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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-01
Care Of the Orchard.

The past year, with its unusual eli
matte conditions, has been marked by
signal neglect of tillage operations
in the orchards of the state. One re-
suit OF this has been the formation of
an extra large amount of fruit wood
and buds, and under ordinary condi-
tions, next spring there will set very
much greater amount Of fruit than
will be best for both the interest of the
tree and the orchardist. The orchard
should receive a judicious, yes, yigor-
pruning this winter, to the end that
liberal thinning Of fruit spurs shall be
had, otherwise the more expensive
work of hand thinning must be done
or else there will be produced mass
of small inferior fruit for which no
market can be found, and as too often
occurs, the larger part of the crop be-
comes waste.
Now is the time to make Thorough
examination of the trees, study the
various systems of pruning and the
ends they are sought to reach. Watch
the insec: and fungous foes and the
climatic effects upon the fruit and fol-
iagc buds, and with the opening of
spring be prepared to give the orchard
vigorous but judiclous pruning and
then follow this with generous tillage
of the soil. Only under conditions
like these can we expect to get the
best of returns from the orchard next
year. under the usual Oregon climatic
conditions Oregon Agricultural Col
lege and Experiment Station.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-01
Fruit as an Antidote.

Fruit is said by writer in Euro
pean temperance journal to be an anti
dote to the craving of liquor. He say:
have met men who have told me
that fruit has often taken away the
craving for drink. It may be asked,
how can fruit and pure diet do all
this? The explanation is simple.
Fruit may be called natures medicine.
Every apple, every orange, every plum
and every grape is bottle of medi-
cine. An orange is three parts water
distilled in natures laboratory-but
this water is rich in peculiar fruit
acids incidentally balanced, which are
specially cooling the thirst of the
drunkard, and soothing to-the diseas-
ed state of his stomach.
An apple or an orange eaten when
The desire for liquor arises would gem
orally take away that desire, and every
victory would make less strong each
recurring temptation. The function Of
fresh fruit and succulent vegetables is
not 50 much to provide solid nourlsh-
mont as TO supply the needful acids
and salines for the pnriiicat1on Of The
blocl. Once get the blood pure, every
<s,, 10 asx.7v.o v,rrf risnovsf afvpa ~ l,afhoe
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-01

SAA " 6O 4AeV - SAOW0Oa
place without getting .
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 mo
to take them too. and I
have been doing SO since
last October, and viii
say they have complete
" cured my headaches.
I am twenty-nine years
old. You are welcome
20 uBo this testimonial
Mn. J. BRooKEYRn
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-01

have been great sufferer from constipation
for over nve years. Nothing gave me any relief.
Ny feet and legs and abdomen were bloated 80
Icould not wear shoes on my feet and only loose
dross. saw Ripans Tabules advertised In our
daily paper. bought some and took them as direct
Cd. Have taken them about three weeks and there
is such . changei am not constipated 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 1t viii
take some time, he has been sick SO long. You
may use my letter and name a. you like.
Mn. NARY GoRMAN CLARKx
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-01

To go anywhere with my face in this
condition. is the expression of very
natural feeling. To beautiful woman
an eruption on the face is the greatest of
calamities, her very beauty seeming to
increase the Disagreement. Ninety
eight times in every hundred, eruptions
are cured by DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, and the skin RECEIVERS its
maiden bloom and softness. uGolden
Medical Discovery y is medicine which
acts directly on the blood, purifying it,
increasing its quantity and its rich
ness. Eruptions, blotcheS pimples, ETC.,
are but surface signs Of the corrupt
blood current underneath. vDiscoveryn
cleanses the blood, and so cleanses
the skin.
cFor about one year and half my face was
very badly broken out" writes Miss Carrie
Adams, OF II6 West Main ST., Battlecreek, Mich
VI spent great deal of money with doctors and
Tor different kinds of medicine, but received no
benefit. At last read one of your advertise
ments, and obtained a bottle of DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. Before had taken
one bottle of this medicine noticed change
and after taking three bottles I was entirely
cured.n
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets keep the
bowels in healthy condition.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-01
NJ ysevsn.year-old boz

NJ sevsn-year-old boz
suffered with pains IN
his head. constipation
and complained d OF his
stomach. He could not
eat Ike children Of his
age do and what ho
did eat did not Ggreo
with him He wno thin
and NJ n anfFrynn roYopL
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-01
Society Cards.

EIRsT BAPTIST CHURCH. ,
REV. S. A. ABBOTT, supply
Preaching services every Sunday at IL, g. N.
and n. m. Sunday school at 10 +, m. u.
Up. U. at 7:3O p. m. Prayer Meeting every
Thursday evening at o'clock followed Dy
Corner Fifth and Gotta SITS.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-01

have been suffr13ng from headaches ever
since was . little GIRL could never ride in q
The times., 1899-04-05
MR.. PUTNAM ARRIVES.
VIII Take Charge of the Library of
Congress To-day.

Mr. Herbert Putnam. the recently ap-
pointed Librarian of Congress, to succeed
the late John Russell Young. will today
take charge Of that institution rs its Off
uial head. The transfer OF the Library to
MIR. Putnam,s control will be attended with
no ceremony whatever. Acting Librarian
Spofford will introduce the heads of the
different departments to Mr. Putnam. and
as occasion presents itself their assistants
viii be made acquainted with their new
chief.
Mr. Putnam since his arrival from Bos-
ton. has spent most of his time in con-
sul;ation with Mr.. Spufford. and in making
a cursory examination Of the institution
of which he is to assume control.
Mr.. Spofford expressed great satisfaction
last night that he was TO be relieved of the
additional labor which has deveiead upon
him since the death Of Mr. Young, as the
whole responsibility of the Library has
rested upon his shoulders. and he has felt
the strain very much. Mr.. Spotford ex-
pressed the utmost confidence in the ability
CT Mr. Putnam, and said he had not the
slightest doubt that the Library would be
developed along the right lines under his
administration.
Mr.. Putnam has made no residential ar
rangements IN this city as yet, and his
family will remain in Boston for the pres
pnt
The times., 1899-04-05
SHIPS FOR RUssIA's NAVY.
4. Franzlscvitch's High Opinion oi
fhc American RuiIders

4. Frankzkeyitch, Chief Engineer of the
Imperial Navy of Russia. who came to this
country recently in connection with the
two warships which the Cramps, of Phila-
delphia, are building at their shipyards for
the Russian Navy. passed through Wash
ington for Philadelphia yesterday. The
ships are the battleship Retvezan and the
first-class cruiser Nertag.
Mr. Franzkevitch spent Saturday and
Sunday in Chicago with George b. Hart
ley. the representative of the Cramps. for
the purpose OF placing orders for some
of The machinery for. the new ships. This
Illinois Steel Company will furnish the
plates for the boilers. Mr.. Franzkevitch
said that he thought American made war
ships were superior 10 those of all other
nations in point of seaworthiness fighting
strength. and general efficiency. He said
that the representatives OF Russia report
ed fully on every battle during the war
with Spain and that these reports were OF
a most nattering character.
The battleship RetveZan viii he of IL, 700
tons displacement and will be completed in
about two years. She Will be one of the
most formidable fighting machines ever
constructed. The cruiser will be ready
TO receive her armament in the early part
of next year and will have a displacement
of $500 tons She is expected TO make
speed in excess OF % knots.
The times., 1899-04-05
COLONIAL POSTAL SERVICE.
Assistant Postmaster General Heath
on for Porto Rico.

First Assistant Postmaster General
Heath left Washington for Porto Rico yes
terday. He will be gone several weeks and
will inspect the postal service in the island.
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith
and Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow returned but recently from trip
during which they inspected the postal
service of Cuba, where many natives were
appointed to offices.
Irregularities which have occurred are
due to ignorance rather than to dishon-
esty. Postmaster General Smith was able
to tender the President great deal of
valuable information on his return, and
Mr.. Heath will probably do likewise. as
he is instructed to make full report on
the condition of the island. Another Of
fetal of the Postoffice Department is ex-
pected to visit the Philippines and inspect
the service there. A regular line of steam
ships from San Francisco to Manila is un-
der consideration. II established it will
carry mail.
The times., 1899-04-05
WEST INDIAN REVENUES.
Statement of Customs Rcceipts Made
TO The War Department..

Assistant Secretary of War MeikleJohn
gave ont for publication yesterday a state
ment Of customs receipts for the islands
of Cuba and Porto Rico for the first two
months of 1899.
According to the reports received by the
Secretary, the receipts for the Island of
Cuba for January were $l,06l 631.95 For
February. s95I. $685.. Total for two
months, $2,019, ,2Sl.9O
The receipts from Porto Rico for Janu
airy were S1l9 ,65O5S for February,
$74,G15.26. Total for two months, Sl93.-
6I5.S4
The above statement does not include
receipts for the month OF February from
the ports of Mayaguez, Aricibo, and Ma
guabo. The collectors at the last named
ports had not. from the latest accounts.
forwarded reports for the month of Feb
ruary
The receipts from the port of Havana
for March were $3S1, l27.55 The last
named figures constitute the highwater
mark for Havana. The January receipts
for that port We're S7i2, 1888. February
being a short month, the receipts were
onl $70G, ,9oS.52. Even then January only
exceeded February by S35. .525.41. while
March exceeds January by $1i4. 1882.
The times., 1899-04-05
ADJUSTMENTS. A
GRAND OPERA
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
By Metropolitan Opera House Company. n Y
Direction MR.. MAURICE GRAU.
SEASON THREE NIGHTS AND MATINEE.
Thursday Evening, April 1S-Wagncr's Opera,
LoHENGRIN (in GermanJ.
Mines Nordca and schumann- Heink: AlI Jean
and Ed. de Reszke, Muhlman, and Bispham- Con-
ductor Schalk.
Friday Evening. April li--yerdi's Opera,
Ia TRANlATA (In ItaiIn)
Mines. Sembrioh. BaueTmeiSter: NM. Salignac.
Pringle, Campanari. Conductor Mancinelli.
saturday Afternoon April I5-Goun0d's Opera.
FAUST In Frencb).
Mines Emma Eames. Bauenneister, yantelli;
Mn. Saleza, Albers. MeuS. PlaIcun.
Saturday Eve, April Il. at T:S9-Wgcncr's OPP
era.
DIE WM.Kt RE I'm GcFman).
Mines l-illi Lehman, Schumann-Ieink. Man.
tell, Meisslinger, Bauermester. AID Marie Brema /;
Nm. Van Dyc,l, Bispham, and Van Rooy. Con-
ductor Schalk.
Chorus. Ballet. and Orchestra of the MctropOli-
tan Opera House. Single sale now going on at
Sanders x Staynan's, 1897 L Street nw.
STRAKoSCH & HORNE, Managers.
ap5-3t
The times., 1899-04-05

The marriage of Miss Katherine Shea
and Mr.. John A. Mcnamara WAS s5lemnized
yesterday at II o'clock instead of at noon,
as announced, owing TO The fact that Rev.
Dr.. Stafford. who ofiiciated, was compelled
to perform another marriage ceremony be-
fore taking a train for the South The
bride, gowned stylishly in dark cloth. was
attended by Miss Harlow of Alexandria,
who wore purple costume and large hat,
trimmed with roses.
The groom. who is well-known bust
ness man of Pittsburg. Pa, had for his
best man his brother Mr.. Frank A. Nc
Namara. There We're no ushers nor maids.
Owing to absence from the city of the
brides father. Col Thomas Shea. the mar
riage was a quiet one. invitations being
extended to only the families and imme-
diate friends. After luncheon. served at
the Raleigh, Mr.. and Mrs. Mcnamara left
for a trip 10 New York, before going to
Pittsburg. where they will be at home af-
ter April 10.
The times., 1899-04-05
MR.. HULL ON THE ARMY.
How the Philippine War Might Have
Been tVertcd.


Representative Hull of Iowa, Chairman
of the House Military Affairs Committee,
was visitor at the War Department yes
terday He expressed great satisfaction
over the reports received within the past
forty-eight hours from General Otis indi
eating that there was a fair prospect of
ending the conflict in the Philippines.
While he would not take single wreath
from the brow of the navy, Mr.. Hull said
the American people ought to appreciate
thoroughly the valor of the army.
Troops that hurriediy enlisted less than
n year ago-most OF them having had little
or 10 military experimental done va
liant service. Side by side with the regu-
lars the volunteers had stood They had
braved any danger in the tropics and would
willingly go wherever ordered. Mr.. Hull
inclines to the belief that if the American
soldiers had given the Filipinos good
whipping shortly after the Spaniards sur
rendered in the Philippines there would
practically have been no war with the for
mer.
The times., 1899-04-05

Bell. of London, England. The bride is
the only daughter of Thomas James Mac
nance of the Washington bar a grand
daughter of Capt. James Macnamee, of
Her Maiesty's Thirty-fourth Regiment OF
the Line. and grandniece of Sir Donald
Grant of Jourdan Hall. Scotland. Upon
the return of the couple they will be at
home to their friends at 90S Rhode Island
Avenue
The times., 1899-04-05

Miss Edith Grant Macnamee and Mr..
Edward Vaughn Bell. of London, Eng
land. were married Easter Monday at
noon at the Church OF the Incarnation
To the strains of the Lohengrin wedding
march the beautiful bride entered the
church with her father. preceded by the
ushers. Messrs. Charles and Harry Bell.
brothers OF the groom; Mr.. Carl Wells,
and Dr. Arthur Aunson Macnamee.
brother o. the bride. Miss Katherine Bell
was the maid OF honor. The impressive
service of the Church was performed b.
the rector, the Rev. DR.. William T. Snyder.
a wedding breakfast followed at the home
of the bride, at which were present the
intimate friends OF the groom and bride.
al the conclusion OF which the couple left
for their wedding journey. followed by the
congratulations and good wishes OF all
present. The groom Is the son OF Thomas
The times., 1899-04-05
/ Price-bars are Down
In Linens.

Fifty dozen of the well-known Fairfield
Mills unbleached Turkish towels. size IS
by 36-very heavy grade-and better &C
than the usual &C. towel-goes for.
Pure linen unbleached huck towels-very
heavy quality-with fast color fancy bor-
ders-and fringed ends-such
sell for L. 1-2c. usually-go to- &HC
A thousand yards of bleached cotton twill
crash-a household necessity-will be put
on sale today at the unusually )SZC
attractive price. per yard. Of ~
The times., 1899-04-05
Hoods Pills esse fs. .;1I1Hs. an ,,ss.

ness. jaundice, sick headache, nausea, indiges-
ton, break up a cold, prevent a fever. 25c.
By mail OF c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
The times., 1899-04-05

st. Andrews Church, beautifully dec
GRATED and filled with friends, was the
scene of one of the prettiest of noon we'd
dings yesterday. Miss Katherine Hawes
Banks was the bride and the groom Mr..
James f. Todd. The arrival of the wedding
party was announced by the jubilant chords
from "Lohengrin, and consisted of
the ushers, Mr.. Arthur Fitch, Mr.. Grant
Burroughs, Mr.. John Geddes, and Mr..
Harry Lewis. The bride was attended by
Miss Gertie Birmingham. and the best man
was Mr.. j. w. Todd. the groom's son.
The wedding gown was gray cloth with
bodice effects in yellow silk, with which
was worn a yellow hat trimmed with vio-
lets. With this very attractive toilet was
carried a cluster OF April violets.
The maid of honor was attired in white
organdie over pink silk and wore yellow
hat. Her bouquet was also of volets.
wedding breakfast followed the cere-
mony at the church.
The times., 1899-04-05

Mrs. Ewing. wife of DR.. Ewing. U. S. A,
will close her visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
johnson today and spend week with Miss
Cockrell. her niece. before returning to her
home in Michigan.
The times., 1899-04-05
Upholsteries and
Bedwear.

I2s dozen Yale window shades. made OF
sunfast opaque cloth; mounted on strong
spring rollers-in all new spring colors-
so seld at sSe-for one day 14he
10 dozen of our Prince Royal sofa
cushions-hlled with soft down and COW
cred with white cambric - is
ioshss fof sn,y viii be offered today n.y.
dozen crib comforts-flled with best
grade pure white soft cotton and covered
with superior quality silkolines-in pretti-
est spring colors, such as sell regu-
larly for 70 cents eaeh-today SQc
Today We shall put on sale 96 full
size double bed spreads, in variety OF
handsome Marseiiles patterns-ready hem
med for use-and offer them at the 1QC
unusually low price of---.---.-----Vo
The times., 1899-04-05
The Eugene Field Primer.

The Tribune Primer written by Eugene
Ficti while employed on the editorial staH al
the Denver Tribune Qhe last copy OF the
origInal edition Of which WIS purchased few
weeks ago for $3.50. has been reprinted at Sc
Gaia. Mo, and is being sold in the interest Of
the Field Monument which IL is proposed
10 erect AT Columbia, No. Single copies. 25
cents Apply 10 J. West Goodwin. Secretary aud
Treasurer, Monument Association, sedalia, No.
fliilk-lmo
The times., 1899-04-05
RHEUMATISM CURED

BY using DIR. Bake's Rheumatic. Gout and Sci
atica Elixir. Sovereign Remedy. SOC. ACkER
& AFFLEcR. Pharmacists. li29 Pa. ave. and all
druggists. mha5-u
The times., 1899-04-05

Mrs. Allen Mclean and Miss Smith
Cliff, of Vermont Avenue, entertained at
a dinner last night.
The times., 1899-04-05

The Easter dance of the Tuesday Ger
man given at Rauscher's last evening is
the last of n series of four very delightful
germans given this season. The assembly
began at $50. The guests were received
by Mrs. Claude NJ. Johnson and Mrs. Philip
A. Darneille, and the cotiliion was led
from $3.50 to i by MIR. Charles Eppa Lips
comb with Miss May Blaine.
The times., 1899-04-05

One of the pretty social events Of last
night was the card party given by Miss
Isabel Hayes. The drawing room OF the
family residence, 113 First Street north
east, was artistically decorated in VIII te
tulips and asparagus, and fzw among
those who participated in the game were
Miss Dodge, Miss Florence Dodge, Miss
Lees, Miss Stevenson, Miss Ball, Miss Ir-
vine, Miss Albert Miss WALES, Mr.. Wool,
Mr.. Barber. Mr.. Apple, Mr.. Murphy and
Mr.. i. W. Albert.
The times., 1899-04-05

Mr.. James E. Melius and Miss Anna Vir-
tue, both of this city. were quietly mar
ried last Thursday at the parsonage OF
Trinity Episcopal Church, the rector, DR..
Williams, officiating.
The times., 1899-04-05

Sale OF antiqic furniture at Sloau's, 1907 G
Street, today at II 4. m. and p.
The times., 1899-04-05

The german given last evening by the
Southern Cotillion Club at Confederate
Veterans Hall was a delightful affair.
The interest in the occasion was in
creased by the fact that the entertain
ment was the last which will be given
by the club this season, and as a result
the attendance was large, 1t was decidedly
a young peoples sociable the ladies pres
ent being thoroughly representative Of
the different styles of Southern beauty so
much admired.
The german was led by Mr.. w. W.
Keblinger with Miss Tsliaferro and was
joined in by about fifty couples. Among
those present were Miss Ball, Miss Emma
Manning Miss Cook, Miss Young, Miss
Rosalie Healey, Miss Taliaferro. Miss
Gertrude Worthington, Miss McCrachen,
Miss Kate Darrash Miss Juliette Miller,
Miss Alice Hanger Miss May Keblinger
Miss Dennison, Miss Mccoy, and Miss
Maher, Messrs A. NJ. Speer. John Gray, DIR.
r. Z. l.. Hackney, ". A. Mahood, e. T.
Weisel, Charles Rodgers. John Johnston,
George f. Cox, c. B. Hicks, J. c. Settler,
DIR. MarstelIer, NJ. Hanger, J. II. Balm
ger, Hugh Hanger, Samuel D2rragh, Ed
Hanger and Arthur Mather.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Mr.. James Arthur Connor and Miss
Mary Agatha Wehrly, which occurred at
st. Patrick's Church Monday. April 3. At
home 20 Quincy Street northeast after
April 15
The times., 1899-04-05
SI.9S for Ladies'
Sis TaiIor=made Suits.

Ladies' Tailor made Suits in Cam
els Hair. Chesiot, and Covert
Cloths. In all the leading shades
OF Cadet. Tan, Mode, Royal. Gray.
Navy, Brown, Green, etc. Jackets
are made in the latest box. REFER.
and Eton effects. Lined all through
with silk. Some have velvet collars
and trimmed in fancy buttons.
Skirts are cut in the latest circular
flare. Lined elegantly with best
percaline and finished with the new
loop and buttons. G7 10
Worth SIS. Removal ~
PrfceACash or Credit. Ye wv
The times., 1899-04-05

Former Senator and Mrs. Head -rson en-
tertained distinguished company o. din
ner guests at Boundary Castle last Ii CHI.
Around the great circular table. which was
f!oraiiy beautiful with pink roses and l.
Illuminated with pink shaded lights, were
the German Ambassador, the Mex can Am
bassador snd Signora Azpiroz the Secre-
tary of The Interior, Admiral and Mrs
Schley. General and Mrs. Miles, Mr.. and
Mrs. wilkins. Representative and Mrs.
Sprague. the Director of the Census and
Mrs. Merriam, Mr.. and Mrs. B air Lee. Dr.
and Mrs. Guzman, Mr. s H. Kaufman.
Mrs. Audenreid, Miss McKenna. Mr.. Eliot
OF the British Embassy, and Mr. John b.
Henderson jr
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-24
BRYAN ATTACKS BELMONT.
MAKES A COMPARISON WHICH AP-
rROACHEs THE BLAsPHEMOUs.
Birmingham Gives the Apostle OF
Free silver . Hearty Reception
Addresses an Audience Of Some
1000, Talking for Three Hours.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. March 2s-Wiil-
lam J. Bryan spent the day in Birming-
ham and was given an enthusiastic re-
ception Not only the citizens OF Br-
mingham, but many from neighboring
cities and towns came here to hear the
great leader on the current issues of the
day.
What the Lords supper Is to the Chris
tian so a Jefferson banquet Is 10 the
Democrat Just as good Christian
would revolt at having the sacrament ad-
ministered by an infidei, so "A good Demo-
crat objects to having Jefferson ban
auet presided over by Perry Belmont.
In this eplgrammahcai manner Mr..
Bryan referred TO the much-taiked-of
New York banquet which Mr. Belmont
and his followers are to give In New York
next Month.
This morning Mr. Bryan was taken on
a special train over the Birmingham dis
trlct. and he enjoyed greatly being shown
it's wonderful industrial development. A
public reception was given him this aft
ernoon in the Morris hotel. Tonight at
the auditorium he addressed an audience
OF over 1000. lie spoke for exactly three
hours and was given marked attention.