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JFksbrrtmt Jlftiiana. "TRUTH BEFORE FAVOE." â€" " PRINCIPLEb NOT ICBK." m. nm, ro m PlestLcrton, Ont^ Xl^urscieiy, January 14 1904 W> a TMUKoTOIl, FBOFBIBTOB â- â€¢'s: 0- *.â- ;â-  Up to Our Neck in Work WE are doing the beat we can for you, working night and day. Still we cannot get our orders oat half We WUh I'ou All A Very rierry ChrUt- mas ... &st enough. H W. A. Armstrong, Flethcrton q| JEWEIXCB AKD OITICLLK ^ ^ly^B* ?rP ^lg ^Ifr 'Wr â- m ' I B ' ^ r ' m '^IF 4 BEFORE THE MAST Being Experiences in the Life of Mr. , Alex. McRae of Ceylon, Ont. .Vi'^* BY FBitDXRICK CXB We wer« about seren miles from Kok- imbo and heading in for the land when a, heavy fog settled arouiid ua, preventing us from seeing saytbiog ahead or asteru lut fur a short distance. As w^ were â- {jeeding onward unconscious of danger we were suddenly alarmed by the second mate's shout of "breakers aiieNd." All bands ran on deck, the captain sung out, "buutship," She came up in the wind but missed stays. "Put up the helm and w«ar her round," sang the captain. We also squared the yards round. As she was paying off^he v!<>t head on to land, a h«avy sna struck h«r, landing her on the roika with a great craih, and she became a total wreck. Luckily for us we were near port. We gut into one of our boats and bad only gut nicely clear when an- other heavy sea struck her, laying her over ou her beam-ends. 80 sudden had come the disaster snd so hurried were oar efforts to save ourselves, tUat we could take uotbintc with us, and all our belongings, except the clothes on our backs, were lost. We pulled into Kokiiubo, placed ourseh-es under the British consul, who sent us back to Val- IMraiso. A few days later I shipped aboard the barquo, fuwn of Liverpool.and went up the c->ast to Arrekka fur salt- petre for Liverpool. On our homeward journey I was in the starboard whtch and LCCDpied one of the port watch butiks. After roundinit the corner of the iiorn, we were followed by a strong wind, »itli ^<|Uare yards and full sails running befiTe it,and a tremendous sea running after us. VVith myself and one of the ships appren- licea lit the wheel w« were fairly tlyins along. The mate was pacing back and ftirth. My eyes were steadily watching the binnicle.ur rather the com(<ass within, » hen 1 was suddenly seized smuud the lM>dy and anus frum behind by the mate, who bad apparently become frenzied. *'Look asleru at that sea on us," ho said. "Let go my arms aiadiuan,and take to the mtzzau riggin, it is your best chance," I taid. Wiih the agiuty of a monkey be waa was «p in ite rigviuiTi and I ohaerved the boy looking ^hind hini intently watching the movemeiMe of the mate "Miud your business," I ro«r«d, our safety dtpeDds on Laeping the ship's stern squar* to the sea, fui if she is al- lowed to broach to, nui a aiau will be left to tell the taW. On canib that terrible Sea, bat «• were prepared fur the worst and we outlived the squall. I have s«oo uiaiiy a stiff breeie and heavy wa I ut the equal of tdat I never witneaa- td before or siocr. When it waa past the mate came down and said lie waa pretty w. il scared, but, said I, you sboald l.ave 1 n 'wn better th â-  to ham|<er me at tha wnnel at sucli acrUical moueot. The rest «f the voyage waa made without any mis- bap. We arrived at Liverpool, paid off, aud I had to purchase another entire oat- tit before I could ttait on another voyage. Hurrah for Glasgow I I always miide Glasgow my starting point. Whether nt I trip took eleven mnnths. Paid off anii '• 1>-W-iff> Mt -M1"MI- V*- Mf Itt Mt "iHi- ^>h I "'"*'> ^^â- ' "»y «>»»^-i"f| poilit once more. ^ \ I, with some others was standing around the shipping office, when a captain walked up saying he wanted a crew for Bombay. "What ship skipuer r "Thelnkerman." 'Where is she lying T "At the Uil of the Banks and ready for sea.'' One of the men named Houston ask«d me if would ! ship ; well, said I, thinga look a little sus- I piciuus,wheu a ship coinob from Greenock ' here fur a crew, when there am always ^ ' plenty ot hands to be had at Glreenock. ' However, I went in aiKl asked t^ . him if he would allow half iny for ray ft, mother. "I can't do it," he replied. J^ I "Then I can't go," said I, and turned to fc ' leave the office. He called me back, say- C ' ing he would make the allowance. The F ' papers were made oot and signed, and I |S engaged for the trip to Bombay and ro- ; ttim un board the lokerman. But the ' Inkerman never reached Bombay. I We went down to Greenock and aboard. Next morning we lifted anchor, hoisted ; saih, and after parting with the steam I tog, put out to sea. After the decks I were all cleared up. All bands pump ship was the cry. The two pumps were Set working and for two long hoars did we work,befare we got a 8uck,and here caote out the secret, that we were bound for a long voyage on a leaky ship. For a couple of days we made mute but careful obser- vations in which we discovered that the ship was taking in Water faster than we could pumpjit out, to we held a consulta tion among ourselves and resolved to abandon the ship on our first opportunity. We were in the Bay of Biscay and the the water still gaining on us. In a body we went aft and informed the captain of our resolution of leaving the ship fur none of us would face the Cape in such a sieve Next momiog a vessel hove in sight crossing our track. We seized the flail, hoisted it upside down and was answered by seeing the distant vessel back her topsail to await our approach, On coming up with them we made known our froubks lowered our boat with all our traps, and before leaving, the carparenter sounded the ship and reported seven feet of water ia the hold. We went aboard the rescue, hoisted ia our boat,and short- ly after the Inkerman settled and was soon at the bottom of the Bay of Biscay We were afterwards informed that her former crew were serving twelve weeks in jail, for refusing t<> sail in her after being engaged. This was the first and last time that I ever shipped aboard a a vessel lying at the tail of the Bank. We were put ashore at Gibralter under the charge of the consul, who sent us home in the Mediterranean fruit tradtr. My starting point for my next trip was Liver- pool, where we had been landed from the steamer a.id where my mate, Jack Car- michael and 1 soon found a berth on (a steamer this time) bound for the Med- iterranean. On this trip I was so unfor- tunate as to fall under the displeasure of a lady as well as get into the bad giaces> of ihecnptain, but I don't think the details would be very interesting.RO I ma/ as well paiia them over. "By no means old friend, go on, there has been no men- lion of lidics yet, so it must be interesting, go '>n " Well tbsn, our first enW was at Gi'jralter, thence up the MeditterraDean to Alexandria. The captain's lady was aboard on ibis trip On gtnng into Alex- andria it IS a usual tliiug to take sound- ings. On this occasion -lack was ordered into the chain.% but aa Jack did not understand much about heaving the lead, he asked me t.> take his place to which I consen.ed. The captain and the lady werealanding on the bridge watching ma. The fimt throw, no toundings,my second, ditto ; the third I got ten fathums snd san; out a quarter less. My next throw was by t.'ie luark seven. I then beard the lady say. "O dear, do make him sing it." 'lust aa I waa throwinK the captain hokcd over the side, sayine, "Can' t you sing it." Nu sir, I am looking for sound- ings. Quarter less five. "Tou have the five fstbota mark on the watar." But I have no right to give that, tliia quarter protects me, aa I undsrstaiid it. and the standing mU in the navy ia to always give a quarter leas, except wbaa the mark is a little below the surfaea and plainly viailiU. We were now over the saod bar and theeaptain told me to oome i-iboard I don't know whst offeiKv I had eomroi t cd, but I do know that I was an eyesore to that lady the raioainder of the trip, After discharging some bale giKida we went up the coast to Beyroot, landed soma more goods, thtn we passed Tyr« island. Bare Rook and Mount Calvary, of sacred hisrory. to a place called Squan- deroon, where we discbanted the remain- der of our cargo. We then proceeded to Zanta, o->e of ihe Ioni«D isUitda. and thne I fell uiider the Viit the berth was Waiting for me, I can't | captain's displeasnra ; If I waa not already say, but I had no sooner arrived at the purt,then I shipped on the Perielea,oBe of the Allen line, for Bombay. There waa liolhiDi; particularly noteworthy io this trip,only that we bad very rough weather •rhils rouiidms the Cape of Good Hope on the retsm itip, and that the round enjofitHt that privileite. It came sbout io this way. The watch beiog caU-<d for breakfast, I went to the galley for the coffee sqd saw tl>e watch carrying coal in baskets on their sboulders from I he hatch to the bunkers. On going helow I tokl Ike boys wtMtt I bads*»a, "Well, I wont do it," said one. "Nor I," said another, and so said each of us. We alwaya wheeled them before, and why should we carry them now I After breakfast we went on deck and were ordered to carry the coals and of coarse all refused. We were reported. Along came the captain. "What's this all about," he asked. Jack and I assumed the unenviable position of spokesmen snd I quietly and respectfully told the captain that it was mucn easier and quite as quickly done wir-h the bor- rows, which are for the parpose,as to tear the skin off our backs by carrying it. "Toa shall not have the barrows, (with a snap), coals won't hurt you, and yoa, sir, ad- dressing me, are big and strong enoagh to carry a basket of coals." Tes sir, and you on the tnp of it, for that matter, I added, for I was getting riled. Ja-rk and I were put off duty and ordered beluw. To be eon tinned. A GREEN TAG SALE. 1 1 4 rro 2 OFF 8t«iie Settleaieiit Anc^bar year has pssMd awa; and ws have ]a*t commenced a nsw, and IsS u hope a pros- perous year. If any are joang and strong, with tbs glow of hsalth beaming IS their eoonten- aooM, lookiag forward and hoping for a long and proapenKU Ufa. Some are bordorittit on the oUotad span of throe score years and tenâ€" with tbaaa tha meridiaui is past, the prima of manhood and womanhood ia left tiebind ; thair Bteptiaa loat its former elasticity, the temporal faet ore rapidly travailing down the ragged hill of life, bat let as hope the spiritoal eve is con- stantly looking upward. Some, by reason of their atrength, have reached the venerable stage of font score years, and as in their infancy (hey tottered and scumbled in their efforts to walk toward maturity, even so in their second childhood tbey totter and stumble in their march towards eternity. Some were uehered into this new year on beds o( affliction on which they have loin weeks, montba, or per- haps years, struggling between life and death, hoping against hope, but thankful that they have been spared to see another year. Some who, one abort year a«o were radiant with youth and vigor and looking forward to a life ot nsefulnesB, are to.dmy lying beneath the cold, cruel sod, cut down in their yonth, snotohed from all near and dear to them, to give an account of their stewardship. In the last week of the old year the grim reapor, death, viaited this neigh borhood,snatch- ing from our midst an old and highly respected resident, a kind, cheerful and obliging neigh, bor. a conaisUnt christian. Wa refer to the >ateSIra.Qeo. Patterson, ar, who breathed bar laat abont midnight on Monday, tha 38tb alt. For some tima past her death hod been looked tor and waa no surprise, bat a bappy releaae from her suffering. In the early port of last yaor the deceased lady was stricken with par- alysis, rendering her abaoutely belpleaa. From that time up to her death she haa l>een an intense but patient suilerer* Through the many monihs of her aiBiction she was con- stantly and tenderly nursed and cared for br her devoted sister, Mrs. Beattie, and son, Mr. W. J. Beattie, who has hod the management of the farm tor several years. Too much praise cannot t>e bestowed on tbe latter for hia assida-. ous and untiring attention, not only to his afflicted aunt, but olio to his aged and feeble uncle. All honor to sach noble young men. After several years ot widowhood the deceaaad lady was married to Mr. Qeo. Fatterson, a lone widower, and came to this line nearly aquarter of a century ago. Her industry and good man- agement soon made a marked change io her huabond and avers thing abont him, and onr worthy old friend soon found himself eneconaed in a anug bcme,surrouaded by many comforts to which he bad tor man y years bean a stranger. Mrs. Patterson waa a woman of sterling quali- tie>, ever ready to assist where assistance • waa needed ; hoapitabla, kind, cheerful, loved her home and alwaya atrora to make it comfort- able ; bad a cheerful word and a pleasant amila for all. was a good neighbor, an everyday ohria. tian. She was a consiateDt member of the Uethodiat charob. Her life waa pure, har and waa peaca. The funeral took plaoa to the Uarkdale oematety-on Wsdneadaj, 30th Inst. Miss Mamie Beattie at OrllUa sttsodad bar aaut'a funaroL tllaa Annie Borrow sp«i.t her holidays at home. For the paot year she haa taoghl aobool at Orchard and boa bean r*>aogagod tor the anrrent year at aa insraaa* ol salary, wbieb wa uoderatand was Toluotary on the part o|' ru st ase. Thin i|>«ak> well tor Miaa Aaots'a ability and popularity, especially oe tbe paat waa har iuiUal year iu bor {irotasatoB. Tlis Bteos gettWment baa prodaosd sous affltiaat aud pe|>alar teoctien In tha past, and ws kope tt will eoBliuue to ds so io th* fntera. We ore glad to announce that Mra. B. Slono, late of the lias, now of Manor, Haao,, la reeovov lag from bar recent MTar* illneaa. Word aloe came tbat her tbtrd daugbtsr, Mia Ksttio, was to be warned un tha WUi inat,. to Mr, w. Banks- SS aqergotiA SBd i?>dn<trtoiia yoaug aaaa. well known iu this loooUty. Coogralalatioaa tram •II in Slou«'a galtlfemsut. Iteport aays tbat Mi. Wm. A. Stone, yoangast brother of onr much asteemod triaDd, Mr. Hy. lone,aud who has baau agricnlturing a portion of Britiata Columbia (or ihe p<wt twenty year*, j baa taken outobimaelfawife, yoaug aadeomrly to look apoo. And tbat ye may eg^y Ivor. lasUog taUoity. a-osa bsBelMl. A fatal aooioapt nocurad on Sai arday in the buah of vtphu Murden, West Luther, wb«a Thooias Henry Morden, twenty ys4rs of a^e, sou of Henry Mordeo, nf Arthur Village, was killed instantly while he apd several others were eagsfed at the (elUny of a tr«e. WINTER G00D5 AT McFarland, Stafford & Co. s Big Store MA-^gPALEt^ ONTAlflO Tooriany Goods. That's what'ffthetrofible now. The continued storms and bad roads have plaredl havoc with oor sales of Winter Gooda,and we admit tha fact we've too many 'Hiere'a a way to get rid of them, but only one way to do it quickly, and that's the way we're going to do It. We've put the knife away deep into pric«s,a»a ia many caws not only plunged deep but taken off an extra slice to make a sure thing. We've made up oar minds to take a stiff loss on many lines to move them ont ins hurry. We Uke stock next month snd want the Ubles and shelves all cleared of winter goods. LOOK FOR THE GR£BN TAfll ic tells the storyâ€" and remember the first here gets the best selection. We have 29 of this season's mantles left. They are the latest 1903-04 style one has a green tag attached which tells the former and reduced price, made three prices ia the lot, at follows ;â€" I. Each Ws have . ' LOTl 7 Ladies' Mantles, regular 3.50 green tag price only to 6.00, 1.90 LOT 2 5 Ladies' Mantle8,43 inch curl cloth, lined all through, box back, raglan style, our leader this winter at $5.'j0, green tag price 3 90 LOT 3 17 Ladies' JIantles, the choicest st-ylee and cloths we have had this leason. Beavers, Friezes, Curls, etc., in fawns, greys and blac Itf, regular prices were $9, f 10,and $12 each. Green Tag price 5.90 FURS 30 TO 35 PER CENT OFF. We are determined to reduce the FUR STOCK now when everyone needs furs By taking 20 per cent, and 25 per cent, off the price you know just what a bargain you *nA «aa secure. This discount in Ladies Astrachan Jackets means • *^-X? ^*"'^ Astrachan Jackets f 16.00 | $36.00 Ladies Astrachan .lackets 188 00 30.00 " - " " 24.50 40.00 " '• •' 39 5A 32.80 •• - â- ' " 26.00 I 45.00 " " - 3750 These Jackets are all bright glossy even curl, strong pelts, high storm collar, and all guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. 86c. MEN'S SHIRT AND DRAWERS FOR 58c. 68 Men's pure sll wool ribbed Shirts and Drawers in heavy weight, stamped nn- shrinksbte;and sold in regular way at 76c. and 85c.''each. We will sell the lot while tbey last at each 58 60c. SHIRTS OR DRAWERS FOR 39 78 Men's Sanitary Wool Fleeced Shirts and Drawers in all sizes, ribbed cuff on sleeves snd splendid wearing goods, extra heavy ; sold in regular way at 50c. and 60c., to clear the lot we havo put them on the bargain counter at each 30 McFAJKLAND, STAFFOI^D cSc CO 5PECIAL INDUCEHENTS 1F0R CHRISTMAS TRADE. 10 Men's allrwool Tweed SuiU $7 and |8 for -. 5.00 12 Ladies' Fine Coats, $7.60 and $9.00, for 5.00 A large assortment of carpets, arranging in price from 25o, to. $.126 per yd An extra good stock of Horse Blankets on hand,and we are selling them at the lowest living prices known. Also a full range nf Men's Heavy Footwear, such as Felt Boots, Heavy Rabbers, ftloamsifla, Leg- fingsjste. . >v --i '.' • â-  fr.-, â- *•.••. â-  20 Men's Heavy Ulaters.good valvr at $0 12 only Men's Pea Jackets, on sale st 3.90 20 all-wool Mens Sweaters, worth $1 00 f"' ".; ...65c. 60 yds, crash toweling, worth Sa^yd. for 7 6 pr. gray wool BUnketsi' to clesr" out at $1.90 pair 12 Men's Cardigan Jaekeis, reg. tl.60 ^o' •- 1 19 Men's Kid GUtves, regular pnoe 90e. snl $1.00, for auc per (.-air A Reduction in Groceries fi lbs good Japan -tea for. fLCO 6 m OeyloD Black tea 1.00 13 lbs. ksst saleotsd raiaiaa. ...'.'.,. 1.00 $6 lbs. best Tapoica i.oq $S Ika. fresh Figs \_Q(f 90 '•'«« bars aoap, reg. U^i for 9s.pr.bM A aic* aMortmcnt of Faucy Ukuswar* to ChnoM for Xmas Oiftt. W. HOCKLEY HiKbest prices riU for Fowl aad Butter.. . . Proton Statior^ B«C«nia The folbwing items wera omitted last weak : Bomâ€" At valley farm, Jan. 2 to Mr. aod Mra. Adam Hislop, a son. Mrs.GaQrgs Milan, of Maxwell, is wiaiiing her daoghtar, Mrs. Adam Hislop, •t *alla| (arat. Almost bvtry Woman la iooiin^d to habitual eoaatipatinn anA ahotild use Dr. Hamil on'a lit » „f Maadrakeand Butteraut which cleans* tha sysUm and reguUte the howeU For aid and s«r« relief wto ooij Dv. RantUcun's PJl*. FrtN 2& «. 4- »^s