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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-18

of the better element" of which we
hear so much in politics. Why this
|, contrast? New York is an old eastern
state for which no allowance can be
made. 1t is expected that a new state.
with an adventurous and breezy popu-
lation, will indulge in occasional ex-
cesses which are frowned down in the
staid, church-guarded East. Yet we
see championship fights within the
gates Of the metropolis with hardly a
whisper of disapproval while SINH
lar event in the West is made the sub
ject of denunciatory editorials, sermons
and prayers. 1t is evident that the
sports" of the East have played it low
down on the West. They have en-
couraged such prohibitory legislation in
the West as will drive all of the great
events to the East, and while the good
people of Montana, Nevada and neigh
boring commemorative are frwning up
on the ring, the good people of New
York monopolize the events and the
shekels. Nor is this the only inter-
estng phase of the recent encounter
For the first time we have been inform
ed by minister of the gospel that the
Lord was in the ring, the preacher
father of Jeffries insisting that the
Almighty took a hand in the 18th
round. FitZsimmons is willing to ad-
nit that he was whipped fairly. but
he did not know that he was going
against such odds. On the other hand,
those who have interviewed him say
that he saw nothing heavenly in the
ring, but emphatically asserts that 1t
was hi. Here Is chance for a
heated argument between the Rev MIR.
Jeffries and the defeated pugilist
About the only real satisfaction over
the result of the fight is found in the
patriotic desire to have the champion
an American. John l.. Sullivan ex-
pressed the sentiment of this part of
the country when he said that he was
glad that an American had won the
championship-and by the way, much
Of Sullivan's popularity is due to his UNI
wavering patriotism and his willing
ness to assert at all times and in all
places that America has the best of
everything. from battleships to prize
fighters. His recent remarks recall to
mind the statement which he made
when in Butte interview ] asked him
how America compared with the for
eign countries which he had seen;
"Why," said he, Il would rather die in
a pest house in America than live in
palace in any other country on earth.
Now for the starring tour of Jeffr!es.
There are dollars awaiting him in every
town and city in the land, and billy
Brady is not the manager to overlook
the opportunity.
AS for politics, it has gone into the
country for the summer season. New
York hears nothing of it, save an oe-
casional rumor of district fight with
In the Tammany organization, hghts
which serve to keep the tiger properly
alive to his duties. So far as the 1e-
publicans of this section are concerned
Mckinley is ut" and will be renomi-
mated.
JOHN NJ. QUINN.
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From What to Eat.
Deacon Johnson-Do you fink you
kood support nah daughter eff you
married her?
Jim Jackson-Suttunly.
Deacon Johnson-Hab you ebber seen
her eat?
Jim Jackson--Suttunly.
Deacon Johnson--Hab you ebher seen
her eat when nobody was watchin her!
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An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS. manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA F1G SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the oyotom. 1t
is the one perfect Strengthening 1axa-
tive, cleansing the system effcctually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, mako it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get it's beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name OF the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCTcco, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. MlJv YORK. N. r.
Fer sale by all Druggists. Soc. per bottle.
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Moki Tea positively Cures Sick Head
ache, indigestion and nstipation A delight.
full hern drink Removes ali eruptions of the
skin, producing perfect complexion. money
refunded. 70 cts. and so cts For sale by Smith
Drug Co., Anaconda, and Psrchen- D. Aeheut
Drug Co., Butte.
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Experience is the Best Teacher. Use
Acker's English Remedy in any case of coughs
colds or Group. Should it fail to give mm ediats
relief money refunded. rs cts. and so cts,
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yy~seA@sA
Williams kidney Pills

Acker's English Remedy will stop n
cough at any time, and will curs the worst cold
in twelve hours or money refunded. 25 cts and
80 cts
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Acker's English Kennedy is bevond cues
ton the greatest of all modern remedies. Ii will
cure cough or cold Immediately or money back
% cts. and so cts.
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What He Lacked.

What He Lacked.
From Puck.
ITO what do you attribute Swell
hams failure in life2 Didn't he ann
high enough?"
"Oh, yes; but he didn't have the am
munitionl !"
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communities, have every reason to con-
graduate themselves upon the improv-
ed conditions and count confidently
upon increased power and glory for
the commonwealth. No one knows
this better than the citizens of the
state who keep in touch with the prog
ress of events, but it may be well to
record the facts as they appear at this
end of the line.
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A Serious Question.

JOHN NJ. QUINN.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-03
SQUAw MEN oUSTED.
The Government Dispossesses 10000
Families In the Indian
Territory.

In 1895, Henry L. Dawes, for many
years one of the United States senators
from Massachusetts,, was appointed
chairman of a commission created by
congress to endeavor to secure from the
five civilized tribes of Indians, in Indian
territory, their voluntary assent to the
abandonment of tribal relations.
After the commission found that local
causes had defeated its object, congress
authorized ii to make a census of the
tribes, ascertain who were and who
were not citizens, and suggest plan for
the division of the lands of the Indians
among those who were found to be citi-
Zens.
Under the last authority the commits
sion has issued orders that all inter
married white men were intruders and
would have to leave the territory. This
means that fully 10000 white, or
"squaw," men who have married into
these tribes must leave their families,
possessions and business interests, and
seek homes elsewhere.
Tribal custom, if not law, has recog-
nized the white man who married an In
dian woman as an equal Indian citizen,
and, hence, eligible to acquire property
These "squaw men" have settled the
theirs of nearly $4,000 half-blood chill
dren, and now declare they Will not sur
render their acquired rights.
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TESTING THE QUALITY OF AIR.
An Idea as to It's Purity May Be De-
rived by Using Smoke or
Peppermint, 3.

Once a year is quite often enough to
have the plumbing tested for the escape
of sewer gas. There are two methods
of doing this-the peppermint test and
smoke lest. The latter, says Chicago
exchange, is regarded as the most alb
solute, though both are used. When
such test is made the regular escapes
for the water are plugged up and smoke
is pumped into the pipes from the roof.
For this purpose there is special ma
chine which combines furnace and a
force pump. In the little furnace are
put old rags or discarded Christmas
trees, or anything which will make a
fine smudge. AS soon as these are in
good smoking condition the smudge is
forced Gown into the pipe and tour
of examination is made. If the smoke
escapes at any point it can be detected
at once.
The peppermint test is made from
the roof also. The escapes are plugged
up and then about pint of peppermint
oil is poured in the roof pipe, followed
by a bucket of hot water. The odor of
the peppermint is SO penetrating that
it will quickly escape at any defective
spot. But the man who handles the
peppermint has to stay on the roof un-
til the examination is complete or the
whole house will be permeated with the
OdOr.
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Big Fir For Warships.
The most valuable car ,

The most valuable car slm'
ever cut by the big m lis. P
Sound lies in the German ba A.is
mis- at the Tacoma mill. 1t comprises
$4,000 feet of matchless western
Washington fir, and is valued at $685.
$50, or $29 thousand feet.
This cargo is destined for the navy
OF the Kaiser, and will be taken to
Hamburg direct. The ship j. expect
ed to sail at noon Thursday.
Although not quite million feet of
lumber are in the cargo, it is a fact
millions of feet of the finest fir logs
grown in the forests of Puget Sound
were cut to supply the order. None
but the best would be accepted. The
slightest blemisb would bar stick.
"Why, sir, a single knot as large as
thumb would alone render stick
fifty feet long unacceptable" said
Capt. Mehring, master of tie Artemis.
as he glowed over the rare cargo he
has in his charge.
"Crow bars?" continued the skipper;
"why, they were never allowed within
sight of the sticks, and the men hand
led the pieces with kid gloves.
"Ropes bound around the sticks were
placed with the utmost care when
loading, and when an abrasion was
noted or an edge turned, out went the
timber.
"The order was so large that it was
distributed between three of the largest
OF Puget Sound mills, and yet so diff
cult have they found the production
OF such a cargo, the declare they do
not want similar order.
"The mills furnishing the cargo are
the Ludlow, Blakely and the Tacoma.
The largest installment is from the
Tacoma mill, and amounts to more
than 100000 feet.
every stick is from "a to 81 feet
long, and four by four inches other
wise.
"I arrived on the Sound for the car
go November %, and have been busy
at some one of the three mills all the
time. l was allowed thirty three non
rainy days in which to load, and have
nine of them left. It will probably
take me lis days or thereabouts to get
home. On my last trip I made it in
! 115."-Ledger.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-03
A REAL FORTRESS.
The Russian Monastery of Soloyetsk
in Archangel, Is Well
Protected.

The monastery of Solovetsk, in Arch
angel, Russia, is inclosed on every side
by wall of granite powders, measur-
ing nearly mile in circumference, and
is the best protected in thesworld. The
monastery itself is very strongly forti-
fled, being supported by round and
square towers about 80 feet in height
with walls 90 feet in thickness. The
monastery consists in reality of six
churches, which are completely filled
with statues of all kinds and precious
stones. Upon the walls and the towers
surrounding these churches are mount
ed huge guns, which in the time OF the
Crimean war were directed against the
British White sea squadron. The monks
who inhabited the monastery at that
time marched in procession on the
granite walls while the shells were fy-
ing over their heads. to prove how little
they feared the attack of the British
fleet. Ten thousand pilgrims come an
nually to Solovetsk from all parts OF
Russia to view the churches and the
relies. They are conveyed in steamers
commanded and manned solely by
monks. -
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-03
THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM.
What One Sees Who in This Day
Visits the Most Historic Spot
in Judea,

b j. James Tissot, the great French
artist, who has made the remarkable
illustrations for the Life of Christ. ("
writes CT christmas at Bethlehem /" in
Century:
The town of Bethlehem is shaped
in the form of crescent, descending.
terrace by terrace, the side of the hill
on which it is built. On one of these
terraces are grouped the massive build
ings of the Latin and Greek converts.
between which stands the basiiica.
charming the eye by the peculiar grace
of its lines. All the houses are dis
tinctly Jewish in appeara nee, with fat
roofs capped by cupolas, and many of
them have pointed archways which offer
pleasant places for repose in hours of
sun or shade.
This creeping of the houses down
into the very gardens of the valley
heightens wonderfully the beauty of
the elandScape; while in the background,
toward the Dead sea, the mountains OF
Moab tower majestically above the gen
tie unduiations of hill and vale. Every
feature of this never-to- be- forgotten
scene is full of sacred significance. In
front OF the city you are shown the field
where Ruth and Boaz met. and near by
is the spot where the shepherds were
told of our Sayiour's- birth. At point
still nearer the crescent-shaped city is
the we'll from which David so desired
drink after doing battle. A little far
ther on, and quite by itself. is the tomb
of Rachel, beyond which are other
battle fields mentioned in the Bible"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-03
Prepare for Spring.

Don't let this season overtake you be-
fore you have attended to the imp ort-
ant duty of purifying your blood
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. By tax
ing this medicine now you may save
sickness that will mean time and mo-
ney as we'll as suffering later on.
Hoods Sarsspsarilla will give you
rich, red blood, good appetite, good di-
gestion and sound, healthy body.
It is the greatest and best spring
medicine because it is the One True
Blood Purifier. Its unequalled record
of marvellous cures has won for II the
confidence of the whole people.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-03

Ihave used Ripans Tabules with 20 much salts
faction that can cheerfully recommend them.
Have been troubled fos about three years with
what called bilious attacks coming on regularly
once week. Was told by different physicians
that it was caused by bad teeth, Of which had
several had the teeth extracted. but the at
tacks continued. had seen advertisements Of
Ripans Tabules In ali the papers but had NO faith
In them, but about six weeks stnce friend In
duced me to try them. Have taken but two Of the
ANAL scent boxes Of the Tabules and have had
no recurrence Of the attacks. Have never given .
testimonial for anything before. but the great
amount Of good which believe has been done mo
by Ripans Tabules induces mo TO add mine 20 the
many testimonials you doubtless have In your
noasesaion now. 4. T. DEWITT.
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Washington, her Resources andOutput'

Fisheries output, 1898, $3,OOOOOo.
Wheat crop, 10000, 900 bushels, $12,-
100000.
Oat yield, worth ST. 100000.
Other grain and hay, value 81 ,500,-
600.
Fruit yield, 1898, ST, 100000.
Hop crop, 81 500 bales, 81 100000.
Coal, 1,7I5,515 tons, $4,288, ,787 so.
Precious metals, 1898, $2,500,000.
Butter product, 2,66O,7O9 pounds,
$53O,OoO.
Cheese output, 5S7, 1908 pounds, $780,
900.
Lumber cut 10000, 600 feet, $5 ,4OO,-
900.
Shingles. 3,OOO,OOO,OOO, $3,45O,OOO.
Lumber industry, 1898, $1,O0O,000.
Railway trackage in state, 3,201
miles; assessed $20,274,675.
Possessions three finest natural har-
bors on the Pacific.
Total area of State, 69,994 square
miles.
Water frontage, 1,576 miles.
Standing timber, 1O0,OO0.0O0, 900
feet, lowest estimate.
Foreign lumber shipments, $685.
600 feet.
Coastwise lumber shipments 1885,
100000 feet.
Eastern shipments, It's 100000 feet.
Foreign exports wheat from Puget
Sound 6,S10,75O bushels.
Foreign flour shipments, 675,725
barrels.
Increase in breadstuff exports, ST.
790,321 over 1897.
Total value Puget Sound foreign ex-
ports, SIG, $3.50.
Increased value foreign shipments
So ,527,76
Vessels entered district, 1860; tom
mage, / ,13S ,404.
Vessels cleared. 1884; tonnage, L.
174,537.
Total assessed valuation of property,
1929, ,996, ,294.
Total assessed value live stock, $819,
148.
Value of 1861, ,192 acres of land
assessed $75,756,3
Improvements on 2,679,247 acres
assessed 81 ,267 ,6S7.
Vast areas open to settlement.
Best favored state in natural re-
sources.
Most comfortable climate in the
world.
Richest soil on the earth's surface.
Most attractive state to Western
homeseekers.
Washington is the Paradise of the
Pacific. West Coast Trade.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-03
Facts About Mason Co. Washington.

The editor receives many inquiries
from people iii all sections of the Un-
ION, as to Industries, wages, lands, etc.,
and to obviate the necessity of writ
ing letters, the following general re-
plies have been prepared. The Editor
will add further information, but en-
qulrers should always send stamps.
WAGES.
Logging camp wages range from 81
$3.50 per day. and the employees are
charged board.
Carpenters So to So per day.
Ordinary labor $I50 to So;
Woodworkers $3.50 to So;
Farm labor 500. to $25. per N onth
The nature of work, the skill of
workman, and condition of the mark
ct makes difference in wages.
RENTS.
A house in Shelton rents from IS
to $40; some poorer buildings are
cheaper, but good comfortable d vel
ling brings $S to $40. Houses are
scarce here.
There are some farms and ranches
which can be rented cheap. and one
or two places, which can be had for a
year or two for keeping them up.
FUEL.
Wood is burned almost entirely.
Fir wood sell at 80 cents to ST.. per
rick (half cord) delivered. Hard wood
alder and maple will cost little more.
On the ranches and away from town
wood costs the cutting.
LIVING.
The cost of living in section is very
moderate, very few things being much
higher than in the East, and many
much lower.
Best flour is 80 cents to 81. per sack.
Butter, l5 to 80 cents, according to
season.
Eggs, Is to 80 cents according to
season.
Potatoes and other vegetables, 25 to
5O cents per bushel.
/ Fruits and vegetables ale becoming
very plentiful, producing heavily, and
are within the reach Of all.
LAND PRICES.
Practically no good vacant land
convenient to settlement, is available
| for homesteaders. The Northern Pa
cifc and the Mill companies own large
bodies of logged-off lands, some OF
which are well situated for agricultur-
al purposes, which are offered for sale
at prices ranging from 81 to $5 per
acre on the and 10 year contract
plan, which is very reasonable.
We advise homeseekers that the
best and cheapest plan for them is to
find a partly improved ranch and buy
1T, where they will find everything
ready to begin making living. This
is good section for workers, and idlers
and people who are not willing to
work are not wanted. There are good
openings for milling, or other business,
or intelligent farming IN Mason Co..
but no one should come without suffi-
cient means to secure start.
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have been i great sufferer from constipation
for over dve years. Nothing gave me any relief.
Ny feet and legs and abdomen were bloated 20
dress. l saw Ripans Tabuies advertised In our
daily paper. bought some and took them a. direct
ed. Have taken them about three weeks and there
Is such change! am not constipated any more
and owe It all to Ripans Tabules. lam 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 will
take some time. he has been sick 20 long. You
Mrs. xARY GoRNAx CLARII
have BEEN suffering from headaches ever
since was . little girl could never ride in Q
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-03

y once In a while
the newspapers
tell of some once
beautiful woman
who has been
consigned to an
asylum, a because
physical weak
ness drove her
to seek tempo
rary strength in
the alchelic mix
lures that are
found on many
wotnen's toilet
tables.
The story is an
old, but ever
n e W one. A
w o N a n Fl n d S
herself suffering
from weakness,
nervousness, de-
cnOn1ercv ar1
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-03

~ ox ~ AAeo y CkOWOcO
place without getting Q
headache and sick at my
stomach. ! heard about
Ripans Tabules from an
aunt Of mine who was
taking them for catarrh
Of the stomach. She had
found such relief from
their use she advised me
to take them too. and I
have been doing so since
last October. and win
say they have complete
~ cured my headaches.
! am twenty-nine years
old. You are welcome
TO use this testimonial
xrs. J. BRooxlgY11
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-03

Ny seven-year-old boy
suffered with pains In
his head. constipstion
and complatned OF his
stomach. He could not
eat IKE children Of his
age do and hat he
did eat did not agree
With him. He was thin
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-03

u,ELCOME CHAPTER, NO 40.
w ORDER EASTERN STAR.
Meets every Saturday after Full! moon OF eacn
month"; all members in good standing are
made welcome.
MAGGIE HILTON, y. u. foOL
Worthy MatrOn. oeC.
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rHELTON LODGE, NO. g.
y l. o. o. F.
Regular meeting every Wednesday evening
lSOP.M in the odd Fellow s Hall. Shelton
Wash All members il goodstanding, cordially
invited to attend.
J. A. MORRISON, u. j. MORRISON
NG R. Sec.
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E E. CrcSa Post No. 80, G. A. R.
Meetsln Shorter's hall first and third Friday
ngntS OF each month. Comrades are cordially
iu'lied to visit and join.
FRANK MCNSoN, C T. HuNTLEY,
Adjutant. Commander
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pACIFIC LODGE, NO. 66,
X. OF P.
Meets the first and third Friday evenings OF
0leach month at the Masonic Hall. Visitln
IL. HUNTER, J. E. sLIGH,
X. OF L. IS. G. C.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-03

rIRsT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. HURCH.-
. a,
Preaching every sabbath at Ii O'Clock a. NJ
and S +. NJ. Sabbath school at ZIP A. N.
prsyer meeting at P. NJ. every Ihursoa!
Everybody is invited to attend. Seats tree.
REV. L. J. COvINGToN. Pastor
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-02-03
Society Cards.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, p.sroR
'p,o0obirc snrvices every Sunday at IL, a. NJ
and r'S'1,- D. m. sunday school at loP, ovsrS b;
Thursday evening at o'clock followed by y.
G class All are made welcome at these SERVICES
corner Fifth and Gotta SITS.
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f'EDAR CAMP No $50.
WOODNEN OF THE WORLD.
,ietS ,leetS every lst. and Srd Tuesday at Masonic
r;sas s,l, shelton Visiting neighbUrs cordially in
,I ,'gu 70 70 camp with US, A. w. FREDSON
A1'' Nunson, Clerk. Consul