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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-04-24, Page 1TWENTYNOIIRTH VOL Ttte Whole Number 1817 CLINTON, ONT., APRIL 24, 1891. 1 HOBERT HO.LMES. Publisher I $1.6Oa year in advance C. Gilroy CLINTON, ]?AY & WISEMAN'S OLD STAND. As soon as the sun came out bright on Saturday, the people b?gan to pour into our store by dozens. We never expected such a rush. Now, for this week we pro- pose doing still bettor. Our Parasol story has not yet been told you. Fashians in Parasols this easpn, hold a happy medi- um between those of an- cient days and the wild ex- travagance of a year or two since, when handles of un- told length were the rage. The handle is still an im- portant feature of these Sun Protectors. All are paragons of good taste— even among tho cheaper goods. A Handsomely carved wooden handle is perhaps the most Whim - able thing, unless it be a fine "Celluloid handle, and there are some beauties in these. Coverings are in Silk, with some tasty things in silk and wool combinations. A Par- asol in Black for even 25e. Then a nice thing for a lady c,ld or young, is a Sun Um- brella, with gold knob— quality and tone combined, isn't it,. Now give me your ear for a mo- ment, till I tell you that we have the celebrated "Ever -Fast Black 1 Hose," all sizes, no blood poison- ) ing. We guarantee every pair absolutely stainless. Ask to see them. J. C. Gilroy WISEMAN'S OLD STAND CLINTON NEWS NOTES. John Kennedy, aged about 70, a retir- ed farmer, was struck by an engine on the Grand Trunk, near Acton, on Saturday, and killed. The people of Princeton and sur- rounding country are much exercised over the mysterious absence of the much respected G T R agent, Mr Frank Larmour, who left there two months since with a well filled purse for two weeks' holidays in Uncle Sam's domains, and to his most intimate friends his long absence is wrapt in mystery. Fears of foul play are freely expressed. Among the prisoners taken from Tilsonburg to Woodstock jail is Solomon Parker, charged with a terrible crime, his daughter Victoria being the viotim. The offense is alleged' to have been committed in May, 1886, and is alleged that an unnatural relationship has ex- isted between the two since that time. The daughter was also taken to jail, not being able to furnish security for her appearance when called on. Townsend, in Mr Clarlton's constitu- ency, which gave him a majority of 491 in the last elections, has for 40 years been known as the banner Liberal township. A new competitor has ap- peared. A correspondent tells us that the Township of Clarence, in Rassell gave Mr W. C. Edwards a majority of 495, beating Townsend by 4. At the previous election Mr Edwards' major- ity in Clarence was 488. Mr Charlton and Mr Edwards will have to settle this question when they meet at Ottawa.— Globe. O u r Weekly Budget OP INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Exeter. FIRE.—Oa Saturday morning last, the store and dwelling of Mr Thos Dearing was consumed. Mr Dear- iug's Toss -will be heavy as there was but'a small insurance. The re orig. tnaed from a defective stove 'pe. SPRING SHow.—The Stephen and Usborue Agricultural Society held their spring show here, on the 16th inst. There was a large crowd of farmers present, and the show was very gcod in every respect. MEAN.—The meanest man in town is the man who stole the bucksaw from the Roller Rink on Wednesday night last, it was bad enough to lose the race without having his bucksaw stolen, if the party who took it will return it to its owner nothing more will be said. SAWING CONTEST.—The wood saw- ing contest took place in the roller rink here, on Wednesday night, the 15th inet., between Isaac Wallace, of Sarnia, champion of the world. and J. T. Westcott, of Exeter. Wallace won; time, 57 minutes. Each con- testant sawed a cord of green wood once in ,two. Westcott would have easily beaten Wallace, if they both had used the same kind of a bucksaw. NoTEs.—Mr R Hodgins Lucas, ie at present shipping a car load of po- tatoes from this station; the price paid_being GO Bents -par hnshel. Prez parations are being made for the building of a new organ, in the Main street Methodist church. The resi- dence of Mr Geo. McLeod was burg- larized on Friday night last; the burg- lar got a gold watch and chain, and $18 in money for his trouble. Our village fathers took their annual tour through the village, to see what im- provements were needed. Mies Sarah Cudmore, Kippen, ie at present the guest ot her cousin, Miss Amelia Cudmore, in town. Farmers in this neighborhood are busy seeding. Mr T. W. Hawkshaw went to Detroit on Tuesday last; rumor has it that he ,will not return single. Messrs James Bissett and Wellington Johns have started a tailor shop in Mr J. Treble's block; as they are both well and fa- vorably known, we bespeak for them a good trade. Mr Curry Walper, of Berlin, is at present holidaying in town. Division Court was het here on Monday last, His Honor, udge Doyle, presiding. Mr Richard Gould has purchased' the old frame building, recently occupied by Miss Horne, from J. Treble; be has moved the same to his lot on Carling street, and will convert it into a carpenter shop. Workmen are at present excavating a cellar for J. Treble, on Main street. A seedy looking tramp passed through town on Sunday last, going south; wonder if he was after Wallace, the woodsawyer, of Sarnia, to rob him of his boodle. It is rumored that the 33rd Battalion will camp at St. Tho- mas this year. Fishing in the Sable is the latest parttime around here. Bishop Baldwin, of London, spent Tuesday last in town, the guest of Rev S. F. Robinson. Mr P. Dardis, Boston, and Mr J. H. Landes, Penn- sylvania, are at present in town, pur- chasing horses for the American mar- ket. Our census enumerators are busy; they report it very slow work. The roads are in splendid condition at present. Mr Thos. Pollard, who has been confined to his bed for the past few weeks, is, we are glad to say, slowly improving. Cleaning out cel- lars is the order of the day. T J Woods and Wm Foster, two young men from Winona went to Ham- ilton on Saturday morning, and after drinking considerably gotinto a, quar- rel in Roache's hotel over the payin;tof a boy far carrying a valise. After the fight Foster went back to Winona on the 5 o'clock train and Woods returned Ann a later one. Sunday morning ,/['ester was found dead in his bed. He bass nastybruiseon the side of his head, and suspicion points strongly to Woods, with whom he had the quarrel. Woods is a farm hand, and has lived in Winona for a long time, while Foster is known as "Yankee" Foster, and has only been in Winona a few days, com- ing, it is said, from the States. Woods has been arrested. Herman Douglas, eldest son of Char- les Douglas, of Sparta, aged seventeen years, was accidentally shot on Tuesday Afternoon by Charles Minor, son of 1•J`"eldon Minor.- Herman was at Minor's pond fishing, and hearing some one shooting at a distance, he proceeded in the direction of the reports and came across Charles Minor, who was out practicing with his revolver, Herman asked to look at the revolver, and While examining it the cylinderdropped out. He then gave it to Charley, who, while in the act of replacing it, dis- charged it, the ball striking Herman on the rib, one inch and a half above the heart. Dr Sanderson was at once summoned, but until 9 o'clock last evening was unable to find the ball. But slight hopes are entertained for his recovery. Stanley NOTES.—Mrs Jos McCully,though still veru feeble,is improving slowly. Miss Mary:Dunbar, of Asbfield, and Miss Maggie Johnson, of Goderich, were visiting friends in Stanley, last week. Miss Johnson returned to her studies. Miss Dunbar still continues her visit. Mr Jas Junor has been eugaged with Alex Thompson for the summer; he bas rented Mr Gra- ham's vacant house. The boys of the second,. are having some good sport catching suckers in the creeks; the breaking of the Bayfield dam has allowed them to pass up. Dungannon "NOTES.—The fall wheat is looking exceptionally well in this vicinity Farmers are now busily engaged pre* paring the ground for spring seediit( Miss Maggie Morrison, of Belgrave,. bas been the guest of Mrs B J Craw- ford, and Miss Annie Treleaven, during the past week. Rev Mr Pot• ter and wife will give an "At Home" to the members of the Young People's Society on Friday evening; the pastor and his wile •extend a cordial invitation to every member of the Society, to spend a pleasant evening with them. Mr Bert Tre- leaven, who, with his brother Alex, bas been conducting a general store bu' ioess in Belgrave during the past year, Lltk, after arm -ding a esti-ple'of weeks at his father's residence, in this village, gone to Tara, Bruce Co, to take temporary charge of hie brother John's business, the latter being in ill health; Alex will con- tinue the general store business at Langside, Ont. Hill's Green. RECOVERING. — We are glad to hear that our friend,Mr T Jarrett, is on the road to recovery. It is our sincerest wish that be may soon be permitted to return to his duties at Zurich. NOTES.—Mr Shea has moved to town in order to better engage in the lumber business; we hope that his stay with us may be permanent and that he may use bis inflnence in the best interests ot our town. ,.We would advise our road managers to look into the condition of the town line and see that all dangerous hin- derances are removed, as,,another rig was broken in the same place as Mr Hagan's, last week. Most of the farmers around here have commenced seeding, and although it is a little later than last year, things will per- haps be a little livelier than usual, and thus make up for lateness in starting. It is with great pleasure that we make known to the public, that it will in all probability be Mr John Maxwell's good fortune to fall heir to a large cum of money, al- though the amount is undoubtedly large, yet we fear it will hardly be sufficient to bear a, title. Mr Ed Hagan still continues to attend the place of learning at Clinton, and we understand it is his intention to at- tend the coming examination in July; we hope that he may get through and sustain the reputation our neighborhood has for producing studious youths. Mr W G Troyer bas about finished his education in the station at Kippen, and intends soon to move west and take charge of a station. Goderich Township. Zurich. NOTES.—Our enterprising tailor, Mr A A Roth, intends removing,to Toronto, where he has obtained a lucrative position. Mr Coleman, agent for .the Canada Company, To- ronto, interviewed our township clerk, on matters relating to the draining of the swamp, on Tuesday last. Mr Chas Latta, of Hills Green, paid us a flying visit on Monday last. Mr Thos Jarrott has almost recovered from his recent attack of inflammation on the lungs. Rev Mr Heist returned from Crediton, where, he has been attending Conference, on Monday last. A wedding passed through our village on Thursday. Rev Mr Hauch is visiting friends here. A sample photo of the school group has been received and gives good satisfaction. Farmers report fall wheat to be in the best condition they have seen .for a number of years. Belgrave SPRING H — i3 ow. The East Wawa. nosh Spring Show was held here on the 16th. On account of the bad roads there were not so many Horses and Bulls on exhibition as on pre- vious years. The following is the prize list:— Entire Horses—Heavy Draught, Aged. -1 E Oliver, Ayrshire Stamp; 2 Wm Wellwood, Edmond; 3 John Danby, Prince Victor. Three years old and under. -1 T Todd, Young Mack; 2 N Cummings, Orphan Boy. Road and Carriage. -1 Wm Levy, Melbourne; 2 J A King, Royal Chief; 8 V Vanorman, Jim Angus. Diploma. — E Oliver, Ayrshire Stamp. Bulls—Thorobred, Aged. — 1 R Corley, Baron Knightly the 9th. Under two years old.—John An• derson, Rajah the 2nd. Diploma. — R Corley, Baron, Knightly. Judges.— Jas Reynolds, Clinton, Geo Johnston, Bluevale, and Joseph Fisher, Blyth. a. W alkerburn NOTES.—Mr Robert Morrison in tends putting a stone foundation under his house his summer. Mr Robt Roberton intends putting a foundation under the house he lately purchased from- Il/i John Martin. Mr John Martie is very pnorly at present. Seeding 'has started in this neighborhood.; fall wheat looks well so far. Mr .Joseph Govier shipped a young horse, with Mr Wm Ander. son last week. Ho1iesville. IMPROVING. — The many friends of Misses Maggie and Annie Rutledge will be much pleased to know that Maggie.is decidedly better and Annie is improving rapidly. We wish the speedy recovery of both. SMASHED.—As Mr Will Rutledge was meeting the train, one evening last week, his colt becoming frighten- ed at an umbrella, suddenly wheeled around, upsetting the buggy, break- ing the shafts and harness consider- ab.y. EARLY RISERS. -We have some early risers in our town, or at least one would have thought so, had they been around about day light the morning ofter the bachelor's , party - We never knew that W J was so good at getting cut early, but no mistake he was making sparks fly up the road that morning. W M SOCIETY.—In spite of the very busy season and unfavorab e roads, the lecture on Monday evening was largely attended. The meeting was called to order a few minutes after eight and Mr T Murch ap- pointed chairman. The President of the Holmesville Auxiliary', Mies D A Holmes, being called upon, sketched briefly the history of the society, explained its aims and put- -poses anal mentioned some of the great work it was successfully under- taking. The principal feature ot the evening was a lecture delivered by the pastor, Rey W Ayers, on "woman, her influeneb and power in the state, church and home," which was fully appreciated by the audience. Mr Ayers seems to understand what he is talking about and vigorously handles his • subject. Collection amounted to $7.55. NOTES.—The postponed reception at Mr Mair's took place last Thurs- day night, when a good company of friends assembled, enjoying them- selves to the fullest extent; they de- sire to convey their thanks to Mr and Mrs Mair for their kind hospitality. Mr John Acheson and wife, of Gode- rich, were in the village Sunday. Some of our citizens have been to the Maitland fails and obtained a large number of suckers. We under- stand that Mr E 0 Potter intends going west this summer, with the prospective party from this vicinity. Prof Mounteer, B E, and wife, of London, spent part of Saturday and Sunday. with MrA Scott,of the village. Mr W Pickard disposed of a draught mare last week to -Mr McMann, ot Seaforth, for a good figure. Mr A Elcoat and wife spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs W Stanley. Mies E Colclough has been spending a few days with her uncle,Mr Steep, of the cut line. Mattie Murch has been very ill for several days with erysipe- las in the face, under skilful medical treatment she is somewhat improving. Miss Addie Moore, who has been spending a few days in this vicinity, returned to Gowrie on Tuesday. Mr J R Holmes returned from Manitoba on Saturday last. Misses Kate Murch and Flossy Pickard are in- tending to attend town to learn dress• making. Mr Thoe Calbick has been spending a few days here previous to his return to British Columbia; he intends to leave on or about the 1st of May. NOTES.—Mr Kemp and part of his family, who for the past year has been employed by Mr John Middle- ton, leave in a few days for the other side. Mr Alf Goodwin has secured a situation on the railroad and moves to town next week. Quite a number of our farmers have commenced seeding, but only those whose land is of sandy nature. Sunday School has again commenced for the summer months in part of School House No9; Mr Peter Cook being superintendent, upwards of 50 scholars in attendance. Mrs Geo Steep. who has been on the sick list is, we are glad to say, im- proving. IIr Joshua Cook has en- gaged with William Perdue for the coming summer. CHANors.—Mr John Elliott has, we understand, bought the farm along side of the Herbison place, from the Canada Company, paying the sum of $1700; John believes in farming on a large scale. Mr John McGee bas rented the farm of Mr T Sheppard and moved there on. Tuckersmith. NOTES.—Mr John Wise, of the Huron road,is erecting a fence on his premises, which although simple is very strong and easily put up, and uses less wire than the common pat- ent fences, and whether patented or not will likely become the leading fence of the day. A number of our youthful readers are trying, to solve the problem of whether a corn on John A McDonald's toe would belong to the animal or vegetable kingdom, and any information. on the subject will be thankfully received. One day last week, while Mr Geo Layton was employed in 'cutting wood, he had the misfortune to get his leg hurt, not seriously however, and we hope to see him around again soon. One of the scholars, of No 4, man- aged to fall off a fence one day last week and hurt his shoulder severely; fences were not made to walk on, Will. Mr E Ball and sister, of Hul- lett, spent Sunday with relatives bere. Mies Stevens, of Alma, is visiting her aunt, Mrsl0udmore. Hullett. Buy your lime at Hog'eBack lime kiln it is cheap and good. H. LIVERMORE, Londes- borough. Goderich. NOTES —The town is back again to its old routine, after the assizes of last week. The doctors have good hopes of the recovery of Mr Adamson. The Royal Templet's have now a standing membership of 100, and they intend having an interesting debate, next Monday evening, upon 'Whether women should have the use of the franchise or not.' Excellent weather for gardening, and many are enjoying the recreation. Moonlight perambu• lating is much in season now. A. M. Polley and Thos McLean are away again to British Columbia,with horses. J D Swanson, well known in town, helped to discuss the desirability ot the carrying out of Bellamy's theory, in Oegoode Hall, Toronto, last week. HIGH SCHOOL LIrERARY.—Along and interesting program was rendered at the High School Literary, on Fri- day evening'last,which was as follows: Choruses by the Glee Club, readings ngs by Miss LeTouzel, Mr McLellan, Mr Vallance, Miss Blair, Mr Tom, Mr Ross; recitations by Miss Potter, Miss Robertson, Miss McNeil, Mr 'Myles. An essay, "Choice of occupation," was given by Miss McDougall, and a solo by Miss McKenzie; editress' selections, Miss Johnston; question drawer, Mr Strang, B. A. Explanation A number of our esteemed corres- pondents seem to be - busy with spring seeding or something else, as we have not heard from several of them thie week; we like to bear as regularly as possible. Summerhill. I 0 G T.—A number of the Gold Templars from here visited Londer; boro lodge, on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of having a debate with that lodge, on the subject "Resolved that the works of nature are more pleasing to the eye than the works of art." The affirmative side was taken by Londesboro. Mr B. Tomlinson, Porter's Hill, being present, was chosen chairman, and Messrs Craw- ford and Draper were chosen as his assistants. Both sides contested well, but after some deliberation the de- cision was given iri favor of the ne- gative side. Our lodge is continually receiving new members and is in a flouri,hing condition, On Wednes- day evening a number from this lodge attended the opening ot the new Temperance Hall at Porter's Hill, VESTRY MEETING.—rue annual vestry meeting of St Peter's church, here, was held on Monday evening, the lath inst, the Rev L W Deihl presiding. The annual reports of the wardens were read and adopted. Messrs John Wright and Henry Murphy were rt-;lected church wardens. NOTES.—Messrs Beacom and Wat- kins are at present engaged in build ing a dwelling h,.uNe for Mr John Lovett. Mr A. Cou-los has moved to the 6th con. of Goderich township, where he has beeu engaged for the summer months, with Mr A. Clark. Mtsa • B: ThiMi p`sciii is""vi6it'tng tela• tives near Bayfield. Miss Mary Eco, who was engaged at Mr G. M. Kitty's, has left, and her place is taken by Miss Jennie Wallace. Mrs Walters, of Colborne, spent a few days last week with . ber daughter, -Mrs B. Grainger. Messrs A. Silby and A. Smith left last week for Cleveland, 0.; the former will be missed in the I. 0. 0. T. circle. Mr R. King has been engaged by Mr H. Baker, for the summer. McKillop. NOTES.—Several farmers in this township, have been ao unfortunate as to lose their spring colts, among the number Messrs Robt Beattie and S. Shannon, who each lost one, and Mr Jas Lawrence lost two. Spring work has fairly commenced, and farmers are all busy sowing; they are all rejoicing in ttie prospect of a bountiful harvest of fall wheat. Dis- temper has broken out among the horses in parts- of the township, and I has bad the effect of rendering many I unfit f-- The Assizes. The trial of Donald McKinnon for murder lasted all day Thursday. When the witnesses for the prosecution had been examined, Mr Garrow, for the defence, objected to the admission of the ante-mortem statement of Mrs McKinnon, and after hearing the argu- ments of counsel, His. Lordship took the question into consideration and ad- journed the court until 7.30. When the court reassembled His Lordship, addressing the jury, said the only evi- dence on which they:could be asked to convict the prisoner was the dying declaration of Mrs McKinnon. This he had admitted with some doubt, but he now felt that he would not be justified in asking them to find a verdict of guilty. Even if he allowed the jury to consider this statement it would have to be so guarded with reservations as to leave no room but to find a verdict of not guilty. He doubted if the deceased realized her situation and what she was Baying at the time, and he felt it his duty to withdraw the case from the jury, and direct them to return a ver- dict of not guilty. This was accord- ingly done. On the charge of attempt at suicide the prisoner pleaded guilty, and His Lordship sentenced him to four months in the common jail. In the Queen vs. Hefferman, for es- caping from the custody of a constable the prisoner pleaded guilty. When the charge of cattle stealing was called, Mr Lount, for the crown, stated that as the chief witness, James Reith, who owned the cattle in question, had left the country, he would offer no evidence in the case, and his Lordship directed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty. Hefferman was then sentenced to two weeks in jail for escaping from the constable. Fred Robinson, who pleaded guilty of forgery, owing to extenuating cir- cumstances, was allowed another chance, being liberated upon suspended sentence. No loss was occasioned to anyone by the forgery. Shane vs Beatty.—Action for dam- ages for false arrest. Parties to the suit resided at Blyth. Verdict for plaintiff for $150 damages with costs. Dale vs St. John.—Action for slan- der arising out of a magistrate's case. Bothp'arties reside in Hullett. Qneen vs Dempsey,—This was a charge criminal assault with attempt to commit rape. After hearing the evi- dence the jury, after being out but a short time, bought in a verdict of not guilty. The following is the Grand Jury pre: sentment. The Jurors for our Lady, the Queen, beg leave to present that they have examined the jail, and find the following prisoners: At present we have sixteen prisoners in jail, thir- teen males and three females. Of the males, four are vagrants, the youngest is sixty-two and the oldest is eighty- two years of age; all of them are totally 1 unfit to earn a living. They are all under sentence. Three are insane,and nd have all been reported, and are now awaiting removal to the asylum. One is charged with murder, cue with for- gery, one with assault with intent to rape, one with larceny—these four are awaiting trial. The three females are all committed as vagrants—ages, fifty- seven, seventy-three and eighty-one. One of them, Mary Brady, is weak minded and totally unfit to take care of herself. She has no friends as far as we know. She is now nnder sentence for six months,and it makes the ninth time that she has been committed to this jail, and this work of recommitting will continue not only with her, but with several others at present. The other two females are under sentence We examined every portion of the jail and found the same clean and in Good order. We also examined all the pri- soners as to their treatment by the jailer and his Resistants; and all were well satisfied With their treatment and food provided for them. We thank the crown counsel, Mr Lount, and Mr i Lewis, the crown attorney, for their courteous assistance and advice. Ontario Legislature. NEWS NOTES. Mr Et . nley, on his departure from Daily Programme ofBusirteNS New York for England, took with nim in the enlbij . $110,000 es a compensation for 100 __ _ lectures delivered by him. The assembly begins to show eigns of At Spring Valley, Minn., John life at aboutnine o'clock in the forenoon. Wright bet $1 that he could run across The pages file an appearance, looking the Milwaukee bridge in advance of an rather tattered gaiter their late hours on approaching train, but the train over - the previous night. took 'rim and he was killed. ' Early in the afternoon, it may be told Aman named Ploget, manager for d*I about the lobbies, in solemn whispers, rich raucbmau in Texas, has skipped that there is a cabinet council in session. with 850,000 of his employer's money, There is always something interesting in ..:company v?ith a .wq an, and h in a counoil. It is like an notion for been located at Toronto. divorce; we would like to show all about Mr John Key, of Stratford, died on it, but hesitate to ask questions. Tuesday mor As three o'clock draws near the via- to his bed f g itors,gather in the hall leading into the for some 1 has Shortly after three an usher health.- eceaaed was a retired farmer Domes out of the green doors at the and had lived in Stratford fifteen or centre and stands with his back against sixteen years. He was over 75 years them rn an attitude of defence. He old. wears a serious expression and replies United States newspapers now Ion- to all questions that the speaker is say- lain the reassuring information that in ing prayers. The page has his nose that country sugar at 20 pounds for 81 flattened against the glass, with his eye has come to stay until it is supplanted to the serape peep hole ready to call in by sugar at 22 pounds for K. Canadi- ans finishene the dorters as Now thereisaathe generaler un� rule, have restricted contented with r13 looking of the doors and the galleries pounds for $1. are filled. The Dominion Line has discontinued "Presenting petitions," says the insuring cattle carried by its boats. Speaker. A member rises to hie feet, The Allan Line is the only one now in - holding a folded paper that looks as if it ahhring this kind of freight from Mon - had been oarried in his pocket fora treat. Last year the Dominion Line long time. Before he begins to read the I charged the insurance in the freight. in - description, two or three pages race though the risk was carried by an aoross the floor toward the narrow dependent company. passage leading up to his desk. The The men who foolishly wagered that winner waits to carry the petition to the Mowat Government would not have the clerk, while the others look sharply a majority of twelve in the House around for the next. The pages are gen- elected last June have lost their money. erally first to attract the notice of a The fleet party division, on which the visitor. Bright, active little fellows, count is taken, gave the Government about twelve years of age, clad in black, a majority of 21. Mr Campbell Equal with knee breeks and stockings. Righter, who supported Mr Mowat "Presenting reports by committees," in the next division did not vote in the says Mr Speaker, and Hon J. M. Gibson first one. . rises and presents to the page who skips The- Rev -Mr T'a'ti- rector- of -St. to his desk, the report of the private Thomas'. Church, Walkerton, met with bills committee,_ _ -_, a severe. injury. og Tueedey—by-..hie.-. "Motions," says the speaker, and the horse running away. He was thrown members with bills to introduce rise out of the gig, and, becoming entangled in turn and formally move the first in the lines, was dragged some distance reading. through the street. One of his legs The orders of the day are then read was broken below the knee, other in - by the clerk. "First order—An act, etc, juries being also sustained. Mr Blank. If Mr Blank is not ready, An old lady and a young man board - ho says "stand," and it is carried on to ed the Wabash ferry at Windsor the next day's paper. 1f it is likely to Sunday night. The customs officer, meet with no opposition, he simply suspecting something, lifted the old says; "Mpve the second reading. But lady's veil and found a Chinaman. if he has found out that it will not pass, The pair were locked up at Trumbull he makes his speech, has his discussion avenue station, and gave the names of and generally withdraws the order. Lee Jui and William Wright. Wright A member with a charge of campaign is charged with smuggling Chinamen. literature that he failed to - explode be- A telegram from Little Narrows, C. fore the election has a notice of rnotien B states that a blasksmith's appren- put on the order paper for a return of tice named Logan, becoming enraged all documents in relation to the grant- by some boys who were playing in the ing of a saloon license in the village of shop, drew a red-hot and sharp iron Utopia. That gives him the privilege of from the fire, and, taking hold, of a making a speech, and when his name boy named Matheson drove the iron is reached ho drives ,his crushing into his abdomen. The victim, who argumentahome,and the members go out 13 years of age, is not expected to r. - of the chamber to the more congenial at- cover. Logan got away. mosphere of the smoking room. The The Conservative. nominee for tl e speaker solemnly rises and repeats the motion. Another member jumps up to Commons, Deputy uSpeakership an worth 16 of the use000 of refute the arguments, and a cross fire is Mr,,. officeon, one of the most continues till the theme is played out. year, is ed promoters of the agitation If a by-election has been held, the"in favor of eil in 1iu"". Like Speaker new member must be introduced. He Ouimet of last Parliament,he afterwards is led inside the bar by the premier became a docile follower of Sir John and a friendly member. The premier Macdonald, and he now gets his reward. says that he has taken the necessary oath and desires the privileges of the Gen Booth, commander-in-chief of house. He is then led to the throne, the Salvation Army, has agreed to pay shakes hands with the speaker and re- 850,000 for 600 acres of land near South tires to his seat with a look of grave re - End, upon which he will establish his humility. At about half -past five the farm colony, one of the agencies by circular gas light in the ceiling is lit by which he expects to redeem "Darkest an electric current, the whir of the England." He will from time to time kindling flames always making the bny additional land, and will spend members and visitors stare fixedly up - and to $100,000 in buildings ward. During the day the Government and other improvements. he taxes supporters are at a disadvantage. The on the property will average 84 cents light through the three windows of the per acre. The land is badly situated, chamber shines in their eyes, leaving and in the judgment of experts the price their desks in total darkness. This paid is absurdly high. gives their faces a peculiar wrinkled George Bellamy, a young druggist of look that will enable any one to distin- Norman Okla, jokingly proposed mar- guish them after two or three sessions. riage tellies Emma, daughter of Dr, J When the gas is lit and the pages close 9 Cannon, last Tuesday, and she jok- the blinds, the light is even, and the ingly consented. County Judge F P members on the right feel that their Case happened in and was invited to spectacles ha re been wiped by a mys• preform the oeremony, which he did in terione agency regulation style, in the presence of sev- At six o'clock the Speaker leaves the oral witnesses. Upon returning to his chair and marches slowly through the office the Judge made the proper record side door accompanied by his three cor- of the marriage. When Bellamy learn- nered hat and wide aggressive black ed of the Judge's action he made haste gown. Reporters button hole members to explain to his Honor that it was all to find out all about the new bills intro- a joke, but was coolly informed that the duced and waiting deputations peep law did not recognize jokes, that the eagerly through the doors determined law had been complied with and that that the Attorney General shall not he was legally married. make his escape. An unusual funeral was witnessed at The chair is resumed at half pastseven. Bern Church, near Leesport, Berks The members allow a tendency to move county. Saturday, when the remains of about and chat over the news of the four children of Adam Stout, a well day. On entering, leaving or crossing known citzen of Marsh, Chester county, the chamber they bow to the chair. were interred in one grave in the ceme- It is also a rule that they uncover their tery adjoining the church. The little heads when moving about, but don ones ranged in age from 2 to 7 years, their hats when seated at their desks. and died within 48 hours of the measles This habit becomes so confirmed dur- and grip. Owing to the contageous in g the session that they often horrify character of the disease the railroads their friends by adopting it in church. prefers not to furnish transportation When the membsrs grow tired an ad- to fuoon•cortege, and the family and journment as agreed to across the floor, mourners drove a distance of 28 miles. by the leaders. The sergeant at arms Diptheria, grip and measles have oar - lifts the mace on his oho ulder; the ried off 200 children within a radin s of Speaker forms himself intoa procession twenty miles of Reading,witbin a short a few feet behind him. And they time. march out of the chamber seritim. • The visitors leave the galleries as soon A few days ago a man, claiming to be as they comprehend what has taken representing the Dominion Organ cue place. The members crovtrd into the Piano Co., visited the house of Hugh cloak room and the chamber is soon McLeod, a West Zorra farmer, and asked to be allowed to place a piano in one of his rooms on exhibition. Mr McLeod positively refused. A few days subsequently the agent y q y g t returned and with him a man known to Mr McLeod, a resident of Woodstock, who gave the agent the character of being a "respectable gentleman." The agent pressed the request and Mr McLeod finally consented. The agent then desired Mr McLeod to sign a certain paper. Mr McLeod says the agree- ment he -'signed was this: —He was to acknowledge an indebtedness of $400 for the value bf the piano placed on exhi- bition in his room and he was to allow it to remain there for four months. On the other hand the agent agreed to pay $100 for each piano sold in the four months in the neighborhood, so after the four had been sold Mr Mcleod would be entitled to the fifth for nothing' If he did not sell four he was to take the piano away. Mr�`McLeod after signing the document, became snspi4 clone, and the first piano not being delivc red in time the began to think that he was victimized. He is now under the impression that be has signed en order' for four o Ave pianos at $400 apiece, amountir , to $1.600.,or $2,000, and is very unea• y. ng. He was confined to about two weeks, though me he been in poor JOHN GRIFFIN, Foreman. dark and deserted. NEWS•NOTES. Judge Falconbridge was presented with a pair of white kid gloves atSarnia, on Monday, there being no prisoners in jail for trial. Mrs Mary E. Gough, aged 71, widow of the late John B Gough, died at Hill- side farm, Boyleston, Mass., on Monday of paralysis. ' Sir John Medonald hes stated that the outlay for running the two HIouses of Parliament will be $1,000 a day, or $7,000 a week. Mr John Snarr, aged 71, of Rawdon township, fell down and died Tuesday on seeing his barns on fire. The shock was too mach for him. Editor Mungorau, of the Orangeville Post, has been committed for trial on a charge of criminal libel, preferred by Mr John Willoughby, of Charlestown. At Liberty, Mass., on Sunday night, a mob of 75 citizens took a negro nam- ed Charles Curtis from the jail, hanged him to a tree and riddled his body with bullets, for attempting to assault a , white girl 1