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Home My WebLink AboutThe New Era, 1884-07-18, Page 4gate 441it t#1gi* kept gig red14eti9Up--Chris. Dickson. Large•assortmen't of hats --..ill►. Jack sea. The big 240 'ay 8e Wiseman. Greater',redµctiona•—Thos, Jackson; & Son Toronto Excursion—G. T. R. Mortgage sale—O. A. Hartt, Notice to dog owners --John .Callander. Tenders wanted --W. H. Horses for sale—J.. Brunsdon. Clinton voter's list—John Callander. Gem..fruit jars—S, Palliser & Co.. arc r)i gZx�ct ear OFEICI L PAPER OFTRE ,COUNTY FRIDAY, JULY 18. 1884. . W# N WHLTE'S. ,RANT. • TIII1 CONSPIRACY CASE. i r. �,':O7ZzpereolOci Topical On Monday last the Royal Commission in 'rconspiracy appointed to enquire into the con p y case commenced its sittings at Toronto. A very large number .of witnesses bave to be examined, audit is quite probable that l the investigation will last for several week*, et any rate. The object of the commission is to find out all particulars relating to the matter. Even if the con- spirators are by them found to be guilty ged against auist hem, the of all that' is char a Ahem, commission have no power to impose a penalty or inflict punishment. All that they can do is to report the result of their investigation to the House, ,and their ex- amination will really make no difference to the legal trial, except in so far as, the evidence adduced niay influence public opinion. It is certainly to be hoped that the matter will be probed to the bottom. Mr. Meredith, at the openingof the -case,. demanded an opportunity of "fishing for evidence" against the membersof the Government, in connection with alleged irregularities on their part, but this the Commission refused, on the ground that he represented ne individual in the case, and they would not recognise any politi- cal party. The examination so far has not differed materially frbm the previous .police court trial, except that further evil-. deuce has been elecited confirming what has already transpired. The following from the Toronto World; The announcement made that Itl:r. John White, M. P. for East Hastings, would attend the Orange celebration here and Actress them, caused many to be present that do not generally attend such. gather- ings, These went expressly to hear him, and it would almost appear as if he was aware of this fact, and therefore gave ut- terance to such language as he thought would be productive of the most political good to his party. Notwithstanding Mr. Farrow's denunciation of those who said the Orange society was a political one, Mr. White acted -throughout as if he con-. sidered it not only. a political one, but that the gathering was for ptrely political purposes, and that it was bis duty to make the most of it in that direction. Know- ing, as he did, that no reply or contradic- tion would be glade to him, he was not. • sparing in his insinuations,charges and assertions against Messrs. Blake, Cart- wright, Cameron and McMillan iii •par- ticular, and the Reform 'party in general. 'It was a great crime for Mr.. Cameron to purchase vessels and ornaments for Roman Catholic churches, but no crime for Mr. White to vote for the incorpora- tion of Catholic institutions, which Mr. Farrow confessed that he and Mr. White" did, ren some twenty or more occasions, and for which'he craved the pardon of his fellow Orangemen, hoping they would grant it as he had stopped that' folly when he found out that the French Catholics, would net favor him with one vote. An. Orangeman on the platform had the bold- ness to say, " Yes, you have stopped after, all the damage has been done."„ Mr. White thought no damage could be done by 'lauding Mr. Mackenzie; which he did, as being one of the most honest men he ever knew, having been intimate with him for fifteen years. It is said the character of a man mays lie known by the company he keeps,,;; think it is: a. good criterion to go -hY,' judging the company a, malt,, M S to:eatimate it by •the character Ii1 1p 114 held in the ito considers Mr• community; ' Mackenzie a vexy,,wothy, man and patri- otic; then Mr. Maclrenzie's chosen friends and political associates cannot be other than geed men and true patriots. Mr. White's object was to :poison .the 'minds of' any that were favorabte to Mr. Blake and the Reform cause, but he over- shot the mark by a long way. We do net know what effect it had upon his fellow Orangemen, but we do know that several who have no particular Jove for Blake, •or • tlie'course he pursues, thought his speech an exhibition of great cowardice' and po- 'itical clap -trap, and we think the associ- ation generally would have preferred to hear hien speak of the benefits accruing from the order, without pouring out such. a tirade of uncalledfor abuse upon parties who wero not present to defend them- selves,mand who, had they been present, would have compelled hirci to eat his own words in the meekest nig os ible. �_- T1115 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE4 • • The Convention of Democrats at Chi cago concluded its labors on Friday, amidst scents of the wildest excitement; Governor Cleveland, of New York state,, being chosen the candidate for :Presi- dent, and Thomas A. Hendric s,. of Indi- ana, for. vice-president..:When. the -an. nouncement of these names was made to the convention, the demonst ation that succeeded surpassed in vehe ehce and enthusiasm any similar scenethat had taken place during the eventfulday.. The band played a number of patriotic airs, end- ing with "Auld Lang Syne;' he chorus being rendered by several thou anclvoices. `Then the band struck up "Old Hundred." This wasfollowed by the muse and song of "God Save the Queen," and then again "Home Sweet Home." The nomination of Cleveland gives the Democratic party an exceptionally strops elan, perhaps the strongest they could -get. In very Sense he is a self-made man, rising ,y industry . • and ability to his present position. One great advantage in his favor is.that his previous record is without stain. Of course it is useless to speculate on bis chances. The indications are favor- able to his election, and like s not elect- ed, it will not be because. a •la not in.: every way qualified for the h norable po- sition of presideut'of the neighboring, re- public, which has Conservative leaning's, is op- portune: The Conservative party is making a mis- take in treating the bribery commission as they are doing. •.They are ignoring it, questioning its jurisdiction, doubting its - constitutionality. But. it is there. it is making the inquiry and it, is going to. make a report, and ;depend upon it the re- port that William Proudfoot.and his .col- leagues pit their name to will be a docu- ment of facts and findings that the public will accept. If they are against certain Conservatives they' will net be able to crawl out of any technical small holes. They' will have• to fade the facts,. The Conservative party, it would appear to us is making a mistake in trying to • make a pparty. business out of charges against in- dividual members of the party. Far bet- ter for the party if Wilkinson, Bunting, Meek and their followers are guilty, that they should go by the board. ,But•per baps that is the.yery genie that Sir John has in his mind, if he takes :any interest in the case.. The Rev. Mr. r r Morrow, whois roengaged by the Huron County Scott ct Assicia-, tion, is billed to speak at Blyth to -night (Friday) and in Seaforth Saturday night. Herrin preach in the Presbyterian church, Seaforth, Sunday morning, and in the Rattenburystreet Methodist church, Clin- ton,, Sunday evening... His route for next week is as follows;—Monday, 21st, Brus- sels; Tuesday, 22nd, Gerrie; Wednesday,. 23rd, Lanes, i Ashfield; Thursday, 24th, Clinton, town hall; Friday, 25th; Varna; Saturday, 28th, Wilkinson', corners. He will preach in Goderich on Sunday, 27th, and, hold the concluding meeting of the series at Goderich, on Monday evening 28th. It is expected that Mr. - Moir, of Exeter, will be present at these meetings,. to represent the anti -temperance party: The meetirg at Clinton, next Thursday evening, will be held in the town hall, when, we. have doubt, a bumper house will greet the speakers.. The announcement that a public meet- ing would be held in Drew's hall, Exeter, to discuss the merits of the ScottAct, drew aecrowded house on Monday. Many were compelled to stand, while about two bun, dredpfailed to gain admission at all, The chair was occupied by the Rev. Colin Fletcher, of the Thames road. Several clergymen and other prominent. citizens occupied seats on the platform. In , re- sponse to the. invitation to any represen- tative of the anti -temperance patty to take part -in the debate, Mr. George Moir, of the Reflector, took a place on the plat- form, amid great applause. The meetin was opened with prayer by the Rev. G.N,. A. F. T, Dixon, after which the chairman called upon the Rev. C. R. Morrow to ad- dress the meeting. Mr. Morrow spoke for thirty' -five minutes, urging upon the peo- ple the necessity of taking some steps to stop the crime of drunkenness, and argu- ing to pro9e that the Canada Temperance Act is an `effectual prohibitory measure within their reach. He was repeatedly applauded during the course of his speech, and when he sat down the cheers were deafening. Mr. Moir professed to be in • hearty sympathy with true temperance, though opposed to the so=called temper- ance people, who were agitating the pass- age of the Scott Act. He denounced' the Scott Act as' a. measure full of inconsis- tencies, arid which could not be enforced, He asserted that ale prohibitory laws,. wherever tried, had resulted in .failure, and always would result so, for there be- ing a demand for intoxicating liquors, that demand would be supplied in some- way. Such laws as the • Silcott Act must result in' the demoralization of the people, because they will be continually broken. and disrespected. Mr. Moir indulged in 'some insinuations' which roused :the in- dignation of Mr. Morrow, and that gen.-• tleman, when speaking the second time, put his case in a much stronger light than.. at first, and conclusively.proved that mis- representation, of which he had been ac- cused, was quite monopolised by the op- posite party. Mr.'Moir speaks well, but is no match for Mr. 'Morrow, who is thor- oughly posted on the temperance .ques- tion, and isa powerful speaker. At the close` of the debate, a vote was taken, which resulted in at least two• to' one in favor 6f the adoption of the Scott Act. Very good order was maintained through. the debate, though Mr. Morrow was seve- ral times interrupted during the course of his closing address.- The meeting broke up ata little after 11 o'clock. eautiful ORGANDY MUSLINS,. WHIT, PES FAxcx PRINTS, FANCY SATEELIS in Blue and White Cheeks; Pink and White Checks, Black and White Checks, and Black Spots, Saoxoz GINOHAMS; new designs. LADIES PARASOLS, plain'and fancy, New LACE 'TIES and COLLARS, new LINEN COLLARS.. NUN'S VEILING, for dresses,\all colors. • CASHMERES for dresses, all shades and colors. •CRoniexox's CORALINE CORSETS.. CROIIPTox's 0 K CORSETS. Beres SIDE -SPRINT . CORSETS, Madam Duval's CORDED BAND CORSETS. Both the Millinery and Mantle Departments in full swing. • • nest selection west of Toronto, �in . 11 -wool, Union, Hemp, Tapestry and Brussels. a ' GLOVES & HOSIERY—two cases just in, .the greatest bargains in the trade. • Goods. Litmus BLAC$ ROSE, CHILDREN'S BLACK • HOSE, LADIES and CBtULDREN'a Ho8E all colors. MErr's STRAW HATS,. Box's STRAW EATS,. MEN'S FELT HATS, Box's FELT.HATS, GENT'S TIES, WHITE TIES, WHITE SHIRTS, COLLARS,: OLTFFS, die.. 3 Cases of TWEEDS just in. 10' Bales of COTTONS, just 1Q Bales of SHIRT INGS, DUCKS; • ra e. and DENIMS, ,lust arrived. Prices • "tight. Terms .ice hi, Freed, L ug ht for XV -et Cath: and marked at prices which defy competition.. f WE SELL FOR CASH. WE SELL FOR BUTTER AND EGGS, WE SELL ON CREDIT TO GOOD MEN. WE GIVE FIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT NOR CASH, k a r m ti t s c c e e a 7 i h b Soars of the dailies are now discussing' the question "What is rnoneyf" In these days it would seem more pertinent.te en.; quire "Where is money?" • „-:, • FAnAtans need not look for high prices for grain this year, as the large amount grown in other. countries than this will keep prices down. If farmers get' good crops this will, in a measure, make up for the. low. prices, THE Liberal party gained avictory in Megantic. (Quebec) on Thursday, when Langeller was elected by .over: 40 of a majority. . The seat was held last session by Mr. 'Frechette, Conservative, who was disqualified. The:Tory papers used to lay great stress on interim.elec- tions:.. They.cannot take inuch.consola- tion out of this one. THE Gladstone government have pass-• ed a bill, in the House: of Commons, ex- tending the x-tend'ing..the franch'ise,but the House of Lords,•with thatobstructiveness charac- teristic:of them, refused to let the bill be-. Come law. If they persist in holding this position. the people will most : certainly either crush: thein or very materially cur- tail their power and privileges. The aris- tocratic element has always been oppoied to a popular extension of the franchise, but they liave eventually had to succumb: sees. How Sir Richard managed to manipu- late Mt. McMillan, of South Huron to in- duce him to resign is known only to a few; and, partakes somewhat of a privatebar- gain and sale, though every objectionable one on public grounds. In an article relatingg the opening of West Ontario for Mr J.D.Edgar, the Lon- don Free Press makes use of the'•foregoing paragraph. We venture to assert; that there is not half -a -dozen ..Conservatives even, in this connty, who believe_ :thy mean :insinuation: contained in the sen'- fence`. , TISERE are a terrible lot of fools in the worldiet, and the worst of it is thattheir foolery always results in injury to some one other than themselves. . At Cobourg thedother day one girl emptied a bottle Of vitrol over the head of another "jest for fun':and•the consequence was that the poor girl's face was fearfully burned. If tile "vitrol fool," the "didn't -know -it -was - loaded -fool" and'any other kind of a fool Wish to perpetrate a joke "just for fun," they should experiment upon themselves, and no One will express a regret if their. experimentshave the usual result. Tr' THE Tteturning'Oflicer in Muskoka has done what is reported of him, he has clearly exceeded his powers. It is stated that the Reform candidate was the only one nominated on Wednesday, within the hour legally allowed for; that purpose, and was properly declared elected. Some time after a number of Conservatives came along, and finding out how affairs stood, P1IESBYTERY OF RIIRO?t state of lateJ'o�in Hcdgeii.s, . Dry- C`oods Palace of Clinton -ass . -Huron, County. A regularmeeting of the Presbytery was held in Knox Church, Goderich, on Tuesday last, agreeable to •adjournment'. After 'some , routine, business, Rev, Mr. Barr, whose name was next in tri'rder. ori the roll, was appointed moderator for the ensuing six months:, The report of the dElegates to the. As - suably wasread and accepted Rev Mr. Pritchard, for the Home Mis- sion Committee, reported that:there was no change from last meeting with the ex ception of the removal of Mr. Turnbull. Rev. Mr. McCoy and Mr. Wm. Wilson were appointed a committee to audit the treasurer's. book. It Was agreed that the consideration of the aged and infirm: liminiater's fund. be deferred until next regular meeting. • The matter of Rev. Mr. Pattetson's'ar° rears in Bayfield was discussed, w}en . it was agreed that the Presbytery, :while disclaiming any responsibility' for such arrears, yet appoint Dr. Tire to bring the matter before the:. congregation. In the absence of Rev. Mr: Turnbull, owing to removal, Rev. Br. Lire was appointed Moderator of the Bayfield session. The report of the committee on -:the treasurer's books and accounts Was sub- mitted, showing everything to be correct. The report was•adopted. • The following resolution wasunani- mously adopted :—This._ Presbytery, in parting with Rev. J. A. Turnbull, for the last three years one of the pastors of Knox church, Goderich, and the congregations of Leeburn and Union church, Goderich township, desire to place, 'and- hereby do place .on record an, expression of their high esteem for him as a faithful and suc- cessful minister of the gospel, and as one who has approved himself to, his brethren in this Presbytery,, for the highly effective manner' is which he has ever discharged his duties as t member of this 'Court. The Presbytery,' while. deeply regretting his loss, follow hina to his new field of la- bor, with earnest wishes and prayers for his continued success in the Master's work. .: The question;ef Knox Church assistant pastorate in connection :with Leeburn and Goderich township charges, was taken up, a report being submitted by a delegation from each congregation. After discussion, it was moved by Rev. Mr. McLean, se-. Conded by Rey. Mr. Pritchard, that the Presbytery, having considered the 'res,olu-. tions forwarded by the congregations of Knox church, and: Leeburn and Goderich township charges, as to their intention not to call' a colleague, but to have a'stu-. dent or probationer as an assistant to Dr. Ure, 'agree to the proposal set forth, and in the event of any help being required by the country charges .from, the Assent- bly,then the Presbytery agrees to make such application.—Carried. ' The resignation of Mr. A,etteGillivray; as pastor of the Gaelic congregation, Gode- rich, was ..lead and laid\over until nest ). demanded the re -opening of the poll, meeting .of .Presbytery. Rev, Mr, Mc- which the Returning Officer foolishly ao- Donald find Mr, 1). D. Wilson, of Seaforth, ceded to, and a seoand candidate was put were appoentcd n comnlitten to interview thr emigrog'ation, .and report. up, Thc'outcome oftliie tvi111ikely' be ,I,hc 1're aytery than nclk'.;rne'i to meet that Mr. Dill, the Reforie candidate, will at 2lintnn the second Tuesday in Santee', be declared elected by acclamation. her, et 10 o'clock A.m. • r. 44 For Joe tg• Jul O'Sr • Jn�. GRAIB'S. r Attraction No. 1 About 2000 yards of Swiss EMBROIDERY at less' than they couldbe. bottght -wholesale. p, Attraction No. 2 An assorted lot of PARASOLS, :from 25e: upwards (just arrived) arid bought at. a big discount'for cash, enabling us to quote less than wholesale prices. Attraction `No.. 3 IA new' lot of LISLE AND SILK GLOVES, from. c. upwards, being . less than manufacturer's prices,. • • . Attraction No. -4. • A. lot of 117tusr ra I)E` Svnia and SPOTTED :\.fUSLINS Tall --itlg ft'om 10: o upwards,. woi•th•a half .rilofe,`in the regular way. Attraction No. Our line of BLL.CK`SILK having been completely sold, we leave at $1.28 and $1.68, replaced. them, They .cannot lie bought elsewhere for ,less than $1.75 and $2.60. Attraction . ' No. 6. The balance of out line of SUMMER DREJSS GOODS, at• ten per cent less than wholesale prices; aEo..make this understood. we need only say that this. is 'our last•summer in business 'in Clinton. ,.Make a roto of it. Attraction.: No...' The 'entire balance of our stock of .BRUSSELS, TAP'csnRY, Wool. and •HEDIP' CARPETS, ten per cent less than,oest.. 'We don't want a single yard carried over, July. Farmers,.__bing.._in a couple of tubs of butter, and buy one of. them. , . Make your home attractive. •• Attraction- No. 8 The hest' COTTON SHIRTINGS foe •1`.1.1,c, cusual kin17c, .:Best TICI(INO 246. usual price 80e, SPLENDID COTTON TWEED 16e., usual price; 26o. 2000 yards of COTTON at less. thait :current wholesale prices. Attraction Special for Fartn.ers .• More goods for two lbs of'Butter at our store than can be bought in the regi•, lar wayfer: three lbs., in:this-county:. bit in, we, will be pleased to show' you ,tluough. BUTTER AND EGGS TAtCEN AS CASI'T, .A.l goods are sold, a and in many cases to less than current wholesale rates. •