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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Fusion I'm Nebraska.

Lincoln. Neb., Sept. 3.-As predicted
at the start by the party leaders, the
three parties, democratic, populist and
silver republican, joined hands in fu-
sion and the ticket placed in the field
is: For supreme judge. John j. Sulli-
van (dem.), Columbus; for one state
university regent, E. Won Forell. Of
Kearney (pop); for the other regent,
George +. REMOVER, of Wisner (silver
reD)
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08

THE SCOT elected by smoke-stacl
weighs more than is commonly sup
posed. The stack of a German sugar
factory had been provided with SCOT
catcher. Six days afterward the SCOT
was removed, and it was found that
during this time 6, 700 pounds had ac-
cumulated. The stack of such fac
tory is estimated TO throw out during
the period of year which it is in OPP
Grafton the enormous quantity of 200
tons of SCOT
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08

MANY people suppose that all gold is
alike when refined; but this is not 50.
An experienced man can tell at II
glance from what part of the world u
gold piece comes, and, in some cases,
from what part of Q particular gold dis
trict the metal has been obtained.
Australian gold, for instance, is dis
tinctly redder than that from Cali
fornia. The Ural gold is the reddest
found anvWhere
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Trusted Man Missing.

Chicago, Sept. 4.-Warrants charging
embezzlement have been issued for the
arrest of Charles NJ. Charnley, for is
years treasurer of the Presbyterian
board of aid for colleges and academies.
lie cannot be found. The American
Surety company caused the warrants
to issue, and alleges that Mr.. Charnley
has confessed TO a shortage of $50, 900,
the trust funds contributed for educa-
tional institutions having been used in
speculations on the board of trade.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Nearing the End.

Columbus, o., Sept. 4. - 1t is thought
that the miners strike will end in a few
days, the national executive board of
the United Mine Workers having agreed
to recommend TO the miners PROPOSE
ton from the Pittsburgh operators for
a straight price of 65 cents ton, to con-
tinue in force until the end of the year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08

JEWELLERS along the Hudson have n
queer complaint against the big steam
ers on that river. The boats are pro-
vided with immense search lights,
which they flash along the shores, with
painfully dazzling effect when the
beams strike the windows of dwell
ing. A suit against the steamers is
threatened by the superintendent of a
hospital located on the river.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Nominated After O.o21 Ballots.

Winfield, Ia, Sept. 2.-The record
breaking deadlock in the Tenth dis
trict republican senatorial convention
was broken Wednesday morning in the
nomination of Col. ID. j. Palmer. He
was chosen by reclamation on motion
Of w. +. Kopp, his opponent from Henry
county. The end was reached after
6,O21 ballots had been taken, each re-
sulting in n tie
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
FARMERS CONGRESS-.
The Seventeenth Annual Session
in Progress in St Paul
Welcomed tn the state by Gov. Ciough
president Clayton I'm His Adj
dress Outlines the Object
the Gathering.

st. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 1. - The seven
teenth meeting of the farmers national
congress of the United States was
called to order at the capitol, in the hall
of representatives, by President b. f..
Clayton, of lndianola. Ia. Tuesday
morning.
The morning session was devoted
largely TO the matter of formal well
come and. following an invocation by
Archbishop Ireland, the congress was
greeted on behalf of the city of st. Paul
by Mayor Doran; on behalf of the State
Agricultural society by President
Weaver, of that organization; on behalf
OF the state by Gov. Clough, and to these
addresses, respectively, responses on
behalf of the congress were made by
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08

THE wheat king of the world belongs
to Argentina. He is an Italian emf
grant named Guazcne, and his broad
acres are situated in the south of the
province of Buenos Ayres. His crop
occupies an area of G6,27O acres. He
numbers his worImen by the thousand,
and each one receives a certain share
of the profits. When his seasons crop
is harvested he fills over 3, 900 railway
trucks with grain
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08

Mrs. MAY FRENCH SHELDON. n native
of this country, who has, however,
spent most of her life in England, has
been elected a member of the English
Royal Geographical society, and is the
only woman who ever received that
distinction. Some years ago she was
elected an honorary member of the
Anthropological society, of Washing
ton. She is woman of many talents
and her African explorations have been
of much value TO science.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08

IT is claimed that there is at least
800, OOO, 900 of gold resting on the bot
tom of the ocean, chiefly underneath
the regular so-called turnpike routes
traversed by ocean steamers Gold is
one of the few metals that the acids Of
salt water do not consume. A plan is
suggested by which diving locomo-
tive will make its way TO the oceans
ooze, where, with 1000 candle search.
light, hundred million more or less
of ocean treasures can be scooped up.
This may be as practicable as some of
the plans suggested for getting to and
from the KlondilSe region with chest
full of gold.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Many Families Homeless.

Kansas City. Mo-, Sept. 3.-Thirty- fivc
families were rendered homeless Thurs
day night by a fire in the Kaw river
bottoms, just across the Kansas line.
An entire block of frame buildings was
destroyed, entailing a property loss Of
100000. Many poor families lost all
their household effects.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
THE Canadian department OF

I1rr1 OtII'Tu1'rIT NC Poi UTIICTU OF ITIdTT TIC
has undertaken to perform an un-
precedented feat, namely, to tow an
island out of the way of navigation. A
large piece of marsh land became de-
tached at Rat Portage, and sailors no.
ticed an island floating around in the
Lake of the Woods. The mayor of the
town telegraphed to Ottawa and the
department has telegraphed its agent
to secure tug and tow the island out
of the way of navigation and moor it,
as it is most dangerous
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08

RECENT wars have been remarkable
for their brevity. The war between
Turkey and Greece practically lasted
only three weeks. The war between
Japan and China lasted six months.
The French declared war against Ger
many in July, and Sedan fell in the fol-
lowing September. Russia declared
war on Turkey April "a, 1877, and ON
December II the porte requested the
mediation of the powers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08

RECENTLY a small boy ate buttercups
and as result died. Since then there
has been published a list of poisonous
wild flowers, popularity considered
harmless, but certain to be fatal if
eaten by Il careless person or ignorant
child. These flowers are buttercups,
celandie, wood anemone, daffodils. mar
cissus, lily, snowdrop, jonquil, wild
hyacinth, monks hood, foxglove,
nightshade, briony, mezeron and hem
hane.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
The Public Debt.

Washington, Sept. 2.-The monthly
statement of the public debt issued at
the treasury department shows the
debt less cash in the treasury to be ST.
COS, 1875, 121, which is an increase for the
month of $14,sss,475. This increase is
accounted for by corresponding de-
crease in the amount of cash on hand.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Boom in Lead.

st. Louis, Sept. 3.-Prosperity has
struck the lead industry and the mar
ket is on the boom. Prices are higher
than they have been for the past five
years, with the prospect of attaining
the highest point in the history of the
metal Missouri mines which were on
the point of closing down have resumed
operations full blast and will produce
larger tonnage than ever before.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08

A QUEER polyglot religious service
was held at the Seamen's temple ut
Douglas, on the Isle of Man. The Cos
pei was read in Gaelic, hymn sung in
Manx, prayer offered in Welsh and the
sermon delivered in English. On II
previous Sunday the Lords prayer was
said in Cornish, n language the last
speaker of which died in the early years
of this century.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
ANDREWS DECIDES.
VIII BE the Head of the New Cosmo-
poIitan University.

New York, Sept. 4.-Dr. L. benjamin
Andrews, president of Brown univer-
sity, Providence, r. l., whose resigna-
ton as head of the faculty of that in
stitution is still in the hands of the Of
ficers, has accepted the position of
president of the new Cosmopolitan
university, founded by John Brisken
ANn1l.nr
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
ward, the EIoper. Suicides.

Chicago, Sept. 4.-Russell Ward, the
Englishman whose elopement with Mrs.
john Bradbury, of Los Angeles, CAL,
caused a sensation in July last, has com
mitted suicide. lie threw himself from
n moving passenger train on the North
western road at Wheatland, Ia, Thurs
day night, and was instantly killed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Lived More Than a Century.

ST. Louis, Sept. 4.-Lazarus Green
gard, the oldest jew in the United
Ststes, died Friday afternoon at the
residence of his son, Solomon Green
gard, aged 105 years. His passing away
was very quiet and peaceful, the simple
result of old age.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08

ONE HUNDRED AND NINE THOUSAND
locomotives are at present running on
the earth. Europe has $4,000, America
10000, Asia $500, Australia 1000 and
Africa 700. In Eurtpe Great Britain
and Ireland take premier position with
1000 engines, Germany has $4,000,
France IL, 200. Austria Hungary, the
second largest continental country, has
600
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Colorado RcpubIicnns

Denver, Col, Sept. 4. - In convention
here the Colorado republicans renom-
mated Charles ID. Hoyt for justice of
the supreme court, and the silver re-
publicans in session at Glenwood i'm
dorsed him.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Western leapne;
Western ASSOCIATION
VIII Make No Nominations.

Philadelphia, Sept. 3.-The state ex-
ecutive committee of the Jeifersonian,
or gold democrats. have decided by a
vote of II to 10 not to place any candi-
dates in the field for state treasurer and
auditor-reneral
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Government FINANCE.

Washington, Sept. 2.-Government
receipts from all sources during the
two months of the present fiscal year
were $5s,1Os,71s, and the expenditures
were $50. 6sS, 500. showing a deficit for
the fiscal year thus far of $25, $50. 237.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Immigration for JuIv.

Washington, Sept. 2.-The treasury
department has prepared the figures
showing the immigration for the month
of July. They show total immigra-
tion into the United States of 14,774,
against 21,471 for the corresponding
month last year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08

New York, sept. 2.-EX-Congressman
Emanuel ID. Hart is dead at his home
in this city, aged IS years. He had held
a number of offices under the treasury
department.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Died mt the Age of Io2.

Chicago, Sept. 2.-After having lived
1O2 years, Mrs. Mary O'Brien drew her
last breath Wednesday morning at six
o'clock at her home 115 Newberry ave-
nue.. Mrs. O'Brien had resided in Chi
nnnn since 1Sh1
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
EIcctrocuted.

Columbus. o.. Sept. 3.-Frank Muel-
Ter was electrocuted in the annex of the
Ohio penitentiary for the murder of
Mrs. j. w. Miller, the wife of his en-
ployer, on March 81 last.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
HenNy ExnOrts.

Washington, Sept. 3.-The govern
ment exports for the first seven months
of the calendar year were valued at
$40, 943, $40, against $500, ,OO5 for the
first seven months of last year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
MEET old Comrodc.

Fremont, o., Sept. president Me-
Kinley took part in the annual reunion
here of the Twenty-third Ohio regi-
ment. of which he was member dur
inU the Ynr
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Redeemed His Pledge.

New York, Sept 81. ID. Rockefeller
sent his check for S250,0O0 to the
American Baptist Home Missionary so.
ciety to redeem a pledge made.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
The Oldest T,xin.-

Deerfield, Ind, Sept. l.-Richard Nc
Griff and John McGriff celebrated their
birthday here, making
them the oldest twins in the United
States and probably in the world.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
nir Snn stolen.

Washington, Sept. 2.-The safe of the
district tax collectors Office was robbed
of $4,000, and Varick Hawkins, the
negro messenger, was charged with the
crime.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
New Turkish Minister.

Constantinople, Sept. 4.-Rifaat Bey,
until recently councillor of the Turkish
embassy in London, has been appointed
Turkish minister at Washington, in sue
cession to Mustapha Tachsin Bey.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Charged with EmbesyIemcnt.

Ambia, Ind, Sept. 2.-Frederick Nc
Council. cashier of the Sta-e bank here,
is charged with sinbezzling $4,000. The
bank has closed,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
bicycle IL Personal Property.

Oakland, Cal, Sept. 4. - Judge Ellis
worth has ruled that bicycle is person
al property and exempt from execution
e used by the owner in his daily bust
ness.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Asked To Mithdrnw Reclamation.


Glenwood Springs, Col, Sept. 4. An
explosion at the Sunshine coal mine has
killed IL men and others are missing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
Proposal Falls Through

London, Sept. 2.-Lord Salisbury's
proposal for joint guaranty of the in
demnity to be paid to Turkey by Greece
has fallen through owing to Russia's
reluctance and Germany's jealousy.
Providence, II. L., Sept. 2.-The cor
poration of Brown university has voted
To request President Andrews TO with
draw his resignation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
BALL AND BAT.
Standing Of the Leading Clubs for the
Week Ended September

The following tables show the num-
Der of games won and lost and the per-
ccntage of the clubs of the leading base
ball organizations. National league;
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08

John NJ. Stahl, of Illinois, secretary of
Iowa, president.
President Cinyton's Address.
The morning session closed with the
annual address of President Clayton.
There are many questions upon which
We should take action. Notably among
them is the enlargement of the agricultu-
raj department, giving IL the power and the
means by which IL can open up every pos
sible avenue OF trade for American farm
product, and to extend TO II the same pro-
lection accorded TO other interests.
THE amendment of our interstate COM
merce law and antitrust measures, Civ
ing the proper officers the right, and to
make it his duty to send for persons and
papers and compel the attendance Of wit
nesses or 10 place them behind the prison
bars regardless Of the millions they may
possess. The extension of free mail de-
livery to the rural districts, the enlarge
ment Of the weather bureau, a more sys-
tematic crop statistics. the reclamation Of
arid and semi-arid lands, and to restrict
boards OF trade to point where they wall
prevent fraud In dealing in options and to
entirely stop the bucket shop disgrace.
I'VE should ask the congress OF the
United States to make sufficient appropria-
ton TO prevent the Importation OF infect
ed live stock, and to stamp out existing
diseases. You, gentlemen, hailing from all
parts Of the country, know much better
than / can tell you the Importance Of urg-
ing prompt action regarding every OBJ
stacle preventing the success of the farm
er. The congress of the United States
when placed in possession OF facts have been
quick to eradicate existing evils. We
should demand no legislation: we should
seed to do no damage to other legitimate
enterprises, but we should insist upon the
recognition of our interests. and we
should be satisfied with nothing less"
The State Fair.
st. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 2.-The Farm
ers' National congress Wednesday
morning postponed the election of Off
GERS TO hear a paper by +. W. Randall,
secretary of the Minnesota Agricul-
tural society, on the causes of failure
and success in state fairs. Among
other things he counted state manage
ment and ownership of grounds as es-
sential to success; alsoimpartial award
of premiums and prompt payment of
same; comprehensive line of eXhib-
its, strong amusements, exclusive of all
gambling, and generous local support.
Officers Elected.
The election of officers followed. En-
Gov. w. Il. Hoard, of Wisconsin, was
chosen president by a vote of 176 to 60
for b. +. Clayton, the present incum-
bent, and s5H for Secretary Stahl.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
EX-Gov. HOARD. OF WISCONSIN.

John N. Stahl was reelected secretary
and n. G. Spalding, of New York, was
made treasurer by reclamation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08
The State Fair.

The election of officers followed. Ex-
Gov. w. B. Hoard, of Wisconsin, was
chosen president by a vote of 176 to 60
for b. f. Clayton, the present incum-
bent, and s5H for Secretary Stahl.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-09-08

John NJ. Stahl, of Illinois, secretary of
the congress, and Hon. b. +. Clayton, of
Iowa, president.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-26
LACEs AND CARBOHYDRATES

VIDE Cambria Embroideries Edges. and
insertions; TO 4 1-2-yard lengths. 10,
Aai iS v az "a ana H.a ISc grades, &c; a yard.
Were s z. and Sc. for &c. a yard.
Hand-Made Linen ToIchon Lace for %
yard. '0A "0'
I
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-26
PULLMAN PORTER A PRISONER
He Is Charged With an Attempt A.
Steal.

ST. LOUIS, MO, November 25-1.eo
PITTS. negro Pullman porter living in
TINS city, is prisoner at the Four
Courts, on the charge of attempted rob-
berry.
"A. Il. Hill, a broker. Of Providence p
H. alleges that Pitts tried TO steal from
MS pocket an envelope containing SEQ Ooo
IN certified checks and 5000 in cash.
Broker Hill was a passenger on the
Baltimore and Ohio train which arrived
IN 81. Louis from the East to-day. As
soon as the train reached Union Station
ne caused the arrest Of Pitts. AT the
fkur Courts, Mr.. Hill related this story.
Just after the train passed Odin mn
THIS morning, the porter pulled the cur
tains aside and reached into nv berrb
lie took $40 out OF my trousers pocket
and then thrust his hand into nv inside
coat pocket, where / had an envelone
containing $4,000 in cash and checks
awoke just in time to save the enyelope
Il grappled with the negro. and the
encounter attracted the attention of the
Pullman conductor j. b. Hodges He
ordered the negro to return the SO he |
had taken"
Mr.. Hill is the owner Of several lead /
md zinc mines at Joplin, and is on his |
way there. He says he will remain in
st. Louis long enough to push the prose
luton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-26
STRUCK WITH AN IRON ROD.
MR. Frank Gayle Receives n Blow
from MIR. ChentMOod.

Mr.. j. c. Cheatwood, the livery-stable
man. was placed under arrest yesterday
on warrant charging him with as
sauiting Mr.. Frank Gayle with a rod OF
iron. The writ was served by Sergeant
Tomlinson, and Mr.. Cheatwood was bail.
ed in the sum of $1,000 for his appear.
ance in the Police Court this morning
The difficulty with Mr. Gayle which re,
suited In the arrest of the horseman
occurred Wednesday afternoon. The
matter over which the two men came Ia
olows has been one of long standing.
and Is OF a personal nature. Mr.. Gayle
Is represented by Mr.. Cheatwood as adj
vancing upon him, and that he took the
rod OF iron and struck him in self-de-
fence. Mr.. Gayle was quite painfully
hurt. though no serious injury was
inflicted. He Is regarded as a peaceable
ana worthy young man. He is a bro
Their of Mr.. John b. Gayle. an attorney |
OF the city. The warrant was sworn out |
yesterday morning by Mr.. Gayle and |
soon after served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-26
mANERNEY-sEmPLE WEDDING.
rrc'ty Ceremony I'm New York;
hrchbishoD Corrigan Oniciafes.

tNew York Herald, 2th)
Miss Mary McAnerney, daughter OF
Colonel John McAnerney, president OF
the Seventh National Bank, and Mr..
Lorenzo semple, son of Mr.. Henry
Churchill Semple, of Montgomery, Ala,
were married at half-past 10 o'clock yes
tefuaY morning in the chapel OF the
Dressed sacrament, st. Patrick's Catne-
dral. Archbishop Corrigan performed the
ceremony and the Rev. William Daly
celebrated low nuptial mass.
Inc bride was attired in white satin,
ana her veil Of point lace was fastened
win a diamond ornament the groom's
glft. Her only attendant. Miss Florence
Clare McAnerney. wore costume and
nat OF pure white, and carried white
roses.
Inc best man was Mr.. j. Preston Nc
Anerney, brother of the bride, VINO at
the last moment took the place OF Mr..
Alfred X. Bird, who was kept away by
illness.
owing TO the brides family being IN
mourning, only relatives were present at
the ceremony and at the breakfast which
followed, served by Delmonico, at the
residence of Mr.. McAperney, No. 70 west |
Forty-ninth street.
MI. and Mrs. Semple will spend the |
winter with the brides father.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-26
TARIFF AUTONOMY FOR CU8.
Detaiis OF Plan Proposed-Protests
Against the Scheme

MADRID, November 25.-The clause ~
relation to the tariff in the government
proposed scheme Of autonomy for Cuba
provides for the creation OF a mixed
commission, to be composed Of Cubans
and Spaniards, which is to fix the tariff
rates. l0 '''i III
The rates fixed by the commission arc
10 be adopted by the Cuban Chamber
OF Deputies, and then approved bv the
spanish Cortes before they become eff
IectlVe. Should the mixed commission
come to deadlock, the Cortes is IN he
the arDiter OF tho question at issue
Frlme-Minister Sagasta has received
over one hundred dispatches from ner-
SONS ana organizations in Catalonia. Ris-
cay and other provinces. asking that the
autonomy scheme be suspended. A Morn
Der OF the Cabinet said to-day however
that the opposition to the scheme must
soon cease. Naturally" he added. "tba
proposed reforms were opposed by a
NUMBER OF persons who, by the past svs-
TEN, mad amassed great riches hut Inc
government was determined to carry ont
what II considered patriotic work. and
us decisions must be respected"
IL Is expected that the ministry Of the
colonies will be abolished after the an |
}ncation OF the reforms, and that Colo. |
mai anairs will be conducted bv the
Prime Minister. INV