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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-05-18
Will Work up Slowly.

The directors of the Weyerhauser
Timber company will hold their first
annual meeting in Tacoma during the
month of June and no doubt at this
time there will be outlined more def
nitely their line of policy. So tar,
since their purchase from the North
ern Pacific Railway company their
efforts have been confined to getting
acquainted with their holdings and
becoming familiar with the proper
market for their timber, and in inves-
tigating applications from sawmill
men for the purchase of timber, apd
also investigating and buying occa-
sional tracts that are offered to them.
The avowed policy of the company
is to become manufacturers on a very
large scale just as soon as conditions
are ripe for an increased output Of
lumber from Western Washington
timber. They are somewhat of the
opinion that the time is hardly oppor-
tune for any very marked increase of
mill capacity; they think to enter
largely into to manufacture of lumber
at the present time would have an un-
favorable effect upon the market,
rather than beneficial one.
The plan will be to commence grad
ually on small scale as manufacturers
and then widen their field of opera
tions as the market conditions will
warrant. In the meantime their plan
of operation will include the supply
ing of local millmen and loggers with
what timber they need, and to increase
their holdings; in other words, 10 con-
tinue actively in the timber business,
buying and selling, and later on drift
ing into manufacturing ON a very
large scale, and for the best interests
OF those who are now engaged in the
lumber business in Western Washing
ton.-Ledger.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-05-18
Notices for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH.


LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH.
April 9th, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the following
make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Grant G.
Angle, U. s. Comr. at Shelton, Wash. on Sat
urday, May 18th, 1900, viz:
JULIUS RICHERT,
of Shelton, WASH, HID. E. 1852 for the So SW14&
So SEl4 Sec "a, TIP 81, Mr. West.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz. James H. Todd, p. J. Faust,
a. w. Fredson and Charles Leake, of Shelton,
Wash.
Also at same time and place, viz:
JAMES HI. TODD,
of Shelton, Wash. HID E. No, 1925 for the NJ SE1l
West.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: p. J, Faust, Julius Richert. A.
w. Fredson Charles Leake all of Shelton, Wash,
FRANK G. DECKEBACH. Register.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-05-18
JEFFRIEs defeated COrbett

rounds at Coney Island Friday.
THE POpulist annex to the Demo-
cratic party met Sioux Falls last week
and nominated Bryan and Towne, ac-
cording to the instructions of the ma
tional democratic leaders. This is re-
form with big "R."
THIS month brings the hegira of
gold seekers to Nome, several of the
steamers having already departed on
their first trip, and others follow at
short intervals. Cabin rates have
jumped to $3.50 for the trip.
The old issue that the Republican
party has mismanaged the finances
and created surplus is about to be
revived by the Democrats. The peo-
pie have learned that the best thing to
do to get rid of a surplus is to turn the
Democratic mule into the Enclosure.
The Boer peace ENJOYS have reached
New York, being unsuccessful in get.
ting support from any European coun-
try. They say that if they cannot IN
duce this government to do what they
ask, they will try and arouse the peo-
pie so that they will compel the gov
eminent to recognize them and their
cause
E. G. BELLOWS, of Clarke County, has
been appointed consul at Yokohoma
to succeed ]. F. Convey, who died a
short time ago. Mr.. Bellows was in
line for the Republican nomination for
state treasurer and this removes him
from the lists, leaving the Southwest
Combination" asking for the COVER
norship for j. OBJ. Scobey of STRAW
berry jam" fame, and perhaps Paci-
tic County man for Attorney general
This is an equitable division for
Southwest Washington.
On the 2Sth of this month, if our
clouds be pushed clear, we may enjoy
the rare privilege OF witnessing total
eclipse of the sun, as the phenomenon
will be visible in all parts of the United
States. The curtainlng of the great
orb is scheduled to begin at s a. m.
May %, and to last five hours aid
twenty-three minutes. Another eclipse
is on the card for this year, also visible
here, partial eclipse of the moon
from Z IA till 7 81 p. m. on June H.
The annular eclipse of the sun on
November 81 will be invisible in AM
erica.-Blade.
The Democ ratio party is preparing
to make "grand-stand play" in full
some resolution of sympathy for the
Beers, and support that they never ex
pect to be called upon to give. The,
were very anxious to free Cuba anG
get this country into trouble with
Spain, until it was done, and they are
damning this administration for thu
consequences. Now they pretend tt
have an overweaning love for suffering
humanity and invite war with Eng
land. Such politics is disgusting, but
1t is the usual thing with the Crane
negative party. A majority Of tht
people OF this country sympathize will
the Beers, without considering wheth
er they entirely merit such sympathy
but simply because they are weakel
people and are making a splendid
fight. The United States is not look.
ing for any more trouble, nor is Uncle
Sam the bully among nations, with q
chip on his shoulder. Any fool can
talk himself into fight, but the wise
man can generally get along without
it.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-05-18

For SALE.-Five residence lots,
level and cleared, good soil. 5, 6, z,
Block IS, and 8, 4. in Is, Second Ad-
dition, corner Gotta and Ninth streets.
Also full block of land well located for
nice residence and home. This Office.
Board and Lodging at reasonable
rates. Blue Front.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-05-18
Additional Locals.

Boarding and Lodging at the Blue
Front at reasonable rates.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-05-18
Shelton Man Wanted More.

A young lady in Markhani's theatre
company, who rushed down in the
audience and embraced A. White,
while the troupe was showing in this
city few weeks ago, tried the same
play in South Bend last week, and in
consequence was obliged to pay fine
of SIS and costs before the police judge
-Montesano Vidette.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
a cnrInna shne rrnrt.

Doylestown has four odd characters
who pool their issues in buying shoes.
They all have the same sized foot. and
each regards this fact in the nature Of
a libel perperated upon him By the
other three Every year each one Of
the quartet chips In SIS. and the fund
Of S72 Is expended for shoes. Buying
them In such quantities there Is natu-
rally a reduction IN price. One would
think that there would be an equal d.
vision Of the shoes, but that Isn't their
little game.
The shoes are owned collectively.
share and share alike, and when not
being worn they are kept In closet In
the express Office. which is the general
lounging place Of the quartet. II one
man wants 10 wear new shoes. he goes
to the express Office and puts them on.
II he wears russets In the daytime and
wants TO wear patent feathers In the
evening, he goes 10 the express Office
and makes the change. They have
been doing this for several years and
claim they wouldn't wear shoes in any
other way.--Philadelphia Record.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
WARREN -MAYNE CASE
WAS POSTPONED

Many witnesses appeared before
Magistrate John A. Kelley this after
noon in the case of Mrs. Louisa War
rem vs. William Mayne and John K.
HendricksOn, on a charge Of trespass.
The question involved is the legality
of an alleged right of way near Oak
Hill schoolhouse, in Christiana hun
dred. William Alayne recently pur-
chased a nearby farm and alleges that
from the railroad station, at. Silver
brook, to the rear Of his house there
was a driveway through the land OF
Mrs Warren.
BY cutting across the Warren farm
the distance from the station to the
house Is only mile, while If the pub
lie road is used about three miles is
travelled.
Mr.. Mayne alleges that a right Of way
through the property wa.
provided by the Will o
John Hendrickson, who died in 1904
Mrs. Warren has attempted to stoI
people from crossing her property anC
a suit has followed to determine the le-
gality Of the alleged right Of way.
Mrs. Warren called TO her aid Edgar
r. Vernon, a neighboring farmer, and
Mr.. Vernon has also been arrested. five
charges being placed against him, one
of assault, another Of threats, the re-
mainder being cruelty to animals.
The trespass cases We're set for tria'
before Magistrate Kelley this morning
but owing to the absence of Robert G.
Harman, counsel for Mrs Warren, they
were continued until May % at ]
o'clock. William S. Hilles represented
the defendants. The cases against Mr.
Vernon were also carried over unit
the same date. About fifteen witnesse.
were present.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
STORY oFTHE YAzoo FRAUD
One OF the Most Gigantic Trusts Ever
known La America.

One Of the most gigantic trusts ever
formed on this continent was In the
early days Of the republic, back IN
1705. Several gentlemen organized
themselves into a company for the pur-
pose Of purchasing from the state Of
Georgia her unclaimed western terri
tory. extending from the Mississippi
ON the west TO the Atlantic on the east
and from the thlrty-hrst degree OF lati-
tude north Of the equator on the south
to the southern boundary Of Tennessee
on the north, including what now con
stitutes the territory Of Georgia. Ala-
bama and Mississippi This vast ter
ritory was purchased for 100000 and
this was the commencement OF the IA
nous "Yazoo fraud" about which so
much was said and written
The bin authorizing the purchase
and sale passed the Georgia legislature
on Jan. o. 1875. and It Is said that
members were paid all the way from
eight negroes TO 100000 acres Of land
to vote for il. Corruption by bribery
was open. Great indignation spread
throughout the state, and upon the as
sembling Of the Legislature one year
later an act was passed declaring that
the said resurped act was null and
void; that the records relating to the
same be burned Ia order that no trace
OF so unconstitutional vile and fraudu.
lent a transaction should remain pub
lie.
"rhe Infamous records were placed
in one vast heap" said a senator
'and a sun glass was used 20 set It on
fire, that II might be said that the Gre
that destroyed Il was from heaven
This is the first and only instance In
The history or the country where a leg
islative body personally superlntended
the destruction by fire Of its previous
records OF corrupt and obnoxious
laws"-St. Paul Globe.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
HELP THE GANIA ANN.

The Evening Journal has begun
house-to-house canvass of the
city Of Wilmington for subscribers.
To lay the foundation for that
canvass we already have distrib-
uted gratuitously many thousands
of copies Of the paper in its new
and enlarged form.
Newsboys will continue that
free distribution from day to day
in the several districts in which
the canvassers are operating.
We invite those who receive the
paper to compare it with any Viii
mington newspaper which they
now are receiving in point of news
and mechanical get-up, fee iIg
sure that such a comparison will
result favorably to our canvass.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
TOWNSEND ACQUITTED
Of Serious Charge by a Philadel-
phia Jury

Charles NJ. Townsend. who was ar
rested in this city on January 6, on a
charge of statutory rape, alleged to
have been committed in Philadelphia
upon Miss Estella Hendricks. was ac-
quilted of une charge by jury in Phil
adelphia yesterday
Townsend was represented in Phil
adelphia by Arthur ID. Eaton. and in
this city by Walter II. Hayes. who
this morning stated that at the time of
aneged commission Of the crime, jan
uary 4, that Miss Hendricks and Town
send were married. The ceremony was
performed on that date in Chester.
where a marriage license had been pro-
cured.
Governor Tunnel. in granting the
requisition without giving the defense
an opportunity to be heard, shut out
hearing which would, the defense
states, have brought out these facts.
The case was brought before the
Court of Sessions in Philadelphia yes
terday, and acquittal was recommended
by the prosecutor. In Pennsylvania a
nolle prosequi is not entered by the
prosecuting officer All indictments go
to a jury.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
MOGULLIANs AT. THE MANeER
Big Feed of Timothy and Glover Hay
To Visiting Jacks"

In true Mogullian style, Conclave No.
S1s, of New Castle, and No. 111s. o
Newport, were entertained by Industry
Conclave. No. 21k, in this city last
night In the peculiar language of the
order it is summed up thus: 11isy31sx
215-a big time. A fine lunch, consist
ing OF coffee, cold ham, finger rolls,
ginger cake, Ia Mogullian; ice cream,
cakes and cigars, was served.
The napkins were made especially
for the occasion. In the centre was a
large picture Of the long-eared patron
saint of the order, and in one corner
were the words: Eat up" while in
structions to drink up were found in
another corner. Numbers az, 111a and
235 also adorned the napkins.
Compliments We're showered on J. H.
Keatley, S. II. Johns and w. II. Nor
ris, who comprised the committee on
arrangements.
There were thirty-seven visitors from
New Castle and thirty-five from New
port.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
AN EDITORS APOLOGY.
A Happy Inspiration Thnt Proved
IA. "a ffoornn-n,.~

Happy Inspiration That Proved TO
BE "A boomerang.
The editor Of a small provincial pa
per In Austria was IN great difficulty
TO find fit subject for his leading arti-
Gle, having been too intent upon other
business or upon pleasure 10 provide
one. The last moment had come. and
the editor was IN despair He tortured
his brain in vain. when he suddenly
was inspired by a happy thought and
dashed on the lines;
after carefully peruslng the leading
article written for the present number
by one Of the ablest OF our contrlbu-
tors. we have arrived at the conclusion
that It may be mislnterpreted by the
authorities and regarded as an attacl,
upon the government. We ourselves
consider 1t 70 be perfectly innocent;
but as we are unwilling. for our read
ers' sake as well as for our own. 10
have our newspaper conhscated we
have very unwilliugly. though. ak we
think prudently. resolved 10 Withdraw
the article. This must serve as the
apology 10 our readers for the blank
space Ia our present issue"
The journal was published In the
evening. and the sly editor, after per.
forming this little piece Of stratagem
left the Office IN high humor AS soon
as he arrived IN the Office the nexi
morning a clerk came up 10 him with
a doleful expression and said. ''EerI
Redaktor the paper is confscated by
the pollcew For what reasonT' ask
ed the astonished editor. "For mali
cious ridlcule OF the institutions Of the
Austrian empire by the omission Of III,
leading article" replied the man.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
again He Inspects Cars

Jacob Denney, who resigned his posi-
ton as boss car inspector for the Penn
sylvania railroad at Washington
about two years ago, for the purpose OF
searching for gold in the Klondil1e, has
given up his search for the yellow
metal, and is again looking for defects
in the running-gear of railroad cars
Mr.. Denney has been appointed car in
spector and stationed in Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARY
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. B. Evans En-
tertain at Their Newark Home

In celebration OF the NTH annlver-
sary Of their wedding. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles B. Evans entertained a number
of their friends al their home at New
ark last night Among those present
were:
DR. and Mrs. Theodore r. Wolf. the
Hon. l.. Irving Handy and Mrs. Handy
Miss Julia Newton, Mr.. and Mrs. Della
ware Clark Mrs. Hilton, DR. and
Mrs. Eugene w Manning, Professor
and Mrs c. /. Penny. Dr. and and Mrs
A. +. Neale. Professor and Mrs. VIII
liam II. Bishop. Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Read, Mr.. and Mrs. Penn Wilson, Miss
Frances Hurd, Misses Sue and Agnes
Evans, Miss Gertrude Bridgeman
Misses Jennie and Laura Raub and
Miss Natalie Turner
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
Enreka Council Entertains

Eureka Council, No. /. Jr. o. u A.
NJ, entertained members of Diamond
Council, No 8, last night. The band OF
New Castle Council was also in attend
ance. making about 300 present.
During the evening Eureka Council
initiated five new members, after
which refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
WITH THE ADVERTISERS.

T. 4. Pennington. the shoe merchant
az No. 413 Market street, advertises pat
tent leather shoes, oxfords and silp-
pers. Mr.. Pennington's line Of shoes is
enc CT the best in the city, and the
years Of experience he has had serves
him we'll
The Bush line OF steamers, plying
between this city and Philadelphia, re-
ceive goods in either city up to 6 O'Clock
p. m. daily, excepting Sunday. The
steamers travel by night, and goods
are delivered at the early business
hours each day.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
Visitors in Milford
Special to the Evening Journal.

Milford. May 9.-Professor J. II.
Wiley. superintendent of the public
schools OF Sussex county. was In town
yesterday He visited the schools and
reported them TO be In a flourishing
condition.
DR.. +. r. Pierson returns TO VIII
mingtOn to-day after a visit OF some
days at the home of Charles Barker.
John Hillman. of Philadelphia, is
visiting relatives In this town.
Rev. j. II. Webster, OF Frederica,
was the guest of DR.. Barrett yesterday.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
COURT NAMES A GUARDIAN
Few Cases Before Judge spruance in
ChaneerY Court

Judge Spruance presided In Orphans
Court this morning and appointed
Elizabeth S. Anderson. guardian Of
Charles A. Kelly. An order for publi-
cation for the heirs Of Isaac G.. Shadd
was made for them to show cause why
an order should not be made for the
sale of real estate. The court adjourned
to May 16.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
TestimOny Over eoat skins

United States Court Stenographer
Charles G. Guyer sitting as special ex-
aminer, took testimony to-day in
Philadelphia in the cases of John NJ
Harper and Company VS.. Charles Baird
and Company, and John NJ. Harper and
Company vs.. Tadman & Hickman. The
issue involved is the sale Of certain
goat skins amounting to several thou
sand dollars.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
UniOn News Company,s Changes

Creamer Ellis, for some time news
agent on the Delaware division Of the
p, W. & B. railroad, has been promoted
to the position Of assistant superin-
tendent to T. n. Wagner, of the Union
News Company, in this city. Mr.. Ellis
takes the place made vacant by the
promotion Of John T. Colgan, who has
been transferred to the Germantown p.
e R. station, and given charge Of an
office.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
zen .FhrOugh hose Tower

While arranging a section Of hose M
the Liberty Fire Company's house this
morning jeremiah O'Toole. a member
of the company, fell through the tower
from the third to the first floor. Uo
was picked up unconscious and sent to
the homeopathic Hospital in the pboe-
nix ambulance. A severe confusion of
the left side of the head was discover
ed upon examination.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
Gone to Cane Nav

J. Warren Hughes, who has been
confined in the Delaware Hospital for
the past six weeks, suffering with a
fractured leg, left this morning for
Cape May, where he will spend several
months Mr.. Hughes was removed
from the hospital to the p, w. & b.
railroad station by the Phoenix ambu-
lance.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
FOREST FIRE RACES
NEAR BRIDGEVILLE
Special to The Evening Journal.

Bridgeville, May 9.-Forest fires
ragged throughout this section yester-
day afternoon and all last night, de-
stroying large tracts of valuable timber
and endangering human life. A big
force of men and boys was on the
scene throughout the night, and had it
not been for their efforts in fighting
the flames Trinity M. e. Church would
have been consumed.
The fire originated at the saw mill
OF Wesley Kemp. and quickly spread to
the surrounding woods.
The loss cannot yet be ascertained,
but will undoubtedly be great.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
Miss Fahey Buried Today

Many relatives and friends to-day at
tended the funeral of Miss Maggie
Fahey from the home Of her parents,
No. SOC Spruce street Miss Fahey was
"a years cid. Services were held in St.
Mary's r. c. Church. Interment was
made in New-Cathedral Cemetry.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
ave steambeat Lines Probable
speclal to the Evening Journal.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Lewes. May 9.-The Lewes Improve
ment Company is at work digging a
new mouth for Lewes creek and it is
likely that Lewes will have two steam
boat lines The company has consid-
cradle stock subscribed and claims
to haye strong financial backing.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
En- tertalned Young Friends

On Monday evening a social was
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Tyre, al
their home. No. 1904 Delaware avenue
to a number Of their young friends
Dancing and card playing were in
dulged In. Those present We're: Mr.
and Mrs. Philip Tyre. Mrs. Ware, Mrs
o. W. Everett, Miss Mary Dillon, Mis-:
Mabel Mccain. Miss Bertha Everett
Miss Bessie Farra, Leslie Bonham
George Bonham, George Booker, Har-
vey Booker, Dudley Weir, Harry
Springer Harris Tyre and William S
Keen.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
Will Play in Harrisburg

Austin T. Humes, of this city, has
been engaged to play shortstop for the
Harrisburg Athletic Club baseball team
during this season. He will play in
the clubs first game on June Is. Mr..
Humes played at shortstop for three
years on the Oxford University team
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
To Omen New Missions

Gospel meetings will be held every
night at the Trinity Free VIII Mission
No, Sl5 East Eighth street. Bishop
George II. Messenger, who As general
superintendent OF the work, wants 100
workers TO open missions IN the state
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
NOTICES.

NOTICE.-To policy holders OF the
Home Insurance Company, OF New York
Mr.. Frank Willing is no longer agent OF
this company, nor authorized 10 repre-
sent the company IN any transaction.
Mr.. q. =. fiers0n, Of no. 9lj Market
street. Is the only agent in Wilmington
authorized 20 issue policies for us. and
we refer an our customers 10 him for
changes IN. or renewal OF policies.
The industrial Department" however.
Is still In charge Of Mr.. George j. Scott,
as heretofore
WILLIAM c. GERTING,
State Agent Home Insurance Co.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
zizania at the Brsakwatsr

Special to the Evening Journal
Lewes, May 9.-The United States
steamer Zizania, lighthouse tender, is
now at the Brcakwater on an inspec-
tion tour. Several buoys have been
adjusted this week around here.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
Had Fine Home in Milton

Special to the Evening Journal
Milford, May 9.-Peter H. Leonard,
who was killed in Wilmington on Mon
day by a locomotive. was well-known
in Milford. He had recently been mar
ried, and had just completed a fine
home in Milton. He was a Mason.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
Letters Of ADMINISTRATION Granite

Letters of administration were grant
ed this morning by Register Of Wills
Crossan to Harry EmmCns on the es.
tate of William +. Peirce.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
Testimony in Odessa Bank snit

Testimony is being heard to-day in
the Office Of Former Senator Anthony
Higgins in the case of the Odessa Ma
tional Bank VS.. the administrators Cf
Ohe late William Taylor, Of Middletown.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
One Permit Issued

Building Inspector John J. Cassidy
this morning issued a permit to Niche
las Fidance for the erection of a two
story back building ait No. 426 South
jackson street, to cost $500.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
Watched the Mnssaohnsetts

From the roof of the Equitable build
ing this morning, small party watch
ed the United States battleship Massa-
chusetts pass up the Delaware river
On its way to League Island.
Evening journal., 1900-05-09
Opening Tomorrow Nirht

Lawrence c. Taylor will give a grand
opening at his new place of business,
No. 615 Shipley street, tomorrow
night. A fine lunch viii be served, to
which all are invited.