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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1888-02-03, Page 4,...n wslw iE1e aViind.ani Einu5 FRIDAY, ]T'EBRUAiitY 3rd, 1888. 9ellE SCOTCR LAD QW STIO;\''. The Highland crofters of Scotland, have a genuine grievance al}d the em- bers of insurrection are ,smouldering at the present time. Much depends on the judiciousness with which they are treated by the Government. In the face of palpable grievances and abject poverty and suffering, the sending out of gun boats, as was lately done, is not calculated to have to salutary effect. '.l'he destroying of small holdings or crofts, as they are called, to make room for sheep farms is the main cause of the trouble. As some one put it : " The quadruped is driving out the biped, " That settlers should be Ilriven out to make room for deer forests for foreigners like Wiman, the American, is simply disgraceful and intolerable to a historically brave, spirited but law-abiding people. The matter requires immediate attention yr bloodshed may ensue. Simple jus- tice and consideration ought to ,take the place of force. THE LOCAL LEGISLATURE. The Second session of Ontario's sixth Legislature opened last week. Iliat previous formal ceremonies were to some extent dispensed with is no ad: mission that less legis]ationr of a less • important character i9 to come up for discussion, but an indication of more democratic and common sense tend— encies. Important legislation is shadowed forth in the .speech from the throne such as the question of manhood suffrage, the appointment of a minister of agriculture, a final settlement of the boundary dispute, more adequate acommodation for the insane, reform of the municipal sys- tem, revision of the constitution and the discussion of the resolutions of the Quebec Conference. The address in reply was ably .moved by Mr. Strat— ton, of West Peterborough, and cleverly seconded by Mr. McKay, of South Oxford. Mr. Meredith in a somewhat moderate speech argued in favor of a more practical school system opposed the appointment of a minister of agriculture, also the proposed transfer to the Im— perial authorities of the Federal right of veto, and objected: to the scheme for the financial rearrangement of the basis of Confederation agreed upon at the Inter Provincial Conference. AFFAIRS IN MANITOBA. The new Ministry in Manitoba took charge of the treasury benches last week, the portfolios being somewhat re -arranged, but the names the same as given in our last issue. Mr. Green way, an old Huronite, who has many warm friends and well-wishers in this county, is. Premier, Minister of Agri- aiulture and Immigration. ,A bill was introduced and enacted, debarr- ing non-residents from voting at an =.lection held on the old lists.. Mr. Greenway will in all probability ap- peal to the country and a new election he held at once, Investigations. into the financial condition of the provin• cn reveal scandalous mismanagement and almost inextricable muddling and misgovernment. There is at present a deficit of $415,138, a floating debt of nearly $500,000. For sixteen months, front September, 1885, till January, 1887, not a single entry had been made in the crib hooka of the Provincial treasurer, Mr. Green. way, in his address to. the electors of his own constituency, outlines his poli- cy : He declares that the'blau,:es of the province are in a deplorable con- clition, the ?Wylie moueya having been squandered in a reckless inatiner by the late Government, The tre:a.- tlry is practically empty, .teasures will be taken to provido that $2g6,000 Provincial bonds illegally hernia over to the Ruason l3ay contractor will not be lost to the prOV111ee, A new system of keeping the public mounts will be inaugurated, and the most rigid econo- my will be practised. Every consti- tutional moans to hasten the comple- tion of of the Red Rive, Valley rail- road will be used and early connection made with the west of the province by a now road south of the Assiniboine river. He advocates a ('vigorous im- migration policy, and says an banned. late redistribution of seats in the Legis- lature will be made and a bill intro- duced providing for manhood suffrage. It has tbeeu decided not to dis- solve- the Legislature and the election of the members is to take place on the 16th of February. It has been decided not to oppose Mr. Greenway n his own constituency. EDITORIAL NOTES. Kentucky has introduced a matri monial prohibition law, intended t0 prevent marriage on numerous speei fied grounds. Thirty-four judges in England, re- ceive from $25,000 to $50,000 a year, or nearly a million "annually, while eighty judges in the United States draw from $$3,500 to $10,500 annu- ally, or $818,000 in the aggregate. 'The annual report of the department of railways, shows that there are 11,22I 'miles over which traffic passes. The Government operate 1,190 miles in eastern Canada which cost $50,- 000,000, and worked at an annual loss of about $190,00U. The high tariffsountries, France, Ger- many, Spain. Italy and Russia, aro struggling to protect their " pauper labor" against the better paid labor of free trade England ! Yet England holds her own, and on the continent there are signs of reaction against the high tariff policies. --- Mr. Baird has been re-elected for Queen's, N. B. by a majority of .84. Of the 'result the Montreal Herald says ; This -is a matter of little conse- quence to the Dominion generally, be- cause whether Mr. Baird gets the min- ority or the majority of the votes he gets the seat, But it does not say much for the taste of the free and in - dependant electors. ' Big Bear, the Cree Indian Chief, died at Battleford, N. W. T., last week. Among the exploits of Big Bear's band during the late rebellion were the capture of the Hudson Bay post at Frog Lake, the capture of Fort Pitt, which was deserted by its defend- ers, the three days' fighting at French- man's Bute, Big Bear was tried and sentenced to a term of imprisonment, but was pardoned before the expiration of his term. COUNTY COUNCIL. T. M. Ray Chosen Warden - Reports off county Officers -The Scott Aot Question. The County ' Council met at Goderich on Tuesday every member being present Messrs. D. D. Wilson, of Seaforth, and Thomas M. Kay, of Usborne, were nominated for warden. A ballot being taken result- ed in 27 votes for Mr. Kay and 28 for Mr. Wilson. The new warden thanked the council for the honor conferred upon him. A ballot to name the selecting com- mittee to strike standing committees for the year resulted as follows : Messrs, Torrance, Kelly, Elliott, Keine and Katz. Archibald Dickenson, of God- erich, was appointed county auditor for the current year. F. Johnston and Peter Adamson were appointed on the board of audit. WEDNESDAS('S .PROCEEDINGS. The Selecting Committee submitted the list of standing committees for the year thus : EQUALIZATION —,Kline, Happel, Griffin, Pollock, Milne, Ratzr Britton, F. W. Johnston, McIntosh, Kelly, J. Johnston,. FINANCE—t1. Eilbor, Rollins, Catn- eron, Strong, Mooney, Taylor, Mc- Murohio, Sproat, Cox, McEwen, Tor- rance. Rom) men Brimon--Beck, Bissett, Gregory, Kidd, S. Johnston,, Hays, Brratt, Girvin, McPherson, Howe, Anderson, T3ryans, Beacom. Settoor, AND PRINTING—Man1•11ing, Wilson,. Morton, P. W. Johnstone San- ders,',Oliver, Rollins. JAIL gen COURT I1oL'SC---AleCxack- en, Scott, C, Either, Malloy, Lock- hart, Jacques, Thompson', Stothers,,, • Po'llnek, Kidd, Rosa. SazAnzEs--Hays, Wilson, Manning, Morton, Kelly, Bisset, Cox, Mo. l\Iitrohio, Mooney, WAnDENs---Torrance, Kelly, Keine Rats, Bissett, Beck, Griffin, SPECIAL—Laine, Wilson, Rollins, 11, Eilbor, Taylor, Sanders, Beacom. $29903 32 The statement of account between the county and License Commissioners The receipts for auctioneers fens of the three ridings is ae follows; Total were $565, and for pedleru fees $880. The remainder of the report will be given next week. High Schools , 2808 22 School Management - ' 2519 27 Salaries and Council Peak., 4840 30 Contingencies ' 501 26 Stationery and Printing474 42 Repairs County Buildings„ 511 99 Roads and Bridges. 1129Q 78 fines reoelved : \Vest Huron,. East Huron, South Huron, $2,550 00 2,000 00 650 00 $5,20Q 00 Estimates for expenditure West Huron, $1,172 64 East Huron, 1,381 43 South Duron, 1,275 83 63,829 40 Amount due the County, $1,370 60 The County engineer, Aimsley, pre- sented his report in which orders were issued as follows : John Barker gravel. ing approaches to Dunlop's and Malt. land bridges, $44; Wm Lasliam, oiling rollers, and repairing floor at Maitland bridge, $3.75 ; George McCartney, repairing approaches to bridge on mill road near Brucefield, $4.50 ; John Mole, cleaning grates and bridge floor at Manchester, $5.25, and repairing approaches and drains at same bridge, $18.10 ; Thomas Glenn, repairing approaches to north gravel road bridge, $2 ; Joseph Kirkpatrick, repairing approach to bridge on Wawanosh and Colborne boundary, $4; A J Selwood, repairing approaches to Elenfryn brilge, $4; Wm Hudson, filling abut- ments on bridge between Hibbert and Tuckersmith, and lumber, $6 ; Wm Vanstone, repairing abutment Ben miller bridge, '$4; David - Izzard, graveling at Graham's bridge, Ash- field, $4; Richard Box, repairing Credition bridge, $43; Jas Tyner. repairs on gravel road north of Bel. grave, $20 ; Wm • Ainley, railing Brussels bridge, $10.75 ; Abray & Edwards, repairs Copeland's bridge, $2 2:1; Win Horton, flooring bridge on Hibbert and •Usborne boundary, $9 ; Thos Tufts,, approaches Kirkton bridge, $6.50 ; W • B. Forster, repairs Flolmesville bridge, $12; Jos Neaglea, repairs to piers Benmiller bridge and removing pier at Ball's bridge, $72.93; Thomas Smail, repairs bridge on Usborne and Biddutph boundary, $2 ; Thos Stothers, use of land and lighter- ing mail stage while erecting Nine Mile River bridge, $7 ; Thos Tipling, boltfor Holmesville bridge, $7.25; Jas Paulin, repairs Dey's bridge and graveling approaches to Wroxeter bridge, $7.35; Thos Stewart, repairing floor of Bluevale bridge, $1.40 ; Robt Purdom, bridge on Hibbert and Tuckersmith boundary, $11 r Hugh Chambers, repairing bridge and approaches on Ashfield and Huron boundary, 69 ; John McClelland assisting to replace old pier at Rol- mesville bridge, $15; John McCann, repairing Hall's and Gulley bridges and graveling, $38 ; Jno McClelland, balance for work on old pier at Hol- rnesville, $80. Total orders issued in Dec., $404.02 ; total orders issued for 1887, $10,513.28; repairs end im- provements to county buildings for the year, $414.02. The C unty Clerk was instructed to procure a copy of the Ontario Statutes for each reeve and deputy reeve, the same to remain the property of the municipalities. From the very elaborate report of Inspector Tom, presented to the council, we learn that the number of teachers engaged during 1887 was 107 3 first class, 47 second class, and 57' third class. fle regretted that trus- tees in several sections reduced the salaries for 1888, which had the.effect of making a number of good teachers leave the profession. At the teachers' non-professional examination 66 candidates wrote, and more tflan the average percentage passed. At the County Model School 73 took the examination, of whom 65 wore successful: At the High School entraneo examination 70 came up at Exeter, of whom 59 passed, and of 1.54 at Goderich 97 were successful. THE COUNTY TREASURER'S REPORT, That in sehool management the expenditure has been increased year by year, reaching in 1837 the sum of $2,510.27 ; .but as a fee has now "been plated upon candidates for examine tion,the expenditure in future will, bo sotnewhat reduced, The estimated expenditure for the year was $32,987,37 and the actual expenditure 20,008.82, as follows' Administration of justice...,$' 2069•• 1.7 I.nquosts... 87 30 Jail Expenditure.,..,.......2241 '79 jury SSSS,,.., .. 2159 57 Lunatics and Charities."... 553 97 Clown Witnesses 25f6, 67 Neat irit,4it J, Moderate its Division -Court• jury l: tttad7.1, 06. R aico, and Pr omptin.Time. Morris. The council elect met on the day stipulated by statute, and each mem- ber took the necessary declaration of office. Mr. Wm, Clark was re -ap- pointed clerk at a salary of $12 5 ;and Mr. John Watson, assessor, at a salary of $80. Messrs. Richard Johnston and Wm. Laidlaw were appointed aud- itors. The reeve, clerk and Messrs. Thos. Laidlaw, Goo. flood, Geo. Kelly, D, Currie and W. J. Johnston wore appointed a Board of Health, with Dr. Holmes, of Brussels, as medical health officer. After passing a number of accounts, the council adjourned until the 5th of March next. The young man McDougall charged with setting fire to a house and hay- stack in this township was sentenced by Judge Toms to eight weeks in the county jail at bard labor. FOREST CITY BUSINESS COLLEGE. Ra.oponed Jan'y 3rd with another large increase fn Re attendance. Young men and women are begin - to appreciate our thorough work, and as a result, now students are; entering daily. For catalogue, address, WESTERVELT & YORE, London, Ont. RAILWAY TIMMT_,4-&- BIEi CANADIAN PACIFIC R'Y. Trains arrive at Wingham on this line as follows; 1,36 o. In., 2.30 p. m., 10.10 p. In. Trains leavo Wingham on this line as follows,; 6.16 a. m„ 2 p.m., 9.30 p. m. • GRAND TRUNK R'Y. Trains arrive and depart from Wingham as follows: ARRIVE. DEPART. ...10 10 am 630pm 325.pin 1110 am 1010pn 726pm 1120pm 700ain 740ptn 810pm 6 80 a in 11 26 p to 1110a,u 325pm 725pnr 1010pm The trains leaving here at 6.39 a. In., roaches Pal- merston at 8.05; Toronto at 12.30 and Hamilton at 12.20; the one leaving at 11.10, reaches Palmerston at 1.10 p. m. ; Toronto at 7.26 p. m. ; and Hamilton at 8.30 p. m. Palmerston Toronto u n London and South u u Kincardine branch n u u u NOTICE! THE ADJOURNED ANNUAL MEETING of the BLUEVALE 0111118E AND Boma CO'Y will be held in the Forester's Gall, Bluovale, on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY TOE 8th, 1888, AT 1 O'CLOCK P. ,I., When the whey for the season of 1888 will bo cffered for sale. The drawing of the milk on the different routes, and the delivery at the factory of the wood and slabs required for the season will be lot by Public competition. The confrmation of certain Bylaws, the election of a Salesman by the Patrons and the transaetiou of any other business that may. cemc' efore the meeting. Also Tenders will be' re- ceived up to noon of the above date for the delivery atthe factory 0) the quantity of cheese boxes re- quired for the season. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Security for the performance of contract will bo required, JOHN BURGESS, Secretary.. Bluevale, Jan. 26, 1838. JOJ»M Q Rfl' hEWT Is now under the management of a tasty and experienced work- man, accustomed to city work of the finest quality. We are therefore in a position to guarantee that all work will bo done in. the Beat Style and to the entire satisfaction of customers. POSTERS ! Anything from a 1-32 to a full sheet, IN ANY STYLE, COLOR, OR QUALITY OF PAPER. NOTES, RECEIPTS, STATEMENTS. EILL HEADS, CIRCULARS, LETTER HEADS, ANYTHING IN Tun PEIN.rING LINE. .,- . ., ., Ely Minipill ants .-I8 PUBLISHED- • EVRRY FRIDAY MORNING, --AT TUT:— TIMES n1:—TlMES OFFICE, JO$.PHINE STREET, WINGHAM, - ONTARIO, St}bsoliptionprice; $1 pox Year ,in advance. ADVERTISING RATES; Space.• 1 1 yr. '1 6 Ino. 1 3 mo. 1, 1 mo, Ono Column I $50 00 235.00' 50 0es 00 Half " 65 00 20 00 12 Quarter " 20 00 12 00 , 7 00 6 0 Ono Inch 6 00 8 00 2 00 1 00 Casual advertisements and local notloes 8 cents per lino for tho first insertion, and 3 cents per line will be recach koned subsequent tspaceooccupied, umeasurement by a scale of solid Nonpareil. Advertisements without specific directions, will be inserted till forbid and charged accordingly. Tran. sitory advertisements must be paid in advance. Changes for contract advertisements must bo in the office by Wednesday noon, In order to appear that week. R. ELLIOTT, D. C. MUNRO, PROPRIETOR. EDITOR AND MANAOEa, CALEDONIAN HALL, This commodious hall can bo secured for enter- tainments of every kind at a very low figure. For terms &o„ apply to JAMES LOUTIT, at Cline & Co's store, JOHN CURIAE, WIYu11Au, LICENSED AUCTIONEER. Orders left at TINES' office promptly attended to TERMS REASONABLE. F. DEAN, JR., LICENSED AUCTIONEER FOR THE COUNTY' OF HURON. Sales attended in any part of the Co. Charges Moderato. MEYER & DICKINSON. BARRISTERS, &c. Solicitors for the Bank of Hamilton. Commissioners. or taking affidavits for Manitoba. Private funds a lend in straight loans ut lowest rates. Offices - Rent's Blook, Wingham, Luoknew and Gordo. U. w. C. MEYER. E. L. DICI{INSON. DENTISTRY. Having opened a dental office In Mason's block, and having procured the latest and most approved instru• menta for extracting, filling, etc., wo are prepared to accommodate the public by carofulll and skilfully performing all operations in the mouth Gold filling and extracting., specialties. MA0DONALD & DEAN. DENTISTRY, J. S. JEROME, WINOIIAN. I ant making beautiful setts of Artificial Gurn "Teeth" for 58.00 per it sett, and Plain Teeth, por sett, 24.00. Prices in all other branches of dentis- try in proportion. Vegetable Vapor administrated for tho painless; extraction of teeth, the only 01 fe anesthetic known OFFICE: In the Beaver Block, opposite the Brunswick Hotel. J. A. EIORTON, BARRISTER, &o., Wingham, • • • Ontario. S GEORGE McGILL, ' ; (Late partner of Delamere, Black, Reesor .& English, Barristers, Toronto,) BARRISTER, SOLICITOR OF SUPREME COURT' NOTARY PUBLIC, CONVEYANCER, ETC, OFFICES BEAVER DLCCE, WINDHAM ONTARIO' ALDION IIOTEL, GonniE, ONT. Private and Company funds to loan at low rates nterest. liforis,agcr, town and farm property bought and sold. JAMES HENDERSON, LICENSED AUCTIONEER FOR COUNTIES IIURON AND BRUCE. All sales attended to promptly and on the Shortest Notice. Charges Moderato and Satisfaction Guaranteed. All necessary arrangements eau be made at the TmniEs' office. Wts011Ael, • ONT. MUSIC LESSONS. sur ISS M. MORIES wishes a fcw pupils in Music. .LYJ. Six years' experience in teaching. Terms moderate. Use of piano for pupils practising, if necessary. RESIDENCE: North end Francis street,• Wingham, wingham, Jan. 20, 1888.-832.4t.