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The Wingham Advance, 1904-12-01, Page 4Jno. & Jas. H. Kerr The biggest money saving chance of the season. Travellers' samples bought at a lithe over half price. Our customers are given the benefit. 17 Woolen's Shower Proof and Rain Proof Coats, 30 Women's Ready-to-wear Wrappers,. 84 Women's Fancy Embroidered White Turn -over Collars. 28 pieces Fur Goods -Bows, Stoles, Scarfs, Ruffs, etc. We offer you these New and Seasonable Goods at and away below wholesale prices. They're Big Bargains, WRAPPERS. 30 kVomcn's Ready- to-wear Wrappers, new styles, well made, fast colors, nicely trimmed with applique, lace and insertion. , Every gar- ment this season's styles, at the following low prices. 8 Wrappers reg. $2.25 for $1.06) 10 " $2.00 for $1,48 11 " " $1.75 for $1.29 1 11 " $1.60 for $1.12 3s� 4 ,l 11 M 1' I.J.\ GJIAM,ADVANCE. Thursday, December 1, i 904 The Cloak Department. Thanksgiving shoppers will be delighted with toe wealth of opportunity for exercise of taste and good judgment af- forded by our Cloak +department. We will demonstrate moreover, another noteworthy feature of its service to its customers, namely :--Its real actual economy, We have described below in detail three cases where circumstances have been so moulded that you may buy a Skirt, a Coat, ora Coat for the little girl, at a more than usual saving. so NEW COATS. Stylish and well•made New Coats; they are good Coats and well made of good quality imported Kersey Cloth, tight- fitting back, straight front, with pleats, pockets and touches of trininungs, cloth good, range of sizes, regular $12.50 to $15,00 -for $12.50 BOX PLEATED SKIRTS FOR THE LADIES In walking length, made of the latest colorings in Tweed Mixtures and Bleck; style'. -yes, that's the word -there is as tyle about these Skirts that will stamp the wearer as a woman of good taste and style; the learns are well bound, and the habit back effect ; regular price $4.75 -all sizes in the lot, for $$.75 Evening Wear Fabrics. Time flies, and such being the case, we would like to remind our lady customers who have neglected to purchase their evening gown, not to delay much longer. Leaving this important matter until the last moment -often, too often, means -ruffled spirits -the chosen color sold -the particular weave not to be had, ete., etc. We draw special attention to three beautiful lines just received for evening, street and reception wear :- Silk and Wool Crepe de Chene, special value .59 Silk and Wool Drap de Paris, special value .69 Silk and Wool Poplin Eolienne, Special value. $$1 to $1.20 In a positively "perfect" range of shades, all the new browns, reseda, bisque, cinnamon, nile, cream, ivory, sky, and also in black, 44 and 45 inches in width. RITCHIE'S for Dress Goods & Trimm'gs Alex. Ritchie BEAVER BLOCK - WINGIAM RITCHIE'S for Carpets, Rugs, Etc. 1 Couches and Rattan Rockers. A big assortment of trade; 12 handsome ones, for $7.00. See what we $13.00 and $23.00. Couches for the Xmas. great value at $8.00 - have at $8.50, $11.00, Iron Beds. Through some mistake at the factory our order was filled twice. Rather than have them returned, we got special terms. You will get the benefit of these prices while they last - $3.75, $4.50 and up to $23.00. Mattresses and Wire Springs. The wholesale stores wonder where we place so many. The price and quality of the Ticking answers the question. Examine them. ti N7DERTt711 Night calls re- ceive prompt attention - 5th house west of Hamilton's Cor- ner Drug Store. L, jBali We do kinds of re- pairing. Co, Feathers Wanted 50e per lb. ®CIUst+GNEINIt♦ti# 1 Zee ing12411i 1t�� 11x Tugo. IIALL, Pnorltii rolt, Special Price Sale of Numerous Lines of Seasonable Goods to Clear Out Quickly A few only of the many lines can be mentioned here. Such as -LADIES' ASTRACHAN COATS and CAPES, COLLARETTES, CAPERLNES, RUFFS, BOAS, MUFFS, FS, etc. A large assortment of LADIES' CLOTH JACKETS must be cleared out at your price, to make room for other goods. Ladies' heavy. fleece -lined HOSIERY, Puritan brand. A. special line of dark and light FLANNELETTES. L*ee and Damask CURTAINS. DARK PRINTS. TWEEDS. Ready-to-wear SUITS- dd sizes. Men's and Boys' high collar, doable -breasted REEF- ERS. BOYS SUITS. 31EN'$ ODD' PANTS. MEN'S TWEED OVERCOATS, ureal price $10 to $12, now $5to $d,. COLORED DRESS GOODS stir for 27A. A nice line heavy .34ELTONS, always said at 20c far tie. CARPETS A epeciat heavy JUTE CARPE. to be &A aF 1 x`, usual 20e Iiia and Miss TAPESTRY' CABPEt wenree, eplen- did vatu'-25e. A. better line nice cease and eetteres fer `X. and many other linos equally geed tal.:i. Linoleum, frem one yard wile to Peer yar's trl43e. are goods you can save fsam 10 !'.7 per ter ;•. stn, It is to your pocket we appeal, as na ,z:ey era l stent is a sautes of pleasure to y^l, Ca;.i and see the goods and get pricer. T. A. MILLS ✓�JtIUIlitJliiiUitttUUlifllUiU1!l�iilfilUliitlliitlUiUlUtiiliAUi� gbitor'zlil. Edo eseeseseeseeeeese 0, Caldwell, M. P, P., who has been prominent in the Ontario Legis- lature for several decades, will not run in North Lanark in the corning elee-' tion, on account of failing health. * -Mr. Willison, late editor of the Globe, in the Toronto News, says "The Ontario Government is not in the slightest degree strengthened by the changes ; it is undoubtedly the weakest since Confederation." -It is a long way down from Hon. 0. Mowat to Hon, Frank Latchford as Attorney -General, and an equally great distance from Hon. Mr. Hardy to Hon. A. G. McKay as Commissioner of Crown Lands. * * -John R. Barber, M. P. P. for Hal- ton, intends to retire from politics, under instructions from his medical adviser. If this step was taken before dissolution it would cause a vacancy which Premier Ross cannot fill with a supporter. THE LIBERAL CONVENTION, The Liberal Convention in Teveete was very largely attended by a.chnirers of the Ross Government, bot it was evident that those who held offices, or are specially interested in prolonging the life of the Government, formed a. very considerable, propot:tion of the gathering. The Premier was loyally received and gave an elognent address. There were resolutions um:terms. The exigencies of the case demanded a resolution against corruption, which was .carried by the convention. One Liberal from the Soo prosested against the bringing in of outside organizers, naming one Vance as the cause of much of, the trouble, At the sante time that worthy was the chief cre- dential official doing duty in the base- ment of the building, It is all very well to pass resolutions.. As the Toronto News pointedly re- ,narks: - "There never was a time when any political convention would formally approve 'of corruption, or fail to de- nounce it if invited to do. The test lies, not in `ringing demmciation ,' but in practice. What guarantee is there that the practice is to he amend- ed? The chief source of corruption and frauds of recent years has been the determination to keep in office a Government that is in a minority of the popular vote, and that cannot by fair means command a majority in the Legislature. There is no indication of iinprovement in this respect, The Goeernuhent has not gained, but lost ground, since the general election of 1002. It has been discredited by the corruption used in the bye -elections, by subornation of perjury, by the cruise of the Minnie M., with its crew of pluggers, by the disfranchisement of North Renfrew for a year and a half. All this is not cured because a Liberal convention passes a resolution denouncing corruption." It was when the convention came to discuss the Temperance question that Pandemonium reigned, and for some tune the great convention became a yelling, hooting crowd. The Temper- ance resolutions contained a clause providing that at the municipal elec- tions of 1900, a vote should be taken on the abolition of the bar and the abolition of licenses. In municipali- ties in which licenses might be con- tinued, the vote might be taken every three yeah s. This vital clause was killed, so that the temperance resolutions were of little practical benefit, being shorn of the compulsory clause. One Liberal of Ottawa referred to the Temperance people as a lot of ran- ters. As a matter of fact, he said, the next election would not be fought on any temperance measure, but on the foul corruption record that the party had built up for itself in the last few years: Before the Convention closed, Pre- mier Ross announced that he was proud of what had been done. -The greatest disaster which ever visited Topeka was the flood of last Summer. One thing which is a fact, however, and which is a blessing to the people of the valley, is that the mice, rats, moles, gophers and rabbits have not bothered the district which was flooded. *** The Toronto Telegram says: -Liber- alism was once fit to rule Ontario, and ruled Ontario on its merits. In those great days Hon. A. G. McKay and Hon. Frank Latchford might have been promoted to seats on the third row from the back, but, as for seats in -the Cabinet, they might as well have aspired to seats on the 'throne of Great Britain and Ireland. * * -The smallest baby on record was born in New York last week. He measured only eight inches in length and four inches about the waist. His hand at the longest part was less than one inch. The fingers were perfectly formed, even to the finger nails. When born he tipped the scales at thirteen ounces. He lived but a few days, although kept in an incubator. -Iu England all notes are kept comparatively new and clean by the rule that every piece of paper Inoney that is received at the Bank of Eng- land is canceled and a new note issued in its place. The English currency is coumparatively plainly engraved and printed, but a clean, new note printed on white paper with biack ink is pre- ferable to a dirty, and, perhaps, germ - laden note, however artistic and elab- orate may be the work on it. * * -Wood is getting very scarce, and the demand for railway ties increases. The officials of an American railway have placed an order for 7,000 steel ties to be used as an experiment. If the results are satisfactory it is expected that a more general use of the steel ties will be made along the entire sys- tem of the Vanderbilt roads. Steel postal cars are already being built by a responsible company at Pittsburk, and their general adoption by rail- roads is probable. One railway com- pany purposes extending its all -steel constructions to baggage and then to passenger cars. The fust cost to the railroads would not be far in excess of that of wooden cars, it is said, while they would last much longer -and cost less for maintenance. TIIEY BLAME PREMIER ROSS. At speeial meeting of the Sub - Executive of the Ontario Alliance on Friday,. there was hut one opinion ex- pressed, and that was that the naezn- bers of the Ross Government,. by their action at the Liberal Convention On Friday afternoon, in appealing to the. delegates to turn down the main tem- perance clause, had forfeited all claims to the support of the Alliance. Mem- bers of the Alliance tvho were seated ou the platform of the Liberal Con- vention stated that Ron. Mr. Mcltay and Mon. George P. Graham got up to oppose the temperance side in conse- quence of e conference with Premier Ross, and that they got up with his approval. To clinch the matter, the Premier told the Convention that he was "proud of what they had done." A proposal for a mass provincial con- vention of the temperance workers of the province was by consent dropped, on the ground that it would be in dan- ger of being parked by nominal tem- perance ashen sent there by the Floss machine to whitewash the Govern- ment. • -The law provides that when a member of the House accepts a port- folio wiih asalary attached to it, he immediately forfeits his seat and must seek re-election. In the light of this, therefore, it will be seen by the follow- ing table that Mr. Whitney at the pre- sent time has a majority of four in the Ontario legislature:- Number of seats in the legislature.. 98 Conservative members 45 Liberal members ... 41 Vacated for corruption -North Perth (Lib.), North York (Lib.), North Norfolk (Lib.), Sault Ste. Marie (Lib.) 4 Members resigned -E. A. Dunlop (Con.), Dr. John Barr (Con.), Hon. J. R. Stratton (Lib.), Hon. W. A. Charlton (Lib.), lion. A. G. Mc- Kay (Lib.), Hon. E. J. Davis (Lib.), Hon. George P. Graham (Lib.) James Conmee (Lib.) 8 Total 98 * * -The present indications are in to woe of the postponement of the pro- vincial elections until after the open- ing of the New Year. Possibly, as the Government promises atnendment (by re.eolution), and desires to intimate that it intends to -."turn over a new leaf," the New Year may afford an ex- eencnt opportunity. Resolutions of goeel conduct made about that time of the year frequently go to smash early fu the year. Resolutions on paper t::ny ',mind well, but so long as Cap. SLIIIiivan and others of that stamp run �• crt.r.n campaigns, there will be no II a ae drektat. Sir. Ross dare not throw Mese wicked workers overboard, and ( without thein he cannot win an elee- ti tion, and even with their assistance he has lost ground. Ontario is sick of pulitiral corruption, the stealing of elections, political trickery, Minnie M.'s, and bogus 1sallot bo ee. New men at the helm is what the psovinee dealt cs'. CONSERVATIVE CONFERENCE. THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS. Prof. Goldwin Smith doubtless has strong political leanings towards Lib- orali i , to say the least. In any case, no one would accuse hint of being a Conservative. In reviewing the poli- tical situation in Ontario, Prof. Smith says:- . The Liberal leader, Hon. G. W. Ross, has colleted the suffrage of protection, millitarism, Imperialism, prohibition - ism, everything in short that bad a vote. Bat, there are three very seri- ous questions for electors, if there are any, who care only for the purity of government and the independence of the Province, THE THREE QUESTIONS.. lst.-Is it desirable that Govern- ment should be continued to be main- tained by the methods which have letely prevailed ? 2nd. -The Dominion having fallen completely under bhe power of a Gov- ernment based ou the French Province with the 'support of minor Province interests, is it desirable that the Pro- vincial Government of Ontario should be practically subjected to the same power ? 3rd, -Is it desirable' that the sane party should perpetually hold office, constituting thereby a sort of party oligarchy, and - excluding more than one-half of the citizens of the Province from the service of the state ? These, for independent electors, ap- pear to be questions of real impor- tance. Never, perhaps, did an Opposition Leader meet with a more loyal, whole- hearted and enthusiastic reception, than did Mr. Whitney on Thursday last, at the Conservative Conference. Association Hall was crowded to the doors, and when it was thought that no more could find room, the delega- tion from Hamilton, 800 strong, enter- ed to the music of the bagpipes. A more forceful series of addresses could not be given. The Mail -Empire says : "The message that the speakers gave forth was a Message from free- men who treasured their personal lib- erties to freemen who had been de- prived of them. It was a message de- livered in tones of thunder to stop corruption ; to punish the men who had violated the sanctity of the ballot - box, who had dragged political morali- ty in Ontario through the mire. A more powerful series of addresses, de- livered with all the indignation and vigor that justified them, was never heard. They were, in short, mag- nificent." Leader Whitney was in fine form. He caused a sensation by, declaring_ publicly -that another proposition of coalition had been made to him within the past three weeks. Appended, was the suggestion, that within twelve months he might be Premier of On- tario. The right-thinking people of Ontario will be pleased to know that he spurned the offer of associating himself with an organization so utter- ly corrupt and degenerate as the Ross government -an administration dis- credited throughout the province, and denounced by many of the best Liber- als of the province. Some of the main points in Mr. Whitney's address were - The political situation created by the corruption practiced has become intolerable. Shame had fallen upon the province. Reform of legal procedure is neces- sary. Recommended Consulting Board of Teachers to advise Minister of Edu- cation. ShnThu 'aid should be given to en- courage establishing of sewerage, as is given to aid good roads. Obstacles to acquirement of public utilities should be removed. Wholesale restriction of liquor li- censes and honestly enforced license laws. A stop put to the election frauds and crimes that have disgraced On- tario for the past fere years. Syinpathy for all measures of moral reform, Fixed and improved training laws. No coalition 'with the corrupt Ross regitne. Two well-known 'Liberals were among the sneakers -Dr. Wellwood of Woodstock and J. Loekie Wilson of the Partneri' Assoc tai#on, The latter used very plaits language itt referring to the "tide of political corruption that has been rolling over the pro - Vitt "' cinder the Liberal adniln#s- trittioail, Sniffeling And Sneezing Colds. Can be stopped in a few minutes and permanently cured in one hour by inhaling fragrant healing Ca- tarrhozone. No remedy compares with Catarrhozone for cold in the head and nasal catarrh. It soothes and heals the inflamed mucous mem- branes, prevent sneezing and cough- ing., clears away the "stuffed np" feel- ing in the forehead. If you have not used Catarrhozone get it to -day and try it on your next cold. You'll be surprised at the efficiency of this de- lightful inhaler treatment which pleases everyone because it cures so quickly. Complete outfit $1.00 ; trial size 25c. Eight of the last Students placed by THE CANADA PUS1NESS COLLEGE CHATHAM, ONT. were placed at the following salaries : Two at $000, one at $700, four at $720 and one at $1000. Drr IT NOT PAY THEM TO COME TO CHATHAM? Do you know of any other business school on the Continent getting such results? . Our Cat- alogues are the handsomest issue of the kind putout by any business school on the Contin- ent. If you wish to attend a business college ask for our General Catalogue. If con cannot come to Chatham, write for our Mail Course catalogue. We can teach you Book-keeping, Shorthand or Penmanship at your home. We pay your railway fare in corning un to $8, and can secure good board at $2.50 to $2.75 per week. Mention catalogue you want. D. MOLACHLAN & CO., Chatham, Ont. flOIMON BANK. Capital (paid up) • $3,000,000 Reserve (all p b$ta- • $3,474,000 Farmers' Notes discounted. Drafts sold on all points in Can- ada, the United States and Europe. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Interest allowed on deposits of $1.00 and Upwards, and added to principal 80th Juno and S1at December each year. D. T. HEPBURN, Manager R.'V`anstone, Solicitor BANK OF IIAMILTON WINGHAM. CAPITAL PAID rtrP.. , . , . , . $ 2,230,000.00 Rrtsnnvlt FuND.., 2,000,000,00 TOTAL AsssTs, .......... 2,x00,000.00 BOARD 6P otanc'rORS, .iters. Wm. tabson President /obit Praetor A. 13. Lee 3. S. Rendre: tiro. Rutherford C. A. Dirge J`. Turnbull, rico-Pros. and General Manager 3I, M. Viratoon, Asst. Goal. Manager. 11. Willson, inspector, twerd,t received. Int. Doposlt,�s of ='[ and asp °rest allowed and eomtauted nn Milt November and Stat May oaoh goer. and elided Na prinelpal Spooled Depoeits ala° reoeived at current tatea of interest. if, OORBOULD, Agent mad htstst4 k #otrita+, Whiter* Bargains in Rain Proof Coats. These also are all this seasons styles. We will take pleasure in showing you these goods. Prices marked in plain figures. Regular 811.00 Coat for $8.00 " $ 9.00 " s: $7.00 " $ 8.00 " $ 7.00 " $ 6.50 $ 5.00 $ 4.00 $ 3.50 11 cc tc cc cc :: " $6.00 " $5.00 " 84.50 " 83.50 "$2.50 " $2.50 We also secured a quantity of FURS in the same way and at about Hialf Price. They're mostly small pieces, just the thing for children. 25 pieces of Fur Goods at about )half Price. 1 Astrachan Jacket regular $20.00 for $17.00 1 Astrachan Cape, regular $17.00 for $12.00 23 Boas, Stoles, Scarfs, and Ruffs. regular $5.00 for " $2.00 for 1.25 " $1.00 for .50 " $2.50 for 1.50 " $1.25 for ,75 for 40 to .50 " .75 Small pieces 25o to 400 each. Here are chances to save money that you don't get elsewhere. Bargains in Women's Fancy Embroidered White Turn -over Collars. 48 Collars reg. 25c for 00c 36 " 20e for 150 25 doz. Men's IIandker- chiefs, regular 5c each. We are selling now 8 for 25c. Watch for something very special again next week. Vifi i f tltfif ii VfieritiiikRigiiViVAii4107 OM THE ROYAL GROCERY mc aC Ira Jiti ac 73 To Cups and Saucers. ii. ttaJust opened up, one crate Cups and Saucers, that were :39 mac sc seC sent to Wingham by mistake. The importers asked us to et 3etor take them, we made an offer, they accepted. We are going to give customersthe advantage of this Snap. XI 3164 Cups and.Saucers, best goods, Wheat pattern, per doz 30 Cups and Saucers, Gold Iines and Clover leaf, per doz 70c rt* 85c and tirf WC lirs All 310 310 341 lie The new canned goods have all arrived. Ai Iv Tomatoes are scarce and a trifle higher in price. ma Canned Corn, 2 cans for ..25c zis Ita Canned Tomatoes, 2 cans for • 26e 1/1 Early Sifted Peas, 2 cans for 25c 74 i Standard Peas, per can lOc Potit Pois French Peas, per can 20c Golam Wax Beans, per can 10c Pie Pumpkin, per can 10c Iri Pork and Beans, per can 5e and 10c Canned Goods. Corn 741 at Griffin's Windham Coal and Wood Yard We are sole agents in town for the Scranton Coal, and guarantee every delivery to be O. K. just ask any person who has used it and hear what they say about it. We are confident it will give you the best of sat- isfaction ifs- given •a trial. You will always find our prices reasonable, and delivery prompt. Farmers wishing to load and draw their own Coal will have 25 cts. per ton rebate, NOW FOR THa WOOD. No.1-hest Body Hardwood, per Cored.... . No, 2 -Hardwood, from Smaller Timber, per Cord . • .. , $ 00 75 No. 8-liat'dct'ood and Ash, mixed. per Cord 2 60 No. 4a -Ash and Etna, mixed, per Cord... , 2 25 No. 5 ---Slabs and Soft Timber, per Cord .,, 2 00 Rough wood, chunks. ete., for furnaces and box stoves, per Cd 2 00 (Nos. 1 and 2 are cut from green Umber.) Our terries for Coal and Wood are strictly cash. J. A. Mc LEAN.