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Clinton TituT eta FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1892 .; The Toronto News, which has here- *ifore been a pi otect ion paper, makes Able candid admission :-"The National ,.Policy, as understood by the present 'government, is a dead duck," and the ::News also points out that the Central ' illarmers' Institute and the Dominion Trades and Labor congress have de- clared for free trade. We think the Liberal papers make a great mistake in assuming that in the event of a change of leaders, the Conservative party will tumble to pieces, and a change of Government ensue. No one would like to see a change of government better than we would, for we believe it is badly need- ed, but at the same time we are not foolish enough to think that a change of leaders would immediately bring this about. The Ottawa correspondent of the Empire announces that in the event of Sir J. C. Abbott retiring, Sir John Thompson will become Premier and Mr Meredith will enter the Cabinet as Minister of Justice. Mr Thompson is the most able man there is in the Cabi- net, and hits virtually been premier for some time, ,and the addition of Mr Meredith thereto will give it greater strength in Ontario at any rate. The Prohibition Commission is cost- ing the Dominion $10 a day and ex- penses for each of its Members, and a greater farce than this preembulating the country never existed. Just think of taking the opinion of a runner for a distillery, as bearing on the question. The people should force the liquor question right into pclitics, and it will never be disposed of until this is done. Make the parties take it up. Tlie Edgar Charges. The Blake Bauguct, An immeuge ovation was tendered to Mr Blake at Toronto Monday night. In the course of Mr Blake's address he gave the following reasons for leaving Canada: - "The objection has been taken to my course," he said, "that every man owes a first duty to his own land, and I should, instead of.going to England, have taken part in public lifeln Can- ada. I wholly agree as to the first duty of every citizen of a country to his own land, and I hope that in earl. ier years and under more fortunate circumstances, I have shown myself not wholly negleetfid of that duty." "My own country was and is good enough for me, and I clung to her service while I could. Circumstances, which it is needless to detail, divorced me from that service,. and after full consideration I had conie to the con- clusion that time must either settle or eliminate the difference of opinion which existed between me and those with whom I acted. "Thus it happened that when the summons came I had turned to other spheres of usefulness which remained open to ine-our university, the law society, and I had also engaged a year or so in the pleasing task of making tbe acquaintance of my own family, which your service had prevented me from doing for some 25 years. deny,for the reasons I have already given, that there existed that prior tie of political duty which has been in- vented by my critics and 11 did not hesitate. I thought that next to that supreme duty came my public duty to the country of my origin, and to the Empire of which I tun an humble citizen. "I had a deep love of, and syrnathy for the Irish race, and an honest pride in the empire to which I belong, and I believe from my soul that Home Rule was essential to the well-being of both. "Some have professed to read my motives as an expectation to lead the Irish party, or a place in Mr Glad - stone's Government, or a judgeship, or other honor. I think I might pretty safely appeal to my public career amongst you as the best evidence that I have never wished either to lead or office or honors." During the last session of Pai lianient ,.ti-----Ah,--11;d-gar -preferred . certain. .c barges against Sir Adolphe Caron, mid pro- fessed his ability and willingness to prove the charges, if allowed a parlia- mentary committee for the purpose. Mr Edgar was quite willing that the ' coin inittee. should la- composed of Con- •rservatives-ali he asked•wits- that it be a parliamentary eOltilUittee. The Gov- ernment would not consent to this, but appointed a special commission, and amended the charges so that the original and spacific statements of Mr Edgar were omitted altogether. Mr Edgar protested most yigorously against this at the time, and intimated that unless the original charges were put back in the indictment, he would not appear before the commission. Last week the comritissioners met, ,and Mr Edgar failed to appear before them, and in taking this stand he did perfectly right under the circum- stances, but the Government papers have jumped to the conclusion that because he did not appear, his charges cannot be proven. In refusing to ap- pear before commissioners selected by the accused minister, Mr Edgarifollow- ed the example set by the late Mr Huntington in the Pacific Scandal case. Mr Huntington formulated his charges in parliament and demanded that they be investigated by a select committee. Sir John Macdonald ban them referred to a commission of hie own creation, to which commission Mr Huntington paid no attention whatever; simply stating that he would repeat his charges and demand for inquiry at the following session of parliament. Of course the rnain facts in the Pacific Scandal case came out before Sir John's commission, but they could not be kept secret, owing to the publication in the newspapers of Sir Flugh Allan's correspondence with Mr McMullen. So far as the original charges preferred by Mr Edgar are concerned they have been fully estab- lished by the letters and other docu- ments which have been published by the Globe. Edgar,sent letter t.4. the cern- Maintaining his ,abiIity to and article in question was founded upon er- roneous information received in good faith by this paper. Before preparing our de- fence, when a true bill was found for libel at the recent Assizes, a rigid exemine,tion was made ot all the evidence winch coulcl be given in support of a plea of justineetion of the libel charged. It was found by this course impossible to plead e juetificatien of the article. The evidence in support of the charge against Mr Cameron that he hen seduced Ellen Loomis was found to be wholly unreliable. We regret exceedingly the publication of the article in question, and apologise to lldr Cameron and bis fami- ly for the pain whioh the unjust accusation in question muet have crewed them. (Signed) -James Mitchell." In moving sentence Mr Osier said if the application of the private prosecutor had any influence with the court, he would ask that the punishment should be by way of a nominal tine and an order that he pay the costs of the prosecution. His Lordship said although the offence was a serious one, it more largely concerned the private prosecutor than the general public, and be would take into considera• tion the representation made by Mr Osier, and as reparation would be made to Mr Cameron, late though it was, by the article suggested, he would warrant a sentence that the defendant pay a fine of $5 and pay the costs of the prosecutor. If reparation bad not been made he would have been obliged to have sentenced him to a term of imprisonment, and was very glad indeed to ue able to avoid that painful duty. In the other case of the Queen v. Mr W. F. McLean. of the Toronto World, the grand jury returned no bill. Commenting on the suit, the Globe sayt:-"In consideration of Mr Mitch- ell's retraction and apology Judge Street, who stated that he had intend- ed inflicting a term of imprisonment, imposed a merely nominal fine and the costs of the case. Mr Cameron's len- iency in accepting an apology in lieu of a more signal punishment ought to draw from his foes more generous treat- ment than he has received. Mr Cam- eron has been in public life for many years. He has given the country much faithful and useful service. He has friend all over the Dominion, and they will rejoice, not that a newspaper has been put to costs and forced to an apo- logy, but at the withdrawal of the charges laid against Mr Cameron and at the failure of his accusers to accom- plish his destruction." Huron Fall Assizes The Fall Assizes for the County of Huron opened at Godericb, on Mon- day, Mr justice Street presiding. The civil list is light and contains no cases of public interest. - There are no pris- onerslin gaol awaiting trial,so his Lord- ship received the usual symbol, a pair of white kid gloves. A case that was disposed of outside of court, was that of Catlin v. Hannah, seduction. The parties reside at Hayfield, and plaintiff sought $2600 damages. -Settled by consent for $300 and costs. Consider- able interest, however, attaches to a couple of criminal libel cases, one against W. F. Maclean, of the Toronto World, the other against James Mit- chell, of the Goderieh Star. The ar- ticles out of which the trouble arise were published in July, and concerned Mr M. C. Cameron, the former repre- entative of West Huron. In the case against Mitchell the grand jnry re- turned rt true bill. B. B. Osier, Q. C., appears on behalf of the Crown. John Ring, Q. C., and N. Murphy, Q. C., are here to act for the _de- fence in the libel cases. Messrs J. C. Patterson and J. Haggart, Cabinet Ministers, are in attendance, having been subpoenaed by the Crown. Mr. Garrow, Q. C. was the first witness called, Mr Nicholas Murphy, Q. C., was the second, and the evidence showed Mr Mitchell was entirely in error in his facts regarding the settlement of the Gore and Miller :cases being dropped. It was ap- parent from the critical condition of Miss G-ordon that a cross-examination might end in her death; so low was she that a doctor gave 0 certilipeteto the effect: Mr Murph-y said that he suggested that .the case be dropped, no costs to either partyand that he e mild not take the responFaility of the risk of examining the girl 111 the face of -the medical opinlon 1Ji Garrow at -first would: not 00115101, bet upon consulting Mr Cameron, he acceded to the course sug- eested, not, however, till he had first satis- jisj Lijinself.of. hp! coridition..by getting an independect medical man to eianiirie her, who corroborated the doctor first called in. From this evidence, it was apparent that Mr Mitchell was in error in his facts as to tbe settlement of the case against Gore. The inuendo as to Mr Cameron's guilt be- ing founded upon those erroneous facts, Mr King, Q. C., who acted on behalf of Mr. Mitchell, admitted in court that be would nat have been safe in entering a plea of justification. They simply pleaded not guilty. Upon this plea they were con- fined strictly to the proof of publication, and the fact of wether it was libelous. The defence were not allowed to go out• side of this. It not being a privileded oc- casion, the evidence was very soon ended, and Mr King, on behalf of Mr. Mitchell, addressed the jury, and urged that the ar- ticle had been written in good faith, that a young girl had been ruined, bad died, and no one had even raised a hand to en- quire; that Mr Cameron had not taken any steps to promote an enquiry; neither had the Stratford Home, to which institu- tion she was recomMitted when her con- dition beeame apparent. He also pointed out the defendant's offer to willingly re- tract if Mr Cameron could prove himself innocent. Mr Osier, Q C., on behalf of the private proceoutor, followed, and made a strong point by asking if British justice required that a man should have to prove himself innocent or in the alternative re- main under the imputation such as con- tained in the article referred to. The evidence of the girl Gordon, taken before Mr Alex. Downey, of Toronto, was pro- duced in court, and Mr King offered to read it. but not having pleaded justification, he could not do so. He also stated that the girl was anxious to give her evidence. Mr Osier said when a man made an impu- tation against a person's character, it was no answer to come into court and, through his counsel, whine and say, true, he could not subetantlate bitl facts, belt he was mis• taken. More care chould have been taken to ascertain the reallteith as to the 'settle- ment of Gore's case. His Lordship, Mr Justice Street, addretsbd the jury briefly, and pointed out the Simple issues for their consideration, namely. Was the article published by Mitchell, and was it a libel? Malice was presumed in the absence of any attempt to justify. The jury, after retiring a few minutes, returned with a verdict of gaiLy. S3ntencse was referred until 8 p.m. Mr Oeler, when court was resumed, moved for sentence. In doing so he stated that Mr Mitchell had carefully considered his situation, arid haderibmitted to him, as eCirtniiiiil for the private protisOutor,. an ar- ticle, ih hiajoidnal, *hi.% reed insfolloWre- se'liVith addenda to the 'Miele in the Star 13' Political Points. Sir Oliver Mowat was unable to be pres- ent at the great demonstration in honor of Edward Blake, but he telegraphed from Philadelphia: "Regret that I shall not be back for Monday evening's demonstration, which has my hearty sympathy on account of both the man and the cause, namely, a well -considered measure of home rule for Ireland." the place of Kr Pope, who recentlyreeigged, 1 Farm Statistlea. et a salary of 14900 per annum. Last Monday Hugh MoKinnon, of Grey, I The following statistics relating to wag kicked in the face by one of hie mares Huron are taken from the report of and had hie nose broken. 11 was a mir. the Bureau of industries for 1891, just anions escape from instant death, as the issued; -The assessed acreage of farm i beset was shod and kicked vioiously a lands n Huron was 795;251, and 71 per number of times. cent ot this is cleared. Stanton Agnew, of Wingham, he's gone to Evanston, Ill., where he purposes studying with the idea of becoming a preaoher. For dome time past he has been acting as leader in the Methodist church choir, in Which capacity he will be missed. On Tueedear night the barn and stable on Wm. Carter's farm, mist half lot 29, con. 9. were destroyed by fire, together with con- tents which comprised crop, buggy, farm implemehts, etc. Inoendiarism us suppos- ed to be the cause. The loss is covered by insurance in the Howick Mutual. Changes in Grey Farm Property. - Thomas Davidson, llthcon., has purchased the Delgatty farm, 12th con., oonte,ining 100 acres, paying the sum of $4,000 for it. S. Love,18th con., disposed of his property, near Walton to his neighbor, Mr Bennett, for $2:74)0 analsar,±3ought the Engel Bros. 100 acre farm on 1.4 12tla con. Price $3- 950. The Engel boys have not yet decided where they will locate. An accident was prevented in time on Saturday which saved the boy's life. The eon of Mrs Shettler, of Dashwood, was driving down the Main street on s. large load of goods when a portion of it slid upon the heels of the horses, throwing the by in close proximity to the feet of the animals, when they began kicking, but the young man was too close to receive any injury in this manner. Harry Garbutt wati expected home in Wingham last week. The Van Alatine (Texas) banker who was "fleeced" had been in town, and the case against Harry has been settled out of court. It is now over fourteen months since Harry was taken in charge by a detective in Toronto, and he has ever since been languishing in prison, his case traversing from one court to another, until he of his own free will consented to on to Texas and await his The 100th anniversary of the first meet. ing of the Upper Canadian Parliament was celebrated at Toronto, on Monday, by the formal opening of the new Ontario Parliament Buildings. Addresses were de- livered by Lieut..Gov. Kirkpatrick and other Provincial notables, and tbe inter- vals were taken up by the school children singing patriotic songs. The buildings have been six years in course of construc- tion .and are not yet completely finished. The cost will be about $1,500,000. Better disband the Prohibition Commis- sion, for it is too ridiculous to be much longer useful as a buffer between the Gov- -ernment and the necessity of `doing some- thing to satisfy its temperance friends without offending supporters on the other side. Its pranks are aniusieg, but not in- structive. It does not drink all the wells of knowledge dry, and than go on to the next town. Oh, 00. It sits, and sits, and and listens and listens and listens to the opinion os every busybody,satistied evident- ly with any excuse for the prolongation of its expensive existence. -Toronto Telegram. The semi-official announcentent is made that Sir John Thompson will hhortly be- come Premier and that Mr Meredith is to be -called to the Federal -Cabinet-and- giver - the post of Minister of Justice. This stato. ment raises some curious questions. Will the gentleman from Lonclon, when lie the position of first lieutenant to the new Premier, coutinue to proclaim the doctrines he laid down in 1.-i:10! How will the alliance between Meredith the oppon. ent of Separate schools and Thompson who half promised remedial legislation affect the tintil'Wettrirtent of the Manitoba difficulty? And will the Local Opposition, with Mere- dith gone, maintain its antagonism 4,0 Church domination in Ontario, or is an alliance with the Church to be the policy of the future. There will be strange develop- ments in Canadian politics ere long, and it will be interesting to watch the movements of the two principal parties and several factions in connection therewith. -Toronto News. Ave Bueh rage per for le Product Acres Bushels acre yrs. ---. - .---- Fall wheat . . 55,265 1,519,788 27.5 20.3 Spring wheat .. 11,642 259,617 22.3 14.1 *Barley 21,508 617,280 28.7 27.5 Oats 86,709 3,607,094 41.6 36.9 Rye 348 6,960 20.0 17.6 Peas 41,424 1,126,733 27.2 22,7 Corn 2,870 180,236 62.8 66.9 Buckwheat... 378 10,584 28.0 20.3 Beans 133 3,325 25.0 26,1 Potatoes 5,143 836,766 162.7 124.2 Mangolds 1,834 1,028,874 561.0 462.0 Carrots 480 202,080 421.0 391.0 Turnips 7,592 4,304,664 567.0 405.0 Hay and clover 111,653 100,487 tons *Barley fell off ove • 200,000 bushels as compared with 1890, there being 11.000 more acres in this' crop in 1890 than in 1891. The following table of values will also be of interest Huron 1891 1890 - Farni lands.... 829,524,668 829,513,722 Farm buildings 7,503,549 8,617,158 Implements. - 2,208,061 2,354,921 Live stock .... 6,039,054 5,572,413 Fall wheat .... 1,445,319 932,121 Spring wheat.. 211,184 139,578 Barley 303,804 411,322 Oats 1,316,589 1,213,459 Peas 718,856 551,924 Hay and clover 1,196,800 1,664,889 Potatoes 272,876 238,455 Turnips 430,460 766,013 Wool 57,448 47,785 OBSERVATIONS. ,(By observer.) Mr Jas. Fair, jr., is building a house, and we woald observe that if our young citizen follows in the footsteps of his' honored fa- ttier, all his undertakings will be done thor- oughly and well, for Fair is the name and fair are all his dealings. In your columns, Mr Editor, you have trial. often agitated the keeping of our streets clear of the. "busies." We think there is Another of Winghan's pioneers has gone another nuisance of bigger proportions, to his long home in the person of John that shoald be agitated also, viz., those who Mellon, who departed this life on Thursday last Deceased had been suffering for keep hens to keep them upon their own lots during the summer months. By careful- ness it is possible to keep our gardens free from the former, but it would require a man and a watch dog, the whole day long, to fight against the latter, for if they get half a chance then woe to • the tomatoes, pota- toes and much other produce of the garden. We heard the other day of an old gentle- man in Colborne township, who is eighty years old, and whose grinders have ceased because they were few for many years; but alas, in the evening of his days a third set have made their appearance. Not artifi- cial, oh, no, but a third growth of the real genuine tooth. Should the veracity of this statement be doubted, name and location can be forthcoming. Say what you like, Mr Editor, Huron's hub was somewhat on the down grade a year or two ago, but this summer has it again revolutionized,with a mighty big 'go!' The ever welcome buzz of enterprise and prosperity is again in our midst. If any able-bodied man goes to bed hungry now -a - days, his own laziness is the cause. Never was labor more in demand, never better wages paid for the same, as in Clinton to• day; good, rentable houses very scarce, and Clintonians upon the whole very happy. Yes, and by -the -way, Mr Editor, last Sunday evening. we made one of a -large congregation who listened to Rev Mr Craig's farewell sermon. The church was filled 'and the rector preached a very touching sermon. During his sojourn in our midst, his life has been exemplary, earnest and Christ like. His congregation and his out- side friends wish him God -speed in his new field of labor, and may we often be cheered by seeing his familiar pleasant face in our midst. We dare say that the little circus of '93, in Chicago, will draw quite a crowd, but what will it be in comparison to the Huron Central, it already enjoys world-wide fame, Mit arca therittrof -October fl -will beroure-- one of thc seven wonders of the universe. News Notes Arouna the County about three years from a cancer, which started in his lip and gradually eat its way over the lower portion of his face and throat, caueing death, a happy release from his pain and misery. He had been a resident of Wingham for about thirty years. He leaves a wife tomourn his demise. Seldom does it fall to our lot to record so sorrowful an accident as that which oc- cured last Saturday about noon, at the home of Mr John Tophan, op the 2nd concession, Howick, the young man came in from work. and, dinner being not quite ready he went to his father's room, just off the dinning room, to get the gun and put it in order. He took it from its place on the wall and started from the bed -room, when by some accident the gun was exploded. A younger sister was corning down the stair- way on the opposite side of ,the dining - room at the time, and the muzzle of the gun happened to be pointing directly at her, only a few paces away, when it was discharged, the contents striking her moutb and passing through her head, tore its way out at the base of her skull. The unfor- tunate child only lived a few minutes after the accident, the shot having torn away the large arteries. The discharge of the, gun cannot be accounted for, Its the yotufg man handled it with care, although he had no idea if was loaded. NEWS NOTES. -- A Mrs Goodrich was arrested at Sarnia, Monday, charged with attempted arson. Bicyclist Tyler rode a mile in 2.08 1-5 from a standing start on the Springfield, Mass., track. The contract with the Alien line for wails _to Great Britaiu..lias. _been. renewed. _ by the Dominion Government. A boy named Harry Dixon was run over by streLt car in London and received in- juries which willlikely prove fatal. At Farrellton, Ont., on Saturday even- ing a brakeman named Joe Rice, aged 21, got caught in a frog. and lost both eet. llobert Stewart, aged 32, living five miles northwest suicide because of disappointment in love. Mr J. 13. Stephens has retired from the firm of publishers of The Stratford Bea- con, leaving Mr Wm O'Brien in sole con- trol. The wife of Charles Billings, a poor mountaineer living in Ashe county, N. C., has just given birth to six children, all boys. They weigh from 44 to 9 pounds each and are all alive. Mrs Billings has four other children, but they were all born singly. A bold raid was made Monday afternoon on the bank at Dexter, Kansas. Two masked men entered the bank, and with drawn pistols commanded the cashier to hand over what money there was in the cash drawer safe. The cashier banded the robbers woo. They made their escape. A posse ie in pursuit. I boiler in Messrs Foroe & Dickinson's stave mill at Staples, a small village on the Leamington and St Clair Railway, four miles from Comber, exploded Satur- day morning, by which seven men were killed outright, one fatally injured and about twenty more or less scalded. A etatute in solid silver, eight feet in height, costing $50,000, and standing upon $250.000 worth of gold compressed into a pedestal will be one of Montana's exhibits at the World's Fair. The figure will rep- resent Justice standing on North America. In her left hand balances equally poised, one aide filled with gold and the other with silver and coin, and in her right hand the sword. Kitty Yancy, aged 12,and Herbert Yancy, aged 10, came to a fearful death at Warsaw, Minn., on Sunday. It is supposed they were killed by a panther which escaped from Burnum's circus a week ago. 1hey were passing through a wooded region ac- companied by a dog. The dog must have aroused the panther as all three were found dead at noon. The boy was killed by a blow from the animal's paw and the girl was bitten in the neck. The panther was afterwards killed Some time ago Rev Thos Mardrope, D. D., pastor of Chalmers Presbyterian church, Guelph, for the past 23 years, handed in his resignation to the Presby- tery. One evening a largely attended meeting of the congregation was held, when the resignation' was accepted, and a resolution passed sincerely regretting that owing to advancing age arid other. unavoid- able ce,neee their beloved and worthy pas- tor had wee it to be his duty to tender his resignation. In the event of the presby. tery toceorig tho,d0Oicie0 yeti non the the 41400 John Johnston has leased the farm of Mrs Robt. Johnston, 2nd con.,Morris, for a term of five years. All the Brussels teachers have been notifi- ed that their present agreements are to expire at the end of the present year. A gentleman from Stanley township has purchased the McDougall farm, near Walton, paying the neat sum of $5,300 for it. Mr P. DeCantillon, MoKillop, has gold his farm consisting of 46 acres, to his neighbor, Mr Bryan Downey. The price for it was $2,300. A joint stock company is being formed to purchase the Mahaffy mill property, at Port Albert, and stock is taken by most every farmer in the township. One of the early settlers of Hay town- ship, in the person of Mr James Loadman, passed the way of all flesh, on Thursday morning last, and his genial smile is seen no more. Mr John Conway, the eldest son of Mr Thomas Conway, of McKillop, met with an accident in the luMber woods in Cali- fornia which was the cause of his death last week. Mr R. L. Stewart, former teacher in S. S. No. 9 Turnburry, having resigned his position as teacher, the trustees have en- gaged Mr Ed. Coultas, of Bluevale, to fill the vacancy. Miss MoMe.nnus, daughter of Mr Andrew MoMannus, Wingham, lies dangerously ill at her father's residence, partly caused by being hurt in a runaway acoident some time ago. The lightning last Sunday night killed two 2 -year old piteers belonging to John Savage, Grey. The animals were in a field and were found about 20 feet apart Mon- day morning. Wm. Kerne cipal of Waite Wears at $37 tbe &readmit t iOr. -old year lfr Maui ' " has been engaged as Prin- public school for the next per annum. Miss Kirkby, acher, has been re-engaged $250. •elthiet‘idiee hgb gehool, CHOOL OKS The New Public School History of England and Canada is now ready. Price 30c., post paid. The County of Huron Map which we publish is a valuable assistance to every office. Price 0 School Desks, Globes, Wall Maps and Dic- tionaries for School 'use, sold at lowest prices. The Northwestern Fair at cinch. Our readers should 1)01 forget the great Northwestern fair to he held at Gioderich next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The Prize list is one -th•ri-runst-liberal-i n-the-lariov i noc-and the speed tests include running and a trotting race on second and third day. The Hondo acrobatic and gymnastic troupe, who have been amongst the best special attractions of the Indus- trial and Western Fairs, have been engaged for each day, and the general arrangements are such as to ensure comfort and con venience for exhibitors, and entertainment for visitors. Pro- grams and Prize lists may be had on application to the secretary, James Mitchell, Goderich. The afternoon train on Wednesday will be held until 6p. m. Tuekersmith. NOTES. -Mr and Mrs Francis Crich celebrated the 20th anniversary of their wedding on Friday of last week, a large number of friends and relatives were present, and a very pleasant time was spent. A large number of West Enders attended the Western Fair this week. Send for our Illustrated Cata- logue which describes all school requisites. Cop's BooliStorc, Chill Books, Stationery and Fancy Goods, CLINToNi ONT. To BUSINESS MEN. -You will want printed matter to distribute at the fall fair. Do not put off ordering but think up what you want so that we will have plenty of time to get it out. In years past there has always been a rush just Wore the fair and some have been too late to get what they wanted. Leave your ordrs at the NEW ERA office early. NE WS NOTES. -- The City Council of Brantford has ex- empted from taxation for ten years the Farmers' Binder Twine and Agricultural Implement Factory. Bergen, one of the men who burglarized the house of Rev. Mr Erb at Berlin, Ont. a few weeks ago, was convicted and sent to Kingston for 1:1 years. Israel Tarte, a well hnown journalist and editor of Le Canactiene, who brotight the McGreevy charges before Parliament, • has fairel-Wit'll liablitits of 531.000 and - - sets oC A barn belonging to Thomas (null-, living near Lindsay was burned Monday. It contained nearly his whole crop and all his farming implements. Insured for $10,- 000. Harry Perry, aged 19, eldest son of W. C. Perry, solicitor and town clerk of Mount Forest, while out shooting on Monday, eltibbed a wounded, fox with a stick =rd.- • bis gun, forgetting the hammer was raised. The Jar discharged the gun and Perry was fatally wounded, dying soon after the accident. William Dumphy, the pioneer cattle king of California, died at his home in San Francisco on Saturday, aged 64 years. Dumpily was one of the richest men in the State, and made his money in cattle, At the time of his death he owned 200,000 acres of land in Nevada, stocked with cattle, a big ranch near Soledad and other large holdings. Benmiller NOTES. -Mr and Mrs Stewart report a pleasant time during their visit to the old country. Mrs Mugford re- turned from Toronto on Monday. Miss Dorothy returned to Lucknow last week. Mrs Thomas Gledhill has been visiting at Kincardine this week. Mr Pickard, of Holmesville, preached here very acceptably last Sunday. The Sons of Temperance purpose holding open lodge on the 29th inst., that being the fiftieth year of their organization. THE APPLE CROP HERE. -The splen- did apple crop in this section this sea- son has induced Messrs Cook & Cook, of Clinton, a prominent firm of apple buyers, to come in, and out farmers are disposing of their apple crops to better advantage than usual. Already some 9,000 barrels have been purchased and the buyers are now busy packing and shipping. A large number of ex- perienced men are engaged in this work. The first car was shipped from Acton on Monday. The first shipment is of the fall varieties. The entire crop will be shipped to Liverpool for the British markets, where Canadian ap- ples are the favorites and bring the beat prices. The same firm will ship from Norval and Georgetown.- Acton Free Press. At Orangeville AssliZen 13r, Island secur- ed a teraiet for $100 against- the toWnship a Amaranth, tor injuries Ms:Jen:ea throdglx pu; Aavertionntuto. To Let or for Sale. A House and two Lots on Isaac St. at present eocupien by Mr Sheppard. Apply to WM, JONES. For Sale on Easy Terms. Town Lot 35, Mary Street, one quafter acre, pro- perty of A. Cadzow. Apply to 51ANN17G & SCOTT, Clinton. For Sale or to Rent The undereigned offers for Sale or to Rent that conveniently situated and commodious ,double brick house on Rattenbury St. on easy terms. The house has every convenience. MItilS A. FOXTON. • Court of Revision. Notice is hereby given, that a Court will be held, pursuant to The Voters' Lists Act, by his Honor the Judge of the County Court Of the County of Huron, at 7 o'clock p.m., at Clinton, on the 30th day of September, to hear and deter- mine the several complaints of errors and omis- sions in the Voters' List of the Municipality of the Town of Clinton, for 1892. All persons having business at the Court are required to attend at the said time and place. W. COATS, Clerk ot the said Municipality. Dated this 20th day of Sept., 1899, Cheap EXCURSIONS -TO THE WEST - TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY SEPT. 27TH AND 28TH. By Regular trains. Port Huron Cleveland $.3 00 Detroit .33 00 5 50 Bay City 6 00 Saginaw ..... ... 6 00 Chicago . 9 00 Milwaukee . 9 00 Cincinnati . 9 00 Grand Rapids 7 00 All tickets good to return up tO0ctoner 14th For Coupon Tickets and full information, atily to ...thsh..6111114.1d1..adr.. W. JACKSON, TOWN AGENT G+ T: