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The Exeter Advocate, 1897-2-18, Page 2• Subscribers vele do not rN.eive their paper reg - snarly will please notify us at ()nee. Apply at the ofiico for advertising rates. ME EXETER ADVOCATE. THURSDAY, FEB. 18, 1897, The Week's Commercial Summary. The Mark Lane Express of Monday says it is surprised at the decline hi prices of wheat in the United States, and remarks that the definite crop returns of 1896 do not warrant ally depression. Montreal trade has not picked up as it was hoped it might when the snow cam and in casting about for the r'eesous of the non-improvernen:t, a good many people are inclined to lay a good part of the blame upon uncertainties regarding tariff mat- ters, which no doubt, in a good many fn - stances, causes merchants to delay their buying. • • The visible supply of wheat in the United States and Canada is 40;691,000 bushels, a decrease of 1,704,000 bushelsfor the week. A year ago the total was 00,- 734,000 bushels and two years ago 83;376,- 000 bushels. " The =omit afloat TO Europe is 26,640,000 bushels, nu increase of 16:1,000 bushels for the week, and the total a year ago 24.500,000 bushels. The visible in America'., combined with anion at afloat. is 76,`231,000 bushels as compared with 91,294,- 000 bushels a year ago, a decrease of 15,- 063,000 bushels. The business situatioa at Toronto is ap- parently without change. The slight im- provem.ent in wholesale circles as reported last week continues, but the volume is nothing to boast of. .The unsettled con- dition of the woolen trade in consequence of the fmnauoiaidifficulties of several manufacturers came nnex peeted ly and put a damper ou trade. A fair business in spring goods is being clone, while sorting - up orders in heavy goods have been more numerous the result of seasonable I weather, An important future in the mechanical world is predicted by a writer in En- gineering, for the material known as duc- tile iron, now being introduced in this country as well as in England.. Its tensile strength is represented to be 63,000 lbs. and more to the square inch, and after be- ing heated to a dull red and plunged into cold water, it eau be easily filed, shoving that it takes no temper. Specimens are .shown which have had portions hearted and drawn out under the hammer after i being twisted cold, without fracture, and a notable piece of work of the new metal is mentioned, viz.: a heavy chain, of which the liuks were cast open, then joined and welded without the use of flax; also valve stems, crauksbafts and other similar pieces, finished to patternin a lathe and exhibiting surfaces without a. blowhole, intricate castings, too, being re- produced e- prod c d regularly without out failure, while a very high percentage of losses has at- tended other methods of producing very strong castings. The main question. how- ever, is that of cost, for there are found- ries that produce castings which will stand all the above tests, but without be- ing really cheap, as is claimed for this new method. TOPICS OF THE WEEK. Isere and There. A New York "dealer in pants" has failed. Why doesn't he try trousers nowt When a woman enters a Chicago tbeater with a hat on now, she is hissed like a stage villian, Even so terrible a thing as the bubonic m plague is not an unmixed evil. It is about to exterminate the rats in India. The United States exported $3,000,000 worth of bicycles last year, and there were still wheels enough in this country to go 'round. HERE IS THE NEWS. iN SHORT ORDER. Crop reports from India, Australia and other eastern grain countries warrant the prediction that wheat is going to be wheat next year. Tidings from ,all Parts of the Globe, Con- densed and Arranged for Busy Readers. CANADIAN.. -- . The Canadian India famine fund has. reached about $25,000. The Axford County Council voted $500 to the India relief fund, The 89th annual meeting of the Cana- dian Press Association took place Thuile clay. The principal matter up for discus- sion was the postal regulations governing the free 'transmission of newspapers through the mails, Lite'meeting was ad- dressed by the Postmaster -General, Mr. Mulock, Lady Aberdeen bas received a cable. message from Sir Arthur Bigge, the pri- vate secretary to the Queen, with regard to the Victorian Order of Horne 'Helpers,. saying that while' her Majesty' has re- frained from expressing approval of any particular scheme for corumemorating her diamond jubilee, any project for the re- lief of the sick In Canada will be assured of her Majesty's sincere sympathy. UNITED STATES. LNTHRON ED. HOPE.. LIFE PROLONGED AND ITS USE- I1'ULNESS. GREATLY EXTENDED.' The. Ruthless Hand et Nature Permits Only the Survival of the Strongest, nut Medi. eel Science secures the Survival of the 'Weakest. From the Cornwall Standard. The science and art of medication holds a unique place in the esteem of the en- tire civilized world, because by a judi- cious application of progressive science Mr. Richard Pope, Commissioner of Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher is reported P t t Ott i d d relative to the art of healing innumer- sten s a awe, a ea Charges against Postmaster Campbell, to be dying. StateThirty thousand people in the • able triumphs are won in the struggle for of Goderich, are being investigated. Mrs. .Tolin Griffin, of Thurlow, was death, umphs and successes are rehearsed daily found dead in bed, 'asphyxiated by coal Robert Marmont a rofessional athlete, bythe million. Those who are in the gas. b p...... was killed b * h fall while exercising in a vanguard of this movement are our great- est benefactors: Their discoveries are a boon to humanity; they have given relief to thousands who would have dragged out a miserable and more or loss brief existence. Dr. Williams by means of leis Pink Pills has earned and enjoys the gratitude of untold numbers who were on the verge of isolation} or death, bePause their case defied the skill of the ordinary medical practitioner. The ruthless hand of nature permits only the survival of the strongest, but the tender ministra- tions of medical science, as exemplified in Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, secure the survival of the weakest, which is in har- mony with the divine injunction, "We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not please ourselves, ' Mese famous pills have given strength to the apparently hopelessly weak, and vitalized and invigorated fragile and de- bilitated constitutions, enthroned health and strength, thus increasing every value and enhancing every joy. In substantia- tion'of the reputed merits of Dr. Wil- liams' Fink Pills read the following testimonial of one of Glengarry's respon- sible citizens. Samuel Neil, of the village of Lancaster, is one of the best known men of the county. "For three successive winters," says Mr. Neil, "I suffered from severe attacks of la grippe. Owing to the exhausting effects of these attacks I was unable to attend to my business half of the time. The last attack I had was in December, 1895. It was the most pro- longed and the subsequent effect the most trying. All the winter of 1896 1 was under medioai care and being some- what advanced in life 1 presented a very frail appearance. My weakness was so pronounced that ; 1 became a victim of weak tarns, and even with the assistance of a cane I was liable to fall. Attempts to walk were risky, and often to be re- gretted. 1 was troubled with a dizziness in the head that rendered locomotion difficult and unpleasant. Besides this 1 had ains in general weaknessmy P shoulders, something like articular rheu- matism in its fluctuations and severity. After a five months treatment I was not any better, in fact the doctor gave me very little encouragement. He said I had palpitation of the heart and it must run its course. The truth is I felt so weak that any hope of recovery was about nil. About the first of May -I determined to try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. The result was the dizziness left me; day by day my pains vanished into imperceptibility, and I began to feel myself again. The im- provement continued until I was able to follow my business with unexpected vigor. I am increasing in flesh and in the general signs of good health, and 1 un- hesitatingly attribute my recovery to Dr. Williams' Pink Pills." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills create new blood, build up the nerves, and thus drive disease from the systexn. In hundreds of cases they have cured after all other medicines had failed, thus establishing the claim that they are a marvel among the triumphs of modern medical science. The genuine Pink Pills are sold only in boxes, bearing the full trade mark, "Dr. Williams' Pink .Pills for Pale Peo- ple." Protect yourself from imposition by refusing any pili that does not bear the registered trademark around the box. Louisianaare practically starving to may safely say, is no sinecure, its tri - A Pittsburg man who invented a flying machine announces that he is gratified at its preliminary workings. The undertaker will be gratified later on. The Waterworks Committee of Ottawa gymnasium in New York, is unable to elect a chairman on account It is intimated that President-elect of a tie vete. Mcllinlep intends to appoint Mr. Chaim - A. nunnber of additional notes forged cey M. Depew Ambassador to England, by William Fraser, of London Township, Casper iyrus E. Brecler, of the First have come to light. National Bank, Bethlehem, Pa, who dis- appeared with a shortage in his accounts, is said to have taken refuge in Toronto. A number of changes have taken place among the street railway company's officials at London, The reports of "settling day" at the various business centers of Canada are fairly satisfactory. Brantford's fire loss last year was only $1,528.50. In the last six years the losses were only $20,851. Sir Charles and Lady Tupper have sailed from Liverpool for Halifax on board the steamer Mongolian. Mrs. Crowe, the London woman of 80 years who cut her throat with a razor on Monday, may possibly recover. The report that the Montreal cotton The last ship of the United States navy to get into trouble is the battleship In- diana. She was unable to accompany the squadron to sea, and had to return to` Hampton Roads after a short run, as she rolled dangerously. It is now proposed to dock her and put on a new "bilge keel." FOREIGN. The Pope is reported to be suffering from fainting fits. The education bill passed its first read- ing in the British Commons. The Queen's health, both physical and mills intend closing down tor three mental, is reported to be excellent. months in denied in Montreal. Deaths from the plague in Bombay to The remains of Mr. Robert Buzzard, date number 8,841, and the cases 5,098. It is perhaps true, as a Harvard professor says, that "poetry cannot be taught." It is also true thata great deal. of it cannot be read with any comfort. Consul General Lee says he and Money have done enough fighting in their time, consequently Money ought to swallow those insults uncomplainingly. Industry is well mixed with enterprise in Iowa. A man in that state has a milk- ing machine which will milk seventy-five cows.a day, to say nothing of the pump. New York's idea of having, schoolhouses with playgrounds on the roofs is novel, anyway. ,Kite flying ought to be a favor- ite amusement with the children during recess time. of Oakville, were found in the lake. He The Education bill passed its firstread- is thought to have committed suicide. ing in the British House of Commons. Sensational statements regarding dis- Several warships of the British Medi - agreements in the joint Tariff Associa- terranean squadron have been ordered to tion are denied by the members generally. • Crete. An epidemic of grippe is being experi- The Queen has announced her intention enced in Ottawa. Sir Jaynes Grant says of opening the Sheffield Town Hall in he never knew the disease to be so pre- May next. valent. It is reported that fighting has. taken The petition for a reduction in the place on the frontier of Siam between the number of liquor licenses in. Hamilton French and Siamese. was conidered by the Markets Committee United States Senator Wolcott is meet- and refused. ing with little eneouragement in his bi- Dr. Lammiman, of Bowmanvillo, aged metallic mission in Europe. 34, who had not been seen since Friday, Floods are prevailing in the valleys of The inventor of stenography, in enab- ling language to infinitely multiply its power for good, was in a sense the author of the most importantlabor-saving agency ever known. A number of deaths have occurred through the country recently from blood poisoning, caused by a pin prick. Unless a young woman's strings are tied, young men should be very careful. was found dead in his oilice by his the Thames and the Ouse, where large brother-in-law. tracts of land are submerged. ltev. Ira Smith, of London, called the The Allan line steamer Assyrian, which. attention of his congregation to their bas been in collision off the Skerries, has duty as citizens to clean the slush off sustained considerable damage. A Crusade of Courtesy. William W. Clay of Chicago has started a crusade of courtesy by issuing the fol- lowing .circular: "The co-operation of the Dien of Chicago is earnestly solicited in a crusade of courtesy. The tendency of men and boys to retain seats in public conveyances while women and girls are compelled to stand is growing to snob. an extent that even the presence of eld- erly and feeble women is gradually being ignored, It is believed that the attention of the average man need only be called to this state of affairs to impel his aid in, eradicating this growing and humili- ating eviL It is also believed that due courtesy shown to women in this respect, regardless of age or personality, will be elevatingin its effect iupon men in 'broader channels than mere street car conduct.' Ponderous Mind. "Weight," said the stammer lecturer, "Is in direct proportion to' dieting." "My l" said the summer girl, "what a weighty mind Chollie 8pindle4rp must have!! their sidewalks. Tho decree authorizing the proposed. The retail merchants of Ottawa are pe- reforms in the Island of Cuba wassigned titioning the Dominion Government for the right of garnishee against the salaries of civil servants. As a result of the new quarantine regulations large droves of cattle' are be- ing driven across the ice from Brockville to the United States. Mr. Prendergast, who recently resigned his seat in the Manitoba Legislature, says that his action had nothing to do with the school question. Mine owners at Rat Portage are agitat- ing to have the Indian reserve at that town done away with and the Indians moved to Some other location. The post -office investigation at Goder- ich has closed. The last cases token up were against Postmaster Campbell ane, Mail Clerks Dalton and Austin. in. The C. P. R. hos declared dividends of '2 per cent. on the preference stook and 1 per cent. on the common stock for the half year ending December 31, 1896. Representatives of the Railway Em- ployes' Association waited on the Premier at Ottawa with reference to the dismissal of railway employes on the Intercolonial. Dr. Selwyn, in as paper read at the mining engineers' convention in Mont- real, held that the idea that Canada was exceptionally rich in minerals was a fallacy. A fatal accident took place in the woods last Friday, when Stewart Garrison, of Morven, Ont., was struck below the ear by some logs that bad broken loose from a sleigh. The principal flsh exporting Inerchants of St. :John's, Nfld., have presented a memorial to the Government, asking for the enforcement of the Bait Act against the French. The death took place on Monday at his home in Welland, Ont., of Mr. Stewart Lamont, aged 64. He was a prominent menthe of the Conservative party, and an ex -Mayor of Welland. At the Business Men's Convention held in Winnipeg a resolution was passed recommending that the Dominion Gov- ernment build the proposed railway through the Crow's Nest pass. Principal Grant, of Kingston, has com- menced a series of talks to the Y. M. C. A. He discusses the gold mining specular, tion and the treaty of arbitration with the United States in the first lecture. Albert Rosebrugh,. aged 21, son of Mr. Wm. Rosebrugh, a respected farmer of South Dumfries township, committed. G suicide while returning from m Galt He shot himself in the forehead with a re- volver. Dr. Selwyn states that he was misrepre- seated at the meeting of the mining en- gineers in Montreal. He is a believer in the gold fields of British Goltunbia, and celled attention to their good prospects in 1.895. The Nova Scotian House of Assembly. ptissed,a bill appointing July 1st as a public holiday. This is the first time since Confederation that Dominion dray bas been retaognized in Nova Scotia as ae legal holiday. Messrs. Gordon and Keith, undertak- ers, of Halifax,', are bringing an action against the Dominion Government tor Kir John Thompson's funeral expeesos, which the Government : disputes on the ground of ovetrcharges. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has dismissed the appeal of. the Brewers' and Masters' Association of Ontario v. the Attorney General, tinc'f granted leave to appeal the fisheries cases between the Dominion and th'eProvinces. Dr. Roddick, M.P., who has just re- turned fxotn England, says that when he left, :Lieut. -Governor Kirkpatrick had almost 'recovered from the operation which had been performed, and that he would, in all probaiblity, return to Can- ada in a couple of months. by the Queen Regent of Spain. A British troopship has been despatched from Malta with a fortnight's food for twelve hundred. Cretan refugees. It is expected that on the occasion of the Queen's jubilee the Marquis of Salis- bury will be raised to a dukedom. It is now thought probable that Sur- veyor Ogilvie and party will remain in the Yukon country over the winter. The Portguese Ministers resigned be- cause the Bing would not create a num- ber of life Senators to keep tnem in power. The King of Benin, who caused the massaore of a British expedition recently, has sent a very 'defiant message to the British authorities. Lady Henry Somerset will be asked to preach the annual sermon during the National Convention of the W. C. T. U. in Buffalo next fall. Elaborate plans for the fortification of London have been revived by Lord Wol- seley and the work will probably be com- menced at an early day. In the House of Lords the Marquis of Lansdowne, Secretary of State for War, explained the Government's scheme for the reorganization of the army. The building of the trans -Siberian •rail- way will give the coriivcts of Siberia such facilities of escaping that they will likely be transferred to the Island of Saghalien. London at present is being flooded with such vast hordes of undesirable' Germans, Poles and Italians, that Eng- land may be forced to pass an Exclusion Act. England is not taking any precautions' against the importation of the bubonio plague, as experts say that it is simply a dirt disease, and that cleanliness is the true prophylactic. The plan formulated by the Imperial Government for increasing the strength and efficiency of the navy contemplates the construction of five battleships and three first-class cruisers and the addition' of ten thousand more men. The bold. utterance of Sir Michael Hicks ;Beach in regard to England's o0 supancy of Egypt has created some sen- sation on the Continent, especially in France, where the Paris Autorite says that England must be replied to with the sword. , The Prince of Wales has issued to the press a lengthy communication, in which he advocates the creation of a, fund to be called the Prince of Wliles' hospital fund for London, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne. ' Sir Michael Hicks -Beach made a speech in the British House of Commons on the Egyptian and Dongolan expedition ques- tions, in which he took a very firm stand on British policy in the east. The speech' caused much comineut, and a full report of it was cabled to France.. At a meeting of the Dillonite section of the Irish Parliamentary party Mr. Ed- mund M. F. Knox, anti-Parnellite mem- ber for Londonderry City, was expelled from the councils of the party for having written a letter declaring his independ- ence of the required discipline. ' The Rome correspondent of the Lon- don Daily Mail says that the visit of Mr.. Fitzpatrick is in connection with the Manitoba school settlement, his object being to persuade the Papal Secretariat to prevent the Quebec bishops from spoil- ing the entire compromise .by their stub- bornness. Mr. Curzon stated in the British Com- mons that the reported inassaores at Crete were unfounded. There had been some smell disturbances. A report from Canes' says 200 buildings were burned, and 6,000 Christians refugees from the pity have been taken on hoard theArit• rah and Greek warships in the barber..,:: Cheerful People. One is always refreshed by the presence of cheerful people. The thought ought to teach us a salutary lesson, to be always cheerful ourselves. The cheery person, who has a pleasant smile for all, a genial word for every acquaintance, a happy ex- pression for the world, is the person whose companionship is sought, whose presence is indispensable at a party or dinner, and whose absence is always noted. A FARMER IN TROUBLE. .4 'Wonderful Wedding. The largest and most remarkable wed- ding since the world began took place at Sura. When the great Alexandria had conquered Persia,' wishing to unite vic- tors and vanquished by the strongest possible ties, he decreed a' wedding festi- val. Now, , guess how many .people lie ordered to be married.' You could never do it. Well, Alexander himself was to marry Statira, the daughter' of Darius; 100 of his chief ofreers were to be united to ladies from the noblest Persian. and Meclean families, and 10,000 of his Greek soldiers were to marry 10,00 Asiatic women -20,202 people married at once. I don't see how they managed to get up a feast for so Many, but they ctid, and for a. vast multitude of guests besides. They had the most splendid arrange- ments. On .a1, plain near the city a vast pavilion was erected 0.0 pillars sixty feet high. It was hung and spread with the richest tissues, while the gold and preci- ous stones ornamented it would have manic your eyes blink, Adjoining this building were 100 gor- geous chambers for the 100 bridegrooms, while for the remaining 10,000 an outer court was inclosed and hur g with costly tapestry, and tables were spread outside for the multitude. A separate seat was assigned each pair, and all were arranged in a semi -circle on either band of the royal throne. Each bridegroom had re- ceived a golden vessel for his libation, and when the last of these had been an- nounced by trumpets to the multitudes without the brides entered the banquet hall and took their places. And now don't you think each bride- groom stood up separately and vowed: "With this ring I now thee wed," and so on. No, the ceremony was very simple; the king gave his hand to Statira and kissed hor as his wife, and the other. bridegrooms followed his example. -Cin oinnati Tribune. A Grenville County Man speaks iris blind —Feels Like a New Man --Cured by Four Boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. Cardinal, Feb. 8.—(Special)-11$. Rob- ert McIntosh, a farmer very widely known in this county, and, living near this village has been in a painful and dangerous condition as the result of kid- ney disease affecting the bladder. When called upon he said:-- "During aid:—"During three years, until quite re- cent]y: cured by using four boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills, I have been an in- tense sufferer from kidney disease which kept going from bad to worse though I was doctoring all the time. "Under advice i began using Dodd's Kidney Pills, at once realizing great help. 1 novo feel like a new man and am per- fectly cured of kidney trouble in any form.'' }Lis Base of Supplies. • Fruit Stand Keeper—Doin' 2 Dein' fine) W'y Chauncey Dewpe is a customer of mine" • Patron-Stiddy? Fruit. Stand Keeper—Yep. Before every banquet he stops an' fills up on chestnuts. PILL PRICE. , The days of 20 cents a box for pills are numbered. Dr. Agnew's Livt•x•y'illa at 20 cents a vial are serer, t`afer and pleasanter to take, And Are supplantingAll other*. All drug. gists sell thein. Cure Constiontiim, Sick An,) :Nervous Headacbe'. [)t zziaete, es t tele,* Ile.urt- burn, Dyspepsia, Lo," ut A plu-, i ,: hull :til troubles arising from lives Li:eerier_1s How's This ! We offer One Iiundred Dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh, Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. 0. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations :mule by their firm. Wrs'r & l'1xau`x, 'Wholesale ' Druggists, Toledo, O. WALInne, KINNAN & MARVIN,. Wholesale Dru gists, Toledo, 0.. Hail's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mu- coussurfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75e. per bottle. Sold by. all Druggists. No Doubt. Haskins—What person spoken of in the Bible died the hardest ? Mason -Give it up, Who? Haskins—Lot's wife, of course. ' She was turned into a pillar of salt, wasn't she? Well Defined. "V4 hat is meant by elle expression 'riot- ous living?' "The kind of living that causes a riot-- the sort you get at a boarding house," The proprietors of Parmelee's Pills are constantly reoeiviug letters similar to the following,which explains itself. Mr. John A. Beam, Waterloo, Ont., writes : "1 never used any medicine that can equal ParmeleesPilis for Dyspepsia. or Liver and Kidney Complaints. The relief ex- perienced after using them was wonder- ful." As a safe family medicine Parme- lee's Vegetable Pills can be given iu all cases requiring a Cathartic. The itub. Smith—If you love her, why don't you harry her? Brown—There is another woman in the case. Smith— Ah l Who? Brown—Her mother. The Other Way Round. Wobbling Will—Did yec find a dawg at ther house on the hill? Hungry Hauk—Ile didn't give me a chance ter. Bickle's Anti -Consumptive Syrup stands at the head of the list for all diseases of the throat and kings. It acts like niltgic in breaking Imp a cold. A cough is soon subdued, tightness of the chest isrelieved, even the worst cast of consumption is re- lieved. while in .recent cases it may be said never to fail. It is a medicine pre- pared from the active principles or virtues of several medicinal herbs, and can be de- pended upon for all pulmonary com- plaints. Explained. . Jilson—I wonder why millionaires spend ti is in Turkish so much n bathsP Milsou—It is the only place where they are dead sure of never encountering an Anarchist. There never was, end never will he, a universalP anacea, in one remedy',remedy',for all Ills tb°\vhfeh.8esh is heir -the very nature Of many curatives being such that were the germsof other and differently seated diseases rooted in the 'system of the patient -what would relieve one i11 ing turn would aggravate the other. We. have, however,, 'lit Quinine Wine;, when obtainable. in 0 sound unadulterated state, air remedy for many andgeeviousills.. By its gradual and judicious use, the frailest systems are led into convalescence and strength, by the influence which Qui- nine exerts on Nature's Own restoratives. ]trelleves,the drooping spirits of those with wltorn a chronic state of morbid des- ppmdeucy and lack of interest in life is a disease, aial, by tranquilizing the nerves,. disposes to sound end refreshing sleep imparts vigor to the action of the bloody which, being stimulated, courses through- out the veins, strengthening ,the healthy' animal functions of the system, thereby',. makiu•, activity.' a necessary result„ streug ieningthe fi,ame,•aucl giving 1120, to the digestive organs, which naturally demand increated substance—result, im-,t Prayed appetite. Northrop & Lyman of Toronto, -have ;given to' the public theirl superior Quinine \\ ine at the usual rate, and, gauged by the opinion of scientists, this Wine approaches nearest perfection of any iu the market. All drtaggists sell it, it Ii Alas, TOO Qtton Trtle. it Miston—Do you try your jokes on your, friends before you publish them? ,7okus—1 used to. 1 gave it up for lackl of material, - Miston—Jokes? ;1 Jokus—No, indeed; friends, No family living in a bilious country . should be without Parmelee's Vegetable Pills. A few doses taken now and thein will keep the Liver active, cleanse the stomach and bowels from all bilious mat- ter, and preveut Ague. Mr. J. L. Price, Shoals, Martin Coe Ind., writes: "I have tried a box of Parmelee's Pills and find them the best medicine for Fever and Ague I have ever used." Assessment System Mutual Principle, Deceived. "Why did Constance refuse De Riche?f" "Ile deceived her. He told her he wee worth a millionwhen in reality be is worth two millions," Slee would, Miss Yellowleafi—I'd just like to see any man kiss mei Miss Rosebud—What a hopeless ambi- tion 1 4,PERFEC T.' en Flavor and Quality. ig CEYLON TEA 25e, 40c, 50c and 60c. 99 Wrinkles Can be Removed and. the Skin made Soft .' and Youthful in ap-' pearance by using r Peach Bloom Skin Food. To Purify the Blood, Tone -up the System and give new Life and Vigor nothing equals Perfect Health -pills. 50 ets. each at Drug stores or sent prepaid on receipt of prig. Cauca; i4 su Nelda Co., 'rnaansTo. MUTUAL RESERVE FUND LIFE ASSOCIATION. (INOORrortATED) FREDERICK. A. BuiltniAM, President, 805, 307, 309 Broadway, New York City. Sixteenth Annual Statement. Covering- Year Ending December 31st, 1896. INCREASES. In Cash Income $ 283;195 41 In Invested Assets.... , . 273,059 28 In Net Surplus . 447,42064 In New Business Received15,142,102 00 In Business in force 16,366,69000 In, Number of Policies in force 12,571 New Busines.Received.$ 84,167.997 00 New Business "Written.. 73,026,3,90 00 Total Business in, Force.', 325,026,061 00 DECREASES. In Expenses of Management ....$163,341 13 In Total Disbursements...... 260,801 52 In Liabilities.. .................... 849,642 36 Death Claims paid in 1896..1 9,967,083 94 Death Claims paid since Organization.......... 28,825,6655 66: A Total Membership of, 1113,449 In. terested A. R. MCNICHOL, Manager for Manitoba, British Columbia and North.West Territories, McIntyre Sleek. Winnipeg, Mes4 13. Z. RES- gg�TTB, Manager for Q teese.1I Place d' Armes, Ousel, Que.; W. T. Dil/RI 9f, MaerSer Valleys Scotia,.ILaliras N. 8. ' W .1. YOMg. 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