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The Clinton New Era, 1897-02-19, Page 4o.0 ShouldN )Fuss this ehance to get the latest and beet Music at cut prieee. Remember first choice is best, and you get a choice of slightly shop worn Music at 10 Cents worth 40c and 50c. .Anything and Everything in Music. U ERSQN'S GRMUSIC OUSE, CLINTON few loveb'tiot euto We're trying—Hodgens Bros An oration—W D Fair Co The People—Jackson & Jackson :Spring arrivals -Gilroy & Wiseman We don't pay—Jackson Bros .•This week—Cooper & Co Two years—P B Crews Save your eyes—Allen & Wilson Nothing is cheap—W L Ouinsette When in doubt—McKinnon & ao Spring goods—R Adams 'Plant food—Allen & Wilson Orohestra Concert, Feb. 25 Pup loot --Dr Thompson Piano for Bale—New Era Lot for sale—New Era Here's a ohanoe—S.A Brown Choice eggs—John Melville Notige—John Watt Clinton few txa FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1897 The late M.P. for North Perth has been appointed an Immigration Agent. He shouldn't grieve over it. The Patrons are going to bring up again in the House the question of abolishing Government House. If the Government wants to pursue a good line of policy, they will introduce a hill in line with the Patrons' idea. • Ledy Aberdeen has been chosen as this year's Convocation Orator at the University of Chicago; This is the first Hine a woman has been named for titch an occasion. This is quite au honor. but it will he a wonder if some Canadian newspaper does not sneer- ingly allude to it as being in some way disloyal. The mover and seconder of the ad- dress in the Local House are both newspaper men; the new Speaker, Mr Evanturel, is a newspaper man, his seconder is a newspaper man, and most of the speeches at the opening were about a newspaper man, the late ° W. D. Balfour. the House gains by the ,addition of all these "men of brains" to its force. Current rumor has considerable to sty about the possible dispositicn of certain offices in Goderich at the dis- posal of the Ontario Government. There may not be a particle of truth in the rumors, but the government will be wise to go very carefully in this direction. When Sir Charles Tupper went to Washington to try and negotiate a re- ciprocity. treaty, the papers on th•tt side of politics said it was all righeand just what the country needed, Now, concerning the visitof Liberals on the same errand, they say it is all wrong. Which statement is correct? Reciprocal Relations. Messrs Cartwright and Davies, the two members of the Ottawa Govern- ment who have been interviewing Am- erican statesmen at Washington con cerning closer trade relations between the two countries, have returned, During their brief stay in Washington they met personally President Cleve, land, Secretary Olney, Speaker Reed, Senators Sherman, Aldrich, Collom, and Carter, and Representatives Ding- ley, Grosvenor, Hittand Dolliver. The Canadian commissioners made clear to their American friends that the first step in the direction of a reciprocity . treaty would be the formation of an in- ' ' •ternational commission, consisting of two representatives on the part of each country, who should investigate the subject and report, Such investi• gation will make clear the great advan- tages to be derived from such an ar- rangement, as in their opinion the More closely the q uestion of reciprocity :in trade is studied the more apparent ,:'to the minds of American statesmen will be the great benefits that must ac- crue to both countries. Some papers have taken the ground that no good Whatever will cpme from these confer- ° `-'ences; that the American people are not favorable to closer trade relations with Canada. Time alone will tell whether this is correct or not. But in going, the Canadian commissioners bave fulfilled their pledges to the peo- ple. They have said over and over aga'n that they would honotably ap- proach the United States, and endeav- :or to secure a fair measure of reciproc- ••ittY. They have done so, and if their •• efforts are not successful the fault does floe rest with the Dominion Govern - Men t. overn- nkent. On this subject a Washington des- patch says : "As a result of the visit to the States of Ministers L. H. Davies and Sir Richard Cartwright, there is little doubt that President McKinley Wi11. soon after his inauguration, urge the appointment of a joint commission, ti 'eonsisting of two Canadians and two 'United States Congressmen, to report ,t proposition for a commercial treaty ,between the two countries." • ' ;The Toronto World relates a story that May mean a great deal or may mean noth- =ing. It was to the effect that stropg pres- sure from many quarters was being brought to bearen Hon, N. C. Wallace to enter)Pro- vineial politics and make a dead set on the Hardy Government. The argument is ;hist the same forces which put the Liber- als' in at Ottawa could be used to dispossess thtit:iberals at Toronto. Mr Wallace Could make a strong combination and probably yeottre aid from Mr McCarthy as well. "In the matter of schools," said one gentle - moo who was discussing the matter, "Mr Wallace might not advocate the abolition 'Of :>3e crate Schools in Ontario, but be Valid certainly declare for a policy to )Caere them as good as Public Schools, and tt5 give Separate School supporters the same rights (the ballot, for instance) se the s ip- pOrtere of Public Schools." [be• Zoo' tagislatu ev • O ekfu 8 Q 0# wag liFRetex. The third session of the present legisla- tare was opened With due ceremonies on Wednesday of last week. The $peeoh was moved by Mr Pattulo, of North Oxford, and seconded by ear Auld, of West Essex. Both are•elever newspaper men, the- latter being the partner of the late W.D. Balfour. The Mail epeake of the addressee as being of a much higher order than usual, which ie quite a compliment to the newspaper men. Every member of Parliament expects a long, hard session. The revision of the statutes will,mean an amount of work of a tiripg kind, both in committee and in the House. Everything points to the fact that the Ontario Government is bound to give the province the very best roads. It is since last session that Mr A.W. Campbell was appointed as'Good Roads Inspector. The Government,is justly proud of the work he , has done, and says that this is not all that will be done connection with the Reform. A petition has come into the Legislature from the county of York, supported by pe- titions from other counties, asking for amendments to the County Councils Act. These amendments will he introduced and will be supported by the Patrons, Censer- vatives and some of the Liberals. The main objeotioi's are to the cumulative vote: or the fact that meeves are not eligible for eleotion to the county council, and to the term of the oounty councillors. The Gov- ernment say. 'moreover, that no change will be made in the new law until it has had a fair test. The Liberals have held a caucus, and ap- pointed a committee to look into the rail- way Class question. The Canadian Pacific Railway got wind of this, and sent their passes to every menaberof the house. The Patrons have always been opposed, on prin • ciple to the pass business. This year, they have decided to retain their passes until the Goverument take some action in the matter. In reply to a question by Mr Whitney, as to the length of the present Legislature, Mr Hardy said there was no intention of dissolving the House at an earlier peri than that at which in the course of natu and its natural existence, honorable gen- tlemen have a right to expect. He could not say that something might not arise within the year and a half which still re- mained of its natural existence. It was impossible for him to say anything further as to any necessity which may arise for dissolution. The Government is likely to introduce a vigorous policy of re-forestization to make up for the millions of feet of timber cut from Ontario lands that cannot be utilized for agricultural purposes. Complaint is made that the policy of the Government has simply resulted in the timber being taken from the country, and the lands not • restocked. The Government has said tnere was no necessity for this, and the lands could be nettled, but it transpires that a large portion of the property is valueless, except for timber. The appointment of a com- mission is taken to indicate the Govern- ment's intention to place the forestry on a systematic basis. Legislation will be in- troduced this session to provide efficient protection from fires in all the timber dis- tricts whereas heretofore the protection bas been supplied only when local lumber- men demanded it. The intention is to have fire rangers for all districts. the aogetinte Of:pacil utuniofpality in the i CollegiAte Trustee Board, county. Iilr Taylor, North eliddlesee, pre- ie- The n,djourned aiteetites of this board Mr wee held do ci � h u rs v it dtt l y evening. n On /no , motion of Dr. Shaw Seconded$h W. cin- 1 Jackson, Mr James Scott woe appoint - to ed chairman for the ensuing year. On wa I motion of H. Oombe, seconded by Dr. ur muted 4, petition, haltering the irc n b est 1 euse laws and opposing any cheap. Cleland had a petition one aslting t township members shall sit in oouuty go ell, with a plurality of votes according population. John Loughrin. of Matta ppresented it lengthy petition from Sudbury Board of trade, who propose ohanges the mining act to give greater facility for locating lands and in other details which require officials nearer the mines thea Tor- onto. Mr Naughton of Brune put in a pet- ition that tax sales under the assessment ;aot shall be under control of municipali- ties instead of under the county authorites, NEWS NOTES. Postmaster Junkin, of Boboaygeon, died suddenly from heart failure. The Quebec Provinoial elections will be held on the 29th of next month. The London City Council voted the sum of $500 to the relief of the India famine sufferers. John Stapleton of Lombardy, aged nine- teen, was instantly killed by the bursting of a sawing machine. R.B. Herriman, the Winnigeg deputy who was.oharged with ballot -box stuffing, has been acquitted. Mrs Frederiok Barah, of Brantford was crushed to death by a freight train in at- tempting to erose the railway near the Market street station. The recount of the North Ontario eleo- tion was held before Judge Dartnell at Whitby. Mr Graham was oonfirined in his seat by seventeen votes. Reports from the ranohing dietrir,ts of the Northwest show that this season stock has fared well. The number of stook for shipment will be fully 50 per cent in excess of last year, It ie said that Sir ,Adolphe Caron, ex - Postmaster -General, is so busy promoting mining companies that he will not occupy his seat in Parliament this session, except probably for a short time. od The personation chargee against three re young Londoners in the South Brant elec- tion have fallen through, and the Conser- vative counsel have apologized to the vic- tims of over -suspicious politicians. The City Council of Ottawa has made arrangements with the Ontario Government for an interview at which ,they were to urge that cities be prohibited from granting bon• uses of any kind to manu£ecturere. - Dr Ryerson asks for a return of the cum ber and amounts of tbe ineuranoe policies on the Parliament buildings of the Ontario Government companies oarrying the risks, and the percentage paid for insurance. He also asks the names of the agents who plac- ed the insurance, the rate per $1,000, any special provisions and the general provis- ions of protetction. • The Government is considering the idea of appointing an nfficial who will be called, a special auditor of municipal accounts. This official will have a position in the Par• liament Buildings, and will have the same duties as inspectors and superintendents al- ready appointed in other departments. Tire action has been encouraged by various petitions from a number of counties, town- ships and towns. He will have the privilege of Dropping in upon a municipality at any time and examining the books. Witb the concurrence of lr Whitney, the House made a grant of $6000 toward the India Famine ung. The members'of the Opposition ask if Mr Britton, now M. P. for Kingston, re- signed his office of Ontario Drainage referee before running for the Dominion; also if James Noxon, Inspector of Prisons, is also Dominion Government Commissioner;also if Mr Preston, librarian, resigned before he ran for West Toronto; also, if Mr Conmee, who was a candidate iu the Dominion election, resigned his seat in the Local be- feir,' so doing. llr Hardy replied that Mr Noxon was Bitting as a Dominion employee during hie vacation, and any time he occupied beyond that he would be docked for. Mr Preston resigned on June 16, and was re -appointed after his defeat. The case of Mr Conmee was left over. The public accounts were laid on the table Tncsday afternoon in the Legislature. They show reoeipte amounting to 85,542,- 700.26; expenditure, $3,708,379.73, with a special deposit of $1,635,000. This leaves a balance of 8204,820.58, which is about three times the balance of last year. Receipts from the Dominion of Canada,$1,- 196,872.80. Crown Lands, $908,246.69. Licenses, 8286,172. Law stamps, 863,- 566.82. Succession duties, $165,383.40. Public Institutions, $146,730.15. Sale of Annuities, $278,061.94. Sale of lands at Toronto Asylum, $8,000. The receipts are within the limits of the estimates. The expenditure is well within the limit, and in- cludes tha following:— Civil Government, $250,032.05. Administration of "• Justice, $441,055.97. Education, $702,457.01. Pub- lic Institutions, $796,567.62. Immigration, $7,266,47. Agriculture, $192,041. Colo- nization Roads, $102,719. Surveys, $120,- 336.86. Statues Consolidated, $5,198.28. Central Prison, $20,887.44. Normal Sohool, $22,861. Mr Kerne will make enquiry if it is the intention of the Government, during the present session to 'introduce legislation to establish a uniform system of keeping municipal accounts. Wednesday afternoon the Patrons held their first canons for the session. They spent two hours in organizing and discus- sing various business. Mr Currie will in- troduce the same legislation that the Pat. rens tried to put through last year. The two most important bills will be, one to prohibit Government employes from inter- fering in eleotione; and the other to prohi- bit the appointment of an ex -member to a Government position within one year after he has left the Legislature. Among the minor business of Wednes- day was the presentation of several peti- tions. Mr Pattullo, of Oxford, had a pea.' titin, asking that counties be obliged to ap- point a ()entity auditor, who shall examine Paris Review says it is the intention of T. Eaton Company to establish branch departmental stores at several points in Western Ontario and that Paris (T. Eat- on's old home) is on the list for one of these branches. The London, England, Mail` says that the elanitoba school question has been set- tled in a wise, just and equitable manner by Dominion the D neon Government. It certain- ly oould not have been settled to remain. • settled in any other manner. Burglars who robbed Disher Bros.' store at Ridgeway, were captured at Fort Erie just as they were crossing to Buffalo. They pleaded guilty, and James Reece was sent to Kingston Penitentiary for four years and Robert Duncan for three years. James Quinn is on trial for setting fire to Mr Hall's barn in Guelph Township. The oteer day a companion of Quinn's named Busby confessed that he was with Quinn when the been was fired, but he said Quinn did it. Now Quinn swears that Busby did the deed in his presence. On Thursday last Mrs Thos, Carter, of Whitevale, met with an accident which caused her death. She was carrying a lamp upstairs when, it is supposed, she tripped and fell. Tho lamp exploded and - she was severely burned. After much suf- fering she died. Mrs Carter was about 55 years of age. Mr Jas. Grieve, ex -M. P. for North Perth, was called to Ottawa this week by the Hon. Mr Sifton, Minister of the Inter- ior, and offered a position in the Immigra- tion Department which he decided to ac- cept. He will begin work at once, and for the present his field will be among the farming communities of Michigan. The Stratford correspondent of the Ta- vistock Gazette writes: Stratford is a e0- ciety town. It has 400 Oddfellows, 300 Masons, 275 Foresters, 150 Sons of Scot- land, 100 Sons of England, 100 Hibarnians and 75 Woodmen of the World. These are all secret societies, the members of which receive certain emoluments Meese of sick- ness, and it is estimated that during 1896 upwards of 87.500 were so disbursed in the pity. A. man holding a railway ticket from Toronto to Roseland, signed R. M. Living- stone, fell off the C.P.R. train on Sunday morning between English River and Martin west of Fort William, and, being caught between the wheels, was killed, the body being horribly mangled, Oa searching the pockets of the unfortunate man a bank book was found showing deposits of money with the private banking house of W. T. Scott, Listowel, It is' supposed the de- ceased was from that district. The man had a supply of whiskey with him, and is thought to have been drinking, ae his ac- tions were peculiar- He was a nephew of the late Dr. Livingstone, the explorer: A special train from Chicago, over the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy and the Burlington and Missouri Railroads, chart- ered by Henry B, Mayhem, a Denver min- ing investment broker, reached Denver having run 1,026 miles in 18 bourn and 52 minutes. This journey goes into history as the greatest railroad feat ever accom- plished. The best previous railroad Jong distance record was 19 hours. and 57 minut- es for 964 mules over the New York Cent- ral and Lake Shore Railroads, from New York to Chicago. Mr Mayhem chartered a spoilt' train at Chicago in order to reach the bedside of his dying son, Wm. B. May - ham, ae quickly as possible. Burlington officials agreed to take him to Denver in - aide of 24 hours. Every resource of the Burlington system was brought into play and over two hours were clipped off from the best running time which was thought to be possible. In spite of the splendid re- cord however, Mr Mayhem arrived in Den- ver too late to see his son alive. The Toronto World says it is stated by those who ought to know: that Speaker Ed. gar had the refusal of Government House at Toronto, in succession to Hon, George Kirkpatrick, whose five years will be com- pleted in a few weeks, and it is further stated by these same that Mr Edgar has decided that he will be better where he is. Sir Oliver Mowat will not have the honor; but if Sir Oliver will not take it, he will have more to say as to its betowal than anyone, and it is known that Sir Oliver favors the office going to a man of large in- come. Mr Hardy,too, would like to see it go to a man who had a house of his own, and hereby give him a chance to close up' tbe establishment at the corner of King and Simooe streets. Suppose, further, that Mr Mulook should also desire to have a say in the matter. Well, then Henry Caw- thra', Esq., about supplies all these require- ments. lie is a man who has kept out of politics, is a good deal like Sir Casimir Growaki, has a fine house, an income that is handsome, has seen a lot of the world, has quite a fund of dignity and would make things agreeable all round. Shaw, Mr Foster was re,appointgc1 Sedretary and Mr'Jacksou Treasurer. The report of the finances for the year were as follows:— RECEIPTS! Town grant....., $1650.00 County grant 1713.38 Government grant 984.57 School fees 1065 25 Examination 289.00 Balance from 1895 733.24 $6435.44 EXPENDITURE Salaries $4.49 Supplies 170.59 Fuel, etc 58.68 Repairs 68.31 Sundries , . 29.43 Printing 12.25 Insurance 19,50 J,--E'xarnination expenses204.10 Balance on hand, Dec. 311516.79 $6435.44 The Treasurer was requested to ask the town for the amount of $1650 now due, the Treasurer to furnish bonds to the extent of 83000. The following ac- counts were ordered to be paid:—E. 'Herman, labor, $2.50; Mr Oke, 9g- cords wood, 826.80; J.H. Combe, chemical supplies, $4.36; Jas. Walkinshaw, 5 cords wood, $15; Davis & Rowland, work, $2.35; Maps and School Supply Co„ maps, $41.12• J. Ouninghame, ex- press, 90c; J. Knight, wood, 42c; W. Jones, keys, 50c. An unofficial communication from the Secretary of Seaforth Collegiate was read, suggesting the propriety of Clinton Collegiate Board bearing a part of the expense incurred in press- ing claims for arrears of grant from the County Council, but on motion of Dr. Shaw, seconded by W. Jackson, it was decided to take no action in the matter, INDIA FAMINE RELIEF FUND.—Ad- ditional donations received by the Molsons Bank and forwarded to Ot- tawa. ' D. Robb $5, R. Douglas $1, W. J. Biggins $1, Mrs Parsons $I, For In. dia 25c, J. H. Combe $1, Robt. Holmes $1, Janet Wilson $2, Mrs A. P. Brick- enden $2, Jas. Scott 50c. lota1 re- ceived to date $82.20. Intending sub- scribers are requested to hand in their donations as soon as possible Sabbath School Convention. The Sabbath School convention of the Methodist church, Exeter distriot,was held at Elimville, on Wednesday; Feb. 10th. The convention was opened at 10 a.m., by Mr J. G. Jones, of Winchelsea, who also occupied the chair during the morning session, Then followed words of welcome by Mr W. Miners and Rev George Jewitt; Mr H. E. Huston and Rev Dr Willoughby, of Exeter, replied; • Reports of schools on the district showed great success in the work, and a large number of conversions during the year. On motion $10 of the fund's and the evening's 3ollection was granted to the famine stricken people of India; the total amounted to nearly 824. Mr H. E. Huston, of Exeter, was appointed Seo, -Treasurer of the convention. At the afternoon session the church was filled to its utmost capacity, the opening exercises being conducted by Rev W. J. Ashton. Mr H, Bishop, of Exeter, filled the chair. Rev J. C. Nethercott iutroduced the sub- ject, "Aims and results of our conven- tions." Mr Wm. Stevens, of Crediton, then followed with an admirable address on "Parental example and training," which provoked lively discussion. Closely allied with the former subject was that of "Bible Reading in the home and school," by Mr James Delgatty, cf Centralia. "The Sab- bath Sohl in relation to Temperance," was spoken to by Rev J. T. Snewdex;, while Rev J. E. Ford gave a "Bird's-eye view of the Bible as a.text book." Then followed a conference of workers, for nearly an hour, conducted by the Rev W. H. Butt, which was full of interest, and general profit to all present. The evening meeting was opened with a praise and prayer meeting, led by Mr J. Dalgatty. Exbellent addresses were deliv- ered by Rev W. H. Butt, on "The Sabbath School in relation to missions;" Rev W. J. Waddell, on "Methods of Christ in apos- tolic training," and Rev W. H. Locks on "The Sabbath School in relation to Citi- zenship." The next oonvention is to be'-lield'in` Exeter James St. Methodist church, in Feb. next, Mensal DEARS OF JAMES SIMPaoN.— On Friday one of Hensall'e oldest and most respected citizens, in the person of James Simpson, passed away to the Great Beyond, at the ripe age of 70 years and 5 months. He was born at Brotherton, Yorkshire, Eng- land in 1897. With his brother Robert, deceased, and hie sister, he emigrated to Canada in 1865 and settled on Lut No. 9, Con,, 11, Tackersmith, whioh his brother bad purchased and settled upon some years previous. The deceased was an adherent to the Chnroh of England and a Coniierva- •five in politica. He was never merrribd. Ile leaves a brother and sister to mourn his loee. Deceased bad those solid, up- right, sterling qualities for which York- ehiremen are noted. Mr Wm. Steele, V. S., of Stratford, was called out into Downie, early on Friday to the farm of Mr Alex. Strathdee, to attend some cattle there. He foubd the stook suf- feringleom acute indigestion, caused by eating spoiled ensilage. Three of the ani- mals died daring the day, and a number of others are in a serious condition. Mr Strathdee had the misfortune to lose four horses last year from the same pause. The "New Woman's" Valentine. From Tbronto Saturday Night. Adored one, I am waiting for thee No other rich man can I see That has half the attractions that thou dost To entrap and bewilder prior me. The single are all very woll, But they khow not the 'wildoring spell That love-lorethe marr,ed possess who are trained in As this tortured heart truly can tell. Thy wife is a poor slokly thing; She surely can't live till the spring; Then whopbloomsong birds are singing and roses in , Our wedding -belle gaily will ring. I know you won't think it a sin, That I'm wishing she early may win Her place with the angels and joie in the choir, And her spirit life safely begin. Sire le gentle and mild as a dove, She's so suited to regions above ; And when she's transplanted to heavenly sh, There'll beoresnothing to hinder our love. CLARA H. MOI NTaABTLE. Church, ah11wes The eMisses Hall, well known evan- gelists, tate working at Glencoe. Owing to the failure of thegasoline enpply, there was no service in Willis church last Sabbath evening. The offertory in St. Paul's Chn next Sabbath, morning and evehi wuiii•ben. in aid of the India Miss Fd The people of St. Peter's, Summ hill, purpose having a social enterta ment, on or about the 2nd of Mar Look for it. The regular meeting of the W. 0. T. U. will be held at the home of Mrs W. Harland, Rattenbury St., on Thursday Feb 25th, at 3 p. m. The Bishop of Huron will be at St. Paul's church next Sunday morning and evening, and at St. Peter's Church, Summerhill, at 3 p.m. Rev. A. Stewart wishes to acknow- ledge the receipt of $5 from some an- enymoue church friend, II3 to go to- wards the church debt, and $2 tc- wards the Indian relief fund. A committee has been appointed by the Quarterly Board of both the On. tario and Rattenbury St. churches, to consider the question of church union, and held its first meeting on Monday. At the last meeting of North street Quarterly Board, Goderich, Rev. J. Edge was unanimously invited back for his fourth ear, and accepted sub- ject to the acticn of the Stationing committee. People are laughing over the mis- take of the Rev. G. V. t Andre ws of Holmesville, made last Sunday. His afternoon appointment was at She ron, but he got mixed up somehow and went to Ebenezer instead, where a local preacher was filling the appoint- ment. The people of Sharon had to go without any service. An excellent program has been ar- ranged for the Annual Meeting of the ,Epworth League Association, Gode- rich district, which takes place in the Methodist church, Seaforth, on Tues- day, March 16. Rev. A.C. Crews, Tor- onto, will be present. Among those who are on the program are Miss A. Brickenden, B. J. G•bbings, H. Foster, and A. T. Cooper, Clinton. The Aylmer Sun of last week con- tains a long account of the re -opening exercises of the Methodist Church in that place, of which Rev. James •Liv- ingstone is pastor. The church, built during the pastorate of Rev. W. Mc- Donagh, cost $20,000, and $4,000 have just been spent in improving it still further; the Sun speaks of the excel- l&tent0n e services rendered by Mr Living. . Rev. W. H, Butt, pastor of the Cen- tralia Methodist church, preached to his people Sunday morning on India and her needs, with the result that $70 was collected for the famine.and plague stricken people of that land. It a small country village can be aroused to give such a sum, what can be done in eel Canadian towns end cities if an earnest and universal appeal is only made? t;ch ng, ion SenaE,—Iu Olinton, on Feb. 13, the wife of et- ?4r All Barge, of a daughter. in- MAI?,RIED. Ch, I DtO1>;—CnAFMAN.—In the Methodist ohur oh Bengali, on Wednesday Feb. 10th by the Rev, Wlarksbur . Mies CarriMr e, daughter of Mr Wm. Oh, pman, of the 2nd con. of Hay. • ki N QiZ . TAXIAN,—In East Wawanosh, en February 6, the wife of Mr Henry Taman. jr., of a sou. . S.TEW4i r.—In Clinton, on Feb. 12, the wife Of Mr Geo, Stewart, of a daughter. RUDDELL•—At Dlorrlen, Man., on .Feb, 8, the wife of Mr Geo. Ruddell, of a son. RATIL—Iii Melanothon on Feb. 6th, 'the wife o! Mr James Rath (Miss M. Hill) of a son, On Thursday evening, the 18th inst., an attractive program will take place in the S. A. barracks. The band will he to the front with a selection of new pieces, and there will also be a number of new songs, recitations and other items on a variety of instruments, Captain Smith, the comic vocalist, and Lieut. Listor, the harpist, are expected to be present. Capt. Smith will con- duct services on the following Satur- day and Sunday. The Leamington News'thusrefers to a former Clintonian:—"A meeting of the official board of the Leamington Methodist church was held last Mon- day evening, when a resolution was passed inviting the present pastor, Rev Aar Galloway, to remain in charge of the congregation for another year. The reverend gentleman has been in town for nearly 'two years and the unanimous desire for him to remain longer is a testimony that he has been appreciated, Mr Galloway has decided CO accept the invitation." Mass was celebrated on Monday i St. Joseph's church by Rev. Fathe Macarius Nassr, late secretary of th "Patriarch of Antioch." The r everen father came to Ontario about si months ago, to look after the spiritua interests of the Syrian Catholics, wh to the number of 500, are scattered through Ontario. He is a ver.erabl looking clergyman, over sixty years o age, and is accompanied by an inter preter, as he does not•speak English and very little French. The languag used in the mass was Syria -Chaldaic the language supposed to he used b our Lord when' on earth. The Goipe was read in Arabic. The dress of tbe celebrant and the ceremonies used are entirely; different from those used in the Roman Catholic church of the West. Rev. Father Macarias used leavened bread, and administered the eucharist to the persons in the form of bread and wine. BISHOP BAI,DWIN'S PLEA.—HisLord- ship Bishop Baldwin has issued the following plea to the members of the Huron Diocese:—To the members of the Diocese of Huron, greeting: My object i6 appealiug to you on the pre- sent occasion is to arouse your sym- pathYtowarditumine-arrd•plague strick- en India. The details of its sufferings are too familiar to our minds to need any rehearsal on my part. It will there- fore be sufficient, if I seek to impress upon your minds the solemn fact that not only are thousands dying in Bom- bay, the city immediately affected, but throughout the whole Presidency, mis- ery and want, such as baffle descript- ion, seem everywhere to reign. An appeal for their relief bas now been made to all parts of the Empire, and I am confident that to no land beneath Her Majesty's sway will this appeal come where it will meet with a more hearty vigorous response than in this the Dominion of Canada. Blessed as we have been by the good hand of God with rich and various plenty we have the means, s assuredly as we have eke will, to affor them timely and much. needed' relief. The love of Christ et whi eh promps to every effort to assuage the sufferings of humanity; the revelation of the truth which teaches us that the afflicted of India are bone of our bone in a common brotherhood; the undeniable and gratifying fact that they are fellow.subjects of the same Queen, and fellow -members of the same Empire as our@elves, all irresistibly lead us on to afford them immediate and substantial relief. Confident of your hearty and generous response I now appoint Sunday, February 21st as the day on which I desire an offering to be made throughout the Diocese on behalf of ' the Indian Relief Fund. Praying that God will open ,all hearts toward the afflicted and n ! dy, I re- main your brother, in Chris. MAUR- j IOE S. HURON, f n r e d x 0 e f e • Y 1 bride's father Clinton on Feb. residence 7.Nby Ray. 3. F Parke, Mr Wesley J. Moore, to Etta, youngest daughter of Mr Thomas Farquhar. CLAxTon—TAMAN—At the residence of the brine,s father, Blyth, on Feb. 17, by Rev. J. S. Fisher, Mr Claxton Detroit, to Miss Evelyn, fifth daughter of Mr John Taman etdstIFythe .n Methodistchurch Ltstowel,b11,v Wm. Williams, D. D., assisted by Rev, T. Albert Lietodo John G. Stonneman, merchant Cooper Kirk- ton, to iiary Evelyn, only daughter of Rev.Dr. Williams, Lietowell, Ont. and brother of J. C. Stoneman, Hensel]. VICKERS—QOOK.—At Essex Centre, on Jan. 27th, by Rev. W. M. Fleming, Mr George Vickers to Mise Agnes Cook, both of Essex Centre. (Slater of Mrs Creo,) DIED. STEWART.—In Clinton on the 15th, the infant daughter of Mr, Geo. Stewart, Nso-1nat the residence her n-inlaw. H ryaGdeh township, Tamar Highgotd, relict of the late mes Ja Nesbitt, of East Whitby, aged 88 years. BAL fl inmationti of he brain, Goon rdone 3Raysont iof in- nfant son of Albert and Edith Ball, aged 5 months and 4 days, and grandson of Mrs John Rayson, o! town, McGEE.—In East Wawanosh, on Feb. 13, James MOlee, aged 46 years, Janu- aryDE RicK the Londo 255th. Agnes tDerr Derrick, formerly f Goderich, aged 43 years. Duau 1897, Mary Haw 1 on rn, relict of the lon ate Davth id Duncan, aged 88 years. McLEOD.—In Seaforth, on Sunday, "Feb. 7th, 1897, Roderick McLeod, aged 29 years and 4 months. Bessie, daughter1iofhRicha don atThorne, aged 4 years, 7 months and 8 days, and neice of R. H. Chown, Clinton. JACKSON,—In Fullerton on Wednesday, Fob, 10, Mary, beloved wife of Jas. Jackson, aged 53 years 4 months and 5 days, and/sister-in-law of Mrs las. McClacherty. iltLoudon, second sof Bmiand Cordelio Wood, aged 3 years. Goderich t., on Feb. Mary Rosamond, you gest ofdaughterlr Flossie 44 ud1 e aged g .years 4 months and 5 days. afE. eldest daughter of Mr John CChurchill, on Feb. ed 22 years and 6 months James Eagleson, on Feb tl6th:Annie C. of daughter; of Mr M Miller, Bayfleld, aged 20 years and 3 months • So many robberies have taken plane in Montreal lately that a special guard has been placed on the banks and brokers' offices by the police. The Bra lessee in the Dominion and the United States were nearly a million great- er in January of this year than in the cor- responding month in 1896. Probably the oldest woman in Canada died in Arthur township, only a few miles from Mount Forest, in the person of Mrs C.ushen, of the Kerry settlement, She was 115 years old sad she lived with her son, who is now an old man of over 70. In order to make sure of the old lady's age her friends wrote to the place where she was born in Ireland .anci the° great age of 115 years is given as thoroughly reliable. Two Years T1iI WEE. NewSpring' Wall Piper Tfe makooy e, '" vi tit. bt l 7 Buying as we do in large quantities, we have an advantage that smaller dealers have not got, both in assort- ment and price. The fact of our not confining d'urselves to one factory gives us the assortment, while the quantity we buy guarantees us the lowest prices. We invite your inspec- tion of 'our stock as soon as you find it. convenient. CLINTON. CPR TELEGRAPH Othce —AT— COOPER'S BOOK STORE,. Also agency for Dominion ExpressMoney Orders Allan Line Steamships, Beaver Line Steamships, Dominion Line Steams .ips A. T. COOPER, ..- - Agent At the most is the longest period a Watch should run without be- ing cleaned. < During that time it's astonishing the amount of dirt that works its way into the watch. It stands to reason that this dirt mixing with the oil, clogging and wearing the delicate mechanism of the watch, must, if allowed ,to renra;in and accumu- late, . eventually ruin the time- keeping qualities of your watch. Longer it may run without, you noticing any appreciable differ- ence in that respect, but eventu- ally the breakdown will come if n eglected. We Are Expert Watch Cleaners Expert Watch Repairers We are all round Jewellers, but Watch Repairing is our Specialty.��* Drop in and ,let us examine your watch. If it does not require cleaning you will know it. We will tell you so. If it does, and you wish to leave it in our care, we will guarantee to fix it up right at a moderate price. P. B. Crews - WATCHMAKER & JEWELER, Expert Watch Repairer IT IS THE BUSINESS —OR— Shorthand Knowledge that gives the power to ,earn money. Central Business College STRATFORD, ONT has the best teacher of Shorthand in the Dominion, a teacher of 18 years experience. Write or our beautiful catalog W. J. Elliott, Principal A.✓,al.•bwwn.,wvs✓..n.n.n,n,.o,•.✓u., GUNS We have put in a stock of new Guns call and inspect them. We have 'a number of guns to rent by the day or week. Buy your Shells from us ante. get t he best. REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS. That is our business. Send us every thing in the shape of small ma- chinery that needs repairing. We grind, polish and sharpen Knives and Scissors, and retemp- er if required. We repair Guns and re -brown the bar- rels of all kinds, makes and st:yfres...- We repair Sewing Machines; if any of the parts are broken or worn out, we can make new. Umbrellas, Parasols, and articles of like nature are repaired by as. We build new, to order, any small machinery. Give us a trial. SKATES—We are now Grinding Skates and will promptly attend to all orders ONWARD BICYCLE CO o� osite the Market PItRR,RIN'S BLOdK, Clinton J The People will not Read Our Advertisements ts In this paper, if we do not write good plain facto of what we are doing. We have a fine Shoe Store, a fine stock, and it is gratifying indeed to see how our business is going right ahead, we give no one cause to complain, money always back if not satisfied. We want our store to be a favorite place to trade at, and no one who is studying economy this season will fail to see our new stock. Invoices are coming in right aloeg of our New Goods, and those. already opened up are alot of the very nobby ones, and the p Clinton and country are sure to be wearing nobby and fashionable •roes, if they buy from the first lot we have opened. There is a big difference to this season in our prices, we have bought right, and are trying to do a good Cash Business, and cutting our prices very much lower than last Beason, and never, since we have been in the shoe business, have we seen prices so fine. We appreciate your trade, and would like to have all we can from yotlat• if you have not bought shoes from us treeus this season, CKSON & JACKSON, W. JACKSON 1 PIM T. JACKSON dif