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The Conservative, 1900-12-13
The most start.
RECIPROCITY.

the presidents message is that relating
to reciprocity" which merely means
homeopathic free trade. His opinion
upon this subject is particularly signifi-
cant because Mr.. Mckinley has been
the leading exponent of the protective
idea and owes his political prominence
to the association of his name with
tariff bill which fixed almost prohibitive
duties to protect American industries.
In his message this year the president
thus refers to reciprocity:
"The policy of reciprocity so mani
testify rests upon the principles of inter-
national equity and has been so re-
peatedly approved by the people of the
United States, that there ought to be no
hesitation in either branch of the con-
gress in giving to it full effect.
''This government desires to preserve
the most just and amicable commercial
relations with all foreign countries un-
moved by the industrial rivalries
necessarily developed in the expansion
of international trade. 1t is believed
that the foreign governments generally
entertain the same purpose"
This is more conciliatory and indica-
tive of wiser and more judicious
international pol
icy than the utter
ances of other protectionist presidents
in regard to foreign commerce. For
merly those who advocated reciprocal
commercial regulations with free trade
Great Britain were charged with lack
ing true Americanism and accused of
Anglophilism. Now Mr.. Mckinley
acknowledges it to be "manifestly" in
accord with ''the principles of inter-
national equity" to have free trade, not
only with England, but with every
other nation that will trade freely with
us. A tariff is no longer commended or
advocated for protection, but is justi.
fed only as means of retaliation.
Democratic principles are being vindi-
Gated with vengeance. The republi.
can party is accepting the theory of
commerce and revenue of the old
fashioned democracy in addition to
embracing and attempting to carry out
the financial policy of the last demo-
cratic administration. 1t is long step
toward the realization of an equitable
and reasonable revenue system, for Mr..
Mckinley to proclaim his preference for
a retaliatory rather than a protective
tariff.
The desire for commercial expansion
is responsible in large measure for
this change of
ExDansion. position upon the
tariff question.
American commercial interests are today
observing that for every dollars worth
of foreign products shut out of the
markets of the United States there are
dollars worth of American products
shut in, and they prefer to get their
goods out to keeping them in.
The Conservative, 1900-12-13
Preside n t M C.
Kinley in his mes
sage to congress,
MCKINLEY'S
MESSAGE.

gives very complete resume of our re-.
lations with China. 1t appears that
trouble originated on account of oriental
prejudice toward our civilization. This
prejudice, in part justifable was intensi-
fed by many untruthful reports con-
cerning foreigners that were indu strious-
ly circulated by designing boxer leaders
This feeling of hostility eliminated in
an attack upon foreign missions in
which several missionaries were MUIR
dered. The foreign powers then de-
cided to send warships into Chinese
waters as a moral demonstration against
the government and to exact pledges for
the security of foreigners and respect
for treaty rights. This combined feet
assembled off Taku.
UP to this point the illfeeling toward
foreigners had asserted itself only in oc.
casion al riots,
more or less local
in character and not unlike the race
quarrels in our own country. The pow
ers now attempted to land a considerable
force at Taku, but met with stubborn
resistance from the native garrison. The
fleet then opened fire upon the fort with
deadly effect. In this demonstration,
be it said to the credit of the American
admiral, he did not take part. AS war
with China had not been declared by
his government, he did not believe it to
be in accord with the rules of inter.
national law to fire upon fort gar
risoned by regular soldiers of the Chinese
government.
The bombardment of Taku added fuel
to the flame. It aroused to frenzy q
feeling of hostility
to all foreigners,
solidified the boxer movement and made
it almost national in character. It was
not difficult matter for crafty ones to
make the ignorant natives believe that
this attack, without a declaration of
war, meant that the foreign devils"
intended to invade the country, to pill
lage and murder and that the only hope
for the native was to anticipate them
and kill foreigners wherever they might
he found. Thus the unprovoked attack
of European powers appeared to the
Chinaman.
It is difficult for us to look at the
Chinese question from the standpoint of
the native China.
appreciate the motives that animate him
we should put ourselves in his stead.
Imagine ourselves primitive, clanish
people, who did everything in the old
rather than the new way, who were
without railways, the great modern
means of communication, and were
1ooL;no IN, tho hrood ond on1i top ~ in,
The Conservative, 1900-12-13
Che Conservative.

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10Th century civilization suddenly
pouncing down upon us; trying to
change instanter our mode of life; ruth
lessly violating the sacred traditions of
centuries ; ambitiously pushing railway
enterprises in all directions and in so
doing destroying the burial grounds, the
homes of our sacred dead; and in ad-
dition to this wanton sacrilege tramp
ling upon our property rights by con-
structing railroads without due COM
pensation to the owners of the property
appropriated. What would we probably
do?
Upon much less provocation American
mobs have killed foreigners and it is
quite possible that
some American
citizens might lose their accustomed
self-restraint and seek Vengeance by kill
ing few of the intruders. And if some
of our citizens should DO this, suppose
the country whose citizens had been the
victim of our violence, should send an
armed fleet to New York City and at
tempt to land large force and, in the
event of resistance, she'll the forts of the
city, how would we construe the act :?
Would we not view it as contrary to the
law of nations? Those who recall the
effect throughout the country of the fir
ing upon Fort Sumpter, how it electri-
fed the people, will appreciate the prob.
able reception of the news of such an
attack. Would it not thoroughly arouse
our people, intensity their hatred of
foreigners and all foreign influences and
lead to general uprising? Would not
many of our citizens be tempted to re-
gard the defiance of international usage
by the offending foreign power as a
precedent for them to violate statutory
law and as justification for inflicting
summary vengeance upon all foreigners?
The imaginary case is aptly illustra.
tive of the conditions in China. Prior to
the attack upon
Taku, as indicated
by the presidents message, there were
only isolated cases of riot. Communi-
cation to Peking was open. Some four
hundred men were sent to Peking as q
guard to the legation. There is moth
ing in the presidents entire message to
indicate that any difficulty was exper.
fenced in getting them there or that
there was any reason to expect trouble
in future efforts to increase the legation
guard. After this attack however COM
munication with Peking was cut off. It
was then the siege really began and the
lives of the legation became desperately
endangered. 1t would appear from the
facts, as presented by President Nc.
Kinley, that the severe hardships en-.
dured by Americans and other foreign
ers in Peking may be traced as the direct
| and 1Ooica1 OutcOma Of tho iuati a a h1a
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-03-03
A Big rIinstreI Show Coming.

The Great Cleveland Minstrel.
with a large company of black face
artists, is the next attraction that
Manager Curtiss announces for the
opera house for March 10. We are
promised performance of exception
al high merit, as the name of the
manager has been associated only
with high class Minstrelsy, for in this
field he, no doubt, excels all others.
The Great Cleveland Minstrals in
cludes grand first part picture
painted and arranged, especially for
this company, besides an excellent
up-to-date oleo Of high class vaude-
vile acts. Among them Ted Sparks
who styles himself the Modern Min
strel," and he has just claims to the
title. He is very clever entertainer
and will introduce all his new songs
and funny sayings, and as the title of
his speciality is SO different, we may
expect some good things from him.
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DIED.
Louisa LaPoint.

Miss Louisa LaPoint, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius LaPoint,
of the town of Hodges, died at the
home of her parents on Tuesday,
February 9th, of a complication of
diseases, principal among which was
heart troubles: The young lady was
never in good health but has been
patiently suffered for the past twelve
years better and worse at times but
gradually sinking since last summer.
The LaPoint family are among the
recent settlers of this county but this
fact does not detract from the sym.
pathy which their neighbors extend
to them in the loss Of daughter who
was able to uncomplainingIy bear
long drawn out sickness.
The funeral was held from the
Catholic church on Thursday and
was attended by large number of
sympathizing friends.
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hrs. Ole Lystad.

Mrs. Ole Lystad, aged % years,
died at her home yesterday morning
at three o'clock. She has been sick
only two weeks, nervous disorders hav-
ing been brought on by the strain
which she has been under in taking
care of her sick family. After bring
ing them through an attack of the
measles, three of the children were
taken down with pneumonia, and the
extra work and worry proved too
much for the strength Of the mother
and yesterday morning she paid the
sum of motherly devotion when her
overworked body and mind sue
cumbed to the strain which proved
too great.
Mrs, Lystad leaves five children
and husband,to whom much sympa
thy i extended in their great sorrow.
The oldest of the children is only
eight years and the youngest, one
and half years. Deceased was a
woman of warm sympathies. whose
loss will be mourned by large circle
# friends.
The funeral will be held from the
Norwegian Lutheran Synod church
at two O'Clock this afternoon.
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Tennessee NTarksmanshipo

A warn is told in Manila, and It con-
Germs the prison and two Tennessee
volunteers. A Filipino convict had
climbed the prison wall and was run
ming for dear life through the open.
Two long legged Tennesseeans were
on guard duty. They kneeled to 1re.
"I don't guess it's more than 3oe
wards" said one quietly. :
"I reckon it's most 500," said the
other as if he were discussing the
weather.
The prisoner was running like deer
and RAPIDLY approaching the under
growth around innumerable little nuts,
where he would be safe.
"Call 1t AGO." suggested the hrst
Tennesseean, in conciliatory tone.
They adjusted their sights, aimed
and fred. The escaping convict 1eil'
and the two Tennesseeans Went oul 10
bring in what was left Of him. >.''-'
"1f he's hit in the head it's my shot, :"
said one.
"I aimed low, acco'din' to amy reg"
ulations," drawled the other.
The convict was found with one
bullet through the back of his head
and another through the lower end OF
his spine. They know how to shoot
in the mountains of Tennessee-Har-
per's Weekly. -.
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meteorological Record for February.

Meteorological Record for February.
February was genuine Minnesota
winter weather excepting the lack Of
storms. The month was two degrees
colder than the average for fifteen
years and two degrees warmer than
February of last year.
Daily observations gave the follow
results:
Mean temperature >of the month
727 degrees.
Maximum temperature for month,
36 degrees.
Minimum temperature for month,
20 degrees below zero. 9th.
Range of month, Sc degrees.
Highest daily mean temperature,
27.5 degrees, 18th,
Lowest daily mean, rs degrees
below zero, 24th.
Total water deposit, Z inches.
Total snow fall, 4 i inches.
Prevailing winds were from the
northwest.
Comparative temperatures for Feb
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Forgot 1t Wasn't Leap Year.

While A. L. Stenger was in st.
Paul this week, he sent card to his
accommodating neighbors, Olson &
Long, requesting them to change the
card on his door to read, "Will be
back Feb. 29th." The aforesaid ac-
commodating neighbors did as they
we're directed but corrected the
chronological data Of the genial judge
by making the card read, "Wll be
back Feb. 18th, 1904. "
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-03-03
mig PRICES for Animals.

The biggest price ever given for a
horse was s15o,0oO, when Ormonde,
once the property Of the Duke OF
westminster, was bought for that sum
nv a California millionaire. The fam
ons winner Of the Derby. st. Leger and
the Two Thousand Guineas. in one
wear was recently sold for $105, ,O03--
Galtee, More. The most valuable col
lie dog known is owned by Mr.. Meg
son. of Manchester, who gave $500
for him. He is the finest dog Of his
kind that has ever been reared, and
has taken forty-eight prizes at vari-
GUS shows. Perhaps the most expen-
sive fowl ever heard of is game
cock named Peter Jackson, belonging
to a gentleman in Plymouth. This
bird has been known to fight under
a bet of 100000 to pinch of snuff.
Needless to say he won it. His own
er has refused $4,000 for him.-Tit-
Bits.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-03-03
Village Caucus.

There will DO caucus held at the
Court House in the village of Morris,
Stevens county, Minnesota, on Satur-
day evening, March 10th, 1900, at z 80
o'clock for the purpose of placing in
nomination village officers to be
be elected at the annual election to be
held March 13, 1900.
Morris, MINI, February 26, 1900.
J. A. CAMPBELL,
j. j. MoCANNEY,
ERIoK PETERSON.
Village Committee.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-03-03
G.enwood Debate.

The High School debaters after
carefully reading up both sides Of the
British-Boer controversy have de-
cided to take the affirmative or. Brit
ish side of the question, in the debate
with the Glenwood school.
It has now been definitely decided
that the debate will be held on Fri
day evening, March Both.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-03-03
MARRIED..
rlcDonald--Golden.

Mr.. John Mcdonald and Miss
Gertie Golden, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Golden, were married
at the home of the brides parents at
Chokio, on Monday, February 26th.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. w. D. Ogg, the new Congrega-
tional minister at Chokio.
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hrs. Margareta Nelson.

Nus. Margareta Nelson. of Cyrus,
died at her home on Wednesday,
February 28th, from consumption,
She leaves four grown children,
Nicholas, Carl, Nellie and Emily. all
of whom live in Cyrus, except
Nicholas who lives in Saltwater.
The funeral will be held from the
Cyrus church today, March 3rd. Rev.
polvin conducting the service.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-03-03
Framnas Caucus.

A caucus will be held at the school
house in District No. 2 in Framnas on
the 10th of March at two o'clock in
the afternoon 1900, tc nominate tow n
officers and to transact any business
that will core before the caucus.
Dated this 29th day of February,
A. D. 1900.
By order of the committee.
E. E. SoLsETH, SR., Sec.
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For Sale.

One 7 roomed house situated on
10th street, with good celler. never
falling 80 barrel cistern, 40 thrifty
shade trees twelve years old, new
barn "a by 26 16 foot studding, with
an excellent we'll within storm shed.
For particulars enquire Of
JOHN ]. P1MM,
Morris, MINI.
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For Sale.

In the village of Morris, Mimi,
Wishing to discontinue the black
smith business, I offer for sale my
shop and lot on Sixth street, with
tools, gasoline engine and etc. For
particulars enquire of
JOHN j. P1MN,
Morris, MINI.
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Card.

1, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a SO
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. also guarantee a
25 cent bottle . prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
44t26 j. Il. kRUEaER.
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For Sale.

The south half of Section 5, town
125, Range 43. For terms and price
write or call on w. j. PINNEY,
Willmar, Minn.
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Louisa Lundgrerl.

The sympathy of the community
has this week gone out to Mr.. and
Mrs, K. j. Lundren. After the whole
family of children having been aff1ic
ted with measles, elimination of sor
row was reached on Wednesday
evening when death suddenly re-
moved one Of the children, Louise,
aged ten years.
The funeral was held on Friday
afternoon from the Swedish Lutheran
church.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-03-03

D. T. WHEATON,,
Vol. observer, Weather Bureau,
Agricultural Dept, U. S.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-03-03

To Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jones the
sympathy of friends will be extended
in their loss of their baby on Monday.
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Born.

: To Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Rascher, on
Friday, February 23rd, son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
A Farm Or A Factory.

Nhen you buy farm, or build a
factory, it is natural to consider all
conditions, and to locate to the very
best advantage. In the northern
portion Of Wisconsin there lies vast
stretch of undeveloped or partially
developed country. which is awaitinS
the settler and manufacturer to turn
1t into prOductiyeneSs and wealth.
thousands of acres of rich lands
covered with fine hardwood timber are
open to the settler, who can obtain as
much as he desires at very reasona BILE
hgures and upon easy terms. Improve
mentS, such as school houses and room
are being pushed and ten years of
progress will make an astonishing
change.
The earth'S rich deposits of iron ore,
clay, kaOlin and mari, together with
hardwood timber, easily supply the
wants OF the manufacturer and offer
a nne lnducement for the location of a
plant or factory.
Ihe W1scOnSin'Railway Co., running
through this rich timber and mineral
belt, has opened it to the world by
offering quick and cheap transit to
the principal markets of the country.
Ii you are interested, complete deS-
crlptlons, maps and pamphlets will be
sent upon application to W. H. Killen,
Land & Industrial Commissioner,
Colby y Abbot building, Milwaukee,
Wls.-BurtOn johnson, G. F. A, Jas.
{. Pond, e. ?. A, Milwaukee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
Death of Inhn Starr.

Again we are called upon to chron-
icle the death of one of Wood cOunty'S
old and respected citizens. A tele-
gram received here Thursday evening,
announced the death Of John Starr of
WashburD, at 2:30 O'Clock, Thursday
afternoon, January II. The news
caused great sorrow among his
relatives and many old time friends.
Mr.. Starr had a very unsuccessful
surgical operation performed two
months ago, and has been gradually
failing ever since until death came as
relief to his many sutferings.
Mr.. Starr came to Wood county in
the year 1859 from Canada and was
one of the old pioneers of this state.
Fourteen years ago he moved his
family to WaShburn. where he has
since resided.
Funeral services were held at the
Catholic church in WaShburn. There
is left to mourn his loss as follows: d
wife and six children, Mrs. J. d.
Graham, Mrs. Ella LaBreche, James,
John, William and Edward Starr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
Green Bdy & Western RQiIWQd
Tribute from the South.

From the New Orleans Times-Democr. IL
Apropos of all this. and other. news rom
Paris. we take this opportunity to express
our admiration of the extremely able and
interesting news service from Paris and from
London which THE Chicago Tribune - has
been running daily in its columns for several
months past. Several of the New York dailies
have excellent cable letters from London and
sometimes other European capita:5 in their
Gunday issues. but they appear as rule only
Jnce week the brief dispatches which they
get on the other days Of the week nct amount
ing to much in the way of al Ineligible and
ADEQUATE presentation of E-ronsan news.
" The Chicago Tribune's foreign service
signed " Grace Corneau " from Paris and
" II. J. Whigham - from London taking il
all the week around. is u long way ahead Of
the foreign news service CT any Of the New
York papers.
had for years a dsservedIy high reputation
for presenting their readers with news of in
terest from foreign parts and the public will
not fcrget its Indebtedness 20 them on that
account But it is beyond dispute that the
star Of Journalism is Westward taking it's
way. and that the journalism CT Chicago is
beginning to be the metropolitan Journalism
OF the present, and will certainly be- if things
move as they. are moving &now, the metro
poHtan Journalism of the future. We do not
9 The Chicago Tribune" but, apart from its
pe!lcs II Is, in our opinion. superior TO any
e To- 1he New York papers Not only is its for
states. but its home news service covers the
country with a fulness to which the New
DIX papers are strangers. The Tribune's -
eaal ION iast sunday must have caused qualns
a journalistic effort to which Hitherto none
OF the Gotnam papers has been equal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
Union Installation Service

Grand Rapids lodge No. 12S, f. and
\. M. and Rainbow Chapter No 81,
Order Eastern Star held their install
lation services together Wednesday
night. About 90 persons were present
and witnessed the work. The Eastern
Star officers were installed first by
Mrs. A. L. FOntaine and the Masonic
officers by Geo. NJ. Hill. At the close
of the installation the ladies of the
Eastern Star served banquet that
eXcelled, in variety and quality. all
former attempts in this line. The
ladies know how to cater to the good
graces of the brethren by tempting
their appetites. All went away
satisfied.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-18
Notice tn Creditors

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate
In the matter of the Estate of Jast Bissig,
deceased
Letters of administration on the estate Of said
Jast Bissig, deceased, having been granted
and issued to Andrew Bissig on the 10th day of
january, 1900, it is now at this special term of
this court,
0RDE RED, that all creditors of said Jast
Bissig, deceased, do present their claims for
examination and allowance TO this Court on or
before the 4th day ofSeptember 1900. which time
Is hereby allowed and limited for that purpose
ORDERED FURTHER, that the claims and de-
mands of all persons against said deceased be
presented to, received, examined and adjusted
by this court at the regular terms thereof to be
held at the probate office in the city of Grand
Rapids. in SAID county, on the first Tuesday,
being the 9Th day Of June. 1900, and the first
tuesday, being the 18th day OF September, 1900
AID II Is Further ORDERED. That notice Of
the time and place at which said claims and de-
mands viii be received examined and adjusted
as aforesaid, and of the time limited for creditors
TO present their claims, be given by publishing
copy of this order and notice for four success
sive weeks in the Wood County Reporter,
weekly newspaper published at the city of
Grand Rapids. in said county, the first publica-
ton TO be within ten days from the date OF the
order.
Dated January 16, 1900
BY the Court, JOHN A. GAYNOR
County Judge.