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The Clinton News-Record, 1898-02-24, Page 108 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD. KLONDIKE. iCanada Our store is in Clinton. You cannot all go to the new gold fields to MAKE money but you can come to our stare and save money in your buying, which is justets surely though not as greatly making money. We buy so as to sell you at the greatest advantage. We want to sell you just what you wish to buy. We sell to -day so as to sell to morrow. We invite you to examine at your leisure, to buy at your pleasure. You will not save money in the price and lose it in the quality at our store. We make only a little each time you buy, that's why we induce you to come often. IF THERE IS A BETTER WAY THAN OURS TELL .US ABOUT IT. If you can get a better Fountain Pen for a dollar and seventy-five cents than the one we have to offor you we would also 'like you to tell us about it, there are pens sold for less money, there are none cheaper. Outs is not a cheap pen but it is as low priced as I perfect construction and a fair profit ill allow. A Fountain Pen is a great, w convenience. You always have your --ink-stand with you. Its always ready. It writes smoothly. It is simple and durable. Please favor us with your inspection if you're interested. ee•eiee•• The VC D. Fair Go,, CLINTON. Agents Parker's Dye Works. The Huron News -Record $ i.00 s Year, In Advance. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 1898. Beck, Eilber and MoDuey. Beck, Eilber and Mooney make a strong trio. They are all experienced in municipal matters, have been mem- bers of the county council, and are thoroughly in touch with the every- day interests of the people of Huron. The tide of p ublic opinion is flowing strongly their way and they are gain- ing supporters every day. The large and enthusiastic Meeting held in the town hall Tuesday night was an evi- dence of this. Only a few hours no- tice could be given yet the hall was crowded by an audience drawn from the adjacent townships as well as by citizens of Clinton. The order was admirable and the duties of the chair- man, Dr. Bruce, were light. From a Conservatives standpoint the meeting was a splendid success. Owing to the number of speakers, it was found necessary to limit them to half an hour each which did not, per- mit of any vei'hoeity, but THE NEWS - RECORD regrets that owing to want of space in its columns it is unable to give a full report of those-_„r,eee—d-epsed speeches. The se ' iipeitker, Mr. Dickenson of W'ughaur, after referring to the ss e and a..niin the h r•t by-law,g electors tht te Legislature was bound to give the necessary legishttion, if the people of Clinton sustained the by-law, took up the financial aspect of the question. .He proved conclusively that the boasted surplus was only an imagin- ary one; that unless we called a halt in the mal -administration of affairs we would soon be face to face with direct taxation, and that our rich mines, and timber limits were being ruthlessly sacrificed in order to make the provincial financial sheet balance, and all this to the detriment of our own country and the great advantage of American speculators. Mr. Dicken- son is a clear, convincing debater and created a most favorable impression. Mr. Eilber, the Conservative candi- date for South Huron, was the .next speaker, and received a most enthusi- astic reception. Mr. Eilber is a forci- ble and eloquent debater and in the half hour at his disposal, exposed a great deal of the extravagance and mismanagement of the Hardy -Ross ag- gregation. Referring to the Doherty .by-law he characterized it as a stigma on the intelligence of the electors of any municipality that the Government at Toronto should take from them the privilege of establishing an industry affording employment to 150 men, without first consulting the powers that be. It was a timely hit and the point was apparently appreciated from the hearty manner in which it wets received by the large audience. Mr. Eilbernext referred to the pat- ronage given to the overseers of roads and bridges, their salaries in nearly every instance being greater than the amount paid in wages to the workmen employed. He referred at some length to the management or rather inis- rnanagement of the asylums, prisons, and other public institutions, and from the Government books showed con- clusively that these institutions are most extravagantly managed and are the breeding places of hordes of offi- cials whose duties chiefly are to assist in keeping in power the party that has been so munificent in the disposal of gifts of office. Mr. Eilber further assailed the Gov- ernment which at the expense of the electors of Ontario have so lavishly provided themselves and their friends with papers, magazines street -car fares, railway passes, table allow- ances for over -fed officials, etc., etc. His lucid and clear exposition of the public school book monopoly had a telling effect and was received with unstinted applause. Altogether we are confident that Mr. Eilber's address limited as it was to 30 minutes was the means of awakening many of the elec- tors of Huron to the fact it is time for a change. Major Beck was loudly cheered as he rose to wind up the meeting. He briefly referred to his successful muni- cipal career as an answer to the slurs thrown upon him by his opponents. Then paying his respesls to Mr. Gar - row he asked in vain why that gentle- man had not attended one of the eigh- teen meetings of the Public Ac- count Committee of which we have been told our late member was a lead- ing light. The Major read from the list of expenditures such items as Corkscrews $92.17 Playing Cards $28 70 and asked what part they bore in the Government of Ontario. The School Book Monopoly he de- nouneedr The Government should have thrown the work open to Com- petitors and given the people the benefit. Itis prospects, he said were very bright. All over the riding he had . reeotvcd assurances of support from FEBRUARY $1,1 9 VOTE ACiAINST THE SCHOOL. BOOK MONOPOLY. men who had never before cast a Con- servative vote. The hall rang with cheers and applause whan Major Beck resumed his seat. The remaining speakers were Mr. Bisoutte and Mr. Proudfoot, Goderich, the latter on behalf of Mr. Garrow. The Meeting closed with cheers for the Queen, Whitney, Beck, Eilber and Mooney. "The Conservative Member For West !Huron.'' Mr. Proudfoot, who represented Mr. Garrow at Tuesday nights meeting, spoke of Major Beck as the "Conserva- tive member for West Huron." This was, of course, a slip of the tongue, but the genial barrister trust have been doing some pretty hard thinking along that line to let the thought escape him. There is many another good judge of the same opinion, but all have not, so many reasons for keeping mum. I lliowat s Shoes. r Can't Fill 'lardy Y Sir Oliver Mowat was a political genius, but you can't say the same for Mr. Hardy. -. Sir Oliver was the friend of Temper- ance, but, alas ! where do you find Mr. Hardy ? Sir Oliver did not himself coerce the liquor vote, but that's just where shone Mr. Hardy. Sir Oliver was a clean politician and did not brow -beat with "Cold Justice" as did and does Mr. Hardy. They Called Min "Sarurkrout." Eilber is being assailed because of his nationality. At public meetings his opponents shout Saurkroub ! Saurkr•out 11" The Conservatives selected Harry Eilber because of his ability, integrity and personal worth. The Liberals would defeat him be- cause he is a German. Is that the sort of politics that is best for Ontario? Is it politics at all? South Huron will give its answer next Tuesday. A Rousing Meeting in Currie's Ball. The Eilber meeting held in Currie's Hall, Goderich township, Friday even- ing was one of the hest of the cam- paign. The hall was crowded and the utmost good cheer prevailed. Ex - Warden Cox occupied the chair. Mr. Either in a vigorous speech showed up the School Book monopoly, the Fairi- ily Compact, the Hardy greed of office, the Government's mismanagement of thej Educational Department, its Crown Lands jobbery, and its wasteful expenditure of the public funds. Mr. Eilber's speech made a splendid im- pression and the meeting had the effect of thoroughly arousing his sup• porters. There will be P.o stay at - homes next•;."!'herreiey. ' -Either Will Win. An Outrage On Clinton. Eight polling booths have been forced on Clinton. Seaforth has five, the whole town- ship of Tuckeismith four, Stephen eight, Stanley township five, Etc., Etc: The ratepayers have to pay for eight polling booths when only four are used in municipal elections and four in Dominion contests. And Twenty -Four officials will be employed. • This will entail a double expense upon the town, ns if our tax mate was not already high enough. As taxpayers we must thus contri- tribute to Garrow's election fund. It is really arascally piece of business though but a sample of the reckless extravagance of the Hardy Govern- ment. It has doubled its officials wherever possible and forced the municipalities to pay the bills. It is time for a change. Only One -Third. Clinton was entitled to the whole $30,000 of Stavely money. It got $10,000 only. That is, the Hardy Government took away two-thirds and gave us one- third. In plain language they robbed us ot $20,000. Garrow was a party to the robbery. What a valuable friend he has been to Clinton. And to make matters worse the town can't spend that paltry $10,000 as it wishes, but must lock it up in a pile of brick, and mortar about as much needed as it will be ornamental. The $10,000 should have gone into Water Works, which very likely would have saved the Organ Factory and the $25,000 Loan the electors will vote on the 14th March. Clinton may well pray to be saved from such friends as Garrow has been. Raze the foundations of the "Me- morial Hall" and give Clinton the cash to use as it will. There is yet time to change it. Vote for Beck and a change. Mr. Proudfoot's quotations. Mr. Proudfoot is either unfortunate or misleading in his quotations, hot, for that matter, it doesn't matter which. He quoted the Toronto Mail as say- ing something in 1890 in favor of Sir Oliver Mowat. He, it may be, intentionally forgot to add that in 1890 the Mail, with Ed. Farrow as editor. was the bitterest enemy the Conservatives had. Mr. Proudfoot should be fair, even if hard pressed. He also lauded Sir Oliver Mowat. Are we not all doing that? Are we not in perfect harmony with Sir Oliver's adf'ice that the purse strings of Ontario should not he in the hands of the same party which govern at Ottawa. Sir Oliver knew the politicians pretty well. Ile was afraid of the result if the Government at Tornnto (lid not act as a check upon the Ottawa powers, and vice versa. Sir Oliver Mowat has for twenty- five years been Mr. Proudfoot's politi- cal monitor and conscientically follow- ing his same old polar star he will go to the polls next Tuesday and mark his ballot for "Joe" Beck. Great is Sir Oliver. 'e'hey Didn't Need A quartette. Ilon. A. S. Hardy brought the Lam-. ier Quartette with him to Clinton and the Brass Baud was also engaged for the occasion. He was billed a week ahead and post - ere scattered all over the county for a big rally. The Conservative meeting held Tues- day night was called Tuesday moruing, not ten hours notice. No Quartette of professional singers was engaged. The Brass Band was not called out. And yet the Conservative meeting was almost as large as that which greeted the much -heralded Hardy and half as big again as the Garrow gather- ing of a tortnight ago. • Straws show which way the wind blows. The people are with Beck, Eilber and Mooney. Beck, Eilber and Mooney are the Peoples' Candidates. Circular Town Topics. GODERICU, FEB. 24. --At the meeting of the Collegiate Institute Literary was Society on Thursday evening there � au interesting debate on "Resolved that town life is more advantageous than country life." Misses Ireland and Fer- guson upheld the athi-inative and Messrs. Lin Williams and Stewart the negative. The first named lady open- ed the debate with a well thought-out address. Mr, Williams followed and his composition, a tid bit of excellent English, was nicely delivered. Miss Ferguson, who carne next., has an ex- ceedingly nice delivery, and as her con- tribution contained many nicely rea- soned points, cleverly put and was withal of a scholarly nature, it was most. interesting. Mr. Stewart then took the platform and though his replies to the arguments of his oppon- ents did not always score, his main speech hit the mark. Miss Ireland then made a clever reply and the judges S. P. Halls and J . W. Vanalter decided that the affirmative had won. The entertainment on Friday even- ing in the opera house for the benefit of the Band was largely attended and the bill of fare proved it most success- ful one. The performance commenced with a minstrel troupe, that for dress, posturing, stage fittings, jokes and songs, would be had to heat. Then came a good skit, the Human Pipe Organ, in which a number of persons with all kinds of Made instruments pretend to play as a hand. This was followed by a scene the Giant Drum Majors, two youths doing a clever irr- itation of Guy Bros.' wielder of the rod. Signor Nagol came next with his wonderful graphophone that when Wound up gave songs, music and speeches, and the manager's trials, at. theatrical man trying to engage per- formers and bandsmen for a dramatic company. A laughable fluke concluded the performance. The members of the I•Iortlieu1tural Society will discuss spraying at their meeting in the court -house this even= ing. All are invited to attend. Miss Eva Acheson, our sweet song- stress, who is studying in, Detroit, is a pupil of Harold Jarvis. Miss Blair, a lady who taught one of the classes in the Cent! al School for many years, died in Hamilton last week. The remains were interred in Maitland Cemetery. Some people think the crows that arrived in Goderich some ten days since made a mistake about spring. Mrs. Blackstone, we are pleased to be able to state, is now around again. Some fourteen members of St. George's choir were present at the Episcopal church tea -meeting; in Dun- gannon On Wednesday evening of last week. The Town Council met last Friday evening and transacted the usual rou- tine business. The fair sleighing on Saturday stirr- ed up business, many farmers coming to town. Mr. Harry Sturdy is now"able to be around after his severe illness. The Chosen Friends will meet in re- gular session in Horeon's Hall this (Thursday) eveniag. "Is the Earth a Globe'' is a question that seems to be agitating a student and one of our oldest citizens. If the twain would start on a journey to find out we would all wait patiently till they came back to report. The jour- ney would settle the matter. Councillor A. M. '!'odd was in the Circular Town on Saturday. The hockey match last week between Goderich and Seaforth ended in a tie, 4 to 4. The game was exceedingly well contested throughout. Lessee Holines, of the skating rink, gave his first carnival on Monday. Mr. Holmes did give prizes that might be useful to the winners. He gave solid cash and allowed the successful ones to buy what suited thein best. elevator The voting on theby-law takes place on Saturday. Inspector Paisley, of Clinton, was in town last week. - Ice not over thick was harvested last week, those requiring its use fearing that a longer wait would lose all. The breakwater has risen a little the past two weeks, and is now at at point about high water mark. Robert Young died in Goderich last week, aged 97 years, and 5 months. The old gentlemen was at one time ex• pected to pass the century but it was not to be. The funeral took place on Saturday to Maitland century from the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. S. Andrews, Goderich township, and was largely attended. This (Thursday) evening, Feb. 24th. I)r. Amelia Youmans, vice-president of the Dominion W. C. T. U., will de- liver her fine lecture entitled "A story of Christian Freedom," under the aus- pices of the W. 0. T. U., in North St. Methodist church. On Sund.a,y and Monday the anniver- sary services and entertainment of North -St Methodist Sunday School were held. *Rev. H. W. Locke, of Parkhill, occupied the pulpit on Sun- day and the entertainment, given in the church on Monday everting at 8 o'clock. The program comprised songs, recitations, and fancy drills. Service was held in St. George's yes. terday, Ash Wednesday, at 11 a. m. Early celebration of Holy Commun- ion in St. George's last Sunday. High mass was celebrated at St. Peter's at 10 o'clock on Ash Wednes- day, followed by the Stations of the Cross. At the residence of Mts. Warnock, a missionary tea was held on Tuesday afternoon. Among those present at the funeral of Miss Mary Wilson Thursday last, were Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell, and Miss A. Digmnn, ot Fansville, las. Swener- ton, of Niagara, and Mrs. J. P. Ross, of Exeter, relatives of the deceased. Cattle Bros. started moving front Hamilton street to the Square on Mon- day and they may now he found at Davis' old stand next Sturdy Bros, Belgrav4'. Major Beck was around in this vicini- ty last week shaking hands with a number of his supporters and others. If the outlook is as good all over the Riding as 'here we have no doubt he will be Major Beck M. P. P. after next Tuesday. Garrow'c meetings have not been vet y enthusiastic. Even staunch Grits admit that a change can't hurt us. David Johnson died at the home of his son William on Sabbath morning aged 67 years. His wife died six years ago last August. He leaves two suns and three daughters well provided fur. Deceased was a staunch Conservative having never missed polling his vote at an election since coming to the township and was an Episcopalian in religion. John Wightwan continues very poorly and the end is looked for daily. 'E. Wightulan has almost recover- ed. A troupe of showmen struck town Saturday last with a magniscope xa which was very good, but the whole advertised programme was out given, it was under the auspices of the A. O. U. W. One of the troupe took sick dere grin had to leave for his home in Sarnia on Monday. Seaforth. Mr. Fred Davisf•of Mitchell, was in town last week, Mr. Thos. Stephens, of Berlin. was in town hist, week renewing old ac- quaintances. Mr. Arthur Edmunds, son of Mr. John Edutuuds of this town, is home on a visit. Arthur has been in Cali- fornia for the last two years and speaks highly of that part of the country. Me. Geo. Fowler, of North Dakota, is in town and vicinity renewing old friendships and acquaintances. Mr. Arthur Shreok, of the Commer- cial Hotel, Clinton, was in town on Saturday week. The Seaforth HockeyClub went to Godericli'on Tuesday night to have a friendly game with the Circular town boys. The game resulted in rt tie, each team scoring four goals. The boys re- pot t having a good Bute. The soft. weather and rain of Thurs- day and !Friday almost demoralized the roads, but the snow storm of Tuesday has replenished the sleighing. Ali.ulof politicians went to Clinton on Monday to hear the Hon. Mr. 1 -Lardy, and report having a good time except for the little accident that hap- pened to them on their road house. Quite a number froiu here attended the carnival in Exeter on Monday night and all report having a good titre although things did not pan out as the boys would like. Messrs. Jas. Kyle, Colin Kennedy, Charles Smith, Dr. Gibbs and Harry Israel attended an assembly at Kyles- ville on Monday evening. .A piety i;° town boys are talking of going to the Klondike on or about the 1st of April. The party will consist of Messrs. L. Kruse, T. Bickle and H. Israel. They are to be piloted through by Dr. R. Hewitt. We predict fur the boys a pleasant journey and a profit- able return. Miss Dora Langstrath left on Ft iday for a mouth's vacation among friends around luger•sul and \Voedstec'k. Mr. Walter Smith returned on Wed- nesday after .tbusiness tri to New • P York and other Eastern cities. Wat reports business in the East good in his line. The Dawson Comedy Co., of Beech- wood, played to crowded houses on Friday and Saturday nights of last week. The Empire Concert 'Co., of New York, played here on Tuesday might to it shut house. They were here playing for the Hockey Club. A sparring match is announced for in the near future. The aspirants in the coming event are Geo. Brown, of Eguronville and E. Hallet t, light weight champion of Seaford:). ''he Athletic Club is in r., prosperous con- dition and a large number of sports in- tend being present from Toronto and Hamilton to witness the bout.. Mr. Geo, Fitzgerald recently shipped twelve barrels of ,his celebrated hard stone finish to different furniture fac- tories in Ontario. Broadfoot & Box shipped four ear loads of furniture to Liverpool and two to Nova !3c . ..i one day last week. Miss Speare, of Exeter, is spending a few days with her brother Harry. Miss McCrea, of Goderich, is spend- ing a few days with Miss Mabel Mere- dith. We are sorry to say of the continued Illness of Mayor Scott. Miss Daly, of town, is visiting her brother and other friends in London. A ratepayer of this town had an in- terview with Mr. Livingstone, who re- presents the Seaforth flax mill and told him that there was no possibility of the mill running this season unless it was sold to a private party or a com- pany and he says that they are in a position to sell at a reasonable price and give a good title. He said in ad- dition that if a joint stock company could be fortned to run the business that they would take a reasonable amount of steek in the said company. Me. Ed. Davis while running a rip saw in Broadfoot 9c Box's factory Fri- day had the tops of three fingers of iris left hand badly lacerated. A meeting in the interests of M. Y. McLean was held in Uardno's hall, Monday evening and on Thursday evening Harry Eilber will address the electors in the same place. Mr. H. Cluff spent Sunday in To- ronto. • Our Junior Hockey team visited Clinton Thursday and beat the juniors of that town hands down and on Fri- day the Seniors, defeated the Clinton team by a scorn of 7 to 5. Good boys, Jacksons. Mr. A. Hislip, the Liberal candidate in East Huron, was in town Thursday. Thos. E. Hays spoke at Kinburn Tuesday night and at the Separate School, McKillop, Thursday, in the In- terests of Candidate Mooney. Miss Katie Sperling, eldest daughter of Mr. Geo. Sperling, left for Wolseley, N. W. T., on Monday. Dr. Bethune attended an Eilber meet- ing in Varna last week. Mr. J. Williams, of Zurich, was in town last week in the interests of Harry Either. Mr. John McDonnell, of Hensel!, was in Seaforth the middle of last week. Mr. Dean Sperling, of Clinton, spent part of last week visiting friends here. Mr. John Dodds Intends building a residence on the property that, he pur- chased from Mr. Hamden, now of Exeter. Mr. Thos. Boyd, son of Anthony Boyd, Mcgillop, intends leaving for Ninga, Man., March 1st. Mr. Jas. R. Aitchoson, late of theEx- positor staff, is now editor of the Clifford Express and gettilg out a good paper. Bary field. The political pot is beginning to iirn- mer. M. Y. McLean and Lawyer Collins, of Seaforth, held forth in the town hall on Thursday thq,. 10th, knowing well that all they could say could du utithing to stop the tide that is forcing the Hardy Government to the wall. The two speakers pleaded hard for the support of M. Y. McLean and it was Alain to be seers that they expected Lx to he added to these initials after the first of March. The burden of their song was that the Con- servatives had no policy. Well they never stole Grit clothes. When Whit- ueycomes to power tl'lere will be a haltto the robbing of the municipalities as at Fresent under the hardy (government. ake for instance the License Revenue. In 1876 the License revenue was $ 439.457 Paid buck to Municipalities.. 281.243 Takeo by the Govern- ment for it's own use and the payment of it's officials 158,214 In 1895 or say twenty years after what do we Hod Revenue derived fi'un1 Licen- ses 015,290 Paid to Municipalities 207,072 Taken by the Governiuent for it's own use and officials 348,218 Now, if you exemine these figures, you will find that while the Province, in 1893, was $175.833 more than in 1876, the gamont paid back to the Munici- Ilalities, was $14.173 less than in 1870. n 1876 the Government kept for its own use and that of its officials 158.214 In 1805 for the same purpose it keeps the enormous scut. of 348.218 A great deal more than double what it tome for the saute purpose twenty years ago. I see that the Garrow organ at Clin- ton makes out that the Government is ai very generous one in assisting the Muuioipalitii's. Such rot. Let me demonstrate it. Taking Bayfield for a sample. The auditors' report of last year shows that we received from the Government the stun of $83 for school grant and $87.07 from license fund. This, you will see, makes a total we re- ceived front the Government of $170.07 (3overtlment collected for total license in Bayfield 300 00 One -hundred and thirty dollars we are out in this little transaction. Those who doubt, these figures may find them at the town treasurer's office. One of the best political meetings ever held in the town took place on Thursday evening, the 17th inst.. Mr. Either opened the meeting, speaking for one hour. Mr. Thomas McMillan, a chip of the old block, appeared for M.Y. McLean and handled his subject as well as could be expected under the circumstance, but his was a hard task when pitted against the conquering hero _ fr'oiu Stephen. In the final rally, when Either was reply- ing, he generously allowed his opponent to mix in the discussion. Thomas tried time and again to make a point but, each time he failed, and when Harry gave him the parting shot he fell hack in his chair never to rise. Then the crowd went wild and cheered as we have not seen than do for years, but, oh the long faces 0' the McMillans. Will the Reformers have their usual dirty little dodgers issued and spreadread broadcast at the eleventh horn' this election ? Watch for their roorbacks. There have been some wagers on the result of the election. The odds are on Eilber. Let. no Conservative stay away on election day. Go and cast your vote for Eilber and Good Government. What do you "think of Those Mc- Millan's statement that nineteen cents per year per scholar was the cost of school books. Great is Thomas on figures. House and Lot for Sale. The undersigned offers for sale that Two Story Brick Residence occupied by the late Mrs. William ltattonbary There is in connec- tion one acre of land which will also be sold in ono piece with residence or in Iota to suit purchaser. Apply to W. W. FARRAN, or to J, 1tATTENBURY, Clinton. Feb. 16111. CUT RATES. Tickets issued from Clinton to the following points at the rates quoted below. Toronto Montreal Windsor Kingston '1 00 . 7 00 2 00 4 50 PACIFIC COAST RATES. Vancouver $30 00 Victoria 30 00 Parties travelling to any point in Dakota,,, Manitohn, the North-West or British Columbia will do well to consult tii, JACKSON, (Al. (T'Nit. THE ■ ■ REPAIRING OF WATCHES 111400.1.34 IS one of the most important branches of our business, in fact there is no feature of our business that we wish to impress upon you ire than this. Having bad twenty years experience in the Repairing of Watches Wo feel qualifid to do your work well. CHARGES will be found moderate, and satisfac- tion fully guaranteed. ---x---- A. J. GRIGG Successor to tr. .B.I »»LEOO.1(13.TU. A Division. aratarrar • The County of Huron is divided into two parts._....... Our part being Our Famous Boys'. School Punts which sell by the hundreds at 50c, 60c and 75c. The greatest value ever offered in Canada. Every pair made by ourselves. The other part go along in the old fashioned way --buy some cloth and at- tempt to make them at home, or make over some old pair. If they would sit down and figure it out they would find that they are money out. At the present time we are puting through the workshop 200 pair in 3 different eren t Coori 1 ' n g S 3 different Prices AND... 11 different Sizes. 1 41000000 00660 JACKSO- - - BROS. THE BIC STORE, CLINTON. BEGINNING RIGHT. To begin the coming season right we had to commence and prepare for it months ago. It would riot do for us to wait until you wanted Spring Goods before we went after them. It's good business to have them ready when you want them. That's what we have done and if you are doing your spring sewing early you'll find spring stocks here ready to buy from NOW, You're welcome to look the new goods over any time whether you want to buy or not. Next week we will print some Dry Goods news that'll interest buyers anywhere within reach of this store. BLACK ]JRESS..GOODSSNI. _... A Black Dress is never out ofstyle and this season every indication seems to point to their being more fashionable' and popular than ever. Blacks have always been a prominent feature of our Dress Goods Stock. Many of our newlines are in and whether you judge them from the standpoint of style or value they are far in advance of any former season. Styles are more attractive, values better than ever before. Our famous all wool Serge, nothing to /7 CC equal it in the !rade .Gr t7 Fitie figured fancy Black Dress Goods, AOC large and small patterns `� 46 inch all wool fine silk finished t)IOC Henrietta, special value.. Fancy Brocades, new and stylish patterns, all pure wool, splendid value 50c and 60c. SPRING MILLINERY. We are getting ready for our Spring, Millinery business. Shiprnentss of beautiful Flowers, Feathers and Ribbons are just opened up and Miss Scott is spending a couple of weeks' in the wholesale houses copying French amt.**. American pattern Ilats and getting generally posted as to what are correct Millinery Styles for spring. ••••••••••• HODGENS - BROS. Direct Importers, Clinton.