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The Clinton New Era, 1888-07-13, Page 2r ......r FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1858. e a�h � �QIR bled _ 13Y D. N. 11O4. Anther of " IIs Fell is Lave with his Wife," " Opening a Chestnut Barr," etc. co:maVED " Oh, Attu' Shoba,it'a hard enough without such words as yours." "Ob corse it's hard. It orter be, fer it's agin de Lawd an' natur'. Marse. Clancy, took kere wot you do an' wet you let Misse Mara do. My 'sperience teach me a heap. S'poso I don't know de dit''ence 'tween Unc. dar an' a man like Korn ? I was young an' foolish onst, an' marled Unc. kase he was good-lookin' den, an' mo' kase he ax me. Well, I'se made de Iles' on it, an' I'se gwine ter make de bes' on it, but if de yearth crack right open heap, as•like nuff 'twill 'fo mawnin', I'd jump right down in de crack 'fo' I'd do it ob,-r agin. You'se on de safe side ob de crack, yet,so be kcer- fal. I knows woolen -folks soon as I clap my eyes on dem. Misse Mara guar in her notions 'bout de Norf— she was bring tip to 'em—but dere's nuff woman in my honey lamb to make a tousan lib dis yere limpsey slimpsey one." Clancy clenched his hands in mental distress as he listened to the hard sense and unerring judgment of the sagacious old woman. "I'm in terrible perplexity," he said, "for there is so much truth in your words. How can I escape the consequences of my own acts ? Think how Miss Ainsley stood by mo in my unconsciousness. When 1 revived--" "Dar now Masse Clancy,you'se been faoled,she st'od by herself. De fac' am she didn't sten' tall, but run like a deer, hollerin for all she's wnth. Wen you swooned Misse Mara Botch you iu her arras. I eben run away myself un' lel my honey-latnb, but I come back sud- den, an dar she was ahol'n yet head in her lap right un'r a big, buildin' dat ud a squashed hei. I drag you pass dat,an' den Meese Bodine jis ordered me an Misse to go ter de squat'. IIe spo'-e stern an' strong, as we his sogers. An Misse Mara look.'im in Lim eyes an say you—fiat's you, Marge Clancy— may be dead, or you may be dyin,' an dat she can't leab you an site „won't leab you. Sire got de grit ob true sub, an dero'Il neber be any runnin' away in her heart. Wet you and. Manse Mars() Bodiue gwine ter do about sich lab as dat? Po de Lawd, my honey lure die of o . ibein' Maraca 13odine sist on Leu 3 4 and M1Irs so orful hon'ble. She ain't one ob dem kin dat takes a husban' like dey takeq Lreakfas' kase it sun' ready." Clancy was so ptufoundly raged by what he had heard that lie turn- ed away to hide his emotion. After a moment he said, "You have been true an' faithful, Aun Sheba. You .won't be sorry. Please do as I have asked," and he hastened away. "Reckon 1 ptlt-a spoke in dat hon'ble business," Ann Sheba soli- loquized. "Like 'nuff I put anoder in, don' cotch me helpin' 'along any sich foolishnes. I gibs no premise an I'so gwine ter make my honey lamb happy spite herself." Then she took one of her grandchildren and soothed it to sleep. The slow hours dragged wearily on; the majority of the white •peo- ple quieted down to patient yet fearful waiting; crying children one after another dropped off to sleep; parents and friends watched over - them and one another, conversing in low tones, or praying silently for divine mercy, never before felt to be so essential. The negroes were more demonstrative, and their loud prayers and singing of hymns con- tinued without abatement or Lin- drance. The expressions of some were so wild and gross as to grate harshly on alt natures possessing any refinement, but when such men as lir Biiiisall exhorted or prayed, there were but few among the whites who did not listen reverent - ]y, and in their hearts acknowledge the substantial truth of the ,words spoken, and their need of the peti- tions offered. Clancy went back to his {watch, and there wore few inen in the city more troubled and perplexed than he, for he had not yet the calmness resulting from a.detinito purpose, as was true of Bodine. Grim and silent the two men re• mained at their posts of duty, await- ing the day, or what might happen before dawn. George lay dove» be- side his father, and soon slept from fatigue, while Mr IIoughton, now so softened and chastened, vowed to make hire happy. Ella watched her. father in deep solicitude, feeling vaguely that his trouble was not caused wholly by the general reasons for distress. At last she stole to his side and laid her Bead tip his shoulder. The act comforted and sustained him more than she knew at the time, for he was not a demonstrative man. Ile only kisses} hot tenderly, and bade her return to her gousin,with whom she kept up a whispered and frag- mentary conversation, Mrs Wil- loughby sat beside her husband, her lead pillowed against his breast as they waited for the day. ,, A. breeze ,sprang lipoid titefresb- !less of the morning was in it. Would the sun over ►i. again ? Was not nature so out of, int that nothing g ' fn mllifor familiar could be I ked bo any more ? Tho terrors of the long night inspired morbid thoughts, {which come too readily in darkness. At the appointed time, however, there wee a glow in the east which steadily deepened in color. truly, to the weary, haggard, shivering, half-clad watchere the sten was an angel, of light that morning, and never did fire -worshippers greet his Om With a deeper feeling of grati- tilde: and gladness. There was a general stir in the strange bivouac; an incrt ased mur- mur of voice. The hymns of the negroes gradually ceased and people, singly or in groups, began to leave the square for their homes, in order to clothe themselves more fully,and to discover what was left to them in the general wreck. There had been no shook since the convulsion at half -past two o'clock, and there was a general confidence that the worst was ever. Hope grew stronger with the bless- ed light, and fear vanished with the darkness. Mr Houghton touched his son, who immediately awokeand was bent on deeds of hospitality. "Father," he said, "our house is near. Cannot 1, with the aid of Jube and S inn, got out friends some breakfast 1" "Yes, George, and extend the in• g.itation from too." "Oh, father., I'm so grateful that you are giving me this ch incl to— te--=' "Ton sbalhhivo all the chance you wish. In fact I'm rather in-' clined to see what I can do m;self. I may need a good deal of nursing," and the old man's face was lighted up with a kindly smile, which made his son positively hippy. Approaching Bodine he asked, "Do you think it will be safe for the invalids to leave the squarer' "I scarcely think so," was the re- ply. "A t least, not until more time ptsses without disturbance. Frons. what I've read of other and like instances, our hooses may be unsafe for days to come," "Well, the first thing to be done is to sae that you all have some cot fee and breakfast. Fot•tunately,out' house is not far, awl, although our woman servants have fled, I bt.vo two inen who will stand by Inc. 1'ha fact is, my hunting expeditions have made me a fairly good cook myself.' My father cordially ex- tends the invitation that all my friends here breakfast with us." "I will join in your labors, Houghton,' said Clancy, promptly. "Having no home, I gratefully ac- cept your father's invitation." "We're all shipwrecked a on des- ert island," said Mrs Bodine cheer- ily, to George. "You appear to be one of the friend!y natives, and I put myself under your protec- tion," "Our"r custom is 1 r here," replied the , P young fellow in the like vein, "that after we have taken salt together, wo become fast friends." "Bring on the salt then," she an- swered, laughing, while Ella'a smile seemed to the young fellow more vivifying than tha first level rays of the sun. Mara, Dlrs hunter and Miss Ainsley were still sleeping, and also Dr Devoe. "Houghton," called Mr \Vii• loughby, "won't you enroll me as ono of your cooks or waiters?" "No," replied- George. "I Must leave you and Captain Bodine in charge of camp." "Two many cooks spile de brof," said Aun' Sheba, rising from Mara's side, where she had been watching for the last hour. "Marse Hough- ton, you berry fine cook fer de woods I spec,but I reckon I kin gib a lis extra tich to do breakfas'." "Ah ! Auu' Sheba, if you'll come, you shallbe chief cook, and I, for one, promise to obey. Mrs Wil- loughby,I'tn so very glad that I can now return a little of your kind- ness." "I take back what I said about absolving you,'' she whispered. "You'd better. If I don't make the most of my chance now, my name is not George Houghton. ' Of course I sba'n't say anything' while the troubles last.- You understand, I don't wish anything to happen which would embarrass her,or make it bard to accept what I can do for her and hers, but when the right time corn es, ''--mgd--11'2'-7rolfYrieal" `latTi'li=- cantly: "You are on the tight tack as you boatmen say," she whispered laughing. "See, here, Houghton," remarked jolly Mr Willoughby, "earthquakes and secret conferences with my wife tire more than a fellow cul stand at one and the same time." "You shall soon have consolation," said George, hastening awav,follow- od by Clancy, Aun' Sheba,Jubo and Sam, When the last•natned worthy appeared near Mr 1 [oughton's barn, the horses Whinnied, and the two dogs barked joyously, "Mr Clancy,' stid George, haul in; him a pookot-book, " since you have kindly offered to aid, please take Jube and visit the nearest butcher shop fnd bakery. 1•suggest that you lay it a largo supply, for we don't know what may happen. 1'leass get egg',, canned delicacies, anything yon think best. Don't spare money, ifelp yourself if own- ers aro absent. I will honor all your I (1 IT's," "All right, ifougllton, but re• member that I'm an active partner this catering business, L'ot•tan- atel y,1 dont need to go to the bank for money.•' Aun' Sheba exclaimed over the evidences of disaster along the' street, but when she saw what; a wreck, Mr Houghton's massive portico had become she lifted her hands in dismay. "That don't trouble me," said lloorge, "since I'm not under it. I passed beneath a second or two ltc•fore it fell.; "Pe I,tawd be praised! . Ors tet' tee Ile know wet II 'bont,'an' is gwine ter bring down pride ez well ez piazzers." "It looks that way, ,lysin $te'�a. Here, Sala, make the kitchen fire before you de anything else, Now we must ento.tnage and see wbaot we can find;" - Aun Sheba took possession of the kitchen, and with broom, mop arid clotbs,'saoil brought order .out of -chaos. Sam'fotu d,that although the chimney had lost its top, it for- tunately drew and the fire is the range was soon all that could be de= sired. George ravaged the store closet until Aun Sheba said, "Nuff heah already ter feed de squat." Then be went up and looked about the pony wrecked home, meanwhile setting Sam to dusting chairs and carrying them to the squat 0. ' Then a table, crockery, knives, forks, spoons, napkins, &o., were dispatched. Clancy and Jube found that the proprietors of some of the shops were plucking up courage to enter them and resume trade, and so they eventually returned well laden with provisions. Then Jube was sent with wash basins, water and towels for ablutions; George and Clancy meanwhile taking a hasty bath and exchanging their ruineJ clothing for clean apparel." "Houghton, you are a god -seed to us all," exclaimed his friend. "I suppose the whole affair is a God -send," was the reply. "I'm getting my satisfaction out of it this morning." As sprightly Mrs Willoughby saw the appliances for their comfort following one after another, she said to Ella, "we may as well make- believe that this is a picnic." Ela smiled and replied—I'm bet- ter dressed for breakfast than you, fur 1 we on a wrapper, and you aro in low necked evening cos- tume." „ "l'teel as if I could eat a break- fast all the sante. What creatures these mortals be! A little while ago I was in the depths of misery, and titw I'm hungry and kind of happy'," "Oh, you are," said her husband' "when you may have to take in washing for a living, while I shovel brick and•mortar." "No indeed," cried his wife, "I'll join the firm of Wallingford and Bodine, and you can help Atm' Sheba peddle cakes," "That's right, children," said Alta Bodine, "that's the true, bravo Wertheim spit it. We are all born soldiers, seamen rather, since the land Las been as freakish as the sea. Now mind, I will send the first one below who shows the white feather." Mr Ifoughton lay apart from this group, ami, white he felt his 3 isolation,knew that lie was to blame for it. They also felt the awkward• Hess of their situation, not knowing ' Low far he was willing _ or shin to converse with them. Mr Willoughby was about to break the ice, when .Ella forestalled him. "Mr Houghton, " she said, timidly approaching, " is there any- thing wo can do for you? We are -all so grateful." "Yes, Miss Bodine. Forget and forgive." "Thep seems very little now to forgive, and we do not 'wish to for- get your kindness." "Good Lor !"'whispered Mrs 13o - dine to Mrs Willoughby,"I couldn't have turned a neater sentence my- self." "Well, Miss Bodine," resnmed Mr Houghton, "I suppose we shall have to let bygones be bygones. Now that sunshine and brightness have come we should not recall any- thing painful. I trust that the worst is over, but our conrage m.ay be yet sorely trial. I will esteem it at very groat favor if you and your friends will accept without re- luctance whatever my son can do for your comfort," - Ella could not repress a little laugh of pleasure as she replied, "it is too late now to affeceany reluc- tance. tance. We owo him so much that we. might as well owe him more," -Then, ever practical, she arranged_a screen to shade his face from the sun's rays. MriWilloughby now came up and spoke in a friendly way of the pro- bable effects of the disaster upon the city, and so the touch of mutual kindness began to make them kin. Mrs Hunter commenced to moan t and toss, and this awakened Miss Ainsley, who looked around won- Ijeringly. Mrs Willougby in low tones •recalled what had happened, and explained the present aspect of affairs. Mrs Bodine performed the same office for Mara, who also had been aroused by the voices near. The girl's habit of self-control served her in good stead, and she imme- diately rose, gave her hand to Bo- dine in greeting, andthen knelt be- side her aunt. Seeing Marti so near; Miss Ainsloy quickly rose also, and moved away in instinctive anti- pathy. ,. Mrs Hunter was feverish, and evidently very ill. Sho,vv'as unable to comprehend what was" taking place, but re:loagized Mara; whose soothing words and touch only had quiet power ,l to 1 net 11> . Ella bailie(' Mrs .11 iris's flee and ponds, and enabler! .her to make "the ghost of a toilet' lila the old lady said. Then Ella whisper- ed "I wish I could (lo as much for Mr Houghton.' "I darn rou to do it,' said Mrs 'iodine with a mirthful gleam in her eyes, Ella caught her spirit, and with• out hesitation, although blushing liko a rose, went to Mr Houghton and asked, "Will you please lot me bathe your bands and face also" "Wby,:b#iss Radice I did not ex. peat sent) kindness froom you, I can wait -until ray son nouns, - • "He is doing so week that will be tired,It would. give he e plea are if you will permit `t. In waiting en Iwykeeesiu I've learned, not to be a very awkward nurse." "Well, Miss Bodine, I ava learn• ing that earthquakes can` bring pleasant compensations, You shall have your own way. Yes, you are a good nurse, and a bravo and patient one. You kindness to that poo: creature who died in your arms touched my heart." "And mine too, Mr Houghton. She told me a very pitiful story." "You shall tent to me sometime my dear." ' fier heart thrilled as he gently spoke these words, while George, striding up with a great platter. of steak, ahnost dropped it as he saw the girl waiting on his father as if filial relations wore already estab- lished. The old man enjoyed his look of pleased wonder, and when he had a chance whispered.—"I'm gutting ahead of you, my boy. I don't want your or Jube's clumsy hands around me any more." Mrs Bodine put her head under the blanket and shook with. silent laughter. Ella was very shy of the young man, however. He could not catch her eye, nor get a chance to speak to her expect in the presence of her father, Mrs Bodine, or some one else. But he posses,ed his soul in patience, and did his best to be a genial host. Clancy,Jube and Sam followed with the coffee and various comestibles. Miss Ainsley was a little effusive in her greeting of the man whom she had deserted in the street,and again had left to pass the night as he o,uld, while she sought oblivion, His response was grave, kind, yet not altogether reassuring. rr 1 lie certuiul • indulged in 1 0 lover - like y a r like glances, and he went direct to Mara and asked' gently h;twv burs Hunter was. She replied quietly, without looking up, and it was evi- dent the sound of his voice distress- ed the injured woma-1, who was barely conscious enough t) have vague memories of the past, Dr Devoe was awakened, while George gave Mrs Willoughby his arm, and gallantly placed ]ler bo - hind the Coffee urn. Even C,iptain Bodine assumed a measure of cheer- fulness during breakfast. When newsboys came galloping up with tho morning paper, Mr Willoughby rose and waved his hat, joining in a general hurrah which rose from -till parts of the square. Eery orae instantly ret•ognizo.i the heroism dis- played 'in gathering news and print- ing a journal during the past night. T LVcr>los t t� the vivf lg light arid the apparent cessation of the shocky, nothing aid more to restore confidence than the appearance .of the familiarI p era ' "Old Charleston is alive yet," cried Mr Willoughby ; "and if the rest of us have half the pluck shown . in that printing•housa,we'll soon re- store everything," "Give ale a paper," said Mrs Bodine. "I'd rather have it than my breakfast," "Yon shall have both," replied Ella, bringing a littlo tray to her side: '('A.h, Cousin Hugh !--xou veterans never did anything braver. Own u p.," " I do. Most sincerely and heartily." Clancy read the journal aloud,and the coffee grew cold as all listened breathlessly to a chapter in the city's history never to be forgotten. 11Ir Houghton was so absorbed that he suddenly became conscious that Ella was beside him. with the daintiest of breakfasts. "You are spoiling me for any other nurse," he said. "It is a relief at such a time to care for those who are ill and feeble," she replied, gently. "If we have to stay here I hope you will let me wait on you, but I trust we can all soon go to our homes." "I have my doubts. • Now give me the pleasure of seeing you slake a good meal." ' "Mr Clancy," cried Mrs Wil- loughby, "in the general chaos wo- man may obtain their just pre-emi- nence; I shall take the lead by or- dering you to lay down that paper, so that yon and others may have a hot breakfast." !Vara could be induced to take nothing beyond a cup of coffee. In spite of the sunshine and the gener- al reaction into bopeftilness and courage, she felt that black chaos was coming into her life. Iler aunt and natural protector was very ill. After the events of the night she shrank from her former relations to Bodine inexpres• sibly. Indeed, it seemed impos- sible to continue them. Yet she asked herself again and again, "What else is there for mei" Ifo was very kind, but the expression of his face was inscrutable,Mote• over, there was Miss Ainsley acting as if Clancy were her own natiral property, and he unable to dispute her claims. it appeared to her that poor stricken burs hunter was iter only refuge, and she re- solved to remain close by her si(1O. Kith tho Miming of the (lay l'ncle Shebtis most poignant tears had gradually subsided. He kept his eyes on his wife, feeling that t,ny goo..] he might hope' for in this world abnld comp through Ler. in• deed, the impression was groaning that the greatest immediate good that could bo obtained from any world was a breakfast, and when Aun Sheba wert with George to his home be Rleo followed, at a dig- creet•distaoce, The reauit was tbntk hie wife again lead to put Mita OR a "lowanve' in AIr Houghton's. kit- e..>l,sa or little would have' been left. H'.e 's{trreptitioualy stuffed' a few eatables in ilia pocket, and then. went out to smelts his pipe, $reakfaat was. at last over at the square, and Mr Willoughby rose and said to his wife, "I will go to' the house and get more suitable costumes for you and Carrie. Houghton will ,loan you a dressing - room at his house, for the streets can be scarcely suitable for you to traverse yet. I'll bring a carriage for you, however,as sone as possible. Serious danger is now over,I hope." He had scarcely uttered the words, when, us if in mockery, in the south-east was heard again the sound which appalled the stoutest hearts. On it came,as if a lightning express train was thundering down upon them. They saw the tops of distant trees nod and sway as if agitated by a gale, men, women and children rushing again, with loud cries, from their homes, thou it seemed as if some subterranean monster was tearing its way tbroush the earth. The moment the paralysis of terror passed Miss Ainsley threw herself shrieking upon Clancy, .whq• was comlilled to support and soothe her. Mara covered her face with her bands, trembled • violently, but uttered no sound. Ella co lid not repress a cry, as she hid her face upon her father's breast; a cry echo- ed by Mrs 'Willoughby, as she and her husband clung together. George knelt,holding the hand of his father, who looked at his son with the feel- ing that if the end had come his boy should be the last object on which his eye- rested. Mrs Bodine was as composed as the veteran himself, and simply looked heavenward. There, was something "o terrific in the immeasurable trowel' of the con- vulsion, on- V al tlsuggestive - ul o so of immediate and awful death, that few indeed could maintain any degree of forti- tude. There was one, however, a few rods awav,who scarcely noticed the shock. Kern Watson, at hist re- leased from' duty, sat on the ground with Lis free buried in the neck of his dead child. He did not raise his head, and trembled only its the qu'veting earth agitated his form. TO BE CONTINUED, 0, Low can woman, whose hard life With many a waat•ing pain is rife, Escape the grasp of such affliction, And be a power to bless and cheer? The answer coulee both swift and clear — Take Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the only medicine for woman's s peculiar weaknesses and ailments, sold by drug. gists, under a positive guarantee from the ntauufacturers ' tion being. given in overt' case,o t sf ea i •facor money refunded. See. guat•antoe printed on hot tle•wrapper. Children CrX for Pitcher's Castoria. 'rofessionutitnd other Lard MANNING & SCOTT, Barristers, Solicitors, CONVEYANCERS, &C. Commissioners for Ontario and Manitoba, OFr16a NEXT Hook To NEW ERA, CLINTON. MONEY TO LOAN. MORTGAGES OE Bought. Private 'Funds. 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BIBLES & TESTAMENTS AT COST -- The Clinton Branch Bible Society nave for sale at DR WORTHINGTON'S DRUG STORE. Albert Street, a find assortment of Blbloa and Testaments TESTAMENTS FROM 8018. UPWARDS COME AND SEE. DR WORTHINGTON, De• pobltory,Bll>LEs FROM 2513t8 UPWARDS, J. T. WILKIE, SURGEON, DENTIST Holds the exclusive right for the county for the Hurd process of administering chemi- cally pure Nitrogen Monoxide, whtoh is the safest and bust system yet discovered for the painless extraction of teeth. Chargee moderate, eatistaotlmi guaranteed. Office, ELLIOTT'S BLOCK, over Rance's Tailor Shop, Huron Street "!futon, -- ROBERT DOWNS, CLINTON, Munufaoturer and Proprietor for tale hest Saw 81151 Dog in use. Agent for the sale and application of the g FIsuER PATENT AUTOMATIC BotLER CLEANER. STEAM FITTINGS furnished and applied on shirt notice Rollers. Engines. and all kinde of Machinery repaired espeditl•.usly and in a atatlafaetory manner. Finn implements manufactured and repaired. Stems and Water Pipes furnished and put in position. Dry Kilns fitted up on application. Charges moderate. Clinton Post Office Time Table Mails are due for delivery and close for despatch at, the Clinton Pust Office as follows email.; 1;1'8 ;ilaninton, Toronto, kirut, t ford, Seaforth, Grand! Trunk east and intcrute-I diate offices 0.30 a nt. ' 1.50 p.m Toronto, Stratford, Sea - forth, T. and S. oast,.., 1 1..55 p.m.. 8 a.m. Goderictt, Itolntosville and Grand Trunk west 1 p,nt.1 8 a,m Goderich, 8,41 p.m.' 2.40 p.m Hamilton, Toronto, 4,15 p.m:110.10 a,in London, L., 11. & B. south a lit, pan., a.m. p.m and Intermediate ottices 7,35 4,15.10.10 7.00 Blyth, Wiugham, Kincar- dine, Lucknow, L ,H,&B,1 north and intermediate a tn, p m. ,a.m. is in oftdces,..,... . Summerhill, Tuesday and Friday, 5,31 p.ut.1 5,30 p.m British mails, Dlonday,Wed- nesday, Thursday 6.30 a.m.' Money Orders issued and Deposits received from one dollar upward.. Orrice hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p,ut. Savings L'aek and Money Order Office close at 6.30 p,rn. THOMAS VA CH, Po,tnnt.'er, Clinton, Aug. 1887, 0.S) 6.15! 8.25 5,05 $50,000 to Loan at 6 per cent. Why pay others 7, 8, 9 and 10 per cent, when you can get money from us at li per c. First-class loans 5!: per cent. Large loans 5 per cont. TERMS made to •suit borrower, re- garding payment and period of loan. Apply to FARRAN & TISDALL, BANKERS, CLINTON._ The Molsou Bank. incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1855. CAPITA L, - $2,000,000. HEAD OFFICE, bIONTREAr.. THOMAS WORKMAM,. ,President. • J. H. R. MOLSON Vice -Pres. F. WOLFaRSTAN THOMAS, General Manager Notes discounted, Collections made, Drafs , issued, Sterling and American ex- eli age bought and sold at lowest ,,,current rates. Interest at 4 -per cent allowed on deposits. uta'ATIAlEU+l. Money advanced to farmers on their own notes with ono or more endorsers, No tnertgago re- quired aisurity, H. C. tilt E11 Eft, Manager, January 1857. Clinton Graham's Hair Remover Is painless, instantanems'awl the only do• platory in the world which dons not injure the skin. Price R2 per bottle. E. O. LEMi- AITRi•;, 210 Queen tit. 11 -est, 'Toronto, Do. minion Agent, ALESME N A N T E D, Permanent poll- tions guaranteed with SALARY and *ACP p;ST *ES PAI D. Any determined man can succeed with us. Peculiar advantages to beginners. Stock complete, in- cluding many fnst•selling specialties. Outfit free, Andres§ at °nee, (Name this paper) BROWN BiROTHERS, 5arscrymen, • - - Rochester, 5, V. J. (114I1WR4 M#sCHAlvilu1 INSTITUTE, Lihrs ry a d1Sa din xRau , Q RNa11tawn *Mira. About' 2,000 lrulugler in, the prat :,tad alt t1}o Leatliug nMows- pert3, rR reriodicale of true dux ono° ;table. j11a,il ikheratiip ticket *1) pert tumour. Open,frora2 to4 p nt. and front 7'to 8 p. py 4oLibrarian for meIn the room chip received S. ViriLS0111,, GENERAL DEALER IN TINWARE. HURQN STREET, CLINTON. Repalrng of all kinds promptly attended to at reasoaable rates. A trial solicited. [�ENMII3LER NURSERY FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREE: NORWAY SPRUCE. SCOTCH AND ASTRACHAN PINE; TILE LATTER Or Willett WE MARE A SPECIALTT. LARGE STOCK ON HAND. The above ornamental trees and shrubbery xi be sold at very low prices, and those militia anything in this connection mill aaro mous purchasing here. Orders by Mail will be promptly attend ed to. Address, JOHN STEWART, Benmlllsr. THE MERCHANTS' Protective & Collecting Association — OF CANADA Office, Hamilton, Out, ESTABLISHED 1884. Is un Association of business and prulea.,iona rues, having for its object the COLLECTION OF DEBTS; And to prevent its members making bad de by furnishing them with lists of parties who net , pay. Merchants and others having accounts to coulee andwishing to become members, by remitting $7 to our Managers, Hamilton, Ont., will recoivr by return mail, full particulars, certificate of membership, &c, J.B.Mttts & Co.,Managers, Hamilton Or to .1-ts. Nemeses, Agent, Clinton J. C STEVENSON, —TILE LEAD1N(--- UNDERTAKER —AND— EMBALMER. FULL LINT; OF COFFINS, GASKETS, -FUNERALS ;-; FURNISHED On the shortest notice and at r as n e of aLl I ' e rat es. The best • Embalming Fluid used `i011111(1 Ilea l'sl'. ALBERT S'1'., CLINTON, OPPOSITE 11 OSIT[•: TOWN HA1,I, Londesburo Roller dills After being thoroughly overhauled and re -fitted with NEW MACHiNERY of the most approved kinds, these mills are now in splendid runnine order, and will not he surpassed in the quality et the work done, by any still in the country. Speoial Alleotion given to GRISTING CROPPING DONE ON SHORTNOTIC, ., Satisfaction guaranteed. Parties wanting any- tbingw•haterer in this line will find it to their interest to give uv a call. E. IIUBER, Proprietor, RICH1 V Rewarded aro those who rears 4 L.1 this and then act; they will find honorable employment that will not take them from their homes and families. The profits aro large and sure for every industri• ous person, many have made and are now making several hundred dollars re month, It is easy for any pperson to make $$ per day and upwards, who is willing to work. Either sex,young or old; capital not needod,we start you. Everything new. No special ability required; you, reador,can do it as well (many' one, Write to us at onco for full particUlerd, which we mail free, Address Stinson k Co„ Portland, Maine. HURON.AND BRUCE Loftin & Llvestment co'y This Company is Loaning .Nulty or I•'ut,n ble)n'ity at Lowest Rates of Interest. -- MORTGAGES PCItC11ASEI SAVINGS BANK BRANCH. 3, 4 and 5. per Cent, Interest Allotted on Deposits,according to amount and time 10, OFF11.'0 -Corner of !Market Square and North 8 HORACE HOR(TON, MANAONS. ,'lO(t h, :luaust 5th 188tt, Fire =assurance. All Lind'+ of property insured at lowest tariff rates. First•clnss companies, I [C'KET8 Vi:A N. {V. T. CO, LINE BOATS A TO {WINNIPEG AND ALL LAKE POINT5, ALSO by all rail lines over the GRAND TRUNI( and CANADA PACIFIC to any point on that line, Winnipeg, Brandon, &e„ Dakota, Kansa,. or any, point reached by rail, local or foreign. Conte and N„' me before yea bnv tickets an • where, J. THOMI.'SON, Clinton. (1 L ► ^T'1'O N BIDDLEuO'MBE• !Planing Mill Watch &Clock Maker JEW[ T,LEP., &c,, OP1'OSITETIIE {RE ET SQUARE, Clinton, • Where he keeps n select assortment of Watches Clocks, Jewefler;.. Silverware, w'ht'h we will tell at reasonable rates. Repairing of every (lest-ripption protuptly nttenteil to, and all work warranted. .1. BinnI.RCOMTIE, Clinton, Nor. 1892. —AND— DRY KILN” rune SUBSCRIBER HAVING JUST COM, r,i,rrt and furnished his new Planing 7,141 wIth machinery of the latest Improved parte; n+ is new prepared to attend to ail orders in 1 t+ lino in the , nest prompt and Satisfactory manner and at rem ,liable rates. He would also return thanias to all w•hapatrm,izedtheold ,n before in a bet- terypos tienwere t to texecute orders ecpand nobnedltlo"l y j foals confident he can gl v satisfacDon to ■i1, PACTORY--.'Near the Grand Trunk Railway, (.Tinton. THOMAS Dt 'F.'iNZlE - •1