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EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, ,MARCH 21 190i.Wi,p,N
C. _II SANDERS, EDITOR.
• SAP PAILS,
k SAP SPIILS,
SAP PANS.
MILK CANS,
MILK PANS,
MILK PAILS,
CREAM CANS.
*ll1BISHOP 81. SO
MONEYTO LOAN,
—
We have unlimited private funds for in..
vestment.upon forin or yillage property, at
n west rates of. interest.
DICKSON 6/ UARLING,
Barristers, etc., Exeter.
MONEY TO LOAN.
, [have a large amount of private funds to
loan on farm and village properties at low
rates of interest. .
F W GLAD3fAN
Barrister, Main Street Exeter.
BRICK FOR
275,000 first class building brink for sale at
Mitchell's old yard, 14 miles east of Orediton.
WILsori ANDERSON, Orediton East.
FOR SALE OR TO RENT.
House and third, acre oflancl, situa.tecl on
Andrew street, the premises recently vacat-
ed by Mr. Alex Tait, Apply to
GEO. KEMP.
ARM FOB, SALE.
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The undersigned.is offering for sale that
desirable farm property in the town-
ship of Stephen, being Lot 18, concession 8,
containing:100 acres, all cleared, well fenced
• and underdrained and in a: good state of
cultivation. There is on the premises a
frame house, bank barn, good orchard, and
a good well of spring water with windmill
Situated about halfa, mile from school and
314, miles from post office. Will be sold. Tea-
sont,,bly and. on easy te.rins,
Joni.V K. SCitlionnmi, Crediton.
Winchelsea
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fletehbr, of
Kirkton, were calling on friends 'here
Tuesday last.—Mr. J. Lang, butter
maker, of Avonbank, was the guest of
S. C. Bell on Saturday an." Sunday.—
Mr. • Stanley, of Lucan, was here on
Saturday and repaired the school furn-
ace.—Miss Etta Fletcher, of Kirkton,
was the guest of the'Misses White on
Sunday. --Mr. William Duncan arrived
home from London on Saturday last,
apparently all right a ga in.—The robins
have arrived, but a little too early.—
;Monday was a beautiful day, so much
so that some thought of tapping. Had
they done so they would have had a
"sun" but it would have been a run
to get out of the cold wind.
Grand Bend
Mr. Henry Bossenbenry has purchas-
ed Mr. Sam Gratten'e farm in Klon-
dyke.—.Mr. John Spackman, of Exe-
ter, spent a few days here and at Port
Frank last week. --Mr. Hamilton start-
ed to saw this week. --A quiet wedding
took place last Wednesday at Mr. Lu-
ther's, when his daughter, Miss Aggie,
was joined in holy matrimony to one
of our young men, Mr. Angus Patter-
son. The bride was assisted by Miss
Lod Cunnin.g'
ham while,Mr.John Pat-
terson did si nmilardu ties for the groom.
The young couple intend residing a
13ROPERTIES FOR SALE BY TENDER
1 IN THE VILLAGE OF EXETER.
Tenddrs will be received by the undersign-
ef up to April 1, 1901:---Pareel No. 1.—South
IA of Lot Eo. 8, from Main to William streets
known as Hamlin's store. Parcel No. 2.-
381, 382-54—on Elizabeth street, near McCal-
ya
4--Azarew street, No. (i2 has a frame dwel-
ling.
TERMS:—;4 cash; baton ce in payments at
5 per cent For further particulars and
terms apply to the proprietor.
The highest or any tender not necessarily
accepted. T. W. HAMLIN,
Brookholm, Ont.
1um. s tanner. rce 1No.3 No. 03, 64, 65.--
TESTIMONIAL
OF
• ROBT. BELL
To the value of English Stock Food,
manufactured by C. Lutz, Exeter.
Mr. Bell says: "1 have two calves,
one a month older than the other. The
older one is running with a cow. The
•younger is fed on skim milk and Eng-
lish Stock Food. They both get a lit-
tle turnips and chop. The calf fed on
skim milk and English Stock Food, is,
I consider, doing mulch better than the
other. It is growing, thriving and
looking better. i consider E.S. Food a
most useful article for calves and would
highly recommend its tise to stock rais-
• Price lipounds for $1.00
• ROBERT BELL, USbOrile.
Goshen Line.
Too late for last week.
Miss Mary Dietrich, of Berlin, is
visiting her brother Edward Dietrich.
—Mr. Wm. Kestle held a very simccess-
ful wood bee Monday • last, cutting
about 25 cords of wood.—Mr. ,Wm.
----- Martin lost -a valuable horse last week.
--Mr. Reuben 'Davy and • his -Sister
Mary is visiting their .brother and
sister at Grand Bend. —Mr, Samuel
Brokenshire lost a very valuable horse
Friday last, for which he was offered
$150 recently.—Mr. John Sobe who
has been visiting friends in Berlin has
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returlied.
Grreeill*aY -
Mr. J. H. Brophey visited friends in
Clandeboye andAilsa Craig,last week.
—Mr. John Belling left here last Sat-
urday to visit his daughter in Detroit.
—Mies Alice Wilson and uncle, Will
Stinson, visited their rincle Thomas in
Bayfield last week. They returned
'home Monday, agicornpanied by their
cousin, Mrs. Kate McKenzie, of 'Clin-
ton.—Mr. Archie McIntosh and family,
of Port Huron, are visiting Mr.H.Eng-
lish and other friends in this vicinity.
• —A large number attended the funeral
of the late Mrs. W. J. Pollock, of Cor
bett, who died on Friday and was bur-
ied on Sunday. The funeral service
was preacheebiv Rev. J. W. Baird, in
the Boston Methodist church. The be-
reaved family have the sympathy of
their many friends in this vicinity.—
Mr. Arnold Rusk has purchased a 75 -
acre farm from Mr. E. roster.—Mr. C.
H.Wilson, Commander of 'Union Tent,
No.48, K.O.T.Ma attended the conven-
tion at Berlin last week. He also at-
tended the Government,. Fat Stock
shoW at Ghielph and bought seveeal
thorough bred stock.— W li.Laughton,
\ERR, paid our town a flying visit
last Atondray,
,
little naafi of here. We wish then)
a happy married r. Shaw is
here trying to buy out our blacksmith
Mr. Smith.—Mr. George Zappe, who
has been working near. Hepworth, re-
turned home Monday.
The Concert held here under the
auspices of the I.O.F. on Tuesday evg.
was a grand success, both in point of
attendance and the program rendered.
•Mr. G. L. Money delighted the aud-
ience with several humorous and co-
mic selections, while the renditions of
the local talent was particularly good.
FARM SOLD.—M1'. Thonias Cameron,
the well known auctioneer and insur-
ance manager, has rented his -fine
farm on the Thames road, near Far-
quhar, to Mr. James Gardiner, for a
term of years. As a result of this,
Mr. CaMerOn will have an auction
sale of his farm stock, including a lot
of thoroughbred and grade cattle and
implements, On Tuesday, March 26th,
at 1 o'clock. We are sorry that ill
health causes Mr. Cameron to give up
farming, and hope when he gets reliev-
ed from this branch of his business, he
will recuperate.
Crediton
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Greb, of Zurich,
spent last Sunday here the guests of
Mr. and Mrs., August Hill.—Rev. M.
L. Wing, or Berlin, conducted quar-
terly meetings'in the German church
last Saturday and Sunday.—We are
pleased to state that Mrs. Thos. Year-
ley, who has been very ill, is recover-
ing.—Mr. and Mrs. August Flaist have
moved into the village. We welcome
them into our midst.—Messrs. C.' Eil-
13er and E. 13ossenherry, of Zurich,were
in the village on Monday.—Mr. Mat-
thew Chambers has sold his house and
lots to Mr. Henry Motz.—Mr.and Mrs.
Wm. K111.17, and. family, of Exeter,were
the guests Of Mrs. Link on Sunday. --
Our merchants have received their
spring wall paper.. Prepare for house
cleaning.—Mr. John Evans, of Exeter,
was in the village Monday.—Mr. An-
drew Ehnes was in London Saturday
o business.—Mr. WM. Mellin is draw-
ing sand for the erection of Mr.Trick's
new dwelling.—Mr. Elton Siegner is
visiting friends in Zurich this week.—
Mr. Peter Hoffman ie very ill. ---The re-
cent thaw has finished' the sleighing in
this vicinity.
Dreada-k.--:One by one our aged citi-
zens are going. Death has again en-
tered our burgh and this time taking
away Jane Clark, widow of the late
William Claelc. Mrs. Clark has been
an invalid for some time but was al -
Cent 8tifferer, until • death
ways a pa ,
relieved her on Monday morning at
ripe age of Si years, 9 months. The
rernaAns were interred in the Exeter
cemetery on Wednesday afternoon,
Rev. Huseer officiating. She leaves
to monrn her demise, five sons, three
danghters, a number of grandeldhlren
besides a large number of friends and
acquaintances, who have the sympa-
thy of the collo/amity in this their
hour of affliction.
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This signiture is on every bon of the genuine
Laxative BroinoeQiiinitie T.biots
tan remedy tluit cares a etdd ire trap day
Centralia Eden
Some of the spring birds have made
their appearance again, the robin be-
ing among the number.—Revival ser-
vices are being conducted here every
night this week by Miss WWII/ans.
There are large congregations and
much good is being done.—The farm-
ers in this vicinity are making prepar-
ations for making maple syrnp.—Lu-
ther Ilieks left on Monday for the
West, where he expects to make his
future hcina e, —Miss Roseribury, of Lon-
don, is visiting friende in this vicinity.
—The teachers of our priblic school re-
quest all pupils who are beginning
school this spring, be sent immediate-
ly after the school opening, after Eas-
ter vacation.—A public concert is to
be held in connection witli our public
school about the first week in April.
It will be held in the Centralia Hall.
A first-class program is being prepared.
The object of the concert is to procure
a flag and flag pole for ,our school, su
•thatave may show forth our patriotism
on special occasions. We desire to see
all who are interested hi our school to'
turn out and make the effort a success.
See particulars later; also posters.
St. Joseph
Our roads are in a very poor condi-
tion now, owing to the recent soft
weather.—Mr. •Wm.Jennison and'avife
were in Exeter on Friday of last week
on business.—Some very good hauls
of fish were made last week, but the
good fortune was speedily followed
by bad' as the ice broke up and sever-
al of the fishermen lost their nets.—
Master Seth Dodman left last week
for Brucefield, where he is engaged for
the coming season with Mr. F. O'Brien
formerly of this section. --Mr. and
Mrs. J. J. Taylor, of Brewster, were
the guests of Mrs. Taylor's parents
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Jennison one day
last week. ---Mr. Frank Denomie, of
Drysdale, accompanied by his best
girl, visited his uncle and aunt, Mr.
and Mrs Peter Beaclour on Sunday
evening last.—Mr. Robert Davis, of
Dashwood, paid a pleasant •visit to
our burgh:on Friday last. Come again
Bob. --Quite an excitement was caused
here on Sonday afternoon last just
afterthe service was over at the R.C.
church, when it was noticed that the
seperate school was on fire and ,had it
not been for the large number present
the building would soon have been in
ruins. As it was it was extinguished
without much damage being done.
49.
• Whalen.
Miss Daisy and Ella Brooks attend-
ed the revival services at Centealiaa Steil -Ales a, first class certificate and
last Sunday evening. Others from i r•Xlthra gh" his'fiest school it is hoped he
here attended the meeting last week will keep up the good. reputation of
and have been greatly blessed.—Mrs. our school.,
J. Wright returned home Monday,
after spending a few days at her cou• -
sin's, Mrs. Frank Davis, of Saintsbury. A DESPONDENT'S SUICIDE.
—Mr. - Frank Brock, has accepted a. .Peetrboro, March 13.—Wm. Payne,
position with Mr. John Morley.—Mon- aged 18, who had been employed with
day was hog day in St. Marys, 31is the Calcutt Brewing and Malting
Wm. Brooks and. Jake 1VIillson attend- Company committed suicide this
ed the fair from here.—Mr. Byron morning by shooting himself with a.
Hicks, of Fairfield, ' purchased two shotgun. Payne placed the muzzle
very fine fat cows from Mr. avm. of the gun to his throat, and set the
Brooks west of here.—The officials trigger off, by means of a poker.
have made some very needful and peath was instantaneous. Mr. Payne
helpful changes in the church here. ad. been ill for some time and was.
Both the minister and his conarega-
a despondent and this it is thought, was
tion will be benefited by it.—A few of the cause of -his terrible act. -•
ing• their wings and cooing aroundSELF-SUPPORT1NG COLLEGE
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fisher, of Exe-
ter, sent Sunday here with Mr. and
Dempsey, of Exeter, are visiting Mr.
andl‘frs, John E'ssery this week.—A
number from here attended a social
hop on the London Road, one night
Iaiit week.—Miss Minnie Luxton, who
has been visiting friends in Seaforth
for, the past five weeks, returned home
on Thunsday.-eMiss Etha Caves, re-
turned home Sunday after ViSiting
fri0.1C1S in McGillivray. --Mr. Edward
•Stinut is 'seriously ill with lagrippe.
HiCanany friends hope to see him
around socua—Mr. John °Harmer re-
tiff-net:I home last • week after visiting
friends in 'Mitchell.—Mr. :John ES$ery
was in Toronto last week on bnsiness.
—Mr. Mac. Dempsey, who has been
engaged with Arr. A. Dow, Exeter, for
the past year, has returned to Eden
once inore.—Mr, Will Dickens, of Lu -
can, visited friends d
here Sunay.
Zurich,
• ,The manager of the Molsons hank
at Hensall headed a list and had the
village canvassed the other day, with
,View to having a branch of the bank
opened here. --Mrs. C. Bossenberry
left on Monday for Cavalier, North
Dakota, where her husband now is.—
Mr. John Winkenwader, of near Dash-
wood, and Miss Fannie Rannie were
united in the holy 'bonds of matri-
mony on Wednesday evening. They
left on Monday for Dakota, where
they will settle. Their many friends
unite in wishing them all happiness
and prosperity.—Mr. John Torrance
has sold his farm to Mr. C. Wolper, of
near Grand Bend. The farm contains
155 acres rind the price paid was $9,000.
Mr. Walper takes possession in May.
—Mr. Peter Koehler has rented his
150 acre fa'na to his son Oscar, and in-
tena ds retitinfrom farming. --Mr. W.
Schenk has ''the brick and stone on -
the ground for the erection of a new
house this stunmer.—The Catholic
congregation of this villap,e has de-
cided to build an addition to their
church this summer. They will ex-
pend -in the neighborhood of $3,000 in
improyements. By all accounts our
village, is going to boom this summer.
Mr. Aaron Karcher has perchased his
father's 2,1;KM of 183 neves. He says
:there is a lot of good. gravel -there, and
will open a pit. This will be a good
thing fnr the western part of the town-
ship, as the present' pits are playing
ont and gravel is getting scarce.--
Robert Stelk, of Hillsgreen, has been
Mrs. Vm. Coates.—Mr. and Mrs. A.
s
engag,ed as principal of our school. Mr.
young "turkeys t were ,spread -
here Sunday night. We wonder what GIRLS.
their mission was anyway.—Spring Every college girl, and every girl
started on Monday, two days before that wants to -go to college, should
the allotted time, but it soon caught a read thercollege notes in TIIE DELINE-
cold.—Our mail carrier is giving up ATOR regularly. The April number
his job and a new band is to take his takes up the su bject of working, through
place. The rnan resides in Granton. A college and shows how this can be
slight change is alsb make in the time done by scholarships and more original
of delivery at this office. --Our public ways. In the Parisian letter of the
school teacher, Mr. Hart, is doing a same number are some words of advice
good work in the school here andas a to girls of artistic bent who go to
consequence the :13upils give promise of Paris to study. These words mean
a successful and profitable exathina- "don't," unless fortified by uncommon
tion in the spring. strength of character,
Awe
• • Hay Council ASSIST NATURE.
Council met on Monday, the llth You have been told to "hitch your
inst. The petition of the trustees and wagon to a star"—that Nature will
ratepayers of S.S. No; 4, asking • to arsisr You. Thats all right. There
have lots 11 in thel2th and 13th ons.
taken from S.S. No. 8 and have the are times however, when you should
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assist Nature, and the spring s one
same added to S.S. No. 4, was first of these times.
taken up after the parties interested Nature is now undertaking to cleanse
had been heard. The Council decided
to grant the petition. ThePonlice your system—if you take Hood's Sar-
saparilla the undertaking will be suc-
trustees of Dashwood and Zurich cessful, and your complexion bright
made application to the Council to
and clear.
have the dor in these police villages aa
the collector's roil at the rate of $1 •
for each dog and $2 for each bitch. St. Catharines, Ont., March 13.—
The application was granted. The Turnkey G.- W. Clench had a 'very
mistral grants were made to the police narrow escape from being murdered
villages of Dashwood and Zurich in last evening by William Spratt, who
len of the township rate. The police escaped from the jail • nearly two
villages to maintain all sidewalks, nwuths ago while serving a term for
drains, culverts and bridges within theft and was captured in Buffalo on
the limits of the yillages, the Council March 2r3c1, and had three months add -
to gravel the C. R. and the town line. ed to his term of imprisonment for
The Council also allowed the went
police breaking jail: The turnkey a• to
vilages to have the statute - labor in
Spratt's cell to giye him his supper,
counted at, 75e, per day, By-laws Nee, when the Prisoner, who had armed
8 and 9, 1900, regarding H. 8. D., and himself with aniron leg from his bed
By-law No. 2, 1901, were duly passed. struck -him on • the head. A viei°us
m
A petition signed by a large lumber fight ensued until assistance arrived.
of ratepayers living in the L. R. R. Clench's injuries were found • to con -
and IV. Con. was laid before the sist of a serhn's scalp wound and a
Council, asking the Council to estab- hadlY shattered wrist hone and left
lish a veiling piaee in St; soseph for arm. Spratt will be arraigned 00 it
the charge of attempt to murder Turnkey
the convenience of the electors in
the 'western part of the township. Clench
The matter was laid over for next ''""
meeting. The clerk was instructed John Henderson, a negro, was burn.
to advertise for tenders for the con- ed to death in the court house square
struction of the East Branch North at Corsicana: Texas.
and West Branch North, and East The C. P. R. will spend it large. sum
and West Branch South of Hay swamp of money in improvements on its On -
drain. Tenders to be received up to tario lines this summer.
•April 8th next, Accounts amounting The town of °loam -port, Ky., was
to $93.08 was ordered to be paid, partially burned yesterday, ever 1,000
Council adjonramed to meet again on le being rendered homeless.
April 8t13, at 10 o'clock. pe`„d)
assessed an c the amounts placed on ATTACKED BY A PRISONER.
•4 A Cqr
We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a 50c.
bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup
of Tar if it fails to cure your cough
or cold. We alSo guarantee a 25 -cent
bottle to prove satiefaetory or ,money
refririded. °
0, LUTZ,
seaaa- „ran :
Three children of Guy Williams were
burned to death in the absence of the
parents l'ueeday at Washington, Ind.
F XETER LIJAtBER 'YARD
• forge stunk of aumberlpinsand hemlock
is,000 feet of hem lock lumber for tares, etc.,
also shinvlss, late Ana cedar posts. Priecs
reasoimaa,s. AS, W/LLIS, Yard: East side
Press Gallery,
Parliament Buildings,
March 19th.
A series of triumphs is the only way
in which proceedings at the Ontario
Legislature for the last week can be
described. A series of triumphs for
the Opposition which to be properly
described Would take- More than the
entire edition of this paper. It has
been the same since the House opened,
it has been the same since the general
elections and to these long list of vic-
tories there is no turning until victory
is complete. I would that I could pic-
ture to the readers of this paper real
colors the scene at the Ontario Legis-
lature as one who 'understands affairs
sees it on an afternoon or evening of
an important day of the session. On
one side of the speaker there is a party
which is led by a combination of party
ehiefs in whom the members have DO
confidence and between whom is DO
harmony. • The members of that party
are dissatisfied and make DO secret of
their dissatisfaction. On the other
side there is an compact, united, har-
monious party of energetic and able
men who are devoted to their leader,
loyal to their constituents and faithful
to their country. I refer to the differ-
ence in the attitude of the two parties
in the House to explain the long series
of triumphs Which I have in weeks
passed recorded and shall now record.
But to break up the regular order of
victories hpurpose to separate a few ,
from the regular procession of success-
es and deal for a•time or two with each
of them. I shall mention the affadavit
read concerning West Elgin, the re-
port of the Judges in the \Vest Huron
election, the success of the Opposition
in the question of au agricultural com-
mittee and a consultive Board for
the °Minister of Education, the strong
speech of the Leader of the Opposition
at the close of the debate and the weak
speenh.of the Attorney General in de-
fence of the outrages in West Elgin.
• It seemed some tune ago that noth-
ing could make that West Elgin elec-
tion darker than it had already been
shown but an affacfavit was read in the
House last week °from a man named
Vail who said that he had been hired
by TQM Lewis to personate Conserva-
tive voters in the West Elgin elections.
Besides himself there were seven oth-
ers who acted in the same capacity.
He himself voted twice though he had
no right to vote at all and another
member of the patty put in five and
the others in the same ratio. Is it any
wonder now that independent voters
and honest Liberals refuse to vote for
candida tes who endorse such actions,
support a governincInt whiela will block
justice and shield criminals, who have
perpetrated such outrages. • Let not
this fact be forgotten. The West El-
gin bye -election was the most corrupt
ever known in the history of modern
elections. It was one mass. of coerup-
tion and dishonesty. The members of
the Government are responsible as
they profited by the dishonesty and
not only shielded but rewarded the of-
fenders. In the report of time Judges in
the West Huron election case which
was presented during the week this
much need be remembered. The court
confirmed the fact that outrage' s of the
most disgra.cefid kind were perpetrat-
ed and one of the guilty agents was
"Cap" Sulliva.n, one of the same ma-
chine which took part in the election
in South Ontario, North Waterloo and
West Elgin. This same Sullivan has
been receiving money for years from
the Province of Ontario as a public of-
fieBiauLt probably the greatest triumph
during the week was when the Opposi-
tion,lead by Mr. Little, a clever young
Lieutenant in the ranks of the Opposi-
tion, forced the Government to aur -
render OD the questien of an agricult-
ural classes in Ontario. One year ago
a member of the party brought in a
rnotion asking that it commission be
appointed to look after the interests
and enquire into the needs of agricul-
ture and colonization. But one year
ago the government with its "solid"
majority saw mistakes in the scheme,
solely of course because it was intro-
duced by a member of the Opposition
and accordingly they voted it down.
But they dare not do it again and the
resolution once rejected went through
the House with an opposing vote,every
member of the Government voting for
it. Thus did the Opposition show its
friendship for the farmer as it has of-
ten done before. All that is really
good in the system of agriculture was
first proposed by the Opposition.
So with the matter of education.
Years og,o Mr. Whitney made the very
important suggestion that to assist the
Minister of Education there should be
a consultative Board. During the pres-
ent week the Minister of Education af-
ter condemning the suggestion for
years has eventually adopted it.
But the whole system ot Education
is wrong as the results very plainly
show, The report of the Bureau of
Industries which was presented. to the
House by the Government during the
week shows that the province increas-
ed in population during. the year 1899
by 8700 and that during that same
year the school attendance fell off by
7,500. Here is a consise, unprejudiced,
mute and conclusive condemnation of
the School System, of the Ontario Gov-
ernment.
Mr, 'Whitney's school policy is clear,
plain and thorough. Methods must
be altered. The public schocil must be
altered to. suit the students whobegins
and end S his education there. Unless
examinations must be curtailed.
School books must be changed less Ire.
quently and be less costly. The High
School must not be a factory fon mak'.
ing teachers alone.
lableeLteNevRte eoulssis Mtratil;' eetaar.°-•g°alsagn4otenpedraof M'n1311.1its.eedWd f fraheiirnilfeite:
ToronE6 'University. Now he says that
he inky 'glye something, lout plainly
states that he will starve it. Mr. Whit -
Tracy made no prolnise but comes out in
the House and advocates assistanee
math se, and of snch a kind that the alumni of
the University come to him and give
thanks for his noble words.
A word on the close of the debate.
The Atterne.y-General advocates the
principle which was exploded years
ago that the department had no re-
sponsibility over minor officials and
that an Attorney -General's depart-
ment could not make a move. There
is more red tape about the Attorney -
General's department than about a
dozen war offices and all of is might
be robbed, swindled and murdered be-
fore it would make a move. If those
offenders in the bye -elections had been
Conservatives how quickly the depart-
ment would have movecl.
Mr. Whitney closed the debate which
was more distinctly opposition in ef-
fect than any in the House since time
began.
• During the discussion on Mr. Little's
motion to have an agricultural com-
mittee established in the House which
would deal with farming and coloniza-
tion questions, Hou. E. J. Davis,
Minister of Crown Lands made the
statement that Ontario treated, her
settlers better than any country in the
world. He didn't get away with the
statement, however, for Mr. Henry
Either, the South Huron representa-
tive, told Mr. Davis a few things about
that gentleman's department that he
didn't knOw before. Mr. Eilber told "
the House of a man in the township of
McConkey in Parry Sound. This man
had lived in the department for no less
than sixteen years. He wanted a. coup-
le of lots to start his son farming, so'
like a naan of sense he applied to the
Crown Lands Depcurtmeut, telling- thein
the lots he wanted. The man was sur-
prised at the reply be received. Evi-
dently the Department knew no moee
about ArcOonkey than that it was a
township somewhere in Parry Sound,
instead of a well settled township with
a $1,000 school house and an $800
church. The Deputy Commissioner
wrote to the man saying, that before
anything eould be done with the ap-
plication it would be necessary to cola-
municade with the timber license. In •
this letter the Deputy Commissioner '
says "If homvever, as you say, all the
pine in thatepart of the township has
been cut away I will bring this to"the '
notice of the lumbermen and endeavor
to get their concent to „you being al-
lowed to take up these lots."
Such cringing to the lintibermeo was
strongly denounced by Mr. Either and
the leader of the Opposition, 111r.Whit- •
ney. A second letter was sent to the
settler, Mr. Eilber said. This commun-
ication stated that the Ontario Lumber
Co.had objected to the location of these
lots and Mr. Frank Halliday, of Parry
Sound, had. been histructedto make an
independent inspection. Meanwhile
the man who wanted to trike up the
land has to wait, although he wanted
to start work on it in spring.
Arainiportant point is the Depart-
ment's lack of knowledge of its re-
sburces. The pine in the township in
question had been taken off fully two
years before the application of the
McClonkey man. Not only that but
the spruce and other timber, which
should rightfully go to the settler, had
also been cut. All this and more Mr.
Either told the Legislature. He made
it so -warm for Hon. E. J. Davis that
the Crown Lands minister had to ask
time to look up' the recoeds, which with
the usual speed of the Department
might be clone in a month or two. And
after all this Ontario treats her settlers
better than any country in the world
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BIRTHS.
REILLY.—In Stephen, S. B., on March
18, the wife of Wm. G. Reilly, of a,
• daughter. •
Tuomnsoar—At Farquhar, on March 20,
the wife of John Thompson,of a son.
MARRIAGES. '
NitTRDIE--BuLLA.RD—At the residence
of the bride's father, Seaforth, by ,
Rev. Mr. Russell, on Friday, March.
801, Mr. Robert Murdie,to Miss Nell,
(laughter of Mr. Wm. Bullard, all
of Seaforth.
GniEvateAncreneann-At the residence.
of the bride's father, Mr. Wm. Archi-
bald, of -Egmondville; on Wednes-
day, IS/arch 13th, by, Rev. N. Shaw,
Mr. Hrfg13 T. Grieve, of McKillop,
to Miss Addie Archibald.
ALLAN—SCOTT—At the residence of.
the bride's father, On March 6th, by
Rev. P. Scott, Mr. Edgar Allan to
Miss Janet Mary, daughter of James.
Scott, Esq, all of Flibbert. . '
WINEIDNWEDER—RANNIE---At time res-
idence of the bride's intrents, March,
13th, 1)y the Rev. C. Finkbeiner, Mr.
Sohn IVinkenweder, of Dashwood„,
to Miss Fannie Ronnie, of Zurich.
• peATIts ••
r.,A Itx. —In Crediton, on March,' 18th,
Jane Clark, relict: of tlie late William
Clark, tizecl.30 years, .9 months, IS'
WILcox. — In h
Exeter; "oil 'March 18t
Jane Tomlinson, beleved wile • of
• Jjaniel Wilcox, aged 79 years, 2
months. •
,
Ttroarrsoal—A t Blake, on Ilrfareh 14111.
Mrs. Elsie' Thomson, aged 96, years, ,
ROEIMEll. —in Zurich, on March 7th,
Sidney Koehler, son of Me. and Mrs..
Ilenry Koehler, jr., aged 10 years.
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