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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1898-04-22, Page 4Aril 22, 1898. GRAND TRUNK SYS EM And connegtions oiler Special Features Manitoba, -The Canadian Northwest British Columbia, Pacific Coast Points KOOTENAY. KLONDIKE YUKON GOLD FiELDS, And an points in the Western and North- western States. Full information from G. T: R. Agents or 'Write M. C. DICKSON, D.P.A., Toronto. F. R. HODGENS, AGENT, CLINTON. enr AtIvertilieulento Tie a string -Allen & Wilson Page 1 Seising out-Plumstoel & Gibbings 5 Our plan -McKinnon & Co .. 5 Reliable drug store -J H Combe 5 Clothing -W L Ouimette 5 Blouse sets -3 B Rumball 5 Work an ad -A J Grigg 6 Brom What -Gilroy & Wiseman 5 .24th of May -J P Doherty 5 Stray Heiler -S Switzer 6 Shopping bag-Plumsteel & Gibbings 5 Card of thanks -Mrs Gardner ° 5 Choice lot for sale -G Pinkett 5 Ladies' bicycle for sale -New Era 5 _House to rent -Jas Scott 5 Effects for sale -Mrs E T Holmes 8 Rlegant and exclusive-Hodgens Bros8 What is home -W D Fair Co 8 Mine Merchant Tailor9-Jackson Bros8 linton tiny tha FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1898 The Senate • A friendly controversy is going on between the Toronto Globe and Lon- don Advertiser as to the usefulness of the Senate; the Globe advocates its abolition, while the Advertiser favors its retention under some improved form. We think that the Globe has the best of the argument. So far as we oan see the Senate is a useless and unnecessary institution. It has no power to legislate, but has power to check legislation. A government might have the country strongly at its back; its proposed legislation might be in the intetests of the people; every - 'thing it did might meet with public approval, yet the Senate could, if so disposed, prevent the passage of any and every. measure. It is the elected members of a house who are respon- sible to the country for their actions. If they d'o wrong they cannot long es- cape condemnation at the polls, and amid the keenness of political life eith- er one side or the other is not likely to go very far from the line of public duty for fear of the result. We have not: the; slightest use on earth for the Senate. We would not have it even if all its members were of .our own political views. This country could get along very well without it, and there is no likelihold that legisla- tion is one atom better by having it. We know that the B. N. A. act will `Lave to be amended to abolish it but we would try to get that act amended. The Liberals, as a party, have bitter- - `' 3y opposed the existencre of the Senate. They would not only be perfectly safe to continue that opposition, but they idould be consistent as well. Sooner ,or later a point will be reached where the Senate will imperil legislation that es in the public interest, and it would be just as well to keep up the agitation or, its abolition, for abolished it cer- tainly muet be. The Plebiscite. The Government has virtually decid- ed that the only question to be submit- • ted to the people in connection with she plebiscite vote to take the pfollow- ing form: -"Are you in favor of the to- tal prohibition ofithe liquor traffic P" There should be no difficulty in answer- ing so simple a question. We think the Government is to be commended for its decision not to add anything thereto. People who are in favor of prohibition know perfectly well that its adoption means a readjustment of taxation; that the revenue lost by pro- hibition will have to be made up in some other way, and a vote in favor of prohibition, implies their willingness to hear their share of the financial re- sponsibility. Temperance advocates have long looked for this opportunity,and it rests entirely with themselves to give ex- pression to their views sounmistakeab- Iy that the Government need have no hesitation in its future action. Mr Laurier has etated that the Govern - anent are a unit on the question, and will stand by the vote of the people. We belibve the country is further ad- vanced in temperance sentiment than Over before; the agitations and legisla- "tion of the past have been educational factors of value only as people have profited by thepa, and every legitimate effort should be made to still develop a pentiment and character in form of prohibition that will be irresistible. Prohibition,it should not be forgotten, is not an accomplished fact even after the passing of a law in its favor, but it 'ie a Tong step in the direction of remov- ing may existing evils, and if individ- tual character is behind the law, its en• **cement will be comparatively easy. Tho pleb;soite bill provides for the vote to be taken at a date to be fixed by prosla. 3nation of the governor in oonnoil. It else. voted that ddring the passage of the bill thronngh theforise an understanding will be ,arrived et as to the best twine of the year for'tte taking of the vote. The disposition Will bb to defer the vote till after the her. will, work is debar at all ovonte. Jeex'u �,� h ba ed Id « z� i w j Xis Of anon Tyawfr- a 16 It et home fa, lir a .' log 4 q..,o�i u SiSnddyabou og M d hAl bobr.lbeen, .Sean niece. It is said that Cuba raises the finest tobacco in the world. War or no war, this is all likely to "go up in -smoke." The Conservatives of West Huron have decided to enter a protest and scrutiny against the election of Mr Garrow, and will claim the Beat for Mr Beck. In alt probability a counter protest will be entered, and should the election be voided, the Liberals are just as sure of winning the seat as the Conservatives claim to be. Mr Whitney is authority for the statement that he does not intend to be a party to any election "caw -offs," expressing the belief that "the Liberals spent more money in some constitu- encies the Conser tives thanv& spent in the whole Province." This is rather sweeping, and the probabilities are that Mr Whitney will either modify the statement or repudiate it altoeeth- er, as he did certain of his alleged ante - election statements. The London Times is much aroused at the idea of the Canadian Manufac- turers' Association that Great Britain might be persuaded to put preferential duties on goods from outside the Em- pire. It says what the NEw ERA has repeatedly said in the following :- "If the Manufacturers' Association anticip- ates that the Government of Canada will be able to induce England to adopt a policy of protection against other countries, it is very much mistaken." The London News does not think the attacks on the 'Government for reduc- ing the rate on Poet -office savings bank deposits is very edifying. It declares that "this talk about the poor man's savings is clap -trap and can appeal only to the ignorant. The idea of the postai savings bank is not to provide aprofit- able investment, but toprovideabsolute security, based on the credit of the country. A man is at liberty to invest or spend his money as he pleases - to throw it in the river if he feels so - minded. If any man can find a more profitable use for his money, be will not putit in the post -office. 'It is a well-known financial axiom that high interest paid means bad security. Let the business of the postal savings bank be conducted on business principles and let us drop cheap demagoguery. Church Chimes. The Oddfellows 'will attend Ontario St. church in a body on Sunday morn- ing next. The Misses Hall,the lady evangelists, began evangelistic services in the First Methodist church, London, on Sunday. Rev. R. Millyard, of Rattenbary St. church, and Rev. J. Edge,of North St., Goderich, will exchange pulpits next Su nday. Rev. E. Olivant, of Benmiller, bas been invited hack for his fourth year; this is the second time he has thus been honored. Rev. Mr Pocock and Mr Hoover will attend the annual convention of the Baptist church of Ontario. to be held at Hamilton about the middle of May. We understand that the masons and carpenters employed on the Doherty Factory purpose attending Willis church in a body next Sunday morn- ing. The annual meeting for Goderich district of .the Methodist church,, will be held in the Methodist church,Ilyth, on:Wednesday, May 18, at 9 a.m. The ministerial session will begin on Tues- day, May 17, at 11 a.m, At the last meeting of the Trustee Board of Ontario St. church, a highly complimentary resolution was passed, expressing appreciation of the valuable services.ot the choir, which has now reached a state of very great efficiency and merit. The weather was decidedly against the super and entertainment given by the ladies of Ontario St. church on Tuesday evening, nevertheless a good. ly number partook of the excellent re- past provided in the basement of the church,and a fair audience gathered to enjoy the program rendered up -stairs. Rev. B. Clement occupied the chair, the program embracing a quartette by Mrs Gibbings, Miss' Couch, Messrs Harland and Ross; trio, Messrs Spal- ding, W. Holloway and Harland; duet, Mrs Hoover and Miss Goodwin; solos, Gibbings, Mr Spalding; organ solo, Miss Boles; reading, Mrs R. Irwin; trio, mandolin, W. Holloway; ' bango, M. Dowzer; guitar, B. Kerr; reading, Mrs R. Irwin. Miss Gibbings played the accompaniments. The proceeds were about $25. The London Conference examinations began at the Askin street Methodist church, London, on Tuesday, and con- clude on Thursday. The candidates are examined on some thirty subjects. The probationers and candidates exam• ined are the following: -Probationers - Third year -W. J. Ashton, Morpeth;J. Coulter, Elim ville; A. W.Dever, Bervie; W. A. Findlay, Clinton; A. C. Jones, Tupperville; A. E. Lloyd, London; H.S. Millyard, Nile; I. Mcgelvie, Hensen; T. E. Sawyer, London; T.A.Steadman, Shedden; J. F. Sutcliffe, Dorchester. Second year -H. A. Graham, Thorn - dale; W. J. Mortimore, Ferguson; A. Rapson, Camlache; W. A. Smith, S. T. L., Lambeth. First year- E. F. Arm- strong, Godericb; O. R.Oarscallen, Met - 'in; A. C. Farrell, Carlingford; D. W. Harvey, Pelee Island; J. F. Knight, Rutherford; 0. W. Morrow, Strathroy; J. C. Reid, Malahide; J. L. Stewart, Ethel; D. H. Trimble, Geste; A. E. M. Thompson, Bayfield, Candidates -Wil-= frid Oohoon, Birr; Wm. Haggith, Oeh- tralia; Robt. Hicks, Elimville; W. G. Mahon, Rodney; Ralph Steele, Lyons. A -eery good audience gathered at Willis church on Monday evening to enjoy the program of the Local Un- ion. Miss Wilson occupied the chair. The fleet address given was by H. E. Fair, of Londesboro, on "What con- stitutes a well -kept Sabbath;" after showing the scriptural origin of the day, and Biblical requirements, he enumerated at length eertain things fol which„ the Sabbath was intended, and also drew attention to various things commonly recognized which were detrimental to a well -kept Sab- bathday. The next address was on "Tenth Tenth Leggion, and was give by A;. T, Cooper, e ing a reproduction of the address of AaosRWells of Bos t,Oi;'it was ltltte"trt,Eed by iiguf t3tt ttiow' - • • { THE CLINTON NEW ERA ing the expenditure in the United States for various purposes, such as liquor, tobacco, bread, oto., etc,, these being made of card in the form of a bottle of liquor, pipe for tobacco, and so on; then was shown the Lord's tenth with all that was dependent on it; the address was an exceedingly in- structive object lesson, and Mr Cooper was at his best in its delivery. The third address was by Ms W.C. Lands- boro, of Tuokersmitb, on "Systematic giving," and after laying down certain basic principles, she proceeded to show the individual benefits of this method of gospel support. Although the au- dierce was given an opportunity of discussing each address, no advantage was taken of it, and the services closed with the benediction. Rev. W. Baer, of British Columbia Conference, will preach in Ontario St. church on Sunday evening. We believe that Miss Maud Good- win has resumed her position in the Baptist church as organist. The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held at that home of Mrs 'Hoover, on Thursday, 19.pril 28, at 3 p. m. John Dyke, of Hamilton, died on Sunday, aged 80 years. He was the father of Rev. J. H. Dyke, of Bright, formerly of Belgrave. On Monday morning a stranger might have thought that a Methodist conference was in session at the NEW ERA office, for the ministers of that denomination present were Messrs Rigsby, Blyth; Andrews, Holmesville; Andrews, Londesboro; Irvine, St. Tho- mas: Clement, Clinton, and Olivant, Benmiller; it was simply an accidental meeting. Last Sunday morning a large num- ber of the mechanics who are tempor- arily residents of Clinton, engaged in the erection of the Doherty Organ factory, march in a body to the On- tario St. Methodist' church. Thepas- tor, Rev. B. Clement, gave them a hearty welcome to the service, and showed his appreciation of their pres- ence by preaching an appropriate ser- mon on "Charaetier Building." Whilst the subject matter of the discourse was of interest to the congregation gener- ally, it was, on account of the line of illustration employed, of special inter- est to the workmenresent. The speaker pointed out „the striking an- alogy existing between the erection of a building and the formation of char- acter. He began with the importance of the "plan," by which the builder was guided in all his work; drawing from this the lesson of having con- stantly before the mind the divine plan and design in human existence, and the certain failure to all attempts to live an aimless life. The Divine Architect has drawn 1he only plan according to which a' right character can be builded. After the consideration of t he "plan" of the building, came the question of "specifications," having special refer- ence to workmanship, and the variety and quality of materials employed in the construction of the huilding. First of all in importance is the foundation; however wisely chosen the materials, or skilled the workmanship of the sup- erstructure, it will not abide if built upon sand. Thus in the building of character. Experiences await es all by which our foundations will be test- ed, and it will find that the only char- acter standing the test will be founded upon the rock, Jesus Christ. The speaker then pointed out the wonder- ful appropriating power of human life; and the variety and quality of the ma- terials entering into the structure of character, or in other words, what makes a man. Special reference was made to the moral influence exerted and impressions made upon our lives by our thoughts, language, actions, leading, business and - associations. The sermon closed with an appeal to all to build up themselves by faith. prayer, love and hope upon •the only sure foundation as presented in the text, the 20th and 21st verses of the epistle of Jude. The above is but a brief outline of the discourse, listened to with interest, and we trust not without profit, by a large congrega- tion. The men to whore it was special- ly addressed have shown themselves to be good respectable citizens, obser- vers of law and order, who tolerate no bad habits and aim to be worthy of r espect. Letter Prom Dakota. The following letter from Jas. Watters, late of Tuokeromith, will be of interest to his many friends in this vicinity. Hurricane Lake, April 9 DEAR FRIENDS.—We arrived here safe and sound after a very pleasant journey. We left Clinton at 7.45, and reached the end of our journey on Friday morning at 3.80, making the trip in less than two days. We made good oonneotions, oar only stop being 1i hours at London. The weather has been a little disagreeable most of the time einoe we came. I have got a small house partly up; here they build:houses a little different to Ontario. We have had four or five pretty cold days, and yesterday morning there was some snow, but to -day is very spring-like, and the dust is flying. I think this is the country for farming; grain can be grown here with far less labor than in Ontario. The work for the next three or four weeks will be seeding. There is not mach carpenter work to be had here a1 present, as so many of the new settlers are trying to live in shanties. There have been about 5000 claims Sled at the land office at Devil's Lake; one morning 61 were filed, so you can imagine how quickly the oonfitry is being settled. Yours truly, JAS. WATTERS. Trade Relations With the United States. Monetary Times. Su long as Canadians were content to open their markets to the manufac- tured products of the United States, on the terms granted to other nations, and at the same time submit to duties on barley, eggs,lumber and coal, levied directly against this country, there was little to encourage a movement, in the United States for reciprocity. But when once the policy of giving a preference to the imports of those countries that allowed a free importa- tion of Canadian staple products had been established here, the reasons for reciprocity' became apparent. Al- though all parties in Canada are desir- ous of continuing the eloper trade con- nection, which has roc ntly been form- ed with the mother, ount y, there is no reason whyy ca eft!, consideration should not be aid to any term of i- �nroci - hie ty which h the United States may �t ,eooffer, but it should be under - .stood that they.. must make all the ads w'necti Wingham, SHOOTING COSTSsT. -- A shooting contest took place in Belgrave on Good Friday between W. H. Hele, of Wing - ham, and G. H. David, of Belgrave. Distance, 100 yards, 20 shots each. G. H. David won by 207 points to 193' by W. H. Hele. PoIVLAR.-A.H-Musgrove, principal of the Wingham public school, return- ed on Friday from Toronto, where he had been in attendance at the meeting of the Educational Association. We are pleased to notice that our towns- man's ability was recognized by elect- ing him.President of the Public School section of the Association. FIRE. -At noon on Friday the alarm of fire summoned a large number of our townsmen to the northern end of Fran- ces street. It was discovered that a frame house belon ng to .Mr Cargill and owned by W . Williamson was on fire. It was thiteen minutes before water could beof to la on the fire, which was located between the ceiling and roof, The house was saved, with the roof somewhat wrecked. Mr Wil- liamson's goods will be damaged by water and hasty removal. This is the second time he has suffered from fire in Wineham. NoTEs.-Wm. Dane, of Gerrie, was in town on Sunday. J.Snell,of Gore ie, spent Sunday in town. Miss Maggie Mclvor,of Kincardine, has been spend- ing a few days with friends in town. - Ira and Miss T. Gerry, Brussels, visited Geo. Russell's this week. J. Burgess, Clinton, spent Sunday in town. Mrs Ainley, Brussels, is the guest of Mrs Roderus this week. Misses Wilkinson and Maggie Tibbs were visiting friends in town this week. David Gilchrist and A. Alderson wheeled to Teeswater on Sunday last. Jos. Parker returned on Sunday from a visit to his relatives in Sunshine. Miss Lily Dey returned on Saturday from a visit to Guelph. - A. E. Bradwin, of the Blyth Standard, spent Sabt ath last with his parents here;Mrs Bradwin has returned after a week's visit with Wingham friends. - Miss Kate Fisher, of Paisley,is visiting relatives in town. Erucefleld SPRING SHOW. -Owing to the very wet weather our spring show was poor- lytten day been ne attended. gad the t y fi , no doubt this fair would have been the best for years, for stock is worth more money, and farmers had done their seeding. A few fine horses arrived here on Tuesday night, hut we were unable to . get the list of names and winners in the several classes. A num- ber of the judges remained at home, being of the opinion there would be no fair. NOTES. -Miss Buttery, of Ethel, was last week visiting with Mr and Mrs G. Baird, sr., of Stanley. Miss Anna Burdge is again quite ill; we all hope she may change soon for the better. MasterJohn Grainger, who was badly hurt, is, we -aro pleased to note, im- proving quickly. Miss Winnie O'Neil and Miss Foster, of Clinton, were last week the guests of Miss9Lottie McGre- gor, of this town. Mr Robt. Baird left here on Saturday to resume his duties again at Ethel. Miss B. Mc&regor left here lately on a trip to Detroit. Wm. Graham, of Stanley, left here lately with a carload of live stock for the British market. The lime light views shown by the native Armenian, last Easter Monday, were much appreciated. We think it is high time the author- ities enforced the license law, the ef- fects of that cursed whiskey showed itself plainly on Sunday and late Wed- nesday night; there is plenty of room for our Y. P. S. C. E. and Christian people to do active work at home, it is more needed at present than so much foreign work. Miss Jennie Jamieson is still under'medieal care at Dr. Arm- strong's; we hope the means used will fully restore her to wanted vigor and health. Dr. McIntosh, our popular Veterinary, is kept going night and day,his services being in much demand. Miss Lottie McGregor gave a select party to her near friends last Thursday evening; the young people -enjoyed themselves immensely. Mr and Mrs Van Diehl are at Blake attending the funeral of Mrs Diehl's sister-in-law; she had been a sufferer from cancer for many years. Kippen NOTES. -Miss Bertha Ivison, of Sea - forth, visited the parental home on Sunday last, as did also R. Crawford, of 'orrie. Service was cut short on Sunday last as many wished to attend the funeral of Mr Joseph Hood,of Hen- sall. Mrs M. Watson, who has been ill for some time past, has gone to Seaforth for her health. Mr John Me - Nevin is also recovering. Mr B. Mon- teith, of 13rucelield, entertained a number of Fippen friends on Monday last. Two of our young men wheeled to St. Joseph on Sunday and report work still going ahead. Quite a num- ber attended the Brucefleld show on Wednesday. Mr W. Ondmore, our enterprising hay buyer, is again at his work, and althouh prices are low, he has bought a large quantity. One of our young men heeled to Bayfield Monday night. but, owing to the rain, had to walk home. Goderich. ACCIDENTALLY KILLED. - F. W. Grant, formerly of town, a brother of Miss Emma Grant and nephew of Mrs A. Straiton, was fatally injured in Boston on the 8th inst. by a railroad car. Finn ALARM. -On Saturday after- noon the roof of Belcher's bakery was discovered to be on fire, and as it sent great volumes of smoke across King- ston St. it caused considerable alarm. As soon as the fire brigade arrived the men set to work and a few minutes ended the blaze. Tnn OOIINTY JAIL, -On Inspector's visit to the jail this week, there were six ptisonere confined therein. Since his previous visit the building has been nicely fixed up inside, and the outside much improved. Inside the offices have been painted, and a thor- oughly good �job made of them. Moat of the jailor's apartments have"had the walls painted and the ceilings pa- pered, and the work was equally well done. The prisoners' cells and rooms have all been whitewashed, so the in- side of the building is perfect. ' Mn MoGILLicpoDY's ILLNESS. - The continued illness of Mr McGilli- cuddy will be much regretted by read- ers of the Signal. Ten days ago he was stricken With pneunnonia, and. since then he has been, as he himself puts it, "completely on the broad of his --una ba kb e e 1 to help himself o saya good word for a neighbor." His friends will hope for hit rapid recov- ery. -Signal. The Eve of War. The American President bas signed• the resolutions of Congress and an ul- timation to Spain, giving it until Sat- urday to say whether it will relinquish its sovereignity in Cuba. The Spanish Ambassador asked for his passports as soon as he had received a copy of the ultimation. He left Washington last Wednesday night and wired Mr J. Enoch Thompson, Spanish VIce-Oonsul in Toronto, that he would reach Toronto Saturday morning. Sen- or Polo is expected to take up his resid- ence here. General Woodford, the American Ambassador at Madrid, will probably leave his post to -day. At the opening of the Spanish Cortes the speech read by the Queen -Regent appealed pathetically to Parliament and people to stand by the throne of the boy King,and referred half -despair- ingly to the dark and gloomy future that is before the country. The occa- sion called forth a great display of en- thusiasm and loyalty. Capt. Mahan, the celebrated naval authority, has declared the United States navy -men and ships- to be in the best condition for war. The various correspondents are bus- ily discussng the capabilities of the re- spective navies. It is taken for grant- ed on all hands that the war will be mainly on the seas.- The United States, however, is rushing troops down to Mobile, Chickamaugaiand Tampa, in the southeastern corner of the Reptrb- lic.aud as soon as hostilities commence they may be poured into Cuba. The expectation of critics in England is that the United States will make a rush for Havana with its flying squad- ron the moment the stage of actual war is reached. Mexico has given out that it will preserve a strict neutrality during the war. This is a point of importance owing to its proximity tothe United States and to the affinities with Spain of a large proportion of its population. NEWS NOTES. Rev. Dr. Bell, formerly of Queen's Uni- vereity, died Saturday. Peter Chantler, of Woodstock commit- ted suicide by hanging himself. A fire at Almonte was carried- by the high wind to buildings fully a mile from where it started. Mrs. Patrick McBride, for fifty-six years a resident of Barrie, ,died Tuesday morn- ing, aged 61 years. John A. Cunningham, of Gananoque, was upset out of a boat while reaching for hie hat and drowned. Edward Bellamy, the author of "Looking Backward," is dying of consumption, and the end is believed to be near. Engineer Leonard Jones, of St. Thomas, was killed in a collision on the Grand Trunk Railway at Tilsonburg. • A tramp attached Mr. Bogie, night oper- ator of the Grand Trunk at Iroquois, and out a severe gash in`his arm. Mre. John McInnes, of South Finob, out her throat with an axe while temporarily insane. She will probably reoover. Lewis Terry, seventeen years old, fell under a land roller at Bowman ville and was instantly killed. W. Alexander, Inspector of Schools in Perth minty for 27 years, died on Tuesday. He was a prominent Conservative, a Meth- odist, and universally esteemed. John A., the only son of Hugh John Mao- donald, and the grandson of the late Sir John A. Macdonald, is not expected to live. He has been operated upon for appendicitis, Mr. John L. Ingersoll, a brother ofRob. ert G. Ingersoll, the noted orator, is dead at his home in Prospect, Wis., from heart trouble, aged 75. Dr. Ingersoll was a great temperance advocate. They evidently enforce the law in Mani- toba. Neepawa in that province is a local option town. Chas. Herrell, a druggist, sold liquor in defiance of the law, and was fined $400 for his temerity. A semi-official outline of Premier Green - way's railway scheme includes, a grant of $8,000 per mile for a road to the' Lake of the.Woods, there to be connected with the proposed Ontario & Rainy River road to Lake Superior. Rev. Dr. Sutherland, General Secretary of the Methodist Missionary Society, left Tuesday for Nashville, Tenn., where he will deliver a series of lectures, returning by way of British Columbia and Manitoba, where he will visit the conferences. At London the Conservative Council of 1898 tried to oust the tax eolleotor appoint- ed by the Liberal Council of 1897 and re- place the Conservative officials. The plan miscarried and the present inoubent, Major Hayes, received instead an increase in sal- ary. Police Magistrate Lowes of Palmerston, sentenced Samnel Shaw to $100 fine and one month's imprisonment for having in his possession an illicit still. Shaw is a weal- thy farmer, living in Minto. The etill is the one seized by Officer Floody of Toronto two weeks ago. Chambers of commerce in several of the great cities of the United States have pass- ed resolutions advocating reciprocity with Canada. The preferential tariff has open- ed their eyes. Never before has Canada commanded such importance and respeot throngont the world. The British warship Indefatigable has arrived at Halifax. The weather she met was as indefatigable as the vessel, her decks being repeatedly swept, while one of her boats was nearly lost. Ent, like the Brit- ish navy generally, site got there. The special officers of the province are making a determined effort to rid Ontario of the San Jose scale. Dominion legislat- ion will powerfully aid them to keep the country free from the pest after it has been put down. It is noteworthy that every dis- ease of tree or animal from which Canada has suffered beset, first been imported from another country. When General Isaac Brook was on his maroh to Queenston in 1812 he stopped over at the farmhouse of Daniel.Ostrom in Sid- ney. A baby was there and he dandled it; That baby died last Tuesday night in the person of Isaaao Brook Ostrom, one of the oldest natives of the township. He was a Coneorvative, a Methodist and.p Orange- man. Two daughters and his idow sur - vivo him. When Charles Rolston, a farmer living about a mile from Walkerton, was driving home on Saturday afternoon, hie horse took fright at a bicycle and ran away. Mr Rolston and hie eon were thrown from the waggon and seriouoly out about the head. They were carried: into a n'eighbor's houso, where, though Dr Stalkerwas c alled ni...-mediately., the father died shortly after,. . War da without 'recovering q oonnoonailDas. The son, wrf ll probably taco left: tirton eaves a Wife drado pd'Voirtkl witlayner,0 1 only J. D. Moore, of 8t. Diary's, paid 99.000 441 for�t �f a couple of spurious gold brioke on Tues- day last at Bernie. 13e was "bummed" by a map named Brown and an alleged Span- ish miner. The copper -gilt bricks he re- ceived In return for his cold oaeh are worth about 99. The that writ against the City of London es the result of the City Hall accident on the night of January 4, was filed by Wm. Brune, of South London, to reoover damag• es for the death of his son, Oswald Bruce, who was standing in the aroade when the floor collapsed, and was killed by a falling beam. Postmaster -General Mulook's bill to im. pose half a Dent a pound postage on news- papers will not beoome law thie session, if ever. The Ministers have received so many protests from members of Parliament and citizens that they have deoided to allow the bill to drop this session. Kr. Mulook has considerably changed his personal views on the eubjeot, and will probably set to work to devise some other mans of reduoing the deficit of $780,000 in his department. Thomas Fuloher and Isaac Ferris were going to St. Marys on top of a load of hay, driving a spirited team of horses. When near the G. T. R. crossing, west of the junction station, they stopped to allow a west -bound train to pass. The horses, however, became unmanageable, and ran against the side of the passing engine, over• turning the waggon load. Mr Ferris was instantly killed. Mr Fuloher was badly but not seriously injured. Both horses were more or lees hurt, one of them beyond recovery. JACOB TAYLOR Clinton, - Ont. General District Agent for the Confederation Life Insurance Co For Stratford and Goderich, inclusive. All In- formation relating to insurance gladly given. Money to loan at reasonable rates. Merit Wins Success! ARE YOU ... MOUSE= CLEANING? Perhaps you will need some newWall Papers, If so, WE are the p plc you should, see. Our stock is not only larger but very muc better than you will find elsewhere. All our STRATFORD, ONT This eohool does first-class work in every' departmentand enjoys a largepatronage. t A Commerci p g al School of the highest g.ade- none better in Canada. Students can enter, at any time. Catalogue free. LW. J. Elliott, Principal re•ivr 411,1S/SSSO'S11r Milirnery WE are pleased with the success of our Mil- ' linery Opening of last week, •which was so largely attended by the ladies of Clinton and surrounding country. Our ALL NEW STOCK Comprises the very lat- est in Millinery, and we will be pleased to have you call and inspect it. MISS HILLIER, Stand in Clarendon Hotel Block. • Wall Paper trimmed free of charge. We also sell WINDOW, SHADES and CURTAIN POLES in large quantities 'Twill pay you to seep' our assortment. � W.Cooper&Co CLINTON. a s L ► TICKET AGENCY $25 to British Columbia Lowest rates ever quoted. For :all information in reference -to travel apply Ito W. JACKSON, C. P. R. Agt TI -1333 TWO .A.. J",9 -•---- Listen! '& - Listen! Don't you buy until you see our Spring Hats and Caps. We have the Goods yon require and the prices will please you. We do onr customers justice and give them np-to date Goode. 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 Suiting Our Business In the spring the man's fancy-- Spring ancy- Spring Suit, and as suiting- is uitingis our business, we guar- antee to make him a Suit that will suit him. Cloth and price will be suitablb. A. J. MORRISH, Clinton. A. J. HOLLOWAY, Clinton. Jackson & Jackson, The Noted Shoe Firm 1 Our lines of Fine Boots and Shoe haps the largest in this section, and ou creasing trade is good evidence that o goods are being appreciated. A full and complete range e of Rannmts for the soft weather.