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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27

EVERY newspaper in the State of
Washington, and it must ego agin the
grain" of some of them, is full of
items telling of the prosperity of the
people of their several sections, the
increase OF wages and steady work for
the laboring man. 1t is barely posi-
BILE that these happy conditions are
not considered by some people as
"good times" but most of us ask only
for these conditions to remain. This
is the condition in every line of indus
try In the state. and especially in the
lumber woods, where men are scarce
and good wages the rule. Produce.
provisions and supplies generally are
on rising market, and it costs little
more to live, but wages are at the ton
notch and all who wish to work find
steady employment. If men are so
disposed more money can be laid by
now Shan At any time for ten years
past, and sensible people will make
the most of their opportunity. We
remember the graveyard prophecies
made by those who urged Bryan's
cause three years ago, and contrast
those times with the present. Time
has proven that those leaders were
either ignorant or had no desire for
the welfare of the people, and we
shudder to think "what might have
been" In the financial and war history
OF the United States, had its destinies
been IN the hands of Bryan and his
followers. Another four years like
those OF Cleveland's last reign would
have been blight worse than plaene
over this fair country.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27

SIR Wilfrid Laurier deplores the
fact that there are million Canadians
in the United States, and says, "this
Canadian emigration is fact thai
must be put stop to-" This is more
easily said than done. The United
States offers superior attractions in
the way of employment in its mills
and factories, and greater advantages
to those who wish to engage III mer-
camille or other business, and the
young Canadian finds peculiar attrac-
tions in the hustle and energy of the
states as compared with the slow-going
methods of the past in vogue at home
Tacoma Ledger.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27
Wages are Higher.

William Blackman, state mill and
factory inspector, and member of the
State Labor Board, arrived in the city
this morning after visit to Eastern
Washington. Mr.. Blackman said he
inspected the machinery in number
OF mills in Spokane and other cities
and found it to be at least 100 per
cent safer than it was at this time last
year. Spokane was fourishing and
there was good deal of building 90
ing on. There was work for everybody,
III the Palouse country the farmers
were happy,for the wheat yield had
been very large. It was estimated
that Stevens County would produce
1WOOOO bushels of wheat. Wages
had advanced about 10 per cent all
over the state and there seemed to be
prosperity everywhere.--Seattle Times
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27
Michigan Boys Windfall.

At least 45 members of the First
Washington regiment will be consider
ably richer than was generally suppos-
ed when the boys are mustered out,
and this fact is due to the liberality of
the people of the state of Michigan.
The legislature of that state at its last
session provided that all native born
citizens who served in the Spanish
American war should be paid $3.50
per month while in service. In the
First Washington regiment there are
40 native sons of Michigan, according
to the records in Adjutant General
Fox's office. The first Washington on
being mustered out will have been in
service Is months, and the As soldier
boys referred to will have quite Wind
fall as the result of Michigan's gem
erosity.-Olympian.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27

IT is believed the settlers will unite
and fight the Northern Pacific Rail
way company, which recently filed a
timber reserve in lieu of land scrip on
the even numbered sections in town
ship IA, range west, in Lewis county.
Twenty-Five settlers are interested, and
some of them have lived on their land
eight years waiting for the government
to perfect the survey so they could
file.-Mont esanO Vidette.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27
3.205 Americans in Dawson.

Northwest mounted police censu,
takers have completed the enumera.
ton OF Dawson's population. They
md that the Klondlke capital contain,
4'445 souls. OF these 1869 are males
and 7S6 females. Included in the to.
tai are also 1853 children under the
age OF IA years. The following are
the nationalities represented:
ARABIA, l; China, 1; Greece, /; Hol.
land /; Denmark, 8; Austria, 4: Bel.
gum, 4; Russia, 4; Spain, 5; Finland
: Italy, 3; native Indiane, IL; Japan,
a.; Norway, Is; Australia, Is; Sweden
~; Germany. As; Ireland, 4S; France.
%; Scotland, So; England, 200: Can.
ada, 945; United States 1905. The
work OF taking the census, which "a,
conducted under the direction Of Con.
stable Smith, required seventeen davs
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27
IF we didn't have to Eat.

If we didn't have to Eat.
Life would be an easy matter
If we didn't have to eat,
If we never had to utter,
won't you pass the bread and butter
Likewise push along the platter
Full of meat?"
Yes, if food were obsolete
Life would be jolly treat
If we didn't-shine or shower,
Old or young, bout every hour
Have to eat, eat, eat, eat, eat
'Twould be jolly if we didn't have
to eat!
We could save lot of money
If we didn't have to eat.
Could we cease our busy buying,
Baking, broiling, brewing, frying,
Life would then be oh, so sunny
And complete!
And we wouldn't fear to greet
Every grocer in the street
If we didn't-man or women,
Every hungry, helpless human
Have to eat, eat, eat; eat, eat
We'd save money if we didn't
have to eat!
All our worry would be over
If we didn't have to eat.
Would the butcher, baker, grocer,
Get our hard earned dollars? No, sir !!
We would then be right in clover,
Cool and sweet;
Want and hunger we would cheat,
And we'd get there with both feet
If we didn't-poor or wealthy,
Halt or nimble, sick or healthy
Have to eat, eat, eat, eat, eat
We could get there if we didn't
have to eat
New Orleans Picayune.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27

LAST spring the Lummi Indians
prophesied that the ensuing summer
would bring not more than two weeks
of hot weather. They hit it right, with
several days to spare. Now the In
dams declare that there will be nc
winter during the coming five months
We trust the first families have lost
none of the their powers in the bust
ness of fore telling.-Whatcom Blade
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27

BoYcorr the trusts! That's the
way to drive them to the wall. Boy
colt the steel trust-be honest. Quit
the soap trust and go dirty. Boycott
the tobacco and chewing gum trusts
chew the rag. Quit the sugar trust
don't get sweet on anybody, male 81
female. Boycott the match trust
don't get married. Quit the whisky
trust drink buttermilk and catnip
tea. Quit the oil trust 60 to bed At
dusk. Boycott the coal trust the
next world win be hot enough to make
up for any chillineas il this one.-Ex-
change.
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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27
Commissioners Proceedings.

Gam. SHELTON, WASH. Oct. 3d. 1899.
Board of Mason County Commissioners met
pursuant to adjournm ent. Present full Board
and Clerk,
The road election returns having been receiv-
ed, Board proceeded to canvass the same. Fol-
lowing supervisors were elected and tax voted
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27

There being tie vote for supervisor in Road
Dist Is, the Board deferred action until next
regular meeting.
Supervisors of the several road districts below
appeared and made settlement with the Board
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27

The fee books of the Auditor, Clerk and Sheriff
/, examined and found correct.
The Road Supervisors of the County are here
by allowed to pay help for roadwork at the rate
of 81 per day, per man and 81 per day for man
and team.
The Auditor was allowed clerk to extend the
tax rolls at the rate OF $225 per day
The Treasurer ordered to transfer the sum of
667.40 from General Indebtedness fund to Cur
rent Expense fund.
Commissioner of Dist was authorized to have
Buding road opened.
Commissioner of Dist 8 authorized to have
needed repairs made on Shelton Kamilche road.
Mark Aver was allowed 5000 from funds of
road dist1S for road work on order of Comr
Latham.
No further business appearing the minutes
We're read and approved, after which the follow
ing allowances were made:
NJ Duckworth days Is miles $50
Henry Latham &C 20 1000
Thos O'Nelll I" 500
Board then adjourned sine die
Attest D. NJ DUcKwoRTH,
A.. B. BELL. Clerk. Chairman
One more Victor Bicycle, a ladies'
wheel, left, and for sale cheap, at
Barger's.
Complete line of Mating at Mum
sons.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27

1895. s ass 81
1896 ........ e6S IA
1897 ... s60 SO
1897-Errors and rebates ..... 3,21O AZ
1929 SO
Appeared Treasurer Fredson with his ac-
counts and vouchers, his quarterly statement
showing as follows:
BALANCE IN FUNDS
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27

w persons to represent us as Managers in this
and close by counties. Salary 5000 year and
expenses. Straight, bona fide. no more, no less
salary. Position pertinent. Our references
any bank in any town. 1t is mainly office work
conducted at home. Reference Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. THE DOMINION
COMPANY, Dept. g. Chicago
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-27


The petition of Edwin Arnold for reduction
of taxes for the years 1895 and 1896 received
Board decided they had no jurisdiction in the
matter at this time.
Appeared Morris for Tacoma Mill Co and
asked that the interest on delinquent taxes on
certain lands be stricken out. Board upon adj
vice of Pros Attorney, decided it could do moth
ing in the matter. The following bills examin-
ed and allowed from Current Expense fund
A w Shelly, Drug Co charge $4.35
Wiley, Wood I" aud livery 500
G M Ward, attend :" $500
E C Mclaughlin " /" 1000
Mcdonald & O'Neill supplies poor 37.17
Wiley & Wood, coffin etc IS 1925
Town of Shelton, water rent months 1900
Bancroft. w hitney Co, Ballingers Codes 1900
H Drum use of boats to Coroner 150
Mcdonald d O'NeiH, Office supplies 2S5
L R Byrne, travel expense 100
Wiley & Wood, bridge plank from Bdg i'd 1874
Mcdonald & O'Neill, pillow and scraper each
for Road Dists and 10 from Bdg fund $500
At 4o'clock Board adjourned until 9 m to-
morrow.
Ocr. "a, 1899 a. m.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
All present.
The following amounts of personal tax were
certified by the Treasurer as uncollectable and
same was cancelled by the Board
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-30
MANY PROGRAMMES
FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
uOQ prno Juyatr NToxr

9OS Broadway, May %.
Memorial day will be fittingly celebrated
in this city. The parade will form at the
Exposition building and will consist of
police, officers of the day, all the Grand
Army posts, Veteran Reserves, Sons
of Veterans and other organizations. The
details of the parade, as set forth in
Grand Marshal Bixby's regular orders,
were published in full in The Call last
Thursday. The line of march will be from
the Exposition Hall to Twelfth and Web
ster, to Broadway, to Fourteenth, to
Washington, to Eighth. to Broadway, to
Sixth, to Washington, to Seventh, where
cars will be taken to Mountain View Gem
etery.
The exercises will be held at the G. A.
r. plot. The president of the day will be
John r. Scupham, and one of the fea-
lures will be patriotic songs by school
children.
At the First Baptist Church in this
evening there will be suitable exercises.
The Grafton will be delivered by Hon
Frank MCGOWAN. There are thirty-four
of the nations dead to be honored to-
morrow in this city.
Mayor Snow learned from the Preside
to-day that all flags on public buildings
and on Government quarters are placed
at half mast on Memorial day, and this
rule will be followed on the public build
ngs, fire houses and school houses in this
city.
has also been arranged for tomorrow.
AT the Alameda Tennis Club in Alameda
a county championship will be decided.
The Oakland Golf Club has arranged for
a foursome match for gentlemen only,
the contestants being Orestes Pierce, r.
Miller, II. NJ. A. Miller, J. II. Ames, G. S.
Wheaton and H. II. Smith.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-30
P|CNICKERS
THREATENED TO
HANG STERNBERG
Lively Time at the
Mariners Outing.

There was a lively scrap" at the picnic
given by the Mariners Association Sun
Gay which for time threatened to result
ir general riot.
The trouble was brought about by a
gang of 'grafters' from the city. who
attempted to rob the susceptible members
Of the association by various sure-thing
gambling devices. Scarcely had the boat
containing the picnlckers left the city
when the president of the organization dis
covered the presence Of at least half
dozen "grafters" and "sure-thing" opera
tors. He at once held a consultation with
several other officers of the association
and 1t was agreed that in case they at
tempted to work" the crowd they were
to be summarily dealt with.
After arriving at the picnic grounds one
of the gang opened up a drop" game,
which is prohibited by law. Several
boosters" gathered around the operator
OF the skin game and vainly endeavored
10 induce the anxious oI1ookers to make
a bet.
yer can't lose" confidently remarked
one of the gang to a member of the as
sociation, who appeared to be interested
IN the game.
PLAY ffve-dollar note and if yer don't
win I'll see that yer get yer money back"
wel-dressed young man, who was
guest of the association. overhearing the
assuring words Of the "capper." quickly
produced his purse and taking out
five-dollar gold piece placed it with the
dealer. OF course he lost and after real
izing that he had been robbed he entered
a vigorous kick In few minutes the
members of the association. learning of
the robbery, decided to drive the graft
ers' off the grounds. While they were
discussing how to get rid of them another
guest complained that he had been robbed
of $40 by a pea and SHELF operator.
Angered beyond measure a specially Sc
lected committee of mariners charged on
the grafters" and after wrecking the
drop" game started TO dispense the gang.
IT was then that the fun commenced.
One of the boosters for the game. who
is known as Crooked George" drew his
revolver and threatened to kill anybody
who interfered with him.
He was seized from behind and quickly
disarmed of his gun AS he still showed a
disposition to be ugly he was knocked
down and severely beaten.
At this, juncture Lem Sternberg, who
was convicted of ballot-boX stufIing ana
sent to San Quentin. but was afterward
pardoned by Governor Markham, evil
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-30

IDENTIFY determined TO save the CRATER"
from being beaten to death, took hand
In the melee. He became convinced in
short time that he was up against it" as
he afterward expressed it. and took to his
heels.
At least a dozen of the brawny mariners
followed him, intending to wreak sum-
mary vengeance, as they believed that
Sternberg was responsible for the pres
erce of the members of the ''sure-thing"
fraternity. Cries of Lynch him. Shoot
the scoundrelr' and similar threatening
expressions were hurled at Sternberg as
he made rapid strides toward the railroad
and thus eluding his pursuers.
Realizing that the angry mariners
meant business, Policemen Morris and
bes cbs er a5S d49S he c4S5 6aE arsw
Sternberg tremblingly appealed to them
to save his life and as the crowd drew
back in obedience to the command of the
police officers, the. convicted ballot-box
suffer emitted sign of relief.
II had a narrow escape" he remarked.
as he wiped the beads of perspration
crowd had the best of it, but if l had
had my 45-caliber Colts with me there
would have been something doing
Thinking that Stern3erg and his friends
were still in danger of being mobbed by
the angry crowd, the police officers had
them sent back to the city on the regu-
lar train.
It's a lucky thing for them that they
cid not return on the picnic train re-
marked one of the mariners yesterday
1--WE were prepared for them and intended
tc give them a warm reception"
Sternberg denies that he was with the
gang of grafters, but admits that he in
tended TO run a roulette wheel on the
grounds providing that no objection was
offered.
Last night several members of the
Mariners Association visited police head
quarters and informed Chief Lees of the
operations of the gang of grafters at their
| picnic. To-day an effort will be made by
| the police to apprehend them.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-30
COMMISSIONERS
To PARIS MEET
AND ORGANIZE
Runyon Receives the
Hig hest Honors.

The California Commissioners of the
Paris Exposition held their first session
yesterday morning. In a short half hour
the preliminaries of organization were
perfected and the commission arrived at
status ready for the prosecution of the
labors for which they were appointed.
The morning meeting, which was in the
office of w. w. Foote in the Spreckels
building, brought the three Commissioners
together for the first time. Ben c. Tru-
man, h. w. Runyon and w. w. Foote,
the three appointees of the Governor, and
Varney w. Gaskill who was unanimous
ly elected the secretary of the commits
sion, appeared sharply at the hour of
meeting and little time was lost in reach
ing the business for which they had as
sembed. According to programme E. w.
Runyon of Red Bluff was elected presi-
dent and Gaskill secretary. Gaskills SAL
ary was fixed at $3.50 month. The Com
mfssoners then took a recess until 8
O'Clock in the afternoon, when they again
ness.
The afternoon session was held at the
permanent offices of the commission.
ter which Foote had received from Sen
ator Perkins inquiring about the arrange
ments for the distribution of the Califor-
MA EXHIBITS was read and discussed.
None of the local Commissioners seemed
to know just what the Paris Commission
eIS INTENDED 10 90 concerning the United
states exhibits, as to the space allowed
and the distribution of the local exhibits.
Foote suggested that one of the State
commission take a trip to Chicago and
consult Ferdinand w. Peck, Commission
er General of the United States, in regard
to the California exhibit. 1t was the
unanimous opinion of the State Commits
sioners to use all necessary means to Sc
cure segregated exhibit.
Without much waste of time the Com
missioners voted that one of their own
body should go on the mission, though
each one of the three was reluctant to
make the trip. Runyon was finally per-
suaded to make the journey. and he
will leave for Chicago on Friday Fer
dinand w. Peck has been telegraphed of
the action of the State Commission. and
an interview with Runyon is requested.
The sole purpose of the trip is to secure
a separate space for our exhibits, so that
the entire contribution from California
may appear by itself and have some char
acteristic and distinguishing quality.
Major Truman was appointed as
committee of one to confer with the sec
retary of the board of managers of the
Mechanics Institute Exposition and
Chairman Filcher Of the Board of Trade
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-30

to the Presidio at 10 a. m. and will be
met at the entrance by detachments
of the Third United States Artillery and
Fourth Cavalry. The procession will
proceed to the National Cemetery,
where impressive services will be held.
A solemn requiem mass will be cele-
brated for the repose of the souls of the
deceased members or Phil Sheridan
Council No. 72, Young Mems Institute,
in st. Peters Church, Alabama street,
between Twenty fourth and Twenty
fifth, at s o'clock this morning. The
sermon will be preached by Rev. Father
Grant.
The members Of Company D, First
Regiment, League of the Cross Cadets,
will go to Holy Cross Cemetery this
afternoon to decorate the grave of their
late comrade, James F. O'Brien. The
services at the grave will consist of re-
marks and prayers by. the company
chaplain, Rev. j. j. Cullen of Sacred
Heart parish, volley firing, taps, etc.
Company d belongs in Sacred Heart
parish.
In addition to these patriotic services
the following out-of-door amusements
are scheduled for the day:
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-30
WILL BATTLE FOR
THE CHAMPIONSHIP

The Sacramento ball tossers, after los
ing two straight games to Watsonville,
arrived in town yesterday and went into
practice at Recreation Park, where they
will meet the Friscos this afternoon in a
regular championship game commencing
at 2:3O o'clock. Although the Sacrament
tos look like strong aggregation on pa
per and playing fast ball, they have been
slowly falling behind in the race-a cir
cumstance which they attribute solely to
hard luck. To-day's game will introduce
Pitcher Harvey to the local fans. He
has not yet appeared this season on the
San Francisco diamond.
The lineup for the game is as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-30

Military and civic parade, escorting
G. A. R. posts as far as Van Ness ave-
nue., 10 a. m.
Exercises at G. A. R. plat, Odd Fell
lows Cemetery, Oh arrival of the pro-
cession.
Exercises at National Cemetery,
Preside Reservation, under the au-
spices of George H. Thomas Post, G.
A. B., 10 a. m.
Solemn requiem mass at st. Peters
Church, Alabama street, between
Twenty-fourth and Twenty-ffth, for
the repose of the souls of deceased
members of Phil Sheridan Council, Y.
NJ. l.
Company D, League of the Gross
Cadets, will go to Holy Cross Gene
terry in the afternoon and decorate the
grave of their late comrade, James F.
O'Brien.
Parade of Oakland posts, G. A. R.,
and escort, through Oakland at 10
a. m, to Grand Army plat in Noun
tain View Cemetery, where appropri-
ate exercises will be held
Memorial exercises at Berkeley by
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-30
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No Money to Feed Jurors.

Judges Cook and Dunno adjourned court
yesterday until Wednesday on account of
a lack of money to feed jurors, who may
happen to be celebrating on verdict
when the meal hours arrive. Judge Law
lor, however, went on with his work
Judge Lawlor said that he did not be-
lieye in courts taking arbitrary positions.
and said that he would accommodate the
business of his court to the present con-
dition. Criminals have the same right
to be tried that jarors have to eat" said
Judge Lawlor, "and | will see that all
are accommodated. Jurors will be dis
missed in time that they may eat in their
homes and the work will continue with
but little delay.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-30

stranger to exposition work Aside from
his experience in the horticultural depart
ment of the, Worlds Fair at Chicago. he
and Paris for the Southern Pacific and
Santa Fe railways. He lived in Paris for
six months, and during that time ac-
CURED considerable knowledge of the
French language. He is convinced that
the sum of s120,0o0 appropriated by the
State will enable the Commissioners to
make display highly creditable to Cali
fornia. He perceives, however, that the
cost of transportation is bound to cut
quite figure in all the calculations for
the exhibition of State products He fam
cies that quality should be of the first
consideration, and that the utmost caro-
should be taken to present the exhibits
in an artistic manner.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-30
Memorial DaY Services.

BERKELEY, May 29.-The veterans of
Lookout Mountain Post No. SS and the
Woman's Relief Corps will hold Memorial
day services tomorrow evening. Both
organizations will assemble in Odd Fell
lows Hall at 7:45 o'clock a programme
has been arranged as follows: Invoca-
ton; music; reading, Suggestions on
Memorial Day, General Miles and General
Miller" by Colonel e. =. Bancroft; music:
recitation, Mrs. M. c. Hamlin; Lincoln S
Gettysburg address, S. D. Waterman; ad-
dress, Rev. A. S. Parsons; music, Amer
lea -