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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6th, 1897
7IIL+' CONSERVATIVE PARTY AVD
MANITOBA ,SCHOOLS.
Victoria Warder.
The reform press etre vainly seeking
to fasten on the conservative party the
policy of coercion re Manitoba Ronutn
Catholic aschools. Their efforts are
futile, are yain. The people realize
the exact position of affairs.
Conservative leaders honestlysought,
after Greenway had repeatedly refused
to consider even the slightest modifl-
cation of his haw, to give effect by the
only course open to there to the judg-
ment of the court in the British I±,m-
pire. The conservative leaders or the
conservative party have never either
directly or indirectly been advocates
of separate schools per se. They have
advocated the carrying out of the
judgment of the judical committee of
the Imperial privy council, but they
.differed materially among thernselves
as to the degree or distance to go in
.carrying it out.
That is and has been the stand of the
,conservative party.
The reform party policy has been
one cry for protectants and -another
far roman Catholics. To the roman
catholic they said:—"The tory bill is
no good: Put us in power anc we will
give you a stronger bill;" while to the
protestants they cried, "No separate
schools, no coercion."
1140W, ,arab Dn? iBUIUKe OI oatue nae
eleared away the people can judge of
the honesty of purpose of the twc
-rent parties. Of the despicable,
treacherous, spiteful course pursued
by D'Alton McCarthy and a few of
strnilavly disappointed characters noth•
ing need be said. Only the political
parties are under consideration and
(ive wen are not a party.
Because the cunservative leaders in
exposing the hypocrisy of the grits on
the trade, school and other public
questions, have explained the fraud of
the reform party, the latter pretend
that the tory, leaders still maintain
that Greenway and his co-conspirttork
should not, be permitted to settle the
quest iom themselves. The public can
rest assured the matter is now it in
end so fir as the conservative party
at Ottawa is concerned; and also ie
fru• as the ruulan catholic church is
concerned.
Critical readers of history never
heed the language of the rouian catho.
! ic gni arch
y unless their
ncTrovs cur•
espoud.
In this case as it prominent
r•erot ul leader recently pointed out, the
bishops are in a peculiar position. They
are well satisfied with the Greenway
settlement. 10 Openly end
or,•;
e Itlr•.
Laurier's cause as with many honor•
able exceptions they did secretly last
June, would b:� to brand the church
leaders for all time as unreliable.
To flow admit themselves satisfied
with the Greenway sale would alae
be very injudicious on the part of the
bishops for these among other rea.
sons: --
(1) Acceptance of the &AlleMent
without prrtest by the bishops would
stamp them Its treasouahle to those to
whom they professed ft•iendship and
support last June.
(2) It would be an admission that
separate schools are not essential to
the well-being of the roman catholic
people.
(3) It would recognize that the stales
and not, the chinch should control the
education of the youth.
(-1)It would he it precedent for the
nbolut.ion of separate schools in other
provinces.
(5) It would form a precedent against
the granting of separate schools when
the territories becatue, provinces.
(6) It would close the door of the
Manitoba, legislature for future con-
cessions and arnendments already
promised.
(7) It would dept ive them of a "griev-
ance", a splendid thin, to have when
one seeks favors.
However no one has a right to con -
dem the roman catholic bishops and
people for getting all tney can from
Greenway; but they cannot be com-
mended for professing displeasure and
voting pleasure; for declaiming openly
against Laurier and Greenway when in
reality their votes and their actions
prove them secretly working the other
way.
The. roman catholic bishops are
shrewd, clever politicians; but in the
present case their plans are too spec-
ious, Mark you, gentle reader, we do
not condem them. The green gaping
mouthed tory leaders who put their
necks in the uoose without hawing any
means of saving themselves; find the
wily, tricky grit leaders of Ottawa and
Winnipeg are the ones to be condemn-
ed. When the bishops, look for syni-
pathy and even the upholding of the
constitution in their interests for the
future, the electors will demand some
tangible proof of their sincerity and
their steadfastness.
Put Art Export Duty On Pulp
Wood.
The Ioronto World is at least consis-
tent, if' its advochcy of protection, land
we heartily agree with it when it says
that the Canadian Government should
impose an export duty on pulp wood.
The Thorold Board of Trade has moved
in the matter and has recommended
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wh11-i-1111en reduced to pulp it is worth more
than double that, the great loss that
Cannfla sustains by the export of the
wood is apparent. The question is
whether Canadian labor shall he em -
11!ed in the reduction of the wood to
pulp and the wages and profits remain
in Canada, or passed on to the United
States. It is generally believed that
the supply of pulp wood in the United
States is not sufficient to meet the de-
mand for the raw material for their
paper mills, hence they are under the
necessity of securing it in Canada in
any torr") we choose to give to them.
11, this case Canadians are literally
" hewers of wood " for the Americans,
cubo reap all the benefit From its manu-
facture into pulp. No country has
been so slow to mial.ke the most of its
natural advantages as Canada. For
years our tirnher limits have been sold
:and our forests stripped for the benefit
of our Arnericar, neighbrs. The Can-
adian people have bee given the
rough, ill -paid work of felling the tim-
ber, teaming rind rafting it for Miehi-
gan mllls, where thousands are
Voyed'em-
irl sawing it up' into lumber.
lie elI has been cleared out of
Western Ontario'in the same way and
taken to Michigan mills, with the re-
sult that many mills in Kent and Essex
have been shut tip and the remaining
ones have: only it few snore years work
ahead of then,. Now the sa ire process
is ging on with the spruce and
po}p11ar. itis almost too late to talk
of an export duty on el it) logs, but the
Policy so long advocated by the On-
tario Conservative Opposition of Com-
pIline the manufacture of the cut of
rovincial timber limits in this pro-
vince, thus giving employment to our
own mills and men, should prevail, and
an export duty should be placed on
pulp wood with the same object in
view. ---.._ --.
A Child Cured of Eczema by Chase's
Ointment.
"My six-year-old daughter, Bell, was
afflicted with eczema, for 24 months,
the principal seat of eruption being
behind her ears. I tried almost every
remedy I saw advertised, bought in-
numberable medicines and soaps, and
tools the child to medical specialists in
skin diseases, but without resnit. The
doctor advised the use of Chase's Oint-
ment, and since using the eruption has
all disappeared, and l can confidently
say my child is cured.
(Signed) MAXWELL JOHNSTON,
112 Anne St., Toronto.
The New County Council.
The new County Councils Act was
hay -forked upon the province ae a
wonderful money saving contrivance.
Glibly its merits ware talked up, and
the Patrons concluded they would take
it. They now have it on their hands,
and will see how it works in practioe.
Instead of subtracting from the num-
ber of local legislators and administra.
tura it adds to them. There will be
just as many reeves and deputy-reovee
as before, but they will no longer• can.
stitute the County Council. b'or that
body a new set of representatives, Con-
sisting of two members for every county
division, or for every 3,000 people,
has been created by the Act. The
new Council is a char addition to the
local government, It is asmallor hotly
than the ussembled leaves and deputy
reevesimade when thsy used to go
to the county town to transadt the
business of the county, but it is doubt
ful if its smallness will prove oeonunr
ieal, From the very nature of tl,e
County Council division as a constitu-
ency it will be necessary for the coun•
cillors to favor a policy of -onerous
expenditure, But aside from that. to
urge their claims for iruproveruents,
oto., the local municipalities will have
to send delegations to the county town,
where their representative sit. These
delegations will probably cost as much
as did the goings and comings of the
reeves and deputy reeves when they
were ex -officio members of the County
Council. Those reeves and deputy
reeves will still have to go to the coun-
ty capital to interview their oven -
lords,
Last Monday was a very unfavorable
day for polling a large vote, Itlthougli
the speculation its to the popularity
of the new order of things'greatly as-
sisted in a respectable vote being
Polled. The fact that in the majority
of polling sub -divisions mumncipal
candidates were seeking the suffrages of
the people also helped to bring out the
vote. All day ricin fell and the atmos-
phere turned cold toward evc,ning. In
this Divisien the contest was between
Messrs. John Cox. D. A. Forrester and
James Snell. The result is as follows:—
CLINTON.
St. Andrew's Ward,
Cox, Forrester. Snell.
76 148 29
St. James Ward.
48 179 42
St. John's Ward.
55 183 26
St. George's Ward.
73 136 33
GODERICH TOWNSI3IP.
Ward No. 3.
146 35 16
Ward No. 4.
77 46 26
Ward No. o.
160 34 25
Ward No. 6.
74 41 10
This leaves two wards to hear from.
HULLETT—TOTAL VOTE.
170 103 757
It ip generally surmised that the total
Vote will run about 1,100 for Cox, 1,000
for Snell, and 900 for Forrester.
ASHFIELD, COLBORNE, OODERICH.
War horse McLean had a clean
sweep, with Holt it second. Following
ace the figures :—
Girvin. holt. McLean.
Ashfield 1 123 25 100
2 122 50 101
3 I20 32 111
4 42 50 7.}
5 105 X7:3 39
` 6 152 34 32
7 109 513 42
Culhorne 1 1q9 N. or.
4 50 4:3 66
Goderich 1 I 80 12.3
" 2 9 86 98
3 0 96 94
4 5 112 (is
11 5 4 08 7.1
11 6 6 129 110
" 7— 1 — 74 59
Totals 1,035 1,222 1,533
OTHER PLACES.
Howick, Turnberry and Wroxeter—
B. S. Cook and R. Miller.
Bayfield, Hay and Stanley—John
Torrance and Peter Douglass,
Tuckersmnth, McKillop and Seaforth
—IIays and McLean,
So far as heard from the Divisions
are evenly divided politically.
News Notes.
A Barnardo boy, named Bert Davis,
about 18 years of age, who has been
living for some time with Fred. Gren-
ville, a farmer about two miles out of
Thorold, Ont., shot Grenville in the
neck Witt) a revolverThursda.yevening.
It appears that Grenville had ,just re-
turned home, and the two were un-
hitching the horses. Without provo-
cation or Words, Davis fired, a brill
lod,King in the back of Grenville's neck,
which stunned him for It while. On
recovering he saw Davis snapping the
weapon it him again, but it failed to
go off. Grenville hurried to town for
a warrant for Davis' arrest, find took
the chief of police out, but Davis had
disappeared. It is supposed that Davis
intended robbery, as well as murder.
Davis wits itt•rested in Pelham by Chief
Upper Friday afternoon.
Mr. Phomas McGreevy died early
Saturday morning at the Hotel Dieu
hospil at, Quebec, after a long and pain-
ful illness. The hon. gentleman had
been, for a very long time, identified
with public matters in the city of
Quebec. He wag a Legislative Coun-
cillor from 1867 up to the last general
elections, and represented Quebec
West in the House of Oommons, with
the exception of the two or three sess-
ions during which the seat was held by
the late Mr. John Hearn. He was ex-
pelled from the House of Commons in
1893, following the revelations made by
J. I. Tarte of his connection with the
Quebec harbour works scandals. He
Contested Quebec West in the general
elections of later, June, but was defeated
by Mr. R. R. Dobell. The illness which
resulted in his death was contracted al-
most immediately after he retired
frmrr Pnrliamr+nt-
Ills Last Alias.
Indianapolis Journal.
"Your cousin was a sort of easy
speakin' feller wilt a crook in hie
eye?" said It,ubbaruec{ Bill to the in.
quiring tourist,
"Yes. Hie right name was Will.
ism Hickleberry. Did he go by that
name here?" -
"Naw.. He had half a dozen other
narnes, though. The last one I re
member, was given to hila by the boys.
An' it was Ole Stoekiug,"
"Really? How did it happen?"
"Well, you aro, it was Christmas eve
where they hung them up." -
Completely Knocked Out,
"I was su mu[ch run down 1 f7aT to
n
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7 ll) wU
1 ,< and b' t [ ft -IL r. t5 '
rt' lifeas
wrtt, living, not 'U' r"
writes 1Will.w
Will. R'.
Thompson, Zephyr, out. "1 took
Scott's Sarsaparilla and ale now feel.
ing as I did years at•o," )Scott's sar-
saparilla tones u[) the entire system,
purities the blood, and eradicates rheu-
n,atic and scrofulous poisons, Ask
for Scott's and get it.
Whitechurch.
OUR M. D.—Dr. Jamieson, it recent
graduate in medicine, has Coutmenced
practice here. It is hoped that J,is
business maty be sufficiently remuner-
ative to induce his permanent residence
aniong us.
ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AND TEA.
—The aumiversaly services of the
Methodist church, held here on the
27th and 28th of Dec., were quite suc-
cessful. The sermons morning and
evening by the Rev. B. L. Hutton, of
Ripley, and afternoon by Dr. Gifford,
of Wiughaln, were eloquent and in-
structive presentations of divine troth.
The tea -meeting on Monday evening
was a great success, The church was
well filled. A splendid supper was pro-
vided by the members and adherents
of the congregation. Able addresses
were e7clivered by Itevs. Hutton, Mac-
naband Dr, Gifford, and the Orchestral
Blind, of 'Winghaur, supplied the:
musical part of the programme, very
much to the delight of the people. 'A
social on the following Tuesday even -
Ing in the interests of the Sabbath
School, was well attended, at the con-
clusion of these interesting services.
Total receipts over severity dollars,
BRIEFS.—Rev. David Rogers, of Tta��1-
botville, was a guest'at the Methodis,
parsonage on the 23rd ult.—Rev. Mr.
and Mrs. Leech, and family, spent their
Xmas in Bluevale.—Miss Pomeroy, of
Pine River, wits a visitor at the parson-
age last week.
to Coming to Clinton, Saturday,
Jannary 9th.—Remember the Date.—
If you have Catarrh or Catarrhal
Deafness and desire to be cured with-
out risk of losing money we will give
Ia "Germicide Inhaler" and medicine
for the cure of your disease without
asking one cent of pay in advance.
Give it a fair trial at your homes and if
found genuine in every respect you
Can pay $3 for same, if nett no charge
will be made. Could anything be
more fair? You run no risk. For re-
medy on above liberal terms apply
at COMBE'S Drug Store, Clinton,
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9th. This
grind offer good on that day and date
only.
County Currency.
The family of Mr. J,%mes
Snell
gathered at his Mane, Exeter, on
Christmas Day, and with friends and
relations spent a very pleasant time.
Before partaking of the; good things
provided by Mrs. Snell, the Rev. J. A.
Snell performed a baptismal rite—it
beine the child of 114rs- /-rn,, ,.F r+i;_
prise, when tha•y discovered that the
family had pro., <• nted them each with a
beautiful npholstcred chair.
The semi-annual meeting of the
Western Ontario Veterinary Medical
association was in session in Stratford
on Tuesday week, with a fairly
large attendance of members pre-
sent from different parts of
the peninsula. After the usual
preliminaries, interesting and in-
structive palters on various subjects
were read by Dr. Campbell of Berlin,
Dr. Wilson of Wingham, and Dr. G.
FI. Gibb, of Seaforth, the latter pro-
ducing, it well defined specinran of a
hog's cranium that was minus brain
matter, the spinal column taking the
placeof that useful commodity, brains.
Mr. Thos. F. Miller, of Wroxeter,
who was injured by a tree falling on
him died on Christur:as Day. Deceased
was universally respected by all who
had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
He leaves a widow and four children
to mourn his loss who have the sym-
paathy of all in this sad affliction, Miss
Miller, who is visiting in Goderich, was
so ill that the news of her parent's de-
cease could not be told hen
lair. Gen. A. Kirkpatrick, Lieuten-
ant -Governor of Ontario, is living at
the South Street hospital in London,
which is the sauce private institution
at which Dr. Jameson, of Transvital
fame, is being treated. At a consult,
ation of Mr. Kirkpatrick's physicians
Friday, it 'fiats decided that an
operation was necessary, and this will
lie performed upon the arrival of Mrs.
Kirkpatrick, in about ten days.
A distressing accident occurred at
Parkhill early Friday morning by
which Ernie Yorke, about 15 years of
age, lost his life. About one o'clock
young Yorke left home for his broth-
er Peter's house, which is only about
200 yards distant, and rapped on the
door. Mrs. Yorke heard the rapping
and tole} her husband there was a
burglar in the house. Mr. Yorke arose
from bed, and, getting his gun, went
to the side door and fired a shot into
the air. He did this with it view to
searing the supposed burglar off, and
he was surprised, therefore, to see a
figure begin to approach hire in the
darkness without saying a word. In
the excitement of the moment he fired
another shot, and was horrifled to find
that he had shot his brother. The boy
died about a half-hour afterwards.
Peop'3 find just the help they so much
need, in hood's Sarsaparilla. It fur-
nishes the aesited strength by puri-
fying, vitalizing and enriching the
blood, and thus builds up the nerves,
tones the stomach and regulates the
whole system. Read this:
"I want to praise Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Aly health run down, and I had the grip.
After that, my heart and nervous system
were badly a'•ected, so that I coufld not do
my own work. Our physician gave me
some help, but did not cure. I decided
to try Hood's Sarsaparilla, Soon I could
do all my own housework. I have taken
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hood's Pills with Hood's Sarsaparilla,
rind they have done me much good. I
will not be without them. I have taken 13
bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla, and through
the blessing of God, it has cured me.
I worked as hard as ever the past sum-
mer, and I am thankful to say I am
well. Hood's Pills when taken with
Hood's Sarsaparilla help very much,"
MRS. M. M. MESSENGER, Freehold, Penn.
This and many other cures prove that
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Sarsaparilla
Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. $I.
Prepared only by C. I. hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
r� , act easily, promptly and
s od� s P1QI3 effectively. 26 cents.
Glatt 711cy Weren't Classical.
Boston Record.
A well known NVrueester clergy•
man tells a good story at his own ex
pease. In his younger days he was
tramping through the White noun.
taius frith a companion, who was also
a clergyman. One day they mounted
the driver's seat of a stage coach. The
driver was an interesting character,
loaded with good stories. The three
speedily became friendly, and it
was with reluctancy that they parted at
the end of the journev. " I'm glad
ter hev met yer, fellers," said the
driver, in farewell "Yer soe, I haven"
seen a man this summer, exceptint
ministers."
News Notes.
Mrs. Jas. Allen, of Jarvis, Ont., was
killed New Years morning as she
and her husband were crossing the G.
T. R. tracks, atastreet crossing at that
place, to take the train for Garnet, to
spend New Year's day. Mr. and Mrs.
Allen are an old couple of considerable
means, who have beer) living a retired
life, and fire greatly respected. It is
thought Mrs. Allen was watching the
train she a•a,s about to take anddid not
notice theengine of the Port Rowan
train, which was backing down the
yawl, which struck her. It is not sup-
posed any hlnine whatever is attached
to any of the railway employee. An
inquest will probably be held.
An unknown man was seriously shot
early Thursday morning at North Lan-
caster while robbing the store of Mr.
A. Leclair in that place. The store was
broken into hbout one o'clock by two
man, who broke the big glass in the
front door. lir. Leclair's bookkeeper,
Mr. J. 1V. McLauchlin, who slee!!)s
above the store, was roused by the
noise and came downstairs, He fount}
the burglar in the office., evidently
hunting for money. Om seeing Mr.
McLauchlin one of the burglars fired
at him. Mr. McLauchlin, who has for-
tunately kept a rifle with hirn since a
previous burglary in 1893, immediately
returned fire at the robbers. Both of
them took to their heels and got out of
the stere. Mr. McLauchlin supposed
he had missed them, but Friday morn-
ing a roan was found in the road hadly
wounded by a gunshot in the lungs.
The fellow, who gave several names,
admitted having comrl,itted the buv -
lary. His condition is serious. His
accomplices have not been arrested,
Mr. Leclair is the treasurer of the
township of Lancaster, and had about
$3,000 taxes in his safe, of the existence
of which the burglars were evidently
aware,
Is the word on CASTILE SOAP
this week, 4cheap at 10c a cake
but we give then, to you at 4
large cakes for 'Laic•.
Our WltMazoi soap
'It 5c is a wonder. See thorn in
our window.
When looking
For soaps
Fine
and durable
t•
try t1S.
Soaps
-
H
are needed every day in the
week. We aim to give you
value every day in the week,
Ga�o�a•cia. GJ•O.
JAS. H. COMBE,
Chemist and Druggist
00098
That are sensible, useful and
ornamental, suitable for old and
young.
A Jewellery Store
Is the best place to get suggestions tot.
Watches, Clocks or Jewellery—
The stock and the prices tree so
varied that every kind of taste
is sure to be suited. Only those
who have seen our goods and
prices cite appreciate the great
value we are offering this season
in Ladies' and Gents' Gold, Gold-
filled and Silver Watches froul
$5 upwards,
Clocks, in all de-
signs and at all prices.
Jewellery of all styles, including
Broaches, Rings, Stick Pins, Chains,
Charms, Lockets, Cuff Buttons, &c.
Silverware,
Gold Spectacles,
Gold and Silver Nov-
elties.
Estate
J. Biddlecombe
Albert Street, Clinton,
Established 1875.
ISlyth.
THE ELECTIONS.—On Monday one of
the largest votes was taken at out-
Municipal
urMuniciFpal election for village couucil-
lorsand County Council,the vote stand-
ing as follows :--For village council :—
Sims 150, McElroy 138, McNally 1298,
Ashllury 110, McCaughey 79, McCom-
mins 76;—for County Council—Patter-
son 246, Taylor 85, Stewart 53, Hannah
26, Curry 6.
BItim7s —Few weather propliets are
prophesying. that we have had the
heaviest part Of the winter. Wonder
I if they know.—The Machinery in E.
Livingstone's factory will be in running
order in about two weeks.—Owing to
the unseasonable state of the weather
business is quiet.—New Year's Day was
observed ars a general holiday in this
burg.—Mrs. P. Moore, of Stratford,
spent her New Year's holidays with
friends and relatives. —Holy. com-
munion was celebrated in Trinity
Church on Sunday morning.—Miss M.
Bell has returned from Atwood for a
short time,—Mr. Janis Sims left here
on Tuesday for Detroit.
OUR NEW SCHOOL.—This splendid
structure• is about complete and will
be one of the best in this section. It
reflects credit, on the contractors alike:
from the substantial and well-built
foundation to the roof. Messrs. _Ho-
ward and H. Steyens are to be congra-
tulated on their superior mechanical
work.
c c N.othing
Like
Leather."
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Footwear
For a Chri 6tmas present nothing is more useful than a pair of Fine Shoes
and to those people who believe. in giving useful presents we ask an inspection
of perhaps the best stock to he found in the West. Our fast increasing business
is good evidence that our goods are right. We are also sole agents; for Granby
Rubbers and Overshoes, the most reliable goods on tho, market. Wear them
once and you will take no other.
JACKSON & JACKSON,
''`The noted Shoe Firma
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The New County Council.
The new County Councils Act was
hay -forked upon the province ae a
wonderful money saving contrivance.
Glibly its merits ware talked up, and
the Patrons concluded they would take
it. They now have it on their hands,
and will see how it works in practioe.
Instead of subtracting from the num-
ber of local legislators and administra.
tura it adds to them. There will be
just as many reeves and deputy-reovee
as before, but they will no longer• can.
stitute the County Council. b'or that
body a new set of representatives, Con-
sisting of two members for every county
division, or for every 3,000 people,
has been created by the Act. The
new Council is a char addition to the
local government, It is asmallor hotly
than the ussembled leaves and deputy
reevesimade when thsy used to go
to the county town to transadt the
business of the county, but it is doubt
ful if its smallness will prove oeonunr
ieal, From the very nature of tl,e
County Council division as a constitu-
ency it will be necessary for the coun•
cillors to favor a policy of -onerous
expenditure, But aside from that. to
urge their claims for iruproveruents,
oto., the local municipalities will have
to send delegations to the county town,
where their representative sit. These
delegations will probably cost as much
as did the goings and comings of the
reeves and deputy reeves when they
were ex -officio members of the County
Council. Those reeves and deputy
reeves will still have to go to the coun-
ty capital to interview their oven -
lords,
Last Monday was a very unfavorable
day for polling a large vote, Itlthougli
the speculation its to the popularity
of the new order of things'greatly as-
sisted in a respectable vote being
Polled. The fact that in the majority
of polling sub -divisions mumncipal
candidates were seeking the suffrages of
the people also helped to bring out the
vote. All day ricin fell and the atmos-
phere turned cold toward evc,ning. In
this Divisien the contest was between
Messrs. John Cox. D. A. Forrester and
James Snell. The result is as follows:—
CLINTON.
St. Andrew's Ward,
Cox, Forrester. Snell.
76 148 29
St. James Ward.
48 179 42
St. John's Ward.
55 183 26
St. George's Ward.
73 136 33
GODERICH TOWNSI3IP.
Ward No. 3.
146 35 16
Ward No. 4.
77 46 26
Ward No. o.
160 34 25
Ward No. 6.
74 41 10
This leaves two wards to hear from.
HULLETT—TOTAL VOTE.
170 103 757
It ip generally surmised that the total
Vote will run about 1,100 for Cox, 1,000
for Snell, and 900 for Forrester.
ASHFIELD, COLBORNE, OODERICH.
War horse McLean had a clean
sweep, with Holt it second. Following
ace the figures :—
Girvin. holt. McLean.
Ashfield 1 123 25 100
2 122 50 101
3 I20 32 111
4 42 50 7.}
5 105 X7:3 39
` 6 152 34 32
7 109 513 42
Culhorne 1 1q9 N. or.
4 50 4:3 66
Goderich 1 I 80 12.3
" 2 9 86 98
3 0 96 94
4 5 112 (is
11 5 4 08 7.1
11 6 6 129 110
" 7— 1 — 74 59
Totals 1,035 1,222 1,533
OTHER PLACES.
Howick, Turnberry and Wroxeter—
B. S. Cook and R. Miller.
Bayfield, Hay and Stanley—John
Torrance and Peter Douglass,
Tuckersmnth, McKillop and Seaforth
—IIays and McLean,
So far as heard from the Divisions
are evenly divided politically.
News Notes.
A Barnardo boy, named Bert Davis,
about 18 years of age, who has been
living for some time with Fred. Gren-
ville, a farmer about two miles out of
Thorold, Ont., shot Grenville in the
neck Witt) a revolverThursda.yevening.
It appears that Grenville had ,just re-
turned home, and the two were un-
hitching the horses. Without provo-
cation or Words, Davis fired, a brill
lod,King in the back of Grenville's neck,
which stunned him for It while. On
recovering he saw Davis snapping the
weapon it him again, but it failed to
go off. Grenville hurried to town for
a warrant for Davis' arrest, find took
the chief of police out, but Davis had
disappeared. It is supposed that Davis
intended robbery, as well as murder.
Davis wits itt•rested in Pelham by Chief
Upper Friday afternoon.
Mr. Phomas McGreevy died early
Saturday morning at the Hotel Dieu
hospil at, Quebec, after a long and pain-
ful illness. The hon. gentleman had
been, for a very long time, identified
with public matters in the city of
Quebec. He wag a Legislative Coun-
cillor from 1867 up to the last general
elections, and represented Quebec
West in the House of Oommons, with
the exception of the two or three sess-
ions during which the seat was held by
the late Mr. John Hearn. He was ex-
pelled from the House of Commons in
1893, following the revelations made by
J. I. Tarte of his connection with the
Quebec harbour works scandals. He
Contested Quebec West in the general
elections of later, June, but was defeated
by Mr. R. R. Dobell. The illness which
resulted in his death was contracted al-
most immediately after he retired
frmrr Pnrliamr+nt-
Ills Last Alias.
Indianapolis Journal.
"Your cousin was a sort of easy
speakin' feller wilt a crook in hie
eye?" said It,ubbaruec{ Bill to the in.
quiring tourist,
"Yes. Hie right name was Will.
ism Hickleberry. Did he go by that
name here?" -
"Naw.. He had half a dozen other
narnes, though. The last one I re
member, was given to hila by the boys.
An' it was Ole Stoekiug,"
"Really? How did it happen?"
"Well, you aro, it was Christmas eve
where they hung them up." -
Completely Knocked Out,
"I was su mu[ch run down 1 f7aT to
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writes 1Will.w
Will. R'.
Thompson, Zephyr, out. "1 took
Scott's Sarsaparilla and ale now feel.
ing as I did years at•o," )Scott's sar-
saparilla tones u[) the entire system,
purities the blood, and eradicates rheu-
n,atic and scrofulous poisons, Ask
for Scott's and get it.
Whitechurch.
OUR M. D.—Dr. Jamieson, it recent
graduate in medicine, has Coutmenced
practice here. It is hoped that J,is
business maty be sufficiently remuner-
ative to induce his permanent residence
aniong us.
ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AND TEA.
—The aumiversaly services of the
Methodist church, held here on the
27th and 28th of Dec., were quite suc-
cessful. The sermons morning and
evening by the Rev. B. L. Hutton, of
Ripley, and afternoon by Dr. Gifford,
of Wiughaln, were eloquent and in-
structive presentations of divine troth.
The tea -meeting on Monday evening
was a great success, The church was
well filled. A splendid supper was pro-
vided by the members and adherents
of the congregation. Able addresses
were e7clivered by Itevs. Hutton, Mac-
naband Dr, Gifford, and the Orchestral
Blind, of 'Winghaur, supplied the:
musical part of the programme, very
much to the delight of the people. 'A
social on the following Tuesday even -
Ing in the interests of the Sabbath
School, was well attended, at the con-
clusion of these interesting services.
Total receipts over severity dollars,
BRIEFS.—Rev. David Rogers, of Tta��1-
botville, was a guest'at the Methodis,
parsonage on the 23rd ult.—Rev. Mr.
and Mrs. Leech, and family, spent their
Xmas in Bluevale.—Miss Pomeroy, of
Pine River, wits a visitor at the parson-
age last week.
to Coming to Clinton, Saturday,
Jannary 9th.—Remember the Date.—
If you have Catarrh or Catarrhal
Deafness and desire to be cured with-
out risk of losing money we will give
Ia "Germicide Inhaler" and medicine
for the cure of your disease without
asking one cent of pay in advance.
Give it a fair trial at your homes and if
found genuine in every respect you
Can pay $3 for same, if nett no charge
will be made. Could anything be
more fair? You run no risk. For re-
medy on above liberal terms apply
at COMBE'S Drug Store, Clinton,
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9th. This
grind offer good on that day and date
only.
County Currency.
The family of Mr. J,%mes
Snell
gathered at his Mane, Exeter, on
Christmas Day, and with friends and
relations spent a very pleasant time.
Before partaking of the; good things
provided by Mrs. Snell, the Rev. J. A.
Snell performed a baptismal rite—it
beine the child of 114rs- /-rn,, ,.F r+i;_
prise, when tha•y discovered that the
family had pro., <• nted them each with a
beautiful npholstcred chair.
The semi-annual meeting of the
Western Ontario Veterinary Medical
association was in session in Stratford
on Tuesday week, with a fairly
large attendance of members pre-
sent from different parts of
the peninsula. After the usual
preliminaries, interesting and in-
structive palters on various subjects
were read by Dr. Campbell of Berlin,
Dr. Wilson of Wingham, and Dr. G.
FI. Gibb, of Seaforth, the latter pro-
ducing, it well defined specinran of a
hog's cranium that was minus brain
matter, the spinal column taking the
placeof that useful commodity, brains.
Mr. Thos. F. Miller, of Wroxeter,
who was injured by a tree falling on
him died on Christur:as Day. Deceased
was universally respected by all who
had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
He leaves a widow and four children
to mourn his loss who have the sym-
paathy of all in this sad affliction, Miss
Miller, who is visiting in Goderich, was
so ill that the news of her parent's de-
cease could not be told hen
lair. Gen. A. Kirkpatrick, Lieuten-
ant -Governor of Ontario, is living at
the South Street hospital in London,
which is the sauce private institution
at which Dr. Jameson, of Transvital
fame, is being treated. At a consult,
ation of Mr. Kirkpatrick's physicians
Friday, it 'fiats decided that an
operation was necessary, and this will
lie performed upon the arrival of Mrs.
Kirkpatrick, in about ten days.
A distressing accident occurred at
Parkhill early Friday morning by
which Ernie Yorke, about 15 years of
age, lost his life. About one o'clock
young Yorke left home for his broth-
er Peter's house, which is only about
200 yards distant, and rapped on the
door. Mrs. Yorke heard the rapping
and tole} her husband there was a
burglar in the house. Mr. Yorke arose
from bed, and, getting his gun, went
to the side door and fired a shot into
the air. He did this with it view to
searing the supposed burglar off, and
he was surprised, therefore, to see a
figure begin to approach hire in the
darkness without saying a word. In
the excitement of the moment he fired
another shot, and was horrifled to find
that he had shot his brother. The boy
died about a half-hour afterwards.
Peop'3 find just the help they so much
need, in hood's Sarsaparilla. It fur-
nishes the aesited strength by puri-
fying, vitalizing and enriching the
blood, and thus builds up the nerves,
tones the stomach and regulates the
whole system. Read this:
"I want to praise Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Aly health run down, and I had the grip.
After that, my heart and nervous system
were badly a'•ected, so that I coufld not do
my own work. Our physician gave me
some help, but did not cure. I decided
to try Hood's Sarsaparilla, Soon I could
do all my own housework. I have taken
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hood's Pills with Hood's Sarsaparilla,
rind they have done me much good. I
will not be without them. I have taken 13
bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla, and through
the blessing of God, it has cured me.
I worked as hard as ever the past sum-
mer, and I am thankful to say I am
well. Hood's Pills when taken with
Hood's Sarsaparilla help very much,"
MRS. M. M. MESSENGER, Freehold, Penn.
This and many other cures prove that
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Sarsaparilla
Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. $I.
Prepared only by C. I. hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
r� , act easily, promptly and
s od� s P1QI3 effectively. 26 cents.
Glatt 711cy Weren't Classical.
Boston Record.
A well known NVrueester clergy•
man tells a good story at his own ex
pease. In his younger days he was
tramping through the White noun.
taius frith a companion, who was also
a clergyman. One day they mounted
the driver's seat of a stage coach. The
driver was an interesting character,
loaded with good stories. The three
speedily became friendly, and it
was with reluctancy that they parted at
the end of the journev. " I'm glad
ter hev met yer, fellers," said the
driver, in farewell "Yer soe, I haven"
seen a man this summer, exceptint
ministers."
News Notes.
Mrs. Jas. Allen, of Jarvis, Ont., was
killed New Years morning as she
and her husband were crossing the G.
T. R. tracks, atastreet crossing at that
place, to take the train for Garnet, to
spend New Year's day. Mr. and Mrs.
Allen are an old couple of considerable
means, who have beer) living a retired
life, and fire greatly respected. It is
thought Mrs. Allen was watching the
train she a•a,s about to take anddid not
notice theengine of the Port Rowan
train, which was backing down the
yawl, which struck her. It is not sup-
posed any hlnine whatever is attached
to any of the railway employee. An
inquest will probably be held.
An unknown man was seriously shot
early Thursday morning at North Lan-
caster while robbing the store of Mr.
A. Leclair in that place. The store was
broken into hbout one o'clock by two
man, who broke the big glass in the
front door. lir. Leclair's bookkeeper,
Mr. J. 1V. McLauchlin, who slee!!)s
above the store, was roused by the
noise and came downstairs, He fount}
the burglar in the office., evidently
hunting for money. Om seeing Mr.
McLauchlin one of the burglars fired
at him. Mr. McLauchlin, who has for-
tunately kept a rifle with hirn since a
previous burglary in 1893, immediately
returned fire at the robbers. Both of
them took to their heels and got out of
the stere. Mr. McLauchlin supposed
he had missed them, but Friday morn-
ing a roan was found in the road hadly
wounded by a gunshot in the lungs.
The fellow, who gave several names,
admitted having comrl,itted the buv -
lary. His condition is serious. His
accomplices have not been arrested,
Mr. Leclair is the treasurer of the
township of Lancaster, and had about
$3,000 taxes in his safe, of the existence
of which the burglars were evidently
aware,
Is the word on CASTILE SOAP
this week, 4cheap at 10c a cake
but we give then, to you at 4
large cakes for 'Laic•.
Our WltMazoi soap
'It 5c is a wonder. See thorn in
our window.
When looking
For soaps
Fine
and durable
t•
try t1S.
Soaps
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are needed every day in the
week. We aim to give you
value every day in the week,
Ga�o�a•cia. GJ•O.
JAS. H. COMBE,
Chemist and Druggist
00098
That are sensible, useful and
ornamental, suitable for old and
young.
A Jewellery Store
Is the best place to get suggestions tot.
Watches, Clocks or Jewellery—
The stock and the prices tree so
varied that every kind of taste
is sure to be suited. Only those
who have seen our goods and
prices cite appreciate the great
value we are offering this season
in Ladies' and Gents' Gold, Gold-
filled and Silver Watches froul
$5 upwards,
Clocks, in all de-
signs and at all prices.
Jewellery of all styles, including
Broaches, Rings, Stick Pins, Chains,
Charms, Lockets, Cuff Buttons, &c.
Silverware,
Gold Spectacles,
Gold and Silver Nov-
elties.
Estate
J. Biddlecombe
Albert Street, Clinton,
Established 1875.
ISlyth.
THE ELECTIONS.—On Monday one of
the largest votes was taken at out-
Municipal
urMuniciFpal election for village couucil-
lorsand County Council,the vote stand-
ing as follows :--For village council :—
Sims 150, McElroy 138, McNally 1298,
Ashllury 110, McCaughey 79, McCom-
mins 76;—for County Council—Patter-
son 246, Taylor 85, Stewart 53, Hannah
26, Curry 6.
BItim7s —Few weather propliets are
prophesying. that we have had the
heaviest part Of the winter. Wonder
I if they know.—The Machinery in E.
Livingstone's factory will be in running
order in about two weeks.—Owing to
the unseasonable state of the weather
business is quiet.—New Year's Day was
observed ars a general holiday in this
burg.—Mrs. P. Moore, of Stratford,
spent her New Year's holidays with
friends and relatives. —Holy. com-
munion was celebrated in Trinity
Church on Sunday morning.—Miss M.
Bell has returned from Atwood for a
short time,—Mr. Janis Sims left here
on Tuesday for Detroit.
OUR NEW SCHOOL.—This splendid
structure• is about complete and will
be one of the best in this section. It
reflects credit, on the contractors alike:
from the substantial and well-built
foundation to the roof. Messrs. _Ho-
ward and H. Steyens are to be congra-
tulated on their superior mechanical
work.
c c N.othing
Like
Leather."
1 ., Fine
F•3w�
Footwear
For a Chri 6tmas present nothing is more useful than a pair of Fine Shoes
and to those people who believe. in giving useful presents we ask an inspection
of perhaps the best stock to he found in the West. Our fast increasing business
is good evidence that our goods are right. We are also sole agents; for Granby
Rubbers and Overshoes, the most reliable goods on tho, market. Wear them
once and you will take no other.
JACKSON & JACKSON,
''`The noted Shoe Firma
,