The Huron Expositor, 1891-12-18, Page 22
TI -1 HURON _ EXPOSITOR.
•
DECEMBER 18, 1891
kCCINTINUED FROM LAST WEEK.)
Albee;—What wfil you do with him!'
" He is determined to fight, and 1 willaesep
kim ba0c towardethe mosque, where hn
be out of danger as much as possible. Ea
may dci something with his carbine."
"Keep an eye to the mosque," uttered
Marie, es he VMS about to turn away.
"I have a wife And four children there,"
was Ortit's significant answer.
It wais now fully dark, and our hero took
his staeion at the head of the fifteen men who
had been selected for the reserve, and led
them to the olive copse. It was a good
place for the purpose, as he could see the
whole pf the space in front of the mosque,
aud yet was entirely hidden from the view of
others. After Ruric had taken his appointed
station, bespoke a few words of encourage-
ment te the men under his charge, but he
found them all prepared for the worst and
ready to fight till the last breath.
"Ha" uttered one of the men, who had
been lying with his ear to the ground, "1
OM hear the tramp of horseti' feet. They
must be corning over the hill."
A.11 elms were turned to where the outlines
of the hill could be seen in the distance, and
Iturie thought he couW see dark bodies mov-
ing against the starry sky. For some time
he watched, and at length the objects disap-
peared.
" Thoee were horsemen," he said to a man
who steed by his side, "and there must be a
large number of them."
"TheygeneraIly go in good round numbers,"
was the reply, "and there is no MC in dis-
guising the fact that they are hard men to
deal with."
The minutes crept on, and nearer came the
Efatukaians. Their voices could be heard as
they stopped at Albee's cot, which was first
in their way. Then came the tramp again
quick and heavy, and there seemed, by the
sound, a hundred horses of them at leaet.
Another cot was reached, and then another,
and then the eenfined horses by the mosque,
sent foeth a simultaneous neigh that made
the valley echo. The enemy hacl stopped.
They meet by this time have 'mistrusted
that the people of Stamyl were prepared for
them, for three cots at least they had visited
and fouled empty.
For a few moments all wag still save the
_neighing of the horses, and then rime the
low hum of- veices from the enemy. In an-
other tnieute a dim light broke out from a
distant cottager and then a second from- a
cot nearer at hand. These two lights grew ,
larger aud more bright until long forks of
flame began to leap up into the air and eat
away the darkness. Two of the light wood-
en cottages had been set on fire to light the
marauders in their work. Higher and I
higher, and wider and more wide, spread
the flames
,
until the valley was as light as
day. Theenemy were to be seen with their I
light polished armor sparkling in the fire -
beams, and they numbered seventy-five men
at least. They too- discovered the people of
Stamyl in front of the mosque, and with a
yell of defiance they set forward upon the
charge. Orfa, gave his orders promptly,
and, with a deliberate aim, his men discharg-
ed their Carbines. The effect of the fire was
, at once apparent, but it did not stop the on-
coming mase It only unseated some dozens
of them, the remainder dashing on more furi-
ously.
Orfa now sprang to the front of his men,
and by the time he could speak a word of en-
couragement the enemy were upon them.
The longplices of the Statnylites were firmly
set in the ground, and, though the advancing
foe were thus checked and some , of their
horses killed, yet the fight soon came on
hand to hand.
Now was Ruric's time, and, with a shout
that made the valley ring, he and his men
sprang forward. The men of Hatukai were
startled by this movement, but by the glar-
ing'light of the burning houses they quickly
saw the number of new -corners, and they
gave forth an answering shout as they pre-
pared for their reception. The count and his
men came to work with stout arms and
stout hearts, and their onset was terrible,
for they slew a. number of the enemy almost
equal to their own force before they were
checked.
But the marauders were brave men, and
they were stout men, and they outnumbered
the villagers two to one. What could be done
in such a case? Orfa and Ruric now fought
side by side, and by their example they en-
couraged their comrades to deeds of more
than common valor. But the ranks of the
defenders were growing thin; one after an-
other dropped off until not more than a dozen
Men bore-Orfa company.
"Let us fall back to the mosque," uttered
Rurie, as hese.w that the enemy were making
a movement that way. "There we will stand
and die."
"So be it," was Orfa's response. And ac-
cordingly, the handful of Stamyl's defend-
ers fell back.
• CHAPTER XII.
THE WORK IS DONE.
It was evident that the enemy were engag-
ed in a coesultation; and both Ruric and Orfa
turned toward the door of the mosque and
entered. Within there was a light burning,
and they could see that the women were pale
and trembling—that mothers were kneeling
with thole children, and that the maidens
were gathered together with clasped hands
and feer-wrought countenances. Myrrha
saw her lover enter, and with a cry of hope
shesprane toward him.
"Are we saved?" she asked, as she laid her
trembling hand upon the youth's shoulder.
"Not yet, Myrrha—nor are you yet hest.
The eneray are consulting, and we are gaining
breath. We can die."
"1 know it—and I am ready," returned
Myrrha
"But do not yet give up all hope," quickly
urged Rini; "for all hope is not yet gone.
We can make a strong defence here."
At this moment a woman advanced 'rem
the crowd bearing an infant in her arms.
It was the wife of Orfa. She moved to the
side of her husband, and asked him if he had
been harmed. She blessed God when she
found him safe, and then she asked him if
there could be no honorable means of capitu-
lation_ ,
"Alas, I fear not," replied the uzden. "If
we would give up to them all they ask; they
might capitulate; but 'tis to save that very
boon that we fight."
"But do you hope to conquer? Tell me
truly, Orfa. Do not deceive me. Is there
the least hope of holding out in your de-
fence"
Orfa was silent. He dared not own the
truth, eten to himself.
"-How many men have the enemy?" asked
the auxious wife.
"A many as thirty or forty."
, "And how many have we?"
"Not more than half that number, if we
have so marry," returned the uzden, with pain-
ful hesitation.,
"Then," said the wife, with strange firm-
ness, "you must at least confer with them;
for by so doing we may at least save our chil-
dren- Let our property go, but not our little
Meg, Speak with them, Orfa."
The husband embraced his wife and kissed
the infant, and thee. turned away.
Ruric still stood by the side of Myrrha, and
he had heard all that had passed between the
uzden and his lacier.
"Where now Is oui
ed.
"In God, at least,
Ruric. "But let the
-411bec? I have no
task."
"He is here in t
from over-exertion
commenced and we
my poor old father!
vive this."
hope!" the maiden ask-
qe trust," replied
end decide. Where is
seen him since the at-
_
e mosque. He fainted
shortly after the fight
brought him in. Alas!
I fear he will notsur-
At this moment dull, flickering light
broke through the arknese without, but it
soon increased in po er, and once more the
valley was light as day. More houses had
been set on fire.
As quickly as posib1e the men were once
more formed in froiit of the mosque, and, all
told, they numbered fourteen souls. Orfa
bade them be on their guard -and then he
set forward alone to speak with the enemy,
and the Hatukaian c ief rode forward to meet
him.
"How now?" criedl the latter, as Orfa ap-
proached. "What ould ye?"
"I would know y ur wish, and on what
terms you will leavel us in peace."
"Our terms are ea4l1y made.. Let us take
what shall suit us, aid ,the rest shall be left
un,haorumr
edfloc."ks and o r goods are at your tits-
.
posal," returned Orf, "and we _will pay you
teach money as w have. Can you ask
more?"
"Your flocks we d not want," said the ' in-
Yaders ; "but we will take your horses and
some of your fair da ghters."
"And will nothing else satisfy you?"
"Nothing."
"Then, come and t,ttice them after their
fathers are dead," wet; (Muhl reply, as be
turned and hastened back to the mosque; and
when he reached his men, he told them the
-result of his conferen ,e,
"Then we will flgh while we live," said
Ruric, as he loosened Ibis gory sword in its
scabbard, and then r4ised his carbine. "They
shall not enter the m sq.ue till they walk over
our dead bodies."
"The men of Hatu ai are resolute," said
Orfa; "but they will i1in us even with them
on that score. Be firm now, and take care of
your bullets."
The flames of the 'ourning building now
leaped high up into the air, and the faces of
the enemy were boldly revealed. • Orfacount-
ed forty-three of them who kept their sad-
dles. At length the shout of the onset broke
upon the air, and the flitrauders came down
like an avalanche. The carbines did their
duty well, but they dunned the ranks of the
foe but little. Onee more the conflict ragel
haed to hand, and the Ejefenders of the mosque
fell 'back.
"To the door—to the door!' cried Ruric. as
he and Orfa stood alniost alone. "Let us
fight there now, for we can do nothing
here."
"To the door it is," fieturned the uzden, as
he swept his sword abeve his head and cut
down a stout man. who thought t� push by
him.
-
Accordingly they fell slowly back, fighting
as, they went; and wlien they reached the
broad stone step they lewere alone . together.
Others of their men were alive, but they were
either wounded severely or were prisoners.
Orfa and Ruric stood face to face with twenty
of the foe, and with deeds of wondrous valor
did they hold their iposition. But moral
strength is not proof against danger and ex-
haustion. As soon as ° ne of the foe fell, an-
other was there to take his place, fresh and
strong.'
"Give way!" shouted the invading chief; as
he pressed forward. "You are mad to die
when you may live."
But Orfa did not !speak. He knew the
treasures that lay exposed, and a e weep of
his sword was the onlyi reply he vouchsafed;
but that sweep was hielast, for on the next
instant he staggered back and the foe rushed
madly forward. Rurie received a blow upon
the head that would have felled a weaker
man, and, dizzy and faint, he ewo staggered
back into the mosque. He felt 0. pair of arms
encircling his neck, and looking- about him he
met the gaze of Myrrha.
.1
"Alas!" he groaned i "all as lost! Life—
love—joy—all, all arel gone! I am faint,
Myrrha." 1
Ruric still held his dripping sword in his
hand, but his grasp evais weakening, Myrrha
clung to him with all the energy of her strong
soul, and she forgot foe the moment to fear
for herself, now that the man, she loved bet-
ter than life was in daiager.
"I will die with tetm, Peedor," she murmur-
ed, as she smoothed thi3 hair back from his
sweat -streaming temples. "Te live or to die,
they shall not tear me from you. You are
not much hurt?"
Biat before Marie could rely, a. stout man
came "-up and laid his hand upon Myrrha's
arm.
"Ha—you are my prize, fair damsel," said
the Hatukaian, as he atiternpted to draw her
roughly away.
"Not yet!V' gasped Ithrie, while a spark of
new life darted throug4 bis veins entl lent its
electric force to his nerves. !`Not yet!" he
repeated, as he raised his his sword above his
head; and, weak as he ras lae felled the rob-
ber to the . floor. Bull the act cost him the
last force of his etreegth; and as he sank
fainting upon Myrrha' bosom; his sword fell
from his powerless -gra
"0 Feeder, Feodor!" you are not going to
die!" shrieked the mai en, as she clung fran-
tically to the -sinking f rill of her lover.
But Ruric could n t speak. He looked
vacantly up, and he saw the sweet face that
bent over him; and Oa 'n all was darkness to
him. He heard the bun of many voices—the
wailing of mothers, an the cries of children
—but even that was son lost, and the world
of joys and sorrowso hopes and fears, was
shut out to him. In hie utter weakness he was
spared the pangs of hearing Myrrha cry out
to him in vain.
CHAPT ;R. XIII.
THE SERF I ' BUSINES'S.
In a small garret in i. wing Of the Prince
Alexander Menzikoir palace at Ivan the,
serf. He was seated a a smell , table which
was covered with pa rs, and Ives yery busy
in noting their contei4s and arrenging theta
in parcels. It was qui e late, and, without
the weather was stormy and tempestuous.
But the serf had enough before him to en -
1
gagethe whole of -his ttention, if one might
judge from the zealou cast of his counten-
ance. Paper after pa.. er did he examine, and
then lay in 'its appro Hate place, and the
longer he worked the more ea nest did he
seem. ,
At length he had ar-anied all the papers,
and then he arose teem his set iiiad com-
menced pacing the floer. Ever 4n4 anon he
would take a watch frem his poc tet and ex-
amine its face, and, when he put it back, he
would do so with a gesture that convinced
considerable impatience. But finally he
boked relieved on conialting the dial, and, in
a few minutes after he:had put it up for the
last time, the bell upon the distant cathedral
spoke with its brazen voice to those who were
awake in St. Petersburg that it wrI.s. midnight.
As soon as'the tones of the ' bell had been
-lest in the howl of the storm, Ivan took up
his station at the door of the garret, and there
he listened until he heard these)* of a heavy
footfall from below. Ere long the steps were
heard upon the upper stairs, and shortly af-
terward there came a quick, peculiar rap upon
the door. Ivan opened it, and the Man who en-
tered had to stoop to clear his head. The rain
was dripping profusely from his garments;
but he quickly threw off the largu cloak, and,
when his cap was removed, the glimmering
rays of the lamp fell upon the broad features
of the emperor.
"This is a stormy night," he Said, as he
Bigger his pap, and then hung it mem the back
art a una-ai".
"SO it is, sire," returned the serf; "but it
is "Yes.11thl
e betterwell
fenoughorus"if you aro ready
for me."
"1 told you at midnight, sire, and I gainedl
just half and hour. I believe all is ready."
"And have you the full proof?"
"Ay—and most of it in Menzikoff's own
handwriting. Here are the papers, sire, and
we will examine them when you feel dispos-
•
"Let it be at once," said the emperor, "for I
1 must not be away too long."
Accordingly, two chairs were drawn up to
the table, and the emperor and the serf sat
said Ivan, auNie pulled the first 1
bundle toward him, and opened the upper-
most paper, "is an inventory of the Basilo-
witz estates. You will sea that Menzikoff re-
ceives an annual income of thirteen thousand
ducats from them, whereas he only returns
Io you four thousand. In this paper," con-
tinued Ivan, oPening a second, "it is made to
appear that the Potovan estate, which, you
are aware, was long since made a part of the
Basilowitz property, yields a further income
of seven thonsand ducats. With regard tc
his property in tho city, there. is not much
discrepancy."
• "But how did you get at the state of the
other property so exactly?" asked Nicholas,
as he picked up the schedule and ran his eye
ever it.
"Partly by secret access to the books of the
prince and partly by knowledge which 1 pos-
Sess.inClependent of his inventories," returned
-the serf. And then, as if desirous to avoid
present questioning, he resutned, taking up
another paper;
"Here we have zometh in g in the p el u eb'e
own hand, audit carries some weight sv;th it.
Toil know the count John a all tzin !"
-"Yes, I know him well—a little odd, In 't
loyal man,"
"The same. You but do him justice, si 10,1
when you call him a loyal man. Well, Kis
letter was written to him. You know his
vast estates join. those of Basilowitz. Will
you read it?"
"Yes. But first let me ask you how you
obtained it."
"The count Galitzin Iiiinself gave it to me"
"It appears to rue that fora serf you are on
strange terms of intimacy with the noble
count," said Nicholas, eying Ivan sharply.
"And I suppose that G-alitzin would think I
was on strange terms of intimacy with the
Russian emperor,. were he to see us now," was
Ivan's lacomic reply. . •
Nicholas looked iuto his coinpanion's face,'
• and again that look ,of intelligence,- which we
have before seen there, .broke over his fea-
tures: but without speaking further, he open«
ed the paper aud read as follows:
-"To THE 'COUNT JOHN GALITZIN, Greeting:
"I am going to address you upon a deli
cate subject, for I believe your feelings are
with me. It cannot have escaped your nos,,
tice, that Nicholas, our headstrong- emperor,
Is aiming to break down the power of hisi
nobles. It is a part of his policy—and
agreat part, too—to gain °lir power into his;
own hands; and to this end he is not only
creating powerfulofficersin the army from
thacommott classes, but he is trying to induce
us to free our serfs, and come down to a level
with the canaille,tif his army. I plainly gee
his drift.. See to it that you relinquish not '
one iota of your power. Cling to your serfs,
and if the time shall _come when more forci-
ble measures are needed, Nicholas shall find
that he has trodden upon something that shall
bite. The last days of Alexander were . made
bitter by knowing that there was a conspiracy
on foot for his destruction. Nicholas may be
destroyed before he knows it.
•
"Burn this, and then look to your power,
for be assured that our rights are fast becom-
ing centred in one man. •
• "ALEXANDER MENZIKOFF."
-Nicholas of Russia read this over the second
time; and when he had done so, he crushed it
in his hand and _gazed full upon the face of
the serf.
"This is Menzikoff's handwriting, for I
,know it well," he said in a sort of rumbling
whisper.
"Yes, sire, it is most surely his. But he
mistook his -man when he wrote to Galitzin."
"And this is the man to whose flattering
tongue I have listened."
"Not all flattery, 1 ween," said Ivan.
"To me he has been flattering."
"Ay, but not toward others. I do not think
he has been guilty of speaking words of flat-
tery concerning others of whom he has spoken
to you."
"No, no—but enough • of this. Menzikoff's
doom is sealed. I wish to hear no more."
"And I know not that I could tell you more
with such proof as this. But there is one
other subject upon which I must ask your
attention."
"Then speak qttickly, for I must be gone. I
allotted half an hour for this interview. and
that has already passed."
"I will not detain you here," said the serf,
as he drew toward him a bundle of papers;
but if you will take these with you and peruse
them at your leisure, you will find much in
them to interest you."
"But of what do they treat?" asked Nicho-
las, as he took the package and balanced it
upon his broad paha.
"You will find there a subject that may
have passed from your mind, but 'Ms none. the
less im. portant for that. Menzikoff figures
there, but not alone. Read them carefully
for the plot and the key are there."
Nicholas laid the package down while he
folded the letter be had read, and, having
placed theslatter document within the folds
of his pocketbook, he took the package up
again and placed it in his bosom.
"I will read them," he said, rising from
his chair. 'I will read them, a d then I
may send for you."
Ivan slept in the same garret where this
interview had taken place; and having put
away the papers which the emperor had not
taken, he retired to his rest. On the next
morning he did tot arise as early as usual;
and just ashe had finished dreSsing himself,
he was somewhat surprised by the entrance,
of his master. The prince looked much agi-
tated, but it was with anger more than
car.
"Do you seek rne, my master?" asked the
serf.
"Yes, I do seek- you," replied Menzilsoff,
with_spiteful emphasis. "I have begun to
see through your real character. I have
watched you and I know your business."
"If you have watched me, then you ha-ve
found me doing nothing for the result of
which lean fear," returned Ivan, not quite
at ease.
"We shall see how much occasion you have
for fear. At all events, I have occasion to
ftar you; for," the prince added, in a sort of
of thrilling whisper, "I know you!"
"Know me!" uttered the serf, with a sud-
den start. .
"Yes, I know you, and I know too nbat
you do here. Of course I know what must
be your mission. I ought to have seen this
before, seeing how open is the proof you
carry in your face. But it is not yet too
late."
"But what do you mean?" asked Ivan, not
able to conce-al his agitation.,
"I mean that I know you." -
"And whom do. you take me for?"
"Never mind. I'll not speak the name
here, nor shall mortallips ever more address
the name to you. 1 know your game, but I
have'conquered!"
As the prince spoke, he clapped his hands
with startling force, and the next moment
two stout men entered the room, and at a
motion from him, they advanced quickly to
Iran's side and seized him by the arms. The
serf struggled anightfly, _and_suggoiled
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
lEpt LIILDING LOTS FOR SALE.—The undersigned
has a number of fine building Lots on otoderich
aud James Streets for sale at low prices. For par-
tioulars apply- to D. D. WILSON. 90t1
0 RENT OR FOR SALE.—The hotel property
known as the Benruiller Hotel, situated hien° of
the finest parts of the Township 'of Colborne. Will
be either rented or sold to suit parties Pcesession
given at once, this is a good opening. Apply to M.
41ftAirmeit, Benmilier P,O. » 1222-t1
1L1A1UM FOR SALE OR TO RENT IN THE TOWN)
X SHIP OF TURNBERRY.—A good 100 acre farm;
60 acres cleared, good fratnetouse. Rent can be paid
In improvements on the place. Also, wantedto let,
the contract for the cutting and drawing of saw logs
and cord wood off 60 to 76 acme of land in above
township. Apply to GEO. THOMPSON, Box 125,
Winghaue 1260 tf.
HOUSE FOR SALE OR TO RENT.—For Sale or
sto Rent that pleasantly situated and comfort-
able residence on Vett Goderich Street, formerly ea=
Envied by Mr. J. H. Pyper. There is hard arid soft
water, a eplenciiii cense and a largo garden. Will be
sold cheap or rented on easy terms as the owner has
left the town. Apply to DR. SCOTT, Seaforth.
1249b1.
1
MUM FOR SALE.—A very desirable farm for
X sale, being Lot 4, Conceseion 16,in the township
of Grey, having 100 acres, with good buildings, with
two good thriving orchards. It is situated about 4
miles from Brussels and 2 miles from the Village of
Walton. is convenient to Schools and Churches, with
good gravel roads. For further particulars apply to
the proprietor on the premises or Walton P. 0.
JOSEPH HODGINS. 1251x4
FARM FOR SALE.—;The undersigned Executors
offer the John Lowe farm for axle. The property
consists of 100 acres, being Lot 10, conceWon 5,
Grey, and having thereon a fir.tolaes brick house,
bask barn, orchard, wells, never•failing spring,
good fences, kc.; about 70 acres cleared, balance
buah. Possession will be given next fall. For
further particulars as to price and tennis, apply to
W. B. DICKSON, Solicitor, Brussels; or to JOHN
SMITH and E, J. McART1101t, Executors Eith
concession of Grey, 12861f
_
FARM FOR SA LE.—For Sale Cheap, Itt 28, Con-
cession 7, in tho township of Hay, containing 66
wires, over 40 acmes cleared, the balance is timbered
with blaok ash and cedar. There le on the -place a
good frame house and a good orchard, just COMMell•
eing to bear. It is within four mulles of the Village of
Hensell and three miles from the Village of Zurich,
and convenient to church and schcol, Also &Grocery
Store in the Village of Hensall. The above property
will be sold cheap and on tersest° suit the purehasere.
Porisession given at any time. Apply to JAS. E.
TROYER, Hensel', Ontario. 1250-4
§PLENDID FARM FOR SALE.—For Sale, Lot
8, Coneession 3, H. It. S., Tuckerinnith, contain -
ng 100 acres, 90 of which are cleared, well -fenced,
underdrained, and in a high state of cultivation.
There is a:good stone home, bank barn with stone
stabling underneath, and all other necessary out-
buildinge. It is within a mile and a half of Seaforth,
and is convenient to schools, churches, markets,
&c. Itwill be sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply
to the proprietor on the premises or to Egmondvitle
P. 0. JAMES McGEOCIL . 1244
flOUSE FOR SALE Olt TO HENT.—For Sale
or to Rent, the property on West Goderich
street, adjohaing Seaforth, formerly owned and oc-
cupied by Mr. Wm. Copp. There is a comfortable
frame house containing 9 rooms and a splendid stone
cellar under the whole house, also a woodshed, hard
and soft water, and a good stable and other out-
buildings. Also a splendid garden of one acre.
Will be sold cheap or rented on reasonahle terms.
Apply to A. STRONG1, or JAMES McMICHAEL.
1244
"DAM IN STANLEY FOR SALE.—For sale
X cheap, the East half of Lot 20, Hayfield Road,
Stanley, containing (14 acres, of which 62 acres are
clenred and in a good state of cultivation. The bal-
anee is well timbered with hardwood. There are
geed buildings, a bearing orchard- and plenty of
water. It is within half a mile of the Village of
'diem and three.- miles from Brumfield station.
Poesession at any time. This is a rare chance to
buk a first class fli.rm pleasantly situated. Apply
to ;ARTHUR FORBES, Seaforth. 1144t1
SPLENDID FARM FOR SALE—For Sale the East
half of Lot 4, on the 41h Concession, and Lot 4,
on the 5th Concession, Tuckersmith, containing 150
Acres, all cleared but about 12 acres. The farm is
we 1 underdrained and well fenced. There is a
brick house and bank barn, 56 by 80 feet, also an
orehard of 200 bearing trees. There are three
weile on the place and the river runs tb rough part of
It. There is no waste land. It is within four nti!es
of Seaforth and is convenient to a good school. ,It
Is a Ina,gnificent stook and graziog fann. It will be
sold cheap and on very easy teems as the proprietor
w hes to retire. Apply on the premises or ad -
dr se Egirondville P. O. JAMES PICKARD.' 1218'
FOR SALE CHEAP.—The farni of 100
res on the 9th 'concession of Me-Rillop, be-
longing to Thompson Morrison, who is residing
In 1Dakota and does not intend to return, is of-
fered for sale very cheap. Eighty acres are
clear d and the balance- good hardwood, maple
and 4nck elm, within 6i miles, of Seaforth and
. of a mile of school house, . Methodist
an. Presbyterian Churches, stores, rrille, black-
ste th ng and wagon making shop, post office, &c.,
good buildings and water for cattle, and good gravel
roUdsto any part of tho township, taxes the, lowest
of any of the bordering townships. A mortgage will
be 1 taken for 513,000 at 6 per cent. Apply to JOHN
C. IORRISON, Winthrop P. 0., Ont. 117641
IRST-CLASS FARM FOR SALE.—Conaprsiing
Lot 22, and eas half of 21, in the second sconces-
sio of Ueborne, the County of Huron, containing
isc acres; on the Thames 11.6id, 1miles froin Exe-
ter merket, There is on the :farm a two storey
bri Or house, 26x35, with kitchen 13x19; woodshed
14 29; two never failing spring wells and cletern ;
MI co barns, one having' a bri k foundation, 84x58;
on with frame foundation 4nd shed underneath,
86 52'; third barn on surface vith stable at end ;
go driving house and yo ng bearing orchard.
Th re are120 acres cleared and free of stumps; is
ale well underdrained and well fenced, the remain -
de hardwood bush ; the farm iv situated one mile
fro n school, and is convenient to churches. This is
on of the beet farms in Huron county. Terms easy.
Apply on the premises. or by letter to MRS.
SI ION A. JORY, Exeter P. 0. 121141
ARM FOR ISALE.--The undercigned offers for
sale that valuable farm formerly owned by Mr.
Mu dell, on the 8th concession, Tuckerismith. It
co tains 150 acres, of which 115 acres are cleared and
in lendid condition. It is well fenced and fairiev
we drained. The buildings are first-class, a good
bri k house almost new, large frame barns with
sto e stabling underneath, suitable for feeding stock.
• Th re is also a large silo on the premises, capable of
hol Ing all the corn ensilege grown on 10 or 12
acr . This is one of the Sheet farms in the County
of Enron, and wil be sold at a moderate price and
, on asy tonne of payment. The farm is well adapt-
ed or mixed farming, producing flne crops of grain,
an is also well adapted for grazing. For further
pa iculars apply to the undersigned. D. D. WIL-
SO , Seaforth Ontario. 1519
'
1
No.
'1AP
cee
TEACHERS WANTED,
ACHER WOTED.—A. School Teacher, male or
female, 2nd elites certificate, for School Section
8, Morrie. A personal application preferred.
pplichtions must be iii by December 16th, 1891.
ly to 8 PAUL, Seeretary, south half Lot 17, Con -
ion 2, Morthe_or to Bluevale P. 0. 1250-4
ACHER WANTED.—Wanted for School Section
No. 11, Stephen, a male Teacher holding a
nd or third class certificate. Duties to commence
anuary, 1802. Sealed applications, marked, and
ng salary desired will be received by the under -
d Secretary until Tuesday, December 22nd.
D PREETER, Dashwood P. 0., Ontario. 12,1-3
et
stat
eign
FR
W. SOMERVILLE,
4g nt G. N. %ie. Telegraph and Can-
adian Express Companies,
Te
en n
lore.
orde
Ilir
poul
treat
FORTH, -
ONT.
egraptic connections everywhere. Low rates
oney packages, and remitters guaranteed against
The convenience and safety of our money
service is attracting the attention of and pleas-
nany patrons. Special rates on produce- and
ry. Toronto train service only 44 hours, Mon -
17 hours. 1928
Notice to Creditors.
T E MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN
INSMORE, LATE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
LAY. IN THE COUNTY OF HURON, YEOMAN,
ECEASED.
1N ice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 110 of
the evised Statutes of Ontario, 1887, that all persons
halt g claims against the Estate of John Dinsmore
bete the Township of Hay, in the County of Huron,
Yeorman, deceased, who died on el' about the I2th day
of Jajnuary, A. D., 1891, are required to deliver or
send
the
said
day
see ai
secu
fetid
nee
field
hey°
Etec
pert
net
by poet to Robert Douglas, Blake P. 0., Ontario,
xecutor of the last will and testament of the
ohn Dinsmore, deceased, on or before the 10th
(January, A. D., 1892, their names and addres-
id the full particulars of. their claims, and the
itiee (if an)) held by them. And that after the
30th day of January, A. D., 1892, the said
tor will proceed to distribute the assets 01 the
deceased among the parties entitled thereto
g regard only to the claims of which notice shall
been given as above required, and the said
tor will not be responsible for the assets, or any
hereof,to any person of whose claim notice shall
w e been received at the time of such distribu-
tion, J. M. BEST, Seaforth, Solicitor for Eaccueor.
Mae& December 10th,1891. 1252-4
IlloFFmAN & Co., Seaford', aye agents
for Buttericks Patterns and Publica-
tion0.
GOLDEN
LION, SEAFORTH.
FALL OF 1891.
We have reeeived ex steamships Mongolian, Alcides and Corean, a large
portion of our Fall Importations, which we hope to have complete with goods,
ex Canada and Montevidean, in a few day..
Goods—newest styles and good value.
R. tJAMIES'ON.
1'3
TEA
Pun.
onic
GARDEFla
LAL 8 PURE INDIAN
TIIE th--IC)1CMST.
ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
ria=im pi=z0730-CTOMS
Guaranteed Absolutely Pure as Manufactured on
the Gardens in India.
M. JORDAN,
AGENT FOR SEAFORTEL
Grocer,
HERE WE ARE AGA*.
We have bought THOMAS DALY'S tock,
coni.prising
Groceries, Croc ery and Glass are,
AND HAVE ASSO TED IT UP WITH A
Fine new selection o goods, and we ar sell-
ing all at Great y Reduced Prices
We will also 'carry
n the PORK PACKING
much more extensivelY this season than last, and pay the HIG -IEST
CASH 'PRICE FOR AL DRESSED HOGS.
Many thanks for the people's lib raf patronage in the past, and again we
solicit a call. Our store is situated ittihe centre of the town, faci "g John
street.
R. BEATTIE
Ea"- We have secured MR. D. 0
experienced packers in the Dominion ankl
first-class article.
CO , Seaforth.
RANCE, one of the oldest
customers can depend on
nd most
etting
CANADIAN.- BAN
EstabIihe
HEAD °MOE/
CAPITAL (PAID UP) SIX MILLI
REST, - - - - -
B. E. WALKER, G
OF COMMERCE
1867.
TORONTO.
N DOLLARS - $6$d00,,000.000000
NERAL MANAGER.
SEAFORTH
AlGeneral Banking Business Transacted.
issued payable at all points in, Can
the -United Staies,Great Brit
SAVINGS BA(K
Deposits of 81.00 and upwards received, I and
EST ADDED TO THE PRINCIPAL AT THE END OF M
BRANOH. •
FarmeIrs' Notes Discounted, Drafts
Oa, and the principal cities in
Ain, France, Bermuda,&c.
E Pl,kRTMENT.
urrent rates of interest alloweci. 1NSCER-
Y AND NOVEMBER IN EACH YZAR.
1
Commercial Paper and Farriers' Sales
•
-M. MORRIS, Manager
Special Attention given to the Collection of
Notes.
F. HOLMESTED, Solicitor.
Important -:-
Announcement.
BRIGHT B
S cs
The Leading 6iot
Beg to inform the 'people of Seaforth and
added to their large ordered c
Most Complete and best select
• and Men's Readyn
--IN THE CO
Prices Unequalled,
OTHERS,
ETII
lers of Huron,
urrounding country, that ihey have
othing trade one of the
d stocks of Boys', 1!'outh_s'
acle Clothing
NTY.---
e lead the Trad
Remember the Old Stand, Campbell's / Block, opposite the Roy.1 Hotel,
RioliT BROTHERS.
Seaforth.
Santa Claus
Has joined the firm and now we
will all have a
Merry Xmas.
My Big Holiday Stock has come.
The elegant presents are now on
exhibition. The shrewd buyers are
getting the first choice from my
grand display of Holiday Goods.
Never have such nice Goods been
sho-sitn. Never have prices been so low.
Everybody is pleased who sees and
purchases from my great line of
Watch -es, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver-
plated Ware, Fancy Goods, Spectacles,
Pipes, Novelties, etc. There is sure
to be a Merry Xmas at your house if
you buy your gifts from
W. R. COUNTER,
Jeweler, Main St, Seaforth,
$50 Discount.
$25 Discount
On. » All Pianol purchased during
December a discount of $50 will be
allowed, and $25 allowed off each
organ.
Bell and Dominion Piaros
and Organs always in stock.
SCOTT BROS.,
1251-3 Seaforth,
cti
0' cD '12
.-....:. „,,
0 - ....)—.• —
1-:
e12 = CD CD
ca
rnrn
0 m ,... m
...
F1.
t'S
L.1 co 0 P (T)
g ta c:Li
1
1..J V- = e -i-
• p
da Pomi n p.,
liri
P
C-t-
ril
M 11: 2 1
C/2
44( lig_ h"I'Z 0 4." •
il -oiti CD f• -d ci9-1
o•••1• •
•....▪ ,
0,-, 0e1- *I. pz 1-i •
P 01
"1
2: ir::4• ,..„,"'D
rD tt t--
1-1 0 C
11> F cit;) ;:-.1,
et= CD
1 4v.
O , ' CD
CD Cit;
fd *1
Wm'c71-1.
H ---
0,
H 'a
iri Pt
11). U r)ct
0
1 P
o -oz
0.0
,ot
rzr'crq
0." 1 ear
cso 1.1
tet -
Winthrop Cheese Factory.
A meeting of the Patrons of the Winthrop Cheese
Factory will be held on Wednesday, the 22rd Decem-
ber, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon in the Cheese
Factory; and a meeting of the Shareholders at 2 o'clock
the same day and place. All Patrons and Shareholders
are requested to attend without fail, as the
manufacture of butter will be up and e call on
the Shareholders toe pay interest on debt of
factory. Any time Patrons rail their cheques will be
ready, -JOHN C. MORRISON,
1251 »»Secretary and Treasurer
John S. Porter's
ITidertaking and Furni-
ture Emporium,
SE?1FORTH, - ONTARIO.
-OUTSIDE OF THE COMBINATION.
Funerals furnished on the shortest notice
and satisfaction gut enteed. A large assort-
ment of Caskets, Coffins and Shrouds, &c..,
always on hand ef the beet quality. The best
of Embalming FY:lid aged free of charge anet1
prices the lowest. Fine Hearse,
S. T. HOLMES, Funeral Direetor. Reel- I
dence GODERICH STREET, direetly op- I
poeite the Methodist ohurch in tbe house !
formerly .occupled by Dr. Scott,
-.48.bnoilailErara2600-41k1W2MNIAIPONackwassonrasawcaxmo
The McKillop Mutual Fire
Insurance Company.
rARM AND ISOLATED TOWN
, PROPERTY ONLY INSURED.
v
)1 OFFICERS.
'rhos. E. Ways, President, Seaforth P. O.; W. J.
Sil4nnon, Secy-Treae.1Seaforth P. O.; John Hannah,
Mnager, Seaforth P. 0.
a
DIRECTORS?.
, as. Broadfoot, Seaforth; Donald Roes, Clinton ;
G brie' Elliott. Clinton; George Watt Harlock ;
1
J seph Evans, Beechwood; M. Murdie, Seafertb ;
T 08, GarbeitteClinton.
AGESTS.
ihos. Neliane, Harlock ; Itobt. McMillan, Seaforth ;
S.( Carnochan, Seaforth. John O'Sullivan and Geo.
Wardle, Auditors.
Parties desirous to effect Insurances or tran
seset other besinests will be pronaptly attended to on
application to any of the above officers, addressed to
their respective post offices, 11 i
botiatleTievir,;een:lie.tf.::,-1 rl s -1 air:re- °0--11 Ipon:rpa g:-:: td 'II 1 -i,
less-
..thul:irasuates„Becauso," ethuzesikese,o;:g
' f i 1:7;is : 3i 1 It give,e1 NV-yi olYlu n°3301 let; tl L117
nin.s,,;:oes:idanLI vI4,
.you.,krit,oiw) , A:tlnPlxi -,
prince
tools r quickiTniaeeen 31 of
e'ift:tr;naisrarippetit.
ta.11::we,oeB•reudk'soltuf3itb,,,srise T_
you. You no d
it," retuirned 1*
bf4: 8111310aellnle:el: a:II I
ill Pira.:)no ih"ilsykhn:s;
.°:113::::::,.1.17:4t;I::::lais-:Eiral,:fdi:sit,t, f,..-
'gnaserf:rs;r7.,oenutrec:::1
and .a dozen e
ne
l e dthis, , , . 15
t; 1. t,. rt . i,4,1.;r: . vtyAebbe diodteyivuols eri you
bbhlodateulit iseiprr
in gs:,, uAt ebnr,dteIbrttbtro, L
di:11 rstaetrturnLibti
yylliiinStgogOwVii'll
"A prisoner
noble's inoveni
hi.`133,`,Yiseeelf,:.1.4.;
emperor to ma
that people e_
comm pen:v., or a
,fiie:114d,s,,1131,tAi.:11e:dridnd,berehNevvinisbita
of ,coguttnatenen
teohinatalralsaie,-h:to.:
resnwyenesed_tmhey:
"But 001X1
hurriedly
back-
t°‘T‘taihkekrieleoyww(me:
guardsman_e
batr nhneerdno. Lull. ri.
through
I let Iler e dhtha
Alp eiaie.nder 1
Two b.our
confinedttteserfwia.s,n ,
dwelt the C
When th
came upon
upon a cotr
gun •were r
turned his
not long hi
of flea -
solicitous o
broke eve,.
"You hi
approaciai
over.
“My ser
sponded
move, to
strong ce
"To ED.
you have
cords, yo
the mad
bonds sh.
are S'OUP
"One
as 7.oe t
youf
"Not r
first."
the row
Ere lo
proachie
the goo,.
had min
s
gent i3X1
bav-e
I thong
for yon
rand IA
And
to the c
limbs.
moved
easier.
"I ra
gardkhl
"-Mo
never
with."
oeg-i
"IJ il
aso
ing bi
again
'`ik%
cd,
tanTio,
troth
are.
net"
Fol
sat (3.
in tie
'was
1(1
hero
the
,are
you
toll
You-
OTIe4
for
OVVil
WW1
trifl
,gor
inti
be '
/chi
onl
fro
she