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The Clinton New Era, 1898-08-12, Page 4r, r. August 1;2,1898 GRAND TRUNK IAI Holiday Tours To Mackinaw tt Duluth finest Trip on Fresh Water. Vollingwood and Owen Sound to Sault Ste. Marie, Maokinaw and Duluth, via the famous ipro}'th Channel and through the so,000 islands sof the Georgian Bay, giving the tourist an op- ` .gtortunity of viewing the most magnificent loenery on the Great Lakes. Vinton t tt tocult � r3tc lllurl Mack- ` lusty and return,via Collingwood or Owen Sound X18.50 '%.+i` lnton to Duluth and return,via Collingwood or Owen Sound,oall- lug at Sault Ste. Marie, Bort Arthur and Mackinaw $29.50 For tickets to all points and information re- garding travel by boat or rail, consult F, R. HODGENS, Town Agent, G.T.R., Clinton Put Adv.evtt smut 'You'll be satisfied—P B Crews Page 1 ' Old age is honorable—O Cooper & Co 1 Manitoba excursion—W Jackson 4 Baking Powder—J H Combe 4 Fresents—W Cooper &Co Selling out—Plumsteel & Gibbings 5 igvitation—W H Shaw Something to admire— Jas Twitchell.... 5 Harvester's excursion—F R Tiadgens 5 Close out pprices—W L ouimette 5 Radiable olothinr—Jackson Bros 8 I;' _O.ptioal—A J Grigg 8 i.. AIealthfnl and fasa sating—W D Fair Co 8 (Hutton pew xa FRIDAY, AUG. 12, 1898 An exchange wants to know "how to lie safely." The safest way we have heard of is by long-distance telephone. Alet.ter on the prohibition issue from Wes. Marquis, in reply to that of C.M. Bezzo last week, is in type, but crowd - "ed out until next week. The Toronto World states that "the • ,Liberal party stands committed to pro- ;4libltion." Well, it could not be com- e]nitted to a better cause, and if its in- lluence is also exerted in its behalf, so eers le". ;,;ipouch the better. The reduction in the grain rates of the C. P. R. is a factor that will be ap- reciated by the farmers of the North- we3t because it means a greater price r their grain. But this reduction *as forced from the railroad by the } e;/resent government who are entitled ttiall the credit there is in the transac- ion. The papers have been quoting"Rev." r. Allison, of Sackville Univer sity, as is opposed to prohibition, and bis alleged 11;,,Iremarks have been published broad- cast. It now turns out that he never n)ade the statements attributed to him, ,,and intends to support the plebiscite He is not a Reverend at all, although ', in charge of the University. 1 q,. is a good deal to the credit of the i neral Government, and to MrMulock particular,that he has not only plac- ed the postal system on a more up•to- di';Ite basis than ever before, but he has reduced the deficit in this department byt $627,000 and made it practically self- sustaining. More post offices are now in operation, and more miles travelled 'ally by mails than ever before, and et the service costs the people of Can- . "atla less. � The Merchant's Association of New 4rk have sent a long letter to the 'Washington State Department,setting tooth the desire of its members for clos- tf ° irn;de relations with Canada, show- ringthe mutual advantages that would gills to both countries, and urging ritthe Joint High Commission should d lsin�its power at the coming con- , i.tion to further this end. The bene - ,14! to Canada that would acrue from ,better',trade relations are almost incal- s 1oble. and would give this country But a, boom as it has not experienced tir'rbany years. Public School News. tFbe rural sohools will open for the first ren on Monday, August 15th, and in ur- municipalities the first term begins on epltember let. e;,;'Trie.ohers are asked not to forget the res- idtions passed at the Weat Huron Teach- el7Tnetitute in May. It is the duty of ev• r,teacher to do what he can to make the 'i ,Institute meeting a success. How at teachers are working to obtain a 1eleee 8 Reading course certificate? A,'tlpersons wishing to attend the Model loblulould notify the Inspector or Prin- al of the Model school before August th. • Applicants will ne notified by the oterary of the County Board directly af- r:their•rtieeting when they are to be in at. tnce and which school they are to at - Any person who has a Primary or a er etttn ing, and who will be eighteen er otege before the close of the term, lee admitted. Vie Leedom Times spends $2,000,000 a Ats:receipte adverage $5,000 a day. ire 1ti.the business portion of Bismarck, ., oauged-a loos 'of over half a million lllifdx of Winona, an eighteen -year 3yr,.•was drowned while bathing at by, frinior tihet the Prince of Wales will the Halted States and Canada is un- rridx P. A Briggs of North Dakota thattfnpton. Mr. J. M. Devine is nt Goaernor. tri $pll, a farther of Dover Town- � Oolrnt �, was gored by a bull on bt find lewd: edattil twenty-eight years of age, gel baht bttt btf, putt below the le'x fwAy at St,Catharines. TtVettet dOddet of Great Britain has pt by it 'violent alarm, which did age to the ;flryhing' fleets and to . .7r171'-F.va 7,'^e THE CLINTON NEW ERA Coming and Going. VISITORS TO AND BROM ()LINTON AND VARIOUS OTHER PERSONAL NOTES. We shall be glad to have contributions to this column from any of our readers. If you have visitors or purpose going away yourself, drop in and tell us, or send us a uote to that effect. Joe Clark and family returned to Park - dale on Tuesday. Miss Annie Graelis spent a few days in Toronto last week. Mrs Joseph r p Townsend, jr., has gone east oa a visit to friends. H. T. Sharp, of Toronto, has been visit- ing his friends here. Mrs 1. Prout is visiting her sister, Mre Kennedy, in Toronto, Mre Hays, Toronto, is visiting her ester, Mre Alex. Armstrong. W. Brydone, barrister, has returned from bis holiday trip. Rev. Mr Cluff, of Thorndale, has been visiting his brother here. Mre Bureau, of Mitchell, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Chown. Mrs Geo. Briokenden, of London, is the guest of her father-in-law, Helve and Harry Olson are visiting friends on the London road. Mise Phoebe Jennison, London road, 18 visiting friends at Hills Green. Mise Hattie Mullov, of Detroit, is visit- ing her sister, Mis Jas. Twitchell. Harvey Callender, of Woodstock, was visiting relatives here on Monday. Mr Smith, of Woodstock, is visiting his sister-in-law, Mrs MoTaggart, er. Miss L. Robb, who has been away a t Ripley, camping, has returned home. George Southoombe, wife and children are visiting the former's mother in town. Jacob Taylor is attending the Grand Lodge meeting of the I. O. O. F. at Galt. George Swallow is this week at Chat• ham, a delegate to the High Court I.O.F. Mrs Smith, of Ottawa, was visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs R. T. Smith, this week. Mies .ida Harland Left this week for Wingham, where she will reside for some time. Mise Boles, Delaware, and Miss Hardy, Exeter, were this week the guests of Miss Grace Boles. Prof. Tyndall and wife and children, of Philadelphia, are the guests of Mr Tyndall's mother, Hallett. Challis Clement, who has been attend - ng college, at Montreal, is spending his holidays at home. Mrs Down and two children, of Portage a Prairie, is visiting her aunts, Mrs Fisher nd Miss Kennedy. Mies Orpha Miller, (milliner with the arge store of McLaren & Co., 88. Catha- ines) is home on a visit. Mrs A. Downs had the pleasure of having er father, Mr Burgess, of Toronto, to pend a few days with her, Ransford will sail for the old country n August 16th, on the steamship Lake Ontario, of the Beaver Line. Mr and Mrs Williamson, of Toronto, were visiting at the latter's parents, Mr nd Mrs Levan, this week. sirs Carver, Chicago, and Mrs Sellery, Kincardine, both sisters of J. C. Gilroy, ave been here for a few days. Mrs R. J. Dunsmore, of St. Thomas, who has been visiting her father, Mr Pais- ey, returned home on Monday. Miss Hall, evangelist, was in town for a bort time on Monday, being on her way oma from a holiday at Kincardine. Miss Kathleen Hancock, of Toronto, is pending this week the guest of her sister, re French, of the House of Refuge. The wife of Henry Young, Townsend St., ha has been visiting near Bayfield, to- gether with her children, has returned to wn. Miss Susie Mulloy, who Dame here some me ago to recuperate, left on Tuesday for ilton, having fully recovered her usual alth. Miss Maggie Washington left on Tues - y for Port Union; from there she will company friends on a trip' down the housand Islands. Mise .Holmes, teacher, left for her school Wabigoon, on Monday, going via Fort illiam, to which point she was ticketed F. R. Hodgene. Mrs McKinley and daughter, Lily, of ronto, and Mics Addie Stevenson, of mondville, were ..visiting their cousin, 8 Matheson, this week. 1 a 1 h S 0 a h 1 s h 8 M w to ti M he da AC T at W by To Eg Mrs Grainger, who has been visiting her father, Mr Stinson, for some time, left for her home in Florence, Col., on Tuesday, be- ing ticketed by, W. Jackson. Mr James Brownlee, of Hoyt Public Library, Saginaw, Mich., who has been visiting his sister, Mrs John Irving, return- ed to hie home on Tuesday. Will Keine, son of James Keine, of town, has been heard from at Porto Rico, where be is a member of the American army; he is in good health and spirits. C. B. Heyd, M.P. for West Brant, was in town last week. Mrs Heyd had been visiting at Mrs D. Robinson's here, and Mr Heyd came np to accompany her home. Dr. Howell and wife, of Fairgrove, Mich., are the guests of the latter's parents, Mr and Mre Robt. Acheson, 14th con. Gode- -rich township. A month old American citizen who claims their Dare and attention is with them. The London News thus refers to a gen- tleman well-known here:—"For 38 years Mr Geo. T. Hisoox has put in an appear- ance at everycircus cub that came to London. Friday he missed the Main, and feels heartbroken," Robt. Taylor, formerly a member of the travelling Salvation Army band, was home for a few days last week. He has been compel},ed to give np his position for a year, owing to ill health, and is at present employed in Simcoe. Mre Thome, of Winnipeg, (Mies Muriel Redmond) who was visiting friends here, left for biome on Monday. She went west earlier than she had originally intended owing to the death of her brother a few days eine) at Rat Portage. Mr R. Matheson, Superintendent of the Deaf and Dumb Institution, Belleville, lute been elected Vice President of the Ameri- can Instructora of the Deaf, who recently met in convention at Columbus. Ohio. Mr Matheson is a nephew of Mrs S. Millin, of Hallett, Robert Mollveen, ex -reeve of Stanley, and brother-in-law of Meters John and James McCool, returned on Friday from h;s trip to the west. He epeat consider. able of his time in the Edmonton district, which he believes has a magnificent future b'•fore it, though it will take considerable time to develop it. The crops were all fairly good *a far as he saw them. Coming and Going Mies Mabel Kerr is visiting friends in Seaforth. • Mies Tillie Tebbutt has gone on a ten days' holiday. Mrs D. Eokmlre, Ethel, ie visiting Mrs Chambers this week. Mre Weathereton, Detroit, (sister of Miss Bay) ie visiting here. Mrs John Croll has gone on a visit to relatives at Niagara Falls. Mre Cluff, of Ypsilanti, is the guest of her sister, Myoo H W. Cook. Mies Nellie Walker, Detroit, is a welcome guest at tbe home of her father. Miss C. Proctor, of Holmesville, is this week the guest of Mrs S. Walsh. Mr W. Doherty was a visitor at the Par- liament Buildings, Toronto, yesterday, Mies Moore, Hensen, was visiting Mrs Chambers teat Wedneeday and Thursday. Bert Potts, of the Rattenbury House, ex- pecte to take the Mackinaw trip next week Mime Nettie McRae, the effioient operator of the C.P.R. telegraph, is holidaying in Berlin. Mr Jonnston, a young man of St. Marys, is spending a few days with his unole,Post- master Porter. Bert Taylor and sister Lily, of Kirkton, have been visiting George Armour and other relatives. Misses Sadie and Libbie Hisoox, of Lon- don, who have been visiting Mende in this Vicinity, went home on Tuesday. A. Faust and J. Merrier, of Zurich, both left here this week for Vancouver, being ticketed through by W. Jackson. Mies Fentress, Detroit, who was injured by the upsetting of the Bayfield carryall, a few days ago, has sufficiently recovered to enable her to return to Bayfield. Miss H. Whitely has returned from a pleasant visit to friends in Morris, the fam- ilies of Mr Jos. Clegg and Mr Jae. Russell and theirfriends in Brussels and Wingbam, Rev W. L. Newton., of Norwich, was a visitor to town on Tuesday, being on a holiday jaunt. Lyn looks just about the same as when he was a member of Clin• ton's business community some years ago. Mr Thos. Walker, now of Toronto, spent Sunday in town. He took his old place in the Ontario St. Methodist choir, and before leaving presented the choir with twenty copies of "When I survey the wondrous cross." Mr Gilroy was very much pleased with his trip to the west, and thinks that it is a country with a magnificent future before it. He met Huronians wherever he went, and while at Regina had the honor of din- ing with Lieut -Governor Cameron. Robert Coats, sr., returned on Monday from a visit to his daughter at Kirkfield, North Victoria; he says that farms there are so poor that he does not see how their owners make a living. The country does not begin to compare with the County of Huron. In York, however, one thing g struck him very forcibly; it ws that the farms there were much better and more thoroughly cultivated than here, and Perces etc., gave evidence of better care. Church Chimes Rev. Mr Brandon, Port Rowan, is visiting his mother at Belgrave. Rev. W. Wade will deliver an ad- dress at the Salvation Army, Sunday afternoon. The financial district meeting for the Goderich district will be held at Hol- mesville, on Tuesday, August 23, at I0.30 a,m. Rev. A. K. Birks, Stratford, who is enjoying a holiday, is spending part of his time with his father-in-law, H. El- ford, Holmesville, Rev, Mr. Stewart, of Clinton, pur- poses exchanging with Rev. Mr. Ham- ilton, of Londesboro, on Sunday, both at Burns and Knox churches. Will the public please keep before their mind Choir Sunday in Ontario St Church, Aug. 20, when a very choice program of music will be rendered. Rev. Mr Roy has resigned his charge at Wallaceburg, and is now appointed collector tor the Diocese mission fund, The Rev, gentleman has moved his family to Clinton. Rev. A. Stewart preached in Union church, Brucefleld, on Sunday,' his work here being supplied by Mr Mathe- son, student, who has been supplying for Rey. W. Muir. Rev. B. Clement conducted the sac- ramental services of Ontario street church on Sunday morning last, and those of Turner's circuit in the after- noon. The official meeting of the for- mer will be held next week. A large number participated in the sacramental services of Rattenbury St. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. Millyard, on Sunday last, the lovefeast taking the place of the usual morning service. The official meeting was held last night. Capt. Wheeler, of the Salvation Army, is an expert and accomplished musician of a high order, being able to handle effectively almost any instru- ment; he is also clever with pencil and brush and gets up an announcement for the Army that would make an ad- vertising agent jealous. Rev, Mr Murdock, who entered upon his pastorate of the Baptist church last Sunday, was greeted with fairly good audiences at both services, and those who heard him expressed them- selves as much pleased with his ser- mons. vi go! is a v or sus speaker, >; r ap- parently - arentl not P afraid to eta P Ystand by his con- victions, and is abundantly capable of doing excellent work. Wednesday evening a union meeting of the weekly prayer meeting and the Christian Endeavor Society was held in Willis church, when Dr. Butchart, who has been a missionary in China for several years, gave an excellent address,'illustrated by magic lantern views. Dr. Butchart's remarks were very interesting and instructive, and much enjoyed by the large audience present. The union league picnic at Bayfield, on Tuesday, was a success so far as the Clinton contingent was concerned, and all spent a pleasant time, but it was a disappointment so far as the Goderich people were concerned; the boat from (ioderich, with about 500 on board, came to within about 500 yards of the Hayfieldpier,but came no closer, cl a and d although n offer was made to take the passengers off in a scow, for some rea- son or other now. of them were landed and the boat returned to Goderichh. The meeting of Rattenbury street League last Monday evening was the subject of temperance as it affects missions; Miss Washington took charge of the meeting' in the unavoid- able absence of Miss Tillie Tebbutt, and short addressee were given by Messrs H. Foster and H. Holmes. The meeting next Monday will be led by Mr Cooper, who will give an address on "Our society and how to better it." The regular monthly meeting of the auxiliary of the W. M. $. of Ontario street church, with an attendance of twenty-two, was held at the home of Mrs Junor, on Thursday Isat, with the President, Mies Freeman in the chair, who, after opening exercises and rout- ine business, with discus i en o fP lana and methods of work, introduced an excellent program in which Mesdames Crich, Mcyittie, Mogridge, Perrin and Junor gave responsive papers on Af- rica. An interesting reading was also given by Mrs Clement. Solos were rendered by Misses Newcombe, W bit- tingham and little Olive Levy, who sang very sweetly, "The Gipsy Boy." A happy social hour was then enjoyed during which refreshments were serv- ed by the hostess. Tuckersmith NOTES FROM TURNER'S,—Rey Mr Clement, Clinton, conducted the quar- terly services at. Turner's church last Sabbath; a most impressive service and powerful exposition of the meaning and significance of the sacrament were enjoyed. A few of the members of Turner's appointment availed them- selves of the opportunity of enjoying a day with the League picnics at Bay- field on Tuesday. Don't forget to put down in your note book—lawn social at Alma, Friday eveniug, August 19. In a week the harvest in this commun- ity will be finished. COUNCIL,—A meeting of Tuckersmith council was,heldatBrucefield on Thurs- day, August 4th. All the members were present, and having taken the re- quisite oath sat as a court of revision on the Broadfoot Creek drainage by- law. Mr Andrew Story appealed against the assessment of west half of lot 9, concession 6,on the ground of un- just assessment for outlet. After due consideration the appeal was dismissed. Mr J. B. McLean appealed against the assessment of west half of lot 29,conces- sion 5, on the ground of being over- charged for benefit. The appeal A as sustained and the assessment lowered from $:-33,75to $23.70. Messrs G.and R. Brock also appealed against an assess- ment of $40 for benefit on lot 29, con- cession 4, as being too high as compar- ed with other lots neat his. However, although Mr Brock was present to sus- tain his appeal, he failed to convince the court of the justice of his claim and his case was dismissed. After clos- ing the court the council sat for gener- al business, the most important being the letting of theBroadfootand Tyndal creek contracts. Several tenders were received for each, but the lucky man was Mr George Oliver, of London, the gentleman who did the work on the "big drain" last year. His figures are $2,690 for the Broadfoot drain, and 8565 for the Tyndall or Sproat drain. Both of these are considerably lower than the estimate. A resolution was passed granting the Seaforth Electric Light Company the liberty of erecting their poles on the roadway from Sea - forth to Hamm hey, provided they are erected in such a way as will not in- convenience tbe property owners in- terested or the general public. A few accounts were passed and the council adjourned to hold a short meeting at Kyle's hotel on Monday evening, Aug- ust 15th, when the Broadfoot creek drainage by-law will be finally passed, Blyth, CHURCH NOTES,—The usual quarter- ly services were held in the Methodist church here, on Sunday last, being con- ducted by the pastor, Rer. W. Rigsby, there being a good attendance and good feeling manifested. At the meeeting of the official board the salary appro- priation was fixed at $800. Miss Jamie- son, organist, who has filled the posi- tion very acceptably, desiring to be re- lieved of her duties, and a couple of others being about to leave, it is pos- sible that the choir may 1 ake a rest for a few Sundays, but in a place possess- ing so much musical talent there should be no difficulty in having one of the best choirs in the vicinity. SAD ACCIDENT.—On Monday atter- noon, a terrible accident befell a little son of Mr Anthony Haggitt. He was engaged in Mr E.Livingstone's mill do- ing some light work,when he wandered over to a hoop machine and was exam- ining it, when his heed got caught in the knives or sharp hooks, acid in an instant his right arm was drawn in and was nearly severed in two above the wrist. He was taken to a Dr's. office, where it was found the arm haceto be amputated near the elbow. He had only started to work in the mill that morning.' The family have the sym- pathy o1 the village in their trouble. NOTES. — Misses Aggie and Clara Chidley, of Clinton, and Miss Ada Galbraith, of Stanley, are the guests of the Misses Anderson this week. Miss Sanders, of Exeter, formerly milliner in theMnmmgth House here, was the guest of the Misses Jamieson over Sun- day. Miss Ida Taman is visiting friends in Auburn this week. Miss Lottie Crittenden is visiting friends in Luck - now this week, Mr John Bainton and children. of Pennsylvania, is visiting his brothers at present. Miss Lea Et - ling is spending her holidays in and around Auburn. Mrs Ge M. Sherlock, of Winnipeg, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Chas. Floody, for a few weeks. Master Lyl Ireland is in Gode- rich at present, visiting his grandfather, Mr Gibson. Messrs Jas. Allan, Wrox- eter, and John McCrea, of Bi ussels, passed through here on their wheels on Tuesday, on their way to visit friends in Goderich. Messrs J.McGuire and E. Rowed,of Clinton,were in town on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Thos. Jones, of Leadbury, was the guest of "Mine Host" of the Commercial hotel on Sun- day, Mr Ed.Moser was in Clinton and vicinity on Monday. Mr H. C. Smith left on Wednesday morning for a four days' visit With his parents in Berlin, --- Mr Jas. Magee received word on Tues - of the death of his mother, Mrs James Magee, of Edmonton, Alberta; she and the younger family left Blyth over a year ago to reside with her oldest son, William, and since then she has not had good health, but her death was unexpected. Blyth will hold its civic holiday on Friday, Aug. 19th, when an excursion to Goderich will be held by the Wingbam Fire Brigade,ade, which en- joyment n- Js ment the people of Blyth cad take advantage of,the fare being 55 cents. --- Mrs Geo. King leaves next Tuesday, for Saskatoon, N. W.T„ where she will visit her son, Stanley, and from thence to her son) Addison, in Boissevain, she will be absent for nearly three months. Mr and Mrs John Moody and faneily,of Lucknow, visited friends in town on Sunday. i Leeburn NOTES,—.Dr Wm. Glutton, of Edgar, visited his brother Alex. this" week. Albert and Minnie Harrison, of Gode- rich township, are spending their holi- days here. Dr Wm. Aboen, of Minue- seta, who left here ten years ago is visiting old friends here this week. Iiillary Horton, of Dungannon, spent Sunday at home. Miss McNevin spent Sunday in town. Misses Bella and Ruth A. Shaw visited their cousins in Goderich last week. Harry G. Hor- ton, on of Toronto, visited It Erie s ed , ods and relatives here this week. Mr and Mrs J. Hamilton and children, of Goderich, spent a day's outing at the beech last week. Usborne. NARROW ESCAPE,—Flossie, the five- year-old daughter of John Hunter, of 4th yon. of Usborne, narrowly escaped being eaten alive by an old sow on Fri- day afternoon. The little girl went out into the barn yard when the sow, which was followed bya litter of pigs, started in pursuit of her and tearing it would catch her started to scream and run for a roller which was standing in the yard when the brute caught her, and pulling her down on the ground, commenced chewing her arm and shoulder. Her little brother, 7 years old, who was hard by, hearing her cry, at once repaired to the spot and was just in time to save her life. The vicious brute had torn her clothing, dislocated her shoulder and inflicted several painful wounds. The Special Session (Special correspondence of the NEW ERA) The extra session of the Legislature w opened on the 3rd inet. The pr000edin were of a quiet but impressive oharaot The speeoh from the throne was as comp hensive as the matter to be brought befo the House at this particular time deman ed. The centre of interest during the s sion will be the "Constable Vote Bill," a the other urgent question is the legielati in regard to the fisheries, rendered nese sary by the deoision of the Privy Couno The deliberate attempt to disfranchise n only the 3,000 constables, but the 7,000 8,000 majority cast by the Province for ldardy's government rendered it neoesea to take prompt measures to frustrate t design. The argument that the membe who are likely to be affected are adjudica ing on their own case is not sound reaso ing. Their return may or may not be a feoted by other issues than the oonstab vote, but in the meantime they are t duly elected representatives of their co stituencies and fully qualified to aot. Whitney's contention requires that th be convicted first and tried after. This neither law or practice, but simply t trick of a trickster. There seems no reason why the fisheri may not be settled with little delay, an the other business in hand cleared off an therHouse prorogued within the time epee fled by the Premier, unless the Oppositio adopt an obstructive policy and thereb saddle the country with an additional e pence, The address in reply to the speech fro the throne was moved by Mr Pettypiece, East Lambton, and seconded by yI Clark, of Northumberland. Both wer listened to with marked attention an were highly complimented on their splen did efforts. Mr Whitney occupied tw hours in his arraignment of the govern ment. He dwelt at length with the ques tions to be brought before the House, con damning the calling of the present cession, the retention of their portfolios by Messrs. Gibson and Dryden, ignored the necessity of dealing with the fisheries, accused the government of subverting the judicary, and in fact tabooed every act of the govern- ment—past, present and future—the Op- position's old policy. Mr Hardy's address was much shorter, but one of the most loathing rebukes ever administered to the leader of the opposi- tion. After paying a deserved compliment to the ability displayed by the mover and seconder of the address in reply to the speech from the throne, and making a eulo- gistio reference to the former Premier, Sir Oliver Mowat, he proceeded and took up seriatim the assertions and arguments of Mr Whitney, explaining and justifying the course of the government, criticising the position taken by the leader of the opposi- tion, and proving by documentary evidence tLat'Mr Whitney had studiously refused to appear, personally or by counsel, before the Court of Appeal in the matter of the constable vote. In face of this proof Mr Whitney made the extraordinary excuse that "there was no date given for the hear- ing of the case." In conclusion Mr Hardy announced that the prooeednre would be slightly changed and that the bill world not interfere with the Courts in dealing with the constable vote, but would make the meaning of the sot plain in its inten- tion, legalize the vote in future, and pro- vide for a new eleotion where the constable vote influences any seat in the last election. Thus the contention that the courts were being interfered with would be removed and the future of the constable franchise settled on a fair and equitable basis. Aug. 5—Col. Matheson spoke for some time, giving a rehash of stump sayings and indiscriminate insinuations, but did not produce any perceptible effect. Mr Garrow took np the legal aspect of the constable vote, arguing that as the act did pot specifically mention constables and the fact that they had been for 30years re- cognized as enfranchised oitizens, was pre- sumptive evidence that the aot never in- tended to disfranchise them. He empba sized the necessity of dealing with tbe fisheries as of the greatest importance, and defended the government and Messrs Dry- den and Gibson tor holding their portfolios without seats, on the solid and reasonable ground that their case was before the oonrts and that their office was in strict conformity to law and precedent. Aug. 8.—When the House assembled this afternoon there were very few seats unoccupied. Mr Stratton,West Peterboro, resumed the debate. He congratulated Hon. Mr Hardy in that he had lost none b ous old time ability in finding Out the weak points in the opposition's attempts to frustrate the wishes of the eleotorate. He went on to show that the government not only had a good working majority in the House, but that they had a large popu- lar majority of the votes cast.at the last eleotion. He spoke in the highest terms of the benefits derived from the Agricultural College at Guelph, and as a proof of the popularity of that institution, mentioned the fact that 30,000 farmers had felt in- terest enough to visit it during the year. In speaking of the constable vote Mr Strat- ton named Sir John A. McDonald ODon aid sn d Sir John Thompson as approving of the con- stable vote. Mr Whitney said Sir John Thompson did not speak en the question or approve of the vote. Mr Stratton said that Sir John had voted for it and thug ex reseed his approval. Mr Hoyle, a new member, followed and showed hirrrsolf a fluent epedkerr,:liut was little astray in Ina facts, and on being in -.formed that he was mistaken, withdrew a8 gs er. re - re d- es- nd on a- ot or Mr hre rs t- n- 1- le he ri- Mr ey is he esd n y x - m of r e d 0 s, V6‘1711,1111,tro"Filor7 7,1 hie remark that there had been no refer- encia in the petition against the return of Sir John MgDonald to the constable vote. Mr Lumsden followed with a vigorous speeoh, defended the government's polioy and unmercifully criticised the bombastic of Mr Whitney's style. MOWS NOTES. The war has oast Spain $360,000,000. The Licensed Victuallers are organizing for the plebiscite campaign. Sir Wilfrid l rid La r' u iera nd Mr. Jas. Suther- land, M.P., spent yesterday' in Winnipeg. Mellisea Springetead, a seven-year-old child, was killed on the railway at Simooe. The appointment of the Hon. A. B. War- burton as Judge of King's County, P. E. L, and Mr Wm. Ogilvie as Commissioner of the Yukon, will be gazetted to -day. Eli Boyer was killed in a runaway near Alymer, Que. He had been in a fight with a neighbor before the accident and it was regarded as a case of murder until the Cor- oner investigated. Reports from all parte of Manitoba indi- cate excellent ripening weather for grain. Harvesting will be well under way in many sections by the end of the week. Theweath- er is cloudy and warm. The Dominion Government has granted permission to the division of the Grand Army of the Republic at Buffalo to enter Canadian territory with their arms and take part in the celebration at Hamilton. Some unpleeantnesellas been caused at Grimsby Park by people from the Southern States taking umbrage because Prof. Kelly and his daughter, colored musicians engag. ad by the park direotors, put np at the Lakeside Hotel. bpeola despatches received from pointe on the Canadian Pacific west of Winnipeg last Saturday night give encouraging re- ports of the orope. On the main line be- tween Portage la Prairie and Regina the wheat fields are in splended condition and prospects are good for a heavy yield. With continued favorable weather harvestingwill begin about the 15th. The past week has been somewhat cool and showery. On the Deloraine branch in southern Manitoba wheat cutting has commenced in some fields but harvesting will not be general until the end of next week. ' Barley cutting com- menced yesterday. On the Glenbero' and Souris branches wheat cutting will be some what later and the yield is estimated at fifteen to eighteen bushels per acre. In Al. berta all the crops are looking favorable with the weather warm and promising. Great In MANiTOBA and Farm is the ' CANADIAN Laborers Harvest NORTH-WEST Wanted CANADIAN PACIFIC RY. will run a Fai'ni Laborers' Excursion On Satnrday, August lath From sta',ions in Ontario, Toronto and west To Winnipeg an all stations north, west and south to FOR Moosej aw Estevan . Binscarth Winnipegosis bio Every purchaser of an excursion ticket will be provided with a Certificate, which must be de- posited with agent immediately on arrival at station where passenger finally leaves the train. On payment of $18 and surrender of this certificate properly filled ont,the ogriinal hold- er will receive a ticket good to return to start- ing point when eastbound journey is comment- d, on or before November 16, 1898. Stop -over CLINTON1� will be allowed at Winnipeg and points beyond to destination. W. JACKSON, Agent, Clinton. Wedding and Birthday y Prescnts Are always needed. Perhaps you know that you will ne such a present v soon. If so, call and see our assort- ment of Fancy Goods . suitable for the oc- casions. THE CHINAWARE with view of Clinton may be what you want to give to a friend from a dis- tance. Several new lines of these goods fresh from Germany_ ooper's Bock and Fancy Store 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. D. L. MACPHERSON Fire Insurance Representing Alliance Assurance Co. North British and Mercantile Ins, Co. Perth Mutual Fire Ins. Co. OFFICE, - - MACKKAY BLOCK, CLINTON ▪ ONTARIO - • STRATFORD, ONT op One or the largest and most suet:teas- e schools in the Dominion Gradu- ates eminently successful. Write C for beautiful catalogue W. J. Elliott, Principal esikeS., ---'111--1333 TWO .A. Have you a boy who will fit a good Suit at a price like this : $2 50 Suits $1 50 2 75 " 1 75 3 25 2 25 4 50 " 3 25, 5 50 " 3 75 6 50 " 4 50 There are only a few left, just two or three of each, so if you want one come right in at once. A. J. HOLLOWAY, Clinton. e There is no tilti S 'The Novelties usually found in an up-to-date gents'fnrnishing store are kept by ne. Our aim is to please our customers, so we keep the very latest goods in the mar- ket, and this season we are showing a much better assort- ment than ever.' 'We lettere, a large assortment of the most fashionable IIATS AND TIES They are good goods and cheap, so sell well. A, J. MORRISH, Clinton. Work about it. The Shoes here advertised are the;!' biggest money's worth you ever saw. We could have sold them at regular prices, but our way is to sellllower than regular price if we buy lower than regular;pricef• and as often as possible you will get them at littler prices than anywhere else. `�- You should see our Women's and Men's Shoes at $2 and $2.50. They're examples of what you can get when the goods are properly bought. Jackson 49t Jackson, Boot and Shoe ealerfl -t{ ur>rtli,rts.:.,..i,. 1