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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1904-05-26, Page 4THE WINGUAM ADVANCE. Ritchie's June Sale JUNE For the month of June we will offer some extra good Bargains, including Dress Goods at special prices, Carpets at sweeping reductions, beginning June the 1st, 1904, at 8 a, m, You may y rely on getting goods exactly as we advertise them. v, Li 11 Ritchie's June Sale Ladies' Muslin. Under Garments, Under Skirts, Night Gowns, at 25 per cent. off regular prices. $1.00 Gown for 750 $1.25 Gown for 950 $1.00 Muslin Drawers for 75c 25 cc cc 19c Table Linens. Having bought a large shipment of Table Linen at our own prices, we will be able to give you extra values. 72 -inch all linen, regular 75c and 85c for 50o Extra good qualities for 25e Table of Remnants. One table of Remnants of Dress' Goods -New Goods -at + off regular prices. $1.00 Dress Goods for75c .75 " c c 550 Dress Goods. Blank and Colored at Bargain Prices. $1.50 black and colored Suitings for $1.25 7. 1.45 Quality, Etamines, for 1.20 .90 Voiles, colored and black, for .75 .75 Voiles, colors only, for .55 .50 Basket Cloth, assorted colors, for .40 1 Linen Laces. The balance of our stock of Linen Laces - Qualities ranging in prices from 5e to 12ic per yard -June Sale, for 5c Lace Curtains. See the good qualities at low prices - 25c to $8.00 per pair. Shoe display for June Sale, includ- ing Boots, Oxfords & Slippers, worth $1.25, $1.50 and $1.75 -to clear Q 1 at tp Ladies' Corsets Three different makers' goods to to choose from, at prices from 50 cts. $2.50 per pair. Our stock of Staples at Bargain Prices. Carpets. In this department we have a number of Rem- nants, including Brussels, Tapestry and All Wool, with from 5 to 15 yards ; 500, 75c and 85c qualities -June Sale price 45c Embroideries. June Sale Prices in the above lines :- Lot No. 1 for 50 Lot No.. 2 for 100 Lot No. 3 for 15c Gloves. Sample lot of Silk Lisle Thread Gloves, colors as- sorted, worth 25c to 45c per pair, for 20c Linings, Belts, Etc. We sell Gilbert's Spun Glass Linings. See our display of Belts and Collars at ... 25c to $3.00 Ladies' Knit Vests at Bargain Prices, Kid Gloves. All kinds and prices. Cotton and Cashmere Hose. 10 doz. Cotton Hose, ladies' sizes, worth 35c for 25c 20 doz. Boys' Ribbed Cotton Hose, 2 pairs for 25a One Price to Everyollo. Cash and Trade only. COME EARLY AND GET FIRST CHOICE. ALEX. RITCHIE'S Li.:9.:,, il,'A:Ia.lt1�Ji''riidAi�:rioi�+.m5 �t1�1����1t�1i���1��111��111{�lt�itl�4����t":'��11111tl11t�1{t11�1t�I1�1111tG 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 Man olds, Carrots, Sugar Beets, Rape and Tur- nip Seeds. When in the market to buy see my Seeds. T. A. MILLS -... ...es --mow -.IP -mara wee lore -a Male wet .-.w -a .r -a ..... .40 a Wtii hull i1 1U thLu l i i vii Ut LUW trr)rc alingbani abiTalta THEO. HALL, PROPRIETOR. INTERNATIONAL TRUSTS. While trusts and combines exist under both free trade and protec- tion, their operations may be some- what restricted by means of protec- tive tariffs. If free trade prevailed in all countries there would be great clanger of the formation of interna- tional trusts which would control the output of commodities. Under such a system of world-wide trusts the most important industries would probably be concentrated in a few countries where the great capitalists of the world reside. When a number of different in- dustrial establishments engaged in the production of the same article combine to form a trust, it is cus- tomary to close the smaller ones in a period of depression, when the demand for goods slackens. If Canada has not sufficient protection the great combines and trusts of the United States will be extended to include Canadian industries and as a result many of the Canadian factories, being smaller and not so well equipped as those of the Unit- ed Staten, will be dosed. Of course the Canadian capitalists who join the combine will be compensated, but the industries will be lost to the t,,onntry and the men employed ht them will be obliged to eeek em- plt,;,ment in the United States. A policy of adequate protection may not prevent the extension of Ame- riean trusts to Canada, but it will at least force them to manufacture in Canada if they wiait to do bus', taw with Canadians. The "Sacred Fund" of Russia. In an old copy of the Arena the statement is made that the largest gold reserve in the world is the "Sacred Fund" of Russia. It con- sists of $4,000,000,000. Its exist- ence is vouched for by au attache of the late czar and affirmed by one of the highest church functionaries at St. Petersburg. Its foundation was laid at the close of the Napole- onic wars, and it las been built up to its present figure by the Russian church. That there should have been ad- ded to this "Sacred Fund" an av- erage amount of $50,000,000 every twelve months, year after year for almost a century, is a striking il- lustration of the unalterable persis- tence with which the Muscovite works out his comprehensive plans. This flow of gold to the spacious coffers of the state church has coma from two sources. In the first place, every subject of the czar from the highest governmental offi- cer to the lowest monjik, makes a regular contribution to the church. Then from the products of the gold mines, worked by the government, millions of which no public record has been made, have been directed to this same end. Russia has fought the Crimean war ; has conducted her multifa- rious military operations in the Balkans, in the Trans -Caucasian region, in Turkestan and Manchu- ria ; has freed the serfs at an ex- pense of $459,000,000; has con- structed ,state railroads stretching across two continents -and still this gold fund has been absolutely untouched. FARMING WITHOUT HORSES. -The drink bill of the United States for coffee, tea and cocoa amounted last year to $208,690,261, but not satisfied with this amount of liquid nor the degree of stimu- lant these drinks contained, there was used also about $1,250,000,000 worth of alcoholic drinks, or that is about what was spent for that kind of drinks. Verily it is a dry nation if it takes that much liquid to keep the whistle wet. The large farmers of the Western States are taking a deep interest in power to supersede horses or oxen. Steam traotors are being used,open, however, to the risk of fire among dry crops. On one of the large wheat farms of Dakota an experi- mental installation has been made which may lead to the development of the use of electricity in farming operations. Power is generated at a mill site three miles from the farm, and transmitted in the usual way to a power mast 40 feet high, set in open ground. At the top of this mast is con- nected a double conducting cable 500 feet long, this in turn being connected to the tractor mobile, which consists of a 25 -horse power motor on a heavy carriage. A spar ten feet high is carried on the car- riage, which automatically takes up the slack cable as the tractor approaches the power mast, the current being taken by suitable connections through the dram to the motor. In operation the tractor is hitch- ed to a gang -plow, or cultivator, or harvester, the cable being kept by the action of the drum from sag- ging to the ground. With this length of cable twenty-five acres can be worked, and the results are so satisfactory that it ie proposed to extend the system to cover 600 acres, which will require twenty- four masts at suitable intervals. Furthermore, in spring wheat operations every day's delay in ,seeding after the ground can be worked is detrimental to the (attire crop, and the owners of this farm are considering the proposition of installing are lamps on these meets SO carrying on their operations itleYsn4 nigl}t i t ouch **mons. r RAI) s Ileus -The Bine Book of the United Free Church of Scotland, which hold their annual meeting in Edinburgh, shows contributions of the Canadian Church of £610. Last year's report praises the unabated flow of emigration to the North-West of Canada. -A brilliant reception was given in the Canadian Pavilion at the World's Fair last Thursday by the Canadian Commissioner to the Canadian and Quebec Press Associations and the Can- adian Ticket Agents' Association. In spite of the rain over S00 invited guests were present. -It is reported that there will be a convention of the entire liquor trade of the province in Toronto during the lat- ter part of June. In view of the pre- sent situation, with regard to the temp- erance question, the meeting will be one of the most important, as well as the most representative ever held. -Frank Merrett, the young French- man who killed his brother at Oanmore, N. W. T., about two week ago, was ac- quitted on the plea of insanity. The evidence was similar to that given at the inquest and preliminary trials, ex- cept that medical evidence was given for the defence, and was unanimous, The jury were out ten minutes. Mar- rett will be sent to the asylum. -A Coroner's inquest was held in Philadelphia one day last week to in- vestigate.the death of ten -year-old Wil- liam Black, who on Sunday smoked his first oigar. The lad's father said that Willie Dame home late Sunday after- noon and complained of a severe pain in his stomach. Two physicians from the Children's Hospital found the boy in convulsions. An emetic resulted in bringing up the stump of a cigar. The boy recovered consciousness shortly bo - fore he died, and said he had tried to smoke his first cigar. -The methods by which testimonials are sometimes obtained were made known on Wednesday when a well- dressed, middle-aged man was brought to the Toronto detective department and given a chance to leave town. The man's plan was to pick up girls on the street and get them to go to a photo- grapher's, where they would have their pictures taken. If they consented to sign a testimonial prepared by the man they were allowed in return one dollar and a dozen photographs. There was a provision to each testimonial permitting the company whose drugs were sup- posed to have been taken to use the photograph and statement for all time without restriction. Detectives Odd and Black have the names of half a dozen girls who gave testimonials to the man, who is believed to belong to New York State. -It hi learned from authentic sources that a company.has Neu formed by H. M. Whitney, of Boston, and B. F. Pear- son, of Ha1if[ix, both of whom were promoters of the Dominion Coal and Dominion Iron and Steel Companies at Sydney, N. S., whereby they have sw- otted control of coal properties at In- verness Mines, Port Hood and Chimney Corner, in the County of Inverness, to- gether with the railroads now being operated there in connection with these mines. Mackenzie and Mann are heavi- ly interested in the Inverness proper- ties, and their general manager there has bean called to Montreal in con - notion with the sale, These collieries are ranch nearer Montreal market than those in Cape Breton and the new com- pany will likely seek to capture this trade, Vat extensiio developments ars expsated. Thursday, May 26, 1904 asvammaimmissisommompowrelorri 'ass hu err 3 0 e When you want the best, come to the " Big Store " for it Prices that will Induce Vigorous Buying. See for yourself. Corticelli and Belding Paul's Silk Twist, 2 spools for 5e. Ladies' Cotton Hose 5c a pair. Window Shades from 25o up. Regular 50c Shades, best roller and spring, now 40e each. Ladies' Neckwear. The demand for Ladies' Neckwear increases every week. In fact these dainty little articles form so pretty a finish to a lady's toilette, and they are so firmly en- trenched in feminine favor that we are now beginning to • look upon them as forming quite a staple branch of our trade. Another lot arrived this week of the very newest and prettiest designs shown by the manufacturers. Fancy Silk and Wash Collars at 25e. Embroidered Silk Turndowns 25c to 500. Fancy Guipier Collars, prices from 90c up. But we can't describe them in an advertisement. Come and see them. Fancy Handkerchiefs. Regular 150 for ec, Last week we received a quantity of fancy Handker- chiefs trimmed with wide lace and insertion, that sell in a regular way at 100 and 150 each. We put them on sale at 5c each. Job Lot of' Lace Curtains. Travellers' samples, a little soiled but all good. Just the thing for small window or glass door. Very pretty pat- terns sold in single Curtains at prices that make pocket- books fly open. Curtains that sell in regular way at $3 to $5 a pair, travellers' samples at 50c to 60c. 108 Lace Curtain samples at from 10c to 60c each. Shoes. The best of every kind, style, fit, finish and quality. In every pair solid service at pleasing prices. See our stock of Cut Glass ;zimmummuiL Men's Overalls. We are sole agents for the Arm & Hammer Brand - Pants, Overalls, Smocks, Shirts, etc. We carry in stock Mole- skin Pants and Overalls, ex- tra sizes in waist and leg measure at the same price as ordinary sizes. Youths' and Boys' Pants and Overalls, also Brownies, in all sizes. At prices that are right. • Nothing better than Cut Glass for a Wedding Present. a DIAN y l ,11:11 I :lJJ Ifa eL 9®i1 .. 1. i .. u . I e1pillOaMilleYIMMO 111 We're having It. We're getting the best spring trade we have ever had. Honest value counts. People know we advertise the truth. Know we de- liver the goods they buy. Know we never deceive. Know its sure satisfaction here, or the money back. Come and see how we crowd value into low prices. 5 Doz. Window Shades, best quality cloth, Hartshorn rollers, fancy pull, at 40c. Some odd lines at 35c. UNDERTAKING Residence -Patrick St., 5th house West of Hamilton's Drug Store. Night calls receive prompt at- tention. OOP "%a\ik "Bros. The People's Furniture Store sougeolanisiosims y 1 1 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 sat 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. June delivery $6.70 u July delivery ..$6.8o August delivery .. , .. $6.go " September and 7 following months. $7.00. To take advantage of the above prices, orders must be in by the firth of each month for immediate delivery or they will take the next month's prices, qnd 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, t! 4' It if W. H. GREEN. rt 1�