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The Wingham Times, 1885-12-11, Page 4f101.111,.s ern . (ClytiNingamEimo FRIDAX, DJC(. UUTu, 1885. TkiE MAYORA,T.ar, M far as we can learn Mayor Nee- lands ib 144 likely to meet, with any opposltloq 1l} the coining election, and the il#dicattens are that he will be re- inned fly aoclamil,tlon. It is prob- ,b}y se well that such should be the cage, pu ing the past year Mayor Nteei#rjtis bas attended faithfully to &Oleo of his office; he bas proved him• self a prudent and capable chief mag- istrate, and his administration has been creditable to himself and advan- tageous to the town. We think no one can have any serious objection to Neelauds taking the office for a ]second term. HOW TO SELECT CANDIDATES. We have heretofore pointed out the evil effects resulting from leaving the selection of municipal candidates until the day of nomination, when, as a rule, they are chosen hap -hazard and with - put proper consideration or regard as to their fitness for the positions they are expected to fill. It would be a fatal mistake to permit such a policy to rule in the coining campaign. Next year will mark an important period in the history of our town; the matter of. the extension of the Canadian Pacific railway will have reached a climax, when we shall require energetic and pushing men at the head of affairs to consummate the scheme; and, besides, matters will come up relating to our internal economy which will require men of foresight and sound judgment to handle successfully. It will, there- fore, be readily seen that great care should be exercised in the selection of those who are to represent us in the next council. In order to avoid the difficulty spoken of, we would suggest that a public meeting be held at an early day for the purpose of discuss- ing the situation, This would af- ford the ratepayers an opportunity of arriving at a conclusion as to who are likely to take the field, and allow ample time for reflection before being called upon, to give their decision. It is the only way in which a judicious selection of candidates can be made. Let a public meeting be called as soon as possible. MINISTERIAI4 TAX ' EXEMPTIONS. At the court of revision in Toronto last week a large number of appeals were made against their assessment by clergymen engaged in such secular work as teaching school, editing re- ligious newspapers, etc., and who, in order to escape paying taxes like honest men, chose to shield them- selves behind the cloth and claim ex- emption. Most of these gentlemen are heavy property holders and are in receipt of large salaries, and to say the least their action in this matter is very discreditable. While we believe hi showing respect and allowing the greatest latitude to ministers of the gospel, yet we fail to sec the justice of their being exempted from paying their fair proportion towards main- taining the civic government. They enjoy all the benefits and advantages qf, air public schools, good roads, police and fire protection, 'etc,, their properties are increased in value through various public improvements, itind,as a matter of equity We cannot see why they should not do their share towards assisting in maintainiing these comforts and conveniences, which are manifestly as much in their interests as that of the laity. As a ;tile clergymen are the best paid aid ],,est housed'class in the community, they can avail themselves of advan- tages which are extended to no others, ]il>:dtit is unfair and unjust that the laboring classes, who can ill afford it, should he burdened with additional 4 .e , t w,re ait4 .up,for wSiatt the, clergy should but do not pay. It is as reason- able to expect that a man should be exempted from paying his grocer's or butcher's bill as to he exempted from paying his proportion towards sup- porting the public improvements he is privileged to enjoy. The law of exemption, in whatever direction, is an unjust and unequal one and as such should be repealed, WHAT is wanted in the next conn- cil is fewer clams and more men of executive ability. The clams frust go,. Tun true secret of Sir John Mac- donald's sudden and mysterious flight probably lies in the fact he is "short" in his accounts $300,000,000. THE TIMES has been repeatedly asked "Who are the clams?" who sit at our council board. It is hardly necessary to specify who they are. There they quietly sit ; whatever ideas may be in their heads are allowed to remain there—they never see the light of day; they are dumb. You can recog- nize them in a very short time. As a member of the council the clam is a failure. He is of no earthly seri ice to himself or to the people he is sup- posed to represent. THE Trains would suggest Walter Scott as a worthy candidate for the reeveship. Not only has Mr. Scott large interests at stake in this town, but he is a business man of no ordin- ary ability, of sound judgment, and whose opinions are always judicious and well considered. Aside from the reeveship being a slight recogni- tion of his merits, he would prove an invaluable addition to our ' town and county councils,'and an effort should be made•to induce him to become a candidate. THERE i§ a wheel within a wheel in this revising barrister business. The Conservative press pointed with pride to the fact that the Government Lad appointed impartial county judges to fill the positions, but what of the ''re• wising barrister's clerks" when the judges have appointed to do the work for them ? Can it be claimed that they are free from bias ? It strikes us that it would have been equally as well, and less hypocrisy would have been displayed, had the government carried out their original intention re- garding the appointment of those who were to prepare the voters' lists. WE understand that Councillor Willson has determined not to be a candidate for reelection. This is to be regretted, as it is just such men as Mr. Willson that we require in our council. He has proved himself a capable, cool-headed and deliberate legislator, and is without doubt the leading spirit in the present board. We have undoubtedly reached a crit- ical period in the history of our town, and its future progress will greatly de- pend upon those who will constitute the next council. Therefore we hope that Mr. • Willson will be prevailed upon to reconsider .his decision and consent to remain another year at least; It might be that in doing so he would make a personal sacrifice, but at times we are compelled to sacrifice ourselves in the discharge of a public duty, and we feel that it is his duty to stand another term, Competing Railways Guaranteed. To the Editor of T11F, Tiiuei. DEAR Sia,—I beg to submit to you herein a copy of ties claueo introduced and passed last session of the Dominion Parliament, entitled an Act amending the efficient operation of certain railways, vide. sec. 3, chap. 58, vol. IT Dom. Stat, 1884.5, as follows: 'And the Canada Pacific Railway shall not, nor shall any of its branch lines, nor any line of railway leased by that company or wider its Control, be at any time amalgamated with the Grand Trunk rail- way or any of its branch lines, or with any branch lines leased by the Grand Think Railway boiepany, or under its control; and any such amalgamation, and any arrangement for making a common fund or pool- ing the earnings or receipts of the said two railways, or of their or any of their branehlincs, or of any rail. Way lines or parts thereof leased by the said compan- leis or either of them or under the control of either of them, shall be absolutely void." It appears clear front the above clause that the ratepayers of Wingham and adjoining municipalities would' be certain in having competing lines of rail- way in the C. P. It. and the G. T. R. in the event of the municipalities beim( called upon to vote for bonuses to assist in building tho four -mile branch railway from the Wingham Siding on the C. P. T. to the town of Wingham. Respectfully youis, II. W. C, NEM. 'SVingiicni, Dec, g,1885, Mr, Buchanan Retaliates, To tho Editor of Titri DEAR Sot,,. -Upon first reading the reply of "Silent Observer" In your valued paper of tho 27th nit., 1 did not think it worth while wasting thne answering, ea• pecially as it was the effusion of a coward --one who dare net affix iris own signature, although ho appre. elates it in othort. As 1 said before, it is hard to catch a snake in the grass. But in looking over it e coeond pinto, 1 was reminded of the fact that if you throw a stone into a crowd of dogs the ono that is hit is euro to howl, and then, too, i telt I ought to ne. knowledge niy gratitude to hint for the assurance ho gives me that should I allow a diagonisos of No. 15 (which, by the way, is consciousness, I behove) by a ]phrenologist, I would fInd it well developed. I regret however, I cannot return the compliment, I would recommend him to No. 8 of his "queer pate," which is alltnentivoness. I am not surprised at Iris thinking me unfit to judge his actions, All vagabonds, as well as window-smashors feel that way towards respect- able ect- able people, I find I most be careful in toy remarks concerning the morality of the town tor fear I might give the impression n certain judge once loft in pas- - sing sentence on a couple of characters of ill repute: "They would either have to go to prison or to Wing- ham." I would remark just here, as I ampretty busy, I will not reply to any article in future unless the proper name of the writer is signed. Yours &o., P. BUCHHANAN. Toronto, Deo, 8, 1885• Anent Scott Aot Men. To the Editor of THE TIMES. DEAR Slit, In looking over your issue of Nov, 27th, I notice "A reply to Frank Buchanan." Being per- sonally acquainted with Mr. Buchanan, I looked over the piece and think it worthy of notice. I wish that people would consider a little before writing such abusive articles. I had not the privilege of seeing Mr. Buchanan's letter, but would infer from the reply that the writer had quoted the most objection- able passages from it. And who will have the au- dacity to say that Wingham cannot produce all the characters enumerated 7 And such are generally anti,Scott Act mon. I am inclined to think that " A Silent Observer" shows in his article that even ho is not void of personified egotism, although he attempts to show by apretended knowledge of phrenology that Mr. Buchanan is remarkably highin self-esteem. It is extremely amusing to witness his endeavor to show to the readers of THE TIMES that tho Scott Act is all a political dodge. He would have done well to have acted more in conformity With his assumed appella- tion in that respect. It is needless for nee to say here that there are philanthropists of all shades of politics who are willing to sacrifice time and money for tho sake of suffering humanity and who work hand in hand for the suppression of the liquor traffic, which 18 admitted by all good Christian people to be the greatest scourge of the ago. Show hie the Christian who denies it and I will do all I can to have a "medi- cal commission" appointed to have him examined as regards his sanity. With regard to those "thousands of good and true men who deplore the arbitrary clauses of the Scott Act as a farce, and an unwarrant- able interference with the liberties of a person, &c.," I must take into consideration the party who holds this exalted opinion of the "good and true men." "A Silent Observer" says. they will not lend a hand to enforce the Act and I think he might have added that many of them were daily violating it, These, I suppose, are tho "good and true" that "A Silent Ob, server" takes to his bosom,—men who live in a com- munity whore a majority of their fellow citizens have voted for, and obtained a law that they are too great to countenance. My prayer is that such will always bo in the minority, but we will still havesuch among us. My Silent friend says, "It is a bad law that will not be respected;' but could he mention a law that every one respects ? We have ton given us in the book of Ex- odus, and he knows that they aro very frequently broken, and those laws were given us by the Great Law Giver. There is always a class of people who aro not willing to bo subject to the powers that bo, and although it is quite dfficult at times to bring them to justice, still aday of retribution awaits them,. and I would say to them, as Burns said when address - int, his Satanic Majesty, and hope it may not be ns void of utility, "Oh wad yo no tak a thoucht and mend." A VolCz i'noni SLEEPY I-IOLLow. Turnberry, Dec. 7, 1885. NEW PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY LATE OF TORONTO, begs to announce to the people of Wingham' and, surrounding country that he has opened a new. photograph gallery in the promises tormerly occupied by Mr. Cochrane, above A..W. Webster`s store, and solicits a share of their patron- age. A11 work done in the highest style of the art. PRICES—Cabinets from 53 and upwards; Card Photo 51.50 and upwards; Panels 84.50 and upwards; Ambrotypes, four for 50 cents. Special attention paid to the photographing of residences, factories and machinery Chiidrens photos a specialty. Remember the New Photo- graph Gallery, above Webster's store opposite the Bank of Hamilton. J. MASON New Blacksmith Shop. The uudersigned begs to inform the inhabitants of Wingham and surrounding country that he has opened up a blacksmith shop IN LE111.MEX'S OLD STAND VIC- TORIA. ST., and solicits a share of the public patronage HORSE SHOEING • A SPECIALTY. Raving spent many years in one of the best horse shoeing establishments in the country, I can give the very best satisfaction in this respect, and guarantee my work to be the best. Particular atention paid to horses with unsound feet, and horses shod to prevent interfering or forg- ing. R. DRE AVER. Wingham. Dec. 1, 1.885.-3m. Tremendous Slaughter FOR 30 DAYS Twill disccunet any clearing sale ever mad in Wingham of • WATCHES, CLOCKS —SILVERWARE,— Pipes, Purses, 'Violins, —ACCORDEONS,— Spectacles, Cutlery, &c► My goods aro bought for cash from the best firms in Alnerica, therefore yeti Can slave money by saying from a man Who handles his oWn goods. • Repairing in all its tranches. Best ant cheapest is Wingham, prices to suit the times. I mean husinoss. Cali and seo for yourselves. E. P. BLACK, VATCIIMAI{Eft. P. 0. --Also Licensed Auotioneor, Sales attended on reasonable tern*. Satisfaction guaranteed. Sale notes discounted. Money to loan cheap: Nov. 5, i88l. ASTOUNDING ! The Greatest Offer yet, at 311.101. 1 - 1 11.., J OPPOSITE THE BRUNSWICIC. HOUSE, WINGHAM, oc Heavy Reduction of our stock must be made within the nett Sixty Days as we prefer the cash to employ in our SPRING PURCHASE To Carrying Goods Over. OC THIS IS TO BE A GENUINE SLAUGHTER AND ALL WE SAY TO YOU IS COME . AND EXAMINE. TAKE NO ASSERTIONS EITHER FROM COMPETITORS OR OURSELVES WITHOU l' PROOF. In Dress Goods we offer you a chance that will pay good interest to buy and keep the goods for making up months hence. Cashmere at 19c worth 25c. ALG WOOL French Cashmere worth 45c at 33c - per yard. Beautiful ALL WOC)L GOODS at 27ie formerly sold at 37ic and considered cheap at that price. Shirt lining at 5e a yard. Great Reduction throughout our stock. A large assortment in Knit Shawls, Clouds and Hoods at .80c on the dollar of wholesale cost. T XOOX A lovely assortment of trimmed bats which we offer during this sale at twenty-five per cent. discount from the prices which have been pronounced already remarkably low. OUR STOCK OF CLOTHING MUST BE CLEARED OUT REGARDLESS OF COST. We repeat the request, Come and prove the truth of our asser- tions. These goods MU 3T BE SOLD. THE BARGAIN SALE, cY7-1-o OPPOSITE THE BRUNSWICK HOUSE, WINGHAM. TV e tiErN )Et S#0To FALL OA 'INTER SUITS. 000-000 CAMP , THE TAILOR ie) Has just received, from New York the latest fashion plates of Fall and Winter Suits. A large number of styles to se- lect from. Don't fail to see them. 000-000-000 IF ,YOU WANT A STYLISH OR BUSINESS SUIT AND A •GOOD FIT CALL ON W. A. CAMPBELL SCOTT'S OLD BANK. ivEw— BOO_E5.. s'roaE o Having purchased the Book, Stationery and Fancy Goods stock of Mr. Reading at a great reduction on cost, I am now selling off these goods at such exceedingly low prices as surprise my customers. Wall Paper at 5 cents and up. NaII Paper, New Patterns, at 1 cuts and up, Other Goads Equally Low. -0 1 have large -and fine selections of 011,USTMAS and other new goods coming. School Supplies ralrays on Tfancl Customers will find that do as 1 advertise, Wingham, Nov. 18,188G. J. B. FERCQSONr Dawson Biaek, Opposite The Royat.