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The Huron Expositor, 1897-03-26, Page 41 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. leadere of the party;1 Dr. Willoaglfte the dutyeeshleast at 11., - very low :or emerelyet the THE ffuRoN EXPOSITQR Or The Amu betweenth. parenthesio, after caoh ono, denotes the of the paper on which tint advertisement will be found. Go to the bed—D. McLachlan [II Legal card—james L. Killoran [11 Sale of *farm—Lockhart & Co. Auction sale—J. II. MoDaugall [1] Bloycles for -MOT -3—S. Mullett a Co. Seeds, tteeds i—J. Csee tie Ricycies-2—Lumaden & Wilson [81 Seasonable footwrar-9.—W. [S] Plow shoes—B. Willis ti I • Spring' opening—E. Mahn' Co. [41 Shorthorns for sale—James Snell [11 Rate remodeled—MlesDorrance [Si Money to lend—Exr0M11 OFFICE [8] Pigs for service—Cbarles Troyer 111 Maim to creditors—R. S. Hays Ell Real satiate for sale—R Lewis 111 Implement headquarters—Thoe. Brown [81 Cloehing—W. Pickardt& Co. ilia Picture of Mr. Laurier—E. Mobiles [8] Auction eate of Stallion—G. Turnbull [11 Seasonable Olothin —13reig &Maadonald 0] it ntstch Salee,—Mo nen & Co. iil . Millinery Openia —.W. ift. Roffman 151 • Millinery Ouseni -7-1C. McFaul Co. 181 Sale—S. Dbikson [8] . Boots -and Sboss—Richardton & McInnis [51 INNIMIII.M.1••••••••••.3.11••••• Ca) ton expoito. SRAFORTH, FRIDAY, March 28th, 1897 1.1••••••••• The Temperance Question. After the storm comes the cola. The greatistorm which succeeded •the introduc- tion df the Harcourt Liquor License amend- ing bill into the Legislature, seems to have -somewhat subsided. It is almost invariably the ease that people, no matter how zealous they may be in the interests of any great cause, are still amenable to reason. And although they may occasionally become un- duly excited and. even exasperated by the influence of professional agitators, yet when they get time to think, they subside and ac- cept for themselves the reasonable and com- mon sense view. This seems to be the case in the -present instance. While the Har- court bill may not go as far as some of us might'desire, yet we are sure that no candid person can honestly say that it is not a very considerable step in the direction of re- stricting and restraining the liquor 'traffic. A very itnportant point, also he bear in mind is, that the present bill is a licensing b and not as some seem to suppon, a prohibitory bill. The Provincial authority permits licensing and restricting but not prohibiting. The latter belonp to a higher power. One of the most exasperating tee - tures in connection. vlith the recent agita- tion is the insinuation-vittiele is continually kept to the front by -Certain So-called ad- vanced temperance advocates, that the present Government is, opposed to -temper- ance and is actually league with the liquor traffic and that they are not honest and eincereintheir profeasioni is very unjust and unfair to even insinuate au& a thing, much less to actually proclaim it or to act as if h were true, as some un- questionably do! It Is this sort of thing which induces many to doubt the sincerity, of some of those who talk and at -in this way, and to lead them to believe that the primary object of the agitation with them is not so much to advance the MOM of tem- perance as to injure the, Government and to lemen thsne-Influence in the Province. Now, we would like to ask those who have been led to think hard of the Government through these insinuations and accusation% and who are really sincere in their desiee to, advance the temperance cause,what ground are there for thee e suspicions and accuses- _ tons against the Government, and what grounds are there fonsupposing that they are not sincere and thatehey are not going as far and as fast as circumstances win per- mit ? What other governing body in the Do. Millie& has done more for temperance than the Government of Ontario ?It is unfair a nd unjust to accuse them of inaincerity now. They have proved their sincerity by their acts. Besides this, if we consider the pea - Bonne' of the Government, we should have etmeadence that they are doing their best. The Premier himself, is, we believe, a tem- perance man, while two of his leading col- leagues!, Messrs. Ross andeDavis, are vet- erans in the cause, while at least one oth er member of the Cabinet is a total abstainer. Now, why shosild we conplude that such a body of men is any less anxious to advanc e the temperance cense than such men as Dr. Noisy, of Weodstock, or Mr. Kettlewell, of Galt. Are we justified in believing that. men like Messrs. Ross and Dathe men who are not only tleemselves total a,batainers,but who have been staunch advocatea of the temperance cause for thirty years, who ad- vocated it when its advocacy was not so popular as it is now, who advocated it when by its advocacy there was nothing to gain and a great deal to loft, and who advocated it when some of those who are now malign- ing them and accusing them of treachery to the principles and professions of a life time, were in swaddling clothes. Are these inem we say, not ea deserving of con.fidence and trust., and as justly entitled to credit for sincerity as such men as Mr. Buchanan, of Hamilton, and Mr. Spence, of Toronto, who make a profession of temperance and who make. their living by advocating it. We believe that the temperance cause is infin- itely safer in, the hands of such men as Messrs. Ross. and Davis than it is under the direction of professional agitators, and that it is infinitely more safe to fellow the ad - ',rice of the former than that of the- latter, And we believe that a very large majority of the temperance people of the Province, those who advocate temperance because they believe in it and not because it pays, will agree with us in this conclusion. There is no use of legislating too far in advance of public sentiment, although we !should keep sufficiently ahead to make the people aim as high as possible. There is no authority in a better position to know wliat public midi- ment is than the Government, and we feel convinced_ that the people of this Province may rest assured that the Ontario Govern- ment will always be ready to legislate as far in &dvanee as they feel public sentim ent will uphold them in going. To go further would not be in the interests of temperance and would be injurious to the Government and the country. The Patrons and the Con- servatives. A meeting of the Conservatives of the eity of Hamilton was held in their club rooms a few evenings ago, and this meeting Conservative whip i the Legislature, paid nominal rate. These same producte would aka° • his comPliaents t Patrons inithe follow- soon find their way to the America' mar- ° ever mg language, an* rted td,ke Spectator ; kets through our territory, as tate Ameri- they - ‘`. tepointeeinee ,previons let been passed through' committee House. It is being opposed' by the Oppoiition and it ek will ploys some amendments MARCH 26, 18971, ter, her 'pomade before them and to improve on, and of the as a temperance man, and one thoroughly , how- 'in sympathy with the aims of the temper - potted anee deputation, I have no hesitation in 'to it saying that they did improee on the' ex - hon. ample set them. )some Wednesday last, the day of the Fitzsim- because ' mons-Corbet prize fight in Careen, Nevada, tmenb United States, was a big day for the sports they of the cit/, and, judging from appearances akin- that term. Nothing else could e heard " Referring to the Patron rty,so called, cans, in order to keep them out, would need whe it comes up for final riddle he urged his hearers o be cautious. Years to maintain an; almost. solid line of cuatoni They do not deny the necessity for ago the head man in that party had been a A such, measure, but the objecty to it Reformer. I He opp ed him (Dr. Willough- deteotives •along their entire frontier, dinte it gams the Government the appoin by) as a Patron can 'date, but had he been eeen then, they would succeed, only very of a other official and because as elected he would have again been a Re- indifferently. It will thus be seen that it dal former in the House.4 it could usualaz be our American friends are disposed to be un- rem ving power from the Municipal it is another step in the dire° depended upon that he Patron was a Gait. I . e oils and centralizing it in the Govern (Cheers). When the Patron professes he is . 1 reasonable, and determine to harass mews' 1 The propose the passing of a law m independent, it caul as a rule,„ be taken can at least, give them some trouble in re- • it compulsory for each county coun for granted that he as just as independent turn and at the same time protect our own appoint a chartered aocountant, as theaverage Grit, rind it was well known interests. Let us have free trade and fair dut it will be to supervise the emu how independent he was. On the very first , -dealing if people, but if our neighbors are coun. ity, township and school board vote in the Home th Patrons had !showed . urea The Government on the . themselves Grits firs and Patrons after- . not contenato allow as this, then we must side, say that this would impose an enor- wards, and now it w said that Haycock; : hold our own in our own way, and we are MOUS and uncalled for expense on the their leader, was working- ' ' in with the Gov- t inclined to the belief that we will not be con ties. A suitable chartered accountant ernment to get a berth for himself, knowing that his time was share,. alemiliter). There the first to squeal. than a thousand to two theueancl dollars 1 could not be procured for 'this Work for less is no independent patty in the country of -, . per year, ineluding travelling expenses. To emmeememeema. any value to the Country, said Dr. Will- millet on each comity in the province an THE ONTARIO LEGISLATURE. oughby. (Cheers.) Ake the rooster on the i — officer of this kind, would entail on the fence, they are alway looking to see which , counties a direct expenditure of , from forty (From our own Correspondent.) aide the most corn is n." . to fifty thousand dollars a year, which Tommie% March -23rd, 1897. would be a ver 'serious burden and s,gainst The Doctor should revise his opinion, as this session- the P tron leader has been tion of most of t e citizens might be desirated b; mente ! spoken of in the hotel corridors and on the airing streets, and even the bell boys and boot cd to blacks had their money up on theresultof whose the event. From noon until the final des- nte of patch arrived announcing the victory for tress- Fitzsimmons there was a solid block. of th huinanity extending from King street to Queen street on Yonge, =opposite the two newspaper offices there, and in view of the bulletin boards. There were nearly as many on King street, opposite the Mail and Telegram offices, and a goodly= number on Yonge street, opposite the Globe office. These people stood on these streets, packed together as closely as sardines in a box, for hours awaiting the news, although the at- mosphere was dull and cold.— In addition to these crowds, the three theatres and the pitvillion, besides other halls in the city, were packed by people all anxiously wait- ing to hear the telegraphic reports giving the details of the beastly occurrence. Every ne*spoper in the city, except theStar, gave a full and detailed report of each round; to- gether withouts showing the positions of the menett cstin stages of - the fight, and each merited to vie with the other as to which could give the most vivid desoriPtion and the most graphic details, while the papers were bought up by the etowds on the streets as fast as they could be turned out. It is also- mad that thousands of dol- lars changed hands. In all this there is, most assuredly„ food for the most serious consideration by every reflecting Canadian. Whether are we drifting? ;That a pugulis- tic encounter between two human brutes in an American city thousands of miles away, should cause such Interest, even excitement, in the capital city of the Province, where we should look for intelligence and refine. ment if it is to be found anywh&e, does not 'speak loudly of our moral standing. There is no doubt but the people have made great strides during the past decade in the direc- tion df temperance, in so far as abstaining from intoxicating liquor is concerned but are they not drifting in another direction equally if not more dangerous? It would seem, at any rate, if we are to judge by the proceedings of last Wednesday, that the moral tonTiii the present generation is not higher than that of our = fore -fathers. It might, perhaps, be well if social reformers would direct a little attention to this sub- ject. voting steadily with Dr. Willoughby and his paity. The folloivin 'is whet the Dun- dee Banner says about it : . "Mr Whitney and three of his Heiden - ants in the local legillattire swooped down on Hamilton the oth r night and denounced the wicked Grits, wh , it seems, are gov- erning the Province, lwhile they themselves, With their Tory fellowenembers, have nothing to do. Dr. illoughby took °mill- ion to take a fling at 4he Patrons. He says that Patrons are Gri s in disguise, that it could usually be depeJn4ed on that a Patron was a Grit, and t at the Patron* in the House had shown t4iemselvea Grits firat and Patrons alterwarjcls There- Was more tathe same effect. hen we all know what lifas, Whitney thin» of the Patrons. He has never sought to 4onceal his contempt for them ever sine he was opposed by a Patron in his own constituency. If the Patrons Vote more fr quently with the Re- formers thanivith th Conservatives in the local legislature it ire cause there are more things moommon betlween the Patrons and Reformers than there are between Patrons and Conservatives. lut Mr. Whitney and Dr. Willoughby .do njot mention the -fact that only the other( day, on a motion re- flecting on the Goverment, all the Patrons but two voted with the Opposition. It ;pleases these two worthies to use the Pa- trons when they can and to sneer at there and call them Grite in disguise when they vote the other way." INNIMMINIASOMMINIIMIM The AmericanTariff. The American peopie are likely . to get what they voted for t the last election. The question then be ore the people, * aside from the money issue was a revenue tariff on the one side and a high Protective tariff on the other. The hi h tariff party carrie4 ttheaday, and the Rep bliean party were re - returned to power y , an overivhelming, majority, The Waye and Means Commit- tee which has the arrnging of the tariff for submission to (re:Ingress, have made their report, which was made public last week. The tariff they propose is, in almost every respect, akin to that submit- ted by Mr.McKinley, the present President, vl a fewYears ago, and hich was in operation until amended and reneed by the Demo - i cratio party when thy came into power four years ago. It is I the general opinion that the recommendatton of the Ways and Means Committee will be indoined by both branches of the Legislature, and that for theneet four years at lany rate, the Ameri- can tariff will be almost prohibitory. Thi; of course, will be a very serious thing for this country, although] we will not feel it so keenly now as we did 1 five years ago, as since then we have sUcceeded in making more advantageous connections for the sale of meat of our productionsin the old coun- try. .It is but just to !say, however, that the Americans are not auilding their tariff wall against the Cinadians alone, but against the whole world, and we are exclud- ed in common with other countries. But, whether or net they weuld be willing th make a reciprocity ariangement with this country, is a matter which as yet remains to be ascertained. 'If t ey are willing to make an arrangement o this kind, it will be the duty of the Canadian Government to meet them half way. We liaie- no doubt but they will do this. Ouch an arrangement ,would, undoubtedly,- ble mutually advan- tageous. But if the American Government will not listen to proposals of this kind,theu it seerni to us the dutyte of , the Canadian aeons, one east of Toronto and the other Goverment is very clear. We should do u 1 _ir w t, composed of those who were entirely we are being done by. We 'shauld a iaise 1 or largely interested in the manufacture of our tariff to meet _ their, and we should cheese, and a creamery association coni lower the tariff on Britieh products. Britain posed of those interested in the manufacture of buttter. Recently a depuf now admits Canadian prOducts of all kinds tation rom each of these associations'waited upon the free of of duty and we should return the coin - ernment and asked to have them amalga- pliment to as full an extent aes is possible. mated. The reasons urged were that the In this way we would make up to a c,on- two interests have now become practically indentical, as most of the cheese factories The past week has heeit a comparatively quiet and uninteres. ting one in the Legisla- ture, brae far as the outside public Is con- cal cerned, as there have been no questions of, the very burning interest discussed, But, not- se"revei withstanding this, there has been a great does deal of hard work done and good progress and has been made with the business of the Rept session. Indeed, It is usually the case that ! add when there is the least outside. show, there prov is the largest amount of inside work going , to fif on. Several important Government bills tdtto have been discussed and advanced, but the .atam with not a Th row, principal .work of the week has been the discussing and passing of the estimates of the expenditure for the current year. This work is now well under way effect that Government offlaials who obt and another the poop e would, very justly rebel. e scheme proposed, this officer, or tor, as he should more properly be , will be paid by the Government, and • unties will not be put to any expense t in COMO where trouble arises and the • of the inspector are required. It • m to me that this is the moat feasible •asonable method, and that the Ole on are carrying their centralization " a little too far, they propose th the expenses of every county in the • ce, an addition of front one thotisand • ' n hundred dollars a year, miinpl he appointment and control .off an ad - al officer may be kept from the GOv- nt. The bill will likely become law slight amendments, which Will eat the principle. • motimegiven notice of by Mr. G 1 West Huron, some time ago, to week will see it pretty nearly wound up. j. The estimates for tae Public Works and the m jor portion of their livelihood fo Educational departments have been passed their. , ales shall not take an active pent Provincial or Dominion elections, and t and those far the Agricultural department civil a' rvante who are employed OD ye are well under way. The Opposition, in accordance with their policy, made a dead ialari set upon the Education department esti- candi mates. They `did not object so much to the mu" proposed expenditures, but the opportunity sort 0 afforded to rehearse their complaints about emen.1 too many examinations, centralization, "arm cramming, the neglect of the 92 per cent, in the public schools the cost of texb books, ac., was too good to be lost and they took advantage of it to the full. However, they did not make much out of their campaign. Hon. Mr. ROSS, who is thoroughly posted on every detail, no matter how small, in connection with his department, and who is always ready to give the fullest information respecting every branch and every cent of expenditure, met all objections in the clear- est and most explicit manner, and finally chewed off every apparent grievance and left his critics without a single peg upon which they could hang even the most intim- nifi - nt grievance. They were completely in disgust, although they will no doubt re- ef oleo ed out of every vestige of tnaterial for a gr evanceand filially gime up the struile new it again nextseesion and retramp the old paths which have been worn more than bare. In the discussion of the estimates for the Agriculturalalepartment, Hon. Mr. Dryden brought out many points showing the valu- able work being done by title departmeat. We have only space, however, to give one or two illustrations. In connection with the work being done at the dairy schools he stated that a few years ago, beim* these schools were established, many cheese and butter makers, who desired to become pro- ficient in 'heir occupations, had th go to the United States to secure the required in- struction at a heavy cost, and considerable loss of time. Now this 'instruction can be got at home, and our dairy schools are not only educating •skilled dairy men and women for -our own dairy establishments and the home work, but several of the graduates of these schools, on account of the instruction received in them, have been en- abled to procure valuable positions in the other Provinces and in the United States. With regard to the values of the experi- ments carried on in these inatitntione he stated that for years dairymen hare been puzzled to know the cause for what is com- monly known as rust in cheese. This de- fect has resulted in the loss of many thous- ands of dollars worth of cheese to the dairy- men of the Province, annually, and up to very recently no -preventative could be found. By, the scientific experiments carried on by experts at 'these dairy schools, the cause for thisi defect has been discovered and it can now be entirely avoided. These are only examples of the very many ways in which these modern auxiliaries to Agra culture have been beneficial, actually saving to the people indirectly, many times the expenditure directly made from the public treasury. 1In this connection I may. mention a bill, Which has been passed during the week and Which gave rise to considerable discussien. Hitherto there have been two Dairy Associ- . siderable degree what we would lose by the have in connection with - them, winter exclusiveness of our Anterican neighbors. creameries, and that consequently the ob- We would secure cheaper goods- for our jects and aims of ban are alike and that if Canadian consumers, and we would atim- amaymated a saving of money and effort won' be the result, wnue better and more ulate and increase the very considerable -efficient work could be doie by both. For trade which already exists between this and instance, when separate, each required to the mother country. The Canadian people employ an instructor and an inspector. The would be satisfied with a policy of this duties of the first named officers being to kind. They are willing to trade with their spectitely, and instruct the makers in these visit the cheese factories and creameries re - American neighbors on the freest and most . in the best and most approved methods of friendly terme, and to offer them every carrying on their work. The duties of the reasonable inducement to trade with • us. Inspectors being to visit the factories and see that the milkprovided is pure land to BO if they will not reciptocate, and persist prosecute patrons who supply adulterated in keeping to themselves; then there is no or impoverished milk or cream. Under the alternative for us but to do the next beet amalgamation the same officers can give in. thing end shape our coukse so as to get struetion in and inspect both creameries 1 and cheese factories, thus saving the ex - along without them. This we can do by Loewe of cue set of officials. The Minister making a trade alliance, With the mother of Agriculture concurred in the representa- ry such as we have alluded to. , Par. timui made and submitted a' bill to carry nt is now in session. The arranging of out end legalize the amalgamation, by which, besides the saying to the societies tariff will form the p cipal business of themselves, a saving of a thousand dollars a °minion legislators. The Government year will' be effected to the Province. 0.nenta, a eery god idea by eeis Some of the creamery men, however, oppos- es to what they can do with the Amer- ed this amalgamation, and their cause was espoased by the Opposition, who opposed If they believe thy will be amen- the bill in the House on the ground that to reasoreand notevit standing their re: the amalgamation would make the creamery t to increase their tari to an almost pro- interest subservient th the cheese and would ry point, they are s ill willing to deal in this way result in the utter effacement of the creamery section to the detriment of with this country and to . make Con- the butter trade. Those members of the ns in our favor for similar' COBCOSSiODII House - however, who profess to understand part, then our legitlation should be the situation and Who &JO personally inter. rated in the dairying business, favored the med as to meet theni half way. But bill on the ground that the interests of both are determined to 'play the dog-ia- branches of the dairying businese are iden- nger game we sho41 treat , them in tical and that more effioient work can be anner, and any concessions We may done at less cost Under the amalgamation than separately. The Reuse seemed to take o make in the way lof lower tariffn this view also and the bill • Reseed through be extended to the mother ciountry. the committee of the whole House without way could Our American neighbors be amendment and will, no doubt, become law. t to their senses nuke quickly than If, after a fair trial, the amalgamation is found not to work well, it can very easily r Government admitting British be dissolved. ts into this country if not free of , The municipal audit bill, of which I gave ,had the ex count liame the our D has, n time bans. able wive hibito fairly cage OD Our so fra if they the-rea like m have t should In no brough by ou was addressed by Mr. Whitney and other produc r- he in m in at aly by the Government shall not beoo,me ates for or members of municipal la, was carried unanimously after a dissultoiy discussion, in wh ch re of the Opposition complained of been hounded by Ontario offica ls both. high and low, in their elections, and and the Government side retaliating by affirming that in this respect the conduct of Ontario officials has not been nearly so late and heir nits of the interference of Ontario , they were always ready to appreve St by the interference of Conseiva- of officials will take the hint give °minion ffieials in their ' baked. er, hereafter, it is likely that both offensive as that of the officials of the ConserIvative Government at Ottawa, that while the Opposition were loud in t compl officual and pr tive Howe classes On tie heels of the passinirof this re tion cane a bill by Mr. Gamey, of G providing for the same object as the res thin, oily a good deal more stringerit, providing for a heavy penalty on all t convicted -of violating the law, T he ln- y, lu- nd OSO OV ernment opposed this billets being unneus- eery actor the passing of Mr. GarroWs resolution and as being a lack of confide in the integrity of the Government lace inch a bill on the statute book wo nee To uld Le tantamount to saying that the House could n t trust the Government th out a resolution of the House, unanimou passed, without being bound to do so by ly an Act of Psrliament. 11he Premier, thereto et, asked Mr. Gamey to withdaiiir hie b11, which be refused to do, but insisted on forcing" t to a vote. In this he is bac ed up by tie leader of the Opposition and is - followeija as, of course, it would be meat *0 them fo4 the Government to be placed in so humilia ing a position as the passing of he bill would put them. The prornoter of the bill, = although nominally1 Patron, w4,before joining them, a Conservative and e represents a strongte Conservative constit- uency. His sympathies are, therefore, strongly with the Opposition, and he is 1 - ways wiling to give them * lift if he n. It is nore than suspected, there& that in ushin; his bill he is only firing t gun that has been loaded for him by t leader o . the Opposition, who hopes gire the overumenta black eye throu h the aid o the Patrons. He will not succeed, howeveri The debate was igijourned and has not ben resumed at the time of writ- ing. It a possible, therefore, that Mr. Gamey may think better of the advice given by the Pr inter and withdraw his bill, but should he not do so it will be voted down on a strai ht party vote, the Conservatives andlaatr ns voting for it and the Liberals against it In that event the i Government will have majority of from eight to ten. The tei4perance excitement seetns to have 10. le subsided jonaiderably. In marked contrast to it, the on end du simmons yet got se liquor lice to this lat ing license down for i or not it Petitions, showered being sent to members from both sides. By one mail a member will get a batch, of let- ters and resolutions from constituents or churches, ordering him not to support any - hole town seems to have been up g the past week over the Fite- rbett fight, and they have not tied down enough to consider the ise bill. However, I shall refer er subject later on. The &mind - bill has not yet been brought second reachrg, and whether ill be this week I cannot say. solutions and letters are being upon .the legislators, and are thing shah Alliance a anything s head must ment is cer ceives ano tione adjur it, will of the demands of the Dominion d hinting broadly that if a bill, ort of this is passed his politicai; o and the defeat of the Govern By the next mail he re- er batch of letters and reaclu- ng him to oppose the Ibill, as n •ot • injury and lois upon law abiding citizens who are carrying on a legal and legitimate ',injuries, .and if the provisions of the present proponed bill are not relaxed so as to give the ) hotel keeper and Iiquor dealer relief he need never seek re-elee ion; and the Government will be voted out of power by an irate but jus- tice loving populace, when the time comes. And so the �trife rages, and the poor mem- ber; who nus to be beset by enemies to the eight- of hirn und enemies to the left of him. and enemies on all sides of him, is, if he be dt a nemus and unsettled disposition, al sorely tried d puzzled. It is pretty cer- tains however, that most of them take mat- ters very calmly, having decided to pursue inch course as they deem right and which they think they can conscientiously defend before the people, and abide by the results. As n set off to the big temperance deputa- tion of the previous week, on Wednesdey an immense number of hotel keepers and those interested in the liquor trade waited on the Government to present their aide of the question There were about three hun- dred of them. I elm truthfully say that they were a highly respectable looking body of men; the were well dressed, well ha i hayed, and id a person not know their OC- cupation, they could not be distingtdshed in any way from a temperance or other de- putation. In fact, truth compels me to say that they did behave more ,gentlemanly 111111 in a more TE frERATE manger than dich their opponents who waited on the Government a week previeusly. Daring the whole pro- ceedings there was not an interruption, a cheer or an offensive word spoken. And although they did not get -any more ostler faction and even leas consideration frog: the Premier, no demonstration was made. They thanked him for the audience given, and re- tired in a q iet and orderly manner. Of course they ^ ere on their good behavioaand mple of their temperance op News of the Week. . FATAL Cinnterie.—A cyclone wrecked the High School building at Arlington,Georgia. Nine of the children were killed anka large number seriously wounded. / A PRIZE. —The largestdiamond in the world has arrived in London from Kimber- ley, South Africa.' It is said to be worth Pole, celebrated his 112th birth ay at $2: )(10tunPOULE.—Adam Adatni7k, a Chicago, on Friday. His wife is also -living, at the age of 87 'years. lAN MAOLAREN CHARGED WITH HERESY. —A charge of heresy will be brought against Ian Maclearen at the English Presbyterian Synod next month, based on one of his books, "The Mind of the Master." . 11FAMINE IN JAMAICA.—A very serious water famine exists in the central and southern portions of = the Island of Jamaica. UNVEILED.—On Tuesday last a large monument of Emperor William I. Was un- veiled at Berlin with magnificent ceremon- ies, it being the old Emperor's centenary. J union Mem One.--Soott Jackson and Alonzo Walling were executed at Newport, Kentucky, on Saturday, for the murder of Pearl Bryan. THE &mimic Kaisee.—The alarming rumours of Kaiser William's dangerous mental condition are confirmed, and there Is talk in Berlin of appointing his = brother. Prince Henry of Prussia, regent, with an vieory NEAL DOW'S BIRTHDAY.—Neal Dow, the "father of prohibition," passed a quiet day at his home in Portland, Maine, on his 93rd birthday, which occurred on Saturday, M SALISBUJLy. Iore —Lord Salisbury is suffer- ing from a mild attack of influenza, and cannot leave the house at present, ENGULFED IN THE ATLANTIC. — The French line steamer Ville de St. Nazaire, which sailed from New York for the West Indies on March 6, foundered = it sea, and of the eighty-two passengers and crew only four are known th have been saved. CLEVER RESOUE.—The Wilson line steam- er Rialto was set on fire by the explosion of chemicals during a hurricane. The Allan line steamer Carthaginian stood by until the weather moderated, and rescued all 9n board. FAILING HICALTEL—Beatrice Harradan, author of "Ships that Pass in the Night," is again in poor health; and will shortly leave Bournemouth for California. Her new volume of fletion, " Hilda Strafford," has been so successful in England that a seventh edition of the work is being printed. OLIVER Orero DYING. — William T. Adams, better known as Oliver Optic, the writer of stories for boys, is dying at his home in Dorchester, Massachusetts. FLOODS IN THE Smarm—The floods in Tennessee are increasing, and reports from Memphis record loss of life and great de- struotionof property. RUINED BY- TOBACCO.—At the arraign- ment of a jtivenile thief at Grand Rapids, Michigan, named Jessie Pennell, aged ten, he attributed his downfall to the use of tobacco. He said his father gave him the weed to chew when only two years old, and prided himeelf on exhibiting his " babe tobacco ehewer " to his friends. The weed -became as essential to the child as food or sleep, and when deprived of its use he be- came frantic, his last theft being that of tobacco. His friends are confirmed cigar- ette fiends, and a war against dealers who sell tobacco to children will be witged, Varna. SOCIAL.—On Friday evening last a 'metal was held at the residence of Mr. Charles Logan, Parr line, under the auspices of St. John's church, Varna'but, owing to the ivery disagreeable nightnhere were not near- er so many people present as would have jeen. However, wet and all as it was, a oodly number were present and spent a pita time. The proceeds amounted to early $10. As a large quantity of provls- ini of excellent quality were on hand, the ies,equal to the emergency, concluded te eve anotheresocial on Monday. evening, nd huh at Mr. James Armstrong's. The' eveging geing fine there was a crowded h use. The proceeds were oyer $10. Norra.—Miss Nelly Ceaneeon' of Hayfield, is visiting at Mr, Logan's thisweek. —On T ursday of last week Mr. Thomas Ward, , had a sale of stock and implements. ere was a very large neMber of people p esent, and there was keen competition in th bidding, consequently good prices were re lized, The stook was in prime condition, w loth reflects credit on the iforesight of the Pr pact:ma The proceeds of the sale amount- ed to upwards of $800. Mr. MeCloy, of 11 neall, the popular auctioneer, wielded th hammer.—Some people wers. wondering what was the matter with Mr. T. Ward jr, lately he looked so happy. The cause is a ten pound bouncing baby boy. . if THE DAYS APPOINTED 01110 FRIDAY & SATURDAY APRIL 2nci, and 3rd. • We purpose giving our friends and the public in general a very handsome display of the latest fash- ions in the millinery art. This season's exhibitiou of styles ought to be an elegant one, for there is an imOense variety of everything to spread before you : the boxes, drawers, shelves and counters being filled to overflowing. A number of trimmers are busy at present arranging things so that you may see right here, in the Town of Seaforth, what would be con- sidered a good display in any millinery room in the city. This week we wish to tell you that everide: • ,partment is just about complete, and your early 'selections will be the best, FINE WASH GOODS'. PRINTS 4EPHYRS GINGHAMS OPALINES DIMITIES - F.-- CAMBRICS LINENS - METALLICS - ORGANDIES. These goods comprise the best washing goods we could- find. There is nothing high priced amongst them, and the styles are right up to date. FINE- DRESS GOODS. sitic MIXTURES • - SILK EFFECTS FLORAL WEAVES TWEEDS SERGE.% . LUSTRES SHOT EFFECTS SOLEILS SATIN CLOTH'S, Our Dress Goods have been selected front more. than a dozen 'different places, se as to .have the greatest variety, and at the same time hairing scarcely any two dresses dike. • FANCY GOODS. WAIST SILKS SHIRT WAISTS BELTS GLOVES ROSIE. RY COLLARS AND TIES UNDERWEAR LIGHT WRAPS PARASOLS. Our selections have been made with the greatest care, so that you are sure to -get a go,ocl choice among -the fanCY thinga for Spring wear. NEW LINENS. APRON LINENS LINEN LAWNS ART LINENS DAMASKS TRIM COVERS NAPKINS SCRIMS TOWELS - TOWELLINGS. We hold a particularly well -assorted stock of the best makes of Linens, Anything bought from our stock will be found just as represented, and certain to give you the best of satisfaction. - CARPETS AND CURTAINS. HEMP CARPETS UNION CARPETS WOOL CARPETS TAPESTRY CARPETS LINOLEUMS FLOOR OIL CLOTHS, &c. Some very choice patterns among them, for everything. - STAIR OIL CLOTHS - BRUSSELS CURTAINS LACE CURTAINS CHENILLE CURTAINS TAPESTRY CURTAINS ART CURTAINS, &c. and the closest cash prices quoted %ASPRING BUSINESS Has commenced—we are quite- busy selling Spring goods now, and during our opening days We will likely be more so, but we will hive our goods so arranged that you can see the new things for yourselves as you are paasing in and mit on. the Opening Days, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, APRIL 2nd and 3rd. la's:ALL CORDIALLY INVITED. - • TII cFA DRY GOODS .COMPANY, eaforth's Greatest Cash Dry Goods Store. • _ NoThs,--11A :bertunaBalstendk,poutit pwotoefeedBoth:ti_wmfiomnoreva4erall;re; oanntry mar] Davidson a ns of ini bore.—Mr. --littmsini eraonweLte4.e41 : Missionary Soe tery,Ldd acna at R P. R. 1 man in town er ing the loading wbole train Imm 'The Almost 'Michael Brothe a,vel jairgittle towittract oanf are nepbews -SWIMto operate 'neighborhood.- -who bine intem =the Mechanic' library. The e: 'II be to sli etvi g ble, and is not t •ison to the bene tcitizens, in havi inmrt.bwe eoinnianintylato ;a better ehoice Mr. to . jObtleoBneegrath ..ai anguration of =sl 'town, the first o time Jagolio,naltdool. —Mr=has returned fro • taken a car load Mn R.obert F011 .Albertf.-111r. e off to Manitoba who hat been veil the letttcheringfi, Bnoteurroet ,much talked =61 t n before the Sue eidneadayi lOth ttil court rose on is the official noti next cam was B of Grey and the ,appellant is rat( action is to rest passing s tuaJ by eost of a drain to Iteelaw passed by to quash the hy-ls et Grey. The la ter by-law was rnent on lands in done thereunder -the Rims hy-law initiating townshi by-law for the proposed to be 'Court of Appeal bad, but OM el against The ap 'proceedings were laws could avail ,end void. It WIG lant had no locus by-law, and the 'court below, eaetion was a extents were not rose at 4 o'clock, the tt and t, the 'Plena for the -went reserved. mieterou or Oa election of officers Epworth leserl veining, the lo next six montlase W. Jtigsley ; penal let vice, Miss Ken recording, secretor spending me ever, W. W. Tam& Nom. —Miss B morttlas to take el nem in Zurich.—W Mrs, Andra vr MeN James Magee and i Hayfield, whew be business, his rent* dor* and return who has charge of department) arrive week. We lutyetna be - able to supply 0 gear, as Also the eh ry to do.—Ren onus on Saturday not very well yet, h • verys—Mr. John : n Saturday.—Mie lieu& in Seafortb 4 ung and her si tinned home on Fri hater with Markel aten, of Bayfield, 1 he Miehodist elm rea,t peins are heist the young folk fon, ent, which is to n the evening of uspices of the Me r. Donald Sutherl nday.—Miss Bea tteeday for Wood ged us the le me, who has been reit, study- oeing, return Moarjnle Three of the me re Ohio men by hi caster ; Alger, in iti Curates ept np his residen ew Yorker by birt t Yenkee,Long is a Philadelphisnew President -else Niles, Ohio on Ja ounger than any of wille McKenna, months late h° wee born oaths later. The AlTa She ar ; the youngest, ad year. meet ber from beyond A is the only mem d. Maryland !soft the South. New York to thistles/4in, *M- ende around the he three Johns, h. Linuen and of the eight Thomas Plum ord breach of th Tuesday morning previously he • ospital for can Which he did not been in the service 0 and for ten ye tford. He leave ildre r. and Mrs. vietock„ celebrate Monday evening, I as were present 0.21 . was spent. presented, amo Mil arm ehairs fro Mrs. Zimmertna