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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1898-03-25, Page 41 • • 4 March 25, 1898 THE CLINTON IWW ERA 17R AND 1 %UNKF:y EM WILL IS817It ROUND TRW TIeKcE TS • laatween all stations in Canada for EATER HOLIDAYS 1908, AT SINGLE FIRST-OLABS FRE. (going April 7 to 11, inclusive; returning, leaving tade taeeandtteachers l((withhcertiAflaatee j single _first-class fare and one.third, going iaroh 19 to April 0, returning until April 19. For tiokete and all information apply to F. R. HODGENS, TICKET AGENT G. T. R., CLINTON few Virocr(igitntenta 0 T B. -F R Hodgene Coat found -New Era ,Easter -Reagens Bros Maple syrup -B. Wiltse prices -Allen & Wilson Cloothing-Jackson Bros Stroh grain -W G Perrin insurance -Jacob Taylor Sarsaparilla -J E Rovey lam for sale -G Sprung lowest -McKinnon & Co Girl wanted -Mrs Philips Brighten up --W Loutmette •You may not --T Jackson, sr Hats remodelled, -Miss Moore 199224 square ft -W D Fair Co Business ohange-J MoMurray Girl wanted -Mrs G D McTaggart Spring opeoialties-W Taylor & Son Pure blood -Woodward Medicine Co To Subscribers Our subscribers are !particularly desired to •pay attention to the address label of their re- spective papers.. Tho date printed on the label of any paper is a statement of the time to which the subscription is paid. It some- times happens, though very rarely, that a payment is not credited on tns address label as it should be, and in any case of that kind ilnTdesire•to be notifier without delay, so that the error may be corrected at once, and thus prevent any ground for dissatisfaction. Fur- ther, subsoribers whose papers are indicated to be irnarrears will oblige by bringing the date forward as quickly as possible Azntaa tw Ora Additional Looai News. LEFT •OST. -A long report of West Huron Partnere' Institute, consider- able local, editorial and other matter, is crowed out till next weer. RUNAWAYS. -O' Frida ' last John eburch ehimes. Rev. W. W. Baer occupied the pul- pit of Ontario St. church on Sunday evenng. Pam Sunday comes on April 3, a week from next Sunday; Easter is a y week later, April 10. McMurray s horse, which had been un- The regular meeting of the W.O.T. hitched from the rig,ran away, did U. will be held at the home of Mrs J. no damage. F. owell's horseae ran Stevens, on Thursday, March 31, at away this week, and made things live- . ly fora few minutee, besides damaging the rig Dr. Turnbull's horse broke away from its fastenings on Wednes- day, and kept up a 2.20 clip until it reached a couple of telegraph poles at Gilroy & Wiseman's corner, when the buggy -came to grief somewhat. Honer o>?' REFUGE. -Messrs Alex. Stewart, of West Wawanosb, and D. Patterson, of East Wawanosh, County Commissioner s; Geo.McEwan, Hensel', Warden, and W. Lane, County Clerk, comprising the House of Refuge Com- mittee, were here on Wednesday, transacting matters that pertained to the House. They afterwards expressed the greatest pleasure at finding the premises, etc., in such excellent order. GoNE EAST.- Rev. W. W. Baer, of British Columbia Methodist Confer- erce, and brother of W. Baer,of town, has brought his wife and family here, where they will remain until he gets settled in New York, where he goes for the purpose of superintending the manufacture of his patented attach- ment for type -writer. Mr Baer says the niunber going to the Klondike is amazing, and he is of the opinion that many of them will die from exposure and hardships after they get there. FRIDAY, STARCH 25, 1898 Northwest Lieutenant-Goernor- ship - The London Advertiser says: -"Our Ottawa correspondent informs us that the name of Mr M. C. Cameron, M. P. for West Huron, is now freely men- - tinned in connection with the -vacant Lieutenant Governorship of the Nortlr- west Territories. It is not known 's'whether or not the veteran Parliamen- tarian would accept the position, but there can be no doubt that he is well- equipped for the honorable post. Mr Cameron has a thorough knowledge of constitutional and general law, and his long service to the country as a popular representative would also aid • himn in the duties of the office were they assigned t0 Sim: and were tol see t Vo accept," -u& foregoing, or som to it; ;has appea often tha • -. of be oundati, e statement. There can be, no doubt whatever that Mr Cameron deserves well at the 'hands of the Liberal party, and should he see fit to accept an appointment of this -nature, very little fault would be found, although, his Huron friends s; would regretfullysever the relation- ' ship that has existed for so many years. How the Rouse Stands. With the election 3h Russell, which went Liberal by 800 majority, the On- tario Assembly is now complete. There are,94 m embe rs-elect. Premier Hardy Y :. has 50 followers, and the standing of arties is as follows: Liberals -.. c 50 Conservatives ".Patron 1 Appeals and close recounts are pend" frig in West Elgin, West Huron and o erth. and there maybe an ap- a t awa case. er little hange wouldU1� "standing of ,parties in these constituencies. Of the ;dour seats in which appeals are pending onlyone, West Elgin, is held by a Lib- ral. No matter therefore •what bap - ens, the Ontario Government remains n power. as the majority of the elec- tors have decreed it shall remain. If West Huron was only in line with the ;Dover ntient we could sleep easier. 3 m. Rey. H. Locke, of Parkhill, will preach Educational sermons in Ratten- bury St. church on Sunday next; Mr Millyard will go to Parkhill. Rev. 11. W. Locke, of Parkhill has accepted the call of the Quarterly Board ot the Methodist church, Luc - know, to become their pastor for the next conference year. The ladies of Rattenbury St. Mission- ary Auxiliary purpose holding their annual thank -offering meeting in the lectute room of the church, on the ev- ening of Good Friday. At a recent meeting of the Quarter- ly Board of James St. church, Exeter, an invitation was extended to Rev. Dr. Willoughby to remain pastor of the church for the third term: • WERE THEY BURGLARS.- On Tues- day evening at a late hour three per- sons were seen loitering- about the premises of Ferran & Tisdall, bankers, and were also seen to try the door of the meeting room over Farran & Tis- dall's premises. A warning being con- veyed to both banks, a watch was set on the premises, but no further attempt was made on them. It is said that on Monday morning a stranger entered Ferran & Tisdall's bank, while it was being swept out, but on being informed that it was before banking hours he simply turned and left. Whether they were burglars or persons who had no evil intentions, is unknown. IT WAS ENTIRELY ACCIDENTAL. - A press despatch says: -The dramatic entertainment given last night in Tbamesford, by the Elwyn-Sourbier company, came to an abrupt and sen- sational termination. Mr Bert Elwyn, who was taking the part of the heavy villain, drew his 32 calibre rifle at a critical stage of the game and fired at the hero, Mr J. E. Sourbier. The rifle was supposed to contain a blank cart- ridge, but this time happened to be loaded with something more substan- tial, the result beiug that Mr Sourbier received a bullet in the fleshy part of the right leg, and consequently keeled over in earnest. He cried "My God, I'm shot, Bert," and Bert caught him in his areas and called for a doctor, but the audience thought it was part of ^l,•v antis.,,- ;,, ,n ,uU,ebusS"paid -,Lion to it; the curtain was ily rung sown and the play called. off: Mr Sourbier is not seriously in- jured and expects to resume business shortly. The bullet nal rowly missed severing a main vein and it was a mir- aculous escape, as the rifle had been pointed at his body, and was lowered in firing. Mr Elwyn was in London the day before and left his rifle in Thamesford; Mr Sourbier took advan- tage of this fact to do some target shooting and omitted to extract all the. cartridges. Hence the bloodshed. ["Mr Elwyn" is the stage name for Bert Muir, of town, and the Embro Courier has this to say of him: -"Mr Elwyn was well received and his piano selections were very skilfully rendered and secured for that gentle- man a warm reception. If this com- panyin the future visit this should town they will undoubtedly be greeted with ci owded houses."] West IIu: on Recount. Mr. Justice Osler heard the West Huron "election appeal on Wednesday. On the re- count before Judge Masson, Mr. Beck, the Conservative candidate, was given a maj- ority's)! two. Mr. Garrow appeatedon seven ballots. Three of these were marked for • hits, but were disallowed, two of them hav- ing straight marks, instead of crosses, and one hearing on the back the initials of the poll eterk, instead ot the deputy returning officer. The four others, he claims, were briproperl V allowed to Mr. Beak. One was inarke i with an inverted "V," one had lines apparently arousing out the "X," one had ]v .-.trrilber torn off, and one had the ini- tials +'A. Q." near the Groes. Mr. Osler de- oidcd ;five of these ballots} agreeing,. With tlxra decisions of the county judge at the re, o,••or. There remains two ballots to 'be con slclered, oris marked for Gerrow and reject - tis, the eject-'• by'the returning officer beoaneo it ,bore the initials of the poll clerk inuteadsof those of the deputy returning officer. The other was marked for Beak and counted by the returning officer, and is objected to because ertnitial-number is torn off. On ,those wd judgment is reserved. Editorial Notes. tone township in Russell gave a Libe- ral majority of 494; if we had a couple of to'vvvnships like that in West Huron We would not mind contesting the seat Ourselves. Aoisnesvili0 rewaine. The men in town would be ,d.oerDENT. Mies Ettie Ayres,daugh- pleased to have a change, provided a ter of Rey Mr Ayres, of Point Edward, good, live man gets the contract. formerly of Holulesville, met with a PERSONAL, -Capt. A, M. McGregor aeriaus accident on Wednesday morn- has gone to Owen Sound to superin- ing of last week. She was coming out tend the fitting out of the Hayfield. of the house when she missed her foot- ()apt. Sharp, of Owen Sound, has come ing on the step, and fell heavily to the to town to take charge of the dredge, ground. In her fall eke struck her Arnoldi. A. R. Allen and wife left on head heavil on the step, suffering con- Tuesday for Alberta, where Mr Allen eusaion of the brain, besides beingoth- erwise bruised and shaken up. Te in- juries are of a serious nature. CHEESE FAOToRY NoTits.-A public meeting was Balled for last Saturday for the letting of the drawing of the milk on the different routes to the factory. There was a good turn out and in most cases the bidding was lively. The routes, drawers and rates are as follows: -Route No. 1, Albert Hearn, 6c per cwt; No. 2, John Day, 7tc per cwt; No. 3, Thos. Cook, 6c per cwt; No. 4, T. Cl. Edmunds, 8fc per cwt; No. 5, C. W. Williams, 8c per cwt; No. 6, Nelson Steep, 82c per cwt; No. 7, W. J. Whiteley, 7c per cwt; No. 8, J. W. Hearn, 8c per cwt; No. 9, W. Yeo, 6Qc per cwt; No. 10. Wm. Hill, 71c per cwt; No. 11, J. McClure, 10c per cwt; No. 12, Geo. Young, 10c per cwt. Next Monday evening a missionary program will be given in the Ontario St. Epworth League. Mr A. T.Oooper will give a paper on "What our Leagues can du for missions." The Rev Prof. Burgess, M. A., of Huron College, London, will officiate in St. Paul's Sunday, morning, and bring before the congregation the needs of the church for missionary purposes. The St. Thomas Times says: -"Rev. G. F. Salton has been summoned to appear at the police court, on Friday, on a charge of leaving quarantine he - fore allowed to do so by haw. It is al- leged that Mr Salton mingled with the public while his children had scarlet fever." The. lecture delivered on Wednesday evening in St. Paul's S. S. room, by Rev T. W. Westgate, Was highly ap• preciated by the large congregation present. Mr Westgate goes to outh America shortly, sent by the W.A.M. A. of Huron Diocese. At the congregational meeting held in the Seaforth Presbyterian church, on Monday evening, Mr Dickie, of Knox college, Toronto, was selected as the student to assist Rev, Dr. McDon- ald for the summer months. Mr Dick- ie preached in Seaforth a little over a year ago and hie discourses were ver acceptable to the congregation. W. N Manning, Superintendent of Rattenbury Street Sabbath ,School, tendered his resignation, as his time is so much taken up just now that he cannot- give t he attention to this posi- tion which is neceeserv, but the other officers and teacher?, showed their con- fidence in him by declining to accept his resignation. - Rev. R. A. Burton, Varna, supplied for 13? �?- ieousens, Auburn, on -Sunday last. Mr Burton's. work was supplied by Messrs Wiley and Step- henson, members of his own congre- gation. Both are 'men of influence as web as of weight-nearlyr500 lbs -and we are glad to know they each have abilities as speakers of no mean order. I. 0. G. T. ENTERTAINMENT. -Though the weather proved!to be anything but pleasant on Friday evening last, yet a large number fpund their way to the I. 0. G. T. entertainment. The hall was filled, every chair being occupied. Oweing-to.the-tmavoidable absence of Mr Geo: Swallow, Mr C.M. Bezzo acted as chairman, and did so in arvery effi- cient manner. Shortly after 8 o'clock the evening's entertainment commenc- ed by alloining heartily in singing "Onward Christian Soldiers." After the chairman's address Mr Foster, the well-known singer, gave a well render- ed solo "Just for To -day." The recita- tion, "Farmer John," by Miss Wash- ington was, as usual, well given, and thcroughly appreciated. Miss Winnie Goodwin sang very sweetly "Trudy's Lover." The reading by Mr Houston, M. A., was listened to with pleasure, it being very instructive. The next on the program wasomething out of the ordinary, and agreat treat to all pres- ent. Misses Gil and Goodwin (pupils of Mise Fisher, teacher of Elocution and Physical Culture) appeared on the stage in Grecian costumes, and went through a selection of physical culture movements, while Miss Carol New- combe played a very pretty accompani- ment. The lights at the back part of the hall were tui sed off, leaving the stage a blaze oflight, which added to the beauty of the scene, We believe that it is MissEGill's intention to leave ebortlpfor Chicago, where she will at- tend Oollege;tt9-ahe is desirous of fitting herself for a teacher of Elocution and Physical Culture, Miss. Birdie Hillier, (also a pupil of Mies Fisher) recited in excellent style"The Song of the Mark- et Place." As Miss Hillier is not a stranger to Clinton audiences she there fore needs no further comment. A dialogue "Bridget's Investment" was an important feature of the evening; Misses Ida Tebbutt and Hattie Dodd, and Messrs Downs and Smith deserve credit for the way in which they acted their parts. Rev. B. Clement gave an excellent temperance address encour- aging the GoddTemplars in their noble work, and throwing out many good suggestions. The guitar solo by Mas- ter Earle Seale was heartily encored;he did remarkably well for one so young. Mr G. F. Oakes; the widely known musician, gave a solo to the enjoyment of his audience and,as usual, was heart- ily encored. A very pretty duet was given by Miss Coultee and Mr Smith. Miss Goodwin, already well and favor- ably known to Clinton andienees, recite ed very efilclently"The OrphaiI's Pray- er." Then followed two tableaux "Temptation" and "Pardon" during which time Mrs b`:Watts played very Softly a pretty viol n accompaniment, A vote of thanks as tendered to all din the rtl ram so kindly assts . wire wp g „ " e Queen." OW Which (Tod Save.th ee at 'wits sung. The Template de - Ottawa society has been disturbed by a thief who robbed ladies' pocket. books while they were attending soci- al gatherings, the amounts in some entree being considerable. It tures •.int that the guilty party hi very high up in society at the capital. tJpoaa con - harden the promise was given that no gioceedipgs would be instituted. The uilty party holds a Motet infiuentit�'. c itidn in the oi'il service, and, living b hie mean stole miner; in'tit • be nd �, Y 0 y s°ori `ms afloa, lie b d der t e himself k keep v , tie ot be allowed to hold hit ai it gar ee Rion .twenty-four hour lean et, f r NOTES. -Mr Geo. Huller, who has been on the sick list for sometime, is improving. Rev. G. W. Andrews took a trip last week to Belleville, Napanee, Madock and other places, and as 9ne would suppose enjoyed himself im- mensely. The lumber arrived at the church, on Tuesday, for the erection of a much needed walk from the front gate to the door, which, when com- pleted, will add not a little to the ap- pearance of the church and convenience of those attending. Spring work was pretty well commenced, but the frost on Tuesday and Wednesday nights has stopped it for a time. John Ford has purchased a handsome chestnut driver from Mr B. Mason, of Saltford. Mrs W. Jenkins, who has been unwell for a few days, is, we are glad to say, re- covering. Miss Tebbutt is again back to our village, after a visit of some mouths at home. Mrs Wm. Pickard has been in Wingham attending the wedding of her friend, Miss Green. A. McFarlane has been in town since Monday; Albert took a course at Strathroy Dairy School this winter, and will put his knowledge into prac- tise very soon, as we understand the Brucefleld cheese factory has put in a butter plant, which he wilt run until July, wnen he will make cheese. Rev. Jos. Edge preached two excellent ser- mons here on Sunday; Rev. G.W. An- drewil preached in Seaforth. Judging from the number of harrows piled around the blacksmith shop one would think all the sets in the county were being sharpened this spring. "Let dogs delight to bark and bite And Sharon boys to holler, The little gray mare turns with fright Toe's lost his elarling dollar " AaOMs. A Dungannon subscriber writes as follows: -The congregations of the Nile Methodist circuit are greatly blest by having the work of the circuit carried forward this last six months by J. E. J. Millyard, a young man of rare talent and ability. His discoursee are brimful of thought and inspiration, who also explains the gospel texts by the most beautifying illustrations of themselves without manuscript or notes. We look forward in the near future to see him ae one of the bright- est stars of Methodism. Monday was "social evening" at the League of Rattenbury St. church, and a pleasant time was si.ent. The pas- tor, Mr Millyard, occupied the chair, and a large number were present. The program was as follows:- Solo, Miss Clara Scott; Recitati6n, Miss Jennie Shannon;Soto,Miss Ida Harland;Read- ing, Miss Louie Whit e;Quartette, Misses Scott and ;Boles, Messrs Manning and Davis; Recitation, Miss Jennie Shan- non; Solo, Mr Russell Manning. The conundrums were distributed- gentle- men having questions, and ladies the answers. A very sociable evening was spent, the conundrums causing some amusement. 'Refreshments were also served. A review of the work done by the Rattenbury St. Junior League in their Bible study was taken up in the form of a contest, the boys against the girls, and any one failing, another on their side was allowed to answer. If they failed, the question was passed to the other side and counted against them. Out of 62 questions, five were missed on each side. Wheu it is re- membered that the questions were such as, the books of the Bible, their numbers, names, authors, the impor- tant people in the different thousand year periods, the maps, its land and water divisions, provinces, mountains, towns and cities,and some Bible event that made each famous, we think the Juniors, some of them especially, have taken advantage of the excellent drill- ing given them by Miss Hattie Dodds. Send your children to the Junior so- cieties and come yourself occasionally and see that they are quiet and order- ly while there and on their way home. Mr Bezzo will give an address to the children on temperance this even- ing, friday. delve ebngratulatt feethebireellent 'wwawt.at►' rttli @ p�y�'��1t glRt� of etlbh c",a t eti tee nme ntri :.Kn_�,...a�c arae ..'taw ararir r. �...o *WAS prepatO, _ FA1tM R'S fNSTITUTE.-Though the institute was rather late in the season, owing to the postponement, and most of the farmers were busy at spring work, there was a fair attendance in the afternoon. The subjects were Corn growing, Making and filling the silo, and Care and management 'of the flock. Major Sheppard, of Queen- ston, who bus forty years' experience in growing corn, gave some very use- ful hints in the preparation of the soil and management of the crop up to time of cutting. He always plants in hills, but never hills up; his object is to let sun at the stalks as much as pos- sible, in order to make the best of en- silage; he cultivates early and often of a uniform depth; about two inches; early maturity is of more importance than a few tons of folder to the acre. Mr Gould, of Uxbridge, a practical dairy man, gave his experience in con- structing a silo and having it filled; he had a minute tub silo with him, from which he explained his wanner of two lank •n •the walls are inch building;P or scantling, undressed, unbevelled, the length of the height of silorequired, with hoops to tighten, and when com- plete resembles a big cistern; he cuts his doors when he empties the flrst time; cuts on bevel to open within, no hinges; rather have a roof, though not necessary; two small silos more con- venient than one large one, though more expensive. He had chart show- ing amount of water, dry matter, etc. at the different stages of growth, proving that corn in the glazed state contained the greatest per cent of feeding value. If cern frosted and dry before putting in silo he added enough water to give it the proper moisture, tramped in well. He had the best of ensilage and fed his cows on it the year round. Mr Jas. Snell gave some very useful information re- garding the care of sheep in the spring of the year, which, coming from a man with the experience of Mr Snell, car- ried weight with it. Tne discussions on the several subjects were lively and brought out many points of interest. The evening session was very inter- esting, the unfavorable weather pre- vented the crowd that otherwise would have been there. The meeting open- ed with a stirring speech by the Presi- dent, Mr Bailey, on Farming as an Oc- cupation, after which Mr Gould spoke on How to make the Dairy Business pay. His work was full of information, but we have not room to report the points of interest. Mr Sheppardithen spoke on the planting and care of an orchard, which was also very instruc- tive: One could not listen to the men without feeling they were alive to their business and men who knew what they were talking about. will go into farming. Jack Bain has gone to Whitefish Point, Lake Super- ior, where he will fish this season. Miss Tena Walton has returned from a visit to friends at London and other points. Rev S. Bond, president of the Lon- don Conference, occupied the pulpit of North St. Methodist Church last Sab- bath, bath, wh ale Rev Joseph Edgepreached at Holmesville, takig theork of Rev J. W. Andrews, who.supplied for Mr Bond. A special collection will be taken up in Knox Church next Sab- bath on behalf of the missions in the Klondike. Rev Jos. Edge bas been ill the past few days, but expects to be able to take his work on Sunday. The annual sermon to the sailors will be preached in North St. Methodist Church on Sunday. Gaols for the West. . The Toronto Telegram says: -•-The de- mand for thoroughbred Shorthorns from the Northwest continues. Inspector F. W. Hodeon received word that there had been colleoted another carload and a half for shipment to the far west. Some of the cattle will go almost to the coast. On all sides big money is offered for the well- bred stook. Shorthorns are wanted more than the other breeds, The oar load col- lected ready for shipment in a few days are all shorthorns except three, one being a Hereford and the other two Galloway,. All the etook is young. The second oar now being made up is of mixed stook, all highly bred. NHWB NOTES Mr. Whitney, Opposition leader, has lost 25 pounds in weight since the Ontario contest began. J. M. Scribner was shot and killed by William Pear, near Brockville, in mistake for a burglar. Mr Lawrence Vankonghnet,formerly Dep- uty Superintendent -General of Indian Al - faire, died in England. John Glaasford, a prisoner at the Lon- don jail, was shot and seriously wounded by a turnkey while trying to escape. The body of the late Mr. Cole, postmas- ter of Big Island, was found near Deseron- to. He ldst his life while duck shooting last fall. R. F. Barbour, an old and respected citizen of St. Marys, enioided Monday afternoon, by shooting himself in his own cellar. Canadian manufacturers are this year shipping large quantities of agricultural implements to Germany. Our manufac- tures are much sought after once they are known. Dr. Stewart, of Palmerston, who has oharge of the Ontario Government's vaccine - producing establishment, is suffering from blood poisoning. His condition is very ser- ious. The most severe snow storm of the seas- on is prevailing in Montana. The snow is drifting badly and all the trains are delayed and some will have to be abandoned entire- ly. The storm is even more severe in the mountains. Confirmation has been received of the re - Torte regarding Walter Marrott, who left New Westminster for the Klondyke, but never got beyond the White Pass. Marrott encountered severe snow storms and bliz- zards, and was severely frost-bitten. His fingers, nose end 'ears will have to be am- putated. The Minister of Customs on Saturday night received a telegram asking him to authorize the passing in of several car loads of nursery stook that had arrived at the border just after the signing of the act ex - eluding American nursery stook from Can- ada because cf the San Jose Beale. As the act is in force the stook could not be ad- mitted. SNow BLOCKADES. -They were speak- ing of railroad matters at the station the other day, when Harry Street, Sup- erintendent, remarked, that "This was an exceptionally early season; jie re- membered web going out with snow- plow and three engines on the 7th of April, and the plow got stuck in the Holmesville cutting; he had frequently to go out with a snow -plow in the lat- ter part of March;in fact, the snow was so bad one year about the 1st of April, that it took a train four days to go from Stratford to Goderich." THE NEW DOHIERTY FACTORY. - A little delay has taken place owing to difficulties that arise over the constr uc- tion of the proposed switch, but these have all been amicably adjusted, Mr Baker, G.T.R. engineer being here on Wednesday. The siding will likely be constructed from the present Doherty `storehouse, at the station, diagonally across Victoria and Irwin streets,,into the property that has been secured for the new premises, which .will be loca- ted south of Steep's pond. Tho work of getting Material on hand 'for the newbu lin e oomw,enced yesterday, �1r - recti bea n d .rhe ao"rk of e n will o ossib e seeded With ad Silexgeticallq ail p l , the Mayor to turn the flratsoa la a few Goderich. BRIEFS. -Thos. Harris has patented a ladder he is manufacturing. Messrs Buchanan & Rhynas have secured the contract for the new Methodist church at Londesboro. Geo, Emmerson is at Toronto purchasing a new outfit. THE EXETER CASE. -Henry Heath er and 'Nelson Peterson, the Exeter burglars, came before Judge Masson on Saturday for sentence, when the former received 23 months at the Cen- tral, while the latterof off with 3 months in the county jail. FISTING. -The tugs Sea King, and Evelyn, were out on Friday, Saturday and Monday setting nets. They made their first lift yesterday. These two and the Sibold will flsh off here this season. The fishing fleet will leave early next month for their stations on the Georgian .Bay. THE BREAKWATER, --It is currently reported around town that Madigan has either thrown up the job, or that the Government has taken it from him. Ho has not ° paid his risen for some months, r re and would purchase i tk `very little timber. .Axe th6 w lr n w Kande, it le Dearlyy one.quarter delle, though obit of the', heavy work still. ow For Good imes e fleet half CHANGING il CHAN c+ SEASONS.-T of the present month has been so de- lightfully fine and epring-like, that we have nearly forgotten that we have emerged from the blustering winds and stinging sleet of the last winter month of the season. True, snow still lies in some fence -corners and shady nooks - reminding us that the Frost King still hovers around; but the days are rapidly growing longer, and the sun still climbing higher toward the zenith, increasing in warmth and brightness. The robin has already put in an appearance, and ere long, with the blue -bird, will be making melody in our budding shade -trees, while cro- cus,onquil, snow -drop and violet, cheerful spring harbingers, will bloom in our gardens, making tired hearts glad by their welcome presence, soon to be followea by all nature awakening from its wintry slumber to put on her beautiful summer adornments. Spring commenced last Monday. JACOB TAYLOR Everybody in Clinton feels jubilant over the result of Monday's vote as they know that the Doherty Organ Factory in Clinton means brisk business. Just as this factory is the pride, delight and shining star of Clinton, s0 Clinton, - Ont. General District Agent for the Confederation Life Insurance Co For Stratford and Goderioh, inclusive. All in- formation relating to insurance gladly given. Money to loan at reasonable rates. TICKET AGENCY $25 to British Columbia Lowest ratee ever quoted. For fall information in referenoe to travel .apply to W. JACKSON, C. P. R. Agt Spring Term begins Apl. 4. Our Wall Paper Stock Is the brightest and most attractive . that money can buy. See our sam- pies and get our prices before you buy. All paper trimmed free. John 1'. Thompson, a farmer living two miles from Perth, while returning from market with a load of floor, was struck by the express train while orossing the traok ani instantly killed, the horses running away, and the wagon and a part of the load being on the train when it arrived at the station. Mr- ThomFson was a highly 're- spectable man and leaves a wife and large family The Canadian Gazette tells of a band of Englishmen, bound for the K.londyke, who, to make sure of fodder for their horses, bought several tons of hay before leaving England, and sent it on to Edmonton, in the Canadian Northweet,at a cost in freight of £14. Of course when they reached Ed- monton, being as it is in the heart of one of the most fertile regions in all Canada, they found they could get better hay there at one-tenth the cost. Thursday night, as Dr. Jessop, the new- ly-eleoted M.L.A. for Lincoln, was driving rapidly along Welland avenne, St. Catha- rines, having been attending to his pro- fessional duties, his horse became fright- ened at some obit iren playing ball on the road, and be was thrown out of his rig, striking on his'shoulder. He was picked up unconscious, and bleeding profusely. His collarbone was broken, and his back was badly injured. His head also has some bad outs. The dootor has since regained consoiousness, and is resting as easy as can be expected. Two children belonging to the best fami- lies in Toledo ran away from home, came to Windsor ane were married in spite of all the laws of Ontario. The bridegroom WWI George Herskovitz, aged 17, and the bride, Clara Raymond, had reached the mature age ref 14. They thonght it was a capital joke, but E. P. Raymond, father of the bride, has taken his daughter home and threatens to take steps to have the marriage annulled. It is only a few weeks since the Ontario Government discovered by accident that two little girls, one from Detroit and the other from South Essex bad been married at Windsor -to old men Rev. George R. Sanderson, D. D., one of the oldest and most prominent ministers of the Methodist Church in Canada, died at his residence, London, Sunday night!in the eighty-second year of hie ago. The deceas- ed clergyman paid a visit to Toronto last week, and though feeble with age, appeared to be in the enjoyment of fairly good health. On Thursday and Friday he was able to be around town. On Saturday, however, not feeling well, he remained in the house, and Sunday his illness took a grave tern, and he lingered till 11.40 p. m. Some years ago Dr. Sanderson retired from active min- isterial work, and has ever since resided in London, where, as in every quarter of the Dominion, he wits web known and highly esteemed as an eloquent preacher and Christian man. Mr. McInnis has introduced a bill to plane a poll tax of five hundred dollars a head on every Japanese immigrant coming into the oolrntry. It is an interesting game tion even if the parliament of Canada pass- ed the bill whether the British Government would not veto it. It is likely that the House of Commons will throw it out, but assuming that it was {sassed it might call Canada's attention to the fact that although Canadian logislatioii has not for many years been vetoed at Downing street, sover- eign power etiliremaine with the Imperial Government. 11 is moat inopportune to in. trainee each a bill in a British legislature ata time when Japt n 1st popularly supposed the eat ally 'of lin lana in the East tdug.gr. y it to g hive carlsed ]ia when the new a rs d w en sit Iie be known generally that MOO hits mould and its new citilieetien ou beet ttl Of Groot Bili Mn, STRATFORD, ONT Recognized throughout Canada as the leading Commercial School in Ontario. Enter Now. Write for special circulars W. J. Elliott, Principal ----MI-1333TWO .A._ Listen Don't you buy until you see our Spring Hats and Caps. We have the Goods you require and the prices Will please you. We do our customers justice and give them up -to date Goods. We lead in styles. See them. We lead in qualities. Try them. We lead in prices. Get them. We lead in hats. Get one. American and English HATS and CAPS. A good Fedora Hat, the latest style.... $1 A. J. MORRISII, Clinton. ` `elle Can Stiit 11- You. Suiting is our business, and we can give you a Suit that will suit you at a suitable - price. COME AND SEE ES. - A. J. HOLLOWAY, Clinton.. • nnouncement 1 To the Ladies A New Firm Solicits your patronage. MISSES MACDONALD & SMITH, so long at the head of the Millinery department of the late firm, of Beesley & Co., are prepared to commence business in the store in the Beaver Block, recently occupied as a Millinery show room, by that firm. Our stock is new and "fresh, every article of it, and in style the very latest. We are busy trimming Hats and making preparations for our MILLINERY OPENING, which will be held on Wednesday, and Saturday, Pipl. 6 And which you are cordially invited to attend. Our business will be conducted on a strictly cash baisis. 3 i ,. 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