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The celebrated WOOD- YATT LAWN MOWERS are the best that skill and money can produce. In fact you cannot appreciate their many excellent qualities without seeing them. They are light, durable and easy ___ running. We know of no _________ better Mower in America. Garden and F7_arm Tools. We have gathered together the lar 'gest and most complete hune ever offered in this locality. Very carefully selected and offered at exceedingiy low p2ices. Inspect- ion invited. Phone 66, BONVMANVILLE. (Op posite Ontario Bank.) Now is the time for Room Paper. A lady said to me last weelU, "I sent awa.v for paper for my hall but after seeing- what you have and yeur prices, I an very sorr y." Don't be misled. Don't bu,; from samÏples. Inspeet tny patterns, get my prices, and know wbat yoit are getting, Satisfaction le the word. Window Shades. No enlie. and no0 trash, all good stock and good value. Curtain Poles verv cheap, Pictures, Picture Frames and iRoom Molding-s are specialties with me. No trouble to show geods. Choice Wiudow Plants for sale. BOWMANVILL1E à m Visit it when and as, often a5 you want millinery. We are pleased to serve -you at ail tiines. We keep the best in milinery supplies of ail kinds suitecl to this ,district-all the new styles; patterns, shades, etc. Our prices are low, our trimmîing cani't be beat around here. Mfake our Bonnets, ilats, Ribbons, Feathers, etc., your Own. Our-goods and styles please and our prices seil.> IVfrs Diogao, BOWMANVILLE. Fashionable Milliner. '*anaNN aNN..NN a NNaNNU U N N * UN N NNaU 4* aaaaaaal o. * **SS SSO *S*SS**@ *un la 'un NN N N N N NU NmaNUN N N ~ UU N N N no aNN N N N NU N N N N NN N N0 U N N N NaUN N Nu N k.el Na N a: N Nju t re e "a N' Nth olo igNe o 2. .ath Nlidv _deN_ 11-m N Nman Na NN. -Brokfas Ba-n fom rarmaU a N N h N .N N ~.WNL .-----.- IO~ N N N ~ 15 N* * ~U N~* ~U N N . N Goods delivered promptly. N N N N.. ~N N E LJ~AI N N L~fl~J S. N~ * ~N U~* N N N N E ::.:: Telephone 57 N BOWMANVILLE. : * mU NNNUUNUNNUNUUNNN NEN B NNUUNNN : * N~ NNNNNN NUNNNNNNNUNNUNU N NNU N NNUNNNNNN N N NUNNNNNNN q ':. *ee@eee*eSeSSSeee@eeee'~f NNNNNNUN NNUNNAK~ NNUNNNNUNUUNU.UNUNNNN.NNUNNUN.NU.NNNUNNUUNNNUNNOO NU UN NU N N N N UUNN IARBLE AND. GRANITE W9ORKS5 BOWM AN VILLE. E. R. BOUNSALL, lartUfaetuf1etr of anid bealett in Fine Monumental Work, in best Grades Oî flateriai. Caîl and get rny prices. I arn sure my work wil please you. I Positively and permanently cured by Dr. A. W. Chase' s Ointment. Dr. A. W. Çhase's Ointment is an absolute cure for piles, and has neyer heen known to fail to cure the w orst formns of this disease which has bafïled medical slkill for ages. This statement snay sound rather strong ta persons w ho do flot know the superior nierits fectly true, and heartily endorsed hy the grate.. fui testimony of thousands of men and w omen who have heen cured hy it after years of suifer- ing, and ater tryrng mnany preparations and consulting the hest doctors. Mr. H-. Bull, Belle-ville, Ont., says: «1 talce pleasure in stating that afler thirty years of suffering with Itchinig Piles, Dr. Chases Oint- ment has completely' cured me. 1 tried every remedy that was advertised, with little or no henefit, hut as 1 have told different persons affected as I w as, Dr. Chases intment made a perfect cure.' Dr. Ci-ase's Ointment has a record of cures unparalleled in the history of meclicine. It is guiranteed ta cure any case of piles. For sale hv ail dealer s, or Edrnansan, Bates & Ca., Toronto. BOWMANVILLE, MAY 3, 1899. SPRIifflTHOUGHTS. 'I said 1 will flot wallk with men to-day, But I wili g-o among the blessdtes Arnong the forest trees Vil take my way. And thcv shall say te vne what words, thev please." It may trulv bc said that the trees ,,are having an opening~ this week and they have invited ail the hirds te witness, the grand display, for surely every tree now lias its visiter. llow our hearts thrili with deliglit and the truc beart with tliaukfaliness te the Giver et ah good for the pleasures of Springîime as contributed by the %inv flowers that here and there are te obe soen beautifv- ing rockzy clefts and copses; indeed, a volume mniglit be wrîtten about our Spriag flowers. 0f late the Montreai Witness bas been devoting considerab- le space te illustrations of Spring flow crs, and we may be excused for turning aside from sturdy polities and other tlioughtful questions te indulge lu a seasonable sentimientalitv, For if flot neticed at once it becomes tee late, for Spring flowers blossom rapidly and soon die-of ahl theseason's flowers thev exert the greatest influence upon the mind. They corne and go-a bit of color on some sunuy hilliside, or beneatli some bough-a delicate odor, and several flics, or often butterfiies hovering over tliem, attracted bv the sweet,thoug-h fot pene- tratin6- odors, an d they are gene. Mlid- summer flnds the woodlands quite des- titute of flowers. The modest Spring flowers have long siuce died, and the marsbes are resphendent with hues, but these are flowers of a dîfferent sort, made up of many exotie species, which are beautifully, stately and brilliantly celored, vet tliey neyer give rise te those delicate impressions which the' violets, the dandelions, and the anemo- nes convey te our rinds. The peet Bryant must have revlle in the beau ties of Spring when lie wrote For whereso'er I looked the whie \Vas Nature'sevellasting smiie. And Wordsworth cauglit the spirit of the revivifving season wlien lie wrote: One impulse from a vernal wood Can teacli youL more of man, 0f moral evil and of good, Than ail the sages can. Who can fail te enjoy a ramble in sol- itude at this season throngh a country wood, for such solitude flot only throws us back upon ourselves, but it leads us to Nature, and "Nature is loved by r 111 USv5IliLUS. vy - UiIeUFusS a an who is deaf and blînd te these lessons almost as much as we do one whose hcart us untouched with love for aniim als and;children. The higli priests of Nature, the peets, like Wordsworth, Bryant, Emerson and Thoreau do us benign eye what we fail te apprehendralone or unaided by their finer insight. "Tak ing spring medicine" iS an old- fashioned custom which has net whellv fallen into disuse at the end of the cen- tury, says Breadbrim. We do net here refer te the absurd practice of swallow- ing quantities of vile compounds called "ýpatent medicines"~ but te a custom which the carly setthers adopted, and which some ef their decendants follow, of hrewing each spring decoctions [rom the bark and twigs of certain trees or from the roots and leaves of medicinal herbs. The idea was partly borrowcd from -the Indians and partly inherited from English traditions. The Indians, certqinly, gave the pioncera valuable information about the curative proper- tics of trees and plants which are native te our soil. It is impossible te say how far ene is justifled to- day in meddling with these home made remedies; but surely littie harm can happen from their use te eue who us in good health or actively employed in fthc open air. To venture a little further, it is almost certain that the judicions use of mcdi- cinal herbs and barks ia better than te have a teo close acquaintance with apothecaries' shops. The early settiers made one "'spring miedich'p" by bottling up the root of the yellow dock, witli the addition of a ittie sugar. Trhe mixture, when carefully strainedgave a clear amber fluid wbich pessessed the valuable astringent, and tonic qualities of the root itself. Another spring remedy, held in higli repute was secuired by steeping smalh quantities of the barks of the white ash, tlie cherry,. and the poplar, in water, The bitters thus obtained wiere deemed beneficial te the stomacli and organs of the vis- cera. It is te be hopDed sucli is the ca§,e; for a man wlio conscientiously takes sucli bitter waters deserves te have lis strcngtli rcncwed. The flrst settlers were aise accustemed te mingle a littie of the latter mixture wîth their potato and clairned it imparred a flavor tliat even tansev could net give. Thorougli wort,a plant which abounds on the eut- shirts of swarnps, was aise deservediy held in higli esteem for its tenic quahi- tics and for its power te induce perspi r- atiou. Frorn its bitter properties it held flrst place as a mixer; but Issachar's grandfather, who lived lu those primi- tive days, once asserted that the more of trie thorougliwort, and the less of the potate juice used,the greater was the curative effect. The Young Liberal Club, Brantford, gave a banquet on Friday nigltitnl houer of lion. Messrs. Tarte,Sifton,and Paterson. About 200 guets were pres- cnt and the function was a splendid success. 'The Ministers' speeches were timely and dealt with politîcal topics that just new the people are interested su. Hon. Mr. Paterson told thein that the foreign trade of Canada last vear considcrahly exceeded the fereiga trade of the United States- in proportion te the population.,'lion. Mr. Slfton told about the resources of the Canadian North-West and chlalenged the Conser- vative party te name one place whcre the law was more thorouglily adminis- tered than lu the Yukon. Life and pro- perty arc as safe lu Dawsons City as in Brantford. lion. Mr. Tarte made coin- plimentary reference te the Frenchi Can- adiaus claimin- that tliey arc as loyal as aalv other countrymen. Hie explained what public works were bcîng built. Tho, general policy of the Geverrement lie said met with hearty approval al ever the Dominion. The Laurier Gev- crament is lu power te stay. The once great Coniservative party lias gene te pieces since the death of Sir John Mac- donald. ALLIANCE AND TUE PLEBISCITE. Since the recent meeting lu Ottaiva of thýe Dominion Alliance, a cornmittee of members ciosen by that body who are especially înitcrested la the cause of temperance, bas beld several meetings witli a view te meeting the vicws of tlie Alliance and gainiug recognition of the resuits of the taking of the plebiscite vote' on the question of pro hibition. Tlicy wîli proccedby way of resolution, as there exista some doubt as te the leg-ality of bringiug iu a bill that would meet the case as tliey conceive it.- This [resolution will eall upon the goveru- ment te give off ect te the expression of the plebiscite by enacting a law te pro. hibit the importation, manufacture and sale of intoxicants, provided, however, that the same shahl be operative only in those provinces of the Dominion wvhich signify their acceptance by vote of the peeple. The supporters of this proposi- tion think that it is one which would commend itself te the goverument and tbat there should be no real difficulty in the way of its adoption by parliament The idea is just that whicli was laid be- fore the Alliance a few days since, and whîch met with the approval of that body. The preparation of a bill te cover the case would caîl for a great ameunt of labor and study, besides could undér the rul es of parliament eminate fromn a private member. Under ail tte circumstances the cemmittee lias tahen what it ceusiders the wisest course, and the resuit oi its work in resolution form will probably be before the lieuse of Commons earlv this weeký Our citizens visited the cernet ery 1last Sabbath lu large numbers to join with the very large funeral procession that came from Ty'rone with the remains of the late Edward H. lawkey. Mr. Haw- key was well knowa to many lu town having attcnded the High ' Schoo] and was very highly respected as was evi. dcnced' in the attendance and hand- some wreath from the pupils and facul- ty. The services at the grave were con- ducted by Rev. J. H. Oke, Geodwoed, and Mr A. E, Clemens, for the Sens of England and Mr. Thos. Crecper for the Sons of Temperance, both secieties be- ing largely represented, the S. 0. EFs being augmented by a goodly number from the town Lodge under thie capable marsala, Bro. Richard Jarvis, Chef of Police, The bearers were Messrs. T. Penfound, H. Collacutt, Milton Wcrry, Shcrwood Rundle, C. W. Shemon and Silas Trewin. Great sympathy la feit for the bereaved family lu the death of this promising young man. The floral efferings were very bcautiful,consistino- of wreaths from Bowmanville lii School, bearing the letters "B. H. S.," frem Whitevale scho-ol with the word "Teacher",andMIr.and Mrs.T.B.Heard, Toronto, Mrs'. S. Arnold and Miss H. George, Bowmanville; cluster of roses, Mrs. Polson, Toronto; and a cross and several pretty bouquets from other fricuds. Children Cry for WEST* EýN D aHOUSE,' BOWMANVI LLED Dress Goods.. New i3lackDressGoods-in Blister Eff eets just received just the thing for a Ladies' fiee Skirt, the price is $1.25 a yard. Plain Ciothes in Black 'and Coiored are in good. de- mand, we have them and prices are right. Our fancy goods, the reg. price is 40e a yard, but wv ,' bought late, and whiie they iast the price is 25c a yard<, No trouble to show our Goods. Ilouse Cleaning. N You wiil soon be needing Lace Curtains, Muslins, Blinds, Cîirtain Poies, etc. Cailand see our stock of flouse Furnishings. Our Curtain Poles with Wooden llingýs and Wooden Brackets complete with Curtain Pins 25e each. Just Received a Car uÉ% Rice's Pre Sait. Table Sait, Cheese Sait, Butter Sait, Coarse Sait. We have 5varieties of Seed Potatoes, The' eariie'st kinds in the market. To arrive any day a car of Ulrich's Seiected Seed Corn, Giant Prolifie, Sweet Ensilage and Improved Leaming. We pay the highest market price for Farm Produce. I.. Attended our last week's Shoe Sale We wish no0 further evidence of the popularity of our Special- Sales in Shoes,9 than that presented to us by the crowds which came to take advantage of the great reduction in prices. It is no0 secret that we aresome times taxed to Our limits for space to accommodate the num- bers who corne to our special ýcales, andi to those- who did not get serv- ed last week we leave tesm prices open tin they are suited or the goods sold. Don't forget that our guarantee of reasonable wear goes with every ler br~in r regular. For this week we will give you a list, one of whicb. should suit any member of your famiiy, whether you live in town or country.* Ladies Vici and Dongola Kid Oxford Shoes, low tie shoes, pointed or round toe, hand turned, sewed soles, J,. D. King's make, sizes 21 to 7, reg. $1.35, speciai $1,00. Ladies ' Dong ola Kid Butt. Boots, McKay sewen soies, round and pointeci toes, sizes 3-1 to 7, reg. $1.25, spec. 85c. Girls' Giove Grain, Sehool Boots, laced or buttoned, plain toe, strong soles, sizes 1.l to 2, reg. $1 .10, special 85c. Infants' Dongola Kid Butt. Boots and one strap slipp- ers, sizes 1 to 5, special 25e. Men's (Jordovan Laced Boots, f air stitch, round toe, standard screw soles, a very popular make and suitable for town wear, reg. $1.25, special $1.00. Men's Heavy Kip Grangers, heavy pegged sole( water-tigyht tongues, sizes 6, 8, and 9) on!y, regilar 12, speciai 90c. Boys' Buif Leather Laced Boots, fair stitch, coin toel standard screw soles, a strong, good iooking school boot for town boys, reg. $1.25, special $1.00. John McMurtr «vM -I in- !* W. it i à-L -%ce 11-el3ggo lffl 9"-.Ugne !ýBiefe the. -.1 -- --- - - -- - .- --- Ci - -- C> 5 1 1 m %QP 1 b 1 v -L4 - j 0 0 0