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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-22
not we'll be governed by the conven-
fences of the settlers. Five precincts
were established as follows:

not we'll be governed by the conven-
fences of the settlers. Five precincts
were established as follows:
"Scadget precinct-~To include
WILDLY island and all Islands north
to the northern boundary OF the United
States.
"Port Townsend precinct-The ter
ritory north OF Hoods canal, on the
west side of the Sound.
"Dewamps precinct-The territory
east of Puget Sound and north of the
Puyallup river ard all south of Hoods
canal to the parallel OF the Puyallup
river, on the west side of the Sound.
"Steilacoom precinct-The territory
north of the Nisqually river to the
Puyallup, on the east side of Puget
Sound, and all then due west to the
mouth of the Nisqually river to the
parallel of the mouth of the Puyallup.
"Olympia precinct-The territory
south of Steilacoom precinct"
AT the time of lis creation into
county the territory embraced Thurs
ton county was school district in
what is now Lewis county, and the
records show that at the first session
of the board David Shelton, Whitfield
l
Kirtley and Geo. A. Barnes, as 6irec-
tors of school district No 2, represent
ed that the district had been organized
and asked that boundaries be estab-
lished. This was granted, and scope
of country about Olympia, and taking
In all of the settlements about the
headwaters Of the Sound, was made o
school district. AT q meeting of the
commissioners in September following
the settlements between Olympia and
Steilacoom were organized into a dis
trict for school purposes. Among
other acts OF the first meeting OF the
commissioners of the county board
there is chronicled the appointment of
Walter Crockett as justice of the peace
OF Scadget precinct and OF L. B. Hast
ings for Port Townsend precinct.
For fee Of 81 William Packwood
was granted license to maintain
ferry across the Nisqually river. The
board fixed his scale of prices, which
were: For wagon and team, with
driver. $I.5O; for man and horse, so
cents; for ii single individual, 25 cents
horses and cattle, 20 cents each, and
for hogs, goats, ten cents each.
Thus, in brief, appears the first rec
ord of organized government north of
the Columbia river. The next step III
the direction of political growth was
the creation of the counties of King,
Pierce, Island and Jefferson at the leg
islative session the following winter.
This was followed by the act OF con-
gress creating and providing for the
organization of Washington territory.
Nearly half century has elapsed since
the pioneers of those days laid the
foundation of the civilization and the
blessings that are now enjoyed but
about historic Olympia there are am
pie evidences of the efforts of the men
who worked, and studied, and planned
and schemed to build homes and a
civilization in these forests.-Seattle
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-22

WIRELESS telegraphy and horseless
carriages, it is announced, will soon be
cast in the shade by the practical sp.
pllcation Of inkless printing. When
the inventors succeed in devising a
plan foodless eating the world will in
deed seem like millennium days to the
man who cannot pay the price there's
faurarta demand -Nows
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-22

CHELToN LODGE, NO. g.
- I. o. O. f.
Regular meeting every Wednesday evening
so F. N. in the Odd Fellow s. Hall. Shelton
Wash. Al members il good standing, cordial,
invited to attend.
J. A. MORRISON, u. '. mohhiooN
N. q. R. Sec.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-22

lr-1RsT METHODIsT-EPIsCOPAL( HURCH.-
%
Preaching every Sabbath at Ii O'CLOCK A. M "a
and 80 p. M. Sabbath School at 12:l5 A. M.
PRAYER meeting at 7:3O P. M. every Thursday
Everybod is invited to attend. Seats free.
REV. w. B. MCMILLIN, Pastor
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-22

,.,ELCOIE CHAPTER, NO 40.
w ORDER EASTERN STAR.
Meets esery Saturday after Full moon OF eacf
month. l.All members in good stanolng are
made welcome.
MAGGIE HILTON, y. u. foOL
Worthy Matron. Sec.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
Growing a Granamo,hsr.

"He was wee, little man, only three
years old, but very brave, courageous and
uncomplaining,-more courageous and un-
complaining than any one knew; for
though he was only baby, he had trials
TO bear. The family had gone to a new
country in the far West,-the mamma, lit
tie man, and the sister, little older.
at was very new country, very differ
ent from the city in the East, where they
had left many friends, relatives, and, near
est of all, a dear old grandmother. The
mamma was so busy in her new home that
she had little time TO devote to the babies,
except to see that they were kept clean and
we'll fed. SO the little ones were lonesome
sometimes, as mamma found out one day
in way that brought the tears to her
eyes.
1.-THE little three-year-old had been very
busy and very quiet, making big hole in
the ground with such earnestness of pur-
pose that, fearing the little fellow was
planning some mischief, she went TO see
what was being done. The hole was com
pleted when she reached the spot, and In it
had been placed something that she took
out and examined with wondering curios-
ity. 1t was the strangest thing to 90 into
the ground old daguerreotype, a pic
ture OF the dear old grandmamma at home.
Why, babyp exclaimed mamma.
What are you doing with this p
Il fought said the little man, with A
quivering lip and all the pent-up loneliness
OF Inconsistencies In his voice as he tried 10
explain, 4 fought, maybe, If / planted IT,
anozzer grandma would grow New
York Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
STATIONS RIVER.

Further mention next week Of Thanks
giving may be expected
Henry Cobb Is about but gets early to
the limit of his strength.
Miss Grace Chaplin is at Geneva, ILL.,,
with the Misses Buckingham.
Miss Ethel Cory came home for a few
days visit on Wednesday evening.
Miss Tracey teacher of the grammar
school, spends her Thanksgiving at home.
DR.. Bloggett, formerly of Vermont
Academy, was in the place early in the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Bancroft have taken
up their residence for the winter in Buffa-
10, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Barry took their
Thanksgiving with their children in Provi-
dence, X. l.
Mr.. Cunningham has been sick several
days; at times he is wandering in mind,
all the while sufferer.
Mrs. Wheeler and Miss Hart, teachers
in our public schools, went to their homes
for the Thanksgiving days.
Miss Hooper, formerly teacher at Yer
mont Academy, is this week visiting her
friends at Vermont Academy.
Mr.. Tower was thrown from his wheel
recently and thereby suffered a severe
strain about the right shoulder.
Mrs. L. NJ. Stearns and Miss Nellie
Stearns are spending their Thanksgiving
with their kindred at Orange, Mass.
Union Thanksgiving services were held
at the Congregational church. The ser
mon was preached by Rev. Mr.. Boughton.
Oscar Cast and Miss Mertie Cory were
united in marriage at Fitchburg, Mass,
Wednesday evening. They will make
their home in Bellows Falls.
Mrs. Patton Ober has closed her house.
She has gone TO spend the winter with her
son in Boston. Miss Carrie Ober is at
her brother Johns for time. Mrs. John
ODER has gone to Boston and Melrose for
a visit.
Among the larger gatherings this year
for the Thanksgiving feast may be named
the Wrights and Cobbs at VIM. Wrights,
Westminster; the Lakes at father Lakes
and at Mrs. Campbelrs her children
and grandchildren, to the number of 30
and more.
Mr.. Holt had the pleasure Wednesday
of a full family reunion. There was pres
ent DR.. and Mrs. Holton of Brattleboro,
Rev and Mrs. Ballou and their two chill
dren from Chester, also Mr.. Ballou's
mother. MI. Ballou left Thursday morn
ing to share in the public Thanksgiving
services at Chester.
Mr.. Barnes of Athens was returning
from Bellows Falls Tuesday with load Of
bags and bundles, when, little below the
iron bridge, the king bolt of the buggy
came out. He was thrown out and the
buggy was thrown over him. The horse
went little way and stopped. Fortunate
ly, no serious damage resulted.
The new railroad bridge which spans
the river mile below the village is nearly
complete. 1t is constructed upon piles
driven some eight feet into the soil and
firmly bound together. Those who have
witnessed the force of Saxtons River at
flood height when freighted with broken
ice wonder If the bridge will stand the
tremendous shock and strain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
WESTMINSTER.

Il. F. Bond has been absent this week
buying furs.
E: E. Gotta and family spent Thanksgiv-
ing in Keene, N. II.
Chas. E. Chase of Boston is with his
family here for few weeks.
c. Stevens Willard will accompany his
brother Caleb to Washington, D. c., Mon
day.
Rehearsals have begun for the short
play which is to be given the evening of
the fair, Dec. ~.
Mrs. D. G. Underwood and son of Brad
ford, N. H., are the guests of G.. II. I'm
derwood and family.
The Fortnightly club will meet with
Miss Grace Chase on Monday evening, the
topic being "The Philippines"
s. M. Hobart went to Sonth London
derry Wednesday, where he expects to re-
main until January with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Z. Whitney moved last
Saturday to the home of their son-in-law.
Fred Atwood, where they will spend the
winter.
II. A. Wilder and G. M. Richmond COM
pleted last Friday the bridge at Putney,
upon which they have been employed for
several weeks.
Thanksgiving services were held at the
church on Thursday evening, Rev. Mr..
DeBevoise preaching an appropriate ser
mon for the day.
The ladies' aid society will meet with Mrs
Alvin Wright next Wednesday afternoon,
Mr. and Mrs. Wright's goth wedding an
niyersary occurring on that day. Supper
will be served in the usual way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
A Slap at Latin.

Why is Latin taught in the schools 2
Because some foolish person taught it
many years ago, and other foolish per-
sons have been following in his foot
steps. Why don't teachers adopt new
plans when they discover that old ones
are not satisfactory? You will find prog
ress everywhere except in the schools.
There is no more excuse for teaching
Latin than there is for teaching for
tune telling. Teachers have an excuse
for teaching Latin, which they learned
from other teachers, but there is nothing
in it. Latin in the schools is a useless
relic that should have been disposed of
years ago. At least half the stuff taught
in the schools is useless and takes up
time that should be devoted to practical
studies.
Americans cling to lot of other use
less, foolish relics and point to them with
pride.-Atchison Globe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Rev. Mr.. Hardy of Townshend preached
here last Sunday afternoon.
Miss Eta Marsh is home from Leland
and Gray seminary for a two weeks vaca-
ton.
Robert Parker of Boston came home
last week to spend Thanksgiving with his
grandmother, Mrs. Sophia Suatton.
Lyman Ellison, who has been at work
for +. A. Smith, left Monday for Fitch
burg, Mass, where he expects to have EN-
ployment on the railroad.
Miss Flora Bemis and Miss Oma Har-
wood, in behalf of the ladies' benevolent
society, will have charge of an entertain
ment and harvest supper next Wednesday
evening, Dec. 6, in the chapel Supper
from 9 to o'clock.
The semi-annual business meeting OF the
Christian Endeavor society was held last
Friday evening. The election of officers
resulted as follows: President, Mrs. A. b.
Weaver; vice president, Mrs. II. NJ. Be
mis-; corresponding secretary and treasurer,
Miss Flora Bemis recording secretary,
George Walker.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

Edgar F. Smith, manager of the cream
cry at Plainfeld, has brought suit against
Hiram g. Moore of that town, for $40, 900
damages for SANDER.
j. Herbert Fish of Hallowell, Me, a
member of company E of Barre, has been
granted a pension of $72 a month. Mr.
Fish is helpless, having lost the use of his
limbs through sickness contracted at Chick
amauga.
A. B. Brooks of Bethel has taken the
contract for a gasolene launch for Arthur
Quimby of Lyndonville. The cost of the
craft is estimated at about $4,000, and it
will be 3S feet long with full cabin of plate
glass. The salon and gallery will be finish
ed in mahogany and the engine room in
quartered oak. Mr.. Quimby is a student
at Norwich University and intends to take
trip on the boat next summer from Bur-
lington to Minneapolis with a party of
friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
GRAFTON.

Mrs. j. NJ. Edison is visiting in Brattle-
boro.
Thaddeus Park has been in Boston this
week.
Mrs. L. NJ. Clarke has gone to Meriden,
Conn.,, to spend the winter.
E. L. Walker came from Peacham on
Saturday last for weeks vacation.
Mrs. A. j. French spent Sunday last in
Brattleboro with her brothers. family.
DR.. j. H. Blodgett was at home here
over Sunday, but has since returned to
Lenox, Mass.
Prot. G. II. Cambridge has been spend
ing few days here, but returned to Peach
am on Wednesday.
Miss Amy Davis, Leon Thompson,
Wilton Bathric and Harlan Leonard are at
home from Leland and Gray seminary.
Harlan Howard of Washington, D. c.,
came on Tuesday last to visit his mother,
Mrs. A. M. Howard, and other friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

Frank Moss, the leading counsel of the
Mazet committee, has prepared table
showing that the salaries of 920 New York
city officials were increased 81, 9S9, 900 be-
tween July l, 1898, and Sept /, 1899, not
counting the increased salaries of police
men and school teachers due to legislative
enactment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

Nearly two million dollars worth of
property was destroyed by two fires in the
heart of the business section of Philadel-
phia, Tuesday. The big publishing house
plant of Lippincott g. Co. was practically
destroyed. The fire started in the depart
ment store of Partridge & Richardson, Sch
street above Market. This store was de-
stroyed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

VigaD, Luzon port, has been captured
by the Americans. The warships rendered
valuable assistance and the town was bonn
barded by the Oregon, Samara and Callao.
Gen. Otis's advices to the war department
ment indicate that the Generalization of
the insurgents is complete.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
VERMONT NEWS.
DOherty Guilty OF Murder In the First
Degree.

Degree.
The jury in the case of Charles Doherty,
accused of the murder of Fred Murphy,
returned verdict of murder in the first
degree at 2 O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
at Montpelier. Judge Watson began his
charge to the jury when court opened at
o o'clock. The jury took the case at 10
o'clock and returned to the court room at
o'clock and rendered verdict of murder
in the first degree. Doherty received the
verdict without a tremor. Judgment was
entered on the verdict with exceptions by
the defendant. Sentence was suspended.
The case will probably go to the supreme
court in January.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

Palpitation Of the heart, nervousness, trem.
blings, nervous -adache, cold hands and feet
pain In the back, and other forms OF weakness are
relieved by Carters Iron Pills. made specially for
the blood, nerves and complexion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

Win be found an excellent remedy for sick
headache. Carriers Little Liver Pills Thous-
ands OF letters from people who have used them
prove this fact Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
VERNON,

Preaching in the morning at IL o'clock
at the Adventist church. Concert in the
evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

DIR. BulI's Cough syrup should be kent in
every household. It Is the best remedy for cough
or cold, and is especially recommended for that
grlpp-cough Price g cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

Win positively cure sick headache and prevept
its return, Carriers Little Liver Pills This Is
not talk, but truth. One pill a dose See adver-
tisement. Small pill. Small dose. Small price
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
BELLOWS FALLS.
The Merchant OF Venice.

A very successful event in the social life
of the High school was the presentation on
Thanksgiving eve, of Shakspere's Mer-
chant of Venice" by the senior class. The
motive was simply to increase the interest
in, and foudness for, the works of this
great poet among the members of the class.
At the same time it gave pleasure to large
number who gathered in the High school
building on that evening.
The pupils showed great degree of tai
emit, and promise good things in the future.
Much credit is due to Miss Judd, the in
structor in English literature, under whose
direction the work has been done.
The cast was as follows.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-13
ROPER's CAREER ~ JkRSEr CITT.
Was Convicted There OF swindiing and Was
Indicted for Conspiracy.

Osmer W Roper. who was arrested on Mon
day in Newark for misusing the mail. was in
business In Jersey City some years ago. He
established himself at ~ Montgomery street
under the name Of the Mutual Building and
Loan Syndicate, and sent out circulars describ-
ing the solid financial condition Of tho concern
mud Offering people an opportunity to
build homes for themselves on the easiest
possible terms. All that tho people had to
do in order to secure n home was TO OBJ
tain membership card in the Syndicate.
pay an udmls fec and then get all the
money they wanted. 4 bonus was charged for
tho loans in advance. The members could
have their homes built themselves or the Syndi-
cato could build for them, Nobody ever se-
cured "a loan. but Roper ran the concern Tor q
ycnr before any one made com plaint against
him.
ON Aug. q. 1884, he was arrested on COM
plant OF John J. Renshaw OF Luzerne county.
Pa on n charge OF false pretences. Renshhw
had made application for loan OF $1,000, for
which he paid In advance n fee OF SSS. ami
was So confident ~ getting the money
on his property. intending to take II I'M when
the loan came. The loan never came. and
Ennshaw lost his property. which was worth
$4,000. Roper was convicted and Judge Hud-
speth sentenced him TO three years In State
prison. His counsel took an appeal and Roper
remained In the county Jail for over year.
pending the decision o. the upper courts.
dicted for conspiracy. The supreme Court
reversed the verdict OF tho lower court. but
Roper could not be tried on the conspiracy in
diCtment, because the complainant was dead.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-13
JoHv J. BLAIK's REAL ESTATE.
Before Death He Decided Much Valuable
Property to Hts Favoritc Nephew.

BELvIpEBE. y. J., Dec. 12.-Scveral deeds
have Just been placed on record In tina Warren
county clerks Office. given by the late John ].
Blair to his favorite ncphew. John ID. Vail who
has lived for years In the Blair mansion. and
had general supervision over much of the
dead millionare's real estate. Tho deeds
convey q large amount Of valuable real
estate TO Mr.. Vail aud his wife. and were
made during tho years 1891. 1872 and 1898
Four OF the deeds convey valuable pieces OF
properly. principally farms. TO each OF Mr..
Wallis four sons on becoming Of age. The farms
are situated in Blair's township Five OF the
deeds convey 900 acres In Pahaquany, FREE
linghuysen. Hardwirk, knowlton and Blnir's
township. A good deal Of this is farm and tim
bcr land md very valuable.
The homestead Ot the remarkable million
afro is conveyed to Mr.. aud Mrs. Vail. To lie
kept In the family during their lifetime. The
Blnirstown mill propcrty IL given with the pro-
vision that the water from the pond IL to he
used nv the public forever gratuitously. and
that John n and Dr.. Vail are 10 have the ir
SUPPLY OF water free. This guarantees the
village OF B.airstown good water supply.
Five acres OF land are given to Mr.. Vail 10
| he used as a publ Park for the free and I'M
trammelled use OF the public as "A pleasur"
ground. The grove H. known ns tho Dry Run
| Grove and 10 situated near tho homo OF Mr.
Blair.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-13
yooRHEEs Oy SPRING ELEoTroNs.
Says Charter Elections IN Cities Nenr Now
York Have Been Farces.

The subject Of abolshna spring elections in
New Jersey. which has been aetated for some
time. will be brought before the next Lessla-
ture and the passage OF bill doing away with
them will be strongly urged The Legislative
Committee Of the Hudson County Republican
County Committee has prepared bill which
will be presented with the other political bill.
Gov. Voorhees, has expressed himself In favor
of such n measure. The Governor says;
"We nil realize that the charter elections.
especially in the. cities near New YORK; are
reputation Of these cities is employee IN New
YORK aud IL obliged to attend to bu, mess on
election day, II Is inpOssible TO get cat IN"
vote Tho people Will not bother wan inc
spring elections. l am certainly In favor ol
abolishing the spring charter elections. bu, y,
constitutional manner and should WORK no
hardship on any one. 49,, -, -...
ii will not favor any law which will keep an
ofIlcehoder In power single day after the
term Tor which he was elected has expired; L
opposed the Macarthur law n few years ago be-
cause IL dlscriminated In favor OF Hudson
county. II we have spring ELECTIONS abolished
we want them abolished In Essex county as
we'll as in Hudson. The same argument which
applies to Hudson applies to Essex.
'''The sooner a law abolishing these elections
Ia passed the better. but there must be no
undue haste. II law Is passed IL must
become operative at some future time. MY
idea OF il is that at the first charter election
inter the law Is passed the people should vote
Tor the candidates with the understanding that
that IL done the regular charter election can be
held In the fall and the officers can be elected
ior full terms. Until this Ia done the charter
elections will not amount to MUCH
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-13
POPE AND THE CEyTURr-END.
Apparent ADMINISTRATION OF Circular
Touching the Jubilee Year 1900.

Apparent Misconstruction OF n Circular
Touching the Jubilee Year 1900.
A Philadelphia paper printed yesterday under
a Washington date line statement that the
Apostolic delegation at Washington had re-
ceived the text OF decree OF the CongreRa-
ton OF Rites at Rome. in which tho Pope
grants the privilege OF celebrating mid.
night mass on Dec. n next. According to
the story. this mass would be celebrated at
the moment when the oil century dies and the
new one hegns." and IL was added that the
Pope had thus lXei for the Catholic world tho
dat" OF the beginning Of the twentieth century.
At the archi.piscbpal eSii"nce hero last
night It was said thu; the Archbishop had re-
ceivrd n circular letter from the president OF
an association NJ Rome founded for the pur-
pose of celebrating the year 1900 as a Iuhilce
year This letter. which was sanctioned by
the Pope. provides for the ceIe brating Of mid
night mass on the night Of Dec. 81 OF this year
AMI also on the night Of Dec. 81. 1900. The
priest who spoke to THE SUS reporter. said he
was confident Tint no mention was made OF
the year 1900 rs the first year OF the new cen =
tury and that II was his impression that
Catholics were satisfied with tho conclus ion
reachcd by scholars. that the century begins
with the year 1901,