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The Clinton New Era, 1889-08-02, Page 21 11, Newmpassmew FRIDAY, AUG., 2 1889. t� l Could Aught Atone . BY ')HE AUTHOR OF "\\GDAL'EN'S LEUACY," ETC. tiful still; but it wee the beauty of argues; but I tuaintaiu that a teeth- e statute,stately,calul,and impassive. er's best companions are her child - The light of tecoguitiou came ren; aid, if ‘Vvctte le pleased I am into Philip Yainsfortb's eyes as he content." looked upon the gentleman who still And looking upon the eager face, held Vashti. which had cast aside its coldness "Ar•les Guu L he at h hehad sung Arley Gough g ," e,l "'si t ee nce a a ng Last done ole good service; 1 cannot read in the sweet eyes, which had CONTINUED. find words to thank thee."` somewhat of wistful skdness in their She saw the dark curls, she knew, the voice which gave utterance tat- tle othe scream - Vashti's voice -her little Vashti! She never clearly re- membered what happened during the next few minutes; sheonly knew that she would have plunged in after _, • her child, but that a strong ar m held her back; earth and sky seemed mingling in strange °wifesion-then came utter darkness; and, when the light came to her again she lay stretched on the grass,Vesliti beside her, wet and white; while bending anxiously over there . was a gentle- man, young and handsome. He took tee child from him, care fully and tenderly enough,but Arley Gough noticed with surprise that he pressed no kisses upon the little white face as nien are wont to do when they receive back from Death's portals one they prize and love - noticed, too,that there were no little attentions bestowed upon the wife and mother, who, after having just passed through such terrible excite - 'neat, might be supposed to stand. in specie: need of sympathy and k indness. "Thee will come in and change thy clothes," Philip Rainsforth con - She knew then that Ileaven lied tainted with great cordis; "Cloy - been kind. She clasped her child ; nook is nearer to thee Broad- iu her arms with a great Ct'y of land.. A messenger can sent thankfulness; she raised her eyes to there fur dry ones." the gentleman's face, and Ler lips "I. shall be very glad," N1'r dough moved. „ replied', "if. it will not be giving too "Do not attempt to speak yet, much trouble." he said -"you will be better prey "'There is no occasion for thee to sontly." speak of trouble; when my child fell It was a pleasant musical voice, into the river, thee did not consider the tones denoting good breeding. it too great a trouble to plunge in They pleased. Wynne. She looked after her and save her from drown-- nein rewn-again into his face; it was like unto in.,. 1 am a man of few words, that of a young Greek god, but not Arley Gough, hut I feel that I can quite so fair, with clear-cut features, never repay thee for the good thou short curling hair of a chestnut hue, bast done me to -day." tinged with a golden bronze,a mouth •"It is nothingwhich , Mr Rainsforth; as e bad rer more sen cne smile before, and eyesofIr ant only too -pleased to bout¢know r I the darkest gray. Ah, those eyes ! have been of service to you. I was Wynne's sank under their lingering fishing close by,although Mrs Rains - gaze. forth never saw me, and heard the She laid her child again on the scream and. splash in 'the river. I sun -kissed grass; she rose to her feet, am an excellent swimmer -I ran no and stood before him; she stretched risk." out to,him both her hands.'ghat does not lighten our obli- "You have saved my child,'' she gation to thee, Arley Gough. said, earnestly. "You have given Wynne," Philip Rainsforth added, her back to me when I thought her turning to his wife, "would it not lost for ever. IIow can I thank be better for thee to hurry on be - you? Tell me how I can thank fore us? Unless Miriam• -be proper - you." ed, she may 'imagine matters to be "I' am more than thanked al- much worse than they really are." eeady;" loo said; and she heard again Arley Gough's eyes again invol- the mudioal voice,and saw again the untarily sought the beautiful face, winning smile. "It is rather for and he saw the flash of bitter feeling me to apologize. But for Brutus- which pased over it at her husband's my dog -this fright would have words; he wondered, too, who the been spared you." Miriam could be who needed such "I do not remember how it hap- special preparation for the news of paned --I know nothing of the cause; little 'Vashti's accident, when to the I only' remember that I saw my, wife had nevii been addressed a little Vashti falling and heard the single word of tenderness or condo - splash in the river. Oh, dear Hea- lance. 'He wondered still more, ven, but for you my child must when he beheld Miss Rainsforth, have been drowned?" strong and self reliant looking. The tears ran down her. cheeks, "What could he mean by preparing the tender rosebud mouth quivered, her?" he wondered. "The shock the voice faltered, the sweet eyes 'must be great.indeed to unnerve that were upraised to Ms in their ear- lady." neatness. In all his life the man But he was 'hospitably entertain- . whom she addressed had never look- ed; no king was ever more courts). 'ed upon a face so fair and lovely, a ously treated. They pressed him form so daiutp and graceful. • to stay for the. remainder of the day, "Do nos --distress yourself by and Miriam .saw that all the dainties thinking of 'what might have been," house, farm, and garden could po- le said, kindly,but with the evident duce were set before bin]: His intention of diverting her .thoughts. smile and manner charmed her, as "Your little .girl, 1 think, should it charmed all others who ever came have a warm bath as soon as possi- in contact with him; she deferred to ble. Permit mo to carry her home." rinse she had never before deferred He raised Vashti in his arms as• lie to any living being; for once she for - spoke, and then he turned again to got to be censorious and severe. Wynne. "Which direction shall I When the gloaming fell, and he said � :take." . that he thought music sounded For a moment she looked at him sweeter at that hour than at any is though the question surprised other, and asked Wynne to play to 3her,and then a smile broke over her him, the piano, so rarely used, was face. opened and Wynne. brought some of ''I was forgetting," she said; "you her aluhost forgotten skill to bear' must be a stranger to these parts, I upon the keys, without a word of. think. My home is Clovernook- dissent from Miriam. When he you can see the cbimneys through the trees. I ant Philip ltainsforth's wife." She saw the wonderment which h• 3ashod-into-iris eyes- as-see-speka- "I am a stranger," he replied, "but I know Rainsforth. I had the pleasure of meeting him yesterday. I had supposed him to he a member of the Society of Friends. I beg your pardon, but you appear so dif- ferent." His eyes rested upon her dress as Ile spoke -it was plain certainly, but in exquisite taste -and upon the abundant masses of golden hair, so rare iii color, glittering in the sun- shine, coiled round her head with a certain regard for fashion. "Philip Rainsforth is a Friend; I am not;",she told him, quietly. Then she lead the way through themeadows towards her home, feeling as one in a dream, eagerly drinking in every word he spoke. never gave a thought as to who he might be- this man whom she had never seen before to day, but whose air of debonair, courtly grace possessed such charms for her;whose simplest utterance seemed to strike a responsive chord within her -this man, -so complete a stranger, but to whotn she owed so heavy a debt of gratitude. A feeling of regret, undefined, unaccounted for, possessed her as th.y neared Clovernook-all too short had seemed that walk from the river. Philip Rainsforth was walking in the garden surrounding the house, and espied them coming. He hur- ried to the gate to meet then. "Is anything wrong?" he demand• ed, his voice betraying considerable agitation. "Wynne is the child hurt?" "She bas fallen into the river; but for this gentleman, she must have been drowned." He turned to look at her -the man w o had rescued her child -in wondefhnent. Such a change had come over her! Her voice was cold and constrained -scarcely could ho recognize it; the light had all died out from her oyes, the animation from hor faco. This last was beau. Childr'n Cry for h expression, the assurance that her husband's words did but express Wynne Rainsforth's pleasure. "But you will come and see me yourself, Mr Rainsforth," he urg•di "and bring your wife and sister with you. Broadlands is but a bachelor's home, but I will do my best to en- tertain you. Will you collie to- morrow? Don't say no. It, will road; and now she passed through give me such pleasure to welcpwe ' thea,, an invited guest by the side you. Mies Rainsforth, I must en- of the owner. Her heart throbbed list you upon my side. Do help me I with a gladness almost amounting to persuade your brother to accent- , to pain as see met the lingering Any yourself and Mrs Rainsforth ' glance of admiration from the dark - t morrow." i gray eyes -the color rushed to her And sedate Miss Ittinsforth ac- face. If she had only asked herself tually bestowed upon Lim ah indul-: why it was that her best and Ler gent smile. cheeks flushed,yoars of bitter sorrow "Thee forgettost the difference in and deep penitence might have been our position," she said; "between the spared her. f lut she never thought owners of 13roadlends and Clover- to do so. On, between her husband and nook it is great." "Bother social distinctions!" he Arley Gough, she walked through cried, impetuously. "I beg your the grand old avenue of chestnuts pardon,Miss Itainsforth,but I should and oak trees as one in a dream; never have supposed you so cere- Clovernook, with its wearisomeness monieus. 'fell me that you will and uncongeniality, seemed very far come to nhorrow." 1 away. When she raised her sweet . "I think we may proinise,Philip;" shy eyes, it was always to meet the she said, addressing ter 'brother. ' gaze of those luminous gray ones; "I know of nothing to prevent the pleasant smile beamed upon her, our going,anfd it will please Wynne; the beautiful voice addressed her, since thee so earnestly desireth it, and she was happy. Arley Gopgh, we will come, and Miss Rainstorth, with her grand thank thee kindly," Philip said. gala dress of gray moire, had also "Then I shall expect you without donned het 'host gracious manner, fail. Be sure you do not disappoint and Arley Gough's courteous atten- me; I have set my heart upon your tions served in no way to diminish corning. I am desirous that you heraffebility; but, while he talked should see fny gardens, Miss Rains- to her and Philip Rainsforth of the forth, and I should like to talk with beauty of the spring and the bene - you about the new road I intend ficial effect it would probably have making -the road to lead into the upon the -crops -told them of the Netherland highway -if your bro- many alterations he purposed mak- ther will let mo have those meadows; ing at Broadlands, and of the im- it will add greatly to the value of provements he had planned -he did Broadlands estateand is badly not fail to direct Wynne's attention wanted, Mrs Rainsforth, I have to the glimpses of exquisite scenery some fine old pictures which I think which could occasionally be seen you would like to look at." through breaks in the thick foliage, "We shall not fail to come," lliss or to the most picturesque spots in Rainsforth said, graciously. the park, or to the choicest flowers How Wynne had longed for that or rarest ferns in the garden. , invitation to be accepted! With a "You will like to rest after your heart which had throbbed strangely walk," he said, when they had she had waited for Miriam's ac- reached the mansion;`'.'and then 1 quiescencehad heard it with a glad will take.you over the house. I flutter which elle could not have ex- should like to show you the picture plained even had she tried, but with gallery before the dusk cornea on; it n too light there.„ an expression of comparat4ve indlf- is never o ference, with a face .which did not They followed him across the betray any of the strange emotion grand hall end• into a room on the within. Half through the night other side of the house. " she lay awake, dreaming ovet the The windows were opened, and events of the' evening, calling to re- the balmy spring air came in fra- tnembrance every glance of the grant with the breath of theearly bright eyes, every word he had ut- flowers. The•room was rather small, ,tered, every song be had sung -the . musical voice sounded in her ears, the perfect face.haunted her. Only a few Jtours. more and 'she would see that face, and hear 'that voice again! . Arley Gough, walking homeward under the light of the pale, quiet noon and placid stars, soothed by a choice cigar, meditated and won- dered. . "However came that quiet mid- dle-aged man by such a wife? What- ever could have induced her to mako Such a mistake as to marry him? Ilow exquisitely lovely she is! Who could ever imagine such beauty to be hidden in this out-of-the-way quarter of the globe- one who would grace the noblest drawing -room in begged for, a song, WVynne's sweet the land? I wonder if 'Annie Lan- -I.ow ro.ice_.fillecLthe. room With -Me): rie's' face still Miss Rainsforth never was anything, like hers? ody; and .. Her face is the fairest that -e'er the . breathed a murmur of rebuke. And -then, witboart-being asked, Arley Gough took her place at the pietist, and Wynne heard the beau- tiful voice raised in song. She had thought it rich and musical beyond any she had ever heard in speaking; but now, pouring forth grand music, airs from operas and oratorios, her very ,senses seemed steeped in the sweet melody. Suddenly the grand stilling music ceased,. and, striking a few chords,•he commenced singing the simple old tune "Annie Laurie.'' And she's .a' the world to me : And for bonnie Annie Laurie I'd lay me doon an' dee I And the ass:iratiou redly areae, from Arley Gough's heart, albeit he was neither a very good Los a very moral roan, in spite of Lie w...euree face and vuice and ULtnLCL, CHAPTEII VII. It was the opening ofa new life to Wynne Raiusforth,tbat first visit to Uroadlauds. Arley Gough had met then at the entran.ce to the nark and had conducted thein to the ho ise. li'ynne had heard much of the beauty of Breadlands, and had cast many a wistful glance through the great iron gates which closed in the principal entrance from the Kinfare • He sang the sweet song through, dwelling with intense pathos upon the last few lines, and then ho lose from the piano. "I. dare say you will think me very old-fashioned and curious," he said, "when I tell you that that is, of all songs ever written, my favor- ite. I can bear neither to sing nor hear sung any other after it." Wynne had not been the only de- lighted listener. The gloaming had deepened into partial darkness, the stars welts peeping out one by one,a pale fair moon had sailed into the heaven, while he sang,.and yet Miss Rainsforth had forborne to ring for lights, lest bydoing so she should put an end to the sweet sounds. sun shone on.' I wonder if Philip Rainsforth ever thinks`that when he looks at Ther? He evidently does not endorse the other line, 'She's a' the world to me.' The spirit of that the evidently applies to his sister. Good heavens, what an idiot the man is, to slight and neglect such a wife for the sake of a stupid, cross old miad of a sister! Well,it's of no use to bother myself about it, though she were twenty times more . lovely!" • So, by way of diverting his thoughts, lie flung away the half - consumed cigar,. and' proceeded to light another; but presently he found himself wandering again into the same old groove. "Beautiful as a dream she is --- that is,a pleasant dream -beautiful, unappreciated, and unhappy. I could swear she is unhappy,her eyes have such a wistful expression -a woman who should live in a con- stant atmosphere of love,who craves for tenderness, and all that sort of thing. I am glad I have been of servic3 to her. How her eyes thank- ed me! And what eyes -clear and pure as stars! I am glad I asked her to walk in the park sometimes. She will come; I saw that she would by her face. I shall have a chance of talking to her then, unwatched by -the Argus -eyed sister. I shall try to drive 'that cloud from her face to morrow. She will enliven the dullness of Brotldlands. What a pity she is married! Though if she were not I should be failing in love with her, Or some such bother; fir I have never met with anybody I so much admired before. Such blue eyes, such golden hair! A form n - ore rare or a face more sweet Neer hath it been my lot to meet, or something of that kind, as an American poet says --and it tovor has. Confound it, why do my thoughts keep running on that wo- man? She's married, and she is not of the kind who would i idulgo in even rt little flirtation. Lovely and unhappy -i -I leaven hr•lpphe, !' Ciserr CHAPTER VI. "•I must ask you to come and pay me a visit," Arley Cough said,when he was taking leave. "Mrs Rains-, forth,Broadlands Palk is very pleas- ant; I should like to hear that you walk there sometimes. Your little girl would run no risk,, of falling in- to the river there." " The invitation evidently , pleased Philip Rainsforth. • "Thank thea," he said; "it will he a pleasant change from the meadows 'and woods and river side. I am surd my wife will avail het-se;f of thy permission, for she is fond of rambling about with the child -too much so, sister Miriam sometimes P itch e r's Castorla • but was furnished with exquisite taste. There was a piano open,with inhsic scattered upon it; there were books lying upon the tables, one or two rare statues here and there and a few pictures upon the walls -- pictures which even Wynne's inex- perienced eyes could discern to he almost priceless. "You see T ani not treating you es strangers," he said with his plea- sant smile. "I would not take you into one of the grand state rooms set apart for reception of visitors; I have brought you into my own favorite sitting•roow. 11Irs Ilains• forth, I think you you will like the. view (horn this window." A little exclamation of pleasure burst from Wynne's lips as she look- ed. The scene which greeted ]ler, was indeed lovely -a garden sloping away into torraees, skirted by the park. Some trees had been cleared away so that the view plight be un- interrupted, and from the window could be seen the broad river skim- mering• and glistening in the sun- light; beyond wore meadows dotted here and there with cottages; farther on still lay the •town of Kinfare, its church spire standing out clearly; "I had no idea you had such a view!" she cried, her delight very apparent in face and voice. "I thought it would please you!" ho responded; "we have but one other to 'equal it at Broadlands, a'hd .that cannot be seen from the house -only from the Lady's Walk." "The Lady's Walk?' Wynne look- ed at hien inquiringly. "It lies some distance from the house. I hope to have the pleasure of showing it to you before you re- turn, Mrs Rainsforth." Arley Gough did the honors of l3,oadlands in a courtly Manner. Ile pros ed upon his guesta his choicest wines, his most luscious fruits; he, talked to them in his gay- est, most charming manner. Miss Rainsforth was more fascinated than on the preceding day; her pride was gratified to the utmost. She had always considered herself a most es- timable lady, inferior in point of re- spectability to none; but her thoughts, her aspirations, lead never soared so high •• as this. To be the invited guest of the master of Broadlands, to be treated with de- ference by this man, so young and handsome and courtly and winning ---she had never dio\mt of it. Miss Rainsforth was satisfied. Then he took them on a tour through the great house -through the spacious saloons, which had so often echoed to the sound of mirth- ful voices and merry latl;hter and ringing music; through noble bed- chambers, whore the legends of the hose of Woodlands avcrrel a king had rested; through drawing -rooms, breakfast -rooms, and lil racy. Last cf all he took then? to the pictur - gal fiery. "I have brought you hero last," Pitcher's Castoria; Lt, sai i, '•i,ecauso of all wy posses• sions, I prize this the must highly. I aro proud of being the master of Broadlands, but I ate still more proud of these pistutes." r - The gallery was noble and spa- cious, the pict'ires were superb. Philip-Ft•tinst'ortlf and his sister could not refrain from expressing their admiration in their quiet un- emotional ma ner, while Wynne expressed ,knr by her earnest, eager face, her apt attention. He liked to watch that face -he, the master of Broadlands; he liked to see the rosy flush steal over cheeks and brow at a word from him; he liked to see the eyes dilate with any new interest. They sto. d long before one pic- ture -that of a woman of superb beauty, dressed in the style of an age long past. The face was lovely in a high degree, but shadowed by sadness, and its expression was one akin to defiance. "What a lovey fa'e!" cried Wynne. "Is it an ancestress of yours, Mr Gough?" "Yes," he replied. "She was the Lady Winifred Gough; and the only legend of which we can boast is con- nected with her." "A legend! Oh Mr Gough would you mind relating 'it? I thought a face like that must have a story." With his . pleasantest smite he looked down upon the eager, wistful face, -"There is not much to tell," he said. "A similar story may be told of many other women. It may fail to interest you'.' "It could not!" cried Wynne. "If it would not be troubling you too much, it would be giving us great pleasure to listen," Miss Rains - forth added graciously. "I am entirely at your service. I shall he delighted to relate the le• gend," said Ailey Gough. "If you grow tired of. listening, I can leave off." se But something in 'Wynne's face told him that, were the story of his house long and tedious in the ex- treme he should have at least one unwearied, attentive listener. "Shall I tell you all about the Lady Winifred here, or shall I defer it until we are downstairs again?" he asked. "Oh, here, if you please," Wynne cried impulsively; "and then we can look at the picture as you tell the story." "Suppose we take seats, then. You will be tired with standing so long." There were wide carved benches of massive oak, black with age, and cushioned with crimson velvet, rang- ed along the gallery. They seated themselves upon one. "Whom does that picture repre sent?" 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WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Gsacral Manager Notes c7,iacounted,Collections marle,Drafts iset.ed, Sterling and, American er.- c0s•age bought and sold at lowest current rates. Interest at 3 per cent allowed on deposits. F.A. INI.. Monet advanced to farmers on their own notes with one or once endorsers. NQ mortgage re- -BREWER, Mina,er, January 1857. Clinton Clinton Post Office Time Table Mails are due for delivery and close for despatr.lr at the Clinton Post Office as folluws:- iOa 11.5 1 ste - e Hamilton, Toronto, Strat• I' ford, Seaforth, Grand Trunk east and itftenne- diate offices 7.00 a,m.' 1.50 p.m Toronto, Stratford, Sea - forth, T. and S. east.... 1.55 p.m. 8 a.m Ooderich, Holmesviile and Grand Trunk west 1 p.m. 8.10 am Goderlch, 8,45 p.m. 2.40p.m Hamilton, Toronto, 4.15 p.m. 10.25 a,nt London, L., H, & B. south a.m. p.m, a.m. p.m and Intermediate offices 7.00 4.15 10.25 7.00 Blyth, Wingham, Kincar- dine,Lucknow, L.,H.&B. north and intermediate a.m, p m. am. p.m offices 0,30 0.151 8.10 5.00 British malls, Monday,Wed- nesday, Thursday 7.00 a.m. 2.30 Varna, Herbison, ,, daily 2.30 p.m. 12.45p.m. Surhmcrhill, Tuesday and Friday, 5.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m Money Orders issued and Deposits received from one dollar upwards. Office hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m, Savings Bank and Money Order Office 'close at 630 p.m. THOMAS FAIR, Postmaster. Clinton, April 29, 1889. HURON AND BRUCE Loan & Investment Co'y This Company is Loaning Mone or Farm Security at Lowest Rales of Interest. MORTGAGES PURCHASEL SAVINGS BANK BRANCH. d, 4 and 5 per Gent, Interest Allowed on Deposits,according to amount and time left. OFFICE -Corner of Market and North rth 8 HORACORTON, Goderlch, August 6th 1888 MANAGER. J. BIDDLEOOMBE. Watch &ClockMa'cor JEWELLER, &o., OPPOSITE THE MARKET SQUARE, Clinton. Where he keeps a select aesortmeut of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery's • Silverware. Which we will sell at reasonableraiee. R•cpalringof every description promptly attented to. and all work warranted. J i111)U1.E''O.MIlE. ZICC O 0 9ma. � KIPPEN MILLS Aro taking the lead in Gristiug and Chop• ping, which will be done at all tones, on the shortest notice. CHOPPING only 5 cents, a bag. Give us a trial, and you will be con- vinced that this is the right place to get your Gristiug done, as everyone gets the flour manufactured from his own wheat. Farm- ers can depend on getting their stuff home with them. FLOUR AND 'FEED. -Flour and fend kept constantly on hand, D. 13, 5icLEAN, Kippers Mills: OLINTOE MECHANIC'S INSTITUTE. Library and Reading Rooms, Town Hall, down stairs. About 2,000 volumes in the Library and all the .Leading News papers and Periodicals of the- day on the table. Membership tteket 31 per annum Open from 2 to 5 p m., and from 7 to 9 p. m. Applications for membership received ny the Librarian in the room. -_ BENMLLLER NURSERY FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREEt NORWAY SPRUCE, SCOTCH AND ASTRACHAN PINE,. Tut LATTER OP wuICn WE MARS A sPECIALTY. LARGE STOCK ON HAND _ The ahoye ornamental trees and shrubbery wi he solo at very low peiccs, and those wautin anything in this connection will save mone purchasing here. Orders by Mail will be prompliy attend ed to. Address, JOHN STEWART, Benmiller.- McKillop Mutual- IIlsilracce Co. T: NEILANS, HARLOCK GENERAL AGENT. • Isolated town and village property, as well as faros buildings aud stock, insured. Justin Mess effected against stock that may be killed by lightning, If you want insurance drop a card to the above address. • PAINTING. PAINTING. The undersigneddosiros to intimate to the people of Clinton and vicinity that he has returned to town, and intends to remain here pe-manently, and is better prepared than ever to do anything whatever in the painting or paper hanging line. All orders entrusted to hint will receive prompt and careful attention. GEORGE POTTS, Kirk St., Clinton. J. C. srEvENso) -THE LEADING - UNDERTAKER - AND- • ' EMBALMER. A FULL LINE OF GOODS KEN' ill STOCK The bestEmbaiming Fluid used Splendid Hearse. ALBERT ST.,CLINTON, Residence over store. OI'I'OSITE TOWN HALL FARR AN-&T-ISDA.LT BANKERS CLINTON. ONT Pidvances mado to farmers on their own notes„ at low rates of interest. A general Banking Business transacted Interest allowed on deposits. . Sale Notes bought J. P. TISDALL, Manager. RICHLY Rewarded are those who read dile and then net; they will find honorable employment that .will not take them from their homes and families. The profits are large and sure for every industri- ous pereon, many have made and are now making several hundred dollars a month, It is easy for any person to make $$ per day •and upwards, who is willing to work. Eithe sex,young or old; capital not needed,wosbex you. Everything now. No special ability required; you, reader.can dolt as well as any one. Write to us at once for full' particulars which we mail free. Address Stinson & Co Portland, Maine. (J 1.. TN TN Planing Mill - AND- DRY KILN" TihESUBSCRIBER HAVIN(f JUST COM, PLSran and furnished his new Planing Mil with machinery of the latest Improved pattern is now prepared to attend to all orders In line in the.0ost prompt and satisfactory ravine and at reas,nahle rates. He would also retu thanks to all who patronized the old m before they were burned out, and now beingioa bet• ter position to ordecute orders expeditiously foele confident he can give satisfaction to alt. FACTORY -Near the Grand Trun Railway, Clinton. THOMAS MaKENZiE ROBERT DOWNS, OLINTON, Manefacturer and Proprietor for the hest Saw 511,1 Dog In use. Agent for the sale and application of the RfFrsnsa PAfkST AereSATre BOILER CLEANER. STEAM FITTINGS furnished and applied on shirt notice. Boilers. Engines. and all kinds of Machinery repaired espedltlonsly and in a satisfactory manner. Fain. mplemento manutart"red and repaired Stoso, si 1 Water Pips fern'4.••1 n.nd ¢tin. I •rt, n.. Dry Kilns fit'o•: ut' Chnr, n,I'1 .. • it