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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
COST HIM HIS LIFE.

COlumbi County Boy Burned While
Trying TO Save VaIuables.
Portage, Wis., Dee. So Special. i
Jacob WodtIi. son Of Hans Wodtli, whc
formerly resided in the town of Gale
dcnia, near this city was burned to
death at Sweet Home. Linn county, Or,
yesterday. Young Wodtli had entered
the burning building i'll an attempt to
save some money, books and other valu-
building.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
CONFERENCE POSTPONED
Prohibition Delegates were Slow IL
Reaching Portage.

Portage. Wis, Dec. 30.-[Special. 7
The Prohibition party conference for
Dodge, Marquette. Adams and Columbia
counties, announced by ]. E. Clayton,
chairman of the Prohibition state cen
trail committee to occur in this city yes
terday afternoon, was postponed on ac-
count of lack of attendance. No dele
gates were present from the other coun-
ties and only two or three from Column
bia. The stated object of the conference
was to keep up party organization and
party interest.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
Insane from Hazing.

hartford Wis. Dee. 28-[Special. I
Lewis Durham. aged 20 years, was com
mitted to the Northern Hospital for In
resided in the town of Marquette and the
insanity is the result of hazing by neigh
boring boys.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
Annleton Store Robbed.

Appleton. Wis. Dec. 3o.-[Special.]-
Burglars broke into the shoe store of
Radtke Bros last night, gaining en-
trance through the cellar, and stole few
pairs Of shoes.
An inquest was held on the unknown
man killed CIR the ST. Paul road near
1Tenasha Christmas day. \ verdict was
rendered of accidental death. The man
is still unidentified. He viii be buried
tnnNrrOM.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
Money for State institutions.

Madison Wis, Dec. % [Special.l-
The state board of control has audited
bills for expenses at the several state in
situations during the past month as fol-
lows:
State Hospital for the Insane. MENDOZA,
S14 929. SO: Northern Hospital for the In
sane. Oshkosh. S1O,O51. 80; School for the
Deaf, Delavan, $57s7.79; School for the
Blind, GAINESVILLE $41o5;12; Industrial School
Waunun, S9916. 90: State Public School,
sp arRrHss 4456.05; Home for Feeble Minded
Chippewa Falls. $13. 47253; total, 8,S7S. 46
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
THEY MAY COMPROMISE.
Contest for District Attorney in Easte
Wisconsin District.

Oshkosh. Wis, Dee 3O.-[Special.] i
William Bennett of Milwaukee, who is /,
candidate for United States district at
torney for the Eastern Wisconsin dis
trict. is here today in consultation with
M. G.. Phillips. also Il candidate. 1t is
given out on good authority that Mr..
Phillips will be recommended for the ap-
Dointment and that Mr.. Bennett will ac-
ceot position as assistant.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
WILL MAKE C0RN-CoB PIPES.
A Factory viii Soon be Established at
NayviIIe.

Mayvillc, WIS., Dec. 30 Special. !
1t is reported that a large corncob fac
tory is soon to be established here. There
is said to be only one such factory in the
United States and the promoters of the
scheme expect to make Il good thing of
it. Some Of the most prominent bust
ness men of Mayviile are interested in
the project.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
TWO PARDON CASES.
Gov. Upham will Announce His Decision
This Week.

Madison. Wis, Dec. -[Special]-A
pardon case to be heard soon is that
of A. G.. Probeit, of BAYFIELD,, who was
sentenced July last to two and a half
years Imprisonment for embezzlement.
The governor is also expected to an
nounce his decision this week as to
whether or not he will release Rose
Zoldoskie from prison.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04

Jefferson, Wis, Dec. Especial. /
Fred Wendorf of Lake Mills, saloon
keeper. was arrested here on charge of
forgery. 1t is alleged that he forged his
hr0ther's name to note for $3.50, the
note being drawn about year ago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
FIRE AT KAUKAUNA.
Frame Dwelling of c. G. Oden Entirely
Destroyed.

Kaukauna, Wis. Dec 2S-[Speciall
The frame dwelling house of G. G.
Odell on Draper street burned yesterday.
The contents of the house on the lower
floor were saved but all of the goods on
the upper floor were totally destroyed.
There was an insurance of $3.50 on the
building and contents.
Neenah, Wis. Dec. 2S.-[Special.l-
Fire in the j. Bloch building last hight
caused a loss of $4,000 on the goods c2d
$500 on the building. 1t is partially in
Surpd.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04

Augusta. Wis. Dee. 0.-LSpecial. /
Rev. II. Il. Hoare has resigned his pas
CITY. He has presided over this church
five years. He will go to Chicago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04

Madison. Wis. Dec. 30.-[SpeciaI.l /
The Frankfort Marine. Accident and
Plate Glass Insurance company o.
frlnNfort Ky, has been admitted TO do
business in WISCONSIN.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
Taken TO an Asylum.

Marshfeld, Wis, Dee. 28.-[Special.l
A young man by the name of Ferdi-
nand Elk and residing near st. Joseph's
hospital. in this city. was taken to the
insane asylum at Oshkosh by the sheriff.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
CHICAGO POTATO MARKET.

Steady and in fair demand Burbanks.
good to choice 18024c: Rose Wisconsin
1SM2Oc; Minnesota 19td20c; Peerless COM
mon to choice 17M19c HebrOns, Wisconsin,
$4,000; Minnesota, 19M2Oc; sweet potatoes
50cM1.35 per Dbl; new potatoes are selling
at 5.O0M5.5O per Dbl.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
APPOINTED A REFEREE.

Su Il OF LangIade County Against EX-
Treasurer kennedy.
Amigo, Wis Dee. 3D. Special. &c.
w. Deane has been appointed referee to
AXE testimony in the case of Langlade
county again Frank 7. Kennedy, eX-
county treasurer. with view of making
y settlement with his bondsmen of the
$4,000 alleged shortage. EX-Congress-
man Thomas Lynch is employed by the
county to assist in the prosecution.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
Sawed His Hand.

Amigo, Wis, Dec. 30.-ISpecial L.
Emin Badger. employed in his fathers
tie mill in this city, had part of his thumb
and two fingers sawed off yesterday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-01-04
CAUSES SOME ALARM.
Many New Cases of Diphtheria at Me-
naSha.

naSha.
Menasha, Wis. Dec. 30.-[Special.l-
been reported to the health authorities
lately. 1t is hoped that the increase in
the number of cases will not prevent the
opening Of public schools January 4.
The schools were ordered closed by the
authorities several weeks ago on account
of the diphtheria epidemic. During this
time the disease had died out and it was
thought safe to open the schools January
4. The new cases have occasioned
alarm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
A coRoNER's PARADISE.
He r the Busiest and Most Popular On
cial In Cripple Greek.

He r the Busiest and Most Popular on
cial In Cripple Greek.
DR.. W. d. MARROW, coroner of FL Paeo
county, has just given put an astoundinR
record Of violent aeat6s at Cripple Greek.
The record covers q period Of 81 years
and shows Cripple Greek to be the "tough-
est town" in the United States. It Gives
total Of 247 recorded violent deaths in
Cripple Greek alone since January, 1894,
or IN average Of more than 20 q year, or
one fer every five days, and this for an av-
ersge population Of less than 5000 people
There were 30 violent deaths In 1894, 81
in 1896, 90 in 1896 and IS during the first
SIX months of 1907.
OF course not all Of these deaths were
murders. More than 100 were caused By
dynamite and mine explosions. Twenty
dve were suicides of respondent prospect
ors, and q score of others were brought
about by heart failure, alcoholism and
other causes. but the feature of the record
that Is most remarkable Is the great num-
Der Of murders. In this respect it shows
that Cripple Greek has outolassed either
Leadville or Butte even in their ''palmiest
days" and that IL has made o record for
tho whole wild west."
The report does not include those killed
and disposed Of without record, nor does
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

cause Of delay in serving the refreshments.
One BY one each gentleman was privately
called inside. The women felt that they
understood this and that It was q favor
able omen Of the approach Of the repast.
There was, however, sufficient mystery
surrounding each movement to excite the
curiosity as well as the appetite of the
women.
At last their patience was rewarded BY
the welcome invitation to "oome into the
dining roem." They obeyed the summons
with alacrity, only to find a solitary light
burning dimly above bare dining table.
On TO the buffers pantry?' suggested
one aarihg spirit who was acquainted with
the tendency OF the hostess to give her
guests pleasant surprise.
Ihis challenge was hastily taken up By
the REMAINDER OF the party, and quick
assault was made On the "commissary
headquarters" Of the house.
There second surprise awaited the for
ayers Tor the outlay OF lunch which they
nad expected TO md on the broad shelf Of
the pantry was not TO be seen. Then the
eeaicn began In earnest, for all realized
snat tne spirit OF run was In the air and
snas tney we've expected TO hunt for their
I IeIlesnmentS. inc advance guard saw
.pas ING cehnr ooor was open ana ebae
,neC vas hehs Deio~: removed by
,auening company, ne leo the way down
tne s.a,rs 70 tne nfss AMONG: Ihe mo-
, ess snis ~os foacneu TUT view OF the
long ce.isr was co1nmanoeo py tho foFag-
ing p.y
FROM eSery Up came exciamatfons Of
sufpnSe sno oehent' iof, instead OF a bar
vi VI 0el'al, '"ey saW oo~er OF green, see
WItn canGles nnd nune WITH japanese Ian
eHns. Inc stans,ormseon was complete,
eso inc guests iouno tnemeeives In an
soeaI 0efman safoen: Inc furnace was
oompieseiy smothered IN green boughs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
CHANCES IN BATTLE.
fatalities Arc Not So Numerous - Many
,....- Suppose.

%. &C. suppose
War Is no doubt a terrible thing, but the
chances Of being killed in battle are not "a
great as many suppose. The statement
made by war correspondent in Greece
that at one Of the battles fought on the
Thessalian frontier man went down for
every five shots fired Is purely and simply
ridiculous. The most wonderful sharp
shooters In tho world, which both the
Greeks and Turks are not, could not do
such frightful execution with their weap-
ons. The old belief of Marshal Sale that
1t takes about 1875 pounds Of lead and SO
pounds Of powder "to put each of the en-
envy in the long trench" still holds more
or less good. At the bloody battle Of Sol
ferino the calculation Is made that 700
bullets were fred for every man wounded
and 4, 200 for each man killed. This Is .
higher rate than that allowed by Sale, but
It Is so far beyond the Grecian war CORE
spondent's statement that comparison
would be absurd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
ODD SOCIAL FUNCTION.
Midsummer Bicycle Party In a
Cellar.
IDEI OF A CHICAGO HOSTESS.


nsss fh1ed Up Ake German Beer
Enjoy Ihemselves II
Cool Bovers Of Ev.rrreeps while OH.
o,..,..
A society function in a cellnr. Thu a
the intest stroke Of policy by which !
charming and versatile CHICAGO hostesu
has circumvented the sizzling attacks q
Old Sol and given to q select party Of
friends the most UNIQUE and original en-.
tert;Snment ever attended by the member
Of Chicago's fashionable society.
II cellar parties' do not become popu.
lar with the leading entertainers and their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
TIE AReUs.z sATUBDAY, ArGpar "a 1897.

ths hack Of their heads. These men A.
tended to the liquid refreshments, while
their wives. wSo were prettily costumed
rs German mattresses, served tho guests
with food from the counter and the steam.
ing kettle Of redhota
Three tined steel forks with wood han
d3es and kuivesof the Same materials were
used. and every accessory Of the small
round tables was In perfect harmony with
the general garden effect. The only len
lures which were at variance with the ez-
perieDoes Of the guests in German gardens
were two or three Of the signs. One q
these read:
...s-.s....................
Do not fee the waiter.
.s......
Another bore tho interesting Legend:
eauerkrauf, Is cents-not to b
eaten on the premises
.....--.-.........-.. .s..........-....
To tho open door Of the wine cellar was
stitched the following Invitation:
:s...- .-.-.--.. ........-.....
This way to the wineroom
P3ck your hQuor2
........-.................
Oyee the well loaded sawhorse was o
sign reading:
Beer with foam, cents;
without. 10 cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

PRESIDENT LYLE JAY MORRISeEY.
ganize q club which should consist of the
members who were then present and
should be called The Thirteen Bachelor
Maids Suicide club II was aiso decided
that there should be no meeting within IS
months from the date of organization, at
which time VIC should meet at IS course
dinner at which Is covers should be laid
and after partaking Of which there should
DO q ballot taken and tho holder Of the
designated number, which is IS, should be
granted IS days in which to shuttle on
this mortal COLI in one Of 10 different
modes Of taking ones life, one of which
should be marriage"
So. you see, the suicide part of the Is
maids compact is not such q dreadful
thing after all. The charter members Of
the club live In the Harlem district Of
New York city. The girls are really pref
H, all Of them, II their photographs are
true portraits, and short life for the club
IL predicted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
JESSE GRANTS cANNlBAL.

when Jesse Found She Fancied Him He
Moved On.
A dispatch from Hermosillo, Mexico,
says that the exploring expedition Of Jesse
Grant and associates which recently landed
ON Tiburon island in the gulf Of California
have been driven of the island by the Seri
Indiana
I. One lady cannibnl took great fancy to
Jesse Grant. He was lattered till he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

learned that she had charge of the commits
sary department, and then Jesse was all
anxiety to move on. The expedition will
20 TO Guaymas. where tho vessel will be
Iooded with more mon, and another effort
VIII be mede to explore the island.
Tho Seri Indians have resisted the ct
tempts Of all previous expeditions to q.
p1ore the island of Tiburon, in the gulf Of
California, and have also killed too ven
turcsome white men. The island 10 %
near the Mexican coast that at low tide
horsemen can reach its shores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07


aynched.
sdyb must b remembered that DR.. Ryder
was nos only white man. but before the
@uruer OF Miss Sallie Emma Owen, his
sweetbears, WINS one Of the most respected
citizens m the state. He had every sdvan-
Seee which wealth, good birth and good
breeding could give. Ho belonged to one
OF the Oldest and most aristocratio families
IN Georgia. He was graduate Of one Of
Shs leading colleges In Georgia and had
1e9eo through one OK sho dental colleges
Ok Enusooaphh.
ass professional man he stood without
pssf. He was a welcome visitor into the
MONIES OF the most select circles In the
ense. His connections wer0 influential
Ne was one Of SIX sons, all Of whom hold
prominent positions In the community.
His brother, Professor n. A. Ryder, 70
superintendent Of public schools at Colum.
bus. Another brother, practioing physi-
eian, stands pre-sminently ut tho head Of
OILS profession In his own county, and q
ulster, the widow a one Of 0eorgia's for.
0ep state senators. 10 acczydited today
9Th being the largest woman landowner
- ehp south.
DT Ryder was Gentlemanly In hie bear
nlcuiatipg, circumspeot and prudent No
1ouDg man In Georgia had fewer enemies
IND mors friends.
10 was this DR.. Ryder, young, hand.
npms, educated, refined, rich, who was ON
endaV ni0At snasehed nom the law, biz
6ali animate body kicked and bruised by
Ais prosecutors and his neck broken BY q
- hour suspension from the limb Of Q con-
vsnlent trse.
Miss saaie Emma Owen, who was muir.
dared By DR.. Ryder In her own home on
ne 18th Of April, 1896, was also mem.
~ Of one of tho oldest and most respected
Amilies In the state. She was q yery beau.
t3ful young woman and vus q Rr.duate Of
Wesleyan college.
Tho Owens and Rytlers were rslated.
and young Ryder and Mis- Owenhad been
nod friends for years. When Miss Owen
returned from school, the friendship be.
tween the two fast ripened into Affection.
The two were in The habit Of ATTENDING
All the society functions together. and
their marriage came TO BE- consdercS n =
certainty. The match was oonsidered In
syssy respect most desirable one.
An went well until 4. G. Persons, Q
Ssean 70 psy ssssntio. to Mis- OWsn' M
time went on It became evident that Per.
sons wss the favored sutton.
The Two men Often met, and Il was ru.
Aofsd that both went about armed. No
opea thfe<ts were made.
Ryder had An cxcesdinsly nervous and
sxeitabie disposition. Attimes be sbowsd
signs Of violent jealousy. He CONTINUED
Ais attentions to Miss Owen, aud the rival
- WnO naturally much talked az IN the LII.
tie ooDmunity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

It take into account the large number Al
wounded for life. Il is estimated tint
over 100 inhabitants Of Cripple Creek ara
today carrying lead In their bodies from
shots that left injuries from which they
IAN never recover.
Coroner NARROW 10 . native Of Prince
ton, Caldwell county, KY, and Is an old
soldier Seven and one-hslf yearp aep y.
was electea to the oflice Of CORONER, end
bow we'll b has discharged the duties Of
that Once 10 attested by his having hen
neglected three times with increasing ma
toeitic& Two years ago TIE vote polled In
his favor wss the largest evef given any
ooc1ty ofRc1al in n Paso county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Special Taxation Notice.

Notice y hsreby given soali persons interested
tnae ~ city co1neil Of tho city Of Rock Isis
navfng osoerea INST twenty sixth street IN -
city Of Mock island. FROM the south line NJ Bie!A
avenue 10 Tie north line Of seventh svenue -
prepared for Dscsdsmizins and maeadamfsol
t.e ordnance for the sane being on lie e
tAe e0co = the rity eiefk Of said city. ed g
en- hes appaie1 - tbs county court Of Rock
and coantJ, nlisoW. for "a 6s.essment and ~
Of the costs Of said improvement upon sDd 49,
the bots and pssts Of Ioss and tracts Of lae1 -
ttgnoss to ~ lins Of said improvement IN ~
Seaueece osdese1 10 - en.truefeo. 10 gs9
tt0D - the frontage Of such lots. pafts q -.
end Tracts u ssd upon the Improvement % -
eesed 70 b. coestrueted - sfosessid, and 20 -
eooooeut thereof hsvieR boes nsdo acd SesunG@1
1900 cont. ~ Sal haosfng thef~oo U1m -
I'D 1900 Sep1ombss tern Of said 0ouft 60
Ids, ,s; o ne ar'' Monday Of ssp''.s'f. -
an penens assirirs ray sssn SD thsss -
pooqood make th~if defo6oa- q
01saA G nock 1.lsnA, lsIisois. this l.h 6ar e
Ao8uok, =. D. IoD7. JOHH J. gxS9A1, -
r y. wHsELas.
AJDg8w cInss1.usED.
~ Co0Dio16oo<sus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Freaks Of Lightuin9.

Nothing in the history Of electrical
phenomena parallels an occurrence Of some
hve years ago ut Bourges. France. EiRh-
teen men Of the Thiry-seventh regiment
Of artillery were marching just outside Of
the town when . sudden shower Of rain
made them run for shelter. While in the
oct . nash Of lightning moved the. whole
party down with the exception Of the CON-
mandiDg officer. 'The first three ranks
were not badly injured, but four mon re-
manned insensible and were carried to the
hospital, where one named Bouveau, who,
cuRieusly enough, had been walking . IT.
tie apart from the rest, died. Bouveau
had been struck ON the bead, and his kepi
snd bad were burned, the current passing
down By his right ear to the shoulder,
whence IL passed to his Left side. TIE
whoas ID men were more Or less affected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

ne sn1euig.sd hsviAg bssa appointed ID.
m1nice'stee q he esssto q ChristiSs
30: 1890 = 'sss g sss eec;sy g Rosl I.1
- g Nm eppeas beles0 Tie county eouSs q
- A:lno9 eeauE = the county conn
!oo3. y IL eisy. q neek Island. q d. So
aeat q vtieA ta1s an pogsoos having eisilllS
eEasne - $500 ass $500 and Fsqssstsl =
49, f. - taEleee - lavfng ne saas -
Susceed - aAkS i10odi0ss pey1enft 70 he ~
ps'ss III "a - e Ja,y 4. e: i.z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

names OF the lynchers will b laid before
the grand jury Of the county at the next
regular term.
Sixteen lysohings have occurred in the
south N the last few weeks. They have
been for the usual crimes and have been
regarded in the usual way.
It II seldom that man whose only
crime is murder IL lynched. II is not on
record. indeed. where q white man Of DR..
Rydelis prominence has died at the hands
Of mob.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

The plum pudding WAS unkDoWD IN
England until the middle Of the eightsssth
century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

ecutsd since tho accsssion Of Queen VIC.
tufiA. y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

3stats Of RebeeA Ramsey. deceased.
ainisssssof q q sstsss Of Hsssccs 49,,
eeo - - county q Rock lslanA, OennD q
Illinois, dscseesd. hereby givss notice ut =
Q ,unty, q he county coars room h r.
city q Roek Island, q the asptsmbeF sssn, q
tue Azst nonday In September nsxt. q waieA tiaG
OF having th6 sa0e adtustod. &
An pef0ons indebted 70 sai1 eseato aso roqua0e-
- 70 0Ake tEmodiato payDoat - ~ 6n1os-
.ienod.
Dstsd this ID dsy Of Jlly 4. D.. ise1.
0DoDeB q. Rscuuoxp, AAninaskator
ewEEHRY . wALKEn, Atsorueys.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-22
SCORCHED OTTUMWA
Loss of SlSO,OOO in the Business
Part of the City.

MONTREAL, March 22-Since the
provisions of the Dingley tariff bill
were announced it has been considera-
bly, canvassed here and the consensus
Of opinion seems to be that it is hos
tile to the interests of Canada. The
lumber trade has been mostly to the
front, and there has been a general de-
mand for export duty on saw logs and
all kinds of pulp wood. The indications
are that the government will acceGe to
this demand, and that the forthcoming
revision of the tariff will not be 50
much in the line Of lower duties as was
promised before the elections Alder
man Prefontaine, M. P, who has lust
returned from a conference with the
ministers at Ottawa, has intimated
pretty plainly that this is the case, and
that retaliatory duties will be imposed
against the United States all along the
line. An important editorial much TO
the same effect is published in La Pa
trie, which is owned by Hon. ]. T.
Tarte, minister of public works THE
American tariff" La Patrie declares
constitutes a Chinese wall against
Canada's trade, ard, since this is the
case, Canada should govern itself ac-
cordingly. IT is unfortunately only to1
evident that our neighbors do not wish
to trade with US, consequently it be-
hooves us to look elsewhere for trade
Great Britain and our sister colonies
offer us a market that can be utilized
to the greatest ADVANTAGE"