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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1898-07-15, Page 3TRE CLINTON NEW ERA • July 15, 1868 � CARRIAGE MRKER Suffered ten years from weak heart bion and nervousness. �Cdred by Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. No trade or profession is exempt from disease or derangement of the heart and nerves. The pressure of work and the mental worry are bound to produce aeri=e consequences sooner or later. Mr. Donald Campbell, the well-known carriage maker of Harriston, Ont., said: "I have been troubled off and on for ten years with weak action of my heart and nervousness. Frequently my heart would palpitate and flutter with great violence, alarming me exceedingly, Often I had sharp pains in my heart and could not sleep well at night. Igot a box of Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills and from them de- rived almost immediate benefit. They re- stored vigor to my nerves and strengthened my entire system, removing every symptom of nerve or heart trouble, and enabling me to get restful, healthy sleep." Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills cure palpitation, throbbing, dizzy and faint spells, nervousness, sleeplessness, weak- ness, female troubles, after effects of grippe, etc. Price 50c. a box or 3 for $1.25, at all druggists. T. Milburn et, Co., Toronto, Ont. LAXA-LIVER PILLS cure Constipa- tion, Biliousness, Siok Headache and Dyspepsia. They do not gripe, sicken or weaken. Every pill ants perfeotly. THE BUMBLEBEE. He Does Not Fear the Cold and Is Found Even In the Arctic Region. In St. Nicholas there is an article on "The Bumblebee," written by Barney Hoskin Standish. Mr. Standish says: This chunky, hairy, noisy fellow is king of the cold. He stays with us summer and winter and is said to prefer the arctic region to the tropics. I do not doubt this, for he will sleep out of doors any cold night of spring or fall without asking for an extra blanket. Indeed, he is homeless for nine or ten months of the year, lodg- ing wherever night overtakes him, on a blossom, a leaf and even upon the ground. If he has any choice in the matter I think be prefers the thistle, where the spines are thickest. Perhaps he is aware that these stingers will guard him from the skunk and the snake while his own are in a body stiffened by cold and drowsy with sleep. There are three kinds of bumblebees reared in a nest—queens, drones and work- ers. The queens alone survive the winter. They apparently spend the first few weeks of sprig waiting for red clover to bloom, the first-flossom of which is the signal for nest building. Before this they visit the willows, hum a soft.bass about the lilacs, thrust their long tongues into the honey- s es a_nd. grow fat at the exhaustless no of the Water -leaf, and then the play.day ends and labor begins. Nest building with them does not mean nest construction. One bee alone could not well do that. Besides she is in a big, bustling hurry now. She has actually seen a clover blossom. Out and in among the dead, matted grasses of last year's growth she goes, hunting perhaps for the aban- doned nest of a field mouse. It will be re- membered that those little animals build upon the surface of the ground soft nests of grasses, in which they winter. From these they have runways leading in differ- ent directions. The bee goes down into the dead grass, scrambling on as best she may, until she finds one of these runways, following it up to the nest. If 1t is occu- pied, she goes elsewhere; if not, the mouse nest straightway becomes a bee's nest and the little creature begins her preparations for housekeeping. She now collects a mass of pollen in which to deposit an egg. As the egg batches and the baby bee grows she keeps this mass moistened with honey, and he helps himself, eating out a cavity larger than a white bean. In this he spins a com- plete cocoon. When this 18 done, he takes a long nap, in which he ores from a grub into a bumblebee, w wings and legs. Meantime the parent removes the thin coating of pollen from the upper half of the cocoon and appirrently�spreads a - -este--AliKSSF $$ srtesess.wlek ' zr-a `,.,ti to keep out moisture. She is also now busy collecting more pollen and laying eggs in it and constructing a rude cell or two In which to place honey, as if for a rainy day. Tho first bees that hatch are worker bees, and at this time are downy, pale and bahyliko in appearance and bo- havior. In later summer queens and drones are raised. • J Little Sadie Irwin, of Orangeville, made a swing of a clothesline, and pro- ceeded to enjoy herself. The t ope caught around her neck, and her screams brought her mother to her in time to find her hanging by the neck, with her feet clear of the ground. She recovered. SALT and could cure me. "I had Salt Rheum of the worst kind, as our family doctor called it, not get anything to I read of Burdock Blood Bitters, and determined to try it. I got one bottle and be- fore I used half of it I could tell it as doing me od, and after a' six bot - as per- ured, and to -day am a happy woman at being curedof thatterribledisease." MRs. MAGDALENA VOIGT, Rhineland, Ont. B. B. B. is the best remedy in the vttrorld for Eczema, Salt Rheum, Tette, Scald Head, Shingles, Boils, Pim- ples, Sores, Ulcers —tlllnct all Blood one S1 i; i »iseasd> + RHEUM THE PASSING OF THE MAGI. tlpon the shore where sweeps the tide of night They dress their broad pavilions bung with gold And purple, whose high star tipped poles uphold Strange shield and gonfalon. Each lean seer, Night High duke of Egypt, crouches in affright, Garbed in fantastic tatters, mart and old, And strains his hungry eyes across the fold, Mumbling delirious litanies of blight, Till at the call some lowering Ethiop form, Its black limbs shackled with a star linked trail, Tilts its great urn until the moonlight warm Pours on the vineyards of the sleeping vale. But with the flood the chapel's white walls ' glow, The tents dissolve, far cymbals clank for woe. —Thomas Walsh In Chap Book. A STRANGE QUEST. "Grigson, the governor wants you in the private office. Cut along!" Mr. Merrick was not alone. By the side of his table sat a Mr. Bernard, a client of ours who had lately returned from south Africa with a large fortune. "Take a scat, Grigson," said Mr. Mer- rick. "Mt. Bernard has something to say to you," he continued, "and in accepting or declining his proposals you must judge for yourself." I turned to our client. He was a man of about two or three and thirty, tall and muscular, with a face burned almost black by exposure to the African sun. He had come back with upward of a million, and his fortune had been made in a little un- der five years. "Would you be willing to leave Mr. Merrick's service and enter mine?" ho said, looking mo all over with a pair of keen gray eyes. "That depends upon ofronmstanoes," I replied cautiously. "Tho matter is a private one," he said briskly. "I should require your services for six months—perhaps longer. The pay is $25 a week, with a $500 bonus at the end. If you succeed in doing what I want, the bonus will lie $2,500. Is that satisfac- tory?" "Perfectly," I said, trying not to look elated. "What is it you want me to do?" "I want you to find somebody I have lost sight of. For the next six months I shall be constantly traveling botween_,ob ro and South Africa. In the uteautttilie you will have carte blanche to dofwhat you think right. I shall leave Mr. Merrick in- structions to supedy you with whatever money you require for expenses in addi- tion to your salary. "Who is the person you want me to find?" I asked "In the first place, the person is a lady, " he answered. "In appearance she is of a medium height, with fair hair, blue eyes and about two or three and twenty years of age." "What is her name, and where am I likely to find hor?" I asked. "I—I don't know," ho said. Mr. Merrick pushed his chair back from the table and began to walk angrily up and down the room. "But how am I to find her?" I asked. "There are millions of girls answering to your description." "But there is only ono girl that I want to find," said Air. Bernard, "and she has a small wart on her chin right in the cen- ter. You can't mistake her." "Are those all my instructions," I asked. • "Yes," said Mr. Bernard, with sudden energy and sparkling eyes. "You may think it a mad idea, if you like, my lad, but I am willing to pay for my madness." Mr. Bernard's object may or may not have been a mad idea, but for me it was a matter of business, and I proceeded to draw up an elaborate scheme of carrying it out. My first step would be to write a gossipy account of it, without mentioning his name, and to get it inserted, by means of ono of the press agencies, in the loading papers all over the world. This sort of thing costs money, but it is not so diffi- cult as might be supposed. There was a touchof romance about it which would commend it readily to the press. Moreover, it would be easy to interest the police in it, and although it would not be advisable to let thein take it in hand officially it would only be necessary to make it known that a handsome reward would be paid to any one who could help us. I sketched all this out elaborately to let Mr. Bernard see I was thoroughly in earn- est about it and called upon him the fol- lowing morning, as arranged. "That looks all right, Grigson," he said genially. "If you carry it out vigorously, wo ought to find her, wherever she is. And now I suppose you want to know a yarn, "Before I went to Africa I was in a city office. I got in with a bad lot, and I helped myself to some of their money. "Luckily for mo," ho went on, "I was found out and sacked. I began to go straight away to the dogs. In two years I was a ragamuffin, too lazy to do a week's steady work and without any self respect, I was desperate and very nearly starving. "Ono winter's morning I was hanging about Euston station, partly for shelter, partly on the chance of picking up an odd job to got a glass of beer. It was thorn I saw her. She was dressed in black, neat- ly, but poorly. By her side was a cheap tin traveling trunk. Sho had evidently ar- rived by ono of the trains from the north and had probably never been in London before, for she looked round her with a be- wildered expression and seemed afraid to move. "At last she spoke to one of the officials, and I overheard the conversation. She had lost her purse in the train and was entirely without funds. Tho man hap- pened to be a surly dog and not disposed to givo any advice. "Some decent instinct prompted me to come to the rescue, and I offered to carry her box to the address she wanted to reach. Two minutes later wo were trotting along the Boston road side by side, I with the box on my shoulder. She seemed glad to have somebody, even a ragamuffin, to talk to and chatted away quite freely concern- ing hor little troubles. "Sho was an orphan and had been edu- cated at ono of the big charity schools in the north. Now she had obtained a place as governess in a private family and was looking forward with hope and dread to her first situation. "When we reached the house, I put the box down on the steps and turned to go. 'If you will wait a minute,' she said, col- oring a little, 'I will borrow some money.' "I think I almost forgot I was in rags, for I Bald: 'Please don't. It's a long time einem I had a chance of behaving like a gentletnan.' She held out hor hand in re- -,ply and seemed aa if shat wanted to say something, but couldn't trust herself. f "I knetq' what she aneant, Grigson," h 0.01 smphittioally. "Sho meant, 413 t -p, man! Pull yourself together! Don't go under!' And, by George! I didn't. "Now perhaps you can understand why I want to find her. She saved me, body r.nd soul, and I'd givo half my fortune to know that she was well and happy." The house to which Mr. Bernard had carried her box had been pulled down and replaced by an enormous draper's shop. With much difficulty I got into communi- cation with the people to whom she had gone as governess, and from them I learn- ed her name, Dorothy Floyd, but they knew nothing of her present address. But six months passed by before I could get any further. In the meantime Mr. Bernard and I had become fast friends. I learned that even millionaires have their troubles, and Mr. Bernard had an aggravating one in the shape of a sister- in-law, his brother's widow. In addition to snaking her a very handsome allowanoe ho was edamating her children and made frequent presents, but she was never sat- isfied. She seethed to rte one of those greedy people who would help themselves to all there is and then ask for more. She was constantly hintingthat $10,000 a year was not sufficient, But the search for Miss Floyd was never lost sight of. .After all, 1t was a sheer ac- cident that brought the in contact with her, nothing more original than jumping into a railway carriage where she was. Luckily she and I *ere the only occupants. I knew her at once. Tho tiny wart on her chin, so far•from being a disfigure- ment, lent a curiously piquant and de- cided expression to her face. "Miss Floyd, I think?" I said, raising my hat. She bowed slightly In acquiescence. "Thank goodness!" I said. "I've been hunting for you all over London—in fact, all over the world." "Do you represent Mr. Bernard?" she said, with flashing eyes. "Yes," I replied, wondering how she could know his name, for it had not ap- peared in any advertisement, "May I ask what Mr. Bernard wants with me?" she asked haughtily. "These inquiries of his have been an annoyance to me for several months. I don't wish to have anything to do with him." This was so unexpected that I hardly knew what to say next. However, I re- minded hor of the day she first camp to London and told her how great an effect that chance meeting had had on his life afterward. "It seems to rne," she said, "that I know more about him than you do. Are you aware that ho is a married man?" This was such a surprise that I could only look incredulous. "Yes," she continued icily; "by one of those queer'acciden5s which even million- aires can't escape I happen to be acquaint- ed with his wife. From hor I have learned much concerning him, and I did not think it advisable to communicate. Perhaps aft- er this you will induce him to stop his in- quiries. s' The train had stopped at a suburban station, and without another word she left the carriage. I, without much difficulty, discovered that she was governess in a young ladies' school in the neighborhood Mr. Bernard listened to my news with a frowning face and after a few minutes said: "Well, I think I know what to do. What is her address, Grigson" He had taken out his pocketbook to note it down, but he had not denied that he was a married man. "I shall not give it," I said firmly. "Why not?" "Because I won't place a poor girl who appears to be almost friendless at the mercy of a rich man." "Very well; I can manage without it." And, without another word, he left me. I calculated that tho interview had cost me exactly $2,000. I was entitled to a bonus of $500, but if I had placed him in direct communication with hor I should have been entitled to $2,500. Nevertheless I don't regret it. Two days passed without word or sign from Mr. Bernard. On the third day ho drove up to my rooms just as I was finish- ing breakfast. "First of all," he said, "here ill your check. And many thinks for all you have done." It was made out for the full amount, but I laid it doubtfully on the table. "Now I suppose you want to know how things stand," he said. "All the trouble we have been put to has been caused by my excellent sister-in-law. Because she wad so greedy she couldn't bear to have a rival in my favor. As Miss Floyd told you, by one of those odd accidents that no- body can account for she is slightly ac- quainted with Mrs. Bernard. She sent for Miss Floyd, spoke of me as her own hus- band and told her a number of lying tales to the effect that I was no safe frie d for a young girl.'", "AndThave you explained all this to atirr•".n. i .FWt'tatit:r.•k_b o •, r.=' sx 'Oh, yes," he said, with a twinkle in his eyes. "And I think she is rather glad to know the truth. What do you think of her, Grigson?" Three months later Mr, Bernard called upon me to be best man.—London An ewers. Expert Lady Dy ers. Mrs Wm. Warder,Spry.Ont.,says:"Your Diamond Dyes are excellent, and nothing could now tempt me to use any other make of Dyes. Diamond Dyes always give me entire satisfaction," Mis McNeill, Stanley Bridge, P. E. I., says: "IJtave used the Diamond Dyee with great success. I recommend them to all ladies who wish to do their own dyeing. For coloring dress goods they are just per- fect." Mrs L. Reid, N' wcastle, Ont., says: "We have used your Diamond Dyes for the last ten years and find them to be the best dyes made." The Medical Record says Paris physics ians condemn bicycling by women as pro- ductive of medical and pathological evils, and some of them forbid female patients to ride under any conditions. The evil effects are not confined to heart, kidneys and spine, but extend to the pelvic viscera and result in life-long and oonetitntional impairment, The question is one worthy the study of the medical profession. Mr. George Kennam's "Story of the War," now appearing in The Outlook, is constantly growing in interest. One of his latest letters takes up the subject of the management of Florida camps and the start- ing of the Shatter expedition. Mr. Kennom treats this important topic freely and frank• ly, but with great fair -minded -noes, admit. ting all possible excuses, and yet pointing out many way by which prudence and fore- sight could have avoided irritating delays M r. Kerman is now aotntilly ill Cuba, and bis commehtd' 6z1 the Santiago campaign will be awiiit ' eetger1y. ($3 a year. The Odtlotlk'Oet:npany,287Fotirth Avt nue, New York.) Anaemia, or Bloodlessness. Its Victims are Pale in Color, Subjeot to Dizziness, Palpitation of the Heart and Other Distressing Symptoms. From the, Echo, Plattsyille, Ont. Anwmia,whioh literally means bloodless• nese, is prevalent to an alarming extent among young girls and young women of the present day, and is a fruitful source of "de- cline" and consumption. The symptoms of this trouble are many, but among the most noticeable are pallor of the fame, lips and gums, shortness of breath on alight exertion, dizziness, severe headache, weak- ness of the vital organs, palpitation of the heart, and dropsical swelling of the limbs. The more of these symptoms shown, the greater the necessity for prompt treat- ment, Among those who have suffered from sawmia and found a cure is Miss' Emily Webb, a young lady residing near Wolverton, Ont. Miss Webb says:— "My j illness first manse on when. I was about 16 years of age. My complexion was a pale waxy color; I was troubled with general weakness, dizziness and palpitation of the heart. I was placed under medical treat• i ment, but the medicine prescribed by the dootor did not appear to do me the slightest good. As time went by I was slowly but surely growing worse. I was unable to do any work about the house, and my limbs would tremble to suoh an extent at the slightest exertion that I could scarcely stand upon my feet. Then my stomach became so weak that I vomited almost everything I ' ate; I grew despondent and feared I would not recover. While in this condition a friend urged me to try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills and I followed the advice. After I had used two boxes I noticed an improve- ment and my heart was gladdened with the hope of renewed health. At the end of six boxes my appetite had fully returned, ann with it strength, Dolor to my cheeks, and brightness to the eyes. I still continued taking Dr. Williams' Pink Pills until I had taken in all twelve boxes, and 1 can truth- fully assert that I am healthier andstrong- er than I ever was before, I owe this to Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and I would urge ail girls who suffer as I did to give them a fair trial. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have done mote to make strong, healthy, rosy•cheeked, bright-eyed girls than any other medi'-ine ever discovered, and mothers should insist upon their daughters taking an occasional course of this medicine. Sold only in boxes the wrapper around which bears the full name, "Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People." Offered in any other form the pills are substitutes intended to deceive. James Wilson, a pensioner, was found dead near an old canal between St. Catharines and Port Dalhousie. Old John McKer z'e,o' Brant ford, who was recently remo.ed to the IIouse of Refuge, was literally starved to death. and had undergone such privation that his recovery is doubtful. The two year old son of D. J. Slater was operated on at Guelph for a sup- posed tumor in his nose. The tumor proved to be a button that had go into the little fellow's nose, and got com- pletely grown over. Thomas B. Reed, Speaker of the U. S. House of Representatives, is etrongly op• posed to the game of grab now so popular in some quarters in the States. His feeling ie illustrated by the following : A member asked Mr. Reed if he did not think that Hawaii should come into the Union before Cuban annexation was discussed. "Some people prefer leprosy to yellow fever," was the dry reply ; "but if I had to have both I should take the yellow fever first." Children Cry for CASTOR IA. Worse Than slugging. "Have you heard about Tingleman, the bicycle man ufact uror?" "No, what about him?" "An awful thing happened to him night before last. It seems that he went to Ir- vington I3ooth, the tragedian, and offered to start him on the roadinllI.'" "Well?" "You know the tragedian prizes his art above all worldly returns." "I never heard hits say so, but the looks of his clothes would indicate that such was the case." "Yes. Well, Tingleham's proposition was that he should bear all the expenses of a gorgeous production, while Irvington Booth was to have the privilege of choos- ing his own company, ordering such cos- tumes and scenery as he wanted and go- ing ahead to suit himself, but there was one condition." "What was that?" "When Richard came upon the stage, just before the fight with Richmond, he was to yell: 'A bike, a bike! My king- dom for a bike!' instead of calling for a horse." "And when he made that proposition I suppose the actor slugged him, did he?" "Slugged him? No. He insisted on reciting the whole play to him to see how it would go. 1t required four strong Wren to carry poor old Tingleman out, and the, deal is off. "—Cleveland Leader, Wished Him Business Bad Luck. Three men were standing in front of the postoflice, and to them came a fourth. One of the three did not know tho new- comer and stepped aside slightly, but he overheard the conversation. "Well, John. How's things?" "Poor; very poor. I haven't had a thing to do for three weeks." "Is that so?" "Sure. If this streak of bad luck keeps np, I'll have to go out of business." Instead of commiserating the other two mon grinned, and one said in an unfeeling tone: "I don't care if you never have work." John shook Mahood sadly and passed on. The listener was shocked. He had never heard anything so bluntly cruel. In a few moments he expressed his feelings some- what warmly. "He scents like an honest fellow and de- serves encouragement," he concluded. Both men laughed outright. "Well," said ono at. length, "if you want to give him a job you're welcome. He is an undertaker."—Chicago Times -Herald. If you cannot get beef, mutton will answer. You may choose between milk, water, coffee or tea. 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NOT NARC OTIC. woe ofOld 1 f,Vl?2PlZl1It: lithe n Seed - .Alx.Seana Rneilerla Sala - .eLtiea deed • t- 2Ou&enate.ra • JYwm.Seed - Sugg" iffarm: } A perfect Remedy forConstipa- tion, Sour Stomach,Diarrhoea, Worms ,Convulsions ,Feverish- ness and LOSS OT SLEEP. Fac Simile Signature of NEW YORK. 3 • it EXACT COPY OF WRAPPER. SEE THAT THE FAC -SIMILE SIGNATURE —OF— IS ON THE WRAPPER OF EVERY BOTTT•T; OF ASTOIA Oaetoria is put up in one -size bottles only. It is not sold in bulk. Don't allow anyone to sell you anything else on the plea or promise that it 18 "just as good" and "will answer every pur- pose," moi- Seo that yon get C -A -S -T -0 -R -I -A. The Ito - simile slgnaturo of every y wrapper. Clinton Sash,Doori Blind Factory • e..tee. S. S. COOPER - - - PROPRIETOR., General Builder and Contractor. This factory is the largest in the county, and Nae the very latest improved ma- obinery, capable of doing work on the shortest notice. We carry an extensive and reliable stock and prepared plans, and give estimates for and build all class- es of buildings on short notice and on the closest prices A11 work is supervis- ed in a mechanical way and satisfaction guaranteed. We sell all kinds of in- terior and exterior material. Lumber Lath, Shingles, Lime, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Etc Agent for the Celebrated GRAYBILL SCHOOL DESK, mannfaotnzed at Waterloo. Call and get prices and estimates before placing your orders 1898 New Dried Fruits 1898 RAISINS—Malaga, Valencia, Sultans. CURRANTS California Prunes and Elime Figs. CROSSE & BLACKWELL PEELS, Lemon, Orange and Citron. NUTS—Filberts, S. S. Almonds and Walnuts. Cooking Figs for be a pound NICE, OLD RAISINS for 5o a pound. Headquarters for Teas, Sugars, Crockery, Glassware and Lamps. . �. IR�6TIN', - - Clinton Just opened up an import order of crockery, China and glassware V Our prices will be found interesting to housekeepers. 97 Piece Dinner Sets from $6.75 to $14. 44 Piece Tea Sets from $3 to $5.50. 10 Piece Toilet Sets from $2.50 ton? ......, s.z-mo:mn�,ycm �5anori...enaw^^-nina-x.a:xc=z^�c^.nmarz w:xs�.rwCca,'i�vst�-'F �vtY��n.rlkLsy-av+tm� - - ... White and Printed Cups and Saucers, 90c to $1 per doz Dinner, Breakfast and Tea Plates, 90o to $1 per doz. Butter and P'ggs taken as cash CLEVELAND BICYCLES Are in a class by themselves And are absolutely beyond Competition Agents everywhere. Write for catalogue. Sole representative, W. COOPER & CO., Clinton, Ontario. II. A. LOZIER CO. ractory, Toronto Junction: N.ROBSON'S CASH GROCERY ress Goods Dress Lengths, $4, $4.50, $5.00, All newest shades, no two alike. Plain and Figured Lustres, E25e. to 750. per yard. e General nice lines of Dress Goods, from 25c. per yard. Robt. Coats