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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News-Record, 1902-04-17, Page 44 A cording to atatetnenta made for The piewswR,ecord the Govertunent in the House of CoM- Mona the remuS of Tafit cost 5456,90,1, and that of 1891 cost $570,115. That of Tem has cost ,a,86,296 to date anti is expected to cost altogether 5ar70,- ocua Mr. Fisher's depat'tinent is right in with the growing time. He spends ' tar One count as much as the Conser- vatives did for two. The Intereolonial railway, as it is cow:Mete:1 itt presont, is the most ex- pensit e tura iy Canada indulges in. Since 147 Mt. Blair has expended on • is publisbed et -ply Thursday at - The News -Record Printing House ALBERT STREET - cr,mrox ••••••••••••••,. Trims of substription-51 Per Year in advance ; 51.50 may be charged it not so pad. .No paper discontinual until all arrears are paid,. unless at the option of the publisher. Tim date 1.0 which every ,subscription is paid is denoted on the label. 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MITCHELL, Editor and Proprietor , HERE AND TIMEX.. • Hon.John Dryden asa capitalist may invest his money where he pleases. ,So may Ile as a member of the Legisla- ture of this province, but as a. mem- ber of the Ontario Government and . most of all as Minister of Agriculture it was decidedly unpatriotic of hini to engage in ranching in Dakota and thus by his official position advertise that state. A Dakota rancher should not be the Minister of Agriculture in • this province. • - The discussion in the House of Coma mons • on a grant for -a wharf for at. Joseph only goes to prove that the Minister of Public Works is both ready and willing. to expend tha pub - lie funds to benefit aity Wild cat . scheme that his friends may bring up. The recklessness of the -GoVerninent may cause a temporary .boom but the reaction is bound to come...The piper. will have to be paid no matter; how few attend the ball. -- • No better evidence is needed of the. absurdity of the grant than the fact that not one of the trio of members from this County has had the hardi- hood to champion it in the House. Though prepared to agree with almost anything the Government may pro- pose they seem to draw the line at prodigality at St. Joseph; at leiet so far as open discussion -is, concerned,: though they 'probably- voted yea. • • Hen. G. W. Ross took a pleasure trip trip to Europe last summer and from all all accounts had a very pleasant time; He travelled -in style, as was due to the exalted position lie holds., and on his return drew from the Treasury the. amount .of his expenses , which, ran away up itt the hundreds. .Mr.laose. no doubt needed the. trip, but why the - people should pay ., the eost of las jaunthas, not yet 'been dearly . ex- olained. It is one of the results of allowing a politician , to remain in power too long. - - • Though the choice of. the convention, Mr. Graeme' Cameron's. nominatiotl. does not. meet with a very cordial. re-. ceptimaaniong the rank and file of the Liberal party. Indeed', there • is almost a revolt and petitioria hava been circulated among the faithfulaaca questing hint to resign but to this form of intimidation Mr. -•Cameton• scarcely likely to .yield. He • has ambition • ancl ability and realizing' very well that. to resign at: .this *stage means death . to . further. political' pre-. ferment be may. throwhimself into the contest- and stake all on the issue. • • . • . • • , , Since the above was put •in type 'the' following • appeared in the Toronto Star : . " Mr. M. G. -Cameron,- Mayor of Goderich, who was nominated by the Liberals in West • Huron teceatly- and who asked for . ten days ..to. consider the matter, wasin the city today • on legal- business and was -seen by a Star. reporter at the RossiaIlOnse where lie was registered. •. " Have you decided regarding : the nomination Mr. 'Cameron ? The ten days which .you witlied is . about ex- pired, I believe." " Yes," said Mr'. Cameron,. " 1 had some private business to arrange be- fore I could go into active..pelitics. That business L lave now been ,able to arrange and I will accept the nom- ination. I ani in the field to stay and to win." capital eceount a8,773,783. bats lost itt operating the road 5901,424 so • that his aagregate over -expenditure Las been nearly 5,0;000a:o0 daring live years, The average aanual excess. .of outlay over revenue has haat abont a2,1•00,000. lauler Conservative rule t he iota I I0.1 lid expenditure and de- ficits ott till) lntereolonial during a' s.milar period fririn 1892 to 1896 was it little over 2, ,o0. Mr. Illair's tlaim, that his is a progressive policy is self-evidort-Irom an expense steno - point. In the Court of King's Bench Judge Wurtele recently sentenced Eugene Gagne to two years in St. Vijuent de Paul aenetentiary for impersonating voters and perjury during the munic- ipal electious at Montreal. The long term of imprisoinneut meted: out to Gagne Aould serve as an object les- son to those wao have, engaged in machine methods in •Ontario. • Private persons have at last found it neces-- .sary• to conduct prosecutions when those in -anthority, whose duty it •is to bring the. guilty to justice, fail to Clo their duty. During • the coming. campaign. in Ontario violations of the election laws will be met by equally severe measures. The day of the pol- itical thug is rapidly drawiug to a close now that prison doors have been thrown open for bus reception. Hon, J. Israel. Parte refused to vote against the amendment offered by the lea:Ter.-of the opposition declaring the present tariff to beunsatisfactoryand calling 'for ' adequate protection for Canadian Products. . The Minister, of Public Works -has warned the Govern- ment that the trade of .the country aeeds support he threatened to .take Sir Richard Cartwright to task in the event of that gentleman becoming toe. demonstrative., for Free Trade; and then he left for New York and' thee avoided, • • the, • neeeasity of voting , against :the Governmeet; . Had he rea .mained in Ottawa ,Mr, Tarte would base undoubtedly •stiaported thepro- tection principles which he s�- warmly advocates. alf, Joan Charlton . also ..absented himaelf ;from the House and taus withdrew, Ida support feem the "nt Reform" Goverumenta Other strong Liberal ..pratectioniats, who. 'delivered thetaselvea, of sentiments op- -posed to the Government,- voted blind- ly against their arofeseions of *faith. The ways of, the Public Works De- partment ardtleep dark .: -the; .Auditor General' report • appears an account _for the round. timber supplied by a•Quebec -gentleman whose laioata WO of. thither, is . ccinfined to his Government coittracitia He atria a Cora., servative and a Mat to . -be feared lie -wee 'squalid 'With a -contractof romal -timaer -and thus •pat -out Of .the way,. 'Th Publi� Works ....Department ' agreed 1.0 to Paa Jlim 12 to -18d .per foot • for roaad timber, The •gentlemah . Went about -the cOuntry, andpurchased his --stock. - for 6 and ,12c per •Loot. • . The' -tardier was delivered by...the leather - men. who cat it :and the.coutractot did - not even bay. an axe,. All lia.did Was to • amnia Wats bill, which - was thtly paid. -an, opponent' of! the Gov-' • ernmeat tiaa. converted and • the coati - try . was called., upon. to . pay . one ease •100 per' cent a extra and it. the • other case 50 per cent,- above .the ae that- cost of -the gootTe. '; • • : • '• ' • • - • . , EAST MON coN•stiz,:vAlivEs. '• .. • • • • • •• • • !there .was.-a•lair attendance at :the '.Coaservative meeting held in Brussels atO elect -,olliefire for the -East .• Huron. .Asecaiation.• The •, following' • officers ' were fleeted for the •current • year • . President!. Sanies• Bowman • . •Vice-Preeldent, John Scarlett • •., Seeretarya -Same! Itavin . . a. .Treasurer, W: M. $rnith Chairmen foe. the Howiek, -Alex. -.Strong • „'••• ' ' • Turnlietry,. .111gro.ve • • ' • • Brussels,'N:' Fa. Gerry • • •'" . - • Grey,- It,- Pearson and; John Beige ' • Morrie,. Richard, Proctor...: Blyth,, • John: tVillord• • • • • ••- -• WiiighaftiaDt.••Chishotai , • Wroxeter, Jahn. Bray • ., • • • a McKillop,- John C. Morrison • .-Hallett,• David Beacom• . • . A .cOnvention will be acid on April a8th.-.- • : • :.• • • • Mr. John Yeo of Goderich tow -Italia) is one of the Liberals who., are endeav- oring to turn down Mr. Ca.meron.• Mr. Yeo believes in petitions and has been circulating one- among his patty friends requesting the nominee of -the convention to step down and out. arid in his anxiety to secure signatutes he is regardless of time or place mid ac- tually canvassed for them at the fun- eral of Mrs. Elford arolinesville 0*1 Saturday last, Surely his zeal' for the time being should have beeti tem- pered out of respect for the inetnory of a beloved woman.• • • , • • . `• - • - • IIALLOT-STUIPFING CRIME; - , • . . The .forces of evil. have lately grown very. bead and have felt 'strong .enougli .to come out of their hiding places and appear daylight: • •• . No • trutbaloving man, no man who . trainee las own- :liberty • will 'attempt to eketise theSe- ,crinies against the • .state. . . .- -They are .far more serious, than Cranes against inclividua:ls.: Three'men -who Attempted to destroy- tommer- •cial highway, who risked the lives of many people, have been aeverely, but not 'too severely, punished: The 1/1011 who have conspired to -rob As. of our liberties -•-for he who fobs us of our ballot today does that -is just as great an enemy Jai our country as these three and if they are not speed- ily stopped, will do hioreltiating in- jury to our country- than wotild have been . done by this last outrage," - Rev: Mr:Farthing of Woodstock,. OUR OTTAWA LETTER.. •••.••••••••• The budget debate' concluded early Tuesday morning:. lion. J. Israel Tarte and Mr. John Chariton absent- ed themselves in order to ,esCa.pe vot- ing against the Goverhment.• The Liberals :present registered a, solid vote against " Canada for Canad- ians." The last speeches of the debate brought out forceful criticisms of the " Fit Reform" methods of the , Gov- ernment, from Messrs. Brodet, 'Len- nox, Northrup, Ward, Kendry, Clan. cy, Henderson and Pope, Grave charges of perjury and real- administratical were made in mime- tioe with the census', The list of scandals milder Liberal auspices was reviewed. Hon. F. W. Borden, Minister of Mil- itia, refused to recognize the claims of South African veterans for preced- ence in appointment to the corohation contingent. , Mr. Blair's bill to establish 'a tail - way commission, whose duty will be to supervise all roads in Canada with the exception of the Interaoloniallwas brought down. It will go over until next session, All the planks iti the Liberal plat- form of til93 might be run through that stamp cancelling machine which Hon, William Mulock 10 importing :row the United Staten.. Tmammy xv..oiirs-*SECOrtri ,14.i1nth, 1.0a2 JtrDC4Pa, GARROW SWORN IN. RA:WIELD. n'tinErx TOWNSHIP. The Coutt t.1 Appeal 'court -room at Rev. Sohn MeNtil preached last Rev. T. R. McNair of Dungannon. 1101•10,41.••001 ()spode Hall, Toronto, was filled to the doors on Mondaywhen Ilon. jas. , Sunday on '' Infant Salvation- and In- : will preach educational sermons in T. Garrow of Goderich was sworn in taut Baptism" and is going to discuss : Ball's -church th on e Base Linn Line o in connection therewith the, question.. Sunday evening next, commencing at by Chief Justice Armour as a mein- ,.. If a man is in a state of salvation . 7 o'clock. biir of that court. Moat .of the lead- when in infancy, when .a.nd: lanv does Miss Rosie Dale spent Sunday week ing lawyers of the province were in : ite erase attendance. to he in that state ?" The at her sister's, Mrs, Thos. Knox. ' discussion protnises to Le very inter- Mr, William Knox, Jr., has pur- The commission of appointment was eating. IVIr. Charles Grantliy ,., who was chased a fine horse. read Mrs. McAllister has returned from Mita sympathy is expressed for the acting registrar in the .absence of J. S. Cartwright, who is ill. The Chief her visit at Belfast. relatives of Miss Susie Churchill, who Master J.annis Rouatt spent his Ens- departed this life recently. -She was Justice administered the oath of of- ter holidays with friends in Stanley an estimable young lady and beloved lice, ali the judges standing.. Mr. • township,. 'Society, thereupon addressecl the Chief spending a pleasant visit witlt friends. Mrs. (Dr.) Woods has returned after by all who knew her. . Miss Seale Neilans leaves about tae Aemilius Irving, treasurer of the Law ,Instice as follows : istli for Dakota. where she is going to " he bar of Ontario desires that -- live ;vita her sister, Mrs. ,Muttloll. T your lordship give me leave to eon- in Durham, Mrs. (Dr.) Stanbury spent a few . .Mr. and Mrs. Beattie and Mis.s Mag- gratulate the. newly sworn in jacige of eter, . days recently visiting 1101' 5011 in lax • gie attended a p.arty on Wednesday the highest proviocial court upon the miss E. Wright returned inst week ' i ' tiveuingweelt. at Mr. Lochart's in. Me- Killop n honor c‘if Mr. and Mrs. Lit honorable position to which he has Tile bar, with whom from Seaforth and resumed her duties in the school. tlejohn, who were marriea, on the been appointed. pointment was announced, have unan- a visit . to friends in eoWitl. ' . previous Monday. I have come in contact since ' the a,p- Miss McCartney has.returned from The ,public examination held . in S. S. No. recently was a decided suc- itnously •spolcen in ternis of gratifica- , Mr. Morrison from the West spent a cess. A large number attended, and I 5 tion that the present appointment has few days the past week visiting his enjoyed the exercises of the day very . „ sister, . Mrs. Thos, Cameron of this place, . notch, The -forenoon was taken up ay teaching by Principal Johns and vis - Mr. John Bailey bas gone to Cleve- itiag teachersand the pupils showed spent ia a 'labile position. many years that - they had • been making good use land, Ohio,. and afr. Nell Cameron has . of thelr tune. At noon .a sunaptuoaa gone to Detroit for the sunitner: in co-operation with members of the miss Eliza, peace". after. spending a dialler was -served and enjoyed- Ihe Legislature. pleasant holiday at. home, has return- afternoon was principally taken tip : "•If the newly . appointed judge, • ed. ,.o her studies at Seaforth and Mr. with the program given by the pupils, these remarks in the cordial spirit in J.: AV. Whiddon has. resettled hisstud-who dia . exceedingly well and •espec- through your lordship, will - accept ies at the Clinton Collegiate Insti- Jelly so in- the singing of patriotic-. which they are Made, I- think sal that jute. -• . , - • songs. After • dinner we all had our ' is necessary has been said," Mr. Justice Garrow in reply said : Miss •Flossie, the daughter of our les- .10,nd,• air. J, .aTaLowery was elected . We regret very much to state that pictures took". by Rev, Mr, Coup - from you, sir, voicing, as you have peatecl townsman, Mr. James McGee, to the 'chair and occupied it in a very " It. ghat. inc great 'pleasure to. hear ' said, the feeling. of the bar, that my Three new elders. of St. Andrew's times to see him again on the alat.• -. genial manner. It seemed. like old - was very ill last week. appOintment has been received with church, James Campbell, James Dee- . form., . The following gave addresses-.: favor. I come to this high office with aulson and *Douala MacKenzie, having 1 Rev. Mr. Couplaud of Londesboro, some diffidence, conscious of many ' been duly elected, were ordained ,on Key. Mr.' Steadman of Alma and via. . greater degree of assurance in view of a Sabbath week at the morning service, iting teachere. The exercises -closed. sbortcomings, but I- feel, however, The ordination vows , were .very ina. by all singing the national anthem these_ kind expressions. I am sur- pressive and were preceded by a ser- , when all dispersed to their horaes al - rounded by those eminent in their pro- mon by Pastor aleNcil •on ,clitirch gov- - ter having had a. very enjoyable clay. fessioraand have very little fear that even if inclinecl to go astray, I -would Present on the occasion. . . , •ernment. A -large congregation - was • not ' be .kept within reasonably arose . Sunday, evening week was the aegu- lines. .1 will endeavor . to live up to lar • 'monthly Young- Peoples' meeting, - the high ' standard I _fear you have the topic being a Giving," waielt was . Mr. Justice Garrow talses. -the place C. MacKenzie., both. of Whom •disettsa - - • • introduced by Mr, John Reid and Miss marked out for tne.'•' •• _Made vacant ay •the death of air. Jus- sed 'the subject, very intelligently'. Mr' . tire Lister. The Other members of the D. 'MacKenzie, paesident of the sod, coart are. Chief Justice. Artriour,• Mr. ety; presided and conducted the ser- ,Tustice Osler, Mr, Justice McLennan,. .v.icee, which were highly appreciated. : and Mr..Justice MOM • 'After the'Core- by the large ecingregation: •• • mouy '.• the regular 'work . of. the 'court At . the . Vestry aueeting of Trinity - . • charcla-alr. George Bates' was chosen . *es .taken .u.p. • Minister's warden • and Mr. D.' gal- • . - fallen to one who has remarkable knowledge of the general requirements of the country and in addition to a recognind position at the bar has braith peoples' warden. The salesmen . ' . VAULT 'A, . ' .' - are Messrs. J. Tippitt and .W. Elliott .. • ' and the auditors Messrs. D. MeNaugh- Thete was a good attendanee at the ton and Bailey. The Sunday school is !meeting of the vestry of St. John's also in. a healthy state, having twee- therch: ' The auditors' report was very ty-- dollars to tile -good,' tion to the former• rate forWhich, will he gratifyiag and: showed- that in adcli- devoted to the purchase of a libraiy,„ • the ice- The school also gave • four ' dollars for the thissimiary cause and may be counted. upon to. keep up. its good standing.. . • . . Messrs. Whiddon and Drehman have improved the appearance of their steres • by, the addition of new wina , tor's stipend the addition of twenty five donate had been assented -and as well' the yearly running 'eapenSee had been Mat yet, there remained 'a bal- ance :of twenty dollars. This pleas- ingstate of alfalfa decided the ..vestry .oa making- further iinarovemente about the church' this year. e The •fol- loWing Officers. were ,elected: rector's warden, a ames Armstrong ; peoples' warden, John-alcatattalitona eidesmen, Messrs.' Elliott and Diehl; delegate to , Synod,: George 13eatty...The followieg committee was also appointed : Messrs.': 'Logan, Weekes, Elliott and. Diehl: The • patishoners and rector of SL Joims deeerve. &edit' for the, pros- perous state in 'which the chureh is.. a. Mr. :William Purdy, Mrs. Robinson : and Mrs. aoseali Foster left on'Thare- i day last for Marlette, •Miehigah,where . they aaillsaisit fiicncls for it.couple oZ weeks; Mrs'. ',Robinson- , will remain . with her daughter, Mrs, la Stephen- ' son, -for' the summer. • ' ' • . - Mr. Arthur Hagan returned to. Scranton, Pa., .ceallIonday to take his old position as. eondactor on a street railway. ------ • Mr. Arthur .3.oliti5'. is suffering! from ; healing ,ear about -which lie has con- aidted u apeCialist and may 'have to• gb through en . . • ' . ... Prof. 'C. 13. Little has purchased Mr, S: Reid's Indian' pony. The pro- ' feaser is' a lover of little horses. and • got a beauty this tinie.: Mr: Reid • has Purchased ,a •driving colt • from .T. King of. Baylield. .• . ' 'Quite a number' froth 'arpinid, Varna attended Brucefield 1ibv °a Tuesday. Mr, Thos.. Ward: is :boand• to have early. Potatoes, having. planted quite a patch the, other 'day, . , Nearly .' all. the. lannerS axe, busy seeding these 'foie days, ' .: Mannie .Ward' has severed his • con- nection with Mr. Epps and: hasgot a . -job in Seaforth: • , • . . Mr. Fred. Purdy returned last week. trona tngersca where he had been Work- ing• with the Noxon Company.* . Mr-. and Mrs. Dempsey of Missouri - have been visiting at :Mt. William Purdy's and with otlier• friends during. the past week, • ----- - • • : Mt. • Joseph Foster had •a severe ata tack of sickness recently hat has aa- • 'covered. Mr, Andrew Reid Was ." also . confihed to the house with a sore back, -for a few daYs.., • • • • • - • ": • Arthur Johns .has etigaged with • B. A. Higgins for the summer, B. A. • has rented the farm 'hear. Bayfield owned by •Mre, Macdonald. Others .were after the farm but Bea. got in ahead. . • ` • Miss. Mary Reid has engaged ..with Beatty Eros. as clerk for the.summer. Miss .Reid is a popular young lady.• Shuter 'ie. engaged with J. E. Harliwell for the' summer to work in the store,' - ' • . Ma, -T, aleAsh is heating brick and preparing to build this s.uminer. . '. Prof, C. 13. Little was itt London on business last, week. • ' • • •-- .'" DONN:1(13E00K. • , • - Mr.. James -Robinson mat with a ser- ious accident.- orieday last week by falliag in his. barn and breaking throe ribs, which will lay hart up for a , time. Miss Enitua.Craig of Detroit is vis - Ring at her brother's, IlIta John Craig's. • Miss Florence Turner, teacher of Doutlybrook school, returned last week after spending the Easter holidays in a 'Key. and Mrs. Jennings were lin Seaforth one day last week, • • Rev, •Ryan of Durham, was a .gueat at the rectory last Tuesday. • • Mr. Sanderson '.has moved to the hou a Rev. • Ea C. Jenniiigs was in ale.), .Towns- sencl oe n 1 taltieel.YS 'oecupted P b.• y• Mr. . Rey. • 1110.1.1 of Arthur returited to.: his home .after preaching here for. two • tearnsaip olieday this week looaiag. Sabbaths. , , • • •• • after sonic. church • property in • be- •'rlie. Rifle Club met Lcir organization laill•Of the Synod of Huron, • • • last Saturday -6voiting. . Mr. and Mrs-. Chas. Cook of' Gada ... The • I. '0. G: purpose having haaing arich township were guests . at the rec- Scotch evening .. next 1VIonclay night, tory rapt Saturday evening. .: • . having .had an rrish 'night on the ev- • Miss Flossie. 'Pollock Was visiting" . ening of 'St.'Patrick.'.s Day. - Mrs. Dewar. oa the Sauble Line last Mrs.. Ferguson,. nurse of .Cliraorahas :returned to. her hoine Mrs. Carter, . Rev. Ma...Jennings offers his -.team hciapatient, has so fat- recovered as to for sale as lie intends to -purchase -a .adtrat 'ad her departure. . .• • .Mr. II. ateBrien has nioved into the amaller span. Mr. • .Chas: Parker lias -begun the • village while the Misses Dobie ,have' werk an his hotiee which, when coni- pleted, lie up-to-clate. 1-1A7" TOWNSHIP. ' • • .. Council met oil Monday, 711, 1118t. All the members present. The several drain inspectors report- ed to the council that they. had in- spected the drains under their super- vision and foetid the drains in a pret- ty good state. A few small janis and . obstructions were ordered to be re - naive& • v . The following antounts.were 'ordered ' ?o be paid : J. A. Williams, flour re stiiallpox 518.35 ; Sohn Preeter,goods 1:a smallpox, 54.19 I John Preeter, gooda for indigent,a7a2 ; J. Case, goods re smallpox,' $17.11 ; J. Ea atacdonald, re smallpox, 6oc ; Hy. Magel, livery; re smallpox, 53 ; John Sheppard, golds re smallpox, $2.16 ; , John Sheeler, rinds re smallpox, 56.- 46 ; Hy. Mage!, naming .grader, 75e ; Wm. Johnston, flour, indigelit, $4, ; 3, Thirsk, flour, indigent, .$2,10 ; C. Vass, work! C. R., ara.59 ; Sawyer & Massey, pipe moulds, 565 ; Grand Trunk R. R. Co., freight, $545 1 township clerk, part salary, $35 ; Hy. Lipplia.rdt, assessor, salary, $65 ; R. Turnbull, repairing bridge L. IL, 52; j. Ilaciour, statute labor,- $3.so. . Council will meet again ou Monday, the 5th day of IVItty, at 2 o'clock 1), n1/4 ii,lootkiloweimolifriorlioot 100140,41•Aga-..lys-iii-lok-evlob• # '� We keep all the leading Spring Medicines including 1-loodis and Ayer's Sarsaparilla, Burdock Blood Bitters, etc. PRIllt3ORIPTION DRUG siroun 0, R. P. Reekie, AtteatieBOT to Sydney 4••••koon. f N. LI •• Try onr Wood Milldam Iron Pills, Oa e 2fi: whoa, maaa.aearesavakasaalleatealakastaitaass,..assameem- aaaviaaesasiareseaaaaa-aaataaase , • ; • Slaughter Sale of Slater Shbes •••••.••• Ilaviog secured tbeagetley for the celebrated J. D. King & Co, fine shoes 1111.0 t he Bove! elm' %MI other utak es of advertisedlines wh 1 ch ito " think are better valuelornor customers, We have after earefol eon - sideration -decided to give up the -Slater agency nod in ordei to clear out what we have on band we have placed them on our bargain eottn- tem; and areaelling tbein at leesthatit • SLATERS WHOLESALE PRICE if you are a weareirot the Slater Shoes and are satisfied with them • - now 18 your chance to secure a• bargain. Every pair roost be cleared • out as we wed the room (another lines. Come and see them, We cougratttlate Principal Johns upon f the suecess of his examination and en- , tertainment. . , • Recapitulation Of asiessinent roll ! . for the township of Mullett for the ,. year 1902:. ' , • . . . . Number. of acres cleared land ' 43,51e .Number of acres of wood lend 3825 , --• Wm. TAYLOR & SON. Number of acres swamp and waste ' land - . • • 6131 . Total number 'Of acres • . , 53,476 value of real property.. 51,906,300- ' Value of. personal property . ;'oo • • . . • Total value of real and personal • • priipeity. . .• 2,910,000 . --a-7 . Number of male persons from 21 . • . . to' 60 ' ' '• 646 ' ******* Number otif births - . .41 . THE5 GREAT CASH STORE . I . . . . 1 Ntimber• of children from 5 to 21 861 . • Number otchildren from 5 to i6 62i . We think wet have.the most mato-date stock of Spring Footwear in the coma: y, also the best value, having been very careful in our selec- tion for spin trade, haying direct from the inanufacturers nt close cash prices. ben yon it pair of boots it will pay you to sea whet we have and compare our prices. • . . THEOLD RELIABLE. , • Gash and Coe Price Butter and Eggs. taken as Cash Numlier of deaths 21 6' 0 • Population . 2663 Number of . days • statute labba 2775 Number of dos , . ' 361 Number of bitches Number of cattle 7476 Number of sheep 2112. Number of hogs , 4277 Number of . horses Number of acres circharcl Number of ,aeres fall wheat Number of Steam boilers ' • 644' 3860 • • • niLfsdEEEN. Mr. Chaa, a Downs of Exeter con- ducted • services in the Methodist church •on Sunday. : • : • . Mr. James Jarrott's youngest .son is aery'ill at time of writing. . Mr, George Sutherland , cued Mr. Mitcaell of Henaall were in the vil- lage on Saturday.. . , Mr: Ed.. Reichert isl•enzaged with Mr. J. Forrest ,digging Pbst„holes; Ed, is a •Ititstler. Miss Lizzie Cochrane is on the sack list this weea. . Mr. Thomas Consittas little girl is allVr.iliAlfred Reichert was able to be •out again on Sunday .after his con- finanent to the aotise air a: temple of Mr, Harry Boater commenced work with •Mr. last week. . . . • IMUCEFIELD. .' Mips Youngblut of Lonclesbcarb. has Conte 'to our village to• reside. • • . Mr: .and :Mra: .Alea.- Brown ably ,en- tertained a moldier of young people. last ,Tharsday• , evening. Everyone present enjoyed themselves .very Much, and thalik .111a. and Mrs. Brown for their hospitality. Mr. John Rattehbury left here last week for Winghain where. lie has' se- ctired positioil in• a bank. The spriug • hiirse show was held here -last auesday: 'the day being. fine a. large. crowd was • present, • Mr. and .Mrs. Joan' Hart and. Jain- ily here last Week .for Seattle. We wish' theiti every success. • • Miss Clara. Woods and Miss King 01 Daydeld are employed at • the Dixon House, Mr.DixOn of Exeter.pa.icl our villue a flying -visit this .week. Miss Anna Foster of 'Varna was the guest of Mrs, Alex. Brown on. Thurs- day of last week. alt. George -Turner was in Seaforth On Friday. In our Millinery department you will find the very 9 newest and .inost :up-to-date. -goods in the marketand it lias become a standing - • fact that prices art -always : • right, at this store. . -- : If you need t : LINOLEUNIS OIL CLOTHSre'CARPETS I3R LACE. CURTAINS , 1 y , f . 6 . 0 . it will pay you to •have a ilook throngh. :. ; our carpet department. . 0 ; . Something' very special in. Boys' Clothing this .week. .. .: . i . . . . .. , . . .. . . . .1.,, - i . Another . large SliiPmene of Waterproofs the latest in : 1 I styles for Ladies, Misses and Gentlemen. , . : . 4 . • . . . . . ' • .• _...Alit' • .. . • • • • • CP: , .. • . taken the 0 I . roin ront of their form- • • • . . . . , . ... . .. . - --a- a• • • . . om lier sister, Min rs, Thopsoie, at Donny- - • ' . --... , .p . D - a la • • - .' . °O • bliss Alice Clar•kflia.s gone to visit ' i D. M. .MoBEATH - -`• BLYTH. :. or abode, • - ' •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••soo.•••••••••eo ara _ . . Mr. and Mrs, Colin 'Cattipbell of •• F „ • • .. • . • • GOderich were in our village, teat 11 U , • . Mr. James.' Stanley and his netee, .„ • a_ Miss A. Stanley,. spent Sunday with r. the, ,latter"a father, Ma. William Stair. leyof Hohnesville, who is ill • at Mr. W. -..' Cook Visited his inothet,.. Mrs. W. B. Ctiok, tit Winthrop over Sunday. ' Mrs, caeotge Brown of Clinton Visit- ed old neighbors in and. around Cein. stance laet week.' „ The election of officers Of the Ep- worth League resulted is 'follows t " Hon. President, Rev, 3.• COppland President, Robert Clark rst vice, James Parish • 2nd vice, Miss SuV Susie Wheatle 3rd \dee, B. T. Snell Rec.-Secretary, Miss M. Macdonald CoraSecretary, Miss Alinie Rapson Tteastirer, W. McIntosh • Organist, Miss M. Macdonald Assistaat, Mies C. Clark key, Mr. Steachnan Of Alnia. called upon a aumber in the village on Tuesilay. . • Miss Ecltia. Staples of .Seaforth is visiting in ancl around Conetance. • .surenvERETLL. • .. St. Peter's thurch held its annual vestry meeting in the church on Alio evening of April 9th when. the follow- ing ollicers Were elected : - Incumbent'warden, C. Lowery . People's warden, D, Barr : - . Salesmen, G. Tyner and .7, Miller .Lay delegate to Synod, G. Tyfter • Rey. Dr, • Turnbull . of Goiierich preached in St. Peter's chunk Sunday evening and administered the Sacra- ment of the, Lord's Slipper to the members. Mr. George Hill, Jr,, who has been visiting friends near Walton and Lead- bury,returned home on Sunday. Mr, Fred, Searlett or Leadbury vis- ited friends itt this vicinity. on Sun.; LEA_DBUR7. 'darnspector Tont visited our school on faalerich mid started work again with • .. Monday and the trustees, too, brook news. It's the Peoples" Paper tendered to ' Y. G. 1V1inty at Seaforth y.. Gritettses"attejnodielcill '. thee arliaertetWelaltidb atptoeil 1.h:1.e:tithed home soinewhat ill Witit -renewed vigor. Mr. W. Miller of Peterboro, who has Read The News -Record for Donn away from home -tor some One for Iliiron news, • on Tuesday evening. Mr, Minty for quinsy - but luta since recovered, • that bliss Ida Davidson has takeri a ' the Bank. of Commerce iii that town. The many friends are glad to hear the past four years has been agent for. grippe for some time. Mr. ,T, /topsoil has been ill with the change for the betthe er. Shas been About fifty of his friends assembled Mr. Stewart 11111 has beett 111 for suffering from appendicitis. .. at a supper in his honor in the Colin- emA,alira. t. iT. e aitviitlatyaahattanainepprolaveettinicihe Mm iss Emma Craig has returned to mereial hotel and to bid him fareweL Goderich Collegiate after spending her i Mr. O. laill has returned homt e o appearance of his farm by building a Easter holidays at home. i Sittunierhill after 'A pleasant weekis wire fence across the front of it, Mrs. ' William liturkitt was visiting visit with Leadbury friends. Stinday school will continence fit St. at Mr. James Robinson's on Friday. At Donnybrook, on April 9th, to visiting his father, who is very ill at. Mr: Wallis of Winnipeg is at present r)to,teerci sacigno, roedi / aut,t,aettuiraSunday.ieeioIli: ee h sut), Mr. awl Mrs. Kinglet, a daughter,ihis (laughter's, Mrs. S. Kenny's, i ior. Mr, Pitzgerald of Kiticardine was WW1 L. Greive and Mr, Via Greive . visiting at Mr. Edward Chatuney's were visiting friends in.' Istewery ou ... -. J... ._ . ...... _- • for a few days last week, Saturday and Sunday. 'E Mr. Jaines Plowmaii Sundayed at A large gathering • is expected at TO CURE A cow IN ONBAY. Mr. William McAllister's. . Brussels on Priday, the t8th inst., • a.... The sad news Was received here last when the Conservatives intend holding Take Laxative Brom) Quinine Tab - week of the drowning of William Craig a convention to select it candidate to lets. All druggists refund the inoitey of MuskokaI . a brother of Mr Jobb . contest .14ast Huron for the Legiala- 11 it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's sir. Craig of St, Augustine .., . - ture4 , natuaa is On each 110%, 2Se. 1 • • . : • , . Our large wareroorps are • fully stocked with furniture. 9f- all kinds And if ypii are thinking of . purchasing we invite you to call; .S09 our display and learn our prices.. . PARLOR CABINETS CIIIPPONIERS JARDINIME STANDS MUSIC CABINETS DRESSING TAI3LES ASLES : MIMIC RACES • al T1 4ACICS PICTURES . • • SECRETARIES LthitARY TAW:ma PAPER RAMC'S BGOIC CASES • , FARCY TABLES GoucriEs , • , • • . It will do you iood to, see the beautiful line of' Fancy Rockers, Morris Chairs and Odd Parlor Pieces we are offering. ' We will consider it a pleasure to show you. througli. our warerooms even if you, do not want to purchase. ' • "V47 . Chi dley manager. Night and Sunday calls answered at residence of our, Funeral Director, J. W. Ghidley, King street, opposite Monday. No Old Chestnuts Here • • BUT UP-TOaDATE.B9OTS AND SHOES Do not confound the Geo. A. Slater Boots with . the .Slater Boots that are on bargain -count- ers at any old price. , The Geo, A. Slater Shoes are decidedly the best - Boots and Shoes made in the Donainion. They are sold in Clinton by It, J. Cluff who always keeps the best. • OLUFF, ouN-rolo. 13-. - IsloW is lite time to coma and sea our new spring goods. We have, ft nice line of new prints from 5e lip to 13e a yard. The latest elutdes and designs, Stinker riannel for Go svard 13Iaek Mercerize./ Goods iii2Ge yard White Mercerised Goods at, 20e yard We have also it new line 0t Dress Goods, the latest shades Sailor Hats 25e ttfr All kin& of Shirting and Oottonades at reasonable primes Shirt Waists from Me to $1.50 A grand attitortnient of wall paper all new runt of the ittiOt. patterns. We Would be Pleased to have you call and be convinced. Highest price paid for all to of produce. 4. E. HARNWELL, CHAP CASH STORE VARNA e 4 4 "