The Huron Expositor, 1898-03-04, Page 4NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
- The figure between the paretitbeels„ after each
One, denotes the page of the paper on which the
advertisement will be found.
Spring Trade—E. McFaul Go. (4)
A pollees worth—Greig & Macdonald (1)
Auction Sale—John McKenzie (5)
Shoe Fsehion for 1898—R. Willis (5)
Auotion Sale—Philip Carlin (5)
Auction Sale of Bicycles (5)
Real Estate for Sale—Expositor office (8)
Notice—P. Mulcahy (8)
Farm for Sale—Mrs. Schoales (5)
For Sale—R. Watson (5)
Handmade Sap Pails—S. Mullett & Co. (8)
Tendera for Milk Routes—F. Mille= (5)
Protect your Property=-W.E. Routledge (5)
New Spring Goods—Wm. Pickard & Co. (5)
Prof. Dorenwend's Visit to Seaforth (5)
Dental ltiotice--Dr. Belden (8)
Wheat Wanted—Cook Bros. (8)
Re -Entering Business—H. Speare (5)
Bicycle Show Roome—S. Mullett & Co. (S)
For Sale—W. Diunin (5)
Wretch Repairing at Daly's, C4th (8)
Girl Wanted—Mrs. D. Johneon (8)
Wedding Presents at Daly's, C4th (8)
Red Letter Daye-McKinnon & Co. (5)
Apology and Retraction—H. Freeman (5)
" —James Mann (5)
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SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, March 4th. 1898
The Three Hurons. s
The three Hurops have not emerged from
the political struggle of Tuesday last as suc-
cessfully as the friends of good and progres-
sive government could wish. East
Huron, Mr. Archibald Hislop has so4ed the
magnificent majority of five hundred or over,
the hugest Liberal majority ever recorded
in the riding. In West Huron, Mr. Garrow
has not been so successful, as lateat reports
place him in a minority of three, which.
" however, may be converted into a. majority
on a re-countof the ballots, which frill like-
ly be held. This Wank is all the more sure
prieing as Mr. Beck, the Conservative candi-
date, refused to discuss the public gum -
tions on the public platform, but conducted
his candidature throughout on the still hunt
'principle. In South Huron, the result is
even less satisfactory, although it must be
said that it was admitted from the first
that Mr. .MaLean had the most difficultroad
to travel and for reasons which it is not
necessary here to mention. However, he
gained liberally mall the northern munici-
palities, and although he lost slightly in
Exeter and Usborne, had it not been for
' the unprecedented land slide in Stephen, he
nave been elected by a fair majority.
The cause for this will, probably, be 'ascer-
tained later on. .
The real majorities will not be known
until the official -counts take place, the re -
suits of these we will give next week, and
untll then we withhold further comment.
The folbwing are the returns for South and
East Huron as we have received them, but
we only give them as approximately correct:
SOUTH HURON.
M'LEA.N. EILBER.
157
304
Seaforth
Tuekersmith
Thileorne
Exeter
Stephen
Hay
Stanley
Bayfield
Goderich township
Heiman
Majority
EAST HURON.
H1SLOP.
158
118
207 •
28
36
27
43
MoKillop
Hallett
Grey
Morris
Brussels
Turnherry
Wroxeter
, Howick
Majority
75
18
554
98
111
375
18
109
7
718
554
164
moONEY.
96
616 - 96
* 96
--
520
The Result in Perth.
The returns from the county of Pirth are
still incomplete and inaccurate, ad, as in
other plaees, the exact figures will not he
known until the official criunt is made.
There seems to. be no doubt, however, that
Mr. Brown, Liberal , takes the place of Mr..
Magwoocl, Conservative, in the North Rid-
ing, and that Mr. Monteith, the Conserva-
tive. candidate, has been elected in the
South Riding. The following are the ma-
jorities as at present known :
SOUTH PERTH.
MONTEITH. MOSOKIP.
Illanshard
Downie
Fullerton 133
Hibbert
Logan 170
Mitchell
South Eaathope
St. Marys
140
31.
474
442
Maj. for Monteith 32
NORTH roam.
MAGWOOD. BROWN.
Ellice 41
Elma 82
Listowel 6
Milverton 3
blornington 41
North Basthope —
Stratford
Wallace 135
100
98
184
60
shall accept, if we cannot admire, the peel -
plea judgment. We have united with
lovers of good government all over the
provinee to perpetuate the Wile and econom-
ical administration of pithlio itifairs and re-
souroes which has charatterized Ontario
since the time of Confederation, and which
has made her position such an enviable one -
in the sisterhood of provinces. We believe -
the people will decide to continue
this beneficial administration. But
we also recognize the immutability of human
affaireeand if the verdict is ether than we
look fot, we shall at h3ast have the conso-
lation of having done what we could to
avert it.
Ontario Elections,
A Close Shave.—The Government
Sustained by a Small Majority
Which is Likely to Grow as
Time Passes.
As will be seen by the following Ike of
returns at the elections on Tuesday last,
the Government have had a somewhat close
call, but as time , passes, the inajority is
increasing. At the time of writing both
sides concede a clear Majority of five over
the Conservatives and Independents.
There have been any losses. and
gains, but the strength of the Gov-
ernment will be as great in the present
Legislature as it was in the last. The Pat-
ron party has been nearly wiped out, Mr.
Tucker, of Wellington, being the. only one
left and he will likely join the Conservative
party. Two Cabinet Ministers have fallen in
the battle. Hon. Mr. Gibson,Commissioner
of Crown Lands, was defeated in Hamilton,
and Hon. john Dryden in South Ontar-
io. These constituencee, however, will
either be Vacated by protest or other seats
will be got for these gentlemen before the
House meets. The Opposition have bit
equally heavily in their leading men. Cob
-Kerns has been defeated in. Halton, Dr.
Willoughby , in East Northumberland, and
Mr. St. John, in York. Mr. Heycnok, the
Patron leader, has also been defelated in
Trontinao and his right hand men, Messrs.
,Caven and Currey, have fallen in Prince Ed-
ward and Simcoe, respectively. The re.
turns are not by any means complete as yet
but the following will be found very nearly
correct:
MEMBER
CONITITUE CY. ELECTED, PARTY.
Addington
Algoma, E
Algoma, W i
Brant N,
Brant, 8
Brockville
Bruce, N
Bruce, 8
Bruce, C
Cardwell
Carleton
Dufferin
Dundas
Durham, E
Durham W
Elgin, 13.
Elgin, W
Essex, N
Essex,
Frontenao
Glengarry
Grenville --
Grey, 0
Grey,
Grey, N
Haldlrnnd
Halton
Hamilton, E
Hamilton,. W
Hastings, W
Hastings, E
Hastings, N
Huron, E
Huron, 8
Huron, W
Kent. E
Kent, W
Kingston
Lambton, E
Lambton, W
Lanark; N
Lanark,
Leeds
Lennox
Lincoln
London
Middles,x,
Middlesex, N
Middlesex, W
Monok
Muskoka
Nipissing
Norfolk, 8
Norfolk, N •
Northumberland,E
Northumberlan ',W.
Ontario, N
Ontario, 8
Ottawa
Ottawa
Oxford, N -
Oxford,
Parry Sound
Peel
Perth, N
Perth, S
Peterborough, E
Peterborough, W
Prefers%
Prince Edward
Renfrew. 13
Renfrew, N
Siencoe, W
Simeoe, E
C
Stormont
Toronto, E
Toronto, W
Toronto, S
Toronto, N
Victoria E.
Wietoria, W
Waterloo, 8
Waterloo, N,
Welland
Wellington, E
Wellington, 13
Wellington'W
th
Wentwor, X
Wentworth, 8
York, E
York, W -
York, N
J. Reid Con.
C. F. Farwell Lib.
James Conmee Lib.
D. Burt Lib.
A. 8. Hardy Lib.
Geo. P. Graham Lib.
C. M. Bowman Lib.
R. E. Truax (acc.) Lib.
A Malcolm Lib.
A. E. Little -Con.
G. M. Kidd Con.
Dr. John Barr - Con.
J. P. Whitney Con.
W. A. Rallis Con.
W. IL Reid Con.
C. W. Brower Con.
D. Menai Lib. ,
.W. F. McKee
J. A. Auld
3. 8. Gallagher
D. R. McDonald
R. L. Joynt
J. B. Lucas
Dr. D. Jamieson
G. M. Boyd
J. W. Holmes
John R. Barber
H. Carseallen
E. A. Colquboun
M. B -Morrison
8. Rumen
W. J. Allen
A. Hislop
13. Eilber
J. Beek
R. Fe(g U300
T. L. Pardo
Wm. Harty
H. J.Pettypiece
F. F Pardee
W. Q. Caldwell
Vol. Matheson
Walter Beatty
13. Ayleswortd
Dr. E Jessop
Vol. F. B. Leyes
T. D. Hodgins
W. 11 iT&y1or
Geo. W. Rose
R. Harcourt
Dr. Bridgeland
3. Loughrin
W. A. Charlton
13.0. CarPenter
J. II. Douglas
S. Clark
W. H. Hoyle
C. Calder
G. 13. Powell
Alex. Lunnaien
A. Pattullo
Dr. McKay
W. R. Beaty
J. Smith
Joh, Brown
N. Monteith
T. Blezard
J. R. Straiton
A. Evanturel
W. R. Dempsey
R. A. Campbell
A. T. Wre
3.8. Du
A. Mises libel!
A. B. Thotopson
J.bMcLaughlin
Dr. E-A., Fyne
Thos. i Crawford
J. J. Foy Con.
G. F. Mar`er Con.
J. 11. Carnegie Con.
.8. J. Fox Con.
W. A. Kribe Con.
Dr. H. G. Lackner Con.
-W. M. German Lib.
J. Craig Lib.
J Mutrie Lib.
G, Tucker Pat.
T. A. Wardell Con.
J. Dickenson Lib.
J. Richardson Lib.
W. J. Hill Lib.
E. J. Davis Lib.
Lib.
Lib.
Con.
Con.
Con.
Con.
Con.
Con.
Lib.
Lib.
Con.
Con.
Can.
Lib.
Con.
Lib.
Con.
Con.
Lib.
Lib.
Lib.
Lib.
Lib.
Lib.
Con.
Con.
Lib.
Con.
Lib.
Con.
Lib.
Lib.
Lib.
Lib.
Lib
Lib.
Lib.
Lib.
Lib.
Con.
Con.
Lib.
Lib.
Lib.
Ind.
Lib.
Lib.
Con.
Lib.
Lib.
Lib.
Con.
Lib.
COD.
Con.
Con.
Con.
Con.
Con.
Con.
Liberals, 50; Conservatives 42 ; Petrone,
442 1; Independent, 1, and Russell county
election, yet to be held, and is sure to re-
turn a Liberal.
348
97
302 451
Maj. for Brown 149
The Failing Ballots.
As we write; the people of Ontario are
_ casting their ballots to decide between the
two parties which are contending for the
fAentroi of Provincial affairs for the next
four years. We have given no- uncertain
soond during the campaign now closed, nor
lid -eater- enany years before. We have he.
that Ontario was in possession of
good, Atillstitildi &progressive government,
and wesaw no reason why the people should
4itesistabia.,a094,Arcins them. The result of
-,....theAdverboncrewilimett.nhange our opinion.
,4#61fraiiillertilfitt''thh electors will
tr, tease olir. .q.gJak .
'Ae4naVii expl ,denc.e in ftne paTty hiCh
11,A; Sitt theN1,1 e.
Ail-W411#414/61140gARK94„;. 41104, inthr-
eeittleTIfeilsawavhei, ttlestedeskreelor -ivitriety
-.4.1-4ifeilr`filiiiig it ie:S*t
in placing the opposite party in power,- we
mimmmoissameitammot
The Toronto Telegram sizes -up the situa.
tion thusly: "Solicitor Haverson and Senat-
or Dickey were credited with the attempt
to do a little king -making on behalf of the
License Holders' Protective associetIon. This
organization sew its favorites overwhelmed
in severai constitueneies, but it carries in
its belt the scalp of Mr.M.Y. McLean, th
temperan e Liberal, who sat for South
Huron."
simm=illmlamemaims
Thle Business Out Look.
The people of Canada are entering upon
what promises to be‘a period of business ac-
tivity and prosperity. The prices of all
kinds of agricultural produce are higher --
in some cases much higher—than they were
at year ago. The demand for manufactured.
goods is better. and stronger than for years.
The imports end exports of the country are
advancing by leaps and bounds. The hank
Circulation is one-fifth or one-sixth greater
than twelve months ago. Farm property is
beginning to advance in value. Tried by al-
most any test, the fact seems indieputable
that there are good times ahead. To no one
In the community. is the news more welcome
than the tiller of the soil. For long years
the farmer has struggled to make elide meet
and in many cases his struggle has been a
TIIE HITAGN EXPOSITOR
failure. The low prices for farm products
and the falling values of farm property have,
in hot a few instances, swept away the mar
gin over his enciumberances, and men who
thought themselves fairly well off have peen
their farms fall under the auctioneer's hem-
mer at a forced sale. The turn of the tide
will put new life -and vigor into farming op-
erations, and will, more than anything els('
tend to check the migration from country to
city which is so perplexing a problem in our
modern eiviliza43n.
THE DOMI IONPARLIAMENT.
OTTAWA, March let, 1898.
Archbishop Langevin, of St. Boniface,
Manitoba, paid a quiet visit to Ottawa • re-
cently, and has returned home. His visit
was said to be purely of a private character,
but it has just leaked out that he was here
on the invitation of the Premier, and Witt a
complete settlement of the troublesome
school question had been reached between
Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the eminent pre -
let.. The national school system of Mani
toba has been making very fair progress
during the last few years, and all that has
been wanted was the co-operation of Arch-
bishop Langevin. To secure this Sir Wil-
frid Laurier is said to have sent for .Arch-
bishop Langevin, Dr. Bryce, representing
the advisory board - of education in the
Province, and Mr. Roohan, the inspector of
French schools. Sevetal conferences were
held with the Premier representing the Fed-
eral Government. The principal diffidulty
lay with the Winnipeg schools, which are
attended by 500 Catholic children. Arch-
bishop Langevin asked that these schools be
taken over by the publio school board and
_paid for. They were to be conducted as
national schools, the present teachers to be
retained if they could pees the qualifying
examination, the objeot of retaining the
teachersibeing to enable religions exercises
to be held during the half hour allowed by
law for this purpose, by Catholic, teachers.
The textbooks are to be the same in these
schools as in all other national schools.
Some small changes were asked by.the Arch-
bisho_p in regard to the arrangement for
text books in the French schools. These Dr.
Bryce thought could. be granted, 1 and In-
spector Rochan agreed with him. The ad-
visory board will have to • pass upon these
change's, and when this ,is done the kat
will, have been heard of the Manitoba
school question. When every detail of the
arrangement is complete Archbishop
Langevin will accept a position on the ad-
visory board.
There was no intimation of a redistribu-
tion bill in the speeoh from the throne in
the Dominion House of Commons,, but this
was no guarantee that such a measure was
not to be introduced. On the !contrary,
there was some talk of presenting Mob a bill
this session, but the idea has now been aban-
doned. One of the reasons for this is that
the present session will have all that it can
do with the important measures that have
been formerly announced. But another and
more important reason is tha
too early .this year to deal wit
of British Columbia. There
it would be
the Province
re now six
members of Parliament in that Province.
Before the next general election the repro -
mutation from the Pacific Coast, on account
of the large influx from the mining boom in
Roseland and elsewhere in the Kootenay,
iriust be nearly doubled. If the Yukon
iholds out; that territory will also require to
have representation. Next session will cer-
tainly see a re-distributio-n bill if not a
gerrymander.
The adjournment of the House of Com-
mons for a week is not likely to add a day
to the session. Both sides were merely
marking time, so as to enable' their friends
to take part in the political campaign in the
Province of Ontario. 'Although the Govern-
.ment could carry the Yukon bill on a vote,
the total vote would be so small, owing to
one half of the members being chilli absent
that they could not afford to do so. When
the time comes to send the bill up to the
Senate the vote, as well as the majority,
must be large and decisive. If not, the
Senators would be able to point to the
small vote as a justification for throwing
out the bill. When the House meets again
on Tuesday next, it will settle down to busi-
nese, and a vote will likely be reached on
the following day. The vote will be a party
one. Lieut.. -Col. Sail Hughes, Conserva-
tive, will vote with the Government, and it
is probable that Mr. McJames (Liberal), of
Vancouver, British Columbia, will vote
with the Opposition.
A delegation from Manitoba waited on -
the Ministers of _Finance, Customs and
Trade and Commerce on Tuesday last, and
pressed upon them the necessity of placieg
an increased duty on oats. The farmers of
the west say there is too much oats coming
in from the United States and a higher
duty is necessary to proteOt the Canadian
farmer. The Ministers said that they would
look into the matter and see what could be
done before the budget was delivered.
There is likely to. a sum in the supple-
mentary_ estimates for the building of a
wagon road from Edmonton, Northwest
Territory, to the Peace River- country.
This will be the first installment of a real
all -Canadian route to the Yukon. After
getting as far as the Peace Riverthe pioneer
who wishes to go farther can make hie own
way to the Yukon. if the reporto to the
geological service are worth anything there
is Plenty of gold in the Peace River district.
It has ,the advantage of the Klondike in be-
ing a country fit far settlement. _
Just, as soon asine Yukon -railway bill is
disposed of the ' epecial Parliamentary corn -
mitts, appointed to enquire into the Drum-
mond County railway will be summoned to
meet. It is said that some startling de-
velopments will be made and that it will be
shown that some of the late ministers got
political assistance out of the Government
subsidies.
News of' the Week.
LATE POET TENNYSON'S BROTHER DEAD.
—Mr. Frederick Tennyson, the poet, eldest
brother of the late poet laureate, Lord Al-
fred Tennyson, is dead.
Zoise's TRIAL.—The Zola trial has closed
at Paris. M. Zola was found guilty on all
accounts and was sentenced to one year's
imprisonment and fined 3,000 franos.
CLARA STODDARD DEAD. —Mrs.ClaraZted-
&ad died at the Hotel Metropole, Chicago,
from pneumonia. She Was the wife of Gideon
Stoddard, of Philadelphia, and enjoyed the
reputation of being one of the wealthiest
women in the United States.
MR. GLADSTONE. —The St. James' Gazette
says it is informed that Mr. Glachitone ivill
shortly undergo an operation to alleviate
the pain caused the nercosis of the bone of
the nose, from which, it is alleged, tome of
the specialists say he is suffering.
GREAT ° DESTRUCTION or TOBACCO. —The
picking, drying and steaming warehouses of
the National Tobacco Company, Louisville,
Kentucky, were totally destroyed by fire.
The loss will amount to $1,000,000; fully
covered by insurance. Three men were
hemmed in by the flames, and all were more
or less injured before they could escape_from
the burning plant.
The CZARINA HAS S ALLPDX. —It was
announced a short time ago that the Czarina
of Russia had the measels but later dev-
elopments show the diseased to be smallpox.
It seems that about a fortnight ago Count
Muravieff,the Muscovite Minister of Foreign
Affairs, gave a magnificent concert and sup-
per in honor of the Czar and Czarina, all the
other members of the Imperial family who
happened to be St. Petersburg being pres-
ent. The Counl, complained of felling ill on
the night of the entertainment, his looks
corroborating his words, and he was forced
,
to take ,to' his bed on the following - de.y;
Forty-eigth hours later the physicians finally
diagnored his case as a very severe attack of
smallpox. It was therefiete taken for grant-
ed that he had already been in the first
etages of that horrible malady et a =intent
when he was doing the honors of his official
residence to the Emperor and Empress. It
is supposed the Czarina contracted the dis-
ease at the concert.
BEAUTIFYING OLD LONDON . —Extensive
plants for the beautification of London have
been decided on by the Government: No
announcement has yet bean • made, but an
expenditure of more than $10,000,000 upon
the approaches to the House's of Parliament
is among the probabilities, including splen-
did new public offices, really worthy of the
English metropolis.
ATTEMPT TO KILL RING OF GREEGE. —
The King was returning from Phalerum at
five o'clock in the evening in a landau, ac-
companied by the Princess Maria, when two
men, who were hidden in a ditch alongside
the road, opened fire with gime upon the
occupants of the earriage. The firet shot
missed, but the mound wounded a footman
in the arm, The coachman whipped up his
horses and the royal party dashed away at a
gallop. The miscreants fired seven more
shots after' them, none of which took effect,
and the King and Princess returned to the
palace unhurt. Theiffair has created a
great sensation.
Perth Notes..
--Mr. Christian Seakel bee sold part of
lot 11, canoession 3, Fullerton, to Mr. Chas.
F. Smith, for $1,100.
—The- Stratford Sons of England have of-
fered a sum of 540 toward the purchase of a
city ambulance.
—Mr. Hambly Pearce, of Mitchell, bas
moved to Galt, where he has obtained a
good situation.
—The Freeborn farm at Burns, has been
sold to a Mr. Meadows,of Harrington. The
price paid was $5,500. .
—Mr. Neil Bain and sister, Miss B. Bain,
left Motherwell last week for a short visit in
Michigan, with relatives there.
—Mr. Charles Scholtz, of Logan has sold
east half of lot 12, commission 12, to Mr. D.
McCarthy, for $1,500.
—Mr. Tidman, of Stratford, has been
appointed superintendent of construction on
the new Verity Works in Brantford.
*---The congregation of the Evangelical
church,Sebringville,have decided to remodel
their church at a cost of about $2,000.
—Nelsou Richardson, of Ellice, left last
Wednesday for Brandon, Manitoba, where
he will remain, having secured a situation
there.
— Mr. Geo. Clemenshaw and Mr. John
Moorehead, of Britton, intend going west to
Vancouver, British Columbia. They will be
greatly missed by their friends.
—Conrad Wittig,s Cael Rennie and Ed-
ward Wittig, of Tavistock) cut, split and
piled 70 cords of 4 foot wood and made 25
-saw logs in two weeke.
—Mr. Spence, head sawyer in Attig's saw
mill, Newton, met with a painful accident
not long ago. He somehow ran against the
circular saw and mutilated two of his fin-
gers.
— Mr. Wm. Jury, of Moukton, died at his
home of pneumonia on February 20th. De-
ceased was a promising young man and his
friends have the heartfelt sympathy of the
coipmunity.
—Mr. Bradshaw and Mr. J. H. Kenner,
Of Stratford, left last week for 'New York,
from *hence they will sail for England.
They ere going on a business trip and ex-
pect to be away about six weeks.
— J. G. Rock, of Brodhagan, sold 400
acres off his 552 -acre farm to Charles Quer-
engesser. for a hendsome sum. Mr. (lumen-
gesser now owns 1,100 acres of land, 200 of
which he has rented.
1 —Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Bennett, of Virden,
Manitoba, are at present calliag on old
riends and neighbors in Sebringville. They
rere among our most prominent residents
wenty years ago.
—A quiet marriage took place at the
anse, North EasthOpe, on the 15th, the
ontracting parties being Miss Hattie
'Smith, daughter of A. B. Smith, teacher,
of Mirth Easthope, and Mr. 'Ottmann, of
Wellesley.
—The Messrs. Hamilton, formerly of
Stratford (A. J. and W. J.), have sold their
shoe business in Los Angeles, California,and
are now en route to Stratford. They will
embark in business in- Syracuse, New York,
ivith their other brothers.
—Mr.Charles E Stnitheringale,who served
his apprenticeship in the office of the Mit-
chell Advocate, and whose parents still live
in Mitchell, was married recently in New
Denver, at the residence of the bride's par-
ents, to Miss Emma Delilah ICirkwood.
— Mr. Neil Duncan Stewart, a young far-
mer from Gallatin, Dakota, was married by
Rev. Peter Scott. on Wednesday, February
23rd, to Mies I. Dow, of the town line Ful-
lerton. The groom is a son of Mr. lingua
Stewart, who went from Mitchell to Dakota
with his family 16 years ago.
— Frank Rogers, while operating a ma-
chine in the works of D. Maxwell & Sons,
of St. Marys, had the misfortune to catch
the thumb of his left hand between two
cog -wheels, the other day, which lacerated
it badly, tearing the nail off and making it
a painful injury.
— Miss Agnes Currie,of Cromarty,arrived
home from Portage is. Prairie, via Chicago,
last week, after an absence of over five
months, greatly benefitted in health, and
highly pleased with the climate of Mani-
toba, as well as that of the States,
where
she spent the last month visiting relatives in
St. Paul, Winona and Chicago.
—A fire broke out in one of the upstairs
closets in the house occupied by Mayor
Ryan,Mitchell,one day last week. The alarm
was given and the firemen were soon on
hand. The fire was extinguished in a short
time, but the upper part of the house is so
badly damaged that Mr. Ryan and his
family will have to niove out for repairs.
How the fire originated is not known.
—One evening not long ago about fifty
young people assembled at the residence of
Mr. John Blain, Sebringville, where they
spent a most enjoyable time. There was a
good programme of vocal and instrumental
music and -dancing, which latter amusement
was contintied until about five o'clock on
Thursday morning.
—The death of an estimable Scotchman
of Fullerton, Mr. Duncan Campbell,
occurred on Saturday,20th init., in the 75th
year of his age. Mr. Campbell was an early
settler of the township, and one of the
"grand ald men" of his sturdy race, and by
the rugged honesty and keenness of hie
character and intellect had won the respect
and esteem Of all who knew him.
—At the annual meeting of the Milverton
cheese factory it was shown that the amount
of milk delivered to the factory during the
season was 2,403,919 pounds. The total
make of cheese was 220,812 *pounds, /selling
for $19,055.07, or an average of 8.64 cents
per pound. The quantity of milk to make
a pound of cheese averaged 10.87 pounds
during the season.
—Mr. Southwick, of Harmony, is begin-
ning to stir around and look after the inter-
est of his factory for the -coming season.
His success during the past season should
be a guarantee to all of the dairymen in the
district, and should ensure very much more
patronage during the coming season. His
factory secured the highest prices during
the past season.
—A very pleasing affair took place at
"The Maples, the residence of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Switzer, Mitchell road, Blan-
shard, on Friday evening of last week when
their daughter Dora was united in marriage
to Mr. James Wright. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Stephen Knott, assisted
by the bride's cousin, B,ev. S. A. Laidman,
of Kelvin, in the presence of some 60 invit-
ed guests. The groom was supported by
his brother, Mr. W. J.. Wri ht, B. A., °W-
eikel master of the Ridgeto n Collegiate In-
stitute, while the bride w s waited on by
hensister Ethel. The bride was the recipe-
ent of many handsome presents including a
tea -oboes Bible from her Sunday school class
of boys at Zion church. The happy couple
will reside on the Gilson firm, just South
of St. Marys.
—A very pleasant social ilgathering was
held last week at the reside tie of Mr. John
Leslie, River road, near St. Marys,. The
young people of the neighborhood have
spent many pleasant event ge under Mr.
Leslie's hospitable roof and an unusually
good titne was 'enjoyed on that night. A
load of young people from Stratford were
also present and participated in the fun.
Dancing and various other ainusement were
indulged in till an early hour
—The tea -meeting held in Zion church,
Monday, February 21st, proved a great suc-
cess. The evening was fine uJ the church
crowded. Rev. Mr. Anderson ably filled
the chair. The programme' consisted of
music by the Milverton guar the and Zion
church choir and two very appropriate re-
citations by Mr. Lewis.- Short addresses
were given by Mr. Chalmers Mr. Stewart
and Mr. Hostetler, who were substituted in
the absence of some ministers.
—The tea meeting held in connestion
with the anniversary services of the Metho-
diet church,Monkton,last week Wawa decid-
ed success. The %seekers were Rev. Mr.
Walker, of Ethel, Rev. Mr. McCullouch, of
Thorndale, M. Muntroe, of lul1arton, and
Mr. Wherry, of Elma. The Bethel choir of
Fullarton oirouit rendered some excellent
Music. Mr. Hord, of Mitch 11, acted as
chairman, in his usual acceptable style. Pro-
St3ene;dt.$Th4,13iiv.h7e3.
ralnd road, near St. Mary was the scene
e of Mr. tkM Alexander
of a very pleasant event onFebr ary22nd,the
occasion being the marriage of their third
daughter, Isabel Mary, and Edward Heyser,
of the firm of "Heyser Bios., builders and
contractors, Milwaukee, Wisoonain. The
ceremony was performed by th Rev. Alex.
Grant, of St. Marys, in the presence of a
few of the immediate relatives and friends
of the family.. The happy couple left on
the evening train for Grand It pide, Michi-
gan, and Chicago, where they will remain
for a time visiting relatives and friends be-
fore going to Milwaukee.
—The many Stratford friends of Mrs. W.
R. Tiffin, of Barrie, will regre to learn of
her sudden demise on MondaYi February
21st. She had been ailing for some time,
and her death was quite unexp cted. The
deceased lady, with her husban , resided in
_Stratford for many years, and hile there
she was a faithful adherent of St. James'
_church. Later the familf mov d to Lon-
don, and a little more than a 37 ar ago, to
Barrie, where Mr -Tiffin, who is uperinten-
dent of the Grand Trunk Rail ay, has his
headquarters. Mrs. Tiffin was the eldest
daughter of the late William Oak ey,of Lon-
don. A _family of three sons is left to
mourn her loss.
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—The meetings of the Farmer Institute
held in Staffs. on Friday, Februar 18th,was
well attended,both lathe afternoo and even-
ing. In the afternoon very i teresting
addresses were delivered by Me re. Rob-
erteon, Glendenning and White In the
evening Mr. Robertson's address on mized
farming, Mr. Glendenning's on th garden,
and Mr. J. D. Stewaat'is on fr its, were
very instructive, and will no dou it have a
'beneficial effect' on the communit at large.
Mr. W. White, president of the as ociation,
presided, ,and by a unanimous re est,sang
that patriotic song, "Canada." he meet-
ing was then brought to a closab singing
the national anthem.
—The butter factory at Fullerton is turn-
ing out a good article, and is fairly ell pat-
ronized by the farmers. Mr. Stace is ask-
ing for tenders for milk hauling to the
cheese factory for the coming seaso The
factory had a prosperous season 1a4t year,
which the following statement show : The
milk received was 2,101,376 pounds cheese
made 196,651 pounds; cash receive , 628.80; pounds of milk to one po nd of
cheese averaged 10.68; aVerage p ice of
cheese, 8.46o ; average pric of
milk, 7 Ole; the average test was 3 391.
From the 7.90 has to be deducted th price
for making which would place it: eturns
to patrons at or about 65 een ilsr 100
pounds of milk.
--A letter to W. tererar, of Silver Creek
district, Manitoba, who is visiting f lends
in the vicinity of Stratford, announc a the
.death of John Harris, a former North East -
hope young man, at Silver Creek, on ebru-
ary 5th. The deceased was engaged ircut-
ii:
ting wood when a. tree fell on., him, re der-
ing him unconscious. A companio re-
moved him to a neighboring house, here
he lingered for a day and a half, and p sed
away without having regained cons ious-
ness. The funeral took place at ilver
Creek on February 7th- In company with
a number of others, Harris left this coint
fifteen years ago, settling in Silver TA
district, where he took up 160 acres of and
and farmed with fair success. The dece tied
t
was between 35 and 40 years of age and was
unmarried. Four brothers and two sisters
survive, all of whom are well knowni in
North Esethope.
—A very pretty and fashioneble Wed ing
took place at the home of Mrs. John A ex -
ander, Britton, when her daughter, ftiss
Maggie, was married to Archibald Cru en.
The happy event took place at 7 o'cloct on
Wednesday evening, February 16, and vas
witnessed by more than one hundred gue ts.
She was attended by her sister, • Miss Mat-
tie, who filled the office of bridesmaid in a
most fascinating manner. The groom was
supported through the trying ordeal by his
cousin, Mr. Edmunds, of Stratford. Af r
the ceremony .the bride end groom led the
Way to the dining room where a most sump-
tuous repast prepared by the genial hoete a.
The remainder of the evening was spein
tripping the light fantastic.The wedding p -
Bente were both numerous and costly, shor-
ing the high esteem in which the young
couple are held. Mr. and Mrs. Oradea left
for their home en Thursday accompanied linT
the best Wishes of all.
—The musical and literary . concert in
.
Kirkton on Tuesday of last week was a d.
cided success. The people of Kidded aite
noted fortheir ability in furnishing ex
lent concerts and last Tuesday night's pr
gramme proved to be 110 exception. Owing
to the inclemency of the weather scarcely
more than 200 were present. Mr.Brethour, 9
of Woodham,acted as chairman of the meet
ing,and manifested great ability in fulfilling
that position. Mr. Mooney, of Mitchell
anctliiiss Cole, of Russeldale, were the stal
of the evening in singing and reciting. In
strumental music was furnished by Mri
Jackson and MiES Taylor on the origin ; by
Messrs. Cameron, on violin'; by Mr. Good
on autoharp and mouth organ and by Alla
McDougall, on the bag pipes. The reading
by Mesars.Leigh and Good were well receiv-
ed. The pieces furnished by the quartett
and also by Mr. Dawson were greatly ap-
plauded. The club swinging, the tableaux
and- recitations by J. Stoneman are all
worthy of special mention. The proceeds
went to pay off the debt on the halL
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—Mr. Dupont,the member for Bagot,who
was on the overthrown ear on theGrand
Trunk, near Sherbrooke, not long ago, is
now at the hospital there and fears are ex-
pressed that he may not recover. He is
badly paralyzed on one side and, his skull is
broken.
—Robert Shackel, aged 79, a much re-
spected _citizen of Brantford, passed away
Saturday, February 26th. Deceased came
to Brantford 50 years ago, during which
time he followed different occupations. Five
years ago he was appointed market inspector,
which -position he held -at the time of his
death. He leaves a son and four daughters,
all grown up.
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MARCH -41 1898._
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For ow Spring floods.
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The new goods are coming to hand in great profusion, lid many different
kinds! New Fabrics t New Styles! iNew Names! Noveities through and
through. Every department has it's own special attractions. Pur facilities for
buying the best things in the, best markets bring to you the Choicest goods at
reasonable prices. Though our stock is large and our assortMent very ex-
tensive, we have taken particurar pains not to over do any 0/1E3 thing, so as to
make it common.
Here is a list of some of the novelties. We only mention them now—a
little later we will give yon descriptions and prices.
Spring Novelties,
English Prints, fast colors, something over three -hundred
patterns and colors to choose from. English Galateas,
French Cambrics, French Organdies, Lawns, Muslins, Etc.,
Scotch Zephyrs, American Fancy Wash Fabrics, Fancy
Flannelettes, French Flannels, Oxford Shiitings, New Table
Damasks and Irish Linen Goods.
-
Silk and Wool Dress Goods
In beautiful combinations of colors, Silk and Wool Check s
and Plaids, Silk and Wool Jacquard Effects'4 Rich Lustros
and Brillia-ntines, American Fancy Tweed styles, French
Costume Cloths, English Two Tone Effectg, Dress Trim--
minings, best Dress Linings.
immr...M1•1•11•11•1•111.1a.
Black Moire Silks for Skids, Black Silks for Dresses,
Black Broche Effects, Japan Art Silks, Silk Velours, very
rich, Tafieta Silks, Ombre Stripes and -Faheies, Waist
Silks in Checks, Stripes, Brocades, Etc.
New Val Laces, Torchon Laces Silk tacos, Veilings
and Nets, Chiffons, Ribbons, Hosiery and Gloves, Belts,
Buckles, Blouse Setts, etc.
Tapestry Carpets, Wool Carpets, Velvet Carpets,`Swiss
Curtains, Art Muslins, Fancy Draperies.
We will be pleased to hive you make in early call, as catty is you can con-
veniently come, so as to get a good choice of the newest and freshest that's go-
ing. Our Miss Stobie is visiting the City Opening's this weekj hut will be back
again in a few clays.
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stein, grunted out an
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-when be naade himself
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It was a short gold
huge pearl of that
It seemed to be a value
iirte.rstein's eyes glisten
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-whisper. "He's safe."
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fashion. 'Too safe," It
straightened. up, threw
Ills head and said:
"Silmstein, in these
me Mill got no license
the skill of my band, ths
anything from a screw
pin from a man without]
against the brain of a I
make them things?"
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puller in, edging away.
Jew, no; but 1
know the hotels are an
xegion-down here my
WAS out vatting' tole
along comes a feller tha
my meat. He was a a
all color ribbons on his
spready soles on his sh
Trak necktie on, and in
was stuck. From the si
I said to myself that th
end of it must be a bird,
that pink pearl I dee
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couldn't get a °bane° at
time. I followed him up
laid for him outside a r
lie took lunch. Then he
they took more Itmelk t
he =MO out, the two t
and I hear Jahn say
•'Around the park.' W
hansom to the park, an
entrance it goee in, lay
cle.for it to come ont
I waited there, -Jew, an
hansom and runs off
flowing ittlown town. IA
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corner of Broadway and
down slowly. Now, sa
'I've got him.' But 1
He meets a friend, and
billiards fer two more
was busting) I was so
up my mind to stick 1
ebances go by, but 1 zo
pink pearl. My eyes w
ing of it and my fing
By and by my man cow
And his friend go in
them places where you
sideboard. 1 followe
my man lifts - a glass
push against his frie
pushes against/31m., and
was waiting, of 43ourse
nte the pearl WAS 1311110'
"ehanoe, Jew, but you
take them once M aw
guy turns around, Iwas
wich from the counter
the waiter for a check.
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me If I know what put
know 1 don't ruess a jo
My heart was a -going
almost falls over when I
.band -up to the tie, feel
instead of hollering
watch and a dozewether
and say to his friend,
a gold brick.'
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palm all ready todrop
the counter. 'When he'd
ler, though, Lanakes h
pocket and in two m
way dowz to Cooney.
a couple of weeks on the
4IBaw easytin
pearl,j.w, andliviienes
-Cooney / laid, Giv* m
value.' Cooney whistl
picks it up. -Then h
queer. Finally he di
glass of water and, pie
Whelp me, goes a peeli
color. 'Cooney,' 1 yel
doing?'- 'Fish glue,'
he throws the pin back.
" Well, it was one of
pearls. You've wen
glass painted over w
singers for the real
abOut 50 cents. I Wit
in a trance. I comes
ain't moved far an he
Jew, think of it, all
chance few that thingi
it to yer gal the next
Jonetti woods. Whelp
that guy I touched for
fight with him and lie
I'm going home and get
ipint.
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the picture of melanch
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Weshington.
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