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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
TROUBLE IS FEARED.
History of Our Misunderstanding with Venezuela's Government.
State of Bermudex Sold Rights in As- phalt Lake Which Another Com. Dany Claims - Warship Now
 on Scene of Action.

Venezuela has been officially notified by Minister Loomis that American rights and interests in Venezuelan ter ritory will be zealously guarded and protected.
 There has been trouble brewing for some weeks between the New York and Bermudez company, an American con- cern, and what is known as tho Warner Quinlan-Sullivan syndicate. The latter organization claims certain lands and property by virtue of decree of the Venezuelan government, which the other company claims it now holds and is entitled to hold until 1908 under a concession.
 The United States is not taking sides in this dispute, but insists that any dis possessing or action locking toward an busting of the New York and Bermudez company shall be by due process of law.
 The gunboat Scorpion has been dis patched to the scene of action, and a number of other vessels are available if they are needed.
 Venezuela is not menaced by the Unit ed States alone, however. Great Brit ain is interested in the seizure of the two steamers of the Orinoco Shipping ( Trading company. which have Brit ish registers. In addition, the country is in d state of ferment, brought about by the activity of followers of ex-Presi- dent Andrade, whom Castro. the pres. ent president, overthrow.
 The magnitude of the outbreak is not known, but it is apparent that the soldiers are not wholly in sympathy with Gen. Castro. As his power de- pends upon the force under him, the Nenezuelans opposed to the govern ment vii probably take advantage of the attitude of the United States and Great Britain to bring about a revolu- tion.
 With this revolution the United States is not concerned, except in the
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
BITS AND BREVITIES.

The zither has displaced the banjo in England as fashionable instru- ment.
 An order was recently issued in oSh- kosh that members of the fire depart. ment must wear white shirts, collars and cuffs.
 IF medieval times not only were liv- ing prisoners ransomed by their friends, but ransom was demanded even for the bodies of those slain in action. - .-.s-...- y-
 The manuscripts of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries are, in many cases, almost il!egible on account of the fad ing of the ink. At that time the lamp. black inks passed out of use and chem ical inks became popular.
 Probably the most conservative in. stitution outside of China is the British museum. Although 1t is 70 years aimee the quill pen yielded to the age of steel the reading room authorities persist in supplying quills, which are invariably broken when there is occasion for using them. Such 2 thing is inconceiyable in an American library.
 A cup of hot coffee is an ,1nfailin2 barometer, if you allow lump of sugar to drop to the bottom of the cup and watch the air bubbles arise without dis turbing the coffee. If the bubbles col lect in the middle the weather will u dne; if they adhere to the cup, forming . ring. it will either rain or snow; and If the bnbbses sepArate without asstGsn' dnG any 6x4d po4iftcnA -.chanGeAb blt ssess ssAer nay r. es1d.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
FRANCIS B. LOOMS.

effect it may have upon American in. terests. At this moment the anxiety the authorities is due to the hostile at titude adopted by Gen. Castro with re- spect to the wishes of the American government
 The er-Quinlan-Sullivan syndi- cate asserts that under the recent de- cree of the Venezuelan government and the decision of the lower court it is en- titled to portion of the property held by the New York & Bermudez com pany, and that it is unnecessary to await further legal action.
 The view taken by the state depart ment is based not only upon argu. ments made by the claimants, but upon cable reports received from Minister Loomis gave the government to under stand that Nenezuelans filed claims to certain portions of the asphalt prop erty in the state of Bermudez, claimed by the New York & Bermudez com. pany, and sold them to the syndicate.
 The syndicate at once proceeded to take possession of the property covered by the claims. There are armed men, therefore, representing both sides, and a conflict may occur between them. If an attempt is made by the Venezuelan government to dispossess the New York &s Bermudez company. as the advices of the state department indicated, it would not surprise the officials should the agents of the Warner -Quin.an-Sul- livan syndicate assist them.
 The value of the concession held by the New York & Bermudez company is not known, but it is understood that there is sufficient pitch to supply asphalt for the whole world. The com pany obtained the concession in 1883, and it was to run for 25 years. It be- gan active operations in 1888.
 The concession was purchased for the ridiculously small figure of SlO,O0O.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
HEARD IN PASSING

There's nothing like q little yigor- .ous and we'll organized protest. Had it not been for the kick, Connecticut would have had an ugly monitor. or a stone boat named after her, instead of the magnificent and majestic war ship that will carry the name of the Nutmeg state to- the uftermost ends of the earth.-NeW Haven Palladium.
 India's jute crop has risen from Is tons 10 5000 in the past century.
 The pain produced by a hornets sting is caused by a poison injected into the wound, and so instantaneous is its effect as to cause the attack of this insect to reembles violent blow in the face.
 Following the example of Italy, Greece and Egypt, the Spanish govern the exportation of antiquities and been presented to the cortes.
 Artemisia, the wife of Mausolus, who built, in honor of her husband, tomb so splendid that it has given his name to sepulchral structures, was a bru- nette Greek beauty. Her eyes were brilliantly black and her features very regular.
 Autograph letters of famous men will be far rarer in the future than now. Great men of to-day content themselves with signing their names, often with rubber stamps, to type written documents, and it will be hard to get much sentiment from type written manuscripts.
 No speech made by democrat at this session has extracted more atten- ton than the appeal of Representative Lahham of Texas for harmony in the democratic party. By way of em- emphasizing his willingness to re- eeiye with open arms those democrats wlo left the regular organization dur ing the last two national campaigns, lie inserted this verse In his speech: Return, o wanderer. return,
 And seek an injured party's grace; Forsake the stns that made you mourn
 taa yaroye 11qH 3rom its fond em- 6fAeaf ise ss's = s
 Come hos z - 1psael
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
SIMPLE ANNALS OF A GIRL.

She woke at 9 and yawned, and then Curled up and went to sleep again. At 10 she sat up in the bed And scratched her drowSy little head. Then out she slid with many a yawn And pulled her queer etceteras on. Eleven struck as sat she down To breakfast in her morning gown. At 12 she dressed with studious care And dabbed some color here and there. At 1 she sailed out on the street, And looked immeasurably sweet. At ? in a department store She clawed gay dress goods OCT and
 OCT.
 At 3 (the clerk all in a fret, She sat there and was clawing yet. At 4 she said she'd call again, To which the poor clerk thought
 ''Amen.'
 At she lunched at FeedemweWs, With other weary shopping bellies. At 6, and quite by accident, She met her fellow, and they went To Saddlerocker's oyster den, Where on a fry she lunched again. At z she was in her room Applying q new coat of bloom Unto her fair but ShOpwOrn face, And resting with a 1oosened 1ace At 8 her fellow called, and they Swapped fables in the same old way. Sat close as lovers always do Upon Il sofa built for two. At 9 the light was burning dim And she seemed all wrapped up ill him. At 10 they Yet were sitting there. The helpless fawn and hugging bear. It struck Il, yet showed they No symptoms of q breakawny. At 12 he bade her lips good night. And faded from her yearning sight. At ? she yawned and said she guessed She'd try to get a little rest. At 3 she Snored like rumbling seas, And there we'll leave her, if you
 please.
 Denver Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
Rccfpe for Bridal Salad.

A salad for a wedding breakfast or dinner is made as follows: Shred a quarter Of a new cabbage as fine as the petals of a chrysan- themum. Remove the seeds from two sweet green peppers of me dium size and slice them in very fine rings; then slice one medium sized onion as thin as possible. Mix these in gredients together and lay them light ly in salad bowl; surround them wit Il quarters of tomatoes; pour dressing 2 over all composed of oil, vinegar. salt and pepper. and serve.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
KIMBALL School of Music

Instruction in Piano, Singing, Organ, Violin, Harmony. Musical Kindergar- ten, MSndolin, Banjo. Guitar, Cornet and Sight Reading. School of Dancing and Department. Taught by Fac ulty unsurpassed for it's excellence.
 Ensemble playing free.
 Free admission to Reeitals, Concerts and Lectures
 $5 for term of ten private piano lessons.
 Register now for all departments.
 Students received daily.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
Not the Sam C .

Tess-I understand Mr. Krusty ac- tually paid me a compliment.
 Jess--Really?
 why. yes. May Garbell, who told me, said you heard it, tco. He said he thought I'd find enough men in the world who'd be just crazy to marry me-
 May got it twisted bit. He said he thought you'd find men in the world who'd be just crazy enough to marry you."-Phil2delphia Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

WATERBURY FIRE ALARM
 4-..Cor South Main ana Grand sts.
 5--Scovill Manufacturing Co. pJ.
 c--Cor Bridge and AIasill sts.
 7.-Exchange Place.
 12.-RoSers & Bro. (P).
 13 Cor East Main and Niagara sts 14--Cor East Main and Wolcott I'd. 15--Cor High and Walnut sts. 16--Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17--Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21--Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sts o3--Burton Street engine house. o4--Waterbury Manufacturing Co. (P) o5--Cor North Main and North Sts. 2a--Cor Buckingham and Cooke Sts. o7--Cor Grove & Prospect Sts. oS--Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st. o9-N. Willow bet. Ridgewood and
 Hillside avenue.
 s1--Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 2o--Cor Riverside and Bank sts. s4--Cor West Main and Watertown I'd a5-Conn. Light's & Pow. Co. car
 house. P).
 aG-Waterbury Brass Co. (P). 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts- 2S-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 4o-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Go. (P). 45-Bepedict x Burnham Mfg Co. P) 46-Waterbury Buckle Go. HD. 47-Cor g. Main and Washinton sts 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-Wat'b'y Clock Go, case fact'y (P). 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 5G-Cor Liberty and River sts. 51-No Hose House.
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 12-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sts. o12-The Platt Bros & Co. (P). Buckle Co. P). o14-Wat'b'y Clock Co. mvt fact'y P). o16-Cor North Main and Grove sts. o51-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. oG1-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. YI2-Groyc, bet. Central x Holmes avs. 211-S. N. E. Telephone Co bldg. V). 31o-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 3-Randolph < Cloves. tp) 314-Plume and Atwood Q). 315-American Ring Co (P). 316-Flectric Light Station (P). 31S-Holmes. Booth X Haydens (P). S21-No Hose House. 3o3-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter sts- 3o4-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 3o5-Cor Simcns st and Wash'S'n ave. 311-City Lumber and Coal Co (P). 412-Tracy Bros (P). 451-Steele & Johnson Mfg Co P). bs2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
In the Eleventh Hour.

Cholly-I wead an article in the papah that said that the size of families in this country was getting much smaller lately. It kind of makes man glad he was bonn, don't it?
 Rsggy-Aw, I dunno. Why?
 Because if he wasn't already bonn the prospects are that he wouldh't t be, don't you know."-Puck.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
6kantlcaI.
-Digby is 2 fool!

Backbite-Digby is fool!
 Bilkins--He said the same-of you. What? He's a liar!"
 Exactly what he called you when I told him you said he was fool. Dear me! but you fellows are skeptical.'- Ohio State Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-19
ptsappeinted.

He-Qf course, you took in the dog show. How did you like it?
 , Shs--I was disappointed. Twas par. aculArly anxious to see one of those ocean ereyhounds, but there wasn't . slnfle one there.-Philade:phia Prsss.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-01-11
TAX SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
State of Washington, for Mason County
ELLEN M. BECKER. Ptf. VS., HI. A. JAMES, DIT
No.. Summons for publication in fore
closure of tax lien. The State of Washington
To II. A. JAMES.
You and each of you are hereby sum-
moned to appear within sixty days after
the date of service of this summons exclusive
of the day of service and defend the above
entitled action in the above entitled court,
or pay the amount due and answer the COM
plant of the plaintiff, and serve copy of
your answer upon the undersigned attorney
for plaintiff at his Office below stated and
in case of your failure so to do, judgment
will be rendered against you according to
the demand of the complaint, which has
been filed with the clerk of said Court.
This action is brought upon Certificate
No 81 issued on the 30th day of Nov A. D. 1900 by
County of Mason, State of Washington
and now owned and held by plaintiff here
in, for delinquent taxes for the years
1896, 1897, 1898, 1899 upon the following,
described real estate situate in the County
Blocks Nos L. 5. and IL, OF James first add to
Shelton, Wash. The amount of said certificate
is $41 10 Pleintff has paid taxes on said promises
for the years 1892 1898, 1894. 1895 amounting to
the sim of $11.S1
All of which said amounts bear interest
at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from
date of payment and to obtain Judgment
fOreclosing the lien thereof and for sale
of said real estate according to law
ELLEN NJ BECKER, Plaintiff
l.. II. DYRNE, Plaintiffs Attorney.
=. O.. Address, Shelton Mason Co., Wash.
Date of first pub Dec d 1900
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-01-11
To Bring Neglected Orchards Into Bearing.

While I do mot advise any one to
expend much time and money on cid
orchards, one may have few Old trees
which it would be advisable t., put in
to shape to bear fruit for family use,
while younger trees are coming into
bearing. In any case plant an orch
ard of young, thrifty trees at once,
which in very few years will bear
fruit in quality superior to that from
the so called renovated" old orchards.
Those having old trees of select va
rieties which they desire to preserve
and bring back into partial bearing,
will find the following few pointers
useful when undertaking such work.
The soil around the trees should be
we'll broken up, if sodded, and liberal
application of well rotted barnyard
manure should be spread around the
trees. The proper time to fertilize
orchards is in the fall or doing early
winter. Then the manure teaches out
the root system receives the full bene-
fit of all the elements which 1t contains
The bulk of barn-yard manure supply
ing the necessary humas to heavy soils
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-01-11
BAD COLDS

Quinine is ten years behind. Colds do notn
have to be endured. MENDEL's DYNAMIC TAB
ULEs Called dynamic from their energy crowd
a weeks ordinary treatment into IL hours and
abort the worst of colds over night,
at was the worst case of grip 1 ever had. A
half dozen friends had sure cures. Still it hung
on. Heard of the DYNAMIC TABULEs. To my
amazement they stopped both cold and cough
the first night l endorse and recommend
them to the people" BARCLAY HENLEY, Elk
Member Congress and Attorney. 101 Sansome
Street, San Francisco. July 7, 1909.
''Winter colds have always been serious
things to me. They are hard and stay for
mouths. But the last was stopped suddenly
by MENDEL's DYNAMIC TABULEs. Both cough
and cold disappeared in couple of days. No
thing else does this for me" MRS EMMA L..
HOLM, ii Moss St., San Francisco Aug. 6, Co.
IL live across the street from where MENDEL's
DYNAMIC TABULEs are made. That is how l
first took them. They stop colds withoutnotice
took a dozen boxes with me for self and friends
when went to Nome" H. L. VAN WINKLE,
Capitalist, S0l7 Washington Street, San Fran
CISCO August 10, 1900
Sent postpaid for 25 cents in stamps by
INLAND DRUG CO., 1884 Washington Street,
San Francisco, Also On sale by our local agent.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-01-11

TAN SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
State Of Washington, for Mason County
l.. j. Morrison plaintiff, VS.. L. r. Mar
cum, defendant
in foreclosure for Tax Lien.
The State of Washington to f.. r. Mar.
cum:
You are hereby summoned to appear with
i'll sixty days after the date of services of this
defend the above entitled action in the
above entitled court, or pay the amounts due
and answer the complaint of the plaintiff
and serve copy of your answer upon the
undersigned attorney for plaintiff at his
office below stated; and in case of your fail
ure so to do, judgment will be rendered
against you according to the demand of the
complaint, which has been filed with the
clerk of said court.
This. action is brought upon Certificate
of Delinquency numbered 1900, issued on
the 10Th day of April, A. ID. 1900 by the
County of Mason, State of Washington
and now owned and held by plaintiff here
IN 1o FOR delinquent taxes for the years 1892
described real estate in the County of Ma
son, State of Washington, to-wit
Lots No. 5 and No. 6, Block No. 90
Francis Shelton's Addition to Shelton
Wash.
The amount of said certificate is $61 40
Plaintiff has paid taxes on said premises
for the year 1896, 1920: for the year
1897, $9.57 for the year 1898, $7.O4; fol
the year 1899, $625
All of which said sums bear interest at
the rate of 10 per cent per annum from
date of payment; and to obtain Judgment
foreclosing the lien thereof and for a sale
of said real estate according to law.
L.. r. BYRNE, Plaintiffs Attorney.
p. o. Address, Shelton, County of Mason,
Washington.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-01-11

encouraging better growth OF roots
and feeders, and making the soil more
norous. and consequently, more easily
drained.
The pruning of such old trees can
he done at any time during the winter
months except when there is frost III
the ground; on mild days IN early
spring being preferred to all other
times. The pruning is done to induce
new wood growth. Strong fruit BUDS
will form in turn upon such new wood ;
but in order to get this new wood 1t Is
necessary to cut without stint. At
least one half OF The top must be re-
moved IN such way as to rather I'M
proye the form OF the tree than other
wise. the principle being TO grow new
tree on an old.
The most effectual and easiest spray
to nse on such trees is a strong sOlu-
ton of concentrated I've and water,
one pound of lye to four gallons OF
water having been found none too
strong for removing scales, such as the
oyster shell bark louise, and moss,
which are to be found in abundance
on all neglected old trees In this moist
elm ate.
I've solution Is Intellectual unless
applied to all parts of the tree, no
twig being allowed to escape the APP
plcation, as the base of fruit buds is
a favorable hiding place for many in
sect eggs. None can be too careful in
applying the solution, as much Of the
success depends upon its thoroughness.
To sum things up we will say that
good cultivation combined with liberal
ccating of we'll rotted manure, will, If
the trees have previously been heavily
pruned, and sprayed with the I've So
solution, give some returns from old
trees formerly neglected and seeming
ly of no value-Oscar E. Lee.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-01-11

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
State of Washington, for Mason County.
w. o. WATSON, Pr, VS. MARY CAMERON, Df
No.. Summons for publication in fore
closure of tax lien. The State of Washington
To MARY CAMERON:
You and each of you are hereby sum-
moned to appear within sixty days after
the date of service of this summons, exclusive
of the day of service and defend the above
entitled action in the above emitted court,
or pay the amount due, and answer the com
plant OF the plaintiff, and serve a copy of
your answer upon the undersigned attorney
for plaintiff at his Office below stated; and
in case Of your failure SO to do, Judgment
the demand of the complaint, which has
been filed with the clerk of said Court.
This action is brought upon Certificate
No 1l47 issued on the day of Nov "A D1S99 by the
County of Mason, State of Washington,
and now owned and held by plaintiff here
in for delinquent taxes for the years
1898, 1894 and 1895 upon the following
described real estate situate in the County
of Mason, State of Washington, to-wit:
Lot NO~5, Block No of McReavy's LIST Add to
Hoodsport, Wash. The amount of said Certif-
cate is 62-100; and plaintiff has paid taxes on
said premises for the year 1885, so 81 for the year
1897, $Oo4 for the year 1898, 1902; for the year
1899, 1904.
All of which said amounts bear interest
at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum from
date of payment and to obtain judgment
fOreclosing the lien thereof and for a sale
of said real estate according to law.
w. O. WATSON, Plaintiff
L. r. BYRNE, Plaintiffs Attorney.
r. o.. Address, Shelton. Mason Co., Wash
Date first pub. Dec14
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-01-11

lin THE SUPERIOR COURT OF TIL
State of Washington, for Mason County
W. D. Watson Pitt, VS. W., w, AYERS, DIT.
No.. Summons for publication in fore
Eclosure of tax lien. The State of Washington
/ TO w. AYERS.
You and each of you are hereby sum-
moned to appear within sixty days after
the date of service of this summons, exclusive
of the day of service, and defend the above
entitled action in the ab0ve-eDtitled court,
or pay the amount due, and answer the COM
plant of the plaintiff, and serve copy
your answer upon the undersigned attorney
for plaintiff at his office below stated; and
in case of your failure SO to do, judgment
will be rendered against you according to
the demand of the. complaint, which has
This action Is brought upon Certificate
No 1911, issued on the 20 day OF sept AID 1900, by
County of Mason, State of Washington
and now owned and held by plaintiff here
in. for delinquent taxes for the years
1892, 1893, 1894 & 1895, upon the following
described real estate situate in the County
of Mason, State of Washington, tO-wft
L0t4, Block u, of David Shelton's 3rd Add. to
Shelton, Wash The amount of said Certificate
is SIS 81, and plaintiff has paid taxes on said
premises for the years, 1886, 1885; 1897, $3.50;
1888, 81. IS. and 1899, 81 81 s,
All Of which said amounts bear interest
at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum from
date of payment and to obtain Judgment
foreciosing the lien thereof and for sale
OF said real estate according to law.
w. o. WATSON. Plaintiff
L. II. BYRNE Plaintiffs Attorney
r. O.. Address, Shelton, Mason Co., Wash.
Date Of draf pub, Dec "A