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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-03-01
And it Might be Twins.

Last week an engineer in the interest
of the Great Northern and Uuion Pa
cific came over the line from Olympia,
inspecting the whole route of the Port
Townsend Southern. This line, it is
now reported on excellent authority,
will be completed by the Union Pacific
and the Port Angeles Eastern will be
built by the way of the mill ports using
two ferries.
1t is reported that the Port Angeles
Eastern projectors favored building
along Hoods canal, but the Union
Pacific, it seems, has cinch on the
route. The Port Townsend Southern
was being built for tue Union Pacific
at the time that the latter road was
thrown into the hands of a receiver,
and now that the road has been recog.
nized and in shape to carry out former
plans, the link between Olympia and
the Port Townsend Southern will be
completed. The old projected road
from Portland to Olympia, great par
of which was graded jointly by The
Great Northern and Union Pacific, will
also be built, giving the Union Pacific
q Puget Sound terminus on Port Town
send bay, the largest, safest and bes'
harbor on the sound.
The condemnation now being instin
Sal 4, IL, 10 -, a., :: =
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-03-01
Hoods. S0lJab0hM
Ilaz;l4 g k S; Z:l:I:lzslY

THE Jones legislative reapportion-
ment bill, which passed both house and
senate, increases the membership of the
legislature considerably. AT present
the total membership is ia, 80 in the
house and "a in the senate. The re-
apportionment will give the house "a
members and the senate AZ, total of
1856. From the above it would appear
that it is high time for the state to Sc
cure new capitol, as it would be next
to impossible to seat the membership
under the reapportionment in the pre-
sent state house.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-03-01
FIREMEN RUN WITH ENGINE,
pany in Harness for a De-
strOyed Horse.

George Shippy, police captain of the
Desplaines street station, was formerly
in the fire department., and at one time
in charge of the colored members of
engine company No. 81, in Taylor
street. He tells many stories about the
negro fire fighters, says the Chicago
Chronicle.
Zone fire ALARM" relates Capt.
Shippy, twas given from Harrison
street and the river. It was still,
and ours was the only engine called.
The hitch-up was made in good time,
and we swung around the corner Of
Harrison and Clark and started west.
as we were crossing the railroad tracks
in engine bore down upon US, and one
of the horses was. killed. Delay meant,
perhaps, thousands of dollars worth
of property being destroyed. I has
tened to box to turn in an alarm in
order that other engine companies
might be made aware of the fire, but
when ] returned to the scene of the ac-
cident only the dead horse remained
there | ran to the fire and, to my sur
prise, found my men attaching the en-
CINE to the fire plug and untwirling the
hose. Four of the negroes had stepped
into the harness torn from the body of
the dead animal and, keeping,pace with
its companion, dragged the ponderous
engine four blocks to the scene of the
blaze.
'They had the fire under control be-
fore any other engine company ar
rived"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-03-01
Chinese Honor to anAmerican.

The United States legation at Picking,
China, has sent to the Essex institute of
Massachusetts an attested. copy of the
imperial edict making demigod of
Gen. Frederick Townsend Ward, of
Salem, who was killed in the service of
China. Gen. Ward was the creator of
the Chinese army, afterward command
ed by Chinese" Gordon. The docu-
ment referred to is authenticated with
the seals Of the Chinese and American
governments and is believed to be the
only copy in the original Chinese to
be found in this country, as the state
department at Washington has only an
English translation thereof.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-03-01
WHAT TIE LEGISLATURE Is
DOING
THE SENATE.


Monday Smiths pure food bill, de-
ficiency appropriation of $3.50 for state
boards of health, Ito cope with smallpox
east of the mountains); $1,000 for desk
supplies; providing that commissioners
may, by resolution suspend issue OF de-
linquency certificates, were passed; also
memorial for opening of Quinault reser-
walton; union high schools; joining
liens on saw logs; preventing malicious
destruction of booms; liens on steamers
etc.; punish destruction Of sign boards,
and number of court practice bills.
Also measure restricting fishing OH
the Columbia river for "a hours Sunday.
Cannerymen had to face the matter
squarely on that stream, for the Oregon
legislature has passed the same law,
and the salmon are almost gone, SO
that the canning industry languishes.
Along the same line is bill to pay
bounty OH seals, ducks and other de-
stroyers Of young salmon, but the trap
men carefully avoid the real menace to
the future of the salmon industry, the
traps.
The oyster land situation is badly
mixed, and it is becoming quite appar-
ent that it is grab game, in the at
tempt to open up large part of the
existing reserves, 50 they can be COB
bled up. The oystermen themselves
are not working together, and things
are getting to such stage, that we
doubt if any legislation be passed at
this session. This will not be regretted
by Mason County people SO long as
better protection for existing reserves is
secured, and the lands will be far more
valuable in the future when the lands
already owned by individuals are into
cultivation; rather the state will get
the benefit.
In view of this prospect Senator
Angle has introduced short bill to
protect the title of those who secured
lands under the Callow act and are now
cultivating them. He has several bills
in the senate, two to strengthen the law
governing state printing, the work be-
ing done by contract after next July,
and to protect the state, and one to
make the Estate printing expert" (pro-
posed to be an $500 functionary ap-
pointed by the governor), clerk in
the office Of the secretary of state and
responsible to that officer; also one pro-
viding for the publication of statements
of insurance companies in one paper of
each county, instead of in three daily
papers in the state.
Both branches are working hard and
are beginning to think of night sessions
and the members find very little time
to "work around" or to write home.
Senator Angles bill removing fish
traps from Canal and Sound this side
of Foulweather Bluff, and raising can
merry and trap licenses, met with cool
reception in the five-to-one committee,
and the wished for trap-clause stands
no show, but will be fought out to the
end of the session in every possible way.
THE HOUSE
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-03-01
M. J. SHIELDS & co.
Growers and Importers of all kinds of
Grass and Field Seeds

We can name seed for evergreen pasture in
your section of the country. Why prospect with
untried seeds? With fifteen years of personal
experience in growing also with the experience
of the Agricultural Colleges at Moscow and
Pullman we submit the following list of seeds
out of hundred different kinds tried:
Bromus Inermus, italian Rye Grass,
Tall Meadow Fisque, English Blue Grass,
English Rye Grass, Flat Stemmed Blue
Grass, Tall Meadow Dat Grass, Orchard
Grass.
These are FRESH SEEDS; we are growers OF
them and will guarantee results and prices.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-03-01
The Lumbermen's Mercantile COMPANY.
MARK E. REED, Manager
VARIOUS CONCERNS.

Under the Illinois pharmacy act
only registered pharmacists may sell
patent medicines!
The professional picture hanger is
now a regular adjunct of art stores IN
large cities
From the number of carnations
worn by senator's and representatives
it is safe to say there is lots of poetry
in both houses.
A new rule in New York city re-
quires that contractors seeking per-
mits for blasting must make applica-
ton to a board of examiners, who will
inquire thoroughly into the materials
and work to be done.
After 1904 Indiana prisoners may not
be employed by contract. It is in
tended to introduce hand looms and
have the men make blankets, towels,
sheeting, bed ticking and other goods.
1t was computed not long ago that
not fewer than 774,OOO wild geese are
killed annually by the Indians of Hud-
son bay. and not fewer than 100000
of geese leave their breeding grounds
by the Hudson bay at the beginning
Of winter for the south.
To prevent tampering with fire.
alarm boxes a New Jersey man would
make use of metal cage, which is Sc
cured to the post supporting the box,
with a mechanism operated by the
door of the fire box to close the door
of the cage and lock the man in until
released by the firemen.
He Didn't Know.
Magistrate Peter Hughes, who loves
a good joke, tells of a recent personal
experience with great glee. In q certain
case the other day big colored woman
was q. witness. She testified that she
had whipped her little boy very severe
", and as she went on with the story
OF the exceedingly stiff beating she had
administered the judges clear brow
grew little darker, and he interrupted
her to ask if it had been necessary to
chastise the boy so severely. The wit
ness opened her eyes widely at the ques-
ton. Gazing intently at the court, she
inquired: ledge, wuz you cher de
father of a wuthless mulatter boy %
mo, no." responded Magistrate Hughes,
hastily. "Then, jedge, you don't know
muffin about de ase."-Philadelphia
Record.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-03-01
~Good Counsel
Has No Price. (,

Wise advice IS the resuHof experience.
The hundreds of thousands qullo hare
used Hoods Sarsaparala, America $
Greatest Medicine, counsel those 7Oho
quould purify and enrich the blood to
apad Themselves of its Vrtues. tie IS
4ise uho profits BY this good adYice.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-03-01

LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH.
February 18th, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his Intention
to make final proof in support of their claims,
and that said proofs will be made before the
Clerk of the Superior Court OF Shelton, Wash,
on April 6, 1901, viz:
ARTHUR NJ RICHARDSON,
of Shelton, ASH, H. E. No. 1915, for the WIZ OF
nwM of section 4, township 20 north, range
west, w. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz: Dan G. Frederick, Henry Colds
by, PETER Geehen and Philip ]. Faust all OF
Shelton, Wash.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
cHASES STRAWBERRIES.
Liverpool Millionaire Who Travels
Much In quest Of the Fresh
Fruit

The queerest fad Of a millionaire
globe trotter is that Of John X. Hamp-
ton. of Liverpool. He made his mill
lions on the corn exchange and holds
the golden key TO the worlds pleas
ures. Yet he spends his life chasing
the strawberry. says the Cincinnati
Enquirer.
When he was working night aud day
amassing gold he found that a plate
OF really fresh strawberries and
cream was the finest delicatessen he
could have. Fortune smiled on him In
1891. and the following year found him
so wealthy that further work would
have been madness. II was early Sep
TENDER and he went at once TO Cairo.
where fresh strawberries can be OBJ
tanned during that month. Since tina;
date he has regularly followed the
late spring, and so the strawberry,
from Cairo TO Algiers, from Algiers
up through Spain from south to north,
and likewise through France. Then.
in early May, when the strawberry
season in that country is finishing. he
crosses TO the Channel Isles and
chsses the smiling fruit across TO
Cornwall, generally landing in Eng
land in the middle Of June. His trip
finishes in Scotland at the end OF Au-
gust. when he takes a through ticket
back to Cairo. and so commences his
tour again
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
AN OFFICIAL NAL APROP.
some Specimens of MIspronuncfatIon
That Are Gems in Their
Way.

There is a certain city official. who,
although capable enough in his BUSH
ness, is notorious for his lack Of
knowledge of the kings English and
for his fondness for big words, says
the. New York Times.
He came to his office one misty, mug
gy day and. noticing that the air was
foul. called out to one of his subor-
dinates:
"open that window and 'purtefy'
the airl"
On another occasion. when called
upon to take action for an infraction
of one of the city ordinances, he was
asked where he got his information:
''Ohi l got word through unani-
nous letter that this work was being
carried on uperstitiously."
Speaking of his horse, a fine trot-
ter, which he drives almost daily on
the speedway. he remarked: II can't
drive out for some time because Jack
(the horse) has spasm on his off hind
.eg."
On another occasion, speaking of
severe storm in which he had been
caught. he said; 1T was a perfect
toronto"
Once in speaking Of his daughter.
who he said was inclined to be
musical. he remarked; Il am going to
send her TO the Controversy of
Music"
Once he felt III and blue. and, to
friend, he remarked: Il am growing
feeble and feel as if my working DAYS
were about over. l am a poor man
and suppose III have to pass my iasi
days in some institution for indignant
old men,"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
! LOVE 1nE OLD.

] love the old,
mo look back on rfe's path Of shade and
blessing
whose care in homes Of comfort and
caressing
No record can unfold.
I love the old.
Tor their hnd deeds and gentle accents
spoken,
Tor bread to hungry hearts, 50 kindly
broken
i venerate the old.
I love the ole,
Eho with their dear ones oft by death
have parted
With patient grief, in hours SO heavy
hearted,
In winters lone and cold.
I love the old,
While memory, like gentle guardian
angel,
the sweet minister and blest evangel.
Their trusting souls 10 hold.
love the old.
Mo on some morn or night in the near
morrow
HnI pass away beyond this world Of sor-
row
To realms unseen, untold.
Julia Noyes Stickney, In Boston Tran
script.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26

Illinois building at the Buffalo ex-
position has two distinct points of
superiority over that structure, of
pensive memory, known as the Illinois
building 1T the worlds fair in jackson
park eight years ago, says the Chicago
Tribune. II is a great deal handsomer
and cost great deal less.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26

"My dear" said Mrs. Henpcck, I'm
positive that our George Is thinking v
riously OF matrimo.y."
well. | only hope so" returned Hss-
peck, with unusual spirit. 4 woaidsi
want any boy Of mine 20 Be- 20 unfo''
tunate as TO regard 1t a. a joke."-ht
Bits.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26

There are parts Of New Jersey, with
in a very short distance OF Philadel-
phia. too, which, strange as ii may
ssem. are but little more known to-
day than they were 200 years ago. In
fact, there are portions Of the "Pine
Barrens" which have never known the
trend Of . Mhtta nan
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
HOW the He.sian Ply Came.

The hessian fy was brought 10 this
country in straw or hay imported by
the Hessian troops during the revolu-
tionary war. II first made Its appear
ance in 1T76 on Staten Island. whence
il spread to Long Island. over New
England, then came west The hes
sian fly has travelled from New Eng
land west al the rate Of about 20 miles
a wear,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
A schem. worth Trying.

"Yes," said the fiorid lady, = uad.
my will several years ago. and Il Va
one OF the wisest things ever did
"Why2" the meek-looking woEG
asked. '.Do you expect 10 drop "a ~
denly2"
NO. but it's such a satisfaction 70 y
and change IL whenever ! GET mad Al
any OF my helrs"-Chicago Tines-Hsr
aid
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
New style of graduating Exercise.

The graduates of a Boston school
presented the head master with a
silver loving cup containing $500 in
gold, says the Chicago Record Herald
de probably considers this vast i'm.
provement over the old style Of grau.
uating exercises.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
90 FORFEIT IF THE ABOVE LETTER is NOT GENUINE

When women troubled with Irregular suppressed painful
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womb that bearing down feeling inflammation 81 the oae bal
boating fatulence general debility indigestion and nervous
tntion bee with such symptoms q dizziness atnes @
exctahty, rtabity, eeleSsns, melancholy all
gone and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. feelings. blues ana hot
they should remember there tried and true remedy Lydia
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound at removes such tlt
Refuse buy other medicine Tor You need the best
other medicine female Ills In the world has received
such widespread and unqualified endorsement
Pinlham invites all sick women 90 write her for advice
She has guided thousands Address. Lynn, Mass
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26

''Ths world 4 too much with nsF
We quofh with weary Sigh
Then. when ss r. nor Invited
We sadly wonder Why
Puck
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
FARM FOR SALE

in Sharon, Vermont, farm of II
acres, four hundred sugar trees. Occupiep
by the late Ammi Follett over thirty yearso
Two miles from railroad, village and
church. Price 5000. Easy terms. Possess
sion given any time. Address A. Ward
Follett, 359 Medford St.. Somerville, Mass.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26

"DEAR Mrs PNKHAM:-I have used Lydia E Pmkhzms
Vegetable Compound for irregular and painful mensuao and
was entirely cured after using bottles truly say
boon suffering and would recommend all suffering iron
the above troubles Try few bottles and be cured Very 4
fully yours EMMA f. FEIcH Division ST., Fond du Lac Wis
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
FARM FOR SALE.

In Royalton, VT, farm of the late Charles
ID. Lovejoy. Contains 200 acres suitably
divided, 400 sugar trees, good buildings.
running water at house and barns. Half
mile from school, one fourth from mail
and telephone. Address
LAURA j. L0YEJOY. Executrix,
South Royalton, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
DR.. Ennons'

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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

Good paying business, p years established,
millinery, fancy dry goods, garments,
stationery, hosiery, small wares, ladies
furnishings, muslin and knit underwear,
house keeping and 5 and l0e goods. Big,
profitable trade. Retire because of failing
eyesight. - II. J. Brown,
y u = - Watertown, y. Y
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
Farm for Sale.

The so-called z. p. Fuller farm in East
Braintree. Contains IS acres or more, suit
ably divided. Fine meadow farm. Build
ings in good shape. Running water at
house and barn. Must be sold to close es-
tate. ID. w. e. BLANCHARD. Exr.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
IT'S NO USE

= A man simply can't make any sort
OF success in business if he's tortured
with backache.
That means if his kidneys are out
of order.
Backacheis really kidney ache.
1t is one of the first indications of
kidney disease. It's bad enough of
itself, but 1t leads to a great deal
worse.
Unless 1t Is stopped.
Howl
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-26
.DOan's Kidney Pills

There's not form of kidney trouble
that this wonderful little remedy will
not cure, and the people stay cured.
Mr.. John c. Melloon, grocer and
provision merchant at the corner of
Bridge and 9TH streets. Lowell, Mass,
|says:-
"1n the spring Of 1896 I was forced, from
severe pain in the back, to procure Doan's
Kidney Pills at Ellingwood * Co.'S d I'll
store, at the corner of Merrimack and Cen
trial streets, and take course Of the treat
ment. 1t was speedily followed by absolute
relief, and up 10 date I have not had symp-
tom Of return"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers, or sent by mail on receipt of
price. Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, N.
~, sole agents for the United States
Remember the nanie, Doan's, and
take no substitute.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-11-06
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.
Er1ouErrr AND TRUTH.

limitations are SO perfect nowadays
that they deceive the very elect, and
those who esteem themselves con
noisseurs should be careful how they
admire the fine lace, j-wel mad tap
eatries belonging to their friends. lest
they should lose their reputation for
discrimination.
What would you do in case like
this2" said an hone st but tactiul wom-
an the other day 81 have a bit of
arras framed into my library and wall
which is a capital initial on of the best
Beauvais tapestry. but after all it is
not genuine and never have pre-
tended that 1t was Some time ago
Mrs. ---, who prides herself on her
knowledge of curios of every descr p
ton and Is herself great collector OF
tapeatries, came to see me. What a
beautiful specimen Of Beauvais! she
said as she was going out and noticed
the panel. Where did you get it?'
Now, what was to say? To tell her it
was an imitation was to show her her
mistake, which would undoubtedly vex
and mortify her, while did not like
to take the credit dishonesty, as far as
was concerned, Of allowing her to
believe my imitation tapestry was
genuine. l concluded, however it
would be more tactful to let the matter
pass without enlightening her so
simply said, L got it in Paris and
changed the subject; but now comes
my dilemma. She is one of the pat
ronesses of loan exhibition which
they are getting up for charity, and
this morning l had note from her
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-11-06

Afternoon gown OF pearl gray cash
mere, made up with narrow bands OF
light blue velvet and ecru lace collar.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-11-06

Riches can buy man Whole lot of
trouble.