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The Huron Expositor, 1893-12-29, Page 6• • • THE HURON EXPOSITOR. V ETERINARY. TORN GRIEVE, V. S., honor graduate of Ontario ej Veterinary College. All diseases of Dornestie Animate treated. Calls promptly attended to and °bargee moderate. Vete riflery Dentistry a specialty 011ie, and residence on GoderIch street, one door nage of Dr. Scott's office, Seaforth. 1112tf E1RANK S. Beattie,V. S., graduate of Ontark, Vet erinaq- College, Toronto Member of the Vet urinary Medical Society, ,eto.,ittireate all diseases of the Domesticated Animals. I 06116 promptly a at- a tended to either by -day or night. Charges moder- /' ate. Special attention given to veterinary dentis- try. Office on Main Street, Seaforth, one door south of Kidd'. Merdwarr store. 1112 EAFORTH HORSE INFIRMARY.--Com4s1 Jar - cis and Goderich Streets, next door to lite Free- layta4Ara Church, Sokforth, Ont. All digs ses of Norm, Cattle, Sheep, or any of the do n striated anima, suerseesfully treated at th. inIrmery or elsewhere on the shorted notice. _huge. mader- ate. AYES. W. ELDER, Vete] inery Surgeon. P S. -A Isege stook of Voterlsary Medicines kept con stoutly on hand t -LEGAL 11100 S. IlAYS, Barrister, Solior,or, Conveyancer and IV 'Notary Public. Solicitor for the Dominion Bank. Office-Cardno's block, Main Street, Seaforth, Mersey to loan. 1286 HIGGINS ik LENNON, Barristers, Solicitors, NOtari08 Public, &o. Off:Wee- 1/0 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, and Seaforth Ontario. Seaforth Offiee-Whitney's Block, Main Street. Money to loan. Theisen Iti(OrON HIGGINS. JMMS IHISHON. 1291 ATTHEW MORRISON, Walton, Insurance Agent, Commleaioner for taking affidavits, Conveyances, &o. Money to loan at the lowest rates. M. Mammon, Walton, T M- BEST, Barrister Solicitor, Notary, &o - - - et . Office-Roorns, five 'doors north ofeommercial Hotel, ground floor, next door to C. L. Papst's jewelry store, Main street, Seaforth. Goderch agente-Cameron, Holt and Cameron. 1215 CI ARROW & PROUDFOOT, Berristers, Solicitors, Goderioh, Onts,rio. LT..(101.1101, Q. C.; Wm. Puouorocr. , 686 riAMERON, HOLT & HOLMES, Barrister! So- ki Bolters in Chnnaery, ito.,Goderich, Ont M. C. CasuBox, Q. C., Pamir How, DUDLEY MAXUS la/TANNING & SCOTT, Barrister% Solicitort, Con veyanoers, &o. Solioitore for the ‘Benli of Johnstos, Tisdale & Gale. Money to loan Offlos-- Mott Bleak, Clinton, Ontario. A, H. liszurso ;Atoms Soon, 781 "fil ROL.MESTF.DI, succeseor to th t late firm ICMcCaughey It Hohnested, Barrieler, So lidor, Conveyancer and Notary. Solicitor fair the Canedian Bank of Commerce. Money to lend. Farms Bfor sale. Moe in SooWe look, Main Street, Seaforth. • 'Shorter" Pastry • ••aiid• "BlOrt6r." W. CAMERON SMITH BARRISTER. Solim citor of Superior Court, Comissiover for taking Affidavits in the High Court of Justice, Conveyanoer, Money to Lend Can be consulied after *file° hours at the Corami r• end Hotel. ONTARIO. HENSALL, DENTISTRY. • MI W. TWEDDLE, Dentist, Office •over Hamilton • & McInnes' Shoe Store, corner Main and John Streets, Seaforth, Ontario. Nitrous Oxide Gas adi ministered for the painlees extraction of teeth. 1169 jiy. FRANK BELDEN, Dentist. New 10CS cr imoonsciousness. Office -Over Johnson Bros, anaesthetic for painless extraction of teeth, Hardware Store, Sealorth; 1228 It AGNEW, Dentist, Clinton, will „ visit Munn at Hodgene' Hotel every Monday, and at Zurich the second Thunday in each month 1288 KINSMAN, Dentist, L. D. S., Exeter, Ont. Will be al Zurich at the Huron Hotel, en the LAST " THURSDAY AND rimsr THURSDAY IN RAUH morn, and at Murdock's Hotel, Henstill, on the Irnmsr allo THIRD FRIDAY in each month. Teeth extracted with the leeet pain possible. All work firet-claes at liberal ;rates. 971 , DR. 0. H. INGRAM, Dentist, (sucoessor to H. L Billings), member of the Royal College of Den. tat Surgeoos, Ontario Teeth inserted with or with- out a plate in gold celluloid or rubber. A safe anes thetie given tor the painless extraction of teeth. Office -over O'Neil's bank, Exeter, Ontario. 1204 B. -Plates secured firmly in the naouth by Yemen' Patent Valve. MONEY-. TO LOAN.. ONEY TO Loadf.--Straight loans at 8 pet cent., with the privilege to bemireof repaying park of the principal money at any time, Apply to F. HOLMESTED, Barrister, Seatorth. MEDICAL. TIR. C. SHEPPARD, Physician and Surgeon, Bar J,J field, Ontario, successor to Dr. W. Wright. 1226-52 1AR. MoTAVISH, Physician, Surgeon, &c. Office j corner southwest of Dixon'a Hotel. Brucefield. Night calls at the office. 1323 *FIR. ARMSTRONG., M. B., Toronto, M. D: C. IL; XI Victoria, IL C. P. S., Ontario, suocemor to Dr. Elliott, office lately occupied by Dr. Elliott, Bruce - field, Ontario. 1324x52 -r MITCHELL ARMSTRONG, M. B., IL D., H. C. P. S., Ontario, Physician, Surron,Aceouolieur, etc. Graduate of Toronto UniversityMedical Faculty. Member of College of Physicians and Surgeone, Ontario. OfficOnext door to McDonald & Co., Walton. 1362 DRS. sourr & MACKAY, OFFICE, Goderioh Street, opposite Methodist Churoh, Seaforth. RESIDENCE, next Agrioultural Grounds. J. G. SCOTT, M. D. C. M., (Ann Arbor and Via- toria,) M. C. P. S. 0. C. MACKAY, M. D. C. M., (Trinity,) F. T. M. C. M. C. P. 3.0. -1-) E. COOPER, M. D., M,13., L. F. P. • and S., Glaseow, &e , Physician Surgeon and Aro e counber, Constance. Ont. 1127 We are talking about a N &Maw ibig" which will not cause igestion. Those who "know a thing t of two" shout Cooking (Marion illlarland among,* host of others) 1. are using corroLENE " Instead of lard. None , but the !rarest, iaealthicst and cleanest :Ingredients go to make up Cat. tolene. Lard isn't healthy, snd not always clean. Those who me Cottolene will, be healthier and wealthier than those who unt lard -Healthier because they wM get "shorter" bread; wealthier because they will get "shotter*` grocery. bills -for Cottolene costs 20 more than lard and goes twiae as far -so is but half u exiensirt. Dyspeptics dol 1 g ht In Hi Physlcisns endorse It I Chefs push'. it! , Cooks enctoi ft! . ,Houseveives'weicoma Ail Urn Gr000rs soli It' • . I Made only by 14. K. FAIRBANK & CO., Wellington and Ann Streets, MONTREAL. • Einorr, Bruoefield, Licentiate Roysl JJ College of Phyetaians and SurgeOna, Edina. burgh. Brucefield, Ont, 980 W. jagyiem srpirrr, D ,:O. M., Membee of Seaforth, Ontaerfoe. o Ofilegekdaz and anredektuing3 same aa occupied* Dr. Vereoe. 843 , A LEX. BETHUNE, M. D., Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeon., Kingston. Suocessor to Dr. Maokid. Offlot lately occupied by Dr. alackid, Main Street, Seaforth. Residence -Corner ot Victoria Square, in house lately occupied hy L. E. Dancey. 1121 AUCTIONEERS. EORGE TA.YLOR, Licensed Auctioneer for the IX County- ot Iluron. Sales promptly attended to in all parts of the County. Satistastion guaran- teed. Charges moderate. 0-E0. TAYLOR, Menem P. 0. 11567-t. P. BIUNE, Idoonsect Auctioneer for tht Oman • . pa ty of Huron. Sales attended in ail rte of theCounty. All orders left at Tat neat:mint Office will be promptly attended to. WM. M'CLOY, Auctioneer for the Counties of Huron and Perth. Sales promptly attended to, charges moderate and satisfaction guaranteed. Orders by mail addressed to Cliiseilaurst Poet Office, or left at his residence, Lot 2, Concession II, Tuckersmith, will receive prompt attention. 1296-tt 1VicKiliop Directory for 1893. JOHN BENNEWIES, Reeve, Dublin P. 0. JAMES- EVANS, Deputy Reeve, Beeohwood. DANIEL MANLEY, Dounoillor, Beechwood. WM. MoGAVIN, Councillor, Leadbury. WILLIAM ABCHIBALD, Councillor, Leadbury. JOHN C. MORRISON, Clerk, Winthrop. SOIAMION .7. -SHANNON, Treaeurer, Winthrop. WM. EVANS, Assessor, Beeohwood. CHARLES DODDS, Collector. Seaforth. R. W. B. SMITH, M. D., Medical Health Officer, Scaforth. RICHARD POLLARD, Sanitary Inspector, Lead - bury. if flavor. purity:mild- ne5.5 and aroma h"aye no weighit with you A. -J? when 3cjectIng srnoKintg to- bacco5-:, why not :;rii.ohe cabbage leave5 or brawl paper'? ft you,ppreci.ate quality yk. wJU ‘3.5k or A5T1FF . CUT. J. B. Pace Tobacco Co., Richmon Va., and Montreal, Canasla. ignorant at first, there was nothing vicious about him. Ho learned rapidly, and by kind treetment and Christian training all his ospabilities for good were drawn to the surface. He grew stouter and stronger, and was soon as sturdy p, youth se Luke, to whom he had attiched himself with the devotion of a faithful deg. Luke was rather headstrong andthought- less, and these traits caused his parents some uneasiness. Tony," said Mr. Bender one day, "that boy of mine ain't as steady as he might be. I'm always afraid he'll get drowned or hurt through his :rashness', I want you to keep a sort of an eye upon him." Tony eagerly promised to do so, and he nobly kept his word in the fee° of trials thet embittered his happiness and con- tent. Though Mr. Bender managed a good- sized farm as well as the maw Mill, he. allow- ed the boys many a half -holiday for fishing; swimmiog, and other sports. Nor did they lack companions, for Beaver creek -and es- pecially the vicinity of the darn -was a popular resort with the boys who lived -with- in easy distance. Thus Tony'altrials began, for these lads objeoted to his. company. They ridiculed him, called him names, and made insulting allusions to his parentage. They did not mean to be eruct, perhaps, but they had often heard their father's speak contemptu- ously of Mr. Bender's folly, and predict all manner of evil destinies for Bill Marsh's brat. So they wecn merely practising what they learned at home. For a time Luke reeented this and took Tony's part, Then he became indifferent, and finally he began to believe that what the boys said was true -that Tony was a disgrace, and a regular sneak, and that he was playingithe hypocrite so as to feather his nest Wel. He grew ashamed of his adopted brother, and wished that he had been allowed to go to the poorhouse. At home Luke treated Tony with well - assumed kinduese and as the poor boy never uttered a word of complaint, Mr. 'Bender and his wife remained in ignorance of what was going on: Had theyaknown the truth, the consequences would certainly have been unpleasant for Luke. This was, just what Tony aimed most urgently to' prevent. He did not want to wound his benefactors by the knowledge of their son's cruelty. How acutely the lad suffered no one will ever know. He bore everything with itolid endurance -his one consolation the thought that he was true to his promise, and that he was doing all in hie power to repay the generous people who had taken him into theiehome. Tony was a hero. His devotion was no- thing less than heroic. He was constantly en the alert to keep Luke from harm. He had too mnoh tact to play the part of a monitor and offer advice. He wits rather like a faithful hound-watehful and silent. When Luke recklessly tried to swim the whirlpool above the dam, and became ex- haueted, Tony swam out'and aided hits to shore. When Luke was caught in a hornet'oneet,„ or chased by Grime' savage -hull, it wae Tony who came to the rescue on both eon- lien/3; Once Tony took a severe whipping In silence from an,angry farmer whose oalf had been shot full of arrows by Luke and his mischievous companions.But all this self-sacrifice and nobility Was lost on Luke. He continued to wound Teny's faithful heart by contempt and insult. MARRIAGE, LICENSES ISSUED AT THE HURON EXPOSITOR OFFICE SIOAFORTIL ONTARIO. Onelememes NCI WITIVESSIES REOLIIRE "TRUE TO EIS T BY WILLIAM MURRAY GRAY ON. CHAPTER I The chance stranger who comes down the IT T.", day afore yesterday. Open the door, Tony, an give me a bite ter eat. Then I'll go 'way again, an' won't trouble you any more." York turnpike to the shallow f Beaver Creek will probably pause to- look at the beautiful and toenery around him. If he glances ip streain he will note, first of all, the ruined breaiti- work �t au old dam, through end over which pours a flood of silvery water. His attention will next be drawn to the right- hand end of the .breastwork, where, on n fodation of crumbling masonry, lie a heap of charred timbers. From the tangled buehe close by towers aH dead hickory tree, it trunk scarred and blackened by the same conflagration that destroyed Hirai* Bend' er's saw mill on an April night ex year The little frame house up on the hill i tenanted by strangers now, but to them an to the farmers for miles around the story o that memorable night is a firmly found° bit of local history, and will go down t tradition in the annals of the neighbor- hood. The story really begins three years previ ous to the fire'when Mr. Bender adopted and took intohis home a puny, half-starved lad of twelve, whose bringing-up had been about as bad as bad could. be. It came about in this way. In a tumble- down shanty, severedonilea up Beaver creek lived Bill Marsh, the father of little Tony,1 He had always been a worthless "sort o character, but when his wife died he wen rapidly from bad to worse. For a long time he supported himself by stealing, and finally a series of audacious robberies led to hie arrest and conviction. 'The neigbbors were well pleased when the prison doors closed on Bill Marsh, atid,with natural harshness, they at once took steps to have little Tony placed in the ' county poorhouse. They had no sympathy for the orphaned lad, and predicted that he Was sure to growlup like his father. But there was one exception and this was Hiram Bender. When he found that none of the farmers could be induced to take thel lad and try to make somethiug out of )him, he determined to sot the ,',Gsood Saindritan himself. 1 "1! the child has the seeds of evil in him, they'll only sprout the f ter in suoh Rn in- stitution as yours," he fe rlessly said to the members of the Poor , Boer& "But ' he is' tIl too young to be thorongi ly bad. A decent home and kind treatinen will sdon make him forget,his old life. That's my opinion, anyway, and I wo 11 see ' the poor boy go to ruin -as a goodmi do. Bind him ov r good in him Pll br rding at moment °mantic 1 Tony's face became pale as ashes, and a great lump Irose in his throat that made speech impossible for an instant. "Don't let thaA vagabond in,',' cried Luke, angrily. "I'll tell father if you do," CHAPTER II. For a moment Tony stood silent and motionless. ' Then he called out, ia a husky voice " can't open the door now. The house is shut up for the night. You must come some other time. A sullen exclamation was heard; and the door rattled savagely. Concluding that panne/don would be of no avail,Tony's fath- er now threw off the mask and openly avow- ed his object. "If you boys don't let me in you'll be sorry for it," he growled. "1 'want that Money, and if you hand it over peaceably I won't do you any harm You needn't try to fool me either. I know the money's there, an' -I know Bender and his wife ain't 'ut home." Getting no reply, Bill Marsh changed his tactics. 04 Help me to get that money, Tony, he isleaded, "an' you an' me will cut this Part of the country. I'll show you whaotnlif life-tie." en' Tyteed away from the door, and glanced nt Luke with a startled but resolute face. "[Don't be afraid," he said bitterly. "I'm not the kind of chap you take me for." ' "But he may break in and murder us both," gasped Luke, who was trembling all over. For a monent there was silenoe outside. Then a queer rasping noise was followed by two startling sounds directly overhead -the smash of broken glass and/ heavy footsteps. The lade understood instantly what this meant. The ruffian had gained the top of the poreli by means of an overhanging tree, and thence entered the room overathe kitoh- en. In a moment he would be downstairs. Luke was frantic with terror, and, think- ing only of escape, he made a dash for the outer door. But Tony caught him and swung him back. "The money 1" he cried. We promised to guard it. Help me with this table, quick !" Luke was shamed into obedience, and by their joint strength the boys soon pushed .the heavy piece. of furnitnre against the staircase door. Then Tony grabbed the lantern and ran into the next room, with Luke at his heele. It was the work of an instant to unlock the desk and seise the money, Then bag in hand, Tony rushed through the hall to the front door,and drew the bottle As the frightened boys imam - bled out into the dark road they heard their enemy smashing ; his way noisily into the kitchen. For a few seconds they did not know which way to turn. The nearest house was three quarters of a mile distant. • • I = Nearly three years went by, and finally Mr. Bender decided to take a etep which he had long held in contemplation; namely, to remove to York and engage intlie lumber trade. He was urged to this by different feaSODS. On the one hand he desired that the two boys should have better advantages than were possible in the country. On the other hand,, sharp competition and the difficulty of transporting lumber made the saw mill far less lucrative thandt had been in the past. By economy and frugal living Mr. Bender had laid away quite a snug sum in the York bank, and therefore it was no raelt venture that he contem In due time farm and the m noon Mr. Bend a heavy canva held it up befote his wife and the two boye. bade the first payment on the said. "Nine hundred and notes. I will take it -morrow. By the way, mo - letter Carson brought from nr folks seem willing to to me, and if there's n it out. If he proves a bad egg, why, my conscience le clear." Mr. Bender's request Was readily granted, and instead of going to,the dreadful poor- house Tony was taken into a home that -fair- ly dazzled him by its contrast, to that miser- able hovel up the ereek, where he had known privation and- offering of every kind. Mrs. Bender was al motherly, sympathetic! woman, and fully approved of what her husband had done., The worthy couple had a son of their own, but thin did not deter them from carrying out their generous im- palm. Luke was just Tony's age, and at first he I eagerly welcomed the presence of a com- panion. That he did not continue in this frame of mind was due entirely to outside influences, which will be explained pres- ently, - The neglected little waif proved worthy of the change in his fortunes. He had a grateful heart, and was never happier than when doing something for his benefactors. He made himself useful in every possible way. ,H0 was really a bright lad, and though a . purchaser was found for the 11. One sunny April after - r came into the house with bag under his arm. He "Carson has the property,' dollars in gol over to York t ther, here is a the' post office. Mrs. Benden Opened the envelope and read the contents. "-It is from sister Mary at Lisburn !" She 6xclaitned, in a tone of dismay. "She has been taken sick, and wants me to come over. What Ethan I do, Hiram ?" "Go and see her of course," replied Mr. Bender. '1 hope its nothing bad'. I'll drive you over myself and come back in the morning. I don't like to trust you with that new horse -she's a little skittish." "But, how about the money'?" said hie wife. "Will it be safe in' the house over night?" Certainly it will. No one knows that I have it." Mr. Bender opened a desk that stood in the corner of the room, and dropped the bag inside. He looked the desk carefully, and put the key in its usual hiding place -behind a framed engraving that hung on 'the wall. • "The money is in your charge now, Tony," he said, half in jest, half in earnest, "Guard it well, and take good care of Luke while we are gone." Mr. Bender had unconsciously fallen into the habit cif treating his adopted son as the -far more responsible of the two, and this was an added gtound for discontent on Luke's part. • "You will find the money safe when, you return," declared Tony. If robbers ' try to break into the house we'll give them a warm receptionwon't we, Luke 1", "Robber. 1 'Nonsense 1" exclaimed Luke, " There ain't any in this part of the coun- try. Not since old Bill-" he added, half DEOEfiBEB 29, 1893. Coug leads to Consunl the Cough, hea and- strengthen with Sco ing ption. Stop I the LUngs the System es the Cream of Co4-liver Sil and hypophosphites4 It is palatable and easy on the stomach. Physicians, the world over, end'orse it, ; Don't be deceived iy Substitutes! 1 tioottiBowne, Belleville. Druarlets. 60o, $1. hatchet with a glad cry and sara through the orifioe, He stooped dow pulled Luke out beside him, The lett In a pitiable condition -his eyes b " Father was always a fast runner," cried Tony. "We had better hide in the mill. Come on Luke." He extinguished the lamp, dropped it in a clump of grass, and led his companion rapidly down the hill. Turning sharply, they ran along the race until the open front of the eawmill yawned before them. They groped their way over loge and machinery to a ladder that rose at a sharp angle close to one end of the building. They mended hand over hand, and safely gained the up. per floor, whichi was used as a sort of a carpenter shop. ' They quickly drew the ledder after them, and had hardly placed it against the wall when heavy footsteps creak- ed on the floor below. Unerring instinct had guided the ruffian to the spot. Luke uttered a gasp of terror. "Be quiet," aneiwered Tony. "He may think we are not here," But this was a vain hope. A rasping sound was followed by a blaze of yellow light,' and there stood Bill Marsh at the foot of the ladder -hole, with a burning match in his hard. "Come down here you young rascals," he cried harshly. Children Cry for nibied n and r was inded with smoke and his fac and hands Singed by sparks. The situation of the lads was no little improved. They istood on the edge of the slanting root,staring hel about them. The grou I was thin below -too far to -jump. The ladder reach barely half the di tame. Mem already darting throug the shingles other end of the roof. n front of the boys the red glow quivered o the placid 1 waters of the dam. To their left it shone on a dead oand whitened hickory -tree which r ge from the edge of the mill -race. - Luke shouted for help at the top of his voice, and clung to his rinpaniort with both arms. "Let go 1" cried Tony. " We have one more chance." He disngaged himself by force, and, kneeling beide the holn in the roof, he caught hold of shook off his terror hand, and between the ladder out on the -roof. " Up with it 1" cried Christmas Trade. ,MR, R. KELLY, The People's Boot and ShOe Man, but lower levity feet would s were at the Is offering special inducements during the holiday season in all lines of the BOOT AND SHOE TRADE. The best goods ever offered iv. Sea - forth at the lowest prices, of which the following are a el,v : Ladies' Kid -1Iutton Boots at $1 and upwards. Ladies' Heavy Wear from 80c up. Child.ren's ear from 35e up. Gents' Wearl from $1 up. the ladder, Luke uffiesiently lend a the lads drew the Tony, and, raising it in the air, they allow d one end o drop toward the 'tree. It lo ged in a or toh be- tween the limbs. ' Tony,threw himself on the other end to keep it from, slipping. 1‘ Crawl over !" he shouted. "There ain't it second to lose." "I'm afraid," gasped Luke.. "1 m sure I'll fall." "No, you won't !" or4sd Tony. don't go at once, I'll crore myself, you here." This threat terrified, Lake. He plucked up a little coitrage, and 7ent slowly aorose the ladder on' hands and knees, whimpering with fright. He safely tinselled the tree,and pulled himself among th* limbs. He care- lessly rested one foot On the bough which supported the ladder, and his weight caused it to crack and break. owu -dent the lad- der, very nearly draggingTony with it as it slid' off the roof. Luke uttered a ory of *rot.. His brave companion was now out off from all help. But even in this moment of deadly peril Tony did not loss hope tor courage. The et hissing flames -now to ering high above the doomed mill -almost ad him in their grasp as he stood for an instant on the verge of the roof; looking down ut the surface of the dam. His face was set and resolute in the red glare. He buttoned his jacket tighter about the bag of mleney, and turned to wave hie hand at IJuke.1 Then he drew back a few pries, and fel. a brief interval the curling smoke hid him from view. He bounded forward, leapt deiperately from the roof, and shot through the le, mpty air. With a sullen splash he struck the water far be- low, and went clear out of sight, A few seconds later he struggled to the surface, and swam feebly towarct the breastwork, He gained it, and pulled hiinself out on the slimy timbers. There'he citing, too exhaust - Long before this the confi\sgration had at- tracted attention at a distance, and just as Luke made his way down lie tree to the ground, half a dozen farmer arrived on the scene from different directions. He incca- herently poured out hie story, and three of the men at once Waded out en the edge of the dam to rescue Tony. They breneht him to shore, and put him tendeiily on the grass. He lay there hislf unconscious, and gasping "1 won't stand no, more boll'''. ` wring your necks when I git hold of you." There was no reply. Tony pressed his hand'against Luke's mouth to denote sil- ence. The match that the ruffian was holding burnt his fingers and, tossing it aside, he scraped another. He need= nos have done so, for the burning. fragment had fallen up- on a heap of shavings and other inflammable refuse, and instantly &little blaze leapt up. Bill Marsh made a motion to stamp out the flame, but suddenly -changed his mind. "Iiv&got the drop on you fellers now," he snarled. "If you chuck the Money down right away I'll tramp out the fire ; if you don't, I'll let you burn up. I mean what I say.", Still no reply. With fast -beating hearts the Ude watched the opread of the flames. "Better thrown the bag down," whispered Luite, "Never !!" replied Tony. "1 promised to guard the money. He won't dare burn the mill down." Whether the ruffian's threat was sincere or not the boys never knew. That instant a puff of wind fanned the fire into a hissing, roaring blaze, and Bill Marsh vainly tried to stamp it out. Then ' alarmed by what he had done, he uttered' a volley of profan- ity, and fled as fast no his legs would carry him. His footateps echoed along the race and faded in the distance. . The boys had no time to feel elated at the retreat of their enemy. A terrible death etared them in the face, for already their escape was out off. The mill was a verit- able tinder box, and the corner where the fire had started was one red blaze. The flame" crackled furiously as they shot up the pllankiug to the second floor. Dense volumes of smqke, ruddy with sparks, pour- ed through the ladder -hole, and drove the boys away. "If you. nd leave Lute was helpless with fear, and could only groan and wring his hands. "We must jump out the window," cried Tony, " It's Our only °hence." He buttoned his jocket over the bag of money, and, grasp- ing Lnke by the arm, tried to drag him for- ward. There was but one window on the uppor floor, end this was in the end of the build - aloud, and then discreetly checked himself. 'eg, close beide lthe ladder hole. Before But Tony had heard, and he turned h boys face away to hide a crimson flush. could reach it the smoke gave way A ng ry tongues of flame, In almost less • The lads now went off together to hitch up the horse, and a little lateMrBender ,ime than it takes to tell, the four sides of r . and his wife started on his tennaile drive to he window were ablaze. Lisburn. Lake uttered a howl of terror, and clung frantically to his companion.' Even Tony was staggered for an inetant, and fairly lost hope. Then an idea flashed into hit mind. " We must out a hole in the other end of the building and escape by the ladder," he cried. "Get the hatchet out of that tool - chest, quick 1" The sharp command spurred Luke to obedience, and meanwhile Tony cast hie eyes shout the flame -lit room. There was no time to cut through the side or end walls. The roof was old and rotten' and offered the best chence. Single-handedhe dragged the ladder to the corner most remote from the flames, and reared it in position. There .was plenty of work to be done about the farm, and the afternoon wore quickly away. Luke was sullenly silent, and Tony was careful to do or say nothing that might lead to open hostilities. They cooked and ate supper, and When it grew dark they carefully fastened the doors and, lower windows of the house, They spent the evening in th big kitchen, LAO morosely whittling at his arrows,while Tony pored over a dog-eared h story of the United States. When the tall :old clock in the corner struck nine, Luke nut down hie knife. "I'm going , to bed," he announced. "Keep on etudying, if you want to. .tou'll need,all the learning you can get, for Done day father will come to his senses and' turn you out of doors," This cruel a speech brought the tears to Tony's eyes, but ,before he could reply, shuffling footsteps were heard on the back porch, and then the door was softly taped. The boys forgot all else but this unexpected intrusion, and exchanged glances of alarm. " Who's them?" demanded Tony in a loud voice walking to the door. - " Don't you know your ole pap's voice any more ?' came the instant reply, in wheezy, whinieg tones. "1 just got out Pitcher's Castoria: "Here is the hatchet," ,oried Luke, ^pres- sing it into his hands. "Save me Tony! Don't let me be burnt up 1" "I.'11 do mylbest," muttered Tony. "You moat look out for yourself till I get through herb. Keep your hands off mn." He nimbly ascended the ladder, and Luke followed at hii heels, pale and trembling. The next two or three minutes were full of torment and suspense. Tony backed fierce- ly at th shingles, and the hole rapidly grew larger. Smoke and e arks surged around It him, and the heat of theflames was almost unendurable. , Final y he dropped the Children Cry for The stock is 'large and every person can get suited. In 'Men's Socks there is a large variety. Rubbers and Over- shoes for all. Keep your feet warm by using the ELECTRIC 'INSOLES, The latest thing in the market for rheumatism. Every person should have a pair. Call and. ialcipect Kelly's stock ere buying elsewhere -opposite Cardno's, and first door north of the " Sun " ert office. • 1366.4 R. ELLY, Seaforth. FOR MEN AND WOMEN. THE painfully for breath. He been stunned and bruised the water sideways. But t true to his trust. One hand on his breast, where the bagi of money was still securely buttoned. The mill *as now a mass top to bottom, and prime into ruins. Tony was taken and put to bed. Luke folio ful eyes, and eagerly volunt the doctor, who lived three was soon galloping thron mounted on one of the farm of the men started off t Marsh, while the others Tony. The news reached Lisbur and as Mrs. Bender's sister was not danger - d started home had, no doubt, y striking the the lest he was rested tightly f flames from tly it erumbled up to the house ed, with tear- ered to go for iles away. He h the night, horses. Some hunt for Bill remained with by morning, ously ill, she and her husban ward in hot haste. When they arrived, Tony in bed, and hie face blazed handed Mr. Bender the bag doctor was present, and he d patient would be all right in His injuries consisted of neve It was a tearful and hum 'ion that Luke made to afternoon, and in their prime Tony's forgiveness for the he had done him in the past was sitting up ith joy as he f Money. The dared that his a day or two. e bruises. liating confeo- is parents that co he begged rievons wrong s 1 " It's all right, old fellow,) Tony' replied, feebly. "Don't say any moie about it. I - were= greatly learn ; of their s rem rile was don him. , well ae ever, der moved his der life open - affection for and staunch ES s. Bill Marais vioinity of his r a year or two Western min- ded iitt to re- s still remain *HAND MADE Boots and Shoes D. McINTYRE, Hu on hand a Large nufnber of Boots and Shoes othi'i own make, beet materiel and "Warranted to give Satisfaction. you want your feet kept dry come and get a pair o. our boots, which will he sold CHEAP FOR °ASH, Repairing promptly attended to. All kinds of Booto and Shoes made to order. All parties who have not paid their accounts for last year will please call and iettliledut D. McINTYRE, Seaforth, OWEN ELECTRIC BELT. [Trude Mark] DR.A' OV4P.N. - The only Sei entiflc and Practical Electric Belt ma, de for general use, producing a Genuine Current of Electricity for the cure of Disease, that can be readily felt and regulated both in quantity and pbover, and applied to any part of the body. It can be worn at any time during working hours or sleep, and willpositively cure Rheumatism, Sciatica, General Debility Lumbago. Nervous Diseases Dyspepsia, Varicocele, Sexual Weakness Impotency, Kidney Diseases, Lame Back, Urinary Diseases Electricity properly applied is fast taking the place of drugs for all Nervous, Rheumatic. Kid- ney and Urinal Troubles, and will effect cures in seemingly h veless cases whore every other known means bas failed. - Any sluggish, ' weak or diseased organ may by this means , be roused to healthy activity before it is too late. Leading me1 ical men use and recommend the Owen Belt u their practice. . OUR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE Contains fullest information regarding the cure of acute, chronic and nervous diseases, prices, hew to order, 5etc., mailed (sealed) FREE to any address. i ‘, Tile Owen Bled& Belt & Appliance Co. 49 KI NG Sr. W., TORONTO, Oar. 201 to 211 State St., Chicago, III. MENTION THIS PAPER. I J. C. SMITH & GO., 3E3.A.1\TMEM1R..S- , A General Banking business transacted, Farrneirs' notes discounted. Drafts bought and sold. Interest allowed on deposits. SALE NOTES discounted, or taken for ollection OFFICE -First door north of Reid & Wilson's Hardware Store. SEAFORTH. know you won't do it again.' Mr. Bender and his wife shocked and distressed to son's misconduct, but; as h einoere, they consented to pa In a few days Tony was as and a week later Mr. Be family to York. Hera a bro ed before the boys, and thei each other remains as true though they were real brothe was never seen again in the attempted crime'and aft news came of his death in a ing town, Mr. Carson cone' build the sawmill, and ito ru a silent witness to Tony's bra e 4etI The Kippen Mills TO THE FRONT AS USUAL. Th e Kippen mills are now running at full blast and are prepared to do GRISTING on the shortest notice, and most reasonable terms. In , this way you get flour from your own wheat, and better value for the money. thrill in any other way. Good flour guaranteed. CHOPPING DONE WHILE YOU WAIT. - T -r0 S - The highest price in cash will be paid for good loge, or they will' be cut to order. 31/133MEZ,_ All kinds bf Lu ber for sale, cheap JOHN McNEVIN, ProprietOr. 13574 f PURE POWDERED -On Saturday, December 2nd, Mr. Wal- ter Muir. of Avonbank, pass d awafr after much suffering, having endu ed the rarying stages of consumption for ov r a yea. The funeral took place from the r sidene of hie i brother, Mr. J. B. Muir, of t. Ma ye, and thence to Ingersoll for i termen . His brother, Mr. Robert Muir, f Chicago, at- tended the funeral. Much sympath is felt for the sorrowing relatives whom de th has visited so often. Mr. Muir sras a rising doc- tor, and was cut off in the v ry flower of his manhood. --A few days ago Mr. Gorge Brigham, of Mitchell, received a letter from his dmigh- tee; who is married and Iebtlsd at Trout Creek, Parry Sound Distri t, ,stati g that fire had deotroyed her hone and burned three of her ohildren to death. She was In the stable 1when the fire br e out, end, as her husband was away fronlj home, !she was unable to get the little chiiden out. Pitcher's Cast ria.. PUREST, STRONGEST, BEST. Ready for use in any quantity. For -,nakIng Soap, Softening Water, Disinfeeting. and 0, hundred other uses. A car equals 20 pounds Sal Sosits. Sold by All Grocers and Druggists. 313. W.. 4:344Milaggimil, Wis:arcoxs.tcs. is the latest triumph -In pharroacy_for the of Bathe symptomelittdielttillg KIDNXY AND Lrynn Complaint. If you are troubled with 0)641V-eines% Dizziness, Sour Stontueb MEMBRATS Becidatike, Indigestion, Poen Appyrrrn, TIRED leMELING, RHEUMATIC PAINS, HIEMpless Nights, Melancholy Feeling, BACH ACHE, neenbrars Kidney and Liver Cu KIDNEY AND streLefaiodETIZOTACure. IToirrer:11 Drug Meinbray Medicine Company Of Peterborough, (Limited), PETERBOROUGH, . ONT. For sale by I. V. FEAR, druggist, Seaforth. SEAFORTH Musical : Instrument Wellington, Grey and Bruce. 00MS NORTH-. Passenger. Mixed. inthel.. ... - - 3.00 r. M. 9.30 ran 9.0er.u. Brussels.... - 8.13 9.43 9.46 , Bluevale.. - _ 8.27 9.57 10.10 Wingham.. - - 8.37 10.07 11.20 00IIS Sons- s Passenger. Mixed. Wingham., ..... - 6.26 a.m.11.20 A. W. 7.30 P.M. Bluevpie .,. „ _ 6.37 11.36 8.16 Brussels- ..... - 6.64 11.69 9.00 Ethel .... ... - ... 55 7.08 12.14 9.30 London, Huron and Bruce, Gorge Nonni- , Passenger. Londe!), depart.-- ...t,- - 8.26s.r. 6.o5 Pat Exeter.- -. - - -. - - 9.29 6.18 Henson.. - ..... ----- 9.42 6.31 . Rippen „ 9.47 8.36 Bruoefield ........ - ... -.... di. 9.65 8.44 Clinton.. - .. - ...... -. - 10.12 7.00 Londesboro ....... ,.....`.. - 10.29 7.19 4 Blyth.... - -. - ....- ... :510.38 7.28 Belgrave.: .. - .,. - ........... 10.62 7.42 Winghsm arrive- - ..... - 11.10 8.08 GOING SOUTH- Passenger. Wingham, depart ..- - - 6.40A.N. 8.45r.N. Be4rave...... - -.- ....- - 6.56 4.06 Londesaoro...... - - .-. 7.16 4.28 7.46 ,- 4.48_ Bruoeffeld - - .- - .- _ - 8.05 6,06 iiippen.. . : ...... - - - 8.13 6.13 Hensall......._ ..... _...o-, 8.22 6.18 8.40 6.30 Grand Trunk Railway. Tra sn:s leave SeafoAh and Clinton 'station 'al toi P nger _ _ _ _ SRAPORTH. . CLINTON. GOIN WNW - FM ed Train-. - - - 919.:80011521Arr. :11.: 1910:2822.151.111. nger,_ _ pp. .... M ed Train.. ... .. - 6.80?. n. 7.06 ?.i. EASE-- P tnger. i....m 7.64 A. M. 7: :7 .4.:ig rear. --3.0 r. E2461.Ii.aedraii_ 5.25r ¥. 4601.t. iightTrain..-- 4,26r. w 8:6.7. , 5 MPOIR/ITIM SCOt Brothers, PROPRIETORS, SEAFORTH, - ONTARIO. PI ANOS„-Dunharn, New York; Bell & Co., Guelph; Dominion Piano Com - any, Bowmanyille. ORGANS. -W. Bell & Co., Guelph; Dominion Organ Company, Bowmanville ; D. Wt Kern k Co., Woodstock. The above Inetrumente always on hand, also a few good oecond-hand Pianoand Organs for sale at frcim $25 upwards. Instruments sold on the inelia.- meet plan, or on terms to suit customers, Violins, 3ancertinas and stnal instruments on hand slestsheet .nusio, books. &e. SCOTT BROS. NERVE BEANS NERVE BEANS are $ new Ora oovery that cure the worst eases er Nervous Debility, Los Vigor and. Failing Manhood; restoree the weakness of body or mind mussed hi -over -work, or the errors or ex - mimes of youth. This Remedy solutely cures the most obstinate eases when sll otbCr TRZLTintras have failed even to relieve. Sold brdrus- gists .4 51 per peol• or six for $5, or sent 17 amid on receipt of price by drasi- ng THE JAMES MTDICINOR 011, Toronto. Ont. Write for pamphlet. Sold in- . Sold in Seaforth by 5.5. ROBERTS. FARMERS, ATTENTION! All parties requiting Farm Machin- ery, Implements -and liepairs, would do well .to call at llugh Grieve's JW are:porn --OPPOSITE- The Dominion Bank, Before purchasing elsewhere, as he keeps repairs for the Massey -Harris, _Patterson, Wisner, Goudy, Mason and Coleman machinery and implements, and he. is also agent for the Bain wagon, Massey -Harris binder and mower, drills, rakes, &c; the Ciolenaan roller and a full stock of Plows oon- stantly1 on hand. , HUGH GRIEVE Seaforth. John S. Porter's Undertaking and Furni- ture Emporium, EAFORTH, - ONTARIO, OUTSIDE OF THE COMBINATION. I - • - ; Funerals tarnished on the 'shortest notice and satisfaction gu! onteed. A. large assort- " ent of Caskets, Coffins and Shrouds, Me, vrays on hand of the beet quality. The best �f Embalming Flnid ased free of charge and prioes the lowest. Fine Hearse. S. T. HOLMES, Funeral Director. Real- ence - GODERICII STREET, directly ela- te the Methodist °Muth in the hotiee ormerly occupied by Dr. Scott. The Old Established. BROADFOOT'S Planing and Sash and Door Factory, This old and welt -known ettabliehment is still running at full blank and now has better facilities than ever before to turn out a good article for a moderate price. Saila and doors of all patterns al- ways on hand or made to order. Lumber dreesed on short notice and in liary way desired. All kinds Of lumber for sale on reaeonable terms. fibingles kept constantly on banct Estimates for the furnishing of buildings in viholn or in part given on application. None but the best cll material used and workmen. ship guaranteed. Patronage solicited. 1209 3. H. BRO1DFOOT, Begot* SE 25 PAPST A few lin window, an Xmas PIt DOLL An Inam c. W. BA Harr One JOHN Has a large kinds, and which he -w prices for t H'01 In RoteS, way, Higl Highland S tion -of Goal TN COA' and Austra Harness tar Mai Red -Brick JOH: 1351 DI Ph! pito LARGE . - The 31, FARM d PROP' _ PI Shannon, Secy Manager, Seals . . -i. Jas. Broadfe bury; Gabriel, Joseph EVRI3E.:, hoe. -Garbutt , Thos. Nrella , r . Carneehan audio, Audi Parties dei c tether bus -pplication to heir resps'eti 001 This GE cessful CO a parallel. I druggists ve guar aucces4Uil: Sore Thro cure you, Whooping. is sure. CONSUNI Cure you t. gist for S so cts, an &ea Manufac Salt Pane Also des, Engines. ' lees of pi Retimates Works- • '', ,,