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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe New Era, 1884-08-15, Page 4r• rs fat t auvertio t Mtn♦ Seed wheat --•H. Road. - Lake .excursiona—W. Jackson. Cliaton Woollen Mills -David Graham, Western Fair—Geo, SfcBroom. Hullett Voters' listseJas. Braithwaite. Who's your hatter—W. Jackson. Pure spices—Palliser do 00. Medicutea—Ayer & Co. Boys and girls wanted—E. Corbett. Clinton tw" t OFFICIAL ,PAPER OF THE COUNTY . FRIDAY, AUGUST 15,1884; THE WHEAT WEED, It is quite natural for the farmer,, now that he has been favored with�a heavy crop of wheat and secured it in first-class condition, to express a desire to know what the prospects are as- to prices, and whether it would be wise to sell now or. hold on for a rise. As Canada has had to import duringthe past yearfor'home con- sumption, it may truthfully be supposed that her storehouses are tolerably bare, and that the demand for immediate local consumption would be brisk, causing the payment of slightly higher prices than the markets of the world would warrant, thus those who threshed first and broughttheir wheat to market got the top price, rang- ing from 95 cents to $L00 ; but itis not at all likely those figures will be. again paid for some time. That our readers may have an opportunity offurming their own judgment of the prospect before them,• we. give the following figures, whieh have been compiled by a correspondent of ,the New York Sun, who concludes that from the facts thus presented that prices are likely .to rule exceedingly low. The wheat crop of the United States is estimated at 520,- 000,000 20;000,000 bushels. The reserve of old wheat on hand amounts to 40,000,000 bushels, making a total of 560,000,Q00 bushels. The home demand is 255,000,000 bushels for food, 40,000,000 for seed; and a reserve of 50,000,000, making a total of 345,000,- 000 bushels. Deducting this from: the supply leaves a surplus of 215,000,000 for exportation. The requirements of Europe are estimated at 290,000,000 bushels. Of this, 50,000,000 will be supplied by Rus- sia, 40,000,000 by India, • and 20,000,000; by other countries, which leaves only a market for 90,000,000 bushels out of a sur- plus of 215,600,000. 1t will be seen that this calculation takes no notice of tire crop in Canada, which will be much larger than enough for home consumption. It. is quite possible that the price may fall to 75 cents per bushel. • Tux WOW' ACT • Ere long tate people of this county will he called upon to vete en the &tett Act, p . and a little dlseussion upoa the benefits, or otherwise, of the Act, many enable them to arrive ata decisiona# to how they should vote. The most generally expressed opinion is that the Act, on the whole, would be beneficial to the people. Many of our readers have had the privilege of listening to addressee on both sides -of the question, during the past few weeks. In these addresses a pertain amount of infer- mation would be given, but, with the ma- jority very little, in detail, would be re- membered, for the. reason. that few can correctly retain figures and statistics, in their mind for any length of time. We 'shall not deal with figures to any extent, but direct attention to the matter in other aspects, One of the favorite arguments of the Anti -Scott's. is that "prohibition increases the amount of liquor consumed," but ex perience•shows that this argument is 'not borne out, "Before the introduction of the Crooks Asst, Almpst every crossroad in the county rejoiced in its hotel, which. was 'kept, clot to meet the *ents'of travellers, so much as to supply the wants of the thirsty, Drinking habitsthen • prevailed to alarge extent, but the . introduction ef' the Crooks Act, (which is restrictive legis- lation as far as it goes,) . put a check on these. There is scarcely a man in the 'county,of 1 uron• who can say that as much liquor is consumed now as there' was then. But a. peculiarity of the liquor question, if we are to believe•; its advocates, is that it. is only • in respect; to temperance measures that a stimulus in given in an. opposite direction. They donot 'contend that murders become more common be, cause there is a law against murder, or diet thefts are more .numerous because it is illegal to steal, neither doh they take ex- ception to 'other, restrictive measures, or plead that they stimulate crime, because the. falsity of their assertions would be too apparent, but because ther arguments are not aIways-sreasily'met, they assert, without being. able to prove, that temper- ance legislation has a directly contrary effect to what is intended by it. • ( ODERICII Ye; Cr.1?T(1 t• The egnalization'ot Cuderich was recently reduced by Judge Tonus to.$875,000, and not• withstauding that fat,. •it is stiltnearly double that of Clinton, which, according to the NEW ERA, is "the centre of the nuiverse," and the most important town hi Huron.coun. ty.—Signal. . • The New ERA has not quite as large an opinion of itielt as the Signal apparently has of itself, and therefore Sever assumed that Clinton was the "centre' of the universe." We have, however, claimedthatClinton is the centre of the county.of Huron, that it' is. more 'easily accessible than Coderich, and theta should be the county town. Wo •still hold•to these opinions, and in discussing the relative advantages of Clinton over Goderiob, in this respect, we have assertedthat the for- mer is a progressive place, with the bright-• est commercial prospects before it, While the. ' latter is the contrary: Wehave repeatedly quoted facts in support of our assertion,which • the Sisirethas never (refuted, .for the: reason. that' it rennet do so. We know that" fully one.third of the residents of Goderiob would leave that place tomorrow if they could only sell their property at anything less than fifty psr cent discount. • i tis not necessary for us; however, to en• t:r fully into this subject, now: 13ut we would just like to ask, the Signalwhatfurther proof it wants of the decline of Godetich and advance of Clinton .than that given in • the equalized assessment. If the Judge 'Was jus. • tided in lowering Goderiob and increasing Clinton, by a large amount, he, at any rate, concludes that Goderich is going down 'hill. A farmer Mayor of (:oderich, several years • ago, put l ely slated that the proper place •for the county town was Clinton, and also ex• pressed tha,nbelief that the buildings would some clay be located there.. - That is precise= ly what we believe, and we..are working for itf not because it would benefit Clinton, bet because it•would be a decided advantage to the people of the whole county: ' Will the Signal tell us what it thinks the population of Goderieli would be if the conn. ty town was changed ? It . well .knows that fully one half would aootr depart; notwitli- standing the advantages of Being a lake port and the termini of :he railway. If they were transferred to Clinton, which they would be if . it was made county town, they • would cense the influx of many more, so that it would not be long before it was large enough for a city. if Lite Signal wishes to (llamas this 'matter on its motita, it will find us ready at a mo* meats ne,tee, . i0IFitK)tflI k'F rouvrtow. A. few days ago a large gathering of prominent political men, including mem- bers of the nobility parliament, represen tativee of colonies, &c., took place in old Louden,, for the purpose of discussing the question of the .federation of the Empire, and from the general tone of the speeches it is quite evident that thin matter is re- ceiving a good deal of attention, and that. erelong some disposition must be made of it. England, for many years, has been gradually extending her colonies and in- fluence :all over the world, and now scarce- ly anything can be done in any part of the world but'what the interests of Bri- tons: are affected, and it is only colonies, under. her foaterlpg care and protection that appear to proper, The rapid devel- opment of colonies into large provinces compels, the creationof a system of fed- eration or separate governments, for things cannot remain as they now are. If Eng- land, her colonies, and the United States, would enter into an arrangement whereby all difficulties might be disposed be ,and settled by arbitration, the Amalie Saxon race would then, comparatively, rule the world,. •,The plea advanced b}.soriee, tliat .tnder. the Scott Act, men will be led to perjure themselves, is one that places the liquor party in an unfavorablelight. •It certain- ly;will not be. the 'temperance men who willviolate the law, .and perjure thein - selves to escane punishment, but ; if it is done, it .must of necessity be by those -who' love their glass and are bound to have it: A good many men.' are just as willing:.to perjure themselves' now .as 'there will be under•the Scott Act. • The argunientthat..tnen cannot.be' made better by'an .Act of Parliament;. is so ut- terly at variance with :What experience proves to be the case, that it is needless to refer to it. Every bl w bearing on the general well-being of the community must have a tendency to make the members of it more moral, because; to e . large extent, in those; placeswhere law isenforced, the people are law-abiding. • Since the beginning of the turmoil.. in England about the House of Lords, one or two prominent London papers . have published articles said to be inspired by the Prince of Wales, whohas, at least up to this time, , succeeded in concealing his Political opinions, in which is manifested a leaning towards the popular side. It 18 possible there may be some truth in the Prince becoming a little more demonstra- tive in political 'tatters, for he' cannot be blind to the spirit of the times, ' which are wholly towards Democracy, and he well knows that if the Lords are too stubborn, they: may cause the overthrow of the pre- sent order of—political 'tatters, and it is quite 'natural to :suppose that he would like any organic change to be deferred till after his time,, and the only way to pre R vent it is to yield in matters that are not of material •importance in support of 'a limited monarchy. : The Scott Act may not be a perfect: piece of temperance legislation. ► ery few regard it as such, and certainly no one claims that it is.. But it is admitted to be Beautiful Summer Goods. QRGANDY MUSLIMS, Winn PKS FANCY Pa*NTS, FANCY SA'rEENS in Blue and White' Cheeks, Pink and White Checks, Black and White Checks, and'Black Spots. ScoTvvn GINGHAMS, new designs. LADIES PARASOLS, plain and anat. New LACE TIES and COLLARR, ne'w LINEN COLLARS.. NUN'S VEILING, for dresses, all. colors. CASHMERES for dresses; all shades and colors. Cao1MPTON'a COR,ALINE CORSETS, Cnearroit's 0 K CORSETS. BALils .SIDE-SeatNet CORSETS. Madam Duval's CORDED BAND CORSETS. • Roth' the Mllllnery "and Mantl Departments In full swing.. CARPETS --the finest selection west of Toronto, in Allt- Qosl, Union, Hemp, Tapestry and Brussels. 10 Ales of C07'TOl�Fi3, just i GLOVES & ,HOSIEEY—two cases .10 Bales of SHIRTINGS, DUC.ICI jusbi�n, the greatest bargains in the trade. and DENIMS, just avrived.. ; g :ni et. Z`ermtg R,ighit. tlG-oods i oi><ght rot.Iii''.:' -19 Prices� Gash and marked. at ,pric'es' 'hien defy eomlpetition.. Lai:4W BLACK Hoii, (.txlILDnEN's 13, HOSE,.1vADXES anti OEULDREN'S Ho' color$.. Mer•1's STRAW HATS, Boy's 57' HATS, MEN's. FELT HATS, .r, FELT HATS. GENT'S TIES, WIKCTn TIES. SIIiRTS, COLLARS, CUFFS 3 Cases of TWEEDS just. in • l'xr contest in Lennox ' to fill the place itt the Ontario Legislature, aCaut 'by the death of Mr, Roe, will be short and sharp. Nomi- nation day Las been . fixed for the iSth inst., and the election an the 28th. There appears to be good prospects that the riding will be redeemed by Mr. Hawley, who is making a m tst ss aeaafttl Canvass. the best of its kind• yet .passed: People. have had a long trial of the license s•ys-. tem, and While it has 'held in check the sale of liquor, iery few will ,claim that it has made. much ,change for the better. Temperance people have this argument in their favor, that the more thoroughly the law is observed and enforced,' the :more' noticeable are the advantages of enact- ments of this nature. It is a rare thing that evil follows. the :introduction or enforce- ment of a moral law.. The question 'really resolves itself into this—will the passage.of..the Scott Act be an advantage'or will it net? ' There are very, Dew, if any, but what will, admit that. excessivedrinking iS wrong ,_where to draw the line between excess and nitidera- tion is a diff cult feat with them, for what maybe moderation for one •individual twill. not be With another, and as drinking in excess is always preceded by moderate drinking, it .would, 'perhaps, be just as well to draw the line there—to stop before moderation is reached. WE SELL FOR CASH.' WE SELL FOR BUTTER AND EGOS. WE SELL ON CREDIT TO 000D. ME WE GIVE FIVE PER CENT' DISCOUNT FOR CASH. state of later John Rodgen€. Dry Goods. Palace of Chi, ,toys and Eurax County.. TEE MAN who tries to crest; a railway track with a team of horses; ahead of a train, is . becoming nearly as common as the fol who "didn't know it was loaded," audthe"restiltis generally the same. At Shenandoah, recently,''four persons•: were killed bythe.,foolishnress of a man who thought he could drive. faster than a train could; run. •.Ovtrvas's.EKED cotemporaries of the Reform persuasion. in this county •are condemning the recent change in the Castoms'.departwant in Goderioh This was to. be expected, .of conrse.—Star,. . And if the editor of the Star were honest enough to speak his own•mind lre would eon. demo it, ton. It: as:.e shabby actOn the part, of::tbe government, and we challenge the Star to shote it otherwise. There are a lot of Tory editors who are Such Servile . supporters of the present .governutent • that they would even allow themselves to be booted :by the Premier, without resenting it, and' we are afraid our'esteemed friend of the Star_ie one of these. THE nomination of Mt George. Black- stock, of Toro nto; 'as the Conservative can- dilate for Lennox, calls up a circumstance Which we do not think has yet appeared in print.;. When quite a young mau and residing, if: weniistake.not, in Oeltnwa or Whitby, he was very fond of using a rifle, but was.a lamentably peor.shot. One day; • Our readers should not have much diffi- culty in deciding how they will vote, as the question in almost every shape has been , before them for years. There is scarcely a family in the county but has suffered loss, directly or indirectly, through the use of intoxicants. If a .similar„],oss Gan be guarded against in the future by the adoption of the Scott Aet, then it is 'the duty of every individual who' has 'the welfare of his fellowmen At heart, to vote in: favor of it, We would like to see the measure adopted by a large .majority, if it is adopted at all, as the .majority one way' or another will detetniine public sena tintent hereon. ----• while , practising, the bullet_ missed' its mark, bill hit, :insteadf ;a team of carriage horses belonging to the'Gibbs family; kil'1- ingone of the, horses • and wounding the other. As theywere worth $500, and Blackstock was then only .a poor law' student, be concluded that 'rifle . practise was too. expensi.ve,a sport forhim 'to, in- dulge in The ' nomination for West • Ontario Dominion election will take place on the 22nd inst., and polling on the 29th. The official: returns of the Muskoka election • wnade-at :•Braeebridge on 'Weds nesday, gives:H . Dill, (Reformer) 127 majoriti; •• The arrangements for the demonstration in honor of Mr. Mowat are now well un- der way. A circularfrom the General Secretary says it is proposed that all the Reform Associations' of every, constituen- cy in tbe. Province send delegates to To- ronto, on Tuesday, Sept, 16th, to aesist'in' the .welcome that will be accorded to the Premier of Ontario, in the Queen's Park, that afternoon: An oppotunity will be afforded for the presentation of addresses from each of the County Associations: It is expected that the officers of each Coun- ty Association will attend to the organi- zation of the deputations in their respec- tive, localities. In the. evening a grand banquet Will be tenderdd'"to the honorable gentteman in the pav llion of the horti- cultural Gardens. Arthur Richard Wellesley, Duke of' Wellington, who dropped dead at a rail- e—w-av-••station in Brighton, England, on Wednesday, was the second of that line, his father, the distingufshed;militaty com- mander, having received his Dukedom as a reward for signal services perforated iu behalf of the British nation, The deceas- ed, who was well • advanced in.years, :re. cently edited seventeen volumes of his father's despatches and memoranda. Ile ,never took avery active part in public of - fairs. Guraart'u has this year the names of 137.. femslas• On the voter's lista. Now „if some' gootl•lookieg unmarried than can be brought out at the next municipal eontost, bis election will be as$urtii. Ilut, hold on. .This is im• possibleees al: the gcod•loeking nien there are married:, BORN. lltr,r„—On the 10th inst., the wife of Mr. Gen. Hill, base line, of a daughter. tvjAt.r g.--1n.1llyth, on the 8th inst., ,the with of Mr. Sas. Magee, of a Bon. A1'wrrriiitat,.-'--7n element en the 3M ins'„ the wife of i)lr. As, 'Veitehell.. of a ilan ebter, 'i CM1 0 Kofi ziza For dune te Jncx '. J/4/y. .6 CRAIB'S. Attraction . '' No. About 2000 yards of Sr,rss E>tBBoioERY at less than they could be laouglit, ,..whOleaale. • Attraction No. An assorted'l'otof' PARASOLS: from .25e. upwards {just arrived) end bought at. - a big discount for cash, enabling us to quote less than• wholesale prices ,Attraction No. .11! A view' lot ' of LISLE AND SILK 'GLOVES, ,froira 5c. ul»iard's,. inenufaeturer's prices. 0. Attraction No. 4 ' . » being • less than .. A new: lot of M:ustae, ne Sears and SPOTTED IftfilLTNS, •ranging froti 101e upwards, 'worth iti half mere, in:the regular :way: Attraction No. Our 1 ue of BLACK IUs..' having been: completely sold, we have at $1,;:2E and '$l.68, replaced 'heti. "They 'cannot bebougiat elsewhere for less time $1.70 and $2.60. Attraction . No. 6 . Tlie• balance ofeout line of SUIVIM, + R• DRESS GOODS, at:ten per cent less than wnolesatle prices: To make Alia' understood:We need only say that'thio is our last summer in business in Clinton, Make a note of it. • Attraction No 7 • • ' i • ance of out• stook of Bxbssr;ts TA:essTaYr.. �dOr:-and Ilatrt 'The etattte hal.:, ' : , CARPETS, ten per.eentless than. cost; Wo•dont want a: single yard 'carried ovoi July. Partners, bring' in tt couple of tubs of: butter; and buy one of': them. Make.yone .home attractive.. . .Attra do No,: 8 *The best`COT'I'ON SHIRTINGS for 121e, usual price 170. Best TICKING 24c: usual price 30c, .SPLENDID COTTON TWEED 16e., usual price, 25e, 2000, yards of COTTON at less then current wholesale prices.. Aittractif on .S,•- `ecai tor: Farmers ,More goods for two lbs of Butter at our store than can be bought in the rev - ler. way for three lbs., in this county. Look in, we will be pleased •toy show' -you h1uough. BUTTER AND EGGS TAKEN At; ()ASR. ' • • • All goods are sold at ef t. and in many cases ess....than current wholesales rates. 0, (�” 1 ,t.