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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times, 1895-1-24, Page 8IN$VR'QL Tel It el le ST ileLLIOT,AGENTFOII ntele-leattN ASS -MANCE, CetMe PANY, oe torortun also for the PLTOEN LX PIA tNetleteeNte'D COMP A N Y. of Louden MIOE14ad Ant eistalt COM- PANY of England. LONDONPHE MIT TI3 AL -1- FIRE INSORANO le 00, Olt CANADA, Head office, LONDON. Vet 3.3 yea es this Company has done the tarieeet tore news in °suede at the lowest tette% consistent with security. Ageete, an. 891 $357,199.00 48.000,Po1icies ie foree. T. E. ROBSON, President, )JC. ISIODON ALD A:tanager. Fur further particular% apply to DAVID JAQUF,S, Agent, fleeter. The Mari Pocket &Oft° Diaries All Sizes and Price& Start the new year by replenish - in g° your °Mee•. We ',have a Eu _line of :Blankeeloolee, Files, Inks, Paper lenskets, Etc., 'Etc. And the prices are theelovvest. Kindly call and inspect them. j. GRIGG, uTRE2MART." THE Big Balimpt ti Great annual stock7 taking sale now on. Bargains, .1.th e Bigges and Best on record. Come and'see. J. A. Stewart. Notice to TimesReaders. The publishers would esteem it a favor if r eaders would,when making their purchases, mention that they saw the nterchint's adver- gamma in THE l'INES. NOTICE—All business annoancem eats notices of publie na-netines, entertainments auction sales, eto appearing in there local (3071X112113 will be cher:rat for at the rate of fire tents per line each insertion. Black heading to count as three lines. Oath with order save o persons having open accounts. To insure change of advartioemente in antrrent issue copy must he banded into °floe on Tuesday. Trivia Memorial Ch. 3rd Bundes af ter Epiphany, Jan. 27th, 1891. The Rettor will preaohe at 0.alee morn' itg• eerviee and Rev. Mr. Roy of Hensall in the evening. antate and Deus 13unnett Andante Orchestra Bible Class in the School House at:?. D. m. Valentine Betz ot Khiya, denies that he was nominated at a Liberal convention held at Ailsa Craie, recently, as reported, no snail convention having been held. Our friend !Utz has his .;weather Zeye on flee:position, hoWever. The Oclafellows of urtmefield had -an Interesting time at the installation of their officers, Olitt evenbag last week. Mr, S. Popplestone, of Exeter, being present. After the exercises about 40 members sat down to supper, at Witt' s hotel, an ortjoyed the evening in speethes, etc: Mr. John Hawkins and hie young bride, wbo have been on an extended wedding tour to St, Catharines, Buffalo and New York, halm returned home and will oecupy the large temirietee remedy erected en London Road, North of Exeter, by Mr. Hawkins. The balance of the Neyember and De-. nernber cheerio was shipped from the Harrietsville (those fac'ory on Thursdev. There were 650 boxee in thie lot. The proprietor of the factory, Mr, Robert Facey, intends melting exteneive ineprove, -tunes to the drying remit this winter. At present this is the largest cheese -factory in the world. The Rodgetyille donate company held their animal meeting on Wectrieeday lat. The business of /met season proved quite Ilatiefttotery, though the arneuat of obeeee rade woes comparatively email, owing to the dry weather. The old offiette Were moles:tad ete follbeve :—Directeret M. Mr. Robertsion, D. McColl, M. P. Moir Arnett Melte Mit P.Ryeltrearq President, Mr. Jee Moir; Steretery and Treaeurer, titte, tfutraY; Salesmen", Mr. George gol'ageetrt Jattele Meer. The t T liFIIIRSBAY. JANUARY 24th, 1$95 LOCAL HAPPEN0108. Brevibta s Surprise parties are all the rage with the young people now, Mr. John Gel, auctioneer, held an auetion sale of farm stook and impleinente at Centralia last Friday. The stock brought goad prices. On Friday last the people of this eeotion experienced a severe snow storm'end on Monday wei e visited by a heavy downpour of rain which almost depleted the sleigh- ing. Mr. Willert, of Dashwood, who recently purchased the Yager mi/lo, west of that village, died op Saterday. . Mr, Willeit realise the fifth owner of this mill who has died within a few years. The carnival hale last night in the skating ring was well attended by both skatets and spectatora. The costumes were good and the ice was in isplendid condition. Some good prizes were given. The grand fury at the criminal &seizes at Toronto. on Saturday morning brought in a true bill in the cam of Clara Ford, the mulatto taeloress, eharged with the murder of young Frank Westwood on the night of Oet. 6. The assailant of the editor of the Gode- rich Signal has been fined $10 and costs for assault. The Star says "the plaintiff richly earned all the punishment be received"—which is a rather leftelanded compliment 1 • Last summer a young man named Colette, of Parkhill, sed.aced a Miss Brewer of that town. The girl emel for $2,500 damages, and the case came up at the winter aesizes in London. The wart granted $300. About twenty members of Exeter Lodge of Royal Templars went to Kippen Wed- nesday night last to hear the Crusader, a revival team who are holding meetings there his week for the benefit of Kippen Royal Templar% The Royel Templars Grand Council is to ineet in Woodstock, eoramencing Feb.18th this year. Public meetings will be held every niobt during the week, to be con ducted by one of the Royal Templar revival teame, and speoial services will be beld in meet of the churches on the prey* ions Sunday. Owing to the prevailing stagnation in trade and the conseqnent difficulty in finding employment for their money, we are informed that the chartered -banks are reducing the rate of interest on deposits to three per cent. The change takes place at the Seaforth agencies on the 20th `of this month. A meeting of the Reformers cot South Huron, as constituted for Dominion pur- poses, will be held at Brucsfield on Friday, Jannaey 26th, at 1 o'clock p. m. The object of the meeting is the election of af6.ears for the current year, organization for tbe approaching eleetion and the transaction of otber important businesa: The school board met on Wednesday of • last week for organization. Nothing was done, however as some of the members refueled to be sworn in, on the gtoune that their election was illegal. The candelates in the lad election have been served with the necessary papers, and lanother e ectionjwill take plaae shortly, 0 The McGillivray preach of pminise case which was hegira at the London assizes last week particulars of which were given in the last issue of Tern TIMEB, has culminated in the plaintiff, Mrs. Mary Steeper, accepting from the defendant 'vfoees Mawsnn the sum of 4325 iehe asked 510,000 damages, as elbelm fat her wonnded feelings. 441111. The 004 (reeled1 met in tbeIt - on Monday at 11 o'clock and took the oath of office. The proceelings were opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Martin. This is the first time to our knowledge that this has taken place, but this. is as it should be, and it will no doubt be a te the council of 1895 to do their rirrev manner that will be appreciated heer4 Tu e "way don the poop m of Exeter nee their talent" is heard quire frequently. Of cause we have Rime of the best talent that any town can boast of and this no doubt has caused the remark:. Whv not organize a dramatic and opevatic society? It woula be a good thing in the right place,. Let some one take the matter in hand and see whatecan be den.. AL swearer ee.rxioni ,were preaceree mn the Mein St. Methodiat Charch on Sun - (ley hest. morning and evening, by the pastor, Rev. Ef. W. Locke. He preached two very impreseive eermons, plaeing before the congregation the importance of having missionaries in heathen eountriee and also the gond they have done for the ceer4t- of Christ, The members reepea.led liberally„'the amount subscribed eFee, 41°,11 At ...et: r,ofl Wednes lay of last week, Bev. Mr. Bunt, one of the most procainebt ministers ni the town, is reported to have rolindly denounced the action of the mem. bens of the W. 0, T. II. in providing tea, coffee attd ganclveiehes for voters and Workere. "The levy hieists on all hotele being closed," he sail, "but I. coestion if it is not very much more degrading to have refreshments distributed from a church tban over a her in order to in- fluence voters." -Goderich Star. The liter is surely astray in its remarks as fat as they apply to roesetet, There It deubt• Iteea eoetneion of t °WWI!: saamenamoratowarm. , 1 he anneel meeting of tee mem nem or Smith Huron Agricultural Society, was held. on Vircelneedity. There was not a very large attendance, The reporta of the Treasurer and Auditors were very geese. factory, showing a substantial balanon in the treesury. The following offinere and directors were appointed for the ettreent year :—Robere MoMordie,Kippen Fresiatat ; Tbonifie Hume', eeeeeme, ey; yiee.Preeldent ; George Peobale,Stephen, 2nd yiee-Preatrient, Directors john Ketchen, for Goderich township ; Sohn literdock, Stanley Rebt, McAllister, Henry Smith, Stepheu ; • If:award Chrietie, Exeter : Leonard Hunter, Uetborte Hugh MoCertney ajmel Met Tuelreremith, and Andrew Young, Seefertle Messrs!, Thee. Praiser, Stanley, and Wm. Elder, Hansen, were appointed eeditorts. At a subeeqaent mreting of the new board of Diedeborti, M.Y, McLean. Seaforth, watt appointed Seeeetery-Treee. tiree, and it este decidee to hoirl the next eeeetleie at Oeitworthes hoe1( Heneeli, in Maithto allitte for the Serieg Show, el /AMMO, wee.p "L'E .R TIMES. Oh, what a fickle cliangin' thing This Winter weather is It blew, an' snew, and then it thew, And n OW, by ling, it's friz. The council meetTuesday evening Peet, Conseryative convention at Ailsa on Tuesday next, The cruiser Blenhehn arrived at Portsmouth Saturday. Judge Doyle, oi Goderich, is laid up with a seem) ettack of Ja grippe. The man who hasn't a good opinion Of himself is sick. During the year 1894 England inet portedfrom Canada 28,711 tors of hay. A large number of buggies were sold at Jones & Coes auction sale on Satur- day last. The remains of the late Mrs. Ches. Southcott were inberred in the -Exeter cemetery. lou can't get fat on ono meal, nor rich on one advertisement. Keeping everlastingly at it wins. There are 14 municipalitioe in Perth county, and the Cotinty Council is composed of some 29 members. Applicants for the position of bursar of the County Reese of Refuge are as numerous as the County Wards. R. E. Pickard. has purchased a piece of land from his father and will ' erect apaletial residence next to the parentel home. Most of the material is on the ground. Mr. Hazelwood has most of the mat- erial on the ground for the erection of his new residence, on the Bawden annex, ashes also Mr. Chas. Snell for the erection of his new residence on Andrew street. The hearing of the South Perth petition against John MeNeille M. P. P, has been fixed to take place at Mitchell on Wednesday,. Jan. 30th. We understand there are 252 chargee in the Bill of Particulars. The will of the late Czar brings a wiii()fall to the Princess of Wales, and one ilhat will be more than appreciated. He has left his sister-in-law the sum of $50,000, "because I love her," reads the Imperial testament. The poet who exclaimed, "Songs have power to quiet the ressless pulse of care," probably never listened to the cook while she warbled Deisee-e-e ' or *that other stirring ballad, "The Bowery." - The Ladies' Aid of the James St. astral Intend giving a eocialtat tee parponage on Wednesday evening next, 30th: 'Tea to be rierved fro p 6 to 8 p. m. A. musiaal and itorary program provided. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Admission, adults 15e, childten 100. A good thing to think of at the begin- ning of the year is to renew your sub- scription for your local paper. If you have not renewed for Tete TIKES, for instance, make a memorandum before you lay dowci this paper to send a post - race order for renewal. Quite a time. was experienced in dlesex County Council in selecting a warden. Three men. were nominated arid ten balers were teken and then the matter could not be settled, none of tlie three getting the suffienent number of votee. The mush and milk surprise party is impuler amusement in many places. Those who make the party swoop down upon the family to be surprised with a beg Of corn meal and a jug of molasses. The maeb is set to boil, the molasses is turned into taffy and abundantly pulled, cekee are baked, apples pared, and the mush is eaten along with the fresh milk ar,c1 rich cream. The question of whether a byelaw is va id which is passed by a council at a meeting not called in the regular way hy the &ark, and not sigaed or sealed by him eviee the corporating seal, is be- fore the Court of Commons Pleas in a suit from London, Berrister W. H. Bertram, the deposed clerk of ehe Lon- don West Council, contends that such ber law is.worthless. It was such a by-law that caused his expulsion last year. Several very fine dog-sune, or mock suns as they are often called, have appeared in the sky lately—two on Sunday evening week a short time before sunset, and again on Wednesday morning ta,st just after sunrise. It is universally he d that the phenomena is °untied by moisture in the atmosphere; but s 'me weather-wise ;people meintein that these appearan es foretell stormy and co d weather, whVe cehers maintain just s stoutly that mild weather is as iliely to fol ow these eppearanees as is co d. Which is correct? If a merchant will take care of his space, change his copy. keep it fresh and put interesting matter into it, it will be real assiduously and as regularly as the spieiest bit of gestate. As it gets reader' s so will the dealer get custom - ere. Aggressivetiess and onnedence are easential in advertising. Timid men do not succeed. It's the fellow who goes straight, ahead, full of tel. confidence, forceful, bound to rnake his poiet ; rhea's the mail whose business th rivee, and flourishes. •Let his adver- tieements breathe of honesty and truth. Let every statement be exactly a fact—no more or less 5 bub rather let hem understate the goodness of hie weres than °ye's:erste then. Above all, put news in the ads. In the case of Shortt vs. Loudon, Parkhill, tribe at the London winter assizealast week, Shore wee grunted $10, out of 4 claim of $6000 &etagere Shore was a ehoetnaker, and about oleo months ago his shop was burnel. He eollected his insurenee and shortly afterwards went to Edmonton, N. W. Territory This wris the second fire in Shortt's place and much talk was create ed about the eirettenstaticee. Suspicion Meted on the yoeng shoemelter, and after a detective had worked ort the cam, Shortt was brought back elis trete lest spring for streete with its many arnsationel develOpmente, and the discharge of the acetified will Iati remembered. The /moult action ere'te froto certain etatelments alleged to Insets beet mead by the defendent rgin Short with etturefet concert. On Friday night last, despite the inclement weather and the blinding snow storm, people were seen wending their way towards the Opera House to Wee in tbe concert, The Ladies' Aid of Cavell Presbyterian church had aemired for the oecasion that queen of elocutionists, Mrs. Agnes 1,nox-Bias:1k, who is known slmost all over the globe. There was a good attendance but many did not get there who had bought tickets as they could not get in from the country. Some of the local t dent took part and rendered their selections in first class style. Of course, Mrs Black was the centre of atbraction and when she appeared was greeted with rounds of applause and was encored time and again, to some of which she graciously responded. The proceeds of the evening amounted to about $85. County council. The contest for the wardenship for the County of Huron centered between Benj. S, Cook, reeve of Howick and Wm. McPherson reeve of the township of Turnberry, the vote standing 24 to 25, in favor of Mr. McPherson. The political complexion of the Council, as per Tuesday'svote, stands one majority for the Liberals. Mr. H. Eilber, 1st deputy -reeve of Stephen was strongly urged by both parties to allow his name to go to ballot. but owing to his extreme modesty, refused, His electi n would have been certain by a good majority. The Council elected W. Coates of Clinton as auditor, while Philip Holt and clerk Len° were appointed to the Board of Criminal auclie. Mr. H. Eilber of Stephen at the close of Tuesday's session laid before the Council a well prepared by-law conpriaing 30 pages of closely type written foolscap, providing for the appointment, payment and duties of an Inspector, Keeper, Matron and. physician for the superintendence, care and !management of the House of Industry and Refuge of the County of Huron, and prescribe rules and regu- letions for the governmente of the -same. Mr. Eilber received the congratulations of the members for the excellent and complete bill. It will likely be adopted. Personale Mrs Ganning,of -Whalemis visiting as Mr J. P. Clarkeee—Mesers. Jeff Essery and J Coleman,of Palmerston, are visiting friends and relativersen and around Exetee—elise Libbie Eacrett, is visiting frieods in Sea - forth this week. --Mrs, Powell, and son, Willis, drove overto Seafortb on Saturday and while there, were the guests of Mrs. Joeeph C. .Abell.—Mr. Alt Whiteman and a.nd Miss Grace Ca.dmore, of Kippen, were visiting friends in town on Sunday.—Kies A. VI7estaway, vieited friends in Hensall on Sanday —Miss M. V. White left on Sat- urday for an extended visit to St Marys. —Richard Pickard, jr., of Duluth, son of Mr. James Pickard, is in town seeing his many friends and acquaintances. The times have not changed him any and we see thet he ife the same as he used to cm— Mrnos, shell spent Sunday in Brune - field. --Messrs. I,. H. Dfcleson and C. H. McDonnell visited friends in St. Mares last weet,—Dan'l Prier of Clinton, is vire iting in town.—Mies Polly Bawden is on a visit to Ridgetown, whore she will re: main for Bente time.—Messrs. Geo. and Fred, Southcott, of Toronto,. were in town lest week, with the remains of their mother who was ffiterred in the cemetery here.--Ber R. H. Verity, of Brantford, called on his Many friends in town, ou Friday.—eers. Verity, of Brantford, visit: ed her dauphter, Mrs. R. E. Pickard this week.—Itir. E. Christie moved his family to town this week, leaving, rented one of Mr. Geo. Hodgins' tesideneee.—Albert Sutton, of Illinois was home last week attending the funs* of his father.— Messrs, Mc Callum and Carling. reeve and deputy respectively, are attending the County Council this week. --Mr. John Southcott, of Goderich, spent the fore: part of this week in town.-2An esteemed citizen, Mr. W. Southeott wore a broad smile the forepart of thin week—it is a daughter.—Mr; Horne, of Norte Eeeehope speut the forepart of this week visiting his sister, Miss Horne, of this place.— Presbytery of Boron. This Preabytery met in Hensall on the 15th beet. Rev. Ur. McKay was ap- pointed Moderator for the ensuing six months The See:lion Records of Sea. forth, faiffei church and Winthrop, Egmoneville, Clineon Brucefield, Blvtb, Kippen. Hensel', Exeter, Gracia Beni and Th Mee Road, etc., were examined and ateseted, Toe report on Sabbeth Scheele was deleyel until next meeting. A letter from the Convener of the Assam bly's Committee on Temperance wee read and reMitted to the Presbyter -Ps Com- mittee to take action thereon. The reant on the Hymnal was approved of, and that on Jewish Mission disapprovel ef, Said miesion was root:end-tended to be antler control of tbe Foreign Miseion eooneer. The amend report of the Woman's Presbyterial Foreign Mission's Society was reed, showing the Society to he in a very vig roue state, proseeutien its /aerie work with untiring zeal, and wee! eneouregine results. The membership of the Society is 684 ; the co itributione for feet year endieg Decerabcr aist, 1891. $1.167.18, and clothing to the value of $262.89 barl been seot to the Indians of the Northwest. The Presbytery received the report with thatake and assured the Indies of itt3 CatItlIlllad .conafience in the Sncietv, its gratitude ire God for the work radii Society was eneomplishing; and in; prayers to reed that the Divine blessing mar reetin increasing Mellallre upon our devoted women. A eouference on the elate. of Religion it to be held et the March meeting. Mr, J, S. Henderson enbmitted queetions to be sent to the Christian Tendeavor Societiee within the oands of the P esbytety. The questions were approved of Jena orderol to be Sent. Mr. Stewart said that Mr. Cooper deelie- ed the call to Brucefield, attd asked leave to moderate in another ca,11. Leave Was greeted. The Presbytery is to bota xbs next meeting ha Oliaton ea the 12th of March. Attia.....4.11,••••••••••••••Milialiii. Dont Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life Away re the trothfut, startling title of 4 htOk bout No -To -Rte. the harm/tee, guaran. teed tobacco habit oure thee header; Up eicotinized nerves; eliminatesethe nicotiee poison, makes week MAU gain strength, vigor end ineithood. Yoe ran no pelytioel or firettleial tittle, at NeTseliee istold teder iiNrantee to due or monee refene, Pickard & SON, We have completed stock taking and find that we are overloaded with goods many lines. We commence on Saturday,! 9th inst./ the greatest olearing sale of Winter Goods ever held in Exeter. Remember this ',a genuine clear- ing sale. We want the money and the gooda rnust be cleared. Now for pri.:es which will clear them ou with a rush. Men's Overcoats. Boy's Overcoats, ''Every Coat in our store must be cleared out regardless of cost, and any man, youth or boy who has any intention of purchasing a coat will be a loser Rho' does not see our stook. ..,-.0.eatemeestreacteetetesteessiell seeTe= Ladies' Mantles We still have a number of nice nobby garments and there will be no reserve. Every garment will be sold at such a price that arry person requiring one cannot resist the temptation of purchasing. Fur Goods, Priee is no object. The idea with us at the present time is to !clear out the entire stock of Men's Coats, (various kinds) Ladies' Astrachan Capes, Greenland Seal Capes, Ladies' Storm Collars, Ladies' Muffs, 111-sn's Caps, etc. All must go. Now is the time to buy cheap Furs. New Prints. • • - ,eesereneemaseetzsm We have just opened upe and passed into stock the largest!) and most complete range of Prints ever brought into Exeter. Vireee tamelmteezereree • The cloth is the best and widest manufactured, and the patterns sell the goods at sight. Now is the time to select your Print Dresses for next summer wear. The patterns a're all new. Ordered. Clothing. Now is the time to buy a cheap suit of clothes. We have a big lot of Tweeds and Worsteds which we purchased away below regular prices from a man who was hard up frit money. If you want a suit of clothes see us. We cansave you dollars on it. . so,ir a.m.. =mom, •Ika260011 • 0, Dress Goods, eleriEvery line of Dress Goods, iu our store has been reduced in price. All winter goods among them will be cleared and the prices At which they are marked, guaran- tees their speedy clearance. Great chance,to buy,a cheap dress.: ere Groceries- manes fVe carry the largest stock) of groceries in town and guarantee our customers the best Valuein %Mmes.. We don't keep cheap adulterated goods, our atm being to handle the best goods that can be procured. We aro now selling 25 lbs, best Granulated Sugar for $1, and 3o lbs. pure Coffee Sugar for $r. We don't handle German gra.nulated or beet root sugars. Prize above 2/SICOZ ave) Striotly lor 00.01%, •Lzt ;1417= R Pieltarcl, fl SOIL, allleinel C4 oc)d Itesoiatitoris Are usually made to take effect this month, Would it not be a good idea to resolve that you will save money bv dealing with CARLING BROS. during 1895. Those who traded here in1894 have no big dry goods bills to pay now. We Will Announce A Special Stocktaking Sale. Watch this sale for money saving chances, visit the store often, lots of lines we never advertise, because there's not enough of them, but they might be the very ones you want. We Draw Business with a chain of big values. Ever3r link in the chain is unbreakable. Try its strength. e CARLING BROS. Write for Leierature and Question Sheet, „see which, if correctly fated out, wile enable me to send you a Truss, which „AN? is specially adapted to fit and re- tain your Hernia WITH COMFORT. _WV 25 years' experience in designing and adjusting. Inventor of 27 net, We, Patents on 'TRUSSES for Rupture and Appliances for eet" q‘ the relief of CLUB FEET, SPINAL CURVATURE and all other 0qv DEFORM eller ES. The most Celebrated Surgeons use O them exclusively. Order through your - physician, druggist or ite direct from factory and fitting-roomse CHAS. CLUTHIEV 134 KING WEST OPPOSITE ROSSIN HOUSE TOrOritCW0ano Exeter Municipal Council, I CAUSE AND EFFECT. The council elect for 1895 met ab the town hall, Exeter, pursuant to statutes in that behalf, and took and subscribed their several declarations of office and qualifications in presence of the clerk: The Rev. Mr. Martin being present was called uponto open the proceed- ings of the new council with prayer, which being done, the minuees of the last meeting of the council for 1894 were read and approved. Taylor—Carling —ThaPiefr. D. A. Ross be appointed auditor for 1895.— Carried. „ The reeve appointed Mr. Jos. Senior as the second. auditor., By-law No. 2, to confirm the appoint- ments were duly read and passed. Carling—Treble—That A.E.Tennent, Jas. Miller and Jas. Tom be a Board of Health for 1895, and ler. Amos be Medical Healtis Officer end James Creece. Sanitary Inspector,—Carried. By-law No. 3 confirming the obey° was duly read and passed. Carl ng—Treble--That the collector's time for completien of work be extend- ed until 31st January. ---Carried. Harding—Treble—Thab one copy of the Municipal World be ordered fur the use of the council.—Carried. Taylor—Carlmg— That tenders for printing be received up to the 29th inst., at 7.30 p, m.—Carried. Carling—Treble—Adjournment until Tuesday, „the 29th inst., at 7.30 p. m., when applications for oboes will be re- ceived.—Carried. M. EACH -LETT, Clerk. Lake Erre to Tide Water Canal CLEvinalsTD, Jan. 21.—It was announced at the Chamber of Commerce that a project is now on foot by which the 'Pro; posed canal from Lake Erie tide water will be built by private capital. It is stated that charter lute already beezi secured irom the Canadian Government incorporat ing tile company as the North American Canal Company, and the present Congress will be tusked for rights as far as American prepay is concerned. The 'ntention kbto use tbeWellan 1 Cents a4 fatless Thorold,and from there build to Qaeenston, a distance of eight miles, with two locks, doing away with•the 25 lock e of the Welland Canal. The plain call for lecke 500 feet in length, 05 fi et wide and 26 feet deep. The proposed route to the sea uses the Welland Canal to Lske Ontario the St Lawrence River. a anal 40 miles long from Lake St Francis in the St Leveremse to Lake Champlain, a canal 26 miles long to the Hudson River, and thenee to the sea. Tbe distance frone Lake Erie to New York is 720 miles er 808 rnilee from Cleeeland, In the entire distanoe there Ave to lib hut five locks, Dr. Brunet, ex M. P. F., wee on Satur- day ohosen as the Liberal candidate for the seat in the Legielature rendered vaottet throngh the unseating of Mr. Senn, who was elected itt Halditnand on the Patron ticket at the general elation. • Ray. GEODGE J. Lowe, The Rectory, Animate. Ont„ writes: West ask volt to send me another bottle of year valuable medicine. 1 think your lass bottle has cured me entirely, but semi members of my femily, whose eases are worse than mine, insist on my getting eame more, Indeed we all think It an iv- dienens able article intthe honeehold. usboro, Ky., Jan 20—Brief end fragmentary details dr the destruction of the big sceamex State of Newsome Satur- day evening at 6 oleic)* at Alton, bide 100 wiles above hero have been reeeived. She struck a rook end eank in fifty fees of %mace. The report says tbat rkt inset 37 passengere were drowned, but no names are given, Tho Stet° of Itaiesoari eia a loegstern-tvbeeler, plying between Oin. cinneti mod New (Mean% She }Iasi en betted it fairly large cargo of treigee and merle 100 persons, inoluding 11 oreW of 60. Ab Alton the rivet: parrowe, and the water being high ea extremely ;swift our rent matte 'Fhis threw the boa in to- wards the Indiana shore, `Before the pilot could regain (tenter,' of the boat the hit a rock teariemti. a lone hole in the ho d at Water liee, The remelt was terrific,. 10e Y. tor helOhif 6114 4 I DEATH THE lEvARIALBE RE9OLT OF NEGLECTED ISIDNEY PISEASB. Lower Jordan Biy, N. S. Jan. 21 --The matority of human aliments can be traced, either directly or indirectly, to a diseased condition of the kidneys. Kidney dinette rnay not be auepected for the reason that these organs have few neryes et sensation. and may be tieen ha a condition f edven- ced disease before the true condition La dis- covered. Ninety per cent. of all diheases may he prevented by using Docid's Xidoey Pibo Samuel Locke's case which caused such wideppread inierest Ihrongbout this province. in a cage in point The -Thrice at vvbich Dodd' s Kidney Pills areesold pluses them within reach of all, Tney "may be procured from all deniers at fifty cents per box or six boxernfor 52.50. Take no imitatione. POOR DIGESTION. Leads to nervousnese, f etfnlness, perv Wanes% chronia Dyspepsia and great mis- ery. It tones the stotemob, creates rn ap- petite, and gives a relish to food. It makes poor blood and gives healthy aotion to all the organs of the body. Take lloodei for Hood's Sareaparilla CURES. --- HOOD'S Petes becotne the favorite ca- theatio with every one who trice them. 255. ..... 11,111111. WANTED, .,Clearing Sale .xof Winter Goods, ur oats. Fur and Imitation Caps, Fur Capes andfiets, Sleigh Robes in the large sie, $6.00 to $6.50:' These goods are worth 9 to $10 in any regular store in. Canada. Biala ets. Overcoats for Men and Boys. ' 'Underclothing., Felt Boots, Pelt Sox and Rubbers and anything and every- thing 111 the store belonging to the Winter Season, to be clearedI,out at any pylon regardless of profit and not, 2' • eieeee