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Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20
iNAI1eNTivE CLERKS.

Vuc MANS SucCess III Dealing with
lhcm Another Mans Failure.
II don't know Of anything more exas.
pcrating than nn innttentive clerk"
said II mild-manncr little man on the
street car the other night. but unless
YOU have certain uplomb. n way about
YOU, 10 to speak. yo,, might as well en-
dure the cross In silence. Now, l have
u friend" he continued, "whO possesses
such gift. and. needless to say. he IL
never neglected. l went into Il store
with him the other day, ana the young
woman ut the counter where we stop.
ped continued conversing calmly with
another young woman IN the next de-.
pnrtment. My dear madame said my
friend blandly. I trust you will pardon
me for intruding upon that important
discussion, but IL yOu---' What do vol,
wishY snid the clerk, looking startled.
DO not be angry my friend replied. 4
know, of course, that the occasional In
tcrruption of customers must be very
annoying. and no doubt BY that
time the poor girl was In nervous fiut.
ter, and really felt sorry for her.
When we went out expressed surprise
ut the ease with which her attention
had been secured, and my friend laugh
ed. oh. It's no trick ut all he said.
All you have to do IL To keep cool
YOURSELF
"NcXt day was fool enough to try
the system myself. after had campcd
beside n counter for ten minutes wait.
Ing for large ana naughty lady to con,
clude conversation. My dear mad
began. trying to initiate my friends
sang frOld. sir! exclaimed the sales
lady. wheeling on mo suddenly and
freezing my blood with feroclOus
glare. My DEAR stammered, my
dear Really, could 60 no further
My tongue stuck TO the roof Of my
mouth, and l could feel tho sweat
breaking out on my forehead. l know
I must have looked the picture Of help
less imbecility. what do yOu meaI
by calling me your dear and things like
thatY demanded the enraged Amazon
What earthly reply could make?
did the only thing possible-l got III
ana sneaked out. expecting every min
ute to feel policeman grab me by thu
collar. So. rs I said before. unless vol
have the way about you, you might al
well put up with these little annoy
ances. The faculty Of blandly blutiin,
ones fellOw-beings ia something tina
can't be acquired."-New Orleans
Times. Democrat.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20
SHIPS CLAIMED eY THE wAvEg.
Great Britain's losses by Shipwrcck
the smallest in the World.

the Smallest in the World.
Losses at sea sustained by the mer.
chant service Of the world In the last
year are set forth In n report prepared
by the British government, copies OF
which have been received here. Great
Britain, with over 12,OOO,O00 tons
afioat, has the lowest percentage OF
losses.
Startling figures are presented as to
the number of steamers and sailing
craft reported missing" and now re
garded as lost by insurance under.
writers. No less than twenty.four
steamers sailed out of various ports
last year and have never been heard
from, aud scvcnty-nine sailing vessels
,lcarcd aud never reached their deStina-
tiOn, both classes representing total
tonnage Of T2,TI3. In addition ninety
six ships, representing eighry-hve sail.
Ing craft and eleven steamers, had TO
be- abandoned at sen.
As result OF all the losses the gross
reduction in the mercantile merlne OF
the world Is shown 10 be l,l4l vessels
II s2O,725 tons, excluding vessels OF
less than 100 tons.
Great Britaln's rate Of loss Is 2.23 per
cent, the next on the list being Germa-
ny, with 2.33 per cent. Germany and
the United States are now making n
"ncck,aGd-neck" race as regards the
total number Of vessels owned, the
latter having 2,ll@,GIT tons ana the
former 2,ll3,9sl tons. Austria Hungary
Is third IN point Of rate Of loss, with
als per cent, and then come Russia,
with 2.G3 per cent, and the United
States. with 4.li per cent The other
nations are In the following order
tally, f.ai per cent; France, AS
Holland, -; Spain. 5,Ol: Norway
5.55, and sweden, 5.GG.-Ncw iork
Herald.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20

Hon. =. A. LewinsOhn, who resides
in the Thirty-sccond Ward. Is strongly
backed for the Democratic nominate
for City Treasurer. Mr.. Lewinsohn
stands high in financial and business
circles. consequently 1t Is believed that
his name would prove II tower of
strength on the city ticket. lie has
been a lifelong Democrat and u loyal
and aggressive worker for party sue
cess. having always contributed llbcr-
ally of his time and means for the su-
premacy Of the party Of jefferson and
Jackson. A number of wards have nl-
ready indorscd Mr.. Lewinsolrn's candi-
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20
4 Noble Gnme EiSh.

According to anglers who have tried
conclusions with him the Cape salmon
us Il game fish Is n formidable rival TO
the famed American tarpon, II belongs
to the herring family and is called
"klng of the herrings." In weight It
runs from four to twelve pounds, Is
very shy and tender-mouthed, ana
when hooked rushes away at racehorse
speed, leaping into the air, flashing
like II sword In the sunlight and gen,
orally escapes. greatly to the chagrin
of Sir Izaak. He who can hook. play
and land ten-pOund Cape salmon
must be past master In the art.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20
How Diamonds Ar, Cut.

Diamonds are cut In three different
forns-the rose, the brilliant and the
table, OF which the second Is the prettl-
est. It is a double pyramid or cone.
Of which the top Is cut off TO form a
large plane, and at the bottom directly
opposite to "A small plane.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20

mcy. believing him to bc the right man
for City Treasurer. as his whole record
In private life has been above rcproach.
and without u blemish. The high es-
TEEN In which he is held In chicago
commercial circles proves that the
funds Of the Garden City of the West"
will be safe In the keeping of this popu-
lar Democratic Thirty-second Ward fa-
vOrltc. AS II candidate to be made the
"watch dog" Of the city's funds. Mr..
Lcwinsohn will command the SURFACES
of the thousands Of independent voters
Of Chicago, because he possesses the
confidence Of the masses. on account of
his well.knOwn business career.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20

lie Gn an argumenU-Well, thank
goodness I'm Lot two-faccd. She
You ought 10 be thankful. One face
like yours Is enough.-Ey.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20
fseS

A handy book rest for attachment to
an armchair has been patented by a
Chicago inventor, consisting of a clamp,
ing member for securing curved rod
to the chair, the clamp allowing the rod
to turn freely to swing the book rack
into position or to allow It tQ. be moved
to one side of the chair.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20

BY the time man Is able 10 supply all
his wants he doesn't want very much.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20
WORLDS RICH MEN.
MllllCNAiRES FOUND IN Al.
MOST EVERY LAND.

Germany and Austria Prominent in
the Golden Book Great Fortunes of
Russia, China, Africa. India, America
and spanish south America.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20

There is no better place in Chicago
10 get II square meal than the Bud
weiscr, corner State and Madison
streets. This place IL owned ana CON
Quoted by Mr.. Llllies, one of the
best known and most popular caterers
in Chicago. The Budweiser makes n
specially of oysters and shell fish. and
also serve the finest steaks and chops
TO be had in this market.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20

Man wants but little here below
But. be 1t understood,
No matter whether high or low,
That little must be good:
Which may explain why men of taste.
Who always get the best,
Their heads by Dunlap hats are graccd
When they would be well dressed;
For Dunlap blocks, the critics tell,
In style and texture all excel.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20

One of the most successful and rclia.
bic contracting firms In Chicago Is that
of Nash & Dowdle, suite 211 and 212,
145 LaSalle street, In the Roanoke
Building. The members of this firm
arc well known and most highly re.
spccted by the most solid business men
In Chicago.
As n mixer with fine wines and liz.
uors, "Almanaris" has no equal.
One trial Of "Almnnaris" will con.
vince the most skeptical.
Dunlap's famous hats and silk um.
brellas are the best In the world.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20
ITEMS OF INTEREST

For the correct hat, patronize Dun.
lap, the Palmer House halter.
Try "Almanaris" on the eide. 1t
won't cost you any more than bottled
lake water.
For tents. awnings and waterproof
covers 60 to Murray & Co., 329-333
South Canal street. These people are
leaders in this line Of goods.
Murray 4 Company, who lead in the
awning business, and who were located
on Randolph street for eleven years, in
vite you to call at their new mammoth
establishment, 800 to 333 South Canal
street.
Make lemonade from "Almanaris"
water--vcry fine.
"Almanaris" IL the highest located
spring in Waukesha, 100 feet above
Fox River.
Try "high BALI made from ''Al.
mannris' water: II won't cost you any
more than lake water.
The telegraph manual issued by the
Western Electric Company will teach
any one the art Of telegraphy. TO get
copy address Department @ @, West.
ern Electric Company, 242 South JET.
fcrson street, Chicago, and inclose 25
cents.
"Almanaris" IN equui TO imported
water. and doesn't cost you any more
than common old lake water, put up by
local bottlers.
Ask for "Almanaris," aud insist on
having 1t.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20

Mr.. Kenneth Mcpherson, the popular
merchant tailor. at 33G Ogden avenue,
Is turning out the finest winter suit
ings on the West Side. 1t will pay you
to give Mr.. Mcpherson u call.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20

One Of the best places In Chicago to
get Il square meal is ut Fred b. Hill
dreth's popular cafe. No. 10 Sherman
street, opposite the Board Of Trade.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20

The "Pan American Is one of the
greatest places In Chicago. ]. II. Gut
tcr's famous goods always on hand.
Don't forget the numbcr--70 Monroe
street, ana give the "Pan American a
call.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20

KeOgh & Hannihn run tho famous
Pan American" buffet ut 70 Monroe
street. Give them call.
Chicago eagle., 1900-01-20

The oldest and most reliable firm OF
city and county surveyors and civil en-.
glneers Is that Of A. II. Summers l.
Son. II you have any work in their
line. give them a call, as 1t will pay
you to do so, for they will please you.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-09-14
The Democratic Idea.

To give something of an idea of the
prosperity Of Shelton merchants, and
incidentally the prosperity OF the peo-
pie of Washington under this benifi-
cient Democratic state administration
the pioneer firm of Mcdonald & O'Neill
alone received twenty-five cases OF Fall
goods IN single shipment recently,
and yet there are people who fail TO
appreciate the difference between this
and the former Republican admins
tration. Tis strange but nevertheless
true.-Tribune.
At the risk of giving a local firm
some free advertising, we copy the
above bright bit, which lie paraphrased
from our item of last issue credltlng
the general prosperity of the country
to the policies of the Mckinley adj
ministfation, ,-and it is about as near
the truth as democratic newspaper
can come in campaign time. We
leave our readers to judge how much
prosperity the Rogers fusion state ad-
ministration is responsible for Til
passing strange but nevertheless true,
that several of these reformefs vii
pass out of Office with = good sized
nest-egg laid up against the proverbial
rainy day, for which their salaries are
not wholly responsible.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-09-14
Great Parade Of The G. A. R.

CHICAGO, ILL, Aug 28.-Along streets
filled with cheering multitude, past
towering buildings gay with the glow
of the Stars and Stripes, through arch
es of honor, beneath suspended banners
and swinging portraits of illustrious
leaders now part of the muster beyond
the dark river whose brink their feet
had so often pressed on fields of death,
$4,000 of the life guard of the nation
the Grand Army of the Republic
marched today. 1t vas their greatest
parade since that day in 1865 when,
with ranks fresh from the triumphs of
war, they had marched down Pennsyl-
vania avenue in Washington with
their faces turned toward home and
their hearts filled with the promise of
the victories of peace.
1t was probably the last of the great
parades upon which the members of
the Grand Army will march on earth.
The average age of the veterans is
close upon the average span of human
life; its ranks are thinning fast and its
membership has commenced to fall
away. The muster roll must hereafter
according to the officials of the organ
ization, decrease more rapidly than at
any other period since the end of the
war to now.
The last year of the century across
the years of which they emblazoned so
glorious a record was almost fitting
time for what SO many of them have
declared will be their last review, and
still more appropriate was it that sun
and wind combined to produce a day
eminently Ior the occasion. A light
breeze off Lake Michigan, strong en-
ough to lift the banners out to the full
length of their folds and at times with
sufficient force to make it necessary
for more than one old soldier to grasp
the staff to flag on high.
1t mattered nothing, however, how
many hands were necessary on the
staff. They were always ready. The
veterans carried the flag today as they
had done years ago, and save in salute
not banner was lowered, not a fold
touched the ground.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-09-14
Timber Lands Sold.

During the past year much has been
said regarding the large amount of
eastern capital that is being Invested
in Washington timber lands. A con-
servative estimate places the amount
at between 5000, 600 and 100000
The Timberman in commenting
upon this great development of Wash
ington forests says, the timber purch-
ases in Washington and Oregon seem
to indicate two distinct ideas on the
part of those who made them. There
are first the heavy buyers, usually
syndicates or combinations of capital
lists, who purchase tracts of from 25,-
600 to 100000 acres, or even more.
Considering the density of growth OH
timber lands in that section such tracts
mean very large quantity of stum-
page. A we'll selected tract of $4,000
acres should carry at least 600,O00,0O0
feet of timber and may bear much
more
These tracts seem largely to be
bought as investments, though in some
cases they may be>operated on con-
servative plan to pay carrying charges.
The other classes Of buyers is of those
who purchase smaller amounts, rang
ing from current purchases enough to
keep moderate-sized mill in operation
up to few hundred million feet.
These smallertracts are usually bought
for immediate development, and from
them promises to come the bulk of the
timber product for the next decade.
Some of the heaviest producers and
most successful concerns on the Coast
today own but little timber in their
own right, buying as they Deed it or
patronizing the loggers; others which
are timber owners prefer to buy logs
and preserve their own holdings for
the future.
There are few heavy concerns
which are cutting their own timber,
but the prospect seems to be that in
the main the lumber product will be
by the smaller timber owners rather
than the ones who are looking to
somewhat distant future rather than
to The immediate present for returns
on their investments.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-09-14

There Is cause for anxiety when
cough hangs OH for year and can't be
shaken off. The quickest way to relieve
that anxiety is to begin at once the use
of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry. 1t is cough remedy, but it is also
a great deal more. In far advanced
stages of disease, when henorrhages
have been frequent, and there have been
ernaciation and weakness, uGo1den Med
ical Discovery" has produced perfect
cure. It increases the supply of the life
fuid-blood. 1t cleanses the blood from
impurities, and sends current of rich,
new blood to build up the weak places
in the body with new life.
The vDiscovery" is strictly temper
ance medicine, non-alcoholic and nom
narcotic.
vFor one year was troubled with cough,u
writes Mr.. H. E. Curtis, of Sumner, Bremen
Co., Iowa. vAs continued to cough during the
summer, my wife became anxious and wrote to
DR.. R. ". Pierce for medical advice. 1t seemed
to us that we could not go to better source for
advice, and so it proved, as the Golden Medical
Discovery which was recommended, proved
just the medicine to effect a cure. DIR. Pierce
and his medicines are As good as wheat, as the
farmers used to say"
Bad taste in the mouth Is removed by
using DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-09-14
kO1AL ss';;ss ss*Sss
- 5lBsclurEN puRE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
aovAl BAKING POWDER CO., NEW yosx.

and his so-called antl-imperial league
in favor of Aguinaldo and his followers
encorages The rehels to continue the
WARP For what purpose is literature
from the U. S., advocating the inde-
pendence of the rebels circulated
throughout the island, ii it is not to
brace up the tagging energy of the
guerillas and induce them to continue
their bloody work until Bryan can
give them independence? Why does
not Mr.. Bryan Or some Gf his friends
attempt to disprove the charge of Gen.
Lawton that it is the so-called ante
imperial league in America which
keeps up the war Is not this treason?
Has not this advocacy OF the indepen-
dence Of the Tagals aided and encour-
aged them to continue the struggle.
If so, why is that not treason?"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-09-14
A Blow To Cooperation.

One of the eminently practical, just
and successful railroad men of the
country is A. B. Stickney, president of
the Chicago Great Western. He is in
close sympathy with all his employees
and 80 sure are they of justice at his
hands that on the entire system there
has never been a strike nor any labor
troubles. It doesn't make any differ
ence what kind of a suit of clothes q
man has on, whether it is the work of
a New York tailor and worn by the
richest man in America, or whether it
is the coarsest homespun, black with
the grease and dirt of the engine, no
man fails to get an interview with Mr..
Stickney if he has any sensible reason
for asking it.
Three years ago President Stickney
organized plan by which employees
might become stockholders in the road.
The object was more closely to ident-
lfy the employees with the road and its
interests, and to give them an oppor-
tunity to lay by something besides
such an amount as they might be able
to save from their salaries. At the
suggestion of the president, all the en-
ployes of the road were invited to pur-
chase stock. The plan was discussed
some time before it was put in oper-
alton, but the value of the stock at
that time did not seem to the president
and directors stable enough to warrant
them in advising the employees to pur-
chase, When the proper time came,
they we're so advised, and as many Of
employees as wished availed themselves
of the opportunity.
The railroad is well and conserva-
lively managed organization, earning
profits. The stock steadily advanced,
and not few employees, overcome by
the temptation to sell at q liberal pro-
fit, disposed of their stock when it had
more than doubled in value instead oI
keeping it, as the president earnestly
hoped they would. for q permanent IN
vestment, sure of . handsome return.
Neither the comnanv nor anv of the
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-09-14
Enduring Deaths Agonies.


Only a roaring fire enabled J. M.
Garrettson, of San Antonio, Tex, to lie
down when attacked by Asthma,
from which he suffered for years. He
writes his misery was often so great
that it seemed he endured the agonies
of death but DR.. Kings New Discoy-
cry for Consumption wholly cured
him. This marvellous medicine is The
only known cure for Asthma as well
as Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
and all Threat, Chest and Lung trou-
bles. Price Soc and 81. Guaranteed.
Trial bottles free at G. v. Dunbar
Drug store.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-09-14
A Word to Mothers.

Mothers of children affected with
Group or a severe.cold need not hesitate
to administer Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. It contains no opiate nor
narcotic in any form and may be given
as confidently to the babe as to an
adult. The greatest success that has
attended its use IN the treatment of
colds and Group has won for it the ap
proyal and praise it has received
throughout the United States and in
many foreign lands. For sale bye. v
Dunbar.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-09-14
Destruction OF Salmon.

The endangering Of the existence of
the British salmon by the netting in
dustry may serve as a needed warning
to the Gamers of the Pacific coast
who are destroying recklessly what
should be boundless source of food.
New York Sun.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-09-14


"Dear Sir: Your note OF July 17th
inquiring about the workings OF the
plan for interesting employers of this
road in becoming shareholders, came
to hand during my absence.
81 am obliged to confess it has not
made much OF sue cess. Forty or fif-
ty employees made small investments,
but soon got tired of saving, and as
the stock advanced in price many
have sold out. 1t is certainly All up
hill Job to induce workingmen to try
to save.
"I once had man in my employ
and station agent at $40 a month.
He supported his family and paid his
bills promptly. AS he was bright
man transferred him to station
where he got $50 month and finally
took him into my Office at 500 a
month, and increased his salary in due
course of time TO $3.50 month.
noticed that good many parties
came in and talked to him privately
and he seemed anxious. l asked him
what was the matter and he said in
effect: 'When got $40 a month Ihad
no difficulty in paying my expenses
at $50 month it was quite. difficult !;
and at $3.50 a month it was impossible.
All these men that you see come in to
talk with me are dunning me for pay
ment of bills which l am unable to
pay
"He soon left my employment in
about 1879. l have not seen him
since until last year I was at Rossland,
Northwest Territory of Canada, as
station agent getting probably $50 or
$50 month. / asked him how he
was getting along, and he said in the
most cheerful manner: First rate.
Yours truly.
"a. B. STICKNEY."
Here is a condition OF which note
should be made by socialists, populists,
anarchists, and all others who com
plain that corporations and capital
suppress the individual and deprive
him OF his rights. 1t is an old but
true saying that horse may be led to
water but he cannot be made to drink,
All that society or the law can do is
to give each person equal justice and
an equal opportunity. Equality can
go no farther than that. A man may
be born track walker and become
/ nroeidonk of q rof1rood O,o
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-09-14

G. E. Cross Pest &c. "a, ,G. R.
z
Meets In Shorfers hall first and third Friday
nights of each month. Comrades are cordially
invited to visit and join.
Nv. WOODS, JOHN SEtG,
Adjutant. COMMANDER
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DACIFIC LODGE, NO. 66,
K. OF P.
Meets the first and third Friday. evenings OF
of each month at the Masonic Hall. Vleitin
L. L. HUNTER, ). SLlGH'
KOs r. IS. y. y.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-09-14
Society Cards.

r,IRsT MISREPRESENTATION HURCH.-
II %
Preaching every Sabbath at II O'Clock A. N.
and $50 P. M Sabbath School at l2:lb A. M.
PRAYER meeting at 7:3OP. M. every Thursday
Everybody is invited to attend. Seats free
REV. w. B. McMILLIN, Pastor
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-09-14

,.,ELCOME CHAPTER, NO 40.
ORDER EASTERN STAR.
Meets every Saturday after Full moon OF each
month. ALI members in good standing are
made welcome.
MAGGIE HILTON, Z. u. FOOL
Worthy MatrOn. Sec
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AET. L.oRIAH LODGE. No. IL.
M F. A M.
p OCULAR Communications. Saturday eve
n On or before the full of the Moon. cor
dial Invitation is given to all brethren In good
standing. Masonic Hall, Shelton, w. i.
W. M. BEACH WIN. w. H. MAXWELL, Sec