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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1893-05-05, Page 4I JR, ..,417114r.” r #44iStg.tAt.g. ce. 6en. Foists/as *Mountetistle. PrIkee• - —w Ceeits, —4aas Cerupbele Oetlieeere ' eetratteneure House. eeee' Nereids, lerre Office, rey, NCri..5ewan• " ERA Office. ,'etlisess-jehne441 .• Ntw kETPAT,, M4.x 5, 1893 A Nyok .$0c.t. ---- it must be ' Prohibition with a big P, ition ina the Local House, that is, absolute prohibition of menu- eleYor to eand a grievance facture and importation, as well as of Vete goveenment, have been sale in any quantity. The Marter Bill 8 eertam expenditures which was drawn upon too small a patter n. ege are extravagant or uncalled It would but aggravate the evil it is ne Particular .1111e of expendi- meant to cure. In any event the at they have been -assailing is temperance outlook is brighter than raise and 'table expenses of Dr. ever, for if it iselecided that Ontario has le, enperintendent of the asylums, the prohibitory power, it will be exer- leeleilei WOW be said that this is a cised, and if the decision is the other 6 of expenditure that is too trif- way, then people know just where to ' A be worried, tebont, they are look for relief from the evils of in - le within their proeince in call• toxicants. eeirtlein to it. Whether his iike ee ee ses have been more '4 id.: e yen Church Notes. Ohoula be -OL' not, is neither elee ee.' • 's eeie A plebleeite on prohibition Will be teleen at the menicipal elections next Alietielearee So the goYernment has de- ' eiaede The Matter1111, to prohibit the re- taiiiI)g of liquor, came up for discus- sion in he Local House, on Tues- day, and was given a six months' hoist, on a straight party vote of 54 to 3e, The contention of the government was that under its provisions matters would be worse than they are, its the Tight of the legislature to pass such a meapure is indoubt. Mr Mowat prom- isee to make a test case in the courts, aand expresses his willingness to stand by a, prohibitory law, if it is decided the Province has power to pass one, which is exceedingly doubtful. If re- form is to be effected by prohibition, Mr Gilpin, of Hayfield circuit, very eatit;thete for the purpose of this acceptably filled the pulpit of Ontario 'e" but hat we'veant to allude to St. Church on Sunday. that the government leaves Mr H. Foster preached in the Base , line Bachurch, ntist on Sunday; Rev. to .criticism in this respect Mr m c innon having to attend a ight avoid it all by a very funeral. hange. The payment of a Next Sunday evening Rev Mr Mc- Kinnon will conduct a memorial ser- e beid fixed salary to Dr. Clark, vice to the memory of the late Mrs e tether civil service employees, Howard. r4reeeeeve at once the difficulty. The Young People's Society, of Sea - Meredith was right in stating that forth Methodist curch, will visit the fi'jeCtiOn would be raised to payin Ontario St. Society, on the evening of g Monday next. :;.Clark whatever salary he was w e regret to learn of the serious 19e, but to pay him $2000 a year on illness of Rev. Dr. McDonald, pastor of : the Presbyterian church, Seaforth, Optima. allow him whatever his but hope soon to hear of his recovery. leeild expenses amounted to be - The Wingham District meeting of :rwas 0,I1 entirely unsatisfactory the Methodist church will be held in oing. There may be a few that town on Thursday and Friday, and 37. ceptinhal instances where the gov- Rev. W. Smytheeand wife, have re- Oeineeett cannot pay a straight salary ceived invitations to attent the silver t eta ell its employees, but we believe in wedding anniversary of Mr W. H. Mc- Cracken, of Brussels, which takes place the majority of cases itcould be done. ' -lee. on the 26th inst. ,..lereirig so would removeeone of the few . Steps are being taken by some of the .44' weak spots of the g ernment. It's l'erWri friends Would ha no occasion to cenielemn it, and its o onents would et no chance for criticism. ee, e -It is Not So. he Exeter Advocate makes the foe w g statement:— , -rhe -Ontario government is now 'sustained in power largely by the coerced support of the license holders." Now we do not believe that this state- ment is true, and we challenge the Ad- ,. evoeate or any other Conservative pa- per in Huron to show to the contrary. Let them quote, if they can, any in- stance where a hotel -keeper in Huron has been "coerced" into supporting the Mowat government. We took the 4, • tro Ye'some time ago to enquire if ere was any ground for the state- ent so often made by the Conserve- tiv*e-press. Here is the answer of one hotel -keeper that was interviewed:— "I am, as you know, a Conservative. I've been in the hotel business in the county of Huron for eleven years. In all that time not the slightest pressure op influence of any kind was ever ight to bear upon me to induce me port Mr Mowat. The Inspector, nor any ene else, ever intimated that it would be to my advantage to vote Grit." The name of this person can be given; if necessary, and no one would ques- •tion, his- authority. Let our- cotems either prove the statement they make, or cease using it. The announcement of our cotem, ^ —Neat Mr Kerr, of the Brussels Post, "is • likely to secure the nomination for other congregations, in Exeter, to raise aid for their Presbyterian friends for the erection of their church edifice, re- cently destroyed by the, wind. The Official Board of the Harrow, circuit, London Conference, has giveh their pastor, Rev. E. -Medd (a- well- known Huronian) an unanimous in- vitation to remain next year. Mr James Young has been appointed caretaker of Rattenbury street church, at a salary of $75 a year. Mr Shannon takes Mr Young's place on the Trustee Board, the former having resigned. The usual quarterly sacramental ser- vices of the Rattenbury and Ontario St. churches, will be held on Sunday morning next. The fellowship meet- ing to precede the preaching service. Rev. W. F. Campbell, of Blyth, was a passenger by the morning train on Monday. He was on his way to Bloomington, Ill., where he expects to pass his final examination for the de- gree of Ph. D. The Ladies Aid, of St. Paul's church purpose holding an entertainment in the school house, on Friday evening, the 13th inst., consisting of songs, readings and lantern views, inter- spersed with appropriate music. Rev John Huogh,formerly of Londes- boro, son of the late James Hough, has decided on taking up his residence io Guelph. He will live at the old homestead. Mr Hough has retired from active work in the Methodist ministry. Rev. A. Stewart was in Seaforth on Sunday last, and ,his work here was supplied by Mr Hunt, assistant to Rev. A. D. McDonald, Seaforth. Mr Hunt is a close and - logical reasoner, a good thinker, and lacks the affectation that sometimes mars the usefulness of young men. Rev. T. Gee, of Georgetown, return- ed last week from California; he is completely restored to health, and free entirely from any bronchial trouble. He came home through British Colum - South Huron over Bishop" will be • bia. Of the climate of California he news indeed. Mr Kerr has not the re- speaks very highly, but he has net a high opinion of either the moral or motest chance of getting that nomina- religious tone that prevails there. tion—nor does he look for it. He might, however, get a nomination in East Huron, and he would make an excellent representative ifhe did. kes$rs Foster and Howell have been interviewing manufacturers and others at Montreal, concerning the tariff, and are reported as saying, "We found the manufacturers and importers quite satisfied with the tariff." This is not at all unlikely. But we fancy that an interview with the working -man, or the farmer, or any other individual who has to pay "protected prices," • would reveal anything but satisfaction with the tariff. Some time ago it was publicly re- ported that Mr White, M. P., of Card- well, would be appointed Customs Collector at Montreal, but current re- port states that the government is ,afraid to °peer Cardwell, notwithstand- beg the fact that it has always been 00118erivative.) Mr McCarthy has an - *Cod ni 'intention 'of plating up a • (Mate Opposition to the goVern- iikisn llengelt:thent to Make t, a tiketilieelgre Oiet Rev, Father West gave an address before the Gospel Temperance Meet- ing in Goderich, on Sunday afternoon. It was an admirable plea for total ab- stinence, and was much appreciated by the large audience that was present. The Goderich Royal Templars have for some time been holding these Sunday afternoon meetings, and the large audiences who always attend, show the deep interest taken in the question. The Mission Band of Rattenbury St. church, purpose giving an entertain- ment in the church on the evening of Thursday, May Ilth. The choir of the church will render several new pieces prepared for the occrsion, Misses Elsie Kinsman and Hattie Rumball will render solos, Miss Mabel Doherty will give a recitation, and other take part. Rev. J. Livingston, of, Listowell, will also be present and deliver an address. Silver collection at the door. 4 Tfir CLINtro-X Towo, vouncli. The re tiler ;fleeting of Council was held on Monaay eveiung, traneieet trader's beelaw introduced and passed, amending the old one, the Substance of which was that any transient trader tieing business here shall take out a non -transferable license, at a cost of $5Q, and in case he becomes a perma- nent resident of town, the amount paid for license shall be applied towards the payment of taxes. The Mayor stated that the joint com- mittee of the Park had had a meeting, and found that there will yet have to be considerable work done, to make a good job. $30 of last year's appropria- tion was still on hand, and he thought it would yet require another hundred dollats, and he would ask the council to make an appropriation for that pur- pose, which was done. ' STREET COMMITTEE. The annual meeting of Goderich District Methodist Church will he held in the Ontario Street Methodist church, Clinton, beginning on Thursday, May 25, at 2.30 p. m. The lay delegates are requested to attend on the 213th, at 10 a.m. On Thursday evening address es will be given on the following sub leas; The "Epworth League," by Rev Citeof McKinley, B. D.; "The State o theWork iti the District," by Rev Jos "Temperance," by Rev 04 Ayers. The WORlaniS MI 810/1 S clety•will hold a con'ent1qn fo 6 a tritt in the mune church tr. Thiodor4 The Street Committee recommended the following work: -75 cords of gravel to be placed on the roads; stone cross- ing across from T. McKenzie's office; new sidewalk from Lee's hotel -to Yonng's bakery; on Frederiak street, from Hanley's gate to Joseph street; from Wheatley & Finch's shop to west end of Commercial Hotel; several other walks to be taken up and made over. The Committee has expended this year so far $241.75. The Charity Committee reported having expended during the month of April the sum of $7.82, and recommend- ed that some action be taken concern- ing Miss White, as she is unable to help herself. FINANCE REPORT. The Finance Committee recommend- ed payment of the following accounts: W. Dyment, lumber, $133.56; freight, 1111.60; J. Becker,work, $60.04; B.Webb, graves for Mrs Knott and J. Ewings, $4; J. C. Stevenson, coffin and hearse for J. Ewings, $19; J.Wheatley, salary, $108.75; J. Rider, $9; S. Pratt, $18.75; W. Coats, $56.25; R. Welsh, $68.75; F. Evans, work, $1.75; C. Long, work, $1.50; J. H. Combe, medicine, $4; Har- land Bros., $6.68; B. Webb, park. $2.50; J. C. Stevenson, 30c.; J. Fair, 56c.; A. M. Todd, printing, $15.25. Reeve McMurchie strongly objected to the town being called upon to pay $17 for a coffin for a person buried by the town; he did not object to a, reason- able amount being expended, but he did think that a cheaper article could have been procured. Mr Searle said that if he was not on the Charity Com- mittee, he would move that in future no more than $10 be expended for a coffin for the burial of an indigent per- son. Mr Plummer moved a resolution to this effect, seconded by Dep. -Reeve Kennedy, which was carried. The Cemetery Committee reported that it would be necessary to re -build the front fence and make some im- provements, which might call for the expenditure of $100. Messrs Plummer and McMurchie thought that Mr Churchill should be asked to build up his portion of the fence, and if he re- fused to do so, the council to avail themselves of the "Line Fence Act." . Mr Kennedy inquired if it was the intention to make Mrs Tutft's place a stone foundation under the new 25 feet that she purposed adding to her barn. The clerk read the agreeinent entered into with herewhereby she was to com- ply with all bylaws in existence. This would necessitate a stone foundation under the entire structure—the old part and the new also. Mr Searle thought soniething should be done towards the prevention of cruelty to animals. The Mayor said he would try any cases that were brought before him. The Court of Revision will meet on the 26th inst. The Maccabees were re- turned the sum of $5, hall rent, as pro- ceeds of their entertainment were for the benefit of the poor of the town. Council then adjourned. Mechanics' Institute. The annual meeting of the Clinton Mechanics' Institute was held in the reading room, on Monday evening last, the President, John McGarva, in the chair. Compared with other years the attendance of Members was large. The Treasurer's report was presented by Mr J. H. Combe. The receipts, includ- ing balance from previous year, for the year ending 30th April last, were $493.- 36; disbursements, $472.58, leaving a balance of $20.78. The receipts for membership fees were about $90 being more than has been received on that account, for some years. The auditors reported the Treasurer's books correct- ly kept. .The report on the state of the' library was presented by A. P. Gundry. 1911 volumes were reported to be on the shelves; of these 140 were out of re- pair, and 1771 volumes were in a good state. The Librarian's report was pre- sented by the Librarian, it being his twenty-first annual report. The num- her of books in the catalogue is 2747. After the burning of the library, on the 23rd of January, 1880, there were 118 volumes. Takincf the invoice prices of hooks since then, the amount is $4505.13. The hooks in the different branches are as follows:—Bi- ography, 276; fiction, 847; history, 395; miscellaneous, 194; select literature, 266; poetry and drama, 105; religious, 57; science and art, 304; , voyages and travels, 242; reference, 61. The number of volumes purchased during the year just closed was 179. The reading room is supplied with two daily papers, four local weeklies, four illustrated papers, sixteen magazines, three. periodicals and two reviews. The Directors' re- port was presented by the President, reference being made to the reports, and a suggestion was made that the Institute deserved from the citizens more financial aid than it was receiv- ing. The various reports, as present- ed, were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, W. R. Lough; Sec- retary, Jas. Scott; Treasurer, Jas. H. Combe. Consulting Committee—John McGarva, J. P. Doherty, 11. Stoneham, J. C. Stevenson, W. N. Manning, A. McKenzie, W. H. Beesley, J. Houston and F. Fowler. It was decided to offer "i. , ' ' gainlritij3getettlY.1.°.ii)%ta'eevl't131r!()); N! News Notos AsoDliq the County Fntertainment--J, C. Stevenson, R. Steneham, W. IL Beesley, J, Houeton and W. 11, Manning, Emergency -3. McGarva, J. Scott and W. H, Beesley. Rattenbury St. Sabbath School. The annual meeting of the Sabbath School Committee was held on Friday, April 29th. The election of off:kora re- sulted as follows;—Supt., H, Foster; Asst. Supt., W. R. Lough; Sec.-Treas., W. H. ,Heesley; Asst. Sec., P. Boles; Libreria% A.. T. Cooper; let Asst. J. P. Doherty; 2nd Asst.,R. Holmes. kusic director, B. P. Sibley; Organist,'Miss A. Holmes. The teaching staff of the past year was re-elected. In addition a class of substitute teachers was form- ed, consisting of Misses Irwin and Do- herty, Messrs; Bronson, Newton,Gauley and Shannon. Regular attendance at the Normal Class was urged. The pastor especially drew attention to the fact that the above class was au excel- lent help in the preparation cf the les- son, and. the method to be used in its nresentation. The pae3tor, Rev. J. Walker Shilton, and wife,were present for the last time in a meeting of this nature, inasmuch as before another year of work has passed they shall have ceased their labors in this town. To both, the Sabbath School is greatly indebted, and It is hoped that in the future the same success shall accom- pany their efforts, wherever they may chance to reside. tor sale all oIa magazin not intended to be bound. A motion was passed, extending the congratulations of the members to the venerable librarian, upon his 21 years of service, as an officer of the Institute. A meeting of the new Board of Di- - rectors was held at the close of the an- - nual meeting, for the purpose of or- f ganization. Tho following standing committees were appointed :— Finance—Messrs J. H. Comhe, J. Mc- Garva, J. Scott and John Houston. • Iholts—,Igessre W. R. Lough, A. Mc - r • Kenzie, PoiDoherty and W. t, Man- ning. , Reuling 4bollAtt1015111 J. DlOqatytti Seaforth. HOFIORED.—The Carthage, Missouri News, of a recent data thus refers to a former re- sident of this pleite:—G. W. Read, agent of the Mo. Paoifio In this city, has been elect- ed President al the Missouri Railway Sta- tion Agent's ;Immolation. Mr Read is one of the best known railroad men in Missouri and is universally liked. He was born at St. CatherineseeinteeDee. 26, 1847. He be- gan railroading 118 years ago for the G. V. R. as ticket agent and operator at Bright, Ont. He eistquently filled positions at Buffalo, Brantford and Seaforth, and acted as relief agent for G. T. R. In 1879 he took a better poeitionatNanioa,Michewhere he was joint agent for the Detroit & Mil- waukee Central; Chicago & West Michigan and Michiganseentral. He was also subse- quently, a passnger conductor, train des- patoher and travelling auditor on the first named road. He then resigned on account of ill health to go to Panama, South Amer- ica, where he had secured a position. While visiting at Sedalia on his way to that place he was induced to take a position in the auditor's °Moe of the M.K. & T. at Sedalia. He was there 18 months, and when the off- ice was removed to St Louie by reason of the Mo. Pacific and M. K. & T. consolida- tion he was for five years chief clerk of This office. He then become travelling auditor for the Mo. Pacific and had headquarters at various times at St. Louis, Little Rock, Sedalia, Dension and Parsons. He resign- ed this position to avoid being away from home so much, and come to Carthage in 1886, where he has since remained as ag( nt to the Mo. Pacific. Mr Read married in 1884 to Miss Nettie Riddlesbarger. He bc- come a mason when he was 21 years of ago, and is now a prominent Knight Templer, holding at present the second office in the Jasper county commandery. He has been president of the Jasper B. (Si L. association Mrs Judge Toms and daughter have gone to Indianapolis, for m uouple of weeks. Brussels pqt Office was gutted by Are, on Taesday, The mails were saved. Q. Wallis, of lat con., has purohaeed John NaftePs farna ou 2nd con, Goderich townehip. jedge Doyle has purohased a handsome driving Lem; from Mr Ed. Swarth, Wing - ham. G. A. Deadman, Brussels, has three Jer• Pey cowe that are giving over 8000 lbs, of milk per month. Mrs Robt. Jenkins, of Turnberry, has had to undergo another operation at the London hospital, a film being removed from one of her eyes. - On Saturday of last week Edward Bry- ane died at the residence of hie son Alex - ender, lot 30, con. 2, Morris, at the ripe age . of nearly 91 years. Mr Win. Black, who has been a resident of Wingham for several years past, has purchased the livery business of McManus Bros., of Palmerston.,. Mr Wm. Laeham has sold out hiti hotel, Saltford, to Mr John Carroll, son of the late Patrick Carroll, of Colborne; Mr Lash - am is going to Goderich to live. Jos. McPherson, ohreeemaker of the Mor- ris & Grey !eatery, laming aooepted a posi- tion in New York State, the Directors have engaged Neil MoLauchlin jr. as hie 'am - (lessor. John Sibben, of MoKillop, who is in the hospital at oronto, undergoing treatment for hie eyes, damaged by a kick from a horse, is considerably improved and bide fair to come through the trying ordeal. Thos. Gledhill, in company with Xavier Bnchler, jr., both of Benmiller,has purchas- ed a large tract of timber land near the village of Halibnrton. The property con- sists of 1000 acres and they are going to put up a saw mill right away. , People were greatly surprised that Sarah Jane McIntyre, step -daughter of Peter Can. telon, con. 7, Morrie, had died on Thursday evening of last week at 8 o'clock. Mies McIntyre was in her 27th year and was very highly esteemed by all who knew her. Governor Dickson, of the connty jail, re- ports that he had last week but three board- ers, all old men committed as vagrants. In the 28 year is he has been in the Castle there has never been any better showing than this at this season of the year. In 1892 there were 14 inmates at this date. Mr John Torrance, reeve of Stanley, and Preside'nt of the South Huron. Conservative Associe.tion,has Bold his farm in Stanley to a neighbor and is on the lookout for a 200 acre farm. He is negotiating with a gent- leman near Exeter for the purchase of a fine farm. Mr Torrance is one of the best farmers in Stanley, and hie removal would be a distinct loss to the township. Benmiller's popular nurseryman, John Stewart, is now in the full swing of his delivery season and his teams are on the road every day. The output has been un- precedentedly large and has quite taxed the nursery to supply the demand. Few per- sons outside here have any idea of the amount of work requisite to sort, label and tie with willow bands the thousands of trees that have been sent away this season. Assisted by his sons and a large staff of willing helpers, every tree has been put up under his own supervision, thus rendering Baby Carnag s since 1886. He is always foremost in en• mistakes almost impossible, and right here terprise, and stands. high not only in rail- - we may mention that is just the secret of his success, for, for honest stock, true to name, Stewart's nursery has a reputation far beyond these townships. This season he is going into planting more extensively to meet hie growing demand. The license Commissioners for South Huron met in Hensall on Friday, 21st inst., and granted the following licenses for the , year—Seaforth—Hotels— Thos. Stephens, Jos. MoClinchy, Levi Wolper, H. G. Edson, James Dick, Wm. Flannigan: Shop—E. Dawson. Wholesale—Henry Jackson. Tuckeremith—Hotels—Wm. Kyle, Wm. Dixon. Bayfleld—Hotels—Ed. Elliot, Jas. Pollock. Stanley—Hotels—Wilson Cook, Geo. Fanch, Andrew Schaffer, J. Breson. Hay—Hotels---Wm. Nicholson, Chas. Greb, H. L. Penie, W. R. Hodgens, Jas. Coxworth. Stephen—Hotels—Mrs Hodgens, Wm Mor - fat, Walter Clark, August Hill, Wm. Holt, Patrick Hall, Jas. Hanna, Robt. McFauls, Jos. Brennan, Henry Willert. Usborne— Hotels—Thos. Fotheringhans, Josiah Mc- Donnell. Exeter—Hotels—Mrs Page, W. T. Acheson, T. W. Hawkshaw, John Lit - horn. Shops—Farmer Bros., F. J. Knight. Floods are doing great damage at Mis• souri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and the North- western states. Many people have been driven from home. Grover Cleveland, President of the U. S., surrounded by the members of his Cabin- et, by high officials of the various States, by a numerous and distinguished represen- tation from lands across the sea, and by a mighty throng of American citizens at Chicago, on Monday, pressed the electric button which set in mdtion the miles of shafting, the innumerable engines and mechanism and the labyrinth of belting and gearing which made up the machinery of the World's Columbian Exposition. Harry Gardner, an old man of 70 years, committed suicide at Toronto, on Wednes- day, in a most premeditated manner. He was a tailor who came here from London, Eng., three years ago with his wife. He had a little money, with which he bought a couple of small houses at Ti5ronto Jun' - tion, and lived in one, but failed to rent the other. He was Linable to obtain work, and when after a while his wife fell ill he became way despondent. He tied a rope to the railing of the staff bannister, fasten- ed ito his neck and then jumped off. He died by strangulation, his neck not being broken, An inquest was not deemed necessary. • way circles, but among the people of Carth-- age at large. NEWS NOTES Belleville's population is 10,181. Sir John Abbott is ill at Montreal. Mr Geo. Losee, of Eramosa, one of the pointers of Wellington county, is dead,aged 93. Police Magistrate Cahill, of Hamilton, is very low, and bis death looked for moment- arily. Mr W. Bruce, a highly esteemed citizen of Bowmanville, died Sunday morning, aged 62. The attendance at the World's Fair on Monday is officially given as 315,000. The dead heads numbered 140,000, The first box of California cherries for 1893 was shipped on Monday from Sacra- mento, to the World's Fair. Simpson Sheppard, one of Lambton's pioneers and a wealthy oitizen, died at his home, in Sarnia, Monday, aged 87 Mr Henry Taylor the wel!-known bank- er and broker, of London, Ont., died on Friday night from heart disease. Canada's 11 -ton cheese broke the floor of the building in which it was placed at Chi- cago, and sank 12 feet to the solid grouna. Mrs MoNab, living at Sandpoint, near Renfrew, committed suicide on Sunday by throwing herself into the river. She had been desdondenb. At Orangeville Assizes a Miss Smith,aged 23, secured a verdict for $1,00�against a young farmer named Connolly, for breach of promise of marriage. A boat containing three young men sank near Araherstburgion Monday. Chas. For- syth and Alex. Herbert were drowned, but John Hilts was rescued. Advices received from England indicate that the British authorities will take no steps towards removing the embargo on Canadian cattle until un*il June at east. In Chatham, on Monday, Mr Pettit's grocery store was robbed of over $65. A man went in, mint the boy down cellar for an empty barrel, and coolly helpeclhimeelf to the h The assessment in Woodstock shows an increase in value of property this year over last of 854,150, the total being 82,686,725. The population is now 9,290, an increase of 200 over laet year. Sam Grigg, London's converted hotel - keeper, warns workingmen and especially domestics, to keep away from Chicago. He says there aro 10 times more applicants for jobs than there are jobs. Jas. MacDonald, aged 93 years, died at the Stratford jail, Monday morning. He Was committed as a vagrant five years ago. At one time, it is said, the old man was a well-to-do fernier in Nissanri. Mr. MoEaohren, the Government Veter• inary Inspector from the North-west, states that the mortality among the cattle has been very heavy owing to the severe win- ter. Tho loss among the calves is also heavy, Prof. Robertson, Dominion Dairy Cern• missioner, has returned from Chicago, where he safely landed the big cheese for the World's Fair. He says 20,000 persons wrote their names on the box containing the cheese. At the legislature, Monday, the day was given over to a debate on the feasivility of adobting a law prohibiting the retail sale of liquor throughout the province. Hon. G. W. Ross stated that it was the intention of the government to secure a plebiscite on the liquor question, and ho gave notice of a' bill to diet °flea. Ile also stated that the goVernme ot4d *est theowerpof tbe provi 00.0 Onset prOhibi4ery Measured 014 4etu Ailuertionnento SERVANT WANTED. Wanted a good general servant, at the RAT- TENBURY HOUSE. GIRL WANTED. Wanted, a young girl to assist in housework. Good place for suitable person. App - at the NEW ERA Office. •1 BRICK HOUSE TO RENT. Tho undersigned offers the west -half of the Mae and convenient double brick house on Rattan bury St to rent at very reasonable terms. The houso Is almost new and has every convenience. MISS A. PDXTON. DOG LOST. A Collie pup, about six months old, with shaggy o,,at, no hair on the tips of Its ears. Slightly black and tan in color. Any One return- ing the same to James Grieve, Seaforth, or at the Nsw EnA °thee, will be suitably reWarded. PROPERTY FOR SALE. For este, two excellent lots, being Nos. 506 on the corner of Battonbury and North Streets, and 507, on the Korner of North and Pritoess Ste. They are both ads red for building put noes And r;0400„,4,ifirczaa on ressone. e e • MSS WAIL PAPER Window Shades BICYCLES! —NEW— And SECONDHAND ",14. 1r .1.e,:eeeree • We handle Good Goods and sell at Close Prices New Advertiottnento. BOY WANTED. ° Good active bey, who can make himself gener- al y neeful in Store. R. COATS & SON. Bull for Sale or Service. The subscriber has a good yearling grade bull at his premises, Con. 9, Goderich Township, for Sale or Service. W. MARQUIS. TO LET OR FOR SALE. Those Convenient premises next door to Leslie's Carriage Works, suitable for a handy man to start o seocnd•hand furniture ware room or business of a similar nature. Dwelling -house attached. Apply to MISS MOUNTCASTLE. 111 C. BRUCE L. D. El, SURGEON DENTIST, -a- • Coats' Block, Albert St., over Taylors' shoe store. Specialty Preservation of the natural teeth. Painless Extraction by the use of tho most approved local Anaesthetic. N. B. Will visit Blyth professionally every Monday at Ma- son's Hotel, and Hayfield the 2nd and 4th Thurs- day, daring the summer. COURT OF REVISION.. TOWN OF CLINTON. Take notice that a Court of Revision, for the Town of Clinton, will hold its first sitting In the Town Hall, on the 26th day of May, A. D. 1893, commencing at 8 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of hearing and rectifying all complaints agaiast or errors on the asseeement roll of the present year. All parties interested are requested to attend. W COATS, Clerk of the municipality. Clinton, May 2nd, 1893. COURT OF REVISION. TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT. Notice Is hereby given that the meeting of the Court for Revision of the assessmen 6 roll of the Township of Hullott will bo held at Londoeboro in the said Township,on THURSDAY,the 25th day of May, at the hour of 10 o'clock, a,m., for tbe pur- pose of hearing and settling complaints ag ainst the said assessment roll. Persons having bnei- neat at the Court will please attend a the Said time end placr, without further notice. JAMES CAMPBELL, Clerk. World's Fair Business o.rotA itirtio! ' •• _ sr ss ss vs 407, Tickets are now Waned to Chicago and Return, good until Nov. 15. For reliable information in reference to Excursion Rates, &o., apply to W. JACKSON, TOWN AGENT G. T, R. CLINTON 1 . • 1