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The Exeter Times, 1879-6-5, Page 88 THE TIMES .. All Accounts past due j,W.BROWNING,M D must be paid at once to save costs, Necessity c ompels. `" fi'e , xtite r ,.l fttieg. THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1879. LOCAL NEWS. LEFT. —Rev G. A. Mitchell, B. A., left town for London yesterday morning to attend the C. M. Conference. C. M. Pimein.—The pulpit in the Methodist rhumb will be occupied next Sunday by ono of the ministers from the Conference, the annual meeting of which is at preeeut being bid in London. THE RAIN.—On Saturday last many a heart was made glad whoa the rain began to fall. Exeter to Port Stanley over the Great Wester - The refreshing showers which have fallen `'enRailway. The train will Ieavo;Exeter station have materially benefitted vegetation. I at eight o'clock a. m, and will take on excur• Durr.—It has not been necessary for the siohiste at Ceutralia,but at no other station be - ter having expired, lie will in all probability be removed to some other field of labor, Where - aver Mr. Butcher goes he will carry with hint the beet; wishes of the people of Seater.Dur- ing the three yours he has bean in Exeter he has endeared himself not only to the mem- bora of his own congregation but to all vilio bave had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Finz.—On Friday last the fire which has been burning in the "slashing" iu the vicinity of eitanlalte's mill, on the Lake Road, town- ship of Stephen, being fanned by the prevailing siud, broke out wifh increased fury, and it was thought for a time that the mill would be reduced to ashes. 'Mr. Friend's house and one or two others were on fire during Friday afternoon, but by the strenuous exertions of the neighbors who had turned out to help to save the property from being destroyed the fires were put out before they haci made =eh headway. "Rescue" engine wad taken from Exeter in the afternoon, and did good service. The fire has been almost extinguished by the recent showers of rain. ExcuttsiON.—On Tuesday, the 17th inst., there will be a Sabbath -school escarsiou from watering cart to go its rounds this week so far, the frequent showers of rain having effectually lac. the dust. Leorcee.—Don't forget to attend Mr. Wat- son's Lecture in Drew's Hall next 'Wednesday evening, June 10. All who have heard Mr. Watson speak highly of him as a lecturer, and no doubt ho will be favored with a good audi- ence ou Wednesday evening. TEE RACES.—Large colored posters have been issued announcing two days races to take place in the Exeter Driving Park, commencing on Tuesday July lst. One thousand dollars will be given in prizes. There will bo four races each clay—two trots and two runs. NEAT Gnonnar.—Mr. G. A. Mace's grocery has been entirely refitted and uow presents a very neat appearance, The walls have bean all beautifully frescoed by Mr. A. Lewis, who is tween Exeter and Port Stanley. The exeur- sioeists will arrive at their destination early in the day anct will consequently have plenty of time to enjoy themselves at the Port. The exeirsion is not gotten up for the schools in Ex er exclusively. The schools in the ad- jac it villages should embrace this opportun- ity if having a cheap ride to the Port, the fare belt' for adults 75 cents and for children 35 tem As this will be the first Excursion of the loasoufrom Exeter, it will doubtless be liberally patronized, Snits.—Anumber of buggies have been brotht into Exeter from the States for sale. Mr. Bishop and sono other brilliant ligh of the Reform party have seen them and �u around askiug the mechanics what they thir4 of Protection. Protection has nothing to d‘i with the impoitation of these buggies,un- an expert at such work. The shelves and !less . is that the number imported is smaller counter have been repainted and the interior 1 than it would have been had the tariff not throughout looks neat and clean. The up- beenalterecl from 17i per cent. to 30 per cent. stairs is used as a store room. Do ere wise people mean to tell the mecha- nics, KILLED ex LIGHTNING: A valuable '-lies, list the buggie have been brought in brood mare belonging to Mr. John Manning beoa se the tariff is raised ? That must be the was found dead in the field on Sunday. It only eject they have in mentioning it. But is thought she was struck by lightning on this portation just goes to show how great Saturday during the storm. The animal was was e necessity for Pi otectfon. The people valuable for breeding purposes, ,and would ougl to ask themselves the question, How soon have given birth to a colt. man more buggies would have been imported had e duty not been raised? If any man TREE Smencx.—During the thunder storm f can aka a laughing stock of himself it is one on Saturday last two trees on Huron Street of those only and original free traders who immediately in front of Mrs. Mahan'a resi- neva- knew what the word meant before the dance were struck by lightning. The leaves on the south side were withered and some of them were blown off. PASSED.—We are pleased to know that our young friend, Mr. Thos. Brown, will be sent out this year by the B. C. Conference as a minister of the Gospel, he having successfully p tssed the necessary preliminary examina- tions. We congratulate Mr. Brown on his sacoess and hope he will be a eueoessful lrbor- or in the Master's vineyard. FIRST Taane.—One Monday Last the villagers thought on looking down the London Road that a train of Credit Valley Rail:vay oars was approaching, but after waiting anxiously for some time they found that the train was made up of seven top buggies. There were fifteen more came in yesterday. The vehicles came from Uncle Sam's Territory. THE BUGS.—The Colorado potato beetle has evidently disappeared with the overthrow of the Grit Government on the memorable 17th of September, 1873. There are very few potato bugs to be seen this season, w.hile- atl a corresponding date last year the side walks and fences were almost covered, and they flew around in the air as thick as mosqui- toesin acedar ewamp. It is to bo hoped the peatiferous litttle insects have taken their final departure. Tun CoNTEsr.—No doubt by this time some of the candidates for Parliamentary honors are shaking in their shoes in anticipation of the result of to -day's polling. If the friends of economy and honest Goverumont in Exeter and other places thronght this Riding do their duty, Mr- C;. E. Jackson will to -night be the honored representive of South Huron. Soideiutelligent Reformers iu Exeter seem to doubt the veracity of the item which appeared in oar thane of last week about the agent from the Hamilton Rolling tills being in town and purchasing the old iron. We can assure those dubious Reformers that there was not a word of untruth in the item. The agent was here and purchased the waste iron. But these latter day Reformers when beaten in an argu- ment always adopt this cry, "It's not so.'' RETURNED. — Messra. James Moir, Adam Whiteford, James Lang and John Allison, of "Osborne, who went to .lIanitoba on the 611a of last month. have returned and are highly pleased with the country. Mr. Moir purchas- 2,560 acres of land for $2,016. Mr. Mr. White- ford bought 640 acres. Mr. Lang bought a eection and a qnarter and pre-empted and home- steaded about 640 acres. The land is located in township 1, range.11, in the Rook Lake Dis- trict. :Mr. Allison bought in the Pembina llouutafn 1)iattiat. B. C. Conrzn srrcz,---Rev. J. W. Butcher, pastor of the Bible Christian church, left Exe- ter on Tuesday to go to Little Britton, in the township of Mariposa, to attend the Confer- ence. Mr. Jas. Pickard is also attending the Couferenca. Mr. Betcher's term in Es a. last election. Tin REASON Was.—The following Conver- sation took place in Exeter the other day be- tween two electors, ono of whom at the election between Mr. George Case and Mr. A. Bishop was t supporter of Bishop : Mn. A.—"Well, Mr. B., has Mr. Bishop not beenafter your vote this year ?" Air. B.—"Mr. Bishop knowe better than to come here. He don't stick to the truth." Mr. A.—"How's that ? You don't mean to say feat Mr. Bishop tells lies, do you?" Dix, B.—"Well, when ho was running before he came to me and told me how the country was governed at a frightful expense, owing to the extravagant habits of the Conservative party, but he would clo all in his power to cut down the expenses. I see by the papers that the expenditure has increased every year. But Mr. Bishop has made no effort to haye a stop put to it. H'e has voted. against every motion which was made for the purpose of reducing the expenditure, and he knows that I am a tnau who votes with the party I believe to be working for the interests of the country, and does not dare to come near me after having broken the promises he made, I am going to vote for Jackson, and what's more, if Mr. Jackson don't carry out his pledges, I'll torn against him too and help to vote him out at the next election. But es to Mr. Bishop, he need never ask a vote of me again. If he did he wouldn't get it." Moved by R. Bissett, seconded by S. .Drew, hat readers lre received for putting under. ground drains on Gidley, Carling and 'Victoria treets.-Carded. Mr, E. R. Biseatt, named Messrs. T, Bissett ad R. Handford ; Mr. G. Cudmoro named IVIr. W. Bawdon ; and Mr. Welsh named Mr, W. Bissett as suretios for the fulfilment of heir Beyer al oontraets, all of whom were ac- cepted by the Council, On motion of R. Biesott, seconded by E. Drew, the Coupon adjourned till the 13th lust. at 7130 p. nt. ' To the Editor of the Times. 1)arilt SIR,—Would you please give place iu your valuable paper to a few assertions 1 am about to lay before the public, and 1 siuoorely hope, the people of this vicinity will look upon this ar- ticle as a benefit to the village as well as to the farming community. What 1 wish to refer to is the Exeter Pound, Now sir, when the Council of Exeter adopted that pound, they did not thor- oughly consider the cdieadvantage they were planing the farming community in ; for ins.anoo a farwere's stock hap- pens to stray inside the corporation, they are instantly nabbed and put iu pouud—and iu a very short time, if not redeemed, they are eaten up by the wets, while ou the other hand the streets and country are scoured and thronged by the Exeter cows, and can scarcely step without beiug bedaubed with filth. Now, Sir, is this doing jus• rice to the farmer or not; hero is the farmer toiliug daily at his work, never thinking that anything is going wrong, when, lo to his surprise, he finds Him- self put in for more than he oau earn for a week. And who benefits thereby. Nobody but the loafer who is roaming about the streets in search of the stock, that they can obtain a few paltry pence, that they may sustain:for a little while longer. Hoping Mr. Editor that you will give place to these few remarks, I remaiu, yours, A FARMER. Village Council. The Exeter Council met pursuant to ad- journment at the market hoose on the 3rd inst, ttre Reeve and Councillore Biseett and Drew present. ,The minutes of previous meet- ing were read and approved. Tenders for gravel were received from Messrs. C. Wilson, Jas. Atkinson, and E. R. Bissett as 'follows : C. Wilson, from Mace's corner to south bound- ary, and Huron Street, $2.60 per cord. From Mace's corner to the Sable Bridge and Well- iugton Street, $2.30 per cord. From 'Sable Bridge north and along Lake and Thames Roads, $2.60 per cord. Screened gravel and screenings, $4 per cord. Jas. Atkinson, from Mace's corner to south boundary and Huron Stxeet, $2,50 per cord. From Mace's corner to Sable Bridge and Wellington Street, $2.20 per cord. From Sable Bridge to north boundary and along Lake and Thames Roads, $2.00 per cord. Screened gravel and screenings, $$.so per cord, E. R. Bissett, Screened grav- el, $:3.19. Soreenings $2.09. Unsereenod, $2.27 per cord. Moved by E. Drew, seconded by R. Bissett, that E. R. Bisseties tender, being rho lowest,he accepted.—Carried. Messrs. T. Bissett and J. Fake gave a prom. issory note for $40 payable ono month after elate, fur part payment otdrarn on Gidley and ' Carling Strode Seaforth. ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF A FARMER.— While George McCully, of Hullett, was on hie way home from Seaforth on Saturday night, he accidentally fell over the side of his wagon, and receiv- ed such internal injuries as to cause his death in a few hours. ArN.y, 6 ,,0:379 .• ►, ••. WANTEDwergigeopie 500 KEGS GOOD BUTTER, 100,000 DOZEN EGG8i+ wanted in exchange for goods at Southcott cSi Son's Store, A choice stock of BANKRUPT G OuDS just received, consisting of Dry Goods. Groceries, Boos anti bhoos. Come with your butter and eggs. Hay. COURT or !lawmen—The municipal Council met as a Court of Revision in the Town Hall, Zurich, ou Monday, May 26. The members were all pres- ent, the Reeve in the chair. A num- ber of appeals were considered and de- cided. In regard to the appeal of Mr, Spackman on behalf of the Canada Company,it was moved by Mr. McColl, seconded by Mr. Iialbfleiescb, that the non-resident lands in the 7111 and 8th Dons. except lots 20 and 21 be reduced $18 to 15 per acre, and that lots 11, 12 and 14 in the 6th con. be raised to $1S per acre.—Carried. Appeals of resi- dents were decided as follows : The assessment of Jacob Roeder reduced $150 ; Thomas Dick $150; John Dei- ohert $200 ; William Zeut $100 ; Jae. Murray $200 ; Hartman Happel x;300; Amelia Well $100 ; Frederick Axt $100, and the assessment of thefollow- ing persons to remain as they are : J. Northcott,J. Osech,P. Weil ; F. Regan, and N. Deichert. Moved by Mr. Hey - rock, seconded by Mr. Kalbfiiesch, that the following lots be tarsen from the non-resident roll and placed on the resi• dent roll ; e. half of 18, con. 4 at $900, to J. Corbett as tenant ; 117, 178,p. s., 227, 242, m. s. Heuaall at :160, to R. McArthnr as owner ; 130, Zurich v. s. at $30 to Simon Walper as owner; lot 4, f, s., Dashwood to Cook & Thom as owners ; 23 l%nd 24, f. s., Daehwood,at $60 to James Hartleib as tenant ; w. I of w. f 15, con. 3 at $500 to Noah Bechtel as tenant ; 6+, e. 121, con. 6 at $450 to Samuel Carlisle as tenant. —Carried. The Court adjonrued to meet on Saturday, June 7. SIGN OF THEIRED FLAG-. C. SOUTHOOTT & SON, Main Street, Exeter The Council adjourned to meet at call of the Reeve. Lucan. the The late dry spell, which has con - tinned for the last weeks, during which time there has not enough rain fallen to do anything more than damp a swell duster, and that on only one er two occasions, terminated on Saturday ev- ening last when a heavy shower of rain fell. The rain desceuded nearly all day on Sunday. We have had a copi- ous supply, in fact election contests, printing press or any other sensation sink into insignificance before the all absorbing topic, the benefit of the "blessed rain." Thera are millions in it. Mr. Waters' millions, whioh ho carries about packed up in his satchel, are nothing 1It compai'lsoo. Mr, L. Bice, who claimed to have a lien upon the plant in Mr. Jackson's foundry here, undertook by and with the advice and consent of his Lucan coun- sel, to remove the same to Clandeboye on Friday last, but Mr. Stanley haviuif a stronger claim, served Mr. Bice and Mr. Jackson with an injunction from Chancery, forbidding burl to touch, taste or handle" the unclean thing un- til such time as Chancellor Proudfont gave him permission. Both gentle• men are capital subjects for tho,rlegai profession. As litigation is likely to bo the result, we would unction Mr. Bice Bice that his opponent is a ten -miler iu the matter of law euits and a mighty good stayer at that. Borax. The following lines were written by a young girl upon the death of leer playmate and school fellow : IN MEMORIAM She has flown iu the spring time of life. She has gene to the Land of the blest, Her life useful, though;brief. Is she, eh, is she laid by to rest ? Her organ lies still in its place, No music now falls on our ear ; Her hand glided over it last Her dear mother's heart for to cheer. Her place it is vacant at noon, . We miss hrr when evening conies ; She has gone, ab, site's flown too soon, But she's gone to the bright angels homes Her voice that was heard in the choir Is hushed forever on earth, But it taues a moro musical lyre, Where truth, Iove and mercy had birth. May the patience she taught while here, Our memories ever retain, Learning to bear and forbear Tiil we meet hor in Heaven again. MUDDLE.—A diabolical muddle camp before Squire Atkinson, of Ailsa Craig, on Saturday last, for adjudication. One Spelt came to Lucan about three weeks ago, bringing a printing press, and made arraugemouts to issuo a paper. On Friday three men came from Genoa, Ohio, and took out a warrant for Spelt, claiming he stole the press. They broke into the office and seized presses and type, taking them to Allan, Craig. Spelt bolted, end was pursued as far as St. Thomas by Coustable Everett, who, finding he had gone to Buffalo, returned without his man. The case, on examination, became s0 complicated that the magistrate adjourned it for a week. The paper was to have been is- sued on Saturday, but will not be very pleasant reading if struck off from the types in tl.eir present ocnditiou, the whole form having boeu thrown into a meal seek. Ere the several numbers of this week's issue of the Tniwss will have reached their destination the fate of the Alowat Admiuistration will haus been known fro'n one end of the Prov- ince to the other. Let the result be for good or evil, the most strenuous exer- tions are being resorted to by the con- tending parties ; and Thursday even• ing (to -night) will reveal the fact whe- ther Mr. Mowat and his Government possess the confidence of the country or not. North Middlesex is fully alive in the interest of the Liberal Conservative cause, and the closest calculations made by those competent to judge give Mr. McDougall a major- ity of 85 on the total vote. His large majorities will be in Lucan, Biddulph and McGillivray. Mr. Waters' strong- hold is Lobo and East Wiiliams,whioh gave Mr. Soatoherd 329 of a majority last September. It is very reasonably expected that Mr. McDougall will re- duce the Lobo ma;jprity of 252 just as much as Mr. Waters will gniu iu East Williams (his own township) over Mr. Soatcherd's majority,thus leaving those two townships to stand about the same as they did last September. Reports say that neither of the candidates can count on any majority worth naming in Adelaide, in which case Mr. IVlc- Dougall's,election is a foregone couclu- sion. The Lucan printing press embroglio is still in abeyance, and consequently so is the promised issue of a paper. Parties from Genoa, in the State of Ohio, camp here and swore out a search warrant for the press, and also a war- rant forthe apprehension of F. R. Spalt, the party who removed it here. Constable Everett arrested Spelt and carried him to Ailsa Craig, and while there awaiting examination, allowed him to escape. Subsequently he broke in the door of the printing office in Lucan, carried off the disputed press and some type, part of which belonged to,Mr. Walker, and conveyed them to Allen Craig likewise. An examination into the affair took place before Squire Atkinson on Friday, when several wit- nesses were heard, but as nothing sat- isfactory could be elicited as to who owned the press, or whether a larceny had been committed or not, the case was remanded until Friday next. In the meantime Spelt, after " skipping out from Everett, proceeded to London and procured legal advice as to his incde of procedure when the case comet up, And thus the matter stands awaiting further developments. It will be interesting when the time comes to know whether the county will quiet- ly"foot the hill" incurred in this case. A. responsibility rests on the CountyCocn.il to thoroughly investi- gate trumped up accounts which re - 1 Peatedly come before them. COUNCIL MEETING..—After the ad- journment of the Court of Revision the Council met at the call of the Reeve, all the members present. Min- utes of former meeting were read and approved. tloved and carried that the sum of $300, including the County grant, be expended for gravelling the south boundary, and $200 on north boundary. The sum of $50 was grant- ed to C. Flaxbard as charity. Moved by Mr. Heyrock, seconded by Mr. Morritz, that tine assessor, Mr. Boller, b9 paid his salary.—Carried. Moved and carried that Steveu Troyer be ap- pointed path master in place of John Luker. --Carried. Moved by Mr. Morritz, seconded by Mr. Heyrock, that the following persons be appoint. ed road commissioners for 1879 : Dav- id Spencer. Daniel Zeller, Samuel Cara Lisle, and Wm. Moir.--Carriecl. Up- on the report of the Reeve and Mr. Morritz on the condition of approaches to bridges on con. 2, it was moved by Mr. McColl, seconded by Mr,,A'lorritz, that the sum of $20 be granted for re• pairing the same and putting the ap• peoaches in good condition.—Carried. Ask Yourself these questions. Are you a despondent sufferer from Sick Headache, Habitual Costiveness. Palpitation of the Heart ? Have you Dizziness of the Head ? Is your Nervous System depressed Does your Blood circulate badly ? Have you a Cough;? Low Spirits? Coming up of the food after eating? etc,, etc. All of these and much more are the direct results of D,yspopsia, Liver Complaint and Indigestion. Gnasu'e AuGusT FLowzi is mow acknowledged by all Druggists to bo a positive cure. 2,400,000 bottles were given away in the U. S. through Druggists to the people as a trial. Two doses iwill satisfy any person of its wondorfuquality in curing all forma of Indigestion. Sample bottles, 10 cents. Regular size, 75 cents. Sold positive by ail first-class Druggists. reie.s mcraaarme HARVEST TOOLS ! Reapers, Mowers, &c., &o,, CHEAP AT BASSETT BRO ,r EXETER & HENSALL.