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f ^ft^ana. (S ••TRUTH BEFORE FAVOR." â€" •• PRINCIPLE b NOT MEN." VOL XXlT, RO U74 Flesherton, Ont., Thursday. Twlarcti 24 1Q04 W. H THuBSTON, pbopbietoe .4 .y ^ Jie.-Mg..a»fc .JW..M<. J'4. J.'<- Jle. JM. -I J Bargains For Next n ont h . |^ k â€" ^ I W. A. Armstrong, % JEWELLER ^ Flesherton, Strain's Block f^ The Standing Rock. F. Birch, Wodehotue, in Archctoloffieal Report for 1909 To tlia lorer of ladian Ior«, (411(1 com- pAiaMvelyskeiiking, there are but fuw) there IS found 0.1 pauu 106,Arcli!Boloi;icttl Report, 1302,a paper of thrilling interest froai the facile pen of Rev, A, E. Jones, S. J., Loyola Ciillege,Montreal,and more tsiiecially doe* thia apply to the people of Colliiuiwojxl, Craiglditb, Thonibury, and aurnmndiiig country, directing attention as it floes to a mattpr ot aboriuiual history, regarding the Huton nation which existed in their immediate neii^hboihoiid. Father Jones discorerod the "Standing Hock" (mentioned in the Jesuit Relations) in the lowtisUip of Nottawaanga near the junc- tion of ilie townlines ot Colliiiijwood and Osprey, and Incated the Indian viilaga of St. Mathiasand St. Jean, the former be- lo« the Rock of Ekarenniundi, and the latter, with a population of oix hundred, twelve inilea further S'lUth in the town- ship of Osprey. It is well known that the inhabitants of tbone villages cultivat- ed corn, pumpkins, suu-flowers and tob- acco. At Sr. Jean, ailjsion is made to th« ourf tn'j of and the r«ptd and success- ful i^rowth of the indigenous tobacco plant, p.>ge 112. Now, I cannot help but think that after all. Father Jones ha<9 not faaud the right place, and I shall now state why I disagree with him. I contand that in those day;i,corn and tobacco could notheKrowiiou thetablelandof OnUuriu.so far from the Ukes or front the Georgian Bay, as Osprey, on scvwtnt of autninsr frosts. The "uldnat inhabitant" (and •nrely he ouuht to be entitled to soma ns|iect),is erapbatio on this point. Many Itnanrs in this section of the couutry can lyeak by bitter esporience of tbe terrible ftoats of early days. I hav • seen t he • heat wiMn it was nicely out in head, cut down to within two inches of tbe ground, and the timothy uttatly destroyed in Osprey, Belbtid. ArtMnasi* ai>d BupbrMia. Arteinaaia became a byword and was cal- M.the "Heait of Misery.*' but happily this condition of thio^a hai passed away ' now that the country baa been cleared and cultivat«d. In our day, at the base of the Blue M<>antaia'«, faruiers are about two Wtf«ki earlier wilk seeding and har- vesting than they are in Osprey and the •uHlhern |K>rtioaof Ejpbraaia. There ouuld be no inducement to found a v illaite in Osprev unlet* for the abundanc* of gaiui). Elk and moose aboundsd. Oc- earionally the remains of hoth aniinala are fnund with those of wolves in the cretiues of rocks that intersect the ground in tome places. After many inquiries •m'Mig the people of Osprey T have failed 19 find any evidence that Indian villages «xiste«l in the township, and thny all a*- nerlthat Huch rocks tix those in ths "Devil's Glen" are common in this part of the province. Assuming that the f>um mer floats rule out the existence of those villages, where then shall we look for Xkareiiiiiondi of the Petun« ? I would suggest about Hve mi'es and a qu-irter further north in Collingwood at the place known as the "Indian Caves." I had heard of an Indian village site below the otveii, and w«.s [Kistivo of a'loliiet on l"t 28, con. 10, Collingw«Kid. twelve miles away, wliic-li tallies with Father Jones' aooouQt, only that it is the next insto.id •>l the south. I determined to investi- Itate as noon as opportunity ofrere<l, and ff po«siWe to find St. Mnthias. This would give the necessary coniHition. The two frontier towns st the conlinea of the Petun nation wt>re open to attack from the direction of Toronto, the gateway to the Indian cnuntty I went to sxaiiiiro the Iniiian Caves, lot 14, c^n. 2, Colling- vood, O'A, 9th, and the weather was all I could wish for. Fire had run over the Imse of the rucks and burnt down tbe standing tin]l>er, and a thick growth uf uudeibru^h had taken its place, affording a splendid cover for partridge and the cottontail. The rocks extend east and west for bnlf a mile, and a cleavage runs the whole length, the detached portion havia!^ settled downward* and outwards, and ill places tbe top has fallen back into tbe lissure, leaving oaves underneath, but ill soiue places standing entire. Being alone and a stranger I did a lot of bard uli-ubing which could have been avoided h»d I knoirn what I do now. I took "Excelsior" for my motto and went up and over every obstacle. Farther to the east Mr. Blaikie has a good road for the accommodion of visitors, of whom tbou- â- anda visit the cavt-s every summer. I found the rot:ks rough and ruuged, and on a urander scale than any I bad yet Seen, and more than one place which might be truly designated the "Standing Rock." but there is a particular spot on Blakin'sfarm where the rock overlooks the old village, and this I think is Ekar- euniondi. Picking my way carefully among the debris, I earae tu a sort of a anipitheasre forty or fifty feet in diameter where a second slice baJ fallen o8 the main cliff and into the chasm, making a fleer about Qfteeii feet below, wbioh was covered with vegetation. Looking down I was surprisHd and pleased to find I had intruded on the private domain of a por- cupine all in hjs fretful quills. I watched hiui for i<ometime as ne fed on the leaves and berries, and I thought tu myself, well there is a "Huron" that no Iroijuois brave would like to fall upon. I spent Pearly two hours clambering among the rocks, sometime donn in the caves (where the sun's rays never penetrated) then up on the pinnacles until I was thoroughly satisfied that there was the "Standing Rock." In one place the rocks rose in the shape of a pyramid with two hugh blocks on top, side by side, afford- ing space enough to ac:ciiiniiiodate a dozen men. Here I took my stand and looked on a scene uf marvellous beauty ; to my right was O^sotsane where the fugitives from the Huron villages crossed on the ice, journeying ihe whole night to reach the friendly shelter of St. Mathias (at lea.st I presume sn) page 110. Ho* I came to find the village site of the "Standing Rock" or (what I suppose to be) St. Mathias is aa follows : â€" To be continued. Thtv Kaewit Thoasands of people throutchout the couutry know the ordinary remedies for piles â€" ointments, auppofitories aud appliances â€" wdl not cme. The best of them only bring passing relief. Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid is a tablet taken internally that removes the cause of Piles, hence, the cure is permanent. Every package sold carries a guarantee wiih it. It ia perfectly harmless to the m'wt delicate coustitai ion. A luonth's treat- ment in each package. Sold at 91.00. Further infurmation in regard to it at at the dru^ store. Sold at W. K. BieiMnl rMTilrfnr Our feeiUtias for lathering lumm iMve been somewhat ourtailed lately oo aceeoat of •ickneas in the family. During the paat few week* there has bern considerable sickness from varioiu causes, and although a number of cases have been quite »9rii>us, the ha>id of death was witheld nntil Wednesday of last week, when the giim reaper claimed Mrs. Jacob Longhead of tbe 4ib, who »a* in the prime uf life. She leaves behind a husband and several yoaajt children. Tbe funeral t<iok place on Friday after- noon t<> Maxwell, and was conducted by Rev. Scott of that place, and was very larg<>ly attended. Very much fympathy is felt for Mr. Lougbead in this severe trial. Mr. R. McMaater is making prepara- tions for the budding of a large frame barn the coming summer. Mr. John Wbltten of Flesharton has the contract of the cnrpentcrwork Mr. Wm. McLennan killed lately two pigs, the united weight being ((43 pounds. Pretty a>Hid f>r less than 10 inontns old. Mr. Vd. Jamiewin. who has been in Toronto for anme time past returned home oil Saturday last, pre^iaiatory to going to ihe Nonhwest. Mrs. Osty-rn of Eugenia visited with her .sister, Mrs. George Thonipeon, last week. Mr Geo. McMaster has added to his estate by puichasiug Mr. Samuel Win- ters' fMrni Mr. John Winters (Big .John) who sold his fiirni, recently, ha J a very successful amt'oii H.»le of fa'in stivk & implements on Friday lust. Mr. W. purposes going to the North West. Mr. .\bram McMaaler who has been in Bruoe Miues for sonne years past artivjd among his friends last week and will remain for an indefinite time. Mr. T. R. McKotiziehas been suffering for the past seven or eight weeks with an abcess oo the side of bis face and for the past week has been unable to leave the bouse. Eugenia A very pretty wedding was solemnized at tbe home Mr. Russel, near Kockvale, when his eldest daughter. Miss Nellie, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr. James Linton of Eugenia, on Wed- nesd-iy evening last. A large circle of friends tender them their congrat- ulations, wishing them every happiners and prosperity. They wUl reside at Eugenia. The Manitoba fever has again struck this locality. It seems worse than the grippe, for its effects are worse on the beat of our citizens and takes them right offl Mr. .foseph Williams aud Mr .Ed. Legard having both sold their farms are going out in the course of a week or so. They will leave their families hern until they get their future home ready. Everyone 18 sorry at their deparci' re, as they were very kind and obliging neighbors aud will be greatly missed in tbe community ; but everyone joins in wishing the greatest prosperity in their new home. Mr. Jerry Thompson having bought Mr. Legard's farm, is soon moving onto it. As Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were kind, good and obliging neighbors, they will be greatly missed at Eugeni.'S but all wish them the best of good luck in their new home. Mr. Wm. Duckettand his bride will move on the form vacated by Mr.Thomp- son. Mrs.Bowerman has been in poor health all this winter. She is some better. Mr. and Mrs. Purvis, ST., have been laid up with an attack of grippe. Mrs. vVoodburn has been under the weather, she being ooulined to the house all winter. Mr. Woodbnrn is now getting able to go around again. It has been a hard winter on old people. Miss Maggie Smith visite<l her parents at Kimberley for a few days the past â-  week. McFarland, Stafford & Co.'s Big Store MARKDALE, ONTAICIO Grey County's BIGGEST and CHEAPEST STORE. Hew €arpet$« * * It would be a hard task indeed to imagine a want in Carpets andLace Curtains that could not ba supplied from our new Spring Goods. It would be harder to dud ths equal of such sterling qualities and large quantities. Hardest of all w-juld be to 6iid another instance of such aztreme moderation in priuiug them. It would be im- possible to give and describe every particular line ; however, the following list will give you an idea of the assortment. TAPES rRY CARPETS New English Tapestry Carpet, 27 inches wide, an exceptionally strong range of new designs in the latest color coniliiua- tioQS. These goods are the products of the most reliable makers in great Britain. They were boiighc before the advance â€" therefore you reap the benefit by select- ing your Tapestry Carpet needs fnim our Carpet Department. We start them at per yard 3'Jc., 40c., oOc. and 65 $1.00 BRUSSELS FOR 83c. Imported Brussels Carpet in a splendid range of oriental, conventional and floral designs in new color combinations, being suitable for drawing rooms.dining ro.nns, libraries, etc. You cannot get anything better for durability. This quality ia sold in most places at ?1.(X) peryard,oue price for a leader only, per yard 85 UNION CARPETS Our stock in Union Carpets is very large, comprising twenty different patterns and only six pieces in the lot. They are all full 36 inches wide and of handsome new patterns too numerous to describe. The prices for the range are as follows : per yard, 25c, IQc, 35c, 39c, 4oc, and 50 HEMP CARPETS About 500 yards of hemp carpets in new- floral patterns and stripe effect all of which are reversible asd very durable. Full 32 inches wide per yd. 10c. Full 34 in- ches wide, per yd. 15. Full 36 inches wide, extra heavy, per yd 25 ALL UOOL CARPETS A good assortment of all-wool Carpets ii» nice rich combinations with cotton chain, which means that %t>fiut 90 per cent is wo<d. In many pkces this make is sold as pure all wool, but we always tell you exactly what the goods are made of. Our price for this quality per yd. 05 We have the pure all-wool "guaranteed" in a splendid ran ^e of colors and patterns. This quality bus no equal (price consider- ed) for wear. No matter how much abuse is given it wears clean and every yard ia thoroughly scoured and colors fast, one yard wide, at per yd. 75 JUmberiey Mr. and Mrs. David McCallum of Redwing spent Sunday at Mr. J. M. Fawcott's. Mrs A. Wickens and son, Emerson, visited friends here recently. Mrs. Heury Fawcott of Collingwood who has been visit ingtriends here during tbe past week retureed home on Friday last. Rev. W, A. Sinclair preached an excellent sermon in the Methodist church here on Sunday Morning takuig for his text the words found in the 24ih chapter of Jitshua and the loth verse. Mr. J. W. Ford weat to Markdale on Saturday, and as he is one of the pr«>- moters of the East £lray Telephone Co. poaaibiy he treot out to interview tbe •tacioa agent of that placw with regard to the poenbility uf makmg telephoue con- â- â€¢etiua with that atatioo. Mr. Iiwm Fawcett of Heathoota took ehaifi* of tbe servise in the Union chttrdl on Sunday evening last. Mr. Saiaaet Gilbwpia of Craigleith visited wiih hsa brothers John and Dava ibis weak. Miia Shaw of Kolapore » Tisitiiig at Mr. a. D. Cami'hei's. An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mr*. Ic D- Camiihets ea Thursday March 17 by a g>>odly gathering of the many friends of Miss A. Hevehau who has resided in our neighbor. hood for the past three yenrs in the capacity of music teacher. During the evebiug she was presented with a travell- ing CMM. Miss Ueuchan leaves thia wtMrk for her home in Beeton and will be greatly missed by all. Following is the | address : Kimborley, March 17lh | Dtar Mitt Hmchan | With much regret we Imve learned that ' you arv about U> leave us. We cannot part with you without giving an eipres- I Rioii of the esteem and reHpt:ct you have esrned for yoiirsulf sinee you caiUd airoiigst us. We wiah you to accept this travelling case a.s a small token of our goixl will ti'Ward you, and m after years when you look upon this gift may ii bring back to your mind some pleasing rec»>l- lection of your Kioibarley fii' nds. With best wishes for your futuiH hMp;iine.ss we remain your sincere friend*. Sigiiid Mks. R,I Stbwabt Ethbl 1''awcett The Hardest Pain to E.idure Is the pain of a lender c->rn, but cx- peritiice proves that corns nro cuiol quickext bv Putnam's Painless C'tn Ex- tractor, which acts in twenty-four bo'irs Putnam'* never hums or causes »oies. Tbe only Painless cure is Putnam's. Use no other. Lace Curtains That Wear as well as Enchant. To do full justice to the beauty of sinue of our new Spring Curtains is impossible on paper,so daintily delicate are they in design aud material. These goods are design- ed for wear as well as for decoration. Over 200 pairs of New Lace Curtains, com- prising Nottingham, Point Brussels, Swiss Net, Point Arabian, etc , at piices as fol- lows per pairâ€" 26c, 30c, 50c, 75c, 85c, fl.CO, 1.15, 1.60, 1.75,1.96, 2.26, 2.85 and 3.26 Curtain Pulaa in Oak, Mahogany and Walnut, complete with wood ends, rings and brscketii 25o Curtain Pol** of white enamel, eninplete with ends to match, brasa riags aud brac- kets. These are very new and haad- «oin« for 60a Don't overlook the fact that we have every and anythicg that onold be desired in new andup-to-dat« House Furnish- ings, such aa Art MosUnt, Cretonnes, Satines, Wall Papers, Linoleums, Fluor Oil Cloths, Mattingn, Rug*, etc. McFAKLAND, STAFFOI^E) 6c CO Special Inducements For Current Trade . . w 10 Men's all-vro.)l Tweed SuiU 17 and J8 for 5.00 12 Ladies' Fine Coats, ♦7.60 and tS>.00, fur 0.00 A large assortment of carpets, armnging in price froui 25c. to $.125 per yd An extra sikhI stock of Horse Blankets <iu haiid.and we are selling 'heni at the lowest living prieos kn-'wn. .\lso a full range i-f Moii'm Heavy Ki>i.twear, such as Felt Boots, Heavy Rubbere, .Uocvasius, Ltg- gings, etc. 20 Men's Heavy Uktent.gxod valvp at $A li only Men's Pea Jackets,on sale at 3.90 20 all wool Men's Sweaters, worth %1.W for 66c. 60yds. crash toweling, worth 8;. yd. for 7 8 pr. gray wool Blankets, to clear out «t S1.90 pair 12 Men's Cardigan Jackets, reg. |1.60i for 1.19 Men's Kid Gloves, rognlar pnce 9t)c. and «l,0<), fur COc. per pai. A Reduction in Groceries 6 lbs good Japan lea for $1.C0 5 lb» Ceylon Blsck ten l.CO 13 lbs. best selected ral-iiiis 1.00 I 25 lbs. be-t Tapoica 1.00 { 25 IVs, fro.sh Fi'^s l.CO i co'»'"^ harssoap, rc^. 12ic for 9c.pr.bar A nice a.^<ortment of Faucy (jla.<swarc to Chocse for Xmas Giftt. . . . W. HOCKl^EY Hishest prices p^id for Fowl and Butter.. . . Proton station 1 f n s