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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1894-09-07, Page 5" ' E WIN GL M '.TIMES, SEPTEMBER 7, 1894. • Travel in the Northwest, It is indeed surprising with what • ease ti person can ride upon swell a HOME 0 x THE \1 -ATS IN wlrld'It. DIs' contrivance, the spring of the staplings 'rANues Alts COMM) IN A LAND and the motion of the pony keeping Ix )1'IIICH RAILROADS ARE ti0\Ix:- up a constant rocking. When a WHAT soARrxe, river is reached the load is fastened to the pony's back and it is thus talc - In Ontario and Eastern Canada, en across in safety. This, of course, when one is desirous of reaching a is only used during the summer certain point, about all that is news- soasotl, for as soon as the ground is say is to step on board. a train of covered with snow the "jumper " is cars and tate locomotive does the rest; brought forth. This is a cross be - but in a country like the Canadian tween a sleigh and a toboggan and Northwest it is somewhat different. Proves an excellent mode of convey- races prove equally if not more in - Of course that country has conte rail- anco. teresting than many horse race meet - way accommodation, but it is chiefly TI2E DOG TRAIN. hags. W. Y. limited to the main lino of the Cana - But beyond all doubt the most dian Pacific and its branch lines, tete novel means of travel in vogue in latter of are mostly included the Northwest is the dog train. This in the territory y ofs Manitoba, and it pressed into cervico when long clis- sh gold the traveller's destination bo tames are to be made in winter a point any great distance from over a trackless country or across the these he is compelled to rely upon, many.sleds with which that country other means of transport, some of which are indeed most novel. Before abounds. Wore it not for this means the advent of the steam leers-., and of travel there are many settlements prior to the great movement from the that could not be reached at all dur- ing- Provinces to the Great Lone lug the long, hard winter, for even Land, some curious appliances were though a horse were able to secure a pressed into service in travelling.sure footing no shelter could be found p for him at nightfall, and he could not withstand the severe cold unprotect- ed. With the sleigh dog it is vastly different. Ile is always sure footed, no matter in what condition the roads are found, and he has the happy faculty of not only keeping himself warm but also his • master, The clog mostly used on these jour- neys is whatfs known as the " husky." He is not entirely a clog, for he is a warm. Not only in the clog train above describe, is rho canine pressed into service, for every boy in the Northwest towns has lds clog and sled, and. the faithful animals save their masters marry a long, cold, walk. All the city newspapers and • a great majority of the parcels from � stores are delivered by this recaps. The boys aro encouraged in the mat-; ter of training their dogs well by the Hudson's Bay Company, who hold annual dog races and for which splendid prizes are given, and these THE ON. C.tRT. Conspicuous among these was the Red River cart, than which a more ungainly vehicle could scarcely be found. Just who was the inventor of it no one seems to know, but it dates back long before the first Red River settlers landed with Lord Sel- kirk. It is made entirely of wood, not a vestige of iron or any other metal being used, and, after being cross between a mastiff or Newfound - accustomed to see vehicles of a more Newfound- land and a wolf, and they grow to improved nature trimmed and bolt-' be very large. In them can be eel together so fl", to withstand the found the sagacity of the dog and wear mid tear of travel, one nater- the endurance of the wolf, which ally wonders, how on earth the Red Proves a very happy combination. River cart hangs together. The He also very often inherits the sav- wheels are about six feet high and age nature of the wolf, which -c- are otherwise ponderous in proper- quires very severe measures to keep tion, being secured to the axle by it insubjection. For instance, this is means of a large wooden pin. The the daily routine through which he superstructure is a rack, built on the- must pass on a journey: At night principle of a corn crib, and is about lee is given one frozen fish of good four by six feet. in size. Very often size, which he devours at almost a this strange vehicle boasts of a single mouthful. In the morning he canopy top, but more frequently it is is taken out and given a good sound devoid of this luxury. The power ��'liipping. This may seem cruel, by which the traveller in this rig but it is the only means by which OS, w must be moved is allwhich i3 the savage nature can be kept down. harnessed up in about the same man- Ho is then made to travel all day ner as is a horse, with the exeeptioll without anything to eat, as he is of a bit, lines of ropes attached to a more faithful in his work and can halter being sufficient to guide the make better time when be is hungry, " prancing steed " in the proper although it .is the spell of hunger trail. This May seem a very curious that makeshimsavage. He is then way to travel in this ago of )even- fed again at night, and so he goes on tions, but many there are who find day to day. There are usually the Reel River ox cart very useful. fifrom ve or six of these animals to every The most highly esteemed governor- sleigh, and the loads which they sometimes haul are indeed enormous. The sleigh is a canoe placed on wide runnels, and is very unique in its construction. It is made perfectly water -tight, so that in case the train runs into an open space when cross- ing the lakes, the traveller can pad- dle himself and cargo safely across. When night overtakes the traveller away from any habitation, be .must needs fortify himself against the coke. This is done by digging a hole in the snow and covering the floor with rugs and blankets. A roof is made by means of the canon paddles cover- ed with a blanket and snow piled on top of that. The man then crawls into his abode for the night and his dogs after him, the latter being made to lie down around his bed and they along with himself are covered with robes. And thus the night is spent as comfortably aucl securely as one could wish. It is astonishing what long distances can be made by moans of the clog train. Some few winters ago the writer had the pleas- ure of a tills with a Church of Eng - eked as a horse usually docs in such land missionary who had travelled cases of emergency. Of course, as the roads are being graded and bridges built, the -ox cart is fast going out of fashion, but still it can • often be seen, even on the city mar- ket at Winnipeg. general in Canadian history—Lord Dufferin in company with Lady Dufferin, made the trip from Old Fort Garry. to the Stony Mountain Penitentiary in one of these carts, and.is account of the journey is • in- deed splendid reacting. The travel- ler in ono of these carts is never wanting for nvtdic, for the untiring energy with which it keeps up its squeak, squeak, squeak all along the journey, should satisfy the most exacting. Some few years ago all the freighting overland was done by means of these carts, and very often a train of from ten to fifteen carts drawn by as many oxen could be seen winding its weary way across the prairie with only one plan in charge, he directing the course of the foremost one and the others fol- lowing whither their leader went. Tho main reason for the use of the ox was the fact that many rivers and sloughs lay in the traveller's path, and the slow -going ox could be depended upon to draw its load through them without becoming ex - Brings comfort and innirc ement and tends to Ira '':.s: e+ '••yr.'.:b wht:n rightly use& 'Po Tamp r, writ r live bet- 11'HITIsCIIUItC1I, I ter thantahtvss;'kte:rjo;-lif()more, ~(illi ThePresbytery of Maitland met ' lost expond.0 w' 1, I•„ ;Toro. pr• ouptly at Whitechurch, August 30th. Rev. adapting the worin'a beat products to J. Malcolm, Moderator. There were the needs of phyaio:1 being, will attest present ten Ministers and two Elders. the vane to health cf t ,: pure liquid Mr. Andrew MaeNabb, M. A., la red ;,•, Sve prioc ere .s-1 nl .'.cast in tho licentiate of the Free Church of Its e:teclioneo is die to its presenting Scotland, having passed a highly satisfactory examination, was ordain- ed to the office of the holy ministry, and inducted into the pastoral charge of the united congregations of White- church and Langside. There was a large and attentive congregation present. Rev, G. Ballantyne, _of Molesworth, preached an able ser- mon. Rev. P. A. McLennan deliver- ed the charge to the Minister, in most solemn and appoprriate terms. Rev. D. Perrie gave suitable counsel to the assembled congregation.. The newly inducted pastor was introduced to the congregation and received from then a cordial welcome. In the evening, the congregation held a lawn social on the Manse grounds. Mr. IL D. Henderson occupied the chair. Tea and eatables in abundance were passed around, and after all were served, a pro- gramme, consisting of music, vccal and instrumental, recitations and short speeches, was rendered and much enjoyed. Mr. MacNabb is fortunate in the lot that has fallen to hint as Minister of Whitechurch and Langside, and we have no doubt the people are equally fortunate in the choice of Minister. May the coming years prove the truth of all this. all the way front Fort Churchill on Hudson's Bay to Winnipeg by this means, the distance being some eleven hundred miles, and the jour- ney being made in fourteen days, in- cluding a stop of a day and a half at Norwav House on Lake Winnipeg. AN INDIAN coy vrY ANCE% He was completely covered with furs The Indian very seldom has re- with the exception of his feet, and course to the ox cart, but, has a • con- a glance at his pedal extre2netics as veyanco that is peculiarly his own, they were covered would give one The antipathy for work which is a the impression that were all people most prominent eharactoristio of the I supplied with such enormous under - red man, is probably the inain standing the boot and shoe business. reason why be never turns his genius world be a much more extensive to the line of cart making, and the tttnde than it is. On inquiry the easiest possible way of accomplishing. writer was informed that three pairs =TAIL. Mr. J. McBurney, of the 12th con- cession of Ashfield, had a close call the other day. He was driving a load of grain into the barn, when sonic of the sheaves on which he was sitting, slipped off, throwing him un- der the waggon, •which passed over him, bruising hien very severely, but, fortunately, breaking. no bones. --On Friday evening last, a number of the friends of Mr. T. O'Neill, mail' clerk on the G. T. R., who has beeu speed- ing his vacation at home, assembled to bid him good-bye, previous to his return to work. A very pleasant thee was spent in dancing, music, &c., until a late hour. in tho form neat acceptah'a and pleas- ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly benef:ei:d properties of a perfect lax- ative ; effectually cleansing the system, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers Aid permanently curing constipation. t hos given satisfaction to millions and .lot with tho approval of the medical gofossion, because it acts on the Sid- noy-a, Livor and Bowels without weak- yaiug thein and ib is porfo tly free from very objectioeablo substance. Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug- gists in 750. bottles, but it is manu- factured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not accept any substitute if offered. Three Chatbamites Drowned. Chatham, Ont., Sept. 1—The three citizens of Chatham reported from Nortel Bay as having been drowned near Lake Nipissing left here about three weeks ago on a canoeing trip up the French River, from whence they intended to proceed by way of Lake Nippissing to North Bay. The last heard from them was at the mouth of the French River on Aug. 18, when they wrote to friends here that they were starting up the south branch of the river for Lake Nipissing. While their friends were naturally somewhat anxious at not hearing from them since no great alarm was felt as two of the party, Messrs. Christie and Rispin, were experienced canoeists and had taken the trip last year, accompanied by Mr. E. I3ell, L. L. B. The news of the accident is a great shock to this town, where the unfortunate men were well-known and respected citizens. Mr. D. M. Christie was the senior member of the legal firm of Christie & Lewis. barristers. lie was 40 years of ago and a bachelor. Arthur Northwood was a son of Mr John Northwood, and a graduate of Toronto University. He had been filling the position of science master at Owen Sound Collegiate Institute but had taken a new position in Ot- tawa Collegiate Institute, where • he was due on Tuesday next. George Rispin was a young roan 25 years of age and a brother of the Grand Trunk Railway city ticket agent in this city. The bodies aro believed to be those of Messrs. Christie and North- wood, Mr. Rispiu is still missing and was no doubt drowned at the same time as the others. BRUSSELS. There are several cases of typhoid fever in town at present. --Mr. G. A. Deadman has sent a splendid exhibit of honey to Toronto. The exhibit is put up in glass jars of different sizes, and will include about 1,200 pounds of honey. ---The Ronald Engine Work has also sent a fine exhibit to Toronto. It includes a large city fire engine, which throws, 1,000 gallons of water per minute ; a smaller engine, that throws about half that quantity ; a - chemical engine, and a hook and lad- der truck. Everything about them • has been got up in the very best style.—The races this week were well attended, and went off very well. Heart Disease Relieved in 30 Minutes. --All cases of organic or sym- pathetic heart disease relieved in 30 minutes and quickly cured, by Dr. Ag- new's Cure. Sold at Chisholm's Drug store, Wiugham. Drs. John Bray and Mr. John Bar- C 0•N S U P T 0 O N nard were at Winebam on Wednes- day attending the Foresters' district Is averted, or if too lato to meeting. ---Dir. Robt. Blanc was cal- avert it it is often cured and led to Ayr on Tuesday by the death z/,gays relieved bp' of a relative.—Mr. Thompson, the organizer for the Canf;dian Order of', Chosen Friends, will make an effort to establish a Council of that purely' ' Canadian benevolent and insurance! society in the village. --The Galt and Union base ball clubs aro playing in the village this afternoon.—A number WROXETER. his purpose is the one which ho in- of heavy woolen socks weworn, of the members of Court Wroxeter, variably uses. His conveyance is besides two pairs of re inoccasins. The Canadian Order of Foresters, paid constructed by means of two young inside pail• were perfectly dry, but the Court in Wingnam a fraternal 1 saplings fastened on either side of his the outside ones had been allowed to visit on Friday night last. 1 pony -.--for the Indian always has his S08 -K in water for a 'whole day mut pony—acid the tail enol, which drags then staid out in the cold another Gotilblaten, -r1 hoe used yourYe1- on the ground being fastened by a - day before they were put on. By low Oil and have found it unequallei cross bar. 'Upon this his load is tiedt,1this means the; cold was kept from tor burns, sprains, scalds, rheumatism,' on the top of which he climbs hitt• penetrating to that portion of the croup and golds,Alt who use it reeom- self, and the conveyance is Compreto, body which is so difficult to keep mend it, Mrs. Hight, Modrtreal, Quo. • bear: -=7.7311 the Cream cf Cod–liver Oil. Cures Coughs, Colds and Weak Lungs. physicians, the world over% endorse it. Don't be deceived by Sibstitutesi �pprt Dowas.11•11gtlls•At1Drtlgglets. 40 .4 6 M°=NTY' ----or TLIJ1 --.— GHEAP GASH STORE, during July and August AllinEILOLA clear out all Summer (Goods at SLAUGHTER pricers in order to make room for fall .I ' Dress Making a Specialty. McINT YRE, MACDONALD BLOCK. 1 Every day we are opening new cases of new goods for fall trade. Dress Goods, Mantlings, Shawls, Gloves, Hosiery, Boots and Shoes, Ladies'Jackets,Ready-Made Cloth- ing, Tweeds, Worsteds, and every- thing which goes to make up the most complete stock in the town. We extend to you a hearty invi- tation to call and examine this stock and we feel confident we can show you goods and prices which , cannot fail to suit you. T. A. MILLS, .Zringham. WINGHA %L 1ia '7 Has proved by its enormous sale that it is The best value for the Consumer of any soap in the market. Millions of women throughout the world can vouch for this, as it is they who have proved its value. It brings them less labor, greater comfort. " H10_ _1=1\10 - We are clearing SUMMER DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, PARASOLS. Here's the BIGGEST DRIVE ever offered in Town. A window full of FASHIONABLE FELT HATS 50 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. Respectiully yours, IcnttiC •..