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'fio man who didn't support Pettypiece's bill need ever pply again for election,' was Mr. att's brief contribution to the HE WAY TO BE WELL. od Must be Kept Rich and The Joo Mut. ALL a Good health is the most precious ings. That concl ded the failway phase of the argument. TEXATION OF FRANCHISES. Mr. ©'Brien, representing the forontg Electric Light & Power 'Company, held that the taxation of a franchise would tend to prevent thie starting of entetprises of public utility, drive away capital and dis- courage men of brains and energy, "and would seriously cripple others, capital invested in the T. E. L. Co,, for instance, was risked by the 'promoters in order to promote 2 public utility, and for many years paid no dividend. Now the muni- cipality, whicli had contributed no thing in the enterprise and had borne none of the risk, proposed to come in and reap the benefits of the divi: dends. As to speeial advantages held by 4uch companies, Mr. O'Brien claim- :d that as regards the use of streets used them for : 'in promoting 'public conveniences, and hence Were in the same position as ordin® ary private businesses. Moreover, their use of the streets was no ex _pense, and no impediment to the citizens. Why. then, should they be made pay specially for the use of slrects? Mr. O'Brien also pointed out the difficulties that would arise on de fining the meaning of the word franchise," and in making a just assessment. It was, he claimed, a practical impossibility to ascertain the real value of a franchise, and the passing of a new billl in its present shape lead to endless litigation Mr. Allan Thompson, on behalf 6f the Single Tax Association, ad- vanced the argument that a com- pany holding a franchise was in an analgous position to a man holding a leasehold, and should be taxed ac- cordingly. City Solicitors Mackelcan, of] | Hamilton, and Caswell, of Toronto, | - argued that franchises should Deg taxed. Companies holding Special] privileges from the municipalities had a right to pay for such priv-| = fleges, though no mention had been | made of such tax mn the original | argument. Mr. B®. E. Thompson, K. C, represented the Toronto Board of | "Trade, held, that there was no injustice 10 taxing franchises that | turned out to be very valuable. If} they proved of little value then the @ssessmient would be corresponding: dy 'low. Corporations holding municipal franchises Hall cer-| thin exclisive rights over the | streets, and these rights should not | escape taxation. The argument] that in the original contracts with | municipalities no provision had | been made for taxation, held good | only in the event of an agreement] providing for permanent exemption. | The committee then adjourned | till Friday next, when the question | of franchise will be further consider-| @d.-- The News of Wednesday last. tea 2 { Phe Sunderland correspondent of | the Uxbridge Times says:--This week the Western Bank will be occupying their new premises at the | corner of Doble avenue and River street. This building is two-storey | df red Brick, finished with Bedford | stone, and in size is 60 ft by 30 ft. he front part is occupied by the bank, and the side and rear as the residence of the bank manager. . There is no passage way between the two, thus each is practically a separate building FR 4 all in one. The banking room is finished with a uarter cut oak wainscoting, lav- ender tinted stucco walls and metal- lic ceiling of the same color. The 'counter is made of oak on which is dxidized copper railing with brass finishirgs, including a large teller's cage. There is also a cystomers' desk of oak, and massive polished oak doors at the entrance. The floor is made of birch polished with a wax finish. The manager's isdivided off with quarter-cut c partition with glass panels. The purchased by the bank is a y steel lined, four wheel buildivg Iti in Mr. E. G. tr any man or woman can have. But good health can only be bad by keeping the blood rich and pure, and the nerves strong. If the blood is allowed to become weak and watery, the whole system is weakened and falls an easy prey to disease. There is no medicine can equal Dr. Williams' Pink Pills in keeping the blood rich and pure, and the nerves vigorous and strong. Every dose helps to create new blood, and by a fair use of the pills, pale, sickly people are made bright active oe. Here is proot. Mr. Robert Lee, New Westminster, B. C., says :--¢ Before I began us- ing Dr. Williams' Pink Fills, my blood was in a very impure state, and as a result pimples that were very itchy broke out all over my body. My appetite was fickle, and I was casily tired. My wife urged me to try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and I got half a dozen boxes. By time I had usedthem 1 was com pletely restored to health, my skin was smooth: amd. clear, and my appetite good." r. Williams' Pigk Pills«do not ge they siniply make pure, rich Ploos. That is why they cure such troubles as indigestion, neuralgia, rheumatism, anaemi, partial paraly- sis, St. Vitus dance, scrofula, erysipelas, and the ailments so common to women young and old. Sold by all dealers or sent post paid at 50 cents a box, or six boxes for $2.50, by writing the Dr. Williams' Medicine Co, Brockville. Ont. THE OBSERVER........ HAs A Goon OIRCULATION. hud is com stantly growing in favor. It is the BEST Advert Medium in the County; is the ohampi the Agriculturists and more oconsery and practical class of people f» fot & favorite of schemers, boomers and €llgnes; it 1a (ho Oldest and Best Established founded in 1857~the most original and best Iu its local snd general news department and is printed entirely in the piace of pub lication--Port Perry. a Txrus--81 per annnm in advance, if not paid in wivance, $1.50 will be charged. JOB PRINTING IN THE MOST MODERN STYLES AND AT LOW PRICES Port Ferry. PORT PERRY, MAY 28, 1903 Conservative Policy Justified. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain given an emphatic support to mutual preferential trade between Great Britain and the colonies, thus justifying the policy of the Conser vetive party. Mr. R. L. Borden, the leader of the opposition has made the following statement of his party's position in regardto the important measure: «Mr. Chamberlain's utterance, although important and significant is not unexpected. * For ten years the Conservative party in this coun try has been fighting the battle of preferential trade within the empire. Going out of power in 1896 we nevertheless continued to advocate that policy as one calculated not only to develop commerce within the empire, but to bind more closely together by tHe firm ties of closer commercial intercourse all parts of His Majesty's dominions. Our policy, as laid down in 1900, was as follows : "This house is of the opinion that a system of mutual trade preference between Great Britain and Ireland and the colonies would greatly stimulate increased production in andcommerce between these countries and would thus pro mote and maintain the unity of the empire; and that vo measure of preference which falls short of the complete realization of such a policy should be considered as final or satisfactory.' "This policy has since been affirmed by resolutions which we have subsequently proposed in the house of commons on several occa- sions. "All such resolutions met defeat at the bands of the Liberal party, because the leaders of that party in Canada up to a year ago could never be persuaded that the realiza- tion of such a policy was more than a dream. Happily they are now enabled to see more clearly, so that all parties in Canada at the present time seem united not only in affirm ing the wisdom but the practicabil ity of the great policy of inter im- perial trade. «Those who 'sét their faces against imperial preferential trade and who also believe that Canada| should base hér .policy upon "adoption of such views by" this ry would undoubtedly result its commercial and polifibal ab- sorption by the great neighboring republic." i A rp The Week Parliament. Parliament adjourned on Wed: nesday night until Tuesday, the 26th, on account of fhe statutory a -| uals fo 2 Bro. T. J. Widden, not later has public holidays. +t ; The practice of Dominion civil pang as Liberal candi-|. e Manitoba. {on "Canadian Development" is. ap-| pearing in The Indent, ppliutin ~ 74 cial " nal | commer articles are fairly | haps, roseate 'in: fessions grensed to favored individ- e Yukon. pry The estimates of the Department of Justice were taken up. In the Yukon very large allowances for living expenses have been made to judges and court officials, while tclegrapherd on the government system receive no special grant. The sheriff of the territory has been paid two salaries, one by the De partment of Justice and another by the Department of the Interior. ------ That the Port Perry Board of Trade have already accomplished, are constantly inaugurating move- ments highly beneficial to our village is patent to all. We have already given credit to the Board in former issugs for accomplishing much that is important to thisJlocality anda number of other matters are being promulgated--one we might men tion which the worthy and indefat igable President is prosecuting with vim, the extension of our Fairs so as to include the establishing of sales of live stock, aud he is in com- munication with the proper parties tb assure success. Mr. Ww permits fo grass to grow under his feet, being an exemplar of the "strenuous life." We clip the following important items from the Neepawa (Manitoba) Register of the zoth inst. A meeting of shareholders of the Northwestern Agricultural and Arts Association was held Monday. was reported to the meeting that sufficient stock had been subscribed, and payments made, as required by Act. G. M. Gibbs was appointed chairman, and Geo. Hamilton, Sec- retary. * Directors for the ensuing year were elected. The Govern- ment has subsidized the Association to the extent of $3,000.00 for the present year. near Ardon, on Thursday, May 28 wood will be given to the man who | makes the best plowing, and ten | cords to the second. Judges, G S | McGregor, J. W. Drysdale and G. | M. Gibbs, of Neepawa. Open to Manioba. EZ Brethren of Old England Lodge, S. O. E., desirous of attend ing the Annual Church Parade of Buckingham Lodge, Uxbridge, on Sunday morning next, jist inst, will kindly leave word with Secre- than Friday next. Services in Methodist Church, Uxbridge, 10.30 a. m. WeLL DoNeE SGuGoG-- At the great Auction Sale of Im- ported Short-Horn Cattle held last week at the famous farm of Messrs J. & G. Isaacs, Markham, and which was so ably conducted by our Mr. George Jackson, at which prices ranged way up in the thousands, Messrs. Hope & Sons, Scugog, were the fortunate purchasers of one of the best cows offered so that that and owning the first imported bovine that ever set foot on Scugog. That the investment will prove a good one no one will gqeustion, to such enterpriseas the Hopes possess cattle breeders in this section of country are much indebted. EZ It will be seen by the adver- tisement in another column that Mr. W. L. Marshall is offering for sale his fine residence in this place. It is in every respect desirable pro perty. £7 That Lindsay is possessed of a Band that wquld do credit to our largest cities is evidenced by the sweet and exquisite music it dis coursed in this place on Victoria Day. Reacn CounciL.--At a Special meeting lately held a grant of $100 was made to each of the fifteen Road Divisions into which the municipality has lately been divided for good roads purposes. Premier Ross is after more money at the expense of the municipalities. He has introduced a Bill to levy a a tax of $100 upon circuses and travelling shows. This is correct, but the money should belong to the municipality in which the show is held, and not to the province. Itis robbed of a large part of the incom that legitimately belongs to them. A Granp CHANCE-- LY It will be seerby the advertise- ment in another column that Mr. J. H. Brown, Seagrave, is offering to rent for a term of years his fine farm in tbe 13th con., Reach. Thisa good opportunity to rent a desirable farm ina desirable location. Government"'--which, we presume, means "paid for by the Canadian Government" --a series of sketches It] A plowing match will be held on | the estate of George Robertson, | A certificate for twenty-five cords of | advertise for Tenders for its con: ory Hall, firm is to be credited with buying | clock. A cordial invitati Port Perry | SpeciaL. MEETING Taken REGARDING AND ELECTRIC A special meeting Perry Council was hall on Tuesday ew members present. The committee ap chase of an Electric favorably for the - Currie Plant at the | though the stock aft exceeded the amoun the committee succeeds ing the entire Eleg perty at the origi upon. On motion the repos ed. On motion of Mr. was ordered to he Christina Currie fo! Light property as per. On motion of Mr, Reeve and Treasurer. ized to borrow, dn th je pur- ported pf the nd al- taken nted, pbtain- Mrs. getric nt. the tion of Power House report favor of the purchase of the §outh- half of the Carnegie Water Fr tage lot, the price to be $400. gr. On motion of Mr, Bruce, t 8 re port was adopted, and the Clegkin- structed to prepare the documents { making the necessary transfei On motion of Mr. Bruce, Stovin, Rundle and Raines appointed to oversee the con tion of the foundation of the Power House. : On motion of Mr. Bruce, Stovin was instructed to pre the necessary plans and specifi Power Hom {and the Clerk was authorized to I tions for the new struction, the reception of Stich tenders to close at noon on Friday June sth. Plans are on exhibition at the Clerk's Office. 3 3 On motion of Mr Rundle, the first sitting of the Court of Revision was fixed for |Saturday, June 6th, at 8 o'clock p, m. po) Mr. Rundle gave notice of a :By- law making it compulsory thatiall jaxes when due shall be collected otherwise costs will be incurre: On motioggthe Council adjou Utica. ConceErT.--A Grand Concert be held Memory Hall, Utica, on: evening of Thursday, June 4, 1904 under the auspices of Committ Memory Hall. Mr, Harvey Bex Toronto, Humorist ; Prof, | Williams of Greenwood . redominated. Cy fvared Revs. '| bert. in 1002 every man, Canada was called upon to pay than in 1896. ~ For the avera means an additional livi per annum, And what this hold up of the people tion of the public accounts that suggests the need of this. No public Works are being and the moneys are simply work: the form of a "huge campaign increases under Liberal rule have been : + 5,500,000 63,870,780 11.82 It is by this privelege of paying more taxes that the Liberal party profess to have enabled the farmer to pay off his mortgage. --_------ Doukhobors Arrested. practising their "Adam ' religion in the villages, and the villages, and the other Doukhobors objected and drove them out. When this party were within two thousand yards of the town limit the undress- ed themselves with the intention of marching into the town stark naked Fortunately, Corporal Junget and staff of Northwest Mounted Police were on hand and compelled them to dress in quick order. The men were then immediately arrested and marched to the immigration hall where they are now held under arrest. « | Methodist District Oonference. The annual district conference was held in the the Tabernacle here .{on Tuesday and Wednesday, with 'l afternoon sessions on Tuesday, and morning and afternoon sessions on Wednesday. The following clergymen - were present: A C. Wilson, Pickering, chairman ; M. E. Wilson, Brooklin ; Limbert of Greenbank; Mears, of Myrtle; Adams, of Claremont; Copeland, of Port Perry; Garbutt, of Scugog Island ; Wetherell, of Seagrave, and the pastor of the Tabernacle. Each circuit was represented by a lay- man. The connexional funds showed a good increase over last year; the membership had also increased. Rev. (Mr. Adams, of Claremont was elected to the Standing Com- mittee of the Conference (Bay of Quinte), which meets in Oshawa jon Wednesday, June 3. Rev. Mr. Emory was appointed alternate. The open meeting on Tuesday evening was not very largely at- tended. Of those present the ladies if e subjects assig | speakers were "The Secret of the Chapman, A.T.C.M., Pia Uxbridge Orchestra, P aid of painting the interior: Admission, Ad! Children, 15c. Concert be; m | t8 ex: tended to all. -- J. McKercher, C man ; E. Kendall, Treasur Aird, Secretary. G.| | ara | The military camp will be this year as usual. The. Nia camp on the gth of June and ona week later (June 16th). Tk be similar to the camp held } a very necessary change has added in the way of ration % has always been a source of tgouble | to the Canadian soldier. The ration | each officer, non commissioned | officer and man will draw in he future will be as follows (j y 1} Ib. bread, 1 1b. beef, 1 1b. { 2 oz. bacon, 2 oz cheese, 2 0% ter, 3 oz. jam, I 0Z. eVApE vegetables, 2 oz. flour, 1 02 peas, 4 oz. coffee, } oz sugar, § oz. salt, 1436'02. Berlin, May 21.--The' the many curious sects di from time to time 'in R one called the Bounders, located on the Islaud the Baltic. Their we most noisy affair. Those'c of sin lie prone, shriekin while the realizers of divine: ness continuously jump hij the air, throwing their 1i until they fall characteristic accounts name. They are tee not use tobacco, and moral, except that housebold ' | ich | | an entrance'ind thrashed all th s, aft wards dragging them out and d ing themin a pond. = i LR Tendency of Catarrh to Spres "Just a slight matter at because clight, neglected; bu sown brings forth a dangerou vest, Consumption, which harvest of death. Better s # By authority of the Canadian] aiarsho | Power of > annoyance. ly:{ skipp the Early Methodist which made them so as Soul Winners," and Preachers Effectual "The Active Part the Laity tock in Church work, thus making the Ministry so Effective." Both ad- | dresses were thoughtful, earnest and inspiring.-- The Keystone. The Siberian Horse. John Foster Fraser tells us that Siberia is a good country for horses. Stl] hey are sturdy workers, and as hardy as you can find. In Central | Siberia there are eighty-five horses to every hundred of population. In the United States the proportion is twenty-two to the hundred. The Siberian proportion, indeed, is only excelled by the Argentine Republic, where the rate is 112 horses to every hundred inhabitants. In the region of the Trans-Siberian Railway from 1 | Cheylabinsk to Irkutsk it is estimat- ed there is something like three mil- lion horses, The average peasant horse is worth from 24s to 30s. The horses used for the post, and which have enormous powers of speed and endurance, cost from £2, 10s. to £3, The finest horses, which would fetch about £60 in Bogland, are to be got from £5 to £7. Dipping Lambs. Thisisthe season of the year when ticks find it to their advant- age to leave the sheep are sheared, and give the young things no end of If the lambs are not 1s] roy mar, ta, | that market and also 88 | pose to erect pulp and has been. nce, their ket chiefly The new owners propose to extend ~ develop other pect to be able to cut yearly. The dink 'also pro- per mills and to create a gigantic enterprise at Bridgewater. The properties have been bonded for four months. New York, May 21.--The Nova Scotian schooner Britadia arrived port to day irom San Domingo City showing many battle scars, having been caught 1 between - the hid i . i 20 ky insurgents were in charge of the tuwn when the Government forces appeared on the opposite shore and opened a brisk fire: The in- surgents replied, and a rapid hail of ballets flew over and into the Britannia. The schooner's crew kept below. The mizzen mast and a number of blocks were perforated. The insurgents maintained their] position and held the town. Captain Nickerson entered a protest with the British Consol. American robins build plaster and dry grass nests in the cfotches of trees, while the little English 'bird of the same name, only about half as big as its cousin Ii America, makes a soft moss: nest on the ground. Its breast is a yellow, red or scarlet, much brighter than the American bird, and it sings even more sweetly, but it is of so small value as an insect destroyer. The American robin, on the other band has a much duller, quieter coat, a more extended vocabulary, scunding many distinct notes of warning, fear, joy, etc., but not in so sweet a song. and is an inveter-- ate worm and insect hunter. With only occasional lapses into vegetari- anism, at strawberry and cherry ripe time, the American robin is really one of the most industrious allies the farmer can have. Strength and vigor come of good food, duly digested. "Force", a ready-to-serve wheat and barley food, adds no burden, but sustains, nourishes, invigorates. OuR MILLINERY is patterened to perfection. We've & J. STOUFFER. Ice CrREAM-- Rich and Wholesome. A des. sert that has the best you can put into it. The very highest quality of milk, cream and flavor* ing, mixed in the most attractive way and served as it should be, at Purpy's. FarM For RENT.--300 acres, lot 4 and the north-half of lot 3, 12th con., Reach, about 150 acres under cultivation ; balance bush and pas- ture land, well watered by spring and creeks; good stone house and first class up-to-date buildings in- cluding three barns (two with stone stabling) driving house and hog pen beneath; wind mill and hay forks; convenient to Uxbridge market. Possession given this coming fail. Apply ty Journ GREGG (on premises) Uxbridge P.O. MeaTs-- > . Selected Cuts. The kind of meats you like to eat. Full of juicy excel- lence, and tender enough for any one. Tell us your preference and the best will be provided for you.-- I J. WuenLER. 4 PAINTS -- : . Shows the quality. Fresh paint brings out the good and covers the bad points of old buildings. Its wise to use plenty of Paint to make your old house bright. Try McCaw's stock of the "Ramsey" about as we read story] some many fine hats its hard to si StiLt--In Reach, con. 1, on Fri "May 22, 1903, Bet till, re of the late Ahial Still, aged 84 years, 7 months and 17 days. Deceased was truly a pioneer in the best acceptation of that term no one can deny. She with her bel be wilderness; were natives of the good old State of Vermont, where raised, and were tartied just prior to their departure for the wilds of Canada; that they suffered untold misery and deprivation for some time after their arrivalin the wilder. ness is 4s might have been expect ed ; they had no habitation during the first summer and cooked tHeir meals by a stump fite; in the fali they erected a shanty but during that winter suffered much from the severe cold weather and during storms more than once had their fingers frozen holding on the roof which was in danger of being car- ried away. They struggled as few have in order to bettet their cir- cumstances and were rewarded as evinced by the present appearance of the entire locality in which they cast their lot. They raised a family of four sons and two daughters, all of which survive except the eldest son, James. Alvin Still resides in the United ; Geo. W, Still in Manitoba; Ezra Still, in Whitby ; Mrs. John Hooker, near Myrtle, and Mrs. Wil son Hubbel, in Michigan--all being industrious and persevering, Deceas- ed was predeceased by her husband sixteen years ; she lived toa ripe old ageanrd was deservedly esteemed and respected by all acquainted with her and those who knew her best loved and revered her most. She was a loving and beloved wife, kind and indulgent. mother and MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP has been used by millions of mothers for their children while teething. If disturbed at'night snd broken of you rest by a sick child suffering and crying with pain of Cutting Teeth, send at once aud get a bottle of * Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" for Children Teething. It will relieve the poor little sufferer ly. Depend apott it, mothers, there is no mistake about it. It cures Diarrhea, Regulates the Stomach and Dowels, Cures Wind Colig, Softens the Gums, Reduces Inflammation, aud fives tone and energy to the whole system. "Mr. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething is pleasant to the taste and is the prescription of one of the oldest and best female and nurses in the United States. Price twenty-five cents a bottle. Sold by all druggists throughout the world. Be suze and ask for" MRS, WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP." . PORT PERRY MARKETS. (Quotations by A. Refs & Son. May 28, 1903. Fall Wheat ........ $0 65@ $o 65 Spring Wheat...... 063@ o 65 Goose Wheat...... 0 60@ o 61 Barley t....4.i0.... 037@ © 40 Rye [uv deaviavienass 0'45@ 0/46 Oats, hava. ove. 0.28 @ 10:28 Peas--Blackeye ... 070@ o 75 Peas--Small....... 0 65@ o 66 Buckwheat., ;..:.. 0 35@ © 40 Beaps .... wv YT 35@ 150 Alsike Clover...... 6 00o@® 7 oo Red Clover ..s «cv. 6 50@ 7 50 Grass anise eet TES0A@I. X75 Turkeys .... 21S: 0 15] Geese ,.. 0 10.@ o 10 Ducks ... o10@ 0 10 Chickens. oo8@ o 10 016@ 0 16 oir @ o 12 ni T.]. WIDDEN, Sec Port Perry; Nay 27, 1903. | Foes AK) tot "Tenders for Power Hou wiil be received 4t the law office of the undersigned, up to noon on Plans and Specifications may be seen at my office. necessarily accepted. W. H. HARRIS, . Clerk of Port Perry. Port Perry, May 27, 1903. Farm to Rent, The undersigned offers to rent lot 21, in the 13th con. REACH (near Seagrave), comprising 150 acres ; go acres plowable, balance good pasture land, with a running stream. For particulars apply to the proprietor on the premises, of' address - JOHN H. BROWN, Seagrave, May 26, 1903: Cheapside To Our Lady and Gentlemen Friends and Customers aud to alf requiring Boots and Shoes, We Would Say.: That we have now on Our prices (compared with qual-.* ity) are always the lowest and this season we are prepared to give Bic Cuts for Cash on all goods. See our Ladies' fine Kid Shoes from $1.25 to $2.50. . See our Ladies' fine Kid Lace Boots from $1.25 to $4.00. See Men's ce and Gaiter Boots at $1.25. $1.50, $1 75 & $2.00. See Men's fine Kid and Calf Boots from $1.50 to $3-00. And any quality and variety of Children's Boots at ali prices. And for Cash down a discount of 10 per cent. on all Boots and | Shoes. Now is the time fo select your Summer Boots and Shoes, as we have a heavy stock to dispose of. Also full stock of Groceries, Crock- ery and Glassware. Also all kinds of Garden Fruits and Vegetables in their season,-- Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, Pine 'Apples, &c. &c. of prodace taken at highest prices in exchange for Goods or Cash. © T.C. FORMAN & SON. Tre GreAT BooT & SHor EMPORIUM MARRIAGE LICENSE Orrice,| Port Perry, May. 21,1903. J FRIDAY, tug 5th pay of JUNE, 7 NEexT, for the construction of : A BRICK POWER HOUSE The lowest or any Tender not: ° Butter, Eggs and almost all kinds