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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06
Everybody says

That Mrs. Gregg's stock Of millinery goods i:
:" the finest in town" and what everybody saws
must be true. She certainly has an unusually
nice stock Of hats and bonnets of the latest
styles, and new trimmings in endless variety, and
all the novelties.
Among these latter we noticed the beautiful
transfer pictures for ribbons in vast number O!
designs, and all very beautiful
Embroidery materials she has of all kinds, az
well as large stock of designs and card boards
Ladies preparing holiday work should call on
her
n. B.-Mrs. Gregg wants it specially under
stood that she will make prices on trimmed hats
and bonnets very low, in order to close out dur.
ing the holidays, and that she wants all the la
dies to call on her
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

The sale at GILLEN's, outline points Of which
were given last week, has been thus far very sue
cessful and the cloak stock especially is fast die
appearing at the almost ruinous prices quoted by
us there. There are still a few left, which will
be offered at similar remarkable bargains,
In other lines the house continues to lead
shawls, dress goods, trimmings, notions and all
the staple lines, yielding to no one in quantity,
quality or extensive variety of stock or actual
lo~ness OF prices. In all departments Of the house
bargains will be offered as in the past and oil the
benefits OF advantageous buying will be given
purchasers.
The boot and shoe house and the grocery de.
partment continue to grow in favor as the public
continue to realize the real bargains offered.
All are requested to call and compare stock and
prices with all competitors
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

The coal business of Streator is something
enormous. Many, no doubt have noticed the
great number of coal trains on the c., B. S Q.
road passing through this city and some figures
culIed from the Non-deI may be Of interest. The
Vcrmilion c. Co. raised in November ESTIMATED
on the 26thl 10000 tons; the other companies
shipments will increase this amount for the vii
lage to about 5000 tons. This viii make pay
roll OF about 100000. On the c., B. & Q. road
from the 10Th to the eth |, 110 cars of coal aver
aging IA tons per car were shipped; on the c. Il
A., - cars averaging IL tons per car: on the C.,
T. S,-Wr SOP cars averaging Il tons per car
All the roads are short OF cars or their business
would have been greatly increased. On Tuesday
Of last week 2GG cars Of coal were shipped from
that point over the different roads, averaging II
tons to the car
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

TEMpERANCE-Nov 10Th, ladies' interested in
temperance work met in the basement Of the
NJ. +. church for the purpose Of organizing for
the winter. The former societies, known as the
/" Woman's Christian Temperance Union," and
the 'Womans Reform Club" were rcorganized
under the name Of the "Woman's Christian
Temperance onion OF Ottawa" The consttu.
ton Of local societies pertaining to the Union
was adopted, and the society proceeded to the
election Of officers, as follows:
President-Mrs. II. L. Boltwood.
Nice-PrcsIdcnts-NIrs Barnes, Mrs Jekyll,
Mrs. Barnard, Mrs Gloss. Mrs. MCPHERSON.
Recording Sccrctary-Mrs, c. j, Curyca,
Corresponding Sccretary-NIi5s Lydia Strawn.
Trcasurer-Mrs. {. d. Trimrle.
Mrs. Plumb, Of streator, was present and gave
words Of advice and encouragement. The next
meeting will be held in the lecture room Of the
NJ +. church, Thurday afternoon, Dec llth, at 3
O'Clock. All ladies interested in this cause are
requested to be present.
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FORBES II GEHKING.
Holiday Announcement. Christmas and New
Years'--lSSO.

Year's--lSSO.
We respectfully announce to the cititizens O
La Sale county that we have received arranged
and are now prepared TO show and sell by IA
the
LARGEST, BEST AND CHEAPEST
stock Of Holiday goods ever brought into thu
county embracing every variety OF toilet articles
perfumery vases, statuettes, photo albums
smokers goods, canes, cut glass bottles, &c
&c, &c Never before, except at the cost OF &
trip to Chicago, has there been an opportunity
for ladies and gentlemen to make their selections
from so magnificent stock
Neither in Chicago nor out OF it have such
goods ever been offered at such low rates.
That we have the largest stock of the above
named line of goods is proved by calling and
seeing our display.
That our goods are the very best quality will
be manifested by carefully examining them, and
also by considering that they were selected by
Mr. Gehring from the largest stocks to be found
on this continent. We have sold such goods in
Ottawa long enough to know that our custom
ers want articles OF the very best quality, and
will not look at second rate goods.
That we can sell at wonderfully low prices re-
suits from the fact that we bought before the
late rise in prices.
2. We bought Of importers and manufactur.
ers, thereby saving jobbers' prices.
8. We have paid money down for the goods,
thereby getting the benefit Of cash discount.
4. We do not intend to carry our stock over
the holidays, and have therefore pnt prices on
our goods that will sell them.
But our store and the goods which 1t contains
is our best advertisement. Please call and ex-
anime and be convinced and satisfied.
FORBES & GEHRING.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

There is rumOr to the effect that the directors
Of the C., b. Il @. railroad now in session are
considering the ways and means for an early ex-
tension OF the company's line through into the
settled portion Of Colorado, and even beyond the
Rocky mountains. The extension would sc. of
course, from the present terminus of the Burlng.
ton & Missouri River road in Nebraska, which is
the trans-Missouri division of the Chicago Bur
lngton IL Quincy road. 4 preliminary survey
has been made and local company formed,
which proposes to grade, tie and iron a line from
Greeley to the western boundary Of Colorado the
route to cross the Rocky mountains through the
Cache la Poudre pass.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

New York telegram says the C., r. l. & P
road has been negotiating for the control OF some
outlet to Kansas City. A long conference wa:
had on Wednesday between Pres Riddle OF the
Rock Island and Dowd, Of the Hannibal & st
Joe, and it was virtually agreed to lease to the
Rock Island the Cameron branch of the H. d st
Joe, extending ffty-three miles from Cameron to
Kansas City. The details were not completed
but 1t is understood that the Fixed annual rental
will be at the rate of s., 600 per mile.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

"A peculiar accident" says the La Sale Press,
"befell Mr.. Walter Crane the other day. He
went out for an evenings circulation among his
Iacquaintances, remembers having INDUCED in
one or two social glasses, but what occurred
thereafter is deep oblivion. Early in the morn.
ing he recovered his senses and found himself
the worse for having two broken ribs in his right
side, but how they happened to get broken he
fails utterly to explain, nor can he conceive why
an accident should happen to him. No one else
can cnlighten him on the subject, SO he hasn't
found out yet, and is still patiently specializing
thereon
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Report of the Ottawa High School for the

Roll Of HOn0r.-Containing names of all who
have been neither absent nor tardy, and whose les
sons have been good
Fannie BEEN, Annie Meigs, Maggie McNair
Everett II. Butterileld, F. +. Wood, John T. Fin
ley, Maud Fellows, Carrie Glover, Alice Phillips
Lucy Burke, Belle Dunavan, Cora Dunavan, Hat
tie Hollecker, Jessie Porter, Jennie Sanders, Ma
bel Hodgman, La w. Tozer, George c. Dunaway,
Mary j. Dunaway, George w. Ravens, Edwin j.
stason, A. W. Cooley, Maggie Troxel, Maud Bur.
CESS, Maria Crawford, Mary Drew, Helen Ewing.
Emma Hess, Minnie F. Hill, Josie Iron, Annie
McDermott, Everett lockwood, Harry Rock
wood.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

Mrs OMeara's new stock OF millinery goods
received last week remains entirely unbroken
and furthermore she announces this week that
she has just received some entirely ne,o hat shapes
Mrs O'Meara displays an energy in procuring
the latest styles of goods in her line most com
mendabe, and we feel sure the ladies will find
her stock complete from which may be procured
all the desirable goods now known to the trade.
She invites all to call and see her goods. Her
usual popular low prices will continue, of course
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

Mayor Nicholson has been served with process
through the L. s. Circuit Court at Chicago, on
other OF the water power bonds. The parties
bringing suit are as follows all residents, of
course; The First National Bank OF Portsmouth,
New Hampshire, $1,000; Mary f. Morrison,
$1,000; VIM. II. llackett at al, 1000; job G..
Pierce, $1,000; Edward P. Kimball, 1000; VIM
G. shackford, $1,000; total, $l2, 900 and damages.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

Very Fine.
That is the stock of FINE GOODS that have been
received at Scott Bros. X Co.'s.
100 doz ladies' kid gloves, SOC, 75c, 81 and up.
Fine silks and linen lawn handkerchiefs.
Fine trimmings and ribbons.
Fine laces and ruchings.
Fine black and colored silks.
Fine ties real faces and fancy silk.
Fine fancy ribbons, one hundrtd styles
Fine Gloves and hosiery,
Fine dress goods.
Fine assortment of worstcd
Goods in hoods nubias,
Scarfs &C., &c, &c, &c
One hundred and fifty elegant cloaks and dol.
mans, and large ne OF Fine Pdis'ey Sha,cls will
be sold cheap between now and Christmas.
All are invited to inspect this fine assortment OF
new goods whether they wish to purchase or not
SCOTT Bros IL Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

Prof. j. w. Pike, Of Philadelphia, will begin
course of five lectures on elementary geology
for the benefit of the Ottawa Township High
School, on the evening Of the 9th inst The lee
lures will be illustrated by fossil specimens, oil
paintings, and chemical experiments. Prof
Pike Is highly recommended by such teachers az
Prof Powell OF Aurora, who certainly knows a
good thing when he hears it, and the lectures
will no doubt be interesting Tickets for the
lCOurse, 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

HoxIE, the La Sale Street Crockery man, has
opened an elegant stock Of Fancy Goods for the
Holidays. All the Goods in his line are on
hand, and also beautiful line of Fine China,
Ornamented Table Sets, Chamber Sets, &c, &c.
Lovers af Fine Good. are invited TO call.
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ttentIOn All.

Go to F. ID. Sweetser Il Co., and get No /
nrst-class sewing machine at bottom price five
years guarantce) for a present for wife, sweet.
heart, mother or mother-n-law You can make
no present more acceptable. Ten kinds in
stock-Amcrican, Domestic, St JOHN, best
Singer, new Howe, old Howe, Dauntess, new
Crown, new wilson Victor
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

fresh lot OF overcoats just received at Fiske
" beem's for men, youths, boys and chi,d,en very
cheap and very good. Ladies can find very
large assortment Of childreps clothing at Flake
Il Beems The best assortment Of children's
clothing in the state at Fiske & Beem's. Give
your boy nice new suit for Christmas present
You can get them good and cheap at Fiske 4
Beem's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

The English language is wonderful FOR its ant
ness Of expression. When a number IL men and
women get together and look al each other from
the sides Of the room, that's called sociablc
When hungry crowd calls upon a poor minister
ana eats him on; Of house and home, that's call
td - donation party When they take trip
over the G., b. X Q. r. r. ride in a Palace Draw.
ing Room Car, fitted with reclining chairs-slcep
IN a Pullman llG-whcch Palace Sleeping car. and
take meal or two in one Of the famous G.. B. *
.. Dining Cars, That's called old luxury It.
self-and the best railroad on earth
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

The officers of the County Grange elected this
week are; Master, E. Rowland; Overseer, Mrs
s. E. Parr; Lecturer, w. II. Holdridge; s., c.
Roph; A. s., W. Pool; Chaplain, s. l.. Bangs
Sec, l.. s. Sampson; T., G. A. Bosworth G.
r., l.. G. Douglass; Pomona, Mrs. P. A. Ash.
ley; Flora, Mrs. II. j. Brmhsll; Stewardes.,
Mrs. +. B. Rowe.
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tisEe x BEEN are headquarters for clothing,
and gents furnishing goods. Ladies, tell your
intended 10 get his wedding suit at Fiske *
Beems and see how g9.te,l and superb he lriHlook.
and ii will save you heaps of trouble in mendng
and sewing on buttons.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

Ayoung man on Monday brought family
from the north end Of the county TO a new resi-
dence ia the town of South Ottawa, a friend in
wiling him to stay over night, which invitation
was accepted. During the night however, he
arose and gobbing said friends watch, skipped
Officer VI. X. Riordan effected his capture and
the return Of the watch. At the request Of the
young mans friends all names are withheld.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

Buy something substantial as we'll as beau
tiiul for the Holidays. And to do this call on
Russell & Son and see the stock of Fancy Fur
niure, Easy-Chars, Foot-rests, upholstered to
order,) Fancy Stands, Bookcases, Music Racks,
Brackets, Wall-pockes, &c. The Russells never
were more able to please you. You are invited
TO call
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06
Boots and Shoes,

We have just received the best and cheapest lot
Of misses and children's lace and button shoes
ever shown in this market Call, see the goods
and learn the prices. 1t will pay you. Full as
sortment of mems and boys boots and rubters
at popular prices. Respectfully,
ID. HEENAN & Co.
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BuCklen's Arnica Salye

The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter
ChaPped Hands, Chlblains, Corns and all kinds
OF Skin Eruptions. This Salve is guaranteed Ia
give perfect satisfaction in every case or money
refunded. Price - cents per box. For sale by
f. Y. Griggs, Ottawa HIS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

petition is being circulated among the law.
yers asking the Judges of this Circuit to give
this county's Circuit Court two judges at the
january term, criminal business at this term and
prospective business Of the same kind at the
January term, so using up the time that other
business is being entirely neglected, to the great
Inconvenience Of the public generally.
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IN BUYING
Clothing & Gent|emen's
Furnishing Goods
vi. STIEFEL co.
OUR AGENTS.

FHE FREE TRADER may be obtained at the following
places by the single copy subscriptions will be taken for
WY length of time at the regular rates:
d. WILEY, Seneca.
F.. L. DoNAGHo, Streaor
l. II. TRowBRIDGE Marseilles
The paper is always Ale the office OF the Rock Island
r. r. Sc Clark st. under Sherman House, Chicago for
yeDence OF our friends.
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The public will certainly find it to their adj
vantage to call on Mr.. ID. Leahy for Boots, Shoes,
Rubber Goods, &c. His stock Is large and very
choice, and he guarantees to sell at the old
figures, notwithstanding the advance in prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

Ladies will do well and find great reduction in
prices, at Miss Anna Fields in dress making
Also the latest styles and the greatest novelty OF
patterns. 81 Madison street, Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

No man, youth or boy is well dressed that does
not get his clothing Of Fiske & BEEN. The best
and largest stock of childrens goods in the state
are to be found at Fiske IL Beems
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

A meeting Of the Young Ladies' Temperance
Society will be held in their rooms lynch
block, at o'clock this afternoon A full at.
tendance is desired
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

Patrick Mcmahon, Of la Sale, was on Wed.
nesday lodged in Jail here on a charge Of burg
larizing Henry Wertheim's liquor store in La
Sale on Nov It'll
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hyou would make a lasting and earnest friend
advise that person suffering from any urinary
trouble to use Days Kidney Pad Forbes & Gehr.
| ing, agents for La Sale county
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

II the lady who got some one else's shawl by
mistake at the fremen's dance will bring the
shawl now in her possession to L. Hess bakery,
she will receive her own in exchange.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

Try pair of those two dollar and fifty cent
cabe-sewed Boots Of j. Megatln's. They are
warranted not to rip from the sole If they do he
agrees TO give new pair in their place.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

Dog LOST. The person who stole Bartcls' dog
pup from the store is informed that unless it i.
Immediately returned he will be prosecuted, a.
he is known.
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Fora valuable Christmas present 20 to A. AL
Ishulers and buy one Of those fancy holiday over.
coats. Sold very low
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

The place TO get nice, neat fitting, artistically
made and tashionably trimmed cloak or dolman
at moderate price is at d. Heenan & Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

Don't fail to give a call before you pur-
chase your supplies of shoe leather
CHILD * pHIPps
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Try the Acme Backing. 1t is a Waterproof
For either ladies or gents shoes. Child &
Phipps have it,
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Money to Loan on Real Estate by L. w
Brewer, Attorney at Law, Ottawa, III.
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Special inducements offered in gents furnish
ing goods, buck and kid gloves at A. Ashuler's,
Main street
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-06

Go to Miss Anna Field for nice millinery, So
Madison street, opposite Zimmerman's furniture
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The Lewis Baking Powder l,cc adycr. on 9th
page is warranted strictly pure, made Of pure
grape cream OF tartar
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Rubber Goods at Child & Phipps's.
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$40 all wool suits very cheap at VI. S,iefel s
Co.'S.
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Those so mems suits--see them at VI. Stiefe
4 Co.'S
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.RQbbGrs, B00tsAShoes
CHILD & PHIPPs,
35 La Sale Street.

Have on their shelves the best as.
sOrtment of Ladies', Misses and
Children's Shoes to be found in
La Sale county; also Mems, Boys
and Youths Boots of their own
and other first.class makes, Rub.
Der Goods, &C., &C.; all of which
they are selling at very low prices
for the quality. Call and exam.
inc for yourselves.
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Money to Loan.

In amounts from $500 to 5000.
B. +. LINCoL,
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$40 buy fine boys suit, very cheap, at VI.
Sticfcl tg Co.'S
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Keep your feet dry by purchasing a ynir of
Boots or shoes of Child q Phipps
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Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
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Men and Boys Holiday Slippers at Child
Phipps's.
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Examine those holiday slippers at J. Megafin's
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NOVELTIES
and
Fancy Goods
Fresh from the Importers
and Manufacturers.

we nave opened Holiday Stock OF Fancy Goods and
believe no house in the city show more
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Remember that the best stock Of gents slip
pers suited for the holiday trade is to be found
at J. Megafn's.
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&c, your rubber boots at J. Megafin's.
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Fine mems suits for IS at NJ. stiefel d Co.'S.
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listers for men and boys at NJ. sticfel 4 Cos
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-24
FOR SALE.

100 acres of land situated near Lacamas
lake on good road to Vancouver, and near
good wharf and steamboat landing; ten
acres plowed and about four seeded to white
clover for pasture; thirty acres sashed and
burned off. The whole is easy cleared, with
but little green timber; it is well watered,
and good, warm, rich aluvial soil, well adapted
to fruit. Little or no rock or gravel good
title, and terms one half cash down, and time
on the balance. For further particulars in.
quire of Chas. Brown, Vancouver, or of s. G..
Hadley, near Lacamas lake.
Also 100 acres one-half mile from good
wharf and Fishers Landing with county road
on two sides of it; fifty acres burned of, and
is good land for wheat; wood enough on the
claim to pay for it. Title good Apply to A.
j. Remington, Fishers Landing, W. T.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-24
Talk abovt your pedestrianism!

Talk abovt your pedestrianism!
Last week man and his three child
rem, aged six, nine and thirteen years
the two youngest being girls, left
Tillamook and the first day made 10
miles; the second day II miles; third,
Is miles and the fourth liz miles,
landing in Dayton, having walked
over 80 miles in four days. Does
anyone know of a six-year old girl
that can beat this? If so let US know
it.-,Latayette Courier.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-24

A San Franciscan who gives his
FIRST impressions Of Oregon says:
1--WE were glad to set our feet on
shore at Astoria, or rather on the
timber frame on which the business
part Of the town is built. l do not
know upon what principle the owner
ship of those water lots was acquired.
I asked the question of Portlander.
He answered: "Well, you see, the
river is wide enough, and guess
every man who wants it, helps himself
to slice" As we rambled through
the streets of this Venice of the Pa
cific coast, . San Francisco compan-
ion sagely remarked: Why, every
house is . saloon, and the rest are
Chinese wsshhouses. He Was .
Frenchman fresh from Tipperary.