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The Clinton New Era, 1891-05-29, Page 4r tIusrttsstututA. ear tale. -.--W. Cooper *CIO. . Dr W, Shaw. shirt ---Estate J. Hodgepe. ted --^'4f re. W. Forrester. ,, t.rwCnt J, Turnbull, exeursiorta—W. daekson. ' Ila goods, -..Estate. J. Hodgens-° tittool}- a,'.pwitc'hell, vale.e---Beesley cit Co. bate-.•J'ack:um Bros. Sas hate-esEetate f odgens. ointe rs for. the Public. RR W. RV44 averages a larger atztottni offresTT lora new every tveela thoot,any other paper in the county EW ER4 reaches lirnghani, ,tyth, Londesboro, & Rolmesirilee try Thursday evening, besides a heir a town .distribution the same nipbf. The 4140 141. ERA does not claim "the largest circulation under the sun" but it does cirAint to cover pretty fairly the'territory from which the town draws its tyctdc. NRW.ER/i condenses its news so ttsto give the greatest amount of in- formation possible, and for this rea- ! sQtl. i8 ''theplople's popular paper." linton tta FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1891. The Dominion Government has only three._ sfa majority among the mem- bees from Ontario, while the opposition have five of a majority in Quebec. TO revise the Dominion Voters' Lis twice, has cost the country in the neigh- borhood of one million dollars, to say nothing of what it has cost individual me ars. It is said that thousands of Chelsea electors have signed a petition asking Sir Charles Dilke to return to public life. They display bad teste,to say the eflry least. The Senators, after a three weeks' rest, have resumed their arduous labors at Ottawa. What they accomplish, be- yond drawing their salaries, will ever know. no one A00110110 LOW Nswsl, 'Church Notes. The National Anthem was sungufn nearly all cite churcnea up Sunday last, A week of special prayer will be held next week io the Baptist church, comntenciog Monday, ,Tune Tat, at 8 p m. All are invited. A well.known 4'l.etbodist minister, formerlyof this Rsigbberhoed, Rev. J. Caswll, after forty-segeo year of', hard toil and faithful service, bas ask- ed kr superannuation. ST. PA.UL'a; CHURCH. —On Sunday next there will be a Special offertory in aid of the Suuday School funds. The sermons will be preached by Rev. Mark Turnbull, rector of Kincardine. Ray Mr Edge bei r.g absent from town next Sunday, owing to his duties as a member of the Stationing Committee, his work will be supplied tor him next Sunday. Rev. J. H. Simpson, of Brucefield, will preach at Turner's in the afternoon, and in the Ontario St. Church in the evening. The Stationing Committee of the Guelph Couference of the Methodist Church, will commence its work this week, and until the "final draft" is issued a good many ministers who nave of necessity this year—and some who don't— will sit on "the ragged edge of uncertainty" and experience also considerable "vexation of spirit". FLOURISHING. — There are not many towns where Methodism flour- ishes (in proportion) as in Clinton. We have two Methodist churches. each one flourishing, both in member- ship and financially. We know of a sister town, whose population is about, as big as Clinton, where they' hare but oue Methodist church, but not- withstanding this, at the last finan- cial meeting of ',Ise church board there was in the minister's salary a deficit of ;i 00. Additional local llw., 1L N Casson, - Who presented verb' satisfactory examiner ion papers. There wee also one candidate ter the ministry, Mr Geti. McJ,Ui Ie> Seaforth, whoseexamination papers were also highly satisfactory. 13e also Present- ed a bighly commendatory letter from the venerable Dr. Douglas, under whose tuition be bap been 'the last two years in the Wesleyan., Theo- logical College Montreal. He was unawiouely 'recommended to be re- ceived. The circuits were folly represented on the 2nd day by the Lay Represen- tatives. The reports showed that on the whole the circuits had enjoyed a good degree of pr' aperity, both financially: and numerically, during the year, each circuit raising • for all purposes the sum opposite their re- spective names, as tallows : Goderiob, North street Goderioh, Victoria street Clinton, Rattenbury street Clinton, Ontario street Seaforth, Holmesville Bayfield Hs Kippeenalln Varna Dungannon Benmiller Nile THE SONS OF ENGLAND BENEVO- LHNT SOCIETY.—This society, formed exclusively of Englishmen, is rapidly comiug to the trent in numbers and usefulness. The 24th of May being the Sons of England's day, and falling this year upon Sunday, Sheffield Lodge turned out in good numbers, very tastefully clothed in regalia, and proceeded to the Baptist chapel,where they were addressed by Rev Mr Os- borne, the pastor Or the ahuri;h, who is himself an enthusiastic English- man. The sermon was.. very much appreciated by the Sons of England, being able, eloquent. appropriate and earnest, and won for the reverend gentleman very high°tokens of appre- ciation, and the Sons of England trust the reverend gentleman may long be spared to adorn the pulpit of the church. The Lieut -Governors of the provinces of the Dominion 4eoeive, altogether, as salary, the sure:el $41,000,,to say noth- i{ig of other expenses, and they could e�ory one be dispensed with, and the lies never be felt. Sir Charles Tupper last year cost the people of this country $25,970.04. And to think that in addition to this he had the impudence to come out and stump the country during the elec- tion and vility the very men who help to pay his salary. Men who during the elections ' prominent Liberals all kinds of uncom- plimentary names, have not a word to say,'wben brought face to face with tizeir elanderee in the floor of the House, and virtually admit that their state- ments were untrue. called The fact of the Liberals being in a niiiiority at Ottawa, does not prevent them making it exceedingly uncomfort- able for the occupants of the Treasury benches, and some of the Ministerialists are being roasted ina way that must be decidedly unpleasant.. A number of the Methodist ministers of London gave a literary and mnsica entertainment the other evening, all the parts on the program being taken by s the clergy. No doubt they all acquitted ' themselves well, but we were not aware that one of t'be duties of "an apostle of Christ" was to provide exclusive amusement foe Othere. 1f this thing goes on the General Conference had better wipe out certain clauses of the lee 'Testament, or else see that th:' are not openly violated. $2868 39 1683 50 2646 96 2209 86 3030 20 1600 78 852 99 1816 42 1043 08 985 10 2292 92 995 78 1451 81 curryigg off a good nerrll,erof prizes at Crediton on the 25th. M r Rug- 441 has improved bis .IS"a'.N by a trerh goat of paint. There is an increase of 163 in mem- bership over last year. No change made in circuits except recommend- ing Bayfield to be made a mission. Rev. J. Edge was elected to station- ing Committee. Rev. J. S. Cook and &fr W.M. Gray to Sunday School ColatLL,ittee. A. Potter and H. Foster to Epwortb League Committee. Mr R W. McKenzie Missionary Com- mittee. Messrs G. Acheson. and John H. Million, Godericb, H. Foster and D. Tiplady Clinton; W. M. Gray, Seatorth; John Peck, Varna; James Spackman, Bayfield; Wm. Caldwell and J. C. Stoneman, Hensall; Wm Sinclair, Kippen; Jas Jenkins, Gode- rich; John Echlin, Nile; T Anderson, Dungannon; and W Crooks, Holmes- ville, were elected lay delegates to the annual Conference. At the close the following resolution was carried unanimously:—Moved by Rev. W. Casson, and seconded by Mr W M Gray, that the cordial and hear- ty thanks ot this District Meeting be presented to Rev. George Richardson, the esteemedChairman of the district, for his faithful and efficient services during the past three years, and for the uniform courtesy which has characterized his intercourse with his brethren. As in all probabilities Bro Richardson may leave the District, we beg to aseure him that our pray- ers will accompany him for his future happiness and increased usefulness in the Church of Christ. Mr Richard- son briefly replied,when a very pleas- ant and profitable District meeting was brought to a close. We might say there was over seven hundred dollars ot an increase in Missionary contributions. In a short time Rev. J. Edge will sever his pastoral relationship with Ontario St. Church, as his three years term will expire in June. He came into this district, a comparative stranger; little was known of him personally, and less of his abilities as reproacher. That he hatainade him- self widely known, eateem&l and re- spected, is a fact that cannot be dis- puted. That he hes shown himself to be a good preacher, with marked ability and energy, is equally true. 6Vithout the slightest reflection upon the work of his predecessors, it can truly be said that Mr Edge has brought his church up to its present state of usefulness and prreperity. To use a common, yet expressive phrase "he is a worker from away back," and by a happy combination of social and pastoral qualities has endeared himself to more than his own congregation. He will agree with us also in saying that bis res- idence here has been of considerable benefit to himself and he is better qualified for the discharge of the duties in the wider sphere of useful- ness that he expects to occupy. Both be and his amiable wife will carry with them the good wishes of all, and the latter has contributed not a little to the success of her husband. As is generally known, Mr Edge has ac- cepted an invetation to North St Church, Goderich, and unless unfor- seen coutengencies arise, the Station- ing Committee will ratify it. It is not known who his successor will be, the church not having officially invited any one. The matter is therefore entirely in the hands of the proper committee. The Huron Central. The prize list has now been fully revised, and will be in the printer's' bands at once. It is greatly improv- ed and enlarged. The days selected for this year's Exhibition are 28th, 29th and 30th of September. The following superintendents have b en appointed:— Hot ses—D ppointed:— Horses—D A Forrester, D Tiplady and Dr Blackall. Cattle—M McEwen and J Hunter. Sheep and Pigs—Jno Lindsay and W J Biggins. Poultry—J Snell. A comparison of imports and exports Fruit—W S arle. for the past ten months shows some Vegetables Coate and Alex Me - interesting figures:—The importation 1 r7; of woollens has fallen off to the extent $1,100,000; manufactures of iron and steel, $750,000; provisions, $700,000; silks,$400,000, and spirits, $100,000. In regard to the exports there are some noticeable increases. Products of the mine make a better show than last year to the extent of $900,000; fisheries increas- ed $740,000; animals and their products, 8700,000; agricultural produce 1,250,000 manufactures, $450,00Q There are two large items of decreases; forest pro- ducts, $2,000,000, due to the stagnation in the lumber and timber trades, and coin and bullion, $1,600,000. ON k'RUIT TREES. To the Editor of the Clinton Nese .gra $ru,—It is Said that, to all appear- ances, the fruit crop will not be large, as our late apples sometimes de not get ripe, and in pulling a heavy unripe crop a large number of the fruit spars are broken off, and there cannot be any more fruit till a new epur is formed further oat on the limb. Large nests of tent caterpillars can be seen on the fruit trees just now, and if they are not taken off at onoe, or burned with a coal oil toroh, early in the morning, all the leaves will be eaten off. Take off the other ►rinds of nests on the trunk and limbs, and barn them. W. C. SEARLE. NEEDED CA -OPERATION. To the Editor of the Clinton. New Fra. Silt: —We fully endorse the statements of one of your locals, in last week's issue, we have reference to the state- ment that the prosperity of a town is not gauged by the wealth of its inhabi- tants, but the uniformity with which they pull together. When an important undertakine is about to be accomplish- ed, we think, sir, there is a possibility of being a penny wise and a pound foolish, which in our opiuion was clear- iy demonstrated a few months ago, when the joint stook scheme was quiet- ly allowed to die. What makes our towns? what makes our cities? Is it the millionaires of whom you speak, those who look tip their Ottpital and snap their fingers at home progress? No sir, no, we answer most emphatical- ly, no, it is ratherithose who, with lees capital and more love for their town, will work for its advancement. How? By encouraging all home industries, getting manufactures to locate in our midst, who will build their factories, raise their tall smoke stacks and em- ploy large numbers of mechanics, then will such a town flourish, vacant houses will all be filled, contractors will be busy, and all our merchants reap great benefits, in fact sir, the benefits would be mutual, both to employer and em- ployee, capital and labor, and soforth to the end of the chapter, hoping in the sweet bye and bye to see a revolu- tion. I would remain A WELL WISHER COR THE WEAL OP CLINTON. Goderich. TEMPERANCE — The Royal Templars intend holding a literary and musical entertainment in the Temperance Hall, the second Monday in June. With the committee they have at work and the talent in town, it will no doubt be a grand success; silver collection only. A.O.U.W.—Members of the above or- der in town, with quite a number of visiting brethren, attended service in North St.Methodist church, on Snnday About 150 members of the order were present. A very eloquent and practical discourse was delivered by the pastor, in the course of which the fraternal principles of the order were warmly supported. DROWNED.- Last week the City of Windsor brought the body of Angus, the young son of Mr John McKay, for interment in the Kincardine cemetery. Mr McKay is a resident of Goderioh, but is engaged in the fishing business at the Duck Islands. Regarding the ac- cident it appears that the boy, who was only some seven or eight years of age, took a skiff and went out to meet the fish boats, when he fell out and was drowned before any one could reach him to help him out of the water. Ladies work—W Coats. Fane Arts—H Foster. 1)4iry and Manufactures—D Tip lad :and D A Forrester. (i ins—T Carbert. O -'?side Exhibits—S 0 Plummer ani .1 Johnson. (lround Superintendent — S G Plemmer. A friend of tbo New Eat thinks we were wrong in our statement a couple of weeks ago, when saying "petitions to pariiamont for prohibition are not Worth the paper they are written on, so long as a wholesale liquor . dealer and a brewer retain their connection with the ministry." ' If anything were needed to confirm our statement it is furnished by the action of the House ° last week. Tho government does not care one particle for all the petitions Lik, that can be sunt it, and until the people inanifeet in the meat decisive mantes Choir determination to have more stringent �i �ent cetylp B eranco le'gialatioii, • they 'grill never got it bptweeli this and the ray afteia dootbS'itay, / MANITOBA LETTER. • rirt,---7;werweisereeeelpievesi- NEMS NQ'1'Ef3. 'Dire() hundred and:nineteen persOne. died of infiucuza in Tendon last week. The international footballmatch on Monday at Berlin between Chicago and the Berlin Rau, er was wonby the lat- ter. h n ,, S i ter. Chinch bugs have appeared in the wheat fields around Blne Springs, Neb. This is the finest part of the wheat in the state. Rev J. Henry \ anpyke, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church in Brooklyn, dropped dead, Monday night of heart dice Jas. Silk, a steamfitter, of Hamilton, slippedvand fell a distance of 40 feet while at work repairing a school bell. Ile died an hour after being pinked tip. The deoree of divorce obtained by Captain O'Shea from hie wife, Mre Kitty O'Shea, on account of alleged adultery with Mr Parnell, was on Mon- day made abeolute. Alex Clarke, a young farmer residing near Drumbo, wentinto the woods on Saturday morning and shot himself in the side Wilharifle. The doctors pro- nounced the wound a fatal one. The suicide was subject to despondency re- sulting from financial troubles. The 10 -year-old son of Mr Lynch, proprietor of the Queen's Ho$el,Tweed, was playing near the - banks of Moira River and acoider tally slipped and fell in at a deep part and sank immediately. The body was recovered in five minutes but life was extinct. To The Editor of the Clinton Nets Era. DEAR Sin.—I started to write to you some time ago, but did not finish my latter until now. Well sir, I have been in this country nearly two months now, and I have no need of being sorry yet in the least. The weather is so pleasant, and fine most of the time, good working for man and beast. The seed- ing in this locality is nearly done, it is later than usual for want of more fall ploughing been done, we have sowed about 95- acres of wheat and 25 acres of oats and barley, and done the most of the ploughing this spring. We had two or three nice showers this spring, some- thing unusual for this country,for some time at least. This is causing vegita- tion to go ahead very fast and things look well. There has been a few frosty nights, but no harm .I hope. Well, sir, you have often heard of a prairie fire, and so have 1, But perhaps you never saw one, I have many of late, as the old grass gets dry they set fire to it and burn it so the grass is better for pas- ture or to break up, this is generally done at night, and they are blazing all around the country at once it is a pretty sight to look upon, and not as dangerous in spring as in the fall of the year. The spring so far has been more changeable than usual, so they say, more like Ontario, but not so bad. Now sir, I am sure you and your readers will be glad to hear from us by this time about how the climate is suit- ing our hsalth,and how we enjoy our this part, as this was one of the many objects we had in view on leaving On- tario, well sir, I may say here that our health has very much improved to the present, mine and Mrs Docking's, also. For some weeks before I left Ontario in March last, the cough and asthma were very bad, and all the way out here and for some time after I arrived, but the cough has gradually wore away, so that at present I scarcely cough at all. The asthma is the same, I feel it a little at times when I walk in the wind but the wind does not take the same effect as it did in Ontario, therefore it does not bother me like it use to do. And las to a perfect cure of these troubles, time only will tell. I have never taken any medicine since finish- ing what I brought with rr.e when I came here, nor Mrs Docking either, and for this blessing of health, and all other blessings whioh we have received from the hand of God, we are very thankful. I am almost a wonder to my- self, sir, when I find that I clan follow the plow and barrow as I used to do 15 years ago, and nothing bother me very much. I thought I could do nothing but drive a riding rig whither it be a binder, a mower or a sulky plow, but not so, it seems to mo it is a grand part of the world for asthmatics and bad coughs, if nothing else. And, now sir, I must be careful what I say or I shall set the people in a commotion, as a man said to me the other day,writing from Dakota, he said there are lots of Canadians here that want a better place for we were froze out and made nothing for 3 years, but after what we saw in the NEW ERA we think Manitoba a bettor place, therefore, give us all you can. Now sir, I may say we have been to church a few times since we came here,but not every Sunday, as we did in Holmesville. It is too far to waik,and we cannot drive until seeding is done. •Our church is at Cypress. Mr Kenner is the pastor, a very nice man, he preaches once a day, on Sun- days at 11 o'clock, Sabbath School be- fore and class meeting after service. This church is three miles away, that is 6 miles to walk every time we go to church, I did not attempt to go for two or three Sundays, I thought I could not do it, but now I can do it alright. The Methodist Church at Cypress is too small for the congregation, which attends it on Sabbath mornings. They come so far around the country that they have service in the Temperenoe Hall at present, until they build a larger one. I hear they have lot the erection of a three thousand dollar church to be built this doming summer, then I think they will have room enough for all who may attend. In connection with this chnroh at Cypress, there are 4 Sunday evening pottage prayer meetings held every Sunday. One in thelehurch, at Cypress and, the other 3 in the country some distance out, where they are willing to have them, Presbyterians and Methodists united. And now, sir, a word about land, lomat any one should holed astray. There is none here to homestead now nor pre-empt,as there used to be. There is some for sale improved and unim- proved, but it is high: But I am told, that farther north and Wait, there is still plenty of land to homestead and cheep ,if any men wants it. Now sir, pardon me for intruding on so much of your Space ?lila time, 11. Dooic tic. NOTES—Mr Charles Yates having fin- ished his course at the Pharmaceutical College, returned home last week. Mr. James Baxter is home on a few day's visit; we understand he has secured a good situation in Owen Sound,for which place he will leave shortly. S. J. Reid left this week for Kingston, where he has been offered a situation as cutter. Mr E. Armstrong spent the holidays in Zurich. Mr Alex. Curran is visiting friends in Wingham, where Mr George McTavish also spent the 24th. Mr. W. Beacom, of Goderich township, left by boat on a visit to the Soo. Mr. Robert Hamlin, who bas been in Detroit study- ing for the medical profession, came home last week to spend a short time among friends. Mr Robt.Breokenridge and sisters, paid a visit to friends at Brussels, on the 24th. North Street Methodist pulpit will be occupied next Sunday morning by Rev. J. Harris, and in the evening by Rev. E. A. Fear, the pastor being absent on the Stationing Committee. Mr. Bessant, caretaker of the Court House park, is getting things in fine shape ; tinder his care and atten- tion the Park is making a different ap- pearance, and will no doubt add mach to the attractiveness of the town. Y NOT ?—The 25th, which was observed as a holiday, passed off very gnaealy. Are we to let all holidays thus pass in this our thriving town? N a enrely not. Clinton must some. time: come to the front, and draw all Inepu udto her. The managers of our fail fair in truth are worthy of all hoa,,.r, as their efforts cannot be equalled in the whole county, but in the interval between why not get up a two days' tournament, one that c'.cnot be eclipsed, and one that shall dr,, 07 the biggest crowd Clinton ever saw? The material is here, and the enterprise also, if only utilized. -- [.Since this was in type a good com- mittee has taken it in band.1 Mr John Booth, commercial traveler, of Brantford, Ont., ran to catch the train at Hamilton, and it is supposed that this bronght on heart trouble, wine/reamed his sudden death. He was going home to spend the holiday with his family. Miss May Shilton, a school teaohe of Lincoln county Va., was capsized, along with three others. while out in a boat Monday. The brave young wo- man was the only one of the party able to swim, and she rescued the others, swimming to shore with two men and her female companion. Mr John Hallam, the well known wool dealer of Toronto, has issued a cir- cular to his agents and others informing them that in consequence ofithe McKin- ley tariff it will be necessary to pay low- er prices for wool this year. The farm-. er will be docked two cents per pound, that being the amount of the addition made to the United States duty on the wools going intothat country from this. At Windsor, some evil -disposed per- sons- out the tendons in the_ -right.. fore- leg of Angus Sinclar'e valuable trotting stallion, Dictator, on Tuesday night. The animal was on his owner's farm near Chatham, and the deed was un- doubtedly done with a sharp knife Dictator had a low record, secured in his eight•heat contest with Buck Mor- gan at Clevland last season. He was valued at $3,500. He will now probably bo killed. After an animated discussion the Reformed Presbyterian church of North America, now in convention at Phila- delphia, decided not to appoint a com- mittee to confer with that appointed by the general assembly of the United States of America last year "to pre- pare a short creed containing the es- sential articles of the Westminster Confession, and to be used as the com- mon creed of these oharches (those in- cluded in the general assembly and the reformed churches throughout the world holding the Presbyterian system,) not as a substitute for the creed of any particular denomination, but to supply it for the common work of the churches especially in mission fields. The con, vention concluded to take the matter into consideration during the synodic year. LISTEN OUR TALE. 0 ur WALL PAPER Is selling fast, but commencing on the lst of June we shall sell some good new patterns Hippen. BRIEFS.—The committee are spar- ing no pains to make the camp meet- ing a success, which will be held next month in Mr Kettle's grove. The Royal Templars of Temperance will go to Bayfield on Wednesday,the 3rd, and hold a monster picnic, a big time anticipated. A number of teachers were home last Monday, it being a holiday; they all look well end appear- to be happy. Miss Maggie Brownlee, of the "Hub" Is clerkingfor Mr D. Weismiller. Mr James ick, who has taken charge of the Kippen Hotel, appears to be popular as a landlord and is doing a thriving business. Goderich District Meeting.. The Goderich • District of the Methodist church held its annual spring session in North St. church, Goderiob, Wednesday and Thursday, flay 20 and 21, Rev. G. Richardson chairman, presided, Rev. E. A. Fear was appointed secretary, With .Revs. Harris iand Masan a$ 9tstants All the circuits+ were represented, Thera tons only one Ptobi Zurich. Nome. —The Deutchlanders, of this place, played a game of base ball with the Crediton team on the 25th; the score stood 17 to 18 in fav,.r of Crediton. A substantial sidewalk has been built from the school to Mr Hess' shop. Mr D Steinbach bas re- cently purchased a fine piano from Mr H Wells. Mr 8 J Latta and wife were visiting at Chiselhurst last week. Court of Revision next Saturday.— Croquet is the order of the day. We are sorry to hear that Mr D F McGreg- or, teacher at Rannie's Mille, bas had to discontinue teaching on account of a recent attack of pie risy; his piaco is being filled by r T Clardy, of .0>i, u d .' en. Our at e h tics s ecce c din t toner, 1t +r t def_' T REDUCED PRICES` 10 & 12hct Papers for 5ct 12h & 15ct Papers for 8 50 & 25ct GILTS for 15 75 & 50ct GILTS for 25 d These are new papers, NO TRASH. We sell them cheap because we carry no paper over from season to season if we can help it. The patterns are good,but they did not sell so well as others, hence reduction. Call early next week for first choice. Cooper Co. Clinton Parliamentary And Other Notes. Mr Macdonald's majority in Algoma with all planes heard from, is 425. It is rumored in Ottawa that Mr. Chapleau is to succeed Sir Charles Tupper as High Commissioner, the latter to assume the Tory leadership. Hon. D. C. Fraser (Liberal), who sits for Guysboro, N. S., is probably the "biggest" man in the new House of Commons. He is over six feet in height, weighs about 260 pounds and is an able debater, Mr Charlton gives notice of motion for an early Doniinion plebiscite on the question of prohibition. That is the true line to follow, and that is the di- rection in which the most intelligent tbonght on the subject of temperance to -day sets. Of the thirteen members of the Con- federation Cabinet nine had at that time, or shortly afterward'e, received the honor of Knighthood. Five of the whole number are dead, two are filling Lieutenant-Govenorships, four have retired into private life, and only two— Sir John McDonald and Sir Hector Langevin—remain in office at Ottawa. Hon. Alex. McKenzie will have been thirty years in Parliament on the 16th of July next. He is said to be the only member who has sat in the House that length of time without once meeting de- feat at the polis. The Reformers of Canada should not allow the occasion to pass without marking in some way their high esteem for the veteran Par- liamentarian. The amount of money which enthu- siastic Tories lost in betting on the re- sult of last Wednesday night's division would almost pay for a revision of the voters' lists. Most of them bet on 30 and 40, and one over sanguine one made wager that the government's majority would be 50. The most ridiculous efforts were made by friends of the 'ports to induce opposition men to vote with the government. A very large and important depu- tation, representing 150 municipalities in Ontario, waited upon Sir John Mac- donald in Ottawa on Thursday, to urge the claims of the municipalities who had constructed railways prior to the present policy of the Government to be reimbursed, at least to the extent of aid that had been extended to other mun- icipalities by the Government. Sir John Macdonald admitted the impor- tance of the request, but reminded the deputation that any aid to Ontario would noceasiate similar aid to the other provinces, and would involve the rasing of such a sum of money ae'would absolutely swamp the credit of the Dominion. Prof Goldwin Smith has a brief but forcible letter in the London Times to- day on Sir Charles Tupper's artiole in the Contemporary Review, specially dealing with the charge that the Con- servatives at the last eleotion had to face a formidable oonapiraey to subvert Brit- ish institutions in Canada and to annex the Dominion to the United States. Mr Smith shown that Sir John Mac- donald at Ottawa has not reheated the charge and has not dared to utter one syllable on the subject. The charge, be tags, is a figment constructed' out of materials supplied by reptile ag0neies for election purposes and is- stow dis- carded. Tho Canadian Liberele tare fighting, he nays, not only agait st; ,tt e- .teotion, but against - :govertitit9l1,t y cownotion. NEWS NOTES. Two men in the vicinity of Olivet, South Dakota,last week captured thirty young wolves;for which they received $90 in bounties. Rey. George. A. Andrews, of Essex, Mass , was found guilty of setting fire to his own premises in order to obtain the insurance money. Statistics show that 500,000,000 of the human race wear clothing, 250,000,- 000 habitually go without clothes, and 700,000,000 cover only portions of the body. Norman Duroche, who was arrested at Cornwall in connection with the theft of the late Mr Purcell's body, bas been acquitted. No trace of the body has been found. P. H. Stuart, of the iviolsons Bank, Hamilton, is alleged to be a defaulter to the amount of $5,000. It is expected Stuart's friends will make full repara- tion to the bank and save prosecution. It is said that Mrs Daniel Munroe, of St. Thomas, whose husband died re- cently while under chloroform, has in- structed her solicitor to enter action against Dr Fulton, claiming $6,000 damages. ' - An alarming epidemic is sweep- ing over Newfoundland. Hundreds of people are affected, the doctors are un- able to attend the victims, and in sortie oases the doctors themselves are very sick. The mortality at Burin, Placen- tia and Fortune Bay is really terrible, and grief prevails in almost every household. Makes the Weak Strong The Spanish -Government owes the Public School teachers$700,000 for back salary, and the case is oited of one man who has not received a cent from it for seventeen years. Some of the unfor- tunatee are sustained by charity, while others are forced to send their children out to service, and in many oases the schools have been closed altogether. Public school teachers in this cot entry are wretchedly paid as a rule, but they may be thankful that they dent live in Spain. An odd matter was brought up in the Nova Scotia Legislative Council the other day, when Hon. Mr Drummond suggested that the Government should investigate into the predictions of min- ing accidents which an old lady has been making for some years past. She predicted the Springhill disaster, and in consequence the miners were becom- ing nervous and afraid to go down into the mines. Hon. Mr Murray said,how- ever, that Mr Drummondprobably took the matter too seriously, and that the mining population were too intelligent to be greatly affected by any prophetic utterances of such an 'old fraud' as the old lady referred to. 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