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The Exeter Advocate, 1894-5-3, Page 1• VOL. VI EXETER, ONTARIO, TITURSDAY, MAX , 3, 894.. NO 348 The Molsons Bank. (Chartered by Parliament, .Paid up Capital .. , ..., . t $2,000,000 , Rest Fund . . 1,200,000 Head office Montreal,. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq., GENERAL MANAGER Money advanced to kuod Farmer's on their own notes with one or more endorsers - at 7 per cent per annum. Exeter Branch. Open every lawful day from I0 a, m.to a p. m., Saturdays 10 a. m. to 1 p. m Agenera1banking business transacted. CURRENT RATES allowedfor mon- ey on Deposit Receipts. Savings Bank at 3 per Dent. N. DYER HURDON Exeter, Jan 28,'88. Sub Manager THE eXtter Abroratie, Is published every Thursday Morning, at the Office, MAIN -STREET, — EXETER. —Sy the— ADVOCATE PUBLISHING COMPANY, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Dollar per annum if paid in Advance, 01.50 if not so paid. 144.irortiolie.g Mates ors 1L2pplice,- tion No paper discontinued until all arrearage s are paid. Advertisements without specific directions will be published till forbid and ebiarged accordingly. Liberal discount made for transoientadvertisements inserted for long periods. Every description of JOB PRINTING turned out in the finest style, and at moderate rates. Chegaes,money ord- ers, &o. for advertising, subscriptions , (AGA o be made payable to Sanders '& Dyer PROPRIETORS � Church. Directory. TRIUITT MEMORIAL CHURCIL--Rev. E.W. Hunt, Rector, Sunday Services, 11 a, m and 7 p. m. Sunday Soh ool and Bible Class for Adults, 9 p. m. Holy Communion, 1st unday of each month at morning service • METHODIST OHUROII--James-st., Rev. J. G. and 6.30 Sabbath School, 2 80 p. ma. MPast- or. Sunday ServiiceRes, 1030 a.m. and. 6. 0 p.m Sabbath Soho o 12.301. m. PRESBYTERIAN CIiIIR0B.—Rev. W. Martin, Pastor, Sunday Services, 11 a. in, and 6.30 p. ai. Sabbath School, 9.45 a. Professional Cards. H. KINSMAN, L.D.S, Fans on' s Block two doors north of Carling Store MAIN ST, EXETER, extracts teeth without pain, Away at Lucan every Wed- nesday Hensa111st Friday;Blyth. first Mon- day and. Zurich on last. hursday of each month. O. H. INGRAM, DENTIST, Member Royal . College Dental Surgeons, successor to H. L. Billings. Office over Post Office Exeter, Ont. A safe anaesthetic given for the painless extraction of teeth. Fine Gold Filhnes as recuired. DALTON' ALTON ANDERSON, L.D.S., D.D.S., Graduate of the Royal College of Dent- al Surgeons of Ontario, and. Graduate of the Toronto University (with honors). Special attention given to preservation of the nat- ural teeth. Office over Elliot & Elliot's law office—opposite Central Hotel—Exeter. Medical Drs. J. A. ROLLINS & T A. AMOS. Residenees, same as formerly OFFICES, Spackman„ building, Main Rt. Dr, Rollins' office; same as formerly—north door. Dr. Amos' office, same building—south door. May 1st. 1893 J. A Rollins, M. D. T. A, Amos, M. D DRT. P. MtLAUGHLIN, MEMBER OF .the College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario. Physician, Surgeon and Accouch- eur. Office, Dashwood, Ont. Legal. MUSICL EXCELLEN CE. ARTISTIC DESIGN. DURABLE CONSTRUCTION Catalogue sent free on appli- cation. MORRIS-FEILD-ROOERS-CO LISTOWEL. NOTICE. S. Powell is prepared to do grafting on all kinds of fruit trees, Plum and pear trees a specialty, Charges moderate. NOTICE TO PATRONS. �d A meeting of the Directors of the Centralia. cheese factory was held on Thursday even- ing, 26th tilt The business for the. coming season was satisfactorily transacted and the factory opens on a stronger basis than ever before for a prosperous and profitable season, for the Patrons. All are hereby not- ified .that the factory will open for cheese making on Tuesday, May 81,11, farmers are solicited to send milk and prove the profit- ableness of the enterprise as being ahead of all other branches of farming. Jno. Parsons Pres. C. W. Smith Manager. RH. OOLLINS, BARRISTER,SOLIOIT- . 011, Oonveyancer, Notary Public. Office—Over O'Neil's Bank, Exeter, Ontario. Money to Loan. ' NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that a By-law was passed by the ]Kunicipal Council of the Township of Stephen on the 2nd day of Ap- ril, 1894, pril,1381, providing for the issue of debent.. ures to the amount of 931754.58 for the pur- pose of cleaning out and improving the wat- er course usually known as Mud Creek Drain in the Township of Stephen and that such afyGodo ich,in the County of Huras registered in the on on the tSth day of April, A. D. 1894. Any motion to quash or set aside the same or any part thereof must be made within three months from the date of registration and cannot be made thereafter. Tho amending By-law was registered on same date. Dated this 24th day of April, 1894, CHESTER PROUTY, Clerk, T H.DIO$SON,BARRISTER,SOLIOITOR, 1J. of Supreme Court, Notary Public, Con- veyancer, Commissioner, &c. Money to loan Office-Fanson's Block, Exeter. ELLIOT Sr ELLIOT, BARRISTERS, SOLIC itors, Conveyancers, &c. B. V. ELLIOT. FRBDERICE ELLIOT. Auctioneers RBROWN tWinchelsea. Licensed Anet- . ioneer for the Counties of Perth and • Middlesex, also for the township ofTlsborne Sales promptly attended to and terms Tea- sonbale.Sales arranged at Post office. Win- chelsea. EBOSSENBERRY, Hensel' Ontario. Lic- • ensed Auctioneer for the Counties of Huron and Perth. Charges moderate and satisfaction guaranteed.. RED. W.FARNOOMB, Provincial Land Over er Post Office, ffice Main street, Eater, Ont.F. Surveyor and Civil EnEneer. Office, ERNEST ELLIOT. AGENT root The Western Fire Assurance Company, of Toronto The Phcenix Fire Insurance Co'y., of London, England The Alliance Fire Assurance. Co'y., of London, England Office:—Main-street, Exeter, Ont. Additional Locals. On Wednesday afternoon IVIr. George Snell, of tho firm of Snell Bros., drove o the residence of Mr. Thos. Windsor, near Clandebove, and was there united in matrimony to Miss Edith, daughter of Mr. Thos. Windsor. George is well known in Exeter and the ADVOCATE extends hearty congratulations. Biddulph. Mr. James Hobbins, of London, has been visiting friends in Biddulph the past week.—The late fall wheat is poor and considerable, of it has to be plowed up,—Mrs. Ellen Hodgins, of Biddulph, is at present seriously ill.-Mr.Alexan- der, of Aidelaide, held a political meet: ing in McFalls' school house, last week. Mr. Currie made a forcible speech for their candidate He is expected to speak in Clandoboye soon. Mr, Tay- lor of McGillivray, another candidate for North Middlesex (local) was around being his supporter in Biddulph and McGillivray the past week. All seem sanguine of success, or say so. As yet Mr, Fox keeps very quiet, but "still water runs deep." 1 Zurich, Mr. L. Lameret, o11r enterprising butcher, erected a neat, new fence around his property. greatly improv- ing the appearance of the same.—Miss Reynolds, of Saropta, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. Kestle, this past week.—A free entertainment, which proved yery interesting was given by the members of the Chosen Friends in the Town hall oil Friday evening; A short programme was carried out yery satisfactorily, Grand organizer Camp- bell, of Dundas, was also present and in a very able manner explained the different points and interests of the so ciety and left a good impression with. the eeople, He also seemed to be well pleased with the continual increase and prosperity of the lodge.—Mr. Box, of the firm of Proudfoot & Box, furni- ture manufacturers, of Seaforth, was in the village on business Friday last. —Miss Katie Prang, of Brucefield, paid her parents a visit a few days last week.—Mr. Geo. Fassold, of Farquhar, spent Sunday at home.—The majority- of ajorityof farmers in this vicinity have finish- ed seeding and are now anxiously waiting for a good shower of rain which would undoubtedly do a great deal of good. The Metropolitan Hotel, which has been conducted by Mrs. Sarah Page for a number of years, has been purchased by Mr. Thos. Oke, who will take pos- session some time before .the 24th inst. We are not surprised that Mr. Oke con- fidently anticipates building up a large business, as he is well known through- out the country and bas had a long experience. We understand Mr. Wm. Page will move to Seaforth. Exeter Public School. The following -is the report of the Exeter Public School for the mouth of April. . Division 1 Sr. 5th: --A Martin, L. Trevethick, R Creech; Jr. 5th:—R Hooper, N Quante, A Nelson. No on roll 38, ayerage at- tendance 32, T. A, BROWN. teacher. Division 2 Sr. 4th:—E Creech, S Gregory, W Westeott; Jr. 4th:—E Browning, 0 Priur L Howard. No on roll 42, average ate. tendance 37. Miss VOSPER, teacher. Division 3 Sr. 3rd:—W Vale, C Treble, L Tay- lor, E Bissett M Heideman same.—Jr. 3rcl:—E Balkwiil, E Dow, E Gill. No on roll 56, average attendance 48. Miss GREGORY, teacher. Division 4 Sr. 3rd:—C Rollins, E. Gillespie, M Horn; Jr. 3rd —M Howey, D Randle, M Fanson. No on roll "52, average at tendance 46. Miss GILL, teacher. Diyision 5 Sr 2nd:—V Hawkshaw, 0, Wescott, M Hicks; Jr. 2nd —H Gregory, M Mar tin, E Lambrook. No on roll 71, aver- age attendance 58. Miss VVALROND, teacher. Division 6 Sr. 2nd:—V Snell, S Bobier, M New- ton; Jr. 2nd:—L Carling, E Piper, M. Newton. No on roll 71, average attend- ance 62. MISS PRINGLE, Teacher. Division 7 Sr. 2nd:—P Randle, L Elliott, P. Hooper and 0 Southeott same. Jr. 2nd R Davis, R. Davidson, M Hicks. No on roll 75, average attendance 56. R FERGUSON, teacher. The total number of names entered on the roll during the month were 405 The total ayerage attendance 340. T. A. BROWN, Principal EXETER MARKETS. (Changed every Wednesday) Wheat per bushel $0.56 to 0.58 Barley ...... . , 35 to 87 Oats...... ;............... 30 to 32 Peas. 50 to 51 Butter .. a.. 15 to 17 Eggs .. , ... 9 Potatoes per bus ........ , , 85 to 40 Hay per ton .... .. 6,00 to 7,50 Mr, S. A. Metier of North Pelham, whose name has been mentioned as an independent candidate for the Legis. 'attire for Monek, was at a meeting held in Dunnville on Saturday offered the support of the P. 1'. A. Mr. Metier`, asked for a few days in which to con- sider the matter. Farquhar The L 0. F, of .this place held a very interest}ng meeting last Friday even, ing when four candidates were initiat- ed. The court is ie a flourishing con- dition. ---Mrs. Wright, of McKillop and Tilley Passmore were guests of Mrs. Rich Rummer one day last week.— Miss Mary Hamilton, of Cromarty, is. busy dress making at the post -office store. Greenway. Mr. Ed, McPherson shot a large wild goose last week.—Mrs. Jane Atkinson, of Exeter, visited friends in this vicin- ity last week. -Rev J, H. Chant preaeh- ed a very interesting and instructive sermon last Sabbath. The fourth quar- terly meeting and sacramental services of the Grand Bend Circuit will be held in the Boston Methodist Church next Sabbath at 10 o'clock a.m. A cordial invitation is extended —Mr. H. 7. Wil- son and wife are in London this , week assorting their stock of dry goods, fancy goods, hardware, etc.—Mr. John Hazel Gaitor, of Sarnia, ptosed through here last week. Hay School Report. The following is the Aprilreport of S. S. No 2, Hay names are in order of merit. V:—R' F. Chapman, C. C. Ross. Sen. IV: -Maud I. Russell, F. E. Ross, Annie Northcott. Jun. IV:—Nellie Gould, M. M. Russell,: J. N. Todd,. III: --Sarah J. Northcott, Willie Jackson, Carrie Gould, II:—Willie Busch, Fred Corbett, Robt. O'Brien. Pt. II:—Jno. Jackson, Ethel Northcott Jas. Northcott and Gertie Harvey equal. Pt.. Lulie Munn, Frankie Northcott, Louisa Armstrong. The best spellers in the monthly spelling matches were:—V:-C. 0. Ross; IV:- Maud. h Russell; Jr. IV— Ne'lie Gould; III—Willie Jackson; II: —Fred Corbett; Sec. II:—Freeborn Johnston; Pt 1.—Louisa Armstrong'. Elilnyilie• Miss Julia Spicer, of Exeter, was the guest of Mrs. John Andrews on Sunday last.—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bowerman and family were the guests of el r. Rob- ert Cooper, of Biddulph, on Sunday last.—We are sorry to leorn that Mr. Wm. Kydd's daughter. who is engaged as school teacher at Hillsgreen, is at present lying seriously i11 and Mr. K. has been called to her bed side.—The Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. Wm. Miners' on Wednesday last, The business transacted was of a very important nature. They deserve great credit for the good they have already done.— What might have proved a serious ac- cident happened in our little burg on Thursday last. Mr. John Sleamon re cently purchased a spirited horse and on the day above mentioned hitched it to Mr. John Hind's buggy for the pur pose of going to Lucan, but just as he got on the road one of the breeching straps broke, thus letting the buggy run on the horses's heels, causing it to run away. Along the road the infuri- ated animal dashed, with Mr. Sleamon in the rig for some distance, but was finally captured by Mr. Johns. Mr. S. said lie inever was 'so badly frightened in his life—and faith he showed it for his hair stood on end, while' he sat in the rig like a four ton statuary. Luck ily all escaped without injury.—Mr. Robert Woods moved out of Mr. Hey - wood's house last week, tc Mr, Woods' house on the St. Marys Road. We feel sorry that he has left us for he is a genial good citizen. Stephen School Report. The following is a correct report of the pupils in S. S. No, 2 Stephen, for the month of April. The names in. each class are in order of merit. (V) Willie Salter; (IV) George Lawson, Annie Spencer; (Sr.III) Lizzie Lawson, Wesley Hirtzel, Clenso Salter, Herbert Clark, Urban . Essery, Emma Brown, Lillie Lamport, Bella ' Sims; (Jr.III) Ruby Essery, Kate Flanagan, John. Sims, Lizzie Sims, Mary Lamport. Ella Lamport, Charlie Lamport, (II) Lula Essery, Patrick Flanagan, Cora Lam- port, Joseph Sims, Mary Lawson; (Sr. Pt. II)Garnet Sims, Garfield Lawson, Lousia Flanagan, Wilfred Lawson;,(,1r, Pt II.)Lavina Sinks, Delphia Essery, Porno Essery, Willie Sims; (Jr. Pt I) Garnet Rill, Nora Sims, Arthur Plana. gat, Ethel Lamport, Iiensall, Mr, John Scott, was mar- ried Monday at the First Presbyterian manse, London, by the Rey. W. 3. Clark, to Maragret Thompson, of Hamilton. McKillop: On the complaint of H. S. Hopkirk, Esq., Post Office Inspector for the Stratford division, Jacob Bruxer, of this township was fined $10 and costs for placing on a letter as prepayment. of postage a stamp that had been used previously on another letter, Dashwood. Fine weather prevails and everyone seems to be delighted.—Tte shower of rain on Friday night made everything look nice and fresh, and will soon start everything growing if the weather keeps warm.—The Commercial Hotel kas undergone repairs and now has every appearance of being a first-class accommodation house for the travel- ling public, and will no doubt he ap- preciated as such.—Angus 'McCormick is having a verandah erected to his "house, which will improve the appear- ance of Me same.—Jonas I3artlieb is having the interior of his residence re- madelled,to add to his family's comfort. -The masons are at work on the school. that is being built near Willert's mill. Wm. Willert and his men are building a stable for Mr. F. Gunther.—Mr. Shrieves and family haye been moving into Mr. John Pope's house, also Mrs, Krupp and daughter, who are going to stay with them—at least for a time. --Rev. Krupp leaves on Wednesday for Arnprior, where he has been stat- ioned for the ensuing year.—Rey. Eby takes charge of the circuit here this year. Kirkton. Contractors are busily engaged tear - to pieces the old town hall, and prepar- ing w lay a foundation under the building and make a comfortable edi- fice,—Mr. H. D. Steele, Jr„ has been away at Goderich for a couple of weeks assisting his brother in making a sur- vey of the town, preparatory to the in- troduction of a sewerage system, -The three-year-old child of Mr. John Cam- eron, of Usborne township, who died of croup, was buried on Friday last in the Presbyterian cemetery.—The Lad. les' Aid of St, Paul's church purpose holding a social next week in the house of James Allen, Esq., 10th concession of Usborne.—Young McCurdy and his sis. ter, nephew and niece of Jno. McCurdy, Esq, postmaster, leave this week for their home in Ireland. Bon voyage.— Mrs, Easson, of Winchelsea, spent last Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Widow Davis, and is quite recovered in health. —Noisy lads spend the late evenings in " making night hideous " by dis- charging fire -crackers, to the annoy- ance of the general public. Where are our newly -fledged magistrate and con- stable ?—The farmers of Blanshard and Usborne are all through seeding and they report that there never was a more favorable season.—Dr, Ferguson, who lately qualified himself as M.D. at Toronto, is associated with his brother- in-law, Dr. Thompson—and they both appear to have plenty to do, --The in- cumbent of St, Paul's church is busily occupied holding conflrtnation classes in hos two parishes, in view Of the Bishop's arrival on the firat Sunday in June, Dr, Ryerson is the Conservative can- didate for East Torazite, The Winghani Times says:—Some one who had not the fear of the law or other consequences before his oyes, a short time ago, stole one of Mr. G. M. Duffield's well-bred and valuable game cocas from the hen house, and used him in a cock fight. The bird he fought against was• fitted with steel spurs, as he killed Mr. Duffield's bird. To add insult to injury, the miscreant or miscreants who took the bird, brought the dead bird back and left it in Mr. Duffield's yard, The strong arm of the law should be set in motion against anyone guilty of such conduct.. 'The Woodstock Times sags: --Tho passengers on the Tuesday morning train were lather diverted by the mis- fortunes of a man who looked like a farmer and is supposed to live in the vicinity of Hamilton, as he got off there. On the arrival of the train on the Canadian side of the falls, the cus- toms officer noticed that this individual carried a card -board box with him, and the officer asked kim what was in it. " Candy, " said the man, looking very uncomfortable. "Well open it," said the officer, "if there is only candy in it we won't charge you anything. " But the, farmer began to make excuses and finally said there was money in it. The customs officer decided that it would have to be investigated, and so took the 'man and the box into the search room. When the box was open- ed there was only a brick in it, and when the farmer saw the brick he nearly fainted. He had gone down to New York to interview with some green goods vendors and had paid them $400 for a box of warranted undect- able greenbacks, which he supposed they had put up in the box for him Not content with that they sold him a scalped railway ticket to Hamilton that turned out to be bogus. All the way up from the Falls the farmer man sat with a far away look in his eye. He refused to give his name. Around About Us. Wm. Gaffney, of Mitchell, Ont„ fell from the roof of the Brooks Locomotive works at Dunkirk N. Y., yesterday af- ternoon, and was instantly killed. Wingham: The Gray, Young & Sperling Company, can boast of the largest horse in Wingham He is four years old, weighs 1720 pounds and is 17e hands high. Mr. Sperling pur- chased him, last week, in the township of Normandy, and expects to make him weigh 2000 pounds before a year. Clinton: The friends of a certain clergyman not unknown to Clintonians, are joking him about some Little coin- cidences that are said to have happened recently in his domestic circle. His wife lately presented him with a daugh- ter, and the same evening his driving mare had a foal, his cow had a calf, and his cat five kittens. Tilbury East: A sad and fatal ac- cident occurred to the daughter of Mr. Isaac Way. The child, a little under two years of age, by some means got possession of a darning needle, and, whilst running, tripped and fell, the needle entering the eye, and, it is thought, penetrated the brain. She lingered for a couple.of days, and then passed away. A somewhat peculiar case was tried at the Waterloo Assizes recently. It was an action brought by a girl nam. ed Dresh, aged sixteen, now employed in Berlin by the W. G, & 1I. Co., but formerly a servant in the employ of a Mr. Egger, widower, and hotel -keeper in Walkerton, Miss Dresh was the only female employed in the house. She deposed that defendent did not provide proper fuel with which to light the fire; that when he lit a fire he. was in the habit of using coal oil to assist, and that plaintiff followed' his example, with defendant's knowledge and on one occasion met with a Serious mishap whereby her hands and arms wore terribly burned. After some months she brought action for damages through her next friend, Mrs. M. Eby, of Berlin, After hearing the evidence the jury a warded the girl $600 dam- ages, though it is altogether likely that the case 'will be appealed, News of the Week in Brief. B JUDAY April 27th. The East York and Markham Spring Fair,, held at Markham yesterday, was a great success. Mr. W. A Fallls of Cavan township, has been selected to carry the Conserva- tive banner in East Durham. Five hundred Newfoundlanders are making enquiries with a view of sett- ling in the Canadian North-west. George Crain, a Collingwood fisher man, was drowned by the capsizing of his boat in Gaulais bay, Ont., on Wed- nesday. In the British House of Commons last evening the disestablishment of the church in Wales was movedby Mr, Herbert Asquith, Home Secretary. H. M. S. Pheasant left Vancouver yesterday to warn the Canadian fleet of sealers to cease killing seals on April 30th. There are 23 schooners in the fleet. James Campbell, a tailor, was found dead yesterday morning in Galt. where he had been looking for work. Two laudanum bottles were found near his body. A conference was held at Montreal yesterday between representative Pat- rons and leading steamship men with regard to the proposed fast Atlantic service A discussion on the affair of the Con- sumers' Cordage Company occupied the entire session of the Banking and Commerce Committee at Ottawa yes- terday. Great labor and Socialist demonstra- tions are expected in the large Euro- pean cities on May Day. The authori- ties are preparing to suppress the dis• turbance which are expected. • Miss Pauline Jshnson, the Indian poetess and. reader, was tendered a re- ception ha Brantford last night on the eve of her departure for the old coon - try. A purse filled with English soyer- igns was presented to the gifted young lady. The Democratic members of the United Status Senate Finance Commit- tee believe they haye finally reached an understanding with the Conserva- tives whereby they will be able to make such amendments to the pending tariff bill aswill draw to it the united sup- port to the party and enable them to pass the measure by the early part of June. t3A'1L'1711DA.'Y, April :eat.h The body of a woman was found in Niagara River at Niagara Palls yester- day afternoon, There are now 152,000 miners on strike in the ;United. States, and the movement continues to spread. Twelve Kingston merchants have been fined for selling liquor in less quantities than throe half pints. News from St. John'sishows that the number of seals caught by thirteen Newfoundland steamers totalled 107,- 657. Eight steamers yet to return are reported with small catches. Owing to the prevalence of small- pox. in Chicago it has been decided to close the Publie schools for one week. The London Daily News refers to the Coxeyite movement in the United States as "a ridiculous rogues' march. Henry Newman & Co., importers of clothiers' supplies at 628.63011roadway N. Y., haye assigned, Liabilities $1,- 000,000. Fifty vessels are tied up at Buffalo owing to lack of coal, though only six days have elapsed since the miners' strike began, Graff & Co., house wreckers of Chicago, have bought the World's F* buildings from the South. Park Com missioners for $87,500. Dr. Albert Day, famous for his suc- cessful treatment of inebriates, and who for the past 35 years has been identified e ith the Washingtonian Home inBoston is dead. While shooting gulls 'near Whitby yesterday, Arthur' Burnham, son of Judge Burnnam, of Whitby, was ser- iously wounded in the thigh by the ac- cidental discharge of a gun. Major E. B. Ibbotson, of the Royal Scots, Montreal, will commard this year's Bisley team, with Lieu;. Kirk- patrick, of Toronto, son of the Lieuten- ant -Governor of Ontario, . as adjutant, The death oecarred at Halifax last evening, after an illness extending over several weeks, of Rev. Dr. Mc- Knight, Principal of the Presbyterian Theological College, He was 68 years of age and had been e..nneeted with the institution for many years, Miss Catherine Richardson, aged 17, of St. John's Nfld., while going to a dance in company with her brother, suddenly fell to the pavement and ex- pired Death is believed to have been the result of heating, exhaustion and over -wrought feelings. 191ON'DA5i April 30th. Mr. Andrew McFall, miller and grain merchant of Bolton, Ont., died on Sat- urday. Hood's Pills are the best after-dinner Pills, assist digestion, cure headache. Try a box., Eight Canadian vessels are being loaded at Toledo with corn for direct shipment to Et"rope. Adrien Ri• tt, a five-year old boy, was run over and killed by an electric car in Montreal yesterday. Mr, John Hawley of the Militia De- partment was found dead in bed at his. home in Ottawa, Saturrlay morning. Near Bethany on Saturday an eight- year old son' of Thomas Rowan was killed by being thrown from a wag- gon. Fire at the lumber yards of the On- tario & Western Lumber Company,Rat Portage, destroyed $125,000 worth of lumber. The estate of the late David Dudley Field is estimated by the executors at $400,000, and personal property at $70,- 000, 70,000. No other medicine has equalled. Hood's Sarsaparilla in the relief it gives in severe cases of dyspepsia, sick headache etc. The report of the escape of the Braz- ilian refuges, who were on board of the Portuauese warships Mindello and Albuqueruue, is confirmed. A gang of tramps captured a freight train on the Montreal and Concord railroad in New Hampshire yesterday. and road as far as they pleased. The body of an Indian named Alex Comoga was found in the river at Tren- ton on Saturday. Foul play is suspect- ed and an inquest will be held. Coxey's army has entered the District of Columbia without molestation. Ket- ly's ragged forces are h.'tying a rough time at Des Moines, Iowa, awaitin g railroad. transportation, Arthur S. Poulterer, champion skit- tle player of the United States and well known at the race tracks, while play- ing poker on Friday alight with friends in Philadelphia, dropped from his chair and died instantly. Mr. H. P. O'Connor, M. PP., was again' offered the nomination for the Legisla- ture by the Liberals of South Bruce on Saturday, but declined. Capt. Finlay, a prominent Patron, made a strong speech in behalf of the Mowat Govern- ment. At a meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee in Fargo, N. D., Saturday, resolutions were adopted ad- dressed to Congress rebuking the Deni.- ocratie majority for its inactivity at this time when the country so much. needs prompt legislative action. 1txaL"1`WS. Keetee—In Stephen, South Boundary, on the 26th. ult., the wife of Albert King of a daughter. 23A.MILI.A4il ES. Snnrn,—Wt ineou--In McGillivray, en the 2ncl inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. George Snell, of Exeter, to Miss Edith, daughter of Mr, Thos. Windsor. WHx"rrt—TIAwvi;iSEAW-411 Exeter, on. the 2nd inst., at the residence of the brides's father, by the Rev. 111. W. Hunt, Mr, Samuel White, of Detroit, to Miss .Ilettie May, daughter of JIM.; 1lawkshawa Esq. • litany (tenths are pr'eytintect ler Neild. KiUSM. Try Direr Celds,.tn Orin, Etc:.