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The Clinton New Era, 1887-10-21, Page 8FRIDAY, , OCTQB34,R 81, 1887. LOCAL NOTICES. A large steels pf Fall and Winter Bouts and Shoes very cheap at J. TWITCHELL'a. A good House and Lot for sale. Apply to F. is. I'OWELL, Solicitor, Clinton. Splendid ilouse and Lot for Sale dirt Cheap XIA?INING & SCOTT, Clinton. Wrath Oysters, iiaddie and Cranberries.— GUNINGHAMEE & McMIJRR AY, Clinton. Don't forget the place for Good and Cheap Harness is at J. TWITCHELL'S, Clinton. Woolen Mill Store, Cooper s old stand. Yarns, flannels, shirts anddrawers.top shirts tweeds, &e., all factory made and at pprices 'that cannot be undersold—F.E.CORBETT. b80 from•Clinton to San Francisco, Cal., and return. Thompson's second party will leave Clinton in November. Fur full .parti- culars apply to JAS. THOMPSON, G. 1'. R. Town -Agent. NOTICE to the LADIES. We have much pleasure in announcing the complete recovery of Miss CUIMELL from- ber regent severe illness, and that she is now able to resume control of our Dress and. Mantle Making Department. Her ability in this art is ubquestionable,and her reputation is already earned ; it is therefore needless for us to comment on either. We ask any who as yet have not tried her, to give her a chance. Tothose who have, it is only necessary for us to say she enters upon her duties on Mon- day morning, Oct. SStb. ROBERTSON'S 'GREAT CASH STORE, CLINTON. We will send the New Era to new subscribers from this date to the end of 1888, for $1.50 cash, or for the remain. •der of this year only, for 15cts. g1011111 11111 g01)it0, H. Hale, Esq., is away on a trip to Philadelphia. Mr Beldin is taking a course in practical dentistry with Mr E.Keefer. Mr•'J. McGarva has been confined to the Ouse for several days by i11- ness. Mr A. C. Macpherson,of Winnipeg, is down here looking after' apples for the Northwest. Mr Geo. Rumball, who has been on the sick list, is now able to around again, as usual. Mrs A.C. Mackenzie and daughter, of -Durham, are visiting with her slater, Mrs P. Cole. Mr R.Haywood is carrying his arm in a sling, the result of a very painful felon omnis hand. Mr W. Jackson is at Toronto this week, attending a meeting of the Ticket Agents' Association. Mr W. McMullen, of Hullett, 'son of Mr John McMullen, of town,) has rented a hotel at Winthrop. 'Mrs Archibald has rented one of the new houses on Isaac St., now be - jug erected by Mr D. Junor. Mr Jos. Chambers leaves this week for Paris, where he resumes his former situation in a Stove & Tinware House. Mr Seth Fisher, who owned a small house and lot on Albert street, north, bas traded the same with Mrs Shipley for a house and lot owned by her en Maple street. A meeting of the Public School Board was held on Monday evening, but the only business transacted was the giving of one of the school rooms to the Mechanics' Instisute,for even- ing class use, and the passing of a few accounts. DOHERT.Y ORGAN: The Northern Exhibition was held at Walkerton Iast week. In its notes of the show the Bruce Herald says the Doherty organ, made in Clinton, has attained a high. reputation for excellence, and is constantly reoeiving the highest prizes and honors wherever shown. Rs1�e Lulz•1xsRs —The—Western•Rifle Association matches were, held at London last week, and among the prize winners from this locality were: N. Robson, J. Johnston and James Young,, Clinton ; Sergt. and Major Wilson, of Seaforth. Mr Robson and Major Wilson was also placed on the Executive Committee. 'PILES.— At the recent fair in Goderich Mr W.J.Biggins.of Stanley, took 6 prizes for.Durhams,and Messrs ,Snell.&•Sone, of Hullett, 7. In 'sheep classes 'the latter also took 9 prizes. In Cotswolds all the prizes were taken by.John Curring, of Hullett,who was the only exhibitor,; he took 11 prizes of•the:16 offered. The.London Free Press,of Saturday, says•:—Geo. W. Nilson, a young man belonging to this city, lett here last spring ,to work with a farmer in Hu. roll county. He ,returned yesterday minus his right arm. It seems that while feeding a threshingmachine on his employer's farm, near Cliuton,his hand caught between the concave and feeding teeth,and before the machine could be stopped the limb was severed. AGRICULTURAL. — A meeting of the directors of the Hullett Agricul- tural Society was held on Saturday last,when some of the protests entered were disposed of, others being ad- journed to a subsequent meeting. Mr Sherman gave the side saddle, as pro- - m -iced, to Mies Swan and Mr Mason refused to accept the prize awarded him on his two-year old colt, a mis- take having been made in its age. A meeting of directors of the West Riding Show was held at Goderieh the sante day, when several protests were disposed of and a few accounts passed. DEATH OF MR LUKE TTOUSE.— When it was learned on Tuesday morning that Mr Luke Trouse was dead, people could hardly believe it, because he bad been seen on the streets a few days previously. The cause of his death was Bright's dis- ease He had been a resident of Clin- ton for a great many years, and was an industrious citizen so long as he had his health. Latterly lie has had charge of the weigh scales. He was a member of the Methodist Church. A wife and several children survive him, who have the sympathyt,ot all. How THEY VIEW Ir.—Mr James Armstrong, of Varna, (S.ecretary of the Stanley Agricultural Society,) paid a visit a few days since to Sagi• naw, Mich., and while there made it his business' so talk with people con. cerning Commercial Union. He found a general feeling in favor of it, but learned that the salt manufact- urers of that section Were strongly opposed to it, because they admitted that Canadian salt was superior to theirs,end would he able to beat them in their own market. Mr Armstrong further states that many articles re - (piked for general consumption nr use were cheaper there than here, Mr D. 13. Kennedy Ita& bought the bonse and lot on Mary street, opposite 'the residence -of Afir 1?aisley, for the sum of w600. Mr and It:lrs J.1 . C.ttrgbe purpose spending some time with their son in California, grad will leave therefor next month, all being well Mr W. Marten recently sustained a slight stroke of paralysis which has confined him to bed ever since, but we are pleased to learn that he is get- ting better. . HoasE NoTEs.—Mr Jos. Izzard last week sold a colt barely five months old, for the large sum of $150; it was bought by Mr Bell for shipment to Indiana. Mr Gee.Dale,of Hullett, sold one a little older for $160. Mr John Mason, of Hullett, sold his 2 -yr old entire coltast week,for shipment to the States. lJ NEARLY DROWNED.—A little girl, daughter of Mrs Weatherstone, Detroit, and grand -daughter of Mrs Bay, narrowly escaped drowning at the residence of the Latter one day last week. While playingaround the yard, the child fell into au uncovered cistern, and was only discovered by a playmate after it had been in the water a few minutes. It was rescued just in time to save its life. NoN-Con1rITTAL.-1n a letter writ- ten by Mr Robt. Porter, M. P., to a person in this vicinity, a few days since, the following occurs concerning a question that is being considerably agitated at present :—" Commercial Union has engaged my attention as it- must tmust have dove that ofevery intelli- gent man in the county more or less during the past three months, and the •nore I study the subject and the more closely I follow the press discussions, the more I am convinced that much may be said on both sides of the question." SLIGHTLY HURT.—On Friday even- ing while Mr Geo. A. Sharman was returning from the Bayfield fair, he met with what might hate been a more serious accident. He was riding with two other persons on the same seat of a light waggon, and as he was in the middle, had not very much room. A broken culvert, not noticed in the darkness,caused the rig to take a sudden drop, and be was thrown forward,falling between the horse and front wheel of the waggon, which passed over his leg, bruising it con- siderably. STREET CROSSINGS.—Tho crossing at the post office and the one between Dickson's and Detior's, should be re- paired this fall. Both are in much need of repair, and as they are in places, over which there is consider- able traffic, they should be fixed be- fore the bad weather sets in. We are informed that the reason they were not repaired earlier in the season is. because the street appropriation- is exhausted, but as the work would not cost very much,and is greatly needed, we think the Street Committee would be justified in proceeding with it. INSTITU rE.—The In of comfortably settled t of file Institute by did 8•foot map, being of the British posses o added to the com o the Reading Room s have receivest by l t the town shall also upon. Jennings 111r se instructions shall pied out, and so we expect that justice w to make the best ore further R. R. SCOTT ACT CASES'.—At Brussels,ou Tuesday, on information laid by In- spector Miller, Isaac Gill, of Ethel, was tried for alleged violation of the Act, but the charge not being proven, the case was dismissed. At the same time E. McNamara, of Leadbury,and W. Biernes, of Grey, were each fined $50 and costs, for violating the Act. Mr James Scott, barrister, appeared for the prosecution. Rev.B.B.Keefer, who is making a tour of this section, expresses his firm belief that the Act will not be repealed in, Bruce, and if not there, certainly not in Huron. Mr _Paisley was in Hamilton this week, but not on Scott Act business. At Wingham, on Wednesday, several adjourned cases came up for examina- tion. Messrs A. Roe, J. Dinsley and F. Korman, were each fined $50 and costs, and the charges against Messrs John and Josiah McDonald were dis- m issed. ONE WAY OF COLLECTING A SCOTT ACT FINE.—Unless Scott Act fines are made payable forthwith, some difficulty is occasionally experienced in collecting the same, as the party fined tries every subterfuge to avoid payment of their dues. Here is a case in point which.however,we are pleased to say, is decidedly exceptional. Mr Porteous runs a hotel at Exeter, but his wife generally bas charge of the same. She was recently fined for violation of the Scott Act and given a certain time in which to pay her fine, but she failed to pay, and a warrant was issued for her arrest. When the constable went to execute it, she dropped off her clothes, and jumped into bed,telling the constable to arrest her if he dared. 'Dere near a dilemma. Masculine modesty would hardly allow him to arrest her as she was, and what to do was the .query. Bound not to be beaten, if possible, the constable remained in the house and sent a note to a lawyer detailing the circumstances and ask- ing what he bad better do. I3aok came the answer " Yank her out of bed," and as the constable then mani- fested his determination to carry nut this advice, the woman expressed her willingness to compromise. Knowing that n certain farmer tyho was a friend of hers had come to town that day with n load of wheat, she sent word to him, narrating the state of affairs, and he sent her his wheat check, out of which the amount of the. fine and posts were realized. MECHANICS' stitute has now g in its new quarters, which appear to be admirably adapted for the purpose being central, convenient and well lighted. Reeve McD[urchie has added to the equipmen giving it a splen Tremaine's map sions ; he has als tort of visitors t by the present of a handsome hanging lamp. If any other of our wealthy men desire to display their generosity in a similar manner, we presunie the Institute will raise no objection what- ever.. RAILWAY MA•r•rEas.—:Some err- s letter the committees rough Mr Porter, M. P., from ._ Mr Van Horne and Mr Jennings, the Chief - Engineer of the I C. P. R Mr Van Horne promises that special attention shall be devoted to a survey of the county surrounding Clinton and tha be fully' reported promises that the be carefully car carr confidently will be fully done us. It behoves our citizens- no showing possible and leave no stone unturned to sec facilities. CORRECTIQ ,q --In the report of the S. S. Coaventielt of Last week, there was a slight mistake, The Corres- ponding Segretary, is the Rev .I1.l.Barr. Seaforth, and the, Minute Secretary is Geo. Baird, sr,, Bruceficid. The other day while sir John Cuninghame was practising with a revolver at the back of the store, a bullet from his revolver passed. through the object aimed at, and striking a building,bounded therefrom. and struck Mr John Cotton, who was in au adjacent yard, on the side of the head. As the force of the bullet was spent no harm ensued. RAILWAY NOTES. ---The following are among the shipments of the past week :—Apples, to Winnipeg and N. W. T.,976 barrels (7 cars) ; to Chicago, 480 barrels (3 cars); to Ottawa, 418 barrels (3 cars) ; to Montreal, 135 barrels (1 car.) Live stock to Buffalo, one car, shipped by P. O. Riley. Five sheep by H. Snell & Sons. Grain has begun to move again, Ill cars have been despatched to United States points this last week. 625 barrels of flour to Montreal for local market. Dr. Coleman, of Seaforth, is anxious to test the territory in the vicinity of Sarnia for salt, and if successful to erect works there. He appears to be confident of success and has broached his scheme to some members of the Council with a view to seeing what encouragement, if any, could be given. him. The Doctor'evidently expecte Commercial Union, and wants to be in n position to take advantage of it when it comes. But he has another reason, and it is this:—The Grand Trunk Railway gives lake ports a better rate in winter than it gives in- land towns, consequently shippers in those places,both winter and summer, have an advantage over those who happen to be located in inland towns. LAST MINUTE LOCALS IN REIFF.— The exhibition season is past, the successful exhibitor is jubilant and ye editor rejoiceth also. Wheat, barley and oats are moving into mar- kes here; good prices are paid by our buyers. George McKay, an old Brusaelite, has changed. his quarters from London to Clinton, where he has taken a situation. The front gate and the hammock, and the old bench in the grove, have had their days and must give way to the corner near the stove,--Mr--Cook, of the Huron road, Goderich township, has been offered $5,500 for the farm he now occupies ; if he sells he will move into town. The attention of the Property Com- mittee is called to the fact that some of the lamps belonging to the town hall chandeliers, have been broken and not replaced, consequently the hall is not sufficiently lighted when in use. Mr J. E. Bryant, of Toronto, (formerly of Clinton High School) was in town this week ; he is now engaged in the publishing business. Mr Thos. Tngles left yesterday for Glasgow, via Allan line, having bought his ticket from 1.0. Pattison. Horse thieves attempted to break into the barn of Mr Robt. Mason, base line, on Sunday night last, but were frightened away before they secured their booty. THE FAILURE(?) OF THE SCOTT ACT. —This was the title of an address de= livered by Rey. B. B. Keefer in the town hall, Clinton, on Monday, to an audience that packed the room to the doors. Prior to the delivery of the address, Professor and Fairy Morgan, both well known here, as this was their former place of residence, en- tertained the audience with a number of muscial selections. " Fairy," who is now only 12 years old, is certainly a musical prodigy, having improved wonderfully during the past couple of years, and her recitation, " Daisy's Faith," was as natural and life -like as it was possible to be, -:and would have done credit to any one of older years. Mr- Keefer started his address by briefly reviewing the circumstances which led up to the introduction of the Scott Act as a legislative measure, and right here stated a fact that has been lost sight of in discussions,which have taken place over the justness of' the Act. He explained that short' after the adoption of the Scott Act in New Brunswick, exception was taken to •its constiutionality. An appea was taken to the Supreme Court o New Brunswick, and therefrom to the Privy Council, where a most micro- scopic examination of the Act,clause by clause,was had to discover whether thereby the Dominion parliament had exceeded its jurisdiction or the Act contained` any principle contrary to the British Constitution. The Lords of the Privy Council declared the Act to be within the competence of the parliament and in perfect har- mony with the British Constitution. Thus have the highest law officers in the realm declared the Act to be just and British. Hedealt with the letter of one of our correspondents last week, charging that the supporters of the Act did not • know what they wanted, and showed that the records of the House of Commons in 1884-6x' plained '• total prohibition" to mean " the prohibition of the manufacture, importation and sale of all intoxicat- ing liquors for beverage use through- out the Dominion," and further the Bill for immediate prohibition upon which the .Jamieson resolution of the late session of the. Comnlnns was based,and which was defeated by a ma- jority of only 42, specifically provides that liquors for medicinal, mechani- cal and sacratnental purposes shall be manufactured or imported by gov- ernment agents only, they having no profit from such sate. 'Mr Keefer then detailed the adoption of the Act in the different counties, pointed out what he considered were its defects, claimed that it was not the measure the temperance people had asked for, but was accepted in lieu of something better, and showed how its operations had been hindered and embarrassed, in most cases by those whose duty it was to see it enforced. He admitted that there was drinking indulged.in, but denied that there was anything like as much consumed as befare,and supported his dehial by blue book quotations, which showed that there was a much less quantity of liquor entered in the inland Revenue re- turns than was the case under the general license -system. He laid special emphasis on the circumstance that, under a license system, the liquor business was legalized, every- body was a party thereto and morally responsible therefor, while under the Scott Act, the trans was illegal and responsibility re -act] only with those who, violated the provision, of the Act. The audience was a mixed one —in temperance views—and frequent- ly manifested approval of Mr Keefer's remarks by applause, and the con vie - tion of nearly all wits that his argu- ments were unanswerable, his logic conclusive and reasonable, and his assertion that the Scott Act wits not a failure a perfectly legitimate our, rlin OOLS* Fingering Yarns Qtograph: ALBTJMS, &a,- &c. CHRIS. DICKSON., TO SEE THE IMMENSE STOCK OF That we now offer. We can assure the public that our assortment is one of the finest we have shown for years, and in regard to prices, we cannot be undersold. We also make a specialty of M We employ a First -Class Mantle Maker for that - ---- department only. Our garments will be guar- anteed to fit perfect, and entire satisfaction given. Leave your orders before the cold weather conies bn. GreatDrives in Flannels, Blankets, Men's SHIRTS and DRAWERS —goo -OVERCOATS A AVAVITZ PRICES BEI) COMFORTERS ALL PRICES We can assure the public we are in- a position to meet their views both in. regards ' o quality and price. GEO E PAY & C6. IIV T(», Ii THE DRY GOODS EMPORIUM OF CLINTON FOP, NOBBY FITTING SUIT C:C.RANCE & CO, THE HUS CLOTHIERS. A FINE SELECTION OF l;anadian and Imported Goods Always in Stock. C. C. RANCH & CO., 111:713 CLO'THI EitS, CI =TON 1 I I i WORSTED SUITINGS. 1111111111111 Amongst our importations from the old country, we brought out a large line of fine • Worsted SUITINGS; Which comprise the largest stock we have ever shown, and by long odds the..cheapest goods. We make to order FINE WORSTED QUITS At *22, $24, $26 and $28, Which we assert are not equalled in the county, quality and make. considered. We can make this assertion from the fact that this large line of goods were bought at much less than regular prices, in one of the largest houses in England. A visit to our establishment will go a long way toward convincing anyone that we have the largest Clothing and Furnishing establishment in the west, and that our prices are the lowest. ,t ASK. ABOUT OUR GREAT BOYS OVERCOAT at MADE BY OURSELVES. JACKSON BROS., Cl.IiNrr< )I ..