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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-24
Lumber Outlook is Good.

I
Ihe March number nf the West
Coast and Puget Sound Lunlberman
! states, among ether things, that
The shingle n!lis are generaIly s.ar,io.
up. The total shipn'ents of lumber
Tor the month OF February, AS returned
by the railways we're 783 cars of
shingles and SO2.cars of lumber.
Generally speaking, the lumber con
dltions along this Coast arc in fairly
good condition, with the exception
of California, where the neel of rain
Is making a gloomy feeling, with a
hope that rain may yet come.
This unfortunate condition of drough
is most deplorahle in the southern
half of the state, which would with
good rains have enjoyed almost a
building boom. The foreign cargo
trade promises we'll, Though the adj
vance In prices made by most of the
mills may have II tendency to check
trade foreign buyers are convinced of
the tirmness of the market. The
brightest feature in the trade is the
heavy Eastern demand that is already
pronounced and assured. Mills tina:
cater to this branch of the trade are
full of orders with a surplus OF buyers.
The call for lumber for railroad
building and for Car building continue
to grow and the years trade along this
line will tax the mills to thei: capacity.
The building OF several short lines in
the Northwest is calling for large
amount of ties, while the Eastern
roads are demanding big bills of
stringers and bridge materials.
The condition of the white pine
markets warrant the belief that the
Eastern buyer will pay better prices
for Coast products than ever before.
Shingles have reached a point,
though not high, which they are not
bought as readily as they would be at
lower figure. The climatic condi-
tions in the East are not conducive to
selling shingles, and it is but reasona-
bic to expect moderate demand until
winter is over in the East.
The log market will be active all a.
long the Coast, but there is everything
to indicate that the supply will he
ample, and prices are not apt to rule
higher than last year. There is an
evident rush to open logging camps,
and large outputs assured.
The statement is made on good
authority that the Port Madison mill
will soon be started up by men with
ample capital. No date has been set
for starting the mill at Port Hadlock,
but if the trade in California had de-
veloped as well as it promised the first
of January it would have been started
ere this.
The Lumberman among other
things says:
"One branch of the lumber trade
from the Pacific coast has been worked
but little in the Eastern staies, but
will bear much attention. The manu-
facturers of all kinds Of agricultural
machinery are large consumers of lum-
ber. Fir would make wood suitable |
for the vast majority Of this machin-
cry. Ash and oak have been the prin-
cipal woods used for these purposes,
and it might be a little difficult to
overcome the prejudice of the manu-
facturers who have never handled fir |
or do not know its value. The tests |
that have been made OF it's strength |
and durability are sufficient to warrant !
its use in any kind of agricultural
machinery"-P.-I.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-24
kO!XALsss;**;":rss
y ABSOLUTELY PURE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
The Simpson Logging Go.

In its February issue the West Coast
and Puget Sound Lumberman pub
llshed some interesting matter regard.
ing the logging work, and especially
describing the operations of s. G.
Simpson and the logging concerns
with which he is connected. A num-
Der OF local logging scenes also appear
ed in that issue. The Lumbermap
adds the following in its issue for this
month.
"Ihe Lnmberman was unable to OBJ
tam certain details concerning the
extensive industry of the Simpson
Logging Co, in time to be used in the
illustrated article which appeared in
the annual number of last month, and
the following additional facts are there
fore presented in this issue:
"The company has at the present
time about 40 miles of railroad of it's
own, in addition to the Puget Sound
and Grays Harbor railway, which is
operated in their interest. On this
they employ five locomotives and have
IN the neighborhood of eighteen to
twenty donkey engines, both yarding
and road, in the camps. They also
have about so head of horses. The
greatest number of feet of cable oper-
ated by them on any of their engines
is $500 with diameter OF I of an
inch. During the past year the COM
pany paid OUT for this item of expense
about $4,000 They operate eight
camps and employ in the neig ghbor-
hood of 800 men. The daily capacity
of the camps averages 100000 feet.
"The company extend their railways
into the timber about five miles each
year, though they are in position to
make greater extensions if the log
market should demand an increase in
the output. Boarding houses are
maintained at all their camps. The
company have in operation a method
of hauling logs which is unique in the
history OF the hauling operations of
the northwest. The method was got
ten up on the suggestion of Mr.. Simp-
son, and was named by him the Walk
ing Dudley. 1t has been shown to be
eminently successful. It consists of
an engine connected with an apparatus
which takes up cable on drum, the
ends O. which are fastened at the land
ing and end Of the road respectively,
and operates somewhat in the manner
OF man going up rope "hand over
hand" The grip wheel is mounted
on a solid axle, with the grips on the
outer surface which are controlled by
an eccentric set to the axle. The
wheel revolves upon the axle and as
the car is pulling itself forward or
backward five of the grips on the up
per portion of the wheel clutch the
cable, while all those on the lower
part are automatically released, allow
ing the cable to drop. 1t handles a
load of 5000 to 5000 feet of logs and
moves about eight miles an hour.
"Sol G. Simpson first established
his logging operations IN Washington
in 1885, and has been engaged con-
tinuously from that time until the
present. He stands at. the head in the
logging industry of the Pacific North
west"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-24

have been great sufferer from constipation
Tor over i've years. Nothing gave me any relief.
Ny feet and legs and abdomen were bloated 90
could not wear shoes on my feet and only loose
dress. saw Ripans Tabules advertised In our
daily paper, bought some and took them - direct
cd. Have taken them about three weeks and there
Is such a achangeI am not eonstipated any more
and owe it all to Ripans Tabules. Tam thirty.
seven years old. have no occupation, only my
household duties and nursing my sick husband.
he has had the dropsy and am trying Ripans
Tabules for him. He feels some better but It win
take some time, he has been sick so long. You
may use my letter and name as you like.
Mrs. MARY GoRMAH CLARKR,
have been suffering from headaches ever
a1nca Kaa littla girl. could neYer ride in
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-24

The White Pass railroad is now
completed to the Summit, aud passen-
gers are being taken clear through
from Seattle to end of the road. What
q contrast to the method employed a
little over year ago in crossing the
naSs
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-24

,uELCOME CHAPTER, NO 40:
w ORDER EASTERN STAR.
Meets every Saturday after Full moon OF eacn
month All members in good stanolhs arc
made welcome. no.,
MAGGIE HILTON, u ~. IoOL
Worthy MatrOn. oec.
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FIRST METHODIsT-EPIsCoPALcH cHokch'-
Preaching every Sabbath at II ocloek SaeSa A. N NJ
prsver meeting at SP. M. every Thursua!
Everybody is invited to attend. Seats free.
REV L. J. COvINGTON, Pastor
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-24
Society Cards.

CIRsT BAPTIST CHURCH. D.crop
REV. F. A. GREGORY fASiUn N
and rIeScn,hs m' Ss sunday school at lop,m B.
VI Y.p. U. at 80 p. m. Prayer Meeting e. every y 3
Thursday evening at o'clock followed py yes =, S'
C. class. All are made welcome at these services
Corner Fifth and Gotta SITS.
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CHELTON LODGE, NO. 62.-
y /. o. o. F.
Regular meeting every Wednesday evening
7SOP.M. in the Odd Fellow s. Hail, Shelton
Wash. All members il good standing, cordially
invited to attend. o~,
j. \. MORRISON, u. y MoHnA'oA
N q r. Sec.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-24
I want to inform you.

I want to Inform you,
IN words OF highest
praise. OF the benefit
] have derived from
Ripans Tabules. I am q
professional nurse and
In this profession q clear
head = always needed.
Ripans Tabules does It.
After ono of my cases I
foundmyself completely
run down. Acting on the
advice Of Mr.. Geo. Bow.
or. PHI. G., $50 Newark
Ave-, Jersey City, I took
Ripans Tabuleo with
grand results.
Hiss BEe7I1 WRpMAl.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-24

DACIFIC LODGE, NO. &c,
K. OF P.
Meets the first and third Friday. evenings OF
ofeach month at the Masonic Hail. VlsiSin
Knights cordially invited to attend.
L. L. HUNTER, ). =. SLi'h
K of R. as. y. v.
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cur OF 30 lnto D CfOW0e0
place without getting .
headache and sick at my
stomach. ! heard about
Ripans Tabules from an
aunt of mine who was
taking them fer catarrh
OF the stomach. She had
found such relief from
their use she advised mo
to take them too. endI
have been doing 90 since
last October, and win
say they have complete
" cured my headaches,
] am tweuty-uine years
old. You are welcome
to use this testimonial
2rs. J. Bnooxxy1A /,
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-24

MT. MORIAH LODGE, No. IL.
W F. g. A. M.
D OCULAR Communications. Saturday eve
II On or before the full of the Moon. COT
dial invitation ia given to all brethren In good
standing. Masonic Hall, Shelton, w. y.
CHAS. TEAKE w. M. w. H. MAXWELL, Sec
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-24

Ny sevsu-year-old boy
suffered with pains II
his head. constipation
and complained Of his
stomach. He could not
eat IKE children Of his
ago do and hat he
did eat did not agree
with him. He was thin
>wS n1o ~s0-~. >>s~-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-24

2other was troubled
with heartburn and
sieeplessness. caused BY
indigestion. Tor . good
many years. One day
sho saw . testimonial
IN tho paper indorsing
Ripans Tabules. She
determined to give them
. trial was greatly
relieved BY their use
an d now takes the
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-24
e E. Cross Post No. 90. G. A. r.

Z
Meets In Shorters hall first and third Frioay
nights of each month. Comrades are coro1aily
invited to visit and join.
] r RITNER C. T. HUNTLEY,
Adjutant. COmmanue'
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-24

pJBY REBEKAH LODGE, No rs.
II IO.O.F.
SMeets every End and 4th Friday evening In Oaa
Fellows Hall, Shelton. Visiting brotners and q
sisters are cordially invited to attend. Social
session on Third Friday evenings. ~ -
CELIA NoRTON. Sec. HELEN FORREST, N. G
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CEDAR CAMP No $50.
\ WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.
Meets every lst and Srd Tuesday at Masonic
Hall, Shelton Visiting neighbCrs cordially IN
Nted to camp with us, A. w. FREDSON
Al j. Munson, Clerk. Consul
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
GLOOM DEEPENS.
When News of Relief of Lady
smith Proves False.

New York, Dec. ia dispatch to the
Tribune from London says:
Croakers and pessinists have held
the field ever since it was known that
General ATethuen had retired from his
advanced position after waiting over
night in the hope that the Beers would
eVaCuate their rifle trenches ana allow
him to convert a drawn battle into a
victory. There was a feeble rally of
credulOus optimists for a few hours,
while a. stock exchange rumOr was cur
rent that Ladysmith had been relieved
and ten thousand prisoners been taken
by Butler, but the depression and gloom
steadily deepened as the full extent
of General Methuen's losses was re-
vealed, and the cold, hard truth was
discerned- that the Highland brigade
had been entrapped, like Gatacre' s
force, while seeking to surprise the en-
envy and slaughtered without having
a soldiers chance of winning a victory.
From every London and provincial
journal came a loud Outcry for more
troops, another division at once, and a
fresh army corps behind it, and, if
necessary, every man to the front in
order to retrieve national disaster
and restore the British prestige
throughout the empire. One panic
stricken Tory journal warned the min
listers that they were likely to be con-
frOnted with widespread agitation
like that which arose during the Cri-
mean war Military writers lost their
self possession and advised the aban-
donment of Kimberley to its fate the
withdrawal Of Methuen'S force to the
Orange river, where 1t could go to the
rescue of Gatacre and defensive tactics
in general until a second and even third
army corps could be sent to South At
RIGA They failed to point the true
moral of this weeks disasters, which
is that fresh troops are not wanted so
much as generals capable of directing
them cautiously and effectively against
a wary and ingenious foe.
The situation is not in reality so
desperate as either the leader writer's
or the amateur strategistS imagine.
Lord Methuen's army has not been
crushed, nor ought there to be serious
difficulty in protecting its line of com
munfcauOns, which is guarded by not
less than ten thousand troops. The
chief danger is that Kimberley may be
overwhelmed by the victorious Dutch
force and Methuen's army left in the
air without an object or a motive.
But the BOer commanders have beer
slow TO follow up their opportunities
hitherto, and seem incapable of con-
Quoting an offensive warfare. General
Methuen's repulse, coming after Cen
eraI GatacTesS reverse, may increase
the dlsloyalty and fOment civil war in
cape Colony. But SO long as Mr.. HOf-
meyer and Premier Schreiner remain in
office these effects viii be uinimized-
the belated HOwitzer batteries today
and be ready for operations on a large
scale, which may transform the for
tunes OF the campaign He has
strong and well equipped army, and
General White is at hand to cooperate
properly dealt with by a man of real
military genius, as Butler is known to
be, Will undergo rapid changes during
the next few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
AUTHORIZATIONS.
Meet In Philadelphia-S Senator Hoar
Sends Pointed Letter.

Philadelphia, Dec. 15.-An anti-im-
perialistic mass meeting of the Amerl-
can League of Philadelphia was held
in the Academy of Music here last
night. Prominent among the speakers
were Congressman John J. Lentz OF
Ohio and Chas. A. Towne of Minnesota.
George C. Mercer, president Of the Phil
adelphia league made the opening ad-
dress A number of Philadelphia
cIergymen spoke, and letters of regret
were read from ex-senator G. F. Ed
munds and Senator George F. HOar
Senator HOar in his letter said: Ter
rible mischief has already been accom-
plished through the blunder of last
winters treaty. But it is not too late
to retrace our steps. Congress has not
yet committed itself to the policy of i'm
perialism. Still less are the American
people so committed"
Resolutions were adopted commencing
to the people and particularly those in
power, the warning of therevolutionary
fathers against entangling alliances,
and advocating an independent govern
ment in Cuba and the Philippines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
GALBRAITH EXPELLED.
By the Petroleum Exchange For sob
vious Fraud"

New York, Dec 15.-WashingtOn L.
GaIbraith was found guilty last even
ing of obvious fraud" by the board
of directors of the Consolidated Stock
and Petroleum exchange, and was eX-
PEELED from membership. The techni-
cal charge against him involved speci-
ficatiOnS of conduct prejudiciaI to the
welfare and repute of the exchange,
and the fundamental offense was send
dictate character after the officers of the
exchange had prohibited such practices
Galbraith has handsome offices in
Wall street. He Joined the CCnsOH-
dated exchange in October, 1896 He had
been in Wall street for several years
before he went into business for him
self and was last employed by E. B.
Cuthbert and company, who went out
of business under an assignment When
AIiller's concern in Brooklyn was at
tracing public attention Galbraith
was issuing circulars which promised
great returns on money cOnided to him
for investment. The exchange directors
made a ruling against the sending out
of such circulars by members, and their
claim is that he disregarded it. Gal
braith was arraigned before the direc-
tors December ], and part of the evil
dence against him was his circulars,
which conveyed the impression that he
was syndicating his phenomenal luck.
One of these circulars said. in part:
since writing you on October l. we
have made a, number of profitable turns
for our clients in the stock market;
to have funds in our hands on October
10. have earned upward of 100 per cent
on their investments, and their profits
are increasing every day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
CHINESE PIRATES ACTIVE.
Numerous Cases of Ships Beng Loot
ed Reported In Chinese Waters

Vancouver, b c., Dec 15.-The
steamer Empress of India arrived to-
day from Yokohama bringing Chinese
and Japanese advices to December L
Numerous cases of piracy in Chinese
waters are ported.
on the steamer Chong Kong from
WI Chow to Kun Chick, number of
pirates who had boarded as passengers
suddenly produced reVOlVers and held
up the passengers and crew. After
wOunding the captain and the officers,
all the passengers valuables, together
with II cases of opium and $4,000 in
bullion, were then loaded into the
steamers launch in which the pirates
escaped with their booty.
were not so successful Adopting SINH
lar tactics to those on the Chong Kong
they attempted to loot the steamer Pc
Yang, but after a hard fight in which
four pirates and two of the Pc Yang's
sailors were killed, the captain sue
ceeded in overcoming and placing in
irons all the surviving pirates except
two, who jumped overheard and were
drowned rather than to submit to cap
ture.
The price of goods is increasing daily
in consequence of the piratical attacks
and the difficulty and danger of send
ing cargOes from place to place. There
are said to be between 20 and 80 pratt
cal craft infesting the waters of Can
ton. carrying from 80 to so men, and
all well armed. Their principal places
of resort are KOlama, TaiO, Nampan
and Tinpak.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
TUNNEL GIBRALTAR.
Gigantic Engineering Scheme
of Frenchman.

New York, Dec. IA dispatch to the
Herald from Paris says:
A gigantic undertaking for tunnelling
the Straits of Gibraltar is receiving at
tentiOn now.
NJ. Jean Berlier, the famous civil en-
gineer who is the author Of the project,
has just published in book form the re-
suit of his studies in connection with
it.
He considers that an intercOntinental
tunnel, uniting Spain and Morocco. pro-
longed by a railway from Tang1er5 to
Lalla Naghnia would prove invaluable
for the successful development of
Frances African colonies.
From sOundings taken by him, NJ.
Berlier has proved the existence Of a
compact rock formation across the
straits, which guarantees so1dity and
impermeability The undertaken he
says. would be no more difficult than
the piercing Of Mont Gents, Saint Goth
ard, the Arlberg, or the Simplon. He
adds that if the diplomatic obstacles
are not greater than the natural, sue
cess is certain.
He estimates that a tunnel of Al
kilometres (251a miles) would cost S24,-
600 600, and that the work would re
quire seven years. He calculates that
the connection of the lines of the Al
gerian railway system and the extern
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15
gro MEET EVERY MONTH.
Plan of the Chicago Congress of Re
Iigions.

uGlOnS
Chicago, Dec. ia permanent con-
gress of Chicago ministers of all de-
nominations to meet every month may
result from the Inid-continental con-
gress of religions which concluded a
three days session at Sinai temple yes
terday. A united effort on the part of
the ministers in an endeaVOr to effect
civic and religious reforms is stated as
the object of the proposed congress.
The plan was suggested by the Rev.
r. A White, pastor of the Stewart Az
enue Universalist church. and was com
mented upon favorably by a number of
ministers. A resolution offered tending
toward immediate unificatiOn of Chi
cagO churches was deemed too hasty
by the congress, and instead a resOlu-
ton giving the Rev. G. r. Pike author
ity to call a preliminary meeting of
ministers to discuss the question at
such time as he might see fit was pass
ed.
Mr.. White said of the proposed con-
gress:
IF this plan is followed out the min
istery of Chicago will become a power
for good. At meetings of the congress
we can decide to discuss the same sub
jects from our pulpits at certain times
and simultaneously tell the people of
political and other evils of the hour"
The Rev. G. R Pike said:
New York has adopted this plan and
has found it most satisfactory
DR.. H. W. Thomas said
I'VE should all work together to one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-15

up his friends by telephone to spring
a pun on them. His friends are talk
ing Of holding an indignation meeting.
Mr.. A. K. Wilson, secretary of the
grand lodge of Masons of Kansas, Will
return the first of the week from Wash
ington, where he took part in the me-
mortal exercises at the grave Of George
Washington
Peter Lindburg. a Santa Fe brake
man who lives in Argentine and was
at one time marshal of that city, fell
from the roof of a box car in the To-
peka yards Thursday and sustained
painful injuries.
Postmaster Guthrie has received au-
thority from the pOstoffice department
to add another mailing clerk to the
force in the Topeka office during the
next six weeks, in order to care for the
holiday rush. He has appointed H. G.
BardsIey.
The Will of the late Major Innan has
never been prObated for the reason
that none of the heirs have attended to
the matter. There is practically no
estate to be claimed. although at the
time the will was made Major Inman
expected to realize handsomely from
the sale of his books
James Courtney was arrested yester-
day by Sergeant Tim Donovan and IN
DER sheriff Williams on a warrant from
Missouri charging him with grand
larceny. 1t is charged that the crime
was committed at Pineville, Mcdonald
county. He is being held here until
an officer comes after him.
The Topeka Athletic association has
rendered an invitation to the All-Star
and DOniphan Bowling cubs of Kansas
City and st. Joseph respectively to
come to Topeka and bowl on the as
ISOLATION alleys. The Topeka team
would like to have a game the same
day with the winning team.
Many people come to the county trea-
surer's office to pay real estate taxes
and expect the office force to know
where their land is It would expedite
matters if people would bring a descrip-
ton of their land with them, as real
estate tax rolls are made up by lot
number and location, and not by the
name of the owner.
The budding poet who contributed the
following gem to the State Journal
would better turn his attention to
farming: AS the snow comes down so
white and light and the thermometer
tries to hide itself from sight; the
dreams of the plumber these cold nights
are filled no doubt. with thoughts of
frozen water pipes"