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The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
The British are Much Alarmed.

The English merchants have been
startled by the heavy inroads being
made by Americans into their trade
with the British colony of Cape Town,
and there is much talk of combination
TO repress this. Two orders for Amer
lean rails and tubing amounting to
81. 500, 900 have been placed at price
30 per cent below British quotations
and, the Scotch makers refusing to
make the tubes as long as required,
the order went to America. A large
match factory is being erected in Cape
Town TO use American machinery.
Large shipments of barbed galvanized
wire are being made TO Natal by Amer
lean manufacturers, also at prices 20
per cent below English quotations.
A consignment of 5000 tons of Poca-
hontas coal from Virginia has just
reached Cape Town. Commercial trav-
elers are obliged to pay tax of S4s. 80
in Natal under penalty of heavy fine
and Imprisonment and in Cape Town
S12lG6.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
Another Explosion in Paris.

The series of explosions in govern
ment ammunition depots which com
menccd with the terrible disaster at
La Goubran, near Toulon, followed
with explosions at Bourges and Mar
settles. The latest explosion occurred
in laboratory of explosives attached
to the war department, where expert
ments were being made with a new
kind of gunpowder. Chief Engineer
Veil, Assistant Engineer D'Ouville,
and third official were injured. All
the windows in the neighborhood were
smashed and considerable other dam
age was done. Although it is not be-
lieved that the explosion was the re-
suit of foul play, great excitement fol-
lowed
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
WAR NOTES,

The fighting in the Philippines is
still going on with terrible loss of
life. A report says Americans lost AS
killed and 145 wounded in one day,
which was much lighter than the pre-
vious day. The insurgent loss is not
estimated, but is said 10 be very heavy.
The latest advices is to the effect that
the rebels fred Malabon and Polo and
retreated to Malolos, where, it is be-
lieved, they will make their last stand.
Our troops are in pursuit, capturing
trench after trench.
In an answer to a letter from the
postmaster-gencral of the army, re-
questing decision as to the class of
enlisted men of the regular army en-
titled To the benefits of extra pay on
discharge from the army, Solicitor
Tracewell of the treasury has decided
that the men who enlisted for the war
only and are entitled to extra pay are
those who went in after the act of
April 90, 1898, which authorized the
increase of the regular army.
Spanish officers acquainted with the
Philippine islands continue to predict
the failure of Maj. Gen. Otis campaign,
Notwithstanding the American success.
They say that while the Americans
will undoubtedly win all the battles
they will lose the campaign itself, ow-
ing to the aptitude of the Tagalos to
conduct war of surprises and ambus-
cades.
AS soon as the Sheridan arrives at
Manila Gen. Otis will have 1000 rein
forcements Besides this six regiments
of infantry and artillery, comprising
5000 men, one regiment of which has
started, are under orders for Manila.
Harry Huber, aged 20, a member OF
the hospital corps with the LIST Califor-
MIA volunteers. was literally cut to
pieces by the Filipinos, while acting
as a spy. His homo was in Oakland,
California.
The Americans have won a sweeping
victory over Aguinaldo's forces. The
American loss was 100 killed and
wounded. and the Filipinos between
200 and 300.
The latest report from Aguinaldo is
to the effect that unless the Americans
withdraw their forces within 20 days,
he will lead his troops into Manila.
The American casualties for the
three days hard fighting was SO killed
and 211 wounded.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
A MATTER OF FAITH.
Many of the Clergy In Michigan Endorse
the Little Conqueror.

the Little Conqucror.
Our religious opinions are, as a whole,
a matter of faith. Whatever denomina-
ton or sect we follow we pin our faith
on the words and teachings of our
pastor. His sincerity is never doubted;
that he thoroughly believes his adopted
creed is unquestioned. The opinion of
the clergy on any subject carry we'll
deserved weight with all classes of
people. Many reverend gentlemen in
Michigan are testifying for the little
conqueror. Their praise is not given
lightly and only after personal expert
ence. Gratitude and a desire to pro-
mote the welfare of the public brings
forth such testimony as follows:
The Rev. L. A. Smith, of $50 First
street, Kalamazoo, Mich, says: "When
procured Doan's Kidney Pills l was,
at the time, and had been considerably
troubled with my kidneys. Backache
was quite pronounced, being especially
severe when l sat or stood in n STOPPING
position for any length of time. Other
symptoms usually attending disordered
kidneys plainly indicated what caused
the difficulty. Doan's Kidney Pills
corrected the annoyance in a very short
time, and 1 have not noticed, up to
date, any indication of recurrence.
As took no other medicine there can
be no doubt but Doan's Kidney Pills
were the direct means of curing me.
am most favorably impressed with
them"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents Mailed by
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the u S. Remember the
name Doan's and take no substitute.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
sticks to the Throttle.

John McCurdy, the oldest Michigan
Central locomotive engineer in the
state. whose running time dates back
within few months of 80 years, and
who had the first run from Jackson to
Chicago, was made the generous offer
by the Central management n few days
ago to allow him to retire on half pay,
but Uncle" John preferred to pull the
throttle yet awhile, so he was given a
slower train at about 500 n month.
Half pay for him would be about $50
per month.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
Kerosene VIII Explode.

Mrs. Frank Wilsick, of Oliver, Pa.
used kerosene in kindling a fire. She
and her two little children are fatally
burned When she poured the oil in
the stove she was holding a babe in
her arms and another child was stand
ing near. Suddenly there was an explo-
sion and the flames shot out and en-
veloped them all. Their clothing was
burned off and their bodies were hor-
ribly charred.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
Deserted His Bride.

Arthur j. Snyder, the son of we'll
known tailor at st. Joseph, is locked
up in the city prison at st. Joseph. 1t
is charged that few days ago he was
secretly married ut Fort Valley, Ga. /,
to Miss Eta Lee. The next night
after the marriage he managed to get
hold of his brides purse containing
500 1t is alleged that he Immediately
departed and deserted his bride, who
has returned TO her home grief
stricken.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31

The queen regent has signed the de-
cree giving Jules Cambon, French am
bassador at Washington. full power to
represent Spain at the exchange of
ratification of the treaty of peace with
the United States
The running time of the Continental
fast mail train over the Lake Shore
and New York Central railroads has
been reduced ~ hours, thus the run
from New York to Chicago is now
made in little over 81 hours.
While 12-inch she'll from one of the
American battleships that took part in
the blockade of Santiago was being
unloaded at that port recently, it ex-
ploded, killing two men and a child,
horribly mutilating a number of other
persons and demolishing the building
where the work was being done. The
shell was to have been shipped north
as curio.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
Eclipses of the moon were seen by
daylight in 1866, 1865, 1880.
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall )
Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned. have known +. j.
Cheney for the last IL years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.O.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN Wholesale Drug
gSts. Toledo, o.
Hall s Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Testimonials sent free Price zoe.
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
VIII Recognize the Ladies.

A call has been issued for a national
conference of reformers who favor
abolition or suppression of the drink
traffic and other reforms The confer
ence is to convene in Pittsburg, June
s. The object will be extension of the
movement and selection of conferees
to similar conference in Buffalo,
June 2s and July 4. Women will have
equal rights with men in the confer
ence
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
Fatal Explosion of Fireworks.

a small mandatory of fireworks
in Hoboken, Il. j., was destroyed re-
Gently by an explosion. One man,
Nicola AnLalone, was killed; Michael
Angelo, father of Michael, was pain
fully burned about the hands and face.
The money loss was small.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31

Four more bodies have been recovered
from the ruins OF the Windsor hotel in
New York City The record as it now
stands is % dead. 40 or more missing,
and large collection of small bones.
The injured in hospitals and other
places are recovering
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
Succession to German Thrones.

Advices from Berlin says: There is
n strongly growing sentiment in favor
of excluding foreign born princes from
succession to German thrones. The
death of the hereditary prince of Sake
Coburg and Goths aud the question of
the throne of SaXe-Coburg and Gotha
have started a discussion which has
taken violent form in some of the
papers. A member of the bundesrath
has often discussed the matter during
the past month, and that while nobody
thinks of excluding the present heir
to the throne of Coburg, some new
legislation on the subject will shortly
be proposed in the bundesrath jointly
by the German governments, and that
later it will be sent to the reichstag.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31

Hubbardston has pledged SIS, 900 for
the proposed railroad from Marshall to
Bay City.
Huron county poorhouse has at pres
ent six inmates who are over so years
old, of whom five are seriously i'll with
grip.
Mrs. Edward Kring, of Muskegon,
tried the morphine route, but the
timely appearance of physician saved
her.
A second death from smallpox Is re-
ported at Watervliet The victim was
the 10-year-old daughter of Jos. Whit
more.
Croswell citizens will enjoy the
privileges OF a local telephone ex-
change as soon as the wires can be
strung.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
Country Roads Effects Business.

The terrible condition OF the roads
in Michigan the past few weeks has
had a bad effect on the business of
merchants in the smaller places who
depend largely on the country trade
for support, the farmers not going to
town any more than is absolutely nee
essary when the roads are all but I'M
passable, as at present.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
The Same Old Way.

Three months ago farmers in this
state could not get 2j cents per bushel
for their potatoes. Then came the big
freeze-up and the reports that all pit
ted potatoes had been ruined sent the
price up flying. Fifty cents was freely
offered by buyers, but many whose
potatoes were in good condition re-
fused to sell at that price, although it
was double the top figure of a few
weeks before Now it is being found
that the tubers in pits were not nearly
as badly injured as was supposed, and
the price has dropped again, and those
who could have sold at so cents, but
held out for Il dollar, are doing some
tall thinking.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
Remains o, Dead Soldiers Coming Home.

Remains OF Dead Soldiers Coming Home.
at would, writes Chas. f. Kiplinger,
the Michigan commissioner on the ex-
huming OF the bodied Of the dead SOL
dicrs from this state, "be we'll to notify
all persons interested, through the col
umns of the press, thai the steamer
having on board all bodies Of soldiers
who died in Cuba, will arrive in New
York the latter part of April" In n
report TO Gov. Pingree, Mr.. Kiplinger
says arrangements have been made to
expedite the work in which he is en-
gagged, its progress TO date having been
slow. In all 225 bodies have now been
exhumed, of which 90 belonged TO the
oath Michigan volunteer infantry.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31

The worst pit of misfortune into
which man can fall is the one he digs
himself
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31
Hoods SaadabosiM
.SI:asal! q g. q Is. s a !: ;]L:2:Tcygyp

Hoods pills cure liver MS the non-irritatlng and
only cathartie 20 take with Hoods sarsapaTiIla.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-31

Fishes can be frozen hard without
losing their vitality.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-17
The Northern Pacific Flyer.

1t is one of the potent indications of
revival in transcontinental travel that
the Northern Pacific should re-estab-
lish its custom of running two passen-
ger trains daily on the summer sched-
ule, after being compelled for several
years to abandon the increased service.
The most notable feature of the new
schedule, which goes into effect March
II, however, is the chipping off of a
piece from all time records between
Chicago, the Twin Cities and the Pa
cific coast The swifter train-the
Puget Sound speclal-will make the
run from st. Paul to Tacoma in 81
hours and 5 minutes. This ia: one
hour aud fifteen minutes less time
thar the Great Northern FLYER is
scheduled to make into Seattle. The
Union Pacific fast train from Chicago
10 Portland Is two hours slower than
the neW Northern Pacific train to Ta-
coma, and any other Pacific coast
terminal.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-17

~ CVCly Sul-
fering woman who values modesty DR..
Pierce's method of treatment is boon be-
yond price. His remarkable remedy for
all female disorders and diseases, Favor
lite Prescription" cures ninety-eight out of
every hundred cases, no matter how obstin-
ate or complicated the disease may be.
Any woman who needs more help NAV
write to the Doctor for his free counsel and
advice, Such letters come from thousands
and are treated with absolute privacy.
II write these few lines hoping that some
other suffering woman will try DR.. Pierce's med
icines, as did," writes Mrs. o. S. Adams, of
Fargo, Cass Co., N. Oak. 81 had female weak
ness very badly; so had to be in bed part of the
time. was tired and sick all the time could
not do my housework had fainting spells ner-
vous headache, backache and pain in nv left
side when 1 would lie down; had pains and
aches all over. commenced taking Dr. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription and had not taken two
bottles when was able to be around again and
do my work, with no pain. I have taken five
bottles Of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription two
of his Compound Extract of Smart-Weed,' and
several vials of his Pleasant Pellets am feel
ing better than have for a great many years
think DR.. Pierce's medicines are the greatest
in the world.''
When the bowels are obstinate, take DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets They don't gripe.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-17
The senate raid ON the tr

THE senate raid on the treasury was
more bold than that made upon
the portable property in that chamber.
Up to e O'Clock last night about the
only portable property in the upper
house were the desks, telephone, and a
few chairs Even portionof the car
pets had been taken, along with the
water pitcher, scales, stationery, coat
racks, waste baskets; in fact, every
thing movable and some things thought
to be immovable. The foundation of
the new. capitol remains untouched.
So much for the force of example of
sixty days observation-disclosures.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-17

WALNUT growing is destined to be-
come one of the prominent industries
of many of the best valleys thorough
out the New Northwest. The product
of southern California tor 1898,
amounting to 4,700 tons has been sold
and the demand not satisfied, the mar
ket not supplied. This crop at least
one thousand tons more than for.169S,
yet today the market is practically
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-17

bare of walnuts. The trees can be OBJ
tanned cheaply from any western
nursery. They grow very fast and
begin bearing generally at about the
seventh year. At present prices there
is more money in an acre of walnuts
than in any fruits grown in the North
west. Why not investigate the pro-
position and plant some walnuts in
addition to the orchards?-Yakima
Farmer and dalryman.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-17
R0(1AL ~! !! s;s;.s ss*":s
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
1863, punish vandalism on puplic

o' Puitsii Noi'udiiSiI 'u p'pltc
Ian s.
3Sl, providing for hop inspector.
379, makes 1t unlawful tn operate in
rivers or within three miles of the
month, and within Deception pass, or
one-half mile west thereof, and in any
salt water at a greater depth than
! sixty-five feet at low tide, any fixed
fishing appliance, except lines, for the
| purpose of catching salmon or food
fishes; regulating the use of traps and
appliances; fixing license fees; makes
it unlawful to take salmon in differen,
districts, except in eItain seasons
fixes penalties and repeals conflicting
laws.
$50, making fish commissioner state
game warden.
3o2. mutual insurance companies.
3S4, interment Indian war veterans
at public expense.
393, lease Of state lands for mining.
396, requiring that no lien can be
claimed on logs or lumber until the
owners OF the same have been notified
and providing for their release and de-
posting with the sheriff the amount
of claim and 500 additional.
4OS, penitentiary revolving fund.-.
4l3, creating Chelan county
All, two justices in first-class cities.
42S, providing for condemnation of
right-of-way for logging purposes.
424, making s hours day for pub
lie work.
431, authorizing county horticultur-
list.
436, providing for sixteen fish hatch
cries, including Skokomish river.
44O, official measurement of milk
cans.
452, general appropriations to Mch
1901.
462, authorizing Indians to deco
allotted lands with consent of Con
gress
4S9, 20-year leases of lands below
water, not natural beds. for cultivation
of oysters.
439, exempts from taxation ships
engaged exclusively in coastwise in
terstate or international trade; ex
empts as personal property OF house
holders necessary wearing apparel, one
bed and bedding for each member of
his family, necessary household and
kitchen furniture and all necessary
tools OF trade. in all not to exceed $500
in value: permitting any person &c
pay taxes opon any part of his real
estate ASSESSED ~ one parcel; making
taxable merchandise brought into the
county after March l and providing
! for greater safety to investors in de-
/ linqnent tax receipts, and otherwise
perfectng the system.
469, chattel mortgages need not be
recorded, but filed with the auditor
and indexed.
40, 1874 for camp Rogers ex-
penses.
472, omnibus school BILL
4S5, punishment for stealing rides
on railroads, defining negligence.
| 506, fire limits, 4th class cities.
519, $I0,192, interest due state on
university site.
531, providing that assessor shall
extend assessments on tax rolls, in
stead of auditor.
533, water and sewer systems in
cities and towns.
535, $4,000 for honorable interment
of Washington volunteers killed in
the Philippines.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-17

lhsve used Ripans Tabules with 90 much salts.
faction that can cheerfully recommend them.
Have been troubled for about three years with
what called bilious attacks coming on regularly
once q week. Was told by different physicians
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 since friend In
duced me to try them. Have taken but two Of the
small scent boxes of the Tabules and have had
no recurrence Of tf. attacks. Have never given
testimonial for anything before. but the great
amount Of good which believe has been done me
BY Ripans Tabules induces me to add mine to the
many testimonials you doubtless have in your
possession now. 4. 7. DEWITT.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-17
ND.FAsHEONED WOMEN,

Have very natural prejudice against any
thing that offends their fine sense of deli
cacy. And for that reason numbers of such
women have suffered in secret and IN
silence the pangs and pains consequent on
the arrangement or displacement of the
delicate organs of sex. Any suffering to
them was better than the shame of ques-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-17

tions and exam
nations which
probed modes
ty to its very
core. But while
they could hide
their suffering
they could not
conceal its raw
ages. The dark
ening circles
beneath their
eyes, the sallow
skin, the cheek
robbed of its
roundness, the
body shrunken
by W a sting
flesh, all these
signs marked
the presence of
disease.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-17
I want to inform you,

I want to inform you.
IN words Of highest
praise. Of the benefit
I have derived from
Ripans Tabules. I an .
professional nurse and
In this profession q clear
head - always needed.
Ripans Tabules does It.
After one OF my cases I
found dmyself completely
run down. Acting on the
advice Of Mr.. Geo. Bow.
Or. PHI. G., 50S Newark
Ave-. Jersey City, I took
Ripans T&bules with
grand resulte.
lgias BEs7IB WUDNAN.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-17

have been great sufferer from constipation
for over i've years. Nothing gave me any relief.
NY feet and legs and abdomen were bloated 20
Icould not wear shoes on my feet and only loose
dress. saw Ripans Tabules advertised in our
daily paper bought some and took them a. direct
Cd. Have taken them about three weeks and there
Is such q chansei am not constipatsd any moro
and owe Il 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 will
take some time, he has been sick 20 long. You
may use my letter and name - you like
NfD. NARY 0oRMAH CLAnII.
have been suffering from headaches ever
since was little girl. could never ride IN .
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pAclFiC LODGE, NO. 66,
l. X. OF p.
Meets the first and third Friday evenings F."
gtaCh yIh month at the Masonic Hall. V1sltm
IL HuNTER. ~ J. E. SLIG Il
h. of L. IS, T.. u.
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,utarOMn CHAPTER, NO 10.
ORDER EASTERN STAR.
Meets very saturday after Full moon OF eH
noptb Ail memhers in good standing ~
aSGt welcome.
MAGGIE ullTuN, Z. u. fooL
Xnrth, Natrou. Sc
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/ y i 2!
I -, .',n.nuuIcaJions ioaturda! ~
IL 40, before Ine iull of the Moon. A G. =
lAl invitation IS gwen 10 all brethren IN go
Sanding. Masonic Hall, shelton, w. L.
tHA& LEAKE ". W. ii. MAXWELL. See