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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1903-07-10, Page 4- - r71, - THE HURON EXPOSITOR JULY 10, DM JULY, 1903 s IT T WT F S -- . .- ... . 1 — 2 3 1 5 6 i 8 9 10 11 12 13 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 25 26 27 28 29 30 3t e e... S••••• • 4- 1,0. ••• i a a • 6•• •••••• . 6 ......... a NEW ADVERTISEMENTS SY' Tbe figure between the parentheses after each ne, denotes the page of the paper on whioh the dvertisement will be found You'll Melt—Greig & Stewart -1 The Glorious 12th—B.„ B. Gunn -5 Hot Weather Gecds—tioltineon & Co -5 Clearing Sale—R. Willis & Son -4 Pleasing Results—Learoyd & Horsemen—Alex. Wilson -5 Farm, For Sale—P. P. Ayleworth-5 $5 Reward—H. J Grieve -5 Fall Term—W. J. Elliott -8 Tourist Resorts—W. Somerville --5 Binder Twine—C. Hartleib-8 Blood Will Tell—A. Charlesworth -5 Ladies' Oxfords -4—W. li. Willie -8 NOtice—J. C. Morrison -5 Talbot's Bazaar -6 Herbageura—Hamilton & Rerelake-8 Mid -Summer Sale-2—RIehardson & Melon is -8 Binder Twine-2—Chosney & Smiley -8 Boy Wanted—Dr. Burrows -8 Big Bargains—R. Willis dc Son -8 For Sale -2—T. Brown -8 yea won Cxpositor. SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, July 10;1, 1903 Is It Neet Time For a Change ? About twenty years ago or less, the gentle- man now so familiarly known as Sir Wil- liam VanHorne, came from the United States to Canada, a comparatively poor man. The change was, evidently, a good one for him, as he has secured both fame and fortune in this land. When he came here he was simply William VanHorne. Since then he hen been knighted by Her Majesty and is said to be a multi -million - sire. He commenced his Canadie.n career as manager of the Cateadien Pacific Railway, He afterwards became a large shareholder in the same company and later president. Finally, this imraense enterprise became too small for Ma genius; and while continuing his interest in the Canadian road, he trans- ferred the, scenes of his energies to another clime. He is now engaged in furnishing the island of Cuba with a railway, telegraph and telephone system. The Canadian en- terprise with which he was associated and connection with which he made his money was the reoipient of enormous sub- ventions from the public) treasury. The ex- teneive enterprises he is now carrying out la Cuba have not received one copper. from the national treasury. He is constructing them entirelyjwith his own money, heving to purchase even the right of way. Cuba, we may mention, .1 a dependency of the United States. Sir Wm. VanHorne, therefore, is using the money which he made in Canada, or rather whiob was furnished him from the Dominion theasury, in building railways in the United States, and in which work he does not reoeive aid -to the extent of one farthing from the netionel treasu of that country. Mr. R. B. Angus is another gentleman who Was prominently connected with the Canadian Pardue Railway, which was so heavily subsidised from the Canadian treas- ury. He also acquired wealth. and fame from his commotion with this enterprise. And, like his colleague, Sir William Van - Horne, he, too, has transferred his sphere of operations to the United States. So soon as he got his pookets well filled with Canadian money, he hied himself off to a foreign coun- try and used Ms good Canadian dollars in building up immense railway concerns In Minnesota and Dakota, and is now one of the leading railway magnates of that great country. But, great as the _ country is, there is no record to show that Mr. Angus was aided in any way from the national treasury. The governing bodies of the United States are, evidently, not so gener- ous to railway promoters and speculators as are the Governments and Parliaments of Canada. 'Nor is this all. We have Lord Mount Stephen, who, prior to his connection with the Canadian Pacific Railway, was plain George Stephen, a Montreal wholesale mer- chant. He, too, has been, richly favored by his country. And while he has not engaged in any mighty railway enterprises in the United Stetes or any other foreign country since he ceased to actively participate in the management of the Canadian Pacific, he has alas turned his back upon Canada and has ceased to be a citizen here, and has built up a princely residence M rural England, and in endowing universities and other ,worthy in- stitutions in bhe older world. And there is yet weather C. P. R. magnate whom we must not forget to mention. That is Lor d Strathoona, or Donald A. Smith, as he used to be known in earlier days when he was making,money buying skins from the Red River Indians. He, toe, has attained wealth and distinction through his connection with -the C. P. R., which was so richly endowed by this bountiful Canada of ours - But, to his credit be ib although he has left Canada as a place of residence, he still continues to take a deep inteneat in its affairs and does what he OAS to -advance its interests abroad, al- though he receives a _princely salary for his untiring efforts., And, of bhe four we have mentioned, he is, perhaps, the one who ha d the moat money to commence with. The re are many othera of emaller calibre and pre- tensions who have suddenly grown rich and Important through their connection with Canadian railway enterprises which have been substantially, not to Bay extravagantly, subsidized from tbe Canadian treaeury. Of these we may mention Messrs. Mackenzie & Mann, who were given large blooks of land, as well as liberal donations of money, to as - Sid them in the construction of the Can- adian Northern. It was reported a few weeks ago that these gentlemenhacl disposed of one of these blocks of land for twelve million dollars, which was valued at less tharenne-quarter that amount when it was teen them. There are others still, but we have given. instances in plenty to show the general trend and to illustrate the point we want to get at. Now, what we want to point eat is this : Tlo.at the railway policy which Canada has been pursuing has resulted in the enriching et the men connected with these enterprises far beyond any return they have given f or the money they have receieed,, and that these same men, after bleeding the Canadian treasury, have taken their money to build up the enterpriaes of foreign cometries from whichtthey dce not receive the publics aid granted them bare. Seeing that these colossal fortunes are made out of these en- terprises, la it necessary that publio aid should be given toohave them carried out ? Seeing, also, that the same men who carry out these Canadian enterprises are always ready and willing to engege in enterprises in other countries where no suoh aid is given, is it not the best possible proof that the aid given by Canada is unnecessary ? Why should we in Canada continue taxing the farmer, the artizen, the laborer, taking from them their hard earned money to make millionaires of railway pro- moters and speculators who use the money we give them for advancing the enterprises and interests of foreign countries ? Is it not tirne there was a change in this policy ? Recent despatches from Ottawa seem to indicate that there is another scheme on foot for the manufacture of millionaires and lords at the expense of the taxpayers, in connection' with tha proposed Grand Trunk Pacifio. If this scheme is entered upon as outlined in tbese despatches, we will have in a few yeare millionaires and lords made out of the Hays, Coxes, etc., etc., They, too, will follow in the footsteps of their predeceesors, the VanHorns, the Mount Stephens, the Mount Royals and others of like ilk. It is the part of our stateemen to provide against this sort of thing, and the only way they can do this is to set their faces firmly against these kite -flying rail- way achemes. Let every railway enter- prise rest on its own bottom. Let them be carried out the eame as other business en- terprises. In so far as this Grand -Trunk Pacific) scheme is concerned, those who are investing their money in it ahould be allow- ed to locate the road by the route which they may oonsider will pay them best, and will bring to their enterprise the greatest amount ot busineas at the least poseible cost. If they are let alone they are quite capable of deciding this matter for them- selves and there is no danger of their ms.k. ing any mistakes. Then if it is considered advisable to afford them encouragementjet that encouragement be in the way of strengthening their credit so they oan secure the required capital at the least possibl e cost. This oan be done by the oountry guaranteeing the interest on the money to be borrowed, and in turn taking a mortgage securing the country from lose in the event of failure ori the part of the company. This seems to us the plain, business method. If this is done, the country will have the benefit of the road as soon as it can be got, the grafters will be out off and no million- aire° will be created at the expense of the taxpayers. Every person will get his due, and no person will get more than he is justly entitled to. Such a policy may not be sat- isfactory to the speculators, the grafters and. the irresponsible boomsters, but future'gener- ations will thank the men who now have the courage to aot for the country. and in the interests of the taxpayer and not for the exploiter. - < A Bold Scheme. It is stated in despatches from Ottawa, which have the appearance of reliability, that the Government have at length decided on their policy as to the amount of aid they will give to the Grand Trunk Pacific Com- poser and the nature of that aid. No official announcement on the part of the Govern- ment, however, has yet been made at the time of writing. The seheme outlined is this : To construct a national railway from Monokton, in New Brunswick, to Winnipeg, in Manitoba, and that the road will be leased for fifty years to the Grand Trunk Pacific Company. For the first five years the Grand Trunk will operate the road free of rental. For the next five years the Government will receive the_net surplus of receipts over workng expenses. For the remaining forty years the company will pay 3 per cent. on the coat of the oonstruc- tion, The Government will also guarantee the bonds of the Company for the extension of the road from Winnipeg to the Pacific. Over the prairie section the guarantee will cover 75 per cent. of the cost of construc- tion, but will not exceed 813,000 per mile, and for the mountain section, fixed by. the agreement at 500 miles, the guarantee will Men be 75 per cent. of the actual cost up to a maximum of $30,060 per mile. It is also proposed that other railways shall have running privileges over the road between Moncton and Winnipeg by mutual agree- ment, and that in oase of failure of rival roads to reaoh a friendly understan,ding, the Government may presoribe the berms for joint operation. This is, certainly, a bold scheme. It is almost enough to knook the breath oat of an ordinary person. The cost of the road from Moncton to Winnipeg, which the country a,saumes, is placed at $45,000,000, and the coat of the whole scheme, and for which the country actually &asuman responsibil ity, is put down at the modest figure of $12, 000,- 000, a sum which, on account of its magni- tude, ordinary people oan scarcely compre- hend. Why the Government should build a second road from Moncton to Montreal, al- most paralelling the Interoolonial and com- peting with it, and which already belongs to the country, is riot explained. Neither is it explained why the Government should guarantee the bonds of the Company for the road over the prairie sectiones. road that will be easilyeand cheaply built, and which will he enormously profitable from the moment it is in operation. However, it is possible, that if there is anything in. the report, it is much overdrawn,so that it is sceroely worth while discussing the scheme until we have the authoritative statement from the Gov- ernment. Members of Parliament have deoided that hereafter they ,and their colleagues of the Provincial Legislatures will travel on the railways of Canada free of charge. Most of them have done so in the past, having ao cepted passes 'Without scruple, but a few of 1.f them, owing to tender conlidence or a re- gard to the views of their constituents, have felt constrained to pay fares. This moral difficulty has been overcome by the action of the house in pukting into the railway bill a clause compelling the companies to give free transportation to members of the Senate, House of Commons and of the sev- eral Provincial Legislatures. This will leave their emoluments untouched, and will re- lieve them from the suspicion of being un- der obligations to the railways. A sugges- tion offered by Mr. Jebel Robinson that men who travel free should not oolleot mileage from the public treasury was not entertained. Editorial Notes and Comments. Sir William Mulook stated in Parliament, the other day, that the annual revenue col- lected in postage on newspapers amounted ed to about $150,000. The amendment to the postal law, which he has recently intro- duced, will reduce this amount by one half. This is a commendable and practical method of reducing taxation. The .London Advertiser says : " The Interoolonial Railway has not paid its way because ib was built for political and not for commercial reasons." This is not the whole truth. Another reason why it does not pay is that the Government are forced to carry frelklit for fifty per cent. less than other roads; which are owned and run by privatec companiee. This is something the advocates of State owned railways are very apt to forgeb. A Toronto paper says : " Honorable G. W. Rosa has decided to remain in Toronto for the summer, but will take a long rest. He is of the opinion thab " ,can beet re- cruit himself for the hot political fighting whith expeoted by simply resting in To- ronto.' If this be true, it is a very wise de, termination on the part of the Premier. While resting in Toronto he oan still keep his hand on the rudder and steady the ship of State. Mr. William Rickard, M. P. P., who moved the arnendment to the Premier's reeolution censuring Gamey, was in Toronto last week, attending the Home Comers' cele- bration. One of the reception committee mistook his identity, and, stepping up to 'him, asked : " Are you a '66 Fenian raid veteran ?" Mr. Rickard looked at him a moment over his glasses, with a smile on his lips, and answered : No ; Pm a 1903 Gamey raid veteran." Sir Charles Tupper is,certainly, a remark- able old man. Last week he travelled from Winnipeg to Ottawa, on purpose to unveil a monument that had been erected to the memory of his old friend and faithful fol- lower, Nicholas Flood Davin. He goes from Ottawa to the old country. He was 82 years of age on Thursday of last week, yet on that day he was able to deliver an eloquent oration eulogistic of his old friend. But, active as he is, it is said by those who saw him on this occasion, and had not seen him for some months, to be perceptibly tailing. He leeks the rolnist physique and ruddy complexion he formerly had, and is showing his age both in face and form. Premier Roblin, of Manitobaewhose gov- ernment are about to make their first ap- peal to the people, started his political life as a Liberal. He changed sides when the Mackenzie government refused to accept the N. P. Ex -Premier Greenway and the present leader of the Opposition in the Manitoba Legislature, imiugurated hinpoli-- tical career as a Conservative, and he turned to the Liberal side because his leader, Sir John Macdonald, adopted the N. P. So it seems that even the best and wisesb men ohange their political jackets some times. The Manitoba Provincial elections take place on Thursday, July 21st, when it will be deoided which of the political leaders above named will direct the destinies of that sprightly infanb for the nexe four years. It is something. new in the history of Canada for an Opposition in Parliamenb to complain of the parsimony of a government. Extravagance and profligacy are the Oppo- sition cries to which, we have been moat accustomed. But the order is now changed in the Dominion Parliament. During the discussion of the estimates this year, and especially those of the post office depart- ment, the Opposition rf3frain wee parsimony, parsimony, and the ory from the Opposi- tion benches was for higher salaries all round to those in the service of the Govern- ment. It is not a bad sign for the taxpayer when the greatest fault an Opposition can find with a Government is, that they are too parsimonious, and keep too tight a string on the public purse. Long may it remain so. The good people of Toronto had a three days' celebration last week. They were en- tertaining the Home Comers ; that is, for- mer residents who had strayed away in years gone by, and taken up their abode in other °Mee and countries. There were about ten thoneand of these turned up and accepted the hospitality of the city for theme three days, at the invitation of the reception committee. They were, also, most royally received. The guests comprised old Tor- ontonians from almost every centre in ,the Dominion as well as from many oities of the United St'ates and, indeed, from rmany 'for- eign countries. There were visitors from China, India, Australia, South America and we do not know where else. There were Senators and members of Congress from the United States as well as many eminent pro= fessional and business men from the same country. We notice one man, who was a bell bey in a Toronte hotel forty years ago, is now an eminent lawyer in a southern city ; another who was a laborer after he left To- ronto is now an exteneive rancher in Color- ado. He has some ten thousand range cattle and his ranch is so large that he has a rail- way and a train to distribute the fodder for his etook ; and rain anobher was the poor son of a 'widowed mother and he returned to his native oity as a millionaire and a member of the American Senate. And so on through the list. Most of them have at- tained distinction and fortune in the lands of their adoption, thus showing the influ- ence that good Canadian blood has upon the individual and that Canadians on_ equal footing can hold their own with the people of any other country in the world. Brussels. NOTES, —The final games in the junior series of the W. F. A. were played during the past week between Brussels and Berlin. The first game was played in Berlin on Fri- day of lasb week, resulting in a viotory for our boys by a score of 2 to 1. On Tuesday evening of this week the return game was played kere, when each team scored one goal, thus giving Brussels the junior chant- pionehip of Western Ontario.—Mies Dora Shaw was bridesmaid at the marriage of Miss Elide MeCarter, of MoKillop, to George T. Dals, of Hullett, which event took place on Wednesday of this week.— Last week Thomae Ballantyne disposed of his comfortable residence on Thomas street, to Jame!! MoArter, for the sum of $1,000. The house is now occupied by James Ballantyne. Mr. MoArter will get posseasion in the fall,—Rev. Mr. Shearer, aeoretary of the Lord's Day Alliance will address a meeting at which all the churches will unite in the Methodist church here next Sunday evening.—Among the passen- gers on the Huron Old Boys' excursio from Toronto, who gob off at Brussel , we noticed Mrs. George Good, John F. M Crime Robert McAlpine) Nelson Williameo and Arthur Irwin, all former Brusselites. Two rinks of bowlers from here attende the tournament in Seaforth on Tuesda and Wednesday of this weeln—Frank Roche, of Petrone, has taken a position -with George Best.—Lorne S. Dunford left on Saturday of last week for a two months" business trip to Manitoba and Dakoba.--Dunoan McMartin and family, of Herniate were calling on old friends in town this week. Wroxeter . BRIEFS. —A large number from here at- tended the excursion to Niagara Falls, en Tuesday, on the C. P. R. line.—Byron Sim- mons, ot Toronto, spent a few days with re, latives here.—J. and Mre. Detweilern of Berlin, were guests of the latter's perente, J. and Mrs. Knutson, last week.—Peter McTavish and George Nicholson left for Manitoba on Saturday, where they will visit for the summer monthe.—Waldo Hast- ings has secured a situation in Harriston, for which place he left on Seturday.—W. and Mrs. Foeter have moved into Mrs. ado - Michael's residence on Howiek street.— Herman Morrison, of Kincardine, ,was a guese at his home over Dominion Day.— James MoEwen, of Midland, is spending the holidays at his home near here.—W. Miller, . Sanderson, H. McLeod, P. Smith, and A. Robinson accompanied the Brussels foot - all team to Berlin on Friday.—Mrs. W. J. reel... of Wiarton, is the guest of her par - entre -ton Anne street.—N. Cook, of Hensel!, visited friends here last week.—Mise Ella Neale, a former teacher here, was renewing acquaintances here lastewe . , The FIRST.—Dominion ay was celebrat- ed here quite enthusiastioal y. The weather, ti on whioh so much depends for the amines of the attraction, was exceedingly warm, tem- pered slightly by a breeze moat of the day, and clear until about seven, when there was quite a heavy shower, which fortunately did not last long enough to mar the evening's programme. In the morning there was a sham battle, under the command of Captain Keine, .of Gerrie, followed by a closely con- tested game of football, between teams rep- resenting Wingham and Wroxeter, which 'resulted in a victory for the former by a score of 1 to 0. George Paulin was referee. After dinner, football teams from Forest- ville and Behnore played, the former win- ning by 2 to 0. Highland dancing was gracefully done by Miss Mable McDonald, of Wingham, with Piper McDonald, of the same place, playing the pipes. A base ball match was played between Brussels and Harriston, and after a close score was captured by Brussels, by 7 to 5 and an in- nings to spare. Albert Paulin was the umpire. The music during the day was supplied by the Macoabee band, of Brussels, and was much enjoyed. A display of fire- works completed the day's programme. A good crowd wail present, and the gate re- ceipts were up to former years. Zurich. z. • Buy your binder twine at Hartleib's at cut prioes. Plymouth Brands :, Gold Medal 650 feet to pound, 13ic; Green Sheaf, 660 feet to pound, 12c ; Plymouth Special 600 feet to pound, 1143 ; Farmers' Binder Twine Co., Walkerton, Ontario, at same prices. Prices good only while this sto3k Mete. Terms cash. 0. Hartleib & Co., the great hardware and harness house, Zurich. 1866-2 BRIEFS. —John Deichert, jr., left on Wed- nesday morning for Chicago, where he will undergo an operation. Dr. Gunn, of Clin- ton, went evith him.—Miss Deichert, of New Hamburg, has been here for a few days, the guest of her uncle, Mr. John Deicherb.— Mr. and Mrs. Alles, of Tavistock, have been here visiting her father, Mr. C. Zim- merman.—Rev. and Mrs: H. Leibold, of Platteville, are here visiting Mrs. Leibold's father Mrs. S. Martin, and other friends.— Mr. 13:. Hamacher and family paid a visit to Mr. Kraft, of the Goshen line Stephen the other day.—Mr. Chris. Kibler, of Cavalier, North Dakota, has been here visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. G. Holtzmann. He left here Thursday to visit friends in the east.— Mrs. W. F. Finkbeiner and children, who have been ataying with her father, Mr. D. S. Faust, for the past three weeks, haye re- turned to their home in Milverton.—Mrs. John Eckstein and family, of Jackson, Michigan, are visiting relativee. Mr. Eck- stein will follow them in a few days. Arreonee BY A HORSE .—Mr. Harry Doan, veterinary surgeon of this place, met with a very serious accident on Thursday afternoon of laet week. It seems that he had been prescribing for Mr. Robert Smillie's stallion for some weeks, the animal being out of condition in some way. On the day in question Mr. Smillie had gob to Zurich with the horse on his ,regular rounds and had just placed him in his stall in the hotel stable when Mr. Doan came along and de- siring to examine the animal went into the stall aside him and commenoed to remove his bridle. In doing so he found it neces- sary to speak sharply to the horse. No sooner had he spoken than the horse gave a squeal and kicking, struck Mr. Doan, knock- ing him down. In falling he struck a pail, whioh threw him towards the horse and be- ing unable to get out of reach of the animal In time, he was trampled on and injured in a very widow manner, so much so that his life was despaired of. He would, undoubt- edly, have been killed had not Mr. Smillie, the owner of the horse, and others, hearing the noise, 'come to his aesistance andnescued him from the enraged animal. Whet it was that paused the animal to attack him is not known, as the horse is nob usually vioioue. But the best of these animals are not to be trusted and every person havin anything to over them. In such cases'eter do with them should keep a ce aelfuvligwilaantoohe is the price of safety. Mr. can's many friends will regret to learn of his misfortune and will be pleased to hear of his zipeedy re- covery. Blyth. Nones.---George Phillips, who at one time was assistant postmaster here, but who has now a responsible position in the Sun Stove Works, of Detroit, was visiting his numer- ous friends in town the past week.—Among the old Huronites who arrived here Satur- from Toronto were, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mc- Kinnon, Mrs. (Dr.) Sloan, Mies Annie Moffat, Miss Lou. Proctor and Mr. Archie Campbell. All were glad to get back to the old county to visit their friends.—Rey. Mr. Henderson, of Henaall, preached two'splen- did sermons in St. Andrew's church, on Sunday last. Mr. Henderson is popular here and always has large congregations.— Mr. Wm. Emigh is wearing a seining coun- tenance dine Friday evening, op account of another boy's arrival at his. hdme.—A. M. Babb, of Teeswater, was a visitor in town on Sanday.—The watering cart recently bought by the corporation arrived in town last Sat- urday, so now the etreets will be kept free from dust.—Next Monday being the glori- ous 13th of J nly, the Orangemen are making great preparations for he celebration t be held here and there a no doubt but that there will be an i mense crowd, and al- though there are o ly two hotels in to n, there are going to e so many booths f rn- iehing meats that he multitude will be at- tended to.—Mrs. John Emigh and er daughter, Miss Allis, were visitors in Brus- sels on Sunday, and on their way home ad an exciting experience, the horse running away, but it was stopped before any damege was done.—Oar base ball team, which went to Goderich on the First to play the Wing - ham second team, added another victory to their string, beating them by 14 to 4.—Mr. Peter Douglaas, teller of the Bank of Hamil- ton, is at present taking a two weeke' driv- ing trip up the lake shore. Mr. James Rattenbury, of the Winghani staff, is !here relieving at present.—Mrs. McDougall, of Chicago, is at present visiting her parente, Mr. and Mrs. Jabez Walker.—Miss Pearl Gidley, who tried her examination in music at Goderioh last ,week, is to be congratulated on passing with high honors.—Harry James - of Bruesele, was a vieitor in town on Sun, day.—Henry Bell, of Toronto, is ab present visiting hie parents in town.—Mies Amy Elder, who has been attending the Presby- terian Ladies' College, Toronto, for the past year, passed her examination with high honors.—Mise Allis Bennett, of Brussels, visited her parents in town on Sunday.— Mr. and Mrs. John Carter visited friends in Brussels on Sunday. Eluevale. BRIEFS.—Mrs. Walmsley, of Bayfield, who lived here sone yearn ago, has been renewing old acquaintances in the village. — Quite a number from Bluevale attended the garden party held at William J, John- ston's on Tuesday evening.—Misses Maggie and Minnie Anderson, of Toronto, visited relatives in the village over Sunday.—Mies Polly Duff is home from Listowel for a visit. — Mr. Thomas Diment, of Toronte, was visiting his parents here over Sunday.— Mrs. Wm. Diment, of Winghain, was visit- ing Mrs. Thomas Coultes this week.—Misinis Annie MoDermot and Edna Paterson have been visiting at Ethel.—Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, of Whitby, are visiting their daugh- ter, Mrs. (Rev.) W. J. West.—Mies Annie and Mrs James Richardson, of Toronto, have been visiting relatives in Bluevale and vicinity.—The garden party which waa to have been held on Mr. John Wasman's lawn lasb Friday evening, wae post • •ned on account of the web weather.— e re John Armstrong, of Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr. Charles Herbert.—Misees Annie and Belle Riohardson, of Bramele, are visiting at Mr. John Burgeseh—Mrs. R. N. Scott, of Galt, has been visiting Mrs. Robert Max- well, of the Bluevale road.—Mesers. Thomas and Edward Coultes visited at MoIesworth this week.—Mies Eliza Meseer la visiting her brother, Mr. J. J. Messer, at Hamilton. —Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Duff and Mies Alice were visiting at Listowel- this week.—Mr. and Mre. George McDonald and little son, Cameron, were visiting in Brussele.—Mies Hazel McIntosh, of Molesworth, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Coultee. Brucefield. • LOCXL/TIES. —The sale of Mrs. MoDon- ald's household effects took place on Tues- day and everything was disposed of at fair prices.—The farmers are all busy haying. Some have an excellent crop, but generally speaking it is below the average —Among the suocessful students it gives us great pleasure to make mention of the splendid showing made by Mies Pearl Woodley, who recently succeeded in passing her examin- ation at) the Conservatory ofMusio, Toronto, receiving firet-class honors in every subject, making 91 per cent. of the total. This is very creditable to Miss Woodley and we bespeak for her an eminent career in the mueical profession.—Mr. B. R. • Higgins delivered a fine four-year-old gelding to James Archibald, of Seaforth, on Tneeday, for which he received the sum of $200. It pays to raise good horses.—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Graham, of Clinton, were calling on friends here on Monday.—We are pleaeed to be able to state that Mrs. George Baird, who has been very ill for some time, is re- covering and we hope to soon see her regain her usual health and strength.—Rev. E. H. Sewers was in Toronto last week attending the funeral of hist nephew, who was acci- dentally drowned.— Mr. Charles Mason left this week for Manitoba, taking with him a car load of horses.—Mr. • Alexander Ross, who is overseer of extensive Government harbor works in the Georgian Bay district, spent Dominion Day with hie family and friends here. Hensall. HOUSE FOR SALE CHEAP. —A good frame dwelling house, nearly new, with good cellar under- neath Mso hard and soft we:ter. For further par- ticulars, apply to G. J. Sutherland, or to Jonar FUT- LAYsoN, Seaforth. 1851-tf NEW LAW OFFICE. —Mesers. Gladman & Stanhnry, of Exeter have decided to open a law office here and have engaged rooms over Mr. J. C. Stoneman's jewellry store. A member of the firm will be here every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Loom, BRIEFS.—Our brass band attended a lawn social at Exeter on Tuesday evening last.—It gime withoue saying that all roads will lead to Hensel' on the omen.= of the celebration of the glorious 12th of July, or ehe Battle of the Boyne, which will be cele- brated here on Monday next. Itsis expect- ed that the attendance here will be much larger than it has ever been in the pent.— Mr. David Wren preached, with very much acceptance, in the Methodist church on Sab- bath last.—Mrs. Charles Manus left here the first of the week to join her husband in Frobisher, Aesinaboia. She was acoompan- ied by her sister.—The annual Sabbath school pionio of St. Paul's church was held Bayfield on Wednesday last. It wae well attended and a splendid time spent by all.—Mrs. (Rev.) Roy, formerly of Heinen, accompanied by her children, is in the vil- lege this week, renewing acquaintances.— The Misses Alice and Millie Petty are home from London for the anmmer vacatioe.— Miss Jessie R. McLean, having accepted a good position , as a book-keeper with a London firm, has returned to the city to engage in her duties.—Mrs. R. D. Young and ehildren of Neepawa, Manitoba arrived here Net week on a visit and will spend some time with Mrs. George Moir, Mrs. Young's mother, and with other relatives and friends.—A reception was held for Rev, J. S. Henderson, on Friday evening last, on the church and manse grounds, the oc- casion being his return.. from the eoast, where he had been spending a couple of months. The attendance was very good considering the unfavorable state of , the weather, and a very pleasant and sooial time *as spent. Light refreshments were pro- vided by the laides. A good ' programine, consisting of music and addresses was also given.—Mies Whiteeides Was in Seaforth and Tnokersmith this week visiting rela- tives and friends.—Mies Emma Smillie is attending the summer school in Knox col- lege, Toronto.—Misses Maggie and Jennie Smillie are visiting their mother here.— Miss Belle Sparks is home from London on visit.—Master Garnet Cuelmore had the misfortune to get his leg broken a few days ago by coming in contact with a hand oar, when alighting from a moving train. --Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Case, of Toronto, formerly -of Heneall, have been spending the past week with their relatives in Heneall and vicinity.—Mrs. J. Sutherland and sister, Mrs. William Carroll, of Beachville, spent the past week with their brother, Mr. A. Dent, at his summer home in Grand Bend.— Mrs. Simpeon, of London, is visiting her sieter, Mrs. D. Urquhart.—Rev. Mr. Shaw, succeseor to Rev. Mr. Mallot, is now set- tled in the parsonage here. He comes high- ly recommended from his former circuit of Benmiller.—Mr. Glenn, of Toronto, was here during the past week visiting Mr. and __Mrs. William McDougall and his children, who are here for the enmmer viteation.—Mr. Norman Sheffer, from Toronto, is also here on a visit.—Mr. Wellington MoTaggart, of the Queen's City, wae in the village part of, last week and this visiting his father and sisters. — Mr. Daniel Stewart enjoyed a visit this week, with relatives and friends in the Northern part of the county.— Mr. Thomas Murray returned to Owen Sound this week.—Rev. A. McLean, of Blyth, conducted service in Carmel ohuroh on Sabbath last. —Mies McIntyre is having her dwelling nicelypainted.—Mies Sheffield is the guest of Mrs. Hofper.—Mr. Arthur SEAFORTH'S LEADING SHOE STORE. Second Week of . Our Mid -Summer Clearing Sale. ..4-aziinu-Se;HEIZIiikeSilia • am. F.:I Last Saturday was one of the best days this store ever had in July. was the opening day of our Serai-Annual Clearing &le, and the prices We advertised were sufficient to keep us on the jump all day. For the second week our values will be even better than last, as we are determined to clear out many lines of shoes, to make the necessary room for new Fall pods. If you are thinking of a pair of fine shoes, or a pair of wearing shoes this month, come and take advantage of prices like these :- Ten pairs of men's harvest shoes, light weight, regular price $1.25, sale price $1 a pair, Fifteen pairs men's wearing shoes, large eyelets, regular price $2, sale prioe $1.60 a pair, Twelve pairs men's dongola kid laced boots, latest style, regular price $2.50, sale prioe $1,95 a pair, Ten pairs ladies' dongola kid strap slippers, turn soles, regular price $1.25, sale price ettl a pair. Twelve pairs ladies' dongola kid laoed boots, with rubber hods, regular price $3, age price $2.4fi a pair. Twelve pairs boys' dongola kid laced boobs, extension soles, sizes 1 bo 5, regular price $1.50, sale price $1.25 a pair. rialr The above prices are for cash only. R. WILLIS &, SON, Seaforths 'Sole Agents for the Slater Shoe for men and the Empress Shoe for women. McAllister is home from Belmore his midsatinner vacation.—Mies Bell, milliner, hits returned to her home in Blyth for the summer months.—Mr. Thomas Welsh had the misfortune to lose a good thone last 1 week. It waa only sick a few hours. Constance. NOTES.—William Hugill has finished painting George Dale's house, and has given it a very attractive appearanoe. Although house painting is not in Win regular line of business, he does a splendid job, and his charges are very reasonable.—Mr. and Mre. Emerson, of Stouffville, are visiting at Mr. John Britton'a.—Mr. Peter Lindasy and Mr. James Coek visited in Seaforth last Sunday.—Our village pathmasterl Mr. R. Clark, itif superintending the kidding of some cement sidewalk. Our walke are much in need of repair, as the nightly mendering of some of our °Miens' steeds on them is very deterimental to their durability. JUNE WEDDINGS.—On Wednesday after- noon a ripple of pleasant excitement -possess- ed the home of Mr. John Britton, owing to the marriage of his youngest daughter, Miss Edith, to Mr. David Weir. At five o'clock in the evening the assembled guests, being only the direcb relatives of the bride and groom, gathered in the parlor, and Rev. John Kennedy, of Londesboro, performed the solemn ceremony.- The bride looked charming, being attired in white silk, trim- med with white silk lace, and carrying in her hand a beautiful bouquet of fiowers. ,,The many costly presenta bespeak the popu- larity of both Mr. and Mrs. Weir. They left on the early morning train from Sea - forth, for their home in Broadview, followed by the best) wishe - of their numerous friends. —Another great victo may be marked to the credit of cupid, who et very busy at his work of love. On Wedziesday afternoon a large number of the relative@ gathered at the residence of Mr. John Carter, to witnees the marriage of their eatimable daughter, Miss Etta, to Mr. George Dede, a prosper- ous and well-to-do farmer of thie vicinity. At four o'clock, thefbusy hum of work and excitement subsided for a time, while Rev. Mr. Hamilton, of Londesboro, tied the nup- tial knot, after which solemn yet pleasing oerem,ony the guests prepared tor the sump- tuous wedding repast, made ready by the genial host and hostess. The bride, who ie at all times attractive in appearance and manner, was charmingly attired in white or- gandie,trimmed In a most becoming style.The marriage took place under an arch of ever- greens, and the wedding march was played by Mist Susie Wheatley. The large number of useful and valuable presents testify to the high esteem in which the young couple are held. In the evening, a large assembly of young people gathered, and, being as light- hearted and happy ae the oceasion required, they gave vent to their merriment by trip- ping the " light fantastic " till the " wee ama"oure " began to grow larger and the • mighty king of day commenced to shed his lighb and radiance from the eastern sky, when all parted, leaving their best wishee with the happy bride and groom. EXeter. SAD DEATH, —A sad and horrifying ao- oident befel the litele son of Mr. and Mre. W. T. Acheson, of the Central hotel, on Monday forenoon, terminating fatally on Tuesday morning. The little. chap, whe was scarcely two years old, was upatairs with some of the members of the family and stealing away unnotioed for a moment into one of the bedroom°, secured some matobee, and in lighting them set hie clothing on fire. His screams brought help at onoe but not before the curtains and bed olahing had been ignited and worst of all nottbefere the poor child was most horribly butned over the -whole body. Medical aid was secured at'enoe, and everything done to relieve the little sufferer, but he succumbed on Tues- day morning. This is one of the saddest affairs of the kind which has happened in Exeter for many ,yeare and Mr. and Mrs. Acheson have the eytnpathy of the entire community as was evidenoed by the large number who attended the funeral on Wed- nesday. BRIEFS.—Rev. R. E. Millyard and family have removed to Lucknow and Rev. Mr. Godwin and family have moved into the pareone.ge.—Connor Brothers, of Wood- stock, have opened a shop for the repair of agricultural implements opposite the Metropolitan hotel.—Mrs. J. G. Stanbury and daughter left on Tuesday for a mentles vimit to Whitby.—Mrs. (Dr.) Amos went te Bowmanville on Tuesday to visit friends,— Mrs. J. A. Stewart and daughter are visit- ing friends in Sarnia.—Miss Cora Powell -left for Grand Bend on Wednesday.—Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Houston have moved inte their cottage at Grand Bend for the sum. mer.—The Mission Band of the Presbyterian church held a garden party on Mr. Wm. Bawden's lawn on Tneeday evening.—Mr. Lang, brother of Robert Lang,. of town, occupied the pulpit of Owen church on Sabbath.—Rev. Dr. Hannon, of James street Methodist Aura, visitin_g his son in the Northwest.—Miss Edith Neelin, of Seaforth, has returned home after a pies& ant visit with the Misses Kerap. SERIOUS CILARGES NOT PROVEN.—The Goderleh Star, of last week, hail the follow. ing " On Monday, Constable Weetootte of Exeter, was cherged before:Police Maga- trate Seeger with forgery, assault and theft. The case commenoed on the arrival of the morning train and bated till near 11 p. It was one of the moat peculiar case! ever heard in Goderich, and. at one time its mys- teries seemed so deepthat a Sherlock Helium would be needed -to unravel them. The ori- gin of the caee and the charges sprang from a burglary committed in the village of Hen- sall. Shortly after its committal a resident of the village, named Charles Dykes, visited Thedford, and was followed by a young woman from the village. A oharge of burg- lary was laid against Dykes and the war- rant was given to Westoott to serve. When serving the writ on the men, Dykes andsthe girl claimed that he also arrested the latter. and they swore that the girl's name had been entered on the warrent ; this constitut ed the oharge of forgery, the arrest of the girl was the assaule, and the theft originated through the payment by the girl's father of $5 to the conetable, to get hie daughter's clothes from Thedford, the constable claim- ing, so thnproeecution averred, that as he had arrested the girt he only could hand back her belongings. At the hearing Dykes, the girl and the justice of the peace 'swore that the girl's name had been interlined on the warrant, but when it was produced In court there was but one name in it, that of Dykes, so there was no fergery, and the constable svvearing he did not arrest the girl, there was no assault ;- but Westoott took the $5, a sum he held to be fair, sa he had paid about $3 for expensesn leaving but two for his day's pay. Mr. Seeger held that the charges had not been proven, though the tonstable had done wrong in taking the $5, and the defendant handing back the money, the charges were dismiseed and the partiee left the court all eeemingly well satisfied with its pacific ending. E. IL Lewis prosecuted on behalf of the crown; Charles Garrow appeared for the private prosecutor, and J. Stanbury, of Exeter, for the defendant. le may be mentioned that the charge of burglary spinet Dykes wait quickly dismissed by the justice of the peace who heard the case Hensall." Beechwood. The largest room in the world ie said to be the room for improvement. Ws have room for improvement, all of us, The in- terior of our store is at present being im- proved, but we can't see any room for im- provement on the summer goods we are selling. It is safe trading at a store where the prices range from modesty to a great way this side of extravagance. Such a store is ours, The E. McFatil Co., Seaforth. 1858-1 Nones.--Miss Greta McCabe, daughter of Dr. McCabe, of Hamilton is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and 'Alm Malone, of Beeohwood. Miss MoCabe is receiving t many congratulations on her reoent sue sr, having won the Governor General's m aid and also the gold essay medal at the clots* examinations.—Mr.Wm. Horan, of Mindeh, is visiting friends in Beeohmood.—Miss Mary A. Flaherty left lasb week to visit friends in Stratford, Port Huron and Min- den City, Michigan. ...........==mse —Nine large cattle stables at the Wiuni- peg Industrial Exhibition grounds were completely destroyed by fire last Monday evening, aansing an enormou.s conflagration which threatened to spread to the other buildings. It Was fortunately checked - The tom is $10,000, covered by insurance. The fire is a serious blow to the exhibition directors, as the fair is only two weeks dietant. Pleasing Results. V~A0400~4NAAAA Our Saturday sales are really more than we expected, but the prices art bringing the crowd.' Exceptional Prices for this - Saturdays See our large table of Prints, Shirtings and Art Muslins, all for Saturday at 4c a yard. Forty-five inch white Victoria 'Lawn, worth 20e, for 10e a yard. All our 25c Dress Muillins for half price, 121c a yard. One lot of White Quilts, worth $1.25, large size for 75c. 81,50 Black Dress Goods, 56 inches wide, for 98e a yard. See our 50c Silks for 25; 10c Silks for 121c a yard. Sixty yards white Pique, worth 20; for 100 a yard. Reductions on all lines in our house. Millinery at about half price. Highest Prices Paid for Produce. Ku ix is otemmeatinini netirontrixeosixocionaani LEAROYD Cal ILDNO BLOCK, SEAPORT"( 4Niticilimilli.3331°Watb—i.81111-04121M0 Pori :::16r:isn:oh810dU111:gnk.mTSkat'841woETXlfirsikll:aaaesnt alsbriwlfidaTtneeTfinettelliihiairleTeParnert Are. nes and son iiiCh:d.beAruggnegovi3e0ar; th r aehl der tilfeeffa iowyrf teor00,7f lett se: okrtru: e—rmadt -over Sunday.—A Fridahlim Bytteitlan atoll MYseEndons , „ of Edward 1 ten, while on his .40; ft °° ar; I is a vet rt., 8e :druT:t4ov rhie,M1 :41 41.0folopenmothrinddesainv:8;tmihEatedwuSwassaaugirm; found had been he Ontario. On inV that a, trunk havir supposition is thai -ebefbect hkerefrolnain animmIIDeny lor a visit and ha,c1 further informatn SaglnieW, now great myster3 relatives in this p, NOTES.—The tui Watson, who died plsee -011 Tuesday.: one daughter, Mat and Oharlie, to -me the sympathy of -sad bereavement. red in tile Lend Boyd, of Chicago, :1 the past month at Mr., B. Adams' Detreit.—Dr. 12 V spent lett Monday *re giad to hear tt was 111, improvir and MTS. Meggs, o at the home -ef Jeffrey, of Clevelio tion at his hem° he late Itirs. Martin -from the home of 11 —Latest advicet the Pope's Iife is el eollapse may contel Ye--aralti'°r,f,t0ag. e0,„ Jan Agriculture tier On few days ago; from Germe.ny, who war growers in Canada. ehase large quanti making cider, and bethatItehe: POroastraliacts colony, says that it itimbrgi—ingshAttile.:::71:estoptia:; le:oases are being xailway tonstreeth In a few daye. se turpassmiennotethaerre 111 —One of the mei known in years pa morning. The ligh bolt etruok and fir bytileiverioadhiofiliwilreci_gerjmuoudungetdil? 114behriltiiihdalg,tbwheatifieirhte 3.4)-0Ar ramnildeTra ufir Bdaryvdogreosr, floneretint had been used freight from Lon Hyde Park. The run ahead some ItfilrleemxPalnabileea:LleTvG the throttle op fKo43reirLi%kwaaasnedtepreapi branch. line. —Mayor Carol 'Mitchell, have gd to the old eounte • —It is possible trin may be este] 4100,000, to de 1}, —Proceedings ' the by -raw passel touncil.limiting i to Eve. —James Rill, &ants of Mitche at his hothe in OD ed was in hie Sfit —Miss Cathaf has just graduat of Domestic Soie the Lady Mint° —The congreg dist thurch, Stra tor, Rev. E. N. china -cabinet. —Mr. Thom formerly a stude 1 ehell, returned h Ottawa Univers' ruer on the farm —Daniel Cook of Nerth Eastho on Tueeday after age of 19 years, 4 menthe' duratior —Mr. J. rairt .z Aron a bad case < ad when doing EC bad died of the - likely that the p iserlows results. ' : —Mr. A. H. I ii°11:11real.leame:ellatirrrt—PelatiedtskinraMblaitah:her4Esiensrtt:m°11Vdouh:tggf;:fliigyffldheh113g8eeswoti:rtnt lihFAYll been a sti Waterloo street ford, and who he gently presented - the Stratford tra —Rev. - Ir.fr 4 —Dr. Sparks, . street, on Monde had his face -cut; leg home from a ' 11V -clock, His struck A tree. .7 and his buggy Wi --Daring the - tort; on Tilesda most peonIlar ar41 frame barn of iiii .