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Lucknow Sentinel, 1905-09-28, Page 7INTERNATIONAL LESSON NG. 11. OCTOBER. 8, 1905 Daniel in the Lion’s Den.—Dan. 6;12-23. Commentary—I. Daniel praying (v. 10). 10. When Daniel knew, etc.—Dan­ iel knew that the king’s edicts were irre­ versible. Open-------- toward Jerusalem —This was not an act of superstition, but a recognition of God’s promise to Solomon (I. Kings viii. 35-44), who had in his prayer at the dedication of the temple entreated God to hear the pray­ ers of those who might be in strange lands or in captivity when they should turn their faces toward their own land and city and the temple.—Clarke. It was an aid to the spirit of devotion. Kneeled—Compare I. Kings viii. 54, Ezra ix. 5, Eph. iii. 14. Kneeling is a fitting attitude for humble prayer. Three times a day—See Psa. lv. 17. The three hours of prayer were the same as the hours of sacrifice in the temple. As he did aforetime—“He did not swerve a hair’s breadth. He couid have prayed in secret, and been heard, but, 1. That course would have been a public con­ fession of want of faith in God, and of yielding to the enemy. Daniel simply went on his daily path of life, as if no such order had been given. 2.' There was no time when he needed to pray more than at this time. 3. A failure, or even a seeming failure, on Daniel’s part would have had a disastrous effect on the religious principles of the exiles. A man in his position had better die a thousand deaths than to falter and fall.” It is always safe to obey God. 11. Wicked men plotting (vs. 11-15). 11. These men — The princes who had been plotting against Daniel. Assembled —Ran hastily, so as to come upon Dan­ iel euddenly and detect him in the act. —J4 F. & B. They had heard the voice and now rushed in upon him while he was praying. 12. Law ..........which altereth not— It was quite common in ancient times to worship the king. “To alter the law would be a confession of fallibility, and therefore an abnegation of godhead.”— Farrar. 13. That Daniel, etc.—The accusers do not mention the high official station of Daniel and his intimate official relations with the king, but merely refer to his foreign birth in order that they may thereby bring his conduct under the sus­ picion of being a political act of rebel­ lion against the royal authority.—Keil. 14. Sore displeased—Vexed at thus being overreached; for he saw that it was enmity toward Daniel and not anxiety for the maintenance of his authoity which had led to the plot.—Bib. Mus. Labored—Endeavored to find some way to evade the execution of the sentence. “He might, even then, have acted on the principle which the Magi laid down to Cambyses, son of Cyrus, that ‘the king can do no wrong.’ There seems to have been no reason why he should not have told these ‘tumultuous’ princes that if they intered with Daniel they should be flung into the lions’ den.”—Farrar. 15. Know, 0 king—Their tone was master­ ful now, for they felt able to compel the king to work their will. “Kings are the slaves of their flatterers.” These wicked men were determined to get rid of the holy Daniel. They hated him. ILL Daniel among the lions (vs. 16- 18). 16: They brought Daniel — Ac­ cording to Oriental custom the sentence was carried out on the evening of the same day in which the accusation was made.—Keil. Thy God....will deliver —The heathen believed in the interposi­ tion of gods in times of calamity. While Darius did net recognize Daniel’s God as the true God, yet lie was “a god,” and Daniel’s character was such that the king believed his God would deliver him. 17. Sealed it—In the days when very few could read or write, signets were used instead of writing the name.—Todd. The concurrence of the lords was neces­ sary in making laws. 18. Passed the night fasting—The soul of the pleasure­ loving king was so stirred that he had .no care for food or sleep. His grief was .greatly increased by his consciousness that this evil came from his own weak­ ness and sin. “A guilty conscience gives a sleepless pillow.” IV. Daniel's deliverance (vs. 19-23). 19. Went in haste—A strange spectacle ; for a monarch of the world thus to be attending upon a condemned servant of God. Yet the king had never appear­ ed to such a good advantage.—Pente­ cost. 20. Lamentable voice—Deeply dis­ tressed and in an agony of anxiety, lie cried out between hope and fear. Ser­ vant of the living God—Darius borrowed this phrase from Daniel. God extort­ ed from an idolater a confession of the truth.—J„ F. & B. is thy God....able —Full of concern, he trembles to ask the question, fearing to be answered with the roaring of the lions after more prey. —Com. 21. O king, live for ever — The common 'salutation in addressing a ■king. Daniel might have indulged in -anger at the king but did not. His sole .thought wyas that God’s glory had been iset forth in his deliverance. 22. Sent his angel—Daniel had company in the den of lions. There was no music nor gladness in the palace but the celestial joy in the intercourse between Daniel and the angel in the den.—Taylor. Dan­ iel takes care to ascribe his deliverance >to the living God, that he may not be confounded with the false gods of the iheathen. He speaks of the angel as God’s instrument, not the author of his deliverance. Shut the lions’ jaws and paws and made them peaceable compan­ ions and harmless as doves. This was a new and wonderful experience for Dan­ iel. He delighted to relate it to the king, whose voice betrayed his agony. Innocency -was found—By this wonderful deliverance Daniel learned how God es­ timated faithfulness, and how he is , pleased to reward it. God had shown Daniel that his disobedience to a hea­ then king was not a sin. He had been faithful in what he believed to be right and in the test God declared him inno­ cent by his wonderful deliverance. No : hurt—Daniel had been misrepresented I before the king as having evil designs ! against his authority, but to the king ! himself Daniel declares he could not be guilty of such < . faithful to his God. PRACTICAL APPLICATION. I. Faithful unto death. “When Daniel I knew” (v. 10) that his death warrant j was signed he went into his house and prayed. “When Daniel knew,” in that awful crisis; “when he knew” that those i cunning, far seeing enemies had baited i the trap with flattery and duplicity, ; (Psa. xii. 2, 3) so skillfully that even , the sagacious Yink Darius had snapped ! at it and been fooled; “when he knew” ! —the devilish ingenuity and malignity ! with which his enemies had closed in .upon him; “when he knew”—that in the shining line in the story; “when he knew,” that the hell-hounds were snif­ fing about his door to hear his prayer; “when he knew” that if he prayed they would see him; “when he knew” that if they saw him a horrible peril await­ ed him—he went into his house and prayed. II. Faithful though persecuted. “The writing ■was signed” (v. 10). Daniel could not be corrupted and made to sin, so he must be persecuted and made to suffer. This is Satan’s opportunity. The higher your spiritual position the more and mightier your enemies (Eph. vi. 12). To be “greatly beloved” of God is to be greatly hated by “the world” (John xv. TW-I9). If because of faithful­ ness God hap chosen and exalted you, those beneath you, the tools of Satan, will envy your position and power and seek in every way to destroy you. This is your opportunity to continue to be faithful. III. Faithful in prayer. “He kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime” (v. 10). A. B. Simpson suggests, “Daniel was the pre­ mier of' one “ hundred-and twenty pro­ vinces, some of these as large a* Eng­ land. He had more calls than the Pre­ sident of the United States, yet had ' time for prayer.” There is a volume in’ those words, “As aforetime.” He didn’t pray any more because of the trouble nor any less.- He just went on as afore­ time, along the routine that he had planned. He prayed in the same place, in the same manner, in the same posi­ tion, at the same hours, with the same fervor. He had framed his life in the fear of God, and he was not going to deviate from it because a cross current had struck him. John Wesley said that if he knew he was to die to-morrow he would still go gramme as he had planned it. The life ’ of prayer will give such steadiness to our course. Oh, to be so right that we shall live on unmoved by perils or threats or provocations, moving on like stars in their courses, unchanged by clouds or tempest. Suppose a law were passed that for thirty days no one should pray under penalty of being thrown to the lions, what would you do? Start on the very first steamer for the European continent. Or take a vacation from church, prayer­ meeting and closet for a month ? Or shut your doors and windows that no one ! ppjs cj£y an(j created a favorable im- might see you pray? Or pray silently ;pression wherever he went. Three lest Someone should suspect you?* Or months ago he accepted a call to the would you take your accustomed place ' South Side Church. in the sanctuary and be faithful to the! No man, on rostrum or in the pulpit, weekly service and at your family altar . jn years has won his wav tn t.he hearts kneel without your blinds drawn and. of the church people of this commun secret place you do now? Would you! Rev. pr Kent. “dare to be a Daniel?” H ----- ! know. J than any other spot on earth; munion with God is sweeter applause ui men, n vwu wac now w pray though you have no time to eat; if you do not shrink from silently ask­ ing a blessing at a restaurant table ; i if you are not ashamed to be caught on you knees by any member of your fam­ ily; if you would not hesitate to be seen praying in any place where God called you to kneel, then you may feel humbly confident than in Daniel’s place your God would give you the same cour­ age He gave him. IV. Faithful in the least. “That Dan­ iel, which is of the children of the cap­ tivity” (v. 13). This calls us back to the first faith of Daniel. (Dan. 1: 8-21) and illustrates the Savior’s words, “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much” (Luke 16:10). The law of God is “from faith to faith” (Rom. 1:17). Abraham would never have believed God could restore his cherished son from the dead if he had not believed God for the gift of that son (Heb. 11:11, 12). Daniel would never have believed God could stay the hunger of ravenous beasts and make them play- I things for him if he had not believed J God could reveal truth to him and quiet• the impetuous rulers. (Dan. 2:16-20 ; I 5, 17). John McNeill says, “There was a progression in Daniel’s trials. A good _______. ___ •while before this Daniel had been tested reported to have been, shot with probably on a lower plane as regards appetite,!! fatal results, in Leaton, Mich, and he had kept the faith of God there. ____ , Therefore when the awful trial came he ed him. to take a course at Detroit Medical stood firm. j College. Three years ago he graduated, and V. Faithful and delivered. “No manner of hurt was found upon him, because he had trusted in his God” (vj23, R. V.). Faith in God brings us into trial, but it also keeps us in it and will always bring us out of it. Darius sealed the den, but God set his seal on the lions. God’s seal is sure. (Esth. 8:8; S. of S. 8:6; 2 Tim. 2:19). A large number of Roman crim­ inals were standing in the courtyard of their prison, chained together, them was one Christian man. low-prisoners were jeering him, saying: “You are no better off than wfe. You are wearing the bracelets as we dd. If your God is of any use why doesn’t|He knock off your chains and set you free ?” The man replied reverently, “If the Lord will. He can set me free even now, and though my hands are chained my heart is free!” That moment a voice called his name, telling him that a paper had been received, granting him full pardon. He was told to stand aside and his chains were struck off. The prisoners were awe­ stricken with what they had witnessed. Abbie C. Morrow. CATTLE EMBARGO STANDS. British Government Reaffirms Its Atti­ tude Towards Canada. London, Sept. 25.—Replying to a copy of the Canadian Senate resolution, sent by the Governor-General, regarding the cattle embargo, the home Government through the Board of Agriculture, re­ fuse to take steps towards removing it. In a long memorandum it states that the slaughter of cattle at the port of debarkation is no obstacle to the devel­ opment and maintenance of a large and {valuable trade. The existing regulations designs when he was (are not a slur upon Canadian cattle,.as od. I they are enforced against all British colonies, together with the United States. The memorandum emphasizes the disastrous effect the introduction of disease would have on the consumers and producers of Great Britain. Past experience with Argentina and the Unit­ ed States shotv how quickly foot and mouth disease may make its appearance, despite efficient sanitary organization. The Birmingham Daily Post, regarding the Government’s refusal to remove the cattle embargo, says: “The decision will be unpalatable to the Dominion, but there is compensation in. the relief it will afford stock owners at home. It is doubtful whether Canada has any­ thing more than a sentimental grievance. The prohibition is well advised as a precautionary measure against the intro­ duction of cattle disease into this coun­ try.” Referring to the Government memor­ andum regarding the cattle embargo, in a paragraph about the enormous losses the British agriculturists in the last thirty years have sustained by reason of the increased pressure of colonial and foreign competition, The Westminster Gazette says: “If we say to Canada ‘we dare not take’ the risk of admitting your cattle, well and good, but if we add, ‘especially as you are such formid­ able agricultural competitors,’ the pro- tectionate motive is at once clear, though not definitely avowed as such.” EXPELLED FROM CHURCH through his pro- I REV. SANDY KENT, OF BUFFALO, DEPOSED FROM THE MINISTRY. Buffalo, Sept. 25.—At a meeting of the ministers of the Baptist Churches of Buffalo, the officers of, the Buffalo Bap­ tist Union and members of the South Side Baptist Church, held last night, the Rev. “Sandy” Kent, who has been pas­ tor of the South Side Chureh for three months, was deposed from the ministry and excluded from the church. The charges against him were immorality and conduct unbecoming a Christian min­ ister. | The Rev. Robert Scott, pastor of the i Parkside Baptist Church, presided at . the meeting. Kent was not present, but a committee which had been investigat- I ing the charges against him reported i 11 that Kent had confessed that the-'c charges were founded upon fact. Kent came to this country from Eng­ land about fifteen months ago. He first went to Philadelphia, where he pre­ sented credentials purporting to estab­ lish his claim to a place in the Baptist ministry. He was admittedly an elo­ quent speaker and a great Shakespear­ ean scholar, and soon won a place among the Baptist denomination of that city, preaching from the pulpits of the most prominent churches there. A year ago he came to Buffalo highly recommended by the ministry of the Quaker City. He appeared in many of the pulpits of the Baptist churches of Toronto Farmers’ Market. Our Honest Belief is that we have brought TEA as near perfection as modern methodsand material will permit. BLUE RIBBON has a dis­ tinct individuality that lifts it above the line of comparison with other brands. TRY IT. SECOND RUN OF SOCKEYES. Fraser River Salmon Fishermen in Great Luck. Vancouver, B. C., Sept. 25.—A remark­ able event,;has occurred on the Fraser, a second run of sockeye salmon, the season for which is supposed to be closed* The fisherihen say that the same thing occurred in 1901, the year of the last big run. The fish now being caught are larger and better than those ob­ tained during the big run, and their late arrival is playing right into the hands of the canners, who are getting all they want at ten cents a fish. Cohoes, the fish which always follow the sockeyes, are also plentiful, but they are not so abundant as the others. Steelheads are also coming into the nets in numbers. The salmon season has been a satis­ factory one all round on the Fraser. The cannery men have got all they want and the fishermen disposed of all they could get during the big run, and now the second run is adding to their bank accounts. Moreover, lots of sockeyes seem to have made their way up to the spawning grounds, which is an im­ portant consideration. ANGLICAN WOMEN MEET. Triennal Gathering of the W. A. Opened at St. Luke’s. Toronto despatch: An increase in member- •Up eissoe 1901 of 6^56 and a thank offering yesterday of 15,561.21—these wore among the many gratifying things' announced at yester­ day’s opening sees tons of the sixth tri­ ennial meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Missionary Society of the Church of England tn Canada at St Luke’s Church. With an attendance of some eighty dele- gates from nineteen dioceses, a cordial ad­ dress of welcome was made by Miss Tilley, of Toronto, at the afternon meeting, to Which responded Mrs. Walker, ©f Frederic­ ton. Mrs. Tilton, of Ottawa, President of the W. A., in her address spoke of the excel­ lence of the work done by the many earnest mahrbers of the Women’s Auxiliary since the I last triennial meeting and especially com- , ’ mended the committees in charge of the Ed- . I ucation of Children, Literature, the Leaflet, . ! and Chinese Missions. In conclusion, Mrs. . I Tilton announced that she was about to . ' retire from the Presidency, a position she i has held for nineteen years. During her long term of office she has seen the mem­ bership increase by mighty strides—from a representation of five to nineteen dioceses. She hoped soon to welcome the dioceses of Nova Scotia, Mackenzie River, Caledonia and Moosonee, the remaining four of Canada yet unrepresented. i I Grain receipts to-day were heavier, amounting to 2,700 bushels. Wheat steady, with sales af 700 bushels of white and red at 73 to 74c, and 100 bushels of goose at 70c. Barley, m-ore active, with sales of 1,604 bushels at 46 to 48c. Oats easier, with., sales of 800 bushels of new at 23% to 34%c»i and 100 bushels of old at 41c. Dairy produce in god supply, with price*' .steady. Choice dairy butter, 23 to 25c per lb, and new laid eggs at 22 to 24c per* i dozen. , Hay is unchanged, with sales of 20 load* _ .... :______ n ■ to $12 for old. One load of straw sold i at $10 a ton, while choice is worth $11 to i * I I Recording Secretary Mrs. Denne, of Mont- I - - - — • •-. riay uuicuaugcu, wiui oaivo ux real, furnished the statistics of membership . at $9 to $10.50 a ton for new, and at $11 as follows: At present the W. A. had 19 diocesan branches, 985 parochial branches, 22,253 members and 57 life members. This showed an increase since last triennial meet­ ing of 12 diocesan branches, 295 parochial branches, 6,956 members and 259 life mem­ bers. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Patterson Hall, of Montreal, reported that the dioceses of Calgary, Saskatchewan and Keewatin had been welcomed since last year. She also fur­ nished an exhaustive account of the mission­ ary enterprises of the Women’s Auxiliary and the changes in the mission field. Miss Spencer, the the W. A. to Japan, great gratification. In the evening a to the delegates in St. James’ Schoolhouse by the officers and members of the James’ parochial branches. $12. Dressed hogs are unchanged, with quotations at $8.25 to $8.75, the latter for light weights. Wheat, white, bushel , Do., red, bushel .. .. Do., spring, bushel .. Do., goose, bushel .. Oats, new................... Barley, bushel .. .. ., Peas, bushel............. Hay, old, per ton .. . Do., new, per ton .. Straw, per ton .. .. new missionary ot was introduced amid reception was given DISCOVERED NEW PLANET. St. I| I I j Dressed hogs .. j Apples, per bbl. ’ Eggs, per dozen .$ 0 73 . 0 73 0 72 , 0 70 33% 0 46 0 67 00 00 00 25 25 rSatellite Located Between Mercury and the Sun. Alexandria, Sept. 25.—Prof. Turner, Savilian, professor of astronomy at Ox­ ford, who headed the British eclipse mission to Egypt, and sailed for Eng­ land on Sept. 13, before leaving pub­ lished a memoir of the results achieved by various missions. Front this it would not be surprising if the world learned soon that Prof. Hussey, of the Lick Observatory, has | achieved the distinction with his bat- | tery telescope of discovering the much- debated new planet between Mercury and the i?un. Prof. Turner is at least sanguine of this result, from a close inspection of the ’ ’ " ~ * - 11 9 10 8 1 _ . .. ...............................0 22 Butte?, dairy.................................0 23 Do., creamery ...........................0 25 Chickens, last year’s, lb..........0 10 Fowls, per lb. .. ......................0 08 Turkeys, per; lb......................... 0 14 Cabbage, per dozen............ 0 40 Potatoes, per bag.......................0 65 Celery, per dozen.......................0 30 Onions, per bag........................ 1 25 Beef, hindquarters.......................8 00 Do., forequarters .. .............. 4 50 Do., choice, carcase .. .. .. 7 50 Do., medium, carcase........... 6 00 Mutton, per cwt............ .... 6 50 Veal, per cwt..............................8 00 Lamb, spring.............................9 00 British Cattle Markets. London.—Cattle are quoted at 10% ____ per lb.; refrigerator beef, 9% to 9%c per pound. to 12o An Lick Observatory professor’s plates. The Cheese Markets. Leading Wheat Markets. Brlckville.—There were 1643 white and 2891 colored cheese registered on the BrockvlII* board to-day. Sales were 660 at 11 %c and 250 at 11 5-16c. Sep#.Dec.May. New York........... .. 89%91%91% Detroit............. .... ... 85%86%89 Toledo..................... 85%86%• • 1 St. Louis............... 82%83%86 Duluth................, , .79%83 Minneapolis......... . 82%83%86% BODY WAS CONCEALED. Indian Police Interpreter Murdered in Wetaskiwin. Wetaskfavin, Alberta, Sept. 25. — Enoch Bull, son of Chief Bull, of the Hobbwa Reserve, near Wetask isvtn, was found dead in Rubbra’s warehouse, in the town, and suspicions being investi­ gated by the N. W. M. P., point to foul­ play. There were no marks of violence found by the doctor, but an examination of the premises reveals the marks of where the body had been dragged fifty feet from between the machinery build­ ings and hidden in the warerooms. It appears that the body was rigid before dragged, as only heel marks are trace­ able on the ground The greatest mys­ tery surrounds the case, as the victim was a quiet, peaceable man, about 24 years of age, and was an Indian police I!L . , . | interpreter. WORKING WOMEN weekly service and at your family altar ; jn years has won his way to the hearts kneel without your blinds drawn and of the church people of this commun spend the same amount of time in the | jty with more ease and grace* than the j_ o . _ ___gmooth persuasive — „ --------- It is easy to (voice,his evident seriousness, together If God’s house is more to youi wjth his great elocutionary gilts, were xi.. com- the stepping stones that won clergy, than the ]ajty anj congregation. His soulful in­ applause of men; if you take time to terpretation of “Lead, Kindiv Light,” r.rs.v t.lw.Hoh xrnn hnvA nn time to eat: and «The psalm of Life” with his dra­ matic rendition of the “Charge of the Light Brigade” have held audiences spellbound and will never be forgotten by those who have sat under the magic spell. The explanation of this wonderful gift of voice and expression it was stated that he was for many years tutor of elocution in either Oxford or Cam­ bridge. In all his visits to church and people he was accompanied by a bright-looking, typical, healthy-looking, English, wo­ man. That this gifted man should have had a past other than as white as the driven | snow, will surprise thousands who have I been thrilled by his wonderful portrayal I of his life and character. It will be food .for thought for many; it will be another argument to be used by those who find pleasure in assailing the church and its ministers. Their Hard Struggle Made Easier—Interesting State1 ments by and a Young Lady in Quebec One in Beauport, Que j Toronto Fruit Market. I The receipts of fruit to-day were large and prices generally are unchanged. Ap­ ples, basket, 20 to 35c. Grapes, Cham­ pion, small basket, 17 to 20e.: large bas­ ket, 30 to 35c.; Niagara, small basket, 25 to 30c.; do., large, 45 to 50c. Peaches, basket, Crawfords, 65 to 85c.; do., com­ mon, 30 to 40c.; do., St. John, 50 to 60e. Pears, Bartlett, basket, 40 to 50c. Plums, basket, 35 to 50c. California plums, $1.75 to $2. Tomatoes, basket, 12% to 17%c. Potatoes, bushel, 50 to 55c. Sweet potatoes, bbls., $3.50. Onions, Spanish, large case, $2.50. Toronto Live Stock. Receipts of live stock were three cars, composed of 80 hogs, 280 sheep and 2 calves. Exporters—Highest price reported for steers, 1,280 lbs. each, was $4.15 per cwt., and they were bought, for butchers’ pur­ poses. Export bulls sold at $3.50 to $4.10 per cwt. Butchers—Choice picked lots sold at $4 to $4.25, and there were few bought, at these prices. The bulk of the best butchers’ cattle sold at $3.50 to $3.75 per cwt.; medium, $3.25 to $3.50; com­ mon, at $1.50 to $3 per cwt. Feeders and Stockers—Mr. Murby sold, one lot of choice steers, 1,060 lbs. each,; at $4.05, and reports prices as follows: j Best feeders, 1,000 to 1,150 lbs., each, at: $3.70 to $4; medium feeders, 1,000 to 1,150 lbs, each, at $3.40 to $3.80; medium, feeders, 1.000 to 1,150 lbs, each, at $3.40 to $3.75; best feeders, 850 to 1,000 lbs.,, each, at $3.40 to $3.80; medium feeders,; 850 to 1,000 lbs, each, at $3.25 to $3.50; : best yearlings, 600 to 750 lbs. each, at; $3.25 to $3.50; good stock heifers, 700 to, 850 lbs. each, at $2.90 to $3.10; medium - stock heifers, 700 to 850 lbs. each, ati $2.75 to $2.90; common stock steers, 700, to 850 lbs. each, at $2.50 to $2.75; com-i mon, light stockers, at $2 to $2.25 per, cwt. Milch Cows—Prices ranged from $25 to, $55 each. Veal Calves—Prices ranged from $3.50 to $6 per cwt. for the bulk and as high; as $7 per cwt, for something of prime; quality. Dr. WOODSTOCK MAN SHOT. Switzer Probably Fatally Wounded in a Michigan Town. Woodstock report: Dr. John Switzer is plane as regards appetite,! fa^al results, in Leaton, Mich. He lived c ■ ■- ...” - ~ ir _ 1 here till about six years ago, and was em­ ployed at the Karn factory. His wife induc- Oollege. . _ _ has practised since. He and his wife have revisited Woodstock on .several occasions. It was known by friends that their domes­ tic life has not been very hajrpy. They were married about eight years ago, Mrs. Switzer being previously a Mrs. McCue, of Dereham Township. She had considerable means. TO HELP PRINTERS very serious female trouble until finally Among His fel- IN THEIR STRIKE IN CHICAGO FOR THE EIGHT-HOUR DAY. Chicago, Sept. 25.—The Allied Printing Trades Council of Chicago last night took radical action in the fight be­ tween the Chicago Typothetae and the Chicago Typographical Union, No. 16. Resolutions were adopted in which all other trades pledged their support to the printers. The council consists of the pressmen, mailers, bookbinders, paper rulers, stere­ otypers and electrotypers. It was announced that nine firms had Bigned the union agreement during the day. All women work; some in their homes, some in church, and some in the whirl of society. And in stores, mills and shops tens of thousands are on the never-ceasing treadmill, earning their daily bread. All are subject to the same physical laws; all suffer alike from the same physical disturbance, and the nature of their duties, in many cases, quickly drifts them into the horrors of all kinds of female complaints, ovarian troubles, ulceration, falling and dis­ placements of the womb, leucorrhoea, or perhaps irregularity or suppression of “monthly periods,” causing back­ ache, nervousness, irritability and lassitude. Women who stand on theii- feet all day are more susceptible to these troubles than others. They especially require an invigorat­ ing, sustaining medicine which will strengthen the female organism and enable them to bear easily the fatigues of the day, to sleep well at night, and to rise refreshed and cheerful. 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I certainly think your medicine for sick women worthy of praise, and am indeed glad to indorse it.” Miss Clara Beaubien of Beauport, Quebec, writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkham:— “ For several years I have suffered with Leucorrhoea, which has been a serious drain on my vitality, sapping my strength and causing severe headaches, bearing down pains and a general worn out feeling, until I really had no desire to live. I tried many medicines, but did not get permanent relief until I took Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. In two months I was very much better and stronger, and in four months I was well, no more disagreeable discharge, no more pain. So I have every reason to praise the Vegetable Compound, and I consider it without equal for the ills of women.” Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com­ pound is the unfailing cure for all these troubles. It strengthens the proper muscles, and displacement with all its horrors will no more crush you. Backache, dizziness, fainting, bear­ ing- down pains, disordered stomach, moodiness., dislike of friends and society —all symptoms of the one cause—will be quickly dispelled, and it will make you strong and well. You can tell the story of your suf­ ferings to a woman, and receive help­ ful advice free of cost. Address Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. Sheep and Lambs—The market for; sheep and lambs continues strong at $4; to $4.20 for export ewes; bucks at $3 to $3.50 and lambs at $5 to $5.50 for the; bulk, while choice picked lots of ewes and wethers sold at $4.65 per cwt. Hogs.—Mr. Harris $6.12% per cwt. for for lights and fats, ies. Bradstreet’s Montreal: Trade here in fall and win­ ter goods continues to increase in volume and activity. Retailers throughout the Province haye been sending forward good orders, and those from the west continue large. The dry goods trade is exceed­ ingly busy, and shipments are large, be- ! ing heavily in excess of those of this time ( ... .xLLX reports hogs at,' selects and $5.87% with light deliver- on Trade. i a year ago. The hardware houses report a good demand for all lines of seasonable goods, and values generally hold firin. Groceries are moving well. Sugars have declined ten cents per hundred pounds and other lines are generally steady. Country retail trade is rather more ac­ tive, while that of the city shows little change. There is some improvement in remittances, although from some points they are still a little slow. Collections are fair. Hamilton: The volume of wholesale and rc-tali business continues to increase. Country trade is more active and collec­ tions show some improvement. The local demand for wholesale lines is active. All lines of manufacture are busy and the general outlook for trade is bright. Lond-on: Trade conditions here con­ tinue satisfactory, and the volume of wholesale and retail trade continues to compare very favorably with -that of picr- vious years. , Ottawa: There is little change m busi­ ness conditions here. There is a good movement of wholesale stocus, and trade has assumed the active air confidently expected for some time. Local indus­ tries are busily engaged.