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F'1RIIJIRY, MAR. 31, I89O.
IN the light of past events in the Venue.
ing of railways and the unfair treatment
often meted out to the municipalities
supplying the oash we are quite in accord
with the following t-- "Neither the
Dominion nor any Province should in-
vest a dollar in any railway by way . of
bonus or otherwise unless ownership to
thexe
e t tat of the investment
is secured.
Partial ownership and control will in
time lead to entire ownership and. Com•
plebe control."
LAST Saturday, Maroh 25th, was
Premier Greonway'a sixty first birthday.
We extend congratulations and hope be
may see another thirty-nine. Manitoba
is justly proud of our old Huronite and
have good cause to be as be has guided
the ship of state with a cool 'head and a
steady hand. His reign has been marked
by solid progress and the Prairie Province
will do well to retain him at the helm as
long as possible.
ENGLAND is quite determined to give
this young Empire of the West a good
show and she deals with Canada as if
nothing were too good for ns. It is an
indication of the loss attained by the
death of Lord Herschell, as the most
prominent member of the International
Commission—at the same time that it is
a compliment alike to Canada and the
Unitedd
St res—that iiiaA la
ce has been
filled by the Imperial Government by the
appointment of Lord Chief Justice Bus-
sell. The appointment will be a popular
one.
Tars is oar growing time and as a proof
of it we beg leave to state that the Trade
returns for the Dominion for the eight
months ending February 28th Last show
so lemmas in the aggregate trade of the
country of 011,641,441, as compared with
the seine period of last year. The aggre-
gate trade of the current fiscal year is
$215,070,642, as against 0208,431,201 for
1897.98. The increase is made up en.
tirely from imports, there being a de -
armee in the exports of 04,951,564 and an
increase in the imports of 016,592,005.
The duty increased by $2,277,013, or from
014,150,115 in 1897 98 to 516,427,128 in
1898 99.
FoLLotrmro reduced postage should
come lower rates by express, telegraph
and telephone Companies, railroad travel
and berths in Bleeping oars. These are
all cath in advances or C. 0. D., trans -
tuitions and should at least conform to
the disoount often allowed for prompt
payment. We believe the usage of the
Old Country, where a number of the pub-
lic institutions are in the hands of the
Government, would not be a bad epee for
Canada: In almost every case the tele-
graph, telephone and express business
could be managed at the postodice with
little increase in expense and would work
just as satisfactorily, we believe, after
thorough organization, se any other
branch of the Civil service, People who,
off hand, say it would never work fail to
acquaint themselves with the experiences
of the past and even the stockholders of
the above mentioned companies will not
deny the feasibility of the plan. It would
mean a saving of millions of dollars to
, the public and if these corporations wont
fetch down the rates legislation should be
passed to do it for them.
Tmo re.organization of the Con ser votive
forces bae been a subject under consider-
ation for several moons and with that
object in view new men were selected to
aot in the capacity of official organizers.
Word comes to hand however that the
olive branch does not wave yet and it ie
reported at Ottawa now that the propoo-
ed Dominion Conservative convention,
wbioh it was purposed to hold during the
present session of parliament, isnot going
to,materialize. The excuse given for
this by local Coneervativae, is that the
Opposition is waiting to see if there is to
be a general election after the present
session, and if so, they think that a
convention and a general election would
be to much for them so near each outer.
The truth of the 'natter is that in the
present disorganized eters of the party a
convention is about the last thing that
the leaders would like . to face. There
are among the rank and file of the party
not a few who would like to see a maven.
tion for the purpose of settling the vexed
question of leadership, but ,bat ie the
very thing that the leaders cannot agree
' about. The latter hada meeting among
themselves and dismissed the matter at
length. The only deoieiou that was
resoled woo that for the present, ab all
°vents, a convention was not advisable,
The wboie re -organization of the party is
therefore, ab a standstill.
Lanett of re£ormiog the Senate the
Dominion Government would do a kind -
nets to the country if it would wipe it
ant 01 existence 88 it is an expensive and
comparatively speaking, useless body, It
is DO 1)06101110,r cheek on legislation for
in all the years since Confederation there
Ate Only a very few instances where they
refused to antlered the action of the Com•
mons and waren they did se, with one ex-
ception, it was purely aud simply bemuse
Of pofitfdal Midriff. If the Premises of
the various Proviuees ars satisfied to have
the Senate reformed aud are auanimous
fu thou opinion we see no reason Why the
Opposition should idols at' the interests of
the Provinces aro neither advanced nor
guarded by the Senate es oousbibnted at
present, The composition of the Senate
is not correct, in our humble judgment,
as many of its members are there because
of their inability to longer represent a
ooustituenoy in the Commons where an
election was necessary and 08 a reward
for past services rooeivs this plum from
their
party
for life wiho t
being respon-
sible
es ou-[ibis
to anybody. If the Senate fa to be
perpetuated we believe if it wore made
elective there would be a weeding out of
useless timber and the placing of men
who would be able to perform the duties
assigned them wibh competency and dis-
patch. If the Senate clause of the Con-
stitution were annulled nobody would
suffer excepting the worthy Senators who
draw big pay for little work.
LOORL LEGISLATURE,
The greatness of New Ontario was
brought before the Government again by
a big deputation, asking 53,000 a mile
bonus for 20 miles of the Thunder Bay,
Nipsgon and St. Joe Rahway. Premier
Hardy said that due consideration would
be given to views laid before the Govern.
scent.
A portrait of Premier hardy is being
painted by E. Wyly Greer, and will
shortly be placed in the main corridor of
the Parliament buildings with the like
usages of the other distluguisbed men
now on the walls. These include oil
portraits of Sir Oliver Mowat, Sir Wm.
Meredith, Hon. Edward Blake, the late
Bon.B e .
G o Brown, the late IIon. O.
F
Fraser and the late Hon. T. B. Pardee,
ONTARIO AGRICvLTUIoAL COLLEGE.
The annual report of the Ontario
Agricultural Oollege and Experimental
Farm just issued, allows, in the words of
the Superfnteudent, that the institution
is gaining the confidence of the farming
community, and doing much valuable
work for the Province as a whole—stem-
ming the tide from country bo city, pre
paring young men for agrioultural pur-
suits, conducting experiments for farm-
ers, publishing the results of work done
from year to year, eseisbiag at Farmers'
Institutes and other public meetings, and
contributing in various ways, directly and
indirectly, to lbs success and dignity of
farming as an occupation. So large has
been the attendance that many students
have been unable to find lodgings in the
College, and increased accommodation is
also required for a physical laboratory
and for a reading room and hall for
public meetings. The graduates of the
College are in demand as teachers of
agriculture in the United States, and in
case of competition for each positions are
successful as against American grade.
ates. The department of field experi
menta is a most important one, and while
complaint is made by the Opposition that
its coat is altogether out of proportion to
the value, the President claims very
justly, that the farmers have profited to
the extent of thousands of dollars in
neighborhood after neighborhood as a re-
sult of these experiments.
r'olectwlelt.
George Bepinetall, of St. Thomas, is
vieiting bis parents in town.
James Lorae, who bas been very i11
with la grippe and heart trouble, is rapid•
ly recovering.
A sleigh load of the members of Jubi-
lee Counoil, R. T. of T., drove over to
Harriston and attended the funeral of a
member of Woolsley Council of that town,
Eli Jordon.
George and James Willis out down and
made foto wood, one of the largest beech
trees in this section. The tree belonged
to'J, J. MoLaugblio, of the 911 con., and
it made ln cords of first-class wood.
E. Riebm, harness -maker, is laid up at
present with a sore finger, having run an
awl into it. It swelled up so ,bat he had
to have the Dr. lance it.
Rev. Wilmot Mahood arrived home
from Chicago, where he had been under-
going an operation fur appendicitis. He
was a passenger on the express train
which collided with a freight at Shakes -
pears, and was somewhat shaken up, the
coach in which be was riding leaving the
track,
Lis t.crwei.
Jae, Lee is able to attend to business
again after being confined to hie house
for some weeks with illness.
Jae. Perrin has disposed of a house and
lot on Elm street to Wm. Maynard, who
is retiring from hie farm aud tvlll reside
in town,
The local Committee of the County of
Perth Sunday School Association is mak.
ing preparations for the annual oonven•
tion, to bo held here on April 2Gth and
27th.
A new steam laundry ie being opened
in Martin's block, Main street Beet, by
the Snow.Fiake Steam Laundry. Co., of
which B. Price, late of Seaforth, is
manager.
H, B Morpby was in London attending
the Maccabees aonvenbioe, which woe
galled to select delegates to attend
the meeting of Ibe Supreme Tent, and
to discuss the question of separation from
the American body. Mr. Morphy was
the representative of Rob Roy Teat, Lis.
towel.
PEAT Flinn.—Mr. 9.rdagb, who has
purchased the right to manufacture all
fuel from peat under the patente of the
Canada Peat Co., was in town last week
and, with the assistanceofsome chime
who interested themselves in the matter,
has enured a teat shipment of peat from
a swamp in the vioinity of Listowel which
ie to be sent to'TorOnto and manufaotttr.
ed into peat blocks to test the
quality of the material. Should this
tern oat satisfactorily it is altogether
likely a company will be formed locally
to undertake themanufactutte under these
patents for Listowel and adjoining noun.
try. The growing soundly of wood and
the high pries of coal melee it very desir.
able that soma satiefaotory and eoonomi.
cal fuel OMNI he found to take their
place and the citizens will watch with
interest the experiments just now being
made. I1 is thought that exeellent fuel
both for steam making and domestio use
oan be auppifed at very m uoh more reason.
able prices than coal Or wood and wo only
hope the undertaking may turn out eue-
eeeefelly.
THE, BRUSS +.LS POST
MAR, al, 15;10
11, hong of this town, in company with
DrFyfe, of Palmerston, huts purchased
from Ed, Roy, 09 Orchard, the imported
Olydeedele stallion, "Sir George."
Mrs. Mary Bamford, toilet of the late
Christopher Bamford and mother of the
Bamford brothers of this taws, died lo
Detroit on Sunday morning of lest week,
in the 82a1 year of her age. The remains
were brought here and interred from the
reafdenas of Joint Bamford, Thursday
afternoon of last week at Fahview Como•
tory, 3uueral services were held in
Christ church.
F. A. Kraus, of the Imperial hotel 111
this town, and Mr. Upton, of the Atglen
'teal, Palm r
arca have, we understnud
made anv>bal ga f !tote! properties,
Mr. Krnua going to Paliner•stou and Mr.
Upton orating here. eke both gentlemen
beets the repotution of being exnslleut
hotel men, the dee!, so far at' it effects
the two towns, may be considered an
even trade. The exchange is to tape
plane on the let of April,
Ltiteltnow.
B• rt, MoCorvie has gone to Brooklyn,
N, 1„ where he has secured a lucrative
position in a large drug establiebment in
that city.
Farmers say •the Fall wheat, which
made snob a splendid growth lest Fall,
bag undergone a terrible bleaching the
past month in many districts, aud nn -
lege Spring weather is exceptionally
(adorable, the wheat distriut will show a
eerioue shortage.
Dritn IN CArarantvo,: The remains of
the late Katbel herr, who died in Lm
Angeles, Cal„ on Thureday, 9th Mat.,
were brought here for interment. De
oeased wee a sou of Angus Kerr, of Kin-
loss, and was in the 39th year of his age.
Mr. Kerr was born and raised in the
towssbip of Iiieiose, just East of the
village, and was well known and' greatly
respected by a large circle of friends. He
was a strong powerfuiIYbitYr
nn
u
scantad m
a some 10 or 15Y ears
ego me.
oeesfuliy competed at the annual pale
donian games here, with the beat athletes
of the day, and in throwing the heavy
baremere had few equals. He possessed
a powerful and well trained boas voice,
and after leaving Luoknow, appeared on
many of the leading stages of Canada
and the "[Jetted States, For some 8
years past be lied been a resident of Los
Angeles, and was employed as a teacher
in the academy in that city. His health
had been poor for some time past, but
about a mouth ago he was seized with
tuberculosis of the throat, and despite
the best medical attendance, he gadual-
ly grew worse and hie spirit passed away
as above stated. The funeral took place
on Tuesday afternoon, religious services
being conducted in the Presbyterian
church by the Rev. A. McKay, after
wbioh the remains were interred in the
family plot its the Kinloss cemetery, and
were followed to their lest reatiug plane
by a large concourse of friends and an.
quaintanoes.
(.stmt d is n Ne NV w.
F. Sell .k Go., dry goods nierohante, of
8t. Mary's, have assigned to Helmuth d
Ivey, of London.
The Livingston Linseed Oil Co., of
Baden, are offering to rent the foundry.
Wm. Matheson, youngevt son of Adam
Matheson, of Inherkip, sustained injuries
the other day which may result iu the
loss of his sight, .He was pioking at a
cartridge with his pen knife when he dig•
charged the perousaion cap and the Cart.
ridge exploded,
Geo. T. Fulford, of Pink Pill fame, ie
spoken of as the Liberal candidate in
Brookville to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Bon. Mr, Wood, Mr. Ful-
ford has been a wonderful emcees as a
businese man ; there is no reason why be
should not be successful as a representa-
tive in Parliament.
Some weeks ago reference was made
to a suit of the Hastings Bros., of Cross -
hill, against the Wellesley and North
Eaetbope Agriuultntal Societies, which
action wag brought to recover some 516..
60, which the plaintiff's claim to be en.
titled to as prizes awarded them at the
Fall Shosv of 1898. The defendants
admitted that prizes to the above amount
had been awarded them, bob that they
had forfeited their claim thereto by ex.
hibiting a keg of butter in the olase for
oreamery butter, and had thus by a
fraudulent entry, barred themselves out,
by the rules of the societies, from draw.
ing any prizes awarded them for any
articles in any of the other oleseee in
which they were exhibitors, The action
was commenced in the Division Court at
Linwood, in December, 1898. The Wel-
lesley Society only being served, neglect-
ed to enter an appearance, and judgment
for the amount claimed was entered up
by tine Clerk. The defendants then made
appiioatlon to the Judge for a now
trial, which was grouted, and the suit
was heard at Berlin on March 16th, with
the result that the plaintiffs ware ad-
judged to be entitled to 515.50 and oasts
of the suit.
CHANGE OF
BUSINESS.
The undorsietled having purchased
the Restaurant business of W. A, (RICH
bas lidded a fine choice stook of
GROCERIES
and is now prepared to give good value
to the public. Our [took embraces:—
New Teas, Conned Goods, Fruits,
Spines, Soape, Fieh, Syrups,
Vinegars and ail other lines kept
in n First-class Grocery..
Choice Stock of Confectionery.
Will continue the Restaurant a
venal where Oysters, Ire Cream and
Summer Drinks will be served in the
beet possible style.
FRESH BREAD ALWAYS
ON HAND.
Chas. 11 Bar c+i ff,
BRUSSELS.
Central Grocery and Restanrnnt.
EW
BldGkSllh!lli
AT ' o.or
BR OK
ANRIOK
Having opened up in the
shop formerly occupied by
W. C. Steiss, I am prepar-
ed to do all kinds of Black-
smith
lacksmith Work at reasonable
prices.
%arae -Shoeing a Specialty,
All Work Guaranteed the
Best,
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wieelftiaeltesdlIVENNIMMILMiti
fS'tr'ietly One Prim
o88
✓llwa z/s the Lowest.
Remember, that it Pays to Buy at FERGUSON'S.
po you l�ays Iii�esii�aie Ejor
flagO�ei�ug?
1
Some people ytant quality, others -prices, Sensible people try to get both and do so when they
buy at FERGUSON'S. For your money buys ]pore here than elsewhere, whether you spend much or
little. An honest, careful comparison of Qualities and Prices leaves no room for doubt. We are
showing extra values in :—
NEW SPRING DRESS GOODS,
" CASHMERES,
" G-RENITE CLOTHS,
" COVERT SU.iTING S,
You will find
NEW POPLINS, NEW URGES,
" PLAIN LUSTRES, " FIGURED LUSTRIaS,
it BLISTERED CREPCNES, " COATING URGES, .
" UENRIETTAS, " LADIES' CLOTHS.
that it Pays to buy at FERGUSON'S.-4-'
New Prints,
Light and dark Prints, Indigo and White, Turkey -Red
and Blue, Drillett Prints, heavy English Print, Heavy
German Print. It will pay you to call and see our Prints
and get prices.
The Enthusiasm of Good Times !
Everybody is talking good times this Spring, and all
over Canadaei
by Hees is reported batter than it has u
A a Sea for
years. The enthusiasm of this faot is the enthusiasm of more
work, more wages, more trade and more money. We hope
to join in the general prosperity. The record of daily sales
is one of constant improvement, and the more people make
comparisons, the more they are eatisfled to spend money
here. We are giving eproial offeriuga that menet be
equalled, quality considered.
OUR KiD GLOVES.
Pewees' make. Every pair gnatanteed ; in Black and
colored, et 01.00 and 01.25.
Ladies' & Children's Underwear & Hosiery
The wanted sorbs are in ample supply Careful reten-
tion bas broogbt bore the thoroughly good and dependable
kinds. Dome and see. Come and oompare qualities.
Come and compare prime.
Dress Silks, Blouse Silks, Satins,
The place to buy Silica is this store. t,lnality target' it ;
Style arid Variety urge it, and lest, but not least comes
Euonouoy.
CURTAINS,
We know of no other store in this diatriot that carries
nth a stock of Lase Curtains, Moo Tapestry Covers,
Cb ute Covers, 0tarAet
s and
Matw'
n;s
If you have never been a anetomer come and learn the
results of the welfare, satisfaction and good feeling of oar
regular patrons. If you have been dealing eleewhore, give
our store a call just to be able to contrast good style of deaf.
ing and prices. Vt'e say with confidence that you will not
regret the experience. Our prima telt the results and hence
the verdict that it pays to trade at Ferguson's, bemuse
quality, style and actual cost, all considered is the galla•
Notion of getting an article that is good, new and reason.
able.
Table Linens and Table Napkins.
This is the great supplying npportnnity of the year for
housekeepers. Superior advantages offered, both as regards
assortment and value in Bleached Table Damask, Un.
bleached Damask, Turkey and White Tablings. Bleached
and Unbleached Sheeting, Pillow Cotton, Towels and
Towelling[. Extra value on Bath Towels.
Remember that our Hortse is the Brussels. Dress Goods.
T'r'imming and Tine,- BoZb.Se of JJr ussels.
Lost opportunities usually make one feel as if he ought to have had courage enough to take hold
of Bargains to be had at FERGUSON'S. If yon have missed before, we can only say, don't let this
be the case now.
Always a pleasure to show Goods at
�dJ
er
son & Co's.
INE
Pure Manilla, 660 ft. to lb
Farmers, Don't be taken in. There is none "Just
as good." This Twine will not bunch at the knotter,
and a Binder will ran all day without stoppage, thus
saving time and annoyance.
We pack our Twine in bags of the size of ordinary
grain bags, and we are not ashamed to put our name
upon it. Don't take any other,
ConIurero' Cordae Co.
LIMITED.
MONTREAL.
Leave your orders now for above Twine with
N1 F. Gerry or Cardiff & Best,
PRICES GUARANTEED—If it goes. up you don't pay
any more than present price ; if it goes down you get
the benefit.
urils 'oris
While thanking our numerous cue.
tourers for the busy time they gave us
during the Winter in supplying them
with Sleighs and Gutters tee wish to re•
mind them that we ars equally as busy
now in Manufaatorieg
WAGONS, BUGGIES,
OARTS Br WHEELBARROWS,
We have tbirtyOve of the Very best and
most stylish Baggies that oan be got up
nearly completed and will have them
ready for running about the First of
April.
Should need a Bug„
y or any
Repairing or Repainting, or what aver it
may be in our line of business, be aura
aud oath at J. CORER'S Carriage Fao•
tory, where yon will get the very best
that can bg got anywhere and as cheap
as the cheapest, Plena[ keep In mind we
manufacture all our Vehicles right here
in the old reliable Carriage Factory at
Ethel.
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O.8RnIASE, MAlntll.
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MILLINERY
....OPENING !
You are cordially invited to bo present at our Grand •Millinery
Opening which takes place on
WEDNES AY MAR.:2 9
9 ��✓9
when we will show the latest designs in Millinery. We want to
show you stow richly Dame Fashion bas favored you through us this season, what
a galaxy of Millinery Eleganoe will be displayed ab this More. Frain Paris Domes
the oltoieeet fancies designed by the leading modiste of that world-renowned fashion
centre. New, York sends her quota of rioh and original creations to compete for the
honors in Trimmed Millinery. White from Our own workrooms you will see dozens
of 0on0eptione, whose beauty and originality are not a whit behind those doming
from the Mande of French and American artists. All of them ors well worth seeing,
At the same time we will make a epeoie, diapiny of New Deese Goode in all the
1pteot designs with all the now Trimmings to snatch, also Ladies' Spring Capee,
Jaelsete and Skirts,
With our large now Show roam our lady friends mu view our display with more
coin fort, and not be crowded as formerly.
CON Unit
J. D.
King's Shoes always
in stock.
SHOES AY LOW PFHCES
and having the qualities of' Neatness and Durabil-
ity is the exception, but we think we have them
this time and are prepared to give you a pleasant
surprise in this direction and solicit your atten-
tion. We will be pleased to have you call and
examine our fine range of Oxfords and Buttoned
and Laced Shoes, feeling confident you will be
pleased with thele and also the price cannot fail
to interest your purse. -
Remember we Repair Shoes and Rubbers Neat and Cheap.
HARNESS DEFARTMENT,
Our Harness always takes a foremost place and for
Durability and Workmanship cannot be surpassed.
Prices the Lowest. Trunks and Satchels, a large stock.
... I. C. RICHARDS.
Brussels Carriage Works.
-.m••oo-
EWAN &. INNES
Has now on hand and for sale the following line of goods :
Buggies.
Top and Olieu Boggles with S• and 5 incl
wheels. - In oolor—Black, Green,
Carmine and Natural Wood. Size of
bodies; 20, 22 and 24 in, Also Jump
Seat Buggies with 1 in, wheels,
Democrats
With two and three seats.
Carts.
head and: Speeding Carte.
Wagons.
Ferre Wagons complete, 2 and 2i rn. tires
with scalable arms "li,i and 4 in;
Wagon Gear only if so desired. harm
Trucke.2i and 8 in. tires. .One-horse
Wagon, with or• without box, . Also.
Grocer's Delivery Wagon. ,
VY h
eelbarrowsi
wheelbarrows with steel or wood wheeler'.
As we handle the above line of goods
by the oar lot purobaasrs will get the•
boned, by buying from us.
wA - cliz Ilg1\7"MS,
Carriage Works, Brussels,
Repairing; and Tainting iii the above lines a specialty'.,
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