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THEO. HALL, PROPRrETQR,.
THE WINGHAM ADVANCE.
This is the time for Carpets, Rugs, Oil.
cloths, Linoleums, Lace Curtains and
Draperies of all kinds, and undoubtedly
Ritchie's is the place for them. No firm
in Town can show you such a large
assortment as this store—at prices to
suit everyone .... to....
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Special for 10 Days.
For quick selling, we have put on Bargain
several lots of New Spring Goods.
LOT NO. L-100 yards 2 -ply all -wool Carpet (guaranteed pure
wool) 30 in. wide, easily worth 80e for 45c
LOT NO. 2.-63 yards new design in Oilcloth, 2 yards wide, pat-
terns assorted, worth 65c for 45c
LOT NO. 3.-4 dozen Corsets, styles and makes assorted, in-
cluding Crompton P. & C., P & D., worth from 75c to $`.150 60c
per pair, for .. ,
LOT NO. 4.-5 pca. all -wool Voile Dress Goods, worth 75c, for50c
LOT NO. 5.-10 doz. pairs gid Gloves worth $1.00 and $L25 for'75c
We are agents for the celebrated Dorothy Dodd Shoe—
$3.00, $3.75 and $4.00 per pair.
We hum put in stock a large assortment of the W. & B.
Corsets, from the well-known firm of Weingarten Bros. of New
York. Also a full range of the D. & A. Corsets. • There
is no Corset so widely known as the two above makes.. We
have them in all styles and sizes.
RITCHIE'S
for
Dress Greeds
& Trisam'gs
Alex. Ritchie
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Carpets,
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Dining Chairs,
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'N rearranging our stock, more room is re-
quired. A couple of hundred Chairs
must be turned into money. At prices
quoted, if you need Dining Chairs, its
your opportunity. If you don't need them just
now, it will pay you to buy anyway. Come and
examine them.
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3 dozen comfortable
Rockers, regular
$2.$t75-
lleadquarters
2, for
fold
Window Shades
and Curtain
Poles.
Save your Carpet by.using our folded Carpet Paper.
UNDERTAKING
Residence—Patrick
St., 5th house West
of Hamilton's Drug
Store. Night calls
receive prompt at-
tention.
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The People's Furniture Store
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SEEDS!
SEEDS!
T. A. Mills- has just com-
pleted his stock of Garden and
Field Seeds.
Common Red, -Mammoth,
Alsike and Lucerne Clovers
Timothy Seed, Orchard Grass,
Blue Grass, Red Top, White
Clover, Lawn Grasses.
A new lot of Corns and
full line in Mangolds, Carrots,
Sugar Beets, Rape and Tur-
nip Seeds.
When in the market, to buy
see my Seeds.
T. A. MILLS
2 MAY, 1904.
Sun M'n
Tue We Th Irri. S
of the working of rural delivery
this winter in a trip I made` up
through the northern part of the
State of 111iehigau. No doubt, as
many know, that part of the coun-
try is a lumbering district ; it is
not as thickly settled as it is here ;
it is rough and the roads are not to
be compared with ours, yet they
have their rural mail delivery, and
I was told that the postman had
not missed one trip so far this win-
ter, Do you wonder if I say that
it made me feel as though we were
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 a little in the background ?"
8 9 10 n 12 73 14 "When you consider that people
1711 18 119 2020 21 living in the old County of Middle -
241 sex, within four or five miles of
".. "" London, only receive their mail
three times a week, and have to
walk a mile for it at that, I think
it is high time we had a change ;
at least, a daily mail."
"The mail carrier in the State of
Michigan is required to make a
°—In the basement of the Com- trip of 25 to 27 miles per day,
mous are huge piles of campaign leaving the mail in boxes at every
literature, which is being sent out persons gate along his route, and
gradually, and this fact goes to parties living on side lines have
substantiate the rumor of the in- route, thus getting the mail
their boxes at the corners on the
tention to hold a general election. main
within easy reach, and saving the
postman extra driving. He also
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rush being occasioned by the hur-
ried preparations of the voters'
lists. To complete that part of
the work, a night as well as a day
gang is employed in the composi-
tion, and it is stated that good pro-
gress is being made. This is taken
to indicate that a general election
will take place before another ses-
sion of Parliament is called.
—M. Zybiloff, a Russian explor-
er, has recently resided a whole
year in Lhassa, the capital of Thi -
bet. He is a Buddhist, and speaks
Thibetan, and so was able to pass
as a lama or priest. His account
of the place is full of interest. All
round the city is a wide street on
which penitents prostrate them-
selves the whole length. The na-
tive traders are all women, and the
regular population is 10,000. Mon-
asteries and temples abound, three
near Lhassa having 15,000 monks,
mostly engaged in learned pur-
suits.
it very convenient for posting let-
ters, etc., thus largely increasing
the amount of postage used in
rural districts, which along with
the amount saved in maintaining
small postoffiees, and in paying
men for carrying the mail to them,
would go a long way to pay for
keeping up rural mail delivery."
—The expense bill in connection
with the Ontario Legislature this
year is the heaviest on record.
For members' indemnity $98,000
was paid, and $2,920 for mileage.
D. C. Cameron, of Fort William,
received the largest amount for
mileage, which was $230.80, and
John Richardson, of East York,
the smallest, $2.60. The mileage
allowance is 10c per mile each way,
from the nearest railway station to
member's home to Toronto. Last
year North Renfrew was without
representation, and the amount
paid then was $99,838.
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—The following from the Mail
and Empire is a sample of the
work the Liberals are doing in the
struggle to retain their seats in
parliament :—"Most scandalous is
the conduct of Mr. Paterson, the
Minister of Customs, in employing
the Assistant Commissioner of Cus-
toms in the preparation of slander-
ous material that is to do service
for campaign purposes. The stuff
that has been issued from this offi-
cial is a mass of falsehoods and is
highly insulting to the entire Con-
servative party. It represents that
party as a band of boodlers, and
applies offensive epithets to highly
respectable people who do not hap-
pen to think precisely as this paid
officer does. The payment for this
reputable work out of the public
treasury is direct robbery. Per-
haps the amount is only a few
thousand dollars but the size of the
steal does not affect the principle."
JAPAN AND RUSSIA.
THE METRIC SYSTEM.
In "Industrial Canada" for
April, .A.rnold W. Thomas, Esq.,
bad an excellent article on the
above subject from which we make
a few extracts, which will be of
interest especially as the Metric
System is likely in the future to
supersede the present system of
weights and measures :—
The foundation of the Metric
System is an arbitrary measure
called the "Metre" which is ap-
proximately the ono ten -millionth
part of the distance from the Pole
to the Equator and is about 39i -
inches long. This measure is di-
vided into 100 parts called centi-
metres and these again into milli-
metres, each of which is the one -
thousandth part of a metre. Long-
er distances are expressed in terms
representing multiples of ten of the
metre, the most common one being
the kilometre which represents one
thousand metres.
Square measures are built up
from the metre and its multiples
and similarly cubic measures are
also formed from the decimal frac-
tions and multiples of ten of the
metre ; a cubic centimetre, for
example, being a dube each side of
which is one centimetre in length.
Measures of capacity aro formed
in a similar manner, the standard
being the "litre," which is a ves-
sel having a capacity equal to one
cubic decimetre. Larger and smal-
ler quantities are expressed in
terms representing decimal parts
or multiples of ten of the litre.
Measures of weight are formed
in a similar way, the unit adopted
being the "gramme" which is the
weight of a cubic centimetre of
water at a certain temperature.
Larger and smaller weights are
expressed in similar terms accord-
ing to the decimal scale, the most
ordinary term in use being the
.'kilogramme" which equals one
thousand grammes, and roughly
resembles two lbs.
It will be seen from the above
that as the whole system of weights
and measures, including linear,
square, cubic, capacity and weight,
is founded upon the same unit,
there is a remarkable correspon-
dence between weights and meas-
ures, which is a great assistance in
many calculations. v'
Gen. D. E. Sickles, of the Unit-
ed States, in speaking of the pres-
ent war, says :—
There are reasons for the belief
that Japan has been preparing her-
self for this struggle ever since her
war with China. When Japan
rightfully demanded from China
territorial compensation for her
sacrifices, Russia interposed a veto,
thus depriving Japan of Port Ar-
thur and Manchuria, which she
considered the lawful prize of her
victory. Russia posed as the friend
of China in this transaction, but,
unfortunately, Russia seized Port
Arthur and Manchuria foe herself,
which was neither chivalrous nor
disinterested. The Japanese nat-
urally became furious and deter-
mined to have revenge, which they,
are now seeking.
A good many people are dis-
turbed by what they call the "Yel-
low Peril," meaning that if Japan.
comes out victorious in this fight
she and China will make an alli-
ance and overrun Russia and Eur-
ope, like the Goths and the Van-
dels. This yellow peril might not
be so remote, perhaps, if China
had not been the most populous of
kingdoms for five or six thousand
years without showing the least
thirst for conquest or any sign of
an aggressive policy. If China be
let alone she will not harm any-
body, and the same may be said of
Japan.
Japan has shown no desire for
expansion that is not entirely
legitimate. If she succeeds in
driving the Russians out of Man-
churia and Korea, it is not likely
that she will „invade Siberia. She
might, perhaps, take a fancy to
Vladivostock and force Russia to
seek another ocean outlet for her
Siberian Railway.
The probability is that the war
will not be a long one. The diffi-
culties Russia is obliged to encoun-
ter are likely to prove insurmount-
able, while Japan would be glad to
make peace if shetcan drive Russia
out of Manchuria and Korea.
—It is stated on good authority
that over 50,000 soldiers—cavalry,
infantry and engineers --guarded
the railway between the German
frontier and St. Petersburg on the
Czar's recent journey from Darm-
stadt to his own capital. The sen-
tinels along the lines were placed
within sight of one another and
were instructed in special methods
of signalling in case anything un-
usual should happen. The most
extraordinary precautions were
taken at the frontier station of Vir-
ballen. Every bridge was minute-
ly examined and tested ; houses in
the immediate vicinity of the line
were closely watched, and a multi-
tude of workmen were employed
in tapping the rails and examining
the sleepers, The entire traffic
was dislocated for days before the
arrival of the imperial train, and p
no one save those known to the
authorities as absolutely reliable
persons were allowed to approach
the neighborhood of the railway.
NEWFOUNDLAND.
In view of the probability of
Newfoundland soon becoming a
Province of the Dominion, its
trade statistics will be of interest
to Canadian madufacturers. The
latest figures at hand are those for
the fiscal year 1902. In that year
Newfoundland's total foreign trade
amounted to $17,389,209 as com-
pared with a trade of $10,415,796
for the fiscal year 1898, an increase
of over 66 per cent. in four years.
The imports were valued at $5,-
188,863 in 1898 and at $7,836,685
in 1902, an increase of over 51 per
cent., while the exports were vale
ued at 85,226,933 in 1898 and at
$9,552,524 in 1902, an inorease of
Over 82 per cent. in four years.
In 1898 the exports exceeded the
imports by $38,070 ; in 1902 the
exports exceeded the imports by
$1,615,839. If Newfoundland's
commerce continues to develop at
that rate it will attain great pro-
portions in a few years. It is not
to be expected that trade will con-
tinue to increase at this extraordi-
nary rate, but as both Canadian
and American capitalists are now
interesting themselves in the de
velopment of the great natural re-
sources of this big Island, a steady
increase in trade may be hoped
for.
The island of Newfoundland has
an area about one-third larger than
that of Scotland, and the colony
also owns the territory of Labra-
dor with its extensive Atlantic
coast line. It is rich itt mineral
resources, has vast timber areas as
yet untouched by the axe, and its
fisheries are of immense value..
[Industrial Canada,
RURAL MAIL DELIVERY,
Thos. S. Scott wrote recently in
the Farmers' Advocate on this
subject, as follows: -
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"No Government will grant a
measure of that kind without first
being petitioned in some way, mo 1
would suggest that wekeep the
ball rolling, as the saying is, and
try to induce them to give us rural
mail delivery, and not sit down
and say, 'The country is not ready
for it. Our country is what we
snake it, X have seen something
WINGHAM
f1ACHINE SI -IOP
Having putchased the machine
shop business of Vasbinder and Rod -
well, I am prepared to do all kinds
of repair work promptly and at reason-
able rates. Bicycle repairs receive
special attention. New Bicycles of
the best grade for sale.
We shall give careful attention to
all repair work entrusted to us, and
feel confident we shall be able to give
satisfaction.
W. 0. PATON, Wingham
TOWNSHIP .OF TURNBERRY.
Tenders for Drainage Works
Wanted.
Sealed Tenders addressed to -the un-
dersigned and endorsed "Tenders for
Drains," will be received at the office
of the Township Clerk. Bluevale P. 0.,
until 9 o'clock a. in. of Monday. May
30th, 1904, for the providing of mate-
rial and construction of the drains
known as the' Elliott Main Drain and
Branch Drain in the 3rd, 4th, 5th and
6th concessions of the Township of
Turnberry. according to plans and
specifications, made by C. A. Jones,
Esq., P. L. 8., which can be seen at
the office of the Township Clerk. The
lowest or any tender not necessarily
accepted. By order.
JOHN BURGhSS.
Township Clerk,
Bluevale P. 0,
35-37
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Money Saying is a Surety at the Big Store
Of course every day is bargain clay at this store,
but we are always on the lookout for Special Bargains
for our customers. Another shipment to band of Raisins, -
Prunes and Figs at prices advertised last week.
Cooking Figs 81bs. for 25c.
Re -cleaned Raisins 5 lbs, for 25c,
Prunes 5 lbs, for 25c.
NEW GARDEN AND FIELD SEEDS.
Northern grown Vegetable and Flower Seeds, two -
packets 5c. Sweet Peas, Butter Beans, Sweet Corn, very
best varieties. Siberian Millet Seed, the best and
most profitable. Try it.
CASH PAID FOR FRESH EGGS.
We carry the best assortment of Toilet Sets,- fancy
China, etc., ever shown in Wingham. Just received a
= crate of printed Toilet Sets, 10 pieces, each regular $2.25
for $2.00 a set. Also a package of Fancy Tea Pots
which we offer at very low prices.
Decorated Rockingham Tea Pots and fancy Jet Tea
; Pots, gold traced and enamelled decorations, newest
shapes, prices 35c to 70c.
We have the New Colors in Fancy China. Can
be had only at this store.
Buff and Green China Breakfast or Table .Sets.
IT IS NOW OPEN
THE GREAT WORLD'S FAIR
AT ST. LOUIS
All tickets are on sale daily from Wingham
$I8.30 Good 15 Days
$24.40 Good 30 Days
$29.30 Good For Season
With stay over privileges at any intermed-
iate Canadian station, also at Detroit and
Chicago.
To see the Fair while everything is fresh
and exhibits are at their best, the months of
May and June will be tho time.
For tickets, illustrated literature, regarding
World's Fair and further information, apply
to 1,. Harold, agent at Wingham, Or to
4. D. McDONAL.D
District Passenger Agent, Toronto.
CANADIAte
PAC # Fie
$19.2°
Buff and Green China 12 -piece Berry Sets.
Buff and Green China Salad Bowls, and Sugars and
Creams.
BARGAINS IN FRESH FRUITS AT THE BIG STORE.
Oranges, California Navels, sweet juicy fruit, 20c a
- doz. Lemons, Messimas, new bright fruit, 15c a doz.
We bought this fruit at less than regular prices. Secure
a supply 'while they last.
We sell Diamond Dyes 3 packets for 25c.
Potatoes in large quantities, also Oats wanted.
Coffee Mill and Cash Carrier (2 stations) for sale cheap.
We're "doing a big business in Roller Window
Shades. The price sells them. We guarantee the
quality.
Wingham Coal and Wood Yard.
We have taken over the Cassels & Carr Coal busi-
ness, also that of Beattie Bros., and have secured the very
best grades of Coal. We are sole agents here for the Scran-
ton Coal, and will guarantee every delivery to be O. K.
Just ask any person who has used same and hear what they
say about it. We have 3 storehouses—two at G. T. R., one
at C. P. R.—and we will store enough Coal so that you need
never be without it, no matter how long the railways are
blocked, as the stock will be in early. The following prices
will not raise for 12 months.
May delivery... $6.6o per ton lots and over.
June delivery $6.7o " "
July delivery $6.8o
August delivery $6,go
September and 7 following months.
To - take- advantage of the above prices, orders must
be in by the fifth of each month for immediate delivery or
they will take the next month's prices, and when orders are
accepted by us we will send acknowledgment of same to you
which will secure you and we will deliver as promptly as
possible after.
Farmers wishing to. load and draw their own Coal will
have 25c per ton rebate. All large orders will be weighed
on town scales. Our terms for Coal are strictly cash.
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From Windham, good for 15 days.
Stopover itt Canadian points, Detroit'
and Chicago. Proportionate rates
from other points.
Apply Canadian P acciflc .Agent t or
A. 11. Notelet, Asst. General Passen-
ger Agent, Toronto.
W. H. GREEN.
DR. OVENS LONDON
SURGEON, OCULIST, SPECIALIST.
Diseases Tye, Far, Nose and Throat.
Visits Wingham monthly., GLAssas FITTED
PROPERLY. NASAL CATARRu and DEAFNESS
treated. Wingham office at Campbell's Drug
Store. London Office -2211 Queen's ave.; hours
11 a.m. to 8g m. Dates of visits—Mondays—
Feb. 1, Fob. 29, Mar. 28, May 2 May 30, Juno
27, July 25, Sept, 5, Oct. 3, Oct. 31, Nov. 28.
Money For Farmers,
Any amount of . money
to loan at 5 per eenf. on
good farm property.
Abner Cosens.
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Hold their regular meetings every 2nd and
4th Friday each month. In Oddtellows'
Hall A11 visitors welcome.
R• MAXWELt„ (1 C. R. H. CROWDER, Clerk
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bee, successfully prosecuted by us. We
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and Washington;trilnqualiResns10 rompt�
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