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VOLUME XXXlV. SHELTON, MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBLR 17, 1920 NO. 40 .THREE DIE FRO00 BURNS WHEN GAS LAMP EXPLODES .IOI,D DOUBLE FUNERAL FOR FATHER AND SON, VICTIMS OF DIFFERENT :ACCI- DENTS ON S ..... DAY Mrs. A. J. Gaisell and her daugh- Ler Leota, aged 14, died at the hos- pital in Olympia on Saturday and Albeit'Cooper, aged 15, died on Sun- .day morning, from burns caused by the explosion of a gasoline lamp at the Gaisell home in Gate the preced- ing Wednesday. A. J. Gaisell and Mrs. Edgar Smith, both of whom also suffered burns, are still living i at the hospital, but in serious eondi- ' tion. The fire completely destroyed the Gaisell home and its contents, and ramaged other houses at Gate. Mrs. W. J. Cooper who was widowed by the accident to the father at the Bordeaux camps which began this '.train of calamities, is left with seven chihh'en to care for, five of whom are under 16 years. The double funeral service was held at the Baptist Church in Shel- ton last Sunday in which the la rites were iven over the remains of a father ho lost his life by one HARVEST CRANBERRIES Chas. M. Wilson and associates of Chicago have purcha.ed the old In- gersoll ranch on Oyster Bay from Joe Waldrip, and are planning to mprove the old place. Mr. Wilson s camping there making prepara- tions to halwest the cranberries of which a good crop is in prospect. The marsh contains a fine setting of cranberry plants which were orig- inally set there and cared for by early owners, but have been left practically open to the public for several years past. The berries con- tinue to be of good size, and in average seasons will produce several hundred boxes of this fine fruit. AGATE COMMUNITY WILL HOLD ITS FAIR EARLY IN OCTOBER HUSTLING DISTRICT IS BOUND TO SHOW WHAT IT CAN PRODUCE The Agate Grange Community Fair will be held in the Grange Hall at Agate on Friday and Saturday, Oc- tober 1 and 2, aml the farmers of the district are working to make a big exhibit to make up the void left by the failure to hold the usual county fair. Arrangements are practically 'completed and a good showing of the community products is assured. accident and a son who died from The committee in charge has se- the effect of burns, the result of a cured speakers from the Station in :second to involve the same family on Puyallup and also hope to have Mr. the same day. Paulhamus come over for a speech A large number of Shelton friends on the berry and canning industry, in which a special interest is being .and relatives were gathered in the little church, joined by many Odd Fellows and friends of the family ho came from Gate Cit:]'and vicin- ity for the eel-dee. The rare occur- rence directed toward the bereaved family the sympathy of both com- munities, especially as two other -victims of the latter accident had passed away and the remaining two are in almost hopeless condition. The remains of W. J. Cboper were ',brought from Olympia Friday and the funeral service Sunday was held for a time awaiting the body of the :son Albert, who died at the hospita, that morning. The joint service was `beld at the church, and led' by the Odd Fellow brethren the cortege, one of the longest ever held here, follow- ed the two caskets to the cemetery where the final service was held. William Cooper was born, October 1I, 1966, and died September 8, 1920. :He leaves a father, William Cooner, two brothers, John Cooper and Joe Jeffries; four sisters, Mrs. James Brooks, Mrs. W. R: Karns, Mrs. Lan- don Weston and Mrs. M. W. Johnson; a wie, Mamie Cooper; tWo sons, Clarnc6 and William; five daghters, May, Helen, Ruth, Gladys "and Ella. .Abert Cooper was born in Shelton, March 20, 1908, and died September 12, 1920. BRAKESMAN KILLED COUPLING LOG CARS ON MUD BAY ROAD taken in that district as well as in other sections of the county. All these topics will be interesting ,to the farmers and all the county qs invited to attend, when special effoxs will be made to entertain them. No admissoin will be charged and no attempt made to secure a profit from the undertaking. Definite an- n0uncements as to the program will be given in next wees JoUrnal. Some other things than troubles, even though they bring trouble, hap- pen in bunches. This paper is car- tying, three legal publicaitens at present, any one of which is larger than it has carried for some years. Each has its interest to our readers, and is published to give the public legal notice RECORD BREAKING LANDSLIDE IN MAINE FOR REPUBLICANS REPUBLICANS SWE E P STAE AND FORECAST PRESI- DENTIAL RESULT WAS FORMER EMPLOYEE AND WELL KNOWN HERE George Fred Marshall, native son .of Thurston 'county, age 49 years, was instantly killed Friday forenoon while working as a brakeman on the logging train of the Mud Bay Logging company in the Black Hills. Mr. Marshall was born in Tum- water July 22, 1871, and ,had resided in this section practically all his • life. He followed the life of a woods- Than nd was an experienced' man in his line of work. The accident occurred when the brakemar went between the loaded logging cars to make a coupling. It isi said the logs projected over the ends of the trucks, catching Mr. Marshall amd crushing him toTdeath. Life was extinct when the mangled form was picked up later by his fel- low workmen. The deceased is survived by tnree brothers, Will, John and Albert, and by one sister, Mrs. Mason Hinch- cliffe. He has been employed on local railroad# in past years and is known by many woodsmen and trainmen here. THE NEW MASON CUUMY IIOSPITAL AT SHELTON The new Mason County Hospital has so far reached completion that the Journal is able to present its readers outside of Shelton with a view of the structure. Only a few final touches remain for the work- men to do, and the building will be ready for the furnishings and fit- tings, most of which have already been ordered. The managing nurse, Miss Lawson, is expected from Los Angeles Monday to take charge of the work and organize the corps of workers. Althought the hospital will care for fifty patients, but 25 beds will be fitted to start. Now that the new hospital is al- most ready for opening, with a car- mGH WATER TAKES OUT FALSE.WORK ON NEEBY BRIDGEt CAMPS CLOSE AGAIN AND DOU- BLE CREW RUSHES WORK ON NEW STEEL SPAN A sudden rise of fi#e feet of water in Neeby Creek which is spanned by the old 150-foot bridge on the Penin- sular Railroad as well as the Dew steel structure in course of construc tion, carried away the false-work which had been put in to strengthen: the former bridge for temporary crane over the old bridge disclosed its weakness to carry heavy logging trains safely. The abutment of the new steel bridge had been built and all the steel was on the ground, but it was PORTLAND, ME., Sept. 13.--Re- not expected that the new bride publicans swept the state in the elec- would be ready for use until No- tion today and elected Frederick H. vemher. Because of the new condi- tion and the fact that the one crane load of coal in the bunker and light and water eel-rice connected up, it is time to make arrangements for special rooms. The Rebekahs of Shelton are so far the only com- mittee to ask for details. It is re- quired that all rooms be furnished uniformly with plain sanitmT fit- tings to correspond with the general plan, and if any community has raised more than the amount re- quired for such fitting the remainder can be used for the maintenance of that particular room. The public has been talking long about the new county hospital--if any community desires to have an especial interest in the institution the opportunity is now afforded them. Parkhurst governor by the largest plurality ever given a gubernatorial candidate in Maine. With only 42 isolated towns and plantations to be heard from which cast about 500 votes in 1916, Park- burst's plurality over Bertrand G., McIntyre, Democrat, was more man 64,000; The largest previous plur- ality was about 48,000 riven the Re- publican nominee in 1896. Aided by {he woman's vote, which went larogl- ly to the Republicans the party re - ed up a vote more than 53,000 larger than the vote of 1916, while the Dem ocratic total was increased by only about 2,500. Republicans elected congressmen from all four districts and obtained a large majority in the legislature, besides electing their candidate for state auditor. The Republican vote was uniform throughout the night. Several cities which showed small Democratic pluralities in 1916 re- turned large pluralities for Park- hurst. In many others, which went Republican four years ago, the plu- rality for the ,ticket was greatly in- creased this year. Considerable significance in the "out- come on its bearing in the voting for president in November was asserted by Republican leaders to be apparent from the fact that the campaign was fought out almost wholly on national lines with the League of Nations as was on the opposite side of the river and the steel materials on this side, a second crane was sent for and arrived by cafferry Wednesday. Both cranes with double cws are now at work and it is expected that the entire structure will be raised and bolted in safe condition for use in ten days, althaugh the rivetb, will require nmch loncer time. The camps will probably resume work in that time. WELCOME OLD FRIEND When Sheriff Potts returned the insane man picked up on the highway here last week and committed to the state asylum at Steilacoom he was velon/d as. an old friend by the ofltcials of that institution, who do not seem to have been concerned about his absence. Gilberts had been use, and all traffic was closed Satur- an inmate for several years and be- day. In consequence',the Simpson in considered harmless enjoyed the Camps 4, 5 and 7 which had resumed privileges of a trusty and one day work the previous Monday were t wandered away. again closed and the operating crews sent out for another vacation. The passing of the 95-ton travelling. UNLOAD CAR OF OIL the issue. EDWARD WHEELER. Returns from 592 precincts out of • ---_--_ 632 in the state give for governor: M |.NT Parkhurst (R) 133,881; Mclnytre (D) au.a  ...... 69.592. The same precincts in 1916 gll I !1 IIV TRAIM I ga've for governor: Milliken (R), lll, IIlli/ va aatxtaa 80,104; Curtis (D), 66,652: I The state senate is solidly Repub- ' ,, ER STRUCK By lican and the Republicans elected WATER TEND FAST O-W TRAIN NEAR l ever, county attorney and county BUC()DA MONDAY [sheriff. Twelve demo'crats were elect- led in the State House of Represen- Edward M. Wheeler, a former, re s-taves.•,. , .... ident of Shelton, met instant death| ltepummans canea aH zour con- .on the O.-W. railroad near Bucoda|ressmnal districts by large major- 'Monday, when he was struck by|ties, re-electing Congressman Wal- a fast train which rounded a curve|lace H. White Jr., John A, Peters and caught him unawares. He was/and Ira G. Hersey, and electing Car- .engaged as water tender for a crew| roll L. Beedy of Portland in the at work on the road. No further|first district, where Congressman paeulars have reached Shelton. !ouis B_..Goodall was .ot. a ¢a- The deceased was about 65 years ldate. They rose oommea a e - of age and a former resident of l manding lead in the state legisla- Shelton, coming from Michigan. He/ture. was married here to Mrs. Minerva[ The large increase in the total Dunbar, and his wife died about six ] vote was attended chiefly to the fact ,ears ago. He left Shelton about | that women voted today for the first five years ago and has since been I time and came out in large numbers employed in the vicinity where he fin spite of a heavy rain throughout met death, t the state in the afternoon. , The Wallace Johnson Motor Com- pany is today unloading the first full car of lubricating oils to be received here. The car arrived last night on the ferry which will retm to Se- attle with the tank car which has been emp.tied during the past two week of xts cargo of 8,000 gallons of gasoline. THE PRIMARY FARCE If anything further was required to convince the average believer in decent conduct in political as well as personal affairs, the primary election farce of Tuesday should be the final straw• The rimary law was brought forth to :answer the emand for "decent politics" that the "common people" might express their wishes free from the domination of party or other bosses• Here we have an exemplification of political honesty that would shame a Tammany heeler• All sort sof political what-nots, who if they ever had a political principle never knew it, and, who do not profess to be Republicans, call for that party tmket unblushingly and search out the other what- nots who as unblushingly have filed for office in its lists• Are they actuated by the holy desire to place good men in office• Hardly, their interest in good men is as slight as their interest in good politics or clean administration in office. This feature is reprehensible, but not the worst charge against the ,primary system. It really oper- ates to keep the best men from seeking office, be- cause it is expensive and a failure in expressing the true desire of the majority of a political party. State candidates must have money or good friends "to carry through a campaign to nomination, and many a good man the people want declines' with thanks to become a sacrifice to the public whims• This primary election will cost Mason County more than $2,500 and if the new candidates are any improvement over officers electeff the old way we are open to conviction• Frankly we don't think it is worth the price, and since a mere handful of people can gather and delegate to themselves the pover to select a set of candidates wthout even consulting their neighbors, it would seem that a ticket selected by a representatxve lot of delegates duly elected in precinct caucus is a much fairer way to express the majority rule. BRING BIG CALL FOR REPUBLICAN BALLOTS DEMOCRAT VOTES FEW OFFICIAL RETURNS FROM FOUR PRECINCTS LACKgNG I ' I'OTTS HAS EASY LEAI) IN SliER' ALLYN RESIDENTS COMPLAIN IFF RACI.HUN 1 LR AND HAN- Residents of the Allyn district are / complaining'about the poor condition o£ their road to Shelton. The three- ! mile stretch beyond Good's Camp which has never been widened out has been particularly bad during the past week, they say. That portion of the road will not stand up under the heavy travel which now comes over it. FARMER-LABORITES ADD THIRD DISTRICT TO STATE CONTEST CONVENTION IN SEATTLE OFFI- CIALLY NAMES SLATE SELECTED BY LEADERS Seattle, Sept. 15--The following ticket was named at the state con- vention of the new farmer-labor party: United States Senator--C. J. France, lawyer and executive secre- tary of Seattle port commission, Se- attle. Congress, First District--James A. Duncan, secretary Central Labor Council, Seattle. Congress, Second District--William Bouck, farmer, Kirkland. Congress, Third DistrictHomer T. Bone, lawyer, " Tacoma. GovernorRobert Bridges, farmer, Orillia, King county. , Lieutenant GovemorE. W, Bowl- es, falrner, Presser. Secretary of State--C. A. Harlin,/ retail butcheL Wenatchee. | State Auditol,--Robin Adair, ac-1 countaut, Olympia. "! State Treasurer---Frank Pease or-t ganizer; private Soldiers and Sailors' League, Seattle.. ' I Commissioner of Pubhc LandsS. J. Smyth, frmer, Goldendale. Commssiiaer:of tnsurance--A. M. Mecklem,. life insurance agent State Grange, Tacoma; Attorney GeneralElmer S. Smith, law .... Centralia (withdrawn). Superintendent oz Public Instruc- tionMrs. Alfa Salmon Ventzke, Winlock, Okanogan county. Presidential electors--Mrs. Thomas Crahan, King county. First d]stricl; Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan, Bellingham, Second district; Mrs. Bert Ing, Ab- erdeen, Third district; D. M. Hu'rle,'. Pasco, Fourth district, and L. H. Richards, Spokane, Fifth ustrict. E. Cullitson and Mrs. Downey were chosen as electors at large. DEVELOPMENT CLUB STRONGLY rRSES CARLYON ROAD BILL WILL ASK FOR REAPPROPRIA- TION OF MONEY PREVIOUSLY UNUSED FOR OLYMPIC HIGHWAY WORK The Olympic Peninsula Highway and Development Association which met here last Sunday gave strong reindorsement of the Cartyon Road Bill as the greatest opportunity for the Olympic Peninsula. The passage of the bill they say will mean the pavement of the Olympic Highway up the canal within two years there- after. One of the steps to be taken at once by the association is the secur- ing of the reappropriation of the $300,000, which was set aside by the last legislature for the Olympic high- way but was never used on account of the opportunity which was given at that time to secure federal money for that pm-ppse. An additional amount of equal size is to be asked [I fok so that the final stretch of high [ Iwh.v along the canal can be widene / ]and graded, at an early date. t  The association Voted to discourage / I the selection of Lake Quinanlt as the I [site for a National Park which action t[had been previously urged by Grays I Harbor County members. A report l!was heard on'the highway construc- tion north of Lake Quinault and it was decided that the fifty mild gap up the coast would be completed in five years or six years. Officers and members of the execu- SON STILL CLOSE FOIl COM- MISSIONER FIRST DIST. As here Tuesday's election all over the state brought out a strong call for Republican ballots, and the Dem- ocratic vote was insignificant. There were several big contests on mnong Republican candidates and more than usual interest attached to the re- suits. Apparently Hal has been announced for governor by a close lurality of around 5,000, while Coyle as 4anded the lieutenant governor- ship, and both were leaders in the Mason County vote. For senator, Jones had a -o-to- one lead in the state as well as county. Babcock for treasurer, Thompson for attorney general, Pres- ton for superintendent, and Fishback for insurance commissioner also had bi$ leads. The other state officials had no contest, but Savidge for land commissioner drew the largest pop- ular vote, over 600 here. . In the contest for state senator of this district J. W. Bryan lead Gust i Rust by a small majority of ten • votes, but reports indicate that the former peripatetic statesman has lost in both Kitsap and Island counties. On the county Republican ticket the main contest was between three candidates for sheriff, and Sheriff Ports has a safe lead; J. A. Cole has been defeated by S. W. Blanton for commissioner of the third district and W. A. Hunter has a lead of but six votes over Fred Hanson for ommis- eisner in the first district, with Clif- ton precinct to hear from. The Democratic ticket had but two contests, with Black 4eading Mathes by a half-d0zen votes for governor in this county and also in the state. On the county ticket Mary Km' and Soren C.Nelson were contesting for the nomination of clerk, and the foiTner also had a safe lead. The official returns are in for all but four precincts, but two have sent no unofficial returns, hence the tabulated returns will be deferred until next week. (Clifton returns give Hanson 14, to Hunter 3, giving Hanson 9 majority. FARMER.LABORITES ' HOLD CONVENTION AND FRAME SLATE HAVE ALMOST FULL SLATE, READY FOR FILING WHERE DESIRED A gathering of nne persons is re-. ported to have represented the whole of Mason County at the learmer- Labor mass convention in Shelton on Tuesday, of which Fred Ferris of Matlock acted as chairman and Frank Robinson of Lilliwaup secretmT. While the result of their delibera- tions has not been given out officially, it was learned that practically a complete county ticket was provided for, but will be Withheld until the result of the primary election indi- cates whether satisfactory candidates have been nominated on other tickets, in which instances the F.-L. candidate will be dropped. So far as learned the slate includes Fred Ferris of Matlock for represen- tative; Ed. Hill or of Hoodsport for sheriff, and C. C. Stephens, Lflliwaup, commissioner first district. A surveying party re'rived this week to check up on'the propey to be included by the city of Tacoma in their Lake Cushman power site condemnation suit. Publication of the legal notice as required by law is also begun in this issue. PRISONER CHARGED WITH THEFT TURNED OVER TO THURSTON MAN ARRESTED HERE TUESDAY TAKEN TO OLYMPIA TO FACE GREATER ' CHARGE V. parquet was taken jute custody here on Tuesday by Sheriff Potts charged wh the theft of service medals ancVbadges and an overseas cap from F. Sutter of Olympia, The warrant wah sworn out by Suffer and Parquet was found at his room at the hotel here. The stolen articles including a gold and silver tire committee present at the meet- medal and a marksman's medal were ing were: Frank H. Lamb of He- recovered and the prisoner lodged quiam, president; Clifford Babcock in the county jail, charged with petty of Port Angeles, vice president; H. larceny. B. Fultz of Olymnia, secretary-treas- On Thursday Sheriff Gifford of lurer; Douglas Shelor of King County, Thurstn County came for the pris- I Joseph Keeler of Clallam, C. A. Rose oner aTaed with a warrant charging [of Thursten, Phil J. Mourant of the theft in Olympia of a launch. On [Grays Harbor and Edward H. Fan- account of the greater charge the /bert of Mason County. A number Mason County charges were dropped of ethel" members of the association and the prisoner turned over to the 'were present at the meeting. Thurston courts,