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The Exeter Advocate, 1896-10-29, Page 4THE xete A•b orate Chas. 1T, Sanders, Editor and Prop `BURSD.6.Y,October' 29th, 1896 .FARTIZ42 ,SYSTEM, So thoroughlis lifee a compromise that men are perpetually getting•, along with awrong system, or cheek by jowl with au evil; until some sharp test of the one or bright light thrown. on the other reveals its true character, We in this country have had a partizan n civil service for a ion„ time, and have always deplored it; but it was not very > t..aey to sea }low to get rid of it, and the folly of it was thrust on the scanty xn no conspiouow wee'', A chane of 'Government has, however, exposed the. ;miserable wealeness of the system in a .startling manner, and it would be easy llow to get an agitation in motion among the, people in favor of a non par- tizan, service." In Ontario we have a decidedly par- tai:a;,n provincial officiary; and one of the chief grounds. of complaint by the various opponents of the Govenment --Conservative and Patron—is the way in which the offices within the gift of the Ministry are used to strengthen the party in power; They are employ- ed, mployed, say the Tories and the Patrons, as Inducements for faithfal party service 4n the field, and as a safe barracks a, -hence party workers may issue forth en the day of battle to fight for their masters. The Toronto Sun—the Oa- tario organ of the Patron—makes four distinct charges against the Ontario Government, in a regent number, 0 ..misuse of the offices under its etre They are a:. The appointment of members and ex - members of the Legislature to offices, Nepotism among office holders—viz: the the appointment of relatives to subordinate etidces by the chiefs. 3. The active participation of proyiuclal officials in Federal election. A provincial official is paid by Liberals and Tories alike anti ought not to go on the stump either at a i eieral or provincial election, especially wizen in so doing he is wasting the time due t0 the public, Of course he can vote as he ;1kes. - The farming of offices. This latter charge is a most serious one, if well founded, It means that men are appointed to fat offices for po- litical reasons, permitted to draw the salary or fees, and then to pay a por- tion of the "swag" to some other man to do the work. The Sun quotes in- stances of this kind of thing. "Here is a sheriff carrying on his private busi• nese at a place twenty miles from the, ooanty town, whilst having his duties as sheriff performed by a deputy and drawing an income from the office for doing nothing," it sass, "There is a registrar keeping store and running a cheese business in addition, whilst he practically sub•hee the job of registrar and like the sheriff, pockets seven or eight hundred dollars a year for doing " YlOtllilkg. All these are the sins of a partizan system of filling public offices and man- aging the civil service. It is a system', that, prima facil, lends itself to fraud that obviously tends itself to fraud. Partisans must be angels instead of politicians to abstain from the abuse of it. Would it not be a common sense proceeding to put the machine that does the public business on a more business -like basis ?" SILVER AND 1VFIEAT If the managers of the McKinley cam- paign see to it that the impetus of this wheat rise reaches the farmers of the west, they will do more to detach votes from the Nebraskan than all the learn-' ed literature they can send out would effect. It is hard times and discontent that drives the farmers to "free silver" —not logic, nor a profound belief in bi- metallism. They have been taught and they believe that it is an increase in the value of the dollar: which has brought about most of the apparent decrease in the value of wheat. That is, gold ,has. appreciated, they; claim, because of the. demonetization of silver; and, as a con- sequepce, silver and wheat have become less valuable when measured in gold. Thus they are led to couple silver and wheat:together in their minds and to believe that the romonetization of silver would increase the value of both. They fell together and they will rise together the Populists reason; and now on the 'eve of the elections, comes an. object lesson proving that these two articles do not travel in double harness, for wheat is rising with a rush and silver is still at the bottom of the heap. Then a better price for wheat will lout hope in the most discouraged and be -mortgaged Kansan, and make him more careful about trying reckless ex- periments with the, national coinage system. The man with a stake in the countey and with something to lose in the midst of a general crash, is not likely to wantonly tamper with the :foundations of society. GOOD TINES ATIEAD It would be somewhat difficult to cal- culate the benefits accruing to general busioees in Canada by the enhanced value of wheat,but it must be admit- ted by all that they are enormous. Since harvest time the • advance in wheat es this province is about 25 cents per bushel. On the total crop this means F anincrease n.alA farmers of $5,- 000,000 to Ontario $, 000,000 and about the same amount to the farmers in Manitoba. An increase of $10,000,000 to the purchasing• power in this one product aline is a, most im portantfactor in trade and commerce, There has also been a gond odyauce in other -cereals, such as oats, peas and rye. The cheese industry has been stimulated by an advance of about 2e per pound within a short time,the bads being a good foreign demand. Other products, such as wool and hides, have risen in prices. Under these conditions trade must ex- pand, and it seems to us that we are on the eve of an era of prosperity. iiloney naturally should become easier, and labor ought to feel the beneficial effects of these stimulating influences. Now we are' getting at the true in, wardness of the dismissals of Mr. Tarte, Le Temps, the French Government organ at Ottawa, tells of a meeting of the Club National last week, whereat complaint was made that offices wore not being providtd fast enough for the faithful. Mr. Beleourt, one of the city members, endeavored to smooth matters Oyer, and promised that before long he would have a crowd of Conservatives dismissed in order to make roam for those to whom he has promised berths during the campaign. Receut develop ments show ;lir. Belcourt to be a man of his word, but it is not much to his credit as a man that he should make such promises. According to the New York World's calculations, it will cost $402,000 to re- ceive and cunt the 300,000 votes that will probably be polled in New York on election day, this being at the rate of $1.84 a vote. If these figures are correct the expense of the Presidential election has been increasing each year, and has now reached an enormous fig ure An accurate expression of the popular will in the United States prob ably costs indirectly au amount equal to the national revenue. .A. peculiar suit is in progress at Hamilton, a lade suing a firm for damages because they sold her gaso- line for coal oil. In the use of it she was so injured that she had to spend two weeks in bed. As the case is sub - judice, it would not be proper to com- ment on its merits. But the,more fact that sucha suit is brought should be a warning to all who deal in hush articles. not to make blunders. A cynical diplomat once said that blunders are worse than crimes, Wednesday morning, Mr. Richard Hindley, M. C. R. brakeman, had his fingers crushed while coupling cars at Ridgetown. One finger hadito be am- putated, and others are badly injured. John Everett, a young Indian who has been locked up at Brantford, charged with stealing money and goods from C. E. Courtnage, a store -keeper on the reserve, has been sent down to Kingston Penitentiary for two years Everett is only 19. The evidence went to show that he had a private key to a little office in the store, and during the absence of the proprietor would steal in and help himself. Mr. Courtnage reckoned his loss at $75. TRIALS AD TROUBLES WHEN INFERIOR DYES ARE USED. The Diamond Dyes Make Work Easy and. Pleasant. It is admitted by all that the good wife and mother has, in her manage- ment of home affairs, many trials and tribulations, - These trials and troubles are fre- quently increased when the mother or daughter makes use of some of the de ceptive and worthless : package dyes put up for home dyeiug. Merchants who sell such dyes are certainly deserving of public censure and condemnation. The women • of Canada who use dyes with the view of economizing should never be deceived; it is cruel and heartless to do so, How- ever the case is plain to those who. know; the greedy dealer thinks more of his big profits than he does about the welfare and happiness of his best customers. All troubles and losses in home dye ing are avoided when the Diamond Dyes are used. By their use, work is, well and quickly done; results are per- fectly satisfactory, as the colors are at all times bright, clear, brilliant and fast, In older to • guard againtt all future trouble, you must watch the merchant^who recommends the some thing just as good as Diamond Dyes. Tell him plainly that no other dyes are are as good as the " Diamond." Take only the " Diamond,"' and your work will be doue easily and. well. HAMILTON HAPPENINGS. Mr. Munro a Little Late With Bias L`rit— Settlement of a Clain ter Damages --An 'Ungrateful Woman.. Hamilton, Oct. 27.—D. Munro, of London, hes issued a writ against the Ray, George Munro, of this - city, editor of the Canadian Evangelist, which sus- pended publication last week. It appears that the plaintiff was ilnanoially inter- ested in the paper, and desires a state- ment ment of the business, also an injunction to restrain the defendant fromdisposing of the paper. Tho injunction proceedings canto rather late, as the Bey. Mr, Munro bas already disposed of the subscription lists to the Christian Evangelist, of St. Louis. The Chicago and Grand Trunk, has settled with R. B. Medley, whose wife was killed in the: terrible aopideat at Battle Creek. Mich., on October 20, 1BPB. On the first trial of the ease at Detroit I the of wasoo tic- al Ifftt n p bt ued to press his claim. The case was en- tered for trial at Detroit lust weelt, but before: it was called the plaintiff and the railway oompany's repreeentittives came to an agreement. When the Medial ra ilevay '=lilt its line it opened up a new street between Cath- arine and Mary streets. The oornpany now wants this street fixed: up, as it is 1I1 a dangerous condition. Oe Saturday evening Mrs. Laurence, 150 Macnal street nortli,sheltereda wom- an who said, she was without hoine or friends, This morning the woman dis- appeared, and showed . ber gratitude by stealing 04, a purse and other artioles. The Rev. Mr. Greer, formerly pastor of the Wentworth Baptist church; was recently hurt iu a railway accident in the States, and died from his injuries. Evangelist Elliott, who has been eon - ducting special services at Wesley church for several weekswill close his series of s meetings to -morrow night. The consideration of by-laws occupied the attention of the City Council to- night. A by-law was passed granting ex- emption from taxes exoopt sohnoi rates, to the Westinghouse Air Brake Company for ten years: There was strong opposi- tion to the by-law reducing the water rates, some of tee =anthers arguing that if this was done it would necessitate au increase in the taxrato. Chairman Dixon stated that the reduction was estimated at $15,000 a year, but it was expected that the receipts would be increased. The receipts for this year would amount to 2154,000, $4,000 more than the estimate of the Finance Committee, The by-law. will be further considered at a special ;meeting next Monday night. Satisfactory reports were presented at the quarterly meeting of the shareholders of the H., G. and B. The rival factions have settled their differences, but tho battle will likely be renewed at the an- nual meeting in Tannery. The Benlns- vilie extension will bo opened on Satur- day. WOODSTOCK NOTES. Farmers Looking for an American Apple Buyer—Assignment of a Cheese and nut- ter -Maker --A Traveler Fined. Woodstock, Ont., Oot. 27.—A few weeks ago J. L. Armitage, an American apple buyer, created much excitement among the farmers of this county by ar- ranging to purchase large quantities of apples at unusually high prices. Ho con- trasted for several thousand •barrels, and was to have them packed on the 15th of. October. Two weeks ago he loft town, and has not been seen since, and the farmers are now beginning. to fear that they have been duped. The suspicion is gaining ground that Armitage was sent out by the American dealers to block the Canadian market and give the.Amerieans a chance to work off their stook. Armi- tage was interviewed when here by about 100 farmers, the majority of whom took chances and contracted with the dealer for the purchase of their orchards. The farmers were to buy the barrels, and these were to bo purchased by the dealer DE the day of shipment. Many of the farmers from whom Armitage has Nought have their barrdls ready and are waiting for the Am erioan to come and peek. Sev- eral - v eral farmers spoken to by your corres- pondent complain that if the American did not show up they would possibly lose the sale of their apples, or at least have to dispose of them at a lower figure than they would have done had they sold to the local buyers earlier in the season. George McAllister, a traveler, who said he came from Toronto, was fined 22 by the Magistrate for entering the bed- rooms of the female servants at the Caister house on Saturday morning. The Fire Record. Niagara Falls, Ont., Oct. 27. --Fire was discovered this morning about 4.80 o'clock in -the old Elgin house, at the foot of Bridge street. This building is now occupied by the Niagara Falls Park and River railway, and used as their main office. Mr. Armstrong,, the Bridge street ticket agent, who .rooms in the building, became almost suffocated with stroke, but managed to esoape and give the alarm. The firemen responded promptly, and soon had the fire under control. The damage done to the build- ing is slight, and will be covered by in= serence. The origin of the lire is unknown. Listowel, Ont., Oct, 27.—About 1L30 last night the barn of William Ballard was destroyed . by fire, together with consents, consisting of a cow, hay, grain, feed, buggy, and several other articles. Insured in the Watorloo Mutual for one hundred and fifty dollars, which will about half cover the loss. Origin of the fire unknown. St. Thomas, :Ont., Oat, 26.—The brick residenpe of John : Munro;, Southwold, was totally destroyed . by fire Yesterday. Loss, 22,000. • Died in Agony. Simeoe, Ont., Oet. 26.—Yesterday afternoon Celia Barber, aged about five years, was terribly ; burned, and died from the effects of her injuries this morning. The parents had gone away in the morning, leaving several small children alone in the home. During the afteroon, while playing about ' the stove, the little girl's dross became ignited, and in an instant was ,enveloped in the flames. She ran outside, and was in dan- ger of being cremated, alive, . when two passers=by, Messrs. ` Powell and Allen, ran to her rescue. Powell -quickly divest- ed himself of his overcoat, and wrapping it around the 01111(1 succeeded le exting- uishing the flames. Drs. Grassett and Hayes were summoned, and found . the child in a very critical condition. .A large portion of her skin was burned off and the physicians had but plight hopes for her recovery'. After suffering exoruci- ating agony the little one died this, morning. Elected by Acclamation. Collingwood, Ont., Oct. 24.—Mr. E. Stewart, D. L. S.,has been elected mayor by acclamation, the other five candidates having withdrawn. He will take Ms* oath of oftloe immediately. The Latest News in Brief. There are nineteen eases of diph- therie in St. Thomas. Mr. W. J. Robinson of Consecon was killed in a runaway accident. Tiverton school trustees received 233 applications for one position on as teacher. The dead body of Mr. Angus Morri- son, a railway employee, was 'found on the trackear London. n a , on, Ir,Jaha Fraser, au expert driller; has been engaged to put down from ten to fifteen oil wells hi Bothwell. Mr James Collins, a North Easthope Township farmer, has been left $38,000 by his brother, who died in Michigan. Albert St. John was struck by the M C.R. express at Niagara Falls, his skull being crushed, He died in au hour. The otday s a McKillop farmer de- livered at the Clinton evaporator a load of apples that weighed over seven thousand pounds. Ninety males and six females were committed to the Waterloo county jail in the past year, It cost 0- cents a day to feed them. 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A little 11 -year old girl, Sarah Chant - ler, fell off a dray at Woodstock, and the heavy wheels passed over her hand splitting several liners and the wrist, The doctors investigating the cause of William Rogers' death at Belmont believe it was foul play, but the neigh- bors are of the opinion that it was sni side, Mrs. Gardiner and William McComas were curmitted for trial at Woodstock on the charge of murdering the wo- man's husband on Sept. 26. All the parties are colored, Ripe raspberries were recently pick- ed on the farm of Jas- Smith, north of Wyoming. Miss Hill also picked a boquet of violets In Mr. MoAusland's woods, Two elevators with 1,125,000 bushels of grain, owned; by the Chicago & Pa- cific Elevator Company, were destroyed by fire at Chicago. The loss is esti mated at over $1,000,000. On Tuesday night au unknown man who was drunk wandered in the G.T.R. yards at Stratford and laid down be tween two tracks. 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