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The Clinton New Era, 1898-02-11, Page 4Vebruairy tI 1898 - great snap.-JAcksoa Bros o. shoes-Jaoktion & Jaokeon ew goods-Eodgons Bros Vatraight,tory;—W Il Fair ringg stook—Gilroy & Wiseman Ntrsat, for klondike-R Adams Citroen top, eppairing-AR a Grigegw 1lpepenteelea-eAllen & Bison ball Oantlon-James St. John -Annual meeting -W L Ouimette Card of thanks -John Carty F .Nun, A. S. Hardy -Clinton, -Feb. 14 ;toga wanted -•R & J Ran,tord 4linton ji tat 41z FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1898 Considerable editoral is unavoidably tarried over to make room for local Platter. The Proposed Loan to W. ti ° Doherty & Co. The by-law relating to the proposed Loan of $25.000 to Messrs Doherty & Ca passed the Ooubcil ono Monday even- ing, and will be voted on by the elec- tors on Monday, March 14, the law re- quiring that it must be advertised four weeks before the vote can be taken. Only property owners will be entitled to vote -male and female -but persons may vote in as many wards as they have property entitling them to a vote. A majority for or ,against the by-law carries or defeats it. The voting will take place in the . same ,places as used for the last municipal election. • It has been occasionally said that Clinton was lacking' in public spirit; that there has not been that apprecia- tion of enterprise and cordial co-opera- tion among all classes of the commun- ity which would have contributed to our material prosperity; that other towns centred their strength inbuild- ing themselves up, but that Clinton was somewhat indifferent in this res- pect. All this may have been true or untrue, just or unjust. It may not ac- curately describe the condition of af- fairs;that has prevailed here. We do not believe it does, but at the same time we are forced to the conclusion that as a town we have not availed ourselves of all our opportunities or we would be further ahead than we are. There is now an opportunity offered to retrieve the past, to some extent at least. We can show that we have some public spirit; that the welfare of the town is of the utmost importance; that any lukewarmness or indifference in this respect has been more seeming than real. That we are determined it cannot in the future be said: -"We lost our opportunity." The rumor is again in circulation em- ;rsnating from Ottawa, that M. C. Cam- Bron, M. P. for West Huron, is to be aippointed Lieutenant -Governor for the NorthWest Territories. The total surpluses piled up by the Jptario Government in the last25years amount to $0,227,570. Against this stands deficits amounting to $1,030.442, leaving a net balance surplus ot $5,197,- 128. The Wingham Advance wants to know what we think of Mr Hardy an- Bouncing the elections for the let of • 11arch,after the House being led to un ;derstand that they would not be held until May or J une. We think it would have been better to have stood by the 'original intention. In parliament, the other day a pretty lively "scrap" occurred between Sir 'Charles Tupper and W. McLean, editor of the Toronto World. Both are Con- servatives, ala what they said of each 'other did not indicate very much broth- erly love or political affinity. ONO Personal Will Robertson bas gone to Toronto 1.o reside. Reeve Kennedy was in London on 'Tuesday. W. W. Farran goes to Ottawa next Week on business. Miss Cameron, of Bayfield, is visit- ing Mrs A. Granger. '! Miss Young, of Seafor th, is the guest f Miss Tena McCuaig. P. Straith bas gone on a visit to his }:son, Rev P. Straith, at Innerkip. Ben Mason and wife, of Saltford, vis- ited Clinton friends on Sunday. Mrs D. McLaws, of St. Thomas, is visiting her sister. Mrs J. W. Irwin. Fred Kibler, Returning Officer for outh .Huron, was in town yesterday. Flora, Wa iso n of B1 lh is the Miss F Y pest of hot aunt, MrsD.B.Kennedy. .ry ' Mr Gregory, of Goderich Collegiate, visited his sister, Mrs G. F. Oakes, Iast week. Mrs H. Junor, of Hamilton, who has been visiting relatives here, returned borne on Wednesday. Miss Spittal, of Hamilton, and Miss iindsay, of Onondago, are the guests c if Miss L. Lindsay. Mr A. Armstrong and sister, of the ::.'Bronson line, Stanley, visited at Mr J. ''::Lindsay's Last week. Mrs Johnston, of Goderich township, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs ',Mc'Naughton, has crone home. st';,,Mrs Di Rut.nam sailed on Wednes- t7hy. via White Star Line, for Ceylon. Ehe was ticketed by W. Jackson. Mr Jas. Fair is in Toronto on busi- 4tees this week; Mrs Fair, who bas been visiting there, will probably return -with him. .`-Miss Ella Archer, of Lucknow, who `ilas been visiting her aunt, Mrs Ted- ord. for several weeks, returned home *Saturday. Rev. W. Robb, (son of W. Robb, of Iui►n) who for some time has been la- iboring at South Denver,Col., has been Sppointed to Rico, Ool. 'Alas. Robb, eldest son of W. Robb, Who has been visiting here for several 'Weeks returned on Monday to his farm tat'Milton, North Dakota. „ Lottie Elliott, who has been vis- iting her friend, Miss Ida Everett, for ho'past two weeks, returned to her t>,ipne in Wingham on Monday. _:_,Tres Rigsby, (daughter of Rev. 'W. 1.igsby, Blyth) who has successfully nursed Peter McEwan, of Goderich, through a serious illness. went home oil Tuesday, via Clinton. Goderich. (yguRCHI.-Rev. S. Acheson, Kippen, -wilt preach in Knox church next Sun - while Rev. Jas. A. Anderson will onduct anniversary services at Hills Veen, one of Mr Acheson's congre- ations. LARGE CONSIGNMENT. -On SART - 10,8t R. N. McKenzie received re - 647 two carloads of hardware from milton and other points. Trade is brisk, especially in farm imple- Oita and requirements. THE CLINTON NEW FHA. Warden McEwan Banqueted Mr George McEwa; . the newly elect- ed Warden of rlu ion County,was ban- quetted at a supper by bis friends, at the Commercial hotel, Hensall, Tues- day night. No pains bad been spared to -Make the -affair an gnjoy-ble one. and by nine o'clock some 9.0 guests had assembled, notwithstandingthe short - nese of time the citizens hain arrang- ing for the entertainment, which speaks highly for the marvellous es- teem and honor )Lr McEwan is held in by those whom he comes in contact with at home and throughout the county. Telegrams and letters were received from several who expressed their regret at being unable to be pre- sent to do honor to one so worthy. - Some of those present from through- out the county were, Dr Holmes and W. Lane, Goderich; Jas. Snell, Lon- desboro; R. McMordie, Kippen; J. Mc- Lean, eeve Sheppard, J. Patterson, Jas Cooper, Tuckersmith; Jas. Fitzger• ald, Jas. Campbell, Hibbert; F. Kibler, Zurich, and J. Laporte, Drysdale. The chair was occupied by Dr. Holmes, of Goderich, and the Vice -Chair by Dr. Macderneid, Hensall. The toast list was an elaborate one, and the address- es in response were exceedingly edify- ing and appropriate for the magnificent and grand entertainment. Ainong the toasts given were Our Queen, respond- ed to by Dr. Holmes; Government of Canada, by R. McMordie. Kippen; the Army and Navy, hy Dr Holmes; Our Guest, Warden McEwan; OurCountry, Rev. J. S. Henderson; County Council, County councillors Snell, McLean and ReeveSheppard; Agricultutallnterests James Patterson and James Cooper; Our Municipalities, F. Kibler, ex -Reeve Petty, and J. W. Ortwein. Our Labor representatives, J. H. Beck. Educa- tional interests, J. C. Stoneman. Mer- cantile interests, H. Cook. The Indies, G. J. Sutherland. Our host, A. Goetz. The speakers all paying high tribute to the Queen, governments, country, ag- ricultural interests,and eulogizingWar- den McEwan on his integrity and en terprise, both in his public and privat capacity. The musical part of the en tertainment was well attended to b Messrs Murdock and Trott, the ban quet breaking up with all expressing their pleasure at its success. ;?Torr BaemcwATER.-Some 15 or 20 en are at present employed on the ork}id if the timber comes in fast tough, the first two sections (800 feet) i1.. be finished inside of four weeks. it '.Thursday 13 teams were drawing Other from Stewart's swamp, near unganncn, and five from Saratoga. addition to that brought- in by the ache,: two carloads were received o,aa Greenock swamp. BocxEY.-The most exciting game vet played on the Goderich ritik was stressed on Friday evening last by Oat _250'spectators. The teams were Iter frena the north and south sides the Square, and one of the condi- ria was that no one who had engag- hookey match this season would slowed to play. The fouls and bless .were too numerous to men- , had the capers cut by the contes- fita kejet the spectators in a continu- r'oar of laughter. The score stood ,to 8 in favor of the north side. unanimously passed, It was also de- ' cided that the proposed new church 1 scheme sheidd be abandoned for the present. I The consecration meeting of the On - tarso street League onedonday evening was well attended, the members re- sponding -to the roll -call promptly. The Bible study, Jeremiah. was taken by Miss Saida Whitely. The Bible study Ezekiel for next Monday night will be taken; by Alias Alice Oudwore. The eubject of the evsning,"Oontentment," will be taken by Mrs Clement. WILLIE CHURCH ANNIVERSARY SRA- 'MRS.-Vary RR-' MoRS.-Vary successful anniversary services were held in Willie Church on Sunday last. Services were conducted by Rev Mr Stewart, the much loved and respected pastor of the congrega- tion, who took charge of the services. himself in response to the wishes of many of his congregation,instead of, as usual, getting some distinguished preacher from a distance. The results prove that in every way the course taken was a wive one. The , morning discourse was based on the words "And Jesus entered into the temple and look- ed round upon all things." The Church of Christ was taken to be the heir and •' successor of the temple at Jerusalem; in this sense Jesus comes into his church to -day and looks round upon all things. He takes note of the forms and modes of worship, not for what is in them, but to judge the spit it in them and in those who conduct and take part in them. He takes account of the treasury and watches what is put therein, not because he needs our mon- ey, but that we may be benefitted. He notices the means taken to fill the church treasury, and .would have us give in a right way. He looks round upon all the people in the church, upon all the various classes and conditions of men. The sermon in the evening dis- played the usual care and thoughtful- ness of Mr Stewart in the preparation of his pulpit work. The collection tak- en was one of the largest received in the history of the congregation on its anniversary occasions, amounting to $278.00 How is this to be accomplished ? Let us look at the circumstances. The town is face to face with a condition - not a theory. And it is a very serious condition. The burning of the Doher- ty Organ Factory has not only thrown oat of work all the men employed there, and thus crippled the purchasing pow- er of these men, but it presents thepos- sible contingency of the factory being re -built elsewhere. If the factory goes to score other place, at least 60 of the 85 married men employed therein must leave town. This means 60 empty houses, and the loss of all the money that is spent by the men and their fam- ilitl!l. But it means considerably more also. It means that business men, who are largely dependent for support on the existence of the factory, must also leave town. The number may be few or great, but great or few, they would be more than any one wishes to see leave. It follows that if there are empty houses and stores, there will be depreciation of values. Rents will go down,and properties that are to -day valuable will be unsaleableat much be - 1 ,w present prices. Further than this, the taxes contributed by all patties concerned will have to be contributed by those -who remain, if the factory goes. All these things must be taken into account. They are factors that work for good or bad so far as the prosperity of Clinton is concerned, and the question simply resolves itself into this-"ean the town afford to lose the Doherty factory?" There can only be one answer to such a question, a most emphatic NO. Ie there any ot- her town in Canada, similarly situated, that would allow an industry of this extent and character to leave its bor- ders, if it were possible to retain it. Every town is moving heaven and earth, not only to retain what it bas, but to get more. Ard it would be sui- cidal on the partof Clinton if it did not do likewise. The carrying of this by- law must he looked at purely from a practical standpoint. All sentiment must be dropped. The carrying of the by-law means the re-establishment of the factory on a larger scale than be- fore. It means the up -building of the town. It means that business men. who have almost had the heart knock- ed out of them by the calamity, will be re- inspired by fresh hope, and stimu- lated by brighter prospects. Clinton has everything to gain by endorsing the Loan. Outside al- together of any benefit that may accrue to the Doherty firm securing the loan, the advantage and benefit to the town is the main consideration. Under no circumstance can Winton afford to lose the factory, and if people will only look at theques- tion in all its bearings,they will see the force and admit the truth of this state- ment. Weare not pleading the case of Mr Doherty, but we are that of the town. Nine -tenths of the people will admit all that we herein claim,but these nine - tenths have taut all got votes. To the m•'n who have votes we specially ad- dress ourselves, and ask them to con- sidor this question in all its bearings. Clinton's opportnnify will present it- self on the 14th of March. Remember that an opportunity of this kind, once lost, is lost forever, and in no possible way can be recovered. Other towns are looking for snaps as well as Clinton, and would only he too glad of a chance to secure an established indus- try- of such iinportanre as the Doherty Organ Faetory,whose business ramille- ations extend to all parte of the globe. Th ire is one very simple way. of rotain. town h tido industry, ing.in� with its many't advnnta es,and that is by voting favor of the 14.1aw. a UABB.TE1ILY sxnvrCEs. - Qnartcrly iceir Were herd in the Methodist Claes on Sabbath last, and at the ptib'n services twenty additional bort, Were' added to the roll of th St, churchand eight to that of eta Si. At the Victoria Street Meeting on Monday evening an tis invitation was extended to (i�da+itt to".,lr'em,ain, thele pas- nextye!tr'Which he has accepts Worths St;,; Beard could not O. W1100 to h rite As their nett e y Annual Meeting of Willis Church Congregation. The annual meeting of Willis church was held in the lecture room on Wed- nesday evening, 9th inst. After devo- tional exercises, conducted by the pas- tor, John Houston was elected Chair- man, and Wm. Coats Secreta! y. Re- ports for 1897 were presented from the Session, Board f Trustees, Sabbath Schools, W. F. M. S., and Y. P. S. C. E. The following tare minitezartes f the re- ports:-TheSession repot ted a member ship of 273-29 new members, I2 on pro. fession of faith, and 17 by certificate; removals 19-1 by death, 11 by certifl cate, and 7 withoutcertificate; 7 infants were baptised; , •three communion ser- ser- vices were held during the year, at which the average attendance of com- municants was 200. The total receipts on account of Session fund were $151.- 50, expenditures, 5113,44, leaving a bal- ance of $38.06. $235.30 were 'received by the session for the schemes of the church, in addition to which there was received a considerable sum by means of special Sabbath collections. The Trustees reported the finances in bet- ter shape than for the preceding year. They also reported that extensive re- pairs might be needed on the Manse property. Receipts from all sources on ordinary account, $2619.83; disburse-' ments, $2581.64. The Sabbath School report, which included statistics from Baird's S. S., Stanley, showed 275 on the roll, 40 S.S. workers; total receipts, $308.53; total disbursements, $258.81, leaving balance of $49.72; there was given for missions the sum of $45-$25 by Baird's S. S., and $20 by Willis S. S. The report ot the W.F.M.S. stated a membership of 31; contributions, $188.- 65; local expensaes, $23.65; for missions, $165,00, and a box of clothing valued at $39,61 was sent for N.W. Indians, $15.- 65 more than the preceding year. The Mission Band is under the supervision of the Society, and has a membership of 40. The Y. P. S. C. E. reported the most successful year in the history of the Society. There are 83 names on the roll -3 honorary members, 43 ac- tive and 37 associate; during the year there were added 56 new members; the Society raised by the systematic giving ia.cthod $36, $25 of which was devoted to 1 ome mission work. Messrs A. Ewing, A. Innes, and W. Goats, retiring trustees, were re-elect- ed for another term of 3 years. Dr. Agnew and M. D. McTaggaz t were ap- pointed auditors. Messrs A. McKen- zie and T. McKenzie and the Property Com, of the Trustee Board were a - pointed a committee to examine the Manse property, with instructions to report what repairs are needed to the Board, and the Board were authorized to make such repairs as may be needed. The question of a change in the system of lighting the church was dis- cussed, but power to deal with the matter being vested in the trustees it was left with them to deal with. A ftill discussion took place as to the best • method of raising the ordinary reven- ue, some expressing themselves in favor of the weekly offering system. Freedom is now given to anyone in congregation to adopt that the system p in preference to the pew rent system. After the meeting was closed the ladies served refreshments. Jas. Madgett, of Weston, was fatal - y shot while cleaning his gun. Mr James R. Graham, of Trafalgar township, was killed bya falling etraw- stack at which he had been working. Lieut. March, who had the base of his skull fractured by falling from his eleigh while tandem driving at Iting- eton. died from his injuries. Correspondence We are not responsible for anything what ever that appears under this heading. BORN. BALLANTYNE—In Blyth, on Jan. 29 the wife of Mr. Andrew Ballantyne, a daughter. ARMSTRONG—In East Wawanosh, on Feb. 4, the wife of Mr. 0. Armstrong, of twins -boy and girl. COLE—In Goderich Township, on Jan. 20, the wife of T. H. Cole, of a soil. STEEP—At .249 Bell Street Winnipeg on Feb. 8, the wife of Dr. J R. Steep, (nee Mise Andrews, of Clinton) of a daughter. BRADWIN--In Blyth,on February 1 the wife of of Mr. A. E. Braswin, of a daughter. NETHERY—In Morris Township, on Jan. 28. the wife of Mr. John Nethery, of a son. GILCHRIST—Ia• Wingham, on el) 1, the wife of Mr Luther Gilchrist, of a son. DINGMAN—In Stratford on Jan. 28, the wife of W. S. Dingman, (nee Miss Maggie MoDon- agh) of a son. The Pring ease To the Editor of the New Era. DEAR SIR.—We, the-r'iinder•signed members of the committee which sat on the trial of Morrow vs. Pring, hav- ing, seen the letter of Rev. J. S. Ross, in your issue of Jan. 28th, which con- tained misleading statements, viz :- "Mr Pring never, before any com- mittee, or at any time or place, admit- ted the alleged facts Of the charge pre- ferred against him, but on the con- trary, first, last and all the time, has stoutly denied them," 2. We wish to state that Mr Pring did admit to us conduct which was "im- moral and unchristian," thereby sus- taining the charges and justifying the verdict; and had Mr Rose made proper enquiry, instead of depending, exclus- ively upon Mr Pring's presentation of the case, he would have saved himself from the humiliation resulting from what undoubtedly was a "fiasco," for in rushing in to attack the presiding officer; throwing discredit upon the judgment and fairness of the former committee, as well as giving undue publicity to the whole matter, we 'be- lieve he has injured Mr Pring and dam- aged the church. We also think his reference to your report of the apology is, to say the, least, disingenuous, inasmuch as his apology to the undersigned for his harsh and ungentlemanly remarks regarding the conduct of the form- er trial; did grow out of the re- cent trial,aud it would have been more to his credit to have frankly admitted the general fairness of your first re- port. (Signed) B. CLEMENT ' WALTER RIGSRY R. W. MILLYARD WM. GODWIN Feb. 4, 1898 .. J. W. ANDRE'.VS Church Chimes. Rev, Mr Clement has been away for several days,owing to the illness of his sister at Brantford. Mr A.T.Cooper was asked to give an address at the Epworth Convention in London next month, but had to de- cline. Rev W. McDonagh, Stratford, will preach in Rattenbury St. Church, Clinton, on Sunday next, morning and evening. Rev. Mr Wade will occupy the pul- pit of Ontario St. church next Sunday morning, Mr Clement taking the quarterly service at Turner's. The Brumfield Christian Endeavor Society are expected to visit the So- ciety of Willis church next Tuesday evening, weather permitting. Rev. 'W. J. Taylor, of St. Marys, will deliver hie popular lecture"Habit, or what shall we weal," next Tuesday, in St. Paul's 's church school room. A111 are invited, At the tneetittg of the official board Mf Eattenbtir, St, Methodicf, Church et °Friday alantin.:, . a resolution of sympath ► with Mr Wr ,Doherty was A Word of Justice. `AiANTE'Q pi Note Our .Prices. MARRIiED. FINNEN—CRAWFORD—At Killarney, Man. on Jan. 18, Chas. A. Finnen formerly of Wa- wanosh, to Mies Lizzie W. Crawford, second daughter of W. S. Crawford, formerly of Hullett. McCAUGHEY— KELLY - In St. Michael's Church, Blyth, on Jan. 81, byRev. Father Mc- Keon, Mr. Francis McCauey, of Hullettt, to Mies Teresa, third daughter of Mr. Daniel Kelly, of Morris. DODD—SMYLIE—At Goderioh, on Jan. 12, by Rev. Jas. A. Anderson,B- A., William Dood to Jane M. Smylie, botof the township of West Wawanosh. WALLACE-MoSWEEN-At the residence of the bride's mother, Eldon Si. on Feb. 2 by Rev. Jas. A. Anderson, B. A., William Wal- lace to Rachel M, daughter of the late John McSween, both of Goderich. HARRIS -SQUIRES - At the residence of the bride's parents, on Jan. 26, by the Rev. Mr. Jewitt, of Elimville assisted Iby Rev. Mr. Kerr. of Hensall, Mr. Thomas Harris of Beth- ( seta, to Mary J., eldest daughter of Mr. Henry tQuires, of Zion. DEED. RICHAN—In Goderich Township, on Feb 2, William Hewitt Armstrong, infant son of Mr. William Bichan, aged 1 year and 29 days. -+TURNBULL—In Usborne, on Jan. 26, Agnes 11. Turnbull, aged 26 years, 4 months, 29 days. Sale Register. Farm stock of R Craig, on the Avery Farm, Ldndon Road, on Wednesday, Feb. 23. C. Hamilton, Auct. Bo� Elm Log, 8, sound, t for hoops, That wilt inle>rc5t $7 per thousand. the Teachers.., Basswood Heading Bolts, 40 inches in length, $2.25 per cord The dyspeptio carries a dreadful load on his bao)r. It seems as if he were really made un of .wo men. One of them ambi- tious, brainy and energetic; the other sick, listless, peevish and without force. The weak man weighs the other one down. The dyspeptio may be able to do pretty good work one day, and the next day, because of some little indiscretion in eating, he may be able to do nothing at all. Most oases of dyspepsia start with constipation. Consti- pation Is the cause of nine -tenths of all human sickness. Some of its symptoms are sink and billious heada4)ohe, dizziness, sour stomach, loss of appetite, foul breath, windy belohings, heartburn, pain and die - ,ss after eating. All these are indicative or derangements of the liver, stomach and bowels, and all are caused b'y constipation. Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the quick- est, easiest and most certain oure for :this condition. They are not violent in action. Send 33 cents in one-oent stamps to the World's Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y., and receive Dr Pierce's 1008 page Common Sense Medical Adviser, illustrated. CLINTON MARKETS Corrected every Thursday afternoon. Thursday, February 10th, 1898. Wheat, 0 85 a Oats 0 27 Field Barley 0 30 Peas 0 52 Buckwheat 0 28 Rye 0 40 Flour per cwt 2 25 Butter C 13 Eggs per doz 0 14 Hay new 94; old 6 00 Sheepskins 0 25 No. 1 Trimmed Hides0 08 Potatoes 0 46 Pork 4 75 Dried Apples, per ib0 04 Apples, per bag 0 90 0 85 a 0 27 a 0 30 a 0 52 a 0 28 a 0 40 a 2 50 a 0 14 a 0 15 a 7 00 a,. 0 25 a 0 08 a 0 46 a 6 25 a 0 04 a 090 MONTREAL LIVE STOCK MARKETS To the Editor of the New Era: Sin. -Aa an old fireman, let me say that at a fire one often hears it said that if such a thing had been done the fire would have been put out; in this way an injustice is of- ten done to our firemen,who, I have always noticed, work like Trojans at every fire. At the last fire oar men had the engine out and steam up in a very few minutes but were unable to draw it to the fire, the hose reels alone being only got there with great difficulty; then the intense cold made it al- most impossible to work satisfactorily asev- erything froze up so quickly. The inflam- mable nature of the Organ Factory would have made it very difficult to subdue a fire there even with the best system of water- works, unless it could have been taken at the start. The hose reels alone could not have been taken through the deep snow in Hate to sage the faetory. Even in ourlarge oities,with their oompletelsystem of water- works and tained and well-paid firemen disastrous firs occur., A case in point at Winnipeg,where a good system of water- works prevails, but notwithstanding this and the foot that the buildings were brick, a most disastrous fire occurred the night after ours. In old days when people did not depend entirely on the firemen, but were always on hand with their line of pails, much good was done, and something of that kind should still a done now din, too many stand aron d idle and are of ready to be in any way except to give ad- vice. Let me suggest to the council that they extend the hydrant system along the whole .business street, as experience has shown it to be a most neefnl auxiliary in case of fire as well as for feedine tanks. W. C. SEARLE. Within an hour from the time of quitting his cell, Allison was in his grave. A deputation of temperance men waited upon the Government on Tues- day, concerning the proposed plebiscite vote, and suggested that nothing be- yond a straight vote, on the question of prohibition be taken. Oae speaker also suggested that the vote be deferred until next January, t the time of the municipal election, as he thought the people would come out better. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, in reply, said that all. the Gouernment desired was to get an honest expression of opinion. There was no disguising rho fact that if prohibition were adopted revenue would have to be made` up,-.- had notyet made The Governmentup Re mind as to the .particular forrn in, �vwould be put, and. 'which the question tvt iIt ' et: t e the views Of the deptttet sod w 1>t t3 �' oar fol cokifil tatiol Montreal, Feb 7. - There were about 475 head of butchers' cattle, 15 calves and2o sheep and lambs offered for sale to -day; the but- chers were ont in large numbers, and trade was good, with prices about the, same as on last Thursday. Prime beeves sold at from 41c to nearly 41c per lb; pretty good stock at from Sic to 4c, and the common dry cows at from 210 to 81o. Young calves sold at from 52.50 to 56; an extra calf was bought by Mr. Levegne for 511; he also bought five good lambs at 5c per Ib. Sheep sold at Bic per Ib. Fat hogs are rather dull of sale, and prices are lower, from 510 to bio per lb. few Nirertiouleu to. R. & J. RANSFORD. Stapleton Salt Works, Feb. 10,1 For Seed Grain Spring Wheat, Peas, Oats, Rye, Buckwheat, etc., or For Feed Corn CARPET WEAVING. Having bought a Carpet Loom, I am pre- pared to do weaving f G 118 ARVIE, Albert St. CAUTION. - The public are hereby captioned against pur- chasing or negotiating n note of hand made by the undersigned, in favor of Hugh Sturdy, no value having been received for the same. JAMES ST. JOHN. Hullett, February 8, 1898. BOAR PIG FOR SERVICE. Go to Standard Elevator Forrester & Smallacombe Clinton, January 6th, 1898 10 Subscriber keeps for service at his premises,mises lot 27, canal,Hullett, a bhoro-bred, pedigreed Tamworth oar. Terms—$1 at time of ser- vice, with privilege of returning if necessary. Also good Tamworth boar for sale. HOWARD RIDDELL. Hullett, Feb. 8, 181'8. Liberal Meetings MR. CRRROWK the Liber 1 Candi- date for West Huron, will hb1 meet- ings as follows; to be addressed by himself and others:- HH.ris HALL, LONDESBORO, FEn'x 11 All the above meetings to commence at 8 o'clock. PICEAsD'a HALL, HOLMESVILLE, FEB. 12 at 7 p. m. The opposition Candidate or his represen- tative is invited to be pres'nt, and will have a favorable opportunity to speak. CARD OF THANKS. We hereby desire' to express our apprecia- tion of the promptness of the Canadian Order of Home Circles in paying the insurance claim of $3000 on the life of the lata Catharine Walk- er, who died in December last. JOHN CARTER THOS. K. CARTER. IDA C. CARTER. South Huron Steps in the Phonic System, A Manual forPrimaryTeat ers. An Exppsition of System as taught in the To- ronto Public Schools. 33, 'Annie E. Cullen and; C} r -t tina C. Niven. Price 50e..; Common Errors in Speakiii : and Writing, and how 10' Avoid them. A Series of Exercises, . Notes, Cautions and Suggest: tions, for the use of Teae-h' ers, Pupils and Private Stu,' dents. By H. I. Strang, A., Principal Goderich Co'1.- legiate Institute. Price 35e - Algebraical Exercises _ and,.:. Examination Papers. By C. A. Barnes, M. A., Spector of Schools, Lambton. Price 30c. M. Y. McLEIIN, the Lihrrvl Candi- date for South Huron, and others, will address the electors at the following times and places, viz: - FRIDAY, Feb. 11, Holmesyille. MONDAY, Feb. 1,4, Farquhar, afternoon; Horn's school House, Unborn, night. TUESDAY, Feb. 15, E limvil Hall le To n yy NEBDAY, Feb. 16,fitron s school use, Section 1,_Us-borne. THUR D , Feb. 17, Blake, afternoon; Se arale School, Drysdale, at night. FRIDAY, Feb. 18, Cardno's Hall, Beaforth Other meetings will be annonnoed later on, The afternoon meetings will commence at 1 o'olook,and the evening meetings-at7,30 Mr Eilber, the Conservative Candidate, or any one in his behalf, is invited. LONDESBORO BUTTER AND CHEESE CO. The adjourned annual meeting of the stock- holders of the Londesborough Butter and Cheese tranufacturing Co. will be held in Hill's }Tall, Londeeboro, on Thursday, Feb'y 24 at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of discussing and tak- ing notion on bylaws that have been prepared by the directors and for the transaction of gen- eral business. directors, meetingseril1 bo held at 2 o'clock. By ordf the board of directors. W.L jOUIMTTTE, Secretary. ADJOURNED MEETING.; ' Tho annual meeting of the stook -holders and atrons of the Holmesville Cheese and Butter CO, (Limited) will be held in Wilson's Hatt, Holmesville, at 2 O'clock P. m., onSaturday, Feb. 19tb,1:as for the purpose of °W1aring up tho business of the Seaton of 1107, and for tho election 0t Offioors for tho owningyear, W. B.FORsaR,:ECe°,4."' W.S. lu j, i0E Soo. 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