together with interest on s25S017 from
February 9th, 1889 at 10 per cent per annum,
ana interest on 100000 from May LIST. 1889 at 10
per cent per annum $4,000 attorneys fees, and
the costs of said action, and subjecting said
property to the lien of the Judgment which may
be rendered in said action in favor OF the plain
tiff and against the defendants; and further for
Judgment against the defendants herein for
the costs and disbursements OF this action.
JAY c.. ALLEN,
Plaintiff Attorney,
As Dexter Horton Bank Bldg. Seattle, Wash.
1st Pub June 16, 99-7
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-06-23
Another Fine Volume.

Standard books are ever welcome when they
come to us in forms and bindings representing
all the embellishments of the art of bookmak-
ing Such book is the ''Story of the Philip
pines published by The Dominion Company,
Chicago, a copy of which has just come to our
desk. The contents are well arranged. the illus
trations are fine, the print is clear and neat and
the forging ahead as the leading western pub
fishing house making a speciality of fine sub
scription books. Having salespeople in nearly
every nook of the country the company enjoys
a large and growing trade. AS this company
has known reputation for hherality towards
its agents and fair treatment of them, an agency
in this community for the above book, or some
other published by this company, would be
source of considerable profit to the one FORUM
ate enough to secure it, Interested readers
should write the company for full particulars.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-06-23
Summer School of the
TACOMA NORMAL and
BUSINESS COLLEGE.

We take pleasure in announcing to the teach
ers of Washington that the Tacoma Business
College win open its Summer Normal School
June 26, and continue in session until the Aug
ust examination For twelve years the Tacoma
Business College has been working along this
special Incorporating teachers for examina-
ton. In our summer normal we propose to fol-
low the same plan of work and outlines of study
that we have learned from experience are best
suited to the requirements of those preparing
for eXaminat ton
Glasses will be organized in ali the studies
necessary for frstgrade certificate, aud also
in the reading circle studies.
Mr.. w. C. p McGovern, OF the Tacoma Public
Schools, and graduate of the University of
Toronto, will have charge Of Grammar and
psychology.
Mr.. w. r. Shoemake will have charge OF
Mathematics and Physics. For the last two
years he has had charge of the normal classes
at the College, and has given much attention
to the subject of the teachers preparation.
Mr. BrowGer D. Brown will teach History
and Literature He was student of the South
western Kansas College and is graduate of the
Classical Department of the Puget Sound Uni
versity For the last four years he has been
connected with the Public Schools of Washing
ton.
Miss Harriet f. Caughran, graduate of Cum
necks School of Oratory of the Northwestern
University, and widely KnOwn as a public read
err and teacher of Elocution, will have charge
of the Reading and Reading Circle work.
We intend to have our work so mapped out
that we can cover every subject thoroughly.
Recitations, not lectures, will be our aim.
Tuition, 81 so per term. For further informa-
ton address, w. r. SHOEMAKE, .
Tacoma Business College, Tacoma, Wash.
The JOURNAL has an extra Marsh
Reading stand and Revolving Book
Case, nice fitting top and room for a
number of books. $4 at this office.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-06-23
Around the County.
HOOD CANAL. June 9th Is

HOOD CANAL, June 9th, 1899.
Miss Carrie Robinson. who has been
at the High school at Tacoma, during
the past winter, returned TO her home
at the Upper ,Skokomish last Monday.
Miss Dora Whitlock of Riverside has
gone to Olympia to help Mrs. F. Med
bury formerly of Tahooya, for short
time.
Mark Ayers of Tacoma, has moved to
the ]. D. Johnson place on the Upper
Skokomish, near his brother-in-law.
William F. Foster.
Mrs. S. M. Eells and son Walter of
the reservation, expect to leave next
Thursday for Seattle, to attend the
State Convention of the Christian En-
deavor Socie ties.
Miss Dora Webb of Riverside who
went to Seattle to attend the annual
lodge of the o. E. S. expects also to
stay to the Christian Endeavor Con
vention.
surprised and shocked to learn of the
sudden death last Thursday evening of
W. V. Martin at Hoodsport, of heart
failure. He was buried on Saturday,
Rev. L. ]. Coyington, officiating.
At the annual school meeting of the
Riverside school district. George
Webb was elected Director, and L. w.
Parkhurst, Clerk, both to succeed
themselves.
Harry Dean Jr. returned home to
Union City last week from school at
Snohomish.
Miss Nellie McReavy returned last
Saturday from Tacoma, where she has
spent the winter at school. Her cou-
sin, Miss Eva Connick of Tacoma
came with her Oh visit.
The school at Tahooya, Miss Kenealy
teacher, will close next Friday after
four month term
The steamer Violet is spending the
week at Seattle and Everett. She
went to the for inner place for inspec-
ton and to the latter for repairs.
After the first of July she will go to
Blaine into the fishing business as she
did last season.
E. Pharris and family have moved
from Dewatto to Union City.
AT the school election at Union City.
H, Dean, w. o. Daily and c. P. Nut
ter were elected directors and e. c.
McReavy clerk
f.. G. McReavy was at Seattle last
week attending the Grade Lodge of
the Masons. S.
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500 Reward 500.

The readersof this paper win be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure IN all its
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the medical
raternity.s Catarrh being constitutional dis
ease, requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system, thereby destroying the foundation
os the disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors have
SO much faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollors for any case that it
fails to cure Send for list Of testimonials.
FL CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Co Sold by Druggists. 75c,
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-06-23
F. G. DEcKEBAcH, Register.
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH.

May 18th, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has lied notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Regste and
Receiver, at Olympia. Wash, on Saturday, June
9th, 1899, viz:
WILLIAM A FORD.
of MatlOck, Wash. HID. E. No. 525 for the Nell
Section 26 Twp 20, n RI West w NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land viz Alfred a. Linton, Mason p
o. Wash Louis G. Mayer, Matlock, Wash, James
Carstairs, Mason, p. o. Wash, VIM. O'Shaugh-
messy, Matlock, Wash.
Also at same time and place. viz:
ALFRED A. LINTON,
of Mason P. O.. Wash. Hid. E. No 703, for the 81
Sea, Nw14, Se14, Se14, Sw14, Sec. "a, Up 2ONRf
W., w. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: William A. Ford, Louis G.
Mayer, VIM. O'Shau=nessy all of Matlock, Wn
James Carstairs, of Mason, p. o. Wn.,
FRANK 6. DECKEBAcH. Register.
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Kick from the Bay Ranchers.

Complaint has been made to the county
officials concerning the prevailing custom
Of dumping animal carcasses into the bay.
1t seems to be customary, when a horse or
COW dies in or near town, to haul it to
the bay and dump it in, And the ranch
ers say the carcasses float off with the tide
and are frequently lodged on the beach
near some farm house. creating most
to health and happiness for days and weeks
at time This state of things should not
exist Carcasses of all kinds should be
buried and not dumped into the bay.
r r r
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-06-23

q GIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERYWHERE for
a'The Story of the Philippines by Murat
Halstead, commissioned by the Government as
Official Historian to the War Department The
book was written in army camps at San Fran
cisco, on the Pacific with General Merritt, inthe
hospitals at Honolulu, in Hong Kong in The
American trenches at Manila, in the insurgent
camps with Aguinaldo, on the deckof the
Olympia with Dewey and in the roar of the
battle at the fall of Manila, Bonanza for agents
Brimful of original pictures taken by govern
ment photographers on the spot. Large book
given. Drop all trashy unofficial war books.
Outfit free. Address, f. T. Barber, Secv., Star
Insurance Bldg Chicago
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Notices for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA. WASH.

LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH.j
May. 18th 1885,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Grant C.
Angle, U. S. Comr. at Shelton, Wash. on Fri
day, June 23rd, 1899, viz:
WILLIAM WRIGHT
OF Grove P. Q. Wn Hid. No. 524 for the Lots 8
and 4, Sec so, TIP. 10. N. R. 6 W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz. William Weber, Thomas A,
Palmer, August Johnston, Henry Martin, all of
Grove Z. o. Wn.
FRANK G. DECKEBACH Register
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FRANK G. DECKEBAcH, Register
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA. WASH

June 8, 1899. I
named settler has filed notice of his Intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Grant G.
Angle, u D. Coulr at Shelton, Wash, on Fri.
day, July Dist, 1899, viz:
JACOB l.. BROOKOVER,
OF Shelton, Wash. HID E. No. 564 for the NeL
OF Nw14, Sec. 6, Ip 20 N. r. NV.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land viz: Walter E. Wiley, John Labor,
Mni. Muncaster. James T. Booth, all of Shelton
Wn.
e. G. DECKERACu Rauistar
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-06-23

SALUTE AT SUNRISE
HORSE RACING ON PRAIRIE ATs.so

SALUTE AT SUNRISE
Nurse RAGING ON PRAIRIE AT $3.50.
PRIZE PRIZE
u mile Running Race, sa5 M s,s 1 ~
Best 2out OF 8, entrance $3.50
q mile Running Race os on IN M
Best out of 8, entrance 81
u mile Free-for-all o5oo N m
Best out 8, entrance $3.50.
n mile Pony Race 1000 sm
Entrance $780,
mile Trotting Race ,5Oo 1ooo
Best out of 8, entrance $3.50.
Mason Co. Horses, Lorilad Barred.
8 mile Race, Hoses VS. Bicycles $500
mile M ems Bicycle Race 1Ooo 5oo
Best2 out of s, entrance so cts.
a mile Boys Bicycle Race 500 o5o
Boys under 16 years.
q mile Ladies' Bicycle Race 500 25o
There must be at least entrances to each
race.
TOWN SPORTS.
Exercises at Grove O'clock
Boys Base Ball Game 23O O'Clock, Innings $40
Shelton Base Ball Club VS. Port Gamble $50 $40
Bicycle Parade at 80 O'Clock,
Best decorated Wheel, Mems $3.50, Ladies
$3.50, Boys 50 3d. Girls $3.50.
Grand $500 Fireworks Display
ANGUS MCDONALD, Secy.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-06-23

For a uobby new Crash Or Straw
Hat go to Hunter & Eaton's.
Cream Taffy and Cocoanut Nougat
fresh made, at McGlains Handy Kit
chen.
For Carpets, floor Mattings & Rugs,
ro to MCDONALD & O'NEILL.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-06-23

o,a,nnn1 Is not recommended for every
SWAMP thing: but if you have kidney,
na4r liver or bladder trouble 1t will be
nOOis found just the remedy you been.
At druggists in fifty cent and dollar sizes. You
may have sample bottle of this wonderful new
discovery by mail free, also pamphlet telling all
about it. =
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LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WAsH.1
4

May. 10Th, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Grant C.
Angle y. s. Comr at shelton, WASH, on Satur-
day. July Sth, 1899, viz:
NIELS S. PETERSEN.
OF Matiock Wash, Presumption ID No. 527 for
the Ne14 Sec %, TIP q, N. r. 6 West.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: A. ]. Anderson, Nels Hansen,
Thomas Taylor, William Kfllroy, all of Matl0ck,
WASH
F. G. DECKEBAcH Register.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-06-23
Methodist Services.

Class meeting, 1915 A. NJ, c. W.
Fisk, leader.
Sunday School, 1915 P. NJ, Prof. F.
N. Smith, Supt.
Epworth League Gas p. m.
Rev. G. T. Mead will peach morning
and evening.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-06-23
Summons for Publication.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF MASON
COUNTY STATE OF WASHINGTON.
JOHN H. ALLEN, Plaintiff
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-13
Dreamed How to Place the Eye.

When Elias Howe invented the
sewing machine be got along very
well until he came to the making of
a needle then he was at standstiIl,
for he could not discover where the
eye Of the needle should be placed.
At first he thought that needle fash
ioned after the ordinary needle for
hand sewing might be all right, but
after much experimenting he found
that it would not do.
One night he dreamed that he was
in a far distant country that was ruled
over by savage king. The king or
dered him to construct sewing ma
chine, and not daring to dlsobey or
ders, he at once set to work. All
went well until he came to the looa-
ton Of the needles eye then his
troubles began.
The king grew impatient, and final
ly gave the inventor just twenty-four
hours in which to complete the ma
chine, and told him he must forfeit his
life if he failed to finish the task.
But he could not invent a proper nee
die, and had to give 1t up.
Just as the kings warriors were
about to take him away to execute him
he noticed that the spears they car
RED were pierced near the head.
Like an inspiration the solution Of the
needle problem came to him, and,
while implorihg the savage king for
little more time, be swoke.
Although It was but 4 o'clock in
the morning, Mr.. Howe arose at once
and went to his worship, and by 8
o'clock he had modelled needle for
hi, sewing machine with an eye at the
point.-NesO York Mail and Express
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-13
NEW VOL. 34.---NO. %.
Only Two Men Know the Trick.

There is one expert in Philadelphia
who, safe to say, stands entirely alone
in his speciality. He is James Tough
i'll, who has charge of the piling Of
coin bags at the sub-treasury. Not
only does he have charge of the piling
of the bags, but he does it all himself,
for there is a secret connected with
this work known 10 only one man IN
the country besides the Philadelphia
expert.
1t does not seem at first glance to
be very difficult task, but those who
have tried and failed can be counted
by hundreds while the first man to DO
the work properly without knowl-
edge of the secret having been impart-
Ell to him is yet TO be named. Not so
many years ago there was only one
person in the country who could do
the work. Where be obtained his e1.
elusive knowledge no one knows. On
a trip to Philadelphia he met Tough
i'll, and the two became fast friends
As a mark OF his esteem the original
expert taught Toughill the art fPlhng
up money securely, and that is as far
as the knowledge has been extended.
The work consists Of PIlIug dp bags.
containing 1000 silver dollars each,
as high as the vault will permit
When built by the experts this silver
wall is as solid and substantial as If
built of bricks and mortar, and It IL
well this is so. If one OF these walls
should I've constructed on wrong prin-
ciples it would surely fall, aud a fall
usually means serious injury to some
one. Many men have been hurt IN
attempting to learn the art and now
Toughlll and his friend, who is in the
West, occupy the field alone PHI
adelphia Record
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-13

you (as he has first call) or I shall do
the job, as | promised you.
Tomey begged hard for his life, but
Williams was obdurate, and the crowd
even his former friends-were anI-
ious to attend the funeral at once.
Matthews pleaded for him. He said
be was content to accept the cringlng
apology, which the coward poured out
in a torrent, and let him go. His en-
treaties finally gained the day, but
not, however, until the spectators had
ridden the disgraced duslist around
on a rail and kicked him over fence,
with the injunction to vanish and
never return on pain Of death.