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31ST YEAR, NO. 39.
DOMINION BANK.
Capital (paid up) $3,000,000
Reserve (aigt ;',2'41- • $3,474,000
Farmers' Notes discounted,
Drafts sold on all points in Can-
ada, the United States and Eiu•ope.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Interest allewed on deposits of $1.00 and
upwards, and added to principal 30th Juno
and 31st December each year.
D, T. HEPBURN, Manager
R. Vanstone, Solicitor
Attended Funeral.
Mr. 0, J. Graham was called to To-
ronto last, Saturday on account of the
death of his aunt, Mrs. Dumas, at the
age of 78. Deceased died on Friday
last, and interment took place on
Tuesday in the Moorefield cemetery.
Football Match.
The second home game in the Inter-
mediate series for the W. F. A.
Championship will be played on the
Wingham park, between the Brussels
and Wingham teams, on Friday (to-
morrow) evening ; game called at 0.15
o'clock. Fast and good playing may
be expected, both teams being in
good trim. Admission 15 cents.
The New Upholstery.
Messrs. Walker & Clegg are pushing
along their new upholstering building
as fast as the weather will permit.
The cement foundation for the main
building is completed and ready for
the brick -work, and the foundations
, for the drying sheds' and other ont,-
buildings are being carried on as fast
as possIble. The building is a large
one and will take some time to com-
plete it.
House and barn to rent on Diagonal
road. Apply to C. P. Smith, Tees -
water.
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Union Convention.
The programs are out for the Huron
county Sunday school and Christian
Endeavor Convention, which will be
held in Wingham on Tuesday and
Wednesday, JUne 14th and 15th, and
the sessions will be held in the Metho-
dist church. An excellent array of
speakers are provided, and no doubt
the Convention will prove very profit-
able and interesting to those who will
have the privilege of attending.
Has Removed.
W. J. Greer has removed his stock
of boots, shoes, trunks, etc„ to Dr.
Irwin's block (one door south of D. M.
(.iordon's) which has been undergoing
extensive repairs for the past few
weeks, When settled, Mr. Greer will
have one of the most up-to-date shoe
stores in the county, and will now be
in a better position than ever to give
lee his numerous customers efficient and
satisfactory service. Don't forget the
place, four doers north of. old stand,
or one door south of D. M. Gordon's.
S. S. Convention.
The Rini Decanal 'Chapter and Sun-
day School Convention of the Deanery
of Huron will be held in Gorrie on
Wednesday, June 1st. Morning ses-
sion will be set apart for administra-
tion of Holy Communion and Deanery
meeting, Afternoon session for papers
and discussion in connection with
Sunday School work, most of the
speaker e being clergymen from a dis-
tance. In the evening, a service will
be held in St, Stephen' a church, the
Very Reverend Archdeacon Richard-
son, B. A., of Lonaon, being the
preacher. The meetings will be under
the supervision of Rev. Rural Dean
Hodgins of Seaforth.
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A Tourist Car.
Many of our residents were surpris
ed on Sunday evening at seeing a
large antomobile or Wilton tourist
car arrive in town, It contained Mes-
srs. F. B. Pea P, Hiran Kiteley anti
R, 1, fiend canon of the Henderson
Roller Bearing Manufacturing Co ,
Toronto, They had travelled all the
way from Toronto that day. The trio
are making a trip through this part of
the province on imeiness combined
with pleasure, and left here .Monday
afternoon for Lucknow,
Masonic.
Dr. R. E. Cooper, Grand Superin-
tendent of Huron Dietriet, Royal Arch
Masons, paid ari official visit to Leban-
on Chapter No. 8/, Winghatn, on the
18th inst. He was accompanied by
P. G. S. Rural Dean Hodgins of Sea -
forth. There was a good attendance
of the members, and the Superinten-
dent, congratulated the officers on the
excellent manner in which they per-
formed their werk. After closing
down, the Companions repaired to the
Broadway House, where a sumptuous
repast was served by mine host Broad-
way in his usual good style. Having
done justice to the good things pro-
vided, the company separated after
singing God Save the Ring and Auld
Lang Syne.
Successful Social.
Last Friday evening the Westmins-
ter Guild of the Presbyterian church
held a successful social, the proceeds
of which amounted to about $23.00.
Rev. Mr. Hackney, a student, occupied
the chair, and the excellent program
rendered consisted of the following :—
Piano solos—Mrs. Geo. Hanna arid
Miss Lily Sherk ; readings—Mrs. R.
Olegg. Miss M. L. Brock ; solos—Miss
Cline, Mise Ethel King, Miss Hattie
Reid, Miss S. Farquhareon ; duets—
Messrs. G. Cline and F. Hill, Misses
W. Alba Chisholm and Laura Hom-
uth ; quartette—Mrs. Colin Campbell,
Miss Cline, Messrs. G. Cline and F.
Hill. The young people then served
ice cream and cake, after which a
pleasant evening's entertainment was
brought to a close.
Band Concert.
The last Band concert of the season
will be held on Friday evening, at
which a large .attendance is expected.
Following is the program :—
PART I.
1. March—" Gate City" Band
2. Black Art Mr. W. Aley
3. Waltz—" Beautiful Eyes' Band
4. Lullaby Song—"Sing Mo to Sleep"
Miss Griffin
5. Barn Dance Band
6; Flag Drill by Twenty Little Girls
PART It
1. Medley Overture — "Harry Von Tflzer's
Swanee River" Band
2. Sleight of Hand Mr. W. Aley
3. Duet—Selected Miss GriiEn, Mr. F. Hill
4. March—"20th Century " Band
5. Specialties Mr. H WIghtman
6. March—Selected Band
Gbd Save Tho King.
Admission 25o Children 160
May Wedding.
An interesting event was solemniz-
ed on Tuesday, the 24th, at the home
of Mr, and Mrs. Thos, Jenkins, Blue -
vale road, when their youngest daugh-
ter, Jennie, was united in marriage
to Mr. James Buegess, son of Mr. Jno.
Burgess of Bluevale. Rev. F. Swann
performed the ceremony, which was
witnessed by the immediate relatives
of the contracting parties. The bride
was becomingly attired in champagne
colored voile over blue silk, carrying
a shower bouquet of pink and white
roses, and her travelling suit was of
green cloth with a white silk blouse,
and wearing a largo white hat with
ospreys and pern poms. The groom's
present to the bride was a horse-shoe
and four -leafed clover brooch set with
pearls. After a sumptuous wedding
dinner was partaken of, the young
couple left by G. T. R. for. Brantford,
which will be their future home.
Both are well and favorably known,
and the best wishes of a large circle of
friends follow them. The groom is
employed by the Ontario government
as instructor in the cheese factories in
the Brantford district.
Obituary.
The funeral of the late Mrs. D. A.
Campbell, which took place from the
old borne on Francis St, last Thursday,
was attended by a,large number of
sorrowing friends and acquaintances.
Mrs. Campbell, who had reached the
ripe ago of 74, had been in poor health
for years but for the last twelve weeks
was confined to her bed, and her suf-
fering which was hard for those at-
tending her to witnees, was borne with
Christian fortitude and patience. She
repeatedly said—"When and how it
pleases God, He will take me, though
it would be nice to fall asleep and wak-
en in Heaven"; her wish was granted.
Deceased was a faithful member of
the Mithedist church for over forty
years, and her gentle, loving Christian
life endeared her to all those who
came in contact with her, but only
her intimate friends fully realized her
many noble qualities. She was a
faithful wife and devoted mother, and
leaves behind, a husband, five sons and
three daughters, to monrn her depar-
ture :—Mrs. A, J. Waite, Mrs, W. H.
Barlow of Toronto, and Miss Matte at
home; George and Duncan of Caron,
A.stut. ; John of Winnipegosis, Man,;
William and James of Langdon, North
Dakota. Rev, De, Outlay, assisted by
Rev. Mr. Burwash, conducted a Meat
Impressive ceremony t the house,
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WINGIIAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 2(;, 1904,
The late Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Casemore.
One of the most solemn and impressive scenes that has ever
been witnessed in this community, was the double funeral on Fri-
day last of the above aged couple, who met their death on Monday,
May 16th, at a railway crossing on the 2nd concession of Morris.
Interment took place in the Bluevale cemetery, and was attended
by au immense concourse of people, showing the high esteem in
which deceased were held. The following were pall -bearers :—
Messrs. Chas. Maguire, Ed. Wightman,_ Wm. Isbister, Thos. Scott,
Geo. Johnston, Satnl. Caldbeck, Jas. Cochrane, Jno. Roe, Thos.
Brandon, Thos. Abraham, Jno. Shoebottom, Wm. Findlater.
Kind Words.
Don't be afraid to speak a hearty
kind word where a kind word will do
good. Throw reserve to the wind,
Let cheery goodness speak ont. Don't
flatter. Tell what you think. If you
don't think kind words you need fix-
ing. Open your heart to the moral
sunlight. Then speak kindly and
cheery. This poetic paragraph from
the New York Observer touches the
right key.
"Words may be cheap, but kind ones are dear
To the heart devoid of other cheer,
Kind words will make a kindly heart,
If the latter at first do nut, impart
The words of cheer of its own accord;
Surely mero kindness we can afford t"
Untimely Death.
Again we are called upon to record
an untimely death. About four weeks
ago, Mrs. Ingram, who had resided in
Wingham for some time, removed to
Brantford, to reside with her son, but
on account of poor health decided to
return to town. Accordingly, she
came here on Tuesday of last week,
but feeling tired andunwell on her
arrival, she called in at Mr. I. Coles,
who resides near the railway station,
where she soon became worse, and
medical aid .was called in at once. The
doctor found her heart in a very bad
state, and she was suffering from a
cancer just below the heart. She lin-
gered on until Sunday morning, when
death released her. She was accompa-
nied from Brantford by her daughter,
Miss Hannah Ingram. The remains
were removed to Walton on Sunday
afternoon, and interred on Wednesday
in the .cemetery near that place, where
her husband was buried several years
ago. Deceased was 66 years of age.
WANTED.—Experienced girl for gen-
eral houseerdit. Wages $12 to $15
per month, according to competence.
Only two in family. House has all
conveniences. Apply by mail at once.
Mrs. Macpherson, Box 483, Windsor,
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Auctioneers and Pedlars.
Following is a list of the licensed
auctioneers and pedlars in the county
of Huron for tho year 1001 5 :—Auc-
tioneers—Thomas Gundry, W. 0. Cur-
rie, Jas. Stanley, F. S. Scott, Thos.
Cameron. Henry Bossenberry, W. H.
Newton, J. G. McMichael, John Gill,
Henry Brown, Joseph Cowan, R. M.
Charles, 0. H. Wilson, Jas, Jones,
Wm, Welch, Alex. McEwen, Alex.
Kelly, Thomas Brown, John Purvis,
Alex. Morrison, Edward Bossenberry,
B. ,S. Phillips, U. Hamilton, Joseph
White. Pedlars.—Louis Rashkopski,
J. E. Harnwell, Hugh Conolly, Wm.
Henry Hele, Wm. Govier, Alex. Roe,
Alex, Munro, W. IC Whaley, W. J.
Miller, Gee. Beatty, Anthony McDon-
ald, Jas. Fitzsimmons, Jas. Horan,
Walter Steels, Thos, Langan, Robt.
Shaw, W. J. McCracken, Elwin Mun-
ro, Wm. Bashfleld, J. E. Frey, G. F.
McPhee, Fred, Gossman, Fred, Mor-
gan, Jas. B. Innes, D. O'Gorman, W.
J. Powell,
Annual Excursion to Guelph.
This year the Farmers' Institute of
West, East and South Huron will
have a joint excursion to the Ontario
Experimental Farm at Guelph on Sat-
urday, Jnbe 11th, and as this will be
the only excursion from Huron county
to the farm this year, it probably will
be largely patronized. The trip to the
model farm each year is becoming
quite popular, the number who went
last June being larger than on any
previous °cooler,. June ilth is one of
the days of the Guelph horse show,
and this excursion will afford an ex-
cellent opportunity to see it, They
have issued a 'convenient time -table
for the special trains, and have favor-
ed the Farmers' Institutes of Huron
county with a very low rate. Ample
train accommodation is being provid-
ed and all tickets will be good to re-
turn by regular trains Monday, ror
tithe table, rates, etc., see posters and
advertising matter which will be is-
sued in a few days,
Strawbetries.
Strawberry plants for sale. Strong
healthy plants which produce a choice,
sweet berry for family use. Peke $1
per hundred. A few Cuthbert and
(401den Queen Raspberries, 50 eta. per
dozen. Apply to A. W. Wgnattm,
A Druggist.
The results of the 07th semi-annual
examination of the Ontario College of
Pharmacy were issued last Saturday,
and we see by the list of successful
students that R. A. Greer of Gorrie is
among thew. He had no sooner pass-
ed than he was waited upon to act as
manager of Gibbard'a drug store, To-
ronto, which position he accepted.
R. A. is a brother to W. J. Greer of
town.
Struck by Lightning.
A heavy thunderstorm passed over
this section last Sunday night. In its
course the lightning struck the house
of Mr. Wm, Saunders, Lower Wing -
ham. It, entered the chimney, passing
into a bedroom through the wall just
above the stove pipe hole, flashed
along the passage between two beds
and went out through the wall at the
opposite side of the room, scattering
bricks and plaster in every direction.
Mr. and Mrs. Saunders were sleeping
in the room at the time, but, strange
to say, were. not in the least injured.
The only ill effect they felt was from
the scent of sulphur, which was almost
unbearable for a time. It was what,
might be termed a close shave. The
lightning left no fire behind it.
REMOVED.
We have removed to the
store, one door north of A.
Ritchie's Dry Goods store.
See sign of the "Slate."
As an introduction to our New 3
Store, we will give a Discount of to.,,
oft all Boots and Shoes, for 2 weeks,
comnfomAno.Saturday, May Sth.
We exi'end a hearty welcotno to
everyone who wears Shoes. Call and. 7.
SCO US.
W. J Greer •
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Samuel Porter Dead.
The following from the Medicine
Hat News refers to an old resident of
Wingham, who left here over twenty
years ago. He was brother to Alex.
and Richard Porter of this town :—
"Tuesday evening (May 10) an old and
very highly respected citizen of this
district met an 'untimely death in a
very peculiar manner. _A few minutes
after eight o'clock, when the Crowe
Nest train was about half a mile west
of the junction, the body of a man was
seen beside the track. The train cvs.s
stopped and Conductor Barreau had
the man picked up and the train took
him back to Dunmore Junction, where
the conductor telegraphed for Dr.
Calder, The man was found to be
Samuel Porter and he was badly in-
jured. Before the doctor arrived at
Dunmore be was dead. Ills neck and
one arm were broken. It is reasonable
to suppose that his team ran away
with him while he Was driving from
Medicine Hat to his ranch on Bull's
Head Creek, and n Vie crossing the
railway he bad been thrown out and
received the injuries which resulted
in his death. The buggy was found
afterwards smashed to pieces. The
news of his death has cast a gloom
over the entire community, and among
the old timers especially there is deep
regret. Mr. Potter was one of the
first settlers to tome to this district
and had been a resident of Medicine
Hat and neighborhood for over twenty
years, following the business of ranch-
ing and farming, Ile leaves a widow
(his second wife) and several Sons and
daughters here t it. d. Porter, u. D.
Porter, James Porter, Mrs, J, Hawk,
Mrs. Tom, Mrs. J. Rutherford, Mrs.
J. 0. Hargrave and Miss Porter. Ills
first wife pre -deceased him several
years ago. The members of the family
have the sympathy of the community,
The funeral took place on Friday and
was conducted by the Orange Lodge
of which Mr, Porter was an active
member."
$1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
A TRANSCONTINENTAL
DIY 'FRE
We are now at the Grand Canyon
of Arizona, truly "Anterica'e Greatest
Scenic %Yonder." It is perhaps one of
the few things that have not been and
cannot be exaggerated, • It is so vast,
so peculiar, so incomprehensible, and
so super bly grand, that langnage falba
and at first sight,•the beholder is silent
in its presence. How can we describe
it.? We cannot hope to do soi when
so many who have tried to do so have
utterly failed to convey any proper
idea of its architectural grandeur. It
must be seen—it. certainlY cannot bo
adequately described. But we must
attempt it, even to fail as others have
done,
Let aur readers then imagine them-
selves on a vast elevated plateau or
table -land, hundreds of reties in ex-
tent, seven thousand feet above the
level of the sea. Then fancy in this
table -land, a terrific gash or rent 217
miles long, in an air line, or over 2000
miles to follow the rim, 22 miles wide
at the top, and 6000 feet (over a mile)
perpendicular depth, or a slant depth
of from four to five miles. At the
very bottom of the Canyon rolls the
rapid, turbid Colorado river. This
river is formed in Utah by the union
of, two other rivers. Only at two
points in its 2000 miles of length is it
crossed by a railroad—at Needles and
Yuma. Elsewhere, its course lies far
from Anglo.Saxon settlements, far
from the routes of travel, fenced in
either by arid plains, or formidable
tnountains ; it finally empties into the
Gulf of Oalifornia.
There is only one Grand Canyon;
no where in the world has its like been
found. Yet into this, run thousands
of others, vast and traexplorable, re-
minding ono of a might), river into
which flow innumerable, unnavigable
tributaries, In the hotel there is a
book for tourists to record their opin-
ions in brief of the great Canyon.
They make interesting reading. Three
expressive records impressed the writ-
er. The first wrote :—
"The Great Canyon—Whence?
The second wrote as an answer :—
"He spoke and it was done,"
The third emphasized it by adding :—
"He commanded and it ato ,d forth."
Another follows these with this :—
"I have travelled one hundred thous-
and miles to see the world's greatest
sights, but this surpasses them all."
The Santa Fe lands the tourist on
the very run of the awful chasm, and
strange indeed is the mortal, who can
survey the scene unmoved. At first
sight, scarcely a word is uttered, be-
holders are silent in the presence of
thousands of natural temples, whose
stupendous architecture, spires and
columns, speak so impressively of the
handiwork of Nature's God. Before
the visitor, from whatever standpoint
he chooses, is sprsead out a stupendous
panorama a thousand square miles in
extent; yeti he has but to take his
stand on some point, to see fresh tem-
ples. These are pointed out as New-
berry, Agassiz, Solomon's, Vishnu's,
Buddha's, Brahma's and scores of
others. From one point alone, you
can count 25, each 4000 feet high, with
pianacles and spires. It is a labyrinth
of architectural designs, of endless va-
riety, with festoons and lace-like webs
of rock, colored with every color im-
aginable. Indeed, the variety of color
and shade is but one feature of its
heauty. There is the green, the grey,
the marble. with the blue, the pink,
the red, the lavender and the black.
The writer beheld it just before leav-
ing (after a snowfall) and with the first
1000 feet covered with the white man-
tle, and the variously colored racks—
all glistening in the sunlight—was a
sight never to be forgotten. •
Stand upon the rim with us. After
the eye has taken in the first general
glimpse of that part of it visible from
this point, look at the temple forms in
detail—for no two are alike. Yonder
pinnacle seems so near you, that you
declare you can cast a stone across the
first chasm, but the stone falls a mile
short. Cast a stone down and watch
it fall ; it soon drops out of sight, un-
less it be a boulder—then it goes crash-
ing, thurdering down into the depths,
taking with it other rocks and pet haps
trees in its course, for on some of the
rocky ledges, the hold of the rocks and
trees is but slight.
There are many points of vantage
view. Three miles from Bright Angel
trail is a ,most excellent view — at
Rowe's point. Here, an unobscured
view of seventy miles may be had, all
tilled with these towering, symmetri-
cal, temple -like forms. Intermingled
with • (hese are vast plateaus, cross
canyons and rocky precipices. Here,
also, may bo seen the Colorado River
for two miles. Look at it, at the foot
of the asfful gorgb. It looks like a
little brook that you could jump across
but instead, it is a river 800 feet Qr
more wide, rapid and tumultuous,
thick with the desert sand drifted into
the gulf, or with the erosion of softer
parts of the canyon's walls. Between
two rocks, a little spot is pointed opt
to you ; it looks like a washtub of
water, but putting the glass to the
eyes, you discover it to be a section of
• the Colorado river, miles down below
you at the foot of the chasm.
Stand again with us on the rim at
the head of the 'Bright Angel. trail.
You cannot see the trail, except now
and again as it emerges from its zigzag
course on some steep rocky descent.
Look down yonder at a few white
spots, apparently the size of a page of
newspaper. But through the glass,
you discover these white spots to be
groups of tents ; those black. spots, yon
discover to be tourists on mnlee, and
what looks like a grassy plot, is an
acre or two of willows, ten and twelve
feet high. Yet thitt place where these
are seen is only about 3000 feet distant
and just about half -way down to the
river, that rolls on its ceaseless course
at the foot of the Canyon.
Property Change.
One of the moat desirable proper-
ties in town changed ownership on
Wednesday, when Mr, John Ron.
purchased Mr. ROA. McIntiou'a pro-
perty on the corner of Patrick and
Franco streets. Mr. Keir is to be
congratulated upon seeming this com-
modious and beatitifolly-Sittlitted tog-
dence, and we hope he and his family
may be spates many years to enjoy
its comforts. The priee, $2500, is con.
slatted very reasonable,
TRIP.
No. 4
To get a proper idea of the Cianyon,
one must descend into its depths. The
mule* are ready; ladies hire divided
skirts at 50 cte. each, and ride astride.
The mules descend single file, the lead-
ing mule alone and no rider. Here a
steep descent, here a corkscrew path,
here a rocky ledge so narrow that the
rider trembles, while at his aide there
sheers away a precipice a thousand
feet deep, while here again the mule
picks his steps down a rocky ladder of
narrow ledges. Two miles down, you
look up, and scarcely believe you will
ever see the top again. The surveyor's
measurements on the rocky walls are
certain marks of the distance. The
guide charges you to let the mule have
his own way, let the reins lie loose on
his neck, and he will get yon down
safely. At times, even the dumb crea-
tures turn and shrink from the awful
depth, hut never make a mis-step.
About half -way down or more the
mules mast be left. The river is still
away, away down in the distance,and
you must reach it on foot. Nowlook
up, up, up, to the terrific height from
which you have come, and the people
on the rim aro scarcely discernible;
they look like insects. Some make
the trip down and back on foot, but it
requires strong nerve, perfect heart -
action, good lungs, strong legs and
sound constitution in every respect,
and then it is an experience not often
repeated. On the way down you pass
the homes of the ancient cliff -dwellers.
Now look around you. You are in
a net -work of fissures, towers, temples,
pinnacles, turrets and yawning chasms.
Niagara Falls here, among these stu-
pendous scenes, would be a mere trout'
stream with its tiny dip over a log
across the stream, Now the clouds
lower into the Canyon and you pass,
perhaps, upward through their fleecy
gauze. Then the sun shines out, and
the Canyon shines out in all its re-
splendent hues, a sight of beauty,
never to be forgotten.
You reach the top again, tired with
your, ride ; yet you cannot tear your-
self from the scene, it is so fascinating.
You linger on the verge of the chasm ;
you can scarcely shake yourself loose
from the charm ; then perhaps you
turn away, only to return to take in
the sight of temple grandeur once
InTrei
ntalking with the veteran guide,
John Hance, discoverer of one of the
trails, he told us that he had lived here
twenty years, yet he had only suc-
ceeded in exploring 70 miles of the
OanTyoun.
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GEOLOGICAL FORMATION.
Down at the river, the walls are of
black gneiss, slates, etc., crossed by
granites ; it is usually 800 feet in thick-
ness. Over this are found 800 feet of
quartzites in beds of many colors.
Though only 800 feet deep, they are
epread out 12,000 feet aslant. Above
these follow 500 feet of sandstones of
greenish color stained by iron with
brown and black ; these are called the
cliff sandstones. Above this come 700
feet of bedded sandstones and lime-
stones, broken into thin strata, Above
this again, there are 1600 feet of lime-
stones, in some places, a beautiful
marble ; this is often a brilliant red,
and is called the red limestones.
Above this is 800 feet of grey and
bright red sandstones in alternate lay-
ers like ribbons. Above all this, is the
Aubrey limestone, 1000 feet in thick-
ness. This has much gypsum in its
withgreat beds of alabaster, chert,
agates and cornelians. This formation
is called the tower formation. From
this brief description, our readers can
understand how the Canyon presents
such a variety of shade and color, es-
pecially when the sunshine adds its
powerful light to the bringing out of
the variety of hue and color.
Such is the Grand Canyon. Have
we described it? No—we cannot. We
are conscious of our utter inability, to
picture the scene as we would wish.
Our command of language is too limit-
ed. But if we fail, we are in the com-
pany of hundreds of others, who have
tried and failed—simply because de-
scription is impossible. It must be
seen to be understood and compre-
hended.
At the Grand Canyon we are de-
layed. This is the seventh day of our
abode on the train. We are 1817 miles
frotn Chicago, and a long journey lies
before us. But between here and
Williams (the point where we regain
the main line) there lies a wreck, A
train was bringing in a load of water -
tanks from Flagstaff (07 miles away)
when the roadbed gave away and en-
gine, tanks and water lie in the ditch.
A good place for water you will say.
Yes, but that is our supply to drink,
and to fill the tanks of the twelve en-
gines now dry and thirsty..
But the road is repaired; a fresh
supply of water is at hand, and the
wires aro busy with despatcher's or-
ders, unravelling the tangle of twelve
trains on side tracks. Wo were to
leave itt, 0 a. m, Monday, but at 4 p. in.
Tiresday, we are still stalled, with over
500 miles of our journey before us.
We leern that tiome time ago, a lady
came in here, ill with consumption.
It was before the railway was built
.from the main line at Williams. She
was too far gone to recover, and want-
ed to reach home to die. One of the
guides placed her on a mattress on a
pack mule and started for the nearest
railway station at 'Williams, 63 miles
distant. She died 0 miles out and was
taken the rest of the way a, corpse,
Fier husband sent the guide $225, but
the guide hearing that he was a poor
man, returned the money. These
guides aro Stalwart spec' In ens of man-
hood, brave, obliging and honorable,
intelligent anil sharp. They are men
of determination, with whom it would
not pay to be tricky. Be straight
With theni, and they will treat you
well, though their charges appear
steep to an easterner,
Press Men Return.
The Canadian journalists who at-
tended the St. Louis press congress
returned on Saturday, arriving in
London at 0.30 a.m., where some pre-
sentations were made. Amongst the
recipients we notice the name of A.
11 Madwin of the Blyth Standard,
who received a ring, He was the ad -
armee agent of the party.
Go to C. J, Maguire, if you want to
buy a house in town, he has lust what
yon want,
NOTES OF TR.AVEL. BANK OF HAMILTON
WINGHAM,
CAPITAL PAW 1:1V 2,000,000.00
RESERVE FUND 1,700.000,00
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Hon. Wm. Gibson — President
Cleo. Roach John Proctor A. B. Leo
John 5, Hendrie Goo. Rutherford
J, Turnbull, Vice -Pres, and General Manager
H. M. Watson, Inspector,
Deposita of si and upwardu received, int.
erect allowed and computed on 30th November
and 31st May each year, and added to principal
Special Deposits also received. at current
rates of interest.
W. COMA Aged
Dickinson & Holmes, Solicitors
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We have all the "Good Ones," in-
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of Sarsaparilla—the best.
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DRUGGIST
T. P. SMITH the renowned Eye
Specialist. will be at
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Mr. W. J. Chapinam is offering for sale his
residence on Victoria Street. This is a rare
chance to secure a most desirable home at a
reasonable price. Apply to
Abner Cosens.
A number of other good properties for sale.
You can buy cheaper than you can build.
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DRUGGIST
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